All Things Owensboro

Brad Winter

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. More Than Medicine: Wade Crowley on Faith, Care, and Purpose

    2D AGO

    More Than Medicine: Wade Crowley on Faith, Care, and Purpose

    Send us Fan Mail Someone hands you their life for a few hours and you only get one chance to be steady. That’s the reality for Wade Crowley, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) serving patients in Owensboro, Kentucky, and our conversation goes way beyond job titles into what it feels like to carry responsibility when people are scared. We talk about what makes Owensboro feel like Owensboro: the small town connection, the familiar faces, and the community fabric that shows up in hospital hallways as much as it does at local events. Wade shares how growing up on a Hopkins County farm shaped his work ethic, why a middle school project helped set his career direction early, and what the CRNA path really looks like through nursing school, ICU experience, and high-pressure training. Then we get honest about the emotional side of anesthesia and leadership. Wade explains how he “reads the room” with patients who fear not waking up, why calm is part of the care, and how faith can show up through respect, listening, and support without forcing a conversation. We also dig into the “duck on water” stress that many healthcare workers hide, the importance of strong support systems, and the everyday practices that help him protect his peace, including planting trees and getting outside. If you care about patient-centered care, healthcare leadership, faith at work, or real stories from Owensboro, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, leave a review, share the episode with a friend, and tell us: what helps you stay grounded when pressure hits? 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!

    47 min
  2. Owensboro’s Own: The Story of Cody Russellburg

    MAR 31

    Owensboro’s Own: The Story of Cody Russellburg

    Send us Fan Mail You can spot certain leaders without reading their job title. They’re the ones who walk into a room steady, honest, and present and you feel it. That’s why we wanted time with Cody Russellberg, an Owensboro, KY educator who serves as assistant principal at Sutton Elementary and who has spent years teaching, coaching, and mentoring students across Owensboro Public Schools. We talk about what makes Owensboro the “biggest small town” and how early mentors in youth sports and community life helped shape Cody’s character after his parents’ divorce. He shares the story of meeting his wife Jana, what commitment looks like when you’ve seen relationships break, and how faith becomes less about talk and more about daily course correction. When the conversation turns to grief, Cody opens up about losing both parents and why surrender, prayer, and modeling healthy mourning matter when your kids are watching. On the leadership side, Cody explains the hardest part of leaving the classroom, what people get wrong about school administrators, and the weight that comes with decisions that affect teachers and children. We also get into one of the most practical parts of his work: helping students build friendships and belonging across differences through guided conversation, especially in a district where multiple elementary schools funnel into the same middle and high school. If you care about education leadership, public school culture, student belonging, mentoring, or raising kids with strong character, you’ll find a lot to take with you here. Subscribe to All Things Owensboro, share this with a friend who loves this town, and leave us a review so more people can find these local stories. 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 1m
  3. They Knew Who I Was… And Loved Me Anyway.

    MAR 24

    They Knew Who I Was… And Loved Me Anyway.

    Send us Fan Mail He calls himself a knucklehead, and that’s exactly why his story lands. Adam Overall grew up in Owensboro, pushed limits as a teenager, and then experienced something that still sticks with him decades later: a church that welcomed him back with real love instead of side-eye and distance. That moment becomes the heartbeat of our conversation about second chances, community, and what it means for a town to feel like home.  We get into what makes Owensboro special, the kind of everyday friendliness where a quick hello turns into a real conversation, and how that same relational culture can shape faith, family, and leadership. Adam shares why he chooses middle school boys as his mission field, how he handles hard questions without dodging them, and why he thinks kids today face pressures earlier than most adults realize. If you care about youth mentorship, Christian parenting, or raising grounded teenagers in a screen-saturated world, you’ll find a lot to sit with here.  Adam also pulls the curtain back on values-based leadership as the general manager at Owensboro RV. He talks about transparency, refusing to mislead customers, and being the same person at work that he is on Sunday morning. We cover marriage lessons learned the hard way, advice he gives his newly married son, and the legacy he hopes to leave, even while admitting his struggles with grumpiness and impatience.  If you’re connected to Owensboro, curious about faith in real life, or just want a story that feels honest, listen all the way through. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who believes people can change and communities can help them do it. https://www.owensbororv.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!

    41 min
  4. She Saw People Everyone Else Walked Past… And Did Something About It

    MAR 20

    She Saw People Everyone Else Walked Past… And Did Something About It

    Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Alma Randolph Crump to trace how childhood loss and poverty shaped a lifelong commitment to protect families from the quiet humiliations that follow kids into school hallways. Her foundation’s “hand up” approach shows what dignity looks like when a community meets real needs with practical help and steady love. • Alma’s early life in Beaver Dam shaped by faith, loss and welfare support • The lasting shame of poverty signals like the free lunch card • Feeling called in 1993 to build a local mission in Owensboro • The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation’s growth and back-to-school clothing impact • HUTS Hands Up To Succeed requirements and why “hand up” matters • The hidden basics families often lack like beds, tables and curtains • Referral pathways from shelters and social services for families starting over • Stories of resilience after a home is furnished including kids thriving in school • Community partnerships like Build-A-Bed and why volunteers multiply impact • The case for giving time and talent even without extra money • Owensboro’s nonprofit culture and the Black and White Gala fundraiser • Alma’s legacy focus on faith, humility and serving without judgment https://almarandolphfoundation.org/ 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!

    50 min
  5. They Said It Was Just Sports… They Were Wrong.

    MAR 3

    They Said It Was Just Sports… They Were Wrong.

    Send us Fan Mail What if your town felt like family because everyone had a place to play, serve, and grow? We sat down with Janine to explore how Owensboro’s heartbeat shows up on the field and far beyond it—through Special Olympics, the Opportunity Center, and Fresh Start—where inclusion is practical, training is hands-on, and second chances turn into steady lives. You’ll hear how Special Olympics runs 365 days a year, not just one spring track meet. Janine shares how athletes move from B teams to 1A and 2A, how a flag football squad punched its ticket to nationals in Minneapolis, and why pure sportsmanship—applauding a rival’s great play—makes every win sweeter. We dig into the volunteer engine that keeps it all thriving and the $25,000 push to ensure no athlete is left behind because of money. Then we step into the Opportunity Center’s kitchen and classrooms, where pop-up deli shifts teach food prep, customer service, and basic accounting, and new therapy options support independence. We also follow the path of Fresh Start, where women commit to weekly goals, take faith and finance classes, and transform court dates and ankle monitors into job offers and plans for a Habitat home. Throughout, Janine credits the faith that shaped her, the family that modeled service, and a city that still feels small in all the best ways. There’s room for lighter moments too—Cubs and Bengals highs and lows, and Rizzo the beloved dog who somehow became a ministry mascot. If you love stories where community, faith, and grit meet real results, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who should volunteer, and leave a quick review to help more Owensboro neighbors find us. What role will you play next? 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!

    41 min
  6. Why Some Places Just Feel Different… And You Can’t Explain It

    FEB 24

    Why Some Places Just Feel Different… And You Can’t Explain It

    Send us Fan Mail 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
  7. Why Some Places Feel Like Home the Second You Walk In

    FEB 17

    Why Some Places Feel Like Home the Second You Walk In

    Send us Fan Mail 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
  8. What If Community Starts With Your Next Yes?

    FEB 10

    What If Community Starts With Your Next Yes?

    Send us Fan Mail 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
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About

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
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 ATOPod
  • Show Website
    All Things Owensboro

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