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Blair Thomas Hess joins host Bill Goodman to discuss all things Kentucky bourbon. Hess is an author of "The State of Bourbon," which showcases the region’s first distilleries, local restaurants, hotels, parks, and adventures that every bourbon lover needs to experience. Her new book takes you across the state in a road trip experience to explore the history and heritage of bourbon in Kentucky.

Blair Thomas Hess joins host Bill Goodman to discuss all things Kentucky bourbon. Hess is an author of "The State of Bourbon," which showcases the region’s first distilleries, local restaurants, hotels, parks, and adventures that every bourbon lover needs to experience. Her new book takes you across the state in a road trip experience to explore the history and heritage of bourbon in Kentucky.

Blair Thomas Hess joins host Bill Goodman to discuss all things Kentucky bourbon. Hess is an author of "The State of Bourbon," which showcases the region’s first distilleries, local restaurants, hotels, parks, and adventures that every bourbon lover needs to experience. Her new book takes you across the state in a road trip experience to explore the history and heritage of bourbon in Kentucky.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by local actor David Hurt. A native of Mercer County, David developed a passion for history and nature while exploring sites such as Shaker Village and Old Fort Harrod during his childhood. These interests led him to later portray Kentucky Chautauqua characters John C.C. Mayo, Lilley Cornett, and Grandpa Jones. Before Chautauqua, David earned a degree in theatre from Illinois and taught theatre at Morehead State University for more than a decade. David discusses his life growing up and working on the family farm, performing at numerous theaters throughout the state, and even gives us a glimpse into the time he attended Woodstock.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by local actor David Hurt. A native of Mercer County, David developed a passion for history and nature while exploring sites such as Shaker Village and Old Fort Harrod during his childhood. These interests led him to later portray Kentucky Chautauqua characters John C.C. Mayo, Lilley Cornett, and Grandpa Jones. Before Chautauqua, David earned a degree in theatre from Illinois and taught theatre at Morehead State University for more than a decade. David discusses his life growing up and working on the family farm, performing at numerous theaters throughout the state, and even gives us a glimpse into the time he attended Woodstock.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by local actor David Hurt. A native of Mercer County, David developed a passion for history and nature while exploring sites such as Shaker Village and Old Fort Harrod during his childhood. These interests led him to later portray Kentucky Chautauqua characters John C.C. Mayo, Lilley Cornett, and Grandpa Jones. Before Chautauqua, David earned a degree in theatre from Illinois and taught theatre at Morehead State University for more than a decade. David discusses his life growing up and working on the family farm, performing at numerous theaters throughout the state, and even gives us a glimpse into the time he attended Woodstock.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Stephen McBride, an historical archaeologist who serves as the Director of Interpretation and Archaeology at the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in Jessamine County. In 1863, Camp Nelson began as an army supply depot, training camp, and hospital facility. By 1864, it became the state’s largest recruiting and training center for African American soldiers and was a refugee camp for their wives and children. Dr. McBride discusses his archaeological research at Camp Nelson, race relations in Kentucky during the Civil War, and what happened to soldiers and their families after the war.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Stephen McBride, an historical archaeologist who serves as the Director of Interpretation and Archaeology at the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in Jessamine County. In 1863, Camp Nelson began as an army supply depot, training camp, and hospital facility. By 1864, it became the state’s largest recruiting and training center for African American soldiers and was a refugee camp for their wives and children. Dr. McBride discusses his archaeological research at Camp Nelson, race relations in Kentucky during the Civil War, and what happened to soldiers and their families after the war.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by Dr. Stephen McBride, an historical archaeologist who serves as the Director of Interpretation and Archaeology at the Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park in Jessamine County. In 1863, Camp Nelson began as an army supply depot, training camp, and hospital facility. By 1864, it became the state’s largest recruiting and training center for African American soldiers and was a refugee camp for their wives and children. Dr. McBride discusses his archaeological research at Camp Nelson, race relations in Kentucky during the Civil War, and what happened to soldiers and their families after the war.

Host Bill Goodman is joined by author, graphic designer, and member of Kentucky Humanities Speakers Bureau, Gary Cieradkowski. A native of New Jersey, Gary has worked for advertising firms all over the country. He now resides in Northern Kentucky and has his own graphic design studio. His interest in baseball history and his artistic ability led him to design baseball cards that landed him features on ESPN and NPR. A specialist in baseball history, his work titled "The League of Outsider Baseball: An Illustrated History of Baseball’s Forgotten Heroes," was published in 2015.