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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 UK Football and Basketball recruits, Louisville Kings in the UFL Championship Game, yard sales, and everything from the weekend.

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Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk best restaurant appetizers, Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and your calls.

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Recent Guests

Ryan Lemon
Sports broadcaster, guest on KSR preshow
KSR / on-air contributor
Episode: 2026-05-29 KSR - Hour 1
Milan Mamsilovic
Recruitment subject; NIL-related decision-maker
Episode: 2026-05-29 KSR - Hour 1
Lee K. Howard
WKYT Sports Director
WKYT
Episode: 2026-05-27 KSR PRE-SHOW
JoJo Kemp
Former Kentucky running back
Kentucky Football/Media appearances
Episode: 2026-05-26 KSR PRE-SHOW
Jacob Drury
Listener invited to interview Tiffany Stratton
Listener guest
Episode: 2026-05-22 KSR PRE-SHOW
Tiffany Stratton
WWE Women's United States Champion
WWE
Episode: 2026-05-22 KSR PRE-SHOW
Walter from Whiskey Thief
Guest, representative of Whiskey Thief
Whiskey Thief
Episode: 2026-05-12 KSR PRE-SHOW
Derrick Anderson
Former Kentucky Wildcats player, NCAA champion and NBA champion
Derrick Anderson (Acts of Kindness charity)
Episode: 2026-04-17 KSR PRE-SHOW
Jeff Piecoro
Sports broadcaster and in-studio guest
ABC 36 / Kentucky media
Episode: 2026-04-08- KSR PRE-SHOW

Hosts

Shannon The Dude
Host of KSR Preshow; co-host; long-running local sports radio personality.
Billy Rutledge
Co-host; prominent voice on the preshow; known for sports insight and 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 States6 months ago
  • Billy and the Dude!!!

    Love Billy! He is very likable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatsBy90๐Ÿ€
    United States8 months ago
  • Amazing

    Great show love STD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louisville Dorm Bed
    United Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the chemistry between Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge and call the pre-show entertaining and informative.
Several comments highlight strong host chemistry and the show's energy as a solid kickoff to the day.
Fans appreciate the hosts' ability to balance sports analysis with light, humorous banter and calls from listeners.

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Talking Points

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2026-05-26 KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: What were your thoughts on the news that came down over the weekend about Malachi Moreno returning?
The decision felt close and strategic; teams were evaluating him to fill critical postseason potential, and his return gives Kentucky a chance at a stronger 2027 season.
2026-05-26 KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: Remind me, what year did you join Kentucky? Was it 2013?
Yes, 2013. It was the first year under Stoops, and the visit convinced us as a group that Kentucky was serious about changing the culture.
2026-05-22 KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: What's your finishing move and how did it become part of your persona?
Her finishing move is a three-quarter back (renamed the prettiest moonsault ever), a transition from her gymnastics background into WWE storytelling.
2026-05-22 KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: How influential was Shawn Michaels as a mentor during your time in NXT?
Shawn Michaels was constantly present, greeting after matches and providing feedback, both positive and critical, helping Tiffany steadily develop her ring craft.
2026-05-22 KSR PRE-SHOW
Q: In what point of time did you know you wanted to be a professional wrestler? Any certain match or person?
Tiffany described being inspired after seeing Charlotte Flair on SmackDown, realizing wrestling encompassed her love for gymnastics and glam, which led to pursuing a WWE career.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KSR Preshow

What is KSR Preshow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced weekday show pairing two charismatic Kentucky-based hosts who banter through sports, local culture, and pop culture. Episodes blend live event flavors (sponsor reads, on-site setups, and fan calls) with deep dives into college athletics topics like NIL, roster decisions, and recruiting, plus interviews and in-studio chats with local sports figures and national talent. The format is highly conversational, frequently playful, and anchored by strong host chemistry, making it feel like a lively, community-focused morning ritual that appeals to local sports fans who want both analysis and personality in one package. A standout trait is the heavy emphasis on live event context, sponsor integrations, and ongoing NIL/recruiting chatter... more

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4. Kentucky Sports Radio Podcast Network
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Recent guests on KSR Preshow include:

1. Ryan Lemon
2. Milan Mamsilovic
3. Lee K. Howard
4. JoJo Kemp
5. Jacob Drury
6. Tiffany Stratton
7. Walter from Whiskey Thief
8. Derrick Anderson

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