After serving as an intelligence officer during the war in Afghanistan, Jason Kander returned home and launched a political career where he almost ran for President of the United States. But when he unexpectedly dropped out of politics to go face-to-face against his PTSD and depression, a new mission began. Kander founded the Afghan Rescue Project, an initiative that successfully rescued 383 Afghan collaborators and their family members left behind after the 2021 American withdrawal. Now serving...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Boulevard Brewing is in great hands. Executive Vice President Bobby Dykstra picked up right where founder John McDonald left off and never skipped a beat. From its humble, local beginnings back in the late ‘80’s, to a brand that can be found in 45 states and 11 foreign countries, Bobby takes us back through Boulevard's history and what's “on tap” for the future. Bobby is so good at his job that he's been dubbed a “Knight of Belgium Beer,” and that’s an incredible honor. So next time you see him ...
May 07, 2024•49 min
He’s back! Terence O’Malley is our first return guest —and for good reason. The last time around, Terence and Frank explored the fascinating story of Nelly Don, her kidnapping, her rescue and the Kansas City Mafia’s role in the incident. This time, Terence, who wrote the definitive history of the KC Mafia called “Black Hand/Strawman”, explores the origins of organized crime in KC with its intricate web of alliances, rivalries and criminal enterprises that defined the history of the criminal unde...
Apr 30, 2024•56 min
Curt Nelson, the director of The KC Royals Hall of Fame, not only knows the storied history of the “boys in blue”, but he takes us all the back to the beginnings of pro baseball in KC. Curt has fascinating stories about iconic players, memorable moments and the rich heritage that has shaped this franchise’s history. This is a must listen for every Royals fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Jan Stenerud is a former Chief, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and a pivotal member of the Chief’s very first Super Bowl championship team. The Norwegian-born skier accidentally found his way into American football at Montana State University while giving some unsolicited advice to the team’s kicker. Just a few years later, the very first Norwegian NFL player found himself in the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. Join us as we walk through his incredible career! See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, is a Kansas City native, rapper, and record label co-founder. He’s taken the hip hop world by storm for decades and has written anthem after anthem for Kansas City. The rap legend has dropped more than twenty albums, three of which have gone gold, collaborated with greats from The Doors, to Kendrick Lamar, to Gary Clarke Jr., and holds the record for most top 10 albums on the rap chart - all as an independent artist. Tech talks about how music has c...
Apr 09, 2024•44 min
Brenda Tinnen is not the type of woman to take “no” for an answer. Her career in entertainment started on her mother’s lap, helping out in the old Kansas City A’s ticket office. From there, she worked her way from the Kemper Arena, to Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, leading arenas and sports franchises and finding incredible success in what was then a male-driven industry. The KC native finally found her way back to the motherland as the driving force behind the world-renowned Sprint (T-M...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Chris Long is a father, a husband, a businessman, a Kansas City transplant, and along with his wife Angie and Brittany Mahomes, the founder and owner of the Kansas City Current. Chris takes us on his journey from growing up in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to meeting Angie in a business class at Princeton, to the family’s journey back to Angie’s hometown, Kansas City. Together, the power couple started Palmer Square Capital Management. Hear all about what inspired the pursuit of a KC NWSL team, the “g...
Mar 19, 2024•43 min
Michael Garozzo is an Italian restauranteur, a St. Louis native, a Chiefs mega-fan, a bonafide movie star, and a Kansas City household name. Mike started his career as a busboy at 13 with a dream of one day owning his own restaurant. Hailing from “The Hill”, St. Louis’s Italian neighborhood, Mike worked his way into the world of Italian fine dining before putting his own stamp on the Kansas City restaurant scene with “Garozzo’s Ristorante” in Columbus Park, where “Chicken Spiedini began!” Mike h...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Becky Blades is an author, a motivational speaker, an artist, a sculptor, a mentor, and even a licensed pilot. From her early days in PR at Starlight Theater, to her time as Kansas City entrepreneur and business owner, to her journey into writing and creating, her funny, refreshing, no nonsense approach to life and knack for bold leadership will leave you inspired — and smiling. Becky’s writing has been featured on Oprah, in the Huffington Post, in Grown & Flown and beyond. Her art is repres...
Mar 05, 2024•46 min
Jim Eddy is a Kansas City second-generation restauranteur and Kansas City native who has seen it all. Take a trip back in time to the food, entertainment, and lifestyle from the 1940s, ‘50’s and 60’s in Kansas City to today. The “Eddy Brothers” became world-famous during the era of the Supper Club Circuit, and Kansas City was right in the middle of the boom. Eddy’s Supper Club at 13th and Baltimore was hoppin’ in the ‘50’s, hosting some of the biggest names in pop music. Jim Eddy talks through e...
Feb 27, 2024•47 min
Kate McLiney is a Kansas City blogger, influencer, and native with a passion for sharing all of KC’s best-kept secrets with the community. “LoKCal” hit Instagram five years ago, and Kate has since become one of the top influencers in the KC Metro. The Brookside local and Notre Dame de Sion grad made her way to Arkansas for college before returning home to KC and starting a career at Cerner, where she found herself surprised time and time again at all that her hometown now had to offer. Five year...
Feb 20, 2024•41 min
Joyce DiDonato is a transformative presence in the arts. The international opera star has been called “the most potent female singer of her generation.” From humble beginnings in a big Irish family in Prairie Village, Kansas to international superstar, Joyce DiDonato has dazzled audiences from around the world with her mezzo soprano voice that has been labeled “24-karat gold.” Learn how she overcame rejection and turned it into motivation to rise to the top of her profession, but still refers to...
Feb 13, 2024•59 min
Cliff Illig is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and a native Kansas Citian. Cliff went from working for his father loading punch cards into a computer, to writing up a business plan with some friends on a picnic bench in Loose Park, to founding Cerner, a $5 billion dollar healthcare software company. Now principal owner of Sporting Kansas City, Cliff talks Kansas City soccer and all that went into bringing the World Cup to our town. You’ll discover how saying things like, “figure it out”, “slo...
Feb 06, 2024•55 min
When Kyle Talbot left KC after high school he doubted he’d ever be back, but the city had a certain allure he could never shake. When Talbot returned in 2020, he set out to change the way real estate is sold. His venture has become a Youtube and Instagram sensation, with hundreds of videos highlighting the inside scoop on the exciting growth Kansas City has in store. Talbot talks about growing up in Kansas City and the independence he had to develop during his childhood, the counselor who saw hi...
Jan 30, 2024•43 min
From humble beginnings to leading Kansas City’s East Side, former mayor Sylvester “Sly” James has played a major role in shaping today’s Kansas City. We get into the dynamic world of city government with the man who helped guide our city through challenging times of growth and progress. Sly’s tenure was marked by his dedication to inclusivity, innovation and urban renewal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2024•50 min
World renowned Master of Wine and Grand Sommelier Doug Frost and Midwest Trust CEO Brad Bergman are at the forefront of the Midwest and Pacific Northwest wine industry. This duo uncorks the secrets of pairing business and pleasure with a great glass of wine. Doug and Brad talk about their partnership that has not just impacted the local wine industry but has spurred the industry’s growth in the Pacific Northwest too. Their passion for giving back is what brought them together originally, and bot...
Jan 16, 2024•56 min
George Brett is Mr. Kansas City. He has spent 50 plus years inside the KC Royals organization, rising through the Minor Leagues, to the Major Leagues, to Cooperstown. George talks about his life, his brothers, his dad, and his career as only George can, and touches on the MLB Network’s recent documentary profiling his life - “Brett”. Join us for an in depth conversation with this legendary Hall of Famer, what motivated him, who helped him along the way and why he has never stopped giving back to...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Sarah McEnerney, Kate Feder, Ben Messner, and Frank Boal ring in the new year by remembering some of the best moments from 2023 and looking forward to 2024 on “There’s Just Something About Kansas City.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 02, 2024•43 min
Michael “Mick” Haverty is a railroad man. The Atchison native had “railroading in his blood”, with the trade running in his family as far back as his great grandfather, but he fell in love with the railroad business himself as a child listening to the local railroaders talk shop. Mick’s passion for railroading is second only to his love of Kansas City. Every year, the Haverty Family Foundation contributes to over 100 charities in the area. Come along for the fascinating ride on the rails by a le...
Dec 26, 2023•43 min
Kansas City resident and New York Times Best Selling author David Von Drehle wrote “The Book of Charlie” for his kids. Little did he know the impact it would have on people of all ages. David talks about his rise from the youngest sports writer in the history of the Denver Post, to Time Magazine and Deputy Opinion Editor of the Washington Post. But it’s a friendship with his 102 year old Kansas City neighbor, Dr. Charles White, that inspired “The Book of Charlie.” In our opinion, it should be re...
Dec 19, 2023•48 min
Keith Bradley is co-owner of the iconic Made in KC brand and one of the driving forces behind its unique approach to helping local artists and businesses thrive. Inspired by his community-building work in the non-profit sector, Keith worked with fellow owners Tyler Enders and Thomas McIntyre to provide the storefront, the marketing, the business support, and the unmatched accessibility to help local artisans thrive. “Kansas City understands the importance of supporting and shopping local really ...
Dec 12, 2023•40 min
Matt Besler is the pride and joy of Kansas City soccer. Born and raised in KC, Matt takes us on his amazing journey from a local club & high school player, to Notre Dame player of the year, to the Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting KC) first round SuperDraft pick and a defender for the United States Men's National Team in the 2014 World Cup. Matt talks family, sharing the incredible story of scoring his one and only international goal just hours after welcoming his first-born daughter. He als...
Dec 05, 2023•47 min
In today's episode, we’re raising a toast to Andy Rieger, the president, co-founder, and driving force behind J. Rieger & Co. Andy's family built the historic Rieger Hotel in the years leading up to prohibition. Today, he has revived the family tradition of creating exceptional spirits, winning international acclaim in the world of craft distillation. And while Kansas Citians take great pride in our incredible "local distillery", J. Rieger & Co. has "passed the test" as one of the best d...
Nov 28, 2023•53 min
He's won eight majors — including five British Open victories, two wins at the Masters, and arguably the most dramatic U.S. Open victory in history — and 70 professional tournaments overall. But golf isn’t the only thing that defines World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson. We get an "instant lesson" in the perfect swing, learn about the Watson Links program, and talk go-karts, cutting horses, and giving back to the city he loves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 21, 2023•55 min
You see him every night on KMBC-TV. You hear her every afternoon on KMBZ radio. He’s low key, she’s, well, one of a kind. From her signature laugh to his legacy in broadcasting, this is an episode you don’t want to miss — one that will leave you wondering why Dana doesn’t have a podcast of her own, titled, “Dana Unfiltered!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
It’s the #1 WWI Museum and Memorial in the world, and it has stood guard on Kansas City for almost 100 years. President and CEO of the National WWI Museum and Memorial Dr. Matthew Naylor, Ph. D., whose grandfather fought in the Great War and father fought in WWII, is a distinguished figure in the world of history and preservation. The Australia native turned Kansas City leader walks us through this pivotal time in history and why the Great War and this museum has an enduring relevance today. Hea...
Nov 07, 2023•49 min
KCTV Anchor Anne Peterson is one of the most beloved TV anchors in Kansas City history. Anne sits down with Frank to reminisce on her remarkable career. During her tenure, she witnessed and covered every imaginable story, from local events to national headlines during KC’s Golden Age of TV. Anne explains the beauty of what she and Frank call “true journalism.” “We were all doing things for the right reasons,” she said, “for the community.” Together, Frank and Anne also take us behind-the-scenes ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Former Royals General Manager Dayton Moore rose through the ranks of Major League Baseball with a passion and vision that never wavered. When he was called upon to work his magic on the Royals, he tore the franchise down and completely rebuilt it from an afterthought to a World Champion. Dayton sits down with Frank to talk about how that vision and passion continue to guide his personal life as he continues to give back to this community, and what it is about Kansas City that forever calls him h...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Former Kansas City Chiefs President and General Manager Carl Peterson played a pivotal role in shaping the Chief’s identity and success, turning the team and their fanbase into one of the most respected franchises in the world. Carl sits down with Frank to talk about his approach to team-building and talent acquisition, what it was like to work for the unparalleled Lamar Hunt, and the unforgettable moments that defined his tenure, including his biggest regret. Plus, we’ll take to the high seas o...
Oct 17, 2023•56 min
