KSR – Hour 2 (September 25, 2025)

iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 WKRD-AM

Host: Drew Franklin, Ryan Lemond, Shannon the Dude, Billy Rutledge
Location: Live from Marion County Ham Days, Lebanon, KY

Episode Overview

This lively second hour of KSR is broadcast live from Lebanon, Kentucky during the Marion County Ham Days festival — “a top 10 Kentucky event.” The KSR crew delivers their signature banter, covering Kentucky sports, festival culture across the state, and plenty of golf talk, with particular attention to the Ryder Cup and the spirit of the event. Audience participation features prominently, especially when the hosts and local guests compete in the "Rallying the Pigs" contest. The episode is peppered with personal stories, local color, sports analysis, and interactive festival fun, typifying the down-home, energetic KSR style.

Key Discussion Points

1. Golf and Ryder Cup Segment

Time: 02:02–13:44

• Drew Franklin launches a passionate, humorous campaign to convince the team (especially Shannon) to get into the Ryder Cup, highlighting its raucous, patriotic, “un-gentlemanly” energy compared to regular golf tournaments.
• Iconic Moments:
  • 2012: Rory McIlroy nearly missing his tee time due to a time zone mix-up, arriving with a police escort and then winning his match.
    • Quote: “Can you believe that…in an event of this magnitude, it is possible to oversleep and barely get there?” (03:42, Drew)
    • Parallel drawn with Ryan Lemond and his KSR pre-show tardiness.
  • 1999: Justin Leonard’s legendary putt and wild American celebration mid-match, breaking golf etiquette — celebration compared to other sports’ fan antics.
    • Quote: “Why can’t the fans cheer and heckle?” (05:43, Ryan)
• The crew debates why golf is so stuffy, with Shannon wanting Ryder Cup rules (“yelling, heckling, chanting”) applied year-round.
• Entertaining stories about Boo Weekley “riding” his driver down the fairway and crowd antics in Phoenix.
• Discussion about golf needing “wrestling-style promos” and more trash talk.
  • Quote: “They should take a lesson from wrestling...have the golfers cut a promo before they go out there.” (08:13, Ryan)
• Billy shares an amazing Ryder Cup fan moment: an American insurance agent called from the crowd made a tough putt in front of the pros (09:00).
  • Quote: “He drains it. Yes.” (09:00, Drew)
• They joke about what patriotic “clutch move” they could represent the US in – putting, hitting a fastball, or rowing coxswain (12:05, Shannon).

2. Festival Memories: Marion County Ham Days and Kentucky’s Best Festivals

Time: 15:20–18:03

• Shannon shares nostalgic stories of his childhood at Ham Days, arriving at dawn for country ham breakfast, family history in Lebanon, and favorite foods.
  • Quote: “We didn’t miss it. Didn’t matter, rain or shine, we were there.” (15:34, Shannon)
• Panel discusses other top Kentucky festivals: Owensboro Barbecue, London Chicken Festival (noting the “world’s largest frying pan”), Louisville Catholic picnics, Hillbilly Days, Daniel Boone Festival.
• Quote: “A lot of great festivals. This is one of my favorites in Kentucky.” (17:34, Shannon)
• Drew admits to cheating at a Color Run 5K, leading to a hilarious story about getting caught for only running the “red part” and having his picture in the paper with a fake medal.

3. Concert Festivals & Louisville’s Mosh Pits

Time: 19:48–21:48

• Discussion turns to Louisville’s Louder Than Life and Bourbon and Beyond, comparing the mosh pit “Wall of Death” to Red Rover—Shannon describes the chaos and the only mosh pit rule: “If somebody gets knocked down, you pick them up.”
• Record-breaking attendance and economic impact from Louisville’s music festivals.

4. Callers and KSR Community Updates

Time: 22:01–23:43

• “Bob in Jamestown” checks in post-shoulder surgery, reminisces about concerts, and gives shoutouts to local hospital staff (“That was a pretty normal call with Matt gone.” – 23:04, Drew).

5. Sports Quick Hits and Banter

Time: 24:47–27:44

• The crew covers Kentucky vs. South Carolina betting lines, Thursday Night NFL, and exclusive KSR events/ticket giveaways.
• Funny moment: Billy reveals the Titans’ new play-caller once quit football for tennis, fueling Drew’s exasperation about his favorite NFL team.
  • Quote: “Every time I say our floor couldn't get lower…now Billy is telling me that our new play caller quit football to play tennis.” (27:12, Drew)
• Quick observations about Zion Williamson’s dramatic weight loss and speculation about a potential comeback (“that's got to be a hundred pounds”—28:24, Drew).

6. Wholesome Sports Moment Discussion

Time: 29:54–31:54

• The crew discusses Mike Trout’s 400th home run ball — the fan returned it simply for the chance to “play catch” with Trout instead of requesting memorabilia or cash.
  • Quote: “That's awesome. That is a baseball moment that everybody will talk about now…Who wouldn't want that as a baseball fan? So I think it's awesome, 100%.” (30:32, Ryan)
• They muse on the sentimental value of playing catch, referencing “Field of Dreams” (31:33, Ryan).

7. UK Sports Legends and Honors

Time: 32:02–34:58

• Discussion of Tayshaun Prince, Rajon Rondo, and Randall Cobb being inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame.
• Ryan shares stories about Prince’s and Rondo’s personalities when covering them as a reporter.
  • Rondo recently visited and spoke to the team, emphasizing the value of the UK jersey and the fan base.
    • Quote: “Once you get older, you realize what it means to put that jersey on. I played with the Lakers, I played with the Celtics. The best fans anywhere are right here at UK.” (33:30, Ryan quoting Rondo)
• The crew calls for Tayshaun Prince to have his name and number retired in Rupp Arena, suggesting the upcoming UNC matchup as a prime moment (34:47, Billy/Drew).

8. Pig Rally/Bacon Calling Competition

Time: 35:19–41:44

• Star Segment — The crew, with guest John Elder III (the family behind Johnny Rocker Law), learns the art of Marion County’s pig calling (“rallying the pigs”).
  • John delivers a primer on the five essential elements: a “woo,” a “suey,” a “pig,” a “squeal,” and a “grunt.”
    • Quote: “There are five keys to calling a hog…woo, suey, pig, squeal, and grunt.” (38:38, John Elder)
  • Ryan and Billy face off for the Rallying the Pigs championship, both giving highly spirited and unique calls. The crowd votes Ryan the winner—helped by him cleverly weaving “Go Cats” into his call.
    • Quote (Ryan): “This is what I used to call on the farm down in Otwell, Indiana.” (40:19, Ryan)
    • Crowd Reaction: Resounding cheers, playful ribbing, and the panel's appreciation for Kentucky’s festive traditions and KSR’s signature audience engagement.

Memorable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “Why can’t the fans cheer and heckle?” (05:43, Ryan Lemond)
• “They should take a lesson from wrestling…have the golfers cut a promo before they go out there.” (08:13, Ryan Lemond)
• “You don’t deserve to be out there.” (06:26, Ryan Lemond, on golfers complaining about noise)
• “If somebody gets knocked down, you pick them up. You don’t allow them to just get trampled.” (21:42, Shannon the Dude)
• “My wife has a crush on Ryan. She’s 30, by the way.” (26:08, Ryan Lemond, reading a listener text)
• “That's awesome. That is a baseball moment that everybody will talk about now…Who wouldn't want that as a baseball fan?” (30:32, Ryan Lemond on Mike Trout fan moment)
• “Once you get older, you realize what it means to put that jersey on…I played with the Lakers, I played with the Celtics. The best fans anywhere are right here at UK.” (33:30, Ryan paraphrasing Rondo)
• “There are five keys to calling a hog…woo, suey, pig, squeal, and grunt.” (38:38, John Elder)
• “This is what I used to call on the farm down in Otwell, Indiana.” (40:19, Ryan Lemond before his pig call)

Important Timestamps & Segments

• 02:02–13:44 — Ryder Cup/Golf as a new “rowdy” sport, iconic moments
• 15:20–18:03 — Ham Days festival history, KY festival stories
• 19:48–21:48 — Louisville’s concert mosh pit culture
• 24:47–27:44 — Kentucky/South Carolina preview, NFL, DraftKings, coaching frustration
• 29:54–31:54 — Mike Trout’s 400th HR catch/play catch moment
• 32:02–34:58 — Kentucky Hall of Fame, Prince/Rondo/Cobb stories
• 35:19–41:44 — Pig call contest: Rallying the Pigs, crowd interaction

Tone & Style

Upbeat, humorous, and energetic, the conversation features friendly ribbing, lighthearted debate, and participatory antics with a festive twist for their live audience. The hosts maintain a welcoming “for-the-people” tone, vibrant local references, and an enthusiastic embrace of Kentucky tradition—clearly connecting with listeners in person and on the air.

For Those Who Missed It

This KSR episode blends Kentucky sports, festival fun, and community spirit in equal measure. Come for the Ryder Cup stories and UK legend reminiscences, stay for fried ham tales, mosh pit mayhem, and a barnyard showdown for the ages. The famous KSR mix: sports, region, good humor, and listener engagement at its best.