Perseverance, Professionalism, and Panache
A revealing, emotional, and inspiring conversation with Easton President Joe Speicher. My good friend and Thirsty compatriot is a true American success story, overcoming a challenging upbringing in tiny Inman, Kansas, working many odd jobs and graduating from KU, settling into a career in the roofing business, and starting his own company in 2014. A decade later the company is one of the area's top enterprises. Riveting, engaging, and enjoyable!
Restoration and Invigoration
A fascinating conversation with Jeffrey Calkins, one of the owners of the historic Aztec Theater in Shawnee, whose near century-long history and recent renovation have been a major part of the lively revitilization of the downtown area. A great personal and business story!
Commitment to Helping
The Butler, Missouri native was a standout athlete in high school and college before dedicating his life to helping others, for decades now at Big Brothers Big Sisters of KC where he has been CEO since 2007, and earned numerous accolades for the organizations work. An inspiring and enjoyable conversation.
Prodigy to Legacy
Kevin was back on the mike after his annual brief summer respite, calling Chiefs-Ravens for Westwood One, continuing the unparallelled career he chronicles with smiles and emotions. A perfect reprise as football returns, and he does, too, for several frenetic months for him, and excitement for us. Enjoy!
Queen of First
An amazing conversation with Kay Barnes, who recently retired from a Park University position, the latest in a incredible list of accomplishments, often as the first female, from County Legislator to City Council, Mayor of Kansas Ciy and much more. Historical, inspiring, and full of remarkable connections and personalities. Engaging and fascinating listening!
A Fierce Trailblazer and a Gentle Spirit
A remarkable conversation with Marian Washington, one of the more unherlded heroes of the growth of women’s sports. Player, coach, athletic director, mentor, and more, her remarkable journey is the stuff of legend, and will be chronicled further in her upcoming book "Fierce-My Fight for Nothing Less". Our chat is heartfelt, honest, revealing, and enjoyable all rolled into one.
Looking Back and Standing In
Usually this Wednesday space is reserved for “Danny and Tim’s Music Scene”. I’m still on the DL for a few more days, so check out any archived episodes, and this special reprise of our tremendous Profiles conversation back when we started up the podcast. Revealing and filled with personal tales and big name interactions. Enjoy!
Decades of Sports Broadcasting Excellence
A holiday weekend treat for you as we revisit our conversation with Kevin Harlan from earlier this year. He just celebrated his 500th CBS NFL broadcast this past weekend, the latest milestone in an unbelievable career chronicled here. A real treat of a conversation!
Historical Perspectives and a Personal Path
An enjoyable conversation with the former reporter for the Kansas City Star, and currently senior writer for The Athletic, and now the co-author with Mark Dent of "Kingdom Quarterback". The book has dual narratives combining KC history along with the story of the Chiefs star QB. An engaging chat about Rustin's life and times and the new project.
A Remarkable Sports and Medical Journey
An amazing conversation with the KC native who was an accomplished young athlete who career was derailed by injuries, creating a new path on orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has worked with the NFL and Chiefs, Sporting KC, the KC current, U.S. Men's national team, while maintaining a thriving private practice. A fascinating story of perseverance and dedication.