UK Football Fanbase Divided: Coaching Carousel or DMV Efficiency?
2025-11-25- KSR - Hour 1
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Resources & Recommendations
Videos & Documentaries
- Health Discovered (on America's #1 Podcast Network iHeart) - This podcast explores issues related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including diagnosis delays in underserved communities, stigmas, and barriers to care.
Articles & Papers
- Kirk Herbstreit's podcast - Referenced in the context of the attention surrounding the Diego Pavia mom incident.
- Barstool - Referenced as a platform that covered the Diego Pavia mom incident.
People Mentioned
- Josh Sneed - Cincinnati native and club favorite comedian performing at Comedy Off Broadway.
- Preacher Lawson - AGT finalist comedian returning to Comedy Off Broadway.
- Adele Givens - Lexington's "Queen of Comedy" performing at Comedy Off Broadway.
- Matt Jones - Host of Kentucky Sports Radio.
- Cutter Boley - Football player mentioned by Coach Stoops as committed to returning in 2026 for the Kentucky Wildcats.
- Frank - A caller to the show, referred to as "Franklin" when expressing strong opinions about the Kentucky football program.
- Nick Roush - KSR team member mentioned in the context of covering the spring football game.
- Adam Luckett - KSR team member mentioned in the context of covering the spring football game.
- Mitch Barnhart - Longest-tenured Athletic Director in the SEC, mentioned in the context of the Kentucky football program's overall operation.
- Mark Stoops - Head coach of the Kentucky football team, whose contract and future were a major topic of discussion.
- Lane Kiffin - Coach of an opposing team, mentioned in the context of UK's football schedule.
- Chris Webber - Analyst for the NBA tournament coverage.
- Jamal Mashburn - Analyst for the NBA tournament coverage.
- Bruce Pearl - College basketball coach and analyst, who shared a controversial anecdote about Candace Parker on live television.
- Candace Parker - Basketball player and analyst, who was the subject of Bruce Pearl's anecdote.
- Diego Pavia - Football player whose mother was involved in an incident that gained media attention.
- Jeff Drummond - A person who texted the show, stating he still has his original social security card.
- Daryl Strawberry - Former baseball player, mentioned in a humorous context related to baseball cards.
- Mark Maguire - Former baseball player, mentioned in a humorous context related to baseball cards.
- Barry Bonds - Former baseball player, mentioned in a humorous context related to baseball cards.
- Billy Ripken - Former baseball player known for a controversial baseball card, mentioned in a humorous context related to baseball cards.
- Nate Aman - Player for Tennessee, mentioned as looking dangerous.
- The Glesby guy - Player for Tennessee, mentioned as looking dangerous.
Organizations & Institutions
- Jefferson County DMV - Complimented for its efficiency in license renewal.
- Jefferson County Clerk's Office - Complimented for its efficiency in registration renewal.
- Social Security Administration - Discussed in the context of obtaining a social security card.
Websites & Online Resources
- Granger.com - Website for Granger, a supplier of industrial products.
- ComedyOffBroadway.com - Website for Comedy Off Broadway tickets.
- 1844cosentyx.com - Resource for information about Cosentyx.
- Cosentyx.com - Website for Cosentyx, a medication for hidradenitis suppurativa.
- IBM.com - Website for IBM, discussed in the context of AI and data management.
- Nordictracks.com - Website for NordicTrack, a brand of fitness equipment.
- NoJLinderFarms.com - Website for No J. Linder Farms, selling beef products.
Other Resources
- Coca-Cola - A beverage mentioned in a holiday-themed advertisement.
- Sprite Winter Spice Cranberry - A limited-time seasonal beverage.
- Chevy Silverado, Trailblazer, Blazer EV - Chevrolet vehicle models mentioned in a promotional riddle.
- Meyer brand, Frederick's by Meyer, Purple Cow, True Goodness foods - Brands participating in the Simply Give program at Meyer stores.