Aural Pleasure
By Billy Rutledge
A podcast for the short attention span. Billy Rutledge delivers a collection of unique sounds each week for your Aural Pleasure.
Aural Pleasure Sep 13, 2018
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Cameron Mills
The former Kentucky walk-on and radio host Cameron Mills joins Billy Rutledge for a March Madness edition of Aural Pleasure. The guys talk about:
The Shot Heard Around The Bluegrass
Stories of Kentucky Basketball
The 2019 NCAA Tournament
The Evolution of College Basketball
Cameron's Career After UK - In Radio and as a Minister
Kentucky's New Conceal Carry Law
And Much More. Subscribe Today!
Mar 20, 201940:25
Derek Willis
Episode #17 with Derek Willis: The former UK, now professional basketball player calls in from Germany and talks with Billy Rutledge about:
(1:35-8:43)
-His time at UK
-Being patient to get his chance
-Coach Cal stories
(8:43-12:36)
-His time in the G-League
-What happened to his NBA chances
-What he would advise top high school prospects
(12:36-21:00)
-Playing professionally in Germany
-The culture change
-The significance of being Native American
Also the Sounds of the Week (21:21) which include Tom Leach, Zion Williamson and the Spanish call of the Bears-Eagles ending.
Jan 09, 201923:33
Terry Meiners
Episode #16 with Terry Meiners: The popular television and radio personality joins Billy Rutledge for a discussion about:
(1:40-10:57)
-The new Louisville Football Head Coach
-The mass turnover at the University of Louisville
-And his relationship with Rick Pitino and John Schnatter
(10:57-17:29)
-How Terry started in Radio/TV
-Connecting with the listener
-And memorable moments throughout his career
(17:29-29:19)
-Kevin Hart's tweets and others
-The evolution of Comedy
-And operating in a ultra sensitive world
Also the Sounds of the Week (29:30) which include the Miami Miracle, Donald Trump and LeBron James.
(1:40-10:57)
-The new Louisville Football Head Coach
-The mass turnover at the University of Louisville
-And his relationship with Rick Pitino and John Schnatter
(10:57-17:29)
-How Terry started in Radio/TV
-Connecting with the listener
-And memorable moments throughout his career
(17:29-29:19)
-Kevin Hart's tweets and others
-The evolution of Comedy
-And operating in a ultra sensitive world
Also the Sounds of the Week (29:30) which include the Miami Miracle, Donald Trump and LeBron James.
Dec 12, 201831:44
Nick Coffey
Episode #15 with Nick Coffey: The host of The Red Zone on 790 KRD and creator of TheCardinalConnect.com joins Billy Rutledge to talk:
(1:10-12:10)
-The Governor's Cup: Kentucky vs Louisville
-Bobby Petrino out. Jeff Brohm in?
-Kentucky Football's bright future?
(15:10-25:15)
-Lamar Jackson in the NFL
-Thanksgiving Traditions
-Tiger vs Phil
(25:15-38:00)
-New Bill discriminating smokers in KY
-Cig stories
-And rapid fire
Also the Sounds of the Week which include Tiger Woods, Klay Thompson and Les Miles.
(1:10-12:10)
-The Governor's Cup: Kentucky vs Louisville
-Bobby Petrino out. Jeff Brohm in?
-Kentucky Football's bright future?
(15:10-25:15)
-Lamar Jackson in the NFL
-Thanksgiving Traditions
-Tiger vs Phil
(25:15-38:00)
-New Bill discriminating smokers in KY
-Cig stories
-And rapid fire
Also the Sounds of the Week which include Tiger Woods, Klay Thompson and Les Miles.
Nov 21, 201840:48
12 Mr FTC
Episode #14 with Matthew Brown (12 Mr FTC): The on-air talent and music producer for Real 93.1 joins Billy Rutledge to talk:
(1:41-12:30)
-The start of College Basketball Season
-Duke vs Kentucky
-Growing up a Louisville fan & their recent turmoil
(12:30-21:20)
-12's start in radio and music production
-Meeting Dr. Dre and other influencers
-What he want to improve in the city of Louisville
(21:20-33:13)
-Election Day reaction
-Does 1 vote really matter?
-Tribalism in the U.S. today
Also Sounds of the Week including Kyrie Irving, Aaron Rodgers and Michael Thomas' flip phone celebration.
Nov 07, 201835:07
Michael Bennett
Episode #13 with Michael Bennett: A Halloween edition of Aural Pleasure, Michael joins Billy Rutledge to talk:
(1:33 - 10:33)
-The unexpected success of UK Football
-Michael's recap of the Missouri game
-The biggest sporting event in Lexington history
(10:33-20:55)
-How Michael got started in radio
-His relationship with Shannon The Dude and Matt Jones
-KSBar and Grill drama
-Michael's background with UK
(20:55-35:00)
-A Rick Pitino Halloween
-The struggles of Louisville
-Corrupt college coaches
And the Sounds of the Week which include Kirby Smart, Mike Gundy and more!
(1:33 - 10:33)
-The unexpected success of UK Football
-Michael's recap of the Missouri game
-The biggest sporting event in Lexington history
(10:33-20:55)
-How Michael got started in radio
-His relationship with Shannon The Dude and Matt Jones
-KSBar and Grill drama
-Michael's background with UK
(20:55-35:00)
-A Rick Pitino Halloween
-The struggles of Louisville
-Corrupt college coaches
And the Sounds of the Week which include Kirby Smart, Mike Gundy and more!
Oct 31, 201837:30
Shannon The Dude
Episode #12 with Shannon The Dude: The Kentucky Sports Radio Producer and Rock DJ joins Billy Rutledge to talk:
(2:40-14:40)
-His beginnings with KSR and iHeart Radio
-His favorite moments with the show
-Billy's appearances on KSR
-Co-hosting Just The Tip with Michael Bennett
(14:40-24:20)
-Kanye and Trump
-The Ohio Valley Wrestling World Heavyweight Radio Champion
-Working as a Rock DJ
(24:30-35:10)
-The NBA is back
-Shannon's baseball career
-Watching sports/TV today
Also Sounds of the Week which include Jimmy Butler, Christian Yelich and Melania Trump.
(2:40-14:40)
-His beginnings with KSR and iHeart Radio
-His favorite moments with the show
-Billy's appearances on KSR
-Co-hosting Just The Tip with Michael Bennett
(14:40-24:20)
-Kanye and Trump
-The Ohio Valley Wrestling World Heavyweight Radio Champion
-Working as a Rock DJ
(24:30-35:10)
-The NBA is back
-Shannon's baseball career
-Watching sports/TV today
Also Sounds of the Week which include Jimmy Butler, Christian Yelich and Melania Trump.
Oct 17, 201837:20
Leland Conway
Episode #11 with Leland Conway: The NewsRadio 840 WHAS radio host joins Billy Rutledge for a discussion about:
The Illusion of Privacy: Facebook was hacked again and our cell phones are listening to us. Does privacy exist today? And why do we continue to trust these dishonest social media companies? (1:42)
TopGolf in Louisville: The vote delayed after hundreds show up to voice their concerns. Does Louisville need TopGolf to take the next step as a city? Where does Leland stand with Marijuana and Gambling legalization in Kentucky? (12:50)
Brett Kavanaugh: Recapping the hearing that captivated the country. Are we still innocent until proven guilty? And thoughts on the death penalty and beer. (24:44)
And the Sounds of the Week which include HS AD Jared Hensley, Donald Trump, James Franklin and Kanye West's rant on SNL. (38:00)
The Illusion of Privacy: Facebook was hacked again and our cell phones are listening to us. Does privacy exist today? And why do we continue to trust these dishonest social media companies? (1:42)
TopGolf in Louisville: The vote delayed after hundreds show up to voice their concerns. Does Louisville need TopGolf to take the next step as a city? Where does Leland stand with Marijuana and Gambling legalization in Kentucky? (12:50)
Brett Kavanaugh: Recapping the hearing that captivated the country. Are we still innocent until proven guilty? And thoughts on the death penalty and beer. (24:44)
And the Sounds of the Week which include HS AD Jared Hensley, Donald Trump, James Franklin and Kanye West's rant on SNL. (38:00)
Oct 03, 201841:20
Ryan Lemond
Episode #10 with Ryan Lemond: The co-host of Kentucky Sports Radio joins Billy Rutledge for a conversation about:
The Kentucky Wildcats' football team. Off to a hot start, can Benny Snell lead the Blue and White to a SEC Title Game? What are Ryan's expectations? (1:40)
Tiger Woods. His impact on sports cannot be understated. The dominate athlete took over the weekend and Ryan reflects on his careers as a baseball player and a broadcaster. (10:50)
And Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar. Six of Paul's nine siblings appeared in an attack ad against him that aired this week. We react and dive into Ryan's family life....Will his family do the same to him? (19:37)
Also the Sounds of the Week which include Clay Matthews, Kawhi Leonard and Enes Kanter. (34:00)
The Kentucky Wildcats' football team. Off to a hot start, can Benny Snell lead the Blue and White to a SEC Title Game? What are Ryan's expectations? (1:40)
Tiger Woods. His impact on sports cannot be understated. The dominate athlete took over the weekend and Ryan reflects on his careers as a baseball player and a broadcaster. (10:50)
And Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar. Six of Paul's nine siblings appeared in an attack ad against him that aired this week. We react and dive into Ryan's family life....Will his family do the same to him? (19:37)
Also the Sounds of the Week which include Clay Matthews, Kawhi Leonard and Enes Kanter. (34:00)
Sep 26, 201835:57
Mike Rutherford
Episode #9 with Mike Rutherford: The radio personality and founder of CardChronicle.com joins Billy Rutledge for a conversation about: Western Kentucky vs Louisville Football Preview (2:20-15:00) Thoughts on Rick Pitino, Papa John and their Fallout at UofL (15:45-26:35) College Basketball Expectations for UK, UL and WKU (26:50-42:00) Also the Sounds of the Week which include Serena Williams, Mark Stoops and Tiger Woods.
Sep 13, 201845:28
Jared Lorenzen
Episode #8 with The Hefty Lefty: The Kentucky Wildcats' most beloved QB gets us ready for the 2018 College Football season and joins Billy Rutledge for a conversation about:
Kentucky's expectations (2:00)
His favorite memories as a Wildcat (7:40)
His pivotal role in Super Bowl 42 (11:00)
Coaching his son in youth football (14:00)
And much more.
Also the Sounds of the Week (25:17) which include Donald Trump, Tiger Woods and Odell Beckham Jr.
Kentucky's expectations (2:00)
His favorite memories as a Wildcat (7:40)
His pivotal role in Super Bowl 42 (11:00)
Coaching his son in youth football (14:00)
And much more.
Also the Sounds of the Week (25:17) which include Donald Trump, Tiger Woods and Odell Beckham Jr.
Aug 29, 201827:37
Jack Harlow
Episode #7 with Jack Harlow: The Louisville rapper has just released his first major label project "Loose" and joins Billy Rutledge for a conversation about:
How he started rapping & recording beats (1:05)
How he's evolved and developed a style (3:40)
His favorites memories of the Louisville Cardinals (5:30)
The impact his parents have had on his career (8:40)
And much more.
Also the Sounds of the Week (15:18) which include Big Al, Kevin Hart and Aretha Franklin.
Aug 22, 201817:19
Tony Vanetti
Episode #6 with Tony Vanetti: The Louisville radio legend joins Billy Rutledge to discuss the sounds of the week.
1:09 - Tiger Woods is back! The biggest rockstar in sports continues to captivate the country.
8:20 - The University of Maryland is in some trouble. Tony looks back on how football coaching has changed and what lies ahead for the sport as a whole.
18:20 - The Kentucky State Fair is about to begin. What's Tony's craziest fair story? And what to expect if you plan to attend.
26:10 - Sounds of the Week: including Coach John Calipari, KY Governor Matt Bevin, Jimmy Fallon and much more.
1:09 - Tiger Woods is back! The biggest rockstar in sports continues to captivate the country.
8:20 - The University of Maryland is in some trouble. Tony looks back on how football coaching has changed and what lies ahead for the sport as a whole.
18:20 - The Kentucky State Fair is about to begin. What's Tony's craziest fair story? And what to expect if you plan to attend.
26:10 - Sounds of the Week: including Coach John Calipari, KY Governor Matt Bevin, Jimmy Fallon and much more.
Aug 15, 201827:45
Books, Basketballs and Backpacks
Episode #5: Rick Pitino's new novel should be a picture book, JCPS are trying something new and John Calipari's first decommitment at Kentucky is explained. Segments include Off My Chest and Sounds of the Week.
Aug 01, 201831:10
Tiger, Hader and R. Kelly
Episode #4: Is Tiger Woods the most influential athlete in sports? Why are people cheering for Josh Hader? And R. Kelly has a strange new 19 minute song...Segments include Off My Chest and Sounds of the Week.
Jul 25, 201847:40
Moving At A Snell's Pace
Billy, Miles and Clay are back: Why don't millennials watch baseball? What was Papa John thinking? And a heated discussion: is Benny Snell the best RB in the country? Segments include: I Must Confess and Sounds of the Week.
Jul 18, 201844:34
Angry Birds & Run Mitch Run
Billy, Miles and Clay talk about the Louisville Cardinal players suing the NCAA, Mitch McConnell's rough weekend and a World Cup update. Segments included: Off My Chest and Sounds of the Week.
Jul 11, 201841:51
Warriors, Moral Monsters and Lou City FC.
THE FIRST! Episode. This week we discuss NBA free agency, Dr. Ricky Jones and Louisville FC.
Jul 04, 201835:33