The LetterWinner Podcast

Jeremy Jarmon
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Get inside the huddle to talk about the game, our way, no fluff, raw and unfiltered. We’re breaking down player performance, position matchups, and diabolical details you won’t hear anywhere else. This is the Letterwinner Podcast. Get in the huddle with Jeremy Jarmon, a former All-SEC defensive end and former UK QB1(unapologetic truth teller), Morgan Newton. Think you know ball, come see about it…

  1. 1d ago

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 135 - Mirror Twin

    Kentucky Runs Wild vs South Alabama, But Rat Poison Looms at South Carolina | LetterWinner Podcast Jarmon and Newton recap Kentucky’s 45–21 win over South Alabama as Will Stein challenges the idea that this level is the standard despite a 3–1 start and No. 24 ranking. They break down a first half scare, halftime swing plays, and a dominant second half fueled by 390 rushing yards, three 100-yard backs, and praise for the “Big Blue Wall,” including advanced metrics showing strong run blocking and low pressures allowed. The hosts discuss Javontae Barnes’ explosiveness, expanded tight end production led by Henry Boyer, and areas to clean up defensively, especially third downs and pressure. Looking ahead to Columbia, they warn about “rat poison,” South Carolina’s recent success in the series under Shane Beamer, and the importance of turnovers, avoiding third-and-long, and handling a hostile road environment. 0:00 Marriott City Center Promo 01:04 Podcast Intro and Stakes 02:35 Stein Sets New Standard 05:18 Trap Game Warning in Columbia 06:13 Rat Poison and Lookahead Week 08:55 South Alabama Scare Breakdown 10:13 Halftime Swing and Adjustments 14:25 Big Blue Wall Run Game 16:54 Barnes Brings the Edge 22:39 Why Third Downs Are Brutal 28:43 Tenet and Entropy 29:34 Why SEC Offense Is Hard 30:40 Hostile Road Atmosphere 31:35 South Carolina Has Kentucky's Number 32:25 Avoiding Rat Poison 33:32 Columbia Gameday Vibes 34:13 Matchups and Must Win Stakes 35:53 Tailgate Snack Draft 38:11 Tight Ends Take Over 40:51 Breakout Players So Far 44:25 Defense Review and Fixes 48:11 Keys to Winning on Road 50:48 Last Stand and Final Word

  2. Sep 25

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 134 - The 12th Man Left Early

    Kentucky Shocks No. 9 Texas A&M: 21-0 3rd Quarter, Minchey’s Clinic & Why UK Must Go All-In on Will Stein LetterWinners Jarmon and Newton recap Kentucky’s 31-21 road upset of No. 9 Texas A&M in late September 2026, highlighting a 21-0 third quarter, silencing 105,000 at Kyle Field, and Will Stein’s first SEC win, first road win, first ranked win, and first top-10 true road win by a first-year UK coach. They praise OC Joe Sloan and QB Kenny Minchey’s efficient 14-of-18, 250+ yard, 2-TD performance, the balanced run game led by CJ Baxter and Jason Patterson, and impact plays from receivers like DJ Miller and freshman Kenny Darby plus versatile tight ends. Defensively, they credit Jay Bateman’s game plan, turnovers, and standouts such as Sam Green and Jordan Castell. They preview South Alabama as an “about us” game, glance ahead on the schedule, and argue UK’s administration must better support Stein with resources, NIL, and funding. 00:00 Downtown Marriott Spotlight 01:02 Podcast Intro and Stakes 02:26 A&M Upset Recap 03:52 Third Quarter Clinic 05:26 Offense Box Score Wins 07:16 Silencing Kyle Field 08:29 Behind the Scenes Energy 10:10 New Mindset Under Stein 14:07 Schedule and Win Outlook 15:35 Keep Stein Supported 17:17 Resource Gap and NIL 26:12 Soul Plane Stories 31:25 Kenny Minchey Breakdown 34:30 Run Game and O Line Growth 36:15 Next Step vs South Alabama 37:01 Offense Self Scout 37:37 Zone Run Identity 38:21 Receiver Room Breakout 42:23 Tight Ends Mismatch 45:25 Hidden Contributors 47:09 Goal Line Wrinkle 48:46 Bateman Redemption 50:42 Defensive Standouts 54:53 South Alabama Preview 59:05 Season Outlook Picks 01:00:54 LSU Ole Miss Fallout 01:04:22 Closing Keys Ahead

  3. Sep 16

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 133 - Ghost of Bear Bryant

    LetterWinners Jarmon and Newton break down Kentucky’s loss to Alabama, emphasizing an electric Kroger Field atmosphere, a strong first half fueled by Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace’s pick-six and multiple defensive takeaways, and a second-half collapse marked by Alabama’s 32 straight points, UK’s net two rushing yards, and a 1-for-14 third-down day. They discuss Kenny Minchey’s SEC learning curve, Joe Sloan’s offensive plan, the fake punt’s impact, and Jay Bateman’s defense playing at a high level before running out of coal due to depth. Looking ahead to a road trip at No. 9 Texas A&M, they note Minchey’s prior experience at Kyle Field and Bateman’s familiarity with A&M. The episode closes with a call for Big Blue Nation to demand transparency on NIL allocation and increased resources to build SEC-caliber depth. 00:00 Alabama Collapse Recap 02:08 Chaos Week Two Setup 03:47 Game Day Atmosphere 05:21 Offense Early Success 09:33 Minchey SEC Welcome 13:31 Aggression and Mistakes 16:23 Fixing Run Blitzes 19:38 A&M Road Test Preview 23:15 Defense Effort and Gas 26:23 Light Texas A&M Talk 31:37 Depth And Resources Gap 33:11 Players Buying In 36:35 Glory Days Road Trips 41:46 College Football Trolls 43:07 Volleyball At Wrigley 44:02 SWAC Business Turnaround 45:53 Jersey Patch Talk 46:21 Iowa Tragedy And Heat 47:34 Remembering 9 11 48:12 Offense Diagnostic Report 51:10 A&M Road Test 55:12 BBN Call To Action 56:08 Final Takeaways And Signoff

  4. Sep 11

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 132 - Calm Before the Tide

    Will Stein Era Starts 1-0: Kentucky Dominates Youngstown State, Preps for Alabama Showdown   The LetterWinners recap Kentucky’s season-opening 45–13 win over Youngstown State in extreme heat and a successful whiteout as the Will Stein era begins, highlighting Stein’s emotional return and the team’s clean, well-run operation. Jarmon and Newton break down Joe Sloan’s diverse, motion-heavy offense, praising Kenny Minchey’s poise and efficiency, the strong offensive line protection, productive screen game, and emerging weapons like Skinner, Rodriguez, Darby, and Prince Jean, while noting concerns about DJ Miller’s limited involvement and the need to push the ball downfield more. They review stats such as points per drive and discuss special teams positives, including punt returner Brock Coffman and the expected return of kicker Jacob Kauwe. Defensively, they commend run-stopping but question some other areas, stressing the importance of getting corners healthy before facing Alabama’s dual-threat QB Keilon Russell and playmaker Ryan Williams, plus the need for a loud Kroger Field crowd and greater resource investment to close SEC roster gaps.   00:00 Season Opener Recap 02:36 Minchey Debut Breakdown 03:48 Rhythm Passing Strategy 05:17 Tight Ends and Young Targets 06:47 Big Blue Wall Returns 08:42 Stats and Scheme Teasers 13:07 Trivia and DJ Miller Talk 16:33 Clean Operation Praise 18:02 Special Teams Spark 20:51 Motion and Misdirection 24:39 Defense Concerns Emerge 31:07 Alabama Preview and Crowd 33:06 Game Day Experience Notes 35:59 Hunting for a UK Anthem 37:17 LSU Fans in the Comments 38:15 Enter Sandman Envy 39:09 Stadium Culture Ideas 41:10 Lane Kiffin Chaos Era 47:29 UK Batman and NIL Money 51:33 Elephant Warfare Metaphor 56:14 Upset Blueprint vs Alabama 57:59 Defense Keys and QB Hits 01:00:36 Wrap Up and Off Mic Banter

  5. Sep 2

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 131 - Earn Your Letter Patch

    Game Week in Lexington: Will Stein’s DNA, QB Talk, Transfer Portal Chaos & Pope Roster Talk | LetterWinner Pod Jarmon and Newton open year two of the LetterWinner Pod with game-week excitement as Kentucky kicks off Saturday vs. Youngstown State, discussing Will Stein’s emphasis on building “DNA,” impressions from fall camp and a scrimmage, and what they need to see early (Big Blue Wall, offensive efficiency, and creative game plans with Alabama looming). They recap LCA’s 1–0 high school start, debate what makes an SEC-caliber quarterback, and highlight QB Kenny Minchey’s background and competitiveness at Notre Dame. The episode also previews topics including transfer-portal eligibility/legal issues involving UK players, Kroger Field going cashless with some concession price rollbacks, and UK letterwinners being invited to practice. They touch on J. Batt’s early impact as AD, Mark Stoops appearing at Texas, a Lane Kiffin-related SEC rules rumor walked back by Todd Monken, LSU’s jersey-retirement dispute involving Jayden Daniels, Enes Kanter Freedom’s latest controversy, Freddie Maggard’s field honor, RFK’s visit tied to organ procurement decertification and food dye changes, Trevard Lindley’s art donation, a humorous “letter” from Stoops to Stein, and Mark Pope’s nearly full roster and recruiting frustrations. 00:00 Marriott Rooftop Intro 02:07 Season Preview Rundown 03:08 Football Prologue Vibes 04:57 LCA Opener Recap 07:49 Practice Access And NDA 09:22 Camp Takeaways And Questions 11:17 What Makes An SEC QB 21:31 Winners And Week One Keys 25:17 Resources Depth And Afari Case 29:12 Because Of Me And Culture 37:16 AD J Batt And Fan Experience 39:32 Meeting Minchey And ND Context 42:17 QB Storytelling Edge 44:14 Easterseals Kentucky Bash 44:45 Stoops in Burnt Orange 46:47 Kiffin Text Controversy 49:43 Debt and NIL Inflation 52:08 Jayden Daniels Jersey Drama 58:34 Fathers in Sports Narratives 01:03:08 Enes Kanter Activism Debate 01:06:36 Kentucky Honors and Headlines 01:07:23 RFK Organ Procurement Scandal 01:10:18 Food Dyes and Froot Loops 01:12:08 Trap Lindley Art Spotlight 01:13:21 Stoops Letter to Stein 01:15:35 Popes Roster and Culture 01:19:36 Game Day and Sign Off

  6. Aug 20

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 130 - It's Camp Season

    The LetterWinners open with a brief discussion on Kentucky’s spending on leadership changes, including Mitch Barnhart’s retirement details and Jay Batt’s discounted buyout from Michigan State, plus skepticism about “private money” claims. They touch on a court ruling affecting eligibility, the Protect College Sports Act and fears of Power Two consolidation and private-equity super leagues, and SEC/UK Media Day takeaways centered on new coach Will Stein’s confidence, roster turnover, new training/analytics and facilities, and his staff choices, including QB coach/OC Joe Sloan. The episode mixes nostalgia about football camp culture with algorithm-driven topics (WNBA vs hs boys teams debate, Kerr Kriisa’s FBI wire-fraud indictment, Aaron Rodgers/Fauci, Kentucky politics, local Lexington staples, and other viral sports clip)s before closing with what to watch heading into fall camp.   00:00 The LetterWinner Open 01:20 Lexington Marriott City Center Home Base 02:17 Episode Preview 02:53 UK Buyouts Breakdown 06:25 High School Camp Memories 10:24 Two A Days Then Now 13:37 College Camp Transition 17:10 WNBA Debate 22:11 Kriisa FBI Case +Rapid Fire Algorithm Hits 34:40 Rich Brooks Coaches For The Kids 36:30 OSU/Chase Bank 43:46 Bud Dupree Storytime 47:24 Heidi Klum Quote 51:06 Congress And Super Leagues 54:57 Will Stein Media Days 57:16 Sloan Playcalling Debate 01:05:48 Program DNA Focus 01:07:34 RB Room And Bateman 01:10:48 Wrap And Next Episode

  7. Aug 4

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 129 - Playcaller Blues

    Will Stein Won’t Call Plays? Kentucky’s New Era, Tough SEC Slate, NBA/WNBA Draft Cats & Ja Morant’s Fresh Start This episode dives into Kentucky football’s coaching change from Mark Stoops to new head coach Will Stein and the realization that Stein won’t call plays, exploring why fans expected his play-calling prowess, how Joe Sloan may fit, and how early games like Youngstown State and a Sept. 12 home matchup with Alabama will reveal the offense. The hosts discuss the difficulty of Kentucky’s schedule and what success could look like, plus the money involved in buyouts and athletic department changes, including Jay Batt and Mitch Barnhart’s ongoing role. They also cover NBA Draft outcomes for UK Basketball's JQ and Oweh, Kenny Brooks’ WNBA draftees, the Knicks’ title and White House visit controversy, and reflections on Memphis, Ja Morant’s move to Portland, and a call for mental health coverage in the Protect College Sports Act. 00:00 Marriott City Center Spotlight 01:06 Intro 03:06 New Coach Era Begins 03:51 Will Stein Hype and Fit 06:56 OTAs and Early Impressions 11:34 CEO vs Play Caller Debate 14:42 Play Calling Is an Art 17:08 Alabama Week Two Vision and Beyond 19:37 Buyouts and Budget Questions 21:25 Mitch Barnhart Role Debate 25:01 NBA Draft Week Check In 25:47 Drafted Cats Spotlight 27:27 Knicks Win It All 30:35 White House Visit Debate 35:15 World Cup And Football Name 38:59 Memphis + Ja Morant In Portland 45:25 Mental Health In College Sports 46:31 Episode Wrap And Next Up

  8. Jul 22

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 128 - Operation Bluegrass Extraction

    Jay Batt to Kentucky, College Sports Power Plays, and a 4th of July Grab Bag (World Cup, LeBron, McConnell, MJ) | LetterWinner Pod The episode opens with a wide-ranging LetterWinner Pod conversation around Independence Day, Kentucky’s 234th birthday, and mixed feelings about July 4th and Juneteenth. Jarmon and Newton discuss Kentucky hiring athletic director Jay Batt away from Michigan State amid reports of a $5 million buyout, his $2.6 million-plus compensation, MSU’s $401 million donation, and what UK leadership (Capilouto/Eric Monday) expects from him ranging from innovation, clear metrics, staffing changes, and a stronger Champions Blue strategy, including debate over big-donor vs grassroots fundraising. They touch on Tom Izzo’s reaction, coaching/AD transitions, and Kentucky basketball culture from the 1995–96 Pitino era to Mark Pope. The show ends with “algorithm” topics: World Cup buzz, LeBron’s future, the Obama Center, political headlines including Mitch McConnell health rumors, NFL turf vs grass, Toy Story 5, and Michael Jackson songs and superstardom. 00:00 Downtown Marriott Spotlight 01:20 Fourth of July Cold Open 02:51 Independence Day Debate 03:31 Michigan St Jabs + Satire 06:22 Meet Jay Batt 10:49 Innovation vs Stability 15:34 Salary and Expectations 17:50 Listening Tour and Culture 23:50 Fundraising Models 26:54 Kentucky MBB Legacy 31:59 Next Coaching Icons 32:30 Algorithm Talk 38:47 McConnell Health Rumors 43:46 Michael Jackson Movie 49:24 Pod Sign Off

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Get inside the huddle to talk about the game, our way, no fluff, raw and unfiltered. We’re breaking down player performance, position matchups, and diabolical details you won’t hear anywhere else. This is the Letterwinner Podcast. Get in the huddle with Jeremy Jarmon, a former All-SEC defensive end and former UK QB1(unapologetic truth teller), Morgan Newton. Think you know ball, come see about it…

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Jarmon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
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