Basketball's Mess, Football's Momentum: Kentucky's Athletic Divide
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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- KSR (Kentucky Sports Radio) - The podcast network hosting the episode.
- On3 - A sports media company where Kentucky basketball's struggles were a topic of discussion.
- LG&E and KU - Utility companies that sponsor the podcast and offer text updates for power outages.
- Kentucky Alumni Group (Nashville) - An official group that watches Kentucky games at Beyond The Edge in East Nashville.
- Jim Beam - A distillery mentioned for its restaurant and tours.
- Whiskey Thief - A distillery mentioned for its unique "thieving process" tour.
- Maker's Mark - A distillery mentioned for its bottle dipping experience.
- Buffalo Trace - A distillery recommended for its tours and gift shop.
People Mentioned
- Mark Pope - Head coach of Kentucky basketball, discussed for his press conferences and coaching style.
- Joe Burrow - NFL player, mentioned in the context of the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Davis Mills - NFL player, mentioned in the context of an upcoming game.
- Kenny Payne - Coach, mentioned in a humorous comparison during a basketball play.
- Diego Pavia - Quarterback for Vanderbilt, discussed for his performance and impact on the team.
- Clark Lea - Head coach of Vanderbilt football, discussed regarding the team's sustainability.
- Jared Lorenzen - Former Kentucky football player, remembered fondly and mentioned for his conspiracy theories.
- Chris Farley - Comedian, mentioned as a desired ghost for his humor.
- Norm Macdonald - Comedian, mentioned as a desired ghost.
- Johnny Cash - Musician, mentioned as a desired ghost.
- Robin Williams - Comedian and actor, mentioned as a desired ghost.
- Jamar Chase - NFL player, discussed for an on-field incident.
- Jalen Ramsey - NFL player, discussed in relation to the incident with Jamar Chase.
- Cam Ward - Basketball player for Mississippi State, mentioned in the context of Kentucky's loss.
- Mark Stoops - Head coach of Kentucky football, credited for the team's turnaround.
- Garrett Nussmeier ("Garrett Get Your Money") - Quarterback for LSU, referenced for his nickname and a moment shared with Kentucky's quarterback.
Websites & Online Resources
- YouTube - The platform where the podcast is streamed.
- SEC Plus - A streaming service for SEC sports, mentioned as a desired viewing option for games.
- Kim Palm - A college basketball statistics website mentioned for team rankings.
- NFL - The professional football league, mentioned for game predictions.
Other Resources
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles - A movie mentioned as a Thanksgiving classic.
- Christmas Vacation - A movie mentioned as a popular choice for Thanksgiving night viewing.
- Landman - A TV show mentioned as being on a watchlist.
- Yellowstone - A TV show mentioned for its "fatigue" and spin-offs.
- Turkey Trot - A type of race mentioned as a Thanksgiving tradition.
- National Dog Show - A television event that airs after the Macy's Day Parade, mentioned as a Thanksgiving tradition.