Bluegrass Region Voices and Views
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
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48 The Keeneland Track Kitchen
June 30, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 6.95 MBEpisode 48 This episode shines a spotlight on The Keeneland Track Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. It's a perfect place to visit on your first day in Lexington. Have breakfast and then walk around the grounds. I'll tell you about it here. Show notes are at https://bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/track-kitchen Bluegrass Region Voices and Views...hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Bluegr...
47 The Lexington Distillery District
May 31, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 7.06 MBEpisode 47 The Lexington Distillery District is a venue near downtown Lexington Kentucky that is well worth your time to visit. I'll tell you about it in this episode. Bluegrass Region Voices and Views...hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. You can find complete show notes, links, and photographs on my website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com...
46 The Arboretum Kentucky Botanical Garden
April 30, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 6.44 MBEpisode 46 The Arboretum is the State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. Learn about this local treasure that you'll enjoy experiencing and taking an out-of-town guest to see. Located in Lexington, Kentucky on the UK campus off of Alumni Drive. See the show notes at https://bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/arboretum/ Bluegrass Region Voices and Views...hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Blu...
45 McConnell Springs Park - My Thoughts
March 31, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 7.29 MBEpisode 45 Let's take a break and a walk around the McConnell Springs Park and see where Lexington, Kentucky began. This twenty-six acre park on the NW side of Lexington inside New Circle Road off of Old Frankfort Pike is a beautiful place to visit and relax, and especially to take an out of town guest. Visit their website at https://mcconnellsprings.org/ for more information. Shownotes, links, and photographs for this episode #45 McConnell Springs Park - My Thoughts are on my websit...
44 McLeod's Coffee House - My Thoughts
February 29, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 7.18 MBEpisode 44 McLeod's Coffee House on Southland Drive in Lexington, Kentucky is a wonderful "third space" to add to your list of special places to visit to hang out and get away from home and work for a little while. Bluegrass Region Voices and Views...hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. You can find complete show notes, links, and photographs on my website at: ...
43 The Eastern Standard Radio Show - My Thoughts
January 31, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 8.81 MBEpisode 43 I enjoy learning more about the Central Kentucky region and Eastern Kentucky by listening to the Eastern Standard radio program hosted by Tom Martin. You will probably enjoy it too. I'll tell you about it in this six minute episode. Bluegrass Region Voices and Views...hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. You can find complete show notes, links, and...
42 Kentucky Monthly - My Thoughts
December 31, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes - 6.77 MBEpisode 42 Instead of doing an interview show this busy month, I'm putting the spotlight on my favorite magazine. Kentucky Monthly. I think it is a Kentucky treasure. The show notes and links to more information are on my website at the link below. https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/kentucky-monthly/
Food, Movies, Music, and More with Kali Mattheus
November 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEpisode 41 I enjoy being introduced to activities and cultures that I know little about and I'll bet you do too. I'm Tom Hailey and I have conversations with creative and inspiring people around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. My guest is Kali Mattheus. She is the creator, host, and producer of the Foodies Reviewing Movies Podcast. Kali introduced me to things going on around Central Kentucky that I was not familiar with but that are now on my to do list for 2024. Drop in on our ...
41 Food, Movies, Music, and More with Kali Mattheus
November 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEpisode 41 I enjoy being introduced to activities and cultures that I know little about and I'll bet you do too. I'm Tom Hailey and I have conversations with creative and inspiring people around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. My guest is Kali Mattheus. She is the creator, host, and producer of the Foodies Reviewing Movies Podcast. Kali introduced me to things going on around Central Kentucky that I was not familiar with but that are now on my to do list for 2024. Drop in on our ...
Barbershop by The Kentuckians Chorus with Kris Olson and Chase Miller
September 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBEpisode 40 We are surrounded by talent, creativity, and inspiration. Barbershop Harmony singing speaks to all of those traits. Here I talk with Kris Olson and Chase Miller about The Kentuckians Chorus Barbershop Harmony singing and especially about The Youth in Harmony Festival coming up on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kris is the music director and Chase is an eighteen year old member of the group. We begin by getting to know a little about their backgrounds. Dr...
40 Barbershop by The Kentuckians Chorus with Kris Olson and Chase Miller
September 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBEpisode 40 We are surrounded by talent, creativity, and inspiration. Barbershop Harmony singing speaks to all of those traits. Here I talk with Kris Olson and Chase Miller about The Kentuckians Chorus Barbershop Harmony singing and especially about The Youth in Harmony Festival coming up on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kris is the music director and Chase is an eighteen year old member of the group. We begin by getting to know a little about their backgrounds. Dr...
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute with Lee Edgerton
August 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBEpisode 39 We have a real treasure here in Lexington. It's the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky. This conversation is with Lee Edgerton. Lee is serving as the Chair for the OLLI Lexington Advisory Board for the 2023 through 2024 term. We talk about its history and then the programming it offers such as the Donovan Scholarship Series, the Donovan Forum Series, and how the teachers are selected. We also talk a little about Toastmasters and Storytelling. There...
39 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute with Lee Edgerton
August 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBEpisode 39 We have a real treasure here in Lexington. It's the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky. This conversation is with Lee Edgerton. Lee is serving as the Chair for the OLLI Lexington Advisory Board for the 2023 through 2024 term. We talk about its history and then the programming it offers such as the Donovan Scholarship Series, the Donovan Forum Series, and how the teachers are selected. We also talk a little about Toastmasters and Storytelling. There...
38 Mastermind Groups with Doug Semenick
July 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBEpisode 38 Have you cosidered participating in a Mastermind Group? Or have you thought about organizing one yourself? Or maybe you've never heard of this concept, but you'd like to enhance your performance in some area of your work or personal life. My guest is Doug Semenick. Doug is a consultant, professional speaker, and workshop leader. He works out of Shelbyville, Kentucky. His primary focus is guiding companies in developing their leaders. One of his tools or processes involves form...
Mastermind Groups with Doug Semenick
July 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBEpisode 38 Have you cosidered participating in a Mastermind Group? Or have you thought about organizing one yourself? Or maybe you've never heard of this concept, but you'd like to enhance your performance in some area of your work or personal life. My guest is Doug Semenick. Doug is a consultant, professional speaker, and workshop leader. He works out of Shelbyville, Kentucky. His primary focus is guiding companies in developing their leaders. One of his tools or processes involves form...
37 AUI or Almost Useless Information - The Book with Buck Creacy
June 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 37 As a suburban dweller with little experience in the wilderness, I'm fascinated by the story Buck Creacy tells in his new novel, AUI, an abbreviation for Almost Useless Information. It was a priviledge to get an advanced copy. Buck woke up one morning last December inspired to create this story that is set in the Smokey Mountains. In this episode we talk about story telling, the creative process, and some details from his life. The show notes including links and photographs...
AUI or Almost Useless Information - The Book with Buck Creacy
June 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 37 As a suburban dweller with little experience in the wilderness, I'm fascinated by the story Buck Creacy tells in his new novel, AUI, an abbreviation for Almost Useless Information. It was a priviledge to get an advanced copy. Buck woke up one morning last December inspired to create this story that is set in the Smokey Mountains. In this episode we talk about story telling, the creative process, and some details from his life. The show notes including links and photographs...
36 Sharing the Stories of Our Lives with Sylvia Lovely
May 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBEpisode 36 Sylvia Lovely leads programs helping people learn to share the stories of their lives. She does this with events such as workshops and retreats, writing groups, listening sessions, focus groups, and book clubs. And she has a fascinating and inspiring story. We get into all of that in this episode taped in the Community Room at the Good Foods Co-op on Southland Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. The show notes including photographs and links are on my website HERE or at http...
Sharing the Stories of Our Lives with Sylvia Lovely
May 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBEpisode 36 Sylvia Lovely leads programs helping people learn to share the stories of their lives. She does this with events such as workshops and retreats, writing groups, listening sessions, focus groups, and book clubs. And she has a fascinating and inspiring story. We get into all of that in this episode taped in the Community Room at the Good Foods Co-op on Southland Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. The show notes including photographs and links are on my website HERE or at http...
35 Grace, Grit, Hope with Dr. Paschal Baute
April 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBEpisode 35 This is a conversation with Dr. Paschal Baute. He is a 93 year old blind veteran preparing to launch a podcast named Grace, Grit, Hope. We talk about the aspects of his life that have led up to his interest in interviewing people who exemplify those three traits. Some of those activities are serving in the military, being a monk and Catholic Priest for sixteen years, being married for fifty-four years, raising a family, becoming a psycologist, and many other fascinating act...
Grace, Grit, Hope with Dr. Paschal Baute
April 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBEpisode 35 This is a conversation with Dr. Paschal Baute. He is a 93 year old blind veteran preparing to launch a podcast named Grace, Grit, Hope. We talk about the aspects of his life that have led up to his interest in interviewing people who exemplify those three traits. Some of those activities are serving in the military, being a monk and Catholic Priest for sixteen years, being married for fifty-four years, raising a family, becoming a psycologist, and many other fascinating act...
Your Story Your Voice an Announcement
February 28, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBEpisode 34 How wonderful would it be to hear your great grand parents voices telling stories about their lives? What about your grandparents? How neat would it be to have a recording of your own parents that you could listen to and share with your grandkids someday? In this episode I talk about how you can make sure that opportunity exists for your family to hear your voice and the voices of other family members for generations to come. https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/ann...
34 Your Story Your Voice an Announcement
February 28, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 12.7 MBEpisode 34 How wonderful would it be to hear your great grand parents voices telling stories about their lives? What about your grandparents? How neat would it be to have a recording of your own parents that you could listen to and share with your grandkids someday? In this episode I talk about how you can make sure that opportunity exists for your family to hear your voice and the voices of other family members for generations to come. https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/ann...
Stories by Senior Firefighter Orville Cook
January 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBEpisode 33 This is a conversation with a HERO here in the Bluegrass Region. He is Orville Cook. Orville is the most senior firefighter in this area. We will celebrate his 93rd birthday in June 2023. We taped this conversation in his home in Georgetown Kentucky. Listen and be inspired and thankfull for the firefighters, and their spouses and familes. Shownotes and photographs are on my website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/orville
33 Stories by Senior Firefighter Orville Cook
January 31, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBEpisode 33 This is a conversation with a HERO here in the Bluegrass Region. He is Orville Cook. Orville is the most senior firefighter in this area. We will celebrate his 93rd birthday in June 2023. We taped this conversation in his home in Georgetown Kentucky. Listen and be inspired and thankfull for the firefighters, and their spouses and familes. Shownotes and photographs are on my website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/orville
32 Questions and Answers About My Podcast with Tom Hailey
December 31, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26.9 MBEpisode 32 I decided to not book a guest for November and December and to attempt a couple brief solo shows. In this episode I answer a few of the question I've gotten about my podcast. Show notes are on my Bluegrass Region Voices and Views website HERE.
Questions and Answers About My Podcast with Tom Hailey
December 31, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26.9 MBEpisode 32 I decided to not book a guest for November and December and to attempt a couple brief solo shows. In this episode I answer a few of the question I've gotten about my podcast. Show notes are on my Bluegrass Region Voices and Views website HERE.
31 Thanksgiving with Tom Hailey
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBEpisode 31 Happy Thanksgiving! In this brief solo episode I list some reasons I'm thankful in the podcast space.
Thanksgiving with Tom Hailey
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 6.68 MBEpisode 31 Happy Thanksgiving! In this brief solo episode I list some reasons I'm thankful in the podcast space.
30 Autism, Imagination, and Mission with Timothy Pack
October 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBEpisode 30 My guest is Lexington based illustrator, artist, writer, poet, photographer, dramatist, pastor, missionary, and amazing Dad, Timothy Pack. This summer he published a children's book which he wrote and illustrated named Skacky - Adventures in Imagination. An autistic boy finds his voice. It's about the creative outlet his son, Josiah, developed that helped him communicate and interact with the world through his autism. We talk about autism, creativity, adventure, love, and ...
Autism, Imagination, and Mission with Timothy Pack
October 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBEpisode 30 My guest is Lexington based illustrator, artist, writer, poet, photographer, dramatist, pastor, missionary, and amazing Dad, Timothy Pack. This summer he published a children's book which he wrote and illustrated named Skacky - Adventures in Imagination. An autistic boy finds his voice. It's about the creative outlet his son, Josiah, developed that helped him communicate and interact with the world through his autism. We talk about autism, creativity, adventure, love, and ...
29 Life Will Say Yes with Conway Stone
September 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBEpisode 29 Here are a few interesting, and important, questions. How do you see yourself? What do you imagine, or dream, your life to be like? What do you want to accomplish? What impact do you want to have on your community, friends, and family? What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Do you know how to plan to succeed at making your dreams come true? My guest is Conway Stone from Louisville. He writes and presents on the topic of dreaming high and making those dre...
Life Will Say Yes with Conway Stone
September 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBEpisode 29 Here are a few interesting, and important, questions. How do you see yourself? What do you imagine, or dream, your life to be like? What do you want to accomplish? What impact do you want to have on your community, friends, and family? What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Do you know how to plan to succeed at making your dreams come true? My guest is Conway Stone from Louisville. He writes and presents on the topic of dreaming high and making those dre...
Volunteering and Helping Through Him with Rick Sebree
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBEpisode 28 Retiring from a long and successful career can be challenging. We move from structured meaningful activities to, well, what? We can feel bored and restless. One solution is to volunteer at an organization serving the community and reinstate some structure and meaning into our lives. My guest is Rick Sebree and that is what he has done since retiring. In this conversation we focus on the Helping Through Him program and what Rick does there. By listening in on our conver...
28 Volunteering and Helping Through Him with Rick Sebree
August 31, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBEpisode 28 Retiring from a long and successful career can be challenging. We move from structured meaningful activities to, well, what? We can feel bored and restless. One solution is to volunteer at an organization serving the community and reinstate some structure and meaning into our lives. My guest is Rick Sebree and that is what he has done since retiring. In this conversation we focus on the Helping Through Him program and what Rick does there. By listening in on our conver...
Take Command of Your Career with Jim Rogers
July 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBEpisode 27 My guest is Jim Rogers of Unbridled Revenue. If you're a professional such as an architect, engineer, or construction executive, this conversation is definitely for you. You'll get ideas about steps you can take to move your career, and your firm, to the next level, and you'll learn that the earlier you start, the better. The clock is ticking, but it's never too late. Jim focuses on the A/E/C community however, other professional service providers such as attorneys and acc...
27 Take Command of Your Career with Jim Rogers
July 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBEpisode 27 My guest is Jim Rogers of Unbridled Revenue. If you're a professional such as an architect, engineer, or construction executive, this conversation is definitely for you. You'll get ideas about steps you can take to move your career, and your firm, to the next level, and you'll learn that the earlier you start, the better. The clock is ticking, but it's never too late. Jim focuses on the A/E/C community however, other professional service providers such as attorneys and acc...
26 Blind, Blessed, and Musical with Harley Cannon
May 31, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBHarley Cannon was born blind and blessed with musical talent and insight that is likewise a blessing to all who meet him and hear his story and his music. Shownotes are on my website HERE.
Blind, Blessed, and Musical with Harley Cannon
May 31, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBHarley Cannon was born blind and blessed with musical talent and insight that is likewise a blessing to all who meet him and hear his story and his music. Shownotes are on my website HERE.
25 Leaders Developing Leaders with Doug Semenick
April 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBEpisode 25 An important task for a leader is to identify and develop new leaders. My guest teaches how to do that. He is Doug Semenick. We talk about the principles involved with leaders developing leaders. I like to know a little about a person before getting into their subject matter, so we'll begin with me asking Doug about his early years. Links to his contact information and show notes are on my website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/semenick/
Leaders Developing Leaders with Doug Semenick
April 30, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBEpisode 25 An important task for a leader is to identify and develop new leaders. My guest teaches how to do that. He is Doug Semenick. We talk about the principles involved with leaders developing leaders. I like to know a little about a person before getting into their subject matter, so we'll begin with me asking Doug about his early years. Links to his contact information and show notes are on my website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/semenick/
24 From Jobs and Careers to Retirement with Caroline Francis
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBEpisode 24 Some of our most important decisions are related to our jobs, careers, and retirement planning. In this episode I talk with Caroline Francis, Director of the University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services and a founder of the Central Kentucky Job Club. Drop in on our conversation as I ask her about her early years. Complete show notes are at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/careers
From Jobs and Careers to Retirement with Caroline Francis
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBEpisode 24 Some of our most important decisions are related to our jobs, careers, and retirement planning. In this episode I talk with Caroline Francis, Director of the University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services and a founder of the Central Kentucky Job Club. Drop in on our conversation as I ask her about her early years. Complete show notes are at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/careers
A Tale of Faith and Courage in a Dangerous World with F J Messina
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBEpisode 23 F J Messina has published a new novel titled Imagine, A Tale of Faith and Courage in a Dangerous World. He is also working on book 6 in the Bluegrass Files mystery novel series which we discussed in Episode 7. In this conversation, we talk about his new novel, how it came about, and how you might benefit from reading it and passing it on to others. Show notes are on my website HERE.
23 A Tale of Faith and Courage in a Dangerous World with F J Messina
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBEpisode 23 F J Messina has published a new novel titled Imagine, A Tale of Faith and Courage in a Dangerous World. He is also working on book 6 in the Bluegrass Files mystery novel series which we discussed in Episode 7. In this conversation, we talk about his new novel, how it came about, and how you might benefit from reading it and passing it on to others. Show notes are on my website HERE.
Enforcement, Law, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making with Bobby Ricks
February 28, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBEpisode 22 Bobby Ricks has a deep background in law, law enforcement, teaching, training, and coaching that has led him to be an expert on critical thinking and decision-making. You'll be entertained, informed, and inspired. Show notes are on my website HERE.
22 Enforcement, Law, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making with Bobby Ricks
February 28, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBEpisode 22 Bobby Ricks has a deep background in law, law enforcement, teaching, training, and coaching that has led him to be an expert on critical thinking and decision-making. You'll be entertained, informed, and inspired. Show notes are on my website HERE.
Rolling on to Significance While Paralyzed with Jenny Smith
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBEpisode 21 Jenny Smith was paralyzed from the chest down in High School. In this episode, we talk about her life before the accident, what happened, and how she has rolled on since that morning to build a life that is making a difference around the world. Show notes at Bluegrass Region Voices and Views.
21 Rolling on to Significance While Paralyzed with Jenny Smith
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBEpisode 21 Jenny Smith was paralyzed from the chest down in High School. In this episode, we talk about her life before the accident, what happened, and how she has rolled on since that morning to build a life that is making a difference around the world. Show notes at Bluegrass Region Voices and Views.
20 Remembering Jerry Young - In His Own Words
December 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBEpisode 20 This is a tough episode to produce. It's in honor and memory of my great friend, Jerry Young. Jerry died this month, December 2021, from Covid. We met at Lexington Toastmasters in 1979 and enjoyed many adventures, lunches, and conversations over these 42 years. Jerry was the first guest on this podcast with Episode #1 posted on February 8, 2020. It was about storytelling. Jerry and I taped this conversation in January 2018. It's about his life including the accident that...