KSR Podcast Summary (Hour 2)

Episode: 2025-10-14- KSR – Hour 2
Date: October 14, 2025
Host: Matt Jones
Co-hosts: Drew Franklin, Shannon Ragland
Network: iHeartPodcasts & Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM)

Overview

This hour of Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) features a classic blend of sports analysis, quirky pop culture discussions, and humorous banter. Matt Jones and the KSR crew discuss unusual music trends, SEC football, Kentucky basketball lineups, memorable UK athletics history, and the oddities of “Ohio Valley Pizza.” Callers contribute with questions and local flavor, while the crew maintains their signature light, conversational tone throughout.

Key Discussion Points

1. Pop Culture: Role Model’s ‘Sally’ and SNL Intrigue

• Matt brings up learning about the singer “Role Model” following his Saturday Night Live appearance (01:05) and his trending concert gimmick: bringing a surprise “Sally” on stage in each city, sometimes a celebrity.
• The conversation shifts to the SNL appearance where the guest Sally wore a "Kansas City" shirt, speculated as subtle shade at Taylor Swift, given her connection with Travis Kelce and past feuds with Charli XCX (referred to humorously as "Charlie 14").
• The hosts riff on the difference between feuds in female vs. male artists:
  • "Do men singers have these kinds of beefs? Usually they just threaten to kill each other." – Matt Jones (04:18)

Notable Quotes:

• “I didn't even know there was a Role Model, didn't know there was a Sally, and didn't know there was a thing that you wanted to be a Sally.” – Matt Jones (02:40)

2. Sports News: Cape Verde Makes the World Cup

• Matt highlights Cape Verde’s historic qualification for the World Cup, making it the smallest country ever to do so (06:17). The crew marvels at the nation’s population (500,000) and 10-island geography, likening it to Lexington fielding a World Cup team (06:57).
• Drew and Matt pledge their new fandom for Cape Verde, comparing their underdog narrative to classic sports Cinderella stories.

Notable Quotes:

• “It’d be like Lexington making the World Cup.” – Drew Franklin (06:54)
• "Can you imagine if Lexington had a World Cup team?" – Matt Jones (06:57)

3. Kentucky Football: Mark Stoops’ Job Security & Texas Game

• A caller (“Terry”) points out Mark Stoops’ 6-26 record in the last 32 SEC games and suggests maybe it’s time for Stoops to move on (07:34).
• Matt and Drew discuss the hypothetical of Kentucky beating Texas and how quickly public opinion could shift (09:13). They debate likely attendance and the star power Arch Manning brings to Lexington (10:02).
• The segment underscores fans’ mixed feelings—both frustration with the recent record and anticipation for marquee games.

Memorable Moment:

• “For one week, we would be the king of the media: beat Texas!” – Drew Franklin (09:55)

4. Kentucky Basketball: Early Lineup Speculation & Schedule Strength

• Callers ask about sneaker trends (Sabrina 2 basketball shoes seen on Colin Chandler) and shooting prowess (Trent Noah’s smooth stroke).
  • “He brings out people so that they’ll go, 'Who’s Sally?' … It’s kind of a good gimmick.” – Matt Jones (05:04)
• Kentucky being ranked #9 in the AP poll and fourth in KenPom is debated. Matt and Drew discuss the challenge of a schedule loaded with top-25 opponents: 12 of Kentucky’s 31 games are against ranked teams (13:37).
• The hosts and callers analyze potential starting lineups, new transfers, early surprises, and the importance of having shooters at the “4” spot.

Key Quotes:

• "We're Kentucky. We should play the best of the best." – Drew Franklin (14:26)
• “Brought tears to your eyes … a thing of beauty. A guy from Harlan County knocking down threes like it was a layup.” – Drew Franklin on Trent Noah (11:48)

5. Kentucky vs. Purdue: Exhibition Anticipation

• The crew previews the upcoming exhibition basketball game versus #1 Purdue (17:19), speculating whether coaches Pope and Painter will treat the matchup as a legitimate contest or more of a scrimmage.
• They debate possible future home-and-home arrangements and expectations for star players’ minutes.

Quote:

• “I think Pope’s going to try to find the right combinations, the right players, and use this as a glorified scrimmage... he’s still going to want to win.” – Drew Franklin (17:47)

6. Kentucky Athletics History: Greg Page, Integration, & Middlesboro Game

• Matt shares a story from the Lexington Herald-Leader about Greg Page, a Middlesboro athlete who helped integrate UK football but tragically died before playing a game (27:21).
• The story leads to memories of an obscure 1968 UK-Tennessee benefit freshman basketball game at Middlesboro High School, which helped fund a scholarship for Bell County students—a legacy still active today.

Quotes & Reaction:

• “They need to know who Greg Page was, what he meant to this university..." – Drew Franklin (28:12)
• “I had no idea... kudos to Tennessee.” – Matt Jones (28:26)

7. Food Oddities: The Horror of Ohio Valley Pizza

• Matt recounts a disastrous encounter with Ohio Valley Pizza: a regional style where cold toppings are added after baking. The crew reacts with comedic disgust, marveling that neither they nor their Kentucky audience have ever encountered it (21:38).

Notable Quotes:

• "It's the worst thing I've ever tasted in my entire life." – Matt Jones (22:18)
• “Imagine a hot pizza with cold toppings on top.” – Matt Jones (23:17)
• "It's like the Papa Murphy's take-n-bakes, you just don't bake them." – Drew Franklin (23:28)

8. Listener Calls & Banter Highlights

Noteworthy Segments

• Shoe Talk: Colin Chandler’s Sabrina 2 shoes discussed (16:57).
• Basketball Warmups Lore: Callers recall best UK warmup shooters; Drew warns of summer hype cycles (12:36).
• Steve Schmitt Mystery: Intrigue over a former UK freshman star who allegedly left to become a pro bowler, sparking speculation and jokes about “Rupp running off talent” (38:23, 43:30).

Quote:

• "Who chooses bowling? He drops 34 against the Vols in a packed Middlesboro High School gymnasium..." – Matt Jones (44:32)

Notable Quotes, Moments, and Timestamps

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Topic | |-----------|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:40 | Matt Jones | "I didn't even know there was a role model, didn't know there was a Sally, didn't know there was a thing…" | | 06:54 | Drew Franklin | "It'd be like Lexington making the World Cup." | | 09:55 | Matt Jones | "For one week, we would be the king of the media: beat Texas!" | | 11:48 | Drew Franklin | "A thing of beauty. A guy from Harlan county knocking down threes like it was a layup—all in the contest."| | 14:26 | Drew Franklin | "We're Kentucky. We should play the best of the best." | | 22:18 | Matt Jones | "It was the worst thing I've ever tasted in my entire life." (On Ohio Valley Pizza) | | 28:12 | Drew Franklin | "They need to know who Greg Page was..." | | 38:23 | Matt Jones | "34 points, 6'11. Beaten Tennessee, Shannon. Where’d this guy go? We had some lean years there..." | | 44:32 | Matt Jones | "Who chooses bowling? He drops 34 against the Vols in a packed Middlesboro High School gymnasium..." |

Tone and Style

• Conversational & Knowledgeable: The crew remains breezy yet informed, moving fluidly between local sports, music gossip, and absurd food takes.
• Self-Deprecating Humor: Frequent self-jokes, good-natured ribbing, and plotting mock rivalries with callers and each other.
• Kentucky-Proud Nostalgia: Plenty of heartwarming callbacks to UK history and local legends, with calls for honoring past athletes and stories.

Conclusion

Hour Two of the October 14, 2025 KSR show is a quintessentially energetic, Kentucky-centric discussion. Listeners are treated to everything from SNL musical feuds to deep cuts from University of Kentucky athletic history and the enduring question of why on earth someone would eat Ohio Valley Pizza. Whether it’s debating the future of the UK football program, previewing an exhibition clash with Purdue, or celebrating local legends, the KSR crew keeps the conversation rolling with wit and heart.

For a lively blend of Kentucky sports, musical pop-culture, and hometown idiosyncrasies—this episode delivers the full KSR experience.