Living the Dream with Ben and Rodney

We are pleased to have Jeremy Whitmore, Executive Director of the Calloway County Tourism Commission in Murray, Kentucky, as our guest today to discuss the growth of Murray, Kentucky and the great tourism opportunities in Murray and the Kentucky Lake area.  We thank Jeremy for his time and a great interview.  Learn more about the Tourism Commission and things to do in Murray and the Kentucky Lake region at www.ExperienceKYLake.com,

Join us for a special episode as we welcome comedians Katherine Blanford and Lace Larrabee to the show to discuss their careers and the upcoming show at the Kentucky Comedy Festival October 19-20 (www.kentuckycomedyfestival.com).  Katherine and Lace are the hosts of the very popular "Cheaties" podcast (www.cheatiespodcast.com) and are 2 of America's funniest and most popular up and coming comedians and we are honored to have them on our show!  Learn more about Katherine at www.katherineblanford.komi.io and @itskatherineblanford on Instagram.  Learn more about Lace at www.lacelarrabee.com and @lacelarrabee on Instagram.

Join us as we welcome Miss Kentucky 2023 Mallory Hudson to the show!  Mallory is a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky and a student at the University of Kentucky majoring in Communications and minoring in Political Science.  Mallory stops by the show to share how she is "Living the Dream" as Miss Kentucky, and also her charity work to help needy children in Kentucky.  Learn more about Mallory's work as Miss Kentucky at www.misskentucky.org and on Instagram at @missamericaky.  Thank you so much to Mallory for a great interview!

We welcome the super funny Jasmine Ellis to the show to discuss her upcoming performance at the Kentucky Comedy Festival on Thursday, October 19 at Wrather Hall at Murray State University!  Jasmine's debut album "Trash Baby" soared to #1 on iTunes and her debut special on Dry Bar Comedy has been viewed by over 1 Million fans.  Learn more about Jasmine at www.jasmineelliscomedy.com and on Instagram at @jasmineelliscomedy.

Buy your tickets for the Kentucky Comedy Festival at www.kentuckycomedyfestival.com.

Join us for a special episode with one of America's funniest comedians:  Brad Upton!  Brad is one of stars appearing at the Kentucky Comedy Festival October 19-21 at Wrather Hall on the campus of Murray State University (www.kentuckycomedyfestival.com). 

Brad is one of top stars of Dry Bar Comedy with over 200 Million views of his Dry Bar Comedy specials!  He is super funny and has been selling out venues across the country, leading him to launch a theater tour called Tap Out, Nap Out, Crap Out!  I saw Brad perform live in Orlando and he had the sold-out crowd laughing all night long!

Come see Brad at the Kentucky Comedy Festival on Friday, October 20 and buy your tickets at www.KentuckyComedyFestival.com.  Learn more about Brad at www.BradUptonComedy.com and on Instagram at @braduptoncomedy. 

Join us for a special episode with special guest and wrestling Hall of Famer Ricky Morton of the legendary Rock N Roll Express (@thebabyface_ricky_morton on Instagram) as we break down our 64 spot tag team wrestling bracket to pick the winner of this year's Living the Dream Tag Team Wrestling Challenge! Who is the best tag team?  Is it the Rock N Roll Express with Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, The Road Warriors, The Steiner Brothers, The Midnight Express, The Hart Foundation, The British Bulldogs, The Hardy Boyz, The New Day, The Briscoe Brothers, The Fabulous Freebirds, The Usos, or another amazing tag team? Thanks so much to Ricky Morton for being an amazing guest!  Keep up with Ricky on the current NWA wrestling promotion at NWA Power on Tuesday and NWA on Saturdays at Noon on its YouTube channel and Fite TV.

This is the podcast episode I never wanted to have to do.  My Co-Host and dear child Rodney the Bulldog suddenly passed away on March 1, 2022 at 12 years old.  Rodney lived a long and amazing life!  He lived the dream with me.  He was a larger than life personality and all I could ask for in a bulldog, friend and child.  This episode is dedicated to Rodney and I reflect on a few of the many great times that he and I shared together.  Long live Rodney the Bulldog!

Join us as we welcome Dr. Bob Jackson, President of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, to the show to discuss how he is "Living the Dream" as President of our college alma mater Murray State University.  A former Kentucky State Senator and a former Murray State alum, Dr. Jackson discusses the exciting things going on at Murray State, from its outstanding academic programs and new building projects, to the continued success of Murray State's sports programs.  You can learn more about Murray State at www.murraystate.edu.  Go Racers!!

Join us as we welcome Dr. Bob Jackson, President of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, to the show to discuss how he is "Living the Dream" as President of our college alma mater Murray State University.  A former Kentucky State Senator and a former Murray State alum, Dr. Jackson discusses the exciting things going on at Murray State, from its outstanding academic programs and new building projects, to the continued success of Murray State's sports programs.  You can learn more about Murray State at www.murraystate.edu.  Go Racers!!

Join me and my special guest Scott Tudor as we review All Elite Wrestling (AEW)'s amazing All Out event from Labor Day Weekend, including AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage, CM Punk returning after 7 years to face Darby Allin, Chris Jericho vs. MJF, and more!   We also discuss the tremendous growth and excitement in AEW in recent months with the additions of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Christian Cage, Rubi Soho and more!  Check out our podcast website at www.benandrodney.com