2025-04-09- KSR - Hour 2

Summary

Podcast Summary: KSR - Hour 2 Release Date: April 9, 2025
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM)

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Introduction of Guest: Josh Hopkins

Timestamp [01:17]

The episode kicks off with hosts Drew Franklin, Jack Pilgrim, and Zach Geagan welcoming Lexington’s own Josh Hopkins, renowned for his roles in ABC’s Cougar Town and Quantico, as well as several Hollywood films including Rust. Josh is highlighted not only for his acting prowess but also for being an avid fan of the University of Kentucky (UK) sports teams.

Drew Franklin:
"Josh, thanks for giving us your time today. How about those Cats lately? You keeping up with the news?"
[01:19]

UK Basketball Insights and Player Focus

Timestamp [01:38] - [03:30]

Josh delves into the current state of UK basketball, expressing both enthusiasm and concern. He praises the team’s performance but voices worries about player injuries, specifically mentioning Jaden Quaintance's recent commitment and potential ACL injury.

Josh Hopkins:
"What a physical, just a menace he is. And to think he's doing it at his age. I do have some worries, though... I worry about his ACL."
[01:59]

The discussion shifts to the team’s shooting capabilities, with Josh concerned about the lack of a stretch big player to support Pope’s offensive strategies.

Josh Hopkins:
"So I'm a little worried about not having a stretch big right now."
[03:27]

Balancing Acting and Fandom

Timestamp [04:24] - [05:53]

Drew probes into how Josh manages his passion for UK sports alongside his demanding acting schedule. Josh shares humorous anecdotes about trying to watch games while shooting, dealing with limited access to sports channels, and occasionally relying on his phone to stay updated.

Josh Hopkins:
"Some of the electricians will set up a TV for me, you know, close by. Usually, like, in my dressing room, something, I'll have a TV, but it's just hard to get me out of there..."
[04:48]

Influence on Media and Pop Culture

Timestamp [07:08] - [08:29]

Josh reveals his subtle influence in incorporating UK elements into his projects. He discusses how his dedication to Kentucky basketball inspired Easter eggs in shows like Quantico, such as wearing Kentucky jackets and displaying related memorabilia on set.

Josh Hopkins:
"I always put or try to put Kentucky stuff, just little Easter eggs into anything I do."
[07:20]

This dedication even extended to influencing co-stars, contributing to a character in a Hulu show consistently wearing Kentucky gear.

Audience Interaction and Acting Tips

Timestamp [08:29] - [10:00]

The hosts engage with Josh by seeking acting advice as Drew mentions his upcoming acting debut. Josh advises Drew to start preparing immediately, emphasizing the importance of script familiarity and projecting confidence on stage.

Josh Hopkins:
"I'd say start looking at the script yesterday. Use your diaphragm. You gotta project."
[08:59]

Drew humorously acknowledges his radio persona's need for a breakout moment on stage, taking Josh’s advice to heart.

Team Performance and Future Prospects

Timestamp [10:00] - [12:05]

Josh expresses confidence in Coach Pope’s leadership and the team’s potential to reclaim their top standing. He highlights the positive changes in team culture and recruiting, despite concerns about rival teams like Louisville making strong moves.

Josh Hopkins:
"I think everybody needed to change, including Cal. I think we're all better for it."
[10:00]

The conversation touches on the heightened rivalry with Louisville, with Josh expressing mixed feelings about their recent improvements.

Listener Calls and Community Engagement

Radio Ron’s Call

Timestamp [24:29] - [27:51]

Radio Ron, a long-time listener, shares his deep-rooted passion for UK basketball, tracing his fandom back to his childhood in 1944. He reminisces about historic moments and expresses excitement for the current season’s successes under Coach Mark Pope.

Radio Ron:
"I am now 90 and Kip is a fiddle. But I'll never forget that one night that we were listening to Alex Groza on the fabulous five..."
[25:18]

Doug’s Call

Timestamp [27:58] - [32:11]

Doug, a recent retiree and new caller, discusses his admiration for players like Danny Wolfe and Kobe Brayer. The hosts engage in a lively conversation about player projections and potential NBA drafts, highlighting the excitement around emerging talents from UK.

Doug:
"Did we ever hear, is he gonna go into the portal? Really enjoyed watching his game."
[28:16]

Sports Rivalries and Team Updates

Timestamp [15:15] - [22:34]

The hosts delve into the intense rivalry between Kentucky and Louisville across various sports. They discuss recent losses to Louisville's teams, the impact of these rivalries on team morale, and upcoming games that could reignite the competitive spirit.

Drew Franklin:
"It stinks losing the Cards in any sport. I don't want our rowing team to lose to Louisville."
[16:39]

Mock Drafts and NBA Projections

Timestamp [28:16] - [34:47]

In an engaging segment, Zach Geagan and Jack Pilgrim analyze potential UK players entering the NBA draft. Discussions focus on Kobe Brayer’s development and Amari Williams’ shooting prowess, debating their prospects and how they might fit into NBA teams.

Zach Geagan:
"He really proved that he can be a 6 foot 7 scoring or a sharpshooting wing in the NBA."
[29:28]

National Sports Events and Updates

Timestamp [34:25] - [38:00]

The conversation shifts to national sports events, including the Denver Nuggets' surprising decision to fire their coach despite a strong season. The hosts speculate on internal team dynamics leading to this outcome and its implications for the playoffs.

Jack Pilgrim:
"Something like infighting with the locker room. And Michael Malone went on a press conference..."
[34:04]

Spring Sports and Upcoming Events

Timestamp [37:20] - [39:35]

As spring approaches, the hosts talk about upcoming sports events, including golf tournaments like the Masters and local football developments. They highlight the excitement around Kentucky football, mentioning new recruits and the buzz surrounding potential games.

Jack Pilgrim:
"We do have a Champions Classic in New York against Michigan State. CBS Classic hasn't been announced yet."
[32:21]

Controversies and Fan Engagement

Timestamp [40:24] - [42:02]

The hosts address recent controversies involving fan behavior on press rows, emphasizing their commitment to authentic fan engagement. Zach Geagan discusses the backlash and defends their enthusiastic support for UK teams.

Zach Geagan:
"A lot of it is like wearing Kentucky gear on press row and potentially cheering on press row."
[40:36]

Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

Timestamp [38:29] - [42:02]

As the episode winds down, Drew Franklin teases upcoming segments focused on Kentucky football and hints at future interactions with sports experts. The hosts express gratitude to their guests and listeners, promising more in-depth coverage and lively discussions in upcoming episodes.

Drew Franklin:
"Tomorrow we're going to change gears and we're going to get excited about spring football."
[38:33]

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Josh Hopkins:
  "I'd say start looking at the script yesterday. Use your diaphragm. You gotta project."
  [08:59]

• Josh Hopkins:
  "What a physical, just a menace he is. And to think he's doing it at his age."
  [01:59]

• Radio Ron:
  "Being a UK basketball fan at the tender age of 10 years old, I..."
  [25:30]

• Drew Franklin:
  "I have committed to being Romeo and Juliet here in Lexington. It is my acting debut."
  [08:29]

• Zach Geagan:
  "Kobe Bray really proved that he can be a 6 foot 7 scoring or a sharpshooting wing in the NBA."
  [29:28]

• Jack Pilgrim:
  "They voted up to my cousin Sheldon, who's a Louisville fan, who listens in and he's a big Louisville fan. I know he's excited, but it worries me a little."
  [10:54]

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Conclusion

This episode of KSR - Hour 2 offers a comprehensive dive into the vibrant world of UK sports, enriched by insights from guest Josh Hopkins. From team dynamics and player prospects to the fervent rivalries that fuel fan passion, the discussion provides both depth and entertainment. Listener interactions add a personal touch, showcasing the enduring community spirit surrounding Kentucky sports. As the hosts navigate through various topics with enthusiasm and expertise, they set the stage for future episodes that promise to keep listeners informed and engaged.

Transcript

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[Drew Franklin]

Nmlsconsumeraccess.Org welcome back to Kentucky Sports Radio. Drew Franklin here with Jack Pilgrim and Zach Gagan, who are still laughing at me for opening up things about myself, telling them what I'm doing with my free time and I feel like they're looking at me like I'm a big joke. But I'm going to make a great account. Paris. Guys, this is the beginning of something special.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Never be open with your friends.

[Drew Franklin]

That's true.

[Zach Geagan]

I'm the worst therapist of all time.

[Drew Franklin]

Speaking of our friends, joining us now is Lexington's own Josh Hopkins, who you may know from ABC's Cougar Town, Quantico, several Hollywood movies, including Rust, coming out on May 2nd. He's also one of the biggest UK fans you'll ever meet. Josh, thanks for giving us your time today. How about those cats lately? You keeping up with the news?

[Josh Hopkins]

Oh, are you kidding? My lifeline, you know, I'm one of those hitting refreshments every second. I think we've done a great job so far.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah. Since I've known you even I remember talking to you about the Andrew Wiggins commitment. I mean, you're not just kind of a fan. You were dialed into every little piece of news. What did you think of the big get they got yesterday with Jaden Quaintance?

[Josh Hopkins]

I mean, that was, that was fantastic. What a physical, just menace he is. And to think he's doing it at his age. I do have some worries, though. You, you know, I'm a worrier. Oh, yeah, I'm a bit of a worrier. I worry about his acl, you know, everybody's just plugging him in, but I mean, that's, you know, it's a big swing there. ACL's last. I don't think he'd be back September or October. I'm just worried, that's all.

[Zach Geagan]

Josh. How's it, Jack Pilgrim? That was my next question. We've been in contact a couple times, you know, making sure we're keeping each other straight overall. Panic meter. How are you feeling? Have you calmed down a little bit after getting some commitments, you know, piled up, obviously. Beyond Jaden Quaintance, yo.

[Josh Hopkins]

Yeah, I love. I love what he's done so far, but I. And thank you, Jack, for always being there for me. I'm always listening to your podcast and trying to figure out what we're going to do. You know, I'm a big fan. I. Yeah, I mean, I love the Mohamed Diobate. You know, he's toughness and. Good. I was wondering if anyone's ever called him Cool Modi. I don't know. I think different. Different things. Also, I thought maybe we have the Mo Mamba and the mountain.

[Drew Franklin]

You might have just created something there.

[Josh Hopkins]

The Mo Mamba, the Mountain Mamba and the Mormon Mamba, maybe. Maybe that's something. I don't know. But he's a great cat. I love. I still worry about shooting. Okay. I think we don't have quite as good a shooting team as we did last year and his. So much of Pope's offense is predicated on having a bunch of shooters to spread it out. So I'm a little worried about not having a stretch big right now. Any anything there, Jack?

[Zach Geagan]

Yeah, I think we're. Some stuff's in the works, I think. I think we're working toward that one, maybe two more pieces added and, you know, it's transfer portal season, so you never know what's going to come around the corner, who's coming, who's going. So, yeah, I think shooting will be addressed and I think it'll be addressed in a timely manner.

[Josh Hopkins]

Josh, Love to hear it.

[Drew Franklin]

Speaking of shooting, you told me you're in the middle of shooting stuff this week, which made me want to ask, you know, you're. As we said, you're a Die Hard fan, but what's it like if you're in the middle of, you know, shooting a movie? You know, you're busy guy. Are you like checking your phone in between takes? Do you. Do you demand a TV somewhere in the corner you can keep up with games? What's it like being A fan from afar for Josh Hopkins.

[Josh Hopkins]

Interesting. The worst part has been, like, if I'm shooting out of the country, because, like, during March Madness or something, I was shooting for the big run we made where the Andrew Harrison made all those shots. I was in Montreal, and I would find my way to a sports bar, and I swear they'd be playing, like, junior league hockey on every channel. And I was like, come on, just put it on. It's the March Madness. And they were like, yeah, I don't know what that is, man. And I couldn't handle it. It drove me crazy. But I did find the places. But that. That would drive me insane to see what they were playing. But mostly, like, if I'm on set in the States, like, some of the electricians will set up a TV for me, you know, close by. Usually, like, in my dressing room, something, I'll have a tv, but it's just hard to get me out of there, you know, if we're playing a big game or something. And of course, just follow along on my phone if I can't.

[Drew Franklin]

Have you ever recruited someone you're working with, like, another celebrity or actor to kind of cheer for the Cats for you? I'm sure they want you to just be in a good mindset. So the. Probably the whole crew is cheering for the Cats on your behalf. But any stories of recruiting people to be Cats fans?

[Josh Hopkins]

You know, mostly people are annoyed. You know, like, they don't understand it. They don't understand why I say we. Like, I had it actually. Like, what do you mean, we? We are we. You're not on the team. I said, you have no idea. You have no idea the culture or where I come from. I have people. You know, I come in the set early in the morning, and we'd have it like, rehearsal, and I'm usually just, like, in a Kentucky shirt or sweatshirt. And every time they're like, oh, do you like Kentucky? I didn't know that from you wearing a Kentucky shirt every day. So mostly ethnic enemies. People that probably dislike Kentucky more because of me.

[Drew Franklin]

Speaking of Kentucky shirts, I gotta plug a show that's not your show, but it's your good friend James Marsden. I got addicted to paradise on Hulu. Marsden plays the president who loves Kentucky basketball. And it seems like every scene, he's wearing a Kentucky shirt. He had a framed jersey in the Oval Office. I think there are just Kentucky references throughout.

[Josh Hopkins]

And.

[Drew Franklin]

And I refuse to believe that you did not play a little bit of a role in that, whether it be y'all are having a beer and you suggest something. But surely you had some influence on all the Kentucky connections on that show.

[Josh Hopkins]

Well, see, I always put or try to put Kentucky stuff, just little Easter eggs into anything I do. Like, there's been several show. I can't even remember, but I know Quantico was one where I had Kentucky, like jackets in the closet. And I had like a. Up on the wall, like I like from Kentucky where I went to school and just little things and. And he knows that. And we were having a beer one time and he was talking about how they were like, in the script that they were reading about it said, you know, something about when this is gonna. About how he was that his call sign that they called him was Leitner. And I said, well, you know, because he's a Kentucky fan. And I said, well, you have to do all this stuff. You have to put this jersey on. You have to have this around. You have to go full in Kentucky then. And they. He told the creator, Dan Vogelman, about it and he said, yeah, oh, yeah, we'll go all in, then we'll do it. So, yeah, yeah, I had a. I had a little bit to do with it, of course.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, we sniffed that out right away. There was just over the top Kentucky references throughout that show. And since you gave Mars in a tip there, I need some tips. I just revealed to our audience and to my two friends here who haven't stopped laughing, that I have committed to being Romeo and Juliet here in Lexington. It is my acting debut. I won't say that I'm prepared, but I am excited. Any tips for someone on the stage for the first time? Maybe, like, when I should start looking at the script, how to memorize my lines, things like that.

[Josh Hopkins]

I. I'd say start looking at the script yesterday.

[Drew Franklin]

Okay.

[Josh Hopkins]

And you're doing Shake. Use your diaphragm. You gotta. You gotta project.

[Drew Franklin]

Okay.

[Josh Hopkins]

Two households, both alike in dignity is fair Verona where we lay ours like that.

[Drew Franklin]

I'm kind of a monotone guy on the radio. I don't have that big personality. You saying I need to really take command of the stage. Maybe this could be my big breakout moment.

[Josh Hopkins]

Bill, fill that face with. With your. With your drewness. You can do it.

[Drew Franklin]

And I'll definitely start looking at this.

[Josh Hopkins]

You got a lot of charisma. We all see it. You got to let it all out on the stage.

[Drew Franklin]

All right, well, I'm nervous, but first things first. I gotta start looking at that script. I will take your advice. There's. I can't Go back in time and start yesterday. But I will this afternoon. Thanks for joining us. Josh, before we let you go, I know you seemed a little worried about next season, but do you just feel confident in Pope overall that he's going to get us back to the top soon?

[Josh Hopkins]

Oh, yeah. I mean, I mean, who couldn't. It was. It was an A year. Absolutely an A. My only being not an A plus because we didn't beat Arkansas. We done that. It's definitely a. We got to a second weekend for the first time in forever. He's just all Kentucky. We got Kentucky kids. We got. You know, it's. The culture is just. People are excited. I think everybody needed to change, including Cal. I think we're all better for it. And I do want to ask this, though. I think it's kind of interesting. Louisville's back. They've had a great, great recruiting cycle right now. What do you guys. What do you guys say about that?

[Drew Franklin]

We'll cut that part out of the podcast. You were. You were really on fire till that last line, but I guess we'll tip.

[Josh Hopkins]

I'm not saying I'm happy about it.

[Drew Franklin]

Okay. There you go.

[Josh Hopkins]

What do you think?

[Drew Franklin]

Oh, no.

[Josh Hopkins]

They voted up to my cousin Sheldon, who's a Louisville fan, who listens in and he's a big Louisville fan. I know he's excited, but it worries me a little. Guys, right? They're back too. Do you like that or not?

[Drew Franklin]

Like, I mean, they've had some good additions, but I don't even think Zach was born yet the last time they won a tournament game. So baby steps for Louisville. They haven't beaten Kentucky and feels like a millennium. We'll let them win the last game.

[Josh Hopkins]

Do you like it when they're good or do you not like it when they're good?

[Drew Franklin]

I mean, I want them to lose every game, but when they actually start losing every game, I'll admit it gets a little sad. Like when Kenny Payne was there, they tried to lose every game. It was my wish for many years. Happened. I thought, alright, we need you to put up a little bit of a fight or this isn't fun. So, yeah, I like when they're kind of back, if that makes sense.

[Josh Hopkins]

Right, right. I like. I like it when they're good. Except just not as good. Just not as good.

[Drew Franklin]

Well, I liked your enthusiasm there about Pope and the Cats moving forward. You were a Robertson and not a pal in that answer there. So it's good to hear from you again.

[Josh Hopkins]

That's an old school ksr Reference right there.

[Drew Franklin]

It sure is. Keep holding down Austin for us. I know the two games we played there this past year, basketball and football, didn't go well, but it's a lot of fun seeing you there. And BBN taking over that city a couple times. I hope we're back soon.

[Josh Hopkins]

That was a lot of fun seeing, you know, when you're like, when I come home for a while, I have to adjust and I'll see somebody with like a. I'll see like a Kentucky license plate and I'll be like, kentucky? Oh, yeah, I'm in Kentucky. When everyone was here the whole weekend, I was like, hey, oh yeah, Kentucky's in town. Look, go big Blue. Oh, Kentucky. They're in town. So that was a lot of fun for me. So everybody please come to Austin. It makes me. It makes me happy.

[Drew Franklin]

That was a fun one. Blue definitely took over. And thanks for you hopping on and taking over KSR with us for a few minutes. We appreciate your time. Enjoy whatever you're working on now and we'll all be looking out for Russ coming out soon.

[Josh Hopkins]

Hey, break a leg, Drew. Break a leg.

[Drew Franklin]

Okay. I feel like that's actor lingo. Thanks, Josh.

[Josh Hopkins]

Yeah, it's good.

[Drew Franklin]

I'll google it and learn what that means. Thanks. Josh sounds like the pro there telling me I should have already looked at my script.

[Zach Geagan]

Just two actors, you know, talking ball, you know.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, that's right. I mean, we're basically the same person. Jack, you hear. You hear from Josh occasionally? He does. You even heard it there in his answers. He does get in a little bit of panic mode about what's going on with the roster. He's not like a fan that pops in and he's the Y for a day and goes back to Hollywood. He lives and breathes Kentucky basketball.

[Zach Geagan]

I remember the first time I ever interact with it like, you know, big, big deal. Cougar town. I have known the stardom of Josh Hopkins forever. I remember I drove myself to St. Louis to go have a one on one with Cameron Fletcher and he DM me right afterwards, said, hey, I listen to every single source and say, I really appreciate what you do, man. That was a really great interview. You know, I.

[Drew Franklin]

You.

[Zach Geagan]

You know that he was a little nervous to be on with you. And I'm like, what is this dude reaching out to me, like, saying, hey, your craft is. I appreciate your. I'm like, you're. You're on tv. You're the star here. Like, I. We don't belong in the same conversation in the same circle. So I really appreciated that. So he's an og, OG Kentucky fan, OG KSR fan.

[Drew Franklin]

He is. I mentioned at the time we were down in Austin the night before the football game. A bunch of us got together to watch the basketball game. It was one of those early non conference conference ones. And Lockett and Roush from KSR were there for the football game and they came up to meet Josh and Kevin Richardson from the Backstreet Boys. I mean, this is, this is some high. Yeah, this is some, this is some A listers. And Kevin Richardson looks at Lucky. He's like, I know Lucky. I was listening to 11 personnel on my way in, so it's crazy. You see these big UK fans, it is not just symbolism to their hometown. They are dialed in on everything happening with uk. And we'll take a break now. We'll talk about more of what's happening with uk. Get more of your calls on the Clark's Pump and Shop phone line. That was a fun interview with Josh. It was fun confessing what I'm doing in my free time. And we'll be right back with more. Welcome back to Kentucky Sports Radio. Drew Franklin with Jack Pilgrim. Zach Geogen making his KSR radio debut. Dunbar's own Zach Gagan. Gotta let him know, right? Let him know where you're from.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Shout out to the Bulldogs. Yeah.

[Drew Franklin]

Shout out to the Bulldogs, indeed. I've had a few people ask me where they can watch me absolutely bomb on stage here in a few weeks. LCTonStage.org is where you can buy tickets. If you go, it won't just be me bombing on stage. There will be a lot of people having fun. There's an auction you can participate in to help out. There will be some drinks. We'll have some fun there. And if you can't go, you can donate online or participate in the auction online. But go to LCT onstage. Check that out. Also a little piece of news Rick tells me here. In about eight minutes we're getting kicked off KRD in Louisville. Louisville Bats have a game today. So if you're listening in Louisville or online on krd, switch over to WLAP in Lexington or any of the other affiliates around the state. Speaking of Louisville Bats. Damn Louisville Cards got us last night, guys. Cats traveled to Louisville to play in the Battle of the Bluegrass. It's a close game. Kentucky ends up losing four to three in 10 innings. It was a four straight game. Kentucky was tied going into the ninth. Even got a scored a run in the 10th, but Lowell had two in the bottom of the 10th, Kentucky used seven pitchers. The first six held UofL to two runs. But it unraveled in the bottom of the 10th and we lost another one to the dang cards. It's now 14 out of 18. Losing to Louisville for the back Cats just. It stinks losing the Cards in any sport. I don't. I don't want our rowing team to lose to Louisville.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Softball beat him a couple days ago.

[Drew Franklin]

There you go. Let's just focus on softball.

[Zach Geagan]

Just do a segment on softball instead.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, or all the basketball wins. But, you know, we did have to hold an L last night. Cats fall to 18 and 12 overall. 5 and 7 in the SEC. They played a lot of ranked teams lately. And it doesn't get any easier because this upcoming weekend, Texas is coming to Lexington. See, Texas is ranked second, so maybe we can, you know, get back on track and upset Texas. But a tough loss there in Louisville at Patterson Stadium. Somebody said they got a little. Not necessarily a fight, but got a little. Mixing it up a little before the game. So the, the rivalry, it's in all sports. Bad blood across the board.

[Jack Pilgrim]

I know the rivalry was extending online as well. Our good friend Daniel Hager was kind of getting himself into some. Some social media beef. I noticed with some Louisville fans. Drew some blocks, got. Got some. Got blocked a couple times. I think that's how you know that you've ruffled the right feathers, though. So shout out to our boy Daniel for doing that. But yeah, Kentucky media is just soft.

[Zach Geagan]

In general, though, so I feel like getting blocked by them isn't. Isn't like the equivalent of getting blocked by somebody of substance elsewhere, you know?

[Jack Pilgrim]

Sure.

[Drew Franklin]

Speaking of Louisville having my notes here, this is kind of. Kind of oldish news. Came out over the weekend, but I've been meaning to get some basketball thoughts on it is I saw Rick scheduled a game with Louisville. We're gonna have a little St. John's Louisville maybe in the works. He mentioned that at the final Four. My man Rick is just circling all the old hits.

[Jack Pilgrim]

You know, he likes to talk.

[Drew Franklin]

He's also come back to Big Blue Nation for madness. There's been talk of maybe playing Pope one year. He, you know, out of nowhere just made a video telling Kentucky fans not to boo Cal. You are the coach of St. John's Rick, but it's. He's. He's trying to get back and play the old Louisville cards. What do you think that's like and what that'll be like in Louisville or wherever the game will be?

[Zach Geagan]

It's just funny that we. There was so much about the 30th anniversary of the, you know, three decades of celebrating the 96 team and all that. And then now it's like, oh, yeah, we. By the way, we got Louisville on the schedule and Kentucky might get an exhibition game or something. It just, I feel like, you know, he plays, he plays to whatever audience is feeding. Feeding his ego at the time. So it's unfortunate. I. I do wish that we could get a St. John's pairing for that 30th anniversary. I know that's very important, more so because I think that means we will get the denim jerseys for, for that one. But it does just kind of feel like he's just, you know, playing to his audiences.

[Drew Franklin]

And, you know, I don't.

[Zach Geagan]

I don't necessarily love that.

[Drew Franklin]

I thought he had too much bad blood with Louisville and Adidas to even give them that game. I thought it was interesting he scheduled that. I guess Pat Kelsey is turning everybody around trying to make Louisville likeable. Even Josh had nice things to say. It's getting weird, Zach. I missed the old Patino Cal days at least how the rivalry is pretty heated back then.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Yeah, I kind of oddly not. I don't get it twisted. I did not. I do not like Louisville, but I was, I was excited to see them actually have like a real like Division 1 level basketball team this past season. And as much as it is easy to make fun of Pat Kelsey, he definitely seems to be like a good coach. He's got a bunch of guards coming in through the portal, but it'll just make it even sweeter when the W is hanging up again in December.

[Zach Geagan]

So it makes the falls hurt worse for them whenever they get that, that growing belief like when they the whole number 10 in the AP poll and we're like, what are we doing here?

[Jack Pilgrim]

And then whatever were they yesterday, they.

[Zach Geagan]

Get up here and then they just tank and reality sets in that they are still and always and forever will be little brother. It just makes that, you know, it's the long term reward that, that it's very fulfilling.

[Drew Franklin]

Now they're talking a lot of trash online right now. I just want to remind them you lost the head to head, you're way behind in the eight final AP pole and you didn't win a tournament game while Kentucky made the second weekend. So enjoy your portal commitments. They're highly ranked. Good for you. I'm patting you on the back, but you're still way beneath the University of Kentucky and you're still not back.

[Jack Pilgrim]

I watched that Creighton team slice them up with my own two eyes from courtside. And it was. It was very fun, actually, to watch, especially because the whole crowd was red.

[Drew Franklin]

Since you were there, I heard some reports of lots of Ls down on the Rupp arena camera. Did we have the home camera just finding UK fans in the crowd.

[Jack Pilgrim]

It definitely happened several times, actually. It was children, adults, like it was. It didn't matter who was on there. If the elves were going down. It was clearly a Rupp Arena. You know, Kentucky fan operating the Jumbotron there. But, yeah, it happened several times down the stretch there when it was obvious that Louisville was going to lose that one.

[Zach Geagan]

Was it you?

[Jack Pilgrim]

No. Did you get punched? No, not in my sternum, no. I avoided some punches that time.

[Drew Franklin]

Kentucky had some scheduling news. Billy and I mentioned it on Monday, adding Bellarmine. But what games are you most excited about next year? We got Champions Classic in New York against Michigan State. CBS Classic hasn't been announced location yet. Could be Vegas, could be Atlanta, Gonzaga and Nashville. Got Indiana coming to rup. You go to Louisville, we'll know an ACC SEC Challenge opponent eventually. Jack, you go to most of these, if not all of them. Which one do you have circled for both location and for opponent?

[Zach Geagan]

I think just for the freshness and the newness. I think Indiana just getting that back and, you know, so I feel like there's just been so much drama about the scheduling of this and, oh, they're scared of us. They don't want to play us again. And it's like, well, you actually don't think about you. So it's not necessarily that we don't want to. It's just that you don't matter enough for us to care to put you on the schedule. So I do. I'm excited to just kind of just rip that band aid off and say, all right, yeah, let's just beat them down and, you know, make them remember why they have been irrelevant for so long and then just kind of, you know, keep the train rolling down the track.

[Drew Franklin]

You got one you're eyeing, Zach.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Well, I do like the Indiana one just because it's kind of renewing the whole rivalry of that. And it feels different because the not playing Indiana was kind of a Cal thing, and I've got Pope. And then Indiana has a new coach as well, a coach that actually seems semi competent, so they should have, like, a pretty decent team going forward. But I think the Gonzaga Nashville game will be really fun. That's just another excuse for fans to go down to Nashville and really take over that city as well. And hopefully I'm sure Gonzaga will have another top 25 team as well coming in.

[Drew Franklin]

So I'm fired up for that one. I already bought my tickets. We have a group of eight. We tried to get behind the bench and we did. But after we bottom it looks like we're behind the Gonzaga bench. So Mark Few is gonna know I'm there before we take a break.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Marshall's wife.

[Drew Franklin]

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[Radio Ron]

Good morning, Drew. I'm delighted to talk to you because you and I go ways back, don't we?

[Drew Franklin]

Oh, we do.

[Radio Ron]

Well, you were the first to interview me to be a part of a KSR family, although it was for a slot on KSTV.

[Drew Franklin]

The year was 2011, so it's been about 14 years since we, you and I talked about Montgomery Clift in your. Your actual chops.

[Radio Ron]

That's right. Well, because of your still at interviewing, I got a slot on KSTV and It's now on YouTube called Radio Ron's Reflection. So be sure to tell all your young colleagues there to check it out.

[Drew Franklin]

You just told them. I even made the graphic for Radio Ron's Reflections on tv. So I was just the platform to help you get there. I just stuck a mic in your face and your talent really shot.

[Radio Ron]

One more quick thing, Drew. I would wager as long as they're still alive, nobody goes back farther than I do. Being a rabid UK fan. As a 10 year old boy in 1944, my father introduced me to Kentucky basketball. That's 80 years ago. I am now 90 and Pit is a fiddle. But I'll never forget that one night that we were listening to Alex Groza on the fabulous five for years to come. In 1948, 49. As you know, they won national championships and again in 51. So I thought they won every year. But never Forget. Being a UK basketball fan at the tender age of 10 years old, I.

[Drew Franklin]

Should have had you on Monday when we were recapping the national championships. Is that your favorite era? Do you have a favorite team since then?

[Radio Ron]

Well, I think the most exciting year for me, Drew, was 1966. I was a WBLK and I helped Claude Sullivan with stats. He and Kwid Ledford were the play by play announcers. And what a joy it was to see Pat Riley and Louis Dampier and Thad Jarris, Tommy Cron, that crew. I couldn't. I cried that night when they lost to Texas Western, of course, but I'll never forget that year. But you know what, Drew? I am so pumped to know that Mark Pope is at the helm. After all those great victories this year over the top 15 clubs in the country and going to the Sweet 16, I couldn't be more excited.

[Drew Franklin]

Love to hear it. We appreciate you calling in Ron. It's always good to hear from you. Ron's seen a Lot of wins. Ron's even got a lot of his own wins and all his track and field events. He does Ron, one of our favorite callers, and we go way back, so it's good to hear from you, Ron.

[Radio Ron]

Thank you, Drew.

[Drew Franklin]

Thank you, Rick. Who's up next? Got Doug. Up next. Doug, thanks for calling in.

[Doug]

Hey, good morning, Romeo, Jack and Zach. How are you guys?

[Drew Franklin]

Hey, I'm Count Paris. I'm not. I'm not good enough to be Romeo, but thank you.

[Doug]

Hey, I recently retired and been a fan of the show for 20 years. First time listening live and first time calling caller.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, look at Zach over here, live in Ohio.

[Doug]

My brother Steve went to Kentucky. Brainwashed kids. Chris and Jason and I have two kids, Adam and Eric. Been fans for a long time. Drew, you talked about the wolf kid from Michigan, and I. I'm Ohio guy and I don't like Michigan, but I like his game. Did we ever hear, is he gonna go into the portal? Really enjoyed watching his game.

[Drew Franklin]

Thank you. I appreciate the call. I was a big Danny Wolf fan all season, even though when I finally gathered the KSR guys around the TV to watch Michigan in the NCAA tournament, while we were in Milwaukee at our Airbnb, I kept saying, here he comes. Get ready for Danny Wolfe. And he did not play well at all. So those. Those guys made fun of me. He's not an option for Kentucky. I think he's even probably heading to the NBA. I haven't followed the news there, but he's projected first round pick. Michigan's talking about replacing him, so I expect that my guy, Danny Wolfe will be in the draft. Speaking. Speaking of the draft, Zach, you wrote yesterday a little recap of some mock drafts. And, you know, we've thought all year might get a guy into the draft. Probably not. But Kobe Braya got a projection in ESPN's mock draft yesterday.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Yeah, Jonathan Giovanni Gavoni.

[Drew Franklin]

Gavoni.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Gavoni had him 54th to the Indiana Pacers. So an actual nearby team. You can't watch him here in Lexington, though, because that would be. Yeah, the NBA doesn't want you to watch your local teams, but yeah, Kobe Braya, 54th to the Pacers. I think he's probably the one guy on the roster that you think actually can make the. You know, can get drafted out of this group. Lamont Butler might have been in that group. Same with Jackson Robinson, had it not been for all those injuries. And then if Amari Williams could have shot a three and made a three, he'd be like a top 10 pick, if we're being honest.

[Zach Geagan]

Did he make.

[Jack Pilgrim]

He did make a three. It was like a fade away three as well, I think against maybe Tennessee and then shot one like a minute later and airballed it. But Kobe Bray has really developed pretty well throughout the whole season. Just from the start of the season to the end. I think he might have developed the most of anyone on the roster. You know, take a kind of had his breakout in the offseason and Amari was good all season, same with Colin Chandler. But Kobe Brayer really proved that he can be a 6 foot 7 scoring or, you know, sharpshooting wing in the NBA and that's kind of all they're looking for. And really got up to his playmaking and defensive skills along the season as well. So I could see him hearing his name called. I would be shocked if there's more than one guy that hears his name called on draft night. Two draft nights now. They do it two different nights. But I think Kobe's got a. He's got a chance to make a nice little NBA career for himself, at least for a couple years.

[Zach Geagan]

I think in those second, late second round picks, it just gets so wild and wacky. Like you get, you know, European guys that stay overseas for a year or two. Like they just. It's all over the place. So is there a scenario where a team says, you know what, I think there's a diamond in the rough there with Amari Williams and I don't want anybody to take him as a, you know, two way guy. I want to claim him in the draft. Jackson Robinson was a, you know, very clear and obvious second round pick last cycle. Do they view him in the same way and say, hey, we can kind of buy low on him right now? Similar vibe. It's just the second round is so weird. But I hope that, you know, Pope gets to see some draft success and just kind of keep that, that momentum moving forward because I do think next year is going to be a pretty impressive draft draft cycle for him.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Yeah, you put a. Mari does some good interviews. You know, those pre draft interviews that apparently, you know, matter way too much. He kills those. Maybe he sneaks in the back end there as well. So that'd be really cool to see him. He's. It's no secret Amar is my favorite player this year. So I'd love to see him get drafted.

[Drew Franklin]

It sucked to see Jackson Robinson get hurt, obviously, but Brea took a big jump once he kind of took over that role full time. I think that's a big reason why he's. He's being projected now as a draft pick because he showed a lot most of the year. You know, we knew him as a sharpshooter but he showed an all around game once he stepped into a bigger role and knew he had to be the guy. With Robinson out speaking the NBA. I know you're a big NBA guy. Congrats. Congrats to your Cleveland Cavs. They don't get to say that very often.

[Jack Pilgrim]

They're not here.

[Drew Franklin]

Well, I just mean in general for what they've done so far.

[Zach Geagan]

I'm not second in the east to go into the finals.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Well, the current standings would indicate a 10 game gap between my team and whatever. Jack Pilgrim.

[Drew Franklin]

It just hit me. I got a die hard Celtics fan here and a die hard Cavs fan here.

[Zach Geagan]

There is one national champion right now playing games and it is the Boston world world champion Boston Celtics. So I don't know what we're. What we're congratulating the Cleveland Cavaliers for.

[Drew Franklin]

And you're wearing a Patriots shirt.

[Jack Pilgrim]

This guy loves New England.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Where were you born?

[Zach Geagan]

Louisville, Kentucky.

[Drew Franklin]

Just big Boston guy, big tea party.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Guy goes to the Celtics and it changes his whole life.

[Drew Franklin]

Is that where it started? Rondo?

[Zach Geagan]

Rondo changed my life.

[Drew Franklin]

You're one of those Tom Brady people that just chasing the front runner. Some of us Titans fans just see a team suck every year and we live with it. You're picking the ones that keep winning. But on the NBA news, what the hell are the Denver Nuggets doing? They fired their coach yesterday. They're currently fourth in the west and the playoffs are about to start and they let them go. I mean I don't. I'm not one that can sit here and break down the NBA with you. You all fought most much closer than I do. But I was shocked to see the Nuggets fire guy at this point in the season for a team that's still in the mix.

[Zach Geagan]

The text I got 126 immediately after the Shams bomb. No. What are the Nuggets stupid? From our very own Zach Gaga.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Yeah, just it was very odd timing because I know that the west is really bunched up right now from like spots three through eight. So they could easily like kind of fall out of the playoffs and maybe get in the play in so. But it is an interesting decision because Michael Malone's a pretty good coach and they have arguably the best player in the world right now. And a lot of it just felt like they didn't put a Good team around Jokic, and that's why they're struggling. And they just had to find their. You know, they had to find the. The scapegoat, if you will. So they fired both the coach and the GM a week or two before the playoffs. I will never understand it, but it sounds like there was a lot of infighting with the locker room. And Michael Malone went on. He said in a press conference the other day that all his players weren't watching film. So that's usually a day later he was fired. So there's.

[Drew Franklin]

There's probably.

[Jack Pilgrim]

A lot of those things are probably connected. But, you know, after the Luca trade, I just. Everything is. Everything's on the table now. Like, nothing will surprise me anymore.

[Drew Franklin]

Your Celtics last night won, but Cat had a big game, Carl. 34 points, 14 rebounds.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Cat's gonna be all NBA this year.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, our boy Towns, it's working out for him with the Knicks, even though you all got them in overtime last night.

[Zach Geagan]

Kristaps Porzingis was the storyline in that one. That's the. The old.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Did he get hurt again?

[Zach Geagan]

No, he absolutely dominated his old team. It was beautiful. 32, I think they're about to show it in the ticker, right? Or are they just going to pass over? Whatever. Yeah. Christophs Porzingis was the real storyline. I love, love Cat, but. Sorry, Zingod.

[Drew Franklin]

Looking at the ticker on our big TV here at KS Bar, It's Wednesday, by the way. I'm hanging around for some wings day. Maybe that Masters platter, but looking at the ticker in those NBA scores, I completely ignore those because to the far right, it says Wednesday at the Masters. I know you all aren't golf guys, but this is the best week of the year, right? Do you even. Do you care at all? Do you tune in? Do you like the birds chirping? Or you just. You just dismiss it?

[Zach Geagan]

It's like the. The YouTube TV Zen thing. It's just that on a constant loop for me. I love it. No, I love the Masters.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Who's the guy that does it? The. Is it Nance?

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah. He's retiring, by the way.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Yeah, in like a decade.

[Drew Franklin]

I saw that 11 years from now.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Yeah, I do. I do enjoy listening to him, all that type of stuff, so. But I'm not a big golfer, so I don't think I've actually regularly golfed since middle school. But I will say I'm going to. I actually just learned yesterday I'm going to Florida next month and I will be golfing for a day So I need to. I'm getting a rental club and everything, so I need to. I'll have to. Me and Jack will have to hit up the old topgolf so I can get myself in line again. Jack's back is probably still broken from the last time we played.

[Drew Franklin]

If I give you advice, I would get rental clubs, not a club if you're only getting one. I think it might be a long day.

[Jack Pilgrim]

I'm thinking just the seven iron and that's okay. I'm running just a.

[Drew Franklin]

If there's one you're just going to play with. I've played some rounds with just a seven iron. Having fun. If they're. I guess that's not the worst to pick. We're going to take our last break. When we come back, we'll finish up with these guys and maybe even do a rapid reaction to our own radio show. We'll see how this goes. But Drew, Zach and Jack, we'll be right back. Welcome back into one last segment of day three of Drew Palooza. This one's brought to us by our friends of Cornbread Hemp. Spring is in the air, and if you're looking to shake off the gloom of winter, our friends at Cornbread Hemp are here to help you start fresh. Relax on warm spring weekends like today with their infused gummies, relieve achy winter joints with their hemp balms and lotions and get the rest you deserve with their Melatonin free sleep gummies. Their USDA organic hemp products are made to help you feel your best, just like nature intended. All their products are made right here in Kentucky and contain the highest quality relief you can buy this spring. Try the good life for yourself and get 20% off your first order with code KSR at checkout. That's cornbreadhemp.com KSR Cornbread Hemp this is the good life. It's a good life. With the weather getting a little better here, we had Keeneland. A rare Monday Tuesday at Keeneland, none of us were able to go. But yesterday Burnham Square punched his ticket to the Kentucky Derby out there. And tomorrow there's a horse named Kobe Braya running. I need to figure out exactly what race that is, but if you partake in the Keeneland experience, be looking out for Kobe Braya running tomorrow.

[Zach Geagan]

Third race, I'm guessing the King of Three.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, yeah, it is a horse named Kobe. Kobe's not out there actually doing it, but I can only imagine anytime you're out there that'd be fun to watch. But if there's a, if you get your program at Keeneland and there's a big blue horse or a Go Cat horse, the, the odds go crazy because we're Kentucky fans, we're crazy. We can't help ourselves. Throw off all the stats, metrics, you're betting by name. And if there's a Kobe Bray out there tomorrow, I bet there's gonna be a lot of money on Kobe Bray.

[Zach Geagan]

It's a good marketing idea. You know, if you, even, if you just, if you know, you have a dud of a horse, like, you know, at worst, you can, you can name it something creative and get BBN involved to, you know, add some intrigue. Even if you know it's not gonna win the race.

[Drew Franklin]

I can't sneak out there tomorrow. I will be watching that one tomorrow. I'm back at KS Bar and Grill for one more time this week. I think I have to be in studio Friday still figuring that out. But tomorrow I will be here in the same seat. Finally gonna let Jack Pilgrim live his life without bringing him in. Jack, it's been fun having you for two days, especially yesterday. That was, that was an all timer. Zach, it's been good in having you today, making your debut, but tomorrow we're going to change gears and we're going to get excited about spring football. I know everyone out there is fired up about Kentucky football right now.

[Zach Geagan]

Can we just keep another, another two hours and keep this rolling? I'm dying to hear about it.

[Drew Franklin]

I know you're excited about football. You're big football guys. People know on Twitter. But Lockett's going to join me. No one knows as much about Kentucky football as Adam Luckett. Mark Stoops doesn't even know as much as Adam Luckett, but he's going to make the trip to Lexington. I think he's over right now, actually. Maybe hearing from Bush Hampden as we speak. But Luckett will join me. I think Billy's gonna pop back on, but we'll, we'll still stay on top of the portal movement and all the things that during these busy times for Kentucky basketball. But today or tomorrow, we will focus heavily on what's happening over there with the Cats. I feel like we haven't talked about them much at all. They're. They're being pretty quiet.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Just got a big commitment from a 2027 quarterback. Yeah, Hunter.

[Drew Franklin]

D.J. hunter.

[Jack Pilgrim]

He's a Lexington native, I believe as well.

[Drew Franklin]

Look at that. Look at you already breaking it. Maybe you should do the football show.

[Jack Pilgrim]

No, no, look, it would be Much, much better than I would.

[Drew Franklin]

No, I'm excited to have look it.

[Zach Geagan]

You guys are both very complimentary.

[Jack Pilgrim]

I know what's going on in the recruiting scene.

[Drew Franklin]

That.

[Jack Pilgrim]

That would be my, my expertise there.

[Drew Franklin]

If I may brag on my KSR slash on three colleagues. Sure, we all have our titles. You guys are the basketball beat writers. But everyone knows a lot about everything. Like Lucky, he'll be able to break down the portal if he needs to. You all know football pretty well. Sometimes we got to write stories about soccer, baseball. You know, you can't do this job without being tuned in with bbn. And both of you do a great job. Shout out your podcast and everything you got going on.

[Zach Geagan]

Sources say podcast. We have a good time. I think we're going to try to do one today. Obviously there's a lot to talk about and a lot of moving parts, so it's been a minute to. We got to catch up on some very new newsy things.

[Jack Pilgrim]

We do. Zoom Action with Steven Peake producing. Myself and Brandon Ramsey are on the screen and it's just a film breakdown show on YouTube. It's. We don't do a podcast for it. It's mostly a visual thing, but we've actually already been talking about once. Once the portal class is kind of all put together, we're gonna do some, some breakdowns, fill breakdowns of all the guys. Brandon's actually been doing stuff on the YouTube channel already, like individual player breakdowns, but we'll do more in depth stuff on how they all fit with Kentucky over the next couple weeks, months, things like that.

[Zach Geagan]

Hey, Drew, I feel like we have been attacked. We're under attack at a national level right now. Oh, what's up on social media. Have you seen that? The controversy with the Florida student reporter and her.

[Drew Franklin]

A little bit, yes, essentially. CHEERING I heard Maggie talking about it with Billy this morning.

[Jack Pilgrim]

Do have some takes on that.

[Drew Franklin]

Yeah, go ahead. We were short on time, but make it quick.

[Zach Geagan]

A lot of it is like wearing Kentucky gear on press row and potentially cheering on press row. And I feel, you know, that's my thing. You know, I really enjoy it and I do feel like this is a very KSR sp specific. I, I can't speak up in this, in this controversy because everybody is like, oh, you should never. You. The audacity of you to. To wear something on press row. Yeah, that's. That's kind of what we do.

[Drew Franklin]

We're a fan site. I would paint my face if, if I felt like it when I interviewed. You didn't I ask you, like, would you rather fight like a.

[Zach Geagan]

What was it, Tyler Ulysses somethings or Isaac Humphrey size something?

[Jack Pilgrim]

I got that question.

[Drew Franklin]

That was in your job interview. Do you think we're taking this very seriously? No. We are fans and we make that very clear.

[Zach Geagan]

Our bosses take tell us you have to be the homer. You, the fans want you to be the homer. So, like, you know, we, we lean into it quite heavily. But it is, it is funny just seeing the, the national reaction to, like, this Florida reporter just, like, giving a nice, like, mini fist bump on press row. I'm like, man, you should not be filming me on press row.

[Drew Franklin]

If you didn't have to blog, I'm pretty sure you would be wearing foam fingers on both hands on press row. That's. That's how into you get. We try not to cheer too much and be over the top, but you can't help but give a fist bump. The three of us sit next to each other. Rup. You know we'll be slamming knees when.

[Jack Pilgrim]

There'S a big in the legs.

[Drew Franklin]

Oh, yeah, absolutely. You all also went on three puts out these spreadsheets across the company. Who's doing the most work. You two always have, like, some of the most posts. So great job on everything you do. Follow [e-mail] and all those channels. And thanks for being here today. Like I said, I got lucky. Tomorrow, Billy, we'll talk football. Still haven't given a masters preview. We'll do that tomorrow. It was another fun Wednesday, Day three of Drew Palooza. Two days left. Ryan and Shannon will be back next week, but tomorrow I'm back at KS Bar. Hope you'll tune in for today. We'll sign off for 22 hours. Thanks for listening. This was KSR.