The C.L. Brown Show

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The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest 


Episode Date
How new UK football coach Will Stein handles recruiting big targets
May 20, 2026
Why Preakness date needs change to keep momentum from Derby
May 13, 2026
What could Duke's Amazon streaming deal mean for UofL basketball?
May 06, 2026
Why Kentucky Derby could have new betting favorite by post time
Apr 29, 2026
Why UofL is outpacing Kentucky in early transfer portal returns
Apr 22, 2026
How spring games could mark new eras for UofL, UK football
Apr 15, 2026
What should Louisville basketball, football fans expect from programs?
Apr 08, 2026
Why Mark Pope won't get extended grace period with UK basketball
Apr 01, 2026
Rick Pitino's return to NCAA Sweet 16 is no surprise to Kevin Keatts
Mar 25, 2026
How will Louisville, Kentucky basketball fare in March Madness bracket?
Mar 18, 2026
What to expect from UofL, UK basketball in conference tournaments
Mar 11, 2026
Former Manual star, Kelsey assistant has Big 12 hoops on cutting edge
Mar 04, 2026
Peek behind how NCAA Tournament selection process fuels March Madness
Feb 25, 2026
How UofL basketball can improve its March Madness seed, outlook
Feb 18, 2026
Fraschilla marvels at how Pope corrected Kentucky, breaks down Louisville
Feb 11, 2026
Was Kentucky basketball's win at Arkansas biggest of Mark Pope era?
Feb 04, 2026
Jeff Walz on what's powered Louisville women's basketball win streak
Jan 28, 2026
Experts weigh in on changes coming to college football
Jan 21, 2026
UofL, UK basketball must reinvent themselves without stars
Jan 14, 2026
UK basketball's Tonie Morgan dishes on secret to her success
Jan 07, 2026
Elif Istanbulluoglu makes big impact for Louisville WBB
Dec 24, 2025
ACC basketball race likely between UofL, Duke. Any surprises?
Dec 17, 2025
UofL, UK volleyball trying not to look too far ahead
Dec 10, 2025
UofL, UK basketball may be in tier below Final Four contenders
Dec 03, 2025
UofL football's Pete Nygra says UK rivalry surpasses earlier eras
Nov 26, 2025
U of L basketball's Mikel Brown Jr. has chance to be legendary
Nov 19, 2025
Ex-U of L star DeJuan Wheat, leading Simmons, channels Denny Crum
Nov 12, 2025
Louisville victory in Battle of Bluegrass would be good for hoops
Nov 05, 2025
Laura Ziegler, Ryan Conwell discuss journeys to Louisville basketball
Oct 29, 2025
Kenny Brooks' Kentucky women's basketball squad can be special
Oct 22, 2025
Louisville basketball's Pat Kelsey, J'Vonne Hadley excited about upcoming challenges
Oct 15, 2025
Louisville's Jeff Walz talks about changes in women's basketball during new era
Oct 08, 2025
Clemson connection vaults Virginia football into game at Louisville
Oct 01, 2025
Kentucky's Josh Kattus admits youngest brother might be family's best athlete
Sep 24, 2025
U of L-UK volleyball rivalry is big, but Dan Meske hints at bigger one
Sep 17, 2025
Before Serena Williams and CoCo Gauff were tennis champions, C.L. Brown's mom helped pave the way
Sep 10, 2025
Louisville's Clev Lubin wants to run out of sack celebrations
Sep 03, 2025
Louisville, Kentucky football programs destined for quite different seasons
Aug 27, 2025
Kentucky football's Big Blue Wall is back. How Josh Braun helped rebuild it
Aug 20, 2025
Answers to Louisville football defensive questions begin with veteran linebackers T.J. Quinn, Antonio Watts
Aug 13, 2025
Will Kentucky football figure into coach Jon Sumrall's plans again?
Aug 06, 2025
Jeff Brohm thinks nonconference football scheduling needs overhaul. Here's why
Jul 30, 2025
Louisville football could be sleeper in ACC race: QB Miller Moss holds key
Jul 23, 2025
What's ahead for ex-U of L and UK players after NBA Summer League? Gary Washburn dishes on Reed Sheppard, others
Jul 16, 2025
Mikel Brown Jr. worth hype for Louisville basketball. How will Pat Kelsey make pieces fit in Year 2?
Jul 09, 2025
What will Vince Marrow's hiring mean for Louisville, Kentucky football? CJ beat writers on that and more
Jun 25, 2025
What's ahead for Louisville Cardinals who are part of Olympic sports? UofL swimming and diving coach Arthur Albiero on future after House settlement
Jun 18, 2025
Could Louisville baseball coach Dan McDonnell go blond for College World Series 2025? U of L third baseman Jake Munroe on that, run to Omaha
Jun 11, 2025
Louisville baseball's Eddie KIng Jr. shares secret to team success
Jun 04, 2025
Louisville-UK football rivalry could end if SEC expands league slate
May 28, 2025
Louisville baseball's Dan McDonnell laments tampering in NCAA
May 21, 2025
Louisville AD Josh Heird discusses impact of House v. NCAA settlement
May 14, 2025
Kentucky Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado on Sovereignty, Preakness Stakes 2025, more
May 07, 2025
Journalism is Kentucky Derby favorite, but experts reveal some flaws
Apr 30, 2025
Kenny McPeek on horse named after Louisville coach Pat Kelsey
Apr 23, 2025
NCAA's Dan Gavitt talks challenges confronting college basketball
Apr 09, 2025
Ex-Tar Heel Brendan Haywood dishes on Final Four pick
Apr 02, 2025
Jay Bilas breaks down Kentucky-Tennessee Sweet 16 game
Mar 26, 2025
Andy Katz dishes on Louisville, Kentucky NCAA Tournament chances
Mar 19, 2025
ACC, SEC tournament predictions for Louisville, Kentucky basketball
Mar 12, 2025
Louisville will outlast Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. Here's why
Mar 05, 2025
Louisville's Jeff Walz discusses need for NIL guardrails
Feb 26, 2025
Louisville football's Deion Branch on his coaching journey, Bill Belichick at North Carolina, more
Feb 19, 2025
Kentucky, Louisville basketball need to get healthy quickly
Feb 12, 2025
Analytics guru Ken Pomeroy talks Rupp advantage
Feb 05, 2025
Louisville's Reyne Smith discusses journey with coach Pat Kelsey
Jan 29, 2025
John Calipari sticking to what he knows, and that's not a good thing
Jan 22, 2025
Jayda Curry on secret to UofL streak, following Katie George
Jan 15, 2025
Expert predictions, resolutions for UofL, UK in 2025
Jan 08, 2025
Was Kenny Payne's firing top Louisville sports story in 2024?
Jan 01, 2025
Recapping Louisville volleyball's dramatic trip to championship match
Dec 25, 2024
Katie George breaks down Louisville volleyball's title chances
Dec 18, 2024
Why Louisville fans should be optimistic ahead of UK rivalry game
Dec 11, 2024
How Louisville basketball can survive without Kasean Pryor
Dec 04, 2024
Louisville Hall of Famer says Cards have surpassed Kentucky football
Nov 27, 2024
Ex-Louisville guard Larry O'Bannon dishes on former coach Rick Pitino, more
Nov 20, 2024
Why Louisville football's confidence continues to rise after Clemson win
Nov 13, 2024
ESPN's Debbie Antonelli talks about Caitlin Clark's generational impact
Nov 06, 2024
Louisville Cardinals on what to expect from them this college basketball season
Oct 30, 2024
2013 Louisville basketball champions high on Pat Kelsey's team, energy
Oct 23, 2024
Miami Hurricanes football team packs swagger for trip to Louisville
Oct 16, 2024
Louisville, Kentucky football face suddenly tougher-than-expected foes in Week 7
Oct 09, 2024
Louisville might be toughest football game of year for ACC newcomer SMU
Oct 02, 2024
Louisville vs Notre Dame football preview with U of L QB Tyler Shough, reporter Matt Fortuna
Sep 25, 2024
Louisville vs Georgia Tech college football Week 4 game preview
Sep 17, 2024
Does Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff have advantage vs. Georgia program he was part of, more on the SEC football game
Sep 11, 2024
ACC QBs who made headlines in college football Week 1 on their new roles
Sep 04, 2024
What to expect from Louisville, Kentucky football this season
Aug 28, 2024
Ex-Cards Jack Plummer, Jawhar Jordan give insights into NFL training camps
Aug 21, 2024
Louisville QB Tyler Shough, Boston College's Bill O'Brien eager for ACC debuts
Aug 14, 2024
Oregon OC Will Stein, who played for Louisville football and Trinity High School, on coaches who helped shape his career
Aug 07, 2024
Jeff Brohm, on what it will take to be successful in Year 2 at his alma mater
Jul 31, 2024
Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey on building roster from scratch, exhibition games in Bahamas, more
Jul 24, 2024
Russ Smith on playing in TBT, his advice for Louisville basketball team ahead of Pat Kelsey era
Jul 17, 2024
Alabama transfer will be impact player for Louisville Cardinals, return of EA Sports College Football
Jul 10, 2024
Bellarmine basketball coach Scott Davenport on transition to Division I, series with Louisville Cardinals, LeBron James and Bronny James with the Los Angeles Lakers
Jul 03, 2024
From Louisville basketball to Kentucky Derby, former Courier Journal columnist takes trip down memory lane
Jun 26, 2024
Key player on 2024-25 Louisville basketball roster, Pat Kelsey's approach to analytics, more
Jun 19, 2024
Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart on UK basketball transition from Mark Pope to John Calipari, paying NCAA athletes, more
Jun 12, 2024
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope on challenges, advantages of building roster from scratch
Jun 05, 2024