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The C.L. Brown Show

Hosted by Courier Journal / USA TODAY Network · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes

★★★★★5.0(1 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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100
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10 days ago
Avg length
29m
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48
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Listen Score
28
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Virality (30d)
52
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About this podcast

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

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Courier Journal / USA TODAY Network hosts The C.L. Brown Show, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Seth Davis on why Pat Kelsey has been right fit for UofL basketball

May 27, 202631m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features CBS and Turner Sports college basketball analyst and Hoops HQ editor-in-chief Seth Davis . Davis speaks on why he believes no one else has done better in the trans

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How new UK football coach Will Stein handles recruiting big targets

May 20, 202629m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features new Kentucky football coach Will Stein , making his second appearance on the podcast but first since taking over at UK. Stein speaks on the demands of the job, inc

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Why Preakness date needs change to keep momentum from Derby

May 13, 202629m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features former Courier Journal columnist Jerry Brewer, who is currently a senior columnist with The Athletic . Brewer explains why the Preakness Stakes has to move in orde

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What could Duke's Amazon streaming deal mean for UofL basketball?

May 6, 202625m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features Courier Journal sports enterprise reporter Payton Titus to discuss the aftermath of the Kentucky Derby and what's upcoming in the offseason of college athletics. T

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Why Kentucky Derby could have new betting favorite by post time

Apr 29, 202623m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show , recorded in the paddock at Churchill Downs, features Courier Journal reporter Jason Frakes and Horse Racing Nation and CJ handicapper Ed DeRosa to break down Kentucky Derby 152

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Why UofL is outpacing Kentucky in early transfer portal returns

Apr 22, 202630m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features college basketball reporter Andy Katz , who works for Turner Sports, Big Ten Network, NCAA.com and HoopsHQ and was inducted into the 2026 U.S. Basketball Writers A

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How spring games could mark new eras for UofL, UK football

Apr 15, 202633m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features Courier Journal beat writers Alexis Cubit ( Louisville football ) and Ryan Black ( Kentucky ) to talk about this weekend's spring football games. Cubit breaks down

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What should Louisville basketball, football fans expect from programs?

Apr 8, 202629m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show , taped on location in Indianapolis at the Final Four , features newly inducted U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Famer Luke DeCock . DeCock, whose work can now be

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Why Mark Pope won't get extended grace period with UK basketball

Apr 1, 202632m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas breaking down the NCAA Tournament's Final Four and more. Bilas explains why rumors that Michigan's Dusty May and Arizona'

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Rick Pitino's return to NCAA Sweet 16 is no surprise to Kevin Keatts

Mar 25, 202630m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features former N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts , who currently works as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, to discuss the NCAA Tournament . Keatts served as an assi

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How will Louisville, Kentucky basketball fare in March Madness bracket?

Mar 18, 202634m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features former Bellarmine basketball coach Scott Davenport to help breakdown the start of the NCAA Tournament . Davenport gives insight into how Louisville may manage Mike

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What to expect from UofL, UK basketball in conference tournaments

Mar 11, 202634m

It's tournament time and this episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features Brendan Marks from The Athletic to preview the ACC Tournament and Myron Medcalf from ESPN.com to break down the SEC Tournament . Marks and

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Former Manual star, Kelsey assistant has Big 12 hoops on cutting edge

Mar 4, 202629m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features Louisville native Brian Thornton, who serves as vice president of men's basketball for the Big 12 Conference. Thornton talks about how, despite growing up a Louisv

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Peek behind how NCAA Tournament selection process fuels March Madness

Feb 25, 202629m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  was recorded on location at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis from the men's basketball tournament mock selection exercise. Several of the participants joined the show, inc

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How UofL basketball can improve its March Madness seed, outlook

Feb 18, 202630m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features Brooks Holton , The Courier Journal's Louisville men's basketball beat writer. Holton speaks on if the Cardinals should be concerned by their slow first-half start

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Fraschilla marvels at how Pope corrected Kentucky, breaks down Louisville

Feb 11, 202632m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features Fran Fraschilla , ESPN college basketball analyst and former head coach at St. John's. Fraschilla explains why he believes if Kentucky makes the Sweet 16 of the NC

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Was Kentucky basketball's win at Arkansas biggest of Mark Pope era?

Feb 4, 202631m

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats defeated John Calipari and Arkansas basketball, but how will UK fare against the nation's toughest remaining schedule?

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Jeff Walz on what's powered Louisville women's basketball win streak

Jan 28, 202629m

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz ahead of the Cardinals' West Coast trip to face Stanford and California. Walz details what changed for the Cards to pow

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Experts weigh in on changes coming to college football

Jan 21, 20267m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  was recorded from Indiana's win over Miami in the CFP national championship with discussions with reporters examining the issues confronting college football. The Athletic'

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UofL, UK basketball must reinvent themselves without stars

Jan 14, 202629m

This episode of  The C.L. Brown Show  features The Field of 68 media network co-founder Jeff Goodman to discuss college basketball. Goodman ponders whether Kentucky basketball is better off knowing Jaland Lowe

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To pitch The C.L. Brown Show, visit https://www.courier-journal.com/sports/brown/ for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent sports coverage.

Who is the host of The C.L. Brown Show?

The C.L. Brown Show is hosted by Courier Journal / USA TODAY Network. The show is categorised under sports and has published 100 episodes.

How many episodes does The C.L. Brown Show have?

The C.L. Brown Show has published 100 episodes.

What topics does The C.L. Brown Show cover?

The C.L. Brown Show regularly covers sports. It sits in the sports category.

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Is The C.L. Brown Show currently accepting guest pitches?

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How long are The C.L. Brown Show episodes?

Episodes of The C.L. Brown Show average 29 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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