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Just The Cats

Michael T Bennett
Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Wildcats
University Of Kentucky
Kentucky
UK Basketball
Kentucky Football
NCAA
College Basketball
Mark Pope
College Football
Louisville
Mark Stoops
NFL
Basketball
NBA
NIL
UK Football
University Of Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Derby
Cornbread Hemp

Hey UK Sports fans - Get a jump on your day with Just The Cats. Join every Wildcat’s best friend, Michael Bennett, along with Justin Kaelin as they bring you guests, content and topics that mean the most to BBN!

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Recent Guests

Tubby Smith
Former University of Kentucky basketball coach, Hall of Fame inductee
University of Kentucky
Episode: Just The Cats 07-14-26
Justin Kaelin
Co-host/guest returning to the station
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Episode: Just the Cats 7-1-26
Ben Howes
Guest contributor
The Locker / UK sports community
Episode: Just the Cats 6-25-26
Ian Blandford
Rising sophomore at Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University
Episode: Just the Cats 6-15-26
Nick Roush
Sports media personality, multiple outlets guest on show
UK sports media (Kentucky)
Episode: Just The Cats 05-22-26
Ian Blanford
Broadcasting student intern on Just The Cats
Western Kentucky University
Episode: Just The Cats 05-18-26
Will Stein
Head coach, University of Kentucky football
University of Kentucky
Episode: Just The Cats 05-12-26
Patricia Botticelli
Guest mentioned as a favorite interview of the week
Episode: Just The Cats 05-04-26
Steve Trager
Guest mentioned as part of Derby weekend conversations
Trager family (horse racing connections)
Episode: Just The Cats 05-04-26

Hosts

Michael Bennett
Host of Just The Cats; long-running presence in Kentucky sports radio; central on-air personality with deep UK athletics knowledge.
Justin Kaelin
Co-host and recurring on-air contributor; known for hosting and producing segments, providing insider perspectives and guest coordination.
Matthew Childress
Co-host; frequent contributor, adds analysis on UK basketball and broader sports topics; often part of rotating guest lineups.
Ian Blandford
Rising student guest and occasional contributor; provides a student perspective on radio and weekend experiences.
Corey Price
Guest and recurring contributor; brings entertainment, media insights, and historical perspective on UK sports and pop culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • He’s BACK

    Welcome back, Michael

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UKBourbonMan
    United States2 years ago
  • He’s BACK!!!

    So glad Michael Bennett is back with Just The Cats!!! A very good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baldrocker
    United States2 years ago

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Audience texts and calls drive lively interactivity and personal anecdotes.
Fans welcome the return of key host Michael Bennett with enthusiastic feedback.
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The show is praised for insider sports talk and wide-ranging topics paired with humor.
Guest appearances and casual banter are highlighted as relatable and entertaining.

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Just The Cats 07-14-26
Q: What do you think about the daylight saving time vote and permanent change?
The hosts express mixed feelings, with concerns about darker mornings in winter and longer evenings in summer, and a general preference for keeping current timing unless changes are clearly beneficial.
Just The Cats 07-15-26
Q: How special was it to coach your son while he played in college for you?
Smith acknowledged that coaching his son added stress but emphasized that any close family member on a team brings a mix of pride and pressure, and that it was a valuable, memorable experience for both him and Saul.
Just the Cats 7-1-26
Q: What kind of grade would you give Mitch Barnhart for his 26 years at UK?
One host gave a C-minus, arguing that while there were championships and improvements, there were long-standing issues and questionable decisions that tempered overall success.
Just The Cats 05-19-26
Q: Should Mark Pope talk more with the media about roster plans?
They compare Will Stein's transparent approach with Pope's restraint, arguing that public communication can build goodwill but may backfire if roster decisions don't materialize as promised.
Just The Cats 05-19-26
Q: What would you do if you were Malachi Moreno?
The hosts explore whether to declare for the NBA draft or stay in college, weighing lottery prospects against generational earnings, and consider the strategic benefits of another college season for development and draft stock.

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Two UK sports personalities host long-form, spontaneous discussions mixing Kentucky athletics with broader sports, pop culture, and local business context. Episodes frequently blend UK basketball/football analysis, NIL and recruiting talk, and fan interaction with banter and personal anecdotes, sometimes featuring guest contributors who offer insider perspectives on sports media, coaching, and program strategy. The show stands out for its informal, personality-driven style, deep regional sports knowledge, and willingness to tackle timely topics from both college sports finance to national and international sports moments. Potential listeners can expect lively debates, relatable stories, and a strong focus on UK athletics and fan culture.

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Just The Cats launched 2 years ago and published 475 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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1. Tubby Smith
2. Justin Kaelin
3. Ben Howes
4. Ian Blandford
5. Nick Roush
6. Ian Blanford
7. Will Stein
8. Patricia Botticelli

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