Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel
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About
"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.
Episodes
- 2026-05-11- BBI
The episode features Mark Pope's Twitter Q&A, discusses the importance of the current week for UK Baseball, and includes insights from Lindsey Gough on UK football and basketball recruiting and the Ky Derby. Retired sportscaster John Lewis…
- 2026-05-07- BBI
Mark Pope addresses the BBN, while Tom Leach discusses the Derby and UK basketball. The episode also features discussions on Pete Rose, Kenny Brooks' recruiting efforts, and a preview of the UK-Florida baseball series with Jonathon Bruner.
- 2026-05-06- BBI
This episode discusses Mark Pope's outreach to the BBN and reactions, a defense of the Kentucky Derby and Secretariat, UK basketball recruiting and football with Jeff Piecoro, Caroline Makauskas on the Derby and roster construction for UK…
- 2026-05-05- BBI
This episode features discussions on Hudson Brown's return to the UK baseball lineup, Warren Buffett's opinion on sports gambling, the proposed naming rights sale for the Memorial Coliseum, UK basketball recruiting and football futures, an…
- 2026-05-04 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider covers Derby 152, remembers sports figures Cawood Ledford and a late baseball radio voice, and explores the state of college sports. Guests include Kenny Rice on the Derby and Keith Madison on UK Baseball's…
- 2026-05-01 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider previews UK baseball and covers horse racing news, including trainer Kenny McPeek's frustration over a scratch. It also highlights NBA performances by former Wildcats and the Reds' winning streak, concludin…
- 2026-04-30 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider covers Ousmane N'Diaye, Reed Sheppard's performance, a past UK football upset, Kentucky Derby history, UK recruiting with Kent Spencer, Cincinnati Reds insights from Doug Flynn, and updates on UK women's ba…
- 2026-04-29 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider discusses UK sports news, NCAA tournament expansion, the CATSPYS awards, the Kentucky Oaks and Derby, and a Cincinnati Reds promotion.
- 2026-04-28 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider covers the recent NCAA gambling scandal, UK recruiting news, and discussions on the NFL Draft and the Kentucky Derby. Guests include Cam Drummond and insights from Dan Patrick.
- 2026-04-27 - BBI
This abbreviated Big Blue Insider episode previews the Kentucky Derby and discusses UK players in the NFL Draft and transfer portal acquisitions for men's and women's basketball. It also touches on the Arkansas sports cuts and features ins…
- 2026-04-24 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider discusses the SEC's position in the NFL Draft relative to the Big 10. It also includes a segment with Ricky Lumpkin on the Blue-White scrimmage and a retrospective on Cawood Ledford.
- 2026-04-23 - BBI
Cameron Mills was a special guest on Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel, joining him in the garage to discuss Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball.
- 2026-04-22 - BBI
Big Blue Insider discusses Will Stein
- 2026-04-21 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider previews UK baseball, discussing player recruitment and coach Nick Mingione's team's performance. It also covers the Bengals' recent NFL Draft activities.
- 2026-04-20 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider features discussions on the BW game with Will Stein and Lee K Howard, Nick Mingione's thoughts on the Vandy series, and analysis of the Reds-Twins series finale. It also covers Braxton Van Cleave's walk-off…
- 2026-04-16 - BBI
The episode covers Rob Wright's return to BYU, a preview of the Blue-White scrimmage by UK coaches, insights from Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight, a discussion on SEC vs Big 10, a note on a Reds rookie's performance, KHSAA realignment, and Tra…
- 2026-04-15 - BBI
The episode features guests Will Stein on UK legends at practice, OLB coach Tony Washington, Jeff Piecoro previewing the Blue-White game, and author Doug Brunk discussing his book on Dan Issel. It also includes a basketball recruiting stor…
- 2026-04-14 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider features Will Stein on quarterback development, Jay Bilas discussing college sports hypocrisy and coaching, and updates from Noah Cierzen, Jody Demling on U of L basketball and football, and Alan Stein.
- 2026-04-13 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider features updates on a quarterback commitment and scrimmage analysis with Will Stein and players. It also includes discussions on UK hoops with Terry Brown and the Masters with Billy Rutledge.
- 2026-04-10 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider discusses Kentucky baseball, Oregon Ducks' NIL and portal strategies with Dana Altman, and previews the Kentucky Derby with Kenny Rice.
- 2026-04-09 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider discusses Colin Chandler's departure, the UK running backs' depth, and includes insights from Martin Newton, Jack Givens on UK's 'blueblood' status, and coach Jeff Nickel. It also touches on Master's golf.
- 2026-04-08 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider reviews the end of the college basketball season, featuring Michigan's victory and broadcast details. It also covers John Calipari's suggestions for college basketball reform, a UK baseball win, and comment…
- 2026-04-06 - BBI
The episode previews the NCAA championship game and includes interviews with Will Stein about a scrimmage, Van Hiles on spring practice, and Jonathon Bruner discussing Kentucky baseball.
- 2026-04-03 - BBI
Kentucky pitcher Jaxon Jelkin explains his pitching evolution. College of Charleston comments on athlete transfer attitudes, and Alabama AD Greg Byrne expresses concerns about CFP expansion.
- 2026-04-02 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider revisits Kentucky's 2012 NCAA basketball championship. It features discussions on the ABA's influence on the NBA with Dr. J, analysis of UK's tournament performance by Mike DeCourcy, updates on the KHSAA Sw…
- 2026-04-01 - BBI
The episode covers the 1996 NCAA title win for UK, Travis Ford remembering his father upon his coaching appointment, and a discussion about potential issues in U of L athletics. It also includes segments on PGA history and a local news upd…
- 2026-03-30 - BBI
This episode features UConn's memorable shot with various radio calls, a discussion on the challenges facing college basketball, a recap of the UK women's basketball season, and a look ahead with ex-UK pitcher Adam Revelette.
- 2026-03-26 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider features a discussion on the new UK basketball GM and an analysis of the UK basketball season by Jack Givens. It also includes a segment with UK baseball coach Nick Mingione and a look at spring football wi…
- 2026-03-25 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider covers the challenges facing college basketball coaches, including Mark Pope. It features insights from veteran coaches, UK radio voice Tom Leach, and beat reporter Jeff Drummond.
- 2026-03-23 BBI Statewide
This episode of Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel aired on March 23, 2026.
- 2026-03-19 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider discusses UK basketball history, referencing the 1966 Texas Western game and the 1978 championship season. It also includes sports writer John Huang's bracket upsets and interviews with Darren Headrick and…
- 2026-03-18 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider features discussions on Mark Pope's scouting, Barkley's comments, Calipari's complaints, and the Team USA upset in the WBC. It includes insights from Sean Woods on the NCAA Tournament, Doug Flynn on UK base…
- bbi 3-17-26
Mark Pope prepares his team for Santa Clara, while Rick Pitino discusses the St. John's NCAA seed. The episode also previews the boys' Sweet 16 HS tournament and covers the NCAA prospects for both the UK men's and women's teams.
- 2026-03-16 BBI Statewide
This episode of Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel is titled Statewide. The description for this episode is not available.
- bbi 3-13-26
This 'Best of the BBI' episode features former Lexington Herald-Leader columnist John Clay, current columnist Mark Story, former basketball player Derek Anderson, and former UK defensive back Van Hiles. The discussion includes UK softball…
- 2026-03-12 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider discusses the UK vs Mizzou game, the ABA docuseries 'Soul Power,' Cawood Ledford's departure, and previews the Wildcats' baseball and football seasons.
- 2026-03-11 - BBI
The episode discusses Kentucky's win against LSU in the SEC Tournament, featuring commentary on Bam Adebayo's performance and an interview with Sean Woods. It also includes insights on spring practice with Will Stein and a report from Gary…
- 2026-03-06 BBI Statewide
This episode of Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel, titled Statewide, aired on March 6, 2026.
- 2026-03-05 - BBI
The episode features Mark Pope discussing college sports, John Clay on Mitch Barnhart's retirement, Sean Woods on player motivation and Kobe Bryant's legacy, and Gary Moore on baseball, basketball, and James Bond.
- 2026-03-04 BBI Statewide
This episode of Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel is titled 2026-03-04 BBI Statewide. No further details are available.
- 2026-03-02 - BBI
The March 2nd episode of Big Blue Insider features discussions on tournament play with Bill Raftery, Mark Pope on a Wildcats win, Kenny Brooks and Clara Strack discussing a close loss, UK sports updates, basketball coverage, and a preview…
- 2026-02-27 - BBI
On this episode of Big Blue Insider, host Dick Gabriel discusses UK baseball. Features include Coach Speak with Sean Woods and a segment with West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore, including a personal anecdote.
- 2026-02-26 - BBI
Mark Pope previews the UK Vandy game and discusses player development, while Kenny Brooks comments on how the women's team's challenging schedule prepares them for the postseason. The episode also touches on a proposal for government manag…
- 2025-02-25 BBI Statewide
This episode of Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel aired on February 25, 2025.
- 2026-02-23 - BBI
The episode features Mark Pope addressing a disputed play at Auburn and Mick Cronin's apology for player mistreatment. It also includes discussions on college baseball and UK basketball.
- 2026-02-19 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider features Mark Pope on defense and good starts, Dan Issel discussing the ABA docu-series, Billy Rutledge on his Super Bowl trip, and Chris Labar covering high school basketball and UK hoops.
- 2026-02-18 - BBI
This episode features discussions on the Georgia loss with Mark Pope, an update on Tyler Bell's injury with Nick Mingione, historical insights from Darrell Bird, and a conversation with Sean Woods about modern coaching challenges, includin…
- 2026-02-16 BBI Statewide
A broadcast of Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel from February 16, 2026.
- 2026-02-11 - BBI
This episode of Big Blue Insider covers the 50th anniversary of the 1976 undefeated IU team, discusses IU vs UK, Team USA hockey, an upcoming game against the Gators with Cole Parke, Sean Woods' advice on transfers, and a unique golf pract…
- 2026-02-10 - BBI
Anthony Epps discusses the impact of UK basketball fans. Derek Anderson and Jared Prickett share memories, while Cameron Drummond and Derek Terry provide commentary on recent games and the upcoming baseball season.