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On this episode of the Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG preview the upcoming 2023 Conference USA football season. New teams have joined CUSA, which ones are going to make an immediate impact? What are some of the biggest questions and story lines entering the season? What players should you be watching? Who is the dark horse team to look out for and who will win the Championship? All these questions get answered, fan voicemails get played and much much more. Do not miss this jam packed episode to officially start the race to the 2023 college football season!

We’re joined by the Call Family (Ron, Clayton, and Jacob). We discuss the new Hemingway Rye Whiskey and their work at Western Kentucky Distilling, which they’ve built from the ground up in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.  Each member of this father-sons trio brings a unique perspective to the whiskey-making process.  We discuss their roles and visions for the distillery and the whiskies they produce. Thanks to the Call Family for joining us this week and for sharing a pour of Hemingway Whiskey as well as the stories. 

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About Hemingway Whiskey:

Hemingway Rye Whiskey is a new premium rye whiskey brand, from the new Hemingway Whiskey Company, and is inspired by American Author, Journalist and Storyteller Ernest Hemingway. It was founded by a team with deep roots in Kentucky whiskey, led by Steve Groth, whiskey pioneer and co-founder of the revered Angel’s Envy Bourbon brand and the Calls, Ron, Jacob and Clayton, a distilling family with more than 230 years of whiskey making experience. The Hemingway Whiskey Company is part of Old Man and the Sea Brands®, an innovative spirits company that owns Hemingway Rum Company, makers of Papa’s Pilar Rum. They are known for bringing high quality spirits and incredible stories to drinkers around the country. For more information, visit www.hemingwaywhiskeys.com and follow @hemingwaywhiskeys.

About Western Kentucky Distilling Co.

Western Kentucky Distilling Co. is a bourbon and rye whiskey distillery located in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The 100% Kentucky-owned distillery is scheduled to open mid-2023 as the first official distillery in Ohio County under the leadership of eighth-generation distiller and Kentuckian Jacob Call and President JD Edwards. From purchasing all cooking, fermenting, and distilling equipment in Kentucky, including a Vendome 36” copper still, to plans to use all locally grown Kentucky corn, the team is proud to support the local community and the state of Kentucky. For more information, visit https://www.wkydistilling.com.

Bourbon Lens Coverage:

• Hemingway Rye Whiskey Introduced with First Edition Bottles - Bourbon Lens 

• A Whiskey Worthy of a Story: Hemingway Rye Whiskey Review - Bourbon Lens

• Western Kentucky Distilling Co. Taps 8th Generation Distiller for its New $30M facility - Bourbon Lens

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We stroll down the college football circuit to see what each conference has in store for us. College football is around the corner so no better way to talk about it than by dissecting each conference around the nation on a weekly basis. Todd, Payne, and Brad Powers climb back into the pocket to provide deep dives into all things college football along with a BEST BET. Included in this show will be everything from schedules to injuries, transfers, coaching changes, some possible lines, and projections. On-Field matchups, Key metrics, injuries, power ratings, coaching edges, and information to help get you to the betting window and cash your bets.

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▶️ From FCS to FBS (1:50)

▶️ Mid-Week Madness (7:35)

▶️ Liberty (10:14)

▶️ Western Kentucky (17:50)

▶️ Middle Tennessee (23:06)

▶️ New Mexico State (29:00)

▶️ Louisiana Tech (35:22)

▶️ UTEP (39:55)

▶️ Jacksonville State (42:56)

▶️ Sam Houston State (46:48)

▶️ Florida International University (51:04)

▶️ Best Bet (53:48)

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WKU Baseball redshirt junior outfield Ty Crittenberger discusses his hot start to the season, the transition under new head coach Marc Rardin, the abundance of home games this season, his journey to WKU, his leadership with the team and looking ahead to conference play.

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WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart opens Season 3 of the podcast and discusses the beginning of the 2022-23 sports season, expectations for the WKU Volleyball and WKU Soccer programs this fall, the chance for those teams to host Louisville and Kentucky early in their seasons, Hilltopper Volleyball’s new Taraflex playing court, WKU Football opening the college football season nationally against Austin Peay on Saturday, what to expect from the Hilltoppers on the gridiron, upcoming facility plans on campus, and the recent media exposure valuation completed by Nielsen Sports involving WKU Football and Hilltopper Basketball last December.

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On this episode of the Group of Five Guys Podcast, The GOFG eclipse the 1 year mark of starting this podcast. The guys take a moment to reflect and thank everyone who helped make this podcast what it is today.  The attention then turns to Conference USA and a preview of all the teams for the 2022 football season.  Who will be the top players in the conference, what teams to lookout for and who will win the championship.  Do not miss this jam packed episode!

Former WKU quarterback and current New York Jets QB Mike White discusses his breakout NFL performance last season against the Cincinnati Bengals that led to AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, re-signing with the Jets this offseason, balancing his pro career with his family life, his impressions of WKU Football’s explosive offense and Bailey Zappe in 2021, what makes a good relationship between quarterback and coaches, Tyson Helton’s strong reputation working with QBs, and what his preparation will look like for the upcoming season.

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WKU Lady Topper Golf junior Sarah Arnold discusses her journey to WKU, her relationship with head coach Adam Gary, learning from some of the program’s recent veterans, earning her place in the team’s record book, the progression of her game, what it’s been like over the last two years playing through a pandemic, and hosting the Spring Break Shootout this week in Florida.

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WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart returns to the show to discuss one of the most remarkable days in Hilltopper history – the Dec. 18 combination of WKU Football's bowl win on ESPN and Hilltopper Basketball's home victory over Louisville on CBS – as well as Bailey Zappe's record-breaking season at quarterback, the dominant success of Hilltopper Volleyball, and the way WKU and the community have come together in the wake of the Dec. 11 tornadoes. Note: This podcast was recorded shortly after Dec. 18, but held due to Hilltopper Basketball's added game against Kentucky and the Christmas holiday.

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WKU Football graduate senior quarterback Bailey Zappe discusses winning the Conference USA East Division championship Saturday at Marshall, the talented teammates he plays with on offense, closing in on the NCAA all-time single season touchdown and passing yardage records, his relationship with offensive coordinator Zach Kittley, how the team stayed the course after a 1-4 start, getting buzz in the Heisman Trophy candidate discussion, and this week’s upcoming rematch against UTSA for the Conference USA championship.

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WKU Volleyball senior middle hitter Lauren Matthews discusses winning another Conference USA championship and earning the NCAA Tournament berth, defeating Rice again and winning three straight C-USA Tournament MVP awards, the support of fans – and even a rival program – at the tournament, what it means to win the C-USA Player of the Year award named for late WKU legend Alyssa Cavanaugh, how her improved defensive skills led to C-USA Defensive Player of the Year, what has helped her sustained offensive success over several years, the team’s chemistry between veterans and underclassmen, the challenges of playing two seasons in a calendar year because of COVID-19, her relationship with coach Travis Hudson, and a look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.

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WKU Volleyball fifth-year senior defensive specialist Logan Kael discusses last weekend’s pair of wins over Charlotte, having never lost a regular season Conference USA match in her three seasons with the program, what Senior Night was like for her, how she decided to return to WKU for an extra COVID year, her thoughts on the impact of the team’s newcomers, her decision to come to the Hill, her relationship with head coach Travis Hudson, favorite memories from her time at WKU, and the upcoming C-USA Tournament.

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WKU Football junior receiver Jerreth Sterns discusses his two-touchdown debut in the Hilltoppers’ win over UT Martin, his transition after transferring from Houston Baptist, making that move with his brother, quarterback Bailey Zappe and offensive coordinator Zach Kittley, his bond with his brother and fellow WKU receiver Josh Sterns, the debate over who's the best bowler on the team, his academic success and pursuit of a degree in finance, and this week’s game at Army.

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WKU Softball redshirt sophomore outfielder Taylor Davis discusses the Hilltoppers’ walk-off win Sunday over Charlotte, how players are stepping up with the team shorthanded and battling other adversity, dealing with the pandemic over the last year, how she’s adjusted her game to catching and throwing with the same arm, her favorite memories as a Hilltopper, some of her other activities on The Hill, and what first sold her on WKU.

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WKU Baseball redshirt sophomore pitcher Jake Kates discusses why he decided to come to WKU, his impressive start to the shortened 2020 season, the work he did to improve his game over the extended offseason, his continued success on the mound to start the 2021 season, getting his first career start against his hometown team, his ability to play in the field and pitch, and his goals for the rest of the season. 

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WKU Lady Topper Golf graduate senior Mary Joiner discusses what made her use the NCAA waiver for an extra year of eligibility, playing in the first Division I college golf tournament this fall, the impact head coach Adam Gary has had on her, being the winningest women’s golfer in WKU and Conference USA history, what she sees for the future of the program, and her plans after leaving The Hill.

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Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In this week's show, hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams talk WKU Football bye week adjustments, recap Lady Topper Golf’s hot start to the season as well as touching on the excitement of volleyball’s season opener and Brooks LeCompte’s impact on the cross country programs.

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Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In this week’s show, hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams recap WKU Football’s season-opening game at Louisville, look ahead to this week’s home opener vs. Liberty, discuss the latest news on the start of the college basketball season, and touch on what’s upcoming for WKU Golf and Cross Country.

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WKU Women's Golf head coach Adam Gary discusses how COVID-19 has impacted his program, what it was like to have the spring 2020 season canceled while at WKU's own event in Florida, having senior Mary Joiner return for another year of eligibility with a NCAA waiver, what to expect from his newcomers and the rest of the squad, what's ahead for the program as one of the few sport programs that can compete this fall, how the Lady Toppers have improved during his time as coach, the dedication of the Phillip Hatchett Golf Facility, and his lights-out 63 score last week at a pro event.

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