The Matt Jones Podcast

By Matt Jones

What's The Matt Jones Podcast about?

You've heard him on KSR, but now you can hear Matt Jones like never before with extended one-on-one interviews with guests from in and outside the sports world.

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The Matt Jones Podcast episodes:

09.16.2020
Steve Zahn
The Matt Jones Podcast is proud to host KSR's resident thespian, Steve Zahn. An actor whose career has spanned decades in Hollywood explained what drives him and why he will never leave Kentucky. A hilarious guest, you'll enjoy hearing his...
09.08.2020
2020 NFL Season Preview with Geoff Schwartz and Myron Medcalf
Are you ready for some football? The NFL season kicks off Thursday nighty when the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans. To prepare you for the 2020 season, Matt is joined by his former Sunday...
09.01.2020
Police Chief Rick Sanders
Matt Jones is joined by Rick Sanders, a former Kentucky State Police Commissioner and current Police Chief in Jeffersontown, to discuss recent events from the perspective of a 40-plus-year veteran in law enforcement.Among the topics? Controversial videos involving police officers,...
07.14.2020
Charles Booker
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Charles Booker, Kentucky’s youngest Black state lawmaker - a current legislator in the Kentucky House of Representatives, and a recent candidate in the Democratic Party’s primary for the 2020 U.S. Senate race - to...
07.01.2020
Bobby Bones
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Bobby Bones, a national radio personality and two-time NYT best seller, to discuss life as a prominent radio host in Nashville, incorporating politics into shows, and being a fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks, among...
06.24.2020
Tom Hart
The Big Blue Nation's favorite voice in all of broadcasting has taken his talents to The Matt Jones Podcast. Tom Hart from the SEC Network has an extended conversation with KSR's fearless leader, discussing topics like...-- Hart's broadcasting mantra is...
06.23.2020
Joe Sonka
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Joe Sonka, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the Courier-Journal, to break down the recent protests in Louisville and this week's Senate race.Highlights: Recent criticism of Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer coming from both sides of the...
06.17.2020
Steve Romines
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Steve Romines, a longtime lawyer, legal expert, and friend of KSR, to break down all the legal implications of the last three weeks of protest and his analysis of the Breonna Taylor and David...
06.11.2020
UK Football's Josh Paschal and Randall Cobb
Welcome to the Kentucky football edition of The Matt Jones Podcast. Up first, Matt is joined by Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal who details the Wildcats' return to campus and the events of last week's Black Lives Matter protest. Randall...
06.09.2020
Paul Finebaum
PAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWLThe Mouth of the South is on The Matt Jones Podcast. Paul Finebaum, the star of the SEC Network, joins one of his regular fill-ins to talk about college football's return from the coronavirus pandemic. Highlights: -- Finebaum wasn't always the...
06.09.2020
Myron Medcalf
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on ESPN staff writer and radio personality Myron Medcalf to break down recent events in Minneapolis, the latest in the world of college basketball, and when we could see a return to actionHighlights: Stories of co-hosting...
06.05.2020
Ryan McGee
The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Ryan McGee, ESPN senior writer and co-host of the Marty & McGee podcast, to break down the latest in the world of college football and when we could see a return to action. Highlights: Is there...
06.04.2020
Dr. Ricky Jones
As protests continue across the country, The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes on Dr. Ricky Jones, a Courier-Journal columnist, host of The Ricky Jones Show and chair of the University of Louisville's Department of Pan-African Studies. Ricky provides perspective on race...
06.04.2020
Mina Kimes
*WARNING: The episode contains explicit language.*The Matt Jones Podcast welcomes one of ESPN's brightest young stars. Mina Kimes does a little bit of everything for the four-letter network. She is a regular on Around the Horn and Highly Questionable and...
05.27.2020
Gregg Doyel from the Indianapolis Star
The Matt Jones Podcast has relaunched in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The opening week continues with another one of Matt's longtime friends, Gregg Doyel. The former CBS Sports writer and current columnist for the Indianapolis Star discussed how...
05.26.2020
Bomani Jones
The Matt Jones Podcast keeps on rolling through the coronavirus pandemic as one of Matt's longtime friends, Bomani Jones, joins the program. The ESPN television and radio personality provides a perspective on sports and culture you can't find anywhere else....
05.25.2020
Catching up with Tony Vanetti
The Matt Jones Podcast is back. To kick off another round of podcasts, Matt Jones invites his old buddy Tony Vanetti onto a Zoom conversation to talk about what's happened since coronavirus shut down the world. He also asked Tony...
11.12.2019
Steve Romines and the FEC
It's been a wild week for Matt Jones. Taken off the radio after an FEC complaint was filed by Mitch McConnell's people, the man behind KSR took a few days away before getting back in front of a microphone. Matt...
08.12.2019
Tony Vanetti Discusses Matt's Potential Senate Campaign
Matt Jones dusted off the old podcast equipment to sit down with his good friend Tony Vanetti for an hour-long conversation about his chaotic summer. As Matt approaches his deadline to decide if he will run for Senate in the...
07.31.2018
Matt Jones’ Podcast Ep. 67: Bahamas Edition
Surprise! Another episode of the Matt Jones Podcast is here! This time, Matt and Drew break down Kentucky's upcoming trip to the Bahamas, the roster, and fun stories from their last trip to Atlantis in 2014. Here's a breakdown of everything discussed: 3:30...
05.01.2018
The Matt Jones Podcast E66: Derby Week with Tony Vanetti and Ed DeRosa
The Matt Jones Podcast's No. 1 guest returns just in time for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. Tony Vanetti touches on a variety of topics with Matt Jones before Twin Spires handicapper Ed DeRosa gives some tips to...
04.18.2018
The Matt Jones Podcast E65: Rex Chapman
After an extended hiatus, Matt Jones has picked back up the podcast microphone. The 65th edition of The Matt Jones Podcast is an extended conversation with former Kentucky Wildcat and current UK Sports Network broadcaster, Rex Chapman. They touch on...
10.06.2017
The Matt Jones Podcast: E64 with Dr. Ricky Jones
The Matt Jones Podcast makes its triumphant return with Dr. Ricky Jones. The outspoken UofL professor provides a unique perspective on the tumult surrounding the university and its athletic department. Highlights: -- "It is no longer an academic institution," Jones said. --...
08.28.2017
The Matt Jones Podcast: E63 with Marcus Spears & Ryan Lemond
The Matt Jones Podcast makes its triumphant return by previewing the 2017 college football season with ESPN's Marcus Spears. Following the football talk, Ryan Lemond and Matt peel back the curtain to give you an intimate look behind the scenes...
04.18.2017
The Matt Jones Podcast E62: Stories from Behind the Scenes with Ryan and Drew
The Matt Jones Podcast returns with Ryan Lemond and Drew Franklin to share some KSR stories from behind the scenes, including the much anticipated Bahamas story. There's not just one, but two tales from Atlantis and... -- Alex Legion, Billy Gillispie...
01.20.2017
The Matt Jones Podcast: E61 Bomani Jones
ESPN's Bomani Jones took some time out of his busy schedule to join the Matt Jones Podcast. The two discussed his television show Highly Questionable, a variety of topics in the sports world and more, including... -- Why Tubby Smith is appreciated more now...
01.17.2017
The Matt Jones Podcast: E60 Doug Gottlieb
Doug Gottlieb returns to The Matt Jones Podcast to take an extensive look into the 2016-17 college basketball season. Matt and Doug discuss this year's Kentucky team, who will contend for the National Championship and... -- What's wrong with Duke? -- The team Kentucky...
01.10.2017
The Matt Jones Podcast: E59 The Return of the Podcast with Tony Vanetti
After a brief hiatus, Matt returns with the podcast's favorite guest, Tony Vanetti. They discuss the three biggest things that happened since Episode 58 -- the football season, the UK/UofL basketball game and the election -- but that's not all... --...
09.14.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E58 Jeff Piecoro and Jonathan Martin
In this episode Matt explores the problems plaguing the Kentucky football team with color analyst Jeff Piecoro. Less than eight weeks from the election, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times provides an updated from the divisive campaign trail. Highlights: --...
09.06.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E57 Marcus Spears & Vanetti
The SEC Network's Marcus Spears the podcast to discuss a tough first week of college football for the SEC Network. Tony Vanetti dishes on football and more of the typical shenanigans you usually hear from the two. Highlights: -- Can Mark Stoops coach? -- Do...
08.29.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E56 Hillbilly Elegy with J.D. Vance
Matt is joined by Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance to discuss Vance's observations of Appalachia. A Middletown, Oh. native, Vance's time in Eastern Kentucky primarily occurred during summers with his grandparents in Breathitt County. After serving as a Marine and...
08.22.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E55 Ian Eagle
Matt is joined by talented broadcaster Ian Eagle to talk about his career that extends into college basketball, boxing, tennis, golf and the NFL. Eagle shares stories from throughout his extensive career and much more, including: -- Eagle's unique relationship with Calipari while...
08.16.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E54 Previewing the 2016 Football Season
Freddie, Jared and Nick of the KSR Football Podcast join Matt to prepare the BBN for the 2016 football season. The crew goes through every position to help you understand what Mark Stoops has to work with entering his fourth...
08.16.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E53 Brittany Wagner of “Last Chance U” & Mark Ennis
Today's episode is all about "Last Chance U," the Netflix documentary that follows the football program of East Mississippi Community College. The star of the show, academic advisor Brittany Wagner, joins Matt to discuss her life at the Junior College....
08.11.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E52 Tony Vanetti & Dan Wolken
After traveling all around the country, The Matt Jones Podcast returns with everyone's favorite guest, Tony Vanetti. Capturing the Olympic spirit, USA Today's Dan Wolken calls in from Rio to provide an Olympic update. A few highlights: -- Tony has officially...
07.15.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E51 Ramel Bradley & SEC Media Days with Freddie & Nick
A fan favorite from the early days of KSR, former UK point guard Ramel "Smooth" Bradley joins The Matt Jones Podcast to discuss his time at Kentucky and what he has going on now. Freddie Maggard and Nick Roush join the...
07.12.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast E50: SEC Integration with Nate Northington & Wilbur Hackett
The Golden Anniversary of the podcast celebrates one of Kentucky football's greatest accomplishments. Two of the four Kentucky Wildcats that helped integrate the SEC, Nate Worthington and Wilbur Hackett, join the podcast to discuss their journey. Before they're immortalized with...
07.08.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E49 Ryen Russillo & Vanetti
Tony Vanetti hasn't been back on the program since Matt went on vacation, and today he returns with a bang ahead of the podcast's 50th birthday. They discuss all of the news stories from the last month before ESPN's Ryen...
07.05.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E48 Michael Waltrip & Alex Kennedy
It's a high-powered podcast, bringing Kentucky native and NASCAR legend, Michael Waltrip, onto the program. Before that interview, Matt discusses the insanity surrounding NBA Agency with Alex Kennedy of BasketballInsiders.com. Just a few highlights: -- What KD's move means for the...
06.27.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E47 Joe Sonka
Matt is celebrating his return vacation by returning to the podcast, starting with Joe Sonka of Insider Louisville. Joe helps Matt catch up with what happened around the state over the last two weeks (hint: it's A LOT). Some of what...
06.08.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E46 NBA Draft with Fran Fraschilla & Chad Ford
There's still a few weeks until the June 23rd NBA Draft, but this is Matt's last opportunity to preview and project the picks before he heads away on vacation. Chad Ford joins the podcast for a second time and Fran...
06.06.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E45 Muhammad Ali’s Life with Dave Kindred
The Matt Jones Podcast takes its turn honoring The Greatest. It begins with Tony Vanetti giving some hometown perspective before Matt is joined by Dave Kindred. Kindred began following Ali as a young reporter for The Courier-Journal before authoring the...
06.03.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E44 Barrett Sallee, Josh Hopkins & a Surprise
Before Josh Hopkins and Matt share UK fan stories, Bleacher Report's SEC reporter Barrett Sallee joins the program from the SEC Meetings in Destin, Florida. The best of the best includes: -- How the SEC views Mark Stoops. -- A random D.A....
06.02.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E43 Zach “Big EZ” McCrite
The Matt Jones Podcast is going back to its roots. This podcast is a throwback to Matt's first days on KSR with his original co-host, Big EZ. They discuss how they got into the radio business, plus: -- Great early KSR stories with Chris...
05.31.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E42 NBA with Matt Moore & Tony Vanetti
Tony Vanetti's been away for awhile, but today he's back on The Matt Jones Podcast to discuss everything that's happened in the world of UK and UofL since the Kentucky Derby. The second half of the show is with Matt Moore,...
05.26.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E41 Seth Greenberg & T.J. Walker
With the 2016-17 roster finalized, there's plenty of college basketball to talk about. ESPN's Seth Greenberg and Cats Illustrated's T.J. Walker join the program to discuss the decisions made by Isaiah Briscoe and Marcus Lee and the lay of the...
05.20.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E40 Bomani Jones
For the 40th edition of The Matt Jones Podcast, Bomani Jones joins the program for a fascinating hour of audio. Bomani and Matt discuss so much, the only way you can summarize it is with a voluminous list. -- The Washington...
05.19.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E39 Nick Coffey, Alex Kennedy & Jonathan Martin
After a two week hiatus, The Matt Jones Podcast is back with a winning trifecta of guests. Matt brings on a new UofL guy, our friend from Inside the Red Zone on 790-KRD, Nick Coffey. Then he's joined by Alex...
05.04.2016
The Matt Jones Podcast: E38 Derby Handicapping Help & Oscar Combs
We've dabbled into Derby, but today it's a headfirst dive into handicapping The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports with Ed DeRosa of TwinSpires.com. If you wanna win money this Saturday, you need to listen to the first 35 minutes of this...