On this weeks episode, we were stoked to welcome on Mike Hynes, President and CEO of Winterwood. Winterwood Development, part of a family-owned business that has been serving families for over 40 years, is committed to developing high-quality housing throughout our region. The offer a variety of services but where we spent most of our time on in th…

Daren Turner is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO whose roots are firmly planted in Lexington, Kentucky. His 27 years of marriage to Kirsten and their three children, Seth, Hadley, and Luke, reflect his commitment to family and community ties in his hometown. Transitioning into leadership roles at Amteck in 1992, Daren rapidly absorbed the business s…

David O’Neill was appointed Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator by Governor Steve Beshear on February 11, 2009, and overwhelmingly elected to full four-year terms in 2010, and subsequently re-elected in 2014, 2018 and 2022.Because of David’s expansive knowledge on the value of real estate in Lexington, we were able to spend a significan…

Dow Porter currently serves as the President and Managing Principal of Shield Environmental and brought a perspective of a vendor in Commercial Real Estate, assisting commercial real estate principals on the Environmental process. Dow manages the Assessment and Remediation Group and over the course of his career, he has assisted many industrial fac…

Jake Riordan is a Lexington based developer and is involved in several projects around town currently. Organically through his time in Lexington Jake has gone from house flipping to developing ground up retail/residential developments such as Ethington Shoppes (think Chick-fil-A and 7 Brew on Harrodsburg Road) and has some key takeaways to share. J…

Live whenever you’re hearing it from Southfork Ranch, it’s the season 11 BATTY Awards! Join the stars, the youths, the non-humans, and the dopes for the biggest night in retro TV podcasting! We might not have a choir of 500 people or Oprah on a rooftop, but we do have a random number generator and two Dennises the Menace! #podcast #tv #retrotv #sev…

This holiday season, gather round the ol' fireplace, roast some chestnuts, sip some hot chocolate and join us we go all the way back to our first ever holiday special, and nothing says the holidays like dopey kids, ghosts, leprechauns, and hags! Rankin and Bass weave one of their most complicated stories yet in The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold, and …

DevelopLex Season 3 wraps up with Weston and Ross recapturing moments from this season, lessons learned, take aways from the third live event and observations of our market. DevelopLex Season 4 will launch in 2024. Subscribe to the DevelopLex newsletter here Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weston Lockhart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ross Boggess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DevelopL…

Norwood “Buddy” Cowgill is one of the few people in Lexington today that can say that they took a company public. Buddy was born in Lexington and grew up on Chenault Road before attending Transylvania University and eventually becoming a large-scale real estate developer/owner and founder of Studio Suites Plus and Office Suites Plus. Most recently,…

In our Season 11 finale, all roads lead to Dallas and Southfork Ranch! That's right. We finally tackle the grandpappy of the nighttime soaps, and we go all the way back to the very first episode. This one has everything you'd expect: oil, scheming, bakstabbing, family feuds, and cowboy hats! It also have a few things you might not expect like groun…

On this weeks episode of DevelopLex, we sat down with Dan Rose - founding member of Rose Grasch Camenisch Mains PLLC, a Lexington based law practice and real estate investor. Dan has been a real estate attorney for over 40 years and carries a unique perspective as a fairly large real estate investor as well that has down about every type of real es…

For the 1983-1984 TV season, NBC asked audiences to "Be there!" Audiences had somewhere else to be, and by the end of the season, the network had canceled all nine new shows it had introduced in the fall. What could lead to such a catastrophe? Why wouldn't people want to watch shows about talking orangutans, manimals, ghosts, and more? This week, w…

Using a set of trading card-sized reproductions of TV Guide covers, we wing our way through a new game, The TV Guide Card Game. Like baseball cards, each card features stats and trivia on the back, and Rick uses that to see if Mike can guess the cover subjects. Play along and maybe learn some "fun facts" about some of your favorite BOTNS-era shows!…

DevelopLex was able to hit a couple of different perspectives from within Haymaker Development Company, Lexington, Kentucky’s largest land developer of residential, commercial, professional office and mixed use real estate projects. Haymaker has developed over 1500 acres of Lexington’s premier properties and continues to be very active in developin…

Buckle your seat belt and cinch your cardigan because this week we're hitting the mean streets of Bay City with Starsky and Hutch! Things get harry for the boys after someone poisons Starksy with a deadly neurotoxin. As they race against a ticking clock to find the culprit and an antidote, they make time for their emotions and a fair amount of prop…

Season 11 returns with a look at 227, Marla Gibbs' follow-up to The Jeffersons. The sitcom introduced the world to Jackee Harry and a young Regina King, but it also featured the likes of the great Hal Williams and Alaina Reed Hall (Olivia from Sesame Street). In 5 seasons, they covered a lot of ground from kitchen-sink comedy to social commentary t…

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Rainey to uncover his journey from rural Kentucky roots to becoming a driving force in urban development. From his upbringing and educational path to his pivotal role in the Bluegrass Alliance, Rainey provides a candid account of his professional evolution. Tune in as Rainey discusses his pragmatic approach t…

Before we get back into the swing of season 11, we present one more encore episode. This time, we look back at Knight Rider, starring one TV's most charismatic stars and David Hasselhoff! We kid the Hoff! Still, a big shout-out to William Daniels as KITT, the talking, thinking, turbo boosting car. Why of all our episodes did we choose Knight Rider?…

In honor of the big Loch Ness Monster search this weekend in Scotland, we offer an encore presentation of one of our favorite early episodes. We once again join Leonard Nimoy on a voyage of mystery and discovery as he searches for answers to Nessie and the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Will he find answers this time? Will he reveal that Amelia E…

Mary Quinn Ramer, President of VisitLex, has over seen Lexington's Convention & Visitors Bureau through some of Lexington's most transformative years. Community development and economic development through real estate development are themes of the episode. Mary Quinn Ramer shares how the 'why' behind everything VisitLex does has residents in mind. …

For this week's very special oversized bonus episode, Rick and Mike dig deep into their memories and pick their favorite networks for each TV season from the 1980s. ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and eventually the fledgling Fox Network all get at shot at the title, but wil one come out victorious? #podcast #tv #retrotv #eighties #list #networks #nbc #abc #cb…

The Old West comes to BOTNS in this season's Retro-Retro episode. Chuck Connors stars as Lucas "The Rifelman" McCain in this half-hour oater from the late fifties and early sixties. In "Ordeal," Lucas and his son Mark find themselves stranded in the desert after their meat salt mining expedition goes awry. Will they make it to safety or end up buzz…

Allison Lankford is the Executive Director of Town Branch Park.Being directly behind the Lexington Convention Center, the Town Branch Park which is breaking ground August 2023 is transforming into an inviting and unparalleled signature park for Lexington. Town Branch Park will provide a crucial link between Town Branch Trail (existing and new downt…

In our second listener poll episode of the season, we look at a seventies variety show forma, and Sonny and Cher beat out Donny and Marie and Captain & Tennille for top honors. We discuss an episode from the post-divorce iteration of the show, featuring guests David Steinberg, Shields and Yarnell, and the great Tina Turner! Witty banter, comedy, mi…

Back in season 5 when we originally covered the classic sitcom MASH, we vowed to return to the later B.J., Potter, Winchester years, and so we have! This time out, Hawkeye's conning himself when he gets a sneezing fit but won't address the root cause. Luckily, for him and us, Potter calls in Dr. Sidney. #podcast #tv #retrotv #seventies #eighties #m…

A Frankfort KY native, Pulliam has resided in Lexington since graduating from UK. As a local entrepreneur, he has extensive knowledge of the Lexington and central Kentucky business environment. He is also a licensed Kentucky real estate broker and founder, with a partner, of the Lexington office of Sperry Van Ness; Additionally and what the most of…

This week, we return to a game we've been playing since the beginning of the podcast: The TV Guide Game! Rick digs into his vast collection of old TV Guides and tries to guess what Mike would watch on a particular night in 1982. Pull out your copy of TV Gude from the between the couch cushions and play along! #podcast #tv #retrotv #seventies #eight…

A confident, passionate physics professor witnesses a bank robbery, and it turns his life upside down. Jose Ferrer's minions paralyze him, but they can't keep him down, and they certainly don't expect his greatest creation ever...Exo-Man! Unfortunately, this 1977 TV movie/series pilot from many of the people behind "The Six Million Dollar Man" does…

This week on DevelopLex we were excited to sit down with Richard Polk, Principal at Award Winning EOP Architects based out of Lexington.Richard has been at the firm since 1984 and has worked on some incredible large scale projects in the city of Lexington. On this episode we were able to get the perspective from someone who quite literally gives sh…

What do two Mr. Wilsons, a living mannequin, and Mark Twain have in common? Would you believe Dennis the Menace? We peel back the layers of the various Dennisverses to try to find what makes the tyrannical tyke's dark heart tick. Well, we look at a wild episode of the 1980s animated version and throw in the late '50s, early '60s live action version…

In 1987, ABC celebrated Independence Day by combining an evening of variety with a rally for literacy. Oprah and Robert Urich host from St. Louis as the likes of Suzanne Somers, Yakov Smirnoff, Barbara Mandell, Atlantic Starr, and a choir of 500 singers entertain from across the country. In between, filmed segments show the different ways America c…

This week on DevelopLex we discussed topics that have been requested several times to both Ross and Weston individually, as well as are getting talked about a ton in the real estate landscape of Lexington. Those topics included: The Urban Service Boundary decision and what it actually means Interest Rates and how that is affecting transactions in C…

In a "Rear Windowesque" moment, Jonathan Hart witnesses a possible mur-DAH. Then in his rush to stop it, he collides with a moped and gets...AMNESIA. Sure, he remembers how to hail a cab, how to dress to the nines, how to live a life of luxury, but he doesn't remember his wife Jennifer, his loyal aide-de-camp Max, his dog Freeway, or the mur-DAH. H…

Rick has long espoused the theory that adding "new," "all-new," "brand-new," etc. to the title of a show never works creatively or commercially. This week with the help of the BOTNS Games Lab (TM), we put that to the test in more ways than one as he runs Mike through the paces of "The All-New Game"! Ccan he distinguish shows that had "new" versions…

Joe Rosenberg is one of the more familiar names around the city of Lexington, especially as it relates to Downtown Lexington (and fancy Jewelry). Joe was raised in Lexington where his family started a Jewelry store, known as Joe Rosenberg Jewelers, over 120 years ago. Since arriving back in Lexington after college, Joe has paved his own way through…

This week, we venture north to Canada, where resourceful, wise, and perhaps supernatural German Shepherd The Littlest Hobo wanders Ontario in search of humans in need of help. This time, the action centers around an arcade, where he finds a deaf guy, a mime, and a grumpy old man and helps stop a couple of nogoodniks bent on robbing the place. #podc…

In our first listener poll episode of the season, we cover two episodes of the original entertainment news magazine Entertainment Tonight. First up, the series premiere. While the show looks familiar, the hosts might not. Luckily, Burt Reynolds is there to hold the hands the audience and fifty pregnant women. Next, an episode from the classic Mary …

Raquel Carter is a board member for Lexington for Everyone and owner of Guide Realty.We were excited to sit down and talk to Raquel about the organization of Lexington For Everyone. Lexington for Everyone is a Lexington based organization comprised of local community leaders that promotes equitable and affordable living and working opportunities fo…

Season 11 is now in session, and it opens with a gavel bang as we take on the original Night Court. We focus our attention on the season 5 episode "Another Day in the Life." If Harry and the gang can make it through 207 cases by midnight, an eccentric tycoon will save an orphanage from foreclosure. Wackiness ensues. We also find time to talk about …

Troy Turner is a Real Estate Developer/Investor, owner of the Signature Club and sizable IT company, and Lexingtonian.The Turner family is well known in the city of Lexington with several projects such Fortune Business Centre, Turner Commons, and more - and many people know the family from Ron, Troy’s Dad’s, large white house on Chinoe that lights …

In this episode, we sit down with Bryce Anderson. He is an entrepreneur and incredible real estate mind based in Lexington, KY. Bryce and partners own several thriving businesses rooted out of Lexington such as Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen, Activate Games, Breakout Games, and also is in the process of developing industrial real estate in the Lexington…

Crank & Boom is a staple of Lexington’s small business community, but it’s more than just ice cream. Toa Green was born in Frankfort, KY and after traveling around for several years, came to Lexington and started her entrepreneurial journey. In a different kind of episode for DevelopLex, we had Toa on the show not only because Crank & Boom is incre…

Tom Greinke is the President of Bank of the Bluegrass and oversees commercial lending, mortgage lending, loan operations, credit underwriting, and marketing for the Bank. We felt that with all of the uncertainty in the market right now, Tom is an incredibly qualified source to discuss Silicon Valley Bank, outlook on interest rates, and the elementa…

Jeff Fugate is an Associate Professor of Extension and Program Director for the Urban & Environmental Design Program at the University of Kentucky’s School of Architecture. A city planner and urban designer by training, Fugate has a two-decade career in community and economic development prior to academia. In addition to his duties at the Universit…

Chad Walker, known for developing the Warehouse Block at Winchester Road and Walton Avenue from family owned industrial uses to a vibrant retail and restaurant mix with local favorites like Mirror Twin Brewing, The Blushery, Eppings, and El Cid. Chad shares how being a neighborhood centric developer has created accessible and welcoming environment …

C. J. May was born in Pikeville, KY and he began his career in the commercial real estate business in 1978. Much of the last 30 years has been spent assisting Lowe’s Home Center with its expansion program. Mr. May has been involved in the placement of over 100 Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores all across the country. In addition, CJ is the Principal o…

Brian gained his expertise in the construction and real estate industries the old-fashioned way: through hands-on experience. As a kid, working on the farm with his grandfather taught him important lessons about a strong work ethic. At just 22, he purchased a 31,000-square-foot retail shopping center, which he owned and managed while continuing to …

Gina Greathouse has been involved in economic development for more than 30 years, beginning with state government and with Commerce Lexington since 1995. As the executive vice president for economic development with Commerce Lexington, Greathouse and her team help promote Lexington as great place to do business, advocate for favorable public policy…

From Atlanta to San Fransisco to Lexington, KY… Ralph Coldiron has sold, constructed, or project managed over $1 Billion worth of real estate in over 200 projects. Originally from Whitesburg, KY, and migrating to Lexington through a football scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University, Ralph has worked in just about every facet of Real Estate and bu…

In an incredibly turbulent economic environment, we decided to record a moment in time covering current market conditions, interest rates, and the ripple effect that shifting expectations can have on real estate transactions. The takeaway from this episode will not be doom and gloom, and should be meant as an encouragement that there will always be…