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. For each of us,…Social links:
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Lindsey Rood Clifford: The Magic of Starlight Theatre
Starlight Theatre is one of just two self-producing outdoors theaters in the United States. Its storied history is steeped in the fabric of Kansas City, and so is Lindsey Rood-Clifford. She started as an intern and worked her way up to become the first female President & CEO of this iconic venue. S…
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Dr. Eric Dorfman: KC STEM at the Linda Hall Library
The Linda Hall Library is the best kept secret in Kansas City, but that’s about to change. Library President and CEO Dr. Eric Dorfman is on a mission to let everyone know the Library goes way beyond its S.T.E.M. roots and offers something for everyone. Not only does Dr. Dorfman have a doctorate i…
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Mitch Holthus: Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs!
From Smith Center, Kansas to the Chief’s Kingdom to the 2024 Kansan of the Year, Mitch Holthus gives us an inside look at his career and what it means to him to be the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs. You’ll also hear about his family’s deep connection to the Western ballad, “Home on the Range.” …
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Max Floyd: Rock & Roll from the Passenger Seat
Max Floyd has a lifetime of stories from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career as a disc jockey. He met Elvis, rode around in a ‘63 Mustang with Jimi Hendrix, interviewed McCartney, Janis Joplin, Elton John and a score of others and has a story about all of them. The Max, Tanna and Moffitt Show o…
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Becky Cline & George Guastello: The Walt Disney Story
Becky Cline, Director of the Disney Archives, and George Guastello, Union Station’s President & CEO walk us through the celebration of 100 years of Disney magic at the Disney100 Exhibition at Union Station! For 100 years, Walt Disney’s magic has spread throughout the world and Tinkerbell’s pixie …
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Billy Brimblecom: The Story Behind Thundergong!
From rock and roll drummer to executive director of Steps of Faith, Shawnee native Billy Brimblecom has done a little bit of everything. After losing a leg to cancer in his 20’s, Brimblecom felt determined to continue to live life with the same vigor as before — and he found a passion for helping…
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Jason Kander: Politics, PTSD, & Serving our Vets
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 mis…
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Bobby Dykstra: What’s On Tap at Boulevard Brewing
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 b…
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Terence O’Malley Returns: Black Hand/Strawman
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…
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Curt Nelson: Backstory of the Boys in Blue
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 fr…
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