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Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel

NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)
Kentucky Wildcats
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Mark Pope
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Will Stein
Kentucky Volleyball
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Sean Woods
Florida Gators
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"Big Blue Insider" is more than just another call-in show. There's ample opportunity for YOU to be heard; but you also hear voices from all over the country -- talking sports, sharing stories, breaking news.Dick Gabriel, a veteran of 30 years of sports broadcasting, is the host. You can do your part by calling 280-2287 locally; 1-800-606-4263 from anywhere in the USA.

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SEC coaches ranked the basketball Cats 7th; Will Stein & Craig Skinner both look ahead to road trips at Oklahoma; (11:00) UK football is the talk of the SEC; (19:00) podcast host Larry Glover on the football AND basketball Cats; (39:00) veteran journ... more

Will Stein, Lane Kiffin talk UK-LSU; (10:30) my post-game convo with CJ Baxter; WHAS Sports Director Kent Spencer; (39:00) Ben Roberts on his new Inside Kentucky Basketball web site; (58:00) Kenny Minchey on his game-winner; (1:05:00) national talkin... more

Lane Kiffin on UK; (9:00) amazing info on WKU's Big Red; (9:00) (18:00) farewell, Mike Ditka; (23:00) ex-Cat Stevie Johnson on his game-winning catch vs LSU in '07; (39:00) ex-Cat Ricky Lumpkin previews Cats-Tigers; (58:00) Jack Givens on UK Pro Day ... more

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Recent Guests

Stevie Johnson
Former Kentucky wide receiver, Wildcats star of the 2007 LSU upset
Kentucky Football/UK Alumni
Episode: 2026-10-09 - BBI
Hannah Hamelbach
Reporter for LAX 18, BBN Tonight
LAX 18, BBN Tonight
Episode: 2026-10-05 - BBI
Jeff Van Note
Former Falcons player and UK network color commentator
UK Radio Network / Falcons
Episode: 2026-10-02 - BBI
Malachi Moreno
Kentucky basketball player
Kentucky Wildcats
Episode: 2026-09-30 BBI Statewide
Tegra Shibola
Kentucky offensive lineman
Kentucky Wildcats
Episode: 2026-09-30 BBI Statewide
Darryl Byrd
Colleges/Media colleague mentioned
UK basketball media team
Episode: 2026-09-30 BBI Statewide
Jerome Morton
Kentucky basketball player
Kentucky Wildcats
Episode: 2026-09-30 BBI Statewide
Jeff Piccoro
UK Sports Network analyst
UK Sports Network
Episode: 2026-09-30 BBI Statewide
Trent Noah
Kentucky basketball player
Kentucky Wildcats
Episode: 2026-09-30 BBI Statewide

Host

Dick Gabriel
Host of the show, long-time Kentucky sports radio personality leading the Kentucky-focused discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Always good stuff!

    DG is a legend! Great insights, perspective and guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sports Talk Geek
    United States3 years ago
  • In game reporting.

    I like love your in game reporting when Tom Leach or Jeff Piecoro need to find out about an injury or a thought from one of the coaches or a sneak peek about what the players attitudes are during an intense or exciting time. I also love it when you see a play happen in front of you and call it as you see it. Makes me feel like I’m on the sideline. Your tonality also helps keep me calm sometimes too.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Clifton John
    United States4 years ago
  • Fan for Life

    Love this show, hope it never goes off the air. I have used so many products to help me sleep. Nothing works like this show. Usually out within 10 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nolongersleepless13
    United States5 years ago
  • Description

    No podcast descriptions????? At least put the name of the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wbthornton
    United States5 years ago
  • Where’s the podcasts??

    I haven’t been able to get several days of shows this week?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    A TON
    United States5 years ago

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Episodes occasionally miss certain guest or episode details, which can be frustrating for fans seeking structure.
Some listeners want more consistent episode descriptions and timely downloads.
Fans appreciate in-depth, on-site reporting and candid coach/player perspectives that make fans feel 'on the sideline'.
Listeners praise the host's insights and guest quality, calling the show a Kentucky sports legend for solid takes and memories.

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2026-09-22 - BBI
Q: What did Kenny Minchie show as a quarterback in difficult conditions against a tough opponent?
He showed mature pocket presence, quick decision-making, and accuracy, delivering timely throws and leveraging space when the line gave him time, which allowed Kentucky to sustain drives and score.
2026-09-28 - BBI
Q: What stood out to you most from the interview with the Hall of Famers?
The guests framed their UK moments as foundational in shaping the program's culture, with emphasis on leadership, defense, and enduring fan support, while reflecting on the current teams and how past success informs present performance.
2026-09-21 - BBI
Q: Tell me about how the opening stages of the game set the tone.
The host notes that the defense started strong with turnovers and Kentucky moved the ball effectively, setting momentum that built as the game progressed, especially as the team avoided early penalties and capitalized on the Aggies' mistakes.
2026-09-14 - BBI
Q: What was the rationale behind the fake punt and did you expect to convert?
I believed we had the look we wanted and that it could spark our offense, but we didn't execute, which allowed Alabama to capitalize and shift momentum. It was a risk worth taking to try to steal a possession.
2026-09-03 - BBI
Q: Do you get the same feeling about the season as you did before?
Christi confirms a culture shift under the new coaching staff and a sense of accountability across the program.

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The show centers on Kentucky athletics with a heavy emphasis on football and basketball, plus cross-sport context from the broader college sports landscape. Conversations frequently feature state-based leadership, recruiting, NIL dynamics, media day impressions, and roster development, often interwoven with nostalgic reflections on Kentucky's sports heritage and insider perspective from coaches, reporters, and former players. Noteworthy is the mix of long-form interviews, live segments from campus events, and candid, ecosystem-level chatter about program strategy, fan engagement, and the evolving business of college athletics, all anchored by a locally rooted, sports-community orientation that still connects with national trends.

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Recent guests on Big Blue Insider include:

1. Stevie Johnson
2. Hannah Hamelbach
3. Jeff Van Note
4. Malachi Moreno
5. Tegra Shibola
6. Darryl Byrd
7. Jerome Morton
8. Jeff Piccoro

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