Family and Friends Inn-vitation
An inspiring and enjoyable conversation with Emily Gretzinger, the Executive Director of Friendsip Inn in Kansas City. The Inn, which houses families and patients who are receiving treatment at The University of Kansas Health System, has just moved into a brand new facility and the Kansas City native shares her story, and many inspiring ones regarding this important initiative.
Genial Achiever
A delightful conversation with Martin Rucker, the Mizzou All American tight end and Hall of Famer. The St. Joseph native was a multi-sport high school star, a college All-American, and a five year pro before a successful move into the business world. Faith, family, football, politics, and more in a smile-filled conversation to enjoy!
Staging Countless Smiles
Currently a member of Head East, the longtime veteran of numerous bands and recording projects has carved out a fine music career, as well as a lengthy stint as a computer science teacher. From tribute bands to jazz ensembles and more, his engaging smile and boundless energy stand out. An enthusuastic and engaging conversation!
Done It All to the Hall
Catching up with the newly minted Royals Hall of Famer John Wathan. We get his reaction to that and enjoying retirement and reprise our KC Profile chronicling his near half century with the Royals as player, manager, scout and more. Great fun with a great guy!
Roller Coaster Journeys
Chelan recently released the book "Stories From the Phog", about a fan's relationship with the Jayhawks. The Kansas native's fascinating story also is part of a previous book "Beautiful States of Mind", a memior about his journey through all fifty states with his two daughters. An inspiring and emotional discussion to enjoy.
Tenacious and Benevolent
An enjoyable and inspiring conversation with former Jayhawk great and NFL linebacker Mike Rivera. The Shawnee, KS. native combines dogged determination and a caring nature on the field and off. An inspiring chat!
Fences And Enoughs
An inspiring and enjoyable conversation with Eladio Valdez III, for almost thirty years the coach and owner of "The Runner's Edge", one of the largest runnning groups in the country. An accomplished runner himself, the KCK native has set and achieved countless goals throughout his life. Fascinating and uplifting!
Passion and Creativity
An enjoyable catch up as his own Carl Worden Band plays Saturday night at Paul and Jack's, and the Foreigner tribute project Double Vision is at the Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino on January 23rd. A story of hard work and passion to soak in!
Holidays, Health, and Smiles
The couple's view of life is grateful for a return to health. A few days down in the dumps came after a wonderful Christmas jaunt to Savannah, GA. and Hilton Head. Highlights from that, plus entertainments to ponder, holiday visitors, and more. Come on along!
Kansas City and the World Brought Together
A timely and extremely enjoyable conversation with Vist KC Vice President Tourism Development Jenny Wilson. Raised in western Kansas and a Washburn Rural and Kansas State graduate, her love of the travel industry started young with internships at Disney World and has carried on to her impressive career, in the spotlight now with the World Cup coming to Kansas City. Enjoy!