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Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews

KU coach Bill Self teleconference

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Kansas coach Bill Self discusses the latest regarding the Henry brothers during a teleconference on July 1, 2009.

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The Dog and Pony Show

Re-Ignited: The Gaslight Tavern re-opens for business, bourbon, and bluegrass

Monday, June 29, 2009

The Gaslight Tavern will re-open its doors on July 3 on the heels of an eight-month absence. It will retain its character as an off-the-beaten-path destination for folksy live music and intimate conversations, hosting shows on the outdoor patio and offering up libations to loosen the air. New bar manager Outlaw Jake took a break from his busy renovating schedule to discuss the new and improved Gaslight. CAUTION: Some salty language is used during this podcast.

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The Morning Rush

Regents call for tuition hike

Friday, June 26, 2009

• Anticipating another round of budget cuts, the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 6 percent tuition increase for many students at Kansas University. • Even though funding was stripped from an appropriations bill, members of the Kansas congressional delegation on Thursday remained confident that a proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility would still be built in Manhattan. • A local crime-fighting organization has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted for an alleged attempted murder. Lawrence police are trying to track down James McAdams, 19, of Lawrence. • For the five Lawrence High golfers playing in Thursday’s Kansas Junior Golf Association Northeast Section tournament at Alvamar Public, the event delivered a relaxed and laid-back environment, as the Lions were able to enjoy their home-course advantage.

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Big 12 Soundoff

Drafting the Big 12 football coaches and pleading for your votes

Friday, June 19, 2009

The guys (Eric Sorrentino, Matt Tait, Jesse Newell) hold a fantasy draft of the Big 12 coaches. Not only that, when the picks are completed, the guys then must choose a head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator on their own teams. So who did best? Make your voice heard in our <a href="http://www2.kusports.com/polls/2009/jun/who-drafted-best-football-coaching-staff-latest-bi/">online poll</a>.

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Spodcasters

Introducing ... The Spoddies

Thursday, June 11, 2009

The guys (Kevin Romary, D.J. Whetter, Jesse Newell) interrupt talk of hiccups and Bill Self burritos to bring you the first-ever Spoddy awards. The guys pick out the best game, performance, clutch performance, male athlete, female athlete, supporting male athlete, supporting female athlete and coach from the 2008-09 Kansas University sports season. The three also talk about whether playing Georgia Tech in 2010 is a good move for the football program and discuss whether the Henrys not showing up during the summer should concern KU basketball fans.

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Room 125: The LHS Podcast

Nilhas speaks, and more on Skyward

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

In this episode of Room 125, we talk to Principal Steve Nilhas about his decision to resign, and continue our look at trust and the use of Skyward software.

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Going Deep

Get to know the Gophers

Friday, Dec. 26, 2008

In the final football edition of Going Deep for 2008, Matt Tait and Eric Sorrentino welcome Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune to the program for a look at the Insight.com Bowl match-up that features two teams headed in opposite directions. Youngblood sheds some light on the bad rap of the Big 10, marvels at the offensive numbers put up in the Big 12 and says the Gophers' newly-installed offense could make this game closer than most people think.

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High School Spodcasters

Dorian Green Strikes Again as Lions sweep Firebirds in City Hoops Action

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008

The Lawrence High boys and girls basketball teams swept Free State High on Saturday night in a pair of classic city showdown match-ups at FSHS. Join Matt Tait, Jesse Temple and Andrew Baker as they discuss the games and talk about another memorable moment from LHS senior Dorian Green.

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Free Speak: The Free State Podcast

First impressions of Free State

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

School's back in session, and new faces are in the hallways. We're all thinking about them, but what are they thinking about us? Free Speak talks with new students and faculty to get their impressions of Free State.

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Pulse Podcast

It's 'Showtime' at LHS

Thursday, April 24, 2008

The annual "Showtime" music revue kicks off at 7:30 p.m. tonight - and continues with shows Friday and Saturday - with a variety of acts at Lawrence High School. Tune in to the Pulse Podcast to hear a sampling of performances at this year's event.

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Gameday Cram Session

KU-KSU, Round One

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008

Ryan Greene and Kevin Romary break down the biggest challenge yet for both No. 2 Kansas and No. 22 Kansas State in the 2007-08 season. The guys offer some thoughts and predictions as the undefeated Jayhawks and Michael Beasley & Co. get set to square off in Bramlage Coliseum, where KU has had some moderate success in the past.

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Memories of '87-'88

Woodling/Fagan: Midseason woes abound

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

Former Journal-World sports editor Chuck Woodling and current J-W business editor Mark Fagan (then just a KU sophomore) discuss the feelings around Lawrence as the 1987-88 KU team had to overcome a series of hurdles midseason. Included were Archie Marshall's knee injury, Marvin Branch's eligibility and Chris Piper's nagging injury.

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Bedore's Take

Quintrell Thomas makes three

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007

The third commitment for Bill Self's 2008 recruiting class - 6-foot-8 New Jersey power forward Quintrell Thomas - gives KU another big body following the departures of Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun and possibly Darrell Arthur. Journal-World KU men's basketball beat writer talks about the newest member of the class, plus who could be next.

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6News Podcast

6News podcast for October 12, 2007

Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

6News podcast for October 12, 2007

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Wood's Take

KU crashes the Top 25 party

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

KU football beat writer Ryan Wood talks about what a Top 25 ranking can now do for Mark Mangino's surging program. Plus, how high can the Jayhawks go in the polls?

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The Capitol Report

Will Lawrence residents have to pay for KU's maintenance?

Monday, April 9, 2007

Scott Rothschild and Gena Terlizzi join Joel Mathis to discuss House Speaker Melvin Neufeld's proposal to charge local communities more for Regents university maintenance. Plus: What's going on in health care?

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