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A warm and engaging conversation with Darrell Brogdon, just retired after 43 years as the program director for Kansas Public Radio. In addition to his PD duties, he also produced the iconic series "Retro Cocktail Hour" and "Right Between the Ears". He continues his role at RCH, and reflects on a lifetime of work in radio, and the many stories and relationships along the way. A truly enjoyable and fun conversation!

The couple's view of life is full of life and flush with fun topics from tennis to Tony's, travel to reunions, fashion to film, and much more. in the spotlight Spielberg, Joe Jackson, Newton KS., Folly Theater, "Airport", Alexander Zverev, Steve Carell, Steve Coogan, and others. Join the fun with us!

An amazing week looms after a compelling sports weekend. The Royals show some life and we'll dive into that with David Lesky from "Inside the Crown", along with the Monday baseball roundup, and KU Baseball. Also, the U.S. Men's National team's final tuneup with Germany before their Friday Cup opener, as well as NBA and NHL Finals, golf, the French Open, and more. A full dose just for you!

Lively and full of information and laughs, the boys are diving into a slight uptick for the Royals, the Chiefs wide receiver situation, NBA Finals banter, trivia fun, and the usual enjoyable detours. Come on along!

An engaging and fascinating conversation with Mark Curp, one of the finest distance runners of his generation. The native of tiny Polo, MO became a standout by his mid-teens, and exceeded small town expectations all along the way to become a world record holder and a member of numerous Halls of Fame. All the while maintaining a humble attutude and life of faith, and in his post racing career devoted himself to family, faith, and service. A warm and enjoyable chat!

Ultra-busy and always informative and entertaining, this edition dives into the opening of the Morton Ampitheater, a bevy of new releases, anniversaries and birthdays, tributes and deep dives. All featuring Paul McCartney, Keisha, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Summer Breeze, Brandi Carlile, Bo Diddley, The Killers, Tom Petty, Bill Murray, and many more. Come on along!

Amazing baseball success stories are served up by JCCC and KU, the professsional squad not so much as the Cavaliers win the JUCO national title and the Jayhawks roll on as the Royals tank. Plus a bag full of soccer insights on multiple fronts with Daniel Sperry of the KC Star, title time for the NBA and NHL, and more in a chock full edition for you!

On the road with Leabo and Kurtis and focusing in on Mahomes and Chiefs OTA's, the Royals fighting for relevency, NBA game seven, a little Champions League, trivia fun, and more. Come on along!

Reflecting on the upcoming tenth anniversary of the publication of my first book "Leaving Cancer for the Circus" and updating you on the process of completing the sequel to the book, scheduled for publication around World Series time later this year. It includes a book presentation from a few years back. Lots of emotions and smiles!

The Thirsty boys are diving into some high octane beers, information, and nonsese, focusing in on breakfast beers, Mongolia, World Cup, stickball, brownstones, Fred Willard, horsemeat, Royals woes, and more. Plus the ever demanded fact check and assorted smiles. Salut! and join the fun!

The couples view of life is off and running as a landscaping crew does their magic outside. Just one of myriad topics including films, music, travel, opinion, and more, and featuring Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Kirk Douglas, kid rockers, "The Devil Wears Prada 2", war movies, Red Reed, and many others. A cool ride to join in on!

A Sunday at the K nets a rare recent series win for the Royals, and some conversation from Manager Q, Seth Lugo, and fun with Salvy. Plus, Kansas baseball makes some history in the desert, the NBA and NHL playoffs work toward the finals, soccer tales, the Indy 500, and more on this holiday. Join on in!

It's always a blast on Fridays, and the boys are zeroing in on the Royals woes, Chiefs issues and adjustments, a little soccer, trivia fun, and even some parasailing. Come on along!

Grabbing a bit of time to catch up with Kathy Nelson, immersed in a whirlwind of activity as the clock ticks toward the World Cup. The President and CEO of both the KC Sports Commission and Visit KC details where things stand and how the weeks before the world descends on Kansas City unfold. Plus we revisit the road that led her here. A bright and engaging conversation!

The focus is on Starlight shows past and present, a new KC venue, tributes, anniversaries, and more. Among those in the spotlight Kesha, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, David Bowie, Summer Breeze, Clarence Carter, Jack Douglas, and others. Always informative and enjoyable!

Compelling stories and a sigh of relief highlight a jam-packed weekend. That sigh comes from the Royals, who avoid a winless road trip with a Sunday win. We'll talk all things Boys in Blue with David Lesky from "Inside The Crown". Plus, an unlikely but well-deserved major win for Aaron Rai, leaving stars in the dust on a tumultuous Sunday at the PGA, NHL and NBA playoff drama reviewed and previewed, KC soccer smiles, KU baseball makes history, and more. Enjoy the full menu!!

The weekly banter fest is feisty yet amiable as usual diving into the full Chiefs schedule, the slumping Royals, trivia fun, and the always enjoyable forks in the road. Come on along with us for info and smiles!

A fascinating tribute in his own words with golfer, businessman, and Kansas State icon Jim Colbert, who passed away last weekend at 85. The Kansas City native went to K-State on a football scholarship, but injuries changed his path to golf and a standout career with eight PGA tour and twenty Senior tour wins. He was a success off the course as well, in golf course development and broadcasting. Originally presented in two parts, this over two-hour conversation is engaging, inspiring, fun, and full of a lifetime of memories.

The couple's view of life has plenty to share in the latest sunny episode. Mother's Day thoughts, travel plans, documentaries, music, and more featuring David Byrne, Martin Short, CBS Radio news, "That's Dancing", The Crumpletons, "Virgin River", weddings, and other fun topics. Come on along!

The Royals fall on Mother's Day but the overall vibe for the Boys in Blue is on the up, the Monday staple MLB roundup, NBA, NHL, golf, and soccer. Plus, Matt Tait from R1S1 joins for Jayhawk stories prominent and under the radar. A great Monday mix for you!

The fellas are fired up and diving into creatine claims from Darryn Peterson, the "Bigger Dance", the Royals topsy-turvey ride, trivia fun, enjoyable detours, and more. Come on along!

An upbeat and enjoyable conversation with Park University AD Kristin Gillette. A standout athlete turned longtime successful sports administrator, in a pinch she just coached the Park University men's volleyball team down the stretch to the NAIA national championship. A lively and engaging listen!

The banter boys are in a lively mood and ready to bring the fun to topics like small town airpirts, college course memories, goodbyes to coaching, Wrigley Field, tasty beers, poor days tales, the ever demanded fact check, some sports, and even more. Come salut with us an join the fun!

Informative and enjoyable music comversation with Timothy Finn every time out. The eclectic agenda includes upcoming concerts and show cancellations, new documentaries, significant tributes and timely news. Among those featured Sting, David Byrne, Young Thug, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Triumph, Iron Maiden, Sting, CBGBs, The Ronettes,The Mavericks and more. Lively and engaging as always so come along!

We suddenly have a viable Royals team rolling into a big homestand. David Lesky from Inside the Crown helps us break it down. Plus a staggering stat line highlights the MLB Roundup, an historic Derby, a rare winning KC soccer weekend, NBA and NHL playoff excitement, Chiefs rookie mini-camp, a little golf, and more. All rolled into one just for you!

The boys are on the road and bouncing ideas around about the Chiefs draft in total, the World Cup and U.S. soccer future, cool trivia bits, and the usual enjoyable side detours. Dive in and have a blast!

A perfect time to catch up with esteemed writer Joe Posnanski, about to release his new book with Mike Schur, "Big Fan", and concluding his next project "Fifty Seasons" set for release in 2027. The next twelve months also include one daughter graduating from college, and another marrying. All that and his highly successful "Joe Blogs" newsletter, and more. A great update and pairing with our original "Profiles" interview from a few year past rolled into one enjoyable listen!

Back with a flourish after a bit of a hiatus, the couples view of life has plenty to chew on. Documentaries, travel anticipation and planning, music, fun events and more. In the mix Ralph Lauren, water running, business retreats, cruises, Rick Steves, Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Edwards, Benny Goodman, Chicago, and more. Join the fun!

A lot of smiles around after a weekend that provided the Chiefs draft, generally praised, but Blair Kerkhoff of the Star and I provide some detailed context on. I'll dive into the Royals injecting some life into their disappointing start, our Monday MLB Roundup, NHL and NBA playoff pulse check, a bad KC soccer weekend, and more. Plenty to enjoy right here!

First round Chiefs draft deep dive highlights another high-octane edition. What the rest of the draft might look like, a bit of Royals stadium chat, trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours. Join in!

A fascinating and enjoyable conversation with longtime Hospital Hill race director and standout runner and trialthlete Rich Ayers. Now 83 and still exercising daily, the Sabetha, KS. native amiably shares tales of youthful farm work, becoming an avid runner and Hall of Fame race director, family, friends, and famous aquaintances in the running world. A great listen!

Bursting at the seams with a fascinating array of top stars and big stories featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Michael Jackson, James Cameron, Indigo Girls, Billy Strings, Live Nation, Prince, Iggy Pop and more. Lively and entertaining musical conversation!

Let's hope it's rock bottom for the Royals. David Lesky from "Inside the Crown" joins us to check the misery index. Then I'll have the rest of MLB on the roundup, another rousing success at Kansas Speedway, the NBA and NHL getting rolling, more uggh from SKC and for me across the sea in soccer, a little golf and more. Lots to get to...let's go!!

Always reliably spicy and fun, the boya are diving into the Chiefs draft options and directions, the Royals early season woes, college hoops transfer portal, trivia fun, and plenty of laughs to boot. Join the fun!

A wonderful chat with Chiefs Hall of Famer Christian Okoye. The Nigerian native didn't play football until college, but was a sensation at running back before knee inuries shortened his career. He seamlessly moved into the business and philanthropic world, and his fiundation has their annual celebraity roast next Saturday at Harrah's. Tickets and further info can be found at www.okoyecelbrityroast.com. A warm and compelling conversation to enjoy!

The boys are back right on time and right on point with fresh beers and ideas. Under the microscope are pleasant bits of fame, airport dynamics, ballparks and ballgame experiences, naval history, cane sugar cola, beers, the always demanded fact check, and even more. Salut!

I don't blog much any more since numbers have clearly shown by a ladslide you would rather listen than read. But with my wife's business travels pushing "Reconcilable Differences" to next week, I decided to do something I do enjoy...write a blog. My treatise of my cell phone ambivalence, however, will come in both forms. You can ACTUALLY read it, or listen if you like. Choose and smile!

A turbulent and electrifying Masters sees Rory bag another, a soggy day at the K eventually sees the Royals fall, the weekly baseball roundup, continuing SKC woes, NBA and NHL playoffs loom, and more to explore. Come on along!

Masters Mania at Nick and Jakes restaurant with an episode that lives up to the festive atmosphere. Masters breakdown, Royals offensive woes, a little Chiefs draft speculation, trivia fun, and the usual enjoyable detours. Join the crowd!

Masters weekend presents the perfect opportunity to catch up with Jeff Burey, a mainstay in the KC golf community for decades. From Masters stories to major personalities, top clubs, the business of golf, and more. Great conversation past and present!

The always engaging and informative session with Timothy Finn brings you tips, tributes, and updates featuring Live Nation, Eddie Vedder, Billie Holiday, Paul McCartney , Leo Sayer, Dash Crofts, Lindsay Buckingham, John Prine, and many more. Jon us and enjoy!

David Lesky from "Inside the Crown" joins us for the first Royals pulse check of the young season. I'll have our inaugural baseball roundup of the rest of MLB, Michigan and UConn square of for the NCAA title, UCLA rules the women's side, a split weekend for local soccer, and it's Masters week. All wrapped into one for you, come on along!

A spicy Friday gumbo of topics with the banter boys including Carter Jensen and the Royals early season and outlook, Bill Self's return and KU future, Final Four breakdown, trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours. Come on along!

Featuring delightful twin interviews with Roger and Liz Coleman. Each has a fascinating backstory before they met in Columbia, Missouri and later married. They have spent their lives together in the ministry and fueling countless outreach program of assistance in varied ways. Their latest project in Warrensburg, MO. is "A Steeple Over Homes", highlighting the sacred value of individual residences. Compelling and valuable narratives to enjoy!

The boys are back after a brief and busy hiatus and in prime form. We dive into surprising phrase derivations, tasty beers, downtown stadium chat, USMNT struggles, classic cars, the ever-demanded fact check, and even more. Raise a glass and come join the fun!

The couple's view of life is bursting at the seams with fascinating and enjoyable topics. Birding to singing, roadtrips to classic films and filmakers, hitmakers and movers and shakers. Dive into a star-filled, suggestion laden, smiles and frowns journey!

Opening Day stadium talk, ballpark configuration, and the start of the season on the field with GM J.J. Picollo, owner John Sherman, and manager Matt Quatroro before a Royals home opener win. Plus an emotional Gary Woodland win. Elite Eight dramatics, and more. Jam packed, informative and enjoyable.

Jack, Kurtis, and I kick it around on Opening Day. Lots of Royals analysis and outlooks, other baseball, some college hoops, trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours.

The Royals begin another season tonight in Atlanta, and just like every single one them, Denny Matthews will provide the sights and sounds of months of baseball. The baseball Hall of Famer is a legendary touchstone of the summer game for now 58 years, and the tales of his journey are amazing. A captivating and remarkable conversation from the archives!

A multi-generational deep dive as we explore new sensations, expanding musical tastes, classic stories, and timeless tributes. Among the featured, BTS, Bleachers, Bowie, Peter Frampton, Augie Myers, Wilco, Caaamp. Nick Cave, Carole Kaye, Goose, and more. It's a fun and informative ride!

March frustration again for Kansas as an ugly game, a spirited Jayhawk comeback and a St; John's buzzer-beater send them home amid lots of questions, and Matt Tait from R1S1 joins in the discussion. Plus another first round frustration for Mizzou, other tournament breakdowns, Royals excitement building, a rough KC soccer weekend, and more. Come on along!