Best Friis Media Podcasts (2024)

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Take Back Cheapside Part 2 32:19

2M ago32:19

32:19

It's the riveting finale of our Take Back Cheapside series, going behind the scenes with the movement's leaders Russell Allen and DeBraun Thomas. Hear the untold stories - endless council meetings, unexpected roadblocks, power dynamics, and the future of the coalition they inspired. They also assess if Lexington is truly evolving and share insights…

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Take Back Cheapside Part 1 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

In 2022, we had the privilege to interview two visionaries and local activists: Russell Allen and DeBraun Thomas of the Take Back Cheapside movement. We heard firsthand the remarkable story behind the triumphs and challenges of removing two Confederate statues from one of the most prominent former slave auction blocks in the state of Kentucky, know…

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Vampires & Railbird 2023 39:23

5M ago39:23

39:23

We talk about the famous Vampire cult of Kentucky as well as our Railbird 2023 review.By Friis Media

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Savannah Spurlock Part 4 39:57

5M ago39:57

39:57

Extensive searches, frustrating autopsy reports, and a very silent killer.By Friis Media

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Savannah Spurlock Part 3 33:43

6M ago33:43

33:43

Conflicting interviews, snapchat evidence, and revealing journal entries.By Friis Media

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Savannah Spurlock Part 2 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

Vote for Lexington Podcast for "Best in Lex"! Our podcast was nominated for "Best Lexington Podcast" and we'd sure love and appreciate your vote! :) Watch "Seduced to Slay" HBO Max (Season 1; Episode 8). We were interviewed by Investigation Discovery about the 1986 Turpin murder and were honored to be included in keeping Michael's memory alive.…

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Savannah Spurlock Part 1 38:28

6M ago38:28

38:28

The Savannah Spurlock case dominated Kentucky headlines for well over a year in 2019 and 2020. The public knew, right off the bat, that a pretty girl went missing after a late night of partying at a bar near the University of Kentucky in Lexington. As the case was breaking, police also released footage of Savannah walking through a dark parking lot…

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Welcome Back 36:46

6M ago36:46

36:46

Hi there! We're glad to be back. This episode, our premiere episode after a year and half absence, is a very personal episode. It’s filled with our personal apology for being gone so long as well as the reasons why we were gone for so long. We talk about grief and the passing of our father, major career changes, and then, the future of the Lexingto…

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Caves & Graves 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

34:00

If it’s unpredictable weather and severe allergies you’re after, then look no further than SPRINGTIME in the Bluegrass State. We chat all things SPRING in Kentucky! // Road Trip tips to Cave City, KY & Lexington Cemetery CelebsBy Friis Media

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Kentucky Duels & Marijuana 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

46:14

"You obstruct the way, sir!" // Kentucky Duels // Marijuana Legislation // Maple Syrup in KY // Critchfield Meats // Movie RecommendationBy Erica & Jonathan

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Barnes Family Murder Part 2 43:28

2+ y ago43:28

43:28

We finish up our coverage of the 1973 Barnes Family Murder on Russell Cave Road. You’ll hear all the details about the murder, the aftermath, and the one surviving member of the family. Listener discretion advised.By Erica & Jonathan

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Barnes Family Murder Part 1 45:17

2+ y ago45:17

45:17

Barnes Family Murder on Russell Cave Road // KY's Potty-Mouthed Congressman // Downtown Soccer Stadium // National No-Fly List // New Hyped Biscuit Spot in Lex // Horse Doping // German Food & Movie Recommendation // Horse Girls on Lexington TinderBy Erica & Jonathan

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Town Branch & Kentucky Constables 44:40

2+ y ago44:40

44:40

The History of Town Branch -- Stream, Trail, Bourbon, and Park // Kentucky Constables // Local RecommendationsBy Erica & Jonathan

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McConnell Springs & Porch Pirates 45:39

2+ y ago45:39

45:39

The Founding of Lexington // Kentucky Porch Pirates // Ranking the Local Meteorologists // Korean Cuisine in LexingtonBy Erica & Jonathan

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Season 2 Finale! 34:13

2+ y ago34:13

34:13

In our Season 2 finale, we talk all the big plans we have for our upcoming Season 3 which premieres Sunday, February 6, 2022! We’re changing up the format of our episodes to bring you MORE Lexington history, true crime, and important local info in a very consistent way. The true crime case for Season 3 is announced, and we try out our new segment c…

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Turpin Homicide Part 9 - The Aftermath 43:06

2+ y ago43:06

43:06

Final installment of the Michael Turpin homicide series. We take a close look at the aftermath of that tragic night in February of 1986. In the nearly 36 years since Michael Turpin’s murder, three people have been incarcerated and families continue to mourn. There have been dramatic parole hearings, eye-opening letters of intent, extensive and cont…

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Turpin Homicide Part 8 39:25

2+ y ago39:25

39:25

On September 25, 1986, after a month-long trial, the prosecution and the defense rest. It’s up to a jury of eight women and four men to determine the fate of Elizabeth Turpin and Karen Brown.By Erica & Jonathan

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Turpin Homicide Part 7 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

31:04

After two confessions and the death penalty on the table, Lexington braces itself for the “Trial of the Decade” in September of 1986--it's Keith vs. Karen vs. Elizabeth. The press and the public couldn’t get enough of the fiery prosecutors, steamy love letters, surprising diary entries, ironclad evidence, and shocking betrayals on the witness stand…

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Railbird 2021 & 'Out and About' Lexington 53:02

3y ago53:02

53:02

Our full Railbird 2021 review, as well as a robust "Out & About" segment where we talk up our latest favorite places to eat, drink, and play in Lexington, KY!By Erica & Jonathan

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Turpin Homicide Part 6 with Fran Root & David Lyons! 49:20

3y ago49:20

49:20

We sit down with the lead detective of the Turpin homicide, Ret. Assistant Police Chief Fran Root, to discuss details of the case. Of course, we couldn't NOT ask about his time on the force during the famed Bluegrass Conspiracy days, too. Ret. Commander David Lyons of the incredible "Murder Police Podcast" also joins us to discuss forensic advancem…

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Turpin Homicide Part 5 49:58

3y ago49:58

49:58

Suspects go head-to-head with different versions of what exactly transpired on the tragic morning of February 2, 1986. But is everyone headed for a conviction?By Erica & Jonathan

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Turpin Homicide Part 4 & Railbird 2021 Lineup 53:12

3y ago53:12

53:12

Michael Turpin's body is found and suspects are forming alibis.By Erica & Jonathan

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Turpin Homicide Part 3 35:29

3+ y ago35:29

35:29

The events and complicated relationships leading to the fatal night of February 2, 1986.By Erica & Jonathan

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Turpin Homicide Part 2 & Take-Out Lexington 43:32

3+ y ago43:32

43:32

Part 2 of the Michael Turpin homicide and our latest favorite take-out spots in Lex!By Erica & Jonathan

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Turpin Homicide Part 1 & Goodbye 2020 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

42:06

Welcome to Season 2! We begin with an overview of the tragic 1986 homicide of Michael Turpin in Lexington, KY. And later, we recount our favorite things about the year 2020.By Erica & Jonathan

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Fall in Lex 45:14

3+ y ago45:14

45:14

Our personal recommendations of what to do and where to eat in Lexington in the fall of 2020. Jonny gets schooled in horror movie trivia. A review of a "Ghost Walk" we did in early October with the lovely Patti Starr. And later, we officially reveal the true crime case(s) we'll cover in "Season 2."By Erica & Jonathan

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Fiery, Fanatical, and Full of Himself: Jonny Loves Horror 1:04:28

4y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

There are very few topics Jonathan gets more heated and passionate about than the Horror genre of film. He's a bonafide expert and claims to have seen every single one. Listen in as he defends the artform against my skepticism. He also breaks down "the best of the best" Horror films by decade--just in time for your spooky movie marathons this month…

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Bluegrass Creative Market! 47:23

4y ago47:23

47:23

We got to interview local makers from September's "Bluegrass Creative Market" on Southland Drive! Listen in as we chat up Kentucky artists about their passion, their process, and their challenges in the year 2020!By Erica & Jonathan

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Nothing More to See Here 55:35

4y ago55:35

55:35

Drew Thornton's infamous fall from grace made local, national, and international headlines because it was truly bizarre event. It was covered extensively because it was a very public end to a very public chapter in the War on Drugs in Kentucky. Was Drew Thornton's death truly just a horrible accident? Or did his involvement in covert activities cau…

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Whistleblowing Bluegrass 52:31

4y ago52:31

52:31

Things are not going as smooth for The Company in the early 1980s as they were just a few years before. They've got informants ratting left and right and are doing anything they can to keep from being discovered: a staged car accident, a media circus trial, a shooting at the Merrick Inn, and yet another high-profile murder. Will the drug and arms s…

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Finger Lickin' Suspicious 54:39

4y ago54:39

54:39

Fried chicken and old governors. Missing girls and the Kentucky River. Made-up CIA operatives and perhaps the most infamous party house in all of Lexington, Kentucky. Join us for our latest installment of The Bluegrass Conspiracy series.By Erica & Jonathan

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The Split and Safe Harbor 48:02

4y ago48:02

48:02

Drug trafficking. Arms smuggling. International espionage. Fraud. Embezzlement. Entrapment. Murder. We recap everything Bluegrass Conspiracy and explore the events that led to the downfall of the men known as The Company. Though six other states had them under investigation in 1981, Kentucky was always safe harbor.…

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"I See Why They Needed Us at the Alamo" 1:01:42

4y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

An Ode to Anita Madden: Lexington Icon, Businesswoman, Philanthropist and Incomparable Hostess. We dive into the history of Hamburg Place and Anita Madden's style, accomplishments, philosophy of hospitality, and of course--the details of her incredible pre-Derby parties. And later, Jonathan defends his conspicuous technique for meeting new neighbor…

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Richer or Wiser 56:36

4y ago56:36

56:36

Murders, millionaires, the mob, and the Blue Grass Airport. The fifth installment of our Bluegrass Conspiracy series includes The Company's first big drug run and an unbelievable DEA cover up. Later, we chat about outlandish mafia nicknames as well as our favorite, can't-miss country drives around Lexington.…

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Frankfort Mole & Colombian Goal 52:29

4+ y ago52:29

52:29

Having a mole in the state capitol proved very profitable for The Company. In this episode, we introduce you to Henry Vance, the third and final member of The Company. Vance's role as top aide to the Governor ensured Thorton and Bryant were privy to things no drug smuggling operation should be privy to--movements of the state police and the strateg…

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The Disappearance 53:00

4+ y ago53:00

53:00

There hasn't been a single newspaper article published since 1977 that doesn't link the famous disappearance of Lexington socialite Melanie Flynn to the events of The Bluegrass Conspiracy. We investigate her missing person's case and explain our take on the theories of her tragic fate.By Erica & Jonathan

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Opulent Pie 44:55

4+ y ago44:55

44:55

Bryant and Thorton, best friends since adolescence, decide they possess the exact skill set necessary for pulling off their own big league, drug smuggling operation--with an unsuspecting Lexington, KY as the base of operations. And later, we discuss and disagree on the best date night spots in Lexington.…

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Bluebloods Protected by a Blue Shield 59:49

4+ y ago59:49

59:49

Introductions are in order, y'all. In our very first episode, we introduce you to Lexington, KY-- a town that has cemented itself as a Southern capital for historic scandal. We dive right in to the first installment of our "Bluegrass Conspiracy" series by introducing you to the gutsy Drew Thorton, Lexington's notorious police officer turned drug sm…

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1: The most important topic of 2019 - Factfulness. The world is better than the media’s make it seem 10:00

5y ago10:00

10:00

Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think. The book Factfulness is a book by Swedish statistician Hans Rosling with his son Ola Rosling and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund. In the book, Rosling suggests the vast majority of human beings are wrong about the state of the world. In the 1st episode I share…

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