Longtime TV host Paul Pepper brings you his deep connections with the people in the arts and civic life who make this area a great place to live. Hear "Radio Friends with Paul Pepper" weekday mornings at 8:50 on KBIA or listen to the show any time here.
Today Paul Pepper chats with the Columbia Art League's DIANA MOXON, who attempts to explain the latest show, titled "Interpretations". (Fascinating, to say the least.) August 22, 2014
Today Paul Pepper chats with JEANNE LAMBSON, who is - once again - recruiting new members to be a part of the RTO, or "Really Terrible Orchestra." At [4:39] LIZ SCHIMDT runs down a list of events hosted by the League of Women Voters; the first of which is tomorrow at the Columbia Public Library! August 21, 2014
Today Paul Pepper welcomes JACK ATKINS and EMILY FRANKE from the LTF Flute Studio in Columbia, which is holding a fundraiser for the Voluntary Action Center Youth Enrichment Fund next Saturday! Jack and Emily perform "Sonata No. 3" at [2:50] and " Giga " at [5:50]. August 8, 2014
Today Paul Pepper visits with BRIAN and AMELIA COTTLE , advocates for Alzheimer's research after Brian was diagnosed with the disease at just 53 years-old. August 7, 2014
Today Paul Pepper visits with PEGGY KIRKPATRICK, The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, about impending retirement and the 20th year of "Score Against Hunger"! August 6, 2014
Today Paul Pepper and JOY SWEENEY talk about Council for Drug Free Youth: how it started, it's mission and it's future! August 5, 2014
Today Paul Pepper chats with author ALICE ANNA REESE about her book, "Show Me Famous Missourians ". At [4:28] ROB CROUSE returns to talk about "All Shook Up," the latest production from Capital City Players! August 4, 2014
Today Paul Pepper visits with MARK PALMER about Woodhaven's 50th year and the big celebration happening August 23rd ! At [3:30] CINDY MUSTARD and HEATHER DIMITT tell us about "Countdown to Kickoff," a fundraising event that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters! August 1, 2014
Today Paul Pepper visits with ADAM SAUNDERS, Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, about what goes on at CCUA and gardening in general. At [3:52] ADDISON MYERS and AARON KRAWITZ tell us about "Freud's Last Session," the latest production from Talking Horse Productions. July 31, 2014
Today Paul Pepper talks to VERA MASSEY, University of Missouri Extension, about eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Why is the average American getting less than a cup and a half a day when five is recommended? July 30, 2014
Today Paul Pepper chats with RUSS SCOTT, director of Maplewood Barn's latest production, "Julius Caesar," about the show and working with material written by Shakespeare. At [4:52], WENBO ZHAO (Z), Central Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, returns with WHY we need to drink water. Think you know the answer? July 25, 2014
Today Paul Pepper chats with REBECCA JOHNSON, from the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction at MU, and retired Lt. Col. MIKE FAYETTE, a veteran from the Iraq War, about RCHAI's Veterans and Shelter Dogs project. July 24, 2014
Today Paul Pepper asks BRUCE BURKETT about the disease known as Hep C. World Hepatitis C Day is Monday July 28, the same day as the Mid-MO Health Expo at Columbia's Parkade Center. July 23, 2014
Today Paul Pepper welcomes back RICK BAKER, fresh off his trip to Jordan (with Global First Responder), to share his experience helping Syrian refugees. July 22, 2014
Today Paul Pepper and LORENZO LAWSON talk about Youth Empowerment Zone's "Summer Empowerment Camp" and the "King's Kids." (Watch for the pictures from their experience at Columbia's Urban Farm!) July 21, 2014
Today Paul Pepper sits back while local storyteller LARRY BROWN tells the true story of the 'Missouri Monster.' July 18, 2014
Today Paul Pepper invites Maples Rep Theatre to give us a sneak preview of their latest show, "Big River"! July 17, 2014 Songs: "I, Huckleberry Me" [3:32] "River in the Rain" [5:20]
It's the Fourth of July! Celebrate Independence Day with three patriotic songs performed by the Boone County Hams! July 4, 2014 Songs: The Star-Spangled Banner at 1:25 God Bless America at 3:00 What A Wonderful World at 6:00
Today Paul Pepper welcomes back longtime guest JO MANHART , Missouri Egg Council, to share tips and secrets and actually make deviled eggs - a Fourth of July picnic favorite! July 3, 2014
Today Paul Pepper and BRAD BUCHANAN talk about "Adam's Eve," Maplewood Barn Theatre's latest production, in which the setting is our very own Columbia! At [4:08] HEATHER HARLAN stops by to remind us that July is "recovery means freedom" month at Phoenix Programs Inc., addiction specialists for Mid-Missouri. July 2, 2014