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Starting Five02

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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer & Jake Hook! Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Bourbon Company

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Episodes

I am Dead Inside | Louisville 70, Notre Dame 82

Louisville lost on Russ Smith Day and Pres is not OK - Louisville lost and there is no hope - How do you lose on Russ Day? There is no hope - Putting this season into historical perspective - Why the excuses don't matter this game - Are the Cards regressing at every position? - Where do we go from here? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jan 23, 202224 min

Patching Holes | Louisville 67, Boston College 54

Pres & Nick are back to breakdown a Louisville win! Positive-ish vibes and looking ahead to honoring Russ Smith at the ND game on Saturday. --- -Cards end 3 game skid -Defensive Identity reappears -Player leadership changing hands -Welcome back Jaelyn -Buying in to what’s best for the team -Previewing ND -Favorite Russ Smith moments --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou | linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Jan 20, 202251 min

The Kill Shot | Louisville 53, Pitt 65

Take me away, Lord. Nick and Pres attempt to explain what the hell happened at Pitt. - Louisville loses three straight - Has Mack lost the team? - Talking macro, not micro - Is there any hope? - What do we do going forward? Like, comment, and subscribe, I guess. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jan 16, 202241 min

State of HELL | Louisville 63, NC State 79

The boys are fed up and so are you. Grab a beverage and let’s talk it out together. --- -Smash the panic button -How did we get here? -“I have no explanation” -Recruiting & Player Development -Is this team historically bad? -Who’s got $12 million? --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou | linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jan 13, 20221 hr

Fix it or Die Trying | Florida State 79, Louisville 70

The pod that will make most of the fanbase mad. Pres and Nick address why they feel more optimism after the Florida State loss than frustration. - Breaking down why Louisville is still gaining positive momentum in a loss - El Ellis and Mason Faulkner making strides - Why there is no wiggle room, but that is okay - What are expectations going forward? - Tightening the rotation. Who's in and who is out? - Mack sent a message to Sydney Curry - Looking forward to NC State and beyond - And much, much...

Jan 09, 202244 min

TECHnical Difficulties | Louisville 75, Pitt 72

Pres + Nick are back to breakdown the Cards 4-0 ACC start and have a heart to heart about the issues that still plague the Cards. Does this team get better or is it all downhill? --- -Groundhog Day all over again -Pres + Nick still undefeated -6 Technical fouls without a brawl?! -Referencing the Xavier-UC Brawl -4-0 in the ACC?! -Ellis and Curry cook -Biggest Issue: Talent or Scheme? -Does Coach Mack know his own roster? -Can this be a NCAA tournament team? --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive...

Jan 06, 202251 min

Breaking the curse of the face shield | Louisville 67, Georgia Tech 64

Louisville wins a conference road game. Let's ride. - Overall takeaways from the victory - Shoutout Jarrod West (again) - Malik Williams is playing his best ball ever - Is Louisville starting to figure it out? - Winning playing different styles - Closing things out on the defensive end - Tightening the rotation - Make your free throws - The ACC is a mess. Where should Louisville finish? - Looking ahead to Pitt Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

Jan 03, 202232 min

"Who do you think you are? I am" | Louisville 73, Wake Forest 69

Nick and Pres are finally back together for a postgame pod and celebrating a solid W. - Biggest takeaways from the game - Players are learning their roles with the team - Who was impacted by COVID the most? - Noah Locke = Ryan McMahon? - Pres was late and it was dumb - Tempo, tempo... maybe not after all? - Let's talk horns sets! - Swooning over WF's Williams - Looking ahead to Georgia Tech - Many more shenanigans Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Dec 30, 202140 min

🚨Cards Return to COVID Pause & UK Game Postponed 🚨

Nick is joined by Matt McGavic of SI's Louisville Report to react to Louisville going on COVID pause and the postponement of the UofL @ UK game on Wednesday. --- -Instant Reactions -Is Louisville not taking COVID Protocols seriously? -Would Kentucky have blown out Louisville? -Would Mack have had the team ready anyways? -The Rivalry Factor -Cards in serious NCAA Tourney danger? --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou | linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

Dec 20, 202124 min

State of Despair | Louisville 72, WKU 82

Nick is agitated and you are too. Let's talk what's next for Louisville, what the heck Mack is doing, and how the Cards get right before they head to Rupp. -Still searching for an identity -What is Mack even doing? -Life without Malik isn't a good one -Not good enough on either end -Answering all the fiery Twitter questions --- What questions of yours did we miss? Who should we bring on the pod? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou l...

Dec 19, 202124 min

Offense, where art thou? | Louisville 86, SE LA 60

Presley is joined by Jacob Lane to dissect a ho-hum win over Southeastern Louisiana. - Players of the game - What's going on with the offense? - The good, bad, and ugly - Three players that have the most to prove - A new role for Jae'Lyn Withers? - Who is the back-up at the 5? - And more! Like, subscribe, etc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Dec 15, 202157 min

Nothing is Sacred Anymore | DePaul 62, Louisville 55

Presley Meyer is riding solo after a brutal loss at the hands of DePaul. 2:00 Give credit where its due 4:00 Finally seeing Malik Williams rounding into form 5:00 Matt Cross is unbelievable 6:00 Where things are going wrong 15:00 Why I'm not worried yet And much, much more. Subscribe and rate! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Dec 11, 202127 min

Should We Make Shots? | Louisville 64, Michigan State 73

Nick breaks down the Cards loss to Michigan State and talks Mack being back, rotation issues, halfcourt woes, and much more. --- -Cards get Boomed by Spartans -What Went Wrong? -Minutes Check -Still Searching for an Offensive Identity -Rotation Questions -What’s Next? --- What questions of yours did we miss? Who should we bring on the pod? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Dec 02, 202119 min

Bahama Breeze | Louisville 72, Mississippi State 58

Recapping Louisville's blowout win over a solid Mississippi State squad - What changed from last week? - Bahama Sam - Jarrod West fan club - Players settling into roles - Previewing Maryland Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 26, 202134 min

Ain't No (Detroit) Mercy | Louisville 73, Detroit Mercy 67

Presley Meyer is joined by our old pal Madison Wood to break down a close call against *checks notes* Detroit Mercy. - How much does Mack being gone impact this team? - How do the Cards get things back on track? - What the heck is up with UofL's bigs? - Where do we go next? Subscribe, rate, review on your favorite platform! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 21, 202145 min

"Thank u, next" | Louisville 77, Navy 60

Louisville rebounds in a big way against the midshipmen - Defense leading to offense - I can keep a beat with no metronome - Taking and making quality looks - One big thing about every player - Every Rose Finds His Form - Hello, passing clinic - We saw who got deez minutes + More. Subscribe, rate, review. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 16, 202129 min

"Let's Go F U!" | Louisville 72, Furman 80

A Putrid Performance Against the Paladines A very sad and sleepy Presley Meyer talks about what went wrong against Furman Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 13, 202129 min

Matt Cross is a BAD MF | Louisville 72, Southern 60

Louisville 72, Southern 60: The boys breakdown Louisville's first victory of the year and dissect a sloppy game 1, Pegues first game at the helm, and Matthew MF Cross. --- -Biggest Takeaway -Who got these minutes? -More concerned about the Offense or Defense -Matt Cross and his dislocated/broken(?) finger -A look ahead at a firm test from Furman --- What questions of yours did we miss? Who should we bring on the pod? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfiv...

Nov 10, 202133 min

"The Ball is Tipped!" | Final SZN Predictions + Preview

The boys get you ready for the Cards to tip off the season and breakdown Louisville's schedule, key storylines, and more! --- - It's Pegues SZN - Breaking down the non-con slate - How tough is the schedule? - What’s Louisville's floor? Ceiling? - What makes a successful season? --- What are your expectations for Louisville? Who should our next guest be? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! --- Follow us on Twitter @startingfive02 | @thestateoflou linktr.ee/startingFive02 Advertising Inquiri...

Nov 07, 202134 min

It's Almost For Real | West Georgia Postgame ft. Madison Wood and Ethan Sprowles

Recapping Louisville basketball's exhibition win over West Georgia. 1:00 Cultural differences and how crazy college basketball fans really are 8:00 What will the student section look like in 21-22 11:30 The Meat and Potatoes -Everything Louisville-WGU -The great JJ Traynor debate -Who is Louisville's best guard? -Who plays when it matters the most? -Avoiding discussions about crowd size -Drooling over Jarrod West -Williamson/ Cross/ Davis- Who gets the minutes? -Now it's for real! Make sure to r...

Nov 04, 20211 hr 11 min

Hello, Mr. West | Louisville-KY State Postgame

Louisville 94, Kentucky State 45 -Biggest takeaway from the win -Main concerns from the game -Lots of lineup thoughts -Answering your questions -The McMains effect -A new brand + Much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 30, 202133 min

S2 E5: Unranked and Unfiltered Part 2

How will Chris Mack divide the minutes for a deep Louisville basketball team? The guys dive into that and more including answering your questions, waxing poetic over Jae'Lyn Withers, warning you about Dre Davis, and taking a deep dive into what the rotation at the 4 and 5 will look like. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 28, 202129 min

S2 E4: "Who the hell is this guy?" with Jeff Goodman

Stadium Analyst Jeff Goodman joins Pres & Nick to share his insights from Louisville practice. Jeff shares the most impressive player, his thoughts on coaching changes, and his outlook for the Cards in 21-22. --- -Jeff's thoughts on Ross McMains -Best player at practice? -Why Mack made coaching changes -Jaelyn Withers' Ceiling -If UK-Louisville played today -Jeff's thoughts on Mack's suspension --- Who should our next guest be? Let us know in your Apple Podcast review! Follow us on twitter @...

Oct 24, 202122 min

S2 E3: Unranked and Unfiltered Part 1

The first of a 2-part preseason preview The guys look back on the red-white scrimmage and recap some stand-out quotes from Chris Mack on media day. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 20, 202139 min

S2 E2: "The Last Time, I Took the High Road" | Chris Mack Suspended, Dino Skates

0:15 What the hell just happened? Chris Mack is suspended. Dino gets a slap on the wrist. The Dino tapes dropped and it's a mafia movie! 5:00 Dino drops bombs on the tapes 8:45 Did higher-ups actually want Mack fired? 9:30 Nick thinks Chris Mack is acting 12:00 Nice guys or bad boys? Louisville has an identity crisis 19:30 Jon Rothstein doesn't like UofL 24:00 Was Dino right about coachin' 'em up? 25:30 We aren't doing Mack hot seat talk, are we? 30:00 What steps does Mack have to take to meet e...

Aug 28, 202148 min

S2 E1: Faulk Yeah | Louisville Lands Mason Faulkner and Dino Extorted UofL for the Kids

:30 Welcome Nick Conner! 1:15 Mason Faulkner is a Card- Reacting to the big news The roster is complete. Now what? Are there issues with the Faulkner addition? 16:00 Grading Chris Mack's offseason 19:40 Dino Gaudio extorted for the kids! **Please subscribe and rate the pod if you feel so inclined** Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 17, 202129 min

Post Draft Stock Talk and a 6th Year Shock

Presley Meyer is back with special guest Jacob Lane recapping the 2021 NBA Draft for David Johnson & Carlik Jones as well as talking about a potential late-addition to Team 108. Plus don't miss a huge announcement about season two of the podcast! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 04, 202159 min
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