In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens talks with Mike Thacker, who shares how what began as a motorcycle journey across the country ultimately led him to Marion County, Kentucky. Mike reflects on the Back to the Land m...

In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens talks with Austin Brady, a familiar face who has recently stepped into local leadership. Before getting involved in the community, Austin spent seven years traveling the country as...

In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens sits down with Rev. Steve Jester, the new pastor at Lebanon’s United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Jester shares how he once expected to go into law, then thought he might become an ac...

People reacted, and we listened! Charles Lancaster Sr. is back for another episode of Mildly Amusing. In this conversation, we dive deep into Lebanon’s past, sharing stories of the Cecil Hotel, Jane Todd Inn and other local clubs, Whit...

In this episode, host James Spragens sits down with Maison Young, founder of the Lebanon Branch Preservation Trust. Their mission is to preserve the history of the Lebanon Branch of the L and N Railroad and nearby rail lines, keeping our rail h...

You won’t hear a more beautiful radio voice than this man. Everyone knows Charles Lancaster, Sr. Hear about his childhood growing up in Lebanon, his connection to Jim Beam, and his part in the development of local neighborhoods. He recounts bus...

In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens talks with Robin Humphress and Lynn D. Farris about all the exciting things happening at Kentucky Classic Arts. Lynn takes us back to the past days of community theatre, including ...

In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens chats with Angela and Cody Rakes, the dynamic duo behind Loretto Motherhouse Farm and their own family farm. They share their backgrounds in agriculture, how they met, and how they...

In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens talks with State Senator Jimmy Higdon. Senator Higdon shares stories from his childhood, his years as a grocer, and how he made the leap into public office in 2001.He reflec...

Host James Spragens sits down with Dennis George for a wide-ranging conversation that’s anything but mild. From his high school days and start in journalism, to business ventures, a seat on city council, and even the story behind Ma...

In this episode of Mildly Amusing, host James Spragens chats with Jamie Collins, director of the Marion County Public Library, who also wears many other hats in our community. Learn how Jamie came to Lebanon, KY, what exciting projects...

In the very first episode of Mildly Amusing, James Spragens sits down with David Edelen, mayor of Bradfordsville, KY. They dive into his story of how he became mayor, the upcoming preservation award the city will be receiving, and the ...