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Mudlark author Lara Maiklem scours the edge of London's River Thames looking for historical artifacts. Among her finds: Roman pottery, medieval jug handles and a 500-year-old child's shoe.

Jason and Brent examine the memoir of Dr. Daniel Drake, Pioneer Life in Kentucky, with a tale of local customs, ad hoc whiskey sales and who has to milk the cows. The Fake History Sponsors include an ad for a mid-century Electric Clothes Dryer sponsored by a Kentucky power company and an ad for The Boyd-White Private Surgical Hospital in 1896. And we learn how to make Todd's namesake drink in more Producer Appreciation Month. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Brent and Jason look back to the '8-bit invasion' of the early 1980s, so I'm guessing much totally original 80s nostalgia brilliance. History Sponsors include a 1942 ad to Smoke More! and 1988 ad for Recruiting at Hooter's. Then, as bonus material, we try yet another food. I think this brings the 'trying foods' idea to a timely end.Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Brent and Jason begin Season 9 with Paducah Life Magazine Associate Editor J.T. Crawford, who will discuss the rise of early radio in Kentucky. The Fake History Sponsors include a 1917 ad for explosives at Delaware Powder Co. in Pineville, KY and an ad from 1919, 'No Is The Answer'. Then I am vaguely remembering we try Ale-8-1? This episode is circa 2021 but totally new to release.Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Brent reaches for answers in the riveting 4th installment of Col. Daniel Hurt Days. But even better, they are joined by guest Dean Britton Shurley, a poet and all-around good guy, who performs some eclectic, poetic readings. Looks like they talked about meat showers and fatherless snakes. Will the discussion live up to the intrigue of that title? Only you will find out! History Sponsors include the 1980's Casio Calcu-lighter (I added a photo for this thing) and Collins' Voltaic Electric Plasters. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Brent and guest host Daniel Hurt talk about KY Governor/Commissioner of Baseball 'Happy' Chandler and baseball legend/cultural icon Jackie Robinson. The story of how they changed the course of racial integration in American sports is just behind that play button. History Sponsors include a Lucky Strike's Fat Ankles ad and one for the Finger-Nail Test for Hair. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

As Season 10 starts, Brent and Jason will discuss the, wait, hold up, what's this... Daniel Hurt is sitting in for Jason this time and its left to him alone to answer the questions on Brent's Henry Clay Personality Quiz. In fact, Daniel will be Brent's co-host for the next five episodes and I know, at the least, that I will enjoy a break from the sincere-ish meanderings of Jason (me). History Sponsors include an old ad for Joe DiMaggio's Mildest Endorsement and an 1858 ad for a Critter Gun. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Brent and Jason examine the sneaky ways of using fake injuries to avoid Civil War duty. History Sponsors include an old ad for a Gun and Ammunition Sale and an ad for the drink Grain-O, a coffee substitute. Then, as bonus material, I think we don't have any actual bonus material. I don't remember this for sure, but I'll let you check. Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Brent and Jason look at how dishonest cabal in Washington DC tried to take down Grant's presidency. History Sponsors include an old ad for Bien Jolie Brassieres and an ad for the Rhind Patent Kerosene Safety Lamp. Again, I don't think we had any bonus material but this was recording July 2021, too, so who knows! Share comments here or on the Apple Podcasts app, iTunes or NPROne. Old Kentucky Tales is produced by sound engineer Todd Birdsong at Paducah School of Art and Design on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

For years, Wigstock was a staple of New York City's drag scene. And after a 17-year hiatus and a boom in drag's popularity, the outdoor festival returned.