The 200 Level: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
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The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast covering Illinois Fighting #Illini football and basketball from the fan's perspective.
Champaign
Joined July 2017
AVAILABLE NOW: @The200Level - An Illinois Fighting #Illini Basketball Fan's Journey, by Mike Carpenter Locally at both @GamedaySpirit locations, @JaneAddamsBooks, and The Literary Worldwide on @amazon in hardcover, paperback, and kindle Audiobook on @audible_com
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🏀 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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🥳 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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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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🏀 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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🏈 NEW POD ALERT! 🏈 @The200Level, Episode 505 - Smackdown in Madtown #Illini football suffered an embarrassing 27-10 loss to a 3-win #Wisconsin team. @FanboyCarp discusses what went wrong, what has to change, and the upcoming NW game. https://t.co/SMv9lRkrjZ
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SUNDAY NIGHT: Yep, we gotta talk about that #Illini football game. @The200Level will go LIVE at 7pm CT to discuss whatever the hell that was in Madison, WI.
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It's a big one tonight in Chicago! Join @FanboyCarp for a LIVE episode of @The200Level during the 2nd half of #8 #Illini vs. #11 #RollTide starting around 9pm CT.
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🏈 NEW POD ALERT!🏈 @The200Level, Episode 503 - This Calls for a Shellebration (11/16/25) #Illini football is 7-3 after a workmanlike (and in many ways, forgettable) 24-6 win over #Maryland. @FanboyCarp discusses the game itself, along with Bielema's successes through 5 years.
The 200 Level, Episode 503 - This Calls for a Shellebration (11/16/25)
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🏀 IT'S VICTORY WEDNESDAY! 🏀 The #Illini get a HUGE 81-77 win over #TexasTech behind a star performance from Andrej Stojakovic. @FanboyCarp rides the roller coaster of a fun, then scary, then outright GRITTY second half performance from Illinois.
The 200 Level, Episode 502 - Illinois vs. Texas Tech LIVE 2nd Half Reaction (11/11/25)
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🏀 IT'S GAMEDAY! 🏀 And it's a big one, as the #Illini take on Texas Tech. Join @FanboyCarp for a LIVE episode of @The200Level during the 2nd half of tonight's game.
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🏀 NEW POD ALERT🏀 @The200Level, Episode 501 - #Illini vs. FGCU LIVE 2nd Half Reaction Illinois basketball impresses yet again with a 113-70 win over Florida Gulf Coast. @FanboyCarp reacted during the 2nd half and discussed the standout play of Boswell, Big Z, Wagler and Mirk.
The 200 Level, Episode 501 - Illinois vs. FGCU LIVE 2nd Half Reaction (11/07/25)
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🏀 NEW POD ALERT! 🏀 @The200Level, Episode 500 - Dominant Debut (11/04/25) #Illini basketball starts the season off with an impressive 113-55 win over Jackson State. @FanboyCarp discusses a formidable frontcourt (Ivisic and Mirkovic), Humrichous, Wagler, and more.
The 200 Level, Episode 500 - Dominant Debut (11/04/25)
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