There's Just Something About Kansas City
There's Just Something About Kansas City
There’s just something about Kansas City! It may be the most-heard phrase from those who are from here, those who have come here, & those who have chosen to stay. It’s a sense of pride, of camaraderie, of community and comfort. A sense of small-town, back-patio warmth brimming with growth, innovation and potential. A sense of zero degrees of separation in a city of champions. Our mission is to sho…Social links:
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Rebuilding the Chiefs: A Conversation with Carl Peterson
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 a…
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The First Female Mayor of KCMO: A Conversation with Kay Barnes
Episode Description: In 1999, Kay Barnes was elected Kansas City’s first female mayor. Since then, the St. Joe native has led initiatives producing over $4.5 billion in public and private investment in downtown Kansas City — including her push to get the Sprint Center built, which helped to revital…
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Following the Legendary Buck O’Neil: A Conversation with Bob Kendrick.
Bob Kendrick listened and learned from the great Buck O’Neil, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum never missed a beat. Bob fondly recalls his rise from a Park University basketball player from Crawfordsville Georgia, to the KC Star, to currently helping make the NLBM a must stop on any trip to Ka…
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Now Playing in Kansas City Theaters - “Nelly Don - The Musical Movie”!
In this special Re-airing of Episode 2, host Frank Boal sits down with Terence O'Malley- Author, Producer and Director of this fantastic Kansas city story! They delve into the rich history of one of this city’s most famous women, Nell Donelly, or as she was better known, “Nelly Don”. Be sure t…
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Her drive and determination have put KC on the worldwide sports map, we’re in conversation with Kathy Nelson.
From a nose-to-nose confrontation with Frank to the absolute top of the sports marketing business, Kathy’s journey has been a labor of love for her hometown.
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“Big Sonia” - Sonia Warshawski - Holocaust Survivor
Big Sonia never wanted to talk about her horrific experiences inside three different concentration camps but that ended when she overheard someone say it never happened. Since then, she wants to make sure we never forget.
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The Voice of Sports in America, in conversation with Kevin Harlan
Frank met Kevin In Green Bay when he was just a junior in high school but knew early on that he was going places. “Oh, Baby” what a career!
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Union Station - From floods to bullet holes to crumbling ceilings, she’s survived it all to become one of the most iconic edifices in the country.
Join me and George Guastello, the President and CEO of Union Station, as we take you back through the storied history of this grand building and how it continues to make memories not only for all of us that call Kansas City home but for the millions of people who have walked through those iconic br…
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Preserving Kansas City's Stories: A Conversation with Ian Byrne & Kathy Quinn
In Episode 4, host Frank Boal is joined by Ian Byrne, the lead singer of The Elders Irish band and master woodworker, who captured the heart of a feisty Mexican-American beauty, WDAF-TV’s Kathy Quinn. From throwing pinecones in Ireland’s County Wicklow to Kansas City. From Ian’s incredible craftsma…
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Legends of the Game: A Conversation with Bobby Bell
In Episode 3, host Frank Boal has the incredible honor of sitting down with a true sports icon, Bobby Bell. As a legendary figure in football, Bobby Bell's career and impact on Kansas City's sports culture are immense. This episode is a celebration of his achievements, the challenges he faced, and …
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