Mike Carpenter
@FanboyCarp
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Host of @The200Level: A Fighting #Illini Fan Podcast; Author of The 200 Level: An Illini Basketball Fan’s Journey; Co-Host of Drop the Needleheads w/ @yahtzee21
Champaign, IL
Joined January 2013
🏀 NEW POD ALERT! 🏀 @The200Level, Episode 514 - Illinois at Penn State LIVE 2nd Half Reaction (01/03/26) @FanboyCarp reacts during #Illini basketball's road win in Philly, improving the team to 10-3 overall (2-1 #B1G). Next up: #Rutgers on Thursday night.
The 200 Level, Episode 514 - Illinois at Penn State LIVE 2nd Half Reaction (01/03/26)
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We're going LIVE with @The200Level for the second half of the #Illini-#PennState game (approx. 7:10pm CT)
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🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🥳 #Illini football wrapped a bow on 2025 with a walk-off win over #Tennessee in the @MusicCityBowl. @FanboyCarp was in Nashville for the thrilling victory, recapping the experience and what it means for Bret Bielema's program.
The 200 Level, Episode 513 - Music City Magic (12/31/25)
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Going LIVE with @The200Level at 4:30pm to discuss #Illini football's thrilling win over #Tennessee in the #MusicCityBowl!
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Yeah, #Mizzou is awful. But, what a difference nine days made for the #Illini. IF this team can bring that kind of defensive effort every night, they won't lose many #B1G games. Holidays are officially in full swing, so no pod today. I'll be back with @The200Level on Sunday!
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🏈 NEW POD ALERT! 🏀 @The200Level, Episode 512 - The Legend of Luke Altmyer (12/18/25) @FanboyCarp discusses the impact of Luke on #Illini football as he gears up for one last go-round in Nashville. Also, a preview of the upcoming #BragginRights game vs. #Mizzou.
The 200 Level, Episode 512 - The Legend of Luke Altmyer (12/18/25)
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The 200 Level, Episode 512 - The Legend of Luke Altmyer (12/18/25)
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LISTENER MAILBAG: On today's episode of @The200Level, we'll discuss Luke Altmyer's impact on #Illini football. For you, where does he rank among Illinois QBs? What is your favorite Luke moment? What will his legacy be? Replies will be read on this afternoon's live stream!
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🏀 NEW POD ALERT! 🏀 @The200Level, Episode 511 - Winter Blunderland (12/14/25) #Illini basketball loses to #Nebraska 83-80 with a poor defensive showing. @FanboyCarp discusses the frustrating defeat and ponders if the current state of Brad Underwood's program (still good!) can
The 200 Level, Episode 511 - Winter Blunderland (12/14/25)
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Going LIVE with @The200Level to discuss #Illini basketball's home loss to #Nebraska. Sigh. This is not the podcast I was hoping to have on this frigid Sunday morning.
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The 200 Level, Episode 510 - Illinois vs. Ohio State LIVE 2nd Half Reaction (12/09/25)
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We're going LIVE with @The200Level for the 2nd half of the #Illini-#Buckeyes game! Approx. 7:40pm CT.
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🏀 NEW POD ALERT! 🏈 @The200Level, Episode 509 - Music City Mayhem! (12/07/25) #Illini sports have taken over the city of Nashville! @FanboyCarp discusses a huge win for basketball over Tennessee, and the football team's invite to the Music City Bowl to play . . . Tennessee.
The 200 Level, Episode 509 - Music City Mayhem! (12/07/25)
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We're going LIVE with @The200Level to discuss all things Nashville and #Illini related: a huge basketball win over Tennessee, and a Music City Bowl matchup against . . . Streaming at 2pm CT!
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NEW POD ALERT! @The200Level, Episode 508 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (12/03/25) #Illini football lands the #21 recruiting class in the nation, the best in school history. @FanboyCarp reacts to Bret's big day, and the long-term impact on the program.
The 200 Level, Episode 508 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (12/03/25)
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The 200 Level, Episode 508 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (12/03/25)
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