2025-02-13- KSR - Hour 1

Summary

Podcast Summary: KSR - Hour 1 (February 13, 2025)

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Introduction and Valentine’s Day Plans

Matt Jones kicks off the episode with a warm welcome from the KS Bar and Grill, setting the stage for a lively discussion. The hosts delve into their Valentine's Day plans, sharing personal anecdotes and encouraging listener participation through social media and text submissions.

• Matt Jones [01:24]: “Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Do you guys have big plans for your various ladies or different ones for each one?”
• Ryan Lemon [01:29]: “I may or may not have already made it. Delivery this morning before the show.” Ryan reveals he surprised his partner by dropping off roses at her preschool yoga and art classes.

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Travel Plans

The conversation shifts to dining plans, with Drew Franklin and Ryan Lemon discussing their reservations and potential trips. Matt contemplates traveling to Texas for an upcoming game, highlighting the camaraderie among the hosts.

• Drew Franklin [02:27]: “I already got a gift ready. Got a dinner reservation for tomorrow.”
• Matt Jones [02:40]: “I think I may go to Texas to go to the game. So I may be flying tomorrow.”

Recap of a Thrilling College Basketball Game

Matt passionately recounts watching a double-overtime basketball game between Texas Tech and Arizona State, describing the intense final moments and the electrifying atmosphere.

• Matt Jones [05:27]: “Last night I watched the best college basketball game I've seen in a long time. Double overtime madness. Absolute madness.”

Ryan Lemon expresses regret for missing the game, while Drew Franklin shares his excitement about the game’s pivotal moments.

Diving into “The Wager” and Ship Culture

Matt introduces his newfound interest in ship culture, discussing the book The Wager and its gripping portrayal of a 1700s shipwreck near Cape Horn—the most perilous waters in the world.

• Matt Jones [06:06]: “They tell that story. For that kid to come from that county and have success, I just can't think of anything more Kentucky basketball than that.”

The hosts explore the origin of the phrase "under the weather" and delve into the treacherous conditions sailors face near Cape Horn, enhancing their appreciation for maritime history.

UK Basketball Team Development and Recruiting

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team’s recent developments under Coach Mark Pope. The hosts evaluate Pope’s recruiting strategies, highlighting notable recruits like Travis Perry, Amari, and Lamont Butler.

• Ryan Lemon [11:35]: “You got to give the guy an A. Maybe not an A plus, but I would give him a solid A for pulling those pieces together.”

Drew Franklin lauds Pope’s rapid recruitment efforts, emphasizing the strategic acquisitions that fit Pope’s system.

• Drew Franklin [11:54]: “He got him really quick. He threw it together.”

The discussion covers potential recruitment misses and the impact of transfers, analyzing how these decisions shape the team's competitive edge.

Listener Questions and Interactive Segment

Transitioning to an interactive segment, Matt announces an "Ask Anything Thursday," inviting listeners to engage with questions ranging from UK sports to general inquiries.

• Matt Jones [04:44]: “We're going to make this an Ask Anything Thursday just because... you can ask whatever you want.”

One listener poses a poignant question about Ryan Lemon’s past interactions with former UK women's coach Mickey DeMoss, prompting a respectful and nuanced discussion about legacy and personal experiences.

• Ryan Lemon [17:08]: “I think you could probably go...” Ryan tactfully addresses the inquiry, maintaining professionalism and sensitivity.

Tribute to Trent Noah of Harlan County High School

A heartfelt segment honors Trent Noah, a standout player from Harlan County High School. The hosts discuss the school's decision to preserve Noah’s locker as a tribute, symbolizing his impact and the community’s resilience.

• Matt Jones [19:08]: “Harlan County has changed more than any other county in Kentucky in the last 50 years.”
• Ryan Lemon [21:49]: “A lot of these kids grow up in Harlan, man. It’s a tough life.”

The tribute underscores the importance of sports in transforming lives and fostering hope within challenging environments.

Kentucky Baseball Season Outlook

The discussion shifts to Kentucky’s baseball season, with Matt and Drew analyzing the team’s prospects and challenges. They highlight the significance of the upcoming games and the team’s standing within the SEC.

• Matt Jones [23:13]: “Kentucky’s pick 15th out of 16 teams in the SEC.”
• Drew Franklin [24:07]: “They had to completely overhaul the roster, but I’m looking forward to it.”

The hosts anticipate the season’s dynamics, considering past performances and future potential.

SEC Tournament Schedule and Strategic Plans

As the SEC tournament approaches, Matt outlines the potential scheduling scenarios and the team’s strategic responses. The hosts debate the best approaches based on Kentucky’s ranking and possible matchups.

• Matt Jones [25:34]: “If I had to do that, I would say Sweet 16 with a fully healthy roster.”
• Ryan Lemon [26:09]: “I think that's the smart money. That's where I would go also.”

They explore the implications of different tournament outcomes on their programming and listener engagement.

Craft Beer and Community Highlights

In a lighter segment, the hosts discuss local businesses like Clark’s Pump and Shop, promoting community engagement and local flavors. They share anecdotes about favorite spots and the importance of supporting local establishments.

• Matt Jones [32:43]: “Clark’s Pump and Shop has a new Clark’s reward app. Download the app and get discounts on gas...”

Closing Thoughts and Final Listener Engagement

Wrapping up, the hosts reflect on the episode’s discussions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of sports, community, and personal stories. They encourage listeners to stay engaged through calls and social media, fostering a sense of community among UK fans.

• Matt Jones [36:31]: “Think about this. Don't think he's ever had a drink of alcohol, never smoked a cigarette. I've never heard him use a cuss word in my entire life.”
• Ryan Lemon [36:35]: “He's a saint.”

Conclusion

The episode of KSR - Hour 1 on February 13, 2025, offers a rich tapestry of conversations ranging from personal anecdotes and Valentine’s Day plans to in-depth analyses of UK sports teams and community tributes. With engaging discussions, notable quotes, and a strong sense of community, Matt Jones and the KSR crew deliver an insightful and entertaining episode for both loyal listeners and newcomers alike.

Notable Quotes:

• Matt Jones [05:27]: “Double overtime madness. Absolute madness.”
• Ryan Lemon [11:35]: “You got to give the guy an A. Maybe not an A plus, but I would give him a solid A for pulling those pieces together.”
• Matt Jones [19:08]: “Harlan County has changed more than any other county in Kentucky in the last 50 years.”

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Transcript

[Dale Jones]

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[Matt Jones]

This is Kentucky Sports Radio presented by Stockton Mortgage. Now here's Matt Jones.

Welcome everyone. It is Kentucky Sports radio Matt Jones. February 13th on a Thursday here at the KS Bar and Grill where we will open at 11 o'clock for, for lunch. We got some folks here this morning watching. You can give us a shout on the Clark's Pump and Shop phone line. By this point, you know what it is. 859-280-2287. A Vision Auto Glass text machine. 772-774-5254. In this edition sponsored by the TJ Smith Law Office, you call TJ will make them pay. Remember, we're still looking all day and night for you to text Drew nicknames for Travis Perry. Okay. And pictures of your belly button if you want so that we got that going on. And yeah, tomorrow is, is Valentine's Day. Do you guys have big plans for your. For your various ladies or different ones for each one?

[Ryan Lemon]

I, I may or may not have already made it. Delivery this morning before the show. This morning.

[Matt Jones]

What was it?

[Ryan Lemon]

Well, she, she doesn't teach on Fridays, Valentine's Day tomorrow. So I took her some roses, dropped off at her school this morning.

[Matt Jones]

I thought she was a yoga teacher.

[Ryan Lemon]

Well, she teaches yoga and art for preschool students at a school.

[Matt Jones]

Oh, I've always assumed she taught yoga for adults. She teaches preschool yoga. Preschool kids can do yoga.

[Ryan Lemon]

They do two through five.

[Matt Jones]

Do they need to be that flexible at that age?

[Ryan Lemon]

Well, not flexible. Just, you know, the, the movement just kind of keeps them behavioral, keeps them calm.

[Matt Jones]

So she teaches preschool yoga?

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

If she ever needs a substitute teacher, I'm sure Matt would be great for that.

Yeah, I would be terrible at it. I, I do yoga, but not, not the pro. Not. Well, that was interesting. So was she happy when she got a rose?

[Ryan Lemon]

She was, yeah. I got some good texts. And then we're going to Rodney's tomorrow night for dinner.

[Matt Jones]

I could have guessed that. Rodney.

[Drew Franklin]

Minus 800 on draft.

[Matt Jones]

Last of the big spenders. Because I'm sure you have a gift card and it'll be free, so all Right. Well, that's nice. What about you, Drew?

[Drew Franklin]

I'm pretty prepared. I already got. I got a gift ready. Got a dinner res reservation for tomorrow. No, I'm gonna do a little Jeff. Ruby's probably need to find a card at some point. Yeah, I'm pretty set. Looking forward to it. It's nice that it's on a Friday.

[Ryan Lemon]

How about you?

[Matt Jones]

Well, see, I. I think I may go to Texas to go to the game. So I may be. I may be flying tomorrow. Yeah. Saturday. Huh? They play there Saturday night. Did you know that that's where the University of Texas is? So I'm back to going back to.

[Drew Franklin]

Austin for Valentine's Day.

[Matt Jones]

I know. You got to stop that. I haven't been there in like a year. You're gonna have to stop all your.

[Ryan Lemon]

We rekindled an old flame.

[Matt Jones]

There is no re. That's where Kentucky plays Saturday night in Austin's the first time. I think it's the first time they've played Texas there in my life. They played that regional there one time, the one where Patrick Sparks. The ball bounced around the rim. That was in awesome.

[Ryan Lemon]

I was down there. I was there.

[Matt Jones]

But I don't. I don't. I can't think of in my lifetime them playing at Texas.

[Ryan Lemon]

Basketball? No, no. Football, of course, was just down there for basketball. I don't know of any other games twice ever.

[Drew Franklin]

Once was just fairly recently and they played him in Rock and then played them in Maui.

[Matt Jones]

I think we were supposed to play them in Austin, the COVID year, and it got canceled. I think that was. I think that was our Big 12 game that year was at Texas, and I believe it got canceled due to Covid.

[Ryan Lemon]

Makes sense. They probably had a home. And home. They came here.

[Matt Jones]

They just canceled the one that was. That was there.

[Ryan Lemon]

Have fun down in Austin.

[Matt Jones]

Well, hopefully we win. That'll make it a lot more fun. But yeah, otherwise, you know, it's. It's one of those. It's. It's a Friday night. So I think for people, you know, it's like the restaurants, probably all the nice restaurants are gonna be hard to get into. Right?

[Ryan Lemon]

Well, you gotta get on early, like right after or after New Year's Eve. Boom. You gotta get on those Valentine's Day reservations.

[Matt Jones]

See. Who thinks about that?

[Drew Franklin]

I'm big reservation guy. I already have New Year's Eve reservations for next year.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah, that's pretty impressive.

[Drew Franklin]

Well, I got tired of not having them, so I just get out in front of it.

[Matt Jones]

See, I. I'm the day of and if it's not there, then it was. Wasn't meant to be.

[Drew Franklin]

Like, that can be tough locally.

[Ryan Lemon]

After Thanksgiving, you better get on the New Year's reservations right then as soon as they open up.

[Matt Jones]

How do you all like going out so much to, like, restaurants? It just. I mean, I eat it out, I guess, every night.

[Drew Franklin]

What are you cooking?

[Matt Jones]

Yeah, I mean, I guess I'm just saying you all like having, like, event restaurants.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah. Make. Make the day special or the moment special for your significant other.

[Matt Jones]

Okay, well, let me tell you the other thing I'm so. I did two things last night that I think are very important. By the way, we're going to make this an Ask Anything Thursday just because again, we're kind of in between games and we didn't get to take a lot of questions last time because of a lot of stuff going on. So we'll make it an ask anything Thursday. 8, 5, 9 2, 2287. You can ask whatever you want. Old UK questions, KSR questions, or, you know, some good news potentially coming. Like, starting to hear some good vibes about this Nate Ament guy that was here Tuesday. So we could talk about any of those. But before we do, two things. One, last night I watched the best college basketball game I've seen a long time. And I. And I wouldn't have cared. It was Texas Tech and Arizona State.

[Ryan Lemon]

Really?

[Matt Jones]

Double overtime madness. Yeah, absolute madness. I'm sure none of you all watched it because you all have families and things to do. But, like, last 12 seconds of the game, tie game. Guy gets a steal, runs, looks like he has a wide open layup. Dude comes out of nowhere, blocks it. Everybody falls down. You know, there's. There's. There's screaming. A murder was took place like it was. They go into double overtime. The crowd in Lubbock is crazy. One of the best games I've seen. I'm not sure if anybody was watching it but me, because it was on the CB Sports network, but that was exciting.

[Ryan Lemon]

I wish I would have seen it. I watched Patino lose. Then I watched Caliperi win back to back. I didn't know this game was going on.

[Matt Jones]

And then the second thing is, I'm getting way too in to, like, ship culture. No, I'm serious. So I'm reading this book, the Wager, everybody. It's about this shipwreck, you know, in the 1700s. And it's. It's a. It's a great book, and it's a true story.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

You know, people who like nonfiction, like, you got to read this book. It's called the Wager. Came out last year, got a lot of awards. Like, I'm not the first person to discover it, but it's about this ship. And they. We told. We talked about all the. The phrases that came from it. I found another one.

[Ryan Lemon]

Okay.

[Matt Jones]

The phrase under the weather.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yes.

[Matt Jones]

When people would get typhus. That's a thing, right? Like typhoid. Typhoid fever. Yeah. They would get sick and the weather would hurt them, so they'd go under. Under the boat so that they could be under the weather to try to recover.

[Ryan Lemon]

That's where that came from.

[Matt Jones]

That's where that came from. But, okay, so they were trying to sail from England down. So Panama Canal is not there yet, right?

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

So they're trying to go under South America to get to the, like, Asia. Right. But apparently. And see, I didn't know this. The area under South America, that's Cape Horn, I believe is the name of it, is the most deadly seas in the world. Do you want to know why?

[Ryan Lemon]

Tell me why.

[Matt Jones]

See, maybe you won't care about this as much as I do, but I care. If you think about the globe, there's land that blocks water everywhere, Right?

[Ryan Lemon]

Right.

[Matt Jones]

But if you think about the southernmost part of the globe, it's the only part of the globe where there's no land to break the ocean and slow it down. So the ocean picks up speed because there's no land. Like, Europe's not there, and Asia, etc. So apparently, get down close to Antarctica. The waters. Then the way South America goes in, Antarctica comes up. It creates, like, a narrow path. Like, think of, like, when you're on a river, how it kind of.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

So then it, like, narrows in, which makes it go even faster. And then for reasons I don't understand, like, the most harsh weather in the world is down there anyway because of winds. So all these things happen to where. When you try to go under South America, it's the deadliest water. Even today. Like, ships are very scared to go there. Like, cruise ships have to do it a certain way. They can only go some seasons and stuff like that. So I'm reading about all this, and the guy's such a good writer. I feel like I'm on the ship, Right. Like, climbing up the. The mast or whatever to do the sails.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

And then, like, disease breaks out, and then there's, like. They fight each other. And I just. It's a great book, and I. I realized I would have been terrible at it. Like, everything did you ever see Master and Commander, that movie with Russell Crowe? That's kind of what this is. I'm. I'm now basically a shipman.

[Drew Franklin]

Is that why people use the now America Canal so much? To cut through where they don't have to go down?

[Matt Jones]

No, that's why the Panama Canal was built, was to get ships from one side or the other without making them go all the way under South America. Because A, it's farther, but B, it's dangerous. I mean, they say over the years, hundreds of ships crashed in down there. It's. It. Cape Horn they call. It's like got some nickname, like the. The river of Death or something like that.

[Ryan Lemon]

Now I feel like I'm invested. Do they make it through the troubled waters?

[Matt Jones]

Well, I mean, if it was a safe, easy journey, I think the book would not have been written. Like, if it was just a normal. Like they just say. And I think they would have gone, that's not a very good book. If they were just saying. And then we sailed and then we got there. So I'm gonna assume there was danger. I haven't finished.

[Ryan Lemon]

Oh, okay. Gotcha.

[Drew Franklin]

I know why you like it, because when we went out on a boat, you took a book with you and read on the boat. So it's like combining your two.

[Matt Jones]

That's right. Apparently 60 Minutes went down there and rode the water last year like Anderson Cooper, and I haven't seen it yet. I'm awake. The books finished and showed how. How crazy.

[Ryan Lemon]

I don't know if I'd wanted to even do that.

[Matt Jones]

How about Anderson Cooper? Like, he's probably. He doesn't need to be doing that. You know, he.

[Ryan Lemon]

He's a. He's a pioneer.

[Matt Jones]

So do I give you. Does this give you any incentive to want to read it?

[Ryan Lemon]

A little bit. I'm kind of.

[Matt Jones]

So you're not gonna read it? Okay, true. What. Do you have any.

[Drew Franklin]

Of course. Well, I just bought Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow it gets here Today.

[Matt Jones]

That's fiction, though.

[Drew Franklin]

I know, but I mean, I've already taken one book recommendation this week. I just. I can't get too behind. But yeah, to your point, my. My sister actually got stuck at the bottom tip of South America because the weather. They had a plane down there and the wind was so bad it shattered the windshield. And they were down there for a long time. She wasn't on the water, but to your wind really going to the bad weather. She was down there for a while.

[Matt Jones]

If you read this book, you would think it's like they herman Melville, you know. Do you know who Herman Melville is?

[Ryan Lemon]

Heard of him?

[Matt Jones]

He wrote Moby Dick. Yeah, he called it hell on earth, that little straight. Yes.

[Drew Franklin]

So why would they call it the Wager? Because they're kind of gambling.

[Matt Jones]

No, that was the name of the ship. Okay, well, the ship was the wager. I think that's where they. Where they got it. So anyway, if you hear me, like start going our matey, it's because I'm become a shipment. 859-280-2287 Kentucky basketball we're still sort of happy about the win. Mark Pope. I. I was thinking about this yesterday, and we. I did that segment where we talked about why the fans had embraced Mark Pope so much. Now that we have our team and you go look back at when Pope got here and how he built that roster in a month, what would you grade the way he built the roster that we have, considering the time he had, etc.

[Ryan Lemon]

You got to give the guy an A. Maybe not an A plus, but I would give him a. Definitely a solid A for pulling that pieces together. Like he brought him in to fit his system and the guys that were available. He went and found us, which appears to be like maybe the perfect guys to fit his system how he wants to play.

[Matt Jones]

What about you, Drew?

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, it's hard to not give him an A. You got to think he didn't have many relationships established. He played against some of these guys and knew them. But, you know, normally in recruiting, you spent a year or two trying to build this up. He had. He got the Kentucky job. Just started calling him up and what he had like five and five days in a stretch, and he got him really quick. He threw it together.

[Matt Jones]

First group, real quick. Who was the first? Now in hindsight, I'm trying to remember who were the first people to commit.

[Drew Franklin]

We. I thought it was really cool. Travis Perry, when he called him out at his press conference that set the tone early about bringing Kentucky.

[Matt Jones]

What about the transfers? Who was Amari the first one.

[Drew Franklin]

And Lamont Butler was pretty quick behind him, showing the importance for defense.

[Ryan Lemon]

Who's the one he flew to the Nashville airport and drove him here?

[Matt Jones]

Was that Andrew Carr? And let's think about just looking back, who he didn't get. He didn't get Chaz Lanier. It'd be nice to have him for. For depth, but I don't think, like, I mean, if I told you it was probably going to be Chaz Lanier or Jackson Robinson, they've been pretty close.

[Drew Franklin]

Wouldn't you Say I have to take Robinson.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. And then he didn't get great osabor but great ossoboard. I don't. I've watched him a couple times. I. I don't know how great. I think Amari probably has been as good, if not better than great, than great Osbor.

[Drew Franklin]

So there's one I watched last night. Ryan, you watched the Villanova St. John's game. That Wooga poplar was high on Kentucky's list. They went kind of down to the wire. He ended up at Villanova. He had a great game last night.

[Matt Jones]

They tried to get the kid. Two kids that went to UConn. Liam McNeely, out of high school. You know, I was a high school player, and he's. He's really good. But it's interesting. The kid from St. Mary's that we wanted so much. Mahaney. I watched UConn play a couple nights. He doesn't play. He doesn't even get in. So, like, we were. We were all in on him, and he doesn't even get in the game. So it's interesting how, like, in the moment of these recruitments on transfers, you get so into wanting a guy, and I remember people telling me, that's the one we have to get, and he doesn't even play for you.

[Ryan Lemon]

You know, I've said this. We may look back in history that Mark Pope's best recruiting class, maybe this first one he just did, was able to do it the way he was able to do it. Got him a top 10 team that may be the most important recruiting class.

[Matt Jones]

Lamont Butler was huge. You know, Kobe Braya picked us over Duke and UConn. I mean, he could have gone anywhere. And he ends up picking here, Otega oa. I remember when he committed, like, no one said anything. We didn't know anything about the guy. And he's been our. He's our leading scorer. Yeah.

[Drew Franklin]

And I liked a lot of stuff was Pope. He had played against them. Brandon Garrison's career high before playing Tennessee the other night was against Pope and byu.

[Matt Jones]

I didn't know he.

[Drew Franklin]

He had been recruiting Kirk re. Year after year. Lamont Butler, he saw all the time. So a lot of it was he got his butt by some of these guys and went and called him to.

[Matt Jones]

See this year because he'll probably go get four or five guys in the portal this year. How he decides to get it be interesting. Do we just go get the guys we played? Like, can we go get that guy from Clemson? I feel like that dude.

[Drew Franklin]

That dude killed Us Josh Hubbard, Mississippi State. Come on over.

[Matt Jones]

Oh, dude, I love Josh Hubbard. I mean he. And he's destroyed us every time. 859-280-2287 is Ask Anything Thursday. You got. You got a Commodore Matt Jones. That's the leader of the entire group on.

[Ryan Lemon]

On the. On the ship.

[Matt Jones]

Captain Ryan Lemon.

[Ryan Lemon]

Okay.

[Matt Jones]

And Navy midshipman. Thank you. Drew Franklin. We'll take a break and be right back. It's ksr. This is Gordon Lightfoot. Right.

The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Wreck of the Edmonds Fitzgerald. Yeah. This is his only song I know besides Sunday.

[Ryan Lemon]

This is a true story also.

[Matt Jones]

It. Is it? Yeah, you.

[Ryan Lemon]

The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. It's a true story.

[Matt Jones]

Oh, well, how about that? That's good to know. By the way, you made a good point during the break. To me. YouTube TV. I don't know how many of you have YouTube TV. I have it. You have it?

[Drew Franklin]

Oh, I love it.

[Matt Jones]

And you have. Yes. CBS is off the air starting tomorrow. They. They're like in contract negotiations. So, you know, I'm okay with that now. Whatever. But if by March they don't have it, that's the end of me.

[Ryan Lemon]

Oh my. Gotta. Gotta work something out before then.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. Gotta get it worked out because that game last night was on the CBS Sports Network. I don't care. YouTube TV. Get it fixed.

[Drew Franklin]

I don't watch much cable TV at all, but CBS is my channel. It's a YMT. Isn't that CBS?

[Matt Jones]

I watch that WS on. On CBS.

[Drew Franklin]

You like on Sunday mornings. How am I going to hear the trumpets?

[Matt Jones]

You're the only reason I know Jane Pauly is still alive. Is. Is. Is you all right? So I'm asking anything. Questions. Ready? Every time I say we're going to do this, this one guy asked the exact same question. So we'll just go for it. Can you ask Ryan what happened with Mickey Dubos at Kentucky? Now, remember, be careful.

[Ryan Lemon]

I. We've all heard stories.

[Matt Jones]

I want you to say it in a way that will not get us sued. Let's just say you personally. I absolve all responsibility.

[Drew Franklin]

I don't even know the story.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah, I'm gonna. I'll just say there's allegedly now be to be careful. That's what I'm saying. Allegedly. She may have done some things that were not in accordance with what the UK women's head coach should be doing.

[Matt Jones]

Well, that's very vague.

[Ryan Lemon]

I think you could probably go.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. I'll put it like this. I used to live over at Grand Reserve off Tate's Creek. And Man O war.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah. Good pool over there.

[Ryan Lemon]

It is.

[Matt Jones]

There was a Ramses in that shopping center.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

That was for many years when Kentucky women won a big game. The party was at Ramsey.

[Ryan Lemon]

Okay.

[Matt Jones]

I don't know why they went there, but they did. And it was quite a scene. It's different time in the UK women's basketball era. I'll just say. Just a different time. Different. Different time. Okay. And I think the old. I don't think Mickey DeMoss did anything, like, bad. But maybe some stuff happened in those situations that led to dismissals, and then there may be friendships, you know, but. But that's all I'm gonna say.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

I feel like that's enough. It is one of those legends that people always wonder about. And it's. I. It's like with a Billy Gillespie, like, you don't know what's real and what's not. And that's what makes it hard.

[Ryan Lemon]

You know her.

[Matt Jones]

But she won here. I mean, she was a good coach here.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah. She turned our program around and got them where they were competitive. But, you know, she went and said she was tired of coaching, she wanted to step away from coaching.

[Matt Jones]

What does she do now?

[Ryan Lemon]

Well, I think she's probably still in coaching. She went right back to coaching like, a year later.

[Matt Jones]

Okay.

[Ryan Lemon]

She said she wanted to step away and tired of coaching.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. Well, I mean, she did a great job here. And I actually never heard that she was anything but a good. Like, a good person.

[Ryan Lemon]

I think she's really well liked by everybody at uk.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. One person writes. Matt, is this the expression where around the horn comes from? Correct.

[Ryan Lemon]

It is.

[Matt Jones]

That's how you go around the horn. You're going around Cape Horn. See, I don't think we realized how much stuff we say comes from these things.

[Drew Franklin]

You've already given us, like, seven or eight.

[Matt Jones]

Just vocabulary. And that's just from this one, One book. Trent Noah, Jacob Polachek at KSR plus did a story that Trent Noah's Harlan County High School has not moved anything from his locker. It is still the way he left it. And if you go on KSR plus, you can see the picture. He has two. He has two shoes, which look to be mismatched to one shoe from two different pairs. He's got, like, his jersey, some T shirts. It's, like, messy. And Harlan High School county has decided to leave it the way he left it as a tribute to what he did for the program. I think that's actually amazingly cool. And the Picture to me is iconic.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, it's really cool. It's got some shoes, little ankle brace, some wadded up shirts. I love that they did it, but I'm wondering if they're hitting that with some Febreze every so often because I wonder how that will smell. Yeah, I mean it looks like he just got a workout in, took off his wet T shirt and threw it down. But it's. The gesture is awesome.

[Matt Jones]

Very neat.

[Drew Franklin]

I hope it's there forever.

[Matt Jones]

It's a great story from Jacob. And by the way, this gives me a good chance to say it's on KSR plus some. Every time we put one of those stories, people will go, oh, Matt, how's it like? First of all, I don't run that anymore. It's not my decision but to take up for them. The economics of the Internet have changed substantially in the last three years. Like when I ran the Internet. Well, I didn't run the Internet, but when I ran Kentucky Sports Radio you could put up free stories and Google Ads paid a lot and you could keep a website going. Free completely has changed thanks to AI and different things. Those Google Ads don't pay what they once did, which is why you're seeing these major news sources all go to subscriptions. So I've been committed to keeping and pushing on three to keep most of KSR free. And it still is. But if you're wondering why those articles exist, you know, don't blame me, blame the economy. Because it's changed. That's why you see free sites all going away. Because think about how many blogs existed 15 years ago. You can't make the money anymore, which is why. But. But we still keep 90 plus percent of our stuff free. But that's why that article's on.

[Ryan Lemon]

I want to go back to Trench locker. I love this. I love this story so much. And you can probably understand what I'm about to say. You know, a lot of these kids grow up in Harlan, man, it's a tough life. You know, they don't have a lot of revenue in a way to kind of pull themselves out of this life. And there's a guy right there, they walk the hallway with, they sit in the classroom with. That has done it. It means a lot to not just that community, but those kids that go to that school and see his locker every day.

[Matt Jones]

I genuinely believe that there is no county in the. In certainly in Kentucky, maybe in the United States, but I don't know the whole United States, but there is no county in Kentucky that has changed more than Harlan county in the last 50 years. Fifty years ago, Harlan county was an economic monster due to coal lynch, where Freddy's comes from Harlan, Cumberland. There were. There was a time like in 1920 where as many people lived in Harlan as they did in Lexington.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

And then the town has. The county has had to go through so many struggles. No place in America has seen the loss of coal. Heard it more than Harlem. And to have that kid come from there, I just think it is so not. It's just such a great story for this state because if you've never been to Harlan, we go there with the Poke Salad festival. It's wonderful people but have had a very difficult time. You know, that scene in Netflix in. In the wrestler show is during that. And they tell that story. For that kid to come from that county and have success, I just can't think of anything more Kentucky basketball than that. I really can't. And that's what I love. We'll take a break. Take your questions right after this. KSR TJ Smith, personal injury attorney. Call tj. He'll make him pay.

Now more of Kentucky Sports Radio presented by Stockton Mortgage. Here's Matt Jones.

Welcome back. Techie Sports Radio. 859-280-2287. Coup baseball season starts tomorrow. Gets David Lipscomb.

[Ryan Lemon]

David Lipscomb.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. You Kentucky's pick 15th out of 16 teams in the in the SEC. They did no respect with the two seed in the World Series last year. Picked 15th out of 16.

[Ryan Lemon]

I think it's about what they were predicted last year and look what happened.

[Matt Jones]

They had I will say this though. I maybe saw Nick Mingion back in October, November. I think I saw him at Chipotle. Said, hey man, had an awesome time falling. You missed out. Sorry. I was in Europe during the World Series. Hated I missed it. Looking forward to it. We're gonna go back again this year. Right. He goes a little bit of a rebuilding. So it was so I think maybe gonna be Drew a little bit of a rebuilding.

[Drew Franklin]

That's all right. Maybe they'll surprise us again. I had to unfortunately completely overhaul the roster, but I'm looking forward to it.

[Matt Jones]

Their.

[Drew Franklin]

Their opening day over here is Tuesday. I'll be at that one.

[Matt Jones]

Who they play Tuesday?

[Drew Franklin]

Morehead. Okay.

[Matt Jones]

Good.

[Drew Franklin]

Might be taking might be going a little Freddie Maggard.

[Matt Jones]

Freddie bought season two.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah. Big baseball guy.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah.

[Ryan Lemon]

They've only got two guys back. Two regular.

[Matt Jones]

Well, I mean they basically loaded up for a huge run last year and I think they're kind of like in year One of two. Trying to do that again, so we'll see what happens. I also wanted to read you. Can I give you Alabama's basketball schedule for the rest of the year to give you a sense of the sec? Here's Alabama's schedule for the rest of the year. Auburn ranked 1 at Missouri ranked 21. Kentucky 15. Mississippi State 22. At Tennessee, 5. Florida 3 at Auburn, 1.

[Ryan Lemon]

My goodness.

[Matt Jones]

They play seven straight games to finish the season, all of which are against.

[Ryan Lemon]

Wow, that's amazing. I didn't realize that Alabama, a team we all think is one of the best teams in the country. That's a hell of a gauntlet for.

[Matt Jones]

Any team to go through seven ranked teams in seven games. That's got to be. If that's not a record, I'd like to know what is.

[Drew Franklin]

I mean, they could go four and three and be proud of that.

[Matt Jones]

They could be really good and go four and three in those games. All right, who's up first?

We'll start with Adam.

Adam. Go ahead, Adam.

[F]

Hey, guys, got a scenario for you on Ask Anything. So the scenario is each of you has a million dollars with the stipulation you have to bet it today. Okay, Kentucky is fully healthy, minus Creaser. Where does the season end? In the NCAA tournament.

[Matt Jones]

Million dollar bet. We're gonna take a fully healthy Kentucky team minus Creesa. Where do we say they go? I appreciate the call. If I had to do that, and let's say I had to get the round of the NCAA tournament, right? Not what I hope happens, but what actually would happen with a million dollars on the line, I'd have to see the odds, but I would say sweet 16 if I. If that was. If that was the bet I was going to make, sweet 16 with a fully healthy roster, that's where I would go. What about you?

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah, I'm saying I don't know if they win the sweet 16, but to get to that game.

[Matt Jones]

Well, that's what I mean. That's where we would lose.

[Ryan Lemon]

I think that's. That's the smart money. That's where I would go also.

[Matt Jones]

I think if you tell me either Robinson or Butler is banged up and I'm going in like a little, not 100%, then I might go round two. But I think if you tell me they're all healthy, minus Crease, I'm going to go sweet 16.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah. I want to be different just for the conversation, but that's what I was thinking too. Right now they're a three seed. You'd run into a Good team in the sweet 16. You know, the Kentucky fan of me is like, heck, yeah, let's win that one. But if I have a million on the line, that's a different conversation. So I'm going to say sweet 16 also.

[Matt Jones]

I also think it's going to be interesting. With the SEC tournament, I was looking at the standings. I think there's a very good chance that unless something crazy happens, we're either going to be the 7, the 8. If things didn't go well, the 9 or the 10, we're end up having to play Auburn or Alabama in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament. Could be either one of them, depending on how their games against each other go. So that Friday at the SEC tournament, which by the way, the game will either be at one or seven, that's going to be a game for Kentucky. I mean, it's gonna be all of our crowd. I mean, that. That's like a national championship level game. In the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament, you either will see probably Auburn or Alabama against maybe Kentucky going into the season.

[Ryan Lemon]

My head, in my head, I want to see him get to the weekend of the SEC tournament. Now we see how tough the SEC is. I kind of got to tweak that a little bit.

[Matt Jones]

I think if we beat in Arkansas, we could get up to like a 6 or a 5. At which point then we could avoid those teams until the semifinals. If you just look at the standings, I think that's going to be hard to do unless we go on a huge run here at the end.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah. I was talking with a friend last night. We just got a change our brains about the SEC tournament. We were so spoiled. We had that noon game on Friday for many years. But now Wednesday could have like three tournament teams in it. It's just a different beast.

[Matt Jones]

It's a very different beast. Yes. You guys already gone? You just got here. Well, you can't talk to me. I'm on the air. How could you talk to me if I was on the air? All right, good to see you.

Call them to call in right now. Yeah.

How did they think they were going to talk to me if I was on the air?

[Drew Franklin]

What did that one dude do that just walked in and went in that corner over there, then left.

[Matt Jones]

Just go over there and just pee.

[Drew Franklin]

I don't know what he did.

[Matt Jones]

Just walked in the farthest corner of the restaurant and then turned right back around and left.

[Drew Franklin]

Really no reason to go over there. What's going on?

[Matt Jones]

How did he think we were all going to talk? He knows we're on the air. Anyone who would want to come see me here would know we were on the air.

[Drew Franklin]

So we don't have Mario here to play security.

[Matt Jones]

All right, who's up next?

Tyler.

Tyler. Go ahead. Tyler. Hey, what's going on, Matt? First time, long time. Who are. What's up?

[Drew Franklin]

I was actually going to touch on.

[F]

That Texas Tech Arizona State game.

[Ryan Lemon]

I actually stayed up last night as.

[Matt Jones]

Well and finished that and I was kind of curious.

[F]

Do you think maybe that Pope would.

[Matt Jones]

Be interested in that topping kid? I mean he should be J.T. top. Yeah, I think they looked at him last year. I don't know how far it is that. Is that Jacobs?

[Drew Franklin]

No, I don't think there's a connection.

[Matt Jones]

I don't think he had 40 last night and he's a junior. I think so he's got like another year. That would be my. And again, I don't watch all the teams but my can we go steal him? Would be J.T. toppin. Now the thing is Texas Tech has some alum that's spending a ton of money on football and basketball, so they're able to kind of punch above their weight getting players. But I watch that kid. I appreciate the call. He's my random team star in 40 last night. JT Toppin.

[Ryan Lemon]

Knowing what we know the roster probably gonna look like. What do they need to get they.

[Matt Jones]

Okay, so it's a great question. Let's look at the roster next year. Let's assume we get away and Garrison back. I hope we get Kerr back. We'll see. But let's assume O way and Garrison come back. Let's assume we have Noah Perry back. Chandler probably Chandler. Then we got the. Not the four freshmen. So now we're at nine. I think you got to go get three or four guys. One thing you have to do is I think you have to get a point guard. We're going to have Jasper Johnson, but you need another option. Would you agree with that?

[Drew Franklin]

Yes. Can't just trust the freshman.

[Matt Jones]

We're going to have to go get a big yes of some sort. And then I think this is the thing this team needs the most next year, a big time wing score. We got to go get a Jackson Robinson. I think those are the three things. If I'm Pope, assuming the roster that we're talking about while I'll be here now, some of these guys could leave. You never know. But assuming the roster we have now, I think you need a point guard, a big time wing scorer and a big man of some Sort.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, I mentioned this the day you're out, but Danny Wolf at Michigan, the center, he's perfect for Pope. I'm a little worried, though. The new draft boards have him up. He's first round now. I don't know that he'll be available, but he was high on my wish list earlier in the season because he just looks like a guy that would fit right in with the Pope system. He's 7 foot, can hit threes, can pass. He's high at my wish.

[Matt Jones]

Now, if Kirk Crease, that comes back. Kirk Crease, that might be that point guard, right. Because Jasper Johnson is going to play point guard. And I just think you need another option there to give you some grace in case his learning curve is a little bit.

[Drew Franklin]

With Pope's, a little bit of lack of defense. I hope they find more of a Butler type that can guard on the perimeter.

[Matt Jones]

Oh, way back is huge.

[Ryan Lemon]

Oh, yes.

[Matt Jones]

But you need a shooter, right? Like you need the Kobe bray. You need to go find somebody that's like that. And the reality is, I mean, he's going to have to look at like Colin Chandler and say, do I think this guy can become a player? Right. He does. I believe. Believe that. But he needs to next year because Eric's going to need him. I think.

[Ryan Lemon]

I think Travis and Trent will fill in role players again.

[Matt Jones]

But I think step up.

[Ryan Lemon]

I do too.

[Matt Jones]

I mean, maybe Trent, Noah is Kobe Bray. I mean that maybe that's who it ends up being.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, I think they're counting on a big jump from him also. I just wonder, you know, we've heard former Kentucky players talk about how jealous they are. Pope system. I wonder what all these other kids in college that have eligibility left if they're looking at Kentucky. You're like, wow, that looks like a lot of fun. And maybe it will be what destination a lot of people want to go to.

[Matt Jones]

I've said this year, I thought we needed one star. I still look at next year and be like, we need one college star. Hopefully Jasper Malachi, you know, Kaden Lewis become. But we need one college star. Do you agree with that?

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah.

[Matt Jones]

A transfer Chaz Lanier Kite, Jackson Robinson.

[Ryan Lemon]

Somebody that can go get us 20 on a night when we need to.

[Matt Jones]

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[Ryan Lemon]

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[Matt Jones]

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[Ryan Lemon]

So, so I guess I gotta ask this. What if they end up playing on Wednesday? What would we do?

[Matt Jones]

I mean, we could end up playing on Wednesday. Yeah, I mean we're definitely gonna play on Thursday. Like, I mean unless something crazy happens, Kentucky fans got to know this, we're playing Thursday and let you know we'd have to come in fourth and we're not going to pass Auburn and Alabama and we're probably not going to pass Florida. So really our only chance is to get to fourth. So we're probably playing Thursday and then, you know, there's a chance we could play Friday. If we dropped our Wednesday, if we drop to ninth, we're playing Wednesday and.

[Drew Franklin]

That'S noon on Wednesday.

[Matt Jones]

I mean if we're in ninth place in the right now we're in eighth. If we finish ninth, we're playing 1:00 on Wednesday, which is crazy. There's never even been a 1 o'clock game on Wednesday and we might be in the first one.

[Drew Franklin]

So I guess we'd have to go Tuesday night because we drive.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah. We're also, if people are out there, we would like to find a place on the way to do a show. Assuming we don't play Wednesday, we'll do it Wednesday. So if you'd like to host us and just like some random place down there along the interstate, we do it Wednesday on the way to Nashville.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah. We did what, five broke sisters that one day off the interstate. We did one in Franklin.

[Drew Franklin]

Last year was the football stadium.

[Ryan Lemon]

The football stadium, that's right.

[Matt Jones]

Yes. One person writes. Matt, I've only been listening for a year, so this may be a stupid question. That's what ask anything.

[Ryan Lemon]

Sure, there are questions.

[Matt Jones]

Who is Larry that you refer to? I can see how you might say that. So Larry is, is my stepdad. But I, you know, I consider him my dad. And we, he's the most wonderful person I know. And you all, all know him as well. But I do refer to him as Larry. So like some people might not realize.

[Drew Franklin]

That he plays a mean Bass, he's.

[Matt Jones]

87 years old, he goes on a stand up base and no more content happy person on the planet.

[Ryan Lemon]

What a great, great man. We should all aspire to be more like Larry Blondell.

[Matt Jones]

Larry Blondell. Think about this. Don't think he's ever had a drink of alcohol, never smoked a cigarette. I've never heard him use a cuss word in my entire life.

[Ryan Lemon]

He's a saint.

[Matt Jones]

Think about that. For how many people you think that applies to?

[Ryan Lemon]

Not many.

[Drew Franklin]

Ron saw that this morning.

[Matt Jones]

He did it on the drive here. So I don't think that.

[Drew Franklin]

Also good friends with World Wide Wes.

[Matt Jones]

Yes, Worldwide Wes. And here. Big buddies. So one person writes, Matt, I was looking at the NCAA tournament sites. I would like to hear each of you say what your thought would be if Kentucky got assigned to these towns. Okay.

[Drew Franklin]

I like this game. I'm excited.

[Matt Jones]

So Lexington has a site.

[Ryan Lemon]

They do.

[Matt Jones]

And we can't play there. So that gives us seven possibilities. Now because we're not one of the top seeds, we could go to any of these. We literally could go to any of these. So give me a quick thought on each of these towns. Let's start with you, Shannon. Raleigh, North Carolina.

I think we've been there before, have we not with Greensboro.

We were in Greensboro.

Yeah. Raleigh's okay. I'll be all right with that.

It's unlikely to me we get to Raleigh because I think Duke will be there. So I. I'd say Raleigh would be a surprise. But I lived in Raleigh. I would like that. What about you?

[Ryan Lemon]

Raleigh's kind of a cool little town now. Especially with the hockey team and the Durham Bulls right next door. So it's kind of a cool little town.

[Matt Jones]

The Carolina Hurricanes play at home the night before for the turn. So I actually would love to do that. But go ahead.

[Drew Franklin]

I was going to be a. No, you just talked me into that. I want to see some live hockey. So go Raleigh.

[Matt Jones]

Milwaukee. Shannon. No.

We. We have been there. Nothing in Milwaukee interest me.

So I actually really enjoy Milwaukee. I don't want to go be a little cold. But. What do you think about Milwaukee?

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah. The weather in March scares me a little bit. About trip to Milwaukee.

[Drew Franklin]

Milwaukee might be number one on my list. I made my first Milwaukee trip a year or two ago and was surprised by how much fun I had.

[Matt Jones]

I've always had fun in Milwaukee. Every time I.

[Drew Franklin]

Beer and cheese. What's not to like?

[Matt Jones]

Denver. Shannon. We've been there many times. You always have quite a run when we go there.

I have a lot of fun in Denver. Let's run it back. I think that might be my top choice out of these.

I love Denver. The problem is we have to drive there and it's a long drive. But that's okay. I would. I love Denver.

[Ryan Lemon]

Denver's cool town. We need to go back to the witch house and you know we broke the curse.

[Drew Franklin]

I would happily go to Denver. I don't care about the drive. I love Denver. Got a brother in law there. Always had a good time in Denver.

[Matt Jones]

Closest one. Cleveland. Would you like to spend four days in Cleveland?

I've never been to Cleveland. That would be another top choice of mine.

Cleveland stinks. The only thing that would be good about Cleveland is that it's close but otherwise it stinks. You go to the Rock and Roll hall of Fame and then it's just like go visit. But we were there when we in 2015. We ended up going to the final four after we won in Cleveland.

[Ryan Lemon]

That's the famous story where you're doing your postgame show and Ashley Judd danced.

[Matt Jones]

On the table after we knocked the.

[Ryan Lemon]

Table over and all of our equipment and drinks and everything.

[Drew Franklin]

That casino there was good to me. Got it.

[Matt Jones]

Every.

[Drew Franklin]

Every night we were there I was winning.

[Matt Jones]

Let's go back to Cleveland, Witchita, Kansas. The worst.

If we go to Wichita, you guys go. I'm staying home.

No, you're going. You have to. It's part of the contract. Witch.

[Ryan Lemon]

Yeah. This is the bottom of the eight. This is number eight on my book. For sure.

[Drew Franklin]

No. Even though they told us it's the best Sunday in America or whatever, what would they say? We're the best town on Sundays. That whatever that Uber driver told us. No thank you on Kansas.

[Matt Jones]

I love things like Wichita. Like, it's random. We'd have to make our fun. We'd find a way to do it. I'm pro. Wichita, Seattle. That's the one we don't want.

[Ryan Lemon]

No, that's all we're gonna.

[Matt Jones]

We're not driving back out there again. Are we picking up the wet sage from the Airbnb?

We won't drive. Then I'll have to talk. I heart into flying us out there and it's not a short flight and we've just been there, so I kind of hope we don't get Seattle, you.

[Drew Franklin]

Know, dead last for me. No, thank you.

[Ryan Lemon]

That's probably why we're gonna end up there, because we were just there.

[Matt Jones]

And then finally Providence, Rhode Island.

[Ryan Lemon]

I've never been. Never been.

[Matt Jones]

I don't have strong thoughts one way or another about Providence. Never been there before.

[Drew Franklin]

We'd have fun. I like the others a lot more, but it's high above Seattle.

[Matt Jones]

I think it would be like one of our trips, like Des Moines, where we don't know anything about the city and we end up just kind of having fun because what else is there to do there? We don't know anything about this place.

[Drew Franklin]

So I see Bryce Hopkins.

[Matt Jones]

I kind of feel like that would be oddly a lot of fun. Just like we had in Des Moines that one year. So that kind of drive we. Luna, by the way, looking at it, I was looking at the breakdown. The one I think is most likely is Den Denver. If you're just looking at where we are, I think Denver is probably the one that's most likely. Who's up next?

Let's go to Bruce.

Bruce, go ahead, Bruce.

[F]

Hey, guys. Appreciate you taking my call. I am originally from Lexington, but spent 20 years in the army and have settled in LA. That's not Los Angeles, that's lower Alabama. And I greatly appreciate the show. It keeps me up with the cats. Got a couple of things want to just mention I love Mountain Mamba for Trent, but I don't call him Trent. I call him Trench with a ch. Because, man, he is not afraid to get in there and go for them rebounds.

[Matt Jones]

That's true.

[F]

I love that. So.

[Matt Jones]

I like that. He does get in the trenches and. And fight. I saw Kentucky Branded has a Mountain Mamba T shirt coming out this weekend.

[Ryan Lemon]

Smart.

[Matt Jones]

That was what they needed to do and they made it happen.

[Drew Franklin]

Everybody jumping on board the Kentucky basketball official accounts been calling him that. Tom Leach. It's. It's his name. No changing it now.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah, I think that's his name. I hope he. I hope he enjoys it because that's what it's going to be the entire year.

[Drew Franklin]

I still have your Sweet Mountain angel baby T shirt, though, that I'm going to get to.

[Matt Jones]

You not calling a grown man Sweet Mountain Angel. It's just a T shirt. Not going to do it. It's not. It's not acceptable.

[Drew Franklin]

It's in my car. I'll get it during the break.

[Matt Jones]

I mean, I think, you know, people that are his mother's age, they can call him Sweet Mountain angel baby and really, they have to be women. And if. And they can do it. But men, no. Ryan.

[Ryan Lemon]

Mountain Mamba. That's got that manly tone to it. He's the Mountain Mamba.

[Matt Jones]

Yeah, I. I agree. 859-280-2287. We are here at KS Bar. One person writes. Matt, you guys would have a blast in Providence. There's a good craft. Bruce brewery scene.

[Ryan Lemon]

Okay, There we go.

[Drew Franklin]

IPAs.

[Matt Jones]

What's that going to do for me?

Get craft beer anywhere.

Craft. I'm with you, Shannon. Craft beer is the most beer right here in Kentucky. Country boy is good after that. It's like. It all tastes like. Well, I don't want to tell you what I think it tastes like. We'll take a break.