I'm always honored to recognize and promote the great work of our Commonwealth's talented authors...and the proof is as close as this week's episode! I am pleased to be joined for a second time by Henderson's own Julie Peralta, who made her debut in 2022 with a book entitled "The Crystal Orb". Julie is now celebrating the recent release of her follow-up masterpiece, "The Mage", which was made available to the public in early November. Listen in as Julie reflects on the success of her first book, gives us a feel for what to expect in the second, and highlights some striking similarities and differences between the two. She'll also fill us in on an upcoming Comic Con appearance she is scheduled to make next month. Prepare for a reading experience like no other. And be sure to follow Julie on Facebook via the following link: https://www.facebook.com/julie.h.peralta/.
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If you're looking to get movin', have fun, and make life-long friends, this week's special guest can help you kill all three birds with one stone! She is Mrs. Erin McKee, proud owner of Yoga Alternative in downtown Henderson. Erin specializes in not only yoga, but massage therapy as well! She puts them both to good use at her studio, and offers several classes blending yoga training with uplifting biblical discussion. Erin will explain how exactly she combines these two, and detail the other unique components of each course. She'll also discuss the manner in which she was first drawn to yoga, the steps she took to become certified, and other invaluable services available to her clientele. After paying her a visit, I know you'll agree that getting fit never felt so good! To educate yourself further on Erin McKee and Yoga Alternative, simply visit the web page found here: https://yogaalternative.org/.
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No, the title of this episode is not intended to mislead! Two pups from the Kentucky Humane Society will indeed be partaking in Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl prior to the big game on Super Bowl Sunday! And, the Humane Society is planning a big watch party in conjunction with this occasion. KHS content manager Baylee Phillips is here with me to fill us in on these precious pups, and the training they've gone through in preparation for their national television debut. While Baylee is here, she also educates us on the rich history of the Kentucky Humane Society, its admirable mission, and the plethora of ways we can get involved with the organization. This episode promises to be equally enjoyable for humans and furries. And, additional information on the Humane Society is as close as the web page linked here: https://www.kyhumane.org/.
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This week, I'm honored to welcome back to the show Mrs. Kimberly Parsley of Bowling Green! Kimberly is totally blind, like myself, and if her name sounds familiar, that's with good reason. She was actually on the show last year to promote her "Demand and Disrupt" podcast, centered around people with disabilities and their advocacy efforts...and I am now privileged to co-host that show with her! Before assuming her current post as an independent living counselor, Kimberly spent several years writing romance novels with a friend under the alias of Molly Jameson. Come along as we zero in on this intriguing aspect of her well-versed background, investigate the inspiration behind her romance content, and the means by which we can get our hands on it. For additional information on the materials written by Kimberly and her friend as Molly Jameson, simply visit the Amazon page linked here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01C3VO5G8. And, simply hit the following link to find out more about the "Demand and Disrupt" podcast: https://demand-and-disrupt.pinecast.co/.
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We're kicking off 2025 in style this week with "America's Ballpark Prankster"!! He is Louisville's very own Dominic Latkovski...but if you regularly attend minor league baseball games, you probably know him as "BirdZerk". Dominic began his career as Billy Bird, the mascot of the former Louisville Redbirds, but ultimately became BirdZerk when establishing himself as a national and even international act. He also founded a traveling group of inflatable performers known as the ZOOperstars. Pull up a seat as he speaks of his experience entertaining fans with his crazy antics at minor league stadiums, and discusses a few of the charming ZOOperstar characters including Harry Canary, Centipete Rose, and Cow Ripken, Jr. For additional information about BirdZerk, visit his web page found here: http://www.birdzerk.com/. And, further details on the ZOOperstars is as close as the following link: https://www.zooperstars.com/.
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I can't think of a better way to close out 2024 on "Blabbin' In the Bluegrass" than with this week's very special guest! She is Mrs. Laura Rogers, a long-time TV journalism fixture in Kentucky, who spent a number of years at Bowling Green's WBKO (Channel 13). She is now part of the KET team, where she regularly contributes to the network's nightly news show "Kentucky Edition". We'll learn more about the steps she took to get there, the broadcasters she idolized as a child, and the invaluable lessons she learned working alongside icons such as Bowling Green meteorologist Chris Allen. If you can't smile when listening to Laura Rogers, you probably aren't really listening! And to find out more about KET's "Kentucky Edition", simply click here to visit the web page: https://ket.org/program/kentucky-edition/.
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Vision is a precious thing, and this week, we're spotlighting a "Notable Nonprofit" that is committed to protecting it! Join me in welcoming Mrs. Jennifer Hunt Spurling, who serves as Communications Coordinator with the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation. This is quite an exciting time for the foundation, as its brand new low vision clinic just opened for business in Louisville a few weeks back! Jennifer is here to give us the scoop on clinic staff members, service offerings, and eligibility requirements for beneficiaries. She also details other commendable resources under the foundation's umbrella, including the KidSight Program and the Patron Fund Program. Enjoy listening, and prepare to engage in an organization that is more than worthy of your time and support. And, find out more about the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation by visiting its web page here: https://www.kylionseye.org/.
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In a state known for its plentiful bourbon, this new creation certainly sets itself apart! Don't miss our informative and entertaining introduction to Five Springs Bourbon on this week's episode! Its founder, Lisa Sawyer Derman, was a legal expert in the alcohol industry for a number of years before launching this innovative whiskey brand. Buckle up as she reflects on her fascinating background, and describes the manner in which Five Springs was first fathomed. She also takes us through the distinctive facets of this infused bourbon, its three fruity flavors, and the outlets through which it may be purchased. This recent spin on a Kentucky tradition is truly exciting and exceptional! Learn even more about it by visiting the Five Springs web page linked here: https://www.fivespringsbourbon.com/.
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As important as it is to make the most of the holiday season, it's equally important to take care of ourselves...and this week's special guest is here to assist us in doing so!! He is Mr. Kim Terry, who owned Terry's Total Fitness in Henderson for a number of years, and still performs personal training out of his home. Terry also enjoyed tremendous success in basketball and track and field as a youngster, which earned him a spot in the Henderson County High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Come along as he reflects on his days in the field of competition, and his impressive health and wellness background. He also speaks of his "Promoting A Healthy Henderson" Facebook page, and gives us some tips/tricks to maintain at least reasonable health through Thanksgiving and Christmas. Time to step it up! And, be sure to like/follow Kim's aforementioned Facebook page by simply clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1552561985182505/.
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I've been listening to this living legend on the UK Radio Network's "Countdown to Tip-Off" show virtually my whole life, making it a tremendous honor to welcome him to this week's episode!! Yes, of course, I'm speaking of Mr. Dave Baker, who has also been a fixture at WKYT TV in Lexington since 1982. You may also remember Dave from his many years covering sports throughout the Southeastern Conference for entities such as Jefferson Pilot. How did he find his way into sportscasting? Who are some of the icons with whom he shared a broadcast booth? Tune in for the answers to these and other questions, as well as a look back on memorable games/moments that he witnessed first-hand. It promises to be a blast! And, to follow Mr. Baker on X, simply hit the following link: https://x.com/buzzbaker?lang=en.
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