The John Clay Podcast

The Lexington Herald-Leader

From the gridiron to the hardwood and beyond, it's all things Kentucky sports, all year round. Hosted by Lexington Herald-Leader columnist John Clay.

211 Episodes

Kentucky basketball's gold medal play in Canada
7/17/2023
45:15
The Kentucky Wildcats went 4-0 in summer basketball's GLOBAL JAM 2023 from July 12-17 in Toronto, Canada. The Cats defeated Canada 89-72 in the gold medal game on Sunday night. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK basketball reporter Ben Roberts about how the team played in Toronto. For more UK athletics coverage, visit www.kentucky.com. Follow Ben on Twitter at @BenRobertsHL. Follow John on Twitter at @johnclayiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catching up with Kentucky basketball recruiting
7/7/2023
31:15
Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com recruiting writer Cameron Drummond about Cam's trip to Peach Jam, about UK basketball recruiting in general and the Wildcats' trip next week to Canada for Global Jam 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sports gambling and gaming halls in Kentucky
6/29/2023
33:20
Legalized sports gambling is set to launch in Kentucky this fall. Meanwhile, Historical Horse Racing and gaming halls continued to grow in popularity in the state. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Steve Bittenbender, who covers all gambling issues for betkentucky.com about HHR and the start of sports gambling in the commonwealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does Kentucky basketball do now?
6/1/2023
35:02
Kentucky basketball players Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston both announced on May 31, 2023 that they are staying in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, Antonio Reeves withdrew from the draft, but says he will consider his options for next season. That leaves John Calipari with as few as seven scholarship players on his 2023-24 roster. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky.com UK beat writer Ben Roberts discuss the developments and where Calipari might go to fill out his roster. For more Kentucky basketball coverage visit www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Betting strategies for the 2023 Kentucky Derby
5/4/2023
43:38
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on NBC. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com handicap the race. They talk favorites, longshots, pace scenarios, betting strategies and more. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking Kentucky Derby with the guys from the Pick 3 Pod
5/2/2023
37:13
Kentucky Derby 149 is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Patrick Botner, John Saunier and Clayton Stone from the Pick 3 Pod horse racing podcast about the field and betting strategies for this year’s race. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catching up with Kentucky football
4/25/2023
31:08
Kentucky football has wrapped up spring practice. Now the Wildcats are waiting to see where former quarterback Will Levis will be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 27. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kentucky.com UK football beat writer Jon Hale about his impressions of spring practice. They also discuss Levis' UK career and NFL potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 2022-23 season, what's next for Kentucky basketball?
3/29/2023
37:25
Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay and Kentucky basketball writer Ben Roberts of Kentucky.com look back at the Wildcats' 2022-23 season and look ahead to 2023-24 focusing on the incoming top-rated freshman class plus possible holdovers and additions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kentucky-Providence NCAA Basketball Tournament preview
3/14/2023
28:56
As the No. 6 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the Kentucky Wildcats face the No. 11 seed Providence Friars on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, NC. Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay talks with Kevin McNamara of WPRO and kevinmcsports.com about the Friars. He also talks with Mark Story of Kentucky.com about the Wildcats. CBS has the television coverage of the 7:10 p.m. game. Check out www.kentuckysports.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kentucky Boys' Sweet 16 preview
3/13/2023
38:57
The Kentucky Boys' State Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and runs through Saturday, March 19, 2023 at Rupp Arena in Lexington. This year's Sweet 16 features defending champion George Rogers Clark, 2022 runner-up Warren Central as well as marquee names Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Jared Peck of Kentucky.com joins Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist John Clay to preview the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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211 Episodes

Kentucky basketball's gold medal play in Canada

Catching up with Kentucky basketball recruiting

Sports gambling and gaming halls in Kentucky

What does Kentucky basketball do now?

Betting strategies for the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Talking Kentucky Derby with the guys from the Pick 3 Pod

Catching up with Kentucky football

After 2022-23 season, what's next for Kentucky basketball?

Kentucky-Providence NCAA Basketball Tournament preview

Kentucky Boys' Sweet 16 preview