Perhaps prompted by the success of comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s popular Netflix program “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari will soon host a 20-week Facebook series, “Coffee with Cal.”
Calipari, through the annual John Calipari Basketball Fantasy Experience, and ProCamps have partnered to launch the series to support No Kid Hungry and other child-focused COVID-19 relief initiatives which will be administered by The Calipari Foundation.
“We started this process by teaming up with Fayette County Schools and were able to feed kids and families from 37 elementary schools across the Lexington area,” Calipari said. “This new platform allows us to expand the initiative nationally.”
The series will feature positive messaging and conversation with high-profile guests from the world of sports, leadership, business and entertainment.
Each episode will stream live on the John Calipari Basketball Fantasy Experience Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnCalipariFantasyExperience/.
“Knowing my Fantasy Experience weekend and foundation have always supported vital societal issues, ProCamps brought me this idea to make a broader, more timely impact,” Calipari said. “A virtual series featuring leaders and celebrities who have positive messages to share while we raise dollars for a child-focused cause is something I am excited to do.”
The initial “Coffee will Cal” broadcast will be April 13 at 10:00 a.m. (EST) and will feature Dallas Mavericks’ owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.
The second and third episodes of the program will feature Calipari speaking with former President Bill Clinton and the leader of the White House’s Coronavirus Task Force, infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
