Podcast Summary: KSR - Hour 2 | July 28, 2025
Host(s): Matt Jones, Shannon The Dude, Drew Franklin, Ryan Lemon
Introduction & Sponsorship [00:00 - 00:57]
The episode begins with a sponsorship segment promoting Stockton Mortgage, highlighting their exceptional service with over 70,000 five-star reviews. Matt Jones encourages listeners to consider Stockton Mortgage for their home loan needs, sharing a positive testimonial from Joshua:
"They were super professional, always answered my questions I had and streamlined the process. I could not ask for better people to help me and my family get our first house." (00:00)
UK Football Season Kickoff [01:05 - 03:27]
The hosts shift focus to the upcoming UK football season, discussing the excitement surrounding Media Day and Fan Day.
Shannon The Dude mentions plans to attend Media Day on Friday:
"Media day is Friday. Camp starts for UK football. We have asked UK to let us come Friday. Hopefully we'll get to do that." (01:05)
Matt Jones shares a personal anecdote about attending Media Day barefoot:
"One of my best Matt Jones stories is Media Day. You walking around barefoot on the field, carrying our little equipment, interviewing people." (01:36)
Drew Franklin adds details about the event and coaching changes:
"He’s talking at 9:30, so he'll be there. There's no Stoops this year." (03:00)
The team discusses the new assistant offensive line coach, Greg Frey, and the improvements expected in the offensive line, fostering optimism for the season:
"Everybody says the offensive line much, much improved going into the season. So if they can do that, I got my optimism high." (04:00)
Bubba Thompson's Transition to Football [04:25 - 05:20]
The hosts reminisce about Bubba Thompson, a former player for the Reds, who has transitioned to become the quarterback for South Alabama.
Shannon The Dude reflects:
"And I said he was terrible. And I was like, Bubba, get rid of Bubba Thompson. Guess what Bubba Thompson is doing right now—he is the starting quarterback this year for South Alabama." (04:25)
Matt Jones expresses surprise and amusement:
"Went from the major leagues, you know, Russell Wilson never made to the big leagues and went to South Alabama football." (05:04)
Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions [05:22 - 07:48]
The conversation shifts to the Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony, focusing on Ichiro Suzuki's induction.
Shannon The Dude questions Matt Jones about Ichiro:
"Did you know Ichiro is Japanese for the name for first son?" (16:11)
Matt Jones praises Ichiro's career:
"If you can't count up all of these hits from Japanese in the United States, he's the leader in world history." (05:31)
The hosts share memories of Ichiro's playing style and his impressive hit records.
Nikola Jokic's Emotional Victory [07:48 - 10:05]
Shannon The Dude brings up Nikola Jokic and his unexpected emotional response to his horse's victory in a harness race compared to his stoic demeanor during NBA finals:
"He shows more emotion cheering for his horse yesterday than he did when he won the NBA finals." (08:30)
Drew Franklin finds it amusing:
"For a guy that doesn't show a lot of emotion, what is he like a three-time MVP, NBA champion... to cry at a harness race." (09:09)
The discussion highlights Jokic's hidden passion for horse racing and questions his enthusiasm for basketball.
Listener Calls: Traffic and Movie Reviews [10:05 - 14:13]
Caller 1 shares thoughts on the new Happy Gilmore movie and traffic issues in Lexington:
"I live behind that new Kroger... it's pretty crazy." (11:00)
Shannon The Dude and Drew Franklin discuss the growing traffic congestion in Lexington, attributing it to rapid growth and the presence of horse farms limiting city expansion.
Shannon The Dude emphasizes:
"Lexington's like an island. Horse farms... the city just cannot expand." (12:25)
Golf Stories and Caddy Discussions [14:13 - 27:12]
The conversation takes a humorous turn with discussions about golfing habits and caddies' roles.
Shannon The Dude recounts experiences with Terry Miners' caddies who assist players by moving their golf balls to better positions:
"The caddy goes ahead and throw the ball in the ground. That's a little bit of a Terry Miners move." (20:07)
Caller Billy shares his frustrations with caddies altering his game:
"They did not tell us this but the four caddies would go up to your ball and move it onto a better lie." (25:12)
The hosts debate the ethics and impact of such caddy actions on players' performances, intertwining humor and personal anecdotes.
Upcoming NFL Podcast Collaboration [27:12 - 32:35]
Shannon The Dude announces an exciting collaboration:
"It's probably, like, 98% official, unbelievably, the NFL has hired Drew and I to do a podcast for them this year." (27:12)
The hosts express enthusiasm and apprehension about the new venture, discussing potential content and the integration of their unique style into the NFL framework.
Drew Franklin humorously notes his minimal football experience:
"One career catch. In our football pregame show, everyone just knowledge oozing from their radio is a football." (29:14)
They anticipate challenges in adapting to a broader NFL audience while maintaining their informal and engaging approach.
Tributes and Tragic Events [35:00 - 36:38]
The hosts pay heartfelt tributes to Caleb Rice, a young athlete from Wayne County, Kentucky, who tragically died in a car accident:
"Caleb Rice... played football and basketball... it is very devastating..." (35:00)
Matt Jones echoes the sentiments:
"When you know a tragic event happens like that in a small tight-knit community, it resonates and everybody feels it." (36:26)
The segment underscores the community’s sorrow and offers prayers for Caleb’s family and friends.
Derby Time Change Discussions [36:38 - 41:03]
The conversation shifts to the recent time change for the Oaks race at Churchill Downs, debating its impact on the local community and event dynamics.
Shannon The Dude explains:
"They continue to move it farther and farther back, now racing the Derby at like 6:36:45." (37:00)
Drew Franklin and Matt Jones discuss potential negative effects on nightlife and local businesses:
"People won't really have a reason to go out if they've eaten and had their fun there until late at night." (39:35)
The hosts analyze how the timing shift may disrupt traditional social events and economic activities surrounding the Derby.
Final Segments and Closing [41:03 - 42:40]
In the closing segments, the hosts share personal golf stories, entertain listener calls, and wrap up with a promotion for Stockton Mortgage.
Shannon The Dude shares a memorable golf round:
"Over 7,000 yards... the best round of golf I've ever played. 98 on a championship course." (41:35)
The episode concludes with an announcement about an upcoming wing night event, promoting limited tickets:
"We only sold 75 tickets because we wanted everybody... to be an intimate affair." (42:35)
Stockton Mortgage sponsors a final advertisement encouraging listeners to utilize their services:
"Stockton Mortgage. August is no time to slow down... Visit StocktonMortgage.com and click get started." (42:28)
Notable Quotes
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Shannon The Dude on Lexington Traffic:
"Lexington's like an island. Horse farms... the city just cannot expand." (12:25) -
Matt Jones on Media Day Experience:
"One of my best Matt Jones stories is Media Day... interviewing people." (01:36) -
Shannon The Dude on NFL Collaboration:
"The NFL has hired Drew and I to do a podcast for them this year." (27:12) -
Drew Franklin on Jokic’s Emotions:
"For a guy that doesn't show a lot of emotion... to cry at a harness race." (09:09)
Conclusion
This episode of KSR - Hour 2 delivers an engaging mix of sports discussions, community updates, personal anecdotes, and listener interactions. From the excitement of UK football's new season and intriguing player transitions to heartfelt tributes and humorous golf tales, the hosts provide a comprehensive view of current sports and local issues. The announcement of their collaboration with the NFL adds an exciting development, promising more diverse content in the future. Sponsored by Stockton Mortgage, the show maintains its commitment to delivering valuable insights and entertaining conversations to its audience.
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