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Conversations in the dark with everyday people who refused to let the world defeat them, the struggles they faced, or continue to face. A podcast for the individuals' who don't believe life is just going through the motions, the ones who believe there is more.

blake hardison


    • Jan 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 28m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Hiding in the Dark

    #22 Austin Sutcliffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 80:29


    Just in time for the New year Austin Sutcliffe, Co-owner of Newburgh Nutrition drops by the virtual HITD studio to talk about his brand new store, the delicious shakes and teas they provide as a healthy meal substitute, and what it is like to open a business and plan a wedding. You can find previews of products, deals, and special hours on the social media accounts, found at @newburghnutrition Much love, HITD

    Kishawn Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 79:02


    All American Kishawn Walker joins the HITD studio to talk about his star performance during his senior season at Kentucky Wesleyan, his overall football journey, he also ended the conversation with some nice takes on conspiracy theories. Walker has been showered with awards and nominations since his last day as a panther, even becoming a Cliff Harris award finalist in the last couple of days! Make sure to keep up with Kishawn as the NFL draft approaches, he is going to make a name for himself and the city of Owensboro! Follow Kishawn on twitter @walker_kishawn & on Instagram @kishawn.walker Much Love, HITD

    Jacob Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 93:43


    Tune in to the latest episode with Jacob Payne from "Take Cover Podcast!" Jacob drops by the booth to share some humor, knowledge, and just an absolutely OFF THE WALL conversation! You won't want to miss out on what Jacob brought to this latest episode of Hiding in the Dark! Much love, HITD

    Neon Nosebleed Studios 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 119:21


    ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! We have been on this journey for one year now, and what better way to celebrate than by having a wonderful conversation with my friends Matthew Shelton and Amber Jo Simpson?! Amber, Matt, and I dive deep into this conversation where topics weren't discussed we just freestyled the whole time. Strap in, tune in, and celebrate one year of podcasting with us! Much love, HITD

    Can't Stop Pursuing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 62:43


    Bruce Ayres & Dreyon Mitchell of the Can't Stop Pursuing motivational movement blessed us with their time, wisdom, and friendship in this latest episode. Bruce & Drey discuss what it's like to be a father, what moments in their lives made them decide they needed to change things around. We also speak about how friends of different backgrounds and beliefs can last for years and continue to motivate each other. This is an episode full of motivation, self-realization, and appreciation for the ones around you rooting you on. Make sure to check out Can't Stop Pursuing on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CantStopPursuing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantstoppursuing/ Make sure to subscribe to the channel and share with all your loved ones! Much love, HITD

    Sara Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 79:04


    Sara Cook is a very well-respected poet, a published author, and a very dear friend of mine. Sara joins me in a discussion about what music she listens to while she writes, how tough it is to continue to write even after a big project and SO much more on the struggles of being an artist. Make sure you check out her Instagram where she posts a lot of her poetry: @s.elizabethcook also go buy multiple copies of the countless books she has published! The link for those are https://linktr.ee/selizabeth?fbclid=IwAR0KgeaLn82BBTTxucyFw2ZwzP44Tz_vau_BFv6C0GMxGvf4LVdHuEFmP30 you will not regret it! Make sure to save, share, subscribe and leave a review on your preferred streaming platform! Much love, HITD

    Alyssa Rhoads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 78:36


    Happy Holiblaze! Alyssa drops by to speak some knowledge and insight on her wonderful fitness journey, where she lost over 130 pounds! Alyssa uses her bright and bubbly personality to help others on their journey to happiness and comfortability in their lives. Running her online life coaching business and fitness coaching she gets to reach the clientele that she feels she can help the most. Don't sleep on this wonderful conversation with Alyssa's voice that is as smooth as butter. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reinventpossible/ https://www.alyssarhoadslifecoach.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dUDPDcUALyOr4nxIhPJDoKpI6Tyzh0UYaXl4No3AyzwkQZNnPwcBOg9A Much love, HITD

    Neon Nosebleed Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 158:19


    Matthew Shelton and Amber Jo Simpson invite me to their beautiful home and share their wonderful stories about what goes on in their chaotic lifestyles of being local artists. We go deep, dark, and personal in this latest episode talking about the struggles of being an artist and what it is inside of you that makes art come from the fingertips. This episode is like taking acid with all the wild topics discussed, without ever actually taking acid. So Strap in, tune in and enjoy this latest episode! Make sure to check out their Art Studio, it is FILLED with astounding and beautiful work! https://www.facebook.com/NeonNosebleeds/

    Conversation with myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 19:42


    Ever wanted to know what it was like when I have conversations with myself? What do I think about when I'm walking around the house doing nothing? What was some of the worst times of my life I had to go through and how did I get through it? Tune in to find out all kinds of thoughts that go through my head!

    JD Cozad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 107:45


    My good friend JD Cozad stops by the HITD virtual booth and had some nice conversation. We talk about how hard it is to leave your hometown, how deep the roots of family really get, and how hard it is to cut those ties. We talk about how hating on something or someone comes from a place of malice and how the world needs to spread more love. JD also talks about the Morgan Wallen scenario and admitting faults in our own past. Much love to JD for spending time with me and being transparent in this conversation. Much love, HITD

    Gavin Wimsatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 46:57


    Gavin Wimsatt, Kentucky's #1 high school football player, and the nation's #2 dual-threat QB in 2022's recruiting class made time out of his busy schedule to stop by and have a nice conversation with me. Gavin talks about his most inspiring coaches, and the best advice he's received from a coach. He also shares what motivates him to get up and train on the days he doesn't feel up to it, and what his favorite moment from this past season was. We also find out who Gavin is outside of football, what drives him to be the best he can be, and what it's like to be in the field under center. Keep your eyes open for this kid in the near future, he has great talent, a great attitude, and he's hungry to take his game to the next level! Check out his YouTube channels: https://youtube.com/channel/UCBUieirK9cYwtx_dP24jlFA https://youtube.com/channel/UCmcw4UZxQ60FLA3C6dKLM8Q Much Love, HITD

    Dr. Courtland Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 74:55


    Dr. Courtland Lewis, a philosopher with a Ph.D. specializing in ethics and Social/Political philosophy, joins me in my first remote interview, and BOY did he not disappoint! His conversations about anger, peace, forgiveness, and his creative process had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was awesome catching up with one of my favorite college professors. Make sure to check out his links below! Rock n Metal prof Podcast: https://rockandmetalprofs.podomatic.com/ Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Courtland-Lewis/e/B004I07PHO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Blog: https://courtlandlewis.wordpress.com/ Much love, HITD

    Take Cover Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 129:00


    What do you get when you cross a comedy podcast with a deep-thinking podcast? This episode! I had the chance to sit down with Chase and Jacob on their podcast, "Take Cover Podcast." They were some wonderful dudes and our conversations went off the deep end with topics ranging from aliens, religion, and so on; we even had a caller who titled this episode "Hits blunt." *** No real blunts were used or harmed in the making of this podcast.*** Thanks for tuning in, make sure to check out Take cover Podcast every Wednesday 6-8 central time at https://www.facebook.com/TakeCoverPodcast/ Much Love, HITD

    Jordan "The Viking" Roos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 145:02


    What do you get when you get a Viking who talks on the radio for a living in the podcast studio? You get one HELL of a conversation about music, the old days, and religion. Having Jordan join us on our own show was truly a blessing! In this episode, you will catch us reminiscing on the past finding ourselves having to explain a lot of terms we used back in the day, and A LOT of laughter. Jordan is such a great human being and I loved having the opportunity to have this conversation with him. Make sure to check him out on 97.1 FM at 3 pm Monday through Friday to hear the best heavy music in the area!

    Catherine Gross

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 59:42


    In this latest episode of Hiding in the Dark Catherine stops by to talk about how she started to make jewelry at a young age, and how she came up with the name of her business, Built to Roam. We also talked about live concerts and how nice it is to go to them by yourself sometimes, and Catherine even talks about her favorite music festivals she has sold merchandise at. We discuss when you do something wholeheartedly how things just fall in place. Catherine shares how she felt when she first began selling her jewelry, and how she overcame that very same feeling. Catherine has a BEAUTIFUL shop, so please make sure to check out her wonderful creations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/builttoroamdesigns Instagram: @builttoroamdesigns Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/builttoroamdesigns

    Travis Owsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 66:49


    Travis drops by to talk to us about his recent community outreach project "Beverly's Hearty Slice." A project where he feeds families in need every other two weeks. He also shares what it's like to reminisce about playing basketball in high school and college, and how it is to coach at his alma mater. Travis tries to describe what it's like to have a daughter and what kind of world he wants to leave for her. If you'd like to help contribute to "Beverly's Hearty Slice" or even lend a helping hand check out the facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/Beverlysheartyslice My brand new poetry book: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/curtis-b-hardison-and-solomiya-saldaeva/abandonment-a-language-we-all-speak/paperback/product-nje542.html?page=1&pageSize=4

    Acacia Sheeran

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 75:39


    Want to know what it's like to live with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? Acacia stops by to tell us the truths, myths and hardest part about living with this mental illness and how to help someone live through it. We also talk about the importance of being a mother, how youth is a state of mind and the foreign language of body language. We appreciate Acacia taking time out of her day, stepping out of her comfort zone and explaining how mental illnesses are very tough to live with. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Dracin Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 68:14


    A mayor running candidate, Dracin Williams takes time from his campaign to share some knowledge with us in this latest episode! We talk about the problem with modern politics, the hardest part of running a campaign, how voting for the "lesser of two evils" can no longer work. We also dive deep into living outside the box, imagining a different world for our loved ones, how someone in the government can sell-out, and what are some of Owensboro's biggest problems. Dracin also drops some knowledge on how his friendship with girls has helped change his perception, how getting Mitch McConnell out of office is good for Kentucky, and the legalization of marijuana. Thank you for tuning into Hiding in the Dark. Make sure to check out Dracin Williams on Facebook for any more information on his campaign. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bruce Ayres

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 119:37


    Bruce Ayres joins us on the podcast to talk about the GOAT of modern hip-hop and highschool memories. He informs us about the housing market during the COVID era. He talks about the death of Kobe, and how it affected him, the evolution of Cant Stop Pursuing (CSP). How his mother being sick when growing up molded him into who he is today. We talk about the Lakers vs Trailblazers and the NBA playoffs. We finish off the episode by talking about life after death, aliens, and religion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Steffan Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 102:34


    Join us as Steffan drops by to talk about his maturity and mindset while training mixed martial arts and his most embarrassing moment through college. He also gives us his stance on relationships, marriage, and polygamy. He explains how the motion of movement has its own advantages and how he has used his business mindset to help others with the knowledge he has learned over the years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Sean Ralston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 95:08


    Sean Ralston, the owner of Klutch Barbershop, stopped by to talk about his success as a barber and as a businessman, explaining how he overgrew where he was at and decided to level up. He also talks about the shortcomings of his relationships and how people are afraid of others in success. Sean's Instagram: @seancutshair Klutch Instagram: @klutchobky Youtube: @seancutshair website: www.seancutshair.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kat Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 74:54


    Kat Porter joins this episode to talk about the economy, universal based income, artificial intelligence, and some of her own struggles.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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