Alex Johnson had it all. He was brilliant, an avid outdoorsman, a talented chef, artist and botanist with friends all over the world. In 2013, days shy of his 33rd birthday, Johnson vanished after wrapping up a phone call with his girlfriend. For more than a month, the Johnson family did everything to try and find him. They held vigils, organized searches, brought in specialized K-9's and put up billboards. But Alex was dead. Beaten in the back of a Mercedes Benz, his body put in a barrel an ...
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Dashed dreams, broken hearts, life-altering medical diagnoses and the end of the Johnson family name all followed Alex's death in 2013. Time, has not made life easier for the family and friends he left behind. In the final episode of "Taking Alex" his family offers a heartbreaking look at how their lives have changed since Alex was murdered- while …
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When Mark Taylor was sentenced for the kidnapping and murder of Alex Johnson in the summer of 2016, the Johnson family thought they wouldn't hear from their son's murderer until a parole hearing decades later. Boy, were they wrong. Taylor has pulled every legal string he can think of to appeal his conviction. And using some "surprise" affidavits, h…
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Mark Taylor has got it pretty good in prison. He told me he has everything he needs. He eats well, works out often and keeps in touch with friends and family outside the prison walls. ...even across the ocean. In this episode, find out how he met his pen pal turned wife, Francisca.
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This was it. Two and a half years after Alex Johnson's body was pulled from the bottom of the Kentucky River, Mark Taylor faced a jury at his murder trial. For seven agonizing days, the panel of jurors and a packed courtroom, listened to all the twisted details of the case. They even saw the muddy barrel that served as Alex's makeshift coffin, roll…
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About a month into their investigation, Lexington Police knew where Alex was and had identified the two men suspected in his death. One went easily to jail... the other led detectives on a cat and mouse chase through at least four states before his arrest just feet from the U.S. border with Mexico.
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Days of searching for Alex Johnson turned to weeks, with no luck. There was no sign of him despite all the news stories, social media posts, billboards and specialized K-9's brought in to try and track his scent. Then the Johnson family got a phone call. The detective on the other end told them Alex was no longer with us. And they had a good idea w…
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Alex loved the holidays. He'd never miss Christmas with his family. So where was he? His younger sister Cayce begins re-tracing Alex's steps and gets a bad feeling when she finds out who he was with last.
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Who is Alex Johnson? In episode one, you'll meet Alex's family as they describe his upbringing and his tremendous talents. They also explain what Alex was up to in the 48 hours before his disappearance. Their investigating created more questions- like, who is Mark Taylor?
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Episode 63 - Fox 56’s Kristen Pflum talks about her career and upcoming podcast “Taking Alex.”
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Kristen Pflum talks about her career in television and what she’s like when the camera is off. From starting a tv channel at Depauw to her time in Lexington and Chicago. Plus she previews her new podcast “Taking Alex,” which releases on December 20th.
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Episode 62 - Talking Kentucky basketball and football with Coach Kelley. Plus his West Jess Colts.
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Coach Kelley makes his first appearance to talk about the struggles of Kentucky basketball and football. Plus his thoughts on his team and the 12th region.
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In 2013, a missing persons case gripped Kentucky for weeks. Alex Johnson vanished right after hanging up from a phone call with his girlfriend. Come along as I take you through this twisted murder tale that stretches from Lexington, KY to the bottom of a cold river to the border with Mexico. And it's not over yet.…
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Episode 61 - Talking NBA with Dyzz. Harden to the Nets? Paul to Phoenix? Westbrook? And the draft.
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Looking at the nba trades and the rumor mill. Plus some coverage on the nba draft.
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Episode 60 - Brandon joins the pod to talk sports. Plus his buzzer beater and our Top 5 condiments.
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Kentucky Football. Tennessee Titans. Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati Reds. World Series. Intramural Achievements. And our Top 5 Condiments.
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Episode 59- Talking NBA with Dyzz. Lakers. Heat. Top 10 players in the league? Lebron vs Kawhi.
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Top 10 guys in the league. Lebron. Kawhi. Davis. Lillard. Giannis. Lakers. Clippers. Heat.
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Episode 58 - Talking UK football with Corey. Auburn breakdown plus game-by-game predictions.
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Preview of the UK football season. Key players. Breakout stars.
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Episode 57 - Talking NBA Playoffs and NFL opening night. Lebron. Lakers. Heat. Bucks. 2K21. Chiefs.
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Talking NBA playoffs and NFL opening night.
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Episode 56 - Talking NBA playoffs and the Blazers with Dia Miller
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NBA playoffs. Blazers. Lakers. Dame. Lebron.
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Episode 55 - NBA is back! Dyzz joins the show to preview the bubble. We talk Lou, Lebron, and Siakam
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Bubble preview. Who’s the MVP? Who wins the East? West?
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Episode 54 - Talking basketball with Coach Nathan Browning of Boone County
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We look back at his first year and look ahead and what to expect from his team in year 2.
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Episode 53 - Real talk with Jimmie Roper about the protests and how can we help make a change.
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Real talk with Jimmie Roper. Diving into the issues of today and what can people do to help make a change.
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Episode 52 - Patrick joins the pod to talk Tiger/Tom Brady, Bengals/Burrow, Kentucky, & horse racing
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The Match. Golf. Football. Bengals. Burrow. Kentucky Football. Horse racing. Kentucky Derby. Belmont.
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Episode 51 - Michelle Margaux talks about her sports career. Plus James Harden and what’s a Cockson?
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Michelle Margaux has spent time covering the Padres, Rays, and Rockets. Plus she has her own podcast called Millenial Sports Talk.
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Episode #50 - The Hoop House Review. Top Shows. Top Guests. The Last Dance. Special surprise guest!
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Episode 49 - Amanda Marshall of Pardon Muah joins the show to talk Kentucky, Fashion, and her story
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We take a break from sports to talk fashion. Yes fashion. Hear about Pardon Muah and everything it entails. Find out her secrets to success and how to start your own. Listen and enjoy.
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Episode 48 - Special 2 Guest Show - Corey talks NFL Draft- Dyzz talks about Jordan & The Last Dance
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Corey breaks down the NFL draft for the Kentucky players and we talk the departure of the basketball team. Dyzz talks about The Last Dance and his thoughts on the Goat.
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Episode 47 - Talking to Jeff Mitchell in Moldova. Wheres Moldova? Whats it like? Why is he there?
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Jeff is a missionary in Moldova. We catch up on old times and find out what took him to Moldova and what he’s doing there.
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Episode 46 - Richard says Coach Cal should be fired...I think he’s crazy. Who’s right?
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Richard and I catch up on our college days. Talk Packers. Then he tells me why Cal should be fired.
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Episode 45 - Michael Watkins of WBON talks local sports, pickup basketball, 2K, and his career.
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Michael talks local sports, pickup basketball, 2K, and his playing career.
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Episode 44 - Special Corona Episode Jessica quarantined after taking a cruise to the Caribbean.
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Jessica just returned from a cruise on March 14th and is now quarantined
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Episode 43 - Maria Montgomery talks about the Corona Virus, UK, Hannah Ann/Bachelor, and her Dad.
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Corona Virus. UK. Hannah Ann. Her Dad. And what’s next?
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Episode 42 - Corey helps breakdown the Sweet 16. Ranks the teams 1-16 and then game by game picks.
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Corey helps me breakdown the Sweet 16
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Episode 41 - Dyzz joins the show to talk NBA. Lebron. Zion. Lakers. Clippers. Rockets. Check it out!
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Lebron. Zion. Lakers. Clippers. Rockets. Everything NBA
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Episode 40 - NBA Opening night! Dyzz joins me to talk NBA. We talk Zion, Klay, and lakers/clippers.
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NBA opening night
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Episode 39 - Corey helps preview the UK/Arkansas game. Plus a bracket of Cal’s best games @ Kentucky
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UK Arkansas football game and a 12 game bracket of Cal’s best games at Kentucky.
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Episode 38 - What was Kansas thinking? What other college team would you pick? Top 3 for fast food.
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Brandon joins the podcast to talk random topics. Kansas. Tennessee. Auburn/Florida game. Keeneland. Preseason nba. Fast food.
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Episode 37-Dyzz joins the pod to talk NBA. Kyrie’s face. NBA Top 10 players. BR ranks Kobe at 14.
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Kyrie. KD. Top 10 guys in the league next year. Top players of all time. Kobe. Dyzz plays GM. Booker. Giannis. Eagles. Packers.
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Episode 36-Corey talks Miss St. and previews SC. Plus his Mt. Rushmore of UK football. And his DVDs!
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Kentucky football. Miss St. South Carolina. Mount Rushmore.
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Episode 35 - Jake Adkins joins the podcast to talk Kentucky’s incoming freshman and 2020 commitments
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Kentucky basketball. Recruiting. Incoming freshman. Names to watch out for.
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Episode 34 - Nicole talks about the Cats and the Bengals. Plus would you rather and #hoophouseparlay
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Cats loss. Bengals loss. Would you rather? And we give you the #hoophouseparlay.
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Episode 33 - Kentucky-Florida postgame with Brandon. We had a Chance, but it was a poor finish.
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Reaction with Brandon as the cats take the L to the gators. Again.
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Episode 32 - Maria Montgomery talks about SEC Nation coming to town! Goat yoga, Tim Tebow, and more!
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SEC Nation. Goat yoga. Tim Tebow. Terry/Sawyer. Out of Bounds. 9/11.
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Episode 31 - Corey helps get you ready for UK-Florida. Plus we rank the SEC from top to Tennessee.
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Xavier Peters. Terry Wilson. Sawyer smith. Uk/Florida. SEC from 1-14. And Auburn beat Oregon. Come see about it!
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Episode 30 - Billy Rutledge talks about producing KSR and his new fantasy show. Plus office trivia!
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Billy Rutledge joins the podcast to talk about producing KSR and his new fantasy football show. Plus a little trivia about The Office.
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Episode 29 - September 3rd - DePaul’s Pantelis Xidias is a social media star and a great teammate.
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Great interview with Pantelis Xidias about his days at La Lumiere and playing at DePaul. Cool to hear how passionately he supports his teammates and to hear him talk about the hard work he has put into the game.
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Episode 28 - September 2nd - Brandon talks about UK’s first win, his game winner,& Louisville dorms.
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Breakdown UKs first win. Sec wins and losses. Last second shot. Being a UK fan at Louisville.
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Episode 27 - August 30th - Anna joins the show to talk about Kindergarten, Holey Moley, and the GOAT
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Anna talks about kindergarten, Stephen curry, and Michael Jordan. Plus this or that.
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Episode 26-August 29th- Jimmie Roper talks about his playing days at Asbury and all things Michigan
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Jimmie talks about playing at Asbury and the teams he’s repping being from Michigan. Thoughts on harbaugh and Howard, and his time as a coach.
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Episode 25 - August 27th - Corey previews UK-Toledo & takes a look at the full slate of SEC Saturday
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Breaking down UK and Toledo. Looking at the SEC matchups on Saturday. Breakout sec team. Which team flops? New concessions at Kroger field.
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Episode 24 - August 26th -Dyzz talking Booker, Boogie’s garter, Dame Dolla, and college students
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Devin booker getting double teamed. Dwight Howard to the lakers. Boogie got married and Davis caught the garter. Lillards rap album. Luck retires. And is college really that hard?
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Episode 23 - August 23rd - Nicole talks the Cats and the Bengals...at least Marvin Lewis is gone!
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Talking about the Cats and the Bengals.
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