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Dick Gabriel, a veteran of 30 years of sports broadcasting, is the host. You can do your part by calling 280-2287 locally; 1-800-606-4263 from anywhere in the USA.]]>enSportsCopyright NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/889519b207d8014d3a8a7275c2e92d3f.jpghttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-big-blue-insider-28270553/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:11:17 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)feeds@spreaker.com"Big Blue Insider" is more than just another call-in show. There's ample opportunity for YOU to be heard; but you also hear voices from all over the country -- talking sports, sharing stories, breaking news. Dick Gabriel, a veteran of 30 years of...
Dick Gabriel, a veteran of 30 years of sports broadcasting, is the host. You can do your part by calling 280-2287 locally; 1-800-606-4263 from anywhere in the USA.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-20-bbi--73070709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73070709Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI with comments on the Kerr Kriisa case; (12:00) an ex-Cat with a big league home run; (18:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (39:00) ex-Cat Jamal Mashburn and Shaquille O'Neal; (47:00) UK guard Trent Noah; (58:00) Christi Thomas of the...4880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-17-bbi--73030769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73030769Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)With the World Cup consolation game set for Saturday, we re-visit a time with the NCAA basketball tournament included a consolation game; (10:00) Jack Givens on what he's liked so far in practices he's seen; (18:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause at...4792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-16-bbi--73016399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73016399Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)La Familia GM Twany Beckham; (11:00) the ACC tweaks its tie-breaker system; short but strong field for the Haskell; (18:00) Will Stein with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic; (34:00) is the broadcaster no-hitter jinx really a thing? (39:00) ex-Cats on...4915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-15-bbi--72995517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72995517Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Grayson Willoughby on pulling out of the draft and signing with UK over U of L; (11:00) an SEC basketball coach says too often, recruits (and their families) and deluding themselves; (18:00) UK baseball coach Nick Mingione; (39:00) UK football analyst...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-14-bbi--72972701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72972701Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tubby Smith to the College Basketball Hall of Fame; (14:00) the new HR Derby format is a smashing success in more ways than one; (20:00) sportswriter/author Dr. John Huang; (39:00) Derek Terry of BatCatCentral.com on the recent MLB Draft; (58:00)...4792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-13-bbi--72954034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954034Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tyler Bell is a Top 10 MLB Draft pick; (13:00) World Cup semi finals are set and now there's talk of expanding the tournament; (18:00) UK baseball radio voice Darren Headrick; (39:00) former WKYT reporter Lanny Brannock joins me in the garage to talk...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-10-bbi--72918219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72918219Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Ex-Cat Ron Mercer is heading for the Tennessee sports Hall of Fame; how he used to battle with his pal Derek Anderson in practice; (12:00) the rise in white collar crime and sports; (19:00) ex-FBI agent Clay Mason on the Kerr Kriisa case; (39:00) talk...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-09-bbi--72895328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72895328Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK adds to its TBT roster two familiar faces; Candace Parker weighs in on the WNBA nonsense involving Caitlin Clark; (11:00) Charles Barkley on what should be the next stop for LeBron; (23:00) more fallout on Team USA's World Cup loss to Belgium...1839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-08-bbi--72871170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72871170Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Kroger Field made quite the impression on two different SEC football opponents; (12:00) John Wall on his loyalty to his alma mater; (18:00) UK women's coach Kenny Brooks; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief...4888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-07-bbi--72857625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72857625Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We re-visit interviews with Kerr Kriisa, now accused in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme; (11:00) UK SS Tyler Bell on how playing at Ky benefitted him going into pro baseball; (18:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause on the Kriisa mess and the current...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-06-bbi--72841611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72841611Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We talk FIFA controversy; (11:00) ex-Cat Jamal Mashburn on learning a tough lesson from Larry Bird; (18:00) UK guard Trent Noah; (29:00) the future is bright for UK SS Tyler Bell; (39:00) former Sunday. Morning Sportstalk host Mark Buerger...3725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-02-bbi--72794452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72794452Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Milan Momcilovic meets the UK basketball media corps; (10:00) different coaches with different approaches; (18:00) Matt Stein, ex-UK defensive end and father of UK head coach Will Stein; (39:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on football AND holiday grilling;...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-07-01-bbi--72773800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72773800Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On the retiring Mitch Barnhart; (15:30) it's Bobby Bonilla Day! (20:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Network; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and a veteran NFL radio announcer paints a word picture of a...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-30-bbi--72759266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72759266Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Once and future Wildcats in the MLB baseball draft; (9:00) Rick Pitino eulogizes Kenny Klein; (18:00) WHAS-TV Sports Director Kent Spencer; (39:00) UK football PR chief Susan Lax; (58:00) UK power forward Justin McBride; (1:06:00) huge upset in the...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-29-bbi--72742755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742755Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)More pre-season accolades for UK football; ex-Cat Andy Green is a MLB manager (again); (12:00) Will Stein takes to social media to hype UK football; (19:00) we find out why he's called "Zoom" Diallo; (31:00) high expectations for UK G/G Brayden...4917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-26-bbi--72706815https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72706815Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's the Best of the BBI with Mark Pope responding on line to the BBN; (12:00) we remember Ted Turner and the time he tried to make Pete Rose an Atlanta Brave; (18:00) UK All-American Jack Givens; (39:00) Rick Pitino on Cawood Ledford's 100th...4862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-25-bbi--72693565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72693565Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI with UK coach Will Stein; (18:00) La Famillia GM Twany Beckham; (39:00) Malachi Moreno; (51:00) retiring NBC racing reporter Donna Brothers...4807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-24-bbi--72672638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72672638Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI: ex-Morehead St QB Phil Simms on coach Bill Parcells, who at one point showed interest in the UK job; (11:00) sizing up college baseball; (17:00) UK sports network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (58:00)...4868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-23-bbi--72651108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72651108Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On the Best of the BBI, we re-visit the Knicks' incredible comeback in game 4 of the NBA finals; (11:00) we visit with NYC bureau chief Mike Safo who was actually at the game (and wanted to leave early); (32:00) radio call of the frantic final...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-22-bbi--72636563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72636563Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI with Aaron Torres on UK retaining Malachi Moreno and snagging Milam Momcilovich; (12:30) Will Stein making the national talk show rounds; (19:00) ESPN/SEC play-by-play voice Tom Hart; (39:00) H-L UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts;...4995falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-19-bbi--72603176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72603176Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI with Aaron Torres on UK retaining Malachi Moreno and snagging Milam Momcilovich; (12:30) Will Stein making the national talk show rounds; (19:00) ESPN/SEC play-by-play voice Tom Hart; (39:00) H-L UK basketball beat writer Ben Roberts;...4998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-18-bbi--72586274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72586274Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)New basketball Wildcats on joining the UK program; (9:30) where ex-Cats fit into a mock NBA Draft; (18:00) the day Ralph Sampson chose Virginia over UK; (33:00) it's SEC vs ACC in the College World Series final; (39:00) UK All-American Kenny Walker on...4890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-17-bbi--72567513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72567513Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:05:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)A "whiff" by Mark Pope admits UK was never really in his plans, even though he paid a visit; (8:30) Charles Barkley's advice to young NBA stars who are suddenly wealthy; (17:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro on Ky's new AD and pre-season...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-16-bbi--72551242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72551242Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)J Batt speaks for the 1st time as UK's new AD; (11:30) we re-live Karl Anthony Towns' address to last year's UK team; (21:00) Mark Story, sports columnist for the Herald-Leader; (39:00) WKYT Sports Director Lee K. Howard; (59:00) Tom Izzo is unhappy...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-15-bbi--72539462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72539462Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK has a new AD -- goes by "Battman" on Twitter; (10:00) KAT gets a ring; Grayson Willoughby on his decision: MLB or UK baseball? (18:00) ex-Cat Anthony White of Sunday Morning Sports Talk; (39:00) Derek Terry of BatCatsCentral.com; (58:00) Hannah...4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-12-bbi--72501004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72501004Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein on what drives him to succeed; (12:00) an apology to Taylor Swift from a Knicks broadcaster; (18:00) recruiting analyst Josh Edwards; (39:00) retiring EKU radio voice Greg Stotelmyer; (58:00) WLKY Sports Director Kent Taylor and fashion...4912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-11-bbi--72488434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72488434Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The Knicks and Karl Anthony Towns make history with an incredible comeback; (11:00) BBI's NYC Bureau Chief Mike Safo was courtside for the comeback (but admits he wanted to leave early); (32:00) TV and radio calls of the Knicks' winning play; Texas...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-10-bbi--72489009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72489009Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:34:23 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Would Bill Parcells worked as UK head coach? (11:00) 2 UK top baseball recruits may never get here; (18:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and a classic call from...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-09-bbi--72439925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72439925Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:15:01 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)KAT has to wait a while for his NBA title; could there be a boycott of Texas Tech? (7:00) a UK baseball/football recruit REALLY wants to go pro ASAP; (18:00) Noah Cierzan of BBN Tonight/LEX18; (39:00) C.L. Brown of the Courier-Journal; (58:00) Maggie...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-08-bbi--72423693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72423693Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK's recruiting haul; (11:00) KAT looks back fondly on his days at UK; ridiculous ruling that frees Brendan Sorsby to play at Texas Tech; (18:00) Ben Roberts on Mark Pope's roster additions; (39:00) ex-Cat Jerry Blanton on his induction into the Ky...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-05-bbi--72373130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72373130Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:05:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)A non-sports look at D-Day and a plug for the movie, "Pressure;" UK baseball players on being mentored by Nick Mingione; (19:00) Cats Pause editor Darrell Bird; (39:00) UK football network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (58:00) Cole Parke, beat writer for the...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-04-bbi--72349598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72349598Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:15:01 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK players react to the addition of Milan Momcilovic; (12:00) Will Stein making the rounds on the national talk show circuit; (19:00) Tom Hart of the ESPN/SEC Network, who worked the Morgantown baseball regional; (39:00) ex-Cat Karl Anthony Towns is...4914falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-06-02-bbi--72299128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72299128Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Special edition as we wrap up the NCAA baseball regional from Morgantown; we break down Monday's loss in the finale with sportswriter/author John Huang, as well as the portal acquisition of Milan Momcilovic; (39:00) a look back at the path that...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-29-bbi--72235297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72235297Sat, 30 May 2026 00:30:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK vs Wake Forest in NCAAs; (9:00) a war of words at the SEC meetings; (19:00) Georgetown-based journalist Kal Oakes on Malachi Moreno; (39:00) an ex-Cat is mentoring a future Cat; (45:00) racing writer Steve Haskin on his excellent piece remembering...4927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-28-bbi--72210355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72210355Fri, 29 May 2026 21:26:42 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We talk about the Momcilovic Sweepstakes; (12:00) ex-Cat Jon Sumrall, now the head coach at Florida, lobbying for CFB changes; (23:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight/WLEX; (39:00) UK HOF baseball coach Keith Madison previews the Wildcats' NCAA regional...4917falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-27-bbi--72187789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72187789Thu, 28 May 2026 00:05:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Coaches, ADs and SEC officials are chattering away at the league meetings in Florida; (12:00) how many wins for UK football, according to a gambling expert; (19:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (59:00)...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-26-bbi--72175056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72175056Wed, 27 May 2026 00:15:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Malachi Moreno returns to the fold; the baseball Wildcats are dancing; (7:00) incredible finish to the Indy 500 yet some fans are complaining about the TV PBP announcer; (19:00) Jack Givens of the UK Sports Network on Malachi's return; (39:00) UCLA's...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-22-bbi--72117100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72117100Tue, 26 May 2026 20:10:12 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein lands another recruit; UK isn't the only baseball program struggling this season; (12:00) a Big 12 AD says, if the SEC and Big 10 want to go, let 'em go; (19:00) Keith Farmer from WLEX/BBN Tonight; (39:00) the shocking death of NASCAR...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-21-bbi--72102298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72102298Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's the Chain Gang, gathering in the garage to talk baseball, college sports, music -- we cover it all. But if you're listening to the podcast version via the internet, you won't actually hear the music because of copyright laws...4554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-20-bbi--72085443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72085443Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Ex-Cat Karl Anthony Towns and the Knicks with an incredible comeback; (8:00) UK football coach Will Stein; (28:00) backlash surrounding LSU coach Will Wade; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore -- we...4921falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-19-bbi--72075433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72075433Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-18-bbi--72060059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72060059Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Another tough weekend for Kentucky Baseball; (8:00) the winner of the Preakness Stakes triggered some memories of TV spy shows of the '60s; (19:00) Twany Beckham, General Manager of La Familia, the UK-based entry in TBT (The Basketball Tournament),...4935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-15-bbi--72022022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72022022Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-13-bbi--71993439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71993439Fri, 15 May 2026 15:39:46 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Potential quality transfers for UK; More answers from Mark Pope; Will Stein is all about UK-UofL football rivalry; (13:00) the SEC is playing hands-off with HS football; (18:00) Ryan Black of the Courier-Journal on UK hoops/football; (39:00) UK...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-12-bbi--71976461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71976461Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK baseball cancelled so it's the Best of the BBI: We talk about Cawood Ledford's 100th heavenly birthday and his relationship with Rick Pitino; (10:00) Kenny Rice of NBC Sports looks back on the Ky Derby; (31:00) ex-UK baseball coach Keith Madison;...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-11-bbi--71959137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71959137Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)More from Mark Pope's Q&A on Twitter; (9:00) it's a huge week for UK Baseball; (18:00) Lindsey Gough of WKYT on UK football and basketball recruiting, as well as the Ky Derby; (39:00) retired sportscaster John Lewis on the new UFL team in...3729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-07-bbi--71908614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71908614Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope responds to the BBN; (12:00) how Ted Turner tried to make Pete Rose an Atlanta Brave; (19:00) UK radio voice Tom Leach on the Derby & Mark Pope; (39:00) UK radio voice Darren Headrick on Kenny Brooks' recruiting haul; (58:00) Jonathon...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-06-bbi--71897118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71897118Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope reaches out to the BBN (with some predictably foolish responses); (8:00) a national talking head takes up for the Kentucky Derby and Secretariat; (19:00) UK Sports Network/WTVQ's Jeff Piecoro on UK basketball recruiting & Wildcat...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-05-bbi--71880008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71880008Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Nick Mingione on the return of Hudson Brown to his UK baseball lineup and the drive for more consistency; (12:00) financial wiz Warren Buffett on sports gambling (thinks it's stupid); (19:00) sportswriter/author Dr. John Huang on the propsed selling...4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-04-bbi--71861718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71861718Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Derby 152; a great baseball radio voice falls silent; another great voice sings "Star Wars;" (7:00) Rick Pitino remembers Cawood Ledford; just how badly are college sports messed up? (18:00) NBC's Kenny Rice on Derby 152; (39:00) Keith Madison on UK...3736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-05-01-bbi--71816746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71816746Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Quick segment ahead of UK baseball: More scratches in the Oaks and the Derby; Lexington trainer Kenny McPeek is livid that his horse was scratched; big NBA nights for 2 ex-Cats; Reds do it again and DG's picks for the Oaks and the Derby...541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-30-bbi--71786849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71786849Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We learn more about Ousmane N'Diaye; Reed Sheppard with payback for LeBron; re-visiting a huge UK football upset; (8:00) some of the biggest longshots in Ky Derby history; (19:00) Kent Spencer of WHAS-TV on UK recruiting & Derby; (39:00) Gold...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-29-bbi--71743513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71743513Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK, Pope whiff on Stokes; NCAA foolishly votes to expand its basketball tournament field; (13:00) some much-deserved recognition at the CATSPYS; (18:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network on UK's recruiting problems; (39:00) NBC announcers working...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-28-bbi--71709261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71709261Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Latest NCAA gambling scandal; (11:00) how a Lex sports columnist decades ago short-sold a future Ky native who went on to basketball greatness; (19:00) Cam Drummond of the HL talks UK recruiting & Ky Derby; (39:00) national voice Dan Patrick on...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-27-bbi--71674403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71674403Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of Nick Mingione show -- Look ahead at the Ky Derby; UK players in the NFL Draft; portal pick-ups for UK men's and women's hoops; Arkansas dropping sports is a huge red flag; (11:00) Reed Sheppard owns a big mistake; (18:00) UK...3722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-24-bbi--71618377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71618377Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK baseball; we talk SEC in the NFL Draft losing ground to the Big 10; (10:00) ex-Cat Ricky Lumpkin of the UK Network on the Blue-White scrimmage; (19:00) special look back at Cawood Ledford on this, his heavenly birthday...1853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-23-bbi--71595933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71595933Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Special edition as Cameron Mills joins us in the garage and shares his insights on Mark Pope and Ky basketball...4799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-22-bbi--71562466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71562466Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein on taking the field for the 1st time as Ky coach; (13:00) what REALLY happened in the tiny Indiana town that produced the team at the center of the movie "Hoosiers;" (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network talks Blue-White football...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-21-bbi--71524695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71524695Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:14:42 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK baseball: What did players on Pope's 1st team say about coming to Ky? (13:00) the Bengals look like they made a great move during NFL Draft week trading their 1st-round pick; (20:00) UK baseball coach Nick Mingione on his...1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-20-bbi--71494600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71494600Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein talks BW game; (6:00) Nick Mingione on falling short vs Vandy; bizarre finish to the Reds-Twins series finale with TV/radio calls from both sides; TV/radio calls of Braxton Van Cleave's walk-off grand slam for Ky; (19:00) Jon Hale of the HL...3740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-16-bbi--71377664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71377664Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:55:27 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On Rob Wright's return to BYU; (8:00) UK coaches preview the Blue-White scrimmage; (16:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00 SEC vs Big 10; (45:00) Reds rookie with a hot start; KHSAA realignment; (58:00) Transy bkb coach Brian Lane and a classic...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-15-bbi--71349173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71349173Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein on UK legends at practice; (9:00) UK OLB coach Tony Washington; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network looks ahead to the Blue-White game; (38:00) a nugget from the '60s about UK basketball recruiting; (41:00) author Doug Brunk on...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-14-bbi--71323487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71323487Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein on QB development; (10:00) Jay Bilas on hypocrisy in college sports + motivational wisdom from a legendary coach; (20:00) Noah Cierzen of WLEX/BBN Tonight; (38:00) Jody Demling on U of L basketball and football; (58:00) Lexington Legends...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-13-bbi--71292298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71292298Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:41 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of the Nick Mingione Show; Will Stein gets a commitment from a coveted QB; (12:00) Stein and players on the Saturday scrimmage + Sir Charles goes off (again) on today's players; (21:00) podcaster Terry Brown on UK hoops; (39:00)...3735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-10-bbi--71237829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71237829Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of Ky baseball; Oregon's Dana Altman with some transparency about the portal, NIL and his roster; (8:00) Kenny Rice of NBC Sports on college sports and the upcoming Ky Derby...1819falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-09-bbi--71216309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71216309Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On Colin Chandler's departure; (10:00) UK running backs say theirs is a deep and talented room; (18:00) ex-UK staffer Martin Newton, now AD at Samford and the new chair of the NCAA Men's D-1 Basketball committee; (39:00) Jack Givens on UK's...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-08-bbi--71195058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71195058Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We wrap up the college hoop season with a look at Michigan's win -- including how the final seconds sounded on nationa. TV/radio AND the Wolverines' network; John Calipari with his ideas on how to fix college hoops stop too short of what really needs...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-06-bbi--71139130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71139130Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Preview of NCAA championship game; (11:00) Will Stein on Saturday's scrimmage; (18:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on spring practice; (39:00) Jonathon Bruner of Bat Cats Central on Ky baseball woes; (54:00) TSN's all-time players and a coach makes it so simple...3742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-03-bbi--71084816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71084816Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:30:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's a quick segment ahead of UK baseball; Ky pitcher Jaxon Jelkin on how he's evolved, instead of hunting for strikeouts, pitching to contact; College of Charleston ripping the attitude some athletes have developed when it comes to constantly...658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-02-bbi--71067675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71067675Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We look back on this date, 2012, when Ky won its most recent NCAA basketball title; (7:00) Doctor J on how the ABA changed the NBA; (16:00) Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News on UK and the NCAA Tournament; (39:00) Brian Milam of the KHSAA on this...4915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-04-01-bbi--71048749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71048749Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:39:34 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)This Day in UK History - Ky wins the '96 NCAA title (thanks in part to 2 huge FTs by Mark Pope); (11:00) ex-Cat Travis Ford remembers his late dad as he's introduced at UALR as new head coach; (19:00) WDKY Sports Director Colby Wilson; (39:00) is...4916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-30-bbi--70999265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70999265Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UConn's shot for the ages, with the CBS-TV call, as well as the play-by-play calls from both schools' respective radio voices; (13:00) coaches on how college basketball is struggling with changes; (24:00) UK women's basketball voice Darren Headrick...3733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-26-bbi--70902691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70902691Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK has a new basketball GM; (9:00) Jack Givens breaks down the UK basketball season; (39:00) UK baseball coach Nick Mingione; (58:00) ex-Cat Ricky Lumpkin of the UK Sports Network on spring football4803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-25-bbi--70875427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70875427Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tumultuous times for college basketball coaches, including Mark Pope; (6:00) veteran coaches share their thoughts on how to be successful; (18:00) UK radio voice Tom Leach; (39:00) longtime UK beat reporter Jeff Drummond; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief...815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-23-bbi-statewide--70841437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70841437Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:11:36 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-19-bbi--70763132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70763132Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)031926 Thursday UK basketball history chatter: Looking back on this day in 1966, when Texas Western beat Ky BUT the real Game of Change actually happened in 1963; (11:00) Miami (O) win over SMU sparks memories of a NCAA Tournament UK-Miami matchup in...4483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-18-bbi--70727518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70727518Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope scouts Santa Clara; Barkley sounds off; Calipari complaints sound familiar; Team USA upset in the WBC; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on what it's like to both play and coach in the NCAA Tournament; (39:00) SEC Network analyst Doug...4896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bbi-3-17-26--70691346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70691346Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope preps his team for Santa Clara; (13:00) Rick Pitino predicted the seed for St John's, thanks to a weaker Big East; (19:00) Greg Stotelmyer previews the boys' Sweet 16 HS tournament; (39:00) Ben Roberts of the HL on UK in the NCAA; (59:00)...4849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-16-bbi-statewide--70672490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70672490Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:14:15 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bbi-3-13-26--70624775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70624775Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's the Best of the BBI: retired HL columnist John Clay, current HL columnist Mark Story, ex-basketball Cat Derek Anderson, ex-UK DB Van Hiles, UK softball and baseball4883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-12-bbi--70613636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70613636Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We sift through UK vs Mizzou; (8:00) more on the Bam Bashers; (18:00) Brett Powers, one of the executive producers of "Soul Power," the excellent 4-part docu-series on the ABA; (39:00) a look back on the day Cawood Ledford said "good-bye" to the BBN;...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-11-bbi--70598664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70598664Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We size up Ky's win over LSU in the SEC Tournament; (11:00) Bam Adebayo's incredible night - he was amazed; (18:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on Ky's win; (39:00) Will Stein on spring practice; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore4922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-06-bbi-statewide--70558608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70558608Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:07:57 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-05-bbi--70486730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70486730Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on the Gators and the Wildcats; (5:00) we go deep on an SI.com commentary on the state of college athletics; (19:00) retired HL columnist John Clay on the retirement of Mitch Barnhart; (39:00) ex-Cat Sean Woods on motivating today's...4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-04-bbi-statewide--70466766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70466766Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:10:26 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-03-02-bbi--70396277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396277Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We open our first show in March with Bill Raftery reminding us that "ONIONS!" are often what can make the difference at tournament time; Mark Pope and the Wildcats on the Vandy win; (12:00) Kenny Brooks and Clara Strack on the close loss to SC;...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-27-bbi--70346088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70346088Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:30:11 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's a shorter show following UK baseball; Coach Speak with ex-Cat Sean Woods, the Unforgettable guard; (18:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore, who includes a tale of his brush with ABA greatness...2371falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-26-bbi--70306876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70306876Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:20 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK women's basketball -- Mark Pope previews UK Vandy, with comments on development of Aberdeen and Moreno; (10:00) Kenny Brooks on who UK's brutal schedule is preparing the women's team for post-season; (19:00) a Texas...1820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-25-bbi-statewide--70289236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70289236Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:14:20 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-23-bbi--70238627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70238627Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on getting hosed on that last play at Auburn; (9:00) Mick Cronin apologizes for abusing a player and sullying the UCLA brand; (18:00) WKYT's Lee K Howard on Pope's response to his request for advice to young journalists; (39:00) Hunter...4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-19-bbi--70156537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156537Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on defense and good starts; (8:00) UK All-American and Hall of Famer Dan Issel on the docu-series about the ABA; (39:00) Billy Rutledge on his Super trip to the Super Bowl; (58:00) Chris Labar of Glicod on HS basketball and UK hoops4795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-18-bbi--70135094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70135094Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on the loss to Georgia; (11:00) Nick Mingione on injured SS Tyler Bell; (19:00) Cats' Pause GM Darrell Bird on the ABA and UK; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on challenges facing coaches today, including NIL dollars; (58:00) West End...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-16-bbi-statewide--70090499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70090499Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:07:46 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)3595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-11-bbi--69983814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69983814Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)IU fans celebrate the 50th anniversary of their undefeated 1976 team -- which came within an eyelash of losing to UK that year; Nick Mingione and Tyler Bell; (12:00) Team USA hockey hasn't won gold since the Miracle on Ice; (18:00) Cole Parke of The...4863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-10-bbi--69953024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69953024Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Anthony Epps says UK basketball fans make the Wildcats who they are; (8:00) Derek Anderson of the '96 team on denim and winning; (18:00) Cameron Drummond of the Herald-Leader on the Tennessee comeback; (39:00) the "melt" of the 2nd-half highlights...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-05-bbi--69813902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69813902Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Short show ahead of UK women's basketball; UK's win over Oklahoma; (10:00) the latest bracketology look for the Wildcats; Hubie Brown on his Ky Colonels ABA title team; (19:00) is SEC football hype broader than the Super Bowl?1850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-04-bbi--69790875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69790875Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:30:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)020426 Wednesday 1st hour segment 2 Stein 954.wav Abbreviated show ahead of UK vs OU basketball; we re-live last year's double dose of heroics by Otega Oweh in the wins over Oklahoma; (10:00) Will Stein says when it comes to infrastructure, UK has...1283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-03-bbi--69790768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69790768Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:04:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)020326 Tuesday Pope and the Wildcats on the win over Arkansas; (12:00) Super hype; (17:00) Mark Story of the HL on the Ky Sports Figure of the Year; (39:00) Highlights "melt" of the UK-Arkansas game; (52:00) Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on how college...4898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-02-02-bbi-statewide--69751290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69751290Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:04:13 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)3473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-30-bbi--69690449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69690449Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-29-bbi--69689087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69689087Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:30:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)I reveal how I voted in the HL's Ky Sports Figure of the Year contest; (9:00) Coach K on how college basketball is fractured; (19:00) ex-Cat Sean Woods on how awesome UK basketball would have been, had Shawn Kemp remained a Wildcat; (38:00)...4789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-28-bbi-statewide--69656783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69656783Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:02:27 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-26-bbi--69592714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69592714Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Collin Chandler on UK's win over Ole Miss; (7:00) another NFL coach turns his nose up at a field goal and may have cost his team a shot at the Super Bowl; (16:00) Chris Doering of the SEC Network on IU, the SEC and Will Stein taking over at Kentucky;...4898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-23-bbi--69563850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69563850Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Despite the massive TV ratings, college sports are a mess; (14:00) Will Stein on what his team and coaches are up to right now; (23:00) WHAS-TV reporter/anchor Sarandon Raboin, who covered the IU-Miami national championship game; (39:00) Billy...5098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-20-bbi--69520786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69520786Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Indiana's natty; (12:00) Will Stein on building his 1st UK team; (19:00) Mark Pope on his team's resilience; (26:00) highlights "melt" of UK-Tennessee 2nd half radio call; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods, an Indiana native, on IU football and...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-19-bbi-statewide--69513200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69513200Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:08:41 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-15-bbi--69455577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69455577Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK women's basketball -- Mark Pope, Malachi Moreno on the buzzer-beater at LSU; (10:00) memories of Rupp's Runts and a multi-sport star at arch-rival Tennessee; (19:00) UK voice Darren Headrick previews UK-Florida women's...1789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-13-bbi--69422832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69422832Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Jaland Lowe's injury; (10:00) anniversary of Jodie Meeks' 54-point explosion vs Tennessee; (19:00) UK voice Tom Leach; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (58:00) WHAS anchor Sarandon Raboin on covering IU-Oregon and Will Stein and a rug can make...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-12-bbi-statewide--69413271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69413271Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:07:10 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-09-bbi--69375533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69375533Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein on the rematch with Indiana; (14:00) latest from Mark Pope; (18:00) Cats Illustrated's Justin Rowland on Ky football portal doings; (39:00) Kenny Brooks on flameout at Alabama; Craig Skinner puts a bow on a most meaningful season; (51:00)...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-08-bbi--69358915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69358915Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK women's basketball; Pope on the Mizzou flameout; Craig Skinner says it's "tempting to tamper" (but he doesn't); Jimbo Fisher rips Lane Kiffin; Toni Morgan and Clara Strack of UK women's basketball...1850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-01-06-bbi--69328460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69328460Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We talk about portal comings/goings; remembering Pete Maravich; (11:00) Tom Brady today says he probably would not have tested the portal back in the day; (19:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause on UK's new portal QB from Notre Dame; (34:00) U of L also...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-05-bbi-statewide--69314442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69314442Tue, 06 Jan 2026 02:15:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2026-1-2-bbi--69280493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69280493Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK news of the day: Kenny Brooks on the upset of LSU; Cutter Boley hits the portal; (12:00) Mark Pope on Alabama; Georgia's Kirby Smart blows it; (19:00) Chris Fisher of the Rivals network on UK hoops & Boley; (39:00) WKYT's Lyndsey Gough has...4914falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-31-bbi--69265641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69265641Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:06:37 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We look ahead to the CFP and to UK women SEC opener at LSU; (12:00) look back at a huge MKG effort vs U of L on this day in 2011; (23:00) 2025 brought SEC wins for the football Wildcats; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods previews UK at Alabama;...5093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-30-bbi--69254752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69254752Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)123025 Tuesday 1st hour segment 2 Calipari, Painter 1205.wav Mark Pope on Bama; (8:00) John Calipari attacks NIL/portal issues; (20:00) BBN Tonight's Maggie Davis; (39:00) sports Dr Ben Kibler on shoulder injuries & arm abuse in pitchers; (58:00)...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-29-bbi-statewide--69246155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69246155Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:07:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-23-bbi--69187359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69187359Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-19-bbi--69135574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69135574Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:30:11 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Quick segment leading into UK women's basketball; here in Kansas City with comments from players and coaches after Ky's incredible comeback, 5-set win over Wisconsin in the NCAA women's volleyball Final Four...710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-17-bbi--69098316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69098316Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Craig Skinner & Eva Hudson on prepping for the volleyball Final Four; (12:00) Jaland Lowe on matching the effort vs IU on Saturday against St. John's; Jon Sumrall donates a big chunk to Tulane on his way to Florida; (19:00) Carolina Makauskas of...4845falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-16-bbi--69079954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69079954Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on JQ; Jaland Lowe on UK vs IU; (12:00) Charles Barkley stealing ESPN's Michael Eaves' style; (20:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on being a fan & UK's new DC; (39:00) Lee K. Howard of WKYT on the IU win and UK vs St. John's; (59:00)...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-15-bbi-statewide--69068262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69068262Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:16:19 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-12-bbi--69012402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69012402Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope looks ahead to Indiana plus an update on JQ's progress; (8:00) volleyball Cats loved the crowd Thursday and need it Saturday for the Elite 8 match vs Creighton; (19:00) All-American Jack Givens of the UK radio network - his memories of UK vs...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-11-bbi--68993428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68993428Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK players scoff at the notion of dissension in their ranks; Jamal Mashburn and Rick Pitino talk about coaching today's players; (10:00) an update on John Pelphrey's wife Tracy and her cancer battle; (19:00) ex-UK QB Derrick Ramsey on new head coach...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-10-bbi--68980004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68980004Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope says his team still needs to learn how to compete; Otega Oweh predicts a strong finish; (9:30) UK All-American Kevin Grevey re-tells the story of Ky's upset of Bob Knight's undefeated IU team in the 1975 NCAA Tournament; (19:00)...4912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-08-bbi-statewide--68952148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68952148Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:12:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-04-bbi--68884360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68884360Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Will Stein says he wants to win now; Mitch Barnhart strongly defends financial backing for UK football; (10:00) women's bkb coach Kenny Brooks on his respect for Mark Stoops, and why; (19:00) Jon Hale on the Q he asked prompting the emotional response...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-12-01-bbi-statewide--68826590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68826590Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:03:50 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-25-bbi--68747039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68747039Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops, ahead of UK vs UofL, says he's a Kentuckian now; John Pelphrey on why he so loved playing for Ky; (10:00) Sir Charles on MJ vs LeBron; (18:00) sportswriter John Huang on what's wrong with college athletics (hint - we' re ALL to blame);...4916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-20-bbi--68661138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68661138Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope dispels any notions of poor chemistry on his team; (8:00) UK defense tries to figure out a way to slow Diego Pavia; (19:00) Nashville radio personality George Plaster on the Commodores; (58:00) Hunter Mitchell on UK volleyball; Billy...4897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-19-bbi--68646310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68646310Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope, despondent over the Michigan State loss; (12:00) Mark Stoops feels a bit better about the NIL/portal era; (19:00) Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy on the UK-MSU mess; (32:00) EKU RB Brayden Lathem gets excited on Game Day, no matter what;...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-17-bbi-statewide--68610371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68610371Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:06:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-13-bbi--68558822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68558822Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK players say they back their coach 100%; (11:00) Mark Pope and volleyball coach Craig Skinner on Friday night matchups; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) EKU looks ahead to Senior Day; (44:00) Billy Rutledge makes his weekly NFL picks;...4918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-10-bbi-statewide--68510680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68510680Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:06:39 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-06-bbi--68449286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68449286Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)A quick show ahead of UK women's basketball with comments from UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner, men's basketball coach Mark Pope and Defensive Coordinator Brad White.706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-11-05-bbi--68438846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68438846Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on the Nicholls win & Collin Chandler on THE dunk; (10:00) Craig Skinner from "the rooftops" on his UK volleyball team; (20:00) Steve Russell from ESPN Radio Gainesville on UK vs Florida football; (30:00) Mark Stoops on the Auburn win...4886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-31-bbi--68368524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68368524Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:10 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tonight: Mark Pope on UK's loss to Georgetown; (11:00) ex-Cat Travis Ford, who worked the game on TV last night; (30:00) UK volleyball PR man Chris Shoals on a big weekend with matches vs Vandy AND #2 Texas in Austin; (39:00) football Wildcats look...4918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-29-bbi--68339225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68339225Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on how his team executes when things break down; stories are coming in about ex-LSU coach Brian Kelly; (11:00) Cutter Boley on his progress, looking ahead to UK at Auburn; (19:00) retired FBI agent Clay Mason, a white-collar crime...4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-28-bbi--68317143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68317143Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in 18 innings and I stayed up for the whole thing; (10:00) Mark Stoops on Auburn; (19:00) Jon Hale of the HL on the state of UK football; (39:00) more from Stoops on how his team is still battling; (50:00) UK radio voice...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-27-bbi-statewide--68305412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68305412Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:09:52 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-23-bbi--68255282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68255282Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Why John Calipari's link to the NBA will be a huge benefit to Mark Pope; college coaches aren't happy with the state of their game; (11:00) UK baseball voice Darren Headrick on Tennessee's Tony Vitello leaving for the SF Giants; (17:00) Chris Doering...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-22-bbi--68244317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68244317Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK RB Seth McGowan on leaving for a cat scan in the middle of the game; (10:00) Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo on a G-League player being allowed to enroll at U of L; (19:00) Bush Hamdan on Cutter Boley's hard work/progress; (31:00) a college coach who...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-21-bbi--68230981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68230981Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Why the list of coaching "candidates" is usually a sham; (15:00) UK volleyball looking at a brutal stretch of matches; (39:00) Kent Spencer of WHAS-TV on UK-Texas; (39:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles breaks down KY vs the 'Horns; (1:00:00) we talk about Jaland...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-20-bbi-statewide--68221202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68221202Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:12:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-17-bbi--68183909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68183909Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope previews the Blue-White scrimmage, Mark Stoops on UK-Texas; (11:00) Reed Sheppard has a huge night; (20:00)Jack Givens on what he wants to see in the Blue White game; (39:00) Walt Wells and the Colonels hit the road this weekend; (44:00)...4893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-16-bbi--68169510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68169510Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on recovery time for injured players; (13:00) Sarkisian, Brad White on Cats vs Longhorns; (19:00) Austin radio personality Mike Hardge on UT-UK matchup; (39:00) Sean Woods on how players approach Blue-White; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief...4963falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-15-bbi--68154665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68154665Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)DG off for one more (and we hope final) bout with skin cancer surgery so it's the Best of the BBI: Mark Pope's conversation with Jon Rothstein; (20:00) Pope on transfer Denzel Aberdeen; (26:00) ex-Cat Merion Haskinso on the passing of teammate Larry...4872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-14-bbi--68136480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68136480Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We talk massive buyouts for coaches; (13:00) Mark Stoops on how is team spent the bye week, as well as preps for Texas; (19:00) Cats' Pause editor Darrell Bird; (39:00) newest WKYT sports anchor/reporter Kaden Gaylord-Day; (49:00) Arthur Hancock on...4894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-13-bbi-statewide--68126227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68126227Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:10:44 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-10-bbi--68093878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68093878Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on progress during the bye week; (12:00) how social media "reporting" on UK football coaches this week has fallen flat; (19:00) EKU radio voice Wes Chandler previews the Colonels vs. Austin Peay; (39:00) more with the basketball Wildcats...5029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-09-bbi--68082426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68082426Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on what he saw from UK Pro Day; (12:00) Jack Givens of the UK Network on Pro Day; (19:00) UK assistant Mikail McLean on scouting and depth on this year's team; (29:00) look back at the anniversary of the Yankees' Don Larsen and his World...4894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-08-bbi--68063607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68063607Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)DG here; I'm off today - minor surgery, getting some skin cancer taken care of. Get yourself checked out! Today it's the Best Of the BBI, going back to the day earlier this month when ex-Cat Cameron Mills of the UK Network visited with us in the garage...4895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-07-bbi--68050942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68050942Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on his new team; (19:00) WAVE-TV's Kendrick Haskins on UK Media Day; (39:00) Cam Drummond of the Herald-Leader with the latest on UK hoops recruiting; (58:00) rumors fly on Mark Stoops during the open week; (1:08:00) basketball Cats, new and...4914falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-06-bbi-statewide--68039058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68039058Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:07:47 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-03-bbi--68003805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68003805Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Cameron Mills joins us in the garage to report on UK basketball practice; (1:00:00) Billy Rutledge with NFL picks...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-02-bbi--67986772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67986772Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Clark Lea's success at Vandy has mirrored Mark Stoops' early efforts at UK; (12:00) Cutter Boley, Brad White on UGA; (19:00) Ryan Black of the Courier-Journal; (39:00) UK Volleyball coach Craig Skinner; (58:00) a look back at Derby winner Sunday...4892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-10-01-bbi--67978215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67978215Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Bush Hamdan reviews SC game and talks about Cutter Boley's progress; (10:30) ex-Cat OC Liam Coen gets an apology from an opposing NFL DC; (19:00) ex-Cats Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham look ahead to their 2nd NBA seasons; (32:00) Mark Pope reads...4893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-30-bbi--67953261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67953261Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on the SC loss and the upcoming matchup with Georgia; (13:00) on Rory's outburst vs fans at the Ryder Cup; (19:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight: (39:00) Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated talks Reds and Cats; (57:00) Nick Mingione on UK...4897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-29-bbi-statewide--67946171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67946171Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:05:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-26-bbi--67910184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67910184Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops and the Wildcats on trying to stop SC QB LaNorris Sellers; (10:00) the Reds stay alive thanks in part to a highlights-reel catch; (19:00) ex-Cat DL Ricky Lumpkin on how to stop a mobile QB; (39:00) Hall of Fame guard Isiah Thomas on Dan...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-25-bbi--67899325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67899325Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK Defensive Coordinator Brad White on game-planning for South Carolina; (10:00) Bear Bryant once asked fans for help in procuring a new hat; (19:00) ex-Cat Anthony White; (39:00) UK radio voice Tom Leach; (58:00) which CFB powers have under-performed...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-24-bbi--67880086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67880086Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Cutter Boley on being compared to a golden retriever by his teammate/roommate; (13:00) an amazingly bogus rumor about NFL point-shaving takes root on the internet; (20:00) Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News on upcoming Big Blue Madness; (31:00) some...4880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-23-bbi--67869848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67869848Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on QB Cutter Boley and the upcoming road trip to South Carolina; (8:00) the Houston Rockets may be force-feeding minutes to ex-Cat Reed Sheppard; (19:00) UK All-American Kyle Macy on his book that centers on Ky basketball tradition and...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-22-bbi-statewide--67858813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67858813Tue, 23 Sep 2025 01:02:17 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-19-bbi--67825063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67825063Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Craig Skinner and the volleyball Wildcats on their comeback win at Louisville; (10:00) football coaches Mark Stoops and Walt Wells; (19:00) WKYT Sports Director Lee K. Howard; (39:00) radio highlights from UK's win over EMU; (53:00) Cutter Boley on...4890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-17-bbi--67798073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67798073Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on bye weeks; (10:00) a look back at Robert Redford in "The Natural;" (19:00) Keith Farmer of LEX18; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods; (:59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and you have to watch out for them foul balls...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-16-bbi--67781419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67781419Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Looking ahead to the QB situation when Ky visits S Carolina; a pundit gives up on Arch Manning; (7:00) LSU's Brian Kelly vs a Baton Rouge reporter; (18:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles; (39:00) Cats' Pause Chris Fisher on the 50th celebration of the opening of...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-15-bbi-statewide--67772937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67772937Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:00:44 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-12-bbi--67739297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67739297Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Stoops and the Wildcats prep for E Michigan; (12:00) Al Michaels' nod to John Madden on Thursday Night Football; (19:00) Tom Leach & Jeff Piecoro preview Ky-EMU; (28:00) UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner; (39:00) UK Sports Hall of Famers finding...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-11-bbi--67721505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67721505Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Brad White on how the UK defense needs to develop; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network; (39:00) Looking back on the Georgia-Tennessee rivalry; (50:00) Doug Flynn on sports in Lexington as the city celebrates its 250th anniversary; (1:02:00)...4831falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-10-bbi--67706686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67706686Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-09-bbi--67693203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67693203Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops talks QBs; (15:00) Lane Kiffin knew what that late field goal meant to bettors; (20:00) Jon Hale of the HL on discussions about a new UK athletics facility, as well as UK football; (39:00) Lex Legends founder Alan Stein is now a Legend...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-08-bbi-statewide--67683261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67683261Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:05:44 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-05-bbi--67646930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67646930Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We preview UK-Ole Miss with Logan Stenberg of the UK Sports Network; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro wraps up the Top 25 list of great HS football players from Lexington; (29:00) the man who tops the list joins us; (39:00) Richard Skinner of WKRC-TV in...4745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-04-bbi--67635535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67635535Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK D Coordinator Brad White on the challenge of slowing an up-tempo Ole Miss offense; (9:00) Desmond Howard on why Arch Manning never should have been in the Heisman discussion in the first place; (19:00) Fox 56 Sports Director Colby Wilson; (39:00) a...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-03-bbi--67623833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67623833Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Another lawsuit involving the NCAA and college football; (5:00) Jeff Piecoro and I go over a list of the most memorable UK football games; (19:00) ex-Cat Ricky Lumpkin of the UK Sports Network; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on UK vs Ole Miss...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-02-bbi--67596136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67596136Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tonight on the Big Blue Insider: Mark Stoops on the win & QB1 Zach Calzada;(8:00) Jeff Piecoro joins us in the garage to talk about the top HS football coaches in Lex history, part of the 250LEX anniversary celebration; (19:00) Justin Rowland of...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-09-01-bbi-statewide--67587748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67587748Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:11:34 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)3008falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-29-bbi--67555189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67555189Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Micah Parsons is a Packer (Yay!); (11:00) football Cats on their opener; (18:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00) we re-live last year's season opener; (49:00) Volleyball Cats are ready to get started Saturday in Nashville; (56:00) Tom Leach and...4888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-28-bbi--67542959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67542959Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK D-line coach Anwar Stewart really likes his group; (9:00) ESPN analyst can't abide the Arch Manning hype; (18:00) ex-Cat Ricky Lumpkin on joining the UK radio network; (39:00) Toledo football radio voice Mark Beier; (1:00:00) sportswriter/author...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-27-bbi--67533612CAUTION: This message originated from outside of the company. 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Please take all precautions when opening attachments or links from outside sources.]]>4895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-26-bbi--67521391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67521391Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops & Toledo coach Jason Candle on Saturday's opener; (12:00) lots of QB news in the NFL; a bad betting beat to open the college season; (19:00) Mark Story of the Herald-Leader on why this is a tricky opener for Stoops and UK; (39:00)...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-25-bbi-statewide--67513000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67513000Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:59:46 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-22-bbi--67482138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67482138Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on the SEC moving to a 9-game football schedule; (12:00) UK players, coaches on football camp coming to a close; (16:00) Jon Hale of the HL on what he sees ahead for UK football; (39:00) EKU radio voice Greg Stotelmyer on...4769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-21-bbi--67470327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67470327Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Ky defensive coordinator Brad White says the Wildcats will not overlook Toledo; (12:00) UK punter Aiden Laros on finding his way from South Africa to the SEC; (22:00) from the archive, a convo with ex-UK coach Hal Mumme on the Air Raid origins;...4912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-20-bbi--67456143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67456143Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We look back on the UK football career of the great RB Moe Williams; TE Willie Rodriguez says he's actually been enjoying summer camp; (12:00) Johnny Bench rates the Big Red Machine vs. the '27 Yankees; ex-Phil turned broadcaster John Kruk with an...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-19-bbi--67454523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67454523Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:27:57 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan; (9:00) questionable choices in a sports movie survey; (19:00) Courier-Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown; (39:00) UK network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (58:00) senior center Jager Burton; ex-UK All-American John...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-18-bbi--67454491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67454491Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:26:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope & players on the final UK football scrimmage of summer camp; (20:00) BBN Tonight's Keith Farmer; (39:00) Mark Pope self-critiques his first season as UK head coach; (43:00) Kaylie Shapiro of NYRABets on a big day of racing coming up at...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-15-bbi--67380540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67380540Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops says UK football may be on the verge of a special run; (11:00) Chris Doering of the SEC Network on how UK might re-gain college football prominence; (39:00) veteran video journalist Steve Moss of WKYT talks HS and UK football; (58:00) Mark...4778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-14-bbi--67368702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67368702Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Comments from a college football coach on the portal/NIL that have gone viral; (13:00) an SEC analyst says Auburn, which is on the UK schedule, is flying under the pre-season radar; (19:00) Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated; (39:00) Paul Finebaum on...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-13-bbi--67360829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67360829Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We begin with an apology - and an explanation - for a couple of weird-sounding segments from Tuesday's show; (8:00) Rick Pitino says he's forgiven U of L for firing him and takes the responsibility for what went wrong, plus he's SO high on Mark Pope;...4872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-12-bbi--67346696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67346696Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Latest from the football Wildcats in fall camp; (19:00) WKYT's Brian Milam on UK football and his move to the KHSAA; (48:00) more UK football chatter with Mark Stoops and Brad White; (59;00) UK stat guru Corey Price on the top 25 UK TD's in the last...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-11-bbi--67331592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67331592Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-08-bbi--67277583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67277583Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-07-bbi--67277442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67277442Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-06-bbi--67277394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67277394Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-05-bbi--67262734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67262734Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)tonight — Last week of vaycay before footbal starts so it's the best of the Big Blue Insider. Tonight -- UK All-American Derek Abney; UK radio voice Darren Headrick; ex-Cat Sean Woods; top college hoop teams from this century and we talk donuts....4794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-04-bbi--67249841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67249841Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops (UK), Walt Wells (EKU) on fall camp; (13:00) MLB Network sings the praises of Elly De La Cruz; (19:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network on fall workouts; (58:00) EKU Colonels on goals for 2025; (1:08:00)...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-08-01-bbi--67220421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67220421Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Lots of UK football media day chatter, starting with Mark Stoops; (11:00) AD Mitch Barnhart on what's expected from this season; (19:00) Offensive Coordinator Bush Hamdan; (28:00) QBs Calzada, Boley and Allen; (39:00) Defensive Coordinator Brad White...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-31-bbi--67206865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67206865Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:19 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK adds 6 new names to its athletic Hall of Fame; (8:00) my longtime broadcast partner Doug Flynn on being one of those named; (19:00) ex-Cat OL Kenneth Horsey on what it takes to build a Big Blue Wall; (39:00) HL's Caroline Makauskas on the UK...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-30-bbi--67190494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67190494Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK QB Zach Calzada on his upcoming debut; Boogie Cousins on wanting to stay at Ky; (12::00) Darren Headrick on how his dad helped prank HOFer Ryne Sandberg; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) Cole Parke of The Cats' Pause; (59:00) West...4896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-29-bbi--67176162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67176162Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on opening opponent Toledo, just picked to win the MAC; a MAC fan torches the SEC with a viral post; (12:00) Stoops on lessons he learned since arriving at Ky; (19:00) the passing of baseball HOFer Ryne Sandberg, on playing the game the...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-28-bbi--67158680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67158680Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Ex-Cat Josh Hines-Allen, helping his son battle leukemia, was there to support then-teammate Josh Paschal and HIS bout with cancer when they were Wildcats; (12:00) Ichiro on being snubbed by a HOF voter; (19:00) Mark Stoops' comments to the media...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-25-bbi--67116757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67116757Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on remaking his team; (8:00) serious shade being tossed about in college football among conferences; (19:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore; (39:00) WTVQ anchor/reporter Hallie Devore; (58:00) a look back at the Week That Was with some...4891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-24-bbi--67104688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67104688Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on progress by Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno; (9:00) Johnson and Moreno talk hoops; (19:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00) Joe Burrow of the Bengals and ex-Cat Maxwell Hairston of the Buffalo Bills; (51:00) what are the top NCAA...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-23-bbi--67088098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67088098Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We talk about the bitter loss in TBT for La Familia; (8:00) new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel chastises a reporter for not paying attention in a news conference; (19:00) Coach Sean Woods on how fans responded to TBT; (39:00) new UK beat writer Cole Parke...4880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-22-bbi--67077412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67077412Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Calipari on bringing common sense to the transfer portal; (13:00) UK volleyballer Molly Tuozzo on chasing a 9th straight SEC title; Scottie Scheffler wonders, what's it all about? (19:00) ex-Cat LB Wesley Woodyard; (39:00) ex-Cat DE Jeremy Jarmon;...4850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-21-bbi--67059200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67059200Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope with an update on his squad; (8:00) coach Sean Woods and GM Twany Beckham on La Familia advancing in TBT; (19:00) UK All-American WR/Kick Returner Derek Abney; (39:00) Cats' Pause editor Darrell Bird; (58:00) WKYT Sports Director Brian Milam...4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-18-bbi--67028864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67028864Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Preview of La Familia in TBT with coach Sean Woods and ex-Cats Willie Cauley Stein and DeAndre Liggins; (11:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network on SEC Media Days and the football Wildcats; (31:00) excerpts from The Leach Report special edition...4898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-17-bbi--67015858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67015858Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Dick Gabriel on Mark Stoops' appearance in Atlanta at SEC Media Days, then the Best of the BBI with UK greats Dan Issel, Jack Givens, EKU coach Walt Wells and former Cats' Pause reporter Aaron Gershon...4759falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-16-bbi--67016111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67016111Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:44:01 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The Best of the BBI with Jon Hale of the HL, UK Network's Christi Thomas, Keith Farmer from BBN Tonight and retired NFL ref Jim Daopolous...4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-15-bbi--66985849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66985849Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The Best of the BBI with Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com, ex-Cat Danny Trevathan, Unforgettable guard Sean Woods and David Sisk of Rivals.com...4773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-14-bbi--66977482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66977482Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:10:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The Best of the BBI with Chuck Culpepper of the Washington Post, Cats' Pause founder Oscar Combs and UK commit Matt Ponatoski...4867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-11-bbi--66946159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66946159Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK raising ticket prices for students; Texas Tech hits an NIL gusher thanks to an alum; (11:00) the value of a huge hat at a ball game; (18:00) Noah Cierzan, new face at WLEX Sports; (39:00) WLAP's Billy Rutledge on skyrocketing cost of college...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-10-bbi--66927775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66927775Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on incoming Ky natives Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno; (13:00) a KC radio personality calls Patrick Mahomes "fat?" (19:00) Justin Rowland of Cats Illustrated; (39:00) Darren Headrick of the UK Sports Network; (58:00) what are the most...4904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-09-bbi--66916067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66916067Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Kudos to Tayshaun Prince and Randall Cobb on induction into the KY Sports Hall of Fame; (12:00) new Wildcats Kam Williams and Jayden Quaintance; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods on preps for TBT;...4875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-08-bbi--66898593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66898593Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:10 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Steve Spurrier with another swipe at UK fans; (15:00) the WNBA needs to prep its players better when it comes to media; (19:00) Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com on why expanding the NCAA men's basketball tournament is pointless; (39:00)...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-07-bbi--66887181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66887181Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK lands a high-profile football/basell recruit and he talks about his decision to be a Wildcat; (12:00) ex-Cat Koby Brea is part of a record NBA trade; (18:00) legendary journalist Oscar Combs; (39:00) Cameron Drummond of the HL talks recruiting;...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-03-bbi--66853047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66853047Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI with radio personality Tony Cruise; (19:00) UK beat writer Ryan Black of the Courier-Journal and (39:00) UK football network radio analyst Jeff Piecoro in the garage with DG...4806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-07-02-bbi--66853012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66853012Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:10:52 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tonight: back in the saddle after a couple of days off; (12:00) Kentucky Football LB Danny Trevathan on being inducted into the Ky Pro Football Hall of Fame; (22:00) Aaron Gershon on moving on from The Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean...4920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-30-bbi--66808008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66808008Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)DG taking some time off - it's the Best of the BBI with UK hoops assistant Cody Fueger; (19:00) thoroughbred trainer Kenny McPeek; (31:00) retired jockey Robbie Albarado; (39:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles talks football; (59:00) Louisville-based writer Tim...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-25-bbi--66747418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747418Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on transfers who are ready-made for the SEC battles they're about to experience; (12:00) is "Kroger Field" really a bad nickname? (19:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard (and La Familia Coach) Sean Woods; (58:00...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-24-bbi--66747226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747226Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:27:55 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)GM Twany Beckham and Coach Sean Woods on the Ky entry to TBT; 2 UK women's bkb players excited about this upcoming season; (10:00) legendary trainer D Wayne Lukas stepping away from horse racing; (19:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00) Chris...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-23-bbi--66708296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66708296Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Two ex-Cats now are NBA champs with SGA the playoffs' MVP; MCWS umpires were NOT up to the moment on the big stage; (17:00) two prime examples of discretion by officials, both involving the basketball Wildcats; (22:00) ex-Cat Ansley Almonor, now a...4878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-20-bbi--66658885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66658885Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Great news for a UK bkb signee but a UK fb commit backs off; (9:30) SEC veteran Will Muschamp pitches in to help raise NIL funds at EKU, where he once worked as an assistant under Roy Kidd; (17:00) UK baseball coach Nick Mingione looks back and looks...4918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-19-bbi--66634932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66634932Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)A tough road in the SEC for Ky hoops; brutal loss for Arkansas in the MCWS; (12:00) a dark chapter in college bkb re-visited with a distant UK connection; (19:00) UK women's bkb coach Kenny Brooks reflecting on an outstanding first season; (39:00)...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-18-bbi--66606532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66606532Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Trent Noah on why he never considered leaving UK; (10:00) more Caitlin Clark controversy in the WNBA; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on Caitlin Clark, Collin Chandler and AAU hoops; (39:00) HOF coach Keith Madison back from the MCWS in Omaha;...4895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-17-bbi--66596706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66596706Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:58:13 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Vince Marrow's message to the BBN; Collin Chandler on year 2 under Mark Pope; (10:00) Murray State's classy farewell to the College World Series; (18:00) UK's new tight ends coach, Derek Shay; (39:00) WHAS Sports Director Kent Spencer on the Marrow...4869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-16-bbi--66580112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66580112Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Watching the College World Series brings back memories of UK's trip and a dramatic walk-off win; (18:00) retired NFL referee and UK grad Jim Daopoulos, one of the new inductees into the Ky Pro Football Hall of Fame; (39:00) Jon Hale of the...4883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-13-bbi--66551086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66551086Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Vince Marrow speaks out; Travis Perry on his first practice as an Ole Miss Rebel; (13:00) Brandon Garrison on how he plans to improve this upcoming season; (19:00) Washington Post writer Chuck Culpepper, formerly with the HL; (39::00) ex-Cat DB Van...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-12-bbi--66537570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66537570Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tonight: Mark Stoops comment on the departure of Vince Marrow; UK vs UNC pops onto the basketball schedule; (8:00) Otega Oweh is not disappointed that he won't be in this year's NBA draft; (19:00) veteran (and retiring) broadcaster Tony Cruise;...4916falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-11-bbi--66509100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66509100Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Proposed NCAA review changes; Brandon Garrison looks ahead; (12:00) how the Pacers have beaten incredible odds; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause on the Vince Marrow move; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods on new NCAA legislation affecting...4873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-10-bbi--66498396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66498396Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Otega Oweh on his return to UK; (9:00) revisiting Secretariat's Belmont Stakes romp; (18:00) HL columnist John Clay on his impending retirement; (39:00) UK Voice Tom Leach on the Vince Marrow announcement as well as UK hoops; (58:00) BBN Tonight...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-09-bbi--66478216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66478216Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Thoughts on the House settlement; Mark Pope and Otegah Oweh re-live the moment the player returned to the fold; (11:00) UK hoops recruiting update; (20:00) Rick Bozich of Fox 41 WDRB in Louisville; (39:00) Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated; (59:00)...4918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-6-bbi--66422174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66422174Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)060625 Friday Ex-Cat SGA & OKC blow Game 1 and so does a TV station in Indiana; (15:00) great story unfolding at the WCWS; (19:00) WKYT Sports Director Brian Milam on his playing days of college baseball and the NIL/portal today; (39:00)...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-5-bbi--66410474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66410474Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)060525 Thursday Mark Pope would like to see a rule change that The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy abhors; (12:00) more bad news for the Reds; (19:00 Darrell Bird of The Cats' Pause, back from the SEC meetings in Destin, Fla,; (39:00) Ryan Black, UK beat...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-4-bbi--66398040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66398040Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)060425 Wednesday New York media bashing ex-Cat Karl Anthony Towns; (11:00) lots of familiar faces on this year's college football HOF ballot; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (59:00) West End Bureau...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-3-bbi--66385551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66385551Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)060325 Tuesday Cameron Mills pays a visit to the garage. We talk college hoops, Mark Pope, Rick Pitino, his step-son's new book plus coffee and donuts.4936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-06-2-bbi--66371235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66371235Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:11 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)060225 Monday Nick Mingione on UK's loss to WVU; (12:00) Journalism is ready to run in the Belmont; (19:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (39:00) Derek Terry of BatCats Central; (58:00) UK superfan/podcaster Mike Safo and it's tough to get...4898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-30-bbi--66345932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66345932Sat, 31 May 2025 00:20:10 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-29-bbi--66329138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66329138Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Oweh returns; (13:00) UK baseball preps for NCAAs; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and "I say, I say," don't let the jokes pass you by, son...4897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-28-bbi--66314152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66314152Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Best of the BBI (jury duty, don't you know) with Mark Pope, (19:00) new Wildcat Reece Potter, (39:00) Kenny Rice of NBC Sports and (59:00) Keith Farmer of BBN Tonight and WLEX4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-27-bbi--66301029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66301029Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:35 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Baseball Wildcats react to their NCAA Tournament bid; (18:00) Dallas Mavericks radio voice Chuck Cooperstein; (39:00) UK baseball radio voice Darren Headrick; (59:00) SEC commish Greg Sankey flexes for the league (1:08:00) sobering stats or college...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-26-bbi--66285448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66285448Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We examine UK's bid to the NCAA baseball tournament; then BEST OF the BBI with Mark Pope, Sean Woods, Merion Haskins and Anthony White4906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-23-bbi--66235021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66235021Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Live on tape from the garage - it's the Chain Gang -- Doug Flynn, Keith Madison and Darren Headrick (for reasons of copyright laws, minus the classic songs we discuss). We DO talk a lot of baseball; we solve the world's problems (and create a few as...4287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-22-bbi--66207316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66207316Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)052225 Thursday The 50th anniversary of the Ky Colonels' ABA championship; (11:30) is North Carolina lowering academic expectations to help Bill Belichick? (19:00 Aaron Gershon of the Cats' Pause; (39:00) EKU football coach Walt Wells; (1:00:00)...4894falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-21-bbi--66189741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66189741Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope adds to his roster; (7:00) a former SEC QB casts doubt on a potential budding SEC QB superstar; (19:00) UK basketball assistant Cody Fueger (a devout Green Bay Packers fan); (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods; (59:00) West End Bureau...4827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-20-bbi--66176026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66176026Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK opens SEC baseball tournament play; (10:00) one SEC school might not be willing to cooperate with the upcoming NIL rules; (18:00) the incredible story of Sunday Silence, Preakness winner on this day in 1989; (39:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-15-bbi--66102340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66102340Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)(Abbreviated show) -- Otega Oweh on a possible return to UK; Mark Pope on Oweh's skill set; (10:00) reaction from current Hall of Famers to Pete Rose becoming eligible for induction; (19:30) UK softball coach Rachel Lawson looks ahead to the NCAA...1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-14-bbi--66087683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66087683Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On Pete Rose and the HOF; (8:00) Mark Pope on Travis Perry and UK tradition; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and sometimes all it takes is a rug to pull a room...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-12-bbi--66056548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66056548Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Baseball Wildcats with a huge sweep & softball heading for NCAAs; (9:00) Cats prospering in the NBA playoffs; da birth of DA BEARS; (20:00) Ben Roberts of the HL on Ky's new hoops roster; (39:00) HOF coach Keith Madison on the baseball Cats and...3735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-08-bbi--66002637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66002637Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Jayden Quaintance tells a podcaster about his return to UK; (10:00) a former Belichick player calls out his coach; (19:00) ex-Cat QB Jalen Whitlow; (39:00) Courier-Journal UK beat writer Ryan Black; (59:00) Justin Rowland of Cats Illustrated and...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-07-bbi--65975029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65975029Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)New faces for the football Wildcats; (12:00) the Triple Crown calendar needs to change; (19:00) John Clay of the HL on the Ky Derby winner skipping the Preakness; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on the spiraling NIL numbers in college...4909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-06-bbi--65944484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65944484Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The Harrisons return to La Famillia; (12:00) ESPN rakes in big bucks via college sports; (19:00) newest Wildcat Reece Potter; (39:00) Kenny Rice of NBC Sports; (59:00) Keith Farmer of LEX18 and BBN Tonight and why you should NEVER shake off your...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-05-bbi--65927244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65927244Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope adds to his roster; talks Denzel Aberdeen; (12:00) Shaq on Pop's retirement; (18:00) ex-Cat Anthony White of Sunday Morning SportsTalk; (39:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats' Pause...3722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-02-bbi--65927231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65927231Mon, 05 May 2025 19:36:33 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK baseball; Mike Repole forced to scratch yet another Ky Derby horse; Dubbs Anderson of FanDuel TV tells us how we might want to bet the Derby...1816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-05-1-bbi--65831829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65831829Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:10 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope unloads to Jon Rothstein; (14:00) Derby trainers on Saturday's race; (19:00) UK voice Tom Leach; (39:00) Ubercapper Ellis Starr; (1:00:00) ex-Cat Merion Haskins on the passing of teammate Larry Johnson and sometimes it's hard to understand a...4903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-30-bbi--65815402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65815402Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)How parents fit in when their kid plays sports; NFL great Cris Carter on Shadeur Sanders; (9:00) Bob Baffert on his return to the Ky Derby; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats' Pause talks portal action; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods also...4915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-28-bbi--65785180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65785180Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We look back at a busy weekend - baseball, softball and a formal dedication of Historic Memorial Coliseum; (10:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on Maxwell Hairston becoming a #1 draft pick; (19:00) UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart on the new LLC incorporated...3742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-24-bbi--65707607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65707607Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We talk about the Travis Perry social media backlash; Rick Pitino on why he's comfortable dealing with the portal; (12:00) an NFL expert likes UK's Maxwell Hairston; (19:00) Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated; (39:00) author/sportswriter John Huang;...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-23-bbi--65682819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65682819Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Travis Perry enters the portal; (12:00) baseball Cats crush U of L; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats' Pause; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods now the new head coach at Scott County HS; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and sometimes you...4895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-21-bbi--65653637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65653637Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The baseball Wildcats with a huge series win; the football Cats pluck a RB from the portal; (10:00) Steve Spurrier was insufferable to non-Gator fans; (19:00) UK baseball voice Darren Headrick; (39:00) WHAS Sports Director Kent Spencer3733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-17-bbi--65616251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65616251Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Portal comings/goings; new NCAA football rules; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Network on spring football; (39:00) SEC Network's Chris Doering; (1:08:00) newest football Cats on their team and Arthur makes a decision about his immediate future...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-16-bbi--65599158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65599158Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Portal news, including a new Hoosier who said "No, thanks" to Mark Pope; (19:00) Cam Drummond of the HL on recruiting; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods is a huge Georgia Amoore fan; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and words of wisdom...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-15-bbi--65582016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65582016Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Georgia Amoore on being drafted into the WNBA; (13:00) UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner on his team and the upcoming scrimmage U of L; (19:00) Nick Mingione ahead of UK vs Miami (O)1795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-14-bbi--65568288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65568288Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Rory gets his Masters (finally); Mark Stoops and the Wildcats on spring football; (12:00) Nick Mingione on his team giving #2 Texas all it wanted; (19:00) Jon Hale of the HL and (39:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause on the UK spring football...3721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-10-bbi--65529677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65529677Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope zeroes in on another long-range shooter; (10:00) the late John Feinstein didn't like how quickly UK basketball was able to bounce back under Rick Pitino; (19:00) Chris Fisher of the Cats' Pause on UK's work with the portal; (39:00) Michael...4910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-09-bbi--65486082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65486082Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Win the Masters and score a lot of cool stuff; (10:00) Mark Stoops and Willie Rodriguez on TE play; (20:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated on Florida's NCAA title; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on the Gators' comeback; (59:00) West End Bureau...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-08-bbi--65442210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65442210Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK baseball; look back at Florida's win over Houston; Livvy Dunne testifies against the House settlement; (10:00) Doug Flynn on UK baseball...1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-07-bbi--65409485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65409485Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)A look back at the Final Four and why wins by Florida and Houston can be a great roadmap for Mark Pope & the Wildcats; (12:00) we await what could be a monumental legal decision in college sports; (22:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight and (39:00)...3690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-02-bbi--65320648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65320648Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops, QB Zach Calzada on spring drills; (8:00) future Cat Malachi Moreno on finishing his HS career in Rupp Arena; (19:00) UK Voice Tom Leach; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (59:00) WKYT Sports Director Brian Milam on the NCAA and...4861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-04-01-bbi--65289308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65289308Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The basketball Cats on their UK experiences and their relationship with Mark Pope; (14:00) Mark Stoops liked what he saw in the recent UK football scrimmage; (19:00) ex-Cat Cameron Mills of the UK Sports Network on the season just concluded (1:08:00)...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-31-bbi-statewide--65263056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65263056Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:59:48 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-27-bbi--65161952https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65161952Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's the Best of the BBI (DG working the boys' Sweet 16 high school basketball tournament) with a look back at Otega Oweh's heroics in the win at Oklahoma; (12:30) a conversation with UK OL Shiyazh Pete; (19:00) legendary sportscaster Tom Hammond on...4791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-26-bbi--65135087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65135087Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope explains the advantage of recruiting the portal to sportscaster Jim Rome; (8:00) UK network analyst Jack Givens on why the Wildcats have a great shot at knocking off Tennessee for a third time; (28:00) Caroline Makauskas of the Herald-Leader...4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-24-bbi-statewide--65090726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65090726Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:00:51 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-20-bbi--65000255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65000255Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM) Kenny Brooks & his team prep for their NCAA opener; (9:00) two important anniversary dates - one for a UK championship team, the other for a legendary baseball/comedy sketch; (19:00) Cincinnati journalist Richard Skinner on the Bengals' big...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-19-bbi--64980188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64980188Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope tells some national talking heads about his Wildcats; (19:00) UK Voice Tom Leach; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods taking NCAA and KHSAA tournaments; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore talking basketball & baseball PLUS the...4899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-17-bbi-statewide--64945555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64945555Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:01:34 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-13-bbi--64864407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64864407Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Preview of UK/OU;  a conversation with Don Adkins, who coached Lafayette to the '01 KHSAA championship, on what the future holds for high school kids when it comes to recruiting, now that so many coaches are favoring the transfer portal instead ;...2456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-12-bbi--64838304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64838304Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We look ahead to the SEC Tournament; (10:00) thoughts on the passing of Junior Bridgeman; (19:00) HL columnist John Clay on being inducted into the basketball writers Hall of Fame; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Wood was a friend of the Bridgeman...4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-11-bbi--64813112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64813112Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope doubles down on the value of the SEC Tournament while Calipari stubbornly decries its value; (12:00) Mark Stoops on the start of spring drills; (19:00) UK co-defensive coordinator Chris Collins; (39:00) ex-Cat Dwight Perry leads Wofford to...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-10-bbi--64799661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64799661Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:00:53 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-07-bbi--64755624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64755624Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope says winning the SEC matters; Pitino "sings" with Jimmy Fallon; (12:00) Charles Barkley calls out an ESPN "fool;" (19:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on what to expect from UK spring football; (39:00) UK network analyst Jeff Piecoro on SEC Tournaments...4778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-06-bbi--64737861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64737861Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Jaxson Robinson impressed enough to be a finalist for the Dr. J Award; (10:00) Mark Pope tells the story of how walk-on Zach Tow finally made it into a game; Jay Bilas on rules that should be changed -- right on all counts; (19:00) Maggie Davis of BBN...4886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-05-bbi--64714296https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64714296Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We look back on UK's blowout win over LSU on Senior Night; Rick Pitino admits he's over-paid; (12:00) Jack Givens talks with the departing UK seniors, pt1; (22:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) UK voice Darren Headrick previews the SEC...4908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-03-03-bbi-statewide--64701214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64701214Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:12:11 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-28-bbi--64633228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64633228Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK women on the beat-down of Tennessee; Mark Pope reflects on OU win feeling like an NCAA tournament game; (13:00) Rick Pitino & Matt Painter weigh in on the Indiana coaching situation; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) Mark Stoops...4913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-25-bbi--64568931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64568931Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Collin Chandler on gaining confidence and minutes; Mark Stoops says he's energized; (10:00) UK's new full blooded Navajo O-tackle; (17:00) Cam Drummond of the HL on the basketball Cats; (39:00 are the changes the Big 10/SEC are seeking good for the...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-24-bbi-statewide--64553399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64553399Tue, 25 Feb 2025 01:59:48 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-21-bbi--64501346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64501346Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Kenny Brooks on the win over Mizzou; former pro athletes push back on today's generation; Derek Terry of Bat Cat Central; longtime Lex sports voice Keith Elkins; West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and a musical lesson on genealogy. Can you really be...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-20-bbi--64481328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64481328Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Shorter show ahead of UK women's basketball; Cats on their win over Vandy; (13:00) Mark Pope compares Chandler's growth to a bamboo forest; (18:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on the win over the 'Dores...2998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-18-bbi--64439696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64439696Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope with an injury update; (10:00) Kenny Brooks on work habits of his best players; (20:00) EKU voice Greg Stotelmyer; (39:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated; (1:00:00) Jeff Piecoro of SEC Plus on the UK women and show your substitute teacher...4895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-17-bbi-statewide--64427174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64427174Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:38:50 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-14-bbi--64381937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64381937Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope with an update on injured players; (8:00) Kenny Brooks on his wife's cancer recovery; (17:00) Jack Givens on the '75 team reunion & a UK-Tex preview; (39:00) legendary sportscaster Tom Hammond; (58:00) Ky Kernel sportswriter Jenna...4900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-13-bbi--64359865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64359865Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK vs Texas women's basketball; Koby Brea appreciates the work put in by Travis Perry and Trent Noah; (11:30) Karl Ravech & Jay Bilas on strength of the SEC (19:30) and ex-Cat Mike Flynn on the '75 team reunion...1824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-12-bbi--64344274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64344274Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Wildcats revel in their win over Tennessee; (10:00) Jeff Goodman talks to Trent Noah; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods loved how the Cats set the tone defensively; (39:00) members of the '75 team reflect on their Final Four run; (58:00) West End...4794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-07-bbi--64255744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64255744Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on playing time and body language; Snoop with a zinger on Bill Belichick's girlfriend; (10:00) Fox Sports' Mike Pereira on the NFL "conspiracy;" (19:00) UK LHP Evan Byers; (39:00) ex-Cat Jeremy Jarmon of the UK Sports Network on what he'd...4905falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-06-bbi--64235291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64235291Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope update on Lamont Butler; UK softball's Rachel Lawson says she's changing the way she's coaching; (19;000 Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39;00) sportswriter John Huang; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and keep it moving or risk...4883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-05-bbi-statewide--64219205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64219205Thu, 06 Feb 2025 02:00:34 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-02-03-bbi--64173537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64173537Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)DG's take on UK-Arkansas; Georgia (12:00) Amoore's huge effort at Oklahoma; (23:00) UK voice Tom Leach; (39:00) Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News; (59:00) Christi Thomas of SEC+/UK Network and some quick thinking by a first responder...4893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-31-bbi--64093924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64093924Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Rick Pitino weighs in on Calipari's return to BBN; Mark Pope on the game itself; Kenny Brooks and Georgia Amoore on UK's win over Alabama; (11:00) a relative of a former NFL official believes the league IS rigged and that bro is sworn to secrecy;...4885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-30-bbi--64045808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64045808Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)1815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-29-bbi-statewide--64023258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64023258Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:31:31 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-27-bbi--63934300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63934300Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Pope & Brooks on their UK teams; (9:30) new Reds manager Tito Francona; (19:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated; (39:00) HL's John Clay on Ky loss to Vandy and upcoming trip to Knoxville; (:59) BleaveinKy host Vinny Hardy and a former Chiefs coach...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-24-bbi--63881132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63881132Sat, 25 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on team improvements heading into Nashville; 2 ex-Cats are NBA All-Star starters; (11:00) Kenny Brooks on what went wrong at A&M; (19:00) BBN tonight's Maggie Davis; (39:00) shameless plug for the re-airing of our doc on the '96 UK...4922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-23-bbi--63860767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63860767Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:55:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK women's basketball vs Texas A&M. A national talking head likes Mark Pope for Coach of the Year right now; (7:00) we talk about the passing of Coach Philip Haywood of Belfry and (19:30) Kenny Brooks on his team going...1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-22-bbi--63817562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63817562Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Antoine Walker on why the '96 UK team is the best in the history of college basketball; (12:00) is the BBN at all to blame for Calipari's troubles in Arkansas? (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) UK forward Amelia Hassett on the success of...4890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-21-bbi--63789992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63789992Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Maybe now Ohio State fans will forgive Ryan Day for losing to Michigan; Mark Pope on figuring out UK's fouling issues; UK Network analyst Jeff Piecoro on the Buckeyes' win and UK's work in the portal; UK basketball analyst Jack Givens on team growth;...4897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-20-bbi-statewide--63771956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63771956Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:00:47 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-17-bbi--63729219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63729219Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope talks humility, synergy and love ahead of Alabama at UK; ex-Cat Jerry Hale on the upcoming reunion of the 1975 UK team that played for a national championship; WKYT's Steve Moss and I discuss the candidates for the Ky Sports Figure of the...4885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-16-bbi--63717508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63717508Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Travis Perry on his growth as a basketball Wildcat; former AP correspondent Gary Graves on this year's Ky team; WKYT anchor/reporter Lee K. Howard, who covered UK-Texas A&M; freelance journalist Tim Sullivan on how both Ky and U of L have risen...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-15-bbi--63704599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63704599Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope, Buzz Williams break down UK's win over A&M; (14:00) Brian Kelly trying to backpedal on his reason for leaving Notre Dame is nothing but weak; (18:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods loved what he saw from Travis Perry in the A&M win;...4882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-13-bbi-statewide--63681249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63681249Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:00:33 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-10-bbi--63641775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63641775Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on fixing the issues that have come up consistently in UK's three losses; (10:00) Kenny Brooks on the UK women's win at Florida; (19:00) Cameron Mills joins us in the garage to talk about Pope, the Cats, officiating, road games - we run the...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-08-bbi-statewide--63620635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63620635Thu, 09 Jan 2025 02:00:28 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-06-bbi--63592853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63592853Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Wildcats on their win over Florida; UK women with a perfect start to SEC play; (12:00) NFL coaches in the unemployment line; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods loved what he saw in the win over the Gators; (39:00) Mark Mathis, Western Ky-based...4890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-03-bbi--63560824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63560824Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK women's bkb with a resounding victory in the SEC opener, featuring incredible 3-point shooting; (7:00) Charles Barkley rips JJ Reddick; (9:30) surprising reaction to a DG tweet about former UK OC Eddie Gran; (19:00) Justin Rowland of Cats...4876falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-02-bbi--63547532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63547532Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK women's basketball; we take apart the targeting non-call in the ASU-Texas game; Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on what the Wildcats can expect in the SEC...1625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-01-01-bbi--63528495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63528495Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's a special edition of the BBI as we look back on 2024: a shocking announcement from John Calipari; (20:00) the choice of successor was almost as surprising; (35:00) ex-Cats enthusiastically endorse Mark Pope; (39:00) UK baseball makes a historic...4893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-31-bbi--63528482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63528482Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's the best of the BBI with ESPN's Jimmy Dykes, (20:00) Hall of Fame coach Keith Madison, (39:00) Cats' Pause GM Darrell Bird and more...4890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-30-bbi-statewide--63522105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63522105Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:00:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-27-bbi--63491111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63491111Sat, 28 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Another coach steps down, citing NIL/portal issues; (14:00) Mark Pope on how his team will bounce back; (20:00) UK voice Tom Leach; (39:00) Richard Skinner of Local12 in Cincinnati talks Bengals; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and always be...4886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-25-bbi--63462205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63462205Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On Xmas it's an encore presentation of our look back at the UK football season (there WERE some highlights) and a re-play of our "celebrity monologues" that opened our UK Network broadcasts...4772falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-24-bbi--63462188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63462188Wed, 25 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On Xmas Eve it's the Best of the Big Blue Insider including conversations with Tim Couch, Van Hiles and Brendan Quinn of the Athletic, author of an i-depth piece on the Mark Pope family...4888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-23-bbi-statewide--63455907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63455907Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:02:22 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2671falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-19-bbi--63386517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63386517Fri, 20 Dec 2024 01:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's a special edition of the BBI as we look back on an up-and-down football season, our broadcasts featuring a different "celebrity monologue" that opened each game.4887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-18-bbi--63384196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63384196Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:56:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's awards time on the UK campus; (6:00) NFL QB and coaching moves in college football.; (19:00) Unforgettable Guard Sean Woods; ex-Cat Jay Shidler likes what he sees in this UK bkb team; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore + you should always...4676bbi,bbn,dickgabriel,kentuckywildcatsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-17-bbi--63363750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63363750Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)His teammates weren't surprised by Lamont Butler's performance vs UofL; (7:00) Bill Belichick already is lobbying for media coverage at UNC; (19:00) WKYT's Brian Milam on Ky HS basketball; (39:00) Ky HS legend J.R. Vanhoose on his alma mater,...4681bbi,bbn,kentuckybasketball,uk,wildcatsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-15-bbi-statewide--63347507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63347507Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:13:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-13-bbi--63308080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63308080Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope can't quite hate UofL the way UK fans might think he should; Volleball Cats on making the Elite 8; Billy Rutledge on UK-UofL & more; EKU Coach Walt Wells; West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and how do you say, "whhhhiskey?"4878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-12-bbi--63290583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63290583Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK's volleyball Wildcats move on in the NCAA tournament (beating Mizzou in a match that got a terribly one-sided TV call); (7:00) basketball Cats on their win over Colgate; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on why he predicted that win over...4892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-10-bbi--63257572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63257572Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope shares a great story about Mr. Wildcat; (12:00) the volleyball Wildcats say their brutal schedule has prepped them well for the NCAA tournament; (19:00) ESPN analyst Jimmy Dykes on UK’s win over Gonzaga; (39:00) my conversation with Tim...4820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-06-bbi--63193285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63193285Sat, 07 Dec 2024 01:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Latest from the portal for UK football; (14:00) UK volleyballers on 1st tourney win; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on UK's loss to Clemson and a prediction on Saturday's game with Gonzaga; (39:00) UK football analyst Van Hiles wraps up the...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-05-bbi--63169148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63169148Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)This is a short show plugged in following the Kentucky women's basketball game vs North Carolina - quality time-filler, to be sure with Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow talking about national signing day and Mark Pope on how the Cats failed to follow...1268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-04-bbi-statewide--63156669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63156669Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:00:34 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-03-bbi--63129542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63129542Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:08 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tonight: abbreviated show ahead of UK-Clemson basketball (closer to 10, not 9:30 I'm guessing) - we look back on a huge SEC vs ACC moment in Rupp Arena; an NFL coach points a finger at an injured QB & volleyball Wildcats look ahead to the NCAA...2443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-12-02-bbi--63108173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63108173Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops says he's up to the challenge; (15:00) Craig Skinner on UK volleyball's NCAA draw; (20:00) Kent Spencer of WHAS on UK-U of L football and basketball; (39:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (:58) sportswriter/author Dr. John Huang and let's...4887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-27-bbi--63034569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63034569Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The Marks brothers, Pope and Stoops, on hoops and football; (10:00) Sir Charles airs his gripes; (19:00) HOF Coach Keith Madison on his new book; (29:00) Jeff Piecoro and Tom Leach on the upcoming Uof L game; (39:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore...4246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-25-bbi-statewide--63008657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63008657Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:15:36 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-21-bbi--62957743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62957743Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Talking heads on UK-Texas, including UT coach Sark; (11:00) is Eli Manning a Hall of Famer? and possibly more trouble for Raiders owner Tom Brady; (18:00) Cats' Pause GM Darrell Bird on UK hoops/football; (39:00) UK Network's Darren Headrick on men's...4885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-20-bbi--62893867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62893867Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Lipscomb's coach sees big things ahead for the Wildcats; (11:30) Michael Irvin says the Paul-Tyson fight was awful because of the way the contract was written; (19:00) Austin, TX, radio host Mike Hardge talking Cats-Longhorns; (39:00) Unforgettable...4743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-18-bbi-statewide--62795535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62795535Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:00:36 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-15-bbi--62758077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62758077Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope looks back on Duke; Kenny Brooks looks ahead to UofL; (9:00) Mark Stoops wants to get into his bench vs Murray State IF the Wildcats can take care of business first; (19:00) Brendan Quinn of The Athletic on his terrific piece on the Pope...4888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-14-bbi--62742606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62742606Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops and Brad White look ahead to UK-Murray State football; (19:00) Cameron Mills of the UK Sports Network joins us in the garage to break down Ky's huge win over Duke...4907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-13-bbi--62724694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62724694Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Highlights from the game plus (12:00) Mark Pope and the Wildcats on their upset of the Duke Blue Devils; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on why he predicted a Kentucky win; (39:00) Cats' Pause beat writer Aaron Gershon, who was in Atlanta for...4950falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-11-bbi-statewide--62699126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62699126Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:03:53 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-08-bbi--62670138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62670138Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Coaches Pope, Brooks on UK basketball progress; Craig Skinner previews UK-A&M Volleyball; more V-ball prep w Hunter Mitchell of On-3; Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on the value of marquis pre-conference basketball matchups; West End Bureau Chief...4875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-06-bbi-statewide--62647385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62647385Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:29:07 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-05-bbi--62625851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62625851Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show thanks to election coverage: Coaches Pope and Brooks on era-opening wins; (10:00) Tom Brady weighs in when maybe he shouldn't have; (20:00) members of the UK '84 Hall of Fame bowl championship team; (32:00) a huge college football...2442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-11-01-bbi--62583981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62583981Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on what it will take to turn things around; (13:00) Mark Pope says he will NOT remove the green light from anyone; Kenny Brooks on being accepted by BBN; (18:00) UK voice Tom Leach, getting ready to call football AND basketball over...4871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-31-bbi--62574429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62574429Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Lexington's Walker Buehler is a World Series champ; (12:00) coaches Pope and Brooks look ahead to season openers; (19:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated on what he likes so far about UK; (39:00) Cam Drummond of the HL on Kentucky's frenetic pace;...4880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-30-bbi--62558596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62558596Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on Tuesday win over MN State; (12:00) Charles Barkley hates the Dwyane Wade statue; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) sports doctor Ben Kibler; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and you never know where you'll meet an...4884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-28-bbi-statewide--62536126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62536126Tue, 29 Oct 2024 01:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-25-bbi--62505666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62505666Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops says the little things could make the difference vs Auburn; (10:00) ex-UK QB Morgan Newton remembers a Ky win at Auburn in '09; (21:00) Ben Roberts of the HL on UK's blowout of KWC; (39:00 Alabama sportscaster John Longshore with a scout...5150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-24-bbi--62494466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62494466Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope on the exhibition win; Mark Stoops on finishing drives; (18:00) ex-Cat Dicky Lyons, Sr on being named an SEC Legend; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore previews the World Series and a big college...4891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-22-bbi--62467117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62467117Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on getting back to work for Auburn; (8:00) Celtics coach Joe Mazulla on dealing (or not) with pressure); (18:00) Cats' Pause editor Darrell Bird on his interview with UK basketball 1st Lady Lee Anne Pope; (39:00) Darren Headrick of the UK...4884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-21-bbi--62456704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62456704Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:14:47 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-17-bbi--62402283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62402283Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK D line coach Anwar Stewart readies his group for a major challenge; (8:00) NFL ownership will greatly limit Tom Brady as a broadcaster; (19:00) ex-UK asst coach Tony Franklin, now a nationally known football consultant; (39:00) BBN Tonight co-host...4873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-16-bbi--62388312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62388312Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Eli Cox on UK's prep work for Florida; (7:00) Mark Pope with a progress report; (8:00) college football ratings soar; (19:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles sifting through the UK-Vandy rubble; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on coaching - football AND...4891falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-15-bbi--62377160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62377160Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Anniversary of Kirk Gibson's iconic home run in '88 - how it sounded BOTH on TV and radio; (10:00) ex-Cat Ray Davis with a huge effort in Bills' win last night; (20:00) Jon Hale of the HL on UK football; (38:00) Daymeon Fishback of the SEC Network on...4902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-14-bbi-statewide--62367350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62367350Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:01:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-11-bbi--62335125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62335125Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:06 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's Madness time; (8:00) Tom Hart of the SEC Network; (20:00) meet some of the new basketball Wildcats; (33:00) Mark Stoops and Vandy QB Diego Pavia; (39:00) we re-live the UK upset of Ole Miss; (1:05:00) Billy Derrick of VandySports.com; (1:15:00)...4878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-10-bbi--62313768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62313768Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK defense prepares for another shifty QB; (1200) angry bettors making life miserable for college athletes & coaches; (19:00) ex-Cat DB Van Hiles; (39:00) Nashville broadcast legend George Plaster; (58:00) ex-UK LHP Logan Salow, now an asst coach...4901falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-09-bbi--62304500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62304500Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Barion Brown on UK-Vandy; (6:00) SEC Network analyst Chris Doering on 'Dores' upset of Bama, UK win over Ole Miss, Cats vs 'Dores; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on UK Pro Day; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore AND Dandy Don with...4861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-08-bbi--62289110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62289110Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops respects Vandy A LOT; (10:00) Mark Pope on Pro Day; Jack Givens wraps up Pro Day; (39:00) bkb Cats from Media Day; (50:00) one opinion on where UK lands in a bowl game; (1:01:00) WKYT’s Lyndsey Gough and an announcement from a respected...4806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-07-bbi-statewide--62277936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62277936Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:01:45 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)3558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-04-bbi--62236650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62236650Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Joe Burrow will be striving for perfection vs the Steelers; (14:00) Mark Stoops likes the bye week AND his analytics report card; (29:00) Derek Terry of Bat Cats Central; (39:00) radio highlights of the UK upset win over Ole Miss; (55:00) EKU coach...4804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-03-bbi--62236780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62236780Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:15:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)It's a special edition of the BBI with the Chain Gang - Gold Glove winner Doug Flynn, UK Hall of Fame baseball coach Keith Madison, and UK Sports Network radio voice Darren Headrick joining DG in the garage to talk about Doug's pal and former...4847falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-02-bbi--62200152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62200152Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Updated info and comments on the passing of Pete Rose; (13:00) Mark Stoops picks up a couple of coaching awards; (22:00) UK linebacker JJ Weaver with a presitgious honor; (36:00) what did the winning TD in the Georgia-Alabama game sound like back in...4773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-10-01-bbi--62183938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62183938Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We remember Pete Rose; (12:00) Steve Moss of WKYT recalls Pete indoctrinating some young Channel 27 reporters in the ways of the clubhouse; (18;000 ex-UK DB Van Hiles breaks down UK's win over Ole Miss; (39:00) so does HL columnist John Clay, who also...4732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-30-bbi-statewide--62173404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62173404Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:04:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-27-bbi--62132600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62132600Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Football Wildcats on what it will take to hang with the fast-break Ole Miss offense; (9:00) ex-Cat Wan'Dale Robinson with a huge night in a losing effort for the Giants vs the Cowboys; (18:00) UK radio voice Darren Headrick; (39:00) a preview of the...4889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-26-bbi--62116964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62116964Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Ky defensive coordinator Brad White on how to prepare for Ole Miss's jailbreak offense; (9:00) more accusations within the UNLV football program; (18:00) ex-UK guard Cameron Mills, now with the UK Sports Network, reports (from the garage) on how Mark...4724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-25-bbi--62106809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106809Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)There's a real NIL mess at yet another college football program (UNLV); (13:00) Bush Hamdan on the challenge at Ole Miss; (18:00) ex-UK QB Bernie Scruggs, who led the upset of the Rebs and Archie Manning in 1969; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods...4707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-24-bbi--62094888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62094888Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey on the UK-UofL rivalry; (11:00) an ESPN head rips Burrow/Bengals; (17:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on what Ky DBs must do vs Ole Miss jail-break offense; (39:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight on UK hoops & football; (58:00) radio...4703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-23-bbi-statewide--62085243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62085243Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:03:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-20-bbi--62048022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62048022Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Ohtani's incredible, record-setting performance; Mark Stoops has seen improvement since the season opener; (18:00) Tom Leach/Jeff Piecoro preview UK-OU; (24:00) NFL Hall of Famer and ex-UK Dermontti Dawson on what he's seen in the Wildcats this...4713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-19-bbi--62031112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62031112Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Brad White likes what the D line has been doing; (7:00) the anniversary of the debut for WKRP in Cincinnati and how it slowly built a huge audience; (19:00) UK Network analyst Jeremy Jarmon; (50:00) NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky with an insane take on hot...4775falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-18-bbi--62013748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62013748Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Abbreviated show ahead of UK volleyball; UT @ OU and the return of former Sooner Josh Heupel, now Vols coach; (12:00) UK OC Bush Hamdan on offense progress; (17:00) 5th-year anniversary of Mike Leach's awesome monologue on Pac-12 mascot strengths;...2373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-17-bbi--61993880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61993880Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)A faction of UK fans have turned on Mark Stoops; (9:00) the UK coach on Ohio U; (18:00) Mark Story of the Herald-Leader believes Stoops has been, not too conservative but too reckless at times; (39:00) Keith Farmer of BBN Tonight; (1:00:00) UK...4761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-16-bbi-statewide--61879923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61879923Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:18:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)3601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-13-bbi--61484092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61484092Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Should Tua hang it up? (13:00) Mark Stoops on Georgia; a nod to Mark Pope's belated birthday; (22:00) Justin Rowland on Stoops AND Pope; (39:00) former Big 10 student-athlete Hallie Devore of WTVQ on UK football as well as the crazy configuration of...4751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-12-bbi--61399059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61399059Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)The football Cats know what awaits with Georgia coming to town; (10:00) a look back at UK's upset of UGA in '06; (20:00) Rich Brooks on that game and UK's breakthrough during his era; (39:00) Brian MIlam of WKYT on Tim Couch's impact on eastern...4727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-11-bbi--61350070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61350070Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK tries to bounce back vs UGA this week; NFL ratings at an all-time best; (10:00) Ky offensive coaches on bouncing back; (19:00) Kent Spencer of WHAS on the challenge facing the Wildcats this week; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on what...4773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-10-bbi--61325679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61325679Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)We remember James Earl Jones for comedy, as well as "Star Wars" and "Field of Dreams;" (13:00) Mark Stoops shoulders the blame; (22:00) Tim Couch on his upcoming induciton into the the College Football Hall of Fame; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK...4881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-09-bbi-statewide--61316611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61316611Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:03:30 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-06-bbi--61287456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61287456Fri, 06 Sep 2024 23:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)One-hour show; Mark Stoops on S Carolina; (9:00) Chris Fisher of 247 Sports on impact of Jasper Johnson commit; (31:00) UK network highlights of the season opening win over USM and never shake off your catcher, even if your name is "Nuke"2372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-05-bbi--61287447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61287447Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:15:45 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Jasper Johnson makes his decision; (9:00) UK defenders talk Gamecocks; (19:00) ex-Cat DB Van Hiles on Week 1 victory; (39:00) WKYT's Lee K. Howard; (59:00) Columbia TV sports anchor Reggie Anderson on South Carolina and Groundskeeper Willie makes an...4741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-04-bbi--61265777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61265777Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK football moves on to South Carolina; (:09) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore visits the garage; (19:00) UK football writer Jon Hale of HL; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods and (:59:00) Gary's "2 Guys and a 6-pack" plus Hank Stram vs the refs...4727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-03-bbi--61255368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61255368Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Florida State is an early-season flop; Will Levis welcomes the pressure that comes with a new Titans roster worth more than $200 million; (12:00) Mark Stoops on South Carolina; (19:00) ex-Cat RB Jojo Kemp visits the garage and reminisces about two...4763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-09-02-bbi-statewide--61246206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61246206Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:00:35 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-30-bbi--61210902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61210902Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Blowouts in college football Thursday night games; Wildcats on (and off) NFL rosters; (10:00) Cats talk Southern Miss; (19:00) USM announcer John Cox has Ky ties; (39:00) Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated; (1:00:00) look back on Game Week; (1:13:00)...4767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-29-bbi--61201147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61201147Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Brock Vandagriff admits he'll be nervous when Ky takes the field Saturday night; (12:00) two ex-Hilltoppers find work in the NFL; (19:00) John Clay of the Herald-Leader; (39:00) Forrest Tucker of WTVQ-TV; (59:00) Hunter Mitchell of On3 on UK...4738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-28-bbi--61187460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61187460Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Football Cats' Ja'Mori Maclin has a headstart on UK's new offense; (11:00) UK volleyball enjoyed the AVCA event despite the loss to Nebraska; (19:00) Voice of the Cats, Tom Leach; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (1:00:00) West End Bureau Chief...4730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-27-bbi--61175361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61175361Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK VB coach Craig Skinner, his team opening the season Tuesday night against Nebraska over in Louisville; (10:00) Mark Stoops counting the days until the Cats' opener; (19:00) former UK All-American OL Logan Stenberg, newest member of the UK Sports...2373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-26-bbi-statewide--61165216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61165216Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:01:01 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)2614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-23-bbi--61128925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61128925Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK's football Cats get love from the SEC coaches; is Anthony Richardson going to wind up on the Colts' bench? (13:00) UK defenders say they're sitting on a potentially big season; (19:00) ex-Cat Anthony White, co-host of Sunday Morning Sports Talk;...4713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-22-bbi--61118793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61118793Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Joey Votto retires; (14:00) 2 UK football transfers are fitting in; (18:00) ex-Cat QB Bill Ransdell pays a visit to the garage to talk UK football AND football in Italy; (39:00) WKYT's Brian Milam preps us for Lex high school football; (1:00:00) UK...4749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-21-bbi--61105496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61105496Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK flying below radar when it comes to national pre-season polls; (10:00) OC Bush Hamdan on cleaning up the offense before they play for real; (19:00) Chris Fisher of 247 Sports/The Cats' Pause on UK recruiting as well as Wildcat football; (39:00)...4724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-20-bbi--61095172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61095172Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Tom Brady is not a fan of QBs shopping themselves to new teams; (13:00) Barion Brown believes he's ready for a big season; (17:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00) Fox 56 Sports Director Michael Epps; (58:00) Craig Skinner and the volleyball...4746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-19-bbi--61082013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61082013Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on his team's final scrimmage; (8:00) SEC volleyball analyst predicts a big season for UK; (19:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles and beat writer Aaron Gershon (39:00) talk Ky football; (1:01:00) Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell & UK track/field...4734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-16-bbi--61055123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61055123Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:00:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Malachi says "yes" to Kentucky; (11:00) football Cats talk offense; (18:00) Chris Doering of the SEC Network on UK's potential; (39:00) UK Sports Network basketball analyst Jack Givens; (1:00:00) Mark Story of the Herald-Leader on co-authoring the new...4742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-15-bbi--61041444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61041444Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:10 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Memphis coach Penny Hardaway chimes in on the challenges brought by NIL dollars; football Wildcats discuss chemistry on the D-Line; (19:00) new UK Hall of Famer Corey Peters; (39:00) EKU football coach Walt Wells; (1:00:00) Lexington Sporting Club CEO...4729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-14-bbi--61028895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61028895Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Thoughts on some Olympic controversy as well as the new "SEC on ABC" music; football Wildcats talk scrimmage and in hour #2, Jeff Piecoro of the UK Network and Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause join DG in the garage for football chatter...4773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-13-bbi--61016163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61016163Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Thoughts on some Olympic controversy as well as the new "SEC on ABC" music; football Wildcats talk scrimmage and in hour #2, Jeff Piecoro of the UK Network and Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause join DG in the garage for football chatter...4719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-12-bbi--60929878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60929878Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)081224 Monday DG on vacation so it’s the Best of the BBI: We look back on John Calipari comments on Reed Sheppard; that time Calipari said he was staying put; author John Huang; WLKY’s Kent Spencer; our late-season sit-down with UK OF Ryan...4744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-09-bbi--60922270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60922270Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)080924 Friday BEST OF DG on vacation so it’s the Best of the BBI: UK’s baseball win at UofL; (11:00) look back at ’07 UK football season; (19:00) Derek Terry of Bat Cat Central.com; (38:00) ex-UK DL Jeremy Jarmon, pre-game co-anchor for the UK Sports...4744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-08-bbi--60922088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60922088Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)080824 Thursday BEST OF DG on vacation so it’s the Best of the BBI: why root for the Packers? (12:00) sportscaster Rob Bromley; (20:00) Shaq on The Joker; (30:00) Chuck on Caitlin Clark; (38:00) ex-UK OL Max Godby has gear for you; (1:00:00) LEX18’s...4794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-07-bbi--60920306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60920306Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)080724 Wednesday BEST OF DG on vacation so it’s the Best of the BBI: UK baseball adopting Dak Prescott’s, “Here we goooo!”; (:06) we re-live UK’s super regional win over Oregon State with players, coach (18:00) and Mitch Barnhart; (39:00) anniversary...4713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-06-bbi--60920232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60920232Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)080624 Tuesday BEST OF DG on vacation so it’s the Best of the BBI: former UK staffer, now Hall of Fame broadcaster Debbie Antonelli; (19:00) Ryan Black of the Courier-Journal; (38:00) UK Sports Network’s Jeff Piecoro; (1:01:00) WLAP’s Billy Rutledge...4771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-05-bbi--60920078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60920078Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)080524 Monday BEST OF DG on vacation so it’s the Best of the BBI; ex-Cat Josh Allen changes his name; (19:00) UK RHP Robert Hogan; (38:00) the TV/radio calls on the massive home run by Reds rookie Rece Hinds; (1:01:00) rx to OSU coach Mike Gundy’s...4665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-02-bbi--60904314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60904314Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK football Media Day comments from Mark Stoops and his coordinators; information on the NCAA report that’s led to Kentucky vacating 10 football victories from 2021; legendary sportscaster Tom Hammond on his new memoir, “Races, Games and Olympic...4568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-08-01-bbi--60903790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60903790Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:08:12 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK Offensive Coordinator Bush Hamdan is impressed with incoming QB Brock Vandagriff’s leadership capabilities; NBC was impressively prepared for Katie Ledecky’s smashing win in the 1500M freestyle; (11:00) actor Matt Damon is all in on Tom Brady as an...4729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-31-bbi--60877788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60877788Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops wants more tempo on offense; (10:00) Spitting image of an apology from a “The Ville” player; great stories from the Paris Olympics including an incredible last-second, medal-winning finish for the USA women’s rugby sevens team; Simone...4748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-30-bbi--60875923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60875923Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:03:43 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)La Familia wins its TBT rivalry game and holds off The Ville in the post-game ‘brawl” that wasn’t really a brawl; (12:00) Simone Biles and company get it done in Olympic gymnastics; (19:00)UK radio voice Tom Leach and (39:00) BBN anchor Maggie Davis...4776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-29-bbi--60851880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60851880Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Mark Stoops on the challenges he’s facing as a coach/fund-raiser; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network on the football Wildcats; (39:00) Aaron Gershon of The Cats’ Pause on football and UK hoops; (59:00) La Familia members looking ahead to...4748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-26-bbi--60773788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60773788Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)072624 FRIDAY BEST OF On this edition of Best of… We go back to the coverage of the hiring of Mark Pope, with the new UK coach and AD Mitch Barnhart, as well as former Wildcats blessing the hire; (19:00) ex-Cat and former Pope roommate Cameron Mills’...4741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-25-bbi--60773688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60773688Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)072524 THURSDAY BEST OF UK track/field coach Lonnie Greene on preparing UK athletes for the Paris Olympics; (19:00) author Doug Brunk, who co-wrote Jack Givens’ memoir, “They Call Me Goose;” (39:00) UK basketball Wildcats Andrew Carr and Ansley...4730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-24-bbi--60788472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60788472Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On this edition of Best of… new UK women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks; (19:00) volleyball coach Craig Skinner; (39:00) freelance journalist Tim Sullivan and (1:00:00) WKYT Sports Director Brian Milam on UK’s trip to the College World Series…4753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-23-bbi--60788433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60788433Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:05:32 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On this edition of Best of… The Go Big Blues Brothers were front and center for the Mark Pope hiring; (19:00 minor league baseball exec Alan Stein on robot umpires; (39:00) author Keith O’Brien on his new biography on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle;”...4709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-22-bbi--60765752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60765752Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)On the Best of the Big Blue Insider: Verne Lundquist retires; ex-Cats approve of the hiring of Mark Pope and (19:00) Rex Chapman pays a visit to the garage to talk about his best-selling book…4746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-19-bbi--60744833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60744833Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:03 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)From Dallas: Coverage of UK’s appearance at SEC Football Media Days with Head Coach Mark Stoops, defensive lineman Deone Walker, offensive lineman Marques Cox and linebacker D’Eryk Jackson PLUS (19:00) my conversation with UK true freshman (!) Trent...4727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-16-bbi--60710645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60710645Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:04 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Nick Saban gets caught without his media credential (“Celebrities - they’re just like us!”); (9:00) Tennessee coach Tony Vitello heaping praise on baseball Wildcats who went early in the MLB Draft; (19:00) UK football beat writer Jon Hale previews...4674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-15-bbi--60710622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60710622Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:36:09 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Two Wildcats go high in the MLB Draft; SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says he’s not out recruiting new conference members; (7:00) La Familia members are glad to be back at UK and excited to start TBT competition; (19:00) Kent Spencer of WHAS-TV on the...4732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-12-bbi--60677253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60677253Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:00:05 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)Talking in depth with two basketball Wildcat players: Andrew Carr and Ansley Almonor. UK Track and Field Coach Lonnie Green joins to talk about the Kentucky Cross Country and Track program. Kentucky Volleyball coach Craig Skinner comments on the big...4761bbi,bigblueinsiderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2024-07-11-bbi--60666265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60666265Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:02 +0000NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)UK releases its non-SEC hoops sked; reaction from some of the basketball Cats; differing opinions about the state of Major League Baseball; (19:00) ex-Cat Jeremy Jarmon of the UK Sports Network says he’s already feeling the excitement as the season...4758falsefull