Best Tony Sheppard Podcasts (2025)

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Taylor Beth Davis - The Calendar, The Carousel, The Craziness | Bleav In Kentucky 37:26

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1d ago37:26

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Taylor Davis stopped by to talk all things CFB. She shared her thoughts on new Kentucky coach Will Stein. We flashed back to her first ever game as a sideline reporter. John Sumrall to Florida, Alex Golesh to Auburn and of course the whole Lane Kiffin to LSU situation. Plus all the fun of hosting SEC State of Mind with Jason Campbell. Follow, like,…

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Reed Sheppard - Rocketing Into His Role | Bleav In Kentucky 40:37

2d ago40:37

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Reed Sheppard is coming into his own in year two. Lachard Binkley, of Rockets on SI and the Rocket Fuel Podcast stopped by to talk about his progress, his potential offensively and defensively. Are the Rockets ready to contend in June as currently constructed? What's it like watching Wemby in person? What are some things you must do when in Houston…

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Will Stein - Kentucky Football's Next Man Up | Bleav In Kentucky 38:01

4d ago38:01

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Kentucky's next football coach was going to be an offensive guy. The question was which offensive guy would it be? It's going to be Will Stein. He has Kentucky ties and will fully dive into his new job once the Oregon Ducks post season run concludes. #BBN #GoCats Like, rate, subscribe leave a comment! https://www.youtube.com/@BleavInKentucky Hosted…

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It's Your Loss with Tony and Johnny - Special guest Rick Beardsley 37:14

4d ago37:14

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Join us as we chat with Sr. Director of Loss Prevention and Safety at At Home Group Inc. and overall industry legend! Hear his perspective on where our industry "came from" and where we are heading.By Tony Sheppard & Johnny Custer

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Kentucky Fires Mark Stoops | Bleav In Kentucky 21:00

5d ago21:00

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The ending was just too brutal. A 41-0 beat down at the hands of the rival Louisville Cardinals was too much for Mark Stoops to overcome. The time has come for Kentucky and Mark Stoops to part ways, the announcement will officially take place later today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec…

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Catching Up With Aaron Gershon | Bleav In Kentucky 1:03:36

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It was a Cats' Pause reunion. Aaron Gershon stopped by to catch up with Vinny and Cole. Talked about his new gig as SID at New College of Florida. The grind, building from the ground up, the programs he's initiated and more. We offeered our condolences to Oscar Combs and his family on the loss of his wife, Donna. Looked back at Kentucky's brutal lo…

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Kentucky Is All Sorts Of Out Of Sorts 34:40

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There was lots of good and a whoooooole lot of bad Tuesday evening for the Kentucky Wildcats. Kai McClelland of KYInsider stopped by to talk UK women's hoops, men's hoops, volleyball, football vs Vandy and more with Vinny. #GoCats #BBN Like, follow and subscribe! Youtube: Twitter: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in…

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Kentucky Digs Too Big A Hole Against Cards | Bleav In Kentucky 1:02:48

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Kentucky didn't weather the storm against Louisville. By the time they started punching back it was too late. Mark Stoops and company are on a two-game winning streak and bowling is a legit possibility. A Florida sandwich, who woulda thunk it? Go Cats! Follow, like, subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform…

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Can Kentucky Keep the Winning Going? | Bleav In Kentucky 59:51

27d ago59:51

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Men's hoops, women's hoops, volleyball all got W's. UK football even broke their SEC losing streak and got a win at Auburn. Can they keep it going vs the Gators? Plus more low key coaching carousel talk. Go Cats!! Follow, subscribe, leave 5 stars!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an…

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David J. Chao - ProFootballDoc | Bleav In Kentucky 31:58

1M ago31:58

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The NFL season is in full swing. Honored to have David J. Chao, the ProFootballDoc stop by and chop it up. We talked about his journey, his time as the San Diego Chargers team doctor. How did he oversee everything? As Kentucky fans, we are all monitoring the non shooting shoulder of our starting point guard once again. What is Jaland Lowe dealing w…

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Can the Rockets compete without VanVleet? Plus reacting to KD and Tari Eason news w/ Forrest Walker 55:40

1M ago55:40

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) discuss: -Kevin Durant’s new extension with the Rockets -Tari Eason reportedly declining $100 million from Houston -Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL injury -How do the Rockets look without VanVleet in the first two games? -Should the 0-2 start be a cause for concern? -How can Houston make up …

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Rockets offseason debrief w/ Forrest Walker 1:06:49

1M ago1:06:49

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) debrief the Houston Rockets offseason in full detail, including long and short-term implications of their decision making. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rednationhoops.com/subscribe…

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Kentucky vs Auburn Preview with Jason Campbell | Bleav In Kentucky 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

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Former Auburn QB Jason Campbell stopped by to talk about Auburn. He shared his thoughts on why they are 4-4 and a couple of games off of where folks thought they would be. We talked about Cutter Boley and how he's trying to figure things out. What were his "in the zone" games? The talent in Mississippi and how many great guys have not gone on to pl…

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Kentucky vs Tennessee Preview with The Vol Bros | Bleav In Kentucky 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

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Kentucky hosts Tennessee this weekend so we welcomed in Evan Pierce, co-host of The Vol Bros, to preview the game. Tennessee is even more potent offensively than ever. Not good news for us, but could they be without one of their pillars on defense? The Vols defense has been pretty generous all season long. Will that be enough to help Kentucky's spu…

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Kentucky - Texas Post Game Recap 19:38

2M ago19:38

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Kentucky had Texas and let 'em off the hook. Why in the world did the Cats continue to try to challenge Texas up the gut on the goal line? That clearly wasn't working. Maybe nothing would have worked, but at least try something else anyway. Special teams breakdowns were killers. Up next, Tennessee. Go Cats! Follow, subscribe, comment! Hosted by Sim…

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Where We Are Right Now 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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Vinny and Cole talk about where Kentucky is right now. What is the big picture outlook long term? Had to talk about the James Franklin situation. We talk Tennessee and the years of heartbreak, and how it would be nice to just blow them out one time. Kentucky men's basketball has been picked second in the SEC. The women have been picked eighth. Eigh…

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UK Pro Day, Bye Week #2 57:21

2M ago57:21

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Can Kentucky's offense inch toward becoming reliable under Bush Hamdan? Has the Texas game become easier and more winnable than we thought? Thoughts on UK Pro Day, the Louisville Kings appeal and more. Go Cats!!! Subscribe, rate, review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe…

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Ain't Lookin' Good 48:54

2M ago48:54

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Another rough loss to South Carolina where things got out of hand for the Cats. Now it's on to Athens to face the dawgs after a loss, the first of a string of tough games in the month of October. That's how it is in the SEC week in and week out. Add in the fact that the offense has lots of challenges to overcome. Vinny and Cole dive into all of it …

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John Fina: BBN & Bills Mafia Pt. 2 31:54

2M ago31:54

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It's part two of Vinny's conversation with former Bills O-lineman John Fina. They talk about legendary coach Marv Levy. John shares his thoughts on Ray Davis and Max Hairston. Plus some fun Buffalo wings conversation. Go Cats! Rate, review and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect…

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John Fina: BBN & Bills Mafia Pt. 1 30:41

2M ago30:41

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There have only been five Kentucky Wildcats that have ever played for the Buffalo Bills. Three of the are on the roster as we speak. Former Bills offensive tackle John Fina stopped by to talk about Ray, Deone and Max as well as his time with the Bills and more. This is a fun one y'all! Go Cats! Rate, review and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an A…

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Rixon Lane: Kentucky-South Carolina Crossroads 57:06

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Critical, critical, critical. This game is critical for Kentucky. They need to regain control of the South Carolina series and get last year's taste out of their mouths. South Carolina feels the same way especially since they're riding a two-game losing streak and have a monster second half schedule. Rixon Lane of Bleav In South Carolina stopped by…

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First Quarter Pt 2 26:01

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We continue to talk Cats-Gamecocks. Plus the gratitude of all of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame inductees and how much they love Kentucky. Go Cats! Rate, review and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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First Quarter Pt 1 31:56

3M ago31:56

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The season is already a quarter of the way over. Kentucky has the first of its two early bye weeks this weekend as they get an extra week to prep for the South Carolina team that embarrassed them in Lexington last year. Seth McGowan's start (00:04:20) is nice to see. The offensive balance against EMU was good too. (00:06:30) Like, rate and subscrib…

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Cut(ter) to the Chase 47:24

3M ago47:24

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Cutter Boley always prepares like he's the starter. Will he be the starter Saturday against Eastern Michigan? Can Bush Hamdan get this offense to start lighting up the scoreboard like he envisions? Thoughts on the new men's basketball practice facility etc. Plus Billy Napier on thin ice again. Follow, like, subscribe, write a review! #BBN Hosted by…

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Steven Willis, Locked On Ole Miss Pt. 2 30:35

3M ago30:35

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Is UK's O-line ready for prime time? Can the DBs hold it down while the front seven gels? Plus thoughts on analytics, polls and more with our guest Steven Willis of Locked On Ole Miss. #GoBigBlue https://x.com/BleavInKentucky Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…

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Steven Willis, Locked On Ole Miss Pt. 1 31:28

3M ago31:28

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Cole was back in the press box but it was his first time there for The Cats' Pause. Can Kroger Field be a tough place to play for Austin Simmons? Will UK's DBs be ready for the talented Ole Miss WRs? Steven Willis of Locked On Ole Miss stopped by to talk about that and more in part one of our conversation. Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast…

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Game Week with Maggie Davis 43:01

3M ago43:01

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Maggie Davis stopped by to talk some UK football. First we start with her NMSA Kentucky Sportscaster of the Year award for her work at BBN Tonight. She weighs in on our Chip Trayanum/Travis Perry poll. Which WR will separate from the pack. Which position group/assistant coach is under the most pressure. Plus score predictions for the Toledo game! G…

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Chip Trayanum Or Travis Perry? 49:55

4M ago49:55

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Is Cutter gonna snatch the job from Calzada? Happy retirement to the legend John Wall! Chip Trayanum and Travis Perry will both return to Lexington to face the Cats this season. Which guy will have the better game? Follow and subscribe! #BBN #GoCats Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a…

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Jenna Lifshen: Tyrese & Daveren 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Jenna Lifshen of the KY Kernel joined Vinny and Cole to talk fall camp, etc. One current Cat and one former Cat went above and beyond in terms of giving us something to talk about. Tyrese Maxey's struggles to open up a can was something. Daveren Rayner's hand holding jump at the photo shoot was something too. We also talked Oreos and Reese's and mo…

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Mark, Mitch & Fall Camp 49:29

4M ago49:29

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Fall camp, Fand Day, football is on the way. Mitch Barnhart spoke, Mark Stoops spoke, fans got to get a look at the Cats. Kentucky isn't cutting any sports and they feel that they can be competitive in all of them. Vinny and Cole discussed it all as we are down to three Saturdays left without college football. Go Cats! Follow, like and subscribe! H…

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Stoops' Statements 46:42

4M ago46:42

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Mark Stoops speaks to the media as talking season continues. Vinny and Cole discuss that as well as UK's top wins over UNC after the flirted with wanting to join the SEC. Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Cole Parke's Debut Episode 47:57

5M ago47:57

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Cole Parke is covering all things UK for The Cats Pause. He checked in from North Augusta and told us a little bit about himself and what the vibe at the Peach Jam is like. We talked about his Kentucky Kernel days, the Mark Pope hire, pro fandom and more. Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform…

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Where do the Rockets stack up in the West? w/ Dan Favale 1:16:19

5M ago1:16:19

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Dan Favale (@DanFavale) discuss: -Cam Whitmore traded to the Wizards. -Reacting to the details for Dorian-Finney Smith’s contract -Why the DFS signing and the Cam Whitmore trade should be viewed as one big transaction -Will Houston regret trading Whitmore? -Where does Houston stack up in the Western Conference? -Is OK…

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AG's Last Ride 35:34

5M ago35:34

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Aaron is off to Florida but he hopped on for one final episode and will be back as a guest from time to time. We talked about UK football's SEC Media Days lineup. Jayden Quaintance is sooo young. We also talk Yankees, Knicks and Giants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per…

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Chatting With Dick Gabriel Pt. 2 34:27

5M ago34:27

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We continue our conversation with Dick Gabriel. What is the absolute best case for Kentucky football this season? The times where it was really difficult to come up with good questions for the coach going into halftime. Some Hal Mumme stories and much more. Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info…

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Can the Rockets compete with the Thunder now? w/ Forrest Walker 49:41

5M ago49:41

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) recap the Rockets known free agency moves. Topics include: -Could anyone have seen this summer coming for the Rockets? -Thoughts on the Jabari Smith extension -Does Smith still possess All-Star potential? -Reacting to the Dorian Finney-Smith contract -Does Cam Whitmore have a future in Houston…

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Chatting With Dick Gabriel Pt. 1 23:54

5M ago23:54

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Longtime sportscaster, producer, reporter, analyst and host Dick Gabriel (Big Blue Insider, UK Sports Network, WKYT) joined us to talk about Aaron moving to Florida, the tough beats UK baseball endured but the exciting future they still have, Jaland Lowe and year two for Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope. This was just part one of the interview. …

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Recruiting Coincidences, Denzel Aberdeen Said What He Said 38:01

5M ago38:01

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Vince Marrow Leaves, Kentucky starts raking in recruits. Coincidence? The shift in recruiting philosophy is real. Denzel Aberdeen is liking what he's seeing in Lexington and he isn't afraid to say it even if it means riling up Gators fans. Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our …

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Reacting to the KD Trade w/ Forrest Walker 45:32

6M ago45:32

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Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@DUNOTS) react to the Houston Rockets’ stunning acquisition of 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. Topics include: -Initial reactions to the trade -Grading the deal for both teams -Short and long-term ramifications for the team -How does Kevin Durant fit in Houston? -Will KD and Fred VanVleet get extended s…

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Kendrick Haskins: Putting A Bow On the Vince Marrow Move 21:39

6M ago21:39

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Kendrick Haskins of WAVE News joined Vinny to talk about the Vince Marrow move. Kendrick also hosts Bleav In the ACC so we talked about the impact Marrow's move would have from the Cards and ACC side of things. We shared our thoughts on the Kentucky basketball schedule and the idea of adding entertainment areas around Kroger Field. Plus a couple th…

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From Loading Trucks to Leading LP with Rhett Asher 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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In this episode of It’s Your Loss, Tony and I sit down with industry heavyweight Rhett Asher—SVP of Partnership Development at Alto and a lifelong retail pro with one of the most unique resumes in LP. From his early days loading trucks at Roses to shaping loss prevention education and advocacy at RILA, NRF, FMI, and the LP Foundation, Rhett’s story…

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The Big Dog Dips 42:17

6M ago42:17

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It's been a couple of days but the Vince Marrow news is still big news. Earlier this week he decided to take a GM position at Louisville. That only adds to the pessimism that already surrounds Kentucky football. Vinny and Aaron also discussed the schedule updates for football and basketball. Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co…

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Jager Burton: Determined To Turn It Around 39:19

6M ago39:19

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Jager Burton joined Vinny for a fun convo about lots of topics. He talked about getting to know all of his teammates and leaving no stone unturned in an effort to improve on last season. We talked about his approach to fall camp now that he was an older player. He spearheaded tornado relief efforts for London and Somerset after the devastating torn…

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Kentucky Baseball Was Who They Were 45:25

6M ago45:25

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One-run games weren't kind to Kentucky baseball. We saw it again in the regionals against West Virginia. The way the season ended stung and will sting for a while. But the Cats had a solid season and achieved a lot overall. They have positioned themselves nicely for next year if they play their cards right. Kentucky football has us all feeling kind…

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Otega Oweh Ain't Going N00where 30:06

6M ago30:06

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Otega Oweh is running it back. The Kentucky men's basketball roster is complete for real. Oweh withdrew his name from the NBA Draft after going through the process and getting all the feedback. Nick Mingione has Kentucky baseball back in the NCAA tournament for the third consecutive season. That's never been done at UK. Always fun when good history…

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May 21, Roster Complete?? 39:34

7M ago39:34

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Vinny and Aaron discuss the tornadoes that hit Somerset and London. SGA is the first Cat to win the NBA MVP. UK baseball has to sweat until Selection Monday. Tush push thoughts and more. Check us out in the Million Podcasts Kentucky Wildcats podcast rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co…

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Derek Terry: Bat Cats, Reds, Rose & Pope 47:42

7M ago47:42

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Derek Terry of Bat Cats Central stopped by to talk about UK baseball as the regular season comes to a close. Did they meet expectations? Have they seen the fruits of their labors in recruiting yet? Is Nick Mingione staying put? Follow and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a…

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Attorney Clay Grayson Provides Insight On Champions Blue, LLC 50:11

7M ago50:11

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We all saw the announcement about Champions Blue, LLC. But what is it? What does it do? We weren't sure so we were happy to be joined by a guest who was. Clay Grayson, a nationally recognized attorney specializing in nonprofit and for-profit organizational strategy was kind enough to share his insights. Listen to find out why UK Athletics' bold mov…

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A Few Odds And Ends 46:23

7M ago46:23

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It's a little quiet on the UK front right now. Vinny and Aaron talked about Mark Pope chopping it up with Jon Rothstein and the football roster. Sad news out of D.C. as former Cat Georgia Amoore has suffered a knee injury right before the start of her rookie season. We talked NFL Draft, Lawrence Taylor keeping his jersey and a little Kentucky Derby…

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Solomon Wilcots: Bengals Draft Thoughts 15:05

8M ago15:05

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Solomon Wilcots stopped by on NFL Draft eve and reminisced about his time spent in Kentucky. Were they fond memories or brutal Georgetown training camp memories? He discussed how the Bengals may approach the upcoming draft. He also got in depth about the techniques DBs use when trying to defend wide receivers. Got a lot done in this short episode. …