Kentucky Wesleyan College

The Inside Game-Season Finale-Georgia Acompanado, Lily Hoagland, & Avah Montgomery

We wrap up our 25-26 season with today’s episode with the last of our freshman. Georgia Acompanado, Lily Hoagland, and Avah Montgomery recap their first seasons as players and students here at Kentucky Wesleyan. Tune in to hear the final run down. We apologize that there was a technical issue with Coach Nicole's mic. 

The Inside Game-S2E12- Iratxe Amorrortu Sainz, Andrea Martin Garcia, & Lena Stinebrickner

Join us to hear from a few of our internationals about their experience as they compete far away from home. We have Iratxe Amorrortu Sainz, Andrea Martin Garcia, and Lena Stinebrickner on our episode today.  They fill us in on how they are doing, what they are hoping to do post graduation, and what it’s like for them with this season’s team. We are so blessed to have them with us and thankful for their commitments this season.

The Inside Game-S2E11-Emma Bruwer & Carson Sisk

Our second year spotlight is on Emma Bruwer and Carson Sisk today as they join me to speak of their time finishing up their sophomore year. They share with us some past experiences and look ahead to what may be down the road for them as players and as possible careers beyond college.

The Inside Game-S2E10-Vilborg Jonsdottir, Myah Montgomery, & Riley Neal

This week is a special one for us. We get to honor our three seniors, Vilborg Jonsdottir, Myah Montgomery, and Riley Neal. Tune in to hear all about their experiences as they finish up their college careers this month. You won’t want to miss this one!

Barrier Breakers-S1EP4-Angel Welsh

In Episode 4 of the Breaking Barriers Podcast, host Lori Thurman, 1994 Kentucky Wesleyan College graduate and current Title IX and Disability Services Coordinator, sits down with fellow Panther alum Angel Welsh (Class of 2003), Executive Director and Founder of My Sister’s Keeper.

The conversation opens with Lori sharing her personal connection to Angel and My Sister’s Keeper, highlighting how their paths crossed through a shared commitment to serving unhoused women and children in the community. Angel reflects on her time at Kentucky Wesleyan College, where she balanced life as a student-athlete, cheerleader, and employee while working multiple jobs both on and off campus. She discusses the challenges of managing those responsibilities and what it was like to navigate college as a female athlete.

Angel shares her fondest memories from her time at KWC and offers insight into whether she experienced gender-based discrepancies or inequities during her athletic career. The discussion then turns deeply personal as Angel explains how her own life experiences inspired the creation of My Sister’s Keeper and fueled her passion for advocacy and shelter work.

Throughout the episode, Angel offers wisdom she wishes she could share with her younger self, reflects on gender inequities in sports and the workplace, and discusses why female athletes and coaches continue to be undervalued. She speaks candidly about what she is most proud of both professionally and personally, and considers whether there is any moment in her life she would change if given the chance.

The episode closes with a heartfelt reflection on motherhood, as Angel shares her hopes and dreams for her daughter and for the next generation of young women growing up in a world still striving for true equity.

This episode is an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, advocacy, and breaking barriers—both on and off the field.

Honest and Diverse POVs-Season 2: Ep.5 "The topic is Elliot"

Orpheus sits down with fellow radio member Elliot, to discuss the growing lack of attention spans and how it relates to media consumption

(This episode was recorded in the Fall semester of 2025 and is being released in the Spring of 2026)

The Inside Game-S2E9-Ella Finley & Ricky Kapteijn

Join us today as we catch up with two of our freshman, Ella Finley and Ricky Kapteijn. They detail their experiences here at Kentucky Wesleyan as first year students and describe what they have learned about themselves along the five month journey away from home.

The Inside Game - S2E8 - Hilary Shikuku, Alexis Shehan, & Samantha Shehan

Listen to our second round of interviews with freshmen Hilary Shikuku, Alexis Shehan, and Samantha Shehan. They join us today to tell us more about their lived experiences here at Kentucky Wesleyan College as students and athletes.

Barrier Breakers - S1E3 - Sam Hardesty

In Episode 3 of the Barrier Breakers Podcast, host Lori Thurman, a proud 1994 graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College, sits down with Sam Hardesty, a junior English major at KWC. Sam shares his personal journey as a student with a disability and reflects on how being different has shaped his educational experience and personal growth.

Throughout the episode, Sam discusses his involvement on campus, including his work with WKWC, Student Government Association, and Prism. He speaks candidly about when he first realized he was different from other children and how that realization influenced his confidence, resilience, and advocacy. Sam highlights accomplishments he is most proud of and offers thoughtful advice he would give to his younger self, emphasizing self-acceptance and perseverance.

The conversation also explores the challenges students with disabilities face in educational settings. Sam shares insights into how disability has impacted his academic journey and what he wishes educators and professors better understood about accessibility, respect, and inclusion. He addresses moments of vulnerability, including whether people have attempted to take advantage of him, and reflects on experiences that shaped his sense of independence.

Sam identifies the best decision he has made at Kentucky Wesleyan College and offers meaningful advice to new students with disabilities navigating college life. He closes the episode by discussing his goals after graduation and his passion for advocacy, particularly for underrepresented and minority communities on campus.

This episode highlights Sam Hardesty’s powerful voice as a student leader and advocate, reinforcing the Barrier Breakers mission of amplifying lived experiences and fostering a more inclusive campus community.

The Inside Game - S2E7 - Payton Blakemore

In today’s episode, we are so excited to hear from a very special person in our program, Payton Blakemore. She is our student manager and has been for the past year. You get to hear about her and learn about how awesome of a person she is.  She is a sophomore at KWC and is also on the cheer team. Listen in to get to know Payton!