All Things Owensboro

Brad Winter
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All Things Owensboro is a podcast built around the table. We sit down with people from all walks of life to share real stories, honest journeys, and the moments that shape who we are. Some conversations are about work, some about struggle, some about joy, and sometimes faith shows up along the way. You don’t have to have it all together to belong here. Just pull up a chair. Join host Brad Winter (a professional of nothing, but a fan of great conversation) as we uncover the stories that make Owensboro anything but ordinary. Local legends. Hidden gems. Community connections.  Hit play and let’s dive into All Things Owensboro!

  1. Service, Standards, And The Owensboro Way

    3D AGO

    Service, Standards, And The Owensboro Way

    Send a text Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    1h 3m
  2. What If Welcome Was A Flavor?

    FEB 17

    What If Welcome Was A Flavor?

    Send a text Fat Tuesday gets a thoughtful reset as we dig into the real heart of Mardi Gras—community, gratitude, and the pivot toward reflection—through the lens of Cajun cooking and Owensboro kindness. Brad Hammers joins us to unpack how Shreveport flavors, fresh Gulf shrimp memories, and a family table full of jambalaya shaped his belief that culture isn’t chased; it’s built at home. We dive into the kitchen where Brad’s attention sharpens: no distractions, just sight, sound, scent, and the courage to adjust. He shares why Cajun food may be America’s most honest cuisine—French roots, Caribbean influence, and resourceful techniques that turn what you have into something rich. Along the way, we revisit New Orleans staples—gumbo, po’ boys, and king cake—while explaining what those purple, green, and gold colors really stand for. Beads aren’t a spectacle; they’re a simple way to say, “You belong here.” Then we widen the frame to Owensboro. Brad maps the everyday compassion that defines our town: volunteerism that never needs applause, accessible sidewalks that quietly include everyone, and events like Night to Shine that center dignity. He also reframes Scouting, showing how kids already carry the virtues we celebrate; adults simply create space for them to flourish. As a care coordinator, he offers hard-won guardrails for serving others without burning out: recognize limits, refill your own tank, and choose presence over rigid rules. By the end, you’ll feel why welcome is a flavor—and why the best legacy might be work done so well that no one notices. If you’re craving stories that smell like gumbo and feel like home, pull up a chair. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves Owensboro, and leave a review to help more neighbors find us. What’s your way to glue community together? Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    48 min
  3. What If Community Starts With Your Next Yes?

    FEB 10

    What If Community Starts With Your Next Yes?

    Send a text What if a faithful life looks less like headlines and more like steady, everyday choices? We sit down with Owensboro native Gordon Wilkerson—financial advisor, church pianist, mentor, and community servant—to explore how grace, discipline, and generosity can quietly transform a city. From stories of chamber breakfasts that still pack a room to a performing arts center born from one person’s legacy, Gordon shows how a culture of initiative makes Owensboro feel like home. We dive into practical money wisdom without the jargon: why short-term money and long-term money should never be treated the same, how to build habits before chasing returns, and what really happens when finances collide with grief, loss, and life’s hardest pivots. Gordon dismantles the “stock jockey” myth and replaces it with relationship-driven planning that starts with listening. He even shares a pre-internet rescue mission from his newspaper days—a reminder that owning your mistakes and solving the problem builds trust that lasts. Faith is the thread that ties it all together. Gordon describes moving from a checklist view of religion to a grace-centered walk where Jesus’ work comes first, not ours. That shift reshaped how he serves, how he sets boundaries, and how he measures legacy: loved Christ, a good friend, faithful. Along the way, we talk mentoring cross country runners, modern hymns that lift the heart, smoking ribs for friends, and why saying no can be the most loving thing you do for your community. If you’re hungry for a story that blends real-world financial advice, approachable theology, and local heartbeat, this one’s for you. Hit play, share it with a neighbor, and tell us: what’s one small yes you can make this week that invests in people over portfolios? Subscribe, leave a review, and help more folks find these Owensboro stories. www.goodfellowsofowensboro.com  Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    51 min
  4. How Listening Turned Into A Movement For A Better Owensboro

    FEB 3

    How Listening Turned Into A Movement For A Better Owensboro

    Send a text Big change doesn’t start with a headline. It starts when neighbors get heard and invited to build the next step together. This conversation digs into how the Building A Better Owensboro effort—powered by the Greater Owensboro Leadership Institute and guided by the Harwood Institute—turns community aspirations into practical action across health, housing and homelessness, arts, and youth. We talk about why listening comes before planning, how broad wishes become specific moves, and what it takes to replace one-way announcements with two-way dialogue. You’ll hear concrete examples like Walk Owensboro, a coalition-led effort that gets people moving together in local parks to boost health and connection. We unpack common themes that surfaced in dozens of conversations: clearer communication, safer neighborhoods, more opportunities for teens and young adults, and keeping multiple generations rooted in Owensboro. Rather than reinventing the wheel, we focus on connecting the dots—linking people to trusted resources, strengthening collaboration among organizations, and opening easy on-ramps for anyone willing to help. The heart of it is culture change. When residents step up—joining a walking group, attending a mixer, serving on a board, or emailing to get involved—the city starts to mirror its people more accurately. Progress looks like new voices at the table, partnerships that outlast any single project, and a shared pride that makes families want to stay. If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should fix that,” this is your invitation to be that someone. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor who cares about Owensboro, and tell us where you want to plug in. Ready to help build what’s next? Email GOLI@Owensboro.com and let’s get to work together. First Baptist Church OwensboroWorship services are held on Sundays, with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and Worship at 10:30 a.m. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    37 min
  5. From Nurse To Kitchen Storyteller

    JAN 28

    From Nurse To Kitchen Storyteller

    Send a text What happens when a 20-year Cardiac Cath Lab nurse swaps scrubs for a skillet and turns comfort food into a community? We invite Matt “Cooker of Deliciousness” Ramsey to share how a life of service found a new home at the stove, why staying rooted in Owensboro keeps him honest, and how authenticity can outlast any algorithm. Matt walks us through the early spark—buying a Weber kettle, learning by trial and error, and discovering that simple, satisfying meals create real connection. He breaks down the barbecue spectrum with clarity: the convenience of pellet grills, the steady versatility of ceramic cookers, and the unmatched smoke of a stick burner when you’ve got time to babysit brisket. We trade practical tips on seasoning, temperature control, and keeping weeknight recipes approachable for busy families who want big flavor without fuss. Beyond the food, Matt opens up about building a loyal audience while weathering internet trolls with a thick skin and a little humor. He shares why he’s showing more of his day-to-day life—bass fishing, future field-to-table hunts, and candid kitchen moments—to strengthen real bonds in an AI-saturated feed. We dig into his local heartbeat: supporting Apollo and Union County athletics, quietly backing charities, and using a growing platform to give more than he takes. There’s also a look at content strategy, SEO, and the honest grind behind making creative work sustainable without losing your soul. If you’re a home cook, a creator, or someone who believes small-town stories still matter, you’ll find something to savor here—smoke, spice, and a lot of heart. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with a friend who loves barbecue, and leave a quick review to help others discover the show. What grill are you riding with this year? Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    33 min
  6. What Happens When Purpose Meets A Badge

    JAN 20

    What Happens When Purpose Meets A Badge

    Send a text The moment you realize your job shows you only the worst ten percent of life, something has to change. Brad sits down with Sgt. Cody Clift of the Owensboro Police Department for a candid, thoughtful conversation about calling, faith, fatherhood, and the everyday work of serving a city with integrity. Cody traces his path from a college criminology class that lit a spark to years on patrol that tested his belief in people—and how a renewed relationship with Jesus reframed the whole picture. Most folks are doing their best, he says, and community policing works when officers meet them in the good moments too. We get real about the night-shift grind and what it takes to be present as a new dad, even after a 7 a.m. clock-out. Cody shares the fight he was losing that became his fitness wake-up call, the mistakes he made with crash dieting, and the strength training habits that now anchor both safety and mental health. As a certified fitness and nutrition instructor at the OPD academy—and a crisis intervention instructor—he lays out why readiness, appearance, and resilience matter for trust and performance. The story stretches beyond the badge. From moving from the Chicago area to Owensboro’s neighborly rhythm, to the film obsession his dad passed down—think Train to Busan, Saving Private Ryan, and Clone Wars deep cuts—Cody shows how art sharpens empathy. We talk Star Wars, Disney, thin-crust truths, and why Owensboro feels like a big town that still behaves like a small one. In the end, his legacy goal is simple: enforce the law with dignity and leave people feeling respected. If you value honest conversations about purpose, community, and personal growth, press play and join us. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who loves Owensboro—or needs a reminder that respect can change everything. Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    1h 7m
  7. Service, Family, and the Weight of the Badge: Aaron Hamilton’s Story

    JAN 13

    Service, Family, and the Weight of the Badge: Aaron Hamilton’s Story

    Send a text Service isn’t a headline; it’s a table conversation. Sitting down with retired Owensboro Police Department sergeant and former Army MP Aaron Hamilton, we unpack the real rhythms of police work: the long stretches of quiet, the sudden surge of adrenaline, and the mental load that comes from never knowing when routine turns critical. Aaron opens up about the moment he chose family over a military career, the habits forged in uniform that shaped his leadership, and the hard-won tools that helped him bring less of the job home. We dig into the unseen parts of the profession: meticulous paperwork, courtroom whiplash, and the power of discretion. Aaron shares standout training experiences—from Drug Recognition Expert certification with LAPD to weeks immersed in the Kentucky Criminalistics Academy, the “body farm,” entomology timelines, and post-blast investigations with the ATF. We explore how technology, drones, and robotics are changing safety and evidence collection, and why law enforcement can’t afford to lag behind. Yet the heart of the story is human: a city that buys lunch for officers, kids learning archery at Camp Cops, neighbors meeting patrols over coffee, and the Fraternal Order of Police rallying new shoes for school and support at Christmas. Mentorship threads through it all. The academy frames the house; experience and guidance make it livable. Aaron’s advice to new officers is simple and tough: be fair, be fit, learn fast, and guard your identity beyond the badge. He shares a moment when someone he once arrested stood up for him in a crowd—a reminder that respect outlasts job titles. We close with legacy and gratitude: a call to embrace Owensboro’s “big little town” spirit and to keep building the kind of trust that makes communities safer. If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about community, and leave a review—your support helps more people hear the stories that keep Owensboro strong. Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    1 hr
  8. Road To Minneapolis

    JAN 6

    Road To Minneapolis

    Send a text A single letter changed everything. Zach opened it with his brother by his side and burst into tears—Davis County’s Special Olympics flag football team was headed to the USA Games in Minneapolis. From that moment, our “Road to Minneapolis” took shape, fueled by family, grit, and a community that shows up. We dive into the surge of Special Olympics energy in Owensboro—seven basketball teams on Sundays, a thriving flag football program that Zach helped start, and a culture where athletes lead. Coach Kim Johnson shares how intensity and care can coexist, the way clear expectations and real trust push players to master plays, and how a single practice interception sparked joy on both sidelines. We unpack what inclusion actually looks like: unified trips to Purdue, Notre Dame, Maryland, and Wisconsin; Louisville and Kentucky students teaming with Special Olympics athletes; and a leadership pipeline that turns quiet voices into confident advocates. The heart of this story is ownership. Athletes recruit teammates, coordinate events, and protect the standard. Partners like Kentucky Wesleyan, Independence Bank, and Visit Owensboro amplify the effort with facilities and volunteers, proving how a small city powers big dreams. We also talk costs and commitments—the team needs to raise $25,000 to make sure money doesn’t bench an athlete poised for the national stage—plus what game days feel like at Owensboro Middle School: clean routes, honest sportsmanship, and noise in all the best ways. If you’ve ever wondered what inclusion can accomplish when athletes lead and a community stands behind them, this is your playbook. Ride with us on the Road to Minneapolis, share it with someone who loves sports with heart, and help spread the word so every athlete gets to take the field. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your favorite moment from the episode—then come see a game and feel the energy for yourself. Daviess County Special Olympics (KY) Kim Johnson (Area 2 Director / Daviess County contact): kjohnson@soky.org | 270-314-7621 Special Olympics Kentucky (official site + local contact list): Special Olympics Kentucky+1 Facebook Groups (Daviess County Special Olympics / Area 2): Facebook+1 Road to Minneapolis (Nationals fundraising): Details coming soon. Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook! It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!

    32 min
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All Things Owensboro is a podcast built around the table. We sit down with people from all walks of life to share real stories, honest journeys, and the moments that shape who we are. Some conversations are about work, some about struggle, some about joy, and sometimes faith shows up along the way. You don’t have to have it all together to belong here. Just pull up a chair. Join host Brad Winter (a professional of nothing, but a fan of great conversation) as we uncover the stories that make Owensboro anything but ordinary. Local legends. Hidden gems. Community connections.  Hit play and let’s dive into All Things Owensboro!

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  • Creator
    Brad Winter
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 ATOPod
  • Show Website
    All Things Owensboro