About the Guest(s):
Ryan Lemond: Ryan Lemond is a co-host on Kentucky Sports Radio, a popular sports radio show in Kentucky. Originally from southwest Indiana, Lemond grew up in a basketball-loving community. While he aspired to be the next Kyle Macy and play basketball for the University of Kentucky, his height and skill level led him to pursue a career in sports broadcasting instead. Lemond started his career in television in Evansville before moving to Lexington, Kentucky, where he joined Kentucky Sports Radio. He is known for his passionate and engaging interactions with fans on the show.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Kentucky Sports Memories, host Gary Fogle interviews Ryan Lemond, a co-host on Kentucky Sports Radio. Lemond shares his journey from being a fan of Indiana basketball to becoming a die-hard University of Kentucky (UK) fan. He talks about how he grew up watching UK basketball games on tape delay and idolizing players like Kyle Macy. Despite not being able to fulfill his dream of playing basketball for UK, Lemond found success in baseball and went on to have a successful college career at Kentucky Wesleyan. He also discusses his transition from television to radio and the joy he finds in interacting with passionate Kentucky sports fans.
Key Takeaways:
Ryan Lemond grew up in Indiana, where he was surrounded by fans of Indiana University (IU) and Purdue University. However, he became a fan of the University of Kentucky (UK) after watching UK basketball games on tape delay on a local TV channel.
Lemond's dream was to play basketball for UK, but his height and skill level led him to pursue a career in sports broadcasting instead.
Despite being an IU fan, Lemond's father now enjoys watching UK basketball and calls Lemond before every game to ask for the channel and start time.
Lemond had a successful college baseball career at Kentucky Wesleyan, where he still holds the all-time stolen base records for games, season, and career.
Lemond initially aspired to work in television in Louisville, covering all three major basketball programs in Kentucky and Indiana. However, an opportunity in Lexington came his way, and he joined Kentucky Sports Radio during the glory days of UK basketball in the late 1990s.
Resources:
Kentucky Sports Radio - The official website of Kentucky Sports Radio, where fans can find articles, podcasts, and more.
Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics - The official website of Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletics, where fans can find information about the college's sports programs.
To listen to the full episode and hear more from Ryan Lemond, tune in to the Kentucky Sports Memories podcast. Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and insights from the world of Kentucky sports.
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