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Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor
by Stephon Lewis
Kentucky's Wandering Realtor is your guide to the neighborhoods that make the Bluegrass State feel like home. Hosted by a Louisville native with a passion for real estate and storytelling, this podcast explores the people, businesses, and history that give Kentucky communities their unique charm. From bustling local hotspots to hidden gems, each episode dives into the stories of neighbors, entrepreneurs, and traditions that make every corner special. Whether you're a local, newcomer, or just curious, join us as we wander through the places and faces that make Kentucky unforgettable.
Episodes
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More Than the Bottle with James Penny | Family, Ambition & Legacy
More Than the Bottle: James Penny, Co-Founder of 2 Cents Inc. (The IX Bourbon and Audacitea), opens up about family, ambition, and legacy, and about building opportunities for Black spirits producers in Louisville, Kentucky. What does it mean to build something bigger than yourself? In this…
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From Law To Louisville with Nicole Fitzpatrick
Nicole Fitzpatrick of Louisville Tourism went from planning a career in law to shaping how the world sees Louisville. How did that happen? In this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, Nicole Fitzpatrick shares how she ended up at Louisville Tourism, what nearly two decades of representing the...
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Built His Own Way with Troy King
Troy King went from police officer to hot dog cart owner to challenging Louisville Metro in court over food truck regulations, then to working alongside the city to help other Louisville food truck operators. On this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, the founder of Velvet Couch Hospitality...
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More Than Good Taste with Peggy Noe Stevens
Peggy Noe Stevens: The First Female Master Bourbon Taster on Belonging, Reinvention, and Legacy | Kentucky's Wandering Realtor Peggy Noe Stevens is known around the world for bourbon, hospitality, etiquette, and shaping how people experience Kentucky, but this conversation goes far beyond the...
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Behind Louisville's Tables with Tom Enyeart & Kimberlie Thompson
Behind Louisville's Tables | The People Powering the Taste of Louisville Taste of Louisville 2026: the people behind Louisville's restaurant community, on and off camera. What does it take to keep this scene thriving? Tom Enyeart of Gordon Food Service and Kimberlie Thompson of US Foods represent...
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More Than Pizza with Birch Bragg
A Kentucky farm kid, a portable pizza oven, and a mission to fix food access in Louisville, this is the story behind Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub. Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub is more than a place to grab a wood-fired pizza. It's a business built around a much larger mission: supporting Kentucky...
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Raised Hand, Raised Voice with Hannah Drake
Hannah Drake on Finding Her Voice, Louisville, and The (Un)Known Project | Raised Hand, Raised Voice Before Hannah Drake became a nationally recognized poet, author, and voice for the unheard, she was a little girl in a fifth-grade classroom with her hand raised, waiting to be chosen. In this...
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She Moves Different with Nachand Trabue
Nachand Trabue doesn't just talk about resilience, she lives it. In this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, she opens up about growing up in Smoketown, building multiple businesses, and advocating for Black entrepreneurs in Louisville. "I didn't stop moving. I just started moving…
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WHAT MAKES J-TOWN, J-TOWN? with Deana Karem & Greg Hayden
WHAT MAKES J-TOWN, J-TOWN? | Jeffersontown, Gaslight Festival & The Power of Community with Deana Karem & Greg Hayden What makes a community feel like home, and how do you keep that identity as it grows? Ahead of the 57th Gaslight Festival, I sat down in Jeffersontown with Deana Karem, President…
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1,000 Bottles, One Garage with Jay Jacobs
Woodford Bourbon Guy Jay Jacobs opens up his private bourbon collection of nearly 1,000 bottles, and the story behind it is bigger than whiskey. Jay Jacobs, known online as Woodford Bourbon Guy, turned an ordinary garage into one of Kentucky's most talked-about private bourbon bars, starting with…
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Who is he without the applause? with Richard Sullivan
Louisville artist and former Atlanta Braves minor league player Richard Sullivan joins Kentucky's Wandering Realtor for a raw conversation about identity, healing, and who you are when the applause stops. For Episode 50, Richard Sullivan, the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival poster artist whose work...
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The Mission After Service with Luis Martinez JR
THE MISSION AFTER SERVICE | Luis Martinez Jr. of Whiskey Valor Foundation What happens when the uniform comes off, but the need for purpose, brotherhood, and service remains? In this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, Stephon Lewis sits down with Luis Martinez Jr., Marine Corps veteran and...
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More Than the First with Brittany Penny
Brittany Penny, founder of The Nine Bourbon, made history as one of the few Black women to launch her own bourbon brand, but this Kentucky's Wandering Realtor conversation reveals why her story means far more than being first. Watch More Than the First with Brittany Penny, follow Kentucky's...
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Two Palates, One Legacy with Jason Brauner & Jereme McFarland
Bourbons Bistro has shaped Louisville's bourbon and food scene for over two decades. In this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, Jason Brauner and Executive Chef Jereme McFarland share how rare bottle collecting, kitchen leadership, and two very different journeys built one of Louisville's...
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From Barber Chair to Pursuit with Tim Van Riper
From a SoCal barber chair to Kentucky bourbon: Tim Van Riper's unlikely path into the whiskey industry with Pursuit Spirits in Louisville. In this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Tim Van Riper, Operations Manager at Pursuit Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky, for a...
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Pit Daddy, Plug-In Chef, MeeshMeesh & Mill Iron 4 with Noam Bilitzer & Dustin Olsen
Louisville restaurants, barbecue, and Mediterranean food collide in this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, where I sit down with two of the city's most talked-about restaurant owners: Dustin Olsen, butcher, pit master, and owner of Mill Iron 4, and Chef Noam Bilitzer, chef/owner of...
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Bar Toast: Built Through Connection with Dave Astorga
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Dave Astorga, owner of Bar Toast, for a conversation about whiskey, entrepreneurship, relationships and the power of connection. What started as a small garage barrel project grew into Bar Toast, a brand built around great pours,...
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Faith, Service & What Life Couldn’t Take with Dawne Gee
For more than 30 years, Dawne Gee has been one of Louisville’s most trusted voices, but this conversation goes far beyond the news desk. Dawne opens up about the faith that grounds her, the heart behind her service, the health battles that changed her perspective and the strength behind her…
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Teacher Turned Whiskey Tastemaker with Nikki Armento
Teacher Turned Whiskey Tastemaker Before Nikki Armento was guiding guests through some of Kentucky’s most memorable whiskey experiences, she was a teacher learning how to connect with people, hold a room, and make complex ideas feel approachable. In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor,...
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Food With A Mission with Emmaly Saliga & Rhona Kamar
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, we sit down with Rhona Kamar, Founder and Executive Director of Feed Louisville, and Chef Emmaly Saliga, Head Chef of Zest, for a powerful conversation about food, dignity, community, and mission-driven hospitality in Louisville, Kentucky. Feed...
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Dessert Has a New Voice with Ben Deutsch
Dessert Has a New Voice. In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, we sit down with Chef Ben Deutsch, chef and owner of Retta’s on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Retta’s is one of Louisville’s most creative dessert experiences, blending seasonal desserts, ice cream, cocktails,...
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Rollin’ for a Cause with Todd Antz & Kelly Conn
The 3rd Annual Rollin’ on the River Fest is more than just a good time, it’s a celebration of community, purpose, and bringing people together for something bigger. In this episode, I sit down with Todd Antz and Kelly Conn, the co-organizers behind Rollin’ on the River Fest benefiting the WHAS...
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From Appalachia to Red Yeti with Michael Bowe
Chef Michael Bowe of Red Yeti in Jeffersonville, Indiana joins Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor for a conversation about the journey behind the title. From Appalachia to becoming a James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Great Lakes, Michael shares the path, pressure, and purpose that shaped him…
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A Fearless Voice in Whiskey with Creola Dickerson
Creola Dickerson, National Brand Ambassador for New Riff Distilling, joins me for a powerful conversation about leadership, mentorship, representation, and what it takes to build a respected voice in whiskey. With more than 20 years of experience across the spirits, hospitality, and restaurant...
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Built From Pain, Served With Purpose with Nicolee Burks and Roberto Davila
Built From Pain, Served With Purpose — in this episode, I sit down with Nicolee Burks and Roberto Davila, the owners of Big Nita’s Cheesecakes, for a conversation that goes far beyond dessert. Nicolee opens up about addiction, shame, rebuilding her life, and how cheesecake became the beginning of...
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The Truth in the Glass with Maggie Kimberl
What stories in bourbon still are not getting the attention they deserve? In this episode, Maggie Kimberl joins the show for a conversation that goes far beyond what is in the glass. As a Kentucky Colonel, ninth-generation Louisvillian, Spirits Writer of the Year, Content Editor of American…
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More Than a Festival with Ashley Angel
Grateville Dead has become more than a festival in Louisville. Ashley Angel shares how it grew from an idea into a music, art, and community experience with real culture behind it. In this episode, Ashley Angel, co-founder of the Grateville Dead Festival, talks about the origins of the festival,...
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Date the Nose. Science the Palate. With Kymi Douglas
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kymi Douglas, an Executive Bourbon Steward, Lead Spirit Guide at Dark Arts Whiskey House, and a 2026 World Whiskies Awards Judge to break down what separates casual sipping from trained tasting. Kymi blends a deep background in Biology and Chemistry with...
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BAGDAD’S HIDDEN FOOD LEGEND: PIMP JUICE + COON HUNTER CAKE with Buckshot warren
Welcome to Bagdad, Kentucky, where a century-old brick building holds one of the best-kept food secrets in the state. In this episode, I sit down with Buckshot, the man behind B&N Food Market, to talk family legacy, small-town pride, and the food that keeps people lining up day after day. We get...
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From Tailspin to a Festival Empire with Tisha Gainey & Trevor Cravens
Louisville has a festival for everything… but most people have no idea what it takes to bring those moments to life. In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Trevor Cravens and Tisha Gainey, the co-founders of HB Productions—the team behind some of Louisville’s most...
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The Sacrifice That Changed Everything with Anne Shadle
THE SACRIFICE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING explores the personal journey behind Anne Shadle’s people-first leadership. Anne Shadle is a Louisville entrepreneur best known as the co-owner of Mayan Café, but this conversation is centered on Anne the person: the difficult choice to sacrifice school to...
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LOUISVILLE’S GUITAR WHISPERER with David Swick
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with David “Dave” Swick, the craftsman behind Swicktone. A Chicago transplant with decades of hands-on experience, Dave has been repairing and modding guitars since the late ’90s and building handmade instruments for over a decade. We…
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Fox Effect: From Mayo Pizza to Empire with Jared Fox Matthews
Jared Fox Matthews is one of Louisville’s most hands-on restaurateurs, the founder of the Lou Lou Restaurant Group, and the kind of operator who can build a room, a culture, and a full guest experience from the ground up. In this episode, Jared takes us from his Louisiana roots in Marksville…
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Who Is SuperChef, Really? with Darnell Ferguson
In this episode, I sit down with Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson for a real conversation about what it takes to build a name, carry pressure, and keep moving forward when life gets heavy. We go back to the early days, where the “SuperChef” identity was born, then into the moments that tested his...
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The Power Of Being Seen with Ben Marcum
What does it really mean to be seen? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Marcum, award-winning portrait, boudoir, and headshot photographer, to explore the confidence, vulnerability, and psychology behind stepping in front of the camera. Ben shares how photography goes far beyond lighting and...
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Dishwasher to Disruptor: Real Life. Real Pressure. Real Growth. with Tyler Watson
In this first episode of the new year, I’m sitting down with Tyler Watson, Enterprise & Emerging Categories at Kinder’s Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces (and former SVP, Head of Sales at Dan-O’s Seasoning) for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and real. Tyler’s story is dishwasher to...
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Pressure, Purpose & Smoked Wings with Chris Williams
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, we sit down with Chris Williams, owner of Four Pegs Smokehouse, to talk about the pressure of restaurant ownership, the purpose behind the work, and the smoked wings that put Four Pegs on the map. Chris shares stories from the early days…
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Jersey Girl Turned Bourbon Pro with Chrissy Cortese
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Chrissy Cortese to share the story of how a Jersey girl turned bourbon pro and became a force in the Kentucky spirits world. Chrissy walks us through her journey from New Jersey to Nashville in 2006, then into Kentucky by way of...
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From Hospitality to Bourbon Boss with Whitney Rye
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I travel outside Louisville and head to Bardstown, KY to sit down with Whitney Rye, hospitality veteran, creator of The Mash Bill Podcast, and owner of The Parlor Room, one of Bardstown’s most unique and beloved bourbon destinations. Whitney takes…
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The Connector: Bringing New Energy and Optimism Back to Louisville with Jordan Clemons
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Jordan Clemons, the Senior Director of Investor Development at Greater Louisville Inc. Jordan’s story is a powerful blend of positivity, small-town beginnings, and a deep belief that Louisville deserves more enthusiasm, more energy,...
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The Nonprofit Saving Louisville’s Hospitality Industry with Robin Miller
In this upcoming episode, I sit down with Robin Miller, Executive Director of APRON Inc., to uncover the incredible work this Louisville nonprofit does to support the people who keep our hospitality and restaurant industry moving. From emergency grants to long-term stability programs, APRON...
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Chopped Champ, Ali Stories & 2AM Taco Bell?! with Dallas McGarity
Join me for a deep dive with Chef Dallas McGarity, owner of The Fat Lamb, 2019 Food Network Chopped Champion, and 2024 James Beard Award finalist. We explore his roots in Louisville’s food scene, how the legacy of Muhammad Ali inspires him, and what he’s cooking up next with a brand-new…
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Hop Atomica’s Recipe: Waffles, Beer & Hustle
From slinging hash browns at Waffle House to co-owning Hop Atomica, one of Louisville’s most unique destinations for beer, pizza, and bourbon, Paul Berrier’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we dive into Paul’s rollercoaster path in the food and beverage world, how a wild Waffle...
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Leadership with Purpose: United Is the Way with CEO Adria Johnson
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Adria Johnson, CEO of Metro United Way, to talk about her powerful journey of leadership, faith, and resilience. From navigating tough decisions to leading one of Louisville’s most impactful nonprofits, Adria shares how her values…
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The Boojie Blueprint: Business Battles, Bourbon Love & BBQ Flavor
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Steve Smith, the owner of Uncle Boojie’s Distilling Company, to talk about what it takes to overcome obstacles in business and life. From turning challenges into opportunities to building one of Louisville’s unique hotspots for...
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Inside Repeal: Bobby Flay, Carrots & Louisville Food w Brian Steger
Step inside Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse, one of Louisville’s premier dining destinations, with guest Brian Steger, former chef and now current General Manager. In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, we dive into Brian’s journey from his start in the food industry to leading one of the...
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Heavy Plates, Big Hearts: A Family Food Journey with Chelsie & AMone Dunning
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Chelsie and AMone Dunning, the powerhouse couple behind Heavy Plates 502 and Chet & Family. As two of Louisville’s top food influencers, they share their journey of balancing family, food, and community while building a brand that...
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Stay Bonded: Wisdom from The Whiskey Professor Bernie Lubbers
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, Stephon Lewis sits down with Bernie Lubbers, known worldwide as “The Whiskey Professor” and a three-time Icons of Whiskey award winner. Bernie shares his wealth of knowledge on the history of bourbon, the legacy of Heaven Hill, and the importance…
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Louisville Foodie Todd Lanham: Brulips, Wild Eats & Olive Oil Ice Cream
Louisville food influencer Todd Lanham joins Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor to talk about his journey, the community he loves, and some of the wildest foods he’s ever tried. In this episode, we cover: Todd’s path to becoming a local food voice in Louisville What a Brulip is The most shocking thing...
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Bourbon Meets Purpose: Matt Simons on Equity, Hip Hop & Giving Back
In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, I sit down with Matt Simons, Director of Corporate Development at Metro United Way, to talk about bourbon, community impact, and culture. We dive into the United Spirits Fall Festival, a unique fundraiser that blends bourbon tastings, chef-curated...
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Kentucky's Wandering Realtor is your guide to the neighborhoods that make the Bluegrass State feel like home. Hosted by a Louisville native with a passion for real estate and storytelling, this podcast explores the people, businesses, and history that give Kentucky communities their unique charm. From bustling local hotspots to hidden gems, each episode dives into the stories of neighbors, entrepreneurs, and traditions that make every corner special. Whether you're a local, newcomer, or just curious, join us as we wander through the places and faces that make Kentucky unforgettable.
HOSTED BY
Stephon Lewis
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