Old Kentucky Tales
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOld Kentucky Tales: Quirky history stories from Kentucky’s past plus Brent and Jason (and guests) have a laugh at old (fake) commercials and real life characters.
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Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep8: 50th Episode Extravaganza
June 13, 2019 13:51 - 32 minutes - 1.88 KBBrent and Jason host a s pecial edition of the podcast with a live audience for the 50th episode, a game show edition of OKT held on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College. This episode features 3 different games of historic characters and challenges with our student contestants. Fake History Sponsors include an ad for Dr. Thatcher's Worm Syrup and Early Times & Jack Beam whisky. Leave us your comments on iTunes and Instagram. OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdso...
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep7: Grab Your Buffalo Socks - The Hard Winter of 1779
June 05, 2019 15:18 - 28 minutes - 1.68 KBBrent and Jason look an account of the 1779 winter from Daniel Trabue's first-hand account in his narrative Westward in Kentucky. Next week, you can here the special live audience recording event for our 50th episode, a special game show edition of OKT. Leave us your comments on iTunes and Instagram. Fake History Sponsors include an ad for 1898's Elastic Starch and a personal appearance by "Granny" of The Beverly Hillbillies. OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah ...
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep6: Adolph Rupp - A Kentucky Coaching Icon
May 28, 2019 19:34 - 26 minutes - 1.54 KBBrent and Jason are joined by history professor Duane Bolin, who built upon the earlier research he received from his own college professor to write a new book about Adolph Rupp, the famed coach of University of Kentucky basketball. They also listen to another random Long Lunch and discuss Fake History Sponsors such as 1919's Karo Syrup and a 1974 ad for the Dick Smiley Porsche dealership. You can l eave comments on Instagram, iTunes, NPR.org or right here. OKT is produced by sound engineer T...
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep5: Pictures of 1950s Paducah
May 22, 2019 17:22 - 32 minutes - 1.9 KBJason and Brent are joined by McCracken County Library historian Nathan Lynn once again, who brings along some new photos to discuss - this time of 1950s people and places in the Paducah area. They focus especially on the first buildings at our own West Kentucky Community and Technical College. You can check out more many images at our Instagram account. And leave comments on Instagram, iTunes, NPR.org or right here. This episode features Fake History Sponsors for the 1950s Oldsmobile Rocket ...
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep4: Funny Things Happen when Lincoln Takes a Walk
May 14, 2019 18:47 - 23 minutes - 1.35 KBBrent and Jason discuss examples of the wit of President Abraham Lincoln and wife Mary Todd Lincoln. Fake History Sponsors include an ad for a 1935 cure for the husband's complaining, on-edge condition. Also included is an 1918 efficiency cabinet for the kitchen. OKT is released on Tuesdays and you can add your comments at wkms.org, iTunes and Instagram. This podcast i s produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah School of Art and Design.
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep3: The Making of a River Widow
May 07, 2019 17:15 - 28 minutes - 1.65 KBJason and Brent speak to a new guest, author Ann Creel. Her new book is called The River Widow, about a murder that gets covered up by the 1937 flood. In five weeks, we will release a special live recording event for our 50th episode. OKT is released on Tuesdays and you can add your comments on iTunes and Instagram. Fake History Sponsors include an ad for the 1875 book exposing the life and escape of Brigham Young's 19th wife. Also included is an old ad for men's chincilla and melton hats and...
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep2: The Colonel's Secret Recipe - Blasting the Competition
April 30, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 1.69 KBBrent and Jason finally discuss a longtime symbol of Kentucky and marketing icon, Col. Harland Sanders. Born across the river in Indiana in 1890, Sanders went on to start KFC and star in countless commercials and promotions. Tell us what you think about OKT with comments on iTunes and Instagram. You can also here us on the Amazon Fire podcast app and at NPR.org. This episode features Fake History Sponsors: a 1915 ad for ladies' brassieres and mail order wigs from the 1850s. OKT is produced by...
Old Kentucky Tales S5, Ep1: Showdown in Motown
April 23, 2019 14:03 - 29 minutes - 1.73 KBBrent and Jason kick off Season 5 with a first hand account of the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan with guest Jim Woltman. Coming soon in Season 5, we will feature a special live recording event for OKT's 50th episode. Tell us what you think about OKT with comments on iTunes and Instagram. This episode starts the The Long Lunch segment with some juvenile audio tricks and our Fake History Sponsors include 1914 worm medication for kids and 1898 deer take out food orders. OKT is produced by soun...
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep10: A Very Special Old Kentucky Christmas Special
December 19, 2018 16:36 - 22 minutes - 1.29 KBJason and Brent add yet another Christmas special for the holiday season and look at the story of an early Kentucky Christmas party and dance, best expressed in the photo here. Kidstorians discuss those early McDonald's prices. And Fake History Sponsors include a gift ad of a rolling stand made for early office machines and an 1898 ad for Christmas Whiskey! OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah School of Art and Design.
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep9: Great Communicator VS. Great Tweetinator - Electoral Eighties Adventure
December 12, 2018 16:49 - 24 minutes - 1.46 KBIn this episode, Brent and Jason look at the electoral shift seen in Kentucky from 1980 to the current era. Kidstorians discuss those early McDonald's prices. And Fake History Sponsors include 1984 discounted Christmas merchandise and a breakdancing contest at Walmart, also in 1984. OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah School of Art and Design.
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep8: They Didn't Censor This World War I Letter
December 05, 2018 15:31 - 25 minutes - 1.52 KBIn this episode, Jason and Brent look at a very candid letter written by Thomas Stone, an American soldier on the Western Front in France during World War I. Fake History Sponsors include an ad for 10 big shows of circuses, menageries, aviaries, aquariums and museums all merged together and traveling the country in 1899. We also hear a 1950's ad for taking out a loan to go on vacation. OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah School of Art and Design.
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep7: Beware Of Goat
December 05, 2018 14:50 - 24 minutes - 1.45 KBIn this episode, Brent invites fellow WKCTC professor David Nickell to tell a story of rural life, cable repairmen and a friendly pet goat. Jason joins in and speaks with an odd sound to his voice; it turns out his mic was on backwards... T he Kidstorians look at a 1940's gas station and our Fake History Sponsors include a 1975 septic service and 1888's Mustang Liniment for man and beast! OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah School of Art and Design.
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep6: Prohibition in Kentucky with Author James Markert, Part 2
November 27, 2018 20:33 - 23 minutes - 1.36 KBBrent and Jason speak with special guest author James Markert about his book "The Angels' Share", from HarperCollins Publishing. We look back at the Prohibition era with stories of its impact on Kentucky. Then we bounce from Deadwood to The Great Gatsby and the speakeasies in that day. The Kidstorians check out a photo of an old tank and Fake History Sponsors include 1899 Pabst Malt for teachers and a message to Mr. Bootlegger that prohibition does not work! OKT is produced by sound engineer ...
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep5: My Teacher 'Wrastled' a Wildcat
November 20, 2018 16:12 - 22 minutes - 1.32 KBJason and Brent look at John "Wildcat" McKinney, an early teacher in Lexington, KY, who became a hero and legend for having fought off a ferocious bobcat who entered his classroom in 1793. Fake History Sponsors include Party Line phone service in 1952 and an 1890's cure-all called Bile Beans, which purported to cure many unfortunate things. OKT is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at WKCTC's Paducah School of Art and Design.
Old Kentucky Tales S4, Ep4: PCC in the 70's - Long Hair, UFOs & Banana Splits with Judge Jeff Hines
November 08, 2018 16:24 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KBJason and Brent interview a special guest, former Circuit Judge Jeff Hines, who was the 1974-75 Student Senate President of Paducah Community College. We take a look back at PCC's old Smoke Signal college newspaper, with stories such as the World's Largest Banana Split. And Judge Hines tells stories and memories of people and activities on campus from over 40 years ago. Fake History Sponsors include PCC Bookstore and Burger Chef ads, both from the 1974 edition of Smoke Signal. Thanks to Mathe...