Kentucky History Podcast

Kentucky History Podcast

The Kentucky History Podcast is a narration and discussion of the History of Kentucky. Our great state has a lot of historical value to offer. https://linktr.ee/Kyhistorypod

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May 31, 2026

Stuart Sanders, author of Maney's Confederate Brigade at the Battle of Perryville, joins us to talk about the aftermath of the battle.

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Stuart Sanders, author of Perryville Under Fire, joins us to talk about how the battle affected the Civil War and the people of Perryville.

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May 17, 2026

Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky. It is the first town of Kentucky.

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James Harrod was the first settler to establish a permanent settlement by colonist in Kentucky.

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Dive into the colorful and tumultuous history of Kentucky politics with Berry Craig, author of True Tales of Old-Time Kentucky Politics: Bombast, Bourbon & Burgoo. Did you know that William Goebel of Kentucky remains the only state governor to be assassinated while in office? Or that Abraham Lincoln, now a favorite son of the Bluegrass State, garnered less than 1 percent of the state's vote in 1860? How about Matthew Lyon, the ...

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March 8, 2026

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We set down with Dr. Randy Runyon, author of The Assault on Elijah Green, and talk about another great Kentucky story that needs to be shared!

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March 1, 2026

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We set down with Dr. Randy Runyon, author of The Assault on Elijah Green, and talk about another great Kentucky story that needs to be shared!

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February 22, 2026

In this episode, we dive into one of the strangest and most enduring mysteries in Kentucky history—the Kentucky Meat Shower of 1876. Joining us is Ion Corbin, director of the Kentucky Meat Shower 150th Anniversary Festival, who helps bring new insight into this bizarre event that took place in Bath County when chunks of raw meat reportedly fell from the ...

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In this episode, guest James Prichard joins us to explore his fascinating work Yorick’s Skull: A Theater Legend Born in Louisville. Prichard uncovers the rich, colorful, and often overlooked theatrical heritage of 19th-century Louisville, a city that evolved into a major stop on the American theater circuit. From its first theater opening around 1808 to ...

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In part two, Linda Sibley returns to continue sharing her family’s remarkable oral history from Clay County. This episode dives deeper into personal accounts—tales of resilience, hardship, community, and the cultural heritage that defined generations. Linda brings to life the voices of ancestors who experienced everything from feuds and folklore to moments ...

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In this first episode of our two-part series, we sit down with guest Linda Sibley as she opens the door to the deep-rooted history of Clay County, Kentucky. Linda shares stories passed down through generations, exploring the early families who carved out a life in the rugged Appalachian landscape. From settlement days to the everyday struggles and triumphs of frontier ...

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kentuckians took to the roads—not just to travel, but to protest. In this episode, we explore the dramatic and often violent events of the Toll-Gate Wars, a grassroots movement against private toll road companies that charged travelers fees to use public routes.

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In this continuation of our conversation with Jason French, we turn to the later history of Kenton County—from the Civil War era through the county’s industrial and cultural growth. Discover how Covington and other communities became vital centers of trade, culture, and innovation, and how Kenton County’s story fits into the broader history of Kentuck...

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