Mike Carpenter. A Polarizing Fan and the Shark Fin.

HyperLocal(s)

Some call him polarizing, some call him an honest fan, an Illini expert and a media personality, he is entertaining, well spoken and not afraid to state his opinion.
Listen as this Urbana native talks podcasting, his professional background in radio, his unique hair routine, teaching at a local public middle school, the state of modern kids, taking and responding to criticism and finally writing a book, "The 200 Level." In the book, "Carp," documents an Illini fan's journey. He is not afraid to say what's on his mind. It's refreshing to hear from someone who takes feedback and criticism from an obviously passionate fan base, the Illini community. However, he knows that's what makes our community special—the fire behind the fans. You can hear about his recent project, and you can find out his predictions on the football and basketball seasons.

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