Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric Crawford

Action packed second hour of The V Show. SMOOSH aka Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk some college basketball. The one and only Frank Caliendo also joins! Bob laments a time he couldn't reward a good Samaritan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Eric Crawford, Director, Business Transformation & Strategy at ServiceNow. Throughout his career, Eric has founded, acquired and sold businesses. He has executed and consulted on global technology programs for the largest and most complex companies and brands in the world. He is driven to solve problems, make connections and make big things happen. He has worked with and learned from many intelligent people with varied backgrounds.At ServiceNow, Eric leads global and regional strategy and transformation initiatives within the Customer Excellence Group (CEG). His role involves leading strategic initiatives to improve adoption, retention and satisfaction, aligning sales, delivery and operations on key priorities and programs, and using data to drive efficiency, scalability and improvement. With a focus on measurable outcomes and operational excellence, Eric aims to optimize processes, enhance the customer experience and deliver tangible value for customers across the world.In the episode, Eric talks about:His non-traditional journey blending entrepreneurship, corporate leadership and consulting,Joining ServiceNow and being amazed by platform's limitless capabilities,Managing ServiceNow's power, customer expectations and deliverables,His transition to leadership and mentoring a team,Transitioned to transformation leadership, preserving culture & solving business challenges,AI is the new digital transformation, driving efficiency and growth,Expanding their focus to customer excellence, adoption and growth,Advice to take risks early, believe in yourself and grow into the role,Stay irreplaceable, keep innovating, and stay hungry and humbleTo find out more about all the great work happening at ServiceNow, check out the website www.servicenow.com

Eric Crawford - Not In Vain by West Coast Baptist College

Part two of The V Show on a Monday. Sully joins to talk some local hoops stories and horseracing. We play the Matt Painter sound. Eric Crawford of WDRB also joins to talk some college hoops. He and Bob share some fun travel adventures too. BOB'S TEA IS STILL WARM. We do a Menage a Montage courtesy of Spring Street Bar and Grille. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of The V Show starts with reading some texts. WDRB's Eric Crawford joins to talk about the locals. Bobby V talks about UofL's loss to GA Tech and what is worrisome and what isn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three we chat with Eric Crawford of WDRB about the Cards and Cats on the hardwood. Kevin Harlan is good at his job. Shaving Creme! We do a Conference Call looking at what happened over the weekend in College Basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour two of The V Show. The CARDS ARE RANKED!!!! The Valvanos react. We pick our Top Horses of all time. Then, we get a visit from SMOOSH. WDRB's Eric Crawford joins to talk about UofL being ranked and his thoughts for tonight's CFP Championship. Bobby V takes some umbridge with some new propositions involving The ACC Championship in football from Jim Phillips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby V is in Syracuse for the UofL game and gets to talking about what there's to do in the city. This leads to Deener playing a spot from the Syracuse board of tourism to hilarious results. WDRB's Eric Crawford joins the show to talk some UofL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's THE FIRST V SHOW OF 2025!!!! Bobby V starts giving his thoughts on last night's UofL-UNC game. He's impressed with James Scott but like a lot of fans had to make peace with the fact he struggles at free throws. Bob pokes fun at SEC. We look at the upcoming NGL and take a quiz to see what our team is. A look at The Comics Hall of Fame. A bit coin prize raises eyebrows. Bobby V reads some texts. The NFL does something very NFL like. Eric Crawford joins as our first guest of 2025! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of The V Show starts with Tim Sullivan stopping by to talk some CFP and the passing of Ricky Henderson. We take a look at a weekend of college hoops with a Conference Call. Bob has issues with The Dominic The Italian Christmas Donkey song. What are some weird gifts you've given and received. Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk DBK's future and the CFP. We wrap with a little 'O Holy Night' WISHING A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU FROM THE V SHOW!!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third hour of The V Show from Five Iron Golf in Nu Lou. We talk with WDRB's Eric Crawford about his foray into sports photography, UofL volleyball, and UofL MBB. Jenky "wrecks" the show. The V show heads to Chile for a Big League Haircuts V Stakes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil "Knuckles" Greenberg joins for some sports betting discussion and tips.  We look at Sarah Shahi's real name.  Bob talks UofL and Bellarmine.  We update everyone on the plethora of polls on this Twitter Poll Tuesday.  WDRB;s Eric Crawford joins to talk some CFB and CBB.  We wrap with a Big League Haircuts V Stakes and texts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMOOSH!  WDRB's Eric Crawford joins for the first part of hour three talking UK and UofL hoops.  We also get his thoughts on The latest CFP rankings.  The guys talk if IU has a shot to stay in the CFP if they lose to Ohio State.  Second half of the hour we talk about the news of Castellanos leaving BC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of The V Show starts with Smoosh aka Eric Crawford joining the show to talk some UofL MBB and football.  We then look at some other headlines including Anthony Richardson being benched in Indy, Mike Tyson looking impressive, and the Yankees trying not to get wept in The World Series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't think about how important music is in our lives. For enslaved people, music was a source of strength that might have been one of the few things that helped them get throughout the day. Listen in on a fascinating conversation with Keeper of the Culture, Dr. Eric Crawford, the author of Gullah Culture in America, on the importance and power that music was and still is in our daily life.

Part two of The V Show starts with Tim Sullivan joining to talk about a weekend that was in sports.  Including Uk's loss and UofL's win.  We do a Menage a Montage courtesy of our friends at Spring Street Bar and Grille, looking at a weekend that was in sports.  We gander at The Preseason AP CBB Top 25 Poll.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk about Rick Pitino's return to BBN.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of The V Show.  We take a look at a weekend that was in sports with a MENAGE A MONTAGE courtesy of our friends at Spring Street Bar and Grille.  We look at some NBA storylines including the passing of the late great Dikembe Mutombo , and a huge trade for the Knicks.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk about the Cards loss to the Irish and UK's win over Ole Miss.  We check in on the Mets- Braves game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of The V Show Bobby V chats with Eric Crawford of WDRB.  Bob and Smoosh talk some UofL football and preview the Notre Dame game.  They also delve into the UofL men's hoops schedule.  We read some texts and hear an addendum to the Triple Play story from earlier involving Roberto Clemente.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The V Show has fun with Super Bowl halftime acts reacting to Kendrick Perkins er Lamar being announced as the performer.  We remember Ed Kranepool and James Earl Jones.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins for his weekly visit to talk some UofL and UK football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of The V Show with Bob Valvano starts with KNUCKLES!  Neil Greenberg of The Washington Post joins to talk some football betting.  Bobby V invents a language to Nick's delight.  We do a V Stakes courtesy of Big League Haircuts.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk some UofL.  We find a list of bad cars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third hour of The V Show from historic KY Downs!  We talk some football.  Tanner guesses the goal horn!  A little V Stakes action.  WDRB's Eric Crawford joins to talk UofL- Austin Peay and also weigh in on basketball and volleyball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Alex Bozich is joined by Eric Crawford of WDRB to discuss Indiana's opponent in the Battle 4 Atlantis, Louisville. Among the topics discussed: Louisville's recent trip to the Bahamas and how good they could be next season, a look at the personnel for Pat Kelsey's team, the style of play to expect under Kelsey and more.

Part two of The V show on a Tuesday.  Neil Knuckles Greenberg of WaPo joins to talk some early week gambling in football.  We do a Big League Haircuts V Stakes.  Nick updates us on The LLWS.  WDRB's Eric Crawford joins to talk some UofL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action packed part two of The V Show on a Tuesday.  Eric Crawford joins to put a bow on The Olympics and talk some UofL.  We do a Big League Haircuts V Stakes CANDUCKY DERBY STYLE!, and we talk some CFB with Brett McMurphy of The Action Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of The V Show we catch up with Eric Crawford of WDRB for our weekly visit.  We look at some WWKW factoids.  A lot of WWKW facts in fact.  Some golf, Full Metal Jacket, and some World's fair talk.  The Valvanos confess to never seeing The Wizard of Oz.  We do a Big League Haircuts V Stakes.  Bob refuses to leave studio until he learns the payout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour one of Fast Break Friday presented by Ale 8 One we preview the TBT match-up Monday, and Bob hopes it paints the rivalry in a good light. He agrees and disagrees with Marques Maybin.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk TBT, Olympics, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby V has a great WWKW story.  Nick is intrigued with something smelling great in the studio, and has smelled half the office.  This results with texters weighing in.  Bob agrees with BoSox great Fred Lynn.  Bob wants to play gulley cricket.  Eric Crawford joins for his weekly visit talking some local headlines.  The Interns do some Sportscenters.  Nick has a National Hot Dog Day Poll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action packed second hour of The V Show on a Wednesday.  WDRB's Eric Crawford joins for his weekly visit.  We talk some Big 12 and UofL football.  We then go live to Jeff Brohm's press conference remembering the late great Dennis Lampley.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action packed part two of The V Show.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins talking about some of the latest things he's written about including The NWSL, Pat Kelsey, and Damion Lee.  Kesty joins to talk some NBA FA, and Summer League.  He also weighs in on The Hot Dog Eating Contest.  Casey from Four Fingers Fireworks joins for our annual Fourth of July Fireworks Safety Segment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The V show discusses great Aunts/Ants.  AI Al Michaels is a thing.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins fresh from The Pat Kelsey presser.  He talks the presser, The draft , and Coach Pitinos comments.  We do a V Stakes courtesy of our friends at Big League Haircuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three we talk a bit about the USA- India cricket match.  WE react to the ACC-SEC challenge schedule being released and The Valvanos argue about it.  Eric Crawford joins to talk some Caitlin Clark among other things.  We hear an interesting stat for WWKW.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Spirituals, Field Hollers, and Slave Seculars celebrate Black American Traditional Music and Experience. This show is dedicated to sharing and raising awareness of folklife, songs, dance, scripture, lyrics, and everything related to black Spirituals, Field Hollers, and Slave secular expressions, as well as the coded songs of Black Spirituals that were maps and landmarks for escaping bondage. June 5th, I will be speaking with Eric Crawford, Associate Professor of Musicology, and Peter K. Siegal, Producer and American roots music archivist, about the June 14, 2024, Smithsonian Folkways release “The Complete Friends of Old-Time Music Concert” by Bessie Jones, John Davis & The Georgia Sea Island Singers with Mississippi Fred McDowell and Ed Young. The album is a live recording of a 1965 concert that captured the intersection of Black folk traditions and civil rights activism, produced and hosted by Folklorist Alan Lomax and recorded by Peter K. Siegal. The Liner notes, and essay are written by Eric Crawford, whose research focuses on the rich tradition of Gullah music. Crawford has also written books titled Gullah Spirituals: The Sound of Freedom and Protest in the South Carolina Sea Islands (2021) and Gullah Culture in America (March 2023). Together with Smithsonian Folkways, they have collaborated on presenting a significant album that conserves black expression while introducing these outstanding performances to new audiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackdappabluesradio/message

Action packed second hour of The V Show.  UFC Fight Night is coming to The Yum Center and the fellas talk with one of the men on the card, Bantam Weight Contender, Brad Katona.  Eric Crawford also recently sat down with Josh Hierd.  He stops by The V Show to discuss what UofL's AD had to say.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action packed hour three of The V Show as WDRB's Eric Crawford joins to talk about the decision to dismiss all charges against Scottie Scheffler.  Keith Poynter also joins with a legal perspective.  Nick announces the winner of his fast food burger poll tourney.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour two of The V Show.  Bobby V joins the show and the guys take a look at the transfer portal.  We discuss what happened last night to the Knicks.  Bobby V has some basketball strategy ideas.  We talk old arenas.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk some Derby.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of The V Show.  We chat with Eric Crawford for his weekly visit and discuss things like the UK swimming story , and the latest in NIL.  We discuss fudge.  We a look at how often certain sports venues are actually used.  We do a Big League Haircuts V Stakes.  We learn how Tanner met his girlfriend.  Intern Cowboy has some WWKW factoids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three of The V Show starts with a little visit from our man SMOOSH!  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk about the impending coaching hire in Lexington.  Intern Cowboy has some WWKW facts.  We miss out on a 6 in 10.  We head to Augusta for an update.  We look at some recruits Coach Kelsey is hosting this weekend at UofL.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action packed third hour of The V Show.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk about Pat Kelsey and his reported hire at UofL.  Fran Fraschilla of ESPN joins to talk about the Indiana State game he called last night, Pat Kelsey, and the Sweet Sixteen.  We do a historical Big League Haircuts V Stakes.  We do some WWKW facts to wrap up today's show.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour one of The V Show on a Tuesday.  The Valvanos start a little late as Bob was ironing out some travel tasks ahead of his trip to DC for the ACC Tournament.  It's Cyclone's 1st bday today!  Nick gets his health report back, and has questions.  Bob has a Top Five for Frank Sinatra songs.  We read and react to Eric Crawford's tweets last night.  Bob breaks down the schedule of games tonight and looks at who has punched their ticket to the tournament already.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action packed hour three of The V Show.  We wonder about phone books.  The Valvanos continue their Top 5 lists.  An I Dream of Jeannie discussion.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk about his tweets last night and what's next for UofL basketball.  We do a V Stakes courtesy of our friends at Big League Haircuts.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roundtable with @tarullotweets- KP's last ride- We react live as UofL plays- Eric Crawford's LONG list- @JackGrossman97 3:30- @JohnGasaway 5:30- Have you ever faked your own death on social media?- Chances Cats get a 2 seed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roundtable with @tarullotweets- KP's last ride- We react live as UofL plays- Eric Crawford's LONG list- @JackGrossman97 3:30- @JohnGasaway 5:30- Have you ever faked your own death on social media?- Chances Cats get a 2 seed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roundtable with @tarullotweets- KP's last ride- We react live as UofL plays- Eric Crawford's LONG list- @JackGrossman97 3:30- @JohnGasaway 5:30- Have you ever faked your own death on social media?- Chances Cats get a 2 seed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of The V Show starts with us playing the Drew Deener coaching targets sound.  Bob is hesitant about it, so Drew pops on to discuss it further,  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins for his weekly visit.  We read some texts.  The guys discuss their "Top 5 Women".  We share some embarrassing celeb stories.  We do a V Stakes courtesy of our friends at Big League Haircuts.  Bob posing a question of good coaching hire choices...that aren't from basketball.  Intern Gager and Tanner have some WWKW facts.  Nick talks Oreos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour three starts with a little Miracle on Ice!  WDRB's Eric Crawford joins the program.  He and Bob talk about Eric's latest piece this time delving into the economics around UofL's recent struggles in MBB.  Second part of the hour starts with and NIL discussion.  Bob wraps the show lamenting his long lost Stingray bicycle.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour two of The V Show with Nick and Phil in for Bobby V .  We replay Bobby V's interview with Jay Bilas.  Eric Crawford of WDRB joins to talk about Kenny Payne and if he can get a third year/ who would be a good replacement if UofL were to move on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On his way home from Louisville's loss to Duke on Tuesday night, Eric Crawford gives his initial thoughts, and talks about Kentucky's loss at South Carolina.

Second hour of The V Show on a Wednesday, starts with a replay of Bob's interview with ESPN's Seth Greenberg talking all things CBB. WDRB's Eric Crawford also joins to talk about his latest piece: Embracing The Suck. Some UK and Jerry Jones thoughts from Eric too wrap the hour.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour two Nick and Leebs continue talking about the UofL UVA game tonight.  Nick has a Safelite repair emergency.  Eric Crawford joins for the first time of 2024 to talk some UofL football and basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.