Vince Lococo lived it all, from playing under Bobby Petrino, witnessing Lamar Jackson’s legendary Heisman run, to helping rebuild Louisville Football as a student assistant under Scott Satterfield. Now a voice on The State of Louisville's very own “From the Pink Seats” podcast, Vince opens up about wild locker room moments, why Jeff Brohm can bring a national title, and how a single DM changed his life forever.

CHAPTERS

0:48 Vince's Early Life and Football Beginnings

1:46 College Football Journey and Lamar Jackson Era

7:28 Transition to Coaching and Reflections

14:50 Joining the State of Louisville and Podcasting

17:05 Expanding the Network

17:56 Insights on Louisville Football

19:20 Excitement for the Future

22:02 Rapid Fire Round

30:12 Final Thoughts

#Louisville #502Somewhere #LouisvilleKentucky #LocalLegends #LouisvilleFootball

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

Angel McCoughtry went from being the only girl on the court in Baltimore to a #1 WNBA Draft Pick, 5-time All-Star, 2-time Olympic gold medalist—and now a rising force in filmmaking. In this exclusive interview, Angel opens up about betting on herself at Louisville, being a pioneer in women’s sports, and how she’s breaking barriers in Hollywood with her new film Bygones.

0:00 – Intro: From Louisville Legend to Filmmaker

0:35 – Angel’s Baltimore Roots & Early Hoops Dreams

2:00 – Pre-WNBA: No NIL, No Exposure, Just Love for the Game

3:00 – Betting on Louisville When Nobody Else Would

4:20 – The Arrival of Jeff Walz & Building a Championship Culture

5:15 – Making History in 2009 NCAA Finals Run

6:00 – Louisville’s Loyalty: “They Never Forgot Me”

6:55 – Drafted #1 Overall—But It Wasn’t All Smooth

7:40 – Rookie Year Struggles & Winning ROY Playing Half the Season

8:30 – Olympic Gold: Inside Team USA’s Brotherhood of Stars

9:40 – Giving Back Through Camps, Baltimore to Africa

10:45 – Finding a New Lane After Basketball: Filmmaking Journey

11:30 – Directing Her First Short Film ‘Bygones’

12:50 – Sports Thriller? Angel’s Genre-Bending Dreams

13:45 – Creative Advice for Athletes Off the Court

15:00 – Rapid Fire: Ice Cream, Survivor Picks, & Best Advice Ever

#Louisville #502Somewhere #LouisvilleKentucky #LocalLegends #AngelMcCoughtry #WNBA #LouisvilleWomensBasketball

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

In this episode of It’s 5:02 Somewhere, Andrew Crum sits down with Mike Rutherford, the founder of Card Chronicle, host of The Mike Rutherford Show, and one of the defining voices in Louisville sports media. From nearly attending law school to launching one of the most beloved sports blogs in the city, Mike shares how he built a media career from scratch, his love for Louisville, hilarious fan run-ins, working with Master P, and how fatherhood changed his perspective on the public spotlight.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro & Why Mike Represents Louisville

01:00 – Who Is Mike Rutherford?

02:00 – Writing Roots & Family Legacy

04:30 – Growing Up a Louisville Fan

07:00 – Final Four Flashbacks & Emotional Fandom

09:30 – College Life at Dayton

12:00 – From Blog to Career Decision

15:00 – Law School vs. Writing Full-Time

17:00 – Early Radio Days (with Matt Jones!)

20:00 – Becoming the Veteran Voice in Radio

23:30 – Mentoring the Next Gen in Media

26:00 – Being Recognized in Public

28:00 – Louisville’s Impact on Identity

38:00 – Final Reflections & Favorite Moments

#Louisville #502Somewhere #LouisvilleKentucky #LocalLegends #CardChronicle

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

Twinjabi, the dynamic twin duo from Louisville, Kentucky, is taking the global music scene by storm. Proudly repping their hometown roots, Kush and Neil are redefining global pop while staying deeply connected to their Louisville upbringing, from their first music video at the Louisville Palace to courtside appearances at Cardinals games. Blending pop, urban, and world music, they infuse their Indian-American heritage into every beat. With viral hits like "From Up Above" and "Teju," they've amassed millions of streams and a dedicated fanbase. In this episode of It's 5:02 Somewhere, discover how Twinjabi is breaking barriers, honoring their city, and redefining what it means to be global pop artists

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:36 Meet Kush and Neil of Twinjabi

1:04 Louisville Roots and Upbringing

1:36 Early Creative Ventures

4:18 Musical Inspirations and Goals

11:35 Global Ambitions and Achievements

16:06 Performing in NYC

18:11 Louisville's Unique Support

23:07 Inspiration for Young Artists

25:32 Rapid Fire Questions

35:30 Final Thoughts

#Louisville #502Somewhere #LouisvilleKentucky #LocalLegends #Twinjabi #PopMusic

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

From Kingston, Jamaica to the NCAA National Championship, Aiko Jones has lived a story few athletes ever get to tell. In this episode of It's 5:02 Somewhere, Aiko opens up about her journey through UofL volleyball, her emotional top moment as a Cardinal, her experience going pro, and what brought her back to Louisville as a coach.

CHAPTERS

0:06 – Intro: Aiko’s legacy in Louisville volleyball

1:00 – Growing up in Jamaica & first love for volleyball

4:05 – Joining the Jamaican National Team at 16

5:58 – Why she chose Louisville over everything

9:45 – Behind the scenes of the 2019 Elite Eight run

16:37 – From heartbreak to Final Four and beyond

24:19 – Why the Louisville fan base is different

27:22 – Aiko’s creative passions beyond volleyball

30:24 – Adjusting to life as a pro volleyball player

33:01 – "I did not want to be a coach..."

38:19 – Aiko's most emotional moment at UofL

#LouisvilleVolleyball #WomensVolleyball #AikoJones #Louisville #UofL #WomenInSports

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

In the pilot episode of It's 5:02 Somewhere, host Andrew Crum sits down with his brother, Alex Crum—a Louisville native making waves in the world of professional pickleball. A former St. Xavier High School tennis champion, Alex picked up a pickleball paddle just two years ago and recently stunned the sports world by defeating the top-ranked player at the Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships. But Alex's talents don't stop at the baseline. Under the moniker AC Baby, he's also a musician with over a million streams on Apple Music. Join us as we explore Alex's unique journey from the courts of Louisville to the charts, delving into how his competitive spirit fuels both his athletic and musical endeavors. Grab your favorite drink, sit back, and enjoy the conversation—because in Louisville, it's always 5:02 somewhere. Cheers!

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond.

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It's 5:02 Somewhere (Louisville Culture)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James