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Dr. Abeni El-Amin and Renee Collins Cobb, M.Ed. present the next podcast in a series of special edition episodes. This special edition of the Ricochet Effect introduces a new podcast on WUKY called Aging Graycefully hosted by Missy Ward. The Aging Graycefully podcast addresses issues that accompany the aging process and talk about strategies to implement (and engage). So sit back and enjoy the first episode of Aging Graycefully.

Leroy Byrd, listed at five-feet-five, but as he says, “no more than five-three,” played basketball for the University of Kentucky and UNLV after finishing a high school career in which he earned state and regional honors while leading Bryan Station to the Sweet Sixteen. He later played professionally for the Harlem Magicians and in the World Basketball League. Known as “Baby Magic,” Byrd contributed to his team’s offense with scoring and assists and disrupted opponents with ball-hawking defense.In this interview, he talks about getting his start in basketball, his confidence and motivation to succeed, his high school and college coaches (Bobby Barlow at Bryan Station, Jerry Tarkanian at UNLV, Joe B. Hall and Eddie Sutton at Kentucky), and some of his keys to success in a tall player’s sport.Byrd will be inducted into the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame September 23rd.

The last weekend of summer means your last chance to grab some favorite summer produce at the Famers' Market...plus Josh solves the mystery of the exploding watermelon!

Katerina Stoykova interviews Shawn Pryor about his latest book, Fighting for Freedom Along the Underground Railroad (Part of Capstone Publishing’s “You Choose” series).

Project Ricochet has developed The Urban Arts Collective to provide cultural programming to support the mission of “offering concrete ways in which youth can be redirected to access economic opportunity through youth-driven entrepreneurial projects”. Tom Godell joins the Ricochet Effect to discuss the impact and success of the WUKY Urban Art Collective Gallery Opening and the WUKY Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging Community Advisory Board (WUKY DEIB CAB). Additionally, DeBraun Thomas discusses the importance and vision of the WUKY DEIB CAB.

Katerina Stoykova interviews poet Renee Rigdon about their work as a creativity coach, as well as their upcoming book, Plant Daddy.

Joe and Josh continue the conversation about meal preps—this time 'Lunch'—from mushroom black bean burgers to succotash.

Dr. Abeni El-Amin and Renee Collins Cobb, M.Ed. present the next special edition episode. This special edition of the Ricochet Effect highlights The Manchester Hotel with Nik Feldman of New Circle Investments. The Manchester Hotel, located in Lexington, Ky offers 125 luxurious suites influenced by Kentucky’s diverse culture from the thoroughbred and bourbon industries to the textiles of Appalachia. Additionally, Nik and his partners have successfully managed to create a globally inspired space woven with influences from Morocco, two world-class dining spaces, and an exceptional rooftop rum bar oasis. The Manchester Hotel is a cultural destination.

Katerina Stoykova interviews writer Susan Mills about her children's book, Alex, the Awesome and Artsy Allosaurus.

This week Josh dresses as a pumpkin and discusses Jack 'O' Lanterns, seasonal treats, and the final Sunday of 2023 for the Southland Drive Market.