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The Take with Andy Sweeney

ESPN 680 Audio Vault
College Football
Louisville
Kentucky
Louisville Cardinals
Bill Belichick
ACC
SEC
Alabama
Indiana
Jeff Brohm
Taylor Swift
Jim Irsay
College Football Playoff
Mark Stoops
Brett Mcmurphy
NCAA
ACC Football
Louisville Football
Fantasy Football
Kentucky Football

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Hour 1 Andy opens the show with the news of Fru hitting the portal, why do Cards fans want him gone so badly, Seth Greenberg insults our intelligence, Will Wade did the greatest thing ever, Marrow tweeted about KSR, Andy has thoughts on the Kevin War... more

Hour 2 is filled with Mike Decourcy joining the show and talking some college hoops along with his retirement.

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Hour 3 the guys have an update on Nick becoming an uncle, Blank provides some sound, Deener wants to burn his shoes, what's going on with the Kings, Zachy C provides a Fill in the Blank, and a center hits the portal.

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Hour 3 begins with UK basketball hiring an assistant coach, Will Wade talk, Josh Schertz is chilling, the guys break down Bock Fest, and some Weekend Overreactions to end the show.

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Hour 2 the guys dive into Tanner and Nick potentially being frauds, was Nick ever a UK fan, Andy has good news for Cards football fans, the guys break down Blank’s adventures, WDRB’s Eric Crawford joins the show, and do you want Chandler back?

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Hour 1 Andy opens the show congratulating BBN for no longer having the most talent and losing, Scheyer thoughts, Nick didn’t watch the game, what did the Sweet 16 say about the Cards/Cats, a thought on Braylon Mullins, and the Big Dog does it again. more

Hour 1 the show starts in chaos as the station lost power and has been having technical issues, Deener quickly joins, Phil Baker breaks the news that Deener is going to DC to watch Rick Pitino, Andy wonders if he was wrong about PK dumping assistants... more

Hour 3 the guys discuss if Pitino is right about no more blue bloods in college basketball, what level of slime is Will Wade, Nick’s brother Jamie did it again, and the guys discuss Tanner’s terrible bowling habit yet again.

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Recent Guests

Ben Roberts
Sports journalist
Louisville media (e.g., Louisville Courier Journal)
Episode: Hour Three- Nick Care Bear - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Seth Davis
Hoops HQ analyst mentioned in segment about UNC coaching openings
Hoops HQ
Episode: Hour Two- Cheering For Pitino? - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Travis Branham
Basketball recruiting analyst referenced in UNC head coach discussion
Basketball recruiting media (context from discussion)
Episode: Hour Two- Cheering For Pitino? - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Sam Vecenie
CBS Sports basketball analyst
CBS Sports
Episode: Hour One- UNC Drama - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Adrian Wooley
Basketball player (college)
Louisville program
Episode: Hour One- UNC Drama - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Matt McGavic
Sports journalist discussed on the show
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Hour Three- The Show Gets Hijacked - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Matt_McGavic
Mikel Brown
Basketball player discussing health, status, and impact on team
University of Louisville
Episode: Hour Two - Chaos Continues - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker
Drew Diener
Radio host and commentator
Courier Journal / ESPn Louisville affiliate
Episode: Hour One - Chaos - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Thomas Dunn
Reporter following Santa Clara and college basketball analyst
Santa Clara (coverage)
Episode: Hour Three- Romance Novel - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Thomasdunn24

Hosts

Andy Sweeney
Host of the show, known for his engaging personality and lively discussions on sports and college basketball.
Nick Valvano
Co-host of the show, involved in sports journalism and known for his insights into local college basketball.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hour One - Chaos - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Q: What is Mikel Brown's status for the upcoming games?
The hosts discuss that Brown is not playing this weekend, with ongoing uncertainty about future games, and highlight how the team and staff have communicated about his health.
Hour One- Conference Mania Continues - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @RobDauster
Q: What is the latest on Mikel Brown's status for the NCAA tournament?
Rob Dauster and Pat Kelsey give cautious optimism, with Kelsey saying Brown is chomping at the bit to play but not clear until he's 100%; Dauster notes it's 50-50 depending on health and readiness.
Hour Two - Buzz Baker Joins - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @buzzbaker
Q: How has the relationship between athletics directors and coaches evolved in Kentucky's era of big programs?
Buzz explains how leadership sought to balance program success with financial and institutional stability, including governance decisions that impacted program direction and long-term strategy.
Hour Two - Buzz Baker Joins - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @buzzbaker
Q: Was Calipari the right hire, given the concerns after his Massachusetts and Memphis tenures?
Buzz notes the mixed early reactions, but emphasizes that Calipari ultimately delivered high-level recruiting and national visibility, while acknowledging the scrutiny and the support from leadership like Mitch Barnhart.
Hour Two - Buzz Baker Joins - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @buzzbaker
Q: What did you make of the four decades of Mitch Barnhart's leadership at Kentucky?
Buzz Baker highlights Barnhart's transformational changes, especially in facilities, benefits for non-revenue sports, and the ability to attract and retain coaches by reshaping seat priorities and investments.

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