All Things Owensboro
All Things Owensboro is a podcast built around the table.
We sit down with people from all walks of life to share real stories, honest journeys, and the moments that shape who we are. Some conversations are about work, some about struggle, some about joy, and sometimes faith shows up along the way.
You don’t have to have it all together to belong here.
Just pull up a chair.
Join host Brad Winter (a professional of nothing, but a fan of great conversation) as we uncover the stories that make Owensboro anything but ordinary.
Local legends. Hidden gems. Community connections.
Hit play and let’s dive into All Things Owensboro!
Episodes
61 episodes
Coach Rod Drake | Owensboro Basketball, Legacy, and Knowing When It’s Time
A state championship is supposed to be the peak, but Coach Rod Drake makes a bigger claim: the banner matters because of what it does to people and to a town. Rod is the only person in KHSAA history to win a Kentucky high school basketball stat...
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TikTok Pastor Scott Seiber on Family, Faith, and Viral Fame
Most leaders feel pressure to sound certain, look polished, and keep the messy parts offstage. We wanted the opposite, so we met pastor Scott Siever at Krem Coffee House in downtown Owensboro, Kentucky and talked about the real stuff: faith tha...
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Winning Starts When Nobody Is Watching | Coach John Edge
The fourth quarter doesn’t care about hype. It exposes what you built when it was hot, uncomfortable, and nobody was cheering and that’s where Coach John Edge starts. We sit down with the Apollo Eagles head coach to talk about the standards beh...
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How being a locksmith helps being a better pastor | Matt Boyd
You don’t call a locksmith on your best day. You call when you’re late, locked out, stranded, or staring at a front door that suddenly feels like a wall. That’s why my conversation with Matt Boyd from Chuck’s Locksmith goes way beyond keys and ...
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She Had One Question at a Funeral… and It Changed Everything
A single question can follow you for decades: You have one life to live, so how will you invest it? That question landed on Judy in the most ordinary place imaginable, a funeral home in Owensboro, and it quietly redirected everything. Judy grew...
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More Than Medicine: Wade Crowley
Someone hands you their life for a few hours and you only get one chance to be steady. That’s the reality for Wade Crowley, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) serving patients in Owensboro, Kentucky, and our conversation goes way b...
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Owensboro’s Own: The Story of Cody Russellburg
You can spot certain leaders without reading their job title. They’re the ones who walk into a room steady, honest, and present and you feel it. That’s why we wanted time with Cody Russellberg, an Owensboro, KY educator who serves as assistant ...
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They Knew Who I Was… And Loved Me Anyway | Adam Overall's Story
He calls himself a knucklehead, and that’s exactly why his story lands. Adam Overall grew up in Owensboro, pushed limits as a teenager, and then experienced something that still sticks with him decades later: a church that welcomed him back wit...
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How Alma Randolph Turned Childhood Poverty Into A Local Mission
We sit down with Alma Randolph Crump to trace how childhood loss and poverty shaped a lifelong commitment to protect families from the quiet humiliations that follow kids into school hallways. Her foundation’s “hand up” approach shows what dign...
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They Said It Was Just Sports… Daviess County Special Olympics
What if your town felt like family because everyone had a place to play, serve, and grow? We sat down with Janine to explore how Owensboro’s heartbeat shows up on the field and far beyond it—through Special Olympics, the Opportunity Center, and...
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Why Owensboro Feels Different Than Other Cities | The Jackson Brett Story
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Why Some Places Feel Like Home | Brad Hammers sense of belonging
Fat Tuesday gets a thoughtful reset as we dig into the real heart of Mardi Gras—community, gratitude, and the pivot toward reflection—through the lens of Cajun cooking and Owensboro kindness. Brad Hammers joins us to unpack how Shreveport flavo...
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Gordon Wilkerson's Jorney to knowing Owensboro well
What if a faithful life looks less like headlines and more like steady, everyday choices? We sit down with Owensboro native Gordon Wilkerson—financial advisor, church pianist, mentor, and community servant—to explore how grace, discipline, and ...
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Nobody Was Listening in Owensboro… Until This Changed Everything
Big change doesn’t start with a headline. It starts when neighbors get heard and invited to build the next step together. This conversation digs into how the Building A Better Owensboro effort—powered by the Greater Owensboro Leadership Institu...
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What Happens When You Start Over… Matt Ramsey | @Cookerofdeliciousness
What happens when a 20-year Cardiac Cath Lab nurse swaps scrubs for a skillet and turns comfort food into a community? We invite Matt “Cooker of Deliciousness” Ramsey to share how a life of service found a new home at the stove, why staying roo...
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The Part of Being a Cop Nobody Talks About | Cody Cliff
The moment you realize your job shows you only the worst ten percent of life, something has to change. Brad sits down with Sgt. Cody Clift of the Owensboro Police Department for a candid, thoughtful conversation about calling, faith, fatherhood...
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Service, Family, and the Weight of the Badge: Aaron Hamilton’s Story
Service isn’t a headline; it’s a table conversation. Sitting down with retired Owensboro Police Department sergeant and former Army MP Aaron Hamilton, we unpack the real rhythms of police work: the long stretches of quiet, the sudden surge of a...
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Road to Minneapolis: Special Olympics Flag Football Heads To Minneapolis
A single letter changed everything. Zach opened it with his brother by his side and burst into tears—Davis County’s Special Olympics flag football team was headed to the USA Games in Minneapolis. From that moment, our “Road to Minneapolis” took...
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Owensboro Changed Me… Here’s Why
A broken pickle jar, a weeping mother, and a choice to turn back—our year’s most powerful stories begin in ordinary places. We look across Owensboro and gather five conversations that shifted us: grief that found compassion in a grocery aisle, ...
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Finding Meaning at Christmas: The Story of Chris Joslin
Chris Joslin has spent his life at the intersection of music, faith, and community. Growing up as a preacher’s kid, Chris discovered early on that bluegrass music wasn’t just a passion — it was part of his calling.After nine years as Exe...
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From Florida Roots to 270 Legacy: Sam Taylor
In this episode of Owensboro Voices, we sit down with Sam Taylor — a man whose story stretches from the sunshine of Orlando, Florida to the heart of Owensboro, Kentucky. A proud Kentucky Wesleyan College alumnus, forme...
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Owensboro Schools to the streets: Brian Benjamin
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Benjamin, the first Full Service Community Schools Coordinator for Owensboro Public Schools. From tackling barriers to student success to strengthening family engagement, Brian shares how OP...
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The Books That Found People When Nothing Else Could | Virginia Hardesty
Guest: Virginia Hardesty — Owner & Co-Founder of Displaced Pages, Owensboro, KYToday, I’m joined by Virginia Hardesty, co-founder of Displaced Pages, Owensboro’s new independent bookstore and record sh...
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Coach Ryne Tinsley | Building Apollo Basketball
In this episode, we sit down with Ryne Tinsley — first-year head coach of the Apollo Eagles Boys Basketball team. A former Brescia Bearcat and proud
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Owensboro Roots to Rugby Fields: The Neil Arnold Story
In this episode of All Things Owensboro, we’re joined by hometown hero Neil Arnold — from his Owensboro upbringing to playing rugby at the University of Kentucky, launching his own apparel line, and giving back through youth rugby and ...
