Go Big Blue Country

Shawn Smith is joined by Frank Fowler, the producer of SEC This Morning, to discuss the 2020 Kentucky football season and more around the SEC. 

Nick Richards reflects on his time at Kentucky with Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country. 

Frank Fowler, producer of SEC This Morning, joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to discuss Kentucky's matchup with #9 Florida. 

Earnest Sanders, a 2020 Kentucky football commit, joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. 

2020 Kentucky football commits Jordan Watkins and Izayah Cummings join Shawn Smith to discuss their recent commitments to Kentucky. 

Torrance Davis, a 2020 Kentucky football commit, talks his decision to commit to Kentucky. 

2019 Kentucky men's basketball signees Nate Sestina, Dontaie Allen, Tyrese Maxey, and Brennan Canada join Shawn Smith to discuss the anticipation of moving in at Kentucky on June 3rd. 

2020 Kentucky football commits, Beau Allen and Justin Rogers, join Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to talk their commitments to the Wildcats. 

Kentucky football is riding a wave of momentum in the spring recruiting period. Two recent commits, John Young and Andru Phillips, join Shawn Smith to discuss what led to them choosing Kentucky sooner than they initially planned. 

Tom Hart, Dick Weiss, and Maria Montgomery joined Shawn Smith on the Ol' Bootleggers Spirit Shoppe Go Big Blue Country Radio show on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Tom talked about Kentucky's emergence as one of the best defensive teams in the country, while Dick discussed what has changed during the Wildcats 9-game winning streak. Maria gives listeners a behind the scenes look at what life at Rupp Arena is like during a UK men's basketball game. 

Ravi Moss and Jennifer Palumbo joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Radio show on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Moss and Palumbo talked about Kentucky's 5-game winning streak in SEC play and what seems to be clicking with the Wildcats ahead of their monster matchup with Kansas. 

Go Big Blue Country Radio for Thursday, December 6, 2018. The show included interviews with Jen Smith of the Herald-Leader, former Wildcat Micah Johnson, Pendleton County basketball coach Keaton Belcher, and UK men's basketball signee Dontaie Allen. 

Ahead of Kentucky's SEC east battle with Georgia, former Kentucky Wildcats send their well wishes to the the team. 

ESPN's Paul Finebaum and Laura Rutlege joined Shawn Smith on Go Big Blue Country Radio to talk Kentucky's matchup with Georgia. Loise Wilson, the mother of Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson, also joined the show for a segment. 

Kelly Hawkins of The Daily Ralley Podcast joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. The two talked Kelly's career and the upcoming SEC matchup between Kentucky and Florida. 

2019 Kentucky basketball commit Kahlil Whitney joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Topics Discussed: - How it feels to be a UK commit - Why Kentucky - Meeting Anthony Davis - What a UK practice is like - Dragon nickname - Relationship with Tyrese Maxey and Dontaie Allen - Who he is recruiting to join him at Kentucky

Jennifer Palumbo joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast

Former Kentucky guard Jeff Sheppard joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Sheppard was a two-time NCAA Champion at Kentucky and the 1998 Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

Former Kentucky infielder and 9th round selection in the 2018 MLB Draft, Luke Becker joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast

Former Kentucky running back Rafael Little joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast.

Kentucky women's basketball commit, Cassidy Rowe joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast.

2019 UK commit Dontaie Allen joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country -How it feels to be a Kentucky commit -Why Kentucky -His relationship with Tyrese Maxey -Coach Cal's reaction to his commitment and his message on his visit -Working out with Darius Miller -The goal at Kentucky and a message for the fans

Curtis Burch joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to talk University of Kentucky athletics. Topics Discussed: - Peach Jam and who John Calipari was watching - James Wiseman's list of schools includes more than UK and Memphis - Tyrese Maxey's impact on UK's 2019 recruiting class - Kentucky's recruitment of in-state star Dontaie Allen - The SEC Football Media Day experience - A happy Mark Stoops - Move the UK/Florida game to November? - Big Blue Bahamas Tour preview

Laura Rutledge of ESPN and the SEC Network joined Shawn Smith to talk about Kentucky basketball and the NCAA Tournament. Topics Discussed- -Kentucky and Texas A&M remain -Should we be surprised that John Calipari has this team deep in the tournament -Impressions of the SEC Tournament in St. Louis -Calipari has the perfect example to keep his team focused -The personalities of the players -What it's like to anchor SportsCenter

Dino Gaudio joined Shawn on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to talk Kentucky basketball, the SEC, the one and done in college basketball, and a number of topics. Topics Discussed What it means for Kentucky if Jarred Vanderbilt is out long term. Impressions of Kentucky to this point. Biggest reason for struggles. What a coach looks for in a team this time of year. Improvement of the SEC. SEC with the best chance to advance in March. What Kentucky has to do to make a deep run. What changes should he made to the one and done.

ESPN's Jeff Goodman joined Shawn on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to talk Kentucky and SEC basketball. Where this Kentucky team is entering postseason play. Other than youth, the biggest reason for struggles this season. John Calipari doesn't like conference tournaments. What Kentucky needs to focus on in St. Louis. Improvement of the SEC Which SEC team has the best chance to advance in March. How many players will UK lose to the draft.

Former Wildcat Tony Delk joins Shawn Smith to talk Kentucky basketball and the teams outlook heading into March. Topics Discussed: What has changed for Kentucky What makes the lineup of Quade Green, SGA, Kevin Knox, PJ Washington, and Jarred Vanderbilt so dangerous What is a teams approach this time of year The resurgence of the SEC What's behind the SEC improvement Why has this team received so much criticism

Former Wildcat Derek Abney joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to reflect on his UK career and to discuss the 6-2 Wildcats.

Former Wildcats Keenan Burton, David Jones, Matt Roark, Braxton Kelley, and Ricky Lumpkin join Shawn Smith on the Podcast. The 2006-2008 Bowl teams will be recognized at halftime vs. Tennessee on Saturday, October 28th.

Stingray joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to talk SEC football and Saturday's matchup of U.K./Mississippi State. Topics Discussed: -Story about the name Stingray -Being on the Finebaum show -The challenges of coming up with new rants -Teams that can challenge Alabama in the west -Is there a team that can threaten Georgia in the east? -Hot seat coaches in the SEC -UK/Mississippi State preview -The environment in Starkville, Mississippi -SEC basketball preview

Kentucky Volleyball coach Craig Skinner and sophomore Leah Edmond joined Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Coach Skinner talked about his teams success in the first half and Edmond joined for the second half of the episode Topics Discussed - Big win vs. Florida - What was learned about the team - The balance of senior leadership and young talent - What is clicking during the winning streak - The closeness of the team - Balanced attack offensively - The impact of the back row defensively - How to stay stay focused after a big win - What playing for her hometown means to Leah - UK/UT on Sunday

Katelyn and Samantha Daugherty, the duo known as Magnolia Vale, joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast Topics Discussed: -How music began for them -Growing up Kentucky fans -A singer or group that fueled their love for music -The release of "What If" with Taylor Ray Holbrook -The release of their first EP "Sunburn" -What it was like to watch people fall in love with their music -Balancing an academic and music career -Where they hope music takes them -Message for the BBN attending Saturday's game

Joe Mussatto of SEC Country joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast Topics Discussed: - Reflect on South Carolina win - Stephen Johnson's leadership - Balance of the passing game - A lighter load for Benny Snell? - Defensive line success - Jordan Jones injury - Key's to the game - Week 4 SEC East matchups - Can Kentucky win the East?

Chris Doering joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast for the second time. Topics Discussed: - Reflecting on SC victory - How Stoops changed the mentality - Wide receiver breakdown - A playmaker needs to emerge in the passing game - The impact of C.J. Conrad - Is this the best UK defense in a long time - The defensive front - The impact of injuries to Jordan Jones and Duke Dawson - Florida's emotional victory vs. Tennessee. Any letdown? - Preview of week 4 in the SEC

Laura Rutledge, ESPN sideline reporter and host of SEC Nation, joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to reflect on week one of college football and more Topics Discussed: -Her first Saturday as host of SEC Nation -Working alongside Tim Tebow, Marcus Spears and Paul Finebaum -Preview the show trip to Columbia, Missouri for South Carolina vs. Missouri -The SEC's performance from week one -Most impressive SEC win -A&M collapse -Tennessee OT victory -How her career got started -Meeting her husband at an SEC tailgate -SEC basketball and football coach she enjoys interviewing -Favorite thing about a trip to Lexington -Mark Stoops personality -Does Greg McElroy and Marcus Spears new show need a host

Justin Rowland joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast to talk UK footballs win vs. Southern Miss and the week 2 matchup with Eastern Kentucky University Topics Discussed: -Reflecting on Saturday's victory -Stephen Johnson's performance -Concerns with finding a #2 running back -The Wildcat being predictable -Impressed with the defense -Comparing Joshua Paschal to Micah Johnson -Preview of EKU -2018 recruiting class breakdown

Kyle Tucker (SEC Country) joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue a Country Podcast. Topics Discussed: -injuries to Cole Mosier and Dorian Baker -Stephen Johnson and Drew Barker -Guy who has to step up on offense -Strengths/weakness of defense -Playing freshmen -Schedule breakdown -SEC East -Best/worst case scenario

Chris Doering of the SEC Network joins Shawn on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast Topics Discussed -game winning TD versus Kentucky -potential for a breakthrough season -questions about the d-line -the impact Jordon Jones has on the defense -any concerns with O-line following the loss of Cole Mosier -a receiver that has impressed -Stephen Johnson and Drew Barker -manageable schedule -UK's chances of winning the East -predictions for the East division

Cole Cubelic of the SEC Network joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics Discussed- -the SEC East division -what has to happen for UK to win the East -will the offensive line be the strength -replacing Jon Toth -moving Bunchy Stallings to the center position -breaking down the east/west crossover games vs Miss St and Ole Miss -can Kentucky compete with the best in the SEC long term

UK Head Baseball Coach Nick Mingione joined Shawn on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics Discussed -Why Kentucky was the place for his family -having the support of John Calipari, Mark Stoops, and the other coaches -did he envision the success the team had in year one -how the BBN rallied around the team -the first thing he did they won the Regional -why he had them practice the dogpile before it ever happened -how the success in the Draft impacts recruiting -everyone had a job and they bought in -biggest challenge going into next season -keeping up with guys in summer action -how the new stadium helps the program -where does he see the program I'm 5 years

Former UK 2B and Miami Marlins 3rd round draft pick Riley Mahan joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics Discussed -What draft day was like -The emotions of draft day   -The experience of draft camp -His first hit and HR at Greensboro -The biggest adjustment from college to professional baseball -How Moeller High School prepared him for UK and a professional career -His friendship with Zach Logue and being drafted on the same day -Why UK was the right place -How Coach Mingione changed the culture -How the Cape prepared him for a breakout season -The future of UK Baseball -How fans should remember Riley Mahan

Josh Harrellson joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics Discussed -favorite memory at UK -his path to UK -what it was like playing for Billy G -the challenge of playing for Coach Cal -the tweet that almost got him kicked off the team -how special his senior season was -the feeling of being drafted -how he wants UK fans to remember him

Seattle Mariners 1st round selection Evan White joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics Discussed -what the last few weeks have been like -what draft day was like -why Kentucky was the right place -the experience of playing for team USA -first thought and meeting with Coach Mingione -when he realized it was a special team -what was it like to see The Cliff full every weekend -the night of the regional championship -celebrating with fans on The Cliff -did they really practice the dog pile -biggest strength of his game -how UK fans should remember him

UK All-American and former professional player Jeff Abbott joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast Topics Discussed -favorite memory at UK -how he ended up at UK -game that stands out -highlights of his career -his record breaking season -being inducted into the UK hall of fame by Keith Madison -the process of being drafted -making his MLB debut in Yankee Stadium -his overall professional experience -1st MLB HR -what makes this UK team special -how this seasons success can lay the foundation of the program -what he is currently doing And much more

Former Wildcat and member of the Miami Marlins organization Dustin Beggs joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics Discussed- -favorite memory at UK -the experience of junior college -when he felt he could pitch at a high level -when Kentucky entered the picture -first time pitching at The Cliff - the shutout vs. No. 2 South Carolina -the draft process -how the season in Greensboro is going -being named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week -recent trip to Lexington -what makes this UK team special -take on the UK/UL series -impressions of the pitching staff and how much they have improved

Former Wildcat Tod Lanter joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Topics discussed: -favorite memory at UK -following in his fathers footsteps -the path he took to UK -how he kept being a part of the team a secret -the reason the 2012-2013 team struggled -what John Calipari is like during practice -how it felt hearing his name called on senior day -did the pressure of going 40-0 build -did the team or Coach Cal ever mention 40-0 -will he ever get over the Wisconsin loss -what he is doing now and how often he talks to his teammates And much more

Jeff Goodman of ESPN joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast -what factored into Diallo's decision -how much does he help Kentucky -Kentucky's chances with Cam Johnson -where to rank Kentucky pre-season -does Kentucky have enough inside with Nick Richards and Sachs Killeya-Jones -how key is the development of Gabriel and Jones -the improvement of the SEC and does Cal deserve any credit -does Cal need a second title to validate his success

Kentucky's all time leading WR and former pro Craig Yeast joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast Some topics the two discussed -favorite memory at UK -why Kentucky was the right place -what the numbers means to him -what it means to be one of the best SEC receivers in history -a performance that stands out -the win vs. Alabama in 1997 -playing with Tim Couch -being drafted by the Bengals -would he like to coach at UK someday -how he wants fans to remember him And much more

UK great Derek Abney joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast -favorite memory -why Kentucky was the right place -what it means to be ranked a top 3 receiver in UK history -a game that stands out -what it means to be the first player in NCAA history to surpass 2,000 receiving yards, 2,000 kick return yards, and 1,000 punt return yards. -what went through his mind when he fielded a punt or kick -returner that reminds him the most of himself -the seven OT game vs. Arkansas -how difficult it was to switch coaches -going 7-5 but ineligible for a bowl game -moment he would like to relive or do differently -being named to the the football writers' 75th anniversary All-American team -assessing the job Mark Stoops has done -opinion on Kroger Field -how fans should remember him

Fox Sports senior writer Aaron Torres joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. Aaron covers college football and basketball for Fox Sports. He is the author of 'One and Fun' available on Amazon. You can follow Aaron on Twitter @Aaron_Torres -Kevin Knox to Kentucky and was it a surprise -a timetable for a Mohamed Bamba decision -will Hamidou Diallo remain in the draft -how the fans will view his decision -does Kentucky have a shot with Cameron Johnson -evaluating Kentucky's inside play without Bamba -Wenyen Gabriel's place on next years team -how special the group could be if Diallo and Bamba are both at Kentucky -assessing Calipari's success to this point -does Cal need a 2nd to validate his success

Former UK NCAA Champion and Samford head coach Scott Padgett joins Shawn Smith on the Go Big Blue Country Podcast. -favorite memory at UK -what Mr. Wildcat meant to him -the 1998 NCAA run -his second chance at UK -speeding ticket the day Coach Pitino left for Boston -Pitino and the green suit jacket -how Tubby handled a talented roster -who the team wanted to replace Pitino -the significance of beating Duke to get to a Final Four -stealing the championship trophy -being drafted in the 1st round -game winner vs. the Knicks -Samford basketball -how he wants to be remembered by UK fans