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The Drive w/ Mark Ennis

ESPN 680 Audio Vault
Louisville
Louisville, United States
Basketball
College Basketball
Transfer Portal
World Cup
College Football
Louisville, Kentucky
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NCAA
Pat Kelsey
Soccer
Louisville Cardinals
NCAA Basketball
Brendan Sorsby
NIL
Kentucky
Kentucky Derby
NBA
New York Knicks

The Drive w/ Mark Ennis

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The guys talk ACC football with Eric Mac Lain from the ACC Network. They then play stump the gasbag and discuss 90s music compilation albums.

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The guys discuss LeBron James decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers and what that means for the NBA and the eastern conference.

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The guys react to Louisville's basketball practice, Tony Romo's OWI, SEC Media day poles and more

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The guys talk about the men's basketball practice, Brendan Sorsby and McGavic announces some personal news.

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Recent Guests

Alex Mooney
Advocate/participant in Bike4Alz charity ride
Bike4Alz
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -7-9-2026- Hour 2
Isaac Trotter
CBS Sports staff writer
CBS Sports
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit -7-8-2026- Hour 1
Sean Dillon
Texas Tech media member discussed for tortilla-related fine and related Big 12 fallout
Texas Tech University
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -7-7-2026- Hour 3
Jacob Polichek
Journalist; joining Cardinal Authority and 247 Sports
Cardinal Authority and 247 Sports
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit 7-6-2026- Hour 2
Nathan Huber
Official/umpire; high school football official and SEC baseball umpire
KFOA; Kentucky Football Officials Association; SEC
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit 7-6-2026- Hour 1
Matt Miller
ESPN draft analyst; guest on the show
ESPN
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -7-2-2026- Hour 2
Chris Redman
Former NFL quarterback, Louisville alumnus
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @lukeskywalka11 -6-30-2026- Hour 2
Kenny Klein
Former Louisville basketball figure; discussed in context of funeral tributes and memories
Louisville
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @lukeskywalka11 -6-30-2026- Hour 1
Bilal Powell
Former Louisville standout, Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
Former NFL running back, Jets
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @stbrown1020- 6-23-2026 -Hour 2

Hosts

Mark Ennis
Host of The Drive w/ Mark Ennis; long-time Louisville sports broadcaster.
Dave Skoll
Co-host, known for humor and local sports banter.
Matt McGavick
Co-host; discusses games and roasts topics with co-hosts.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • The Drive

    I listen to nearly all of the UL pods on a regular basis. The Drive is my favorite. Mark and Dave seldom have takes I disagree with. Keep up the good work fellas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Columbia Kev
    United States2 years ago

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The show is praised for insightful guest perspectives and strong local coverage.
Sponsorship reads and local promos are well-integrated and feel authentic to the community.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and candid takes on Louisville sports.
Fans like the mix of serious analysis and humor, with entertaining banter and fan interaction.
Some episodes mix in broad national topics with regional focus, which keeps content fresh.

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Talking Points

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The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -6-11-2026- Hour 2
Q: What is the core issue driving this controversy about Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech?
The hosts discuss alleged gambling on his own team, the political and legal fight among conferences, and the implications for trust and governance in college sports.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit 7-6-2026- Hour 2
Q: What's your take on recruiting dynamics and the current Louisville landscape?
Jacob shares insights on high school recruiting versus portal focus, and mentions ongoing local recruiting interests and official visits.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit 7-6-2026- Hour 2
Q: How will you handle past affiliations with KSR while covering Louisville sports for Cardinal Authority?
Jacob discusses maintaining professional distance, continuing to produce solid reporting, and inviting fans to engage on the site without becoming a fan himself.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit 7-6-2026- Hour 2
Q: Tell us about the process behind you joining Cardinal Authority and 247 Sports.
Jacob explains a multi-step process, talks about professional fit, and the value of bridging his Louisville experience with Cardinal Authority, while noting his intent to stay objective and accessible to fans.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -6-18-2026- Hour 1
Q: Do you think the Protect College Sports Act is a good thing to root for, given the current landscape?
The hosts acknowledge that it represents a framework with potential stability for conferences and student-athletes, though it is not perfect and faces significant pushback from major conferences. The discussion leans toward supporting a measured federal structure to curb rampant realignment while preserving competitive balance.

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A high-energy sports talk show centered on college and local Louisville sports, with frequent banter, recruiting talk, and real-time analysis of conference realignment, NIL, and governance in college athletics. Episodes weave between Louisville-centric news, national college basketball and football discussion, live fan interaction, and occasional guest insights that add expert context to injuries, policy, and scouting. A distinctive mix of sharp analysis, humor, sponsor reads, and long-running segments (like trivia or “Stump the Gas Bag”) creates a lively, listener-driven experience that appeals to fans who want both local flavor and broader college sports coverage.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Drive:

1. Middays w/ Marques Maybin
2. The Deener Show
3. Big X Sports Radio 1450/96.1 WXVW
4. Louisville Sports Live with Ethan Moore and Tayler Lynch
5. The Round Table with Round Daddy

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The Drive launched 8 years ago and published 343 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Drive include:

1. Alex Mooney
2. Isaac Trotter
3. Sean Dillon
4. Jacob Polichek
5. Nathan Huber
6. Matt Miller
7. Chris Redman
8. Kenny Klein

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