One Step At A Time
An inspiring and enjoyable conversation with Jose Leon. The Kansas City native has used hard work and perseverence to overcome an underpriviliged upbringing, and while holding various jobs completed multiple college dregrees. He settled on public administration and service, and now also hosts the successful community-minded ENTERRUPT KC podcast. A great KC success story well told!
Playing All the Fields
Catching up with former Chief, and current radio analyst Danan Hughes. He enters his seventh year alongside Mitch Holthus, and recently banged the Arrowhead drum before the final pre-season game. We update his life and times since our original Profile interview, which we also revisit here. An amiable and fascinating pair of chats
If You Build it…..
A fascinating conversation with esteemed Kansas City sports architect Tom Waggoner. The Wichita native and KSU grad has worked at K.C.’s top firms as well as run his own, and also authored the 2022 book “Designed in Kansas City” beautifully tells the story of the city’s rise as the hub of the industry. Informative and enjoyable!
KICKS AND SMILES ALL THE WAY
An amiable and fascinating chat with longtime NFL punter and former Chief Louie Aguiar. The Bay Area native was a multi-sport star from an athletic family whose persistence and tenacity served him well in the NFL, and in subsequent ventures to this day. Enjoyable and uplifting!
Renaissance Revivalist
Catching up once again with my good friend John Swann. Once upon a time my boss at WIBX radio in Utica, N.Y. he is a multi-talented man whose most recent journey is as the author of the Charlie Chan revival detective stories. His fourth entry in the series "Wheels Within Wheels" just was published. Newsman, PR whiz, musician, and more, the rural Missouri native tells great stories, and has one himself. A wonderful chat!
Cup Is Overflowing
Grabbing a bit of time to catch up with Kathy Nelson, immersed in a whirlwind of activity as the clock ticks toward the World Cup. The President and CEO of both the KC Sports Commission and Visit KC details where things stand and how the weeks before the world descends on Kansas City unfold. Plus we revisit the road that led her here. A bright and engaging conversation!
Fairways for a Lifetime
A fascinating tribute in his own words with golfer, businessman, and Kansas State icon Jim Colbert, who passed away last weekend at 85. The Kansas City native went to K-State on a football scholarship, but injuries changed his path to golf and a standout career with eight PGA tour and twenty Senior tour wins. He was a success off the course as well, in golf course development and broadcasting. Originally presented in two parts, this over two-hour conversation is engaging, inspiring and full of a lifetime of memories.
Directing a Special Title
An upbeat and enjoyable conversation with Park University AD Kristin Gillette. A standout athlete turned longtime successful sports administrator, in a pinch she just coached the Park University men's volleyball team down the stretch to the NAIA national championship. A lively and engaging listen!
Running Legacies and Memories
A fascinating and enjoyable conversation with longtime Hospital Hill race director and standout runner and trialthlete Rich Ayers. Now 83 and still exercising daily, the Sabetha, KS. native amiably shares tales of youthful farm work, becoming an avid runner and Hall of Fame race director, family, friends, and famous aquaintances in the running world. A great listen!
Celebrating A Legend
It was a year ago today that we lost the great Bob Davis. As the Jayhawks start NCAA tournament play, we revisit one our first Profile podcast, an amazing discussion of the broadcasting journey of the Hall of Fame legend, whose passion and talent were on display for decades. A great tribute!