Showdowns and Standups
A sports feast for the banter boys to devour. The Chiefs face a stern road test on SNF in Seattle, Kansas has a vital one at home against Baylor, K-State hits the road to Tempe, while Mizzou has the bye. Plus, an intriguing World Series begins, trivia fun, and even some chat about great comedians. Join the fun!
Music By The Numbers
An amazing conversation with musician and data analyst Chris Dalla Riva, whose 2025 book "Uncharted Territory-What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hot Songs and Ourselves", now in its second printing, breaks down the Billboard Numbers one songs from 1958 to the present. Popular music collides with analytics in this fascinating book, and delightful conversation. Enjoy!
Tributes, Snafus, and Memories
On point and in tune musical discusssion every time as we dive this time into ticket frustrations, significant anniversaries, vinyl record variables, new books, and more. Among those in focus Chris Staplton, The Chicks, Marshall Crenshaw, Morton Ampitheater, Ticketmaster, Tom Petty, U2, and more. Insightful and enjoyable for you to enjoy!
Streaks, Meek, and Flops
Split weekend for local football fans as the Chiefs eventually roll over the hapless Chargers, Kansas State makes it 18 straight against the Jayhawks and Mizzou falls flat in Oxford. Plus other notes from the NFL and college football. Deep dives and big smiles!
Brewing and Reviewing
KIcking it around with Jack, Kurtis, Kyle and me on a big local football weekend. Chiefs-Chargers, Mizzou at Ole Miss, and the Sunflower Showdown have varying levels of intrigue. Plus MLB Playoffs, trivia fun, and the usual enjoyable detours. Come along and join the fun!
Serial Successes
Visiting once again with my longtime friend and former co-worker John Swann, now the author of a revival book series featuring legendary detective Charlie Chan. His latest effort "Destiny Laughing" come out November 41st. We discuss that and the other four Chan novel as well as his journey to this point in broadcasting, music, public relations, and much more. A fascinating chat with a true Renaissance man.
You Can Go Home Again
An unexpected on the road edition due to a fight cancellation that extended our New England vacation. Join the couple's view of life for Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachsetts sights and sounds, peak foliage, family moments, great books, baseball, art museums, cuisine, great reads, and more. Come join the ride!
Dominance, Desperation, and Scenic Vistas
Personal memories and lots of college football in an on the road editiion, as the Missouri Tigers double up on statement wins. Meanwhile, desperation will be the theme at the Sunflower Showdown after slightly different lopsided losses. Plus, some NFL and Chiefs, a riveting start to MLB's Final Four, Vermont and Massachusetts sights and sounds, and a bit more. Start the week with info, opinions, and smiles!
Passion and Purpose
The Operations Manager at the Englewood Arts Center. He has worked with the non-profit for over 2 years, with 4 years working at various arts and culture non-profits in Kansas City, MO, He brings his passsion and skill to the Center, an ever-evolving arts hub in Indepedence, MO. while pursuing his own creative path. An engaging and informative chat!
Sippin’ and Riffin’
The banter boys are right on time and right on the mark....mostly. From rating beers to grading dictators, films, and sports teams, the lively chat is on point and offbeat. Indiana Jones, King Leopold, The KC Chiefs, USMNT, Boulevard beer, Christopher Nolan, music, travel, and more in the crosshairs. Raise a glass and salut with us!!