Tom is back with Bekki and Kaitlyn to discuss yet another 0-0 draw for Racing against San Diego. Is this a result that feels more like a win, a loss, or just a draw? We talk about that as well as what we'd like to see against Utah, why you should attend Thunder Over Louisville this year (hint: it's not necessarily for the fireworks!), and as always…

Two more games equal two more draws for Racing Louisville. Houston is more understandable, but Portland? That raises some questions. Tom is on vacation, so Kaitlyn and Bekki are left praising Uchenna Kanu's badass performance and questioning if Racing needs a collective change in mindest. Support the show…

This week we dive into Racing's first game of the season, a 2-2 draw with the Orlando Pride. Is this the same old Racing or are we looking at an entirely new and improved team? Plus Kaitlyn gives her first Purp-O-Meter reading of the season, Bekki shares a ShePlays fantasy league update, and Tom makes a Gen X dad joke that he's certain will embarra…

Racing fans got their first taste of the new team in the Women's Cup and Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss all the good and the no-so-good from the team's big preseason tournament. Plus, new assistant coach Carm Moscato joins us to discuss her new role with the team, what they learned from their trip to Colombia, and more! PS - Bekki apologizes for h…

We've had a lot of fun episodes, but this one definitely takes the cake. This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn chat with Kentucky legend Arin Wright about coming home to play for Racing, how the club has become "what all clubs should aspire to be", and why prejudices against Kentucky need to "just die today." There are also a lot of laughs to be had as…

Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn join this week to discuss Racing's offseason acquisitions, tactical changes, Lo Milliet inspired t-shirt slogans, and more. Plus, we've got Kaitlyn's first picks for this season's edition of The Mint Mix! Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

It's a brand new season for BTRD and Racing Louisville and to celebrate, we're kicking it off with not one, but TWO interviews. First up, Margot Ricks from Soccer Holdings is here to tell us all the exciting events planned for Racing's season ticket holders and non-season ticket holders. And then we hassle general manager Ryan Dell for all the dirt…

Cue up the sad Sarah MacLachlan mixtape because in this extra off-season bonus episode, Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk about all the players we've lost this off-season and how that might impact the team. But it's not all tears and sadness! We have plenty to be happy about, including new head coach Bev Yanez and what we hope she can bring to the team!…

In the true season two finale, Bekki, Tom, and Kaitlyn get deeper into how this year went for Racing. Can it be called a success when the team finished in 9th...AGAIN? But if it wasn't a success, can we really overlook the progress and call it a failure? We get into the meat of the season this episode, so join us one final time for season two! Supp…

Racing Louisville's third season has sadly come to an end. But that doesn't mean we still can't have fun! Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki give our selections for the First Annual Butchertown Rundown End of the Season Awards in the first part of our season-ending podcast. Check out part two where we break the season down in more detail in a few days! Suppor…

Racing came back to win a stunner against Orlando and keep their playoff hopes alive. Now Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk about what went wrong in Chicago, what went right against Orlando, and what Racing will have to do to win in San Diego. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

Kaitlyn and Bekki begrudgingly remember the loss to Houston that pushed Racing down in the 9th place. On a happier note, however, they discuss the huge list of NWSL free agents that came out this week. Who will Racing potentially lose and who will Racing potentially grab? That's our big discussion this week on the Butchertown Rundown. Support the s…

In this episode Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss the B-side of Racing's dream week album. Included in the deep cuts are Racing's 2-0 loss to the North Carolina Courage in the Challenge Cup final, our thoughts on the Challenge Cup possibly going away forever, and the importance of the team's upcoming regular season match against the Houston Dash. Sup…

It has happened! Racing has beaten Portland in the regular season and OL Reign in the Challenge Cup semifinals and they did it all in the span of 5 days! Now they're onto the Challenge Cup final in North Carolina where they may slay another giant in just over a week! The Purp was so big, we had to have an emergency pod about it. But don't worry - t…

Finally, at long last, the whole crew is back together again and there is so much to talk about. Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss what's good, bad, and frustrating about Racing's perpetual draws. Is it the team's mentality? Is it the coaching? And, most importantly, is it better to have walked on the moon with a pee boot than to never have walked on…

This week Kaitlyn returns to the podcast and Bekki has the week off. She and Tom discuss Racing's 3-0 Challenge Cup loss to Kansas City, what needs to happen for the team to clinch a playoff spot, her trip to New Zealand, and which players are going to be crucial to Racing's success as they finish out the season. Support the show…

Kaitlyn may still be in New Zealand, but Bekki and Tom are home and ready to discuss Racing's first entry into the Challenge Cup playoffs and all the World Cup goings on. Can Racing go the distance and win some hardware this season? (Note that this episode was recorded Sunday so it is in places slightly out of date in terms of World Cup scores and …

This week it's just Tom and Bekki holding down the fort as Kaitlyn flies away to New Zealand for the World Cup. The most recent Kansas City game is discussed, as are potential off-season roster moves, and the state of the team at midseason. Tom also commits to making Butchertown Rundown the most accurate and factual podcast in existence and also pr…

This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn recap Racing's loss against the North Carolina Courage and their frustrating draw with OL Reign. We also discuss Coach Kim's future with the club, what we'd like to see in Racing's next game against Kansas City, the snake situation among Racing players, and so much more. Support the show…

This week Bekki & Kaitlyn discuss Racing's recent success, Savannah DeMelo going to the World Cup, and how the team will fare during the World Cup break. We also address the Racing front office's mishandling of this month's Juneteenth celebration and what we'd like to see from the club going forward. Support the show…

In this special new Extra Cut, Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk to Abby Erceg about Racing's growth throughout the season, how to be an effective leader, and being unexpectedly delighted by Kentucky despite dangerous encounters with local wildlife in parking garages. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

Bekki, Tom, and Kaitlyn discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Racing's past 3 games, as well as the team's identity and the importance of the Challenge Cup. A nu-metal themed Mint Mix and discussion about stand-out players rounds out the episode. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

The dog days are over for Racing as Kaitlyn, Bekki, and Tom discuss Big Purp's three big consecutive wins. Everything from Racing's KC masterpiece to Sav DeMelo potentially getting called up to the World Cup is on the table, plus Tom coins the phrase "put our neck on their throats" and makes peace with Emily Fox's incoming appearance at Lynn Family…

Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn have a group therapy session to process Racing's tough loss to Orlando. Then we discuss our thoughts on the season so far and what ultimately needs to be done for the team to regain their Big Purp status. We also have the first round of listener submissions for the Mint Mix. Support the show…

In the second half of our Extra Cut, Tom, Bekki & Kaitlyn talk - or rather shout - about Racing's draw with OL Reign. We laugh. We cry. Tom does an Elvis impression. So it's pretty much par for the course. But we do have one of the best Mint Mix episodes to date, so check it out. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

In part one of this week's special Extra Cut episode, we talk to Racing's new general manager Ryan Dell. He's been in Louisville for about a month and Dell joins the pod to talk about his experience so far, his player management philosophies, and how Racing is going to be a premiere destination in the women's soccer world. We also subject him to th…

Equalizer writer and photographer Taylor Vincent joins Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki to discuss Racing's less-than-stellar matches in L.A. and Portland. As a former first-division NCAA softball player and coach, Taylor also shares her insight into the mental side of playing elite sports and what it takes to create a winning culture where it doesn't yet e…

This week Bekki and Kaitlyn recap Racing’s draw with the Washington Spirit, preview the team’s upcoming matches against Angel City and Portland, and discuss Jaelin Howell’s new role as captain. We also add more songs to the Mint Mix and talk about all things banner-related. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

In this special episode, Kaitlyn and Bekki talk to Racing midfielder Lauren Milliet about the team's start to the 2023 season - including that very creative save against Houston - and Lauren answers all the great questions our listeners submitted. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions! We asked as many as we could in the time we had. Also, we…

In this episode Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki react to Racing's opening match against the Houston Dash, celebrate our amazing new sponsorship by the Lavender Legion, and ask the most important question of the season: Do we have swagger now?! Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

Kaitlyn and Bekki sit down with Racing's new assistant coach to talk about her move to Louisville, how her former career in the NWSL influences her coaching style, and the importance of good people. Plus, Bev contributes her very own selection to the Mint Mix! Mint Mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CHFuMlaE9yoOcYZZWrIRY?si=343c09a625e54501 Su…

We're back and, trust us, we are just as surprised as you are. After the shocking heartbreak and disgust that came with the release of the investigative reports, Tom and Bekki did a lot of soul-searching and ultimately decided to come back. For a fuller explanation of our thoughts about everything that's happened, listen to the first 20 minutes or …

Two episodes in a row where we discuss an awesome win! What a treat! Tom & Bekki discuss everything about Racing's big trip out west that included a loss in Portland but also what is possibly Racing's greatest win in franchise history in Los Angeles. Also, this episode's title was almost Fugue State Drinking Game, so take that as you will. Support …

We may be crying, but this time they're tears of joy! Racing earned two massive wins in just one weekend! First, they shut out the Orlando Pride for their first win in 13 games and, second, they locked down rookie sensation Savannah DeMelo until 2025. And we're so happy about it that Bekki breaks into song (badly) and Tom does an impression of a 14…

Well, that could have gone better. Tom and Bekki discuss another catastrophic loss for Racing and what it means for the players, the coach, and the front office. We also create playlists to adequately express our feels and invent an entirely new mythological creature. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

Well, that wasn't fun. We had to reconvene a week early to discuss the very unpleasant 4-0 loss against the Red Stars. Sure, that match stung, but what - if anything - does it say about Racing's season and their trajectory? Tom and Bekki try and work it out in this lengthy episode with special guest Michael Shaw (Fleur de Lis FC). Support the show…

Between the Women's Cup and the Houston Dash draw, there's been SO MUCH SOCCER. Seven matches in Lynn Family Stadium plus Racing's trip down to Texas! So Tom and Bekki have a lot to talk about. What went right, what went wrong, why is Tom giving Sav DeMelo yet another nickname? Find out in this episode! Support the show…

Fill the Fam for Racing Louisville is coming up on Saturday and everyone's looking to beat last year's attendance record! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have Racing's comms manager Jeff Greer on to tease some of the specials taking place on Saturday and super special guest Jaelin Howell who is here to talk everything from locker room chem…

We've made it to the other side of Hell Week and Tom and Bekki have a lot to say about Racing's most recent results, formation changes, and the coaching conundrum. People are starting to call for Coach Kim to get sacked now that the team is on a 10-game winless streak, but what do Tom and Bekki think? There's also a surprising amount of religious a…

Summer vacation is over! After a week off, Racing players are back in town preparing for Hell Week (Trademark Tom Benson) when Louisville faces off against 3 top teams in just 7 days here in Lynn Family Stadium. This three game bonanza kicks off the second half of the 2022 season, so Bekki and Tom also discuss what in the first half of the season m…

In the second half of this week's episode, Tom and Bekki discuss the Daytona Soccer Fest draw against Orlando and the loss to Gotham. In spite of everything, there's a lot to be positive about - especially after our recent chat with Katie Lund. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

This is an episode no Racing fan will want to miss. Katie Lund talks frankly about the state of the team, locker room chemistry, and where she thinks Racing is headed. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

It's part two of our mega episode! Last time we discussed Ebony Salmon's trade and our concerns about Racing. Now we're discussing your questions on topics like The Women's Cup, if Jess should be paired with another striker, and if the overturn of Roe v Wade will hurt Racing's recruitment and retention of players. Hefty stuff, but we still have som…

The Ebony Salmon trade has pushed all other topics aside and Tom and Bekki dive deep into our thoughts, our concerns, and our feelings while trying to find the nuance in the situation. This episode went so long that this is only the first part. We finish up the episode by answering listener questions in part 2 which will be released on Thursday or …

Tom and Bekki talk about Racing's close loss to Angel City and the rally to draw the Washington Spirit. We also mull over some of the recent roster changes and what they might mean. And we both sound very sick while doing it. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

It's been a bad streak for Racing. After back-to-back wins, the team has now faced back-to-back losses. Despite listener recommendations, we did not spend two hours screaming and/or making fart noises. Instead, we discuss the issues we see, try to keep things in perspective, and even have a little fun. Support the show…

Racing has completed a marathon of games and exceeded everyone's expectations. This is a team that's clicking and it's fun to see. But before Tom and Bekki dive into the matches, we have a chat with Tyler Greever about what it's like to cover the team as a sports reporter for WHAS11. Support the show…

This week, Tom and Bekki discuss the first two regular season games including the 2-2 draw against OL Reign, discuss Racing's upcoming matches, and figure out the team's zodiac chart. What secrets will Racing's horoscope reveal? Listen and find out! Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

Tom and Bekki preview the regular season by discussing the schedule in-depth and revisiting our first episode resolutions. We also discuss the merits of having werewolves on your roster. Support the show저자 Butchertown Rundown

The one and only Jeff Greer joins Tom and Bekki to talk about that draw against Chicago, Racing's Challenge Cup VIP, and how the club mentality has shifted from last season to now. Jeff also drops hints about that minty fresh new away kit and maybe alludes to the fact Racing's roster isn't quite complete... Support the show…