There's Just Something About Kansas City
“There’s just something about Kansas City.”™ It may be the most-heard phrase from those who are from here, those who have come here, & those who have chosen to stay. It’s a sense of pride, of camaraderie, of community and comfort. A sense of small-town, back-patio warmth brimming with growth, innovation and potential. A sense of zero degrees of separation in a city of champions. For each of us, that “something” is a story crafted through years of experiences, big and small, that have planted the Heart of America so deeply in our own. Join legendary Kansas City sports broadcaster Frank Boal each week for deep, down-to-earth conversations with some of this town’s most legendary residents, both natives and transplants, and hear what it is about Kansas City that just keeps calling them home.
Episodes
One of history's most powerful symbols has arrived in Kansas City.
For the first time in America, The Berlin Wall Exhibition is making its debut at Union Station Kansas City, bringing authentic artifacts, gripping personal stories, and even a piece of the actual wall that divided a city, a nation, and the world for nearly three decades.
In this episode of There's Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with George Guast...
In this bonus mini-release of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we head to the 17th Annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend news conference at Children's Mercy Hospital to catch up with the hometown stars known as the “Slickers.”
Frank asked KC icons Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Heidi Gardner, Rob Riggle, David Koechner, and Eric Stonestreet just what it is about Kansas City that brings them back year after year.
Along with rai...
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is growing - and becoming one of the Midwest’s premier family destinations.
In this re-release, we sit down with Sean Putney, President and CEO of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, to discuss the zoo’s continued expansion, conservation efforts, and vision for the future.
Sean shares behind-the-scenes insight into the impact of the Sobela Ocean Aquarium and the evolution of the zoo into a year-roun...
Few companies are more deeply woven into the fabric of Kansas City than JE Dunn Construction.
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with brothers Terry, Steve, and Bob Dunn for a conversation about family, business, leadership, and the evolution of one of the nation’s leading construction companies.
The Dunn brothers reflect on growing up in the business and learning from the ground up, an experienc...
Kansas City barbecue is built on legacy, and few names carry that weight like Zarda.
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with Terry Hyer, COO of Zarda, to talk about leading one of the region’s most recognizable barbecue brands into its next chapter.
Terry shares his path into the business and what it means to help steward a multi-generational Kansas City staple. We explore how Zarda balances trad...
A big idea can change a city - and sometimes, it starts with one voice encouraging others to dream bigger.
In this timely re-release, we revisit our conversation with Kay Barnes - former mayor of Kansas City, MO - a transformational leader whose vision helped reshape downtown Kansas City and redefine what’s possible for the region.
Her influence is once again front and center.
Following the announcement of a new Kansas City Royals sta...
In October 2024, we sat down with John Sherman, owner of the Kansas City Royals, for an in-depth conversation about the future of the franchise, his vision for a downtown ballpark, and what it would take to secure the next generation of Royals fans.
Now, that vision is becoming reality.
On April 22, 2026, Sherman joined leaders from Kansas City and the state of Missouri to announce plans for a new stadium in the Crown Center area — m...
What can we learn from one of America’s most consequential presidents - and why does his leadership still matter today?
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with Alex Burden, Executive Director of the Truman Library Institute, to explore the enduring legacy of Harry S. Truman.
Known as “The Man from Independence,” Truman helped shape the modern presidency during a pivotal time in world history. Bur...
Former MLB All-Star pitcher Mike Boddicker joins the podcast for a conversation that goes far beyond baseball.
From growing up in Norway to becoming a 1983 World Series Champion with the Baltimore Orioles, Boddicker shares the journey that led him to the big leagues — and eventually to the Kansas City Royals.
This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes clubhouse stories, unforgettable moments from his MLB career, and insights into ...
The arts play a vital role in shaping a city’s identity. Few people understand that better than Deborah Sandler Kemper, General Director and CEO of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, Deborah shares her journey from Philadelphia to becoming a leading voice in Kansas City’s arts and cultural community.
We explore her passion for the performing arts, her leadership at the Lyric O...
When some people hear “historical society,” they think… boring. But the story of Overland Park is anything but.
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we’re joined by Brad Moore, Executive Director of the Overland Park Historical Society, for a deep dive into the people, places, and moments that shaped one of the largest cities in Johnson County.
Brad is more than a historian — he’s a storyteller, preservationis...
For more than 50 years, Rainy Day Books has been at the heart of Kansas City’s literary community, connecting passionate readers with some of the biggest authors in the world.
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with Annie Krieg, General Manager of Rainy Day Books, to explore the story behind this beloved independent bookstore and its lasting impact on Kansas City.
Founded by Vivien Jennings and R...
There’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with Kansas City’s favorite Irishman, Eddie Delahunt.
Born and raised in Dublin, Eddie shares the remarkable story of his journey from Ireland to Kansas City. Along the way, he reflects on his early life in Dublin as his father worked for Guinness, his years sailing the world in the Irish Merchant Marine, and the path that eventually brought him to the American Midwest.
In...
Former Kansas City, Kansas mayor Joe Reardon has spent much of his career working at the intersection of public service, economic development, and regional collaboration. Today, he serves as President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, where he plays a key role in shaping the future of the Kansas City region.
In this episode, Reardon reflects on his time leading Kansas City, Kansas, sharing lessons learned while...
This one is personal.
Brie Morgan Bauer is someone I’ve known since she was three years old — my youngest daughter’s closest friend and someone our family loves dearly. But Brie’s story is now known far beyond Kansas City.
If you follow @BeauandBrie on social media, you may already know that Brie survived a devastating case of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) — a rare and life-threatening bacterial infection. What makes her ...
Before he became President of Union Broadcasting, Chad Boeger was already an entrepreneur.
In kindergarten, he was buying Jolly Ranchers for two cents and selling them for five. By junior high and high school, he was running a thriving lawn care business. In college at the University of Kansas, he hustled any way he could to make ends meet, fully expecting to use his business degree to become an investment banker.
But a passion for s...
As the world tunes in to the Winter Olympics, we revisit one of the most iconic moments in sports history — the 1980 “Miracle on Ice.”
In February 1980, the United States was emerging from a decade marked by recession, gas shortages, and national uncertainty. Then, in Lake Placid, New York, a group of young American hockey players stunned the world by defeating the dominant Soviet Union team, the feared Red Army, in what many still ...
Almost erased from mainstream history, Sarah Rector was a young Black girl whose life defied every expectation of her time.
In 1907, through the Dawes Allotment Act, Sarah — a descendant of formerly enslaved people — was granted 160 acres of land in Oklahoma. The land was considered undesirable and difficult to farm. But beneath it lay oil. When a well struck crude, Sarah became one of the richest Black children in American history,...
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, the longtime Kansas City and Oklahoma City TV meteorologist shares behind-the-scenes stories from the unpredictable world of live television weather — unforgettable storms, on-air surprises, and the moments viewers never see.
After years in broadcast meteorology, Gary channeled his experience into launching Weather 20/20, an innovative long-range forecasting system designe...
Dan Meers might be one of the most recognizable people in the city — but you wouldn’t know him from Adam without his giant head, crazy eyes, and 85 inch waist. For more than 35 years, Dan Meers brought energy, humor, and heart to Kansas City as the legendary KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs.
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, Dan takes us behind the mask and into one of the most unique careers ...
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