From Lakeland to Louisville Legend, former Louisville football star and New York Jets running back Bilal Powell has planted his roots in Louisville, Kentucky. On this episode of "It's 5:02 Somewhere" Bilal Powell goes in depth on his Louisville story - ranging from his recruitment to Louisville, going through growing pains as a Cardinal, learning from elite NFL Running backs and navigating adversity off the field, plus life after football through faith, fatherhood, and family.

Podcast Chapters:

0:37 - Growing Up in Florida

1:16 - Choosing Louisville Over the Florida Powerhouses

2:08 - Running Back Roots & Influences

3:59 - Navigating the Early Years at UofL

6:09 - The Breakout Senior Season & Charlie Strong Effect

8:09 - Changing the Culture

10:20 - What Makes the Louisville Fan Base Unique

12:14 - NFL Draft & Navigating the 2011 Lockout Year

14:18 - "The Moment it Clicked" & Learning from LaDainian Tomlinson

16:38 - Facing the Patriots Dynasty & Respecting Luke Kuechly

19:13 - Coaching & The 29th and 9th Foundation

24:12 - Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame

31:43 - Fast Fire Segment: Top Food, Music Festivals, & NFL Outlook

#louisville #502somewhere #502 #football #jets #louisvillefootball #business #fatherhood

Full YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/bMiFunQi7Uc

It's 5:02 Somewhere is presented by Main Event

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

In a BRAND NEW episode of It's 5:02 Somewhere presented by Main Event, host Andrew Crum is joined by one of Louisville's premier entrepreneurs and businessmen, Chris Ratterman, for an all-encompassing interview on growing up in the 502, stroking an entrepreneurial fire, taking Shady Rays from a small start up to one of the top brands Nationally, and so much more!

YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/8v1K_3cm6ZA

Podcast Chapters

00:00 - 01:05: Introduction and Local Roots

01:05 - 02:20: The Early Entrepreneurial Bug

02:20 - 03:45: Learning the Brand Management Ropes at Heaven Hill

03:45 - 04:57: Key Influences

04:57 - 06:47: Founding Shady Rays and Solving the "Oakley Problem"

06:47 - 08:59: Challenges of Scaling Without Funding

08:59 - 10:48: The 2020 Breakthrough: Taking the Leap Into TV

10:48 - 12:39: Why Shady Rays Remains an Independent Company

12:39 - 15:02: Advice for Young Entrepreneurs

15:02 - 18:46: Fighting Hunger

18:46 - 21:16: The Future of Shady Rays

21:16 - 24:40: Why Louisville is the Perfect Hub for E-Commerce

24:40 - 29:34: Rapid Fire Round

#louisville #business #podcast #502

It's 5:02 Somewhere is presented by Main Event

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

What does it take to go from sketching in your Louisville bedroom to creating visuals for Run the Jewels? Illustrator Ian Klarer sits down with Andrew Crum on It’s 502 Somewhere presented by Surfside, to talk about his creative journey — from early influences and late-night sketch sessions to collaborating with one of hip-hop’s most iconic groups. In this conversation, Ian shares how his passion for art and design grew out of the Louisville scene, how he connected with Run the Jewels and Shea Serrano, and what it’s like balancing creative freedom with commercial work. It’s an honest look at the grind, the growth, and the gratitude behind a career built from the ground up.

00:00 Intro — Who is Ian Klarer

03:10 Growing up in Louisville & finding art

08:25 The early freelance grind

14:50 How Ian connected with Run the Jewels

22:30 Working with Shea Serrano

28:10 Creative process & inspiration

35:00 Reflections on Louisville’s creative community

41:00 Advice for young artists

#louisville #art #illustration

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In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

The State of Louisville is home to 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports & beyond

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James