WDRB SportsPod: Recent Episodes
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David Padgett was one of four former Louisville athletes named to the Advisory Board for 502Circle, a collective being formed to support NIL efforts at Louisville. He talks about the effort in an interview with WDRB's Eric Crawford.
WDRB's John Lewis talks with Kevin Cook, the author of the upcoming book House of Champions: The Story of Kentucky's Home Courts. Kevin tells John about researching and writing the book about UK basketball's home courts from the beginning of the men's basketball program in 1903 all the way to current day.
WDRB's John Lewis talks with University of Buffalo women's basketball coach Becky Burke about her playing days at Louisville to becoming a rising star in the coaching ranks on every level.
WDRB's John Lewis talks with Knights head coach Scott Davenport about a wide variety of subject including the transfer portal, some possible roster changes, and what's already been an interesting off-season for him.
Louisville native Ben Rhodes talks to WDRB's John Lewis about his win at Bristol and what he will do while the NASCAR Truck Series takes a break until May
Bellarmine senior guard Dylan Penn talks about his season and his unique low-post game.
WDRB's Eric Crawford talks with Jess McDonald, the veteran NWSL forward who was traded from North Carolina to Louisville for the 2022 season.
A Thanksgiving special edition of the WDRB SportsPod with John, Rick and Eric previewing the college football season finales for the Wildcats, Cardinals and Hilltoppers
WDRB's Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford and John Lewis take a look at where Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville and Western Kentucky stand as we hit the second part of the college football season
Brian Milam, Sports Director at WKYT in Lexington, reflects on the legacy of the late Johnson Central football coach Jim Matney and looks back at UK's historic win over Florida at Kroger Field
WDRB's John Lewis talks with Adam J. McLean, the commissioner of the upstart Major League Football, to discuss his idea of starting up a 32 team fall professional football league and placing a franchise in Louisville
WDRB Sports Reporters Eric Crawford and Rick Bozich look back at the weekend of college football and what's ahead for the local teams.
WDRB's John Lewis is joined by veteran UofL play-by-play announcer Paul Rogers and longtime UK Network sideline reporter Dick Gabriel to preview the teams' upcoming season opening kickoffs in the Season Four debut of the WDRB SportsPod
WDRB's Rick Bozich sits down with IU coach Tom Allen to discuss the upcoming season, the status of starting quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. plus dives into how Allen built the Hoosiers program into a winner.
Dan Koob from the sports betting app Sporttrade joins John Lewis to talk about sports gaming plus Dan's time in local television and his TV mental health group Mix Minus.
College football magazine guru Phil Steele joins WDRB's Rick Bozich for a jampacked episode
Former UK head football coach Hal Mumme joins WDRB's John Lewis to talk about the induction of his former QB Tim Couch into the National High School Hall of Fame. They also talk about Mumme's experience as the head coach of The Spring League championship team and his teaching of the Air Raid offense all around the country.
In this crossover episode with our news pod, Uncovered by WDRB, sports columnists Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford discuss the Supreme Court decision undercutting the NCAA's business model and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's move to allow athletes at UK, U of L and other Kentucky schools to profit on endorsement deals.
WDRB's John Lewis talks with WLEX/BBN Tonight's Anna Tarullo about her extensive efforts to get TV experience that led her from Kentucky to Georgia to New York to Washington, DC, to West Virginia and eventually back to Kentucky. Anna shares some of her stories on her journey and reveals the best advice she received in her career.
Nick, Arthur and Amy Albiero discuss the upcoming Olympic trials and the challenges of a balancing coach and parent
The Albiero's discuss the upcoming Olympic trials, the challenges of the past year and balancing being a mom and dad with being a coach to their kids
Rick tells about the time Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski left him brownies and milk as he and Eric share memories of the longtime coach who announced his impending retirement this week.
Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford talk about the shocking extortion case of former Louisville basketball assistant Dino Gaudio.
WDRB sports columnists Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford discuss the controversy surrounding Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit's positive drug test and the shifting explanations from famed trainer Bob Baffert. Does Baffert have credibility? What does this mean for a sport already marred by past drugging incidents?
John and Eric talk about some of the stories leading up to Kentucky Derby 147, the scene on the backside on the week of Derby plus how the week has transformed over the years
WDRB's John Lewis goes 1-on-1 with LouCity FC head coach John Hackworth in the season debut of Yackin' with Hack. They cover the preparations for the final preseason matchup, the expectations from the team as many veterans return from last season's team and about the optimism of fans returning to Lynn Family Stadium.
WDRB's Eric Crawford and Rick Bozich talk about the just-completed college basketball season, the transfer portal, coaching carousel, and more.
WDRB's John Lewis sits down with Bellarmine men's head coach Scott Davenport to discuss the 10th anniversary of Bellarmine's D2 title and reflect on the Knights first season as a member of D1.
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford break down the Indiana University basketball coaching search, Louisville basketball's assistant coaching situation, the NCAA Tournament and more.
WDRB's John Lewis, Eric Crawford and Rick Bozich discuss what happened to cause UofL to fail to get into the NCAA's initial field, what can happen for them to make it as an "alternate" and why some other teams were able to make a case for inclusion instead of Louisville
WDRB's John Lewis and Eric Crawford discuss UofL's Malik Williams recurring injury that is most likely ending his season, the Bellarmine mens team preparing for the ASUN tournament plus what's ahead for the UofL and UK women in their conference tournaments
The Bellarmine head coach talks about the season and the upcoming regular season finale for the conference title against Liberty.
Former UK star Wayne Turner discusses his new role as the girls basketball head coach at Atherton High School
WDRB's John Lewis welcomes WKYT producer and videographer Steve Moss to the podcast to talk about UK basketball's issues this season. John and Steve also discuss how the inductees into the new class of the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame reveal more about the state's sports history.
John Lewis talks with Jeff Greer, host of the UofL Cardinal-centric Floyd Street's Finest podcast and announcer on ESPN broadcasts of UofL and Bellarmine (among others). Jeff talk about his journey from starting at the Washington Post to moving his way to the Courier-Journal, The Athletic and now sports broadcasting.
John Lewis talks with New Albany native and Indiana University grad Larra Overton about the retirement of Colts quarterback Philip Rivers and her career journey from WDRB intern to reporter for the Colts.
The former U of L and Buffalo Bills Center discusses his rise as a little-known recruit to a first-round draft pick, the injury that cut his career short, his transition into the sports media world, plus Lamar Jackson and playoff matchup between the Ravens and the Bills.
Bellarmine basketball coach Scott Davenport and guard Dylan Penn discuss the challenges this season has presented and look ahead to the Knights conference opener against Lipscomb.
WDRB's John Lewis, Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford discuss the journeys of all three football teams to the postseason, including why UK is an early favorite over a Top 25 NC State team, how Indiana was shortchanged in its bowl and the success of WKU in completing the season without many adjustments to the schedule.
Former WDRB Sports Reporter/Anchor Katie George talks with John Lewis about UofL football, ACC protocols, her shot with an ABC network game and a very "on brand" engagement story
WDRB's Rick Bozich goes 1-on-1 with WKU Hilltoppers head coach Rick Stansbury to talk about playing in two different "bubbles" to start the season
Amy Calabrese discusses how she ended up at the University of Louisville, her influences over the years and her move to Senior Woman Administrator at the school
Eric and Rick go through each of the four area college football teams as we are a little beyond or nearing the midway point of the season.
Aaron Matas talks with Indiana Hoosiers cornerbacks coach Brandon Shelby about the initiative to get college football players registered to vote
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Aaron Matas talk with IU AD Scott Dolson about the Hoosiers historic win vs. Penn State and Dolson's first year on the job during a trying time for college athletics
John Lewis is joined by former WLEX Sports Anchor/Reporter Alan Cutler to talk about his new book Cut to the Chase,which is a memoir of his experiences in broadcasting and some of the stories and characters he encountered over the years.
John Lewis talks with WTVQ's Bryan Kennedy about UK's upcoming game vs. Mississippi State and WKU Rivals reporter Tyler Mansfield joins the podcast to look ahead to Western Kentucky's homecoming matchup with a well-rested Marshall team
John Lewis is joined by UK football sideline reporter Dick Gabriel and Cardinal Authority's Michael McCammon to talk about last week's UK and UofL games and what's ahead for both teams. John also discusses how their jobs have changed trying to cover a team in person during the pandemic.
John Lewis talks with Ohio Valley Wrestling's Al Snow about the COVID-19 shutdown and the effects it had on the business. He also dives in to how the company found a way to grow despite the shutdown and how OVW is returning to live shows again.
In the season three premiere of the WDRB SportsPod, Eric Crawford talks UofL-WKU football and WLEX-TV Sports Director Keith Farmer discusses UK football and covering the September Kentucky Derby
The connections of local Derby hopeful Art Collector discuss their unlikely journey to the first Saturday in September
Former Ballard star and UK Wildcat Twany Beckham talks to John Lewis about his foray into video producing along with being an author and advising college students on health and wellness
Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford and John Lewis discuss the fall football shutdown and the ramifications for the sport
WDRB.com sports columnist Eric Crawford breaks down the still-developing plans for college football, high school football and the Kentucky Derby. This is a cross-over episode recorded for our news podcast, Uncovered by WDRB.
John Lewis and Rick Bozich discuss UofL Athletic Director Vince Tyra's news conference surrounding the ACC changes in the wake of coronavirus
Former U of L and NFL quarterback Chris Redman discusses his latest venture as part-owner and President of the new arena-league football team coming to Louisville.
John Lewis talks with Dr. Rich DeCapua from OneClass, which produced a study showing the economic fallout if the NCAA cancelled the 2020 college football season. John also talks with Sam Zietz, CEO of GRUBBRR, a tech company that installs kiosks and other touchless technology in stadiums and arena. Zietz talks about what the "new normal" could be when fans are allowed back in the stands.
John Lewis sits down with former Lou City head coach James O'Connor and current head coach James Hackworth to discuss the past, present and future of Louisville's USL club
Greg Galiette talks with WDRB's John Lewis about the cancellation of the season and what 2021 could mean with some big changes on tap for minor league baseball.
Former Butler High School star and IU standout Jaelynn Penn talks to John Lewis about taking part in the Black Lives Matter protests in her hometown of Louisville
Tom Lane interviews former U of L swimmer, NCAA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Kelsi Dahlia on what she's been up to during the pandemic.
John Lewis catches up with CJ "Poop" Johnson who is now the author of a children's book called "Poopy Stew." Johnson talks about how the book came about, his time at UK and the CFL and his future in football
John Lewis talks with UK's all-time leading scorer who is entering LA Rams training camp after playing for the Memphis Express in the AAF and the Dallas Renegades of the XFL
WDRB's John Lewis and Rick Bozich discuss UofL AD Vince Tyra's approach to phasing in the return of athletes to campus in hopes of getting the fall sports season underway
WDRB's John Lewis talks with Lou City FC head coach John Hackworth and LCFC midfielder Paolo DelPiccollo to discuss the USL's decision to allow limited practices. They also try to predict what the season could look like when, or if, it starts.
WDRB's Eric Crawford and John Lewis discuss Monday's news that Louisville received its Notice of Allegations from the NCAA and what UofL's president and athletic director are saying about the challenges ahead.
Knights head coach Scotty Davenport talks with John Lewis about his picks for the "virtual" Kentucky Derby, thoughts on Rick Pitino at Iona, the impending move to D1 Sports and how the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing his team together even as they're apart
Louisville-native Brian Milam, the Sports Director at WKYT in Lexington, joins John Lewis to talk about the new world of sportscasting during the pandemic and thoughts on what sport will emerge first plus the NFL Draft and more
UK Wildcat quarterback Terry Wilson talks to WDRB's John Lewis about the difficulty of the rehab process, how he's spending his time trying to get back during the pandemic and how there's a big event ahead of him before the season begins
The voices of UK and UofL Sports join John Lewis to reflect on the shortened basketball season and the delayed Kentucky Derby
John Lewis talks with WKRD's Nick Coffey and ESPN 680's Lachlan McLean about how their jobs have changed since the coronavirus outbreak. They discuss how they have studios set up at home, how their content has dramatically changed and if their optimistic about the future of sports.
Crazy times and we're trying to make sense of it all. Rick and Tom got together in Rick's garage to talked COVID-19, Rick Pitino, sports documentaries and much more.
John Lewis and Rick Bozich preview this week's opening rounds of the ACC, Big Ten, CUSA, and SEC Tournaments
recent interviews with a pair of U of L basketball signees and their current coaches, including the upcoming decision for Jay Scrubb regarding whether to play at Louisville or go straight to the NBA.
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford talk about Louisville's loss at Florida State and what it means for the Cardinals.
John Lewis and Eric Crawford are courtside at the KFC Yum! Center to break down the Cards win over Syracuse
John Lewis talks with Rick Bozich, who was there for Bob Knight's return to Indiana. John and Rick discuss the scene, the clues leading up to the appearance plus what the current Hoosiers need to do to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament
WDRB's John Lewis and Eric Crawford are courtside at the KFC Yum! Center after UofL's 86-76 win over Wake Forest. They break down what happened in the Demon Deacons big first half, how the Cardinals recovered to win, and what needs to happen in Saturday's game against Virginia
Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford and John Lewis wrap up UofL, UK and Indiana's Wednesday night outings and look ahead to a big Saturday for all three teams
Longtime play-by-play announcer Paul Rogers talks with John Lewis about the shocking loss of his weekday job at WHAS radio after 47 years, his entrance into the broadcasting business after graduating from UK and how legendary announcer Cawood Ledford was influential in his career.
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford discuss former UofL/WKU/Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino's new stop at Missouri State
WDRB's John Lewis and Aaron Matas discuss UofL's much needed home win over the Miami Hurricanes
John Lewis and Eric Crawford review U of L's Music City Bowl win over Mississippi State from Nashville. Tom Lane and Rick Bozich review UK's win over Virginia Tech at the Belk Bowl in Charlotte.
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford discuss the rivalry matchup between Kentucky and Louisville.
WDRB's Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford, John Lewis and Aaron Matas preview the bowl games for UK, UofL, Indiana and WKU
Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford and John Lewis look back at top-ranked Louisville's win over #4 Michigan Tuesday night at the KFC Yum! Center.
John Lewis and Rick Bozich discuss a big post-Thanksgiving weekend for local sports. They look at the jobs UK head coach Mark Stoops and UofL coach Scott Satterfield have done this season, plus Indiana's ability to overcome injury and how WKU can thwart UofL's shot at becoming the #1 basketball team in the country
Scott Satterfield is a finalist for college football's coach of the year award. We sat down the Louisville's head coach to discuss what has gone in to his first year with the Cardinals and to see if even he is surprised by the team's success.
Tom Lane discusses the season and the upcoming USL Cup Title match with the Louisville City coach and players.
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford talk about their picks for this weekend in college football.
The WDRB SportsPod comes to you from Miami where the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Hurricanes in the season (and ACC) opener for UofL. John and Eric discuss the game, what the Cardinals can work on and Chris Mack and the players thoughts after the game.
Tom Lane visits Norval McKenzie after observing a weekly meeting room session with his running backs at U of L.
WDRB's John Lewis sits down with WKU quarterback Ty Storey to talk about his college career and the path that led him from his home state in Arkansas, where he was a quarterback for the Razorbacks, to Bowling Green, where he is now the starter for the Hilltoppers after not winning the job before the season kicked off. Now, he's led the Hilltoppers to four straight wins and on the verge of bowl eligibility.
WDRB's Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford -- and Rick's lab, Ruby -- make their college football picks for Week 8.
John Lewis talks with WDRB Sports Director Aaron Matas about his interview with UK head coach John Calipari. The discussion topics (ranging from TV shows to Rupp renovations) plus how the media setup works in the unique forum
WDRB's Eric Crawford and Rick Bozich make their picks against the spread for Week 7 of the 2019 football season.
WDRB's Eric Crawford, Rick Bozich and Bozich's dog, Ruby, pick against the spread on seven college football games to be played Saturday, Oct. 5.
Rick Bozich, Eric Crawford and John Lewis discuss UK, UofL and Indiana's winless conference records. Are they so far behind this season that they're "toast" for 2019?
John Lewis, Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford hand out their first quarter report cards to UK, UofL, IU and WKU plus they discuss the opportunities ahead for former UofL quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Teddy Bridgewater in Sunday's NFL games
WDRB's John Lewis talks with WDRB.com reporter Marcus Green about the obstacles, lawsuits and challenges surrounding Louisville's effort to get a Topgolf facility opened at Oxmoor Center.
The U of L baseball coach discusses his summer as manager for team USA and the excellent summer for his former Cardinals
John Lewis talks with former WDRB Sports Reporter/Anchor Katie George about her move from NBA sideline reporter to the ACC Network and Holy Cross High School graduate and NASCAR Truck Series driver Ben Rhodes talks about why there's a lot on the line in this week's race at Kentucky Speedway.
WDRB News Anchor Elizabeth Woolsey discusses her recent interview with former UofL basketball coach Denny Crum and Bellarmine head basketball coach Scotty Davenport talks about the Knights move to NCAA Division One athletics
On this episode of the WDRB SportsPod, Louisville City FC Head Coach John Hackworth discusses the rivalry with FC Cihcinnati and Louisville's new stadium plus WDRB's Eric Crawford and John Lewis talk updates at Cardinal Stadium and UofL baseball's opener vs. Vanderbilt in the College World Series