Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) — October 29, 2025, Hour 2

Host: Matt Jones
Co-hosts: Ryan Lemond, Ryan (producer), Callers
Topic: UK sports, memorable KSR moments, upcoming UK events, listener Q&A, and coaching speculation

Episode Overview

Hour 2 of KSR blends signature Kentucky sports talk, live banter, and community interaction. Matt and the crew reflect on iconic episodes, UK sports storylines (from volleyball to baseball), and address fan questions about the Wildcats’ rosters, coaching futures, and memorable moments from the show’s storied tenure. Throughout, the conversation maintains the candid, lighthearted, sometimes irreverent tone that defines KSR.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Debate over Georgetown Players and UK Memories

(03:38—04:30)

• A lighthearted correction fest: Listeners mistakenly think Mark Jackson played for Georgetown; Matt clarifies he played for St. John’s.
• Ryan and Matt recount other college basketball trivia—like Reggie Lewis (Northeastern), Reggie Williams and Sleepy Floyd (both Georgetown), and Mac McClung’s Kentucky roots.

Quote:
"Fifteen people have written Mark Jackson played for Georgetown... he did not. He played for St. John's. It's a fact." — Matt Jones [03:38]

2. KSR’s Top 20 Shows: Listener Suggestions & Reminiscing

(05:52—09:46)

• Matt revisits the process of compiling the show's "Top 20" episodes, aided by fan input.
• Nostalgic reflection on classics:
  • The “Dead Giveaway” Show: Eric C. episode, investigation anecdote; Matt references accidentally hiring a company to investigate himself.
  • The “Ambien Episode”: Matt accidentally takes double Ambien before going on air, resulting in a legendary, unpredictable show.

Notable Moments:

• "He called on my birthday, completely made it up... somehow he transformed that into I was bringing him to the Indiana game." — Matt [04:30]
• “I challenge people to foot races. That has to be in there.” — Ryan [08:19]
• "Some crazy thing about that show is I can't remember any of it." — Matt [09:03]
• “Just take our word for it. It’s in the top 20.” — Ryan [09:46]

3. UK Volleyball & Baseball: Key Updates

(10:44—12:51)

• Excitement builds for UK Volleyball’s top-five matchup with Texas, a potential decider for the SEC championship. A public watch party is planned for Sunday at 1pm.
• UK Baseball recruiting is surging: Tennessee’s coaching changes bring two high-profile recruits to Kentucky.

Quote:
"This is probably for the SEC championship... Huge opportunity for the volleyball team." — Matt [10:46]
"The transfer portal’s where they’ve been just killing it." — Ryan [12:37]

4. The ‘Battle of the Ravine’ & College Football Lore

(12:51—15:05)

• Matt discusses the under-the-radar Division II football rivalry—Henderson State vs. Ouachita Baptist ("Battle of the Ravine"), possibly becoming an ESPN College GameDay site.
• Unique tradition: The teams, located across a ravine from each other, march across for the game.

Quote:
“It’s called the Battle of the Ravine because the only thing that’s between them is a ravine...the two closest schools in America that play each other in football.” — Matt [13:12]

5. Mailbag: Fan Questions on UK Basketball and Football

Roster Hypotheticals & G-League alumni

(15:12–16:58)

• Callers ask which current G-League players (TyTy Washington, Ashton Hagans, Jackson Robinson, Kobe Braya, Antonio Reeves) the hosts would want back at UK.
• Consensus for Kobe Braya (“a dude who can just knock down threes”) or Antonio Reeves (“can do everything”).

Quotes:
"My answer would probably be Kobe Braya because I would like to have a dude who can just knock down threes..." — Matt [16:22]
"I’m an Antonio Reeves—what Antonio Reeves stand—like, I’m Antonio Reeves." — Matt [30:00]

Game Picks & Fun Facts

(17:43–19:02)

• Brief tangent: World Series predictions (Blue Jays v. Dodgers), fun fact about Blake Snell having pitched for the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
• Amused reflection on how long it takes to exit Dodgers Stadium.

Quote:
"The average amount of time it takes to get out of the parking lot of a Dodgers game is an hour and a half." — Matt [18:43]

6. KSR Longevity, Memorable Atmospheres, & Ticket Questions

(22:48–25:29)

• The crew reflects on audience and staff longevity, and respond to the question: “If you had one ticket to any UK game this year, which do you pick?”
  • Atlanta “Rick reunion” & Florida at Rupp Arena (potential SEC title decider) are top picks.
  • Brief analysis of UK vs Carolina and other notable matchups.

7. Football Coaching Speculation & Mitch Barnhart’s Future

(25:37–38:23)

• Discussion around when (and if) a transition will be announced for Mark Stoops; speculation centers on after the Florida game, especially if UK is mathematically eliminated from bowl eligibility.
• Callers and hosts debate if Mitch Barnhart (UK Athletics Director) inspires confidence in making the next big football hire.
• Deliberation over types of coaches (Lane Kiffin, James Franklin, Brian Kelly), NIL priorities, and whether Barnhart is ready for the new era.

Notable Quotes:
“Do you trust Mitch Barnhart to make the next hire?” — Matt [32:24]
"The sport has completely changed, and he [Mitch] wasn't loving the change. I think the top priority needs to be someone who loves NIL and the chaos." — Ryan [33:06]
“I just think they need to get a young guy who, they want to take on the world and this is the way they take on the world.” — Matt [36:49]

8. Travis Perry Transfer & Fan Reactions

(38:24–40:56)

• Debate over whether fans should resent Travis Perry for choosing to play at Ole Miss instead of UK.
• Matt and crew support Perry’s decision and explain that SEC rivalries with Ole Miss don’t make his move “traitorous.”

Quote:
“If Travis Perry was on this team, he’d be the 13th man...He did the right thing. He may start for Ole Miss, he wasn’t starting here.” — Matt [39:00]

9. KSR Halloween Special—Costume Plans

(42:10–43:19)

• Playful debate on whether to dress up for the Halloween remote broadcast; Ryan is especially enthused.

10. Hee Haw Nostalgia, Song Parody, & Good Spirits

(46:26–51:51)

• Matt entertains with a Hee Haw parody song lampooning Mark Stoops and his contract (“Last night I saw Stoops hanging at Ruby's…”).
• Group sings and jokes about classic country TV, Kentucky culture, and KSR’s quirky history.

Quote:
“I just, we were doing, we were writing back and forth. Some of them I can’t read, but that was the one I was able to do.” — Matt [49:44]

11. Quick Hits: UK Basketball Injuries / Other Tidbits

(50:17–51:51)

• Update on UK’s injured point guard Jalen Lowe: likely back before the Louisville game, possibly second outing of the season.
• Court Physical Therapy gets a quick mention for fans with aches and pains.

Notable Quotes & Moments — Quick Reference

• "That's a classic Truth call. First of all, doesn't tell the truth—so start with that."
  — Matt Jones, on a memorable caller [05:29]

• “You felt it building.”
  — Ryan Lemond, on the Dead Giveaway episode [06:25]

• “The average amount of time it takes to get out of the parking lot at a Dodgers game is an hour and a half. Do you know how crazy I would go?”
  — Matt Jones [18:43]

• "You can't wear the same costume you wear every year. You cannot come as a knight."
  — Matt Jones to Ryan Lemond [42:39]

• "I cannot believe I sang that. You nailed it because I did write it and I was proud of myself when I did it."
  — Matt Jones, after the parody song [51:03]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:38] – Georgetown player trivia/corrections
• [05:52] – KSR Top 20 episode nostalgia
• [10:44] – UK Volleyball Texas match details
• [12:51] – “Battle of the Ravine” and college football
• [15:12] – G-League roster hypotheticals
• [17:43] – World Series picks and LA traffic rant
• [22:48] – Which UK game would you attend?
• [25:37] – Stoops coaching watch: timelines, scenarios
• [32:24] – Do you trust Mitch Barnhart with next hire?
• [38:24] – Travis Perry “traitor?” debate
• [42:10] – Halloween costume plans
• [46:26] – Hee Haw song and jokes
• [50:17] – Jalen Lowe injury update

Conclusion

A quintessential KSR hour: the crew laughs through UK sports news, show lore, and pop culture, veering from G-League fantasy drafts to bourbon history to an improvised song about Mark Stoops. As always, their blend of irreverence, Kentucky pride, and direct engagement with callers delivers exactly the “news and views” the community tunes in for.

For the full experience, join the KSR crew for their next live remote — possibly in costume!