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Join Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge every weekday for the KSR Preshow.

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Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk March Madness, opening day for MLB, and your calls.

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Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk Opening Day for MLB, Sweet 16 games, and Hollywood using an AI actor.

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Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk the latest coach moves, what Mark Pope needs to achieve in year 3, and your calls.

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Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk UK Women's Basketball in the Sweet 16, random celebrity interactions, and your calls.

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Recent Guests

Will Stein
Coach Will Stein
Kentucky Football (as guest)
Episode: 2026-03-09- KSR PRE-SHOW
Jasper Johnson
Guest interviewed during the preshow remote
Episode: 2026-03-09- KSR PRE-SHOW
Malachi Moreno
Kentucky Wildcats freshman standout
Kentucky Wildcats basketball
Episode: 2026-03-06- KSR PRE-SHOW
Kevin Cotton
Mayor of Madisonville
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Episode: 2026-02-27- KSR PRE-SHOW
Bryce Young
Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers
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Episode: 2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Terrell Davis
Hall of Fame running back
NFL
Episode: 2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Mike Golick
Former NFL player and radio host
ESPN
Episode: 2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Christian McCaffrey
Star running back for the San Francisco 49ers
NFL
Episode: 2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Darren Headrick
Sports broadcaster with experience in college sports
UK Sports Network
Episode: 2025-10-29 KSR PRE-SHOW

Hosts

Billy Rutledge
Host of the KSR Preshow; co-host; frequent live remote and sponsor reads; known for sports banter and audience engagement.
Shannon The Dude
Co-host; primary voice of the preshow; handles sports commentary, fan calls, and light culture banter.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great team

    Love the pre show, Shannon and Billy have great chemistry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steelerfanz
    United States4 months ago
  • Billy and the Dude!!!

    Love Billy! He is very likable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatsBy90🏀
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing

    Great show love STD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louisville Dorm Bed
    United States8 months ago
  • Justice for Heather!

    Love the show but Heather needs some emotional compensation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buffalo William
    United Statesa year ago
  • KASH ON PRESHOW

    Always love when Kash is on!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzy9988
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the strong host chemistry and entertaining banter.
Some listeners mention sound quality and occasional critical takes toward hosts, but overall positivity.
Many enjoy the energy and sports focus, with callers adding to the dynamic.

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#176
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Talking Points

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2026-03-09- KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: Is there a silver lining to playing the opening game on Wednesday?
No clear silver lining is found; the hosts agree that starting on Wednesday makes the job harder and offers fewer advantages.
2026-02-26- KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: Mark Pope also did allude to an epic foreign trip in the summer for Kentucky basketball to somewhere he's never been?
Shannon expresses hope for a KSR abroad opportunity in conjunction with a Kentucky basketball trip.
2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: Do you really hate Greenberg?
They didn't ask that directly, just suggested their long-term relationship.
2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: What do you think of my new bit?
It could be so terrible that it's good and people latch on to it.
2026-02-05- KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: So did you guys ask Golok whether or not he secretly disliked Greenberg?
They danced around it but didn't ask it explicitly.

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This show blends sports analysis with witty banter and audience interaction, anchored by two hosts who riff on Kentucky basketball, local culture, and pop-culture tangents. Episodes emphasize college hoops discussions, SEC tournament implications, local events, and light sponsor reads, often weaving in guest appearances, live remote segments, and fan calls. A notable strength is the chemistry between the hosts and their knack for turning sports chatter into broad, relatable entertainment, making it a go-to for regional sports fans who enjoy personality-driven mornings with in-the-moment banter and community updates.

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Recent guests on KSR Preshow include:

1. Will Stein
2. Jasper Johnson
3. Malachi Moreno
4. Kevin Cotton
5. Bryce Young
6. Terrell Davis
7. Mike Golick
8. Christian McCaffrey

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