# A historical Kentucky Derby, and learning about smelling salts

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Podcast: [SportSense](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sportsense-7067579)
Published: 2026-05-05T03:20:58+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cooper-epps/episodes/A-historical-Kentucky-Derby--and-learning-about-smelling-salts-e3it58p
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Duration seconds: 2549

## Resource

Kentucky Derby! Pettiest coach ever! Smelling salts! We were so busy this episode that we mostly forgot to talk about hockey! But come get the scoop on some of the latest in sports. Welcome back to the most dumbed down sports show around. 00:00 Intro 02:38 Mailbag! Pettiest coach award 05:41 The Use of Smelling Salts in Sports 10:11 Visitor locker rooms 14:34 LeBron James Retirement Rumors 17:14 Unbelievable Kentucky Derby victory 33:17 NBA Playoff Surprises 36:40 a story about...Spirit Airlines? 42:26 SportSense-25-Intro Titles-MAIN-1-END.mp4 This is the sports show for noobs who still wanna know what’s going on! Follow along to hear the biggest, most talked about sports news that everyone should know about. Follow SportSense on Instagram , Youtube , and TikTok Email us questions and stories to SportSenseMailbag@gmail.com SportSense theme song by Coby Gerstner AI summary: Most sporting moments are about the game — but this episode reveals wild stories from the sports world you’ve never heard before. From a petty coach’s slow march off the field to ammonia-sniffing athletes boosting their focus, these behind-the-scenes tales turn the ordinary into unforgettable. If you thought you knew everything about sports culture, think again — intriguing, hilarious, and eye-opening, this episode is your backstage pass to the weird and wonderful side of sports.Discover how a college baseball coach's slow, petty walk after an ejection became a viral moment, and learn what inhaling ammonia salts has historically meant for athletes—think boxing, hockey, and beyond. We break down surprising locker room traditions like pink-painted visitor spaces, and reveal how a Kentucky Derby race once made history with a last-minute underdog victory and a record number of viewers.You'll also hear ab…

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