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Bourbon and Basketball with Russ Smith

Russ Smith may be best known as "Russdiculous," the standout guard on UofL's championship basketball team, but a decade later he has found a new passion in bourbon. He introduces us to his new line of bourbon, talks about getting back together with his former teammates in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) playing in Freedom Hall, and why he continues to call Louisville home.
Season 1 Episode 6 Length 25:28 Premiere: 08/27/23

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Inside Louisville

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, showcasing its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

About the Host

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Kelsey Starks is a native of Owensboro, Kentucky, who now considers herself a proud Louisvillian.

Before joining KET as a host and producer, she was best known for her nine years as anchor of Good Morning, Kentuckiana on WHAS (ABC) in Louisville. In addition to her duties as host of the educational current events show News Quiz, she hosts and produces for KET a weekly lifestyle conversation program, Inside Louisville.

Kelsey earned a journalism degree from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. She spent several years in New York City as a producer for cable networks CourtTV and MSNBC before moving into a reporter position. Her on-camera career took her to Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Charleston, S.C. before landing in Louisville in 2008. 

During her time at WHAS, she was voted “Best Kentucky TV Personality” by Kentucky Living Magazine and chosen as “Most Admired Woman” in Media by Today’s Woman magazine.

But, her favorite job, by far, is being ‘mom’ to three children.


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Season 1 Episodes

All the World's a Stage with Kentucky Shakespeare and Fund for the Arts
S1 E36 Length 26:23 Premiere Date 05/26/24

Inside Baseball with Louisville Slugger and Louisville Bats
S1 E35 Length 25:48 Premiere Date 05/19/24

On Par at Valhalla Golf Course with the PGA Tournament
S1 E34 Length 26:53 Premiere Date 05/12/24

Explore Louisville History with the Filson Historical Society
S1 E33 Length 28:42 Premiere Date 05/05/24

Inside the Kentucky Derby
S1 E32 Length 28:38 Premiere Date 04/28/24

Inside the Kentucky Derby Festival
S1 E31 Length 26:24 Premiere Date 04/21/24

Louisville Knows Sports
S1 E30 Length 27:15 Premiere Date 03/31/24

Rooting for Robert: Fighting Rare Diseases
S1 E29 Length 27:17 Premiere Date 03/24/24

Inside Downtown Louisville
S1 E28 Length 26:59 Premiere Date 03/16/24

LMPD Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel
S1 E27 Length 27:48 Premiere Date 02/25/24

UofL President Kim Schatzel and JCTC President Ty Handy
S1 E26 Length 27:41 Premiere Date 02/18/24

Revitalizing Louisville's West End
S1 E25 Length 27:00 Premiere Date 02/11/24

Inside the Norton Sports and Learning Center
S1 E24 Length 26:09 Premiere Date 02/04/24

Family Ties with Tom and Andrew Owen
S1 E23 Length 27:03 Premiere Date 01/28/24

Inside Louisville's Small Business Community
S1 E22 Length 24:24 Premiere Date 01/21/24

Family Scholar House and Shirley's Way
S1 E21 Length 27:17 Premiere Date 01/14/24

In the News with John Boel
S1 E20 Length 29:04 Premiere Date 01/07/24

Inside the Louisville Ballet with Leslie Smart
S1 E19 Length 24:18 Premiere Date 12/17/23

GE Appliance Park with Kevin Nolan
S1 E18 Length 24:33 Premiere Date 12/10/23

Forty Years at the Kentucky Center
S1 E17 Length 27:01 Premiere Date 11/19/23

Kentucky's Miss America with Heather French Henry
S1 E16 Length 27:20 Premiere Date 11/12/23

A Pearl in the Storm with Tori Murden McClure
S1 E15 Length 27:23 Premiere Date 11/05/23

Haunted Louisville with David Domine
S1 E14 Length 26:58 Premiere Date 10/29/23

Celebrating The Brown Hotel's 100th Anniversary
S1 E13 Length 25:08 Premiere Date 10/22/23

Back to the Future with Former Louisville Mayors
S1 E12 Length 26:55 Premiere Date 10/15/23

Humana's Story with David Jones Jr.
S1 E11 Length 28:24 Premiere Date 10/08/23

The Frazier History Museum with CEO Andy Treinen
S1 E10 Length 28:55 Premiere Date 09/24/23

Waterfront Park: Past, Present and Future
S1 E9 Length 26:25 Premiere Date 09/17/23

I Heart Louisville with Terry Meiners
S1 E8 Length 27:24 Premiere Date 09/10/23

Rising Stars with D'Corey Johnson
S1 E7 Length 24:54 Premiere Date 09/03/23

Bourbon and Basketball with Russ Smith
S1 E6 Length 25:28 Premiere Date 08/27/23

Back to School at JCPS with Dr. Marty Pollio
S1 E5 Length 27:08 Premiere Date 08/06/23

Stories from Louisville Women's Professional Soccer Club
S1 E4 Length 26:16 Premiere Date 07/30/23

A Taste of Louisville with Chef Edward Lee
S1 E3 Length 26:24 Premiere Date 07/23/23

Entrepreneur Dan Oliver of Dan-O's Seasoning
S1 E2 Length 26:02 Premiere Date 07/16/23

A Decade of Music with Teddy Abrams
S1 E1 Length 27:04 Premiere Date 07/09/23

Inside Louisville Preview
Preview Length 00:39 Premiere Date 06/30/23

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40 Years of the UofL Grawemeyer Awards - S3 E25

Get an inside look at the prestigious Grawemeyer Awards program at the University of Louisville. Founded by H. Charles Grawemeyer, the awards celebrate the power of creative ideas and highlight how a single idea can make a significant impact on the world. Learn about the history of this esteemed program and past recipients and meet some of the innovators from the next generation. A 2026 KET production.

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Meet Hall of Fame Jockey Pat Day - S3 E26

Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day still holds the record for the most wins at Churchill Downs and Keeneland racetracks. He talks about his come-from-behind Kentucky Derby win, how he became a jockey after dreaming of being a rodeo cowboy, and the life-changing event that gave him a new purpose in life. A 2026 KET production.

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A Haunted Cabin with Bill Stark - S2 E7

Louisville native Bill Stark and his wife Charisse were looking for a peaceful getaway outside the city when they purchased a cabin in Red River Gorge ten years ago. It wasn't long before they discovered they might not be living there alone. Bill Stark shares the story of his "haunted" cabin in the woods that has been featured on the Discovery Channel, HBO and in a new book. A 2024 KET production.

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Inside Churchill Downs Racetrack with President Mike Anderson - S3 E27

Go inside the iconic Churchill Downs Racetrack with President Mike Anderson. Explore the history of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, learn about the major changes underway and find out what goes into cultivating the experience of the greatest two minutes in sports. A 2026 KET production.

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20 Years of the Frazier History Museum - S2 E8

The Frazier History Museum celebrates 20 years. Today, it is recognized as "where the world meets Kentucky," but it didn't begin that way. Learn about the museum's history, how it has changed dramatically in two decades, and the latest exhibits showcasing all 120 counties in Kentucky. It is also the official starting point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, embracing the history of the state's native spirit. A 2024 KET production.

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The Business of Butchertown with Andy Blieden - S3 E28

Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood is the city's first designated neighborhood. Its origins date back to the 1790s, and while much has changed since then, the area is having a resurgence by returning to its roots as a home for local, small businesses. Developer Andy Blieden has been at the forefront of small business development with Butchertown Market and the Butcher Block community. A 2026 KET production.

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Inside the Kentucky Air National Guard - S2 E9

The Kentucky Air National Guard is one of the most decorated units in the United States, with the only Contingency Response Group in the Air National Guard - and a Special Tactics Squadron with Combat Controllers and pararescue personnel located in Louisville. Members of the Air Guard are continuously deployed around the world to support US military operations and on-call 24/7 to support Kentucky with search and rescue operations, food and water distribution and flood and tornado responses. A 2024 KET production.

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Inside One Louisville - S3 E29

Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) and the Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) have merged into One Louisville. Meet the leaders of One Louisville and learn about their vision to expand and strengthen the city's chamber of commerce with economic development efforts - helping Louisville do business better and build a stronger future. A 2026 KET production.

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Inside the Muhammad Ali Center with DeVone Holt - S2 E10

Louisville's Muhammad Ali Center has a new CEO and he is a familiar face. DeVone Holt was the champion behind the $120 million Goodwill Opportunity Campus and the first hospital in Louisville's West End in 150 years when he was with Goodwill. He has also worked as an assistant superintendent in JCPS. He grew up in the same neighborhood as Muhammad Ali and is the first Kentuckian and Louisvillian to be named CEO of the Ali Center. He calls it his "dream job." A 2024 KET production.

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Inside Louisville - S3 E30

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A Survivor's Story with Whitney Austin - S2 E6

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40 Years of the UofL Grawemeyer Awards - S3 E25

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Louisville Loves to Read - S2 E5

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Inside Louisville's Actors Theatre - S3 E24

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Inside Lakeside Swim Club with Brigid Kaelin - S2 E4

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Inside Kentucky Venues with CEO David Beck - S3 E23

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Inside Louisville's Bourbonism Boom - S2 E3

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Inside the Louisville Kings with Head Coach Chris Redman - S3 E22

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The Legacy of Muhammad Ali: Part Two - S2 E2

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Lifting Up Louisville with Tawana Bain - S2 E15

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New Journalism with Shay McAlister - S3 E15

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