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Cats Talk Wednesday

304 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 11 ratings

Small town and big city join forces! Vinny Hardy (Lynch, KY) and Terry Brown (Louisville, KY) team up to give you a free-flowing, laid back sports talk show focusing on the Kentucky Wildcats as well as pertinent NBA, NFL & MLB topics.

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Episodes

TB's Big Amazing News . . . and Some Sports & Stuff

September 09, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 112 MB

TB has some huge news! We'll get into all of it, oh and some sports stuff too!

Lots of Reflection, One Scrimmage Down, NBA Playoffs + STAC HC Tobin Anderson!

September 02, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 111 MB

A crazy week for a crazy year. We'll dive into all of it. Jamal Murray lives to tell about another game 7. UK Football has a scrimmage in the books. St. Thomas Aquinas College head coach Tobin Anderson joins us at 6:30! Gonna be fun!

DeWayne Peevy to DePaul, Talkin' Season, NBA Reschedule + Kalen Harris!

August 26, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Friend of the show DeWayne Peevy is headed to Chi-town to run DePaul's athletic department. We've gotten pulled into a little trash talk with South Carolina fans/media. The NBA pauses things for tonight. Kalen Harris, host of the Kat Scan Pod, joins us at 7:30!

SEC 10 Game Grind, NBA Playoffs + the Big Things Kentucky Crew!

August 19, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 115 MB

We'll break down the schedule starting with the Cats opening the season down in Auburn. Dame is doing Dame things at the Lakers expense. Coach Bu and Coach Truck of Big Things Kentucky will join us at 7:00!

KP to NYC, Bruiser to Lex + Guests Josh Smith and Craig Bates!

August 12, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 112 MB

KP made that move to the Knicks. Bruiser Flint heads down to Lexington from Bloomington. @grendel51 will join us to talk about some charity golf and Craig Bates will swing by to catch us up on the NHL Playoffs! Tune on in BBN!

Actual Games to Speak Of

August 05, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

We have actual games and fallout from those games. The SEC has decided how to shape the football season if it gets to be played. The Pac 12 is making news. The NBA Bubble is doing its thing. Devin Booker really did his thing last night. We'll talk all of that and much more tonight! (845)277-9373!

#MLB, Marlins Mess & More + Professor Derrick White!

July 29, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 125 MB

MLB is back and the Florida Marlins have had the first worst case scenario. The KHSAA made a decison. How will the basketball Cats come together? UK African American & Americana Studies professor Derrick White will join us at 7:30.

UK Football, Wenyen, More UK FB + Our Guests Stevie Westmoreland & Brett Ciancia!

July 22, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 114 MB

We'll dive into some UK football this evening from the family angle and the preseason rankings perspective. Stevie Westmoreland will join us at 6:15. Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews will stop by at 7:00. Plus thoughts on the Wenyen situation and more!

Antonio Hall Joins Us, Props to Anthony Epps, Brawlin' Memphis Cousins!

July 15, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

We start things off by talking with former UK O-lineman Antonio Hall. Congrats are in order for Anthony Epps. Memphis cousins throw hands over Penny.

Toppers Talk the Talk, Cam Signs, Mahomes Cashes In

July 08, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Western Kentucky and Rick Stansbury and 'nem if nothing else are persistent. They are trying their best get a game(s) with the Cats. Cam Newton is off the market, Patrick Mahones is off of that rookie deal. We'll talk about that and a whole lot more tonight!

MM's Recovery, BB's Residual, TB's Celeb Meetings

July 01, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Matthew Mitchell is on the mend, Bobby Bonilla once again has more to spend. TB gains another famous friend!

June 28, MLB Sprint, Bubba, DL & More!

June 24, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 111 MB

UK basketball sets a return date, MLB ekes out a season schedule. Bubba Wallace forges on. DL, DL, DL??

September 3, MLB?? + Chiefs Conversation w/ John Dixon

June 17, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Kentucky football tweaks the season opener. The Rona never left. Will sports get off the ground? What's Rob Manfred doin? John Dixon of Arrowhead Pride will join us to talk some KC Chiefs.

A Return To Football

June 10, 2020 22:02 - 2 hours - 111 MB

An update on TB's running status. Kentucky football is working and prepping for the season. Cal, Stoops and Mitchell do their parts.

Rough Few Days, Kash's Comedy + LSU Football Talk With Preston Guy

June 03, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

TB, a lifelong Louisville native as we know, will have the floor. We'll still get to some other topics and do our thing a lil later. Preston Guy of TigerBait.com will stop to talk about those Bayou Bengals at 7:00.

Voluntary Workouts, Eddie Sutton, Chris Oats

May 27, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

The date is in place for SEC athletes to return to campus for voluntary workouts. Hope it all goes smoothly. Kentucky lost a former coach in Eddie Sutton. Chris Oats is on everyone's minds too at this time.

UK Cheer, DeAndre Williams Handling + Our Guests: Hungry In KY Podcast

May 20, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Tough times for the Kentucky Cheerleading program. DeAndre Williams has Memphis and Penny poppin off again. The ladies of the Hungry In Podcast will join us to talk some food and UK sports!

Stoops & Marrow, Duke Actin' a Fool? Legendary Losses and More!

May 13, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Dekel Crowdus opts to stay with the hometown Cats. Zion Williamson is in a circle of lawsuits. The Last Dance is rolling on. Lost a lot of legendary people over the last few weeks. As always the phone # is (845)277-9373.

Sarr Out Man! TB Gets His Run On And More!

May 06, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 112 MB

For everyone that was worrying they can now relax. Olivier Sarr made it official, he's transferring from Wake Forest to Kentucky. Just like that the roster looks a lot better. TB has been busy in quarantine, been running, doing podcasts and all kinds of things. We'll talk about all of that, The Last Dance, our appearance on The Locker and much more!

Lynn and Logan's Names Are Called, MJ and Zeke and More!

April 29, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

In a "down year" from their 2018 10-win season Kentucky still saw five players move on to the NFL. It will be fun to see how their careers play out. Whenever play resumes the talent that will be heading to the next level from Lexington will continually to be consistently impressive. The Last Dance got juicy when all of the old layers to the Bulls-Pistons beef were peeled back once again. Thankfully this documentary is providing a nice small distraction each weekend. We'll talk about all of t...

Rhyne Howard Gets a Lil Love, NFL Draft, + Reggie Hanson

April 22, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

We're back for another fun 2 hours. Still hunkerin' down. Still watching to see how things play out. Rhyne Howard finally gets a little bit of love. Jacob Toppin is offically a Wildcat. Lynn Bowden, Logan Stenberg should hear their names called, other football Cats should find out where they'll be living and working via free agency too.  A familiar face will be joining Tom Brady down in Tampa Bay. At 6:30 we'll be joined by former UK foward/center Reggie Hanson. Tune in, hope y'all enjoy.

Condolences to KAT, Roster Movin' and Shakin' and more!

April 15, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Condolonces to Karl Anthony Towns and his family on the passing of his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, who passed away due to complications from the coronavirus. It's official. Ashton, Immauel, Nick, Tyrese and EJ are all going to the draft. Cal will really get to work his magic. There's already a strong freshman class coming in and Davion Mintz has been added as a grad transfer. We'll see what other moves take place between now and whenever seasons/games resume. Austin MacGinnis has made his way ...

Keion's Back, No Haarm(s) In Inquiring + Jack Pilgrim!

April 08, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Tyrese Maxey and Ashton Hagans have shifted their focus to the NBA Draft. What will Nick Richards, Immanuel Quickley and E.J. Montgomery decide to do. We'll know in the coming days. Keion Brooks has decided to return for a second season at Kentucky. Purdue big man Matt Haarms has put his name in the transfer portal and the Cats are among several schools interested in adding him to their roster. Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio will join us at 6:30 to talk about all of that and more as w...

Keepin On Keepin On, Roster Status + UK DB Davonte Robinson

April 01, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 120 MB

We're still doing our best to stay cautious and healthy. Normal and even a new normal are still quite a ways away. The Kentucky bsaketball roster is sorting itself out. There was even a turn that is somewhat surprising to some. There's still a lot to wrap our heads around potentially regarding football. There are different things to process as each portion of the year rolls around on the calendar and all of the usual activities that occur at that point aren't able to be participated in. We'l...

Staying Safe & Healthy + Gamecocks Talk w/ Katie Dzwierzynski of GABAttack!

March 25, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 127 MB

All of the coping mechanisims are in effect. March is marching on without Madness and that will continue to be the theme of this spring. We'll talk about all the goings on of life in a sportsless world as well as the nuggets of news that have occurred since we were on last. We'll work in some randomness like we always do and we'll have another fun show like we always have. Katie Dzwierzynski of Garnet and Black Attack on SB Nation will stop by to chat about some South Carolina Gamecocks sport...

What a Difference a Week Makes + Marisa Brown and Angelo Carriero

March 18, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Last week when we were talking with ESPN's Michael Eaves there were still conference tournaments and an NBA season to speak of. Things have changed quickly since then. There are no sports going on and won't be any for quite some time due to COVID19 and rightfully so. Hopefully all of you listening are doing well. We're still going to do our best to have fun each week for a couple of hours and we hope y'all will have fun with us. We'll talk about the sports things that have happened but as y'...

COVID19 Concerns & Repercussions, the Florida Comeback + Michael Eaves!

March 11, 2020 22:01 - 2 hours - 115 MB

We can't wait to talk about the Cats come from behind win over Florida. But we'll have to talk about all of the #COVID19 news that continues to break. We will definitely get to the SEC Tournament (tonight's games at least) and all of the recognition that Kentucky received individually for their regular season.  The NBA is heating up too and a Lakers-Clippers playoff series one of these days will be a lot of fun. At 6:45 we'll be joined by the one and only: White Plain's own and ESPN's Micha...

Cats Get Fulkerized In Rough Rupp Finale, Spring Practice + Michael Bennett

March 04, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Kentucky appeared focused and determined not to let the SEC title clinching win over Auburn affect their edge in the first half against Tennessee. Unfortunately there was a second half that had to be played and the lead they built and relinquished didn't end in a win as it normally did during their string of W's. There's chemistry questions and a few concerns because now the calendar has flipped to March. Is it a crossroads for the Cats or just a mere bump in the road. We'll talk about it all...

Quickley Still En Fuego, SEC is Almost Clinched + Charles & Clay Tinsley!

February 26, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Texas A & M kept leaving Immanuel Quickley open  . . . so he kept dropping threes on them. Kentucky didn't allow the whole A & M trap game vibe trip them up at all. They took care of business and can now focus fully on trying to exact revenge on Auburn this weekend. They are another step closer to securing the SEC regular season title outright. We'll also have friend of the show and former EKU linebacker Charles Tinsley and his son, current Colonels WR Clay, on to talk about their legacy and...

Team Effort In Caton Rouge, Big Dawg's Stayin + Charles Moore & Jennifer Palumbo

February 19, 2020 23:01 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Kentucky did their road warrior thing once again and defeated a talented LSU team that was hungry for a win to get themselves out of the funk that they've been in. Nate Sestina did what he and everyone in BBN envisioned that he would do when he arrived at UK. Good to see him put together a solid game. Big Blue Nation exhaled Friday evening when Vince Marrow decided that he was staying put and turning down his other friend Mel Tucker and Michigan State.  The NBA All Star Game was dope, that i...

Knoxville-Nashville Sweep, Big Dawg Status, #NBAAllStar Weekend and More!

February 12, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Tonight we'll look back at the Kentucky Wildcats wins over the Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores. It had been a while since that had happened. Hagans was back to his old self. Up next is a home Saturday (finally) date with the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at 2:00.  Big Blue Nation is holding its collective breath once again. The Big Dog is on someone else's radar. This time it's Michigan State. He turned down his hometown Youngstown State to stay in Lexington. Now Mel Tucker an...

EJ Was Hoopin', Super Bowl, Huge MLB/NBA Trades and More + Mark Buerger!

February 05, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

EJ Montgomery finally showed more than the occasional flash last night against Mississippi State. He played aggressive and got a lil mean and put together arguably his most complete game ever in a Kentucky uniform as the Cats bounced back from their loss at Auburn and got back on the winning track. Now he'll look to find some consistency and build on last night's foundation. There were some big trades in MLB and the NBA yesterday, gotta talk about that. Vince Marrow is not ready to go home a...

Cats Host the Dores, Kobe, Super Bowl 54 and the Great Dan Issel!

January 29, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

It's another Wednesday game evening for the Kentucky Wildcats as they look to keep the winning ways going when they host the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at 6:30. Can EJ flip the switch in the game like he's been doing in practice of late? We'll also talk about the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and the seven others in Sunday's helicopter crash. The L.A. area, the nation and the world are still attempting to process the news. We'll start the show off by talking with...

Niners Win the NFC, Cats Top Dawgs and Hawgs + Benny & Lee and more!

January 22, 2020 23:01 - 2 hours - 114 MB

Tonight we'll flip the script a bit and talk lots of NFC Championship game as TB's San Francisco 49ers made it to the NFL Final Four and defeated the Green Bay Packers to move on and face the Kansa Cithy Chiefs in Miami in Super Bowl 54. We'll also talk about Kentucky bouncing back to take care of Arkansas and Georgia and now prepping to face Texas Tech in Lubbock. At 6:30, Benny and Lee of Basketball Across the Bluegrass With Benny and Lee with join us to talk some hoops. You can call in to...

Cats-Gamecocks, #NFLPlayoffs, #CFBPlayoff, TB's Niners and More!

January 15, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

It's been a while, but we have a show and a UK basketball game rollin' together. Terry and Vinny will talk lots of Cats and Gamecocks as Kentucky faces South Carolina down in Columbia. They're looking to get another road W in the SEC and then cap the week with another one against Arkansas this weekend. We'll also look back at the CFB Playoff and LSU's win over Clemson and look ahead to Championship Sunday. Cheifs-Titans, 49ers-Packers? Who y'all got? Plus some crazy MLB news.

SEC Road W, #NFLPlayoffs, Coaching Carousel Craziness, #CFBPlayoff & More!

January 08, 2020 23:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Scouts and celebs and everyone else were all in Athens last night to see Tyrese Maxey, Anthony Edwards and everyone else on the floor last night. We'll look back at Kentucky's strong second half come from behind win over Georgia on the road. The NFL Playoffs are heating up as now there only 8 teams standing. Off the field the coaching searches are being completed by the non playoff squads. LSU vs Clemson, Tigers vs Tigers takes place on Monday night as the SEC looks to go 8-2 in the bowl seas...

Cats Talk Wednesday: Belk Bowl, Dream Game and Happy Kentucky New Year

January 01, 2020 23:01 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Vinny and Terry recap the Louisville/Kentucky Dream Game, the Wildcats' Belk Bowl win, review 2019 and the decade that was and look ahead to 2020. Randy Newman of Big Blue Express stops by to talk Cats as well.

National Signing Day, Cats v Utes + David Bouvier!

December 18, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Stoops and Big Dawg Marrow and the rest of the Kentucky football coaching staff were at it again. They've brought in another solid class, possibly top 20, and the caliber of players are improving. If you thought the Cats were about to become less physical you thought wrong. They stocked up in the trenches once again. The early morning activity of National Signing Day will transition into late night Vegas hoops on the hardwood as the Cats face familier out of conference foe Utah. It is literal...

Belk Bowlin, New #1 + Van Hiles, Anthony White & Tyler Barnett!

December 11, 2019 23:02 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Early this morning Lynn Bowden got some much deserved recognition in the form of the Paul Hornung Award. He was versatility personified this season. After much ado, Kentucky will be heading to Charlotte for the Belk Bowl to face Virginia Tech. The basketball Cats face a bigger name opponent this weekend. The volleyball squad is looking to move on deeper into the NCAA tournament. The women's basketball team is getting ready for Louisville in Rupp this weekend. Besides that, there's nothing muc...

Governor's Cup Stays Put, Lynn's Legend + Jason Hazelrigg of UK Fans All Day

December 04, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Kentucky made quick work of the improved Louisville Cardinals. After giving them life right before the half, the Cats extiguished it easily in the third quarter. Lynn Bowden forged his way into the record book for rushing yards by an SEC QB.  Everyone knows what's coming and defenses still can't slow him down, much less stop him. He had one of the greatest seasons a UK football player has ever had.  We'll talk about all of that and some hoops and NFL and more. Jason Hazelrigg of UK Fans All ...

Another Injury, Duke Lumberjacked, UK/UL + Chris Rodriguez SR & Big Blue Drew!

November 27, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

.Just when BBN was finally ready to get a good read on the squad at full stregnth the news came out this morning that NateSestina was going to be lost for four weeks due to a wrist injury. Hate to hear that for the young fella. The rest of the guys will have to hold it down while he's out. It's Louisville week, as the Cards head to Kroger Field Saturday afternoon. We'll dive into that from a parent's perspective right off of the bat with Chris Rodriguez Sr, the fourth football dad we've had...

Running Through Nashville, the UVU Struggle Win + Anthony Cervino

November 20, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Kentucky evened their record up again at 5-5 after grounding and pounding Vanderbilt in Nashville Saturday afternoon. They now finish the regular season at home with UT-Martin and Louisville and hope to become bowl eligible and improve their bowl status in that order. On the court Mark Madsen and Utah Valley put a scare into the Cats before succumbing 82-74. The Cats depleted roster and Nick Richards were the story.  We'll also talk NBA and NFL. At 6:30 Anthony Cervino will join us to talk s...

Wound Lickin' Wednesday + Our Guests Travis Graf, Freddie Coleman & Adam Griggs!

November 13, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

The Tennessee game Saturday night at Kroger Field, the Evansville game last night at Rupp Arena and Vinny's Cowboys and TB's 49ers mixed in with all of that and it's been a rough few days sports wise for the both of us. We'll have lots of guests to talk things out with this evening though. At 6:00 Travis Graf of Cats Illustraded and co-host of the Kat Scan Podcast will start us off. At 6:30 Freddie Coleman, co-host f Freddie and Fitzsimmons on ESPN Radio will stop by and Adam Griggs of Big B...

Maxey's Square Garden, Cats Jump to #1, Lynn vs the Vols

November 06, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

The Champions Classic in New York City on November 5 seemed so far away and now just like that it's come and gone. And just like that Kentucky knocked Michigan State out of the top spot and will be the new #1 team in the nation when the poll is released on Monday.  Tyrese Maxey made Madison Square Garden his own personal stage as he made big shots and grabbed big rebounds down the stretch. We'll dive into all of that and look ahead to the Lynn Bowden and the football Cats hosting Tennessee ...

Lynn Massacres Mizzou, NIL $, Game 7, Herro/PJ & More!

October 30, 2019 22:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Lynn Bowden did his thing in the rain once again as he ran all over Mizzou to the tune of 204 yards and Player of the Week honors in the SEC. Max Duffy and Calvin Taylor joined him this week as well. Now it's on to another bye week before the Tennessee Volunteers come to town. We're six days away from the first game that counts when the Cats take on Michigan State in NYC. There will be a Game 7 in the World Series plus all the happenings in the NBA and NFL!

Athens Was What It Was, More Rain vs Mizzou? + The KY Sports Guys In Hour 2!

October 23, 2019 22:01 - 2 hours - 115 MB

The Kentucky Wildcats move on from the monsoon in Athens to potentially another downpour Saturday night when they play host to the Missour Tigers. We'll look back at the Blue White game and the first game against someone else when the Cats host Georgetown College Sunday evening. We'll look at game 2 of the World Series, the NBA opening night, NFL and more. In hour 2 Josh Hurt, Bryant Stockton and Gunnar Word of The KY Sports Guys will stop by. Gonna be a lotta fun!

Lynn Showed Out, #BBM19, On to Athens + Van Hiles and Anna Maria Tarullo!

October 16, 2019 22:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Gonna be a fun one tonight. TB was at both Big Blue Madness and the Kentucky Wildcats come from behind victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. Lynn Bowden showed that he was up to the challenge of being QB1 in place of an injured Sawyer Smith. What's next as the Cats head to Athens to face the Dawgs? Will Sawyer be able to go, is it Lynn's show once again? Can the Cats pull the upset like South Carolina did? We'll talk about all of that and more tonight and be joined by two great guests! Forme...

Jared Lorenzen Week, #BBM, Lynn, Sawyer, MLB + Craig Bates

October 09, 2019 22:01 - 2 hours - 119 MB

The bye week is over, how will the Cats fare and how fast will they start out of the gates? Who will be under center the most? Will Lynn Bowden go all the way? Will Sawyer Smith get some snaps? Is Mark Stoops just playing games with the Hawgs? We'll talk about all that and more plus Big Blue Madness which goes down on Friday night. Seems like it came out of nowhere. Our buddy Craig Bates will join us to talk some NHL too. Lots of fun in store!

Still A Little Bit Off, On to Columbia For 6, Title IX + Collyn Taylor!

September 25, 2019 22:01 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Kentucky is still looking to get right after their loss at Mississippi State Saturday evening. They will head to Columbia looking to beat the South Carolina Gameocks for the sixth consecutive time. Sawyer Smith, Lynn Bowden, The passing game and kicking game was off and some points were left on the field. UK was also in the news for Title IX reasons, we'll talk about that and recap the NFL weekend too. Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central will join us at 7:15 to preview South Carolina.

Saturday's Tough Beat, Time to Stabilize In Starkville + Vashti Hurt

September 18, 2019 22:01 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Kentucky had the Florida Gators on the ropes again in Kroger Field but let them slip out of Lexington with the win in heartbreaking fashion. Now they have to regroup and look for a W in Starkville against Mississippi State. We'll also talk some hoops as well. Lots of NFL news went down especially at the quarterback position around the league. At 6:30 Vashti Hurt of Carolina Blitz will stop by to talk some Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton, UNC and much more!

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