Best Mick Sullivan Podcasts (2025)

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Feed Swap - Kentucky History Podcast: Shawnee in Kentucky 47:14

3d ago47:14

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While we work on a new season, we’re excited to partner with Kentucky History Podcast for a special podcast feed swap! Host Jameson Cable shares one of his most-listened-to episodes: Shawnee in Kentucky. In this engaging conversation, Jameson is joined by Dr. Stephen Warren, author of The Shawnees and Their Neighbors, 1795–1870 and The Worlds the S…

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"Inside Lebo: A New Chapter in the Library's Speaker Series" 26:25

11d ago26:25

26:25

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is turning the page on its long-running speaker series with a year-round schedule of author discussions. In this episode, Public Services librarian Eric Meisberger shares what's ahead for book lovers in 2026.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Moving Water 33:42

12d ago33:42

33:42

The Erie Canal and The Chicago River were two of the most impressive engineering feats in history. For the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal we look at the opening celebration, along with a fun musical diversion or two. And how can you talk about moving water without talking about the efforts to change sanitation in Chicago? This i…

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Kids Listen Big Emotions 22:26

16d ago22:26

22:26

We're a part of Big Emotions this week! We’re feeling all squishy this week, as we dive into two of the strongest emotions of all. Love is powerful, joyful, and comforting - and when it changes or we feel its absence, sadness often follows. Sadness can feel heavy, but it helps us slow down, notice what matters, and deepen our connections. In this e…

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"Inside Lebo: Driving Without Distractions" 15:31

26d ago15:31

15:31

Mt. Lebanon Police Chief Jason Haberman joins Inside Lebo to explain Paul Miller’s Law, Pennsylvania’s hands-free driving law aimed at reducing distracted driving. Hear how the law is being enforced and what it means for local drivers.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Halloween Special: Twain's Ouija Novel 22:32

28d ago22:32

22:32

Did a no-longer-living Mark Twain send a novel from the great beyond with a Ouija Board? Find out about the real story with help from our pal Nate DuFort of the podcast, Unspookable.By Mick Sullivan

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"Inside Lebo: Test It, Don't Guess It" 14:07

1M ago14:07

14:07

Inside Lebo explores Fire Prevention Week with Mt. Lebanon firefighter Lt. Jamie Waugh, who shares details about the Smoke Alarm Challenge running Oct. 5–11. The episode also highlights this year’s national safety theme: lithium-ion battery awareness.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Very Hairy 36:24

1M ago36:24

36:24

Episode 110! Peter the Great, The Hairy Eagle and more! Did I decide on an episode about Peter the Great just so I could say 6-7 a few times to be cringe and make kids laugh? Yes, yes I did. But it's a really fun story about when the Tsar of All Russia travelled "incognito" through Europe. And as a bonus, we're talking hair sales, hair wreaths, and…

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"Inside Lebo: Mick Sullivan Makes History Fun" 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

Author and podcaster Mick Sullivan and Historical Society of Mount Lebanon’s Jenny Wood discuss an upcoming family-friendly program that blends history, humor, music and storytelling. The Past and the Curious live show comes to Mellon Middle School on Oct. 4, offering kids and families a fun way to connect with history.…

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Handwritten 33:22

3M ago33:22

33:22

Episode 109 tells the story of Lincoln's the speech Lincoln lost before his inauguration in 1861. Also included is the story of Ely S. Parker, an indigenous Seneca man who made an impact in the Civil War - and who had really nice handwriting.By Mick Sullivan

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“Inside Lebo: Meet Mt. Lebanon’s Junior Commissioners" 12:54

3M ago12:54

12:54

In this episode, hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor talk with high school students Paige Jox and Michael Murphy, the 2025 and 2026 junior commissioners, about leadership, student voices and civic engagement.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Germans Who Cut Stone 27:40

3M ago27:40

27:40

The facade of Christian Heigold's 19th Century home is all that remains from the living structure. Near the Ohio River east of Downtown Louisville, it tells a deep story of that time in America. Similarly, German immigrant August Bloedner carved the oldest Civil War monument in America to honor his fallen fellow soldiers at Kentucky's Battle of Row…

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“Inside Lebo: Behind the Pages of Mt. Lebanon Magazine" 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

Editor-in-Chief Laura Pace Lilley and Managing Editor Merle Jantz share how the magazine informs, connects and evolves to serve the community in print and online.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Lost Bones 32:28

4M ago32:28

32:28

Composer Joseph Haydn is buried with two skulls. You'll never believe why (hint: it has to do with phrenology). Meanwhile Thomas Paine's bones went missing thanks to an overly enthusiastic fan.By Mick Sullivan

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The Bull and Camp Nelson 32:39

4M ago32:39

32:39

General William “Bull” Nelson of Mason County, secretly fought to keep Kentucky in the Union and was then famously murdered in Louisville's Galt House Hotel by Jefferson Davis (not the Jefferson Davis you’re thinking of). Camp Nelson in Jessamine County, Kentucky, was named in his honor. The incredible historic site is now remembered for the hundre…

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"Inside Lebo: Working in Local Government" 18:27

4M ago18:27

18:27

Intern Ella Magaw shares what she learned during her time in municipal government. She's joined by Laura Pace Lilley, public information officer, and Ian McMeans, assistant municipal manager and municipal planner, for a conversation about careers in local government.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Kentucky Giants 29:18

4M ago29:18

29:18

"Big" Jim Porter was a world famous man from Portland, Kentucky who stood 7'8" tall. However, a Letcher County Man named Martin Van Buren Bates would come along and top him by and inch, at 7'9". Bates eventually married Anna Swan, who was tall than both men.By Frazier History Museum

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“Inside Lebo: A Vision Forward" 14:10

4M ago14:10

14:10

Meet Dorene Ciletti, the newly elected president of the Mt. Lebanon Partnership. With a rich background in marketing and years of community involvement, Dorene discusses her role and experience in fostering a more vibrant, connected and future-focused Uptown.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Mountains To Climb 31:25

5M ago31:25

31:25

Henriette D'angeville was the first woman to climb Mount Blanc in the Alps, despite everyone advising her not to try it. Decades later, Julia Archibald Holmes (a friend of John Brown's) became the first woman to summit Pike's Peak, a feat that Pike himself never did.By Mick Sullivan

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Their Day in Court 29:45

5M ago29:45

29:45

Henrietta Wood and Madeline Pollard are two Kentucky Women who successfully sued Kentucky men in the 1800s. Henrietta was a free woman when Zebulon Ward abducted her and sent her back into slavery. Her suit for restitution was pivitol - and successful. Madeline Pollard sued Col. Breckinridge for breach of promise when he refused to marry her as onc…

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“Inside Lebo: Final Fridays + WYEP: A Summer Night of Music” 9:52

5M ago9:52

9:52

Eric Milliron, Mt. Lebanon’s economic development and commercial districts manager, and WYEP program director Liz Felix preview a special collaboration between Mt. Lebanon’s Final Fridays and 91.3 WYEP’s Neighborhood Concert Series, set for 6 p.m. July 25 in Clearview Common. The episode highlights the free, family-friendly concert featuring perfor…

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Love and Marriage 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

Annie Casey Glover, better known as Madame Glover was an Irish immigrant in the 1800s who became one of the leading dressmakers of America at her time. Mabel Kelly and her husband Wallace lived in Lebanon, KY where they pursued the artistic life. Both are featured in our 2025-26 exhibition Davis Jewelers Love and Marriage. Find Wallace Kelly's movi…

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“Inside Lebo: Meet Our Summer Intern, Ella Magaw" 10:27

5M ago10:27

10:27

This episode introduces summer intern Ella Magaw, a local native and Ohio State student working with the Public Information Office. Hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor chat with Magaw about her background, goals and contributions to the magazine.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Four Photographers 29:05

5M ago29:05

29:05

Our first episode examines the lives of four Black photographers from Kentucky. Morgan and Marvin Smith were from Nicholasville, KY and operated a studio right next to The Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Moneta Sleet, of Owensboro, KY was the first Black man to win a Pulitzer Prize, which he won for his photo from Martin Luther King Jr's funeral. Finally…

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Electric Kids 34:00

6M ago34:00

34:00

Philo Farnsworth loved electricity so much he came up with a way to invent television - as a 14 year old! Centuries beforehand Stephen Gray, a British scientist, learned more about electricity than anyone before him - and he used children to show how it worked!By Mick Sullivan

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Welcome to Kentucky Wide 1:15

6M ago1:15

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Kentucky Wide is a new podcast produced by the Frazier History Museum. Join hosts Mick Sullivan and Sarah Jemerson along with a team of writers including Jason Berkowitz, Megan Schanie, Amanda Briede, and Simon Meiners. Season one will include stories of Morgan and Marvin Smith, Martin Van Buren Bates, Bull Nelson and more! Kentuckians are our focu…

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“Inside Lebo: Experience the Citizens Fire Academy" 11:01

6M ago11:01

11:01

In this episode, guests Lt. Steve Noorbakhsh and resident Hannah Kramer provide a behind-the-scenes look at Mt. Lebanon’s Citizens Fire Academy. You’ll hear firsthand accounts and learn why you should sign up for the 2025 session.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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“Inside Lebo: Dive into Summer with Rec” 11:32

6M ago11:32

11:32

In this episode of Inside Lebo, Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor chat with Recreation Director David Donnellan and Recreation Program Manager Zach Wolling about summer in Mt. Lebanon — including updates on the pool, seasonal job openings, summer camps and community events.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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“Inside Lebo: Movement on the Active Transportation Plan” 17:29

6M ago17:29

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In this special episode, Ian McMeans, Mt. Lebanon’s assistant manager and planner, steps into the guest seat to share updates on the Active Transportation Plan, including progress made and a new $50,000 Active Allegheny grant from Allegheny County that’s moving the plan forward.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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"Inside Lebo: Uptown Market and Final Fridays” 16:04

7M ago16:04

16:04

Mt. Lebanon’s Economic Development and Commercial Districts Manager Eric Milliron discusses plans for this summer’s Uptown Market and the new Final Fridays concert series.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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Good Things to Eat 34:39

7M ago34:39

34:39

This episode will make you hungry! Rufus Estes and Chin Foin both left a big mark on food, both lived in Chicago at the same time, and both had their food featured in important cookbooks in 1911.By Mick Sullivan

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“Inside Lebo: Protecting the Right to Read" 20:26

7M ago20:26

20:26

Mt. Lebanon Public Library has been designated Pennsylvania's first public book sanctuary. In this episode of Inside Lebo, hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor talk with Library Director Robyn Vittek about the designation and its impact.By Mt. Lebanon Public Information Office

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