Born to Broadcast, and Consistent in a Volatile Industry
The son of an TV news anchorman, Kris Ketz pretty much only wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, which he has done in a remarkably similar way. In a profession known for twists and turns, he has made only a couple and is closing in on four decades of service to Kansas City.
Levels of Glee
The buddies banter session over beverages dive into the mania over Patrick Mahomes new contract, and its impact on Kansas City, food, music, travel, attitudes toward the Midwest, golf,and much more. And, of course, the iconic fact check.
Totally Expected Can be Totally Awesome
Chiefs fans, and seemingly everybody else, is giddy with excitement over the ten-year extension that Patrick Mahomes agreed to Monday, the largest in professional sports history. Even though everyone knew this was a virtual lock to occur, dancing in the streets was still the general, and genuine, reaction.
Hurdles Popping Up Everywhere to Clear….and The Chiefs Leap One
Patrick Mahomes mid-day contract news results in a revised edition. It also includes return to play facing obstacles left and right with positive tests, players opting out, and some leagues looking at the viability of even trying. That while voices being raised is causing tangible change. Of course, we can still take time for goofy pleasures, and offbeat debates, too.
Chronicling Sports Tales and Spinning Some Too
Tom Keegan has covered and commented on the biggest events in sports in the most famous settings. Raised in Rochester, New York and schooled at Marquette., he has worked in many of America’s largest markets, and also in our area in Lawrence, Kansas. A funny, honest, and engaging conversation populated with some of the biggest names in sports, and beyond.
Keeping Things Simple is Complicated
In and out of the realm of sports, agreement on seemingly the most mundane of items proves troublesome. The weekly verbal sparring match tries to find common ground in an atmosphere that seems to promote anything but. From NFL contracts, to return to play, to public discourse, the topics are hot, but fun can still be had.
Tunes While We Try to Stay Safe and Sane
Another frank, thoughtful, and enjoyable edition with esteemed music writer Timothy Finn. We lean on talented artists at this troubled time. The murky future of small clubs is discussed along with takes on Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Jason Isbell, Kansas City’s Summer Breeze, The Isley Brothers, band lists, and much more!
Sports Tries to Work Back As Society Falls Back
Restrictions return to our world after voluntary efforts
didn’t hit the mark, but leagues and conferences try to
make their structures more successful. That, and strong
voices in sports being raised with some success.
The Tortuous and Bumpy Road to Sports Return
The weekly intense, yet fun-loving, discussion continues
to have plenty of rocky news to navigate. Baseball is back under
less than ideal circumstances, the business of the NFL and the Chiefs
goes on even in a cloud of uncertainty. That and other fun detours.
From Michigan To Kansas, to Play As a ‘Cat and Coach as a ‘Bod
From fighting uphill to great success as a player, and on to a fabulous
and legendary run as a coach at one school for almost four decades
and over 800 wins, Bob Chipman has carved out a career to remember.