Going Full Circle and Reflecting with a Smile
The always engagng and eclectic discussion sees old become new as The Beatles hit the top of the charts, and other topics include Canadian influence, music in top-Flight cinema, surprising connections, stadium anthems, and more, Featuring Drake, Jeff Tweedy, Leonard Cohen, Martin Scorcese, Jason Isbel, and many others.
Pushing, Pausing, and Driving Ahead
Sporting KC didn’t win a game until their eleventh MLS outing this year, but after dispatching Western Conference champs St. Louis FC, they await the Conference semifinals as one of the leagues hottest teams. Peter Vermes weighs in and we chat with Daniel Sperry of the KC Star about the amazing turnaround and what lies ahead.
High Wire Acts
The Chiefs were crusing and then they weren’t in hanging on for a big one in Germany, Kansas gutted out a roadie in Ames, K-State looked dead but rallied and came up short, and Mizzou was just a half step short at Georgia. Let’s dig in and analyze a fascinating weekend.
Busting at the Seams
A huge weekend of big matchups on multiple fronts is in the crosshairs in the weekly banter battle. Three big college showdowns, Chiefs-Miami, and SKC-St. Louis all on the tasty menu.
Big Dreams Become Great Realities
This year's rebounding edition of Sporting Kansas City has a big one Sunday, making it a perfect time for an enjoyable revisit of our fascinating conversation with Matt Besler from last year. The SKC and USMNT star takes us from youth soccer through retirement with great stories and personalities.
Roads and Reflections
The couples view of life looks back fondly at our recent unusual road trip, with unique, faces, places, and tastes. We dive into the intense experience of the film “Killers of the Flower Moon”, go through the years of Halloween, and other fun recommendations and observations. Enjoy!
Levels of Topsy-Turvy
The NFL cliche is “any given Sunday”, and the Chiefs played that out to the hilt with a dud in Denver, while the Sunflower college schools had big fun, KU a dramatic and historic upset, KSU a statement wipeout. Other NFL and CFB analysis, and a look at what’s ahead. Enjoy!
Levels of Excellence
The weekly banter battle is at full throat as we dive into downtown stadium controversy, Chiefs-Broncos, World Series trivia, team uniform vagaries, and other detours. Enjoy!
Conquering Life’s Curves
A standout young athlete who became a World Series champ as a rookie, Ed Hearn from that time forward has fought the odds through career-ending injury, multiple kidney transplants, and other health issues. Public speaking has provided an inspiration to others, and a motivation for him. An uplifting and emotional conversation.
Classic Tastes and Takes
The Thirsty boys welcome a guest, beer expert Pat Allen of Santa Fe Liquors, and do some quality taste testing. That and the usual antics, with back seat drivers, Taylor Swift, vinatge Coca-Cola, sports, concerts, and of course, the ever demanded fact check. Salut!