PODCAST · sports
The Upper Deck
by Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs
A Podcast covering sports news and media with a fresh personality.
Episodes
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Pat Kelsey Save Us
In this episode of the Upper Deck Podcast, hosts Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs discuss the disappointing state of the Louisville football team during the 2026-2027 season, reflecting on coaching strategies, team performance, and the implications for the future. They also touch on the upcoming...
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Does Jeff Brohm Play Minecraft?
Louisville gets stunned by Wake Forest, and now the Cards head to NC State with a whole lot of questions, including a massive injury report. We break down what went wrong against Wake and whether Louisville can bounce back. Plus, the U.S. Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, Mike Tomlin...
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Is Brohm Finally Over the Hump?
Grant & Matt Breakdown the Cards win against SMU and preview our thoughts on what must be done to take down the Wake Forrest Deamon Deacons at home! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format Change 03:01 Personal Updates and Football Analysis 13:01 Detailed Football Analysis and Game...
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We Need this One BAAAAD
Matt and Grant break down the week of Football and look towards the matchup against ACC rival SMU.
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The Best Lincoln since Abraham
Week 1 of the football season is in the books and there was enough drama to fill the year. Matt and Grant break down the outcomes across the sport and reflect on the Cards matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels.
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Sound the Train Horn
FOOTBALL IS FINALLY BACK! Matt and Grant give out their helmet bet of the week as well as preview the Louisville vs Ole Piss game!
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They Have Lions in Indiana?
Matt and Grant go through our pre season favorites in the NFL as well as make our futures picks!
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WHERE ARE ALL THE SPORTS???
Matt and Grant breakdown the Seth Trimble news as well give our season floor and ceiling for the upcoming football season.
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Summer Podcasting Is Here
Grant and Matt talk World Cup recap leading up to the Final as well as Ryan Conwell's success in the NBA summer league!
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Its Called Soccer
Matt and Grant break down the USMNT match against Paraguay and their upcoming match against Australia. Everyone loves America
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World Cup Already?
Grant and Matt breakdown the WCF finally, touch on the Milan to UK news, and give our picks for the World Cup.
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Wemby is the Future
Matt and Grant discuss Louisville basketball's possible final roster and where the NBA is heading with Victor Wembanyama at the helm.
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The Whiff Man
Matt and Grant breakdown Louisville's roster as we close out the transfer portal season and discuss some possible final additions.
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Pat vs Pope: The Final Table
Grant and Matt discuss the latest portal additions for the Cards and why Mark Pope must be the weirdest coach in sports.
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A Big Portal Splash in the First Weekend?
Matt and Grant break down the chances of getting some heavy portal players and update on the Josh Heird vs jeff Brohm Drama.
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Josh please pay the man...
Matt and Grant break down the upcoming transfer portal and the Jeff Brohm vs Josh Heird debacle.
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Bye Bye Mikel...
Matt and Grant give their opinions on the season and what they want to see from Pat Kelsey moving forward. Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM! Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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You Kissed the MF Cardinal, Now Go Win...
Matt and Grant break the Mikel Brown news and preview the Louisville vs USF matchup.
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A Signed Lamar Trophy at UK????
Matt and Grant break down their brackets and talk some UK Turmoil in the basketball AND football Landscape. Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM! Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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March Madness Appetizers
Matt and Grant give their thoughts on the win over Miami and Louisville's opportunity in the ACC Tournament. They go on to give their predictions for all the conference winners as well as preview the matchup against SMU! Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on…
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Is this a Reds Podcast?
Matt and Grant give their takes on the matchup against Miami and look across the league with more college basketball news. Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM! Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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Three Man Front 3-5-26
Matt, Grant, and Roman discuss Lorenzo Mauldin’s surprising retirement , replacements for him, and more additions on the offensive side of the ball!
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Three Man Front 2-26-26
Matt, Grant, & Roman breakdown the massive rule changes in the UFL this year and listen to Coach Redman’s thoughts on those changes.
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Pat WTF
Matt and Grant breakdown the malpractice of coaching that was Louisville's matchup against UNC. Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM! Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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Three Man Front 2-19-26
Matt, Grant, and Roman discuss the recent uniform announcement around the league as well as betting lines opening up for week one and futures!
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Adam Silver has killed the game I love
Matt and Grant debate whether NBA All-Star Weekend — especially the NBA All-Star Game — still has any real legitimacy or if it’s lost its edge. Then they preview Louisville Cardinals men's basketball vs Baylor Bears men's basketball, breaking down key matchups and what the Cards must do to win....
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Three Man Front 02-12-26
Matt and Grant get to sit down and talk with Chris Redman about roster changes and how the team looks going forward!
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Mikel Haters Please Come to the Front
Matt and Grant react to Mikel Brown and Ryan Conwell’s historic night against NC State and what it means for Louisville moving forward. They also dive into the latest Charles Bediako updates and discuss North Dakota State joining the Mountain West — and what it means for conference realignment....
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Khani Go Brrrrrrrr
Matt And Grant discuss Louisville’s latest win over ND and what is means for the team moving forward as well as our Super Bowl Predictions and a short preview of the Three Man Front this Thursday at 5:30!
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Chat are we cooked?
Grant and Matt are back to break it all down. The guys react to Louisville’s tough loss to Duke, what went wrong, and what it means moving forward. They also take a first look at Louisville football’s upcoming schedule, highlighting key games and early thoughts on the path ahead. Plus, a run…
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The NCAA is Cooked
Matt and Grant are back to break it all down. The guys react to and recap the CFP National Championship, dive into the latest news surrounding Charles Bediako and what it means for Louisville moving forward, and close the show by previewing the matchup against Virginia Tech. What to watch for…
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BIG ANNOUCEMENT! - Also... We need Mikel back.
Matt and Grant are back with another packed episode as they break down Louisville’s brutal performance against Virginia and what went wrong on both ends of the floor. From there, they turn the page and preview the upcoming matchup against Pitt, diving into key matchups, concerns, and what the…
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Louisville Owns the Transfer Portal
Matt and Grant break down Louisville football’s early success in the transfer portal, highlighting the key additions and what they mean for the Cards moving forward. They also dive into the growing uneasiness surrounding Mikel Brown’s status and what it could signal for the program, before…
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Pat Kelsey Has to Answer for This...
Matt and Grant breakdown the embarrassing performance against Duke.
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The West Coast Trip Continues...
Matt and Grant are back to break down a hectic first day of the College Football Playoff transfer portal opening, reacting to early movement, surprises, and what it could mean nationally and for Louisville. The guys then preview the CFP semifinals, diving into key matchups, storylines, and how…
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We're Going Portaling Folks
Who could Louisville's QB be going forward? Matt and Grant are back with another loaded episode. The guys open with transfer portal talks and what it means for Louisville, then move into UL vs. Cal predictions along with some broader college basketball discussion. From there, they dive into the...
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Christmas Break for the Pod but We're Back
Matt and Grant break down Louisville’s ongoing struggles against physical teams, dive into the latest Jeff Brohm rumors and what they could mean for the program, and react to the Wooden Award watchlist and where the Cards fit into the national picture.Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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JMI University
Matt and Grant hit on Michigan’s head-coach scandal, Kentucky’s rough JMI deal, and the latest updates from Louisville vs. Georgia. They wrap up with a quick preview of this weekend’s matchup against Memphis State. Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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Hogs, Hoosiers, Tigers, who cares, Cards by 90.
Matt and Grant are back to break down another chaotic week in college football and basketball — and yes, Louisville fans, there’s plenty to talk about. (3:21) — CFP Reactions: Did the committee get it right? Spoiler: probably not. (16:30) — NET Rankings Drop: First rankings are here and we’ve got...
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Will Stein? The Louisville QB?
Matt and Grant are back with a loaded episode covering another wild week in college sports. We kick things off with the coaching carousel heating up and what the Will Stein hiring means for the landscape. Then we dive into the drama swirling around Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin before breaking down…
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41-0 - BUILD THE STATUE
UL does the SWEEP. F*** Em. Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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The Governors Toilet Bowl
The guys open with a full breakdown of what the Cards must do to beat Kentucky on Saturday — matchups, adjustments, and the exact blueprint for a rivalry win. Then they shift to Wednesday’s showdown with Arkansas and what that game means for momentum heading into the weekend. To wrap things up,...
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Mark Poop and the Bearcats Preview
Matt and Grant are back with another heated, Louisville-leaning breakdown of the week in college hoops. [25:00] Louisville vs. Cincinnati BasketballThe guys dive into UL’s matchup with Cincy, breaking down what went right, what needs tightening up, and why the Cards showed flashes of what this…
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3 Grown Men Make Love at Chilis
Beat UK EMERGENCY POD! Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/qrcode502?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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"F*** Em"
Matt and Grant are back and they kick things off with Louisville’s matchup against Cal — the highs, the lows, and what the Cards need to clean up moving forward. Then they turn their attention to the hardwood for an early preview of the much-anticipated UK vs. Louisville basketball battle, with...
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It's Rivalry Week Baby
Matt and Grant are back with another packed episode breaking down the latest in college sports and chaos. They kick things off by trying to understand why Kentucky fans are the way they are (3:00), before diving into a full breakdown of Jacksonville State vs. Louisville (18:00). Then, they react…
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The Rooths Fan Club
Matt and Grant are back breaking down a winning weekend for the Cards as Louisville football takes care of Virginia Tech and Louisville basketball cruises past South Carolina State in their opener. The guys talk about what they liked, what still needs work, and who stood out on both sides of the...
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Do We Overreact or Underreact?
Matt and Grant are back breaking down a busy week for Louisville basketball. They start with a recap of the Cards’ matchup against Boston College, then dive into exhibition talk with Kansas and Bucknell. The guys wrap things up with an early look at the ACC schedule and Grant’s always…
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Big Game Brohm
Matt and Grant kick things off with a breakdown of Louisville vs. Miami (5:00), dive into the legacy and latest from Tom Izzo (45:00), shift gears for some NBA talk (1:07:00), and close things out with Grant’s picks of the week (1:24:00) Music by: Quinn Cohan Soundcloud:...
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In Brady We Trust
Matt and Grant are back breaking down Mark Stoops’ move to Virginia Tech and what it means for Kentucky. We dive into UK’s NIL situation, recap Oklahoma State vs. Auburn and other early hoops exhibitions, preview Louisville vs. Miami, and wrap it up with our Helmet Bet of the Week.Time Stamps:...
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A Podcast covering sports news and media with a fresh personality.
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