“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
Much like its sports teams, the city of Louisville is tough to characterize. In a world where we love labels, Louisville refuses to fit in— even with the state in which it resides.
Although the Ohio Valley weather, Kentucky bluegrass, and charming hospitality are reminders of our state’s heritage, the rich history of the city of Louisville gives the metro area a feel that is distinctly different from the surrounding area and produces a culture all its own.
Louisville is a pro city that has a college town feel. As a result, we’ve developed a fervent culture propelled by savvy fans who have a broad spectrum of customs and beliefs, but coexist as a tight knit community. The Louisville sports culture is interwoven within the fabric of what makes Louisville special.
That’s why to bring the same old coverage to the city of Louisville is to do readers and listeners a disservice. Whether you call Louisville a forever home, or you’re just stopping by, Louisvillians deserve a place that cuts to the core of what makes their city unique. Welcome to the State of Louisville.
Jacob Lane
Owner/ Podcast Director/Host of From The Pink Seats Podcast
Jacob is a Founder, Editor, and our Podcast Director. Additionally, he hosts From the Pink Seats and Podcast. Jacob is a graduate of Eastern High School and The University of Louisville. He resides in Crestwood, Kentucky with his wife, Taylor, his daughter, Ruby, and future offensive lineman of a son, Liam.
Presley Meyer
Owner/ Creative Director/Host of Starting Five02 Podcast
Presley is our Founder, Editor, and Creative Director. He is the host of the Starting Five02 podcast and covers Louisville football for SOL. Born and raised in Louisville, he is a former student-athlete and graduate of Louisville Male and The University of Louisville.
Vince Lococo
Host of From The Pink Seats Podcast
Vince is an owner of State of Louisville and manages the business operations. He is a former Trinity High School football star as well as a former walk-on fullback under Bobby Petrino and on-staff Student Assistant coach for Scott Satterfield. Vince is the football brains behind From The Pink Seats and the unabashed voice of reason for Cards fans.
Alan "Al" Thomas
Sports, Food, and Culture Writer/ Merchandise Coordinator
Alan is a sports contributor and our resident foodie. He is a feature writer and blogger who loves to find the best kept culinary secrets in the 502. Alan is the owner of Louisville’s own T-shirt Hooligan, proud home of The State of Louisville merchandise. He resides in Louisville, KY with his family.
Jared Anderson
Photographer
Matt McGavic
Host of From The Pink Seats Podcast
Matt is a co-host of the From the Pink Seats Podcast. He is a graduate of duPont Manual High School and the University of Louisville. Aside from briefly living in Atlanta to cover the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the 2019-20 season, he has covered the Cardinals since 2017.
Benton Newman
VamosMorados.com Founder/ Host of Vamos Morados Podcast
Benton is the host of the Vamos Morados Podcast and founder of VamosMorados.com. He is also the host of Soccer City on ESPN Louisville and soccer's favorite bucket hat wearer.
Zach Allen-Kelly
Host of Vamos Morados Podcast
Matt Sefcovic
Host of 3rd & Central Podcast