If you're a fan of UK and other Commonwealth sports, you most certainly owe this week's special guest a listen!! Introducing Mr. Mark Story, a Sports Columnist from the Lexington Herald-Leader, who has been a fixture at the newspaper since 1990. Mark has been privileged to cover each and every Kentucky Derby since 1994, every UK-U of L football game since 1994, and all but four UK-U of L basketball games since 1996! Grab a comfy chair as he discusses his path into sports journalism, and the manner in which he quickly found himself at the Herald-Leader. He also looks back on many highlights of his sports coverage pursuits, including unforgettable games he has witnessed, notable connections he has made, and memorable interactions with players/coaches. And, tune in to find out if he has any scoops on comings/goings in the transfer portal, or other aspects of UK basketball, that Cats fans may want to be on alert for in the near future! Feel free to contact Mark Story via email at mstory@herald-leader.com. And, be sure to enjoy his insightful articles, and support his work with a digital subscription, by visiting his Herald-Leader web page linked here: https://www.kentucky.com/profile/218577285/.

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This week, I'm super stoked to be joined by one of my former radio partners from Western Kentucky University's student-run station (WWHR)!! Meet Amanda Hagerman, affectionately known by her radio name "Lucky", who I teamed up with for a radio show the second semester of my Freshman year. Lucky's most recent media venture came in the realm of television, where she handled production duties behind the scenes at WDRB (Fox 41) in Louisville. Come along as she and I look back on the fun we had together on the Bowling Green airwaves, and discuss an exciting internship she enjoyed with Sony LA. She also details additional radio experience, and other directions her career has taken over the years, prior to arriving at Fox 41. Finally, she shares highlights of her rewarding time in television production, and extends advice to youngsters aspiring to pursue a career behind the mic, on camera, or perhaps somewhere in the middle. Tune in and treat yourself to Lucky's story, her whit, and her wisdom!

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I'm certainly not graced with the opportunity to chat with a Vietnam veteran every time the wind changes direction . . .but this week, I enjoyed this very privilege, and you're reaping the benefits!! Introducing Mr. Donald Elmore, a Bowling Green native, who first served in Germany, and then completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mr. Elmore even authored a book entitled "The Road Taken", which features written accounts and drawn pictures tracing his childhood, army service, and even a portion of his post-military life in California. Grab a seat as he explains what led him to serve our country, reflects on highlights of his service ventures, and speaks of his career pursuits and art-centered hobbies after military retirement. He also extends words of wisdom to the service personnel of tomorrow. We can all learn something from Mr. Elmore's voice of extensive experience . . .so listen intently, and soak up his splendid story!

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