LEX 18's Hot Mic

LEX 18's Hot Mic

by LEX 18
Coaching Women and Breaking Records - Kenny and Kendyl Brooks
This week on Hot Mic, UK Women's Basketball coach Kenny Brooks and his daughter Kendyl Brooks talk about their rewarding basketball season, the new interest in Women's Sports, working with family and more.
The Odds, the Horses and the Stories Behind Them - Todd Schrupp
The countdown to the Kentucky Derby is almost over and Evelyn and Megan wanted to bring one of the key elements of LEX 18's Derby coverage to Hot Mic, Todd Schrupp. Every year Schrupp breaks down the odds for Derby, but on this episode of Hot Mic, he'll break down how he got into horse racing, his career, the stories behind the starting gate, and reveals his favorite race track.
Keeneland Chaos & Derby Dreams
Annie Brown steps in as guest host while Evelyn is on vacation. Megan and Annie dive into their wild Keeneland adventure, complete with bachelorette parties, lost friends, and press box access. Plus, LEX 18's Derby preparation is in full swing with outfit reveals, fascinator fittings, and behind-the-scenes newsroom stress.
Stories, Sweet Treats, and More
Our Hosts recap their Easter weekend filled with friends and family, talk about upcoming trips, and take a trip down memory lane in this weeks episode.
Managing the News Chaos - Jennifer Smith
Meet the person behind LEX 18's newsroom's people first, employee second mentality and learn more about the announcement of Scripps News Group buying ABC 36 and what that could mean for the stations' viewing audience on this week's Hot Mic with LEX 18's News Director, Jennifer Smith.
The Life and Times of 1978 Champ - Jack "Goose" Givens
With the end of the University of Kentucky's Men's Basketball season our hosts take a deep dive of former UK champion, Jack "Goose" Givens. Tune in to hear about what is different about basketball from when he played, what growing up was like, and where he got the nickname "Goose" on this week's episode of Hot Mic.
Life of a Photographer and Movie Buff - Lindsey Smart
In this week's episode, LEX 18's Photographer, Lindsey Smart, gives us a view of behind the reporter's camera in the field, an in-depth look at Hollywood's Award Season, and shows off some of her impressions and accents.
The Start of Spring and LEX 18's Busiest Season
Spring has sprung and Evelyn and Megan are taking a break from guests this week to recap recent episodes and their travel, prepping for LEX 18's biggest show of the year, and answer some questions from our viewers.
Bleeding Kentucky Blue for LEX 18 - Keith Farmer
Hear how Keith Farmer got into sports reporting by staying here in Kentucky, some of his moments with athletes and coaches, and even about his own family before BBN Tonight's busy March schedule begins.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Meck’s journey to LEX 18
This week our hosts found space in LEX 18's Bill Meck's chaotic schedule of weather coverage, visiting local schools, and charity work to talk about how he got to LEX 18 from growing up in Chicago, weather coverage, movie references, and he even brought props.
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