Built In The Bluegrass

Built In The Bluegrass

Griffin Meredith, Tommy Lawson

Episodes 53
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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A podcast highlighting the cool stuff made by manufacturers and creators in our own Kentucky backyard.

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Wes Morin, VP of Operations of AquiSense, KAM's Small Manufacturer of the Year

Dec 30, 2025 22m

In this episode, Tommy sits down with Wes Morin, Vice President of Operations at AquiSense, a Kentucky-based water technology company recently named Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Kentucky…

Tyler Cox, 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year (WaterStep)

Nov 26, 2025 18m

Tyler earned the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year Award after leading one of WaterStep’s most critical manufacturing efforts to date:A million-dollar contract required WaterStep to build 28…

Meet the Robotic Viper: Kentucky-Built, Industry-Changing Tech

May 14, 2025 21m

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Falck, Marketing & Communications Manager at Fives Machining Systems, Inc., to explore the cutting-edge technology behind the Cincinnati Robotic Viper—a…

Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: PDS Optical | Sean Loosen

Apr 22, 2025 12m

This week, we’re highlighting a finalist that’s making a real difference—custom prescription eyeglasses for veterans, proudly made by PDS Optical. 🇺🇸👓I had the pleasure of talking with Sean Loosen,…

Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: Elizabeth McCall | Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked

Apr 10, 2025 9m

We’re shining a spotlight on one of the top contenders from the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky tournament this year—Brown-Forman's Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked! 🥃🔥 In this spotlight, I sit…

Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: National Band & Tag Company | Paw Finders Rabies Tag

Apr 03, 2025 15m

In this Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky spotlight, we’re featuring National Band & Tag Company and their innovative Paw Finders Tag—a game-changer for lost pet recovery! 🐶🐱The Paw Finders Tag…

Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: WaterStep | WoW Cart

Mar 27, 2025 17m

🌊💧 Built in the Bluegrass is back with another Spotlight, featuring WaterStep and its life-changing WoW Cart – a participant in the Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament! 🏆 The WoW Cart (Water on…

Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Spotlight: Beltways

Mar 24, 2025 13m

Welcome to another episode of Built in the Bluegrass, where we highlight the most innovative and exciting products made right here in Kentucky! 🔵🏆In this episode, we sit down with Beltways, a…

Coolest Thing Made in KY Spotlight: Joseph Haydon & Armag Corporation

Mar 18, 2025 10m

🔦 Coolest Thing Made in KY Spotlight: Armag Corporation & Their EMP Shielded Generator Shelters In an increasingly uncertain world, protecting critical infrastructure from electromagnetic threats…

Richard Connor of LockStock Cybersecurity & Analytics

Jan 31, 2025 42m

In this episode of Built In the Bluegrass, we’re diving into the world of cybersecurity with Rich Connor, President of LockStock Cybersecurity & Analytics. With the increasing threat of digital…

Scott Laskowski of OrganiLock: Three Year Update

Jun 11, 2024 25m

Discover the forefront of sustainability with OrganiLock, a pioneering company redefining eco-friendly solutions. Join us as we delve into their innovative soil feeding and waste management systems,…

Matt Jamie of Bourbon Barrel Foods

May 21, 2024 26m

Join us in this episode as we delve into the fascinating world of Bourbon Barrel Foods with the visionary entrepreneur and founder, Matt Jamie. From humble beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, Matt…

Tiffany Somerville of SpanTech Conveyors

Apr 23, 2024 16m

Join us for an exciting new episode featuring SpanTech’s Co-CEO, Tiffany Somerville. Established by her father, James “Bud” Layne, in his garage in 1978, SpanTech is now co-led by Tiffany Somerville…

Michael Golway of Advanced Solutions, Inc.

Apr 09, 2024 26m

Join us for an insightful interview with Michael Golway, CEO of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI). Founded in 1987 in Louisville, KY, ASI began as an Autodesk software reseller before Golway's…

2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: Campbellsville Industires Inc

Mar 26, 2024 7m Bonus

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com.Having been established for 69 years, Campbellsville Industries is the oldest and largest…

2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: HempWood

Mar 25, 2024 7m Bonus

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com.HempWood® is a sustainable healthy building material. HempWood® is not only made in…

2024 Coolest Thing Made In KY Spotlight: Perfetti Van Melle

Mar 25, 2024 6m Bonus

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Perfetti Van Melle is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of…

2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky Spotlight: Link-Belt Cranes

Mar 25, 2024 4m Bonus

Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky voting is underway at coolestthingky.com. Celebrating 150 years of business in 2024, Link-Belt Cranes, at 2651 Palumbo Drive in…

Inaugural 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kentucky: General Motors Chevrolet Corvette

Mar 14, 2024 31m

Join us for an exclusive interview with Jon Andrews, the Plant Launch Operations Manager at General Motors Chevrolet Corvette. Since its production shift from St. Louis, MO to Bowling Green, Kentucky…

Steven Dossey of Purple Toad Winery

Feb 06, 2024 26m

Join us as we interview Steven Dossey, General Manager and Wine Maker, of Purple Toad Winery.  Headquartered in Paducah, KY, and founded in 2009, Purple Toad Winery was named after the color of your…

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