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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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103:18

2023-06-19 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/20

We discuss the quality of broadcast of the U.S. Open (lots of complaints on social media). HS records in Kentucky that might never be broken. John Clay of the HL on UK’s new alcohol policy + SEC football scheduling. Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated on alcohol at UK games and his surging Redlegs. Former UK RB Anthony White on potential of Wildcat RBs and TEs in this year’s passing attack PLUS major league baseball broadcaster discuss and debate peanut butter: Creamy or crunchy? Important stuff…

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103:56

2023-06-15 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/16

We examine the changes to the 2024 SEC football schedule, which includes Ky visiting Texas; we wonder aloud, since the SEC now OWNS the national championship game, why make changes? Ah, well. Nikola Jokic on why he appreciates playing with former Wildcat Jamal Murray (they’re both brand, new NBA champions); Alabama network radio voice Chris Stewart on stepping in for the iconic Eli Gold this past football season while Eli was recovering from his cancer battle; new Morehead State AD Kelly Wells, a

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103:41

2023-06-14 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/15

We address all the social media chatter triggered by ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg’s blanket criticism of “local media” when it comes to John Calipari; two national talking heads weigh in as well; veteran referee Doug Hampton on rule changes coming to D-1 basketball (good ones, too); former HS hoops coach-turned-golfer Tony Wise, who’s qualified to play in the U.S. Senior Open and West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore on this National Bourbon Day.

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103:22

2023-06-13 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/14

We hear from former Wildcat and new NBA champion Jamal Murray plus - what it sounded like on TV and radio when the Nuggets locked up their first NBA title; UK Voice Tom Leach talks Wildcats and horse racing; under-appreciated ex-UK linebacker Chris Chenault on UK football, both present and past; UK network analyst and WTVQ Sports Director Jeff Piecoro on Baton Rouge (including a championship-level seafood feast), baseball and horse racing and words of encouragement that may be Dumb. Or Dumber.

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82:57

2023-06-12 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/13

We find out more about newest Ky basketball Wildcat Jordan Burks, who announced his signing on Monday. (David Sisk of Cats Illustrated already had prepped us on Burks); Josh Edwards of Cats Illustrated on a speedy linebacker from Georgia who’s committed to Mark Stoops and his program; Hunter Shelton of SI Now on his way back from a disappointing Super Regional that ended an otherwise surprisingly splendid UK Baseball season; blogger John Huang on the fun he had covering baseball and the anxiety of

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83:15

2023-06-09 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/10

Breaking down the Belmont Stakes (5:00) with Ubercapper Ellis Starr; (18:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats’ Pause on UK football depth, basketball recruiting and baseball Super Regional; (41:00) WKYT’s Brian Milam on the Reds’ newest pheee-nom and on UK’s baseball run; (1:01:00) a look back at a busy week and (1:12:00) Heroes, Fools and Flakes

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83:37

2023-06-08 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/09

The baseball Wildcats are confident heading down to Baton Rouge for the NCAA Super Regional; (18:00) David Sisk of Cats Illustrated brings us up to date on last-minute shopping by John Calipari, still in the market for players; (41:00) Hunter Shelton previews the Super Regional on the eve of his second trip to the Bayou this season; (1:01:00) more with UK All-American volleyballer Madison Lilley and, how does one truly know if he’s facing a witch? The Pythons can tell us.

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83:11

2023-06-07 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/08

Nick Mingione shares more insight on how this Kentucky baseball team came together; (18:00) Darrell Bird of the Cats’ Pause, just back from SEC meetings in Destin; (41:00) Darren Headrick sets up UK vs LSU in the upcoming Super Regional; (1:04:00) West End Bureau chief Gary Moore is back from Cali and Bill Murray tries to use his considerable influence.

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83:22

2023-06-06 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/07

We hear from the baseball Wildcats on their NCAA Regional championship; Mitch Barnhart on the changes Nick Mingione made in how he coaches his team; Joe Rexrode on the Athletic on his terrific profile of new Titans QB Will Levis; Fred Cowgill of WLKY in Louisville on the Churchill Downs controversy; Maddie Scherr of the UK women’s bkb Wildcats on how she’s giving back off the court and George Costanza makes a startling admission.

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103:42

2023-06-02 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/04

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103:44

2023-06-01 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/04

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103:53

2023-05-31 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/06/01

SEC meetings are under way in Florida with the future of football at Kentucky (and a lot of other places) on the table. Catcher Devin Burkes on Ky’s NCAA chances plus the gutsiest bet in the history of televised poker. Justin Rowland of Cats Illustrated on the immediate future of UK basketball. John Clay of the HL on the controversy surrounding thoroughbred racing, as well as his thoughts on 8-game vs. 9-game SEC football schedule. UK Hall of Fame baseball coach Keith Madison previews the NCAA

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103:41

2023-05-30 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/31

We discuss SEC meetings under way right now; UK football, baseball and basketball. Jimmy Butler’s terrific answer about how the Heat have built a championship culture. Hunter Shelton of SI Now on UK football’s roster additions plus a baseball preview. Radio voice Darren Headrick on Ky’s NCAA draw. Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight on who will hoop in Toronto as well as UK baseball stuff. Plus a brave (Python) knight insists he can play hurt.

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103:54

2023-05-25 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/26

We talk potential future basketball Wildcats. The anniversary of one of the biggest blocked shots in NBA history (by a former UK player). New Ky Hall of Famer Tom Leach. UK great Dan Issel on the anniversary of the Ky Colonels’ ABA title and EKU coach Walt Wells previews the season and some wise advice from Kramer.

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102:46

2023-05-24 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/25

We remember the late UK All American Cotton Nash; a look back at the late Derby Champ Fusaichi Pegasus; Mark Story on challenges for UK football; UK All-American Kyle Macy, who interviewed Cotton for his "From the Rafters of Rupp" TV series; we discuss the newest Ky Sports Hall of Fame class with Lou Sports Commission President Greg Fante and West Coach Bureau Chief Gary Moore on a number of topics, including - yes - circus peanuts....

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103:52

2023-05-22 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/23

It’s another round of Shaq vs Sir Charles following an NBA playoffs blowout; Ben Roberts of the HL, just back from the NBA combine, one the prospective Wildcats trying to land jobs; Coach David Sisk of Cats Illustrated breaks down Oscar’s improvements and Brian Milam of WKYT previews the SEC Baseball Tournament plus Kareem seizes a chance to educate a young fan…

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103:47

2023-05-17 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/18

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103:44

2023-05-16 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/17

Will Levis talks about his first day with his new employer and an ESPN analyst on what Will needs to do off the field to smooth his transition. Ex-UK QB1 Dusty Bonner relates his experience in NFL camp (with the Falcons) to Levis & looks ahead to this coming UK season. UK network basketball analyst Jack Givens on Wildcats trying the NBA Draft. SI.Now’s Hunter Shelton previews a big weekend for UK baseball + an electric moment on the anchor desk between Shaq and The Chuck Wagon…

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75:17

2023-05-15 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/16

We recap a huge weekend for UK baseball, softball and men’s tennis. Why can’t ex-UK PK Austin McGinnis help a team as desperate for a kicker as the Dallas Cowboys? Maggie Davis of the UK TV network. Michael Epps of Fox56 WDKY.

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103:53

2023-05-11 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/12

We check in on Wildcats playing in the NBA post-season. UK baseball radio voice Darren Headrick previews the crucial series at Tennessee as well as players coming and going from UK women’s basketball and Cameron Mills and I meet up at the old WLAP radio station (contractors in my house are tearing up our kitchen so the garage/studio was too noisy)

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