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Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel

NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)
Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Football
Mark Pope
Kentucky
NCAA
SEC
NIL
Mark Stoops
Transfer Portal
SEC Football
NCAA Tournament
College Football
Kentucky Wildcats Football
Sean Woods
Basketball
NFL
NCAA Basketball
Kentucky Wildcats Baseball
Kentucky Volleyball

"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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Latest Episodes

Quick segment ahead of UK baseball: More scratches in the Oaks and the Derby; Lexington trainer Kenny McPeek is livid that his horse was scratched; big NBA nights for 2 ex-Cats; Reds do it again and DG's picks for the Oaks and the Derby...

We learn more about Ousmane N'Diaye; Reed Sheppard with payback for LeBron; re-visiting a huge UK football upset; (8:00) some of the biggest longshots in Ky Derby history; (19:00) Kent Spencer of WHAS-TV on UK recruiting & Derby; (39:00) Gold Glove w... more

UK, Pope whiff on Stokes; NCAA foolishly votes to expand its basketball tournament field; (13:00) some much-deserved recognition at the CATSPYS; (18:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network on UK's recruiting problems; (39:00) NBC announcers working... more

Latest NCAA gambling scandal; (11:00) how a Lex sports columnist decades ago short-sold a future Ky native who went on to basketball greatness; (19:00) Cam Drummond of the HL talks UK recruiting & Ky Derby; (39:00) national voice Dan Patrick on Diego... more

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Recent Guests

Cam Drummond
Herald Leader writer covering basketball recruiting and horse racing
Herald Leader
Episode: 2026-04-28 - BBI
Jojo Kemp
Former Kentucky running back
Former UK player
Episode: 2026-04-28 - BBI
Dick Downey
Handicapper, Downey Profile, Blood Horse contributor
The Downey Profile / Blood Horse
Episode: 2026-04-28 - BBI
Mike Czyszewski
Coach (UK basketball context)
UK basketball broadcast team
Episode: 2026-04-24 - BBI
Christie Thomas
Broadcast colleague
UK broadcasting team
Episode: 2026-04-24 - BBI
Brian Lane
Head basketball coach
Transylvania University
Episode: 2026-04-16 - BBI
Tony Washington
New outside linebackers coach / edge coach at Kentucky
University of Kentucky Football
Episode: 2026-04-15 - BBI
Doug Brunk
Author and writer focusing on Kentucky basketball
Self-employed/Author, based in San Diego
Episode: 2026-04-15 - BBI
Jody Demling
Publisher of Cardinal Authority, ACC Network Plus Play-By-Play and UofL Radio Network contributor
Cardinal Authority
Episode: 2026-04-14 - BBI

Host

Dick Gabriel
Host of the show and a veteran sports broadcaster with extensive Kentucky sports coverage and commentary.

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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Audience appreciates the credibility and depth of UK sports coverage and history.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

2026-04-13 - BBI
Q: What is Terry Brown's take on the current state of Kentucky basketball and roster dynamics?
He believes NIL and the transfer portal have leveled the playing field somewhat, meaning Kentucky can no longer rely on history or tradition alone; success now depends on smart pivoting, recruitment, and leveraging institutional advantages to assemble competitive rosters year after year.
2026-04-09 - BBI
Q: How has the transfer portal changed the job of a college coach at different levels?
Coaches must now plan for constant roster turnover, rely more on versatile recruiting pipelines (high school and transfer players), and balance this with the educational mission of their programs.
2026-04-03 - BBI
Q: Why did you make that change? That's big for a pitcher.
The pitcher explains shifting to attack the strike zone, embracing ground balls, and letting defense do the work to help the team win, prioritizing quality pitches over strikeouts.
2026-04-06 - BBI
Q: Who do you like in tonight's championship game? Is Michigan just too much?
I've been wrong before, but I think Michigan has the edge given the matchup and their momentum, though the season has shown that anything can happen and confidence shifts game to game.
2026-03-26 - BBI
Q: How does the UK baseball coaching staff view the road ahead this season?
Mingione stresses the importance of winning series at home and stealing a few on the road as a pathway to regional play and potential Omaha, framing the season as a deliberate build toward a national run.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Blue Insider

What is Big Blue Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A Kentucky-centric sports talk show that blends deep dives into college athletics, NIL implications, governance, and leadership with game-by-game breakdowns and coaching philosophy. Guests range from longtime beat writers and broadcasters to former players and coaches, delivering historical context, tactical insights, and behind-the-scenes perspective on programs and media coverage.

- Across episodes, the show stands out for its mix of in-depth analyses of Kentucky teams, NIL dynamics, and press/media narratives, along with personal anecdotes about coaching, facilities, and program development. It tends to attract listeners who value contextual sports storytelling, local college athletics lore, and informed conversations with journalists ... more

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Recent guests on Big Blue Insider include:

1. Cam Drummond
2. Jojo Kemp
3. Dick Downey
4. Mike Czyszewski
5. Christie Thomas
6. Brian Lane
7. Tony Washington
8. Doug Brunk

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