You U of Smellers better git ready cuz THE POPE IS COMIN TO THE YUM YUM to smash your Cardinal dreams!

After a stellar career in Major League Baseball, umpire Tom Hallion still calls Louisville home. The native New Yorker moved to Kentucky during the Louisville Redbirds Triple A era, working games until he was called to the bigs.

He kept his Kentucky home and stopped by WHAS to talk about last night's 18 inning World Series instant classic game. He discussed the pressure encountered by umps working extra long games. 

Terry Meiners also asked for Mr. Hallion's thoughts on modern technology aiming to take away human umpires to let machines call balls and strikes.

Uh, not a fan.

The Frazier Museum and Davis Jewelers are celebrating love and marriage with a special exhibit of Kentucky connected expressions of getting cuffed.

Simon Meiners and his dad discuss on 84WHAS.

Legendary photographer Dan Dry has a special exhibition on Wednesday, October 29th at Hop Atomica, 1318 McHenry Street in Germantown.

Hop Atomica is the city's only distillery-brewery-restaurant combo. Its owner Paul Berrier is hosting the party to help Apron Inc care for restaurant wait staff who've fallen on hard times.

Plus we get a special appearance from Paul's daughter (who is hopped up on Halloween candy!...MY BAD!!)

Come join the party this Wednesday!

Louisville Housing Authority director Elizabeth Strojan came home from living in New York City to help Mayor Craig Greenberg improve the city's affordable housing shortage. It's a massive job but Elizabeth discusses the many ways that housing situations are improving for the area's low income residents.

Dr. Daniel McCue has been teaching and coaching at St. Xavier High School for 22 years, and now has been elevated to school principal.

Listen to his chat with Terry Meiners about the state of education at St. Xavier, A.I.'s role, student advancement, and much more.

Superstar jockey Donna Brothers popped by to talk Breeders Cup 2025 with Terry Meiners. It's this weekend in California with an incredible lineup of thoroughbred talent.

Donna brought along Chief Entertainment Officer Tim Laird to promo the upcoming Brain Alliance of Kentucky fundraising party that is always a huge celebration.

Party details are enclosed in this interview.

Steve Macy with the new Louisville Kings UFL squad popped by to chat with Terry Meiners on what the franchise brings to the city's sports offerings. They discussed talent levels, local connections, ticket pricing, and game day tailgating for the season that begins in March 2026.

Ned Pillersdorf is running for Congress to replace longtime Representative Hal Rogers. Pillersdorf, the "Atticus Finch of Eastern Kentucky," says Rep. Rogers has done some good things over the years but his vote for the BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL will harm generations of people in District 5.

Mr. Pillersdorf explains how Kentuckians are more drastically affected by the BBB downside than any other state. He also explains how scant WIFI availability rains down daunting challenges for the region.

Ned does pass out a bit of praise for Senator Rand Paul for voting against President Trump's wishes on multiple occasions.

WEBSITE nedforcongress.com

University of Louisville athletics director Josh Heird chats with Terry Meiners on the post-Miami victory buzz, other schools chasing Jeff Brohm or other Cardinal coaches, upheaval from UofL's G League standout commit, NIL, Kansas Jayhawks showcase exhibition, 2013 banner status, and special tailgating hours for Saturday's ACC Network show THE HUDDLE broadcasting live from THE ALLEY.