The A Block

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Ep. 8: If you can't tone it, tan it Jan 27, 2022

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The gals are back with a super-sized episode of The A Block. Catch up with what Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch have been up to and hear the latest from the world of entertainment. Highlights from your new favorite thing about Thursdays.

Answering an important question: “Should I do the splits?”
The biggest problems with local TV news.
Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears go back and forth.
Kanye and Julia Fox are a thing?
Shaving your face is proper self care.

Reintroducing The A Block, with Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie Jan 20, 2022

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The A Block is BACK. The powers that be could not stop Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie from returning to the KSR airwaves.

Two years after its initial inception, The A Block is returning to Kentucky Sports Radio. A podcast that touches on a variety of topics from around the world of entertainment, every Thursday the former Lexington TV news vets will share insights into the world of pop culture while sharing general nonsense.

Prepare for lots of laughs as the lovely ladies share stories from their lives each and every week. Enjoy a brief introduction this week before they dive back in headfirst.

Ep. 7: Hello to our No. 1 Fan! Nov 19, 2019

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The A Block team is on the road from Continental Sewing, surrounded by gifts galore ahead of the holiday season. The gang shares some sewing secrets and touches on a variety of topics, like...

-- J-Lo's unbelievably large candle budget.

-- A highly recommended docu-series.

-- Advice for the Royal Family.

-- Taylor Swift vs. Big Machine Records

-- We have a new Real Housewives show.

-- The self-care tips of the week.

Ep. 6: The Sale Ends Today! Nov 11, 2019

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The entire gang is finally back together. Hayley, Jacqueline and Claire catch up with another exciting edition of The A Block by touching on a variety of topics, from baby turtles to Christmas decorations. Highlights:

-- Winter, GO AWAY!

-- Oh no, not a Tennessee fan.

-- A very important debate on La Croix.

-- Top Five Thanksgiving Sides

-- When is it too early to Christmas?

-- See ya later, Instagram likes.

-- This week in self care #TreatYoSelf.

Ep. 5: A Community of Passwords Nov 06, 2019

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Are you ready for some A Block? The lovely Hayley Harmon returns but the crew is still down to only two for one more week. Find out why and enjoy a discussion about a wide range of topics, like...

-- Positive takeaways from a bad time.

-- Random celebrity sightings in Lexington.

-- That time Hayley was a talent escort at the CMAs.

-- Are we ready to buy yet another streaming service?

-- Why millennials are comfortable going into debt during the holidays.

-- Hayley's conflicted feelings on the Kentucky-Tennessee game.

-- The A Block's Favorite Things!

Ep. 4: ABCatastrophe Oct 30, 2019

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Jacqueline and Claire have given Hayley Harmon the boot! Okay, maybe it's just a one-week absence. Even though they're one woman down, just like the tango it only takes two to podcast. Buckle up and prepare to hear about...

-- Did Claire lose another phone at Kroger Field?

-- What's more fun, the marching band or Bill Meck's tailgate? Both are pretty LIT.

-- The latest on the Real Housewives of NJ. A memorable sit-down with Andy Cohen.

-- Claire's connection to Selena Gomez.

-- John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are the BEST.

-- There's a new ABC song. Bring your torches and pitchforks.

-- Soup SZN.

Ep. 3: Shocked and Delighted Oct 21, 2019

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In the third installment of The A Block, Hayley, Jacqueline and Claire dig deep to discuss mental health issues that do not get talked about enough. The trio is an open book throughout this insightful conversation. The serious talk is accompanied by plenty of laughs and...

-- Life-changing pumpkin cold brew coffee.

-- Who attended Jennifer Lawrence's wedding.

-- There's a new documentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

-- Things are not always as they seem.

-- The debut of a dynamite segment: "Our Favorite Things."

Ep. 2: Hmm . . . Could it be love? Oct 14, 2019

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Back by popular demand, The A Block returns to fill you in on everything from the wild world of Instagram. Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie discuss drama from the English soccer world, a rogue CEO, and...

-- What they love about Lynn Bowden.

-- Rumspringa at a Notre Dame football game.

-- "As Three Six Mafia once said..."

-- Internet trolls are put on blast.

-- Hallmark released the incredible details of their new Christmas movies.

-- A new money-saving shopping app.

Ep. 1: Welcome to The A Block Oct 03, 2019

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There's a new podcast in town. Introducing The A Blockwith Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie. The talented ladies explain what The A Block is and touch on a variety of topics, from updates on the royal family to Kroger Field struggles, you'll hear all of that and...

-- "Podcast names are harder than naming a child."

-- How their careers led them to Lexington.

-- Do they approve of Justin Bieber's wedding attire?

-- The Kardashians are at it again.

-- Has someone already started watching Hallmark Christmas movies?

-- European Road Trip!

-- How to eat a cupcake and record a podcast at the same time.