From Whisper to Roar: Lance McGarvey's Louisville

Lance McGarvey, the voice of Louisville Men’s Basketball, joins It’s 5:02 Somewhere to share his incredible journey from small-town public speaking fears to becoming one of the most electrifying voices in college basketball.

In this episode:

-How fear almost kept Lance off the mic

-Behind the scenes of LouCity’s rise & Racing Louisville

-What it really felt like to replace Sean Moth

-UofL’s resurgence under Pat Kelsey

-His bold take on the Cards’ 2025 football season

Whether you're a Cards fan or just love a great story about overcoming fear and chasing passion, this one is for you.

CHAPTERS

0:00 – The Voice of the Cards: Meet Lance McGarvey

2:00 – Growing Up: Owensboro to Louisville

5:20 – From Fearful to Fearless: His PA Start

9:00 – Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

13:20 – LouCity Origins & Fan Culture

17:10 – Why He Stepped Away from Soccer

20:00 – Becoming UofL’s PA Announcer

23:30 – Replacing Sean Moth & The “3 Call” Story

29:00 – Bringing Energy During the Lows

34:50 – Pat Kelsey Changed EVERYTHING

38:20 – Favorite Moments from the 2024 Season

40:00 – What Makes Louisville Fans Special

43:00 – Rapid Fire: Crum’s Corner

52:00 – Advice for Aspiring Public Speakers

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