
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily News | |||

We’re hanging out with LEX 18’s own Meteorologist Tom Ackerman — the guy who went from serving in the U.S. Navy to waking up early with you on Sunrise. Tom talks about what drew him to weather, why Lexington is home, his love for sardines, and the gr... more
We get the inside scoop on Purdue University's newest expedition to learn what possibly happened to Amelia Earhart and how Evelyn's own dad, Steve Schultz got involved on this week's Hot Mic
Join us as we sit down with LEX 18's new Anchor Annie Brown where we talk about what goes into being a Multimedia Journalist, what it is like to be a woman in news, and some recent comments that have come with being on-air personalities.
Sit down with our current Miss Kentucky, Ariana Rodriguez, and learn about what it means to be a part of the Miss Kentucky program, hear her inspiring story, and what the Miss America experience was like on this week's Hot Mic.
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I feel like each week y’all pull back the curtain of everything going on in Lexington & at LEX18!
LOVE hearing all about the behind-the-scenes action at LEX18. Y’all are so entertaining and fun to listen to!
Felt like I was in the room with my friends!
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Listeners can expect an engaging mix of casual, candid conversations and personal anecdotes revolving around life and work behind the scenes of a local television news station. Topics range from seasonal traditions and personal travel stories to insights on the broadcasting industry and local culture. Unique episodes also spotlight notable figures from Kentucky, providing a blend of entertainment and local industry insights that create a relatable connection for the audience. This atmosphere encourages a sense of community among listeners, making it feel like a friendly chat among friends, all while exploring the intricacies of broadcast journalism and the people behind it.
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Recent guests on LEX 18's Hot Mic include:
1. Steve Schultz
2. Annie Brown
3. Bayne Froney
4. Maggie Davis
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