KSR Hour 2 Podcast Summary – September 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) broadcasts live from Clark’s Pump and Shop. Hosted by Drew Franklin, Ryan Lemond, Shannon, and Mario, the hour is packed with a blend of Kentucky sports updates, local flavor, interactive banter, and special guests. The main highlight is a lively interview with UK Volleyball stars Brooklyn Delay and Molly Tuzzo, discussing their challenging schedule, rising program status, and what makes Kentucky Volleyball unique. Later, the show shifts toward community involvement, snack debates, news quirks, and good-natured humor.

Main Guests: UK Volleyball Stars

Featuring: Brooklyn Delay & Molly Tuzzo

[01:35–09:07] "Give it up. Volleyball superstars Brooklyn Delay and Molly Tuzzo are here." — Drew

Key Discussion Points

• On Playing Ranked Teams Early

  • Challenging Schedule: The team faces multiple top-ranked opponents right out of the gate, including Nebraska (#1) and Penn State (#2).
    • Molly Tuzzo: "You got to play the best to beat the best. So I think it's good to play them early on, get that experience, deal with...the adversity and the tough losses and the exciting wins." [02:30]
  • Nebraska Match Takeaways: Learned valuable lessons from a hard-fought game in a hostile environment.
    • Brooklyn: "That crowd was like no other. I mean, our Husker nation always shows out every time. So you’re just prepared for...the tournament going forward." [03:02]
  • Victory Over Penn State: The team stepped up and swept a top opponent, boosting confidence for the season.
    • Molly: "To get that win and especially a sweep on their super tough crowd, it was incredible." [03:33]

• Volleyball as a Momentum Sport

  • Team Spirit: Celebratory huddles and mutual encouragement are integral to team culture.
    • Brooklyn: "It is a momentum sport. So you kind of have to build that for yourself. You just got to come together after every point..." [03:59]

• Growing Fan Support

  • Crowds, TV exposure, and local enthusiasm are at all-time highs.
    • Brooklyn: "It's just insane. Like the crowds. There's almost a new record every year...We're getting broadcasted on ESPN." [04:31]

• Choosing Kentucky

  • Family Culture: Both players stress the university's supportive, family-like environment as a recruiting draw.
    • Molly: "The culture of this place is amazing. ...It was definitely the culture that was the main reason." [05:03]

• Facilities and Upcoming Matches

  • Memorial Coliseum upgrades elevate the experience. Promoting back-to-back home games vs. SMU and Houston.
    • Drew: "So you got back to back home games Saturday, Sunday. So finally got some home games." [05:39]

• Coach Craig Skinner

  • Characterized as both a second dad and an accomplished coach.
    • Brooklyn: "He honestly just feels like a second dad to all of us." [06:11]
    • Molly: "He is whenever he needs to be, but he kind of lets us figure it out on our own, which we honestly really appreciate." [06:58]
  • Fun aside: If not coaching—he’d probably be a pro golfer! [06:31]

• Local Impact and NIL Clinics

  • Volleyball clinics powered by Clark’s Pump and Shop have strong turnout and inspire young athletes.
    • Molly: "I think we are given so much being here, so it's just amazing every single time we get to give back to that." [07:49]

Notable Quotes

• On UK’s Brand:
  Molly: "It's such a big family...as soon as I got here, I was just like, this is where I want to be." [05:03]
• On Fan Support:
  Brooklyn: "BBN is like no other. You just feel that support...it's just awesome to see that you have people supporting you." [07:26]

Quick Hits: UK Volleyball’s Tough Schedule

[09:40–10:37]
The hosts marvel at UK Volleyball’s loaded 2025 non-conference schedule, noting they’re playing almost every top-25 team in the nation.

• Shannon: "They’ve got to have the toughest schedule in the nation." [10:32]
• Drew: "They dominate the conference so much...just to get some good matches." [10:37]

Fan engagement details:

• SMU match is free and open to the public.
• Bus trip available for fans to the Kentucky vs. Louisville match.
  • "Contact the volleyball office and you get signed up to be on that bus." [10:13]

Offbeat News & Cultural Banter

UFO Video & Aliens

[12:12–13:47]
ABC News aired a video of what appeared to be a UFO shot at by Congress—sparking another round of playful alien speculation.

• Shannon: "It like split into three pieces, and then each of the three pieces kept going." [12:27]
• Ryan: "I've been telling y'all for years, and you act like I'm crazy. I mean, they're up there, and they're getting closer and closer." [13:01]

Cracker Barrel Remodel Reversal

[13:51–16:14]
Cracker Barrel abandons its new white-bright remodeling after backlash. The team debates whether it was a PR stunt or misstep.

• Shannon: "When I walk into a Cracker Barrel, I want it to look like grandma's house." [14:17]
• Drew: "There's a...conspiracy theory is this was their plan all along. ...May be the smartest campaign ever. Get free advertising..." [14:50]

Community Engagement, Snacks, and Nostalgia

Go-To Gas Station Snacks

[19:35–21:41]
Hosts reveal their must-have road trip snacks from Clark's:

• Mario: "Arizona Mucho Mango, Albanese gummy bears, baked Lays chips." [19:56]
• Shannon: "Bottle of water and some beef jerky." [20:29]
• Ryan: "Clark's breakfast biscuit...But if I'm road tripping, I always buy combos." [20:49]
• Drew: "Little Debbie cake—oatmeal cream pie." [21:38]
• Plus debates on best candies, with comedic bickering about rankings.

College Football & KSR Parlay Picks

[24:01–27:47] DraftKings Segment

Each host selects a college football pick for the KSR Parlay:

• Mario: "LSU Moneyline over Florida." [25:25]
• Shannon: "Virginia Tech minus five and a half." [25:52]
• Ryan: "Ole Miss Moneyline over Arkansas." [26:09]
• Drew: "South Carolina minus three over Vanderbilt." [26:34]

Good-natured trash talk and strong confidence in this week's plays.

Gen Z Lingo Quiz

[27:47–31:07]
Hosts guess Gen Z terms, led by Mario:

• “Lit” — Party/scene is great.
• “Touch grass” — Get outside.
• “Slay” — Killing it (mainly girls).
• “Riz” — Game, charm, swag.
• “Sus” — Suspicious.
• “No cap” — Seriously/not lying.
• “Aura” — Vibe.
• Playful confusion and self-deprecation ensue, with “No cap” declared for Shannon’s success: "No cap to that one. Cap or no cap?" — Mario [30:55]

Listener Calls & Community Moments

[34:48–41:48] Several heartfelt and light listener calls wrap the show. Highlights:

• Callers reminisce about volleyball, share appreciation for the guests, and tell touching stories (e.g., Miles meeting Kyle Macy).
• Shout-out to Women’s NIL collective and the positive community impact.
• One caller even delivers a tarot reading for Mario (with comic technical interference), to his playful dismay:
  • Shannon: "Did you hear that witchcraft that was going on, though, with our signal when he was talking about the tarot cards?" [41:51]

Closing: UK vs. Eastern Michigan Predictions

[42:01–43:10]

Each host (and “Matt,” via Mario’s impression) picks a score and MVP for the upcoming UK football game:

• Mario: "35-15 Kentucky wins. MVP: Cutter Bowley." [42:22]
• Shannon: "45-10 Kentucky." [42:54]
• Drew: "47-0, Dale has three touchdowns." [43:07]
• Ryan: MVP Cutter Bowley.

Final rally to attend upcoming games, support the team, and join pregame at KS Bar and Grill.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• "You got to play the best to beat the best." — Molly Tuzzo [02:30]
• "BBN is like no other. Like you just feel that support..." — Brooklyn Delay [07:26]
• "I've been telling y'all for years, and you act like I'm crazy. I mean, they're up there, and they're getting closer and closer." — Ryan [13:01]
• "No cap to that one." — Mario [30:55]

Notable Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Event | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 01:35 | Interview with Brooklyn Delay & Molly Tuzzo starts | | 02:30 | What’s it like to play so many ranked teams? | | 04:49 | TV exposure, recruiting to Kentucky | | 06:11 | Coach Skinner’s impact | | 07:49 | Volleyball youth clinics and NIL | | 10:13 | Bus trip to Louisville for next big match | | 13:12 | ABC News UFO segment | | 14:36 | Cracker Barrel remodel discussion | | 19:35 | Hosts’ gas station snack picks | | 24:01 | KSR Parlay/DraftKings picks | | 27:47 | Gen Z slang quiz | | 34:48 | Listener calls, NIL shout-out, and trivia | | 41:41 | Tarot card comedy/interference | | 42:01 | UK football predictions for Eastern Michigan |

Closing Tone

The episode’s original, quick-witted, and jovial tone shines throughout. It’s a celebration of Kentucky sports, local flavor, and the community at large, with plenty of humor and warmth—even for those not in attendance.

For further details or any specific moment, refer to the detailed timestamps above.