LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Athletics has announced the dates and times for Hawk Talk with Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold, which begins Monday, Aug. 24, live from Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence.The hour-long show will feature Leipold alongside 'Voice of the Jayhawks' Brian Hanni and select player guests. The duo will break down the upcoming game, recap recent happenings in Kansas Football and have interactive segments with Jayhawk fans in attendance.The first show of the season premieres on Monday, Aug. 24, with Kansas’ home opener set for Friday, Sept. 4 against Long Island. The first three shows will be held on Monday night, before switching to Wednesdays, until the final show of the season on Tuesday, Nov 24. The Hawk Talk scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 may flex to Monday, Oct. 19 due to the Kansas men’s basketball exhibition scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Each show is scheduled for 60 minutes. The show dates and times are subject to change. Check your local listing for availability in your area.
Hawk Talk can be heard around the state of Kansas on the Jayhawk Radio Network affiliates, KUAthletics.com and the Official Kansas Athletics app, which will also feature a live audio stream of the show. Fans can submit questions to Coach Leipold on KUAthletics.com. Television replays of the show will be available on Cox Communications and ESPN+ the day after the show's original airing date.
Johnny's Tavern, has 13 locations across Lawrence, Kansas City and Topeka, including a new location in Raymore, Missouri. Johnny's Tavern has been "Serving Up Tradition," with its world-famous hamburgers and pizza, and is a great spot for sports fans as well as families. Visit www.johnnystavern.com for the location nearest you.
2026 Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold Schedule
Show Time: 6p – 7p (CST)
Show 1 Monday, August 24
Show 2 Monday, August 31
Show 3 Monday, September 7
Show 4 Wednesday, September 23
Show 5 Wednesday, September 30
Show 6 Wednesday, October 7
Show 7 Wednesday, October 14
Show 8 Wednesday, October 21 (FLEX)
Show 9 Wednesday, October 28
Show 10 Wednesday, November 4
Show 11 Wednesday, November 11
Show 12 Wednesday, November 18
Show 13 Tuesday, November 24
*All shows are 60 minutes