Butchertown Rundown: A Racing Louisville Podcast

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 Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode...

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. This is a public episode. If you would...

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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

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 chemistry bar brawls. Yes, we said bar...

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 and plant-based analogies just to ke...

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 made us smile, what made us cry, and what left us s...

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 Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butch...

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 Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

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 some fun. Support the Show....

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 Friday. Support the Show. This is a public episode...

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 Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack....

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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

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 is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

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 Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...

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 Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Racing finally gets a win in the Challenge Cup! It's enough to send Bekki and Tom into song. Tom also gets the name of the team and our state correct! It's a miracle and it only took 5 epsiodes. Racing's win is no miracle, though, because this was a well-earned, well-deserved victory for a team that seems to be coming together.  Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you wou...

In this special Extra Cut interview, we talk to Racing Louisville captain Gemma Bonner about the new captain's group, how to be a leader on and off the pitch, and so much more. We also ask Gemma your listener-submitted questions and Bekki gets unreasonably excited about tea. Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...

Tom and Bekki are joined by the illustrious soccer genius and co-host of Soccer City Radio,  Casey Whitfield, to discuss what we saw in Racing's first match of 2022 against Kansas City. Also, here's the link to the fundraiser we mention in the episode. Please donate to help fight childhood cancer! Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

In this episode, Bekki and Tom take a closer look at Racing's roster and talk about which lines are the strongest, which still need some work, and who we think will be the players to look at this Challenge Cup. We also assign nicknames that everyone will reject and no one will use. Good times! *Warning: Bekki drops a couple of F bombs around the 40 minute mark so apologies if that's not...

It's another bonus episode of BTRD! In this episode, Bekki talks to Jaelin Howell. Jaelin is a back-to-back MAC Hermann trophy winner and most recently captained Florida State University to their third national championship. We chat about her first impressions of Racing, that time she shushed BYU fans during the College Cup final, and we get the full story behind her wearing the legendary num...

Bonus episode!! In this very special edition of Butchertown Rundown, Bekki interviews rookie midfielder Savannah DeMelo about her first impressions of the club, how everyone's getting along, and how welcoming the Louisville community has been! Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertown...

In this episode, Bekki gives a behind the scenes look at Racing's first intrasquad scrimmage of the year, Tom gives a preview of the Challenge Cup, and we end with a round of Fair, Foul, Card featuring some bonus trivia! Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butchertownrundown.substack.com

New season, new podcast! Tom and Bekki provide introductions, give the rundown on the podcast, and share new season resolutions for the things they'd most like to see happen for Racing Louisville in 2022. New episodes released every other Wednesday! Support the Show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit butch...