Brunch with the Buds

This week's show has us delving deep into the secrets of beauty with nationally acclaimed health, beauty and lifestyles expert Billy Lowe. He discusses what his must-haves are and why beauty shouldn't be a clandestine operation, but accessible to everyone, even during a pandemic! The ladies uncover the underlying issues behind the mask vs. nonmask controversy. Tam quizzes Leigh on her commercial jingle recollection, and Leigh spends the night in a fantasy suite unlike anything you've ever heard of before. Check it out!

It may seem like Covid-19 has killed live music for 2020, but not so fast! We talk with Winchester native Lauren Mink about her time on American Idol, how she is handling the quarantine, and her plans for the future. We'll bring you up to speed on former podcast guest and musical prodigy Will Muse, including his new release "World in the Way", and tell you why Magnolia Boulevard is the band to keep you entertained while we are all staying home. Tam and Leigh divulge the best advice their moms ever gave them, and we have our Hot Buds of the week!

It's Part II of our interview with Matthew Laurance, former 90210 star now radio show host. He talks about his amazing experiences with Jimmy Stewart, Elton John and Ingrid Bergman. Un-be-lieve-able! Plus, we talk about the re-opening of Kentucky and what's in store for us with masks, hair cuts and more! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

We are so excited to have Matthew Laurance, actor and radio show host who talks about his time on 90210 (he's got scoop), Saturday Night Live and how he became an announcer for Puke, we mean Duke. Matthew is so fun that this is Part 1 or 2 part show! Plus, we talk virtual dating during Covid, best celebrity quarantine and take a blind quiz - not to mention our Hot Buds! Tune in to a great show you don't want to miss!

The Buds interview Marc Therrien, Executive Chef and Managing Director of Keeneland Hospitality, who talks about the Spring Meet cancellation and what they've done to turn lemons into lemonade during the pandemic. Plus, the gals invite best friend Paula to the show to play a game of quarantine scratch off and for the first time publicly, the Buds discuss the serious topic of individual freedom vs the common good. Where do you stand? It's a great show you don't want to miss! PS. Pic with Marc taken before pandemic.

They're back! The Buds interview Leland Conway, award-winning broadcaster and co-host of The Disruption Zone and former host of The Leland Conway Show. They get his take on COVID-19, Keto life and the nation's current state of affairs. The gals also take the KSR quarantine quiz, discuss their trip to the Corvette museum, and countdown the best Easter candy. Plus, Leigh has a strange question for Tam. It's a great show you don't want to miss! PS. pic taken pre Coronavirus

Can you believe it? The Buds have twins and they are in the studio! Tam and Leigh give the "Baby Buds" advice and they in turn tell the older generation what NOT to do! Plus, the gang plays a game of "Would you Rather" V-day edition, Leigh reveals a creative way to have fun (yikes) and they talk about their latest adventure in a castle. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

We're back and we've got Will Ney in the house talking all things controversial in 2020 from latest technology, to urban slang, to the hottest fashion trends in menswear. Yikes! Plus, we added a segment called Buds Buzz. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Country music star and Kentucky native, JD Shelburne is back with the Buds talking about his latest news and singing his newest single Straight from Kentucky - LIVE! Plus, the girls make cocktails for the first time in the studio, share their experience eating the 12 Forgotten Foods of Christmas (there's a reason they are forgotten) and reveal their Hot Buds of the week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Well the Buds are trying something new... a Vlogcast. In addition to listening to us anytime, you can now watch our show on Youtube at https://youtu.be/cqy1yXD8fAA or search for @kytastebuds. In this week's episode, we take a Holiday Stress Test (who do you think is more stressed?), get tips on how to relax and reveal our Top 5 Holiday Hot List gifts. It's so much fun! Plus, we reveal our Hot Buds of the Week!

Meet Sheryl Woolverton, Health & Life Coach, who teaches the Buds "How to Make a Life". From the #GratitudeChallenge to the best and worst things about Thanksgiving, the girls talk about all things holiday. Plus, find out why Leigh had to be "bleeped" during the Cutie Patootie contest. It's a great show you don't to miss!

Meet Curtis Streetman, Voice Professor, Director of Opera at EKU who shares not only his beautiful voice with the Buds but his career and worldwide travels as a professional Opera singer and teacher of the art. Plus, the girls have their first non-political, political discussion covering everything from weird campaign parties, to President Trump's visit to making sure Cutie Patootie toes the line. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

On this week's show we have the real McCoy...and Hatfield. The girls talk with Reo Hatfield and Ron McCoy about their families' bitter feud and how they were able to bring the two sides together. It's an act of forgiveness that's a good example for us all. In addition, there's great info on the biggest scams (catfishing isn't what you may think), tips on how to avoid them, and what steps to take if you do fall victim. Plus, don't forget our Hot Buds of the Week!

Meet Joey Chestnut, World Champion Competitive Eater, who talks to the buds about everything from having over 45 world eating records, to how he trains to what his all time favorite food is. Plus, the girls count down the scariest movies of all times, reveals the different levels of scare and share a new segment called Tam's Tips! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Phyllis and Monica, of the Women's Business Center of KY, who educate the Buds on starting a business, the importance of networking and events designed to empower women in the state. Plus, the girls list 10 odd facts about women, give tips on how to best support females - even the strong ones - as well debate who they prefer to be smarter in a relationship, the man or the woman. Someone breaks the tie in the Cutie Patootie Contest, Leigh delivers her first on-air rant and we reveal our Hot Buds of the Week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Cameron Mills, former 2 time UK NCAA Basketball Champ and Taste Buds bff, is back! It's a "Battle of the Sexes" show, with topics including the UK Title IX lawsuit, gender stats in Kentucky and a quiz to see who is more feminine. Is it Leigh? Plus Cutie Patootie explains gaming to Cameron and Leigh reveals the Hot Buds of the week. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Yea! The guys of Cats Talk Wednesday, Terry Brown & Vinny Hardy are here to talk sports, especially UK Football! But, we also talk Kentucky food, what's new at Kroger Field, the 2nd Amendment and Shot Gun Weddings. No Cutie Patootie this week but Leigh does surprise Tam with a fashion question. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, meet Hannah Hardesty of Kids Cancer Alliance who educates us on how we all can help kids and families with cancer in Kentucky. Also, the Buds take a road trip to Hindman in Eastern Ky - find out what they learn! Tam and Leigh relive the 80's, play the Newlywed Game and talk Fantasy Football! Plus, the "Hot Buds" segment takes a weird turn! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

While Leigh takes some time off, Tam and Curtis kick off the fall season by talking festivals, football and frolicking fun! Our guests talk about the upcoming KY State BBQ Festival, there's a raucous debate over pumpkin-flavored foods, and Curtis and Tam play 20 questions. What did Tam reveal about herself? Tune in to find out!

Meet Jerry and Tracy Paulley of Hillbilly Horror Stories who talk about their podcast and huge success with haunted story telling. Plus, in honor of Labor Day Weekend, the girls unveil the 10 oddest jobs in the world, recant their own strangest work moments and dwindle down to the best "job" movie of all times in their latest game of Scratch Off. Did Leigh with another Cutie Patootie contest? Listen in to find out! It's a great show you don't want to miss.

Meet Billy Rankin, VP of Shaker Village who "schools" the girls about life at Shaker Village. The Buds also talk about what they did during their two week hiatus from experiencing "cabin fever", to discovering a diamond in the ruff, to visiting the Titanic. Also, see who is more Kentuck-ish and who knows their chocolate in this week's Cutie Patootie contest. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Kimberly Hudson, Transformation/Health & Wellness coach, who inspire the Buds with her life story and personal message. Also, in this show, the gals talk about Leigh's irrational vacation fears and Tam's family event that brings life into perspective. Plus, Cutie Patootie gets the evil eye from Leigh. Find out why and more on this week's episode of Life Changes.

Meet Kara Fresh, licensed marriage and family counselor who teach the Buds the importance of self love! From girls trips, to "fabulous" reminders, to making an appointment with yourself, the girls cover it from A-Z. Plus, does Leigh finally win a Cutie Patootie contest? Find out the answer and more, in our 69th episode of Brunch with the Buds!

Meet Robin Hammond from Southern Hospitality of Kentucky, who teaches the Buds the art of having manners. Also, find out Curtis's weird feelings about sneezing, Tam's road rage issues and which etiquette gesture Leigh deems a little sexist. Cutie Patootie strikes again... will Leigh finally even the score with Tam? Find out - plus we reveal our Hot Buds of the week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Holy Cow! Will Muse, teen music prodigy and rising star from Somerset, Kentucky talks about his new single "Spend", his collaboration with Radio Disney and his passion for helping others. Plus, the Buds discuss the Twitter burger controversy and attempt to seek answers through a good old game of "Scratch Off". But that's not all, Tam reveals the history of the hamburger along with satisfying cow facts. Sound strange? It is! And don't forget the Hot Buds of the Week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Chris and Michael of Bat BNB, fellow Kentuckians featured on Shark Tank for their ingenuous solution to pesky mosquitoes! Plus, the girls celebrate their love of Kentucky & Independence Day talking Ky facts, "Jack", history and firework safety. Cutie Patootie now has a song/formal nickname and Hot Buds of the Week are revealed! It's a great show, so don't miss it!

Welcome to the Buds first remote podcast with Tim Luscher of Sig Luscher Brewery in Frankfort KY. Tim educates the girls on all things beer and shares how one of the oldest labels in the country has been brought back to life. Plus they talk about 21 uses for brewskies besides drinking, beer cheese FAQ'S and reveal their Hot Buds of the week! It's a great show you don't want to miss! PS. A big thanks to Carrie Lewis of Girls Beer Sports for producing the Bud's first remote show. She's the best!

Meet Travis and Amber Scott of #120CountyRomance who discusses their love journey across Kentucky, including everything from discovering Bluegrass armadillos to bougie zip lining. Plus, the crew take turns telling their best dad jokes and we need you to pick a winner! And for the first time ever, there is a heated debate. Tune in to hear the outcome plus Tam loses total control at the end of the show while Cutie Patootie strikes again. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet the folks of Shaker Village who teach the Buds a little about Simple Living. From Seed to Table Dining, Gardening Tips and Menu Planning, the girls have a grand old time with Farm Manager Mike and Chef Amber. Plus, Tam & Leigh discuss the benefits of silence, how long they can go without technology, modern day fashion and "scratch off" down to the best board game of all times. Not to mention, Curtis quizzes the BFF's on their Kentucky knowledge as well as reveal their Hot Buds of the Week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Jason Whitis, owner of Rolling Blue Farm, LLC, who raises shrimp in Kentucky... yes that's right shrimp! Who knew? Plus, did you know that shrimp is an endangered species in Kentucky. We will tell you where. Not to mention, we will take a look at the best seafood restaurants in the state, talk about worst food to eat on a date, play a game called "Five Minutes with Cutie Patootie" and reveal our Hot Buds of the week. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Marti Lombardo of Going Places Travel who teaches Tam and Leigh how to plan the perfect vacation. You may be surprised how easy it can be! Plus, the girls talk wigwams, outdoor plumbing and jail, the best summer movies of all times and their top favorite things about summer - not to mention their Hot Buds of the Week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

He's back! Will Ney helps Tam and Leigh discuss the very controversial subject of the generation gap! Learn the differences in generations, what we value most, and which 80's and 90's movie is the all time best? We share our first jobs, how we grew up and what's changed in the dating world. Plus, don't forget our Hot Buds of the Week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Will Ney, Kentucky "wood expert" and owner of Ney Custom Tables, who became a craftsman before it was sexy. From jacked up dog houses to tables made for a king, Will shares his journey, success and love of art. He also sticks around to take the "Wood" quiz (yes, there is such a thing) and partake in the ever so popular "Wood" you Rather game. It's a punny show you don't want to miss. Plus, who are our Hot Buds of the Week? Tune in to find out!

The Buds are hoppin' into Easter debating wildly important matters such as best Easter candy, fashion musts, men in pink and whether or not the Easter Bunny is creepy. Plus, they review the new Orange Cream Ale-8 (perks of being a Bud) and share riveting Easter facts! And guess who made Hot Bud of the week! Tune into find out. It's a great episode you don't want to miss!

The Buds conduct their first "live" job interview with Curtis Scifres, who is applying for the Brunch with the Buds producer role. Hear the serendipitous way in which they met and his eerie commonality with former super producer Garrett Gabeheart. Plus, Tam gives a test to see who has the most manners while Leigh reveals where to get "free" stuff (hope you're not picky) and the nine types of humor. Which is your favorite style? And don't forget our Hot Buds of the week? Did you make the list? Tune in to this week's show!

The third wheel is in motion and Ky Shannon is first on our list. She's with us as we talk about what's good for the soul, including food, exercise (really), cool date night idea and gardening. Plus, join us in a quiz to see who has the strongest soul. Who do you think won? Also, have you heard of grounding? It's not what you think! Last but not least, we reveal our Hot Buds of the Week! See if you made the list!

Meet Susan Scott, Autism mother and founder of My Autism Tribe, who educates and inspires us just in time for Autism month. Plus, the girls talk opening day at Keeneland, share their highest winnings ever, reveal the new line up for the Railbird Festival and debate the very controversial subject, "Do babies belong in bars?". And don't forget our Hot Buds of the Week? Did you make the list?

Hi guys, we are back! It's been 3 weeks but Tam and I are catching up minus a producer, a studio and a guest. Yikes! But the show must go on and it does beginning with a Buds duet, an update on our new gig as radio DJ's, an NCAA tourney review and a story about our first Twitter troll. Plus, this just in... we are looking for a new third wheel. Could that be you? Tune in to "Just You and I".

Meet JD Shelburne, Kentucky born Country Music Star talking about his love of UK sports, his hometown roots and his unique rise to success. Also, join the Buds as they share their experience on the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, reveal a major Twitter controversy and explain the newest trend - Social Media Takeovers. And how 'bout them Cats?! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Lee Cruse, stand-up comic and co-host of "Live with Lee and Hayley" who not only makes us laugh harder than any guest we've had on our show but also talks about his life as a Preacher's Kid, his curious salt addiction and his love for all things Disney. Plus, did you know that Kentucky is one of the worst places to be single? Don't worry, Leigh comes to the rescue, revealing the top 10 cities to meet that special someone while Tam shares love stories from our favorite followers. It's our one year anniversary show that you don't want to miss!

Meet Trooper Purdy, Community Relations Police Officer, who gives us the low down on all things lawful in Kentucky. Plus, find out which of the Buds have been arrested and why, hear about Leigh's visit to Corbin and discover Tam tips for how to "Clean Up Your Act!" It's a great show you don't want to miss!

We had an awesome time with Tim Couch who shared with us growing up Kentucky, his highs and lows at UK, his Browns Career and everything in between. We also discuss Super Bowl facts, the Rams vs Saints controversy, and Tam gives tips on civility - she's bringing manners back! It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet MaKenzie Thomas, fellow Kentuckian who received over 10 million votes to become the 8th finalist on The Voice! Hear about her journey, her thoughts on the judges and much more! Plus, Tam and Leigh modernize last week's list of "How to Get a Husband" and discuss Autism Awareness. It's a great show you don't want to miss!

Meet Jason Smith, winner of Food Network’s Holiday Baking show, as well as Food Network Star Season 13 and now judge on Best Baker in America. He talks growing up Kentucky, behind the scenes of reality TV and much, much more. Plus Tam and Leigh discuss gender roles and identify their top 10 "Ways to Get a Husband" using 1958 expert advice. Not to mention, there is a Bonus Hot Bud of the week! You don't want to miss it!

Meet Adriane Polyniak of KY Cannibas Co and Sam Cox, lobbyist as they discuss the healing powers of CBD oil and their journey to legalize it in Kentucky. It's a personal, heartfelt story you don't want to miss. Plus, do you make resolutions and fail to achieve them? We may know why. Also, play scratch off with us and we narrow down the best health food ever.

What better way to end the year than to talk Kentucky Football and Citrus Bowl with sports writer Michele Brown of Cameron Mills Radio. And that's not all, Tam and Leigh share 2018 Bluegrass highlights, favorite KTB moments and what they learned about men this year that may surprise you. It's an episode you don't want to miss!

It's fun to be a kid again! Meet Michele Darrall Zavatsky, author of“Kids Love Kentucky: A Parent’s Guide to Exploring Fun Places in Kentucky” who shares with the Buds fun places for families to travel in the Bluegrass. The Buds also reminisce about being 80's kids... was it as scary for you as it was for them? Also, hear all about their "special Christmas project", Holiday Hot List ideas and the latest Hot Buds of the Week!

Meet, Miss Kentucky Adrienne Poole, down-home Kentucky girl who seeks to empower women and support those who have "fallen between the cracks". Plus, the Buds are in the festive mood talking about Christmas parties, fashion and unique ways to give - not to mention, they reveal new items on the Holiday Hot List and their Hot Buds of the Week!

Meet Michael Moeller, expert hiker, who teaches Leigh and Tam everything they need to know to go hiking in Kentucky. Plus, it's that time of year and the Buds talk about everything Christmas from tree decorating, to the real "dill" on the strangest ornament, to that creepy guy who sits on a shelf... plus Leigh's rules on how to utilize lights correctly during the Christmas season. Not to mention, we reveal this week's Holiday Hot list items and our Hot Buds of the Week!

From filling people's bellies to filling their pockets, Father Jim inspires us to spread joy this holiday season. Learn how to combat the Christmas Blues, find out something about Tam you would never guess and did you hear Leigh won the lottery? Tune in for a great show, including our Holiday Hot List and Hot Buds of the Week!

Meet Jamie Corrill, former educator turned expert hunter, who schools the Buds on all things hunting. Hear how the Buds fare on their first quail expedition and the horrifying event that happened to Leigh on this journey. Tam also discusses holiday party etiquette while Leigh shares her experience receiving cosmetic services LIVE ON TV. Plus, we have our latest Holiday 'Hot' List items and Hot Buds of the week! It's a great show you don't want to miss!