LEX 18's Hot Mic

About LEX 18's Hot Mic

Hot Mic is your backstage pass to life at LEX 18. Hosted by Evelyn Schultz and Megan Mannering, we'll share behind-the-scenes moments, stories you don't see on air, and conversations that feel like the group chat. Expect hot takes, candid interviews with unique Kentuckians, and a glimpse into the human side of broadcast journalism—everything you want from the studio, minus the script.

Publisher

LEX 18

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2025

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2026

   Coaching Women and Breaking Records - Kenny and Kendyl Brooks

   This week on Hot Mic, UK Women's Basketball coach Kenny Brooks and his daughter Kendyl Brooks talk about their rewarding basketball season, the new interest in Women's Sports, working with family and more.

2. 

   27 Apr 2026

   The Odds, the Horses and the Stories Behind Them - Todd Schrupp

   The countdown to the Kentucky Derby is almost over and Evelyn and Megan wanted to bring one of the key elements of LEX 18's Derby coverage to Hot Mic, Todd Schrupp. Every year Schrupp breaks down the odds for Derby, but on this episode of Hot Mic, he'll break down how he got into horse racing, his career, the stories behind the starting gate, and reveals his favorite race track.

3. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Keeneland Chaos & Derby Dreams

   Annie Brown steps in as guest host while Evelyn is on vacation. Megan and Annie dive into their wild Keeneland adventure, complete with bachelorette parties, lost friends, and press box access. Plus, LEX 18's Derby preparation is in full swing with outfit reveals, fascinator fittings, and behind-the-scenes newsroom stress.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

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