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State of Louisville
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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer, Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress.

  1. 3D AGO

    STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. NC State Post-Game Reaction

    State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! State of Louisville LIVE! returns following a historic night for Louisville basketball. Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress react live to the Cards blowout win over NC State, dive into Mikel Brown's historical stat line and what it means for Louisville now and down the stretch, examine why Ryan Conwell may have quietly had one of the greatest games in Louisville history, and look ahead to a Texas tango with Baylor and SMU. #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #louisville Link to the full YouTube episode: https://youtu.be/NOqZf4dsuWI Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com https://tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://x.com/startingfive02/ https://.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is the home of 3 original podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond: From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage) Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage) It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Interviews) “Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min

  2. FEB 3

    That's a different Louisville team | SMU reaction & Notre Dame preview

    Starting Five02 Podcast of the State of Louisville Podcast network is back following Louisville baseball's win over SMU at home. Don't miss Jacob Lane and Alan Thomas react to what they saw from Louisville early that changed and led to the Cards comeback, discuss the play of Mikel Brown Jr., Ryan Conwell, Aly Khalifa, Kobe Rodgers and Khani Rooths, dig into the challenges of Sananda Fru, plus talk what the victory means moving forward. Then the guys look at a struggling Notre Dame team and preview Wednesday's matchup. Can the Cards stack momentum and take down the Irish or will Braeden Shrewsberry and Jalen Haralson have something to say about it? 1:07 - 3:47 - Weekend Update: Ice, Snow, and Social Media 3:47 - 7:51 - SMU Recap 7:51 - 10:03 - Backcourt Impact 10:03 - 13:23 - The X-Factor is Back 13:23 - 17:23 - Stopping SMU’s Post Game 17:23 - 19:35 - The Evolution of Aly Khalifa 19:35 - 24:54 - The Sananda Fru Inconsistency Problem 24:54 - 31:05 - System Check: Coaching, Metrics, & Player Roles 31:05 - 37:52 - Comparing the Duke Loss to the SMU Win 37:52 - 42:52 - Kobe Rodgers: The Unsung Hero of Plus-Minus 42:52 - 49:36 - Notre Dame Preview: Scouting the Irish 49:36 - 55:15 - Keys to Victory: Turnovers & Paint Points 55:15 - 56:12 - Final Predictions & Upcoming Live Events #louisvillebasketball #gocards #acc Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopedics Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min

  3. JAN 28

    STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Duke Post-Game Reaction

    The State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Main Event & Surfside! Main Event - All You Can Play Activities $19.99 (Except Saturday's) Look no further than Main Event as your family, friends, and work go-to for entertainment. Conveniently located right off of I-64, Main Event has great food, drinks, games, and much more for all ages. Learn more about Main Event and how you can check it out! Located at 12500 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY 40299 > https://www.mainevent.com/ Episode Recap On this episode of State of Louisville LIVE!, hosts Alan Thomas and Pres Meyer tackle the fallout from Duke’s blowout win over Louisville basketball, dissecting a performance that exposed deep-seated flaws in the roster. The guys go in-depth on Mikel Brown Jr.’s struggles and whether the star freshman can find his rhythm amidst a stagnant offensive scheme, Pat Kelsey’s coaching and lack of cohesion all around.Beyond the court, Alan and Pres address the palpable frustration building within the Louisville community after such a demoralizing loss. This is a raw, honest look at the state of the program that every Cards fan needs to hear as the season reaches a tipping point. Episode Chapters 4:08 - First Half Mirage vs. The Second Half Implosion 7:45 - The Pat Kelsey Identity: "We Do What We Do" 14:10 - Interior Struggles & Roster Construction 22:15 - Why Being "Weird" Might Save Louisville 32:05 - Zugris’ Energy vs. Mikel Brown’s Slump 39:50 - Missing the Denny & Rick Eras 47:45 - Evaluating Team Mental Toughness 57:05 - Maintaining Top 10 Program Standards 1:04:25 - Can This Team Peak in March? 1:18:25 - Solving the Offensive Disjoint 1:30:30 - The Need for Fresh Perspective & Outro #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #acc Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Surfside Kern's Korner Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 36m

  4. JAN 22

    A turning point in the season for Louisville Basketball?

    Following Louisville basketball's victory over Pittsburgh, Starting Five02 hosts Pres Meyer and Matt Childress return to discuss a potential turning point in the season. Will the blow out victory change things for a struggling Louisville? Or was it more "bad team, right time?" Plus, the guys discuss the recent updates on the Mikel Brown Jr. situation including a potential return to play, discuss what lineup changes could be ahead following the Pitt victory, and social media breakup etiquette. #louisvillebasketball #gocards #accbasketball #acc #louisvillefootball Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support Starting Five02 by supporting our partners!  Surfside Kern's Korner HOTWORX Stony Brook Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    41 min

  5. JAN 16

    Positioned for Revival 2.0? | Virginia recap, Pittsburgh preview & discussion around Mikel Brown Jr. & London Johnson

    Starting Five02 Podcast hosts Pres Meyer and Jacob Lane get back to the microphones following Louisville basketball's tough loss to Virginia. The guys discuss the failures that lead to the loss at home, why the writing is on the wall for Mikel Brown Jr. to call it, how the Cards bounce back, why the PR issues continue to cause problems, and look ahead to the weekend matchup with Pittsburgh. Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Surfside Kern's Korner HOTWORX Stony Brook Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 31m

  6. 12/31/2025

    STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. California Pre-Game Preview

    State of Louisville LIVE! is presented by Surfside & Main Event! State of Louisville LIVE! hosts Jacob Lane and Alan Thomas preview the first of two West Coast matchups, starting with a showdown against 12–1 California. The guys break down three key things to know about the Bears, examine what to expect from Louisville without Mikel Brown Jr., and discuss how the Cards can attack California’s weaknesses. Plus, predictions, bets for the night, and much more. Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Kern's Korner HOTWORX Stony Brook Surfside Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Tennessee Post-Game Reaction

    State of Louisville LIVE! presented by Surfside and Main Event is BACK to talk ball after a tough loss from Louisville basketball by way of Tennessee. Jacob Lane and Presley Meyer break down the 83-62 loss, and debate whether the Cards loss is indicative of bigger, negative trends or if this was truly a one night slip up. Plus, the guys react to PK's 10th loss in 13 games against top 25 opponents and what it means for the Louisville Cardinals moving forward. Join us on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD FOR THE BOCA RATON BOWL WATCH PARTY! Join Vince Lococo and Keith Arutoff at Main Event in Louisville, KY pre-game, post-game and for a live watch along of Louisville vs. Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl. Come out and watch, play games, hang with the Cardinal crew, and much more! #louisvillebasketball #louisville #gocards Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support The State of Louisville by supporting our partners!  Surfside Main Event Kern's Korner Burn Boot Camp  HOTWORX Stony Brook Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 11m

  8. 12/09/2025

    STATE OF LOUISVILLE LIVE! - Louisville vs. Indiana Post-Game Reaction

    Louisville is slowly acquiring neutral-court land across the Midwest, and the takeover continued with a thrilling win over No. 22 Indiana. On this episode of State of Louisville LIVE! presented by Surfside, Presley Meyer, Alan Thomas, and Jacob Lane break down Sananda Fru’s emergence and how Pat Kelsey managed to wake up Mikel Brown Jr. at exactly the right moment. They dig into J’Vonne Hadley’s much-needed breakout game, Kobe Rodgers’ quiet efficiency, and the defensive plan that slowed Tayton Conerway while limiting Tucker DeVries’ impact. The crew also hands out their game balls and MVPs as they assess what this win means for Louisville moving forward. Tap in and relive another big win! ST. XAVIER MEN'S BASKETBALL COMMUNITY PEP RALLY AT MAIN EVENT Join us on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th at Main Event for the Community Pep Rally & Spirit Night for the St. Xavier High School Basketball program ahead of Made Hoops Main Event Classic! 20% of food, nonalcoholic beverages, and play will benefit Donate Life America and Saint Xavier Basketball. Don't miss your chance to win Louisville men's basketball tickets, meet & hangout with the St. X basketball team, and enter to win 2 VIP curtsied tickets to the Main Event Showcase featuring St. X, La Lumiere, SPIRE Academy, and more!  Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou https://x.com/PinkSeatsPod https://www.facebook.com/StateOfLouisville Support From The Pink Seats by supporting our partners!  Kern's Korner Burn Boot Camp  HOTWORX Stony Brook Surfside Main Event Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502! The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Part of the State of Louisville Podcast Network powered by Kern's Korner. The ONLY Louisville basketball postgame pod. Co-hosted by Presley Meyer, Jacob Lane, Alan Thomas, and Matt Childress.

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  • Creator
    State of Louisville
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright State of Louisville
  • Show Website
    Starting Five02

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