Blind Judge Podcast

What does it really mean to serve others when they need it most?

In this episode of The Blind Judge Podcast, host David Holton sits down with Mike Mulrooney, founder of Shirley's Way, a Kentucky-based nonprofit that has helped thousands of families battling cancer. After losing his mother, Shirley, to cancer in 2013, Mike turned tragedy into purpose by creating an organization dedicated to easing the financial burden many patients face during treatment.

Through fundraisers, community support, and charitable initiatives across Kentucky and Southern Indiana, Shirley's Way has raised millions of dollars to help cancer patients cover everyday expenses like housing, utilities, food, and transportation—allowing families to focus on what matters most: fighting the disease.

Mike shares the powerful story behind the mission, the impact Shirley's Way is making in the community, and why compassion and generosity are more important now than ever.

This conversation explores charity, community leadership, helping the less fortunate, and the real heart behind giving back.

If you believe in helping others and supporting those in need, this episode will inspire you.

Topics discussed:

• The story behind Shirley's Way

• Supporting cancer patients and their families

• The financial challenges of cancer treatment

• Building a nonprofit that changes lives

• Why charity and compassion matter today

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In this episode, David Holton shares his personal experience of becoming blind and what it took to rebuild his life afterward. He speaks honestly about fear, adaptation, and the unexpected lessons that came with losing his sight. This is a human story about resilience, identity, and learning to move through the world in a new way.

Interview with Rick Bozich and Brooks Holton

Episode 8: Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton. He is Kentucky's first blind judge. David is joined by recently retired, sports journalist Rick Bozich and new Courier-Journal sports writer, Brooks Holton. They have a wide-ranging discussion on sports at the professional, college and high school levels.

Brooks original joined David for Episode 4. Click here to listen to that episode.

Episode Outline

· 00:15 – Welcome and Introduction

· 01:34 – How David and Rick Originally Met

· 03:11 – Welcome Rick Bozich

· 09:08 – Recent Changes to the Rules in Major League Baseball

· 14:27 – IU Basketball and Football

· 15:51 – UK Football and Coach Mark Stoops

· 17:43 – Impact of the NIL on College Football

· 19:12 – UofL Basketball and Coach Pat Kelsey

· 27:11 – Some of the Biggest Developments in Regional Sports

· 29:41 – High School Basketball vs. High School Football

· 33:16 – Rick Pitino at UK and UofL

· 35:07 – The Lack of Access to Players

· 44:40 – UofL Football and Coach Jeff Brohm

· 46:49 – UK Basketball, Thoughts on Coaches Mark Pope, John Calipari and Tubby Smith

· 50:14 – The Next Chapter for Rick Bozich

· 51:05 – Is There a Future for Professional Sports in Louisville?

· 55:49 – What Was Rick's most Favorite Interview?

· 58:20 – Conclusion

Check out David's Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts. In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 6, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page. You'll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.

David closes with this thought: "God's been good to me. I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families." David's entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/.

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Episode 7: Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton. He is Kentucky's first blind judge. Today, David is joined by Pleasure Ridge Park Baseball Coach Brad Burns and Mike Olyer, who is a local attorney and one of David's family members. They're going to discuss the history and success of PRP Baseball and its future.

Episode Outline

• 01:06 – Introducing Coach Brad Burns and Mike Oyler
• 01:49 – A Couple of Great Seasons (2024-2025)
• 07:46 – Looking Forward to Next Year
• 10:33 – The Rich Tradition of PRP Baseball
• 12:08 – Coach Brad Burns' History with PRP Baseball
• 17:43 – The Legacy of Coach Bill Miller
• 19:52 – The PRP Baseball Facilities
• 25:58 – The Bill and Vicki Miller Foundation
• 27:30 – Improvements Need to be Made at the Ball Field
• 31:29 – Conclusion

To Donate to the Bill and Vicki Miller Foundation to Support PRP Baseball:

• Contact Executive Director, Mike Oyler: (502) 593-3118
• Address: 2527 Nelson Miller Parkway, Ste. 101, Louisville, KY 40223

Check out David's Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts. In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 7, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page. You'll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.

David closes with this thought: "God's been good to me. I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families." David's entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit https://davidholtonlawky.com/.

Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with your friends and family.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. This does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Your situation is unique. Please consult an experienced attorney to discuss your situation. This is an advertisement. Principal Office located at 5226 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291. Office phone number: (502) 933-8600.

Episode 6: Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton. He is Kentucky's first blind judge. David is joined by Diane Nelson, Executive Director of the Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS). This organization is an educational resource for visually impaired children and their parents.

Episode Outline

· 01:10 – Introducing Diane Nelson and VIPS

· 03:35 – What Is VIPS and Its Purpose

· 08:00 – The VIPS Service Areas and Infrastructure

· 09:30 – VIPS in Louisville

· 11:12 – The Benefit of Expectations

· 14:30 – The Sensory Room for CVI at VIPS

· 20:20 – Homebased VIPS Education and Resources

· 22:30 – VIPS is Nationally Recognized for Visual Impairment Education

· 25:05 – Continuing the Legacy Started by Sharon Bensinger

· 26:24 – Funding Sources for VIPS

· 27:54 – David's Inspiration for Parents of Visually Impaired Children

· 29:08 – Donate to VIPS at http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/

· 30:50 – Conclusion

Learn more about the Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)

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Website: https://vips.org/

Check out David's Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts. In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 6, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page. You'll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.

David closes with this thought: "God's been good to me. I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families." David's entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/.

Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with your friends and family.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. This does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Your situation is unique. Please consult an experienced attorney to discuss your situation. This is an advertisement. Principal Office located at 5226 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291. Office phone number: (502) 933-8600.

Episode 5: Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton. He is Kentucky's first blind judge. David is joined by the new basketball coach of Morehead State University, Johnny Mattox. They discuss Johnny's background and the upcoming season for the MSU Eagles.

Episode Outline

· 01:10 – Introducing the New Basketball Coach for the Morehead State Eagles

· 02:15 – The New Season Begins

· 05:08 – Coach's Journey to Morehead State

· 08:37 – Background on the Players

· 14:57 – How Recruiting Has Changed over the Years

· 16:25 – More Background on the Players

· 19:15 – Coach Mattox' Background

· 21:48 – The Upcoming Schedule for the Eagles

· 26:30 – Closing Thoughts from Coach Mattox

· 28:55 – Conclusion

Check out David's Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts. In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 5, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page. You'll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.

David closes with this thought: "God's been good to me. I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families." David's entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/.

Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with your friends and family.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. This does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Your situation is unique. Please consult an experienced attorney to discuss your situation. This is an advertisement. Principal Office located at 5226 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291. Office phone number: (502) 933-8600.

Episode 4: Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton. He is Kentucky's first blind judge. David is joined in the studio by his son, award-winning journalist Brooks Holton. Brooks is the beat-writer for the Louisville Cardinals. They discuss the upcoming season for the University of Louisville Men's Basketball Team and new coach Pat Kelsey.

Episode Outline

· 01:05 – A Fresh Start for Cardinals Basketball

· 01:45 – Meet Brooks Holton

· 03:50 – A Challenging Beginning to Covering the Cards

· 06:43 – Welcome to the Pat Kelsey Era at UofL

· 10:20 – A New Style of Play for the Cardinals

· 12:10 – Background on the Players

· 19:18 – The Impact of the Transfer Portal

· 23:25 – Coach Kelsey Knows How to Sell the Program

· 25:10 – Pre-Season Games

· 27:53 – David Discusses some Impressive Recognition for Brooks

· 31:32 – Conclusion

Check out David's Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts. In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 4, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page. You'll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.

David closes with this thought: "God's been good to me. I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families." David's entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/.

Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with your friends and family.

Episode 3: Welcome back to The Blind Judge Podcast with retired Jefferson County Judge David Holton. He is Kentucky's first blind judge. David is joined in the studio by his guide dog Coach. In today's episode, David interviews a blind doctor. He's retired cardiologist, Jeffrey Fowler. Both David and Jeff have had interesting experiences throughout their respective careers.

Episode Outline

· 00:40 – Meet Dr. Fowler

· 03:50 – Adapting to Life with a Visual Impairment

· 07:16 – David Met with Jeff to Discuss Getting a Guide Dog

· 11:43 – Stories about Attempting to Enlist in the Army

· 18:24 – Life with a Guide Dog

· 20:22 – The Pilot Dog School in Columbus, Ohio

· 21:00 – Jeff and David Recall some Boating Adventures

· 24:56 – Hospital Rounds and Courtrooms with Guide Dogs

· 27:35 – Jeff Gets a Concealed Carry License

· 30:36 – How David's Parents' Expectations Made an Early Difference

· 33:46 – Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS)

· 33:06 – How Jeff's Parents' Expectations Made an Early Difference

· 37:46 – Overcoming Other People's Negative Perceptions

· 40:00 – Conclusion

Check out David's Probate and Estate Planning Podcast!

Retired Probate Judge David Holton actually has 2 podcasts. In addition to this one focusing on social and community matters, his other podcast focuses on legal issues related to Wills, probate and estate planning issues.

As we conclude Episode 3, we encourage you to connect with David on his Facebook page. You'll also be able to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible and many other podcast platforms.

David closes with this thought: "God's been good to me. I want to give back and return the favor to his listeners and their families." David's entire career has been about service to our Louisville and Jefferson County community.

For more information about probate and estate planning issues, or to listen to The Blind Judge Podcast, visit http://www.davidholtonlawky.com/.

Thanks for listening! Please share this episode with your friends and family.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. This does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Your situation is unique. Please consult an experienced attorney to discuss your situation. This is an advertisement. Principal Office located at 5226 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291. Office phone number: (502) 933-8600.