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The temporary closure of The Dirty Bird restaurant — which has struggled to obtain a liquor license — tops this week's Access Louisville podcast.The Audubon neighborhood restaurant has garnered attention in part because of the suggestive names on its menu — the appetizers are referred to as "foreplay" and the fish sandwich is called "the hooker," for instance.Fred Pizzonia, the property owner and manager of The Dirty Bird, told LBF Restaurant Reporter Michael L. Jones that a state ABC representative has complained about the names and he believes it to be a factor in the liquor license issue. We discuss that with Jones on this week's episode. Jones also tells us about a new restaurant in New Albany with a well known local name — Falls City Kitchen. It's owned by Neace Ventures, the same company that owns Falls City Beer and a few other local food and beverage brands. We also hear from Reporter Stephen P. Schmidt about the latest with this year's Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, Kentucky. The festival is adding new experiences, as it takes inspiration from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as well as the PGA Championship and the Kentucky Derby. Full details on that here.We also hear from our sponsors at Baird this week. LBF President and Publisher Lisa Benson is on the show with an interview with Mark Nickel, who is president and chief investment officer at Baird Trust to talk about numerous topics, including what's known as "The Great Wealth Transfer." Access Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This episode of the Bourbon Road podcast features Jim Shannon (traveling in Denver, Colorado) interviewing Al Laws of Laws Whiskey House. Laws shares the history and philosophy behind his Denver-based distillery, emphasizing their grain-to-glass approach using heirloom Colorado grains like Centennial white wheat and San Luis Valley rye. He discusses the mash bill of their flagship Four Grain Bourbon (60% corn, 20% wheat, 10% rye, 10% malt) and the specific flavor contributions of each grain, including the unique "penny metallic bite" from the rye and nutty finish from the scarlet barley. Laws explains how they adjusted their cooking technique to achieve balance in the Four Grain Bourbon and credits his mentor, Bill Friel, a veteran distiller from Bardstown, Kentucky. Laws recounts his personal journey from oil and gas finance in Canada to pursuing his obsession with American whiskey, driven by a desire for hands-on artistry and authenticity. He highlights the historical significance of the Bottle in Bond Act as the first U.S. consumer protection law and Laws Whiskey House's pioneering role as the first Bottled-in-Bond whiskey in Colorado. The conversation also delves into their 100% Rye Whiskey, exploring the earthy notes derived from the soil where the grain is grown at high altitude in the San Luis Valley. They taste a Cognac Cask Finished Bourbon, discussing the process of layering in different aged bourbons into French oak casks and a large 1600-gallon foeder for integration, resulting in a richer, more integrated flavor over years. This Solera-style finished bourbon is a special, limited annual release. They also try a high-proof, high-wheat blend called "Super Wheater," noting its intense flavor and how water or ice can open it up. Laws describes the unique distillery visit experience, featuring a "Whiskey Church" for educational tastings and a "Whiskey Sanctuary" tasting room with panoramic mountain views. He emphasizes the importance of their team, calling the distillery a "village". They discuss distribution, noting availability in about 15-16 states, with Illinois being a strong market, and the best way to purchase is often directly online or at the distillery. Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Smokeys Lifestyle Cigars The Hill House Bed and Breakfast  Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Send us a textBernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill's bourbon ambassador, shares insider knowledge on the distillery's operations, history, and production scale while discussing their impressive portfolio of whiskeys.• Heaven Hill produces 1,500 barrels daily, operates around 70 rickhouses, and maintains 2.1 million barrels in inventory• The Shapira family has maintained ownership for nearly 90 years, with three generations actively running the business• Time is the most expensive ingredient in bourbon production, requiring foresight and patience for investments that take decades to mature• Heaven Hill has preserved historic bourbon brands like JTS Brown, JW Dant, and Rittenhouse Rye through strategic acquisitions• The company produces numerous bottled-in-bond expressions, maintaining a tradition that represents American whiskey's gold standard• Recent increased availability of some Heaven Hill products reflects production expansions made over a decade ago• The team discusses their experience selecting an Elijah Craig barrel that yielded only 72 bottles with unique honey notes• Heaven Hill's new Spring Hill distillery in Bardstown represents their first distilling operation in the town since the 1996 fire• Their portfolio includes innovating with traditional American whiskey styles like corn whiskey and wheat whiskeyIf you're interested in trying Heaven Hill products, consider picking up their Bottled-in-Bond expressions or visiting their visitor center in Bardstown for exclusives like the Five Brothers Small Batch.Step into the world of bourbon legacy and craftsmanship as Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill's renowned Bourbon Ambassador, takes us behind the scenes of one of America's most important distilleries. With remarkable candidness and passion, Bernie shares how Heaven Hill has grown to maintain 2.1 million barrels in inventory—representing a staggering 20% of the world's bourbon supply.What makes this conversation truly special is Bernie's insight into the family-owned operation that has survived when other major distilleries faltered. The Shapira family, now in its third generation of leadership, continues to oversee daily operations with the same dedication that began nearly 90 years ago. As Bernie aptly puts it, "Time is the most expensive ingredient in making whiskey and bourbon"—a philosophy that has guided Heaven Hill through decades of industry fluctuations.Bernie reveals fascinating details about Heaven Hill's dedication to bottled-in-bond products, explaining how these expressions became cornerstones of their portfolio while other distilleries abandoned the category. We explore their strategic acquisition of historic brands like JTS Brown, JW Dant, and Rittenhouse Rye, preserving pieces of bourbon heritage that might otherwise have disappeared. The conversation also dives into Heaven Hill's newest innovations, from their recently opened distillery in Bardstown to special releases that showcase their mastery of traditional American whiskey styles.For bourbon enthusiasts, collectors, and casual drinkers alike, this episode offers rare insights into the business decisions, production challenges, and long-term planning required to maintain quality and consistency in whiskey making. Whether you're familiar with Heaven Hill's extensive portfolio or just discovering these storied brands, Bernie's stories and expertise provide a deeper apprecia If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

Steve, Jeremy and Renee talk about the fact Heaven Hill is distilling in Bardstown for the first time since the fire of 1996. The Bourbon Show music (Whiskey on the Mississippi) is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Important Links: ABV Network Shop: https://shop.abvnetwork.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3kAJZQz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Brooks Houck, the longtime suspect in Crystal Rogers' 2015 disappearance, is finally heading to trial for her murder. We analyze his police interview that may hold key clues to what really happened to the missing Bardstown mom. #STSNation, Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #TrueCrime… on trending criminal cases like the Crystal Rogers disappearance. Brooks Houck — the longtime boyfriend of missing Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers — was finally arrested in 2023 and is now facing a murder trial nearly a decade after her disappearance. His early police interview has come under new scrutiny as investigators build their case against him. In this episode, we break down that crucial interrogation and ask: did Brooks Houck reveal more than he intended? #BestGuests: • Phil Ramos – Retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department homicide detective • Dr. Detective Troy Looney – Active Akron, Ohio police detective and interrogation expert We'll dig deep into body language, deception indicators, and how Houck's statements may play at trial. Don't miss this psychological and forensic breakdown of a high-stakes case. All Things STS: Https://linktr.ee/stspodcastGet Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorCatch us live on YouTube: Surviving The Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime - YouTubeVenmo Donations: @STSPodcast

It's This Week in Bourbon for May 2nd, 2025. National Bourbon Week in Bardstown releases event schedule, Derby Week insider announcements from Brown Forman, and Star Trek Spirits and Stellum collaborate on new whiskeys.Show Notes: Brown Forman changes President's Choice and New Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye. Kentucky Bourbon Festival weekend passes are sold out. National Bourbon Week announces full event schedule, June 9-15, 2025. Oaklore Distilling Co. releases Oaklore Four Grain Bourbon nationwide, 92 proof, $69.99. WOODINVILLE WHISKEY releases Tequila Finish Bourbon, 100 proof, $69.99. Quest's End Whiskey unveils Quest's End Druid, rum & vermouth finish, $149.99. Star Trek Spirits & Stellum Spirits release limited edition Romulan whiskeys, $79 each. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ariana is a dedicated advocate, speaker, titleholder, and changemaker working to transform the foster care system. Originally from Bardstown, KY, she is a sophomore at the University of Kentucky, pursuing dual degrees in Social Work and Psychology to further her mission of supporting young adults aging out of foster care.Her lived experience in the foster system fuels her passion for systemic change. She serves as a Federal Children's Bureau Foster Care Housing Advisory Board Member, a FosterClub National Lived Experience Leader, and a University of Kentucky Involvement Advisor. She is also the host of The Lucky Ones Podcast, where she amplifies the voices of those impacted by the system and highlights the resilience of young people who have experienced foster care.Through her organization, The Lucky Ones Foundation, Ariana leads multiple projects that provide resources, suitcases, life skills training, and advocacy opportunities for transition-aged youth. Beyond her advocacy, she is also a talented performer and reached the third round of America's Got Talent auditions with her vocal abilities.To learn more about her organization, check it out here: the-lucky-ones.org And to learn more about Ariana, follow her on social media at @MissBardstown, @TheLuckyOnesFoundation and @_arianamaeFollow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Send us a textWhat happens when you take 300-year-old French oak trees selected for Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration and turn them into bourbon barrels? Dan Calloway and Pete Marino of Bardstown Bourbon Company join us to reveal the remarkable story behind their Cathedral French Oak Barrel Finish - a whiskey that connects French architectural history with Kentucky distilling expertise."The cardinal sin we broke on barrel aging is you never really want to double barrel old bourbon because it'd be too dry, too tannic," explains Calloway. Yet this risk produced something extraordinary - a blend of Kentucky bourbons up to 19 years old, finished for 14 months in just six precious barrels made from the same oak chosen to repair one of the world's most iconic cathedrals.The conversation goes deeper than just this special release. We explore Bardstown Bourbon Company's meteoric rise in the whiskey world, their philosophy of transparency and collaboration, and how they balance contract distillation with distinctive brand development. NFL legend Jared Allen even calls in to discuss the bourbon landscape and what makes Bardstown's approach unique.Throughout our discussion, the themes of innovation and quality shine through. "The formula for our success is a combination of incredible people who are deeply passionate about what they do," Marino shares, "and we've got an ownership group and a leadership team that are not afraid to take chances and do crazy things." This mindset has propelled Bardstown from industry newcomer to respected innovator in just a decade.We conclude with a comprehensive tasting of the Cathedral Oak itself, exploring its complex profile of the three classic Kentucky bourbon tasting notes with dark fruits and the perfect balance between wood influence and sweetness. For whiskey lovers seeking something truly special, this rare expression represents bourbon at its most innovative and historically significant.Grab a glass and join us for this fascinating exploration of whiskey craftsmanship where French history meets Kentucky spirit!

In our latest episode of the Bourbon Lens, Jake travels to Bardstown to sit down with John Rempe, Master Distiller of Lux Row. During the interview the distillery was electric as their Front Row members were awaiting some of the first sips of the new Blood Oath Pact 11 release.  Our conversation centered around the new bourbon finished in anejo Tequila barrels. However, there is a lot happening at the distillery as they continue to become a household name across the world.  Sit back and buckle in for the latest episode of the Bourbon Lens. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 6 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our amazing community of Patreon supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to find our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens     About John Rempe At Lux Row Distillers, we have a passion for craft. We're a blend of different personalities bound together by a love of bourbon. When trying to describe John E. Rempe's relationship with bourbon, the word “passion” doesn't come close. John, a certified food scientist with a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Louis University and over 25 years of experience in distillation of spirits, has been at the forefront of crafting world-class bourbons in the company's award-winning portfolio. He has created brands like David Nicholson Reserve, Rebel 10-year, and the ultra-premium Blood Oath series, and has also been heavily involved in the oversight of Luxco's award-winning bourbon portfolio, which includes the Rebel Bourbon, Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson, Daviess County and Blood Oath bourbon families. He may have a favorite bourbon in the distillery's lineup, but that's a secret he'll never tell. About LuxCo Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP's Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora González Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan's Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com. About Rebel Bourbon: Distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, by Lux Row Distillers Master Distiller John Rempe, Rebel Bourbon features a wheated mash bill that is true to its original recipe dating back to 1849. Known for its smoother, sweeter flavor, highlighted by delicious caramel and vanilla flavor notes, Rebel celebrates the “Rebel spirit in all of us” – especially those who embrace freedom, defiance and a little attitude. In 2023, Rebel Bourbon 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was awarded a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Double Platinum ASCOT award. The brand's Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was awarded gold medals at the 2023 SIP and ASCOT awards.

Send us a text In this episode of A Steady Pour Podcast, the crew welcomes David Thomas-Tao, a whiskey expert and Kentucky Colonel, who brings his wealth of knowledge about spirits, writing, and entertainment. David shares his journey from growing up in Bardstown, Kentucky—whiskey capital of the world—to becoming a respected voice in the whiskey industry. The discussion dives deep into David's career, his love for bourbon, and how he became a writer and reviewer. From his first taste of sour mash as a kid to his professional journey of reviewing whiskey, David reflects on the evolution of his passion for spirits. The team also samples Michter's latest release, the Bomberger's Precision Fine Grain, exploring its unique flavor profile and the impact of French oak. It's an episode filled with insights, whiskey wisdom, and good vibes—perfect for anyone looking to blend their love for whiskey with a bit of entertainment. 

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In this episode of DEVIANT Off Script, host Andrew Iden interviews former police chief and US Marshal Rick McCubbin. Rick delves into the unique challenges and experiences of leading small-town police departments, contrasting them with his time in larger cities like Louisville. He provides a detailed account of handling the tragic and unsolved murder of Officer Jason Ellis in Bardstown, highlighting the emotional toll and complexities of such a case. From his early aspirations in Kentucky to his significant roles in federal law enforcement, Rick offers a compelling narrative on what it means to serve and protect. It's an in-depth look at policing, community trust and the enduring search for justice in unsolved crimes. JOIN OUR PATREON: http://www.deviantpodcast.com Visit DEVIANT's socials: http://www.instagram.com/deviant.podcast http://www.tiktok.com/@deviant.podcast Copyright 2025 Cold Open Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Born and raised in a small town and from a blue-collar household, Jeremy always held much bigger dreams. He longed to experience the world outside his small hometown of Bardstown, Kentucky. He jumped into entrepreneurial ventures with the naivety of a child and the tenacity of a tycoon. He started day trading at the age of sixteen, learning and failing with each trade. It is this process of adapting through failures that is paramount to his success in business. Jeremy's knowledge and skill as a day trader helped him land a job as one of the youngest brokers at Fidelity trading institutional equities in Boston, and later in New York. It didn't fulfill the entrepreneurial spark within him, so he decided to go out on his own creating Delk Enterprises. More than 20 years later, Delk Enterprises has holdings in biotech & healthcare, consumer brands, technology, building materials, and real estate development. Jeremy now focuses on investing in and advising entrepreneurs through speaking. His upcoming book shares his reality of the Good, Bad, and UGLY of entrepreneurship. It serves as a not-so-subtle reminder of fundamental principles he's learned through his journey: while great times don't last forever, neither do the truly bad. With so many nuggets of wisdom and lessons learned, you don't want to miss this episode. Jeremy starts by sharing two impactful fork-in-the road moments that shaped his young life and ultimately his path to big changes and the big results he now enjoys. As a thriving venture capitalist, Jeremy describes his ideal business types and offers his 3 top tips when pitching your investment. Patrick and David have rich conversations about comparison, walking away from a $600 million exit, asking better questions and the value and necessity of the mistakes and lessons that shape who we become.

It's This Week in Bourbon for April 11th, 2025. Buffalo Trace stops production from flooding, bourbon is exempt from EU tariffs, Pursuit launches the Mellwood Legacy Collection.Show Notes: Buffalo Trace Distillery temporarily closed due to Kentucky flooding. EU exempts bourbon from new US retaliatory tariffs after lobbying. EU enforces 20-year-old agreement, reclassifying European 'rye whisky'. Heaven Hill fills first barrel at new Bardstown distillery after 29 years. Gigi Burris partners with Woodford Reserve for Kentucky Derby hat collection. Oxmoor Bourbon Co. becomes official partner of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. Westward Whiskey maker House Spirits files for bankruptcy protection. Kentucky Bourbon Trail sees record 2.7 million visitors in 2024. Woodford Reserve offers $5,000 Mint Julep Charity Cups for Kentucky Derby. Barrell Craft Spirits releases P.X. Sherry Cask Finish Bourbon, $84.99. Jack Daniel's releases McLaren F1 Team limited edition whiskey, 86 proof. Bluegrass Distillers launches Elkwood Reserve Finished Series, 119 proof, $105. Penelope Bourbon releases Peach Old Fashioned bottled cocktail, 80 proof, $29.99. Keeneland, Maker's Mark honor Lexington with "Greats of the Gate" bottle, $179.99. Dancing Goat releases #8 I Would Rye 4 U, port finished rye, 108 proof, $60. Elijah Craig named "Official Bourbon" of 2025 PGA Championship, commemorative bottle $36.99. Old Dominick releases 7-Year Wheat Whiskey Single Barrel, $60-$70. The Last Drop releases 27 Year Old Buffalo Trace Bourbon, 121.8 proof, $10,500. Maker's Mark debuts Star Hill Farm Whisky, first wheat whisky, 114.7 proof, $100. Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon becomes permanent US offering, $45 Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe Kentucky Bourbon Festival has transformed from a small event with 9 distilleries to a premier bourbon celebration featuring 62 distilleries, with exclusive releases and direct access to master distillers. KBF President Randy Prasse shares how the festival has evolved to focus on authentic experiences connecting bourbon enthusiasts with the people who make their favorite spirits.• Festival started in 1991 and has grown to become the #1 bourbon festival Globally.• Distilleries now view the festival as the perfect venue to reveal new products and limited releases• For 2025, the festival will feature improved layout and direct-to-consumer bottle shipping for most states• The three-day general admission ticket $195 ( discounted for insiders) provides exceptional value compared to typical bourbon bar tabs• Angels Envy is the featured distillery for 2025, known for bringing their "A-game" to festival experiences• New President's Club offering provides ultra-premium experience for dedicated enthusiasts• Tickets go on sale May 16th at noon Eastern, with newsletter subscribers getting first access and discountsVisit KYBourbonFestival.com to sign up for the insider newsletter and secure your tickets for the September 4-6 event in Bardstown, Kentucky.Step into the heart of bourbon country at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, where the world's finest distillers converge to celebrate America's native spirit. What began as a modest gathering has blossomed into bourbon's premier event, bringing 62 distilleries—from iconic heritage brands to innovative craft producers—directly to enthusiasts in the Bourbon Capital of the World.Unlike typical spirits festivals, this September 4-6 celebration in Bardstown offers unprecedented access to the people behind your favorite bourbons. Master distillers, blenders, and brand founders don't just make appearances—they're actively pouring, sharing stories, and engaging with guests throughout the three-day event. This authentic connection between makers and enthusiasts creates an atmosphere that can't be replicated anywhere else.The festival has become the industry's preferred platform for unveiling new products and limited releases. Distilleries reserve their most special bottlings for this weekend, giving attendees first access to expressions that may never reach retail shelves. For 2025, the festival is introducing direct-to-consumer shipping, allowing guests from most states to purchase exclusive bottles without worrying about luggage space. Beyond tastings, the expanded programming includes 20 educational events, live entertainment, culinary experiences, and a thoughtfully designed marketplace.What truly distinguishes this festival is its unwavering focus on "whiskey and the people who make it." Despite its growth, the event maintains the warm, welcoming spirit of Kentucky hospitality. At $195 for a three-day general admission pass (with insider discounts available), it represents remarkable value considering the caliber of spirits and experiences offered. Whether you're beginning your bourbon journey or maintaining an extensive collection, these three days in September promise memorable encounters with exceptional whiskeys and the passionate people creating them.Sign up at KYBourbonFestival.com to become an insider and secure your tickets when they go on sale May 16th. Join voice over Whiskey Thief If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

Steve, Justine, Goeken, Darren & Matt recap the 2025 Bourbon Palooza event held recently in Bardstown, Kentucky. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

The Sam's kick things off with El Gatwick as Palace stun Brighton in a derby full of bite. Meanwhile, the Manchester Derby was… well, a bin fire in comparison. Everton and Arsenal treated us to a glorified training session—one the Gunners maybe should've taken seriously as Fulham went and shocked Liverpool. Wolves might've slammed the door on Ipswich's Premier League dreams, and Southampton officially punches their ticket to the Championship. The boys enjoy number 4 on Whisky Advocates Top 20 Bardstown's Amrut Collaboration. Palace 2 - Brighton 1 Man City 0 - Man United 0 Everton 1 - Arsenal 1 Fulham 3 - Liverpool 2 Villa 2 - Forest 1 Wolves 2 - Ipswich 1 West Ham 2 - Bournemouth 2 Brentford 0 - Chelsea 0 Newcastle 3 - Leicester 0 Tottenham 3 - Southampton 1 www.Dufootballshow.com Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitch @DUfootballshow Kick @DUfootballshow TikTok @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootballshow Support the show and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.DUdripshack.com.

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Steve, McNew, Adam, Tim & Ryan talk about 2025 Bourbon Palooza event in Bardstown, Kentucky. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

Kevin Stinnett from The Bourbon Flight joins Kruser to talk about this year's Bourbon Fest in Bardstown and Fireball is offering free bottles for life, but you have to be over 90 years old. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This episode we taste two great Whiskey Under 50 picks -- the Green River Wheated Bourbon and the newly released Bardstown Bottled in Bond. Both swing high above their price point but give us a listen to hear what we think. We also discuss the important topic of how many ingredients make a cocktail. If you disagree with our conclusions drop us an email.One final item -- Give us some stars and a comment. We really appreciate hearing from you, and it lets us know you enjoy the show! Cheers!

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We all know that a cool bottle design is eye catching. But does it need to be fancy or unique. Thats what we get into today. Hope it is enjoyable and fun.Texaswhsiskeyfestival.comBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshamanYes, a whiskey bottle can help distinguish a brand from competitors. Brands can use unique bottle shapes, embossing, and other packaging features to create a memorable experience. How brands use bottle designBottle shapeBrands can choose a bottle shape that's different from the industry standard to stand out. EmbossingBrands can add custom embossed elements to a readily available bottle shape. Label designBrands can choose the label design, including whether to have a front and back label, a wrap-around design, or a lollipop style label. Other brand differentiationBrands can also differentiate themselves by: Blending sourced whiskies with whiskey they distill themselvesAging sourced whiskey in unusual barrelsHiring a distillery to produce a unique whiskey based on their specificationsThe price of bottled whiskey is based on the brand's popularity and the number of bottles in circulation. Bourbonveach.comA Look At Whiskey BottlesWhen Bill and I look for a bottle design for our whiskey, we will probably pick a standard bottle that is inexpensive to purchase. New bottles are very expensive to design these days. Designing and making a mold for the bottle can cost thousands of dollars and that is why you rarely see an artisan distillery create a new bottle for their products. Kentucky Peerless did so and although it is an attractive bottle, it really added quite a bit to the cost of their whiskey. I would like to avoid that expense. However, it was not always this way. I thought I would look at historic bottles and their designs in this blog.In the late 19th century, bottles became inexpensive because of the development of machine blown glass. This made it possible for distillers to bottle their own whiskey and still make a profit. The bottles were fairly standard at first – round or square shaped bottles for quarts and 4/5 quart sizes and flasks for the pint, half pint and quarter pint sizes. These bottles were still fairly crude with air bubbles in the glass and noticeable seams where the molds came together. As the glass industry improved, bottle quality improved and prices of bottles declined, distillers started designing their own bottles. They often had designs and the brand name or the distiller's name embossed in the glass. They were often clear glass, but some distillers opted for different colored glass. Amber glass was popular as well as green, blue, and smoky grey glass. Prohibition saw bottles become very standard in design. There were only six companies selling medicinal whiskey and they all used bottles that were of a similar design. These bottles were mostly pint bottles, but there were some half pint and quart bottles allowed in some states. Since most of these companies were based in Louisville, it made sense that they were all using the same bottles as that allowed for less expense to the companies and if one company needed glass, they could get bottles from another company that might have extra on hand.After Repeal, distillers started designing their own bottles once again. The Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History in Bardstown has a collection of empty bottles from the 1930s that is impressive. These pint and half pint bottles have art deco designs that are very attractive. None of the bottles in the collection have labels and they may not have all been whiskey bottles, but they have a lot interesting design features that epitomize the 1920s and 30s. 

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, presented by Liquor Barn, Mark is flying solo and hanging out in Bardstown, Kentucky at the original home of Jim Beam with James B. Beam Distilling Co. 8th generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe, talking about all things country ham. Mark and Freddie talk about the history of curing meats like country ham and the similarity of curing ham and distilling grains into whiskey, the Noe family history of curing country ham and his grandfather, Booker's, love of curing country ham, and the different ways that people enjoy their country ham including prosciutto style which is how Mark and Freddie enjoy it on this episode.   During the Episode they sip on a Booker's Batch No. C90-K-28 that Mark picked up a few years ago and they enjoy it with some 19-month old prosciutto style country ham that Freddie and his dad, Fred, cured and smoked themselves in their home smokehouse. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is presented by Liquor Barn and is also sponsored by Penelope Bourbon, Limestone Farms Bourbon, Regard Law Group, Old Dominick, Three Chord Bourbon, James E. Pepper Distillery, and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: 

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A gaggle of Lamberts hop on with Justin to give the Bardstown Small Batch Stave Finish a review. Straight from Louisville…the bottle, not the review!YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tzgpm3489Y8Editing by: Danny Boy ProductionsRoyalty Free Music: "8 Bit Win!" By HeatleyBros ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/vX1xq4Ud2z8⁠

In this episode of Whiskey Rocks, we sit down with the one and only Jaz Weaver from Bardstown Bourbon Company—a distillery that's redefining the whiskey game with innovation, collaboration, and some serious rockstar energy.We dive into Bardstown's unique approach to blending tradition with creativity, taste through three incredible pours and talk about the future of Bardstown.Whiskeys We Tasted: • Origin Series High-Wheat Bourbon – A smooth, well-balanced sip with notes of caramel, fruit, and a soft wheat finish. • Discovery Series #12 – A bold and complex blend showcasing Bardstown's expertise in pushing the boundaries of whiskey. • Collaborative Series with Goose Island Brewing – A one-of-a-kind release that brings together the best of bourbon and barrel-aged beer.From killer collaborations to the art of blending, this episode has everything a whiskey (and music) lover could want. Tune in, pour a glass, and get ready to turn up the volume on Bardstown Bourbon!To learn more about Bardstown Bourbon Company visit https://bardstownbourbon.com/To visit their Saint or Sinner quiz go to http://www.bourbonsaintorsinner.comWhiskey Rocks, Sip Hard!

Experience the Knob Creek Conservancy: Nature Trails and History in Hodgenville, Kentucky.Welcome to another exciting episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! Today, we're thrilled to bring you a conversation with two exceptional guests, Jimmy Shaw and Jim B. Phelps, representing the historic destination of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and the Knob Creek Conservancy.Jimmy hails from an area rich in history, with deep roots tracing back to Abraham Lincoln. Known for its charming small-town vibe, the community boasts eateries offering classic short-order meals. Jimmy takes pride in his region's heritage, where visitors can explore a museum dedicated to Lincoln, indulging in the historical richness the area is celebrated for.Jim B. has lived in Hodginville nearly his whole life. After attending college in Lexington, KY, he returned to his hometown to pursue a career in education. His journey took an unexpected turn when his father became the mayor, leading to the rediscovery of unused city property at McDougal Lake.Jimmy and Jim B. share their deep roots in the community and their passionate efforts to promote this hidden gem with other community leaders. You'll hear how the Knob Creek Conservancy has transformed unused land into a thriving hub for outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking, mountain biking, and more against the backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHistory of HodgenvilleImportance of Abraham Lincoln's birthplace and boyhood homeHistorical context and significance of LaRue County and HodgenvilleKnob Creek ConservancyFormation and development of McDougal LakeCreation of hiking trails and conservancy effortsCommunity and educational involvementOutdoor and Recreational OpportunitiesDetails about trail systems and outdoor activitiesLocal Events and AttractionsDowntown attractions and eventsLincoln Jamboree, Lincoln Days festival, and local shopsConnections to other regional attractionsNotable places like Bardstown and Fort KnoxConcluding RemarksInvitation and hospitality for visitorsCONNECT HODGENVILLE AND THE KNOB CREEK CONSERVANCYTo see everything Hogenville and the Knob Creek Conservancy has to offer, check out their website at https://visithodgenville.com and  https://www.knobcreekconservancy.org, and their social channels for the latest updates:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knobcreekconservancyNEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSVisit Hodgenville, Knob Creek Conservancy, Lincoln's birthplace, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast#VisitHodgenville #KnobCreekConservancy #LincolnBirthplace#OutdoorAdventures #Podcast My Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

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It's This Week in Bourbon for February 28th, 2025. National Bourbon Week is returning to Bardstown, Kentucky, Bardstown Bourbon Company's new Distillery Reserve series, and Jack Daniel's releases one if it's oldest to date, a 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey.Show Notes: Pappy 15 auction resets to $800K after bidding adjustments National Bourbon Week returns to Bardstown, Kentucky, June 10-15, 2025 Give 270 hosts Bourbon Strong raffle benefiting Kentucky State Police Foundation Bardstown Bourbon Company debuts Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Finish Tincup refreshes portfolio with new six-year whiskey and debut Bourbon offering J. Mattingly 1845 partners with Navy SEAL Foundation for Double Staved whiskey series Chattanooga Whiskey introduces Rye Single Barrels with malt-forward mash bill Michter's releases US*1 Barrel Strength Rye at an average proof of 110.5 Lost Lantern unveils Spring 2025 Collection of unique single-cask whiskeys Lux Row Distillers debuts Small Batch Albariño Cask Finish Bourbon at 105 proof Rebel Bourbon launches Kyle Busch 108 Single Barrel Bourbon nationwide Woodford Reserve unveils Chocolate Whisper Redux 139, its highest-proof whiskey yet Jack Daniel's releases 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey as part of its Aged Series Support this podcast on Patreon

Raised in the bourbon capital of Bardstown, Kentucky, our guest Jeremy Delk, a serial entrepreneur, takes you on a journey from his humble beginnings to transforming industries and making millions. Imagine a world where bourbon is not just a drink but a legacy linked to The Beatles and a legendary racehorse. Jeremy shares not only how his upbringing shaped his business ventures but also how he sees potential in Kentucky's bourbon distilleries, uncovering the nuanced world of bourbon, whiskey, and scotch. His passion for calculated risks highlights a unique approach to both personal and professional growth.The episode takes a poignant turn as Jeremy opens up about the emotional and financial turmoil following his father's death. Struggling to maintain stability, he was driven to not just survive but thrive, eventually becoming a multimillionaire while realizing the importance of emotional fulfillment beyond financial success. We explore how adversity shaped his journey from Kentucky to Wall Street, where he defied odds and transformed a modest investment into a fortune. His story is a testament to resilience, as he recounts overcoming setbacks to become the youngest trader in Fidelity's history.As our conversation unfolds, we celebrate the transformative power of community and coaching. Jeremy shares how mastermind groups like War Room and Traffic and Conversion Summit helped him evolve from skepticism to belief in collective wisdom. His love for turning struggling businesses into thriving ventures shines through, as he thrives on the challenge of turning "dumpster fires" into success stories. Jeremy's journey is about embracing adversity, valuing genuine connections, and staying true to oneself. We wrap up with heartfelt gratitude, urging listeners to prioritize family, self-care, and personal growth, while remembering that challenges are mere stepping stones on the path to success.Join the What if it Did Work movement on FacebookGet the Book!www.omarmedrano.comwww.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

Kiera is joined by Mike and Stephanie Walton of Walton Family Dentistry in Bardstown, Kentucky. For the past almost year, the Waltons have not had a hygienist in their office. They talk with Kiera about why they were struggling to keep one staffed, what led them to stop having one in the first place, and how they efficiently and profitably operate to this day without a hygienist. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:05.844) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera and today is such a special episode. I am so excited. I am being joined by our incredible clients. I've got Mike and Stephanie Walton. They are running such an incredible practice. They are doing something so different, so unique, and I just wanted them to come on and share just about themselves. I think they're just a great example for so many offices out there. So Stephanie and Mike, welcome to the show. How are you today?   Mike Walton (00:30.602) Doing great, doing great. Thanks for having us on.   Stephanie (00:33.948) Thank you so much.   Kiera Dent (00:35.114) Yes, absolutely. And I'll do better. I'll ask like Mike this, Stephanie that, because I know when there's three of us on here, can get a little funny, I'll just have Mike, I'll have you kind of kick this off. You two are incredible. I finally met you for the first time. We've worked together for so long. Tiffanie's your main consultant, but it was really dreamy when I got to meet you in June at the Dennis Money Show with Dennis Advisors.   Stephanie (00:39.209) .   Kiera Dent (00:59.07) So super fun, I'm excited to see you guys in person really soon too, but Mike, I'll have you just kick us off, kind of tell us a little bit about your practice, where you guys are at, kind of the dynamics of what you guys do in your practice. So the audience gets to know Mike and Stephanie Walton's office.   Mike Walton (01:11.809) Great. So we are central Kentucky, little south of Louisville. So we're in a town called Bardstown. That's the bourbon capital of the world and the most beautiful small town award that we've received as well.   Stephanie (01:27.244) In America.   Kiera Dent (01:28.69) I agree. And you also bring the best candies and treats with you. Like they loaded us up when they came and met us. Bourbon Central, it was amazing. It was great. I was so like, it was so, the Carmel Stephanie, top notch, incredible. That was my favorite. So thank you.   Mike Walton (01:43.318) Well, and Kara, have to say, you know, when I first saw you there, you know, of course we've seen each other on the think tank and, I saw you across the room and I was like, Hey, there's Kara. And I was like, she probably don't know who I am. We've never met before officially.   Stephanie (01:44.759) You're welcome. Majestics.   Kiera Dent (01:46.961) Exactly.   Kiera Dent (02:01.086) I did it. Well, cause you know, you guys can see Mike, like there's video of him, Mike always, so we have, meant in think tank, which is our doctor mastermind every the first Tuesday of every month that we have. And Mike always wears his Yankees hat. Always. He always has a hat on. So even tonight I'm like, Mike, what are you doing? I'm not even going to recognize you. And you're right. I was like, where's your Yankees hat? That's fair. All right. So you guys are in Kentucky.   Mike Walton (02:19.4) I'm saving it for next season.   Kiera Dent (02:27.103) Tell us kind of the dynamics of your practice. How long have you been practicing? What does this practice look like?   Mike Walton (02:30.026) So I've been practicing, it'll be 22 years in June. Started out in partnerships and then went out on my own about six years ago. So we are a small office where you are about five operatories. It's one doctor. And then right now it's four assistants, two front desk and then office manager.   Stephanie (02:35.246) you   Kiera Dent (02:56.552) And did you hear there's no hygienist, which is what we're going to lead into of how Mike went from a hygiene practice where he had hygienist to the shortage. was crunch time. Like he couldn't figure out how to, like it was so hard to hire. And so that's what I'm super excited to talk about. There was literally four assistants, no hygienist. Stephanie, tell us about your place. How are you in the practice? How did you get involved? I mean, you must really love Mike to be working there. You're even like scrubbed up over there, girl. It's not like you just shop. Tell us kind of how you.   Stephanie (03:07.129) you   So I could tell that he was kind of unhappy at the last place and I was like, you know, it doesn't have to be that way. And so we started doing some research about how to open an office because they don't tell you a lot of business in dental school. And I had my own career and we had three little kids, but I wanted him to be happy. And we found ideal practices and they helped us open the office up and it was well worth the money.   And so that's how I got in there with him. And it was just he and I and an assistant and a hygienist when we started. And now we have two wonderful girls at the front desk. And so they do the majority of running the day-to-day stuff and I get to do the stuff that expands the practice and things like that. So we've come a long way, especially with your all's help.   Kiera Dent (04:16.54) amazing. Tiffanie loves you. She raves about you. guys, every time you're on her coaching call schedule, Tiffanie is like, I get to talk to the Waltons today. Like truly, it has been such an incredible relationship. She adores you. And Stephanie, I love that you love Mike so much. And I think that that's just so telling of who you two are as a couple, what your practice is, the vibe you have, really just coming together as a couple. So now everyone is wondering and I'm wondering, like, how did you guys even come to this decision to have no hygiene? And how is that even like   operating. Like I need to know this because when you mentioned it on think tank, I didn't realize because I'm not on all of your calls that you literally had zero hygienist in your practice and it's been that way for a little while. So whomever wants to like take this on, I don't know whose brainy idea it was, like how did you guys even come to this decision and how is it going and give me all the things.   Mike Walton (05:04.002) Well, I think what kind of led to, know, after COVID came through, you know, the number of hygienists went way down and, you know, it was constant turnover. It was, you know, they were in such demand and every office needed them that it was constantly training and getting them adapted to how we like things done. And then   Stephanie (05:19.492) Okay.   Mike Walton (05:30.66) somebody else would make a better offer and then they would go. And you know, their schedule would be booked out six to eight months and they'd give you a two week notice. And it was super stressful because you know, then we're faced with, well, we're running an ad, there's no way we're gonna get somebody to replace you in two weeks. And it got to the point where it was like, do we reschedule all these people or do we squeeze them in? And we were squeezing them in.   Kiera Dent (05:34.666) Mm.   Kiera Dent (05:42.377) Yep.   Mike Walton (06:00.778) And it was stress and stress and stress and more stress. And then we got to the point where we're like, we can't do this anymore. and you know, you'd go through the cycle where you'd finally get somebody to bite on your ad, you'd get them in the office. And then, you know, I think about every maybe three or four months, it was turnover. And we were going through the same thing again. And we finally got, we're like, how do we, how do we get out of this terrible cycle of.   Stephanie (06:19.136) you   Mike Walton (06:30.441) of one, having to train, and two, having to deal with a six month schedule that's booked out for a two week notice. And the team was feeling that too. It wasn't just us because they were picking up a lot of the slack. And so we were like, gosh, if we keep doing this, they're going to get frustrated. We're going to lose the whole team. And then what are we going to do?   Stephanie (06:53.736) And we have a wonderful team. The  assistants are wonderful and the two at the front desk, shout out to Haley and Jessica. They are great.   Kiera Dent (07:03.346) Yeah. Stephanie, how did you feel going through this? Did you agree with Mike? Were you like, let's just cut bait and try and see if we can figure this out? Or were you like, let's not do that. I mean, the traditional model is we need hygienists. We know we need two hygienists for every doctor. Like, Stephanie, what was your take? Because I think if I was in your shoes, I have a reasonable level of risk, but I'm also very risk adverse. And so how is it for you? I mean, this is your livelihood. You two are a couple in this. You went away. You've given up your career. You're in this now. Stephanie, how is that for you?   making this decision to go hygiene-less in a practice.   Stephanie (07:36.508) you end up with kind of your opposite when you marry you know and so I'm the kind of like let's don't miss the boat and he's like that let's not rock the boat kind of person so so this was my idea like I was like   Kiera Dent (07:48.042) Okay. I love it. I knew it was. I didn't even know, but I was like, I bet it was Stephanie's. Just knowing you two, I'm like, I bet.   Mike Walton (07:54.627) But that's what I was gonna say is that I think you're directing this question to the wrong person.   Kiera Dent (08:02.612) Yeah   Stephanie (08:03.274) So I'm always like, well, what about this? And what about this? And what about this? And they're like, you're wearing us out. And so I try not to change too many things. But at the same time, I'm like, if anybody has any ideas, that's the great thing about small business and not having anybody to be your boss. You can try it. And if it doesn't work, you try something else.   Kiera Dent (08:26.47) Exactly. Stephanie, what was your career prior to joining the dental practice? Where did you come from? What were you doing? I know you had three littles. So what did you do beforehand?   Stephanie (08:34.462) was an occupational therapist. So I did, you know, worked at the hospital post, you know, rehab for strokes and hip replacements and things like that. So it comes in handy telling him about ergonomics and protecting that because I had patients that were former dentists. And so I can help the assistants and hygienists. We had one when we switched to this model and assistant   that was having some ulnar nerve impingement because she was doing so much of the same task. And so I was teaching her about ulnar nerve glides and ergonomics and stuff. So that's what I did before.   Kiera Dent (09:13.564) I love it. And so what's fun about that is I wanted to highlight that because I think so often having a fresh perspective like you'd have Stephanie of we're running a ragged race and Mike, I think we're in dental. We're so ingrained in dental. That's why it's really fun to have consultants or have other business people or have someone else's perspective. So Stephanie, how did you pitch this and what was your reasoning? Like walk me through, how did you even say like we're getting rid of the hygienist? Like forget it, Mike. We're going to go for this. Walk me through kind of your thought process of even how you   thought to do this and then I'm excited to hear Mike how you guys actually ended up doing it.   Stephanie (09:46.832) You know, I don't even know if I'm on a lot of different forums and a lot of just to learn podcasts, consume, you know, and I don't know if somebody else was doing it or if it was like a hybrid from like accelerated hygiene or if it was just the fact that can we entertain the idea of not having that position in the office.   and then boost the wonderful people that we do have, you know, could we make that work? Because I'm kind of like, you know, out of the box, you know, well, have we ever tried this before? And, you know, I watch a lot of Simon Sinek, you know, you can have anything you want as long as you don't hurt anybody else in the process, you know? So.   Kiera Dent (10:29.224) Yep, yep.   Kiera Dent (10:33.13) Mm hmm. All right. So Mike, she pitches this to you. Let's get rid of hygiene. I can only imagine a dentist's worst nightmare is, hey, you want to start scaling teeth again? So I'm just dying to know, Mike, how did this pitch go? I'm imagining Shark Tank. Stephanie's got the like white boards. Like we could do this. We can think outside the box. And Mike, you're like, but this means I have to scale again. So Mike, how did this go for you? Give me come because I guarantee you dentists listening are like   I'm hanging up. Like I'm not even gonna listen. How did this dentist even say yes to wanting to do hygiene again? Because I imagine that that's how it's rolling in your practice right now. Well.   Mike Walton (11:04.144) Well, you know, we've been married. We've been married for it'll be 24 years this year and together for 31 years. And I learned a long time ago that I say, you're right. you know, it doesn't take a lot of fight anymore to kind of get me to go along because   Kiera Dent (11:13.374) Wow, congrats.   Kiera Dent (11:22.942) Yeah   Mike Walton (11:28.956) She does a lot of that research and a lot of that background. You know, I've always been more of the technician and she kind of says, hey, if you think about this, you think about that. And she's got a good way of presenting it to where it makes all the sense in the world. You know, I think there were some logistical things that were kind of popping in both of our heads of how does this work? But also from her background as an occupational therapist, she is...   Stephanie (11:38.526) .   Mike Walton (11:57.744) incredibly structured and organized. And so it, you know, she took a lot of that on and kind of said, Hey, what if we do this? What if we do that? And I was like, I couldn't find anything to argue with other than, you know, in dental school, I remember graduating dental school thinking, well, that's the last prophy I'm ever going to do. and you know, I kind of dreaded it going into it at first, but you know, it's not, it's not bad. know, right now I'm still like, you know,   Stephanie (12:02.157) .   Mike Walton (12:25.787) I'm not gonna do any scaling and root planing. you know, I say we're hygienist-less. We do have one of our old hygienists that does come in and do our scaling and root planing for us. And we set her up every couple of weeks and with a full schedule and she's fantastic. And she comes in and takes care of us with that. But we do all the paramedinance and all the pro fees. you know, it took a little time to kind of get into that groove because we were trying to figure out, we do it all?   all hygiene in one day and all restorative in another day or do we mix and match it? And we decided and figured out that it was more efficient and profitable to kind of break it up and do it day by day. we got one day or I guess we work four days a week. So in a two week span, we got eight work days and we'll do several days of just hygiene and several days of restorative.   Stephanie (13:22.5) Three.   Mike Walton (13:24.859) and we kind of alternate those doors. So yeah, so like today was a full day of hygiene for me. So we had three operatories of hygiene just back to back to back and ran all day like that.   Kiera Dent (13:27.316) So you do a full day. It's a full day. Go ahead.   Stephanie (13:27.383) you   Kiera Dent (13:40.668) Amazing. And so you basically are doing triple accelerated hygiene. You've got your assistants who are over a column and then you basically just go in scale. You can do the exam at the same time. So that is convenient. Is that how it operates? Now I'm dying to know the logistics. All right, so we've got three columns of hygiene that we're doing, which is why we have our assistants. How does that work for you, Mike? Are you just scaling, they're polishing, they're taking the x-rays?   Mike Walton (13:42.594) Thank   Kiera Dent (14:07.282) and do you stagger your schedule so that way you're able to get to all of them or are they blocked on the hour just like a regular hygiene schedule?   Mike Walton (14:12.26) So good question. We do not stagger them. We kind of have them on our appointments. I'm trying to think of what's the best way to start here.   Stephanie (14:29.31) The front desk does a really good job of mixing patients that need x-rays with patients that don't need x-rays. So that's kind of the substitute for staggering and the DAs do too, looking forward.   Mike Walton (14:33.186) Yes.   Kiera Dent (14:35.978) Amazing.   Mike Walton (14:37.518) Yeah. So yeah, we'll have somebody that needs x-rays and two that don't. And so what happens is I'll start out and I'll just scale. As soon as they get the first three patients back, I'll scale one. The other assistant is getting all the data and profi. And then the other one's doing the x-rays. And so they're a little bit behind that second one. And then it kind of staggers when I need to go into each room, if that makes sense.   Kiera Dent (15:07.614) Mm-hmm, it does.   Mike Walton (15:08.043) And then, you know, that's what it is. It's just kind of a bounce, room to room to room, and then they got time to turn over, and then we bounce room to room to room again.   Stephanie (15:20.476) And we're real fortunate in the state of Kentucky because the dental assistants can do everything but the scaling. With the certification, they can do the coronal polishing. They can do, we trained them to do period charting. We trained them to do everything but the scaling and of course the diagnosing. And that has worked out tremendously well as far as that. But they can do everything. They can do sealants, can do flora, they can do polishing.   Kiera Dent (15:20.659) Amazing.   Stephanie (15:48.785) They can establish rapport and so they fill that time with what we call how's your mama experience, you know, because that's what it is when people come in, we say how, you know, how are you doing? How's your mom? And we know that good.   Kiera Dent (15:54.984) Yeah.   Kiera Dent (16:00.095) Mm-hmm.   Right. And in the state of Kentucky, because I don't know all the laws, are they, when we go to the restorative side, can they act as like F does in others or are they, they do fillings? Can they do crown preps? Like you obviously prep. that, does that work for you? Because I'm just trying to figure out logistics on restorative day, because I'm guessing you've got quite a few columns of restorative. Is that how your, your assistants work?   Mike Walton (16:22.74) Right, right, exactly. yeah, anything that is reversible they can do. And so they are all extended duty certified.   And that's kind of how we run. Whatever they can do, they are allowed to do, they do, and they do it well. You know, that was one of the...   Kiera Dent (16:46.473) Right?   Stephanie (16:47.311) And the great part about that is, is they understand the restorative part when it comes to treatment planning during a hygiene appointment. And the hygienists always struggled with that. They knew hygiene inside and out, everything about that. But when it came to treatment planning, the process of extractions and dentures or whatever it may be, they didn't understand that. And these dental assistants understand it forwards and backwards. And so they're his right hand in the restorative. And so when it comes to treatment planning,   Kiera Dent (16:55.156) Totally.   Kiera Dent (17:09.258) right.   Stephanie (17:17.147) They already know how he likes it, the procedure process, the steps of it. And so even the treatment planning is so much better because they understand the restorative part where the hygienist really didn't.   Mike Walton (17:21.558) All right.   Kiera Dent (17:30.394) That's a good point Stephanie and I hadn't actually not thought about that. Like you're right. They're probably teeing up treatments so much better. They don't even need to know what would doctor do because they know they've assisted you and as an assistant, I'm like, I know what my doctor is going to do. You're so intimate with your doctor that you really do know. That's actually like a plug for people that want to go fully hygiene, hygiene less like you guys have. If you're looking at assisted hygiene, that assistant really can tee up a lot of treatment if they've worked with a doctor and they are an experienced assistant.   Stephanie (17:36.078) Yes.   Mike Walton (17:36.469) you   Stephanie (17:39.856) Yes.   Mike Walton (17:42.101) Okay.   Kiera Dent (17:58.346) That's a really big pro that I had not thought of. So Mike, is it for you as a dentist, like scaling all day long? Are you okay with it? Do you like the piezo? Walk me through, how many months has this been since you guys have gone to this model?   Mike Walton (18:06.516) It was probably May when we started doing this. Yeah, yeah. And so it was tough at first because it's a whole different positioning. know, it was, I would end the day and could hardly, you know, stand up straight. you know, it's taken a long time to try to figure out   Kiera Dent (18:15.754) Okay, so we're like nine months, 10 months in.   Kiera Dent (18:27.145) Yeah.   Stephanie (18:29.765) It's.   Mike Walton (18:35.858) where proper position was, you know, cause it had been so long since I'd done it. But you know, the last, probably the last month or two, month and a half, it's gotten to where I found that groove and I get in. it's not, you know, it's not that strenuous on me as it was in the beginning. You know, I think that was one of the things early on that we thought, gosh, we might not be able to pull this off because it was so hard, you know, physically, but.   Kiera Dent (18:41.833) Right?   Stephanie (18:58.051) Okay.   Mike Walton (19:05.363) I think we just kept working and of course, know, Stephanie's got a lot of good input on how to do things with the ergonomics and, you know, if I was complaining about something bothering me, she's like, try this, try that. And so, you know, that all kind of panned out and, you know, I think with the assistants learning new skills and taking on more responsibility, they really like, they've run with it, you know, it's pushing there.   Stephanie (19:27.051) Okay.   Mike Walton (19:35.388) their level of importance up in the office and they appreciate that and I appreciate that. It kind of makes their job more fulfilling and it allows us to get through the day. We tend to on time a lot better than we did before. I think one of the nicest things is that there's no interruption. When you had a hygienist, was no matter what you were doing, was constantly, I'm ready for a check.   Stephanie (19:53.614) Okay.   Kiera Dent (19:54.834) I bet.   Kiera Dent (20:01.279) Mm-hmm.   Mike Walton (20:04.518) and you'd have to stop and get up and go check and then you come back and then it seemed like as soon as you sat down and put your gloves on and got your fingers wet, it was time for a check again. And so we don't have that anymore. And so that's like a huge stress reliever. And because you're not having to get up and down all the time, it allows you to schedule more efficiently. know, it...   Kiera Dent (20:14.461) Right.   Kiera Dent (20:26.856) I was going to say, I bet on restorative, can actually do a lot more restorative faster and more efficiently and actually get more done than you were prior. Have you noticed that to be true?   Mike Walton (20:37.027) It has because and you know just kind of jumping a little bit into probably what you would ask down the road, but you know I think our our overall production has gone down a little bit just because we Yeah So like it's it's gone down a little bit just because we can't see as many patients anymore   Stephanie (20:50.092) Okay.   Kiera Dent (20:52.262) Yep, you knew, you know me. Of course I want to know like what are the numbers?   Mike Walton (21:01.584) So we had to scale back just a little bit to make it work with the amount of appointments that we had possibly available. But with how efficient we are now with the scheduling, the profitability has gone up. And I had those numbers and I did that on a presentation with another mastermind group and I don't have it right in front of me, but I don't know, do you remember what those were Stephanie or no?   Kiera Dent (21:02.634) Mm-hmm.   Stephanie (21:26.668) Not exactly, we took home more is what it came down to and our team did. Like we were able to give raises, we were able to share that because we didn't have that hygiene overhead. But another good point is that we had to set aside specific time in the schedule, make appointments, make events.   Kiera Dent (21:33.353) Mm-hmm.   Stephanie (21:45.75) to formalize their training with how to do period charting to his standards, how to do these skills to his standards. It's like everything else you had to put it on the schedule so that everybody could check it off. And so it's kind of like a loss in the beginning, but it pays off in spades down the road because they feel confident about it. And it's like they're their patients, you know, and they're, you know, in charge of it.   Kiera Dent (21:48.383) Yeah.   Stephanie (22:11.335) and responsible for it and they're very proud of how many skills they have now and you know so they were kind of hesitant at first because it's just like it's unknown and you know I don't know if I can do that and but you know by checking off and feeling confident you know it's made the biggest difference.   Kiera Dent (22:30.75) That's amazing. And as an assistant myself, and I know tips and assistant as well, it actually is really fun to think of elevating assistants to give them more skill sets, things that they can do giving them that autonomy. It actually kind of comes down to an ortho assistant model where they're able to do so much more while still being able to have the the general side where we get to do all the fun, like I call it the blood and guts of dentistry, like ortho is so clean, which hygiene is so clean with air quotes around it.   Mike Walton (22:45.23) you   Kiera Dent (22:58.538) And so I think you've actually blended for assistance because I was always envious of the ortho assistance. I'm like, gosh, they get to do so much. They get to do so much more than I do. So I think like really incredible work agreed. think I'd be nervous to take this on and be like, if we're doing hygiene, but I think also way to give them a huge elevation piece. So, and it's also fun to hear about your numbers. I would imagine without that hygiene expense that you will be more profitable. So you run   When you run restorative days, you run three columns of restorative on that, or how many columns of restorative do you normally do?   Mike Walton (23:30.189) three and then. We'll have a foot. We've got a fourth room that if we have kids we can squeeze in a fourth. Yeah, yeah.   Stephanie (23:42.692) that are assistant only.   Kiera Dent (23:44.842) Sure. Okay, so we're running three columns of hygiene on one day, then three columns of restorative, which you can. Now you can have them shorter appointments. You can get in and out. You can utilize your assistants more. So they're having fun too. They have a hygiene day, then restorative day, hygiene. So it breaks up their model too. They're not running all the time. But I'm curious. I always think like long-term, like, do you guys wanna go back to hygiene and or would you hire another dentist?   So then Mike, you and another dentist are doing this hygiene model. can see, cause I'm thinking, well shoot, you're seeing three columns of hygiene. You're probably only seeing two before, but we're seeing three columns, but just not consistently across the time. So what are your kind of your long-term pieces? You took home more, you had a little drop in production. I'm super curious like to see a full year of this. Like will the numbers come back up now that everybody's trained? We kind of have this whole model, but what's kind of in the long-term scope? Are you thinking of another doctor or maybe looking for hygienists?   or like, no, we're gonna just ride this out for a little while.   Mike Walton (24:41.671) I think the plan is gonna be to kind of ride it out. We kind of talked about if you brought on another doctor, are they gonna buy into doing hygiene like we have? I think that's a hard pill to swallow until you've had the heartache and the upset that we had with maintaining a hygienist. So I think it's gonna be kind of ride it out and see how things go.   Stephanie (25:00.407) .   Kiera Dent (25:03.486) Right.   Mike Walton (25:12.317) Is there ever a time where you'd have a hygienist back in? Absolutely. I think there's some things that have to change market-wise and availability-wise and knowing that security because I think that's one of the biggest things that the patients have noticed is they're getting consistency with the same person. And we're...   Stephanie (25:34.233) They love seeing the doctor. There's no pushback to not having a hygienist. They are very excited to have more time with him.   Kiera Dent (25:34.495) Right.   Mike Walton (25:41.29) And, you know, and I think we're getting into that cycle where from when we started, we're seeing the six month, you know, group coming back through and they're like, you know, we had so much turnover that every time they came, it was a different person. And now there, there's like, I get to the same person again. And, and so, you know, that's a, that's a good feeling for them too. And, you know, I think that that would be the limitation on a hygienist is one, no one, you know,   Kiera Dent (25:42.889) I believe it.   Stephanie (25:59.533) you   Mike Walton (26:09.994) If I could guarantee that they would be here long term, absolutely. Or if the market were to change to where there was a surplus that you felt like that was gonna drive them to stay for a long time, I think that's where the change would come in that perspective.   Kiera Dent (26:31.582) Wow. I'm so intrigued and I'm sure listeners are just beyond intrigued by this. It is fun to know about the numbers. It's fun to hear. And I remember Mike in our mastermind that we were chatting, you literally said like, I wouldn't go back. You're like, it was the best thing we ever did. And I'm like, we're getting on the podcast because it's such a anomaly. think it's, it shows your guys's grit. It shows your determination. I love Stephanie, you pushing to think outside the box. So I'm just curious, like with this.   Stephanie (26:52.164) .   Kiera Dent (27:00.202) What would you say are like the best benefits? mean, Mike, I've heard a few come through from you benefits and Stephanie, you just said them. So I'll list a few and see if there's anything I might have missed was something I love that you said they get consistency with the, with the doctor, like they're seeing Mike, they're seeing him more often. Um, I think Mike, for you not having to get the, we're ready for a check. We're ready for a check. Like you feel like you can just get in and almost like do your thing every single day. I also heard the assistants have been able to rise up. You've been able to   probably pay them more than they would normally make, which also then retains your assistance and makes them more sticky to you, I would presume. But any other things that you've seen that have been positives of moving to a hygiene-less model?   Stephanie (27:38.747) Well, I want to speak to that because the team is so much more unified because and they're candid with us because everybody feels like they're on the same level.   Kiera Dent (27:44.681) Interesting.   Stephanie (27:48.192) Like there's no hierarchy in the office. The back office people are candid with the front office people and telling us how we can schedule more efficiently. The front office people are telling the back office people you need to document this so we're getting paid quicker. It's like the barriers have been broken down. Like everybody's on the same level and that has unified the team, I think, like we didn't anticipate.   Kiera Dent (28:17.574) I wouldn't have thought that either. I could see like some divides, but I also think when you go through quote unquote hard times, which you were, you were losing hygienists consistently. We're having to pick up the slack. That's stressful. We've got all these columns of hygiene. It does bring people together when they go through that. And I bet this team is pretty rock solid sticky with you for quite some time going through this, which I think is awesome. Mike, anything you've seen that you want to add to that or Stephanie, either one of you.   Mike Walton (28:40.738) you know, I think those are the big highlights. you know, it's, it's, it seemed like there was always tension before and we don't have that. Like Stephanie said, it's, you know, that, that unifying of the team and it's because everybody's, you know, pulling, you know, a very important role in the office and making it work and everybody's establishing that relationship and   Stephanie (29:09.907) All right.   Mike Walton (29:10.817) It's kind of like not your right hand talking to your left hand. It's like having one big hand and it's all just working together. And I did look up while you all were talking a minute ago, I pulled up the other presentation I had with the profitability. So this was when we were four months into it. Our payroll overhead was falling between 15 and 18%.   Stephanie (29:18.016) Okay.   Kiera Dent (29:18.58) Yeah.   Stephanie (29:25.633) Okay.   Kiera Dent (29:26.89) Oh yeah, I wanna know these. I love numbers.   Mike Walton (29:37.284) because we lost the payroll for the hygienist. Our average overhead for that four months was 48%. And then our overall production was steady, but our profitability was up 27 % over the same four month period the year before. So.   Kiera Dent (29:38.504) Wow.   Kiera Dent (29:47.306) amazing.   Kiera Dent (29:56.854) That's insane. And to hear payroll numbers coming in at, you know, 15, 18 % when right now people are struggling to keep it at 30, 34, 35%. Everything's rising up. And so that had to just feel good to, I mean, I don't know, Mike, I saw both, I saw you for many months. And I just remember the stress, like so many think tanks, you're like, can't find a hygienist, we just lost a hygienist. And I feel like the stress and the   angst that you are going through and watching you two tonight, you just seem like, yep, we have a plan and I'm wondering if there's now, do you feel more certainty? And I think Stephanie will come to you on this one. Is there more certainty that like your success, your future's in your hands or does it feel like there's more stress because now it's all on you? has it, has it freed you up? Has it created more stress? What do you feel Stephanie from your perspective?   Stephanie (30:46.206) think making this change has recreated more stress at all. I enjoy this. I worry about it being physically hard on him, but I enjoy the team being a lot happier when they come in and them feeling fulfilled. And I think that decreases our worry. And I think a lot of people that own practices are worried that people, if you rub them the wrong way, they're just going to leave.   If you ask them to do one more thing, they're just going to leave. And that was a constant stress for us. And I don't feel like that with this group. So, you know, I don't know if it's going to be a long-term option because, you know, I worry about the wear and tear on him, but they seem to really care about each other. it's...   Kiera Dent (31:15.604) Right?   Mike Walton (31:15.811) Thank   Kiera Dent (31:18.442) Mm-hmm.   Stephanie (31:39.249) Yeah, it's working for now and we just need to watch trends and see if it's going to continue to work or if we need to pivot.   Kiera Dent (31:48.212) Sure, I love that. Mike, what about for you?   Mike Walton (31:49.637) you know, I think, I think the excess of stress is kind of what pushed us to make the change. And I would say that definitely the, you know, since we've made it just with the demeanor and the whole office and, and the, the lack of the headache of constantly replacing somebody is, I mean, that's taken mountains of stress away. And, and, you know, I mean,   I think that was the most valuable thing that we've done is relieving that stress because it was taken as toll. It was pretty hard on us.   Kiera Dent (32:31.006) believe it. How does it feel Mike for you being like Stephanie was saying you are now the hygienist and the dentist and so like those two hands I always told my dentist every night I'm like hey keep those hands good because that's my job I tell him like when you walk through the crosswalk put your hands up so in case like the car hits you like they just take your body out but your hands are still good but truly I was like you are my job Mike how is that for you like you are the hygienist you are the dentist it is you in that practice   Stephanie (32:35.292) .   Kiera Dent (32:58.524) Is there stress on you feeling that or is like, well, I'm to do what I can do. And Hey, worst case scenario, I'm going to find someone to replace me if I have to. What, does that feel?   Stephanie (33:05.843) So I think that was something that was really eating at him. And then we sat down with Matt at the dental advisors. And once we got the disability insurance in place and everything was, we have a contingency plan. So if the works were to happen, for whatever that the team is provided for for a little while, and then we have.   Kiera Dent (33:16.446) Mm.   Kiera Dent (33:21.712) Tell   Stephanie (33:30.649) And I think that's, and Mike, you need to speak to this. I think that made him feel a whole lot better because there was a lot of responsibility on his shoulders is just having those contingency plans if something bad were to happen.   Mike Walton (33:44.404) Right and like what she was saying, you you kind of carry that load of everything is dependent on me and what happens and You know, I think that's just seeing the numbers, you know once you see the numbers just like anything that it Relieves you a little bit and you know that hey, you know, you don't want the worst to happen but if it does you know things are provided for you know, as far as   Kiera Dent (33:45.224) For sure.   Stephanie (34:10.606) you   Mike Walton (34:11.42) you know, hands and things go, you know, I see lots of people that go through years of work and I think if anything, my hands are good. It was my back that I was worried about, but you know, I think just repositioning and kind of paying attention and listening to your body too that, you know, I, I've had hygienists that only hand scale and you know, and I'm like, use the use of ultrasonic, you know, that's what it's there for. It's meant to save your hands. And so   Kiera Dent (34:22.472) you   Kiera Dent (34:38.833) Exactly.   Stephanie (34:40.133) .   Mike Walton (34:40.315) You know, I do most everything ultrasonic and if I can't get to ultrasonic, I hand scale and like I said, it's not, you know, I don't pay a whole lot of attention to that wear and tear, you know, because it's so minimal. But, you know, it's one of those things that, you know, at first I thought I wasn't going to like, but I've always been the talker with the patients too. And it's like, now I've got a little extra time to talk, you know?   Kiera Dent (35:07.751) Yeah.   Mike Walton (35:10.746) I think it's been a good change.   Kiera Dent (35:11.058) I bet.   Kiera Dent (35:14.842) It's such a fun thing and I'm so grateful you guys were willing to come on and share and definitely love you guys as clients, love seeing your success, love seeing the change. love just you sharing your experience. It's really fun. So just super appreciative of you coming on. And of course my mind's thinking like, well, if you guys are gonna stay this model, you might as well go fee for service. Like you've already got a huge tether to these patients, make more, it can do less.   bring on another doctor that could swap you out. Hi Jenna. So really fun past for you in the future. I'm just curious as we wrap up tonight, like so appreciative. Any last thoughts, maybe things I didn't ask that I should have asked or things that you're like, Kiera, this would be really helpful for practice thinking about doing this. Stephanie, I'll pivot to you first and then we'll wrap with you, Mike. Anything I maybe didn't ask or something you want to add as we wrap up tonight.   Stephanie (36:00.993) So it probably helps us tremendously that we do not have contracts with any insurance. So we're not straight up fee for service, but we do get full fee now. So that probably makes it a little bit more doable for us, but it also adds a little bit of stress on our wonderful front desk people because they're having those hard conversations.   Kiera Dent (36:10.398) Yes.   Stephanie (36:20.951) And then another barrier was there are only so many hygiene spots that we could fit in a calendar year. So we could literally with only one doctor see probably 2300 hygiene appointments in a year. And so we had probably 4,000 active patients when this was going on. And so we were like, what do we do? And Mike said, you know, a little bit of health issues. And so we wanted to decrease the stress. We're at a point where we could do that. And so   Kiera Dent (36:38.376) Yeah, the big cut.   Stephanie (36:50.006) we had to like downsize some patients and I bet every office would like to downsize some patients. And we just started with the people that gave him the highest stress or didn't value keeping their appointments. And we enacted a super strict cancellation policy, which is a little bit of a hard conversation for the front desk, but it's a little work upfront that pays off in spades and...   Kiera Dent (36:55.946) Hahaha   Stephanie (37:17.353) And it's kind of like people are coming to the understanding that this more of a specialist type office. If they truly value coming to see Dr. Walton, which they love seeing him because of that relationship, you know, they're going to keep that appointment. They're going to book it far out. And so we got to kind of let some people go that didn't respect, you know, his time or we didn't enjoy seeing necessarily. So, you know, I think that was, you know,   something that was hard that we didn't anticipate. But I think it's kind of a good thing in the long run.   Kiera Dent (37:53.596) Yeah, no, and you're right, that is a big downsize, but it's also an upgrade in life and fulfillment and happiness. And I tell a lot of offices, like the best gift, there was one dentist I worked with and they said every year for the holidays, the gift they gave was like, the employees could go through the list of patients of which ones give us the heartache, which ones are the ones that like we just grown, and we're going to dismiss them and we're going to actually like fire them as patients in a very respectful way, send them to another office.   But elevating that, like it's crazy how much that can do for your morale. I only work with clients that I like. That's part of the Dental A Teams model. Like, yes, I understand that there'll be some tricky ones, but we really only, we like to work with our clients. love, and I love the name, my day is full of all the clients that I love working with. And I know Tip feels the same way. So I can only imagine giving yourself that life upgrade was incredible. So thanks for that. That's a, that's also a good, think, key point, cause you're right. Limited space. What do we do with that? And based on where you are in your career path,   It makes sense to possibly downsize. Who knows how much longer we want to practice, but I think if you're really early on in your practice, that'd be something to really consider because downsizing a practice and then if you ever bring in doctors, you're going to need to re-increase that. think that's something that was a wise decision based on where you are. So Mike, anything for you you wanted to add or highlight?   Mike Walton (39:07.389) Well, I think the only thing that Stephanie didn't mention, I'm going blank here now, but it was... What was I going to say?   Kiera Dent (39:23.624) I chatted too long for you, Mike.   Mike Walton (39:23.896) Caught me off guard there. Oh, I know, was when we made that change, one of the other difficult things was, you had six months of hygiene people that you had to reschedule to the days that you were seeing hygiene. And so that was a tremendous load on the front desk as well to move all of those patients and get them lined up on the days that we deemed as the hygiene days. But that was for...   six months and we've made it through that and you know that's a huge load off of their shoulders now and yeah yeah.   Stephanie (39:58.002) .   Shout out to Jessica.   Kiera Dent (40:01.93) Right. It is something where I think you guys have really painted a picture of it's short-term pain for long-term gain. Yes, those are annoying. Yes, those things are just obnoxious. And I think a lot of people aren't willing to do the short-term pain. So they stay in long-term pain thinking that that's easier. And so it is annoying as a front office to move patients, but it's what the benefit going to be. Like we have a pediatric practice that I worked with and we got the doctor where she has   We work just ops in the morning and then we do all hygiene in the afternoon. So it's a similar, it's just split days for them. And she's so much happier, but they had to move. I mean, we're talking pediatrics. That's just like so many little appointments in a day. But that team, hunkered in just like your team did. And it's amazing at how happy this team has become, how much happier the patients are, how much more efficient they are with their time. So mad kudos to you and your team. Yes.   Stephanie (40:55.583) And add those hard conversations about that. that's what people, a lot of people don't want to do is have those hard conversations to have the long-term benefit.   Mike Walton (40:57.526) All   Stephanie (41:06.927) That's what we've experienced is they just, even the doctors, they just avoid those hard conversations, tell them what they want to hear and just get out and.   Kiera Dent (41:16.604) Yeah, and then here we are. So I'm so proud of you. I know Tiff has been proud of you. I know she's been a huge instrumental part to help you guys navigate through this and just work with it and just like really I think the tenacity, the grit and the love that you have is just so incredible. So thank you. I know it's late for you. You guys are East Coast. I'm West Coast. So thank you for taking time. You had a full day today. But really, just thanks for sharing your experience. And I think for offices listening, I think think outside the box like Stephanie and I Mike and go through those   the pains, you will, it's the pain, the pain of holding on and like having that constant replacement, or is the pain of let's figure this out so we're not there. And I'm so excited, like, thanks for letting me, you know, eat my popcorn on the sideline of your life and watch to see how this unfolds. I think you have so many fun things to see how does this year shake out? Is this something we want to do long term? Or is it something where no, maybe we might go back to a more traditional, maybe we do a hybrid of what we've done and what we used to do. I'm really excited to see the future and I think it's bright and   Mike Walton (42:03.859) Yes, thanks.   Kiera Dent (42:13.588) hallelujah, you're not in the hygiene debacle anymore for now. We'll see what changes in the future, but mad appreciation to both of you.   Stephanie (42:20.239) Thank you for letting us share our story.   Kiera Dent (42:23.58) Of course. All right, you guys, that wraps it up. And for all of you listening, thank you for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.  

This week on The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief takes listeners to the bourbon capital of the world—Bardstown, Kentucky—for an unforgettable conversation with his good friend Bernie Lubbers, the National Brand Ambassador for Heaven Hill Distillery and the man known far and wide as The Whiskey Professor. Bernie's journey into whiskey is as fascinating as the spirits he represents. After 20 years on the comedy stage, fate led him down a different path—one paved with barrels, tradition, and the rich history of America's native spirit. For the past two decades, he has traveled the world, first for Jim Beam and now for Heaven Hill, preaching the gospel of great bourbon. His love for Bottled-in-Bond whiskey runs deep, a passion passed down from his father, and today, he stands as one of its greatest advocates. Chief and Bernie kick things off with a pour of the legendary Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 6-Year—a beloved, now-discontinued gem that bourbon lovers still mourn. They then move on to JW Dant, another Bottled-in-Bond treasure that deserves a spot on every whiskey drinker's shelf. As they dive deeper, they sip on Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7-Year, a whiskey bursting with rich peanut brittle sweetness and a beautifully balanced finish. The second half of the show is nothing short of spectacular. Chief and Bernie savor the bold, oak-forward character of Henry McKenna 10-Year Bottled-in-Bond, a whiskey layered with sharp spice, honey, and warmth. And then, the moment of the night—Old Fitzgerald 19-Year Bottled-in-Bond, a rare and luxurious pour that whiskey enthusiasts dream about. Just when Chief thinks the ride couldn't get any better, Bernie drops a bombshell: Heaven Hill is set to release an Old Fitzgerald 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond, available nationwide.  This episode isn't just about whiskey; it's about passion, legacy, and the art of storytelling. Bernie Lubbers isn't just an ambassador—he's a master of his craft, a true whiskey evangelist who lives and breathes the spirit of Bottled-in-Bond. So pour yourself a glass, settle in, and join us for another incredible ride on The Whiskey Trip. Cheers!

In this episode of the Bourbon Lens podcast, Jake and Scott are joined by Will Woodington, the National Brand Ambassador for Chicken Cock Whiskey. Together, they dive deep into the rich history of Chicken Cock Whiskey, discuss its distinctive branding, and explore its exciting new chapter as it joins the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with their visitor experience, Circa 1856 in Bardstown. Tune in to learn more about this iconic whiskey brand, its legacy, and what makes Chicken Cock Whiskey appealing for any bourbon enthusiast. Plus, get an inside look at Circa 1856 as Chicken Cock continues to expand its presence on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for your support over the last 6 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our amazing community of Patreon supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X.  Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to find our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens

The Bar at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky serves up more than just neat pours and classic cocktails. It's also a gourmet-quality restaurant, as proven by its 2025 James Beard Awards nomination. We'll talk with general manager and beverage director Andy Pope on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, a trade war is brewing across North America after President Trump imposed import tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, which will make Canadian Whisky more expensive. Canadian and Mexican leaders responded with tariffs of their own targeting Bourbon and other American whiskies, and we'll have all of the details.

Bard Distillery (Graham, KY) WF0038 It's time for the "Great 48 Tour" as I make my way across the country, visiting a craft distillery in each of the 48 contiguous states. It seems appropriate to start this kind of journey in Kentucky, the state that helped bring whiskey back after Prohibition. But so many distilleries in east and central Kentucky are well established. Heading to Western Kentucky is like seeing the rebirth of distilling all over again. Today's stop is the Bard Distillery (Stop #1), where Tom and Kim Bard established a distillery in the very schoolhouse where Tom got his education. During this visit, he gives us an education about the founding of Bardstown, how the couple met on the racing circuit, and how they are looking to evolve their distillery with the recent addition of a column still and development of a full-fledged visitor's center. All sorts of travel advice and This Week In Whiskey Lore in this episode. Find this and past Whiskey Flights at whiskey-lore.com/flights The unedited interview (with 11 extra minutes) available to members at patreon.com/whiskeylore

During this Happy Hour, Tony and Fingers review a special Bardstown Barrel Pick. Topics this hour include -- Here's how much each state pays for groceries in 2024 — with some Americans forced to shell out more than $300 per week. How many calories does the average American consume at Thanksgiving dinner? Dozens of Hoosiers say their wallets, purses were stolen while shopping. What is going to happen to MSNBC and CNBC? All that and much more on this Happy Hour edition of Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media!X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmokeFacebook: @eatdrinksmokeIG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicStitcher SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distilleries: Evan Williams • Angel's Envy • Prohibition Craft Spirits (Nulu) • Kentucky Peerless • Old Forester • Bardstown Bourbon Company • Lux Row • Heaven Hill Whiskeys: JTS Brown Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon • Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey • Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon Tangents: Jeff joins us for an epic—and literally explosive—journey to Bourbon Country! • Ed's already taking offense • Why aren't there just crates of Buffalo Trace laying around on the side of the road? • We literally stayed in a Hobbit house • Scott does an “unparking” • Tanker trucks in Kentucky might have Bourbon in them • Manhattan Monday! • Scott cosplays as Carrie Nation • WTF is a Hot Brown?! • Jeff shames Ed at every meal • We tasted a lot of unaged distillate and fermented mash • Bob at Nulu almost killed us with whiskey • Ed's not sliding the cheap one to Gabe • We tasted Bourbon straight from the barrel at Peerless • Jeff is the cat whisperer • Ed got a half-ounce pour (#foreverjoke) • Jeff Blanton's “B” cork story • Best. Salads. Ever. • We almost died in an explosion (but not really) • Kentucky McDonald's have Krispy Kremes! • Ed pulls a Mario Adretti • Lux Row tried to out-Nulu Nulu • Heaven Hill employees rescued yeast strains from that epic 1996 fire • Hushpuppies and fried mushrooms at the Bluegrass Tavern in Bardstown • #thehouseofthehighbeds • Scott likes bitter because that's what he is • Stay tuned for Part 2! Music Credits: Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod | https://filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi • Boogie Party by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 • Fireflies by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardust | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Porch Blues by Kevin MacLeod | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4232-porch-blues | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Road Trip by Frank Schroeter | Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9761-road-trip | License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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