Kentucky's Heartland Podcast: Recent Episodes
Greg Milby
Through my work and community service, I have had the privilege to meet and interact with countless people and organizations that make an impact in this community. From an eight-year-old girl that raised funds for a special needs playground to an eighty-year-old grandmother that bakes pies for soldiers–Kentucky’s Heartland is truly a place where the people make the difference. Follow their stories here! Each represents an important story that I am excited to help share. Welcome to Kentucky's Heartland a community podcast sharing the stories of the people and things powering this region.
Tune in to our latest Work Matters interview presented by Kentucky Career Center - Lincoln Trail, where we delve into a crucial topic: stable employment for individuals transitioning out of justice-involved situations. The state initiative, Putting Kentuckians First, is making waves in addressing this issue, and the Lebanon/Marion County Career Center is at the forefront, offering invaluable resources. Join us as we sit down with Terri Thomas, Director of the Lebanon/Marion County Career Center, Assistant Director Elizabeth Mattingly, and Peer Support and Retention Specialist Rebecca Lyons to discuss this groundbreaking initiative. Take advantage of this insightful conversation! Thank you to our guests for shedding light on such an important topic.
Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Director Bart Lovins stops by for his monthly visit. This month's PAC Spotlight is twice as bright as we shine on two worthy people: John Hardin Student Nyla Whitfield and Central Hardin Principal Tim Isaac. Nyla will be Clara in the upcoming Nutcracker performances, and Tim will play her dad. Tim is also in the January production of CLUE at the PAC. CLUE Director Aaron Taylor shares more details on that. It's a crowded studio of guests this month.
The Eric and Joe Show takes over the State Theater for THREE BIG nights November 17, 18 and 19. Eric and Joe stopped by Milby in the Morning on 101.5 WKMO during the 7am to talk about the show. Get your tickets for the Eric and Joe Show "Spaced Out" at www.theericandjoeshow.com
Community Storyteller Greg Milby spent a couple of days recently in Louisville broadcasting for regional radio stations from the Kentucky Derby Festival Event called The AT&T Morning Line. Greg chatted with a wide variety of community leaders and more. Here is his interview with Wayne Hettinger, Wayne has produced the Thunder Over Louisville event all 34 years of it's existence.
The Radcliff Small Business Alliance is hosting a Community Alliance Gala on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Phillips Grove in Radcliff. Learn all about the event from RSBA President Matthew Smith in this video podcast with Community Storyteller Greg Milby. Get complete event information and a link to buy tickets on the Community Calendar page of www.kentuckysheartland.com
The guys go all out on this episode to convince Kenny to love country music. One of Kenny's greatest loves is corvettes so George Jones' hit "The One I Loved Back Then" is the featured song this time around on Lyrics and Laughs.
I wonder if a tik tok classic will win Kenny over? Walker Hayes' #1 hit "Fancy Like" is the focus on this episode of Lyrics and Laughs.
On this episode of the podcast the guys work through the lyrics of Eric Church's #1 hit "Springsteen"
On this episode the guys break down the lyrics to the Ray Stevens country comedy classic "The Streak".
It's our 75th episode and we are discussing the "First Lady of Country Music," Tammy Wynette and two of her biggest hits - "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" and "Stand By Your Man."
On this episode the guys try to convince Kenny to love country music by reciting the lyrics to Garth Brook's hit "Callin' Baton Rouge".
The guys honor the life and amazing storytelling ability of the late Tom T. Hall in this episode when they focus on the lyrics of two Tom T. Hall songs "Ballad of Forty Dollars" and "I Love".
Kenny has said many times on the podcast that this is the worst country song of all time. Well this time around the guys try to win him over with Brantley Gilbert's new release "The Worst Country Song Of All Time". Seems fitting right?!?!?
In this episode the guys head to the PTA meeting to discuss Jeannie C. Riley's mega hit "Harper Valley PTA.
Breaker Breaker 1-9 the guys will be spending some quality time discussing on this episode the 70's hit "Convoy" from C.W. McCall.
Grab your shaker of salt, it's Jimmy Buffett's turn to attempt to win Kenny over with his classic "Margaritaville".
Brad Paisley's Number One hit "Online" is the focus of conversation on this episode of the podcast. Could technology be the trigger to win Kenny over to Country Music?
The guys are back from the County Fair and on this episode will dig really deep into the Garth Brooks hit "That Summer".
The guys take the show on the road to the local Hardin County Fair on this edition of the podcast. Will all of the county fair fun and the lyrics to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's #1 hit "Fishin' In The Dark" convince Kenny to become a country music fan?
Tim McGraw takes a turn this week trying to win Kenny over to the sounds of Country Music.
The guys bring in extra firepower this week with a second Luke. Our sponsor Luke Andrews joins in on the fun as the quest continues to convince Kenny to like country music. Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn give it another shot with "You're The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly.
In an odd tribute to Father's Day weekend, the guys work Kenny over with Lonestar's #1 "Mr. Mom".
On this episode the guys ponder two questions? Will Kenny ever become a country music fan and "Who's Bed Have Your Boots Been Under"?
This time around the guys talk about Bobby Gentry's 1967 Classic "Ode To Billie Joe". Spoiler Alert, Eric gets to talk about murder....again.
Our sponsor Luke Andrews joins the guys for a chat about the joys of being a sponsor of this podcast and weekly special visitor Luke Bryan ;) makes an appearance too while the guys break down the lyrics to the Johnny Paycheck hit "Take This Job And Shove It".
The guys put a couple of Kentucky Girls in the lineup to convince Kenny. It's The Judds #1 hit "Have Mercy" on this episode of Lyrics and Laughs or should we call it Laughs and A Few Lyrics.
This week the guys give the Cowboy King George Strait a chance to win Kenny over with "All My Ex's Live In Texas".
This time around the guys hit Kenny with a Mother's Day Special "Mama Tried" from Merle Haggard.
This time around it's Waylon & Willie's turn when the guys work on Kenny with "Mommas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys"
This week the guys throw two #1 songs by the Oak Ridge Boys at Kenny. We are pretty sure this will not be the week for Kenny's conversion. It's Elvira & Bobbie Sue on this edition of Lyrics & Laughs!
This week we spend some time on the late great Joe Diffie's top 5 hit song "John Deere Green".
On this episode of the podcast the guys serve up Blake Shelton's #1 hit "Boys Round Here".
Well this will be interesting. The guys attempt to win Kenny over with Maddie & Tae's hit "Girl In A Country Song"
We celebrate our 50th episode by throwing TWO songs at Kenny this week! Hank Williams "I'm So Lonesome I could Cry" and Alan Jackson's "Midnight In Montgomery" are our features songs this week on Lyrics & Laughs brought you by Luke Andrews RE/MAX Premiere Properties. Visit luke.homesearchlouisville.com
The guys highlight the 1983 hit from John Conlee, it's "Common Man" this time around on the Lyrics & Laughs Podcast.
The guys take a stab at Kenny falling in love with the Bro Country scene. Luke Bryan's hit "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" is the focus on this episode of Lyrics & Laughs.
Eric finally gets to discuss murder in full detail when we discuss "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia"
It is another repeat artist and this guy will most certainly be discussed again. This time around it is Brad Paisley's #1 hit "Letter To Me".
This time around we wow Kenny with the Lyrics of Billy Currington's hit "Good Directions". Co-written by Luke Bryan so you know Joe's horrible Luke Bryan impersonation will make an appearance.
We are just going to say this now. This is not the song that will convince Kenny to convert to Country Music, but it sure was fun trying. Enjoy our discussion of Blake Shelton's "Ole Red".
Here is the link to the official video for our featured song. "Ole Red"
This time around the guys go straight to Kenny's stomach with a slaw burger, fries, and a bottle of Ski. The Kentucky Headhunters are the focus this week with their cult classic "Dumas Walker".
Show Notes:
Here is the link to the official video for our featured song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTBWiUkR69w
In this episode, the guys try to explain to Kenny why Taylor Swift's first hit "Tim McGraw" has nothing to do with Tim McGraw.
Show Notes:
Here is the link to the official video for our featured song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkD20ajVxnY
In this episode the guys spend some time discussing the lyrics and the story behind the 1995 hit from Rhett Akins "That Ain't My Truck".
This week the guys discuss the lyrics to the crossover classic from Garth Brooks "Friends In Low Places".
The guys dig their toes into the water of trying win Kenny over with the Zac Brown Band Hit "Toes".
In this special Christmas episode of the podcast we look at the lyrics of a holiday classic you either love or hate, "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer". We are pretty sure this is not the one that will win Kenny over.
Our attempt to win Kenny over to Country Music continues. Who can refuse the Christmas Classic from Dolly Parton "Hard Candy Christmas".
Just in time for the Holidays the guys try to put Kenny into the Country Christmas mood with Buck Owens "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"
Joe gets to fan boy out as the guys discuss "All The Gold In California" from Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers.
The guys talk Thanksgiving and discuss an appropriate song for the Holiday.....or at least we thought it was. "Travis Tritt's "It's A Great Day To Be Alive" is up this week on the discussion table.
In this episode the guys spend some time discussing the porch when they highlight Tracy Lawrence's Top 5 hit "If The World Had A Front Porch". As always there is a bizarre story about why this song was featured.
This week's song of choice is Aaron Tippin's early 90's hit "There Ain't Nothing Wrong With The Radio.
This week for Kenny's listening pleasure we introduce him to Barbara Mandrell's #1 Hit "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool".
This week we try to win Kenny over with one of George Strait's 44 Number One Hits. Will Kenny check yes or no to the question? We have our thoughts, but never say never.
This week on the podcast we try to win Kenny over with a crossover hit from Carrie Underwood. We put the lyrics & Laughs spotlight on "Before He Cheats".
Grab your cowboy hat and boots for this episode of the podcast. We put the spotlight on Toby Keith's hit "Should've Been A Cowboy".
This episode of the podcast we head down the backstretch and wager that Kenny will fall in love with the George Jones & Sawyer Brown hit "The Race Is On". I wouldn't bet on it though!
Here is interview #9 with Gene McLean President & Publisher of the Press Box. Is Tiz The Law that good and if not who can beat him? Gene shares his thoughts on this and more. Visit www.thepressboxlts.com to learm more about Gene and his work.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event.
Here is interview #8 with Cleo Battle Chief Operating Officer for Louisville Tourism. Cleo talks about the struggles of tourism and about the fun Urban Bourbon Trail.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event.
Here is interview #7 with Governor Andy Beshear. We talk about the importance of the Derby, wearing masks and some of the more challenging days of this pandemic.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event.
Here is interview #6 with Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris. Chris tells me all about the $1,000 Mint Julep Program including the new twist of the classic recipe for 2020. Chris and I also talk a little about the popularity of bourbon around the world.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event. Here is interview #5 with LaDonna Miller Director of Marketing & Sales for the Kentucky State Parks..
This episode of the podcast is dedicated to the memory of Eric's special watermelon. Here the story in detail from Eric and hear a little about Tom T. Hall's #1 hit "Old Dogs, Children & Watermelon Wine"
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event. Here is interview #4 featuring Lt. Governor of Kentucky Jacqueline Coleman.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event. Here is interview #3 featuring Matt Gibson, President & CEO of Kentucky Derby Festival.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event. Here is interview #2 featuring Tonya Abeln, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Churchill Downs.
COVID-19 has changed so many things in 2020 including the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival. The Derby Festival has a long standing radio event called the AT&T Morning Line where radio stations interview local celebrities, horse racing experts and tourist venues from around the state from the beautiful Kentucky Derby Museum over two days. This year that event is virtue and will feature an interview a day over a two week period. Kentucky's Heartland is so honored to be representing the radio stations of Commonwealth Broadcasting and Heritage Media at this event. Here is interview #1 featuring Rachel Collier, Director of Communications for the Kentucky Derby Museum.
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe try to win Kenny over by discussing the Lyrics to Patty Loveless "I Try To Think About Elvis'".
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe spend some quality time trying to win Kenny over by discussing the Lyrics to the John Anderson hit "Swingin'"
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe take a shot at trying to win Kenny over by sharing some summer fun! The spotlight for this week's episode is Tracy Byrd's "Watermelon Crawl"
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe take a shot at trying to win Kenny over by spending some time focusing on a legend of country music we just lost. The spotlight shines bright on the late great Charlie Daniels and his massive number 1 hit "The Devil Went Down To Georgia"
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe take a shot at trying to win Kenny over by sharing and discussing the lyrics to John Michael Montgomery's #1 hit "SOLD The Grundy County Auction Incident".
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe take a shot at trying to win Kenny over by sharing and discussing the lyrics to Brad Paisley's #1 hit "Ticks".
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe take a shot at trying to win Kenny over by sharing and discussing the lyrics to the Johnny Cash Classic "A Boy Named Sue".
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe try to win Kenny over by breaking down the Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn duet "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man".
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe try to win Kenny over by breaking down the Kenny Chesney hit "She Think's My Tractor's Sexy". You have been warned.
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe try to win Kenny over by breaking down the Brooks & Dunn hit "Hillbilly Deluxe". This is a super long edition of the podcast, but get ready for a ton of laughs and fun stories!
In this edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, & Joe try to win Kenny over by breaking down the classic "I'm Gonna Hire A Wino To Decorate Our Home"
Here is another COVID-19 quarantine edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, Joe, & Kenny gathered together virtually via video conference to share their thoughts on the night the "Bubba Shot The Jukebox"
COVID-19 quarantine will not stop us from sharing another edition of Lyrics & Laughs. Greg, Eric, Joe, & Kenny gathered together virtually via video conference to share their thoughts on the great country classic from David Allen Coe.
We take this episode to honor a Country Music Legend the Late Kenny Rogers.
We Apologize for the audio quality. This is the first episode since social distancing. We have corrected the problem
In this episode we tangle with the Dixie Chicks and their somewhat controversial song Goodbye Earl.
You may need a notebook for Episode #8 of the podcast. There is a lot of ground covered as we take a deep dive into Sammy Kershaw's hit song "Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer"
In this episode the guys take a look at the Dolly Parton Classic "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That?".
In this episode we take a trip back to our childhood to talk Star Wars, Pac-Man and Daisy Duke as we break down the lyrics of Mark Wills "19 Somethin".
In this episode we spend some time discussing the finer points of women's love for Pickup trucks. The Joe Diffie #1 hit "Pickup Man" is up front and center on this episode of Lyrics & Laughs..
In this episode Joe brings a newer song (and we are not even sure if it is country) to the podcast table to discuss, today we break down and analyze the lyrics to Ke$ha's song with Sturgell Simpson and Brian Wilson called "Resentment". Be prepared to learn a lot about Eric and Joe's special friendship too.
On this episode of Lyrics & Laughs Greg, Eric, Joe & Kenny turn the love up a few notches by getting into the lyrics of the Alabama classic country hit "When We Make Love".
On this episode of Lyrics & Laughs Greg, Eric, Joe & Kenny get deep into the lyrics of the classic country hit "Fancy".
Find the homework videos for the song under the featured section of www.kentuckysheartland.com
Greg Milby, Eric Clemens, Joe Bennett, and Kenny Rambo breakdown the lyrics to "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" by Riley Green in this first episode of Lyrics & Laughs.
Community Storyteller Greg MIlby is joined by Amy Inman from the City of Elizabethtown to talk about Christmas In The Park and all the Events planned for Light Up Downtown Elizabethtown of Saturday November 30th.
Elizabethtown Police Department Public Affairs Officer Chris Denham talks about the Santa Express, Shop With A Cop and Holiday Shopping Safety tips in this Episode of Kentucky's Heartland.
The Eric & Joe Before Thanksgiving Christmas Variety Show is a must attend event! Clean comedy is not east to do but these guys have mastered it. Learn all about the show and how it was born in this fun podcast.
What makes three guys decide to open the first brewery in Hardin County Kentucky since prohibition? We tackle that and what makes Flywheel Brewing unique. From the names of the beer to the atmosphere, hear the Flywheel story from one of the three owners Aaron Hawkins in this interview with Community Storyteller Greg Milby.
Rachel Ritchie and her parents Jeff & Julie are the builders of the Rachel's Fun For Everyone Playground in Vine Grove. In 2013 nine-year-old Rachel had a dream of building a playground. It is an amazing story of a family working together to accomplish great things, all from a little girl's vision.
The Global Leadership Summit is coming August 8th & 9th to the Heartland. Grace Heartland Church is a Premiere Satellite Site for the Summit again this year. Community Storyteller and member of the Global Leadership Summit Promotional Team talks with fellow organizers Jeff Noel and Tom Hustead about the Summit and what it means to our community.
Community Storyteller Greg Milby sits down with the new Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson to talk about the future of the Police Department and to offer you a chance to get to know the new Chief.