Big Blue Insider with Dick Gabriel NewsRadio 630 WLAP (WLAP-AM)
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"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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2024-06-25 - BBI
How did it sound on TV and radio when the Vols won the College World Series? And when the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup last night? (10:00) How about, when Elly De La Cruz hit what might be the greatest home run in GABP history? (17:00) Mark Pope gives us a progress report on his first UK team; (39:00) Dr. John Huang recaps his CWS trip AND shamelessly plugs his new, basketball-themed murder mystery plus - (1:13:00) a different “Mr. Gabriel” pops up on my TV…
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2024-06-24 - BBI
The Kentucky connection to The Blues Brothers, released 44 years ago today; (19:00) ex-football Cat Van Hiles; (39:00) UK baseball writer Derek Terry; (59:00) Tom Brady is feeling the pressure and (1:11:00) A-Sun champion EKU hoops coach AW Hamilton on building a new team…
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2024-06-21 - BBI
We start with a tip of the cap to Fox Sports’ coverage of the celebration of the Negro Leagues at Rickwood, as well as Reggie Jackson’s incredible testimony about the racism he endured as a minor leaguer in the south; Josh Edwards, football recruiting specialist for CBS/247 Sports; Unforgettable guard Sean Woods; Brian Milam of WKYT, just back from covering his first College World Series; and two Army recruits must answer a basic question about their arrest record.
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2024-06-20 - BBI
A one-on-one with UK head coach Mark Pope (at 19:00); (39:00) Louisville freelance writer Tim Sullivan on the passing of greats Willie Mays and Jerry West, as well as any potential for the return of NASCAR to Ky; (1:00:00) a special look back at an amazing UK baseball season with highlights from the UK Sports Network...
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2024-06-19 - BBI
We sift through Kentucky’s loss to Florida in the College World Series, presenting what few highlights were available from the Wildcats; was Gator slugger Jac Caglione seeking revenge because of UK’s dugout antics? (12:00) Nick Mingione and his players on the foundation they’ve built; (19:00) Aaron Gershon of the Cats’ Pause checks in from Omaha; (39:00) Legends executive Alan Stein on the developments in minor league baseball with robot umpires; (1:00:00) entire post-game news conference with Mingione and his players (and of course, the coach gets a little choked up) plus - don’t ever cross Crash Davis when he tries to call for a fastball.
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2024-06-17 - BBI
Abbreviated show ahead of UK baseball in the College World Series; the Cats and head coach Nick Mingione on their comeback win over NC State; (15:00) a look back at Rory’s quick US Open getaway & did the Celtics take the night off against the Mavs? (19:00) We relive the highlights of UK’s first-ever victory in the College World Series.