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The Take with Andy Sweeney

ESPN 680 Audio Vault
Louisville
Kentucky
Louisville, United States
College Basketball
Kentucky Derby
Basketball
NBA Draft
NCAA Tournament
NIL
ESPN Louisville
Jeff Brohm
NCAA Basketball
Mark Pope
Transfer Portal
College Football Playoff
University Of Louisville
Kentucky Wildcats
March Madness
Malachi Moreno
Louisville, Kentucky

Join The Take weekdays 12-3pm on ESPN 680/105.7.

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Hour three the guys talk about where Lebron James might possible play next year. Jason Ence joins to talk soccer and the World Cup with USA round of 32 matchup tonight.

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Hour 2 the guys welcome Phil Baker to the show, we explore Jody Demling going to ON3, why are Louisville fans obsessed with ON3 slighting them, Nick tells a story, Summer Radio questions of the day, Zachy C steals Andy's impersonation, and more of "t... more

Hour 1 the show is live from Wildwood Country Club, Andy is already over preseason college football lists, the guys dive into Zachy C's "the standard", Nick provides a diet update, Pope talks Milan, have you ever known someone good at ping pong, Zach... more

Hour three we have our inaugural Cross Over! The OG Take reunites as Andy and James Streble reunite. The two talk about Mitch Barnhart's tenure comes to an end at UK. What's next for J. Batt. What has Streble hot and bothered? Blank an amazing B... more

Hour 2 the guys replay some great sound, intern Emily is upset at the show, who are the greatest liars in sports history, Andy has some numbers on Miami football, and we talk officiating with Nate Huber.

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Recent Guests

Nate Huber
Referee and educator on officiating
ESPN 680/105.9 The Diner Show guest
Episode: Hour Two- Great Liars- @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Eddie George
Head Coach, Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Episode: Hour Three - She Got Me - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Drew Deener
Guest host, ESPN Louisville familiar personality
ESPN Louisville
Episode: Hour 3: Kenny Klein Rememberance and Zachy C Gives a Take @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
Suzanne Tolman
Representative for Pause and Persist charity
Pause and Persist
Episode: Hour 3: Kenny Klein Rememberance and Zachy C Gives a Take @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN
PJ Carlissimo
Basketball coach and analyst
Former college and NBA coach; broadcaster
Episode: Hour 2: PJ Carlesimo Joins @TheOnlySweeeney @NickyVESPN
Paul Rogers
Hall of Fame Voice of the Cards, longtime Louisville broadcaster
University of Louisville
Episode: Hour 1: The Greatest Cardinal @TheOnlySweeeney @NickyVESPN
Jason Ence
Soccer analyst guest joining the show for a World Cup/Soccer segment
ESPN Kansas City (soccer coverage)
Episode: Hour Three - Ennis n Ence - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @MarkEnnis
Erik Slater
NBA reporter, Brooklyn Nets reporter for Clutch Points; Locked On Nets host
Clutch Points, Locked On Nets
Episode: Hour 3: Take a Peak… @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @ErikSlater_
Eric Slater
Sports journalist/guest expected to discuss Nets draft perspectives
Episode: Hour One- Vengeance - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN

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

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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.
Hour 1: Retention, Pope Daughters, & Dropping the Ball @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @PeteNakos
Q: What does Pete Nakos think about NIL and retention in basketball rosters?
Nakos emphasizes that while high-end contract numbers exist for NIL deals, the bigger challenge is ensuring all money is paid out to athletes, with RevShare and Clearing House mechanics creating potential bottlenecks and pay-outs.

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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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