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On this episode, we’re stepping back to 1976, when a young woman from Newport, Kentucky, arrived at Morehead State and changed the game forever.

Chase Johnson, a 2015 and 2017 MSU graduate, grew up facing some real challenges—including the kind many people never see.

Deborah Slone is a two-time MSU graduate with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. She’s a gifted watercolor artist, illustrator, and educator whose work captures the quiet beauty of everyday moments.

Bruce Richardson is a master of craft, culture, and conversation— a proud MSU graduate who has become one of the most influential voices in the global tea industry.

On October 18, 2025, Morehead State football great Phil Simms – a NY Giant first round pick and Super Bowl XXI MVP, returned to campus where MSU honored him with the naming of Phil Simms Stadium.

Bill and Susette Redwine are a husband-and-wife team whose stories began right here at Morehead State as students and collectively totaled more than 70 years of service to MSU.

Jennifer Carter Malphrus serves as the Director of the Center for STEM+eXcellence, a role in which she oversees initiatives like SpaceTrek—a hands-on, residential summer program in space systems engineering designed to empower female students.

Jon Wise, better known across Kentucky’s wrestling scene as JR Roc, is one of those unforgettable stories. While attending MSU, Jon stepped into the world of professional wrestling, carving out a career built on grit, charisma, and sheer determination.

Mike Breeze’s creative journey has taken him from the classrooms of Morehead State University to directing theatre companies, writing and editing for print, and serving in ministry.

Drummer Pat Petrillo’s performances have been seen on major stages, television, Broadway, and countless recordings. His precision, creativity, and unmistakable feel have made him one of the most sought-after drummers in the business.