Starting Five02 Podcast is presented by Mr & Mrs Bourbon Legendary Louisville Cardinal Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game one pour at at time. Get your hands on a bottle today! https://mrandmrsbourbon.com/ Pres Meyer and Jake Hook dive into the troubles of being a Louisville basketball fan. NC State loss Wake Forest loss UNC loss Kenny Payne "this is my first year" after NC State Starting Zan Payne and playing him 17 minutes against Wake Starting D Lo and Hercy Comments about Zan's defe...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Starting Five02 Podcast is presented by Mr & Mrs Bourbon Legendary Louisville Cardinal Russ Smith is changing the bourbon game one pour at at time. Get your hands on a bottle today! https://mrandmrsbourbon.com/ Louisville basketball just notched the biggest win of the Kenny Payne era at Miami. Pres and Jake are here to break it down. Putting the W into perspective What changed? Comparing Texas, IU, Miami games How does UofL keep the momentum What needs to improve? Enerrgy on 100 Previewing N...
Jan 13, 2024•44 min
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Jan 02, 2024•40 min
You can ship Russ Smith's Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon straight to your door. Visit https://seelbachs.com/collections/mr-mrs-bourbon to grab yours today! Pres and Jake are back to discuss the enigma that is Louisville basketball. -Improved play at Virginia Tech (still not enough) -Addressing the Kenny Payne rumors -Why the Cards are so bad at home -When is enough enough? -It's still DePaul Day! -Plus much, much more. Like, subscribe, and rate for your chance at $0! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc...
Dec 08, 2023•47 min
Drink Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon! Find your M&M location at mrandmrsbourbon.com Is that... hope that we are feeling? Pres and Jake are back after a long layoff with a completely different tone. Discussing Louisville basketball's heartbreaking loss to Texas and last-minute collapse vs Indiana. Should Ty-Laur Johnson start? What changed with Brandon Huntley-Hatfield? Why Kenny Payne is still showing that he is in over his head. How Louisville is telling on itself. Looking ahead to an easy stretch of...
Nov 24, 2023•51 min
Starting Five02 is brought to you by Mr. and Mrs. Bourbon Co. FIND YOUR LOCAL MR. AND MRS. BOURBON STORE HERE: https://mrandmrsbourbon.com/pages/store-locator-1 BUY MR. and MRS. ONLINE NOW: https://mrandmrsbourbon.com/collections/bourbons This week, Pres and Jake join for another therapy session after a rough loss to DII Kentucky Wesleyan. What the guys saw, where the Cards can improve. Where's Manny and Koron? How heavily do you weigh exhibitions? Why KP doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt...
Nov 03, 2023•37 min
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Oct 17, 2023•21 min
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Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Starting Five02 is brought to you by MANSCAPED.com. Use code STARTING5 for 20% at checkout. Your balls will thank you. On this episode, Pres is joined by S502 newcomer Jake Hook, who has become known for his recruiting breakdowns on Twitter. The guys discuss Ty-Laur Johnson's eligibility issues and what it means if Johnson can't play. Plus what happened with Nolan Smith and what it means for UofL, if anything. AND breaking down the non-conference schedule. Why the early slate should be manageabl...
Sep 06, 2023•33 min
Just as the 2023 fall semester was about to begin, Louisville basketball shockingly lost Trentyn Flowers to the NBL What's next for Louisville; Does this fall on Kenny Payne?; What about Ty-Laur Johnson?; Being realistic about 23-24; Does Payne think he has more slack than he really does?; What's realistic this season; Addressing a (likely) easier non-conference schedule; Trying to add perspective to the situation PLUS much more with Pres Meyer and Jacob Lane Subscribe and give us 5 stars or Ken...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Louisville basketball alumni are attempting to do the unprecedented by winning the 10th Annual $1 million winner-take-all TBT Tournament. -Quick 2023 Update: Is Ty-Laur Johnson still coming? -If not, what's next? -On Kenny Payne's interview with Rothstein -TBT starting lineups? What's realistic? 34:00 Andrew Zoldan of the official TBT pod, Inside TBT, joins -How is Louisville perceived nationally? -Who is the top competition? -What makes a good TBT team? -Explaining the rules and the Elam Ending...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Pres is joined by Matt McGavic of Louisville report - Is there reason to be optimistic about 2023? - Who are the leaders of this team? - Looking at Louisville by the numbers - Previewing the Louisville TBT team + Much more Like, comment, subscribe, or Matt makes you eat his chili. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 15, 2023•52 min
Louisville basketball has officially rounded out its roster and Jacob Lane joins Pres to talk about UofL's most recent additions. What Tre White and Ty-Laur Johnson bring to the table. What the starting lineup could like. Where Louisville is lacking in the rotation. What are the strengths of this team. Plus much, much more! Like and Subscribe for more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 24, 2023•46 min
Pres and Alan come together once again to discuss the latest on Louisville basketball's roster - Derby festival is weird - How KP's rosters will differ from Pitino and Mack - Why people will always be pessimistic, and that's ok - Danilo Jovanovich- Can he help this season? - Mackenzie Mgbako, RJ Luis, Tre White- Pick 2 - Great teams are comprised of great players - Is this the most talented Louisville basketball roster ever? - Is it fair to say Louisville failed in the portal? - Why fans should ...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Alan Thomas joins host Presley Meyer to discuss the completion of the 2023-24 Louisville basketball roster - How many scholarships remain - What to know about Churchill Abass - What people are missing about NIL and the portal - Can UofL land 5-star Mackenzie Mgbako? - Is Tylor Perry still a viable option? - 2 guards or 2 forwards? OR both? PLUS: What separates Kenny Payne from other modern recruiters Subscribe and rate for more exclusive content! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...
Apr 18, 2023•52 min
Pres and Jacob are back to talk all things Louisville basketball roster construction - Roster talk: Who is leaving; Who is back? - An ode to Jae'Lyn Withers - Talking new commits - What Trentyn Flowers brings to UofL - Skyy Clark + Flowers tandem? - Where does Mike James go from here? - You can pick three portal players. Who do you choose? - A serious convo about Caleb Love - Is the Churchill Abass hype warranted? - Menifield or Battle? - What we think the staff is trying to accomplish - Realist...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Transfer portal season is here & Jacob Lane joins: - Who's in and out from current Louisville basketball roster - Dennis Evans breakdown | Why he changes more than you think - Louisville can't be done down low - Why roster construction matters | How does Kenny approach building? - What Louisville needs to add - Skyy Clark: Examining the pros and cons - Aging roster up - Who Louisville could target that is currently available (as of 3/14) - Two names who could enter the portal and why they fi...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Alan Thomas joins immediately after Louisville's season-ending loss to Boston College - Positives and Disappointments - What went so epically wrong towards the end? - Explaining defensive and rebounding woes Then, Pres reacts to Kenny Payne's postgame presser - Why the little things matter now - Why KP comes across as tone deaf - Briefly looking ahead to the offseason Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Mar 10, 2023•37 min
1:45 The Season is ending exactly how it started 4:00 Positive takeaways from 2022-23 8:30 What disappointed us the most this year 21:15 Who should stay, and who should go? Breaking down the existing roster 43:30 Breaking down the roster with current signees 48:00 Where does Louisville stand with Dennis Evans? 53:15 Is Churchill Abass the next Montrezl Harrell? 56:00 The latest on Skyy Clark 57:30 Players that may hit the transfer portal Subscribe now for better, more frequent content! Advertisi...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Louisville basketball notched its fourth win and showed consistent improvements against Miami, Virginia, and Clemson - How positive energy changed the momentum - Relearning how to win - Can this "success" be sustained and built upon? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 20, 2023•20 min
- What Kenny Payne can take from Jeff Walz - A quick disclaimer for the debbie downers - Louisville is definitely improving - What Manny Okorafor is bringing to the table - Key El Ellis stats - Jae'Lyn Withers showing improvements - Shoutout to UofL fans - Giving Kamari Lands his flowers - What we learned from FSU and GT - Where can UofL win to finish the season? - Recruiting is heating up - Names to watch in the transfer portal? - On comments from Trentyn Flowers and Curtis Williams + much more...
Feb 07, 2023•34 min
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Jan 20, 2023•22 min
Let's take a different approach as it pertains to viewing this Louisville basketball season - On not bottling up anger - The acceptance phase of grieving and how to handle this - I agree with John Calipari on something - On the improvements of Mike James and supporting cast - Assessing the micro vs the macro - Story time - How KP can still win with his current approach... if we allow him Serenity NOW! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Jan 13, 2023•18 min
Louisville falls in excruciating fashion to Syracuse, but not before a lot of good happens The difference between moral victories and lessons learned How Louisville excelled in a lot of needed areas Have we found something in the back court? Improving turnover issues Why Louisville is going to spring some upsets going forward Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jan 04, 2023•22 min
Pres is joined by Alan Thomas to discuss a disappointing loss at Kentucky. Breaking down the good (there was some good), the bad, and the atrocious. How the Cards allowed two guys to dominate them, praising El Ellis, mourning a loss to a hated rival, and looking for optimism in the future. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 31, 2022•35 min
Louisville goes down to NC State and Pres is riding solo, discussing what went down - Taking issues with the rotation - The great Fabio debate - There were some positives- Let's talk about them - How/ Why Louisville got "boomed" in the second half - Where we go from here Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 23, 2022•15 min
Louisville falls again to an ASUN squad and Nick Conner joins Pres to talk about it. Why the little things are a big deal On the lack of effort El Ellis' health How to simplify the game for this team And much more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 21, 2022•26 min
Louisville won a basketball game, and we finally have something to talk about. Pres is joined by Jacob Lane to celebrate a great win, but also attempt to remain grounded in reality. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Alan and Ethan fill in for Pres while he's on vacation to discuss the 0-8 Cards - This couldn't be happening at a worse time - On Denny Crum and his legacy - Reminiscing on old times; We never would have accepted this - Where we do see positive moments on this Louisville team - What is next for the Cards? - How long can you allow this from Kenny Payne? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Dec 06, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Jacob joins Pres to break down the worst loss yet - How Louisville got even worse post-Maui - Some damning Curry stats - Let's be honest, this team is quitting - At least Fabio and Hercy are fun?? - A deep dive into how little things go a long way Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 30, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
