Kansas City Magazine Presents: Kansas City‘s Only Podcast

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Johnny Leach! Johnny is the Executive Chef at Hotel Kansas City along with his wife, Helen Jo. He talks about their unusual journey that led them to Kansas City by way of Portland!   Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine from the Beaujolais region (south of Burgundy) that is released shortly after harvest. The light, fruity style became popular in the 1970s and is designed to be consumed shortly after bottling. Beaujolais Nouveau Day marks the wine's release and takes place annually on the third Thursday of November. Executive chef Romain and Thomas (our new chef from France!) will be making a beef burgundy stew with a warm & creamy potatoes au gratin!  Get your seat on Thursday the 17th of November from 4pm to 10pm. westportcafeandbar.com

Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.   Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with ROSS JACKSON! He is the wine director at Mike's Wine & Spirits and he talks about what wines you should be drinking for the holiday season. https://www.mikeskc.com/   Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify.

Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.   Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Kansas State Treasurer, Lynn Rogers! https://rogersforkansas.com/ Follow Lynn on Facebook and Twitter.   Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram.   Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. He also produces "Codie & Zeke In The Morning" on 106.5 The Wolf Radio every morning from from 6:00 to 10:00. Patrick is also the TV/Movie critic on Great Day KC and be seen every Friday on Fox 4 at 11:00AM. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify.

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Fox 4's Matt Stewart to discuss his new book! Unique Eats and Eateries highlights 86 of the most unique restaurants in Kansas City with a full page spread including color photos. You can order the book wherever you buy your books. But if you want a signed copy we recommend ordering yours from mattstewartbooks.com.    Follow Matt Stewart on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.   Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. He also produces "Codie & Zeke In The Morning" on 106.5 The Wolf Radio Home of The Chiefs every morning from live from 6:00 to 10:00. Patrick is also the TV/Movie critic on Great Day KC and be seen every Friday on Fox 4 at 11:00AM. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Michael Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of Franklin's Stash House! They are partnering with Guy's Snacks to make a marijuana infused chip but that's just the first of many collaborations they have lined up. They also talk about the recreational marijuana bill being voted on in November in Missouri and what Michael thinks the outcome will be. Follow Franklin's Stash House on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.   Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. He also produces "Codie & Zeke In The Morning" on 106.5 The Wolf Radio Home of The Chiefs every morning from live from 6:00 to 10:00. Patrick is also the TV/Movie critic on Great Day KC and be seen every Friday on Fox 4 at 11:00AM. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Allyssa King, Director of Communications at the American Royal! The American Royal World Series of Barbecue®, the world's largest barbecue contest, will fill Kansas Speedway for a weekend of fierce competition, pit party excitement and family-friendly fun, September 29-October 2. The longstanding Kansas City tradition will welcome 535 competitors from around the world to compete for the title of Grand Champion. The weekend begins with the American Royal Pit Party on Friday, September 30, featuring live music, backyard games, and food and drinks in a party atmosphere. The activities kick off at 3 p.m., with live performances beginning at 5 p.m. On Saturday, October 1, the infield of Kansas Speedway turns into the biggest backyard barbecue party for the family. Events begin at 11 a.m. with food and drinks from local vendors, fun and games for kids, a tribute to the military, barbecue demonstrations and competitions, and the inaugural Barbecue Battle of the Bands event.   The Barbecue Marketplace and Food Truck court will be open September 30 from 3-10 p.m. and October 1 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., featuring local food and barbecue vendors offering sauces, seasonings, barbecue equipment and more.   The annual World Series of Barbecue event is the American Royal's largest fundraiser, contributing to its mission of providing over $1 million in youth scholarships and agriculture education programs annually. Funds raised during the event will go directly to the American Royal Association's mission of supporting youth and agriculture education.   For the first time this year, the American Royal is inviting local bands to submit an entry into the Barbecue Battle of the Bands competition. Audio submissions will be accepted for judging through September 15, with the top five acts being invited to perform live on October 1. The winning band will receive a $3,500 cash prize. For more information or to enter, email bbqinfo@americanroyal.com.   Single day tickets and weekend passes can be purchased in advance at americanroyal.com/bbq. Free tickets for military veterans, sponsored by BBQ Spot, are available through vettix.org.   For more information about the World Series of Barbecue and the American Royal, visit americanroyal.com.   About the American Royal Association A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal currently provides opportunities for youth and adults from around the world to compete in a variety of events, including our Livestock Show, Pro Rodeo, Equine Shows and the World Series of Barbecue. These events allow the American Royal, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships and to support agriculture education programs.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Brian Masilionis from Southern Glazer's Liquid Insights Tour. Only six cities were selected to be part of the 2022 Liquid Insights Tour. After kicking off in Houston in February, the tour included stops in Kansas City, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago and Los Angeles with insights compiled to discover emerging cocktail and wine trends across the U.S.   Over the course of two days, Brian Masilionis, Director, On-Premise Commercial Strategy & National Accounts for Southern Glazer's sampled 84 drinks in 15 establishments in Kansas City, including The Belfry, Char Bar, Chicken N Pickle, Farina, French Market, Gram & Dun, Hand in Glove, The Mercury Room, Monarch, Nighthawk, Novel, Rye, The Restaurant at 1900, The Town Company and Waldo Thai.  

Happy Labor Day! This is our "Best Of" 50th episode extravaganza! It has some fan favorite interviews and the full unedited interview with Nick Wright!

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Cory A. Thone! He is the Public Information Officer for the Kansas Lottery. Sports betting will now legal in Kansas as of 12 PM today (September 1, 2022). Martin talks to Cory about the basics of sports betting and how people in Kansas participate. Enjoy the show and remember to bet responsibly!  Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with David Manica! He is the founder, designer, and owner of The Monarch Bar, Verdigris, and The Mercury Room. Oh, he's also a world famous architect who has designed some of the biggest and most famous sports and entertainment venues in the world.   https://www.manicaarchitecture.com/ Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Tyler Harp from Harp Barbecue for a second time! They catch up on what's going on in the world of KC BBQ right now. Follow Harp Barbecue on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Producer Patrick to talk about the new August issue of the magazine. It's "Best of KC" time! The Kansas City Magazine readers have decided what is the best of Kansas City in 2022. Martin tells some stories about putting together the issue and goes over some of the highlights. Check out Best of KC Readers' winners and the Best of KC Editor's picks. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City magazine is planning the Savor the Season event, the second in a series of dining experiences. Executive chef of the Savoy Brandon Brumback will prepare a customized three-course meal with complimentary cocktail pairings crafted by Holladay Distillery. You'll also learn how to create the cocktails served as you tap into the tastes of summer at this intimate culinary event. In this podcast Martin Cizmar talks to the "Savor The Season" crew about what you can expect from this awesome event. Thursday, August 4. 6–9 pm. The Savoy. Get tickets, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar continues beer month on the show by talking to KC Bier Co's social media and marketing guru, Katie Camlin! They talk about her journey from middle school English teacher to becoming an integral part of the KC beer community. Be sure to go to KC Bier Co and try their new light beer on tap! Follow Katie on social media and get links to her writing, here. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar continues beer month on the show by talking to Jeremy Danner, brand ambassador for 4 Hands Brewing. They talk about his beer journey from being a brewer at 75th Street Brewery to becoming a local social media celebrity and brand ambassador. Jeremy also offers some great restaurant picks and talks about what it's like to still be a Kansas City Royals fan.  Follow Jeremy on social media and check out his podcast, here. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

The Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri, recently celebrated the highly anticipated release of Ben Holladay Bourbon. This six-year-old, bottled-in-bond, Missouri bourbon is crafted with the same mash bill that was developed by distillery founder Ben Holladay in 1856. The Holladay Distillery is Missouri's oldest distillery and has remained American-owned throughout all 166 years of its existence.   Ben Holladay Bourbon is a handcrafted, small-batch bourbon, with each batch being pulled monthly from different barrels spread out on different floors of two seven-story rickhouses and blended by Master Distiller, Kyle Merklein, to match the strict criteria for the flavor profile. This whiskey is the perfect union of distilling tradition and modern-day production.  You can try the bottled-in-bond bourbon in a hand-crafted cocktail next month when Holladay teams up with Chef Brandon Brumback of the Savoy to launch the second event in a dinner series from Kansas City magazine. Savor the Season, which will be held on Thursday, August 4, pairs four cocktails from the Missouri distillery with three seasonal courses for $89. (This is a repost of episode 36) https://kansascitymag.com/partner-content/kcs-newest-bourbon-is-also-its-oldest-heres-the-story-of-holladay-bourbon/

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar kicks off beer month by talking to Kemet Coleman, the founder of Vine Street Brewing Company! They talk about how he started one of the coolest and most ambitious breweries in Kansas City. Follow Vine Street Brewing on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube. Follow Kemet on Instagram. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the genius behind Cosmo Burger, Jacob Kruger! Both Martin and Producer Patrick think it's the best burger in KC and they try to make him uncomfortable with a lot of compliments. They also talk about what makes a perfect burger, Cosmo Burger's new location in Lenexa, and whether or not there will ever be a drive thru location. Order Cosmo Burger online, here. Follow Cosmo Burger on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Follow Jacob on Instagram. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the Brand Director of the Aparium Hotel Group, Shel Buhler! They discuss if Lawrence is suburb of Kansas City and how the pandemic changed the food and beverage industry.  Check out the article in this month's magazine where Percheron is named one of the "26 Things To Do In Summer." Follow Shel Buhler on Instagram Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the associate editor at the magazine, Mary Henn! They talk about the 16 (actually 18) best patios in Kansas City! Get a pen ready because you're gonna wanna write these down. Be sure the check out the article on these patios in this month's issue! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Mike's Wine & Spirits co-owner, Andy Doohan! They talk all things local summer beers. Get your Notes App ready because you're gonna want to try ALL of these. Even Bud Light Lime. Which is delicious. Be sure to drink responsibly and support local. Cheers! Follow Mike's Wine & Spirits on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. They play live at The Rino in KCMO on Saturday June 4th. Get your tickets, here. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with John Stoner, who may very well be the most interesting man in Kansas City. They talk dive bars, the best local Mexican food, mopeds, and get a behind the scenes look at John's experience on Netflix's Queer Eye. Follow John on Twitter and Instagram Like The Easy Inn on Facebook Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. They play live at The Rino in KCMO on Saturday June 4th. Get your tickets, here. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Live from Weston, MO! Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Master Distiller at Holladay Distillery, Kyle Merklein! They talk about his history that led to him having his dream job, Hollady's amazing location in Weston, and their new Ben Holladay Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey that comes out Saturday May 21st! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. They play live at The Rino in KCMO on Saturday June 4th. Get your tickets, here. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Mark Rome from Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. They talk about growing neighborhoods in Kansas City, Mark's journey to Kansas City, and whether or not there's going to be another housing bubble crash.  Follow the Rome Team on Facebook  Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Ryan Overberg and David Brinkerhoff from Fountain Haus in Westport! They talk about the need for this space and how important it is for the LGBTQIA community. They also talk about all the rooms in their 13,000 square feet location! Go check out fountainhauskc.com!  Follow Fountain Haus on Facebook and Instagram!  Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Michelle Helm! She is the Communications Coordinator for The American Royal. They talk about the rodeo coming back, the BBQ competition, and what fun events they have coming up! Get more information on the rodeo, here! Follow The American Royal on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Paul and Dylan from Green Light Dispensary come on the podcast today to talk about their 4/20 specials! They also discuss how they only have 2/3 of the signatures they need to get recreational marijuana on the ballot in Missouri with only 3 weeks to go. Check out Green Lights' Website and Instagram. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Mike's Wine & Spirits co-owner, Andy Doohan. They talk all things bourbon, what's worth spending money on, and what's not. Go visit Andy at Mike's and tell him we sent you! Follow Mike's Wine & Spirits on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City magazine is teaming up with 9th & State in the West Bottoms to host Up All Night: A Celebration of the Espresso Martini at 9th & State on Thursday, April 7. Six of Kansas City's coolest bartenders will be there to make their own take on the espresso martini. This event is already sold out, unfortunately. But Martin still wanted to sit down with 9th & State bartender extraordinaire, Joshua Melgoza to discuss the event, espresso martinis, and the KC bar scene. Follow 9th & State on Instagram and Facebook Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Kansas City broadcasting legend, Nick Wright! Nick was born and raised in Kansas City, started on the radio here at 610 Sports, and is now on Fox Sports 1 every weekday morning from from 8:30 to 10:30. He also has a new podcast and YouTube show that he hosts with his son called, "What's Wright? With Nick Wright." Martin talks to Nick about his broadcasting journey, Kansas City, and of course the Chiefs. Nick's new show is really great so be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! Follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram  Follow "Whats Wright?" on Twitter and Instagram  Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

In honor of this month's pizza issue we're making this #PizzaMonth for the podcast! Today, Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the president of The Dish, Jason Ransom! Martin actually wrote about him for this month's issue and you can read that article, here. Jason was born in Chicago but started a frozen pizza empire here in Kansas City. You've probably had one of his delicious deep dish pizzas and may even recognize him as the guy on the box. Like The Dish Famous Pizza on Facebook and check out their website. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

In honor of this month's pizza issue we're making this #PizzaMonth for the podcast! Today, Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with food photographer Zach Bauman! He photographed all the pizza for this month's issue and he's been with the magazine since the beginning! Zach is also an excellent home pizza maker. If you don't believe us just follow him on Instagram! Martin and Zach talk about the new issue, their favorite pizzas, and they talk about what goes into making a great pie at home. Happy Pizza Month! Check out Zach's website and follow him on Instagram! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

In honor of this month's pizza issue we're making this #PizzaMonth for the podcast! Today, Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Jhy Coulter! She makes incredible pizzas for her pop-up, Devoured! They talk about her full circle journey into the pizza biz and how an Instagram contest from Matty Matheson changed her life. Follow Devoured on Instagram  Get Devoured merch! Book your own Devoured Pizza Party Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

In honor of this month's pizza issue we're making this #PizzaMonth for the podcast! Today, Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Eric Borger from Pizza Tascio in North KC. This is the best pizza in Kansas City according to the magazine (and Martin and Patrick). Eric and Martin chat about what it takes to make an excellent pizza and Eric finally settles the debate if NYC water is what makes New York style pizza so great. Follow Pizza Tascio on Instagram Order Pizza Online Right Now Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with author Jim Cosgrove to discuss his new book, "Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer."  Book Description: For nine years, South Carolina officials struggled to identify “the boy in the woods,” a young man whose body had been discovered just south of Myrtle Beach in a fishing village called Murrells Inlet. Meanwhile, 1,200 miles away in Kansas City, Missouri, Frank McGonigle's family searched for him at Grateful Dead concerts and in the face of every long-haired hitchhiker they passed. Consumed by guilt for how they'd treated him, Frank's eight siblings slowly came to understand that — like Jerry Garcia sang — he's gone and nothin's gonna bring him back.   Frank McGonigle was finally found — and identified as “the boy in the woods.”   Four years later, the case still unsolved, Jim Cosgrove, a McGonigle family friend and investigative journalist, picked up the trail of Frank's cold case and began uncovering connections to a ruthless local crime boss and blunders by the threadbare sheriff's department.   When his research began to stall, a chance meeting with the soft-hearted, straight-talking “energy reader” Carol Williams provided a metaphysical spark that reignited Jim's resolve. Although his work as a journalist trained him to be skeptical, Cosgrove found himself starting to become a believer when Carol provided details about Frank's murder that turned out to be freakishly accurate.   In 2019, Cosgrove returned to Murrells Inlet with one of Frank's brothers to dredge up some old leads and settle Frank's case once and for all… Follow Jim Cosgrove on Twitter and Facebook. Check out his website, here. And pre-order his book, here. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the owner of Cafe Ca Phe, Jackie Nguyen! It is the first Vietnamese coffee shop in town! Martin and Jackie talk about her journey from working actress to rockstar business owner and operator in Kansas City! Jackie has an amazing story and we're very grateful she sat down with us to share it. Donate to Cafe Ca Phe's Brick and Mortar GoFundMe Follow Cafe Ca Phe and Jackie on Instagram Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the magazine's associate editor Mary Henn to talk to Michelle Guo. She is a lawyer in New York City and Angela Green is her aunt. Michelle has been working tirelessly to get to the bottom of this case to provide closure for her family and finally deliver justice for Angela. You can donate to Michelle's GoFundMe to help Angela's family finally get their day in court. Follow Michelle on Instagram and TikTok Join the Find Angela Green Facebook Group Where Is Angela Green?  

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with the magazine's associate editor, Mary Henn! They discuss her article in this month's issue about the disappearance of Angela Green in Prairie Village. Check out all of Mary's writing for the magazine, here. Where Is Angela Green? Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with FEAST Magazine Contributing Editor for Kansas City and Founder of the Test Kitchen Underground Supperclub, Jenny Vergara! They discuss some of the bar and restaurant openings she's most excited about in KC this year. To see the full list check out her FEAST article, here. Follow Jenny on Twitter and Instagram Join Jenny's Test Kitchen! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Michael Wiebe to talk about advocacy for better bike lanes and pedestrian facilities in the KC metro! Follow BikesAreBetter and KC4SafeStreets on Twitter Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Tyler Harp from Harp Barbecue to talk KC, Chiefs, and BBQ. Harp Barbecue has been our number 1 pick for the best BBQ in KC two years in a row! Follow Harp Barbecue on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Producer Pat to talk about the January issue of the magazine! This includes What Doctors Have Learned About Covid Long-Haulers So Far, Pat's First Article About Clovr's Christopher Elbow Chocolates, and the 8 Best New Coffee Shops in KC! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Producer Pat to make some predictions for the new year ahead! Thank you so much to all of you for listening! We couldn't do this without your support and we're very grateful that we get to do this show. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Mark Alford flaked on our interview. So today, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with his opponent, Congressional candidate Taylor Burks! He is a decorated US Navy lieutenant commander who served as Boone County's first Republican County Clerk. He and Martin have a great conversation that we hope you enjoy! Follow Taylor Burks on Twitter and Facebook. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.  

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Producer Pat to talk about new Jackson Mahomes controversy (this was recorded yesterday before the public statement that SoT made), new restaurant openings and closings, and Patrick shares his journey of trying to book Mark Alford. He is supposedly coming on the show next week. Or is he? Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.  

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with his pal the former editor of THE PITCH and current KANSAS CITY STAR writer, David Hudnall! They talk about his piece about the end of affordable housing in Midtown, The Pitch, and all things KC. Check out David's writing for The Star, here! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.  

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with our Food Editor, Natalie Torres Gallagher to talk about The 9 Best New Restaurants In Kansas City! Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.  

This week we are a true crime podcast! Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar breaks down "The Owen Case" from the December issue of the magazine. Did we solve a murder? You be the judge.   Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Mike's Wine & Spirits co-owner, Andy Doohan to talk about all things mezcal! Then Martin and Producer Pat briefly discuss Jackson Mahomes' social media presence and the WHATABURGER craze taking KC by storm. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.

Today on the show Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with two guests today! He is joined by the magazine's art director, Katie Henrichs and Mary Henn, the associate editor. They discuss the new KC Makers Issue on stands now and what makes Kansas City such a great place for artists. Follow Martin on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Producer Patrick on Twitter and Instagram. Like the music on the show? Follow KC band Doglava on Instagram and check them out on Spotify. Be sure to Like Kansas City Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletters, here.