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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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103:35

2023-05-10 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/11

We discuss the price Bob Huggins will have to pay for his hateful speech; Bill Walton’s anecdote on how he was recruited by the late Denny Crum. The baseball Wildcats on finding their stride once again. Aaron Gershon of the Cats’ Pause on John Calipari’s roster restoration. U of L radio voice Paul Rogers remembers Denny Crum. West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore with a full 6-pack…

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76:59

2023-05-08 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/09

Kentucky is back in the national college baseball picture after a 3-game sweep of #3 South Carolina. Ex-Cats explode again in the NBA playoffs. Kenny Rice of NBC Sports recaps the Kentucky Derby after a controversial week at Churchill Downs. Former UK QB1 Freddie Maggard discusses his deep dive column on a former teammate, pro football Hall of Famer Dermontti Dawson and makes an undeniable case for UK Hall of Fame status for ex-UK linebacker Chris Chenault…

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103:46

2023-05-04 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/05

We discuss Hunter Dickinson’s decision to go Rock Chalk Jayhawk; the firing of former UK assistant Brad Bohannon as baseball coach at Alabama following a gambling inquiry; trainer Kenny McPeek of Lexington talks to us about his Oaks filly and Derby colt; Hunter Shelton of SI.Now on Dickinson’s decision and a crucial UK baseball series upcoming; Ubercapper Ellis Starr shares his Derby predictions and Richard Skinner from Local 12 TV in Cincinnati thinks the Bengals got it right on Draft day.

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104:55

2023-05-03 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/04

Another big man is looking at a possible transfer to Kentucky. Billionaire Mike Repole who owns Derby favorite Forte. Herald Leader John Clay, author several articles on Secretariat, who won the Derby 50 years ago. Ex-Cat Anthony White on Will Levis and the Draft and West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore...

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104:51

2023-05-02 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/03

Big nights for ex-Wildcats in the NBA playoffs + John Calipari weighs in on Enes Kanter Freedom’s new Celtics contract, Former BBI co-host Stan Norfleet, now a host of his own radio show in Houston, on the NFL Draft and Will Levis. Special edition of the BBI with flashback coverage (courtesy sister station WHAS in Louisville) of the 1973 Kentucky Derby, won by Secretariat, featuring the race call by the legendary Cawood Ledford.

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75:59

2023-05-01 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/05/02

We wrap up the NFL Draft; UK’s baseball Wildcats need to reverse their downward spiral (as does the softball team); Panthers QB Matt Corral’s cryptic tweet and his coach’s reaction; a hockey announcer misses a chance at an epic highlight call. Ky Derby post positions and odds for the favorites. Titans play-by-play voice Mike Keith on the Draft and Will Levis and former Ky DB Van Hiles breaks down the Draft.

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103:18

2023-04-27 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/28

Will Levis talks about the amazing past two years when he went from Penn State transfer to first-round NFL Draft pick. Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a reporter to task for suggesting the Milwaukee Bucks’ season was a “failure,” with comments that should live in every fan base. WHAS-TV Sports Director Kent Spencer shares his thoughts on Will Levis, Draft Night and UK basketball as well. Beat writer Aaron Gershon of The Cats’ Pause breaks down the roster reconstruction facing John Calipari and Tony

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103:20

2023-04-26 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/27

Ky baseball coach Nick Mingione on the tough loss to Louisville Tuesday night; NBA heads are agog at the incredible performance by ex-Cat Devin Booker in the win over the Clippers; HL beat writer Jon Hale talks NFL Draft and UK football depth chart; UK sports network analyst Jeff Piecoro on WIll Levis’ growth as an SEC quarterback; West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore with 2 Guys & a 6-Pack…

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76:17

2023-04-24 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/25

We talk about the upcoming international basketball trip for the Wildcats (popping across the border to Toronto in July. Ex-UK players both prospered AND struggled in the NBA playoffs Sunday night. Basketball recruiting writer David Sisk of Cats Illustrated on potential future Wildcats at the latest Nike event in Atlanta. UK wide receivers coach Scott Woodward on what he saw in the spring and expects in the fall…

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103:21

2023-04-20 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/21

Ex-Wildcats prosper again in the NBA Playoffs (or not); (12:30) Sir Charles on some epic smack talk involving LeBron. Kentucky voice Tom Leach talks basketball, football and Ky Derby preps. Jeff Drummond of Cats Illustrated on UK baseball and Ky's efforts to rebuild its men's basketball roster. Former UK tennis coach Dennis Emery on his new book and how he built a top 10 program PLUS a guy who never got respect, literally, from Day One.

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103:46

2023-04-19 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/20

Highlights from last night's UK baseball win; Wildcats scoring big in the NBA playoffs. Ex-UK QB1 Freddie Maggard on the Wildcats and Will Levis. WDKY Fox 56 Sports Director Mitch Brown on UK basketball's roster reconstruction. West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore weighs in on pathetic attendance figures in Cincinnati, Skyline Chili and critters invading a broadcast booth; PLUS - how to deliver a movie line by noted thespian George Costanza.

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71:29

2023-04-17 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/18

An NFL expert on why he likes Will Levis. Sir Charles Barkley takes up for the fans who have to deal with goofy, made-for-TV schedules. Nick Mingione on how his Ky baseball Wildcats battled in Baton Rouge.Ex-UK QB Derrick Ramsey on Levis, the Draft and this year's team + Hunter Shelton of SI.com on his road trip to cover UK-LSU baseball.

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97:46

2023-04-12 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/14

What lies ahead for the baseball Wildcats? Shaq and Sir Charles battle again on-air. Former UK DL Corey Peters joins us to talk about his decision to retire from the NFL. The Herald-Leader's Cameron Drummond talks UK basketball recruiting and our West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore on Cats/Cards weekend series, Will Levis/Titans and more...

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97:19

2023-04-11 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/12

More internet nonsense about Will Levis; Demarcus Cousins with a strong opinion about the NBA's MVP race. Darrell Bird of the Cats' Pause on Ugo (stay or go?) & the UK bkb roster. Indianapolis sportscaster Jake Query on the Colts' interest in Levis and UKTV network's Eli Gehn on UK baseball and more

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70:14

2023-04-10 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/11

What are some of the best traditions in college football? (I make a suggestion that Ky fans will find blasphemous). Lindsey Gough of WKYT on covering the Masters (she's actually done it) and the Transy natty run, Photographer Mark Cornelison on shooting those cool black-and-white pictures of sports figures with old-timey cameras...

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97:20

2023-04-06 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/07

Why did Ugo head for the portal? We'll discuss. UK O-line coach Zach Yenser on the re-build. Justin Rowland of Cats Illustrated on Ugo, hoops and football. Chris Doering of the SEC Network and E Ky bkb coach AW Hamilton on the Colonels' incredible post-season run.

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97:06

2023-04-05 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/06

We discuss the merry-go-round that is the portal in college athletics, with the ride heating up, gambling expert Christopher Boan on legalized wagering in Ky. Jeff Piecoro of the UK football network joins us live/on tape in the garage. West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore returns from LA with a 6-pack of observations...

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70:27

2023-04-03 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/04/04

We look ahead to tonight's NCAA final and the women's finale from Sunday (and the silliness about smack talk); (13:30) Nick Mingione on UK baseball's sweep of Mizzou; (19:00) Doug Flynn on the baseball Wildcats and (38:00) Christi Thomas of the UK Network talks football spring practice.

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97:34

2023-03-30 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/03/31

It's baseball season (Wait! Don't go!); Liam Coen on the value of leadership at QB. John Clay of the HL. Aaron Gershon of The Cats' Pause and Hunter Shelton of SI.com talking Ky football basketball and baseball.

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69:57

2023-03-27 - BBI

Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel ·

2023/03/28

Tonight: Mark Stoops was not happy Saturday. We look back on Jack Givens' 41 points on this day in 1978. Dirk Minniefield on the Dream Game 40 years ago and how he's bounced back from the substance abuse that derailed his NBA career...

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