Hardin Local Weekly S2026E15 — Kevin Parrett has been to Cuba four times and joins us to separate facts from fiction on what life is really like on the island. Cold Stone Creamery is coming to the old Baskin Robin location across from Etown, Wasabi is expanding to Louisville, Bluegrass Meats is moving downtown, Jon O'Brien previews 16 Spring Break events, and we remember a Whistle Stop founder. Phil Taul hosts with Rachel off this week.

CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction & Icebreaker14:53 - Events with Jon O'Brien27:09 - Special Guest Kevin Parrett - Cuba Part 140:48 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan51:38 - Special Guest Kevin Parrett - Cuba Part 21:09:35 - Closing & Britten Announcements

HOSTS:Phil Taul — Creator & Host (primary this week)Scott Lucas — Co-HostJon O'Brien — Events & HappeningsNathaniel (Nate) Bryan — Business News & UpdatesBritten McDowell — The Experienced EaterKevin Parrett — Special Guest (Cuba)

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Hardin Local Weekly S2026E14 — Kroger Marketplace sets its official opening date, Zaxby's is confirmed for Central Hardin, Firehouse Subs is coming to two locations, Rachel Brantingham breaks down a spring housing market gaining efficiency, Jon O'Brien previews the biggest Easter week Hardin County has seen, and Britten recaps the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship as a blind judge alongside Rachel.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction & Icebreaker9:18 - Events with Jon O'Brien18:44 - Housing Market Update25:01 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan33:36 - The Experienced Eater50:46 - Closing & Final CTAs

HOSTS:
Rachel Brantingham — Primary Host & Housing Market ExpertPhil Taul — Founder & Co-HostScott Lucas — Co-HostJon O'Brien — Events & HappeningsNathaniel (Nate) Bryan — Business News & UpdatesBritten — The Experienced Eater

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Hardin Local is the community podcast covering Hardin County, Kentucky — local business, events, food, real estate, and the people who make this community great. New episodes every Tuesday at 1 PM.

This week's Hardin Local Weekly features the full crew bringing you everything happening in Hardin County, Kentucky.

Nate Bryan breaks the news that Jersey Mike's AND Firehouse Subs are both coming to Radcliff — plus Wingstop and Dairy Queen. Rachel Brantingham delivers the housing market update: 87 days on market, 4.7 months of inventory, and a smart seller-leaning market heading into spring. Jon O'Brien runs through a packed events week including the Best of the Heartland Food Truck Championship this Saturday. And Britten takes on Sam's Gyros for The Experienced Eater.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro0:05 - Welcome & Co-Host Introductions1:34 - Call to Action2:55 - Special Announcements4:18 - Icebreaker — The Breakfast Club8:52 - Events with Jon O'Brien21:15 - Housing Market Update27:38 - Business Buzz with Nate Bryan38:13 - The Experienced Eater — Sam's Gyros45:56 - Closing & Shoutouts47:32 - Final CTAs & Sign-Off

HOSTS:
Rachel Brantingham — Primary Host & Housing Market Expert
Phil Taul — Founder & Co-Host
Scott Lucas — Co-Host
Jon O'Brien — Events & Happenings
Nathaniel (Nate) Bryan — Business News & Updates
Britten & Michele McDowell — The Experienced Eater

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Hardin Local is the community podcast covering Hardin County, Kentucky — local business, events, food, real estate, and the people who make this community great. New episodes every Tuesday at 1 PM.