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As Martin Luther King Jr said, we're not makers of history, we are made by history. It is important, and fun, to learn the hidden stories of those who came before us. History buffs Jeb Jarrell and Bill Evans Meng host weekly conversations with Kentucky history experts to discuss events, people, and culture. Whether you're interested in Kentucky history, art, bourbon, or thoroughbreds, this is the podcast for you.

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19: Becoming a Whiskey Historian with Caroline Paulus from 2022-07-25T16:28:04

Caroline Paulus has one of the best job titles in the world, Whiskey Historian. In her role at Justins' House of Bourbon, she handles...

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18: Exotic Travel with Robin Cline from 2022-04-01T12:56:13

Robin Cline is a travel expert, having grown up in Germany. She began exploring Europe at an early age. From there, she traveled and worked across Asia and Australia. Finally, she discovered her...

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17: RD1 Spirits with Barry Brinegar from 2022-03-01T14:59:46

Old William Tarr is the name of RD1's flagship line of bourbon. William Tarr was a multifaceted entrepreneur in the mid-19th century, with a penchant for bourbon and railroads. Like William Tarr, B...

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16: Shaker Village Preservation with Will Updike from 2022-02-15T15:03:56

Will Updike is both a sportsman and a preservationist. As the Vice President of Natural and Cultural Resource Management at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, he is able to combine the the two pas...

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15: Bourbon Vintage & New with Brian Booth, Pablo Moix, & Samantha Ward from 2022-02-01T02:15:16

Bourbon has emerged as the drink of choice across the US over the last decade, with a renewed interest in both new releases and vintage bottles. This week, I hosted a roundtable of bourbon conno...

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14: Making Mischief with Alex Narramore from 2022-01-17T16:21:11

While many artists choose to work in oil or clay, Alex Narramore chose an nontraditional route: sugar. Her sugar flowers are a botanically accurate, being perfect recreations of examples she has...

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13: Best of the Bluegrass with Mack & Sharon Cox from 2022-01-03T19:08:56

Mack & Sharon Cox have built one of the finest collections of Kentucky furniture and antiques in existence. Their research has pushed the boundaries of scholarship in early Kentucky history....

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12: Finding History in the Instagram Age with Adam Lewis from 2021-10-18T02:03:36

I've been following Adam Lewis, of Southern Country Goodfellow, for several years. He always posts grea...

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11: Saving Historic Homes with Eric Whisman from 2021-09-13T00:28:15

On this episode of Two Glasses of Bourbon, I chatted with Eric Whisman about historic preservation efforts in the Commonwealth. If you've ever thought of fixing up an old house, this is the epis...

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10: Painting Thoroughbreds with Tyler Robertson from 2021-06-01T12:00

This week, I visited Tyler Robertson at his studio and we covered a number of topics. Tyler talked about his most memorable painting, what inspires him, and what he's looking forward to painting...

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09: Gardens to Gables with Janie-Rice Brother from 2021-05-24T01:57:46

This week I was joined by Janie-Rice Brother of Gardens to Gables. Janie-Rice is fantastic and I've been looking forward to interviewing her for a wh...

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08: Gardens to Gables with Janie-Rice Brother from 2021-05-24T01:57:46

This week I was joined by Janie-Rice Brother of Gardens to Gables. Janie-Rice is fantastic and I've been looking forward to interviewing her for a wh...

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08: Tour the Historic Bluegrass and Lexington's East End Walking Tour with Brittany Sams from 2021-05-04T13:00

This week, I was joined again by Brittany Sams of the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. The BGT has partnered with Keeneland to build an app that guides visitors on a tour of Lexington...

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07: Kentucky History and Architecture with Jon Carloftis from 2020-10-23T13:00

I'm joined this week by noted landscape designer, philanthropist, and host, Jon Carloftis. Join us as we discuss how to host the perfect weekend in Lexington, Cassius Clay and his connection to ...

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06: Bourbon and More with Master Distiller Marianne Eaves from 2020-09-09T13:00

Master Distiller Marianne Eaves joins me this week to talk bourbon. We discuss the difference between good bourbon, and bad, how to improve your palate, and some of her (exciting) upcoming proje...

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05: Historic Preservation Opportunities in the Bluegrass with Brittany Sams from 2020-08-17T15:00

Brittany Sams of the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation joined me this week to talk about some exciting preservation opportunities around the Bluegrass. She also hints at some exciting n...

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04: Kentucky Prints and Printmakers with Warren and Julie Payne from 2020-08-03T01:38:06

We're talking Kentucky artists and prints with Julie and Warren Payne of Payne Fine Arts, as well as their new book, Black and White: Kentucky Prints and Printmakers. We cover everything from Ha...

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03: Talking Kentucky Longrifles with Mel Hankla from 2020-07-27T02:09:07

Dr. Mel Hankla is a renowned collector and historian of Kentucky longrifles and longrifle  culture. We go in depth on the history of some interesting firearms such as the Enoch Smith rifle,...

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02: Talking Equine Sporting Art with Coleman Callaway from 2020-07-27T01:56:32

Learn about equine sporting art from leading collector Coleman Callaway. Coleman has been involved with horses since he was a child, leading to a love of equine art. We discuss artists such as H...

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01: Introducing Two Glasses of Bourbon: Conversations on Kentucky History from 2020-07-07T02:28

Jeb and Bill discuss Kentucky history, culture, and their plans for the future of this podcast. Horace Holley comes up along the way.

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