A Shred of Normalcy For the Time Being
Fun and games, with the emphasis on the games, is actually front and center for a change, but of course not completely. The Royals important series with the Twins rolls on, all is giddy at Chiefs camp, with the NFL enjoying an almost hard to believe virus low test rate. A Big 10 star advocates for a change of course, and notes from the NBA, NHL, and golf.
Planning, Rebounding, Refortifying, and Pondering
Sports across the board are in wildly different places. The Royals resuscitate their season, the Chiefs continue to solidify their star power, and colleges takes different paths in a challenging time.
Overcoming Obstacles Par For the Course For Former Royal
Starting with an abusive home life as a child, through his own personal demons, and on to roadblocks in his professional baseball career, Les Norman, armed with his strong faith, has carved out a positive and unique space in broadcasting, coaching, and more.
Tributes, Recommendations, and Musical Therapy
Another informative and enjoyable edition with Danny and longtime music writer an critic Timothy Finn. Lots to explore from documentaries to concerts to milestones. The Grateful Dead, Peter Green, Taylor Swift, Dave Grohl, Steve Winwood, Trini Lopez, and many more in focus.
Kicking Back and Taking in Surges, Concerns, and Some Normality
A refreshingly simple weekend getaway provided the backdrop for observing a timely Royals surge, major concerns about college football’s short term future, a thrilling PGA Championship, and scheduling news from MLS and Sporting Kansas City that puts the sport at the forefront of having fans back.
Young Guns and Potential Changes
The usual mix of insights, analysis, and laughs, takes a stab at the future look of the Royals pitching staff, the potential change in the pro and college football landscape, and some entertaining sidetracks.
Scaling Great Heights, Confronting Profound Depths
The second of two forthright, fascinating, and fun conversations with the longtime Royals announcer, who had the talent and attitude to create great success in his professional and family life, and the courage to share the story of tougher times as well.
Beers, Fairs, Cars, Both Kinds of Football, Hoops, and Inanity
The buddies banter session is in high spirits as usual, and this time around reflects our games starting to return with plenty of sports chatter along with the usual nonsense, and the always epic and popular fact check.
Staying in the Family Business in His Own Way
A child of California, the son of a major leaguer, and a standout college player,
Ryan Lefebvre chose to carve his own path in the game from
above the field, not on it.
Suddenly An Avalanche of Action, But Not Without Issues
The bubble sports open up with almost all of the focus on the play itself, while baseball and football try to navigate, or plan to. The Royals struggles, the NBA and NHL’s seamless start, a dud for Sporting, a golf major looming, and more in the mix.