Like me, this week's very special guest has a passion for promoting all things great in our unique state . . .and this passion is clearly conveyed through weekly television segments!! Meet Marvin Bartlett, Anchor/Managing Editor at Fox 56 in Lexington, who has developed quite a following thanks to his "Spirit of the Bluegrass" television features. These weekly segments are syndicated to several television stations across the Commonwealth, and they are real eye openers . . .literally!! Marvin has even written a book entitled "Spirit of the Bluegrass", based on his popular television spotlight of the same name. Join the fun as Marvin reflects on several decades of broadcast journalism experience, describes the inspiration behind "Spirit of the Bluegrass", and details the engaging content we are treated to in this popular segment/book. He also discusses another heart-warming masterpiece from his book catalog called "The Boy Who Delivered Joy", written about an inspirational cancer patient he covered as a reporter. Both of Marvin's aforementioned works are available through Amazon . . .and for additional info on these books (and potential avenues for purchasing them), feel free to email him at mbartlett@fox56news.com. And, be sure to follow Fox 56's Youtube channel linked here to view all of Mr. Bartlett's previous and future "Spirit of the Bluegrass" spotlights: https://www.youtube.com/@FOX56News.

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Very few of us can say that we've experienced the excitement of competing on a nationally-televised game show . . .but this week's special guest is one of these precious few!! She is Mrs. Molly Sperling of Owensboro, who traveled to Dublin, Ireland last year to be a contestant on Season 4 of "The Floor" hosted by Rob Lowe. And, Molly enjoyed quite a journey on the show, advancing all the way to the Final Four! Come along as she shares a bit about her background as a former elementary school teacher, and her current post with GRADD (Green River Area Development District). She also describes her inspiration for trying out, the application/selection process she went through to become a contestant, and the general rules of "The Floor". Finally, she explains the aspects of the game which she found most challenging, and discusses the special relationships she formed with her fellow contestants (a few of which she now hosts a podcast with!). So pull up a chair and enjoy a look back on Molly's whirlwind adventure on national television . . .and be sure to listen and subscribe to "More from The Floor", the podcast she co-hosts, by simply following this link!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-from-the-floor-podcast/id1845934730.

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This week's guest is certainly near and dear to my heart...not only because he is my former Youth Director at First Methodist Church of Henderson...but also because his wide array of career pursuits gave me a considerable amount of water to tread during our conversation!! His name is Bert Montgomery, and he has worn various hats over the years ranging from Senior Minister, to College Professor, to even Juvenile Probation Officer! We'll learn a bit about his service as a Probation Officer in Jackson, Mississippi and Memphis prior to his full-time commitment to ministry work. We'll also hear about his experience teaching courses and leading a church at Mississippi State University, and briefly discuss two fascinating books he has authored: "Elvis, Willie, Jesus and Me" and "Going Back to New Orleans: Post-Katrina Re-Connections and Recollections". Feel free to drop Mr. Montgomery a line at bert@bertmontgomery.com, and be sure to visit his website linked here: http://bertmontgomery.com/.

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