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The Take with Andy Sweeney

ESPN 680 Audio Vault
Louisville
Kentucky
College Basketball
NCAA Tournament
Louisville Basketball
Kentucky Basketball
Louisville, United States
University Of Louisville
Kentucky Wildcats
NCAA Basketball
Pat Kelsey
Mikel Brown
ACC
Mark Pope
College Football
Louisville Cardinals
NCAA
Basketball
Duke
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Hour 3 the guys welcome Phil Baker to the show, Nick is called to the carpet, Streble sound that we all love, when if Jeff Brohm going to be backside, Andy fatigued over Stokes, did Nick startle a horse, Creighton briefly joins, and a bunch of nonsen... more

Hour 2 Andy opens the hour admitting he was wrong about Sorsby, what exactly is constitutional law, Nick makes a beer run, a quick Russini/Vrabel update, another Great Moment in Kentucky Derby history, and the guys see someone creeping.

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Hour 1 the guys are live from Churchill Downs, did Louie stiff us, Stokes chaos finally coming to an end, what if he picks UK, Nick gets caught gawking at women, another great moment in Kentucky Derby History, we put Zachy C on the spot, did Creighto... more

Hour 3 opens with yet another Great Moment in Kentucky Derby history, Nick forgets something else, 5 for 5 is silly, Nicky Da Boot rears his ugly head, and Blank won the weekend again.

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Hour 2 opens with Andy forcing Nick into an admission, Dynes commits, a huge college football story with Brendan Sorsby, WDRB’s Eric Crawford joins the show, Nick forces Andy to pivot, another Great Moment in Kentucky Derby History, and a thought abo... more

Hour 1 Andy opens the show with the craziness around Derby week, Mikel Brown’s dad goes after a “made man”, is today the day for Stokes, our first Great Moment in Kentucky Derby History, Andy has Derby thoughts including the pill pull being ridiculou... more

Hour 3 the guys talk some NFL draft with Zachy C, PK gets another commit while BBN whines, Soforo rears his ugly head, and a bunch of other nonsense to get you into the weekend.

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Hour 2 the guys welcome Mark Story to the show, Nick attacks wrestling, Blank briefly joins, Creighton gets swiped, a few thoughts on Papa John’s, and a Fill in the Blank to end the hour.

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Jay Baluchi
Chef, chef emblem on display
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Matt McGavick
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TJ Walker
Sports radio host joining for hour-long discussion
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Episode: Hour 3: The Tiers of Only Fans - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @TJWalkerRadio
Greg Fonte
President and CEO of Louisville Sports Commission, guest discussing City of Louisville gymnastics bid
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Pat Forte
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Ty Spaulding
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Adam Finkelstein
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Mike DeCoursey
College basketball analyst
CBS/USA Today Sports
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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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Hour 3- Yes Chef - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Q: Oh, we've got the big one is at 4:30. Jake Naurot, the UK quarterback commit, is going to be on the show. What's his name again?
Jake Naurot is the UK quarterback commit set to appear; the crew discusses portal updates and his potential impact, framing the interview as a key college football recruiting update.
Hour 1: Needing a GM… @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @SportsinLou
Q: What did Kentucky need to do to fix their roster strategy according to the discussion?
They needed to appoint a competent general manager to coordinate communications with agents, manage recruitment, allocate resources, and provide strategic oversight, which many hosts argue would have helped with key decisions like Tyron Stokes and the Zoom Diallo situation.
Hour Two - Turning the Tables - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @ByPatForde
Q: What is your assessment of Dusty May's impact at FAU and the possibility of him moving to a larger program?
Forde argues May's success at FAU establishes him as a top-tier coaching candidate whose value could translate to a blue-blood program; the discussion centers on how a high-profile offer might be justified by performance, recruiting, and organizational fit, while acknowledging the risks and expectations that come with moving to a bigger stage.
Hour Two - Coach-A-Palooza - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Q: What changed for your team that made you improve as the season progressed?
A combination of tougher practice, a shift in tactics, and development from the roster, which helped turn a historically struggling period into a strong end-of-season run.
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.

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