120 Proof Podcast

Chat with family friend Dave Marsh, a Central Ky native who is a professional big game hunter. He is one of a few licensed guides in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and takes clients on trophy hunts in the remote backcountry. Plus, Sippin' with Stu!

Episode 12 features Luke Murray, Assistant Coach for the University of Louisville men's basketball team. We talk about the general outlook for this team, the rising sophomore class, dealing with preseason and scheduling during a pandemic, Jordan Nwora's draft stock, and more. Plus, he gives me his recruiting pitch, and we discuss his time living in Kentucky and being the son of Bill.

Chat with Wilderness Trail Distillery co-founder Pat Heist. Topics include he and partner Shane Baker's backgrounds, how Wilderness Trail was started, being a "young" bourbon producer, choosing sweet mash over sour, and more!

It's a Sippin' with Stu exclusive! Kyle and Stu talk about three bourbons - Basil Hayden's, Eagle Rare and Johnny Drum - before presenting a tasty fall cocktail. Simply a delicious episode.

Chat with former NFL punter Tim Masthay about playing multiple sports at Murray High School, punting at UK and in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, and now coaching high school soccer. Topics also include best roommates in college and the pros, becoming a head coach during a pandemic, favorite Super Bowl memories, origin of his nickname, and more!

Chat with Kentucky's Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman. We primarily talk about education in KY, including the "Last Mile" initiative, new normals in classrooms, what education might look like post-pandemic and more. Plus, we chat about learning on the job through the pandemic and her background playing & coaching basketball.

We chat with the co-founder and CEO of Camp Bespoke, a new glamping site in Grant County. Plus, another Sippin' with Stu where we discuss Old Grand-Dad 114 and Sazerac Rye (22:20).

We have a lengthy chat with Bryan Kennedy, head of the sports department at WTVQ in Lexington. We start with the latest in college football, move to some KHSAA discussions, then on to his background at UK and growing up in Owensboro. Plus, what it's been like being a reporter during the Black Lives Matter movement. We finish with some rapid fire questions and first-ever "120 in 60"!

We chat with former Louisville Cardinals Akoy Agau and Matt Melander about their company, Primetimesports, and the NCAA Tournament they've created. Plus, a lengthy Sippin' with Stu to get you ready for the weekend!

We chat with two-time All-American and NAIA National Champion Eljay Cowherd about his time in The Basketball Tournament, winning a title with Georgetown and playing in the KHSAA Sweet 16 while at Bardstown High School.

We talk to Ashley Renae of Owenton, Ky., about her rising career in music, favorite venues she's played, how she got started, and more. PLUS, the first ever Sippin' with Stu segment (25:40)!

Jonathan Lintner, Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications Louisville City Football Club, stops by to chat about LCFC, the USL restart, horse racing in KY and more!

Our first episode features Adam Johnson, Director of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. We discuss the KBT, the KBT Craft Tour, recent bourbon history and - yes - board games! He even has a cocktail recipe for you all.

Hey y'all! The 120 Proof Podcast aims to amplify the Commonwealth of Kentucky and everything that makes it awesome. This is the introductory episode that serves little purpose other than for me to learn how to upload podcasts so people can hear them.