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The Drive w/ Mark Ennis

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The Drive w/ Mark Ennis

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The guys begin the hour with stump the gasbag before returning to portal talk including Kentucky landing a player.

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The guys start the hour talking about the NFL draft. They also talk about the portal and latest intel on the Vrabel/Russini saga.

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The guys begin the show with the news of the latest commit to Louisville men's basketball and continue to make fun of Mark Pope for missing out on recruits. They also chat with David Huffman of South Park Country Club about upcoming events there.

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The guys start the final hour discussing the latest Vrabel/Russini rumors before talking more about possible portal additions. They then conclude with their thoughts on tonight's NFL draft.

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Recent Guests

Dave Shanks
General Manager, Wildwood Country Club
Wildwood Country Club
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -4-16-2026- Hour 2
Nick McDowell
Progress Park representative and Kentucky Bourby promoter
Progress Park
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit -4-15-2026- Hour 3
Simon Bird
LouCity coach, Open Cup winner guest
LouCity
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit -4-15-2026- Hour 1
Jeff Brohm
Head coach of Louisville football, featured guest for the spring football discussion
Louisville
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -4-14-2026- Hour 2
Derek Stevens
Owner of Circus Sports (mentioned in sponsor section)
Circus Sports
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -4-14-2026- Hour 2
Brooks Holton
Sports journalist for the Courier Journal covering Louisville basketball
Courier Journal
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Phil__Baker -4-2-2026- Hour 3
Andy Sweeney
Sponsor/guest promoting Whiskey Thief
Whiskey Thief Distillery
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Phil__Baker -4-2-2026- Hour 2
Elliot Mattingly
Sports medicine expert, Kort Physical Therapy
Kort Physical Therapy
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Matt_McGavic -4-2-2026- Hour 1
Eric Crawford
Sports journalist; guest on the show
Local media
Episode: The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit -4-1-2026- Hour 3

Hosts

Mark Ennis
Host of The Drive; long-time ESPN Louisville / 93.9 The Ville presence.
Dave Skoll
Co-host (Biggest Biscuit); frequent on-air contributor with a strong local sports beat.
Spencer Brown
Co-host of The Drive; regular on-air analyst and caller interaction facilitator.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 41 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 Statesa year ago

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Guests and topics span broader NCAA coverage, keeping content fresh for fans.
Listeners appreciate deep, informed takes on Louisville sports and college basketball.
Strong sense of community and local pride in discussions and sponsor reads.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit -4-15-2026- Hour 1
Q: Coach, what has been the key to your team's early success since you took over?
Bird emphasized standards, consistency, accountability, and a strong group dynamic; the team has performed well due to a clear culture and leadership from Brandon Bays and Kyle Adams.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @Phil__Baker -4-2-2026- Hour 3
Q: So I'll start with that. Brooks, how surprised are you that we have cut sort of this deep into the roster that you're going to wind up with so few returning players here?
I'm not very surprised given the season's end and the evolving needs; departures seem driven by performance, potential development, and market value, with both sides weighing what they can earn elsewhere versus staying. It seems sensible that Louisville would pursue more presence and experience in certain spots as the program moves forward.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit- 3-18-2026 -Hour 2
Q: What have you heard about the matchup with Louisville and sort of how Louisville's being perceived, how you think they'll attack?
Dugan noted Louisville commands respect for Coach Walton's program and anticipates Louisville trying to press and push tempo, while Vermont sticks to its identity and relies on disciplined defense to control the game.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit- 3-18-2026 -Hour 2
Q: Michael, this is a very important question. Do you guys primarily play zoner man?
They mostly play man-to-man with occasional looks a bit off the wall, but Prieta and the rest of the defense are relentless, and the team emphasizes transition defense and locking in for 40 minutes.
The Drive with @MarkEnnis and @BiggestBiscuit- 3-18-2026 -Hour 2
Q: Michael, real quick, obviously, we're not as familiar with Vermont. Women's basketball down here, you know, we get caught up in our ACC, and you have maybe like a primer for which players we need to look out for, you know, what's your strength?
Dugan provided a scouting overview: Vermont is defense-first, plays slow, has a senior post Prieta who can dominate around the basket, a versatile guard Hansen who can score from multiple angles, and they execute a steady five-and-a-half man rotation with a strong emphasis on not straying from their identity.

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A local sports-talk series focused on Louisville and college basketball, with quick-hit game analysis, roster turnover discussions, coaching decisions, and fan-driven calls. Episodes blend sharp tactical notes, player evaluations, and broader college athletics topics like NIL, transfer dynamics, and conference implications, all delivered with humor and strong regional pride. The show stands out for its ongoing, hour-by-hour breakdowns, heavy sponsor integration, and an enthusiastic caller culture that keeps conversations timely around the college hoops schedule and local team narratives.

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The Drive launched 7 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. Dave Shanks
2. Nick McDowell
3. Simon Bird
4. Jeff Brohm
5. Derek Stevens
6. Brooks Holton
7. Andy Sweeney
8. Elliot Mattingly

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