# 07/16/26 Hour 1: Scott Spiezio Talks Cardinals, New Book & Documentary; Brian Teague Breaks Down Illini in NBA Summer League, Bulls, and Caitlin Clark vs WNBA Officiating

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-07-16T22:09:56+00:00
Episode link: https://tayandpiper.podbean.com/e/071626-hour-1-scott-spiezio-talks-cardinals-new-book-brian-teague-breaks-down-illini-in-nba-summer-league-bulls-and-caitlin-clark-vs-wnba-officiating/
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## Resource

The Drive welcomes former Cardinals World Series champion Scott Spiezio back to the show to discuss the Cardinals as they reach the midpoint of the 2026 season. Spiezio shares his thoughts on whether St. Louis has what it takes to make a postseason run, reflects on his memorable career, and talks about his new book and upcoming documentary, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at his baseball journey. Later, Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the conversation to break down the latest performances from former Illinois standouts in NBA Summer League, including the continued development of Kylan Boswell and other Illini alumni looking to earn NBA roster spots. The guys also discuss the direction of the Chicago Bulls, highly touted recruit Caleb Wilson, and what his arrival could mean for the program moving forward. The show wraps up with a conversation about WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark and her growing frustration with officiating after another emotional game, examining the reaction from fans, media, and players across the league, and what it means for one of basketball's biggest stars.

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