The LetterWinner Podcast

Jeremy Jarmon

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. 3d ago

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 139 - Blinkers On

    Jeremy Jarmon and Morgan Newton open with Lexington Marriott City Center sponsorship, then recap Kentucky’s 34-17 win over Vanderbilt after a slow start, highlighting Kroger Field’s silent away-team entrance, defensive red-zone stands, DJ Miller’s breakout TD, Willie Rodriguez’s wildcat score, Brennan Ward’s first career TD, Mi-Quise Humphrey-Grace’s strip-sack, and Ty Bryant’s fourth interception in three games. They discuss Kentucky’s 7-1 record, top CFP ranking, middle-eight dominance, and the need for “blinkers” amid rising hype while improving third downs and execution beyond turnovers. The episode honors Fran Curci’s 1976 SEC co-champions, covers an English promotion/relegation model for college sports, debates the WNBA Finals’ midday tip, and previews Kentucky’s trip to Tennessee, focusing on Neyland’s environment, Tennessee’s sacks/run game, and keys for Kenny Minchey and the offensive line. 00:00 LetterWinner Episode 139 - Blinders On 01:21 Cats Rise to Top 10 01:53 Silent Entrance Flex 03:15 Welcome and Marriott Shoutout 04:53 Bye Week Routines 07:22 Halloween and Trunk or Treats 12:18 Vandy Nightmare Start 16:04 Cats Answer Before Half 17:24 Middle Eight Debate 19:14 Brennan Ward Reward TD 22:17 MHG Strip Sack Swing 24:43 Ty Bryant Ballhawk Pick 27:10 Closing Drive and Minchey Grit 30:04 Keeneland Blinkers Lesson 31:15 Blinkers On The Herd 31:46 Rankings Noise Builds 32:52 Predictive Models Reality 33:47 Turnovers Luck Debate 36:14 Fix The Fundamentals 37:15 Defense Homework Pays 39:57 November Mindset Shift 41:12 Coaches For Kids Impact 43:48 Honoring The 1976 Champs 47:51 Promotion Relegation Pitch 55:25 WNBA Finals Scheduling Fight 59:50 Scheduling and Competition 01:00:44 Kentucky Tennessee Stakes 01:01:18 History of the Rivalry 01:01:56 Resetting the Narrative 01:05:24 Minchey Under Pressure 01:06:45 Stein Versus Knowles 01:07:48 Beating the Blitz 01:09:23 Wrinkles and Game Script 01:12:46 Keys to Win in Knoxville 01:16:14 Impact Players and Explosives 01:18:18 Offensive Line Spotlight 01:20:01 Wrap Up and Next Week

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 139 - Blinkers On

  2. Oct 23

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 138 - Bodied By V

    Kentucky Stuns Oklahoma in Norman: 21-13 Win, Turnover Feast, and Vandy Trap Game Preview | The LetterWinner Jarmon and Newton recap Kentucky’s 21-13 win at Oklahoma, improving to 6-1, 4-1 in the SEC, No. 12 nationally, and bowl eligible before Halloween. They highlight a 4-0 turnover margin, five sacks, two interceptions each from Jordan Castell and Ty Bryant, Castell’s 41-yard pick-six after a Wilson Berry 58-yard punt pinned OU deep, and critique Will Stein’s late fourth-down gamble. They acknowledge the ghost of Bear Bryant showed up in Norman and praise Kentucky’s defensive line and safeties, discuss rumored CFP expansion to 24 teams, and break down Jalen Hurts’ DVT and bilateral pulmonary emboli situation. They then warn Vanderbilt is a major letdown/trap spot, citing last year’s 45-17 loss as a "Bodied by V" training session. They outline keys for Saturday night at Kroger Field. 0:00 Downtown Marriott Welcome 01:02 Podcast Kickoff 01:26 Norman Upset Recap 02:21 Show Agenda Preview 03:08 Pick Six Breakdown 03:35 Hosts React 05:30 Uniform Talk 07:27 Opening Drive Script 11:00 Defense Answers Back 12:35 Middle Eight Swing 14:42 Ty Bryant Momentum Pick 18:03 Fourth Down Gamble 22:42 Keys Graded Out 26:32 Seal Team Pass Rush 29:31 MHG Pro Prospects 34:10 Coverage Style Debate 36:33 Fourth Down Gamble 38:53 Practice Culture Shift 42:32 Playoff Expansion Debate 45:45 Players Need A Seat 49:11 Jalen Hurts Health Scare 56:23 Vandy Trap Game Warning 01:09:16 Matchups And Keys 01:16 Final Rally Cry

  3. Oct 15

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 137 - Power K Unboxed

    Kentucky Stuns LSU Again: Walk-Off 2-Point OT Win, Power K Night, and What’s Next at Oklahoma Jarmon and Newton recap Kentucky’s second straight 35-34 overtime win on a walk-off two-point conversion, this time at Kroger Field against LSU in a Power K tribute game marked by an elite atmosphere, music, light show, and a field storm. They break down key moments including CJ Baxter’s 77-yard first-play TD run, LSU’s trick-play score, Brock Coffman’s punt return TD, strong linebacker play from Barnes and Godfrey, and Kentucky’s aggressive goal-line “brotherly shove” calls. They note Kentucky’s red-zone struggles in the second half, Adam Zuaghi’s missed kicks and late tying FG, Lane Kiffin’s fourth-and-one punt decision, Kenny Minchey’s two-minute drive, and overtime plays highlighted by Kenny Darby’s slant to the 1 and Minchey’s winning two-point run. They preview Kentucky’s first road trip to Oklahoma in 46 years, discussing Sooners’ defensive strengths, potential letdown spots, recruiting visitors, and keys like turnovers, field position, tackling checkdowns, and finishing in the red zone. 00:00 Marriott Lexington City Center- Episode 137 01:26 Open 02:06 Welcome And Weekend Vibes 04:08 Power K Night Atmosphere 07:26 Game Breakdown Begins 08:14 Branding And Shift 12:05 Tone Setter 17:12 Lexington Talent Pipeline 18:24 Coffman Punt Return Spark 23:05 Barnes And Godfrey Heroics 24:23 Brotherly Shove Statement 28:35 Red Zone Anxiety Returns 31:13 Late Drama And Kicking Woes 36:06 Kiffin Fourth Down Debate 38:07 Minchey Two Minute Masterclass 42:19 Overtime Darby YAC 45:00 Field Storming Nostalgia 47:48 Stein Era Next Level 50:53 Oklahoma Preview And Matchup 57:59 Uniform Talk And Run Game 59:11 Revenge Games And Recruiting 01:04:45 Keys To Win In Norman 01:06:36 Wrap Up And Next Week

  4. Oct 8

    The LetterWinner Podcast: Episode 136 - King of Eye Candy

    Kentucky Stuns South Carolina in OT, Honors Jeff Van Note, and Previews No. 10 LSU at Homecoming UK LetterWinners recap Kentucky’s 35–34 overtime win at South Carolina, highlighted by Will Stein’s premeditated decision to go for two and Kenny Minchey’s protection change and game-winning toss to Willie Rodriguez, completing the program’s biggest road comeback and first OT road win. They honor UK and Falcons legend Jeff Van Note and note the team’s season-long helmet sticker for Nick “Happy” Smith. The hosts discuss Kentucky’s resilience, dominant "middle eight" end of halftime/start of half adjustment process, Minchey’s efficient road play, and standout performances from Kenny Darby and Nic Anderson, plus the tight ends’ historic production. They also critique Kentucky being unranked in the AP poll and preview Homecoming vs No.10 LSU at Kroger Field, emphasizing run-game patience, tempo control, health concerns on defense, and Lane Kiffin’s “eye candy” offense.

  5. Oct 2

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 The LetterWinner Podcast
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