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The Take with Andy Sweeney

ESPN 680 Audio Vault
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Kentucky
Louisville, United States
College Basketball
Kentucky Derby
NBA Draft
Basketball
World Cup
ESPN Louisville
College Football Playoff
College Football
Jeff Brohm
NIL
Transfer Portal
Louisville, Kentucky
Mark Pope
ESPN
ACC
NCAA Basketball
Kentucky Wildcats

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Hour 3 the guys kick off the hour by welcoming Mark Ennis in studio, the guys discuss SEC goobers, a little Nick Saban sound, we play Fill in the Blank, Boesmer interrupts the show, and who has the best weekend?

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Hour 2 the guys react to Kentucky being picked 14th in the SEC, Nick gives a disastrous prediction, Zachy C joins the show, Andy rants about the “save college sports bill”, we play a little Pat Forde sound, Duke/Michigan hoops is no more, Sound of th... more

Hour 1 Andy opens the show with our final day of drama as Marrow tweets/Blank flies away/Soforo ends up on KSR, Nick gets swiped, Deener joins the show, Hilary Duff becomes a topic, Creighton creeps out the show, who exactly is Grace Potter, and Andy... more

Hour 3 the guys welcome Big Rig James Streble to the show, the guys go off on TBT and other hijinkss, does Jon Sumrall mean it or not, Caller Chuck does the damn thing, Zachy C lashes out at Creighton, and a sad text comes through.

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Hour 2 the guys discuss Nick’s stress eating during the TBT, are we happy or not for Rummage, Andy disagrees with Deener, Mark Story knows about Nick’s like Rosie, the guys find Blank sleeping at work, and a college football story that may not be goo... more

Hour 1 the guys celebrate TBT mania, sad Deener and Ethan sound, Andy wants this every year, Vince Marrow didn’t wear red and it becomes a big discussion, Nick makes too many analogies, the text line heats up, and a bunch of other nonsense.

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Hour 3 the guys welcome Jon Hale from the Lexington Herald-Leader to the show, would you ever vacation with a co-workers, we discuss the “big toenail” making yet another appearance, an A’s player ruptured a testicle, a little Deener Show sound, and C... more

Hour 2 the guys talk some college football with Brad Crawford from CBS Sports, an argument about SEC football, Andy doesn’t understand Pat McAfee, the guys play Hell Yeah/Hell Nah, and Louie finds another “big toenail” in the studio.

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Recent Guests

Brad Crawford
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Episode: Hour 2: College Football Talk - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @BCrawford247
Vince Merrill
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University of Kentucky football staff (contextual mention)
Episode: Hour 1: Andy’s Mortality - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Jon Hood
Youth pastor, former basketball player referenced in discussion
La Familia context, Louisville basketball circle
Episode: Hour 3 - Jon Hood ,Youth Pastor- @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker
Bruce Feldman
College football writer
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Episode: Hour 2: Buy NC State? Nah. -@TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Stuart Mandel
College football analyst
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Episode: Hour 2: Buy NC State? Nah. -@TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Clev Lubin
Louisville football player
Louisville Cardinals
Episode: Hour 2 - My Nanny Had Knee Surgery -@TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Lincoln Keinholz
Louisville football player
Louisville Cardinals
Episode: Hour 2 - My Nanny Had Knee Surgery -@TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
James Striebel
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Crossover guest
Episode: Hour One- ACC Takes & Goobers - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Eric Crawford
WDRB sports journalist
WDRB
Episode: Hour 3: Bad Decisions -@TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @ericcrawford

Hosts

Andy Sweeney
Host of The Take with Andy Sweeney; ESPN Louisville
Nick Valvano
Co-host; ESPN Louisville show contributor

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Hour 1: The Lincoln Kienholz Saga - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @ADavidHaleJoint
Q: What are your strongest opinions about Louisville going into this season and has any of that changed after the media days?
The guest analyst expresses cautious optimism about Kienholz's athleticism and the potential fit with Brom's offense, while noting concerns about downfield accuracy and the need for consistent decision-making. The host-style dialogue underscores the possibility of a breakout season if key offensive pieces come together, but remains tempered by past quarterback performance.
Hour 2: PJ Carlesimo Joins @TheOnlySweeeney @NickyVESPN
Q: What did you make of the draft overall and the top four?
Carlissimo indicated the top four were widely viewed as can't-miss prospects, with each bringing different strengths and fit potential, and he stressed that immediate readiness and team context often determine how a prospect ultimately succeeds.
Hour 2: Woody 2.0 - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker
Q: What are the biggest what-if scenarios discussed for Louisville and college basketball?
The hosts explore several locally relevant hypotheticals, such as Louisville's tournament fate, coaching decisions, and high-profile players' outcomes, using these as springboards for broader discussion about program trajectory and coaching stability.
Hour 3: Take a Peak… @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @ErikSlater_
Q: Why did the Nets pick Mikel Brown over Darius Acuff?
They believed Brown offered a better fit in terms of size, versatility, and a skill set that aligns with the Nets' developmental trajectory, making him a potential long-term cornerstone more so than Acuff.
Hour 3- Tony is Sports Radio - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @MattNorlander
Q: What is the likely impact of Momchilovitch's commitment on Kentucky's roster and chances next season?
The guest suggested it could elevate Kentucky to a top-five SEC roster and potentially influence national perception, though success will depend on overall roster balance and coaching performance.

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A fast-paced regional sports show centered on college basketball, NIL dynamics, and local Louisville-Kentucky sports culture, with frequent banter, fan interaction, and sponsor shouts. Episodes thread together deep dives on roster moves, conference and tournament talk, and high-energy reactions to NBA and NCAA developments, all interlaced with Derby-week lore, pop-culture tangents, and resident humor. A standout pattern is the blend of tight sports analysis with informal, personality-driven conversations among a small core of hosts, plus notable guests from national outlets and local media who provide expert perspective on college basketball, media, and broader sports business topics. Listeners are likely drawn to candid hot takes, insider ... more

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