The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter is a podcast focusing on Illinois Fighting Illini basketball and football from the fan’s perspective.

Beginning in 2019, The 200 Level has covered the on-field and on-the-court highs and lows of Illini revenue sports. Mike Carpenter, a lifelong townie and University of Illinois alumnus, brings his institutional knowledge and fervent fandom to each episode.

The podcast runs from the start of fall football camp through the closing of the basketball transfer portal, publishing two or more episodes each week.