Podcast Summary: KSR - Hour 2 (August 4, 2025)

Hosts: Matt Jones, Shannon "The Dude" [Last Name], Ryan Lemond
Presented by: Stockton Mortgage
Duration: Approximately 52 minutes

1. Opening Segment and Condolences (02:51 - 05:00)

Matt Jones opens Hour 2 of Kentucky Sports Radio by expressing condolences for longtime listener Marcia Po, whose mother recently passed away.

[03:00] Matt Jones: "Prayers to our longtime listener Marcia Po. Her mother passed away last night... our prayers are with her and her family."

Ryan Lemond adds heartfelt sentiments about Marcia and her mother's frequent attendance at the show, emphasizing their place in the KSR family.

[03:41] Ryan Lemond: "They were big, big blue nation, KSR family. So it broke my heart."

Drew Franklin shares his admiration for Marcia, highlighting her unwavering support as a UK fan.

[04:17] Drew Franklin: "Marsha's one of my favorites. No bigger UK fan."

2. Spotlight on UK Former Athletes (05:00 - 08:28)

Matt Jones transitions to discussing recent accolades for University of Kentucky (UK) former athletes, starting with Reed Sheppard's recognition by ESPN as the top second-year basketball player to watch.

[05:35] Matt Jones: "Reed shepherd was named by ESPN as the number one second year player to watch. Gonna be a big year."

Ryan Lemond humorously remarks on the expectations surrounding Sheppard and the Houston team's prospects with stars like Kevin Durant.

[05:46] Ryan Lemond: "Houston's gonna be a playoff contender. They have Kevin Durant... he better be ready."

Drew Franklin discusses Houston's strategic player acquisitions, reinforcing Sheppard's vital role.

[05:56] Drew Franklin: "Houston had one open spot... they went and got a forward, which solidified Reed's position."

Matt Jones highlights track stars Sydney McLaughlin and Makai Russell's victories at the World Championships, emphasizing Sydney's dominance.

[06:09] Matt Jones: "Sydney McLaughlin... she may be the most decorated athlete to ever come out of this school."

Drew Franklin concurs, recognizing Sydney as a standout compared to UK football and basketball players.

[06:32] Drew Franklin: "She's the best of the best at her sport."

Ryan Lemond shifts focus to Dion Walker, a promising lineman for the Buffalo Bills, noting his potential impact.

[07:17] Ryan Lemond: "Dion Walker has a chance to be a star... we all think he could be at the..."

Drew Franklin shares positive news about Harrison's injury recovery, boosting Bills' Super Bowl aspirations with UK players contributing significantly.

[07:53] Drew Franklin: "Harrison looked like he had a bad injury. Ended up being okay... they're a Super Bowl contending team."

3. SEC Documentary and UK Football Portrayal (08:28 - 09:25)

Matt Jones introduces the upcoming SEC documentary series, expressing concern over its initial negative portrayal of UK football post-South Carolina game.

[08:44] Matt Jones: "First episode is a lot of us getting beat... might get some good UK football stuff with the Hard Knocks and negative UK stuff with the SEC show."

Shannon The Dude comments on the potential bias introduced by the documentary, especially when focusing on losses.

[09:04] Shannon The Dude: "If you're tracking the team, you better win that game. Otherwise, it's negative."

Drew Franklin hopes the documentary will shift focus from a past bad season to current prospects, mentioning upcoming features on Dane and Dion.

[09:25] Drew Franklin: "In the trailer, they've got Dane and Dion... a lot are in the trailer."

4. Printer Sales Incident and Long John’s CEO Reaction (11:00 - 17:16)

A significant segment revolves around a caller attempting to sell printers to Long John’s via the KSR show. The CEO of Long John’s responded on LinkedIn, critiquing the caller’s persistence.

Matt Jones recounts the incident and shares his frustration with the CEO's dismissive LinkedIn post.

[11:18] Matt Jones: "He used airtime to name drop me... how many printers could Long John’s possibly buy?"

Shannon The Dude criticizes the pushy sales approach and the CEO's lack of professionalism.

[12:38] Shannon The Dude: "You don't call a radio show to air out your dirty laundry because of a business transaction."

Drew Franklin emphasizes the importance of tact in sales, reflecting on the CEO’s harsh response.

[16:07] Drew Franklin: "Persistence is powerful. Tact is priceless."

Ryan Lemond sides with the hosts, labeling the caller as a hustler and criticizing the CEO for talking down to him.

[13:17] Ryan Lemond: "He's a hustler. He doesn't talk down to people like that."

The hosts collectively agree on the inappropriateness of the CEO's reaction, concluding that the caller remains on the right side of the argument.

[16:19] Matt Jones: "So I'm now back on the caller side."

5. Local Community Highlights: Little League and Gaming (33:21 - 35:46)

Matt Jones congratulates the Lexington Eastern Little League team for winning their regional game with a walk-off hit, expressing excitement for their advancement to the Little League World Series.

[33:21] Matt Jones: "Congratulations to Eastern Lexington Little League as they try to go to the Little League World Series."

Ryan Lemond introduces Mac Miller, the world champion of Scrabble from Lexington, who is defending his title.

[33:36] Matt Jones: "Mac Miller is the world champion of Scrabble and he lives in Lexington."

Drew Franklin and Shannon The Dude discuss the vibrant gaming community in Lexington, mentioning local establishments like Chaotic Goods and speakeasies such as Hell or High Water.

[35:08] Matt Jones: "They have people all the time... enjoy the community."

6. SummerSlam Wrestling Event Review (36:37 - 38:07)

Caller Kyle asks for the hosts' thoughts on the recent SummerSlam wrestling event, deemed the most important sporting event of the past weekend.

Matt Jones shares his positive impressions of specific matches, notably Jasmine Roll's performance and John Cena's match, while expressing concerns over the event's length and Brock Lesnar's return.

[36:37] Matt Jones: "Jelly Roll did a good job... SummerSlam is too long."

Shannon The Dude echoes the sentiment about the event's extended duration but appreciates certain matches.

[37:33] Shannon The Dude: "I enjoyed it, but it was too long."

Drew Franklin comments on Jake Paul's unexpected competence in wrestling, enhancing the entertainment value.

[38:22] Drew Franklin: "Jake Paul is actually really good at it."

7. Controversy Over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad (44:32 - 47:32)

A listener, Billy, brings up the backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans advertisement. The hosts discuss the disproportionate outrage and its manipulation to foster division.

Matt Jones criticizes the overblown negative reactions, attributing it to societal manipulation aimed at creating discord.

[45:01] Matt Jones: "They're being manipulated to hate each other... while the rich take over the world."

Ryan Lemond humorously suggests conspiracy theories about American Eagle promoting the controversy for publicity.

[47:03] Ryan Lemond: "Maybe it was American Eagle promoting that to give more publicity."

Shannon The Dude defends Sydney Sweeney, expressing support despite the ad's backlash.

[47:10] Shannon The Dude: "I don't care about American Eagle."

8. Listener Calls and Community Engagement (48:01 - 50:55)

Ashley, a longtime listener, shares her appreciation for the show, mentioning how it helped her through a tough year and recounting meeting Sean Woods at a remote event. She inquires about future events like Bourbon and Beyond and seeks recommendations for the best game of the season for her birthday.

[48:19] Caller: "I love the show. It got us through a really hard year... best game of the season?"

Matt Jones highlights his unavailability to attend the event due to being in South Africa and suggests Florida as the best home game of the season.

[48:38] Matt Jones: "I'll be in South Africa... I think Florida is probably the one."

Drew Franklin and Ryan Lemond discuss the potential of Florida’s basketball team, with Drew mentioning possible pitfalls despite initial optimism.

[49:03] Matt Jones: "Florida is the one this year."

9. Community Events and Spotlights (31:00 - 36:19)

Matt Jones reflects on a recent Wings event held at KS Bar, noting the positive turnout and the testing of new wing flavors, which they decided to streamline based on feedback.

[31:00] Matt Jones: "Our wings are really good now. We tested something new and decided to stick with the original."

Ryan Lemond shares anecdotes from the event, including interactions with new attendees traveling from Louisville, enhancing the sense of community.

[31:46] Ryan Lemond: "A group drove from Louisville and some had never been there before."

Drew Franklin recounts a challenging experience as a server, illustrating the dynamics of working at a local bar.

[32:58] Drew Franklin: "Had a guy yell at me... got a week suspension."

10. Closing Remarks and Final Ads (50:55 - 52:49)

Matt Jones wraps up the show by promoting local opportunities at KS Bar, inviting listeners to apply for positions as servers or cooks during the football season.

[30:57] Matt Jones: "From 10 to 2, we're interviewing at KS Bar for positions... call 859-280-2287."

The show concludes with advertisements for Albertsons and Safeway, Lenovo, LifeLock, and Ovelity, seamlessly integrated into the final minutes.

Notable Quotes:

• "Prayers to our longtime listener Marcia Po. Her mother passed away last night... our prayers are with her and her family." — Matt Jones [03:00]

• "Reed shepherd was named by ESPN as the number one second year player to watch. Gonna be a big year." — Matt Jones [05:35]

• "Persistence is powerful. Tact is priceless." — Drew Franklin [16:10]

• "They're being manipulated to hate each other... while the rich take over the world." — Matt Jones [45:01]

• "If you're tracking the team, you better win that game. Otherwise, it's negative." — Shannon The Dude [09:04]

Conclusion:

In this episode, Matt Jones and the KSR crew delve into heartfelt tributes, celebrate local and national athletic achievements, critique corporate interactions, and engage with listeners on diverse topics ranging from sports to community events. They balance serious discussions with lighthearted banter, showcasing their commitment to fostering a strong, informed, and connected KSR community.