Season Finale of Something From Nothing features celloist Ben Sollee. Ben Sollee chose the Celle as a youngster for a unique reason and adding his own sound never stopped. Hear his story on this week's episode of Something From Nothing. Ben end

Something From Nothing: Landee Bryant has Found Her Place in the Arts

Jun 19th, 2019 13m 5s

Coming from a family of artists, Landee wasn't sure where she might fit in the art culture. Hear her story of how this 'go-getter' has found her fit.

Something From Nothing: Luke Taylor and Steven Phalen are some 'Cuttin' Jessies'

Jun 12th, 2019 18m 42s

Friends start bands all the time. What makes Steven Phalen and Luke Taylor different? Hear their story this week on Something From Nothing. Stay tuned until the end to hear them perform the first song they ever wrote together.

Something From Nothing: How Mary Bowden 'Acts Like a Teacher'

Jun 5th, 2019 14m 33s

This week Mary Bowden discusses her background in drama and two of her students, Zachary Farmer and Hailey Watson describe the play Newsies and the influence Mrs. Bowden has on their life.

Something From Nothing: Pantsuit Politics is the Conversation Sarah and Beth Wanted

May 29th, 2019 14m 30s

Pantsuit Politics podcast ladies Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers talk about the origin of their podcast and the philosophy that has garnered millions of total downloads in it’s mere 4 years of existence.

Something From Nothing: The History of Historian Richard Parker

May 22nd, 2019 17m 56s

Richard Parker is this week’s guest on Something from Nothing. His love of history led to publishing a book about the Wild World of the Jackson Purchase. Richard describes how he got to be so interested in past events of our region and the circ

Something From Nothing: Patrick Carrico Brought Country Music from California to Kentucky

May 15th, 2019 14m 44s

Musician Patrick Carrico's story of how he moved from Hollywood to Paducah, KY is the focus of this week's episode. Hear how music played a role in a major life change and stay tuned to the end for a live performance from Patrick.

Something From Nothing: Bonus Episode, Lowertown Arts and Musical Festival Preview

May 13th, 2019 22m 14s

In this bonus episode of Something From Nothing, WKMS employees Asia Burnett and Tracy Ross join host Justin Lewis to preview some of the music that will be at the Lowertown arts and music festival. Also included in the episode will be other pa

Something From Nothing: For Scott Thile, Tobacco Pipes are a 'Wonderful Experience'

May 8th, 2019 16m 23s

This week on Something from Nothing is tobacco pipe maker Scott Thile. Hear how this pipe artisan has gone from enjoying a pipe smoke to being a distinguished maker. Scott also shares how family has made an impact on his pipe crafting journey.

Something From Nothing: Kate Hadfield Tells Stories Through Dance

May 1st, 2019 18m 30s

Paducah native and Lexington, Kentucky resident Kate Hadfield-Antonneti has created a dance company called Movement Continuum. Hear how she has blended The White Stripes, children’s stories, and dance to create her own style of art.

Something From Nothing: How Josh Coffey Makes Art

Apr 24th, 2019 26m 22s

Something from Nothing returns with local musician Josh Coffey. This week, how a fast food restaurant and grief changed the course of a musical career. Tune in to hear about Josh’s career in a few different bands and what reignited his love for

Something From Nothing: Erin Lewis Can't Stop Knitting (or Sewing)

Dec 26th, 2018 12m 3s

This week's episode is the Season Four Finale. Host Justin Lewis saves the best for last with the episode exploring the knitting and sewing habits of his wife, Erin Lewis. The distinguished knitter discusses her inspiration for learning how to

Something From Nothing: Crystal Wilkinson is More Interested in the Why than the What

Dec 19th, 2018 16m 52s

This week on Something from Nothing is author and professor Crystal Wilkinson. On the show she discusses her book Water Street and common misconceptions she faces as an author. Crystal ends the episode by talking about a unique location she wro

Something From Nothing: For Lauren Taylor, Sewing is Art

Dec 5th, 2018 14m 56s

This week on Something from Nothing is the story of fiber artist and instructor Lauren Taylor. Lauren discusses how she got into sewing, knitting, and teaching. Also, hear about Google coming to Lauren for information.

Something From Nothing: Paul Lorenz Wants You to Trust Yourself

Nov 28th, 2018 19m 46s

On the show this week Paul Lorenz, an abstract artist, discusses his story to becoming a professional artist. He also describes the evolution that occured that led him to music composition and what drew him to move from San Francisco to Paducah

Something From Nothing: Chloe Quint is Uniquely Creative

Nov 21st, 2018 12m 44s

This week on Something From Nothing is the young up and coming embroidery artist, Chloe Quint. In the episode she discusses several elements of her art of choice. She shares her surprising inspiration and the thing that kept her from giving it

Something From Nothing: How Andy Carloss Made the Jump from Tech World to Grocery Store

Nov 14th, 2018 23m 37s

This week on Something From Nothing is the story of how Andy Carloss started Midtown Market. The entrepenuer shares what brought him back to Kentucky from living in Boston operating in the tech world to open a grocery store.

Something From Nothing: Kasper Brightside is Behind the Scenes and Inspired by Loss

Nov 7th, 2018 15m 47s

This week on Something from Nothing, a movie maker who also creates beats. Kasper-an alias that he explains in the episode-talks about how a major loss in his life caused him to nearly quit making music but in the end, inspired him.

Something From Nothing: Hawktail's Music is Increasingly Rare but Highly Inspiring

Oct 31st, 2018 24m 21s

Hawktail is a band that is formed with musicians capable of grammy nominations. This week Something from Nothing explores the forming of this Nashville based band before the band members discuss their recently released album. The band members p

Something From Nothing: UPDATED Haleigh Martin Makes Music 'Like a Lady'

Oct 24th, 2018 18m 24s

Recent Murray State graduate and singer/songwriter Haleigh Martin is the guest this week. The highly talented musician talks about how her experience with The Voice changed the direction of her music. She discusses the quirks that seem to work

Something From Nothing: Haleigh Martin Makes Music 'Like a Lady'

Oct 24th, 2018 18m 24s

Something From Nothing: Pipers is Bringing Britain to Kentucky

Oct 17th, 2018 32m 32s

Something From Nothing returns for a fourth season this week with an episode that features three guests. Amber and Peter Barnett who started Pipers Tea & Coffee join Bobby Dowell, the head roaster, to discuss the early days of Pipers and the cr

Something From Nothing: Season Finale, How Justin Lewis started Something From Nothing

Jun 23rd, 2018 17m 32s

Season three concludes with the story of Something From Nothing. Taylor Inman takes over the host mic and Justin plays the role of guest. Have a listen to hear the origin of the podcast. Justin also talks about how he puts it together. This may

Something From Nothing: Samuel "Snacks" Hawkins Speaks Stories from the Heart

Jun 15th, 2018 19m 14s

Samuel Hawkins--also known as Snacks--talks about his inspiration in writing his first poem and how that motivation has matured into finding the voice he speaks with today. The spoken word poet ends the episode performing a work from his recent

Something From Nothing: Sara Bradley's Recipe for Freight House

Jun 6th, 2018 20m 30s

This week on the show Sara Bradley talks about the origin of Freight House and her passion for cooking. Tune in to hear how Sara has created Freight House...from nothing.