Kentucky Kernel

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

Marissa Armstrong, Libby Heckert, Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, and Jackson LaCroix • May 5, 2025

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss new shows on Netflix, small artist recommendations,...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas

Kai McClelland, AJ Nava, and Israel Schill • May 4, 2025

For the final episode of Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland is joined by co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava to break down Georgia Amoore’s injury, UK Wildcats in the NFL and whether or not 100...

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 15

Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, and Lauren Smiley • April 28, 2025

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss the trends of Coachella fashion, Masters...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, AJ Nava, and Alex Gooch • April 28, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland and co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava are joined by UK Athletics intern and Kernel Sports reporter Alex Gooch to talk about baseball, basketball,...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New cats on the block

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, AJ Nava, and Landon Smith • April 18, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland and co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava are joined by Kentucky Kernel sports reporter Landon Smith to talk about the men’s and women’s basketball...

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 14

Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, and Jackson LaCroix • April 15, 2025

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss the trends of “A Minecraft Movie,”...

PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel: Episode 13

Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, and Jackson LaCroix • April 12, 2025

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Libby Heckert and Marissa Armstrong discuss ‘Bachelor’ finale, festival season and opening day...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New look Wildcats and struggles on the diamond

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, and AJ Nava • April 10, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland is joined by co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava to break down the new look wildcats basketball team, struggles on the diamond and a quick game of...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The transfer portal and Cassidy Rowe’s surprising exit

Kai McCelland, Israel Schill, AJ Nava, and Lane Mills • April 5, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McCelland and co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava are joined by KY Insider reporter Lane Mills to talk the men’s basketball transfer portal and Cassidy Rowe’s...

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 12

Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, and Jackson LaCroix • April 1, 2025

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss newly announced movie sequels and remakes,...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin’

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, AJ Nava, and Tyler Russell • March 30, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland and co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava are joined by Kentucky Kernel men's basketball beat reporter Tyer Russell to break down the Cats' return to...

PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11

Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, and Jackson LaCroix • March 18, 2025

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop Goes the Kernel! This week your hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Lauren Smiley, Libby Heckert and Marissa Armstrong discuss “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “The...