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Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel

NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)

"Big Blue Insider" is more than just another call-in show. There"s ample opportunity for YOU to be heard; but you also hear voices from all over the country -- talking sports, sharing stories, breaking news.Dick Gabriel, a veteran of 30 years of sports broadcasting, is the host. You can do your part by calling 280-2287 locally; 1-800-606-4263 from anywhere in the USA.

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79:09

2024-06-28 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/29

Tonight: Members of La Familia on representing Kentucky in The Basketball Tournament coming up in July; (8:00) crosstown squabble involving Yankees and Mets broadcasters is kind of funny; (17:00) former UK staffer, now Hall of Fame broadcaster Debbie Antonelli on hoops and her fund-raising efforts for Special Olympics; (39:00) HL columnist John Clay (1:01:00) and our own Billy Rutledge on his new YouTube series, “Bogeys with Billy” plus an unsung hero comes out of nowhere to win The Masters.

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78:36

2024-06-27 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/28

Quick look at Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham; (7:00) then the Chain Gang joins me in the garage once again to re-live the UK season that took us all to Omaha for the College World Series - something that I apparently mentioned in the first pre-game radio segment of the entire season. (1:14:00) And there is audio evidence to prove it…

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79:10

2024-06-26 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/27

The big, unnecessary lie from the Texas A&M baseball coach; (13:00) Mark Pope on mastering a South American stick shift; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; (39:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore; (57:00) podcast host Vinny Hardy and (1:13:00) magic moments from the legendary Vin Scully...

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79:02

2024-06-25 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/26

How did it sound on TV and radio when the Vols won the College World Series? And when the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup last night? (10:00) How about, when Elly De La Cruz hit what might be the greatest home run in GABP history? (17:00) Mark Pope gives us a progress report on his first UK team; (39:00) Dr. John Huang recaps his CWS trip AND shamelessly plugs his new, basketball-themed murder mystery plus - (1:13:00) a different “Mr. Gabriel” pops up on my TV…

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79:47

2024-06-24 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/25

The Kentucky connection to The Blues Brothers, released 44 years ago today; (19:00) ex-football Cat Van Hiles; (39:00) UK baseball writer Derek Terry; (59:00) Tom Brady is feeling the pressure and (1:11:00) A-Sun champion EKU hoops coach AW Hamilton on building a new team…

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78:49

2024-06-21 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/22

We start with a tip of the cap to Fox Sports’ coverage of the celebration of the Negro Leagues at Rickwood, as well as Reggie Jackson’s incredible testimony about the racism he endured as a minor leaguer in the south; Josh Edwards, football recruiting specialist for CBS/247 Sports; Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; Brian Milam of WKYT, just back from covering his first College World Series; and two Army recruits must answer a basic question about their arrest record.

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81:01

2024-06-20 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/21

A one-on-one with UK head coach Mark Pope (at 19:00); (39:00) Louisville freelance writer Tim Sullivan on the passing of greats Willie Mays and Jerry West, as well as any potential for the return of NASCAR to Ky; (1:00:00) a special look back at an amazing UK baseball season with highlights from the UK Sports Network...

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78:43

2024-06-19 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/20

We sift through Kentucky’s loss to Florida in the College World Series, presenting what few highlights were available from the Wildcats; was Gator slugger Jac Caglione seeking revenge because of UK’s dugout antics? (12:00) Nick Mingione and his players on the foundation they’ve built; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats’ Pause checks in from Omaha; (39:00) Legends executive Alan Stein on the developments in minor league baseball with robot umpires; (1:00:00) entire post-game news conference with

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28:25

2024-06-17 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/17

Abbreviated show ahead of UK baseball in the College World Series; the Cats and head coach Nick Mingione on their comeback win over NC State; (15:00) a look back at Rory’s quick US Open getaway & did the Celtics take the night off against the Mavs? (19:00) We relive the highlights of UK’s first-ever victory in the College World Series.

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79:32

2024-06-14 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/15

From Omaha, site of the College World Series: Nick Mingione on winning yet another national Coach of the Year award; (10:00) Mark Pope on building his staff and team; (19:00) analyst Doug Flynn of the SEC Network on what he expects from the Wildcats in Omaha; (39:00) Cameron Drummond of the HL on the latest UK basketball recruiting news; (1:00:00) former UK 3rd baseman Tyler Marshall on what he expects from the baseball Wildcats - certainly, no lallygagging…

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78:58

2024-06-13 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/14

Tonight: More prep for UK’s appearance in the CWS; (10:00) a listener weighs in on the latest biography on Pete Rose; (19:00) UK HFO coach Keith Madison; (39:00) Michael Epps, Sports Director for Fox56 on the CWS and the upcoming SEC football Media Days in Dallas; (55:00) we learn more about Mark Pope’s offense from David Sisk of Cats Illustrated; (1:00:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore on Jerry West (from back when Gary was our West COAST Bureau Chief and the time he spent covering West and the

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79:18

2024-06-12 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/13

UK recruiting news; which basketball Wildcat is wearing what number? (11:00) Reed Sheppard sharing more of his story with future NBA fans; (19:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods weighs in on Caitlin Clark and what to look for these days in a big man; (39:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Radio Network looks ahead to SEC Football Media Days, which likely will be a circus in Dallas next month; (1:00:00) ex-UK pitcher Darren Williams breaks down how his former teammates have won their way to Omaha…

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79:07

2024-06-11 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/12

The baseball Wildcats on the spectacular play by 3B Mitch Daly that helped save their Super Regional championship victory; (19:00) John Clay of the Herald-Leader admits he was one of the doubters when it came to UK Baseball; (39:00) best-selling author Keith O’Brien on his new biography of Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle;” (1:01:00) Cats Illustrated managing editor Jeff Drummond on UK’s run; and (1:16:00) Sinatra vs. Rickles - this time, Frank gets the last laugh…

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79:35

2024-06-10 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/11

The Wildcats celebrate a Super Regional victory; we hear from Nick Mingione and his players; (:19)Aaron Gershon of The Cats’ Pause on baseball and UK football; (1:00:00) AD Mitch Barnhart on the success of the coach he chose not to let go and (1:09:00) we re-live the highlights of the win that sends UK to its first College World Series with Darren Headrick and Keith Madison…

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78:46

2024-06-07 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/08

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79:21

2024-06-06 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/07

Tonight: Danny Hurley to the Lakers? (10:00) Nick Mingione on the untold value of veteran catcher (and Birthday Boy) Devin Burkes; a few humble words about the 80 anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion that saved the world - literally; (19:00) Mitch Harper of KSL-TV in Salt Lake City about Mark Pope, the coach; (39:00) Darrell Bird of the Cats’ Pause, just back from SEC meetings in Destin, Florida, where he scored sit-down interviews with Pope and Mitch Barnhart; (1:00:00) Jon Hale of the

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80:17

2024-06-05 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/06

The baseball Wildcats speak about Oregon State and their Super Regional matchup; (10:00) a look at this year’s College Football Hall of Fame ballot (some incredible names included, of course); (19:00) Ryan Black of the Courier-Journal on UK baseball and hoops; (39:00) Unforgettable guard Sean Woods on the evolution of strength/conditioning in the college game; (1:00:00) West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore shares his thoughts on the Caitlin Clark controversy and the Waterboy with knowledge about

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80:06

2024-06-04 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/05

How a Dak Prescott chant has become part of the routine for the baseball Wildcats; (11:00) a MLB player is banned for life; (19:00) Mark Story of the Herald-Leader on the massive financial settlement affecting college sports, as well as the moves Mitch Barnhart HASN’T made; (39:00) Jonathan Bruner of the Kentucky Kernel on NCAA baseball and (1:00:00) UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner on his team’s Japan trip and the upcoming season, when they’ll defend their seventh consecutive SEC title PLUS some

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79:18

2024-06-03 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/04

Tonight: LOTS of UK baseball as the Wildcats wrap up a second straight NCAA regional title; (13:00) a prominent college baseball coach blasts the NIL/portal setup; (19:00) HOF coach Keith Madison on UK’s win over Indiana State; (39:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats’ Pause helps us get to know Jaxson Robinson, Mark Pope’s latest addition (Aaron also chats about the regional baseball title; (1:01:00) Nick Mingione goes deep as he praises his players and, while we’re talking baseball, what DOES go on

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78:31

2024-05-31 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2024/06/01

UK opens NCAA play with a win over Western Michigan; (19:00) Cameron Mills joins us in the garage to talk all things Mark Pope and Kramer sets Jerry straight...

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