Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel

The SEC is positioning itself ahead of a 24-team CFP; (9:00) UK QB Kenny Minchey on prepping for YSU; (18:00) UK Sports Network host Christi Thomas; (39:00) SEC vs LSU in court; (42:00) highlights from UK's win over EMU; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and if the man takes down the pot, you have to pay him...

We move on from the Mark Mitchell saga but Lane Kiffin drones on; (13:00) Will Stein, Craig Skinner back-to-back news conferences; (17:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00) Derek Terry of Bat Cat Central; (58:00) we re-live last season's Opening Day victory by the football Wildcats; (1:11:11) Will Stein admits to WKYT that his move to UK is a calculated risk and... a super-vocal cheerleader

We talk NFL cuts -- which ex-Cats survived; (10:00) Mizzou's football coach with honest comments about the state of college athletics; (18:00) UK radio voice Tom Leach; (39:00) QB Malik Willis on getting his 2nd shot at the NFL; Will Levis is hoping for the same; (47:00) UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner on his 500th career win; (1:02:00) former players, assistants and others congratulating Skinner; (1:10:00) is there hope for the Reds in the future, thanks to young talent; Charles Barkley on older "athletes" trying to stay active with pickleball

UK finishes its hoop schedule; Will Stein on his "fake" game day routine; (9:00) UK volleyball opens its home schedule; (18:00) C.L. Brown of the Courier-Journal; (39:00) an NFL player on why he appreciates his multi-million dollar contract; (46:00) EKU's football Colonels on their opener at Western Carollina; (58:00) Billy Rutledge with knowledge on the NFL AND Fantasy Football, plus a man who knows a wordsmith when he hears one...

Still trying to sift through the Mark Mitchell saga -- latest news not good for UK; Will Stein sits down to chat with an ex-UK basketball player; (10:00) ex-Cat Za'Darius Smith wins the internet with a moving story on his return to the NFL; (18:00) Ben Roberts, basketball beat writer for the Herald-Leader; (39:00) Cats' Pause beat writer Cole Parke; (58:00) UK D Coordinator Jay Bateman and linebacker Lorenzo Cowan; (1:08:00) an incredibly stupid golf equipment commercial somehow finds its way onto the air and -- two important words to live by...

The Mark Mitchell/SEC mess; (13:00) an ex-Cat with a walk-off HR in the big leagues; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network and BBN Tonight; (39:00) Noah Cierzan of WLEX on the story he posted citing a potential loophole in the Mark Mitchell case; (57:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and you never know what's going on at the bottom of those football piles...

Power 4 conferences are trying to take a stand vs "pro" players trying to return to college; (12:00) Cowboys' coach reacts to public response to Shiyazh Pete's speech; (19:00) longtime Lexington talk show host Larry Glover on his new project; (39:00) Will Stein & coordinators on progress they see; (46:00) two SEC teams make announcements about their starting QBs -- both of them are on UK's schedule; (58:00) sportswriter/author/blogger Dr. John Huang and remember -- sometimes, the question is MOOT...

Will Stein has seen improvement in the last week; (8:00) the USA meets ex-Cat Shiyazh Pete; (17:00) the UK alum who coached new Wildcat Mark Mitchell in middle school and knew he was destined for greatness; (39:00) what Craig Skinner learned from his team's loss to Pitt; (46:00) Chris Doering of the SEC Network and Kramer warns against "routine" surgery...

15 days from college football and a look at the number 15 as it relates to UK football; we try to make sense of the legal proceedings affecting UK athletes; (10:30) UK defensive coordinator Jay Bateman on the progress being made on his side of the ball; a Happy Birthday memory for Jody Meeks; (19:00). former UK WR Garrett "Juice" Johnson; (39:00) Craig Skinner on the UK volleyball opener Friday night with Wisconsin; (51:00) ex-Cat DL Ricky Lumpkin of the UK Sports Network; (59:00) EKU Head Coach Walt Wells

We look back on a rarity: LSU losing a home night football game -- to Kentucky; (10:00) UK LB Sam Greene, recovering from injury and ready to go; (18:00) sportscaster Gary Fogle on his podcast special focusing on the '76 UK Peach Bowl champioinship team; (39:00) on National Radio Day it's the anniversary of a high-profile sportscaster apologizing for a remark he never should have made; (45:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jack Givens; (58:00) WKYT anchor/reporter Lindsey Gough and an actor, fully committing to a role...

A UK football commit is looking to help in the recruiting process; (12:00) a young UK D-lineman says he's shed the weight and is ready to go; (19:00) UK Sports Network analyst Jeff Piecoro on why players with little chance at getting any clock work just as hard as the regulars; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats Pause on the UK defense; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and a legendary NFL coach find out that buttering up the refs isn't always a good idea...

Will Stein shamelessly plugging his mom's cake business; UK looking at 7 opponents in the pre-season top 25; (13:00) Stein on what he needs his team to clean up after Saturday's scrimmage; (20:00) Keith Farmer of BBN Tonight; (30:00) Jager Burton in Green Bay Packers camp, competing for a starting job at OG; (39:00) UK volleyball looking ahead to its season opener Friday night; (48:00) we learn more about the UK wide receiver room; (1:02:00) a look back at a classic UK basketball win over a top-ranked team; (1:10:00) Craig Skinner on UK volleyball plus -- when dad says, "Shh -- " you quiet down. Even if he is pure Evil....

We talkin' 'bout practice -- Will Stein and others; (11:00) on the passing of former UK asst coach, broadcaster and friend Joe Dean, Jr.; (18:00) ex-Cat Logan Stenberg of the UK Sports Network; (39:00) WHAS-TV Sports Director Kent Taylor talking UK football; (58:00) Stein & coordinators Bateman and Sloan on the Saturday scrimmage; (1:04:00) a St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster takes aim at Wrigley Field; an MLB legend takes up for Michael Jordan the baseball player and be careful what you say to a 7-foot co-pilot...

New athletics director J Batt joins the show, we'll continue with Ritchie Farmer and Kent Trivette from the Ky High School Hall of Fame, Jon Hale talks football and Hunter Mitchell discusses volleyball. 

On tonight's show, Dick talks to UK defensive line coach Anwar Stewart, Richie Farmer to discuss the Kentucky Basketball Hall of Fame and Wes Chandler, the new voice of EKU sports joins the show. 

Dick Gabriel discusses UK football with Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network and talks with Cole Park and Gary Moore in the second half of the show. 

The Best of BBI as Dick Gabriel visits with Mike Leach, Kyle Tucker, Jeremy Jarmon and more.

It's the best of BBI as Dick Gabriel talks with Nick Mingione and Darrell Bird drops by. 

DG on vacation so it's the Best of the BBI with Milan Momcilovic and Kenny Sky Walker.

Churchill Downs Incorporated seems to be implicit in destroying the Triple Crown series; (11:00) Kam Williams on his recovery; (18:00) La Familia coach Jon Hood; (39:00) WDKY's new Sports Director, Kelly Horyczun; (58:00) UK football defense; (1:07:00) UK football offense and one drunk gets his big gridiron moment

Special UK football Media Day edition; Will Stein on the "process;" ex-Cat Will Levis says he's good enough to be NFL starting QB; (9:00) Twany Beckham, Jon Hood after TBT final loss; (18:00) football Wildcats from the offensive side of the ball; (39:00) Will Stein's news conference; (1:01:00) safety Ty Bryant and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman; (1:01:00) offensive coordinator Joe Sloan; ex-Cat Anthony Davis on why he de-committed from Ohio State for UK + Stein & J Batt -- dopplegangers?

Randall Cobb's thoughts on finding a head football coach; (12:00) a preview of TBT championship game; (19:00) Billy Rutledge on UK sports; (39:00) UK men's and women's basketball players look ahead; (57:00) Hall of Fame Kentucky Baseball coach Keith Madison and some coaching tips from a real baseball expert.

How social media helped La Familia coach Jon Hood formulate the defensive game plan that helped lead to a win over the Kansas alums; (11:00) the Chuck Wagon says Steph Curry never would have prospered so much back in his day; (18:00) Kyle Tucker of Rivals247; (39:00) ex-Cat Jeremy Jarmon breaks down Kentucky football and (1:02:00) Aussie Jemma Amoore on playing so far from home + remember: Don't call me Shirley

UK volleyball picked to win its 10th straight SEC title; (12:00) UK freshman point guard Maddy Greenway; (19:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and inspiring words from a fictional footbll coach...

La Familia will face Kansas alums in TBT semis; Willie Cauley-Stein on fan support; (12:00) Will Stein on his O line; (18:00) Darrell Bird of the Cats' Pause on Stein and UK football; (39:00) a look back and a fun moment with the late Mike Leach; (49:00) we learn about Irish football as two announcers lose their minds over a championship; (55:00) Dan Orlovsky of ESPN is way, way down on pedicures for men; (58:00) Ken Trivette of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame + just how bit is that Twinkie?

Back in the saddle after a week off, we review SEC Media Days for Will Stein and the Wildcats, Mark Pope's summer news conference revelations; (13:00) Stein accepts the pressure of saying UK will succeed because of his efforts; (18:00) Noah Cierzan of WLEX and BBN Tonight; (39:00) ex-Cat Jon Hood, the head coach of the victorious TBT team now in the tournament semifinals; (58:00) Keith Taylor of Kentucky Today; (1:12:00) more from Pope and Stein plus -- there's no beating Ditka. Ever.

UK baseball coach Nick Mingione, UK football analyst Jeff Piecoro and UK football coach Will Stein with Cole Cubelic of the SEC Network

UK baseball voice Darren Headrick on the MLB draft, Tubby Smith voted to the college hoops Hall of Fame and sportswriter/author John Huang

Best of BBI with Billy Rutledge, Terry Meiners and documentarian Lanny Brannock

On the Best of the BBI: UK's football schedule; (12:00) Kyle Tucker talks to ex-Cat John Wall; (18:00) UK women's bkb coach Kenny Brooks; (39:00) ex-Cat Ron Mercer; (58:00) retired FBI agent Clay Mason on Kerr Kriisa and white collar crime

Best of the BBI with comments on the Kerr Kriisa case; (12:00) an ex-Cat with a big league home run; (18:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (39:00) ex-Cat Jamal Mashburn and Shaquille O'Neal; (47:00) UK guard Trent Noah; (58:00) Christi Thomas of the UK Sports Network and an homage to Coach Ditka

With the World Cup consolation game set for Saturday, we re-visit a time with the NCAA basketball tournament included a consolation game; (10:00) Jack Givens on what he's liked so far in practices he's seen; (18:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause at the Peach Jam in Georgia; (39:00) Christi Thomas of the UK Sports Network and SEC Plus (58:00) La Familia team members and... back off. He's a scientist.

La Familia GM Twany Beckham; (11:00) the ACC tweaks its tie-breaker system; short but strong field for the Haskell; (18:00) Will Stein with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic; (34:00) is the broadcaster no-hitter jinx really a thing? (39:00) ex-Cats on the La Familia entry in TBT; (58:00) UK sports podcaster Vinny Hardy

Grayson Willoughby on pulling out of the draft and signing with UK over U of L; (11:00) an SEC basketball coach says too often, recruits (and their families) and deluding themselves; (18:00) UK baseball coach Nick Mingione; (39:00) UK football analyst Jeff Piecoro looks ahead to the SEC Media Days; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and let's face it -- some people are more equal than others...

Tubby Smith to the College Basketball Hall of Fame; (14:00) the new HR Derby format is a smashing success in more ways than one; (20:00) sportswriter/author Dr. John Huang; (39:00) Derek Terry of BatCatCentral.com on the recent MLB Draft; (58:00) Tyler Bell's big moment when he was drafted by the Rockies (1:13:00) legendary announcer Jack Buck speaking with Ted Williams and Joe Dimaggio prior to the 1991 baseball All-Star game...

Tyler Bell is a Top 10 MLB Draft pick; (13:00) World Cup semi finals are set and now there's talk of expanding the tournament; (18:00) UK baseball radio voice Darren Headrick; (39:00) former WKYT reporter Lanny Brannock joins me in the garage to talk about his upcoming documentary, "49 Doves," about the crash of Comair flight 5191 in Lexington 20 years ago...

Ex-Cat Ron Mercer is heading for the Tennessee sports Hall of Fame; how he used to battle with his pal Derek Anderson in practice; (12:00) the rise in white collar crime and sports; (19:00) ex-FBI agent Clay Mason on the Kerr Kriisa case; (39:00) talk show host and UK network producer Billy Rutledge; (58:00) UK AD J Batt has a start date on his calendar; (1:07:00) a devout UK fan's excited call to our radio brother Terry Meiners and a pre-Wimbledon rant to set up the weekend....

UK adds to its TBT roster two familiar faces; Candace Parker weighs in on the WNBA nonsense involving Caitlin Clark; (11:00) Charles Barkley on what should be the next stop for LeBron; (23:00) more fallout on Team USA's World Cup loss to Belgium...

Kroger Field made quite the impression on two different SEC football opponents; (12:00) John Wall on his loyalty to his alma mater; (18:00) UK women's coach Kenny Brooks; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network; (59:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore...

We re-visit interviews with Kerr Kriisa, now accused in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme; (11:00) UK SS Tyler Bell on how playing at Ky benefitted him going into pro baseball; (18:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause on the Kriisa mess and the current basketball Cats; (39:00) UK women's basketball standouts Clara Strack and Asia Boone; (50:00) where the UK men rank in the way-too-early predictions; (58:00) Adam Revelette of BatCatCentral.com and a great pitcher knows when to take a little something off...

We talk FIFA controversy; (11:00) ex-Cat Jamal Mashburn on learning a tough lesson from Larry Bird; (18:00) UK guard Trent Noah; (29:00) the future is bright for UK SS Tyler Bell; (39:00) former Sunday. Morning Sportstalk host Mark Buerger...

Milan Momcilovic meets the UK basketball media corps; (10:00) different coaches with different approaches; (18:00) Matt Stein, ex-UK defensive end and father of UK head coach Will Stein; (39:00) ex-Cat Van Hiles on football AND holiday grilling; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and a classic call by a legendary NFL broadcaster as a drunk fan takes the field...

On the retiring Mitch Barnhart; (15:30) it's Bobby Bonilla Day! (20:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Network; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and a veteran NFL radio announcer paints a word picture of a drunken fan about to be hammered by security...

Once and future Wildcats in the MLB baseball draft; (9:00) Rick Pitino eulogizes Kenny Klein; (18:00) WHAS-TV Sports Director Kent Spencer; (39:00) UK football PR chief Susan Lax; (58:00) UK power forward Justin McBride; (1:06:00) huge upset in the FIFA World Cup and, as always, Who's On First?

More pre-season accolades for UK football; ex-Cat Andy Green is a MLB manager (again); (12:00) Will Stein takes to social media to hype UK football; (19:00) we find out why he's called "Zoom" Diallo; (31:00) high expectations for UK G/G Brayden Hawthorne; (39:00) Keith Farmer of Lex18 BBN Tonight; (48:00) Ky Pro Football Hall of Famers Chad Pennington and Jerry Blanton; inspiring words from an actor, playing an inspirational coach...

It's the Best of the BBI with Mark Pope responding on line to the BBN; (12:00) we remember Ted Turner and the time he tried to make Pete Rose an Atlanta Brave; (18:00) UK All-American Jack Givens; (39:00) Rick Pitino on Cawood Ledford's 100th birthday; (46:00) more Mark Pope answers; (58:00) Caroline Makauskas of the Herald-Leader...

Best of the BBI with UK coach Will Stein; (18:00) La Famillia GM Twany Beckham; (39:00) Malachi Moreno; (51:00) retiring NBC racing reporter Donna Brothers...

Best of the BBI: ex-Morehead St QB Phil Simms on coach Bill Parcells, who at one point showed interest in the UK job; (11:00) sizing up college baseball; (17:00) UK sports network analyst Jeff Piecoro; (39:00) Cole Parke of the Cats' Pause; (58:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore....

On the Best of the BBI, we re-visit the Knicks' incredible comeback in game 4 of the NBA finals; (11:00) we visit with NYC bureau chief Mike Safo who was actually at the game (and wanted to leave early); (32:00) radio call of the frantic final moments; (39:00) sports doctor Ben Kibler; (58:00) WDKY Sports Director Colby Wilson and the all time Shaq vs Chuck...