This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Jeff Goodman, a senior college basketball insider for The Messenger.

Goodman explains why Louisville coach Kenny Payne topped his list of the 20 worst college basketball hires since 2000. He also dives into possible replacements for Payne.

On the UK side, Goodman discusses Zvonimir Ivišić's debut for the Wildcats after finally being cleared by the NCAA and UK's potential this postseason.

This week's episode of <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast" aria-label="Link The C.L. Brown Show">The C.L. Brown Show</a> features <a href="https://themessenger.com/author/jeff-goodman" aria-label="Link Jeff Goodman">Jeff Goodman</a>, a senior college basketball insider for The Messenger.
Goodman explains why <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/columnists/c-l-brown/2024/01/20/louisville-wake-forest-3-pointers-acc-college-basketball-kenny-payne/72227470007/" aria-label="Link Louisville coach Kenny Payne">Louisville coach Kenny Payne</a> topped his list of the <a href="https://themessenger.com/sports/ncaa-mens-college-basketball-worst-coach-hires" aria-label="Link 20 worst college basketball hires since 2000">20 worst college basketball hires since 2000</a>. He also dives into possible replacements for Payne.
On the UK side, Goodman discusses Zvonimir Ivišić's debut for the Wildcats after finally being cleared by the NCAA and UK's potential this postseason.

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday.

Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday.
Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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Jeff Goodman on Kenny Payne's tenure with Louisville, UK's potential this postseason

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show, recorded in the paddock at Churchill Downs, features Courier Journal reporter Jason Frakes and Horse Racing Nation and CJ handicapper Ed DeRosa to break down Kentucky Derby 152.

Frakes explains why So Happy and trainer Mark Glatt are the sentimental favorites for the race. He also tells why the race is more wide open than a year ago. DeRosa breaks down why he expects Further Ado to become the favorite by post time.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>, recorded in the paddock at Churchill Downs, features <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/2647509001/jason-frakes/">Courier Journal reporter Jason Frakes</a> and <a href="https://www.horseracingnation.com">Horse Racing Nation</a> and <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-oaks/2026/04/28/kentucky-oaks-2026-churchill-downs-derby-week-expert-picks-betting-tips-horses-to-watch-ed-derosa/89302167007/">CJ handicapper Ed DeRosa</a> to break down <a href="https://www.kentuckyderby.com">Kentucky Derby 152</a>.
Frakes explains why <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2026/04/27/kentucky-derby-2026-mark-glatt-wife-death-churchill-downs-so-happy-horse-trainer-run-for-the-roses/89468951007/">So Happy and trainer Mark Glatt are the sentimental favorites</a> for the race. He also tells <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2026/04/28/kentucky-derby-2026-horses-churchill-downs-odds-run-for-the-roses-field-favorites/89315354007/">why the race is more wide open</a> than a year ago. DeRosa breaks down why he expects <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2026/04/07/kentucky-derby-2026-horse-further-ado-trainer-owner-jockey-record-run-for-the-roses-152-contenders/89506983007/">Further Ado</a> to become the favorite by post time.

Why Kentucky Derby could have new betting favorite by post time

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features college basketball reporter Andy Katz, who works for Turner Sports, Big Ten Network, NCAA.com and HoopsHQ and was inducted into the 2026 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame class.

Katz tells why Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has gotten off to a fast start with the Cardinals' early portal commitments. But he also explains why all isn't doom and gloom as Kentucky coach Mark Pope has missed out on a few of his targets. Katz also reveals why he expects a quick decision to be made on NCAA Tournament expansion.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features college basketball reporter <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/andy-katz/bio">Andy Katz</a>, who works for Turner Sports, Big Ten Network, NCAA.com and HoopsHQ and was inducted into the<a href="https://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/"> 2026 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame class</a>.
Katz tells why <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville </a>coach <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/pat-kelsey/2670">Pat Kelsey</a> has gotten off to a fast start with the <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2026/04/14/louisville-basketball-transfer-portal-news-pat-kelsey-uofl-cardinals-roster-recruiting-updates/89518860007/">Cardinals' early portal commitments</a>. But he also explains why all isn't doom and gloom as <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky</a> coach <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/coach/mark-pope/">Mark Pope</a> has <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/sports/st-johns-gets-in-on-the-action-for-syracuses-donnie-freeman/">missed out on a few of his targets</a>. Katz also reveals why he expects a quick decision to be made on <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/">NCAA Tournament</a> expansion.

Why UofL is outpacing Kentucky in early transfer portal returns

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Courier Journal beat writers Alexis Cubit (Louisville football) and Ryan Black (Kentucky) to talk about this weekend's spring football games.

Cubit breaks down why Ohio State transfer Lincoln Kienholz will be unlike any quarterback coach Jeff Brohm has had in his previous three seasons at UofL. Black summarizes just how different the Wildcats program will be under new head coach Will Stein.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/sports/">Courier Journal</a> beat writers <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/5968470002/alexis-cubit/">Alexis Cubit</a> (<a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football">Louisville football</a>) and <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/9244336002/ryan-black/">Ryan Black</a> (<a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/football/">Kentucky</a>) to talk about this weekend's spring football games.
Cubit breaks down why Ohio State transfer <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/lincoln-kienholz/17836">Lincoln Kienholz</a> will be unlike any quarterback coach <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/jeff-brohm/3004">Jeff Brohm</a> has had in his previous three seasons at UofL. Black summarizes just how different the Wildcats program will be under new <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/columnists/c-l-brown/2025/12/03/will-stein-kentucky-vs-louisville-football-rivalry-new-uk-coach-played-for-uofl-governors-cup-game/87574539007/">head coach Will Stein</a>.

Jeff Goodman on Kenny Payne's tenure with Louisville, UK's potential this postseason

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