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The C.L. Brown Show

The C.L. Brown Show

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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

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Episodes
  • Jeff Walz on what's powered Louisville women's basketball win streak

    Jeff Walz on what's powered Louisville women's basketball win streak
    Jan 28 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz ahead of the Cardinals' West Coast trip to face Stanford and California.

    Walz details what changed for the Cards to power their 12-game win streak. He talks about notching his 500th career win. And he explains why he isn't trying to play the role of best friend to any of his players.
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    29 mins
  • Experts weigh in on changes coming to college football

    Experts weigh in on changes coming to college football
    Jan 21 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show was recorded from Indiana's win over Miami in the CFP national championship with discussions with reporters examining the issues confronting college football.

    The Athletic's Ralph D. Russo explains why the ACC's deal to let its programs individually keep their CFP winnings could spread to other leagues. Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde discusses how Indiana's success can be copied — but not easily. Those interviews — and others — can be viewed on the Courier Journal's YouTube channel.
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    8 mins
  • UofL, UK basketball must reinvent themselves without stars

    UofL, UK basketball must reinvent themselves without stars
    Jan 14 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features The Field of 68 media network co-founder Jeff Goodman to discuss college basketball. Goodman ponders whether Kentucky basketball is better off knowing Jaland Lowe is now out for the season instead of playing through his injured shoulder. Goodman also gives his thoughts on why Louisville could be a Final Four team with Mikel Brown Jr. or a first-weekend exit without him.
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    30 mins
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