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Kentucky's Heartland Podcast

Kentucky's Heartland Podcast

By 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.
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Work Matters Segment- Putting Kentucky First Initiative

Kentucky's Heartland PodcastMar 19, 2024

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Work Matters Segment- Putting Kentucky First Initiative

Work Matters Segment- Putting Kentucky First Initiative

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.

Mar 19, 202405:51
PAC Marquee- December 2023

PAC Marquee- December 2023

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.


Nov 29, 202316:39
Milby in the Morning- Eric and Joe Show Preview

Milby in the Morning- Eric and Joe Show Preview

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

Nov 14, 202316:13
Interview with longtime Thunder Over Louisville Producer Wayne Hettinger

Interview with longtime Thunder Over Louisville Producer Wayne Hettinger

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.

Apr 21, 202306:08
Community Alliance Gala

Community Alliance Gala

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

Jan 18, 202305:51
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #9 (Handicapper Gene McLean)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #9 (Handicapper Gene McLean)

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.

Sep 03, 202006:22
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #8 (Cleo Battle Louisville Tourism)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #8 (Cleo Battle Louisville Tourism)

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.

Sep 02, 202004:29
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #7 (Governor Andy Beshear)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #7 (Governor Andy Beshear)

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.

Sep 01, 202006:46
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #6 (Chris Morris- Woodford Reserve)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #6 (Chris Morris- Woodford Reserve)

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. 

Aug 31, 202005:21
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #5 (LaDonna Miller- Kentucky State Parks)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #5 (LaDonna Miller- Kentucky State Parks)

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..

Aug 28, 202005:06
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #4 (Jacqueline Coleman- Lt. Governor)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #4 (Jacqueline Coleman- Lt. Governor)

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.

Aug 27, 202005:16
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #3 (Matt Gibson-Kentucky Derby Festival)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #3 (Matt Gibson-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 #3 featuring Matt Gibson, President & CEO of Kentucky Derby Festival.

Aug 26, 202005:25
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #2 (Tonya Abelin- Churchill Downs)

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #2 (Tonya Abelin- 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 #2 featuring Tonya Abeln, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Churchill Downs.

Aug 25, 202005:33
Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #1 (Rachel Collier-Kentucky Derby Museum

Kentucky Derby Festival AT&T Virtual Morning Line Interview #1 (Rachel Collier-Kentucky Derby Museum

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.

Aug 24, 202006:38
Lyrics & Laughs Episode #1

Lyrics & Laughs Episode #1

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.

Dec 31, 201946:16
Christmas In The Park & Light Up Downtown Elizabethtown Preview

Christmas In The Park & Light Up Downtown Elizabethtown Preview

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.

Nov 26, 201918:22
Elizabethtown Police Department Holiday Happenings

Elizabethtown Police Department Holiday Happenings

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.

Nov 25, 201916:12
Entertaining The Heartland Meet Eric & Joe.....Two Funny Dudes.

Entertaining The Heartland Meet Eric & Joe.....Two Funny Dudes.

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.

Nov 18, 201937:20
Powering The Heartland Flywheel Brewing Company

Powering The Heartland Flywheel Brewing Company

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.

Jun 26, 201939:42
Rachel's Fun For Everyone Playground Family Story

Rachel's Fun For Everyone Playground Family Story

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. 

Jun 17, 201942:19
Global Leadership Summit

Global Leadership Summit

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.

Jun 14, 201934:59
Meet Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson

Meet Elizabethtown Police Chief Jeremy Thompson

 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. 

Jun 06, 201935:01