Coping and Hoping
With our lives disrupted and only one major league operating in any real fashion,
trying to embrace the positive isn’t easy, but there are still things to chew on and
a few laughs to be had. Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Chris Jones, Sammy Watkins, overs and
unders, all in the mix!
A Boyhood Passion Sticks
An absolute personification of hometown boy makes good, the Kansas City Star columnist took a youthful passion and made it a career. A candid, revealing, emotional, and funny conversation.
Beirut, Austin, California, Philadelphia, Columbia, MO, Saint Louis to Kansas City. The Fascinating Life Journey of the Star Columnist.
Undeniably talented, but also truly a humble and positive man in a sometimes cynical industry, Vahe Gregorian has lived a fascinating life. A fascinating discussion with the man you read regularly.
A Mix of Our Current Challenge and Embracing Voices
We are in a strange and challenging place right now. Get a couples
view of how we take them in, and work through them, while balancing our
lives with the enjoyment of discussing singing with someone who knows.
Only the NFL Can Shine In This New Murky Sports Landscape
No games and precious little for other sports to engage fans with as the
effects of the coronavirus continue to envelope us, but the NFL trots out
a new CBA, and sticks to a league calendar that is the only game in town.
besides virtual NCAA brackets and other crumbs.
A Serious Virus Explored, Still Laughs to be Had
The motivations of leagues and future of seasons due to the coronavirus
are topics on the table for in-depth discussion, along with some chuckles
about certain casino games, a little soccer chat, and more.
Generations, Genres, and Unique Talents
Another wildly far flung musical discussion visits every style from hard rock to
zydeco to folk to blues, and includes AC/DC, ZZ Top, The Band, Caamp, The Avett
Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, musical documentaries, and a whole lot more.
Finishing Strong, Starting Fast, and Slights Rays Of Sunshine
A local sports weekend of great fulfillment for Kansas, great promise for
Sporting, an upturn for Missouri, and a small slice of joy for Kansas State. Plus a
golf story that raises a greater issue.
Allegations, Permutations, and Salutations
K.U.’s response to the NCAA’s charges results in predictable
reactions from most, but different spins here. On the court basketball
actually in the mix, as are baseball, Sporting KC, and other detours.
New Menu at the Stadium, Impressive New Additions on the Field
Sporting KC rolls out some ambitious concession ideas with a wide variety of fare,
and cost cuts for the basics, while high-priced additions on the pitch instantly
paid dividends in the season opener in Vancouver. A conversation about the former, and
Peter Vermes views on the latter.