The Deener Show- hosted by Drew Deener - Weekdays 7AM - 10AM
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The Deener Show is the Number 1 morning sports show in Louisville. Join Drew and Mark Blankenbaker, with some of the biggest guests locally and around the country every morning from 7-10 to discuss everything going on in Cardinal’s Football and Basketball along with frequent contributors like Jared Stillman, Dr. Jon Klein, John Boel and Crum’s Revenge who bring their unique perspective to things going on in the sports world and beyond.
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Drew Deener is the Vice President of ESPN Louisville and the morning show host on ESPN 680 and 93.9 The ‘Ville.
Along with having the number one morning sports talk show for the past decade in Louisville, he has been honored as having one of the top 20 morning shows in the country by Barrett Sports Media.
Drew grew up in Louisville, attended Saint Xavier High School, and went to Transylvania University on a tennis scholarship. He has won an Emmy for his play by play work on TV for Louisville Basketball, and has previously been named Kentucky SportsCaster of the year.
In addition to his on-air work, one of his great passions is ESPN Louisville’s annual charity drive called Cram the Van. This past year, Cram the Van raised over $98,000 to fill two trucks full of toys and clothes to be distributed to four local charities. Drew has one son, Max, who is now 16 years old.
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Mark Blankenbaker is a well-known sports journalist and radio personality, best known for his work on ESPN Louisville. Blankenbaker has been involved
with the radio station since 2012, where he has become a prominent voice in the sports media landscape.
Blankenbaker has a passion for sports that began during his high school years at Male High School in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating, he attended the University of Louisville where he honed his skills as a writer and broadcaster.
In addition to his work on ESPN Louisville, Blankenbaker is also the owner and founder of TheCrunchZone.com, a popular sports blog that covers a variety of topics including football, basketball, and baseball.
Over the years, Blankenbaker has become known for his insightful commentary, breaking news, and engaging personality on the airwaves. His expertise and knowledge of sports have earned him a loyal following of fans who tune in to ESPN Louisville to hear his take on the latest developments in the sports world.
Whether he’s interviewing athletes and coaches, breaking down the X’s and O’s of a game, or sharing his thoughts on the latest headlines, Blankenbaker’s passion for sports is evident in everything he does.