Our special guest this time around has such an impressive story to tell, we are splitting it up into two episodes!! Meet Stefanie Putnam of Oldham County, who has a rich history in equestrian competition, and has continued to build on this history despite a 2009 spinal cord injury! Shortly after her incident, Stefanie discovered carriage driving as a means of staying actively engaged with horses. Come along as she describes the nature of her injury, the steps she took to bounce back from it, and the manner in which she was drawn to carriage driving. She also describes the accommodations that enable her to be a competitive force in carriage driving, and the research pursuits that led her to Kentucky from California in 2017. Stefanie's incredible story will continue next week, when we'll learn how her amazing service dogs have assisted her in the realm of competition, along with other aspects of her day-to-day life. Meanwhile, however, you can educate yourself on "Canine Companions", the organization through which Stefanie found her service dogs, by visiting the web page linked here: https://canine.org/. You can also email Stefanie with any questions you may have regarding our conversation at sdputnam@gmail.com.

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Despite being in his 80s, this week's very special guest has shown no signs of slowing down . . .and as proof, he became a published author just last year!! Introducing Bill Burton, a Henderson native who graced us in 2025 with a novel entitled "Turn A Blind Eye". This book opens our eyes and minds to Mr. Burton's childhood, when Henderson was commonly referred to as "Little Chicago". Join Bill as he sheds light on the (technically) illegal activity that often went unpunished in Henderson during the 40s and 50s, which ultimately served as the inspiration behind his recent written work. He'll also discuss other aspects of his Henderson upbringing, his career background, and the spark behind his desire to write a book as a retiree. Finally, he offers a brief preview of the characters and plot awaiting us in the novel. So enjoy soaking up the story of the brilliant Bill Burton . . .and after listening intently to the man himself, be sure to purchase your copy of "Turn A Blind Eye" by simply visiting the web page linked here: https://www.turnablindeyenovel.com/.

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Chances are you're at least remotely familiar with curling...but did you realize this splendid sport actually has a presence in the Bluegrass!? Yep, and this is thanks in large part to my very special guest. She is Mrs. Bethaney Curry, who has become a curling extraordinaire, despite being in a wheelchair! Bethaney, along with her husband Brett, launched Louisville's "Derby City Curling Club" in 2018, and it has been clicking on all cylinders ever since. Join Mrs. Curry as she describes how she became wheelchair bound at an early age, shares the nuts and bolts of her fascinating employment history, and explains how she first became enamored with curling. She also discusses the basic rules of the sport, the steps she and Brett took to make "Derby City Curling Club" a reality, and the wide array of disabilities commonly represented within the sport. Finally, she sheds light on skills that patrons obtain through classes offered by her club. Be sure to visit "Derby City Curling Club" on the web by simply following this link: https://www.derbycitycurlingclub.com/. Also, feel free to email any inquiries to derbycitycurlingclub@gmail.com.

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