Episodes

Big news for Kentucky manufacturing 👇 The precision cover glass made by Corning Incorporated right here in Harrodsburg has officially advanced to the Final Four in the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky tournament. This isn’t jus...

🔥 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Spotlight 🔥 In this episode, we sit down with Wells Bullard, CEO of Bullard, to highlight one of the most innovative pieces of safety gear made right here in Kentucky — the Adaptix Helmet. We ...

In this episode, Tommy sits down with Wes Morin , Vice President of Operations at AquiSense , a Kentucky-based water technology company recently named Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturer...

In this episode, I sit down with Tyler Cox, Manufacturing Coordinator at WaterStep and the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year, awarded by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and presented by KCTCS. WaterStep is a Louisville-based nonprofit that designs and manufactures water purification…

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Falck, Marketing & Communications Manager at Fives Machining Systems, Inc ., to explore the cutting-edge technology behind the Cincinnati Robotic Viper—a high-speed automation system re...

This week, we’re highlighting a finalist that’s making a real difference— custom prescription eyeglasses for veterans , proudly made by PDS Optical . 🇺🇸👓 I had the pleasure of talking with Sean Loosen , CEO of PDS Optical, ab...

We’re shining a spotlight on one of the top contenders from the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky tournament this year— Brown-Forman 's Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked ! 🥃🔥 In this spotlight, I sit down with Elizabeth McCal...

In this Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky spotlight, we’re featuring National Band & Tag Company and their innovative Paw Finders Tag —a game-changer for lost pet recovery! 🐶🐱 The Paw Finders Tag helps reunite lost pets with the...

🌊💧 Built in the Bluegrass is back with another Spotlight, featuring WaterStep and its life-changing WoW Cart – a participant in the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament ! 🏆 The WoW Cart (Water on Wheels) is revolutionizi...

Welcome to another episode of Built in the Bluegrass , where we highlight the most innovative and exciting products made right here in Kentucky! 🔵🏆 In this episode, we sit down with Beltways , a standout competitor in the Coo...

🔦 Coolest Thing Made in KY Spotlight: Armag Corporation & Their EMP Shielded Generator Shelters In an increasingly uncertain world, protecting critical infrastructure from electromagnetic threats is more important than ever. ...

In this episode of Built In the Bluegrass , we’re diving into the world of cybersecurity with Rich Connor , President of LockStock Cybersecurity & Analytics . With the increasing threat of digital vulnerabilities, LockStock i...

Discover the forefront of sustainability with OrganiLock, a pioneering company redefining eco-friendly solutions. Join us as we delve into their innovative soil feeding and waste management systems, crafted to revolutionize e...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of Bourbon Barrel Foods with the visionary entrepreneur and founder, Matt Jamie. From humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, Matt embarked on a culinary journ...

Join us for an exciting new episode featuring SpanTech’s Co-CEO, Tiffany Somerville. Established by her father, James “Bud” Layne, in his garage in 1978, SpanTech is now co-led by Tiffany Somerville and her sister, Lisa Held....

Join us for an insightful interview with Michael Golway, CEO of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI). Founded in 1987 in Louisville, KY, ASI began as an Autodesk software reseller before Golway's acquisition in 2004 transformed it ...

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com . Having been established for 69 years, Campbellsville Industries is the oldest and largest steeple and cupola manu...

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com . HempWood® is a sustainable healthy building material. HempWood® is not only made in America but also only made in...

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com . Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum....

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Celebrating 150 years of business in 2024, Link-Belt Cranes, at 2651 Palumbo Drive in Lexington, has entered into ...

Join us for an exclusive interview with Jon Andrews, the Plant Launch Operations Manager at General Motors Chevrolet Corvette. Since its production shift from St. Louis, MO to Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1981, General Motors h...

Join us as we interview Steven Dossey, General Manager and Wine Maker, of Purple Toad Winery. Headquartered in Paducah, KY, and founded in 2009, Purple Toad Winery was named after the color of your toes when grapes were pres...

Join us as we interview Greg Wilson, owner of Fibonacci LLC and Founder of HempWood. HempWood is located in Murray, Kentucky where the hemp industry was welcomed after the 2018 farm bill, and the first hemp seeds were plante...

Join us as we interview Ben Mulling, North American CEO, of TENTE Casters Inc. TENTE Casters Inc. is located in Hebron, KY, and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Their company motto is “Better Mobility. Better Life.”.We...