IT'S FRIDAY! To ring in the weekend, host Peyton Wesner speaks with senior gymnast Rae Balthazor about her favorite TV show, snapping stigmas in gymnastics and which profession the NCAA All-America honoree will pursue.

Episode 7: COVID-19's IMPACT on professional wrestling

Apr 29th, 2020 20m 33s

In part two, Peyton Wesner asks University of Illinois graduate and current professional wrestler Nelio Cuomo Costa (aka Vinicious) about training during COVID-19 and how the pandemic has affected the industry. Plus, Costa shares how he juggles

Episode 6: How Nelio Cuomo Costa became a PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER after U-of-I

Apr 24th, 2020 19m 37s

In the first of a two-part conversation, Peyton Wesner connects with University of Illinois graduate and current professional wrestler Nelio Cuomo Costa -- better known as Vinicious at Coastal Championship Wrestling. In the draft day spirit,

Episode 5: Talkin' BASEBALL with Cole Kirschsieper

Apr 21st, 2020 12m 49s

Host Peyton Wesner talks with Fighting Illini baseball left-handed pitcher Cole Kirschsieper and gets to know the freshman a little better. Wesner and Kirschsieper discuss family support, role models in the world of baseball and much more!

Episode 4: How Adam Tirapelle became NATIONAL CHAMPION

Apr 17th, 2020 26m 29s

A mystery no longer! Host Peyton Wesner said his guest would be big and he delivered by talking with 2001 NCAA National Champion and Fighting Illini Athletics Hall of Famer Adam Tirapelle.One of the best wrestlers to ever step foot inside Huf

Episode 3: Brad Dancer discusses NCAA RULING

Apr 14th, 2020 19m 10s

Host Peyton Wesner talks with tennis head coach Brad Dancer about the impact of seniors Aleks Kovacevic and Zeke Clark as well as how his staff is dealing with the NCAA's ruling which granted spring sports student-athletes an extra year of elig

Episode 2: Why Derek Harper DIDN'T go to UCLA

Apr 11th, 2020 17m 42s

You've heard of two-a-days...ISN Now is officially twice a week!In episode two, host Peyton Wesner discusses the latest Fighting Illini news, including Kofi Cockburn declaring for the NBA Draft (0:42). Then, Peyton cooks up an interview medle

Episode 1: Zeke Clark TELLS ALL

Apr 8th, 2020 19m 56s

For ISN Now's premiere, Peyton Wesner talks with tennis senior Zeke Clark to discuss his time with the Fighting Illini and his friendship with fellow Senior Aleks Kovacevic.Plus, Clark is one of many spring sports student-athletes who are aff