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
From rock and roll drummer to executive director of Steps of Faith, Shawnee native Billy Brimblecom has done a little bit of everything.
After losing a leg to cancer in his 20’s, Brimblecom felt determined to continue to live life with the same vigor as before — and he found a passion for helping others do the same.
Through Steps of Faith, Brimblecom helps others navigate the challenges amputees face, including the ...
After serving as an intelligence officer during the war in Afghanistan, Jason Kander returned home and launched a political career where he almost ran for President of the United States.
But when he unexpectedly dropped out of politics to go face-to-face against his PTSD and depression, a new mission began. Kander founded the Afghan Rescue Project, an initiative that successfully rescued 383 Afghan collaborators and their f...
Boulevard Brewing is in great hands.
Executive Vice President Bobby Dykstra picked up right where founder John McDonald left off and never skipped a beat. From its humble, local beginnings back in the late ‘80’s, to a brand that can be found in 45 states and 11 foreign countries, Bobby takes us back through Boulevard's history and what's “on tap” for the future.
Bobby is so good at his job that he's been dubbed a “Knight ...
He’s back! Terence O’Malley is our first return guest —and for good reason. The last time around, Terence and Frank explored the fascinating story of Nelly Don, her kidnapping, her rescue and the Kansas City Mafia’s role in the incident.
This time, Terence, who wrote the definitive history of the KC Mafia called “Black Hand/Strawman”, explores the origins of organized crime in KC with its intricate web of alli...
Curt Nelson, the director of The KC Royals Hall of Fame, not only knows the storied history of the “boys in blue”, but he takes us all the back to the beginnings of pro baseball in KC. Curt has fascinating stories about iconic players, memorable moments and the rich heritage that has shaped this franchise’s history. This is a must listen for every Royals fan.
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Jan Stenerud is a former Chief, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and a pivotal member of the Chief’s very first Super Bowl championship team.
The Norwegian-born skier accidentally found his way into American football at Montana State University while giving some unsolicited advice to the team’s kicker. Just a few years later, the very first Norwegian NFL player found himself in the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. Join us...
- Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, is a Kansas City native, rapper, and record label co-founder. He’s taken the hip hop world by storm for decades and has written anthem after anthem for Kansas City.
The rap legend has dropped more than twenty albums, three of which have gone gold, collaborated with greats from The Doors, to Kendrick Lamar, to Gary Clarke Jr., and holds the record for mos...
Brenda Tinnen is not the type of woman to take “no” for an answer.
Her career in entertainment started on her mother’s lap, helping out in the old Kansas City A’s ticket office. From there, she worked her way from the Kemper Arena, to Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, leading arenas and sports franchises and finding incredible success in what was then a male-driven industry.
The KC native finally found her way ...
Alex Gordon is one of the best players in Royals history and destined to be a member of the Royal’s Hall of Fame. He may have been the quiet leader of the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals, but his climb through the big leagues was anything but quiet. He struggled early in his career to try and live up to the hype that he was the “next George Brett”, but once he moved from 3rd base to left field, everything fell into pl...
Chris Long is a father, a husband, a businessman, a Kansas City transplant, and along with his wife Angie and Brittany Mahomes, the founder and owner of the Kansas City Current.
Chris takes us on his journey from growing up in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to meeting Angie in a business class at Princeton, to the family’s journey back to Angie’s hometown, Kansas City. Together, the power couple started Palmer Square Capital Manage...
Michael Garozzo is an Italian restauranteur, a St. Louis native, a Chiefs mega-fan, a bonafide movie star, and a Kansas City household name.
Mike started his career as a busboy at 13 with a dream of one day owning his own restaurant. Hailing from “The Hill”, St. Louis’s Italian neighborhood, Mike worked his way into the world of Italian fine dining before putting his own stamp on the Kansas City restaurant scene with “Garozzo’s R...
Becky Blades is an author, a motivational speaker, an artist, a sculptor, a mentor, and even a licensed pilot. From her early days in PR at Starlight Theater, to her time as Kansas City entrepreneur and business owner, to her journey into writing and creating, her funny, refreshing, no nonsense approach to life and knack for bold leadership will leave you inspired — and smiling.
Becky’s writing has been featured on Oprah, in the H...
Jim Eddy is a Kansas City second-generation restauranteur and Kansas City native who has seen it all. Take a trip back in time to the food, entertainment, and lifestyle from the 1940s, ‘50’s and 60’s in Kansas City to today. The “Eddy Brothers” became world-famous during the era of the Supper Club Circuit, and Kansas City was right in the middle of the boom.
Eddy’s Supper Club at 13th and Baltimore was hoppin’ in the ‘50’s, hostin...
Kate McLiney is a Kansas City blogger, influencer, and native with a passion for sharing all of KC’s best-kept secrets with the community. “LoKCal” hit Instagram five years ago, and Kate has since become one of the top influencers in the KC Metro.
The Brookside local and Notre Dame de Sion grad made her way to Arkansas for college before returning home to KC and starting a career at Cerner, where she found herself surprised time ...
Joyce DiDonato is a transformative presence in the arts. The international opera star has been called “the most potent female singer of her generation.”
From humble beginnings in a big Irish family in Prairie Village, Kansas to international superstar, Joyce DiDonato has dazzled audiences from around the world with her mezzo soprano voice that has been labeled “24-karat gold.”
Learn how she overcame rejection and turned it ...
Cliff Illig is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and a native Kansas Citian. Cliff went from working for his father loading punch cards into a computer, to writing up a business plan with some friends on a picnic bench in Loose Park, to founding Cerner, a $5 billion dollar healthcare software company. Now principal owner of Sporting Kansas City, Cliff talks Kansas City soccer and all that went into bringing the World Cup to our to...
When Kyle Talbot left KC after high school he doubted he’d ever be back, but the city had a certain allure he could never shake. When Talbot returned in 2020, he set out to change the way real estate is sold. His venture has become a Youtube and Instagram sensation, with hundreds of videos highlighting the inside scoop on the exciting growth Kansas City has in store.
Talbot talks about growing up in Kansas City and the independenc...
From humble beginnings to leading Kansas City’s East Side, former mayor Sylvester “Sly” James has played a major role in shaping today’s Kansas City. We get into the dynamic world of city government with the man who helped guide our city through challenging times of growth and progress. Sly’s tenure was marked by his dedication to inclusivity, innovation and urban renewal.
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World renowned Master of Wine and Grand Sommelier Doug Frost and Midwest Trust CEO Brad Bergman are at the forefront of the Midwest and Pacific Northwest wine industry.
This duo uncorks the secrets of pairing business and pleasure with a great glass of wine. Doug and Brad talk about their partnership that has not just impacted the local wine industry but has spurred the industry’s growth in the Paci...
George Brett is Mr. Kansas City. He has spent 50 plus years inside the KC Royals organization, rising through the Minor Leagues, to the Major Leagues, to Cooperstown.
George talks about his life, his brothers, his dad, and his career as only George can, and touches on the MLB Network’s recent documentary profiling his life - “Brett”. Join us for an in depth conversation with this legendary Hall of Famer, what motivated him, who h...
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