From Bird Masks to Best Selling Author: The Mike Rutherford Story

In this episode of It’s 5:02 Somewhere, Andrew Crum sits down with Mike Rutherford, the founder of Card Chronicle, host of The Mike Rutherford Show, and one of the defining voices in Louisville sports media. From nearly attending law school to launching one of the most beloved sports blogs in the city, Mike shares how he built a media career from scratch, his love for Louisville, hilarious fan run-ins, working with Master P, and how fatherhood changed his perspective on the public spotlight.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro & Why Mike Represents Louisville

01:00 – Who Is Mike Rutherford?

02:00 – Writing Roots & Family Legacy

04:30 – Growing Up a Louisville Fan

07:00 – Final Four Flashbacks & Emotional Fandom

09:30 – College Life at Dayton

12:00 – From Blog to Career Decision

15:00 – Law School vs. Writing Full-Time

17:00 – Early Radio Days (with Matt Jones!)

20:00 – Becoming the Veteran Voice in Radio

23:30 – Mentoring the Next Gen in Media

26:00 – Being Recognized in Public

28:00 – Louisville’s Impact on Identity

38:00 – Final Reflections & Favorite Moments

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