The Upper Deck

Pat Kelsey Save Us

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:23:42 GMT

In this episode of the Upper Deck Podcast, hosts Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs discuss the disappointing state of the Louisville football team during the 2026-2027 season, reflecting on coaching strategies, team performance, and the implications for the future. They also touch on the upcoming basketball season and the potential for a turnaround in that sport. The conversation delves into the excitement surrounding the upcoming basketball season, discussing team dynamics, coaching changes, and player development. It also reflects on the current football season's challenges and concludes with betting predictions for upcoming games.

Takeaways

Season is disappointing
Concerns about coaching strategies Excitement for basketball season
Concerns about football performance

Chapters

00:00 The Disappointment of the Season
02:56 Reflections on Team Performance
05:57 Coaching and Strategy Concerns
09:58 The State of the Defense
13:46 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Challenges
19:59 Financial Implications and Future Outlook
36:50 Basketball Season Hopes
37:48 Basketball Season Anticipation
40:24 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics
45:18 Defensive Strategies and Player Development
48:11 Football Season Reflections
50:52 Season Outlook and Expectations
54:50 Betting Picks and Predictions

Does Jeff Brohm Play Minecraft?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:30:13 GMT

Louisville gets stunned by Wake Forest, and now the Cards head to NC State with a whole lot of questions, including a massive injury report. We break down what went wrong against Wake and whether Louisville can bounce back.

Plus, the U.S. Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, Mike Tomlin apparently has a secret Minecraft empire, and the Helmet Bet is back with some risky picks. 🪖🎮🏈

Is Brohm Finally Over the Hump?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:31:00 GMT

Grant & Matt Breakdown the Cards win against SMU and preview our thoughts on what must be done to take down the Wake Forrest Deamon Deacons at home!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format Change
03:01 Personal Updates and Football Analysis
13:01 Detailed Football Analysis and Game Performance
20:06 Anticipation and Concerns for Upcoming Game
59:10 NFL Injury Impact and Player Performance
01:02:53 Football Analysis and Predictions
01:07:27 NBA Season Anticipation
01:08:25 Helmet Picks of the Week and North vs. South Concept
01:26:17 Louisville Basketball Jerseys Critique

The Best Lincoln since Abraham

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:22:19 GMT

Week 1 of the football season is in the books and there was enough drama to fill the year.

Matt and Grant break down the outcomes across the sport and reflect on the Cards matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels.

Josh please pay the man...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:50:05 GMT

Matt and Grant break down the upcoming transfer portal and the Jeff Brohm vs Josh Heird debacle.

Will Trump Sue Louisville Basketball?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:55:11 GMT

Matt & Grant dive into their Mt. Rushmore of all-time favorite Louisville basketball players, break down the latest practice buzz, and wrap things up with Coward of the Week and why it's the New York Giants.

Time Stamps:

(04:00) Mt Rushmore

(40:00) Louisville Basketball Breakdown

(58:00) UFL Football in Kentucky

(01:08:00) Coward of the Week

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Play the damn Music!

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:31:32 GMT

Matt and Grant are back breaking down their nearly spot-on Ryder Cup predictions, diving into the shockwaves from the Micah Parsons trade, and setting expectations for Louisville football’s season. Plus, Week 2 brings another helmet bet you won’t want to miss.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Outro By: Wolfmother - Joker And The Thief

https://youtu.be/Nr0SqIAFohk?si=8PNeFGnoL64FVkID

UFC and or John Mateer: Who's gambling with more money?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:04:39 GMT

EMERGENCY POD: Matt and Grant unpack the shocking UFC–Paramount deal and its impact on the sport, dive into the bizarre Shohei Ohtani real estate scandal, and call out the hits and misses in the preseason AP poll. Plus, they untangle the wild story behind John Mateer’s Venmo receipts that has the group chat in absolute chaos.

Time Stamps:

(00:20) UFC Talk (26:15) John Mateer Venmo

(39:36) Shohei Real Estate Scandal(44:44) Preseason AP Poll Breakdown

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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In Brady We Trust

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:47:03 GMT

Matt and Grant are back breaking down Mark Stoops’ move to Virginia Tech and what it means for Kentucky. We dive into UK’s NIL situation, recap Oklahoma State vs. Auburn and other early hoops exhibitions, preview Louisville vs. Miami, and wrap it up with our Helmet Bet of the Week.Time Stamps:

(10:00) – Stoops to Virginia Tech: What it means for Kentucky
(16:00) – UK’s NIL situation and what needs to change
(31:00) – Oklahoma State vs. Auburn & early exhibition game takeaways
(40:00) – Miami vs. Louisville pregame breakdown
(59:00) – Helmet Bet of the Week 🎯

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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We're Going Portaling Folks

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:59:18 GMT

Who could Louisville's QB be going forward? Matt and Grant are back with another loaded episode. The guys open with transfer portal talks and what it means for Louisville, then move into UL vs. Cal predictions along with some broader college basketball discussion. From there, they dive into the future of the NCAA, breaking down its ties to Congress and how that relationship could shape NIL moving forward, before wrapping things up with a look at the 49ers and Patriots playoff outlook.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Louisville Owns the Transfer Portal

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:18:31 GMT

Matt and Grant break down Louisville football’s early success in the transfer portal, highlighting the key additions and what they mean for the Cards moving forward. They also dive into the growing uneasiness surrounding Mikel Brown’s status and what it could signal for the program, before wrapping up with a discussion on London Johnson losing his redshirt season and how that impacts roster depth and future planning.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Three Man Front 2-19-26

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:27:10 GMT

Matt, Grant, and Roman discuss the recent uniform announcement around the league as well as betting lines opening up for week one and futures!

The Governors Toilet Bowl

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:06:01 GMT

The guys open with a full breakdown of what the Cards must do to beat Kentucky on Saturday — matchups, adjustments, and the exact blueprint for a rivalry win. Then they shift to Wednesday’s showdown with Arkansas and what that game means for momentum heading into the weekend. To wrap things up, they dive into their thoughts on the Players Era Festival: the format, the storylines, and whether it actually helps college hoops or just adds chaos.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Nembhell or KAT Zest, which one will prevail??

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 31 May 2025 00:27:42 GMT

Matt and Grant break down the sports world for the week.

Will Andrew Nembhard step up when his team needs him most?

Can Ben Griffin keep up his hot streak?

Is Louisville a dark horse for the playoff?

How long should levy give Ange?

Why are the Reds built out of mediocrity?

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Do We Overreact or Underreact?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:42:55 GMT

Matt and Grant are back breaking down a busy week for Louisville basketball. They start with a recap of the Cards’ matchup against Boston College, then dive into exhibition talk with Kansas and Bucknell. The guys wrap things up with an early look at the ACC schedule and Grant’s always unpredictable picks of the week.

Timestamps:
🕐 (05:00) – Boston College vs. Louisville
⏱️ (22:30) – Kansas vs. Louisville
🏀 (35:00) – Bucknell vs. Louisville
📅 (1:00:00) – ACC Schedule Breakdown
💰 (1:15:00) – Grant’s Picks of the Week

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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3 Grown Men Make Love at Chilis

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:52:46 GMT

Beat UK EMERGENCY POD!

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Pat Kelsey the Culture Man

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:02:54 GMT

We draft the Mount Rushmore of funniest CFB names (yes, General Booty made it), praise Pat Kelsey’s electric culture shift, and break down UofL hoops practice like it's the Final Four, and give out our Gambling 3—winners only (allegedly).Time Stamps:

(13:00) Mt. Rushmore

(29:00) Louisville Basketball Talk

(01:10:00) Gambling 3

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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The Haliban Strikes Again

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:57:14 GMT

Time Stamps:

(00:54) College Baseball, (12:34) Memorial Turnament/US Open, (25:37) Louisville vs Kansas/Roster for 2026, (40:26) Finals game 1

Wright State yanked their pitcher during a no-hitter... and still beat Vandy to hit the regional final. Chaos.

Scottie Scheffler’s Memorial dominance continues — Tiger’s the only other dude to do it back-to-back.

The Finals are set: Pacers vs. OKC. Tyrese “Haliban” Haliburton goes full warlord with another late-game dagger, and Thibs gets fired (but don't worry, he's still getting $30 million to chill).

Louisville baseball smokes Miami and heads to the Super Regionals, while Max Homa carries his own bag for 36 holes — only to lose a playoff to Cam Young. Brutal.

Also... Louisville vs. Kansas exhibition in October? Bookmark it.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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The Helmet Bet is BACK

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:47:58 GMT

Matt and Grant are back breaking down all things college football, from the chaos of conference realignment to the early-season storylines that already have us fired up. We roll out our very first helmet bet of the season and, of course, crown this week’s Coward of the Week.

Time Stamps:

(04:00) Coward of the Week

(25:00) College Football Talk

(51:00) Helmet Bet

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Is it College Basketball Season Yet?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:51:09 GMT

Matt and Grant dive into the shocking Penn State coaching change and what it means for the Nittany Lions moving forward. Then, the guys break down the preseason AP Top 25 for college basketball — who’s overrated, who’s slept on, and which teams are ready to make noise come March. To wrap things up, we debut a brand-new segment: Grant’s Picks of the Week — and trust us, his selections might just surprise you.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Pat Kelsey Has to Answer for This...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:49:59 GMT

Matt and Grant breakdown the embarrassing performance against Duke.

The Biggest What If in History...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:35:54 GMT

Matt and Grant break down the chaos of Game 7 and what Tyrese Haliburton's brutal injury means for the Pacers’ future. They ask the big question: are the Thunder the most forgettable NBA champions ever? Plus, they wrap it all up with their “Gambling 3” picks — wins, losses, and wild takes included.

Time Stamps:

(00:15) Game 7 Discourse and Pacers Future

(01:00:00) Gambling 3 and Future Helmet Bets

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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The Longest Bye Week Ever

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:31:08 GMT

This week we’re rolling through the bye with plenty to cover — from Louisville’s week off and how it sets the stage for the rest of the season, to our not-so-pretty betting streak that’s got us rethinking strategy. We also break down the latest Ryder Cup buzz before wrapping it up with how fired up we are to have Louisville football back in action.Music by: Quinn Cohan

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We Need this One BAAAAD

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:30:25 GMT

Matt and Grant break down the week of Football and look towards the matchup against ACC rival SMU.

WHERE ARE ALL THE SPORTS???

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:54:58 GMT

Matt and Grant breakdown the Seth Trimble news as well give our season floor and ceiling for the upcoming football season.

A Signed Lamar Trophy at UK????

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:57:39 GMT

Matt and Grant break down their brackets and talk some UK Turmoil in the basketball AND football Landscape.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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World Cup Already?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:22:19 GMT

Grant and Matt breakdown the WCF finally, touch on the Milan to UK news, and give our picks for the World Cup.

The Boys from White Hart Lane!

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Tottenham finally lift the Europa League trophy, the Pacers take a commanding 3-1 lead, the Reds keep us guessing with their rollercoaster season, and Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate the golf world. We break down the highs, lows, and headlines across the sports landscape in this packed episode.

Its Called Soccer

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:52:03 GMT

Matt and Grant break down the USMNT match against Paraguay and their upcoming match against Australia.

Everyone loves America

The Whiff Man

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:25:48 GMT

Matt and Grant breakdown Louisville's roster as we close out the transfer portal season and discuss some possible final additions.

They Have Lions in Indiana?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:09:24 GMT

Matt and Grant go through our pre season favorites in the NFL as well as make our futures picks!

Sound the Train Horn

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:51:23 GMT

FOOTBALL IS FINALLY BACK! Matt and Grant give out their helmet bet of the week as well as preview the Louisville vs Ole Piss game!

Pat vs Pope: The Final Table

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:47:54 GMT

Grant and Matt discuss the latest portal additions for the Cards and why Mark Pope must be the weirdest coach in sports.

March Madness Appetizers

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:01:33 GMT

Matt and Grant give their thoughts on the win over Miami and Louisville's opportunity in the ACC Tournament. They go on to give their predictions for all the conference winners as well as preview the matchup against SMU!

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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The Biggest Loser (Myles Turner Edition)

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:45:21 GMT

This week, we build the Mt. Rushmore of best hoop mixtapes ever, then dive into MLB talk with the Reds battling above .500 and Hunter Greene’s rehab start. In the NBA, we ask the real question—Is Myles Turner just a loser? Louisville sports are heating up with a major recruiting flip, Mikel Brown Jr. shining for Team USA, and Tyran Stoaks putting up a triple-double. Plus, in soccer, Diego Luna’s viral boat celebration, his grind from coffee shop to USMNT prospect, and what his future might hold on the national stage.Time Stamps:

(07:00) Mt. Rushmore

(38:00) Myles Turner Trade

(01:03:00) Gambling 3

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Eddie "The King" Jr.

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:48:20 GMT

The Reds still haven’t been swept, and Trent’s got beef with the Pacers (again). Louisville loses three big recruits—but flips a 6'7" monster from UK. Mikel Brown baptizes a UK commit, Gage Wood throws a no-hitter with 19 Ks (missed a perfect game by one hit-by-pitch), and Eddie King walks it off like a GOAT.

Also: Desmond Bane trade rumors, NBA Finals talk, and your weekly Gambling 3 picks—let's get weird.

Time Stamps:

(00:40) Louisville vs OSU

(15:30) Gage Wood 19k No Hitter in CWS

(21:42) Mikel Baptism

(33:31) Desmond Bane Trade

(39:00) Game 5

(56:54) Gambling 3

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Wemby is the Future

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:44:38 GMT

Matt and Grant discuss Louisville basketball's possible final roster and where the NBA is heading with Victor Wembanyama at the helm.

Khani Go Brrrrrrrr

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:14 GMT

Matt And Grant discuss Louisville’s latest win over ND and what is means for the team moving forward as well as our Super Bowl Predictions and a short preview of the Three Man Front this Thursday at 5:30!

"Son is Tottenham, Tottenham is son..."

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:24:58 GMT

Matt and Grant break down their Mt. Rushmore of best gameday traditions—some iconic, some underrated. They reflect on the emotional departure of Son Heung-min from Tottenham and what it means to say goodbye to a legend. Then it’s on to the Speedway Classic fiasco and why it was an all-time disaster. Finally, they unpack the bizarre and chaotic WNBA dildo debacle you truly have to hear to believe.

Time Stamps:

(02:00) Mt. Rushmore

(30:00) Son Send Off from Tottenham

(55:00) Speedway Classic

(01:07:00) WNBA Talk

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Three Man Front 3-5-26

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:06:45 GMT

Matt, Grant, and Roman discuss Lorenzo Mauldin’s surprising retirement , replacements for him, and more additions on the offensive side of the ball!

Chat are we cooked?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:31:05 GMT

Grant and Matt are back to break it all down. The guys react to Louisville’s tough loss to Duke, what went wrong, and what it means moving forward. They also take a first look at Louisville football’s upcoming schedule, highlighting key games and early thoughts on the path ahead. Plus, a run around the rest of college basketball with the latest headlines and storylines, and a check-in on what’s happening across the NFL as the season heats up. Plenty to cover—tap in.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Brohm Squad: Playoff or Bust?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 02:08:38 GMT

Party decks and playoff dreams! We break down what Louisville needs to crash the CFP, Ron English’s rising pressure, Indiana ducking Virginia, and the Mt. Rushmore of worst college traditions. Plus: future conference champ bets for 2025-26—lock 'em or laugh at 'em.

Time Stamps:

(13:00) Mt. Rushmore

(43:00) UL Football

(01:15:00) CFB Conference Futures

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Bigger cultural impact, Wayne Blackshear or OJ Simpson?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:22:09 GMT

We build our Mt. Rushmore of the best 30 for 30s, recap The Ville's TBT run (with some Wayne Blackshear nostalgia), react to Dustin Poirier’s under-covered retirement fight, and dive into Scottie Scheffler's Open win and what’s next for golf’s quiet king.Time Stamps:

(5:30) Mt. Rushmore

(43:00) TBT and The Ville

(01:04:00) Dustin vs Max Retirement Fight

(01:10:00) Scotties Future afte Open Glory

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Will Stein? The Louisville QB?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:20:53 GMT

Matt and Grant are back with a loaded episode covering another wild week in college sports. We kick things off with the coaching carousel heating up and what the Will Stein hiring means for the landscape. Then we dive into the drama swirling around Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin before breaking down the first release of the NCAA NET rankings. We wrap things up with a full preview of Louisville’s matchup against Arkansas and what the Cards need to do to handle business.

Timestamps
(1:00) – Will Stein hiring & the coaching carousel
(25:00) – Ole Miss vs. Lane Kiffin drama
(31:00) – First NET rankings reaction
(52:00) – Louisville vs. Arkansas preview

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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41-0 - BUILD THE STATUE

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:04:09 GMT

UL does the SWEEP. F*** Em.

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USMNT vs USMNT

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:52:21 GMT

Mount Rushmore of best sports movies. Louisville lands 4-star safety Jayden McGreggory—wait, Ron English was the lead recruiter? Plus, EA College Football 26 drops on a Monday—why?

In soccer, we break down the USMNT World Cup roster buzz, Diego Luna’s future, and Gio Reyna’s vanishing act.

And in the NFL, officials get demoted—accountability or Chiefs conspiracy? Plus, more gambling drama.

Time Stamp:

(07:34) Mt. Rushmore of Sports Movies

(55:04) NFL Official Conspiracy

(01:06:00) Us Soccer and Gio reyna playing time

(01:22:00) Louisville Sports Talk

(01:26:00) Gambling Three

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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You Kissed the MF Cardinal, Now Go Win...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:53:25 GMT

Matt and Grant break the Mikel Brown news and preview the Louisville vs USF matchup.

A Big Portal Splash in the First Weekend?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:31:37 GMT

Matt and Grant break down the chances of getting some heavy portal players and update on the Josh Heird vs jeff Brohm Drama.

WTF is a Wahoo?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:40:58 GMT

This week on the podcast, Matt and Grant dive deep into the big ACC showdown as Louisville takes on No. 24 Virginia. We break down the matchups, parse the lines, and make our bold predictions — including the all-important helmet bet (you know the one).

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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U.S. vs The World (Literally)

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:18:53 GMT

Matt and Grant drop their picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team and break down what makes Bethpage Black such an iconic (and brutal) course. They roast Bleacher Report’s laughable Top 100 NBA players of all time and wrap up with the always-petty Cowards of the Week.

Time Stamps:

(12:22) Matt and Grants Ryder Cup Picks

(40:52) Ryder Cup/Bethpage Black discussion

(01:02:00) Coward of the Week

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Bojan = Pacers Forever

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:36:31 GMT

On today’s episode, we break down our Mt. Rushmore of best second-round picks — the hidden gems that changed the game. Then we dive into early predictions with NBA and NFL futures as both leagues start to take shape heading into the new seasons. We wrap things up with everyone's favorite segment, the Gambling 3, featuring our best bets and long shots of the week. Don’t miss it.Music by: Quinn Cohan

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The Biggest Loser (NBA Draft Edition)

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:54:08 GMT

Matt and Grant draft the Mt. Rushmore of Underrated 2K Players before breaking down a wild NBA Draft — from the Nets’ guard spree to Cooper Flagg landing with the Mavs (rigged?). We cover Pacers moves, key picks, and big Louisville news: Aly Khalifa eligible, Mikel Brown a lottery name, and Adrian Woolley rising. Plus, our Gambling 3 picks to close it out.

Time Stamps:

(14:00) Mt Rushmore

(33:00) NBA Draft Talk

(54:00) Gambling 3

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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ESPN vs Stubbing Your Toe: What's Worse?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:48:12 GMT

Matt and Grant break down their Heisman hopefuls and dive into some all-around college football chatter, share thoughts on Victor Oladipo and the Pacers, and unpack ESPN’s historic decline. They wrap it all up with this week’s edition of Cowards of the Week.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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JMI University

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:19:52 GMT

Matt and Grant hit on Michigan’s head-coach scandal, Kentucky’s rough JMI deal, and the latest updates from Louisville vs. Georgia. They wrap up with a quick preview of this weekend’s matchup against Memphis State.

Music by: Quinn Cohan

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Summer Podcasting Is Here

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:06:38 GMT

Grant and Matt talk World Cup recap leading up to the Final as well as Ryan Conwell's success in the NBA summer league!

Three Man Front 02-12-26

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:47:41 GMT

Matt and Grant get to sit down and talk with Chris Redman about roster changes and how the team looks going forward!

All in on the Skatt Pack

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:18:19 GMT

Grant and Matt dive into the wild world of college football drama — from Jaxon Dart and Cam Skattebo’s Pitbull-esque antics (“Mr. Worldwide!” energy on full display) to the growing chaos around college players getting caught betting. Then, we wrap it all up with our Helmet Bet of the Week, where bragging rights — and maybe our sanity — are on the line.

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Is this a Reds Podcast?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:07:47 GMT

Matt and Grant give their takes on the matchup against Miami and look across the league with more college basketball news.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

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Three Man Front 2-26-26

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:07:09 GMT

Matt, Grant, & Roman breakdown the massive rule changes in the UFL this year and listen to Coach Redman’s thoughts on those changes.

Bye Week Sadness

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 02:05:20 GMT

Matt and Grant break down Louisville’s matchup against JMU, dive into all the biggest storylines from Week 1 in the NFL, and wrap it up with this week’s signature Helmet Bet.

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Bring on the Ball Boy

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:43:42 GMT

Matt and Grant are back to break down a loaded sports weekend. We kick things off with the Reds’ push into the postseason and what it means for Cincinnati’s future. Then we shift gears to the Ryder Cup, giving our thoughts on the matchups, momentum swings, and who has the edge. Finally, we dive into Louisville’s showdown with Pitt and what’s on the line for the Cards as conference play heats up.

Time Stamps:

(04:00) Reds Postseason Talk

(08:20) Ryder Cup Finish

(35:00) Louisville Vs Pitt Discussion

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Adam Silver has killed the game I love

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:46:35 GMT

Matt and Grant debate whether NBA All-Star Weekend — especially the NBA All-Star Game — still has any real legitimacy or if it’s lost its edge.

Then they preview Louisville Cardinals men's basketball vs Baylor Bears men's basketball, breaking down key matchups and what the Cards must do to win.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

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Hogs, Hoosiers, Tigers, who cares, Cards by 90.

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:27:24 GMT

Matt and Grant are back to break down another chaotic week in college football and basketball — and yes, Louisville fans, there’s plenty to talk about.

(3:21) — CFP Reactions: Did the committee get it right? Spoiler: probably not.
(16:30) — NET Rankings Drop: First rankings are here and we’ve got thoughts (good, bad, and Kentucky-adjacent petty).
(23:30) — Louisville vs Arkansas: A physical matchup, what we learned, and why this team may be better than people think.
(31:10) — Louisville vs Indiana Preview: Rivals, bad blood, and what Louisville has to do to come out on top.
(50:00) — Bowl Announcement: The Cards are officially headed to the Boca Raton Bowl on December 23 to face Tulane — instant reactions, expectations, and travel talk.

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"F*** Em"

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:24:09 GMT

Matt and Grant are back and they kick things off with Louisville’s matchup against Cal — the highs, the lows, and what the Cards need to clean up moving forward. Then they turn their attention to the hardwood for an early preview of the much-anticipated UK vs. Louisville basketball battle, with plenty of Cardinal confidence and a few digs at the Cats.

Timestamps:
(4:00) — UofL Football vs. Cal Breakdown
(17:00) — UK vs. Louisville Basketball Preview (Cardinal Edition)

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Mark Poop and the Bearcats Preview

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:36:01 GMT

Matt and Grant are back with another heated, Louisville-leaning breakdown of the week in college hoops.

[25:00] Louisville vs. Cincinnati BasketballThe guys dive into UL’s matchup with Cincy, breaking down what went right, what needs tightening up, and why the Cards showed flashes of what this team can become. Expect some unapologetic Louisville slant here — just the way you like it.

[48:00] Kentucky & Mark Pope TalkTo close things out, Matt and Grant take a look down the road at Kentucky and the early noise around Pope’s program. From recruiting chatter to stylistic questions, nothing is off-limits.

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We stopped Pudge the Cat

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:50:43 GMT

Matt and Grant break down Louisville’s matchup against Bowling Green and what it means for the Cards moving forward. From there, we dive into the ACC’s uncertain future and why Louisville must keep pushing for a seat at the table in either the Big Ten or SEC. To wrap things up, we turn to the world stage with the Ryder Cup this weekend, giving our predictions and what we expect to see play out.

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BIG ANNOUCEMENT! - Also... We need Mikel back.

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:25:01 GMT

Matt and Grant are back with another packed episode as they break down Louisville’s brutal performance against Virginia and what went wrong on both ends of the floor. From there, they turn the page and preview the upcoming matchup against Pitt, diving into key matchups, concerns, and what the Cards need to do to bounce back. To close things out, the guys lock in their picks for the NFL Divisional Round and debate who’s heading to Championship Weekend.

BIG NEWS FOR THE UPPER DECK!! Don’t miss this one

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The West Coast Trip Continues...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:17 GMT

Matt and Grant are back to break down a hectic first day of the College Football Playoff transfer portal opening, reacting to early movement, surprises, and what it could mean nationally and for Louisville. The guys then preview the CFP semifinals, diving into key matchups, storylines, and how each game could unfold. To wrap things up, they turn their focus back to the Cards with a full preview of Louisville vs. Stanford, breaking down what Louisville needs to do to take care of business and finish strong.

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Which QB will we hate this week?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:56:50 GMT

Matt and Grant dive into the Kawhi Leonard scandal and everything surrounding it, break down this week’s helmet bet, and wrap things up with a full preview of Louisville’s matchup against JMU.

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Time Stamps:(01:00) NBA Talk

(15:00) Helmet Bet

(30:00) Louisville JMU Preview

To You After 12 years...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 02:47:36 GMT

Grant and Matt are back diving into the wild week in sports — breaking down Michael Porter Jr.’s ups and downs, Tottenham’s Super Cup drama mixed with the ugly racism aimed at Mathys Tel, and a full-on rant session about Michigan’s NCAA sanctions. They close it out by asking why Louisville basketball should take their fight to the courts, before wrapping with their signature Gambling 3, locking in the weekend’s best plays.

Time Stamps:

(03:31) MPJ Podcast Answers

(10:43) Tottenham Super Cup Breakdown/Mathys Tel Racism Drama

(20:13) Michigan/NCAA Cowards of the week

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It's Rivalry Week Baby

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:42:13 GMT

Matt and Grant are back with another packed episode breaking down the latest in college sports and chaos. They kick things off by trying to understand why Kentucky fans are the way they are (3:00), before diving into a full breakdown of Jacksonville State vs. Louisville (18:00). Then, they react to Stokes’ surprising withdrawal from high school (40:00) and preview Louisville’s upcoming showdown with Cal on the gridiron (51:00). Finally, they wrap things up with everyone’s favorite segment — the Helmet Bet of the Week (1:06:00).

It’s another classic mix of analysis, laughs, and hot takes — don’t miss it.

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The Rooths Fan Club

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:28:21 GMT

Matt and Grant are back breaking down a winning weekend for the Cards as Louisville football takes care of Virginia Tech and Louisville basketball cruises past South Carolina State in their opener. The guys talk about what they liked, what still needs work, and who stood out on both sides of the ball and the court. Then, they wrap things up with a heated rant about Myles Turner and why Matt’s officially labeling him a coward.

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Big Game Brohm

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:02:06 GMT

Matt and Grant kick things off with a breakdown of Louisville vs. Miami (5:00), dive into the legacy and latest from Tom Izzo (45:00), shift gears for some NBA talk (1:07:00), and close things out with Grant’s picks of the week (1:24:00)

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Bye Bye Mikel...

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:53:24 GMT

Matt and Grant give their opinions on the season and what they want to see from Pat Kelsey moving forward.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

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Pat WTF

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:57:16 GMT

Matt and Grant breakdown the malpractice of coaching that was Louisville's matchup against UNC.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

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It may be time to panic

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:36:02 GMT

Matt and Grant dive deep into a brutal overtime loss to Virginia — what went wrong, who deserves blame, and how this impacts Louisville’s season going forward. Then they pivot to game-changing news off the field: Louisville is getting a professional UFL team in 2026. What does that mean for the city, for Cardinals football, and for the future of spring football in Kentucky?

(01:00) Louisville vs Virginia Breakdown

(36:00) UFL Expansion

Gemini says Louisville is Point Guard U

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:30:00 GMT

Matt and Grant dive into the latest AP poll, share their updated Heisman favorites, and react to Pat Kelsey’s bold “Point Guard U” comment (and why UK fans will never get the joke). They wrap things up with this week’s Helmet Bet and explain why Gemini just might hold the answer.

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Time Stamps:

(06:30) Point Guard U

(24:00) AP Poll Discussion

(41:00) Heisman Update

(59:00) Helmet Bet

Mikel Haters Please Come to the Front

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:41:07 GMT

Matt and Grant react to Mikel Brown and Ryan Conwell’s historic night against NC State and what it means for Louisville moving forward. They also dive into the latest Charles Bediako updates and discuss North Dakota State joining the Mountain West — and what it means for conference realignment.

Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

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Toppin Avenue

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:40:23 GMT

The gloves are off as Oregon State clashes with Louisville on the diamond, and the Cards steal more than bases—Vince Marrow ditches the Big Blue Nation for UofL! Matt and Grant drop their can't-miss gambling picks for the week, and we break down Game 3 of Pacers vs. OKC—can Tyrese keep the Haliban rolling or will SGA clap back? Buckle up

Time Stamps:

(00:42) Louisville Baseball Recap

(5:35) Murray State to CWS

(11:11) Vince Marrow Joins the Cards

(20:47) NCAA NIL Changes

(30:33) Pacers Pregame Predictions

(48:00) Grant and Matt's 3 Picks

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The Extender

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:46:43 GMT

Gambling 3: Hot Streaks & Home Runs

Matt’s riding a 4-1 heater with plays on the Oilers, Phillies, and a juicy +147 parlay. Grant fires off on Thomas Bryant, Åberg to win the U.S. Open, and a Brooks missed cut.

Reds Run Ohio: Abbott throws a complete game shutout, Elly hits 4 homers in 4 games, and the Reds finally snap their series-opening curse.

NBA Finals Recap: Haliburton makes history — 50+ points, 0 free throws over 3 games.

U.S. Open: JJ Spaun shocks the field at -1. Cut line? A wild +7.

Plus: Louisville faces Cal & Arkansas in the ACC/SEC Challenge, and the Cards baseball team stuns Arizona in the CWS.

Time Stamps:

(02:00) US Open

(19:50) CWS Louisville vs AZ

(33:00) SEC/ACC Challenge Kenny vs the Cards

(36:00) Reds hot Streak and Breaking .500

(43:45) Pacers Game 3,4, and 5

(1:20:00) Gambling 3

What's Scarier, Alabama or Grant after 3 Zyns?

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:50:10 GMT

We’re back recapping the first weekend of college football! From big surprises to early statement wins, we break down all the action and what it means moving forward. Then we dive deep into Louisville’s opener against EKU—running through the pros, the cons, and what the Cards need to sharpen up before Week 2.

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Time Stamps:

CFB Week 1 Recap (05:20)

Cards vs EKU (38:00)

The NCAA is Cooked

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:40:48 GMT

Matt and Grant are back to break it all down. The guys react to and recap the CFP National Championship, dive into the latest news surrounding Charles Bediako and what it means for Louisville moving forward, and close the show by previewing the matchup against Virginia Tech. What to watch for, key matchups, and expectations heading into a big one for the Cards.Make sure you listen to us on 96.1 FM/1450 AM Big X Sports Radio on Thursday's from 5:30 Pm - 6:30 PM!

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Do it for Reggie

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 01:30:11 GMT

Obi drops 22, Pascal baptizes JDub, and Indy rides Finals momentum as Tyrese battles a calf strain.

Louisville’s CWS run ends after a brutal first inning. We hit football predictions, Tyran Stokes’ powerful quote, and Culture Day vibes with Eli Foy.

Plus: Gambling 3 picks you’ll probably regret.

Time Stamps:

(01:00) Jon Jones Retirement

(06:00) UL vs Coastal

(20:00) Tyran Stokes Quote

(23:00) Football Predictions

(35:00) Culture Clip

(47:00) Yes 'Cers

(01:07:00) Gambling 3

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Christmas Break for the Pod but We're Back

Matt Childress and Grant Skaggs — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:38:56 GMT

Matt and Grant break down Louisville’s ongoing struggles against physical teams, dive into the latest Jeff Brohm rumors and what they could mean for the program, and react to the Wooden Award watchlist and where the Cards fit into the national picture.Music by: Quinn Cohan

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