Wichita Life Podcast - Highlighting interesting people in or from Wichita, Kansas. We will interview musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and many more.
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The Wichita Life Podcast is an outstanding podcast that offers listeners a unique and informative look into the happenings of the vibrant city of Wichita. With a diverse range of guests and thought-provoking topics, this podcast keeps listeners engaged and excited to learn more about their community.
One of the best aspects of The Wichita Life Podcast is the interview style. The host, Ton Baker, does an excellent job of asking insightful questions and then giving the guests plenty of time to share their thoughts and experiences. This allows for a deeper understanding of the topics being discussed and provides valuable insights from people who are making a difference in Wichita. The podcast also has a strong focus on local issues and events, which helps to create a sense of connection and pride within the community.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to educate listeners about new things happening in Wichita. Many reviews mention how they have learned something new about their city with each episode they listen to. This is invaluable for residents who want to stay up-to-date with local happenings or for those who are interested in visiting or moving to the area. The podcast serves as a platform for individuals and organizations to share their stories, which helps to foster a sense of community within Wichita.
While it's difficult to find any significant flaws with this podcast, some reviewers have mentioned that they would like to see more variety in guest selection. While the current guests are exceptional, it could be interesting to hear from individuals outside of the typical fields represented on the show. Additionally, some may find that certain episodes are too focused on niche topics that may not appeal to everyone. However, these minor criticisms do not detract significantly from the overall quality and value provided by The Wichita Life Podcast.
In conclusion, The Wichita Life Podcast is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about what's happening in one of America's most exciting cities. With engaging interviews, informative discussions, and a strong focus on community, this podcast is a must-listen for Wichita residents and those who want to stay connected to this thriving city. Tune in and discover the hidden gems of Wichita through the voices of its inspiring residents.
Today's guest is BreAnna Monk. BreAnna is the new President & CEO of Wichita Festivals which puts on Wichita Riverfest. We dive into her first year on the job, what she is excited about and what to expect for Riverfest 2025. Learn more here: Home The post BreAnna Monk – President & CEO of Wichita Festivals | Wichita Life Podcast #90 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Damon Young. Damon is the CEO of Lead Wichita. Lead Wichita is an organization that exists to “equip, inspire, and connect leaders for greater community impact.” We dive into Damon's personal and work history to understand what drives him, lessons learned, and what he hopes to do […] The post Damon Young – CEO of Lead Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #89 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guests are Brian Marcum and Angela Cassette. Brian is the Artistic Director and Angela is the Managing Director for Music Theatre Wichita. Music Theatre Wichita puts on 5 big shows with a budget of over $5 million every year. The scale of their production is hard to understate and […] The post Brian Marcum (Artistic Director) and Angela Cassette (Managing Director) of Music Theatre Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #88 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Dustin Herman. Dustin is the manager at R&J Discount Liquor. We talked all about the liquor industry while we tested out some delicious bourbon. If you're only listening to this, check out the video over on youtube. Highly recommend you head to R&J to check out their […] The post Dustin Herman – Manager of R&J Discount Liquor – The Bourbon Episode | Wichita Life Podcast #87 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Derek Sorrells aka the Willy Wonka of Wichita. Derek is the founder of Scion Capital Partners and has opened many of Wichita's favorite and fun places like Papa's, The Arcade, Just a Sip, Sweet n Saucy, Let's Go Build and his most recent business Flight 1868 a […] The post Derek Sorrells – The Willy Wonka of Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #86 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Greer Cowley. Greer is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at HumanKind Ministries. We talk all about what HumanKind Ministries is and how they help the homeless community. We also talk about how you can help and how you could possibly see the Super Bowl next year for […] The post Greer Cowley – Director of Strategic Partnerships at HumanKind Ministries | Wichita Life Podcast #85 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Adam Barlow-Thompson. Adam is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Neighboring Movement. We talk all about what it means to be a good neighbor, what it is like living in the SoCe neighborhood, and how Wichita can be a better place 8 doors at a time. […] The post Adam Barlow-Thompson – Co-founder and Executive Director of The Neighboring Movement (TNM) in Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #84 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Fayola Oyatayo. Fayola is the CEO of a production media company called Fays Solutions, he is the Emcee for KU football games and WSU Basketball games and he has come to be known as Mr. Wichita. We talk all about his journey to Wichita, his favorite parts, […] The post Fayola Oyatayo – CEO of Fays Solutions, Emcee – KU & WSU, Mr. Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #83 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Jessie Hartke. Jessie is an independent music advocate and entrepreneur. Jessie and her husband Adam own Hartke Presents, D Tour, the Wave Venue, part owners in The Cotillion and most recently, Midtopia We talk all about the music industry in general, in Wichita and how Midtopia is […] The post Jessie Hartke – Midtopia, Wave, Cotillion, Hartke Presents, DTour & More | Wichita Life Podcast #82 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Todays guest is Vanessa Whiteside. This is Vanessa's second time on the podcast. The first was to promote her book 100 things to do in Wichita before you die. This time we talk about her newest book, Secret Wichita, a guide tot he weird, wonderful and obscure. We talk about […] The post Vanessa Whiteside – Author of Secret Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #81 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Dr. Ron Hunninghake, Chief Medical Officer at the Riordan Clinic. We talked about Dr. Ron's pillars to health, the Check Your Health Program at the Riordan clinic, Chronic Complex Disease and much more Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Ron. The post Dr. Ron Hunninghake Round 2- Chief Medical Officer at the Riordan Clinic | Wichita Life Podcast #80 appeared first on Wichita Life.
This episode is a little different. My friend Jacob O'Connor welcomed me onto his Real Conversations podcast. We talked about the origins of Wichita Life, chasing entrepreneurship and the value of consistency and much more. Be sure to head over to youtube and the podcast app of your choice and […] The post Real Conversations with Jacob O'Connor Podcast interviews Landon Huslig | Wichita Life Podcast #79 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Spencer from SB Mowing. SB Mowing is the name of Spencer's lawn care (and pressure washing) social media empire with 23 million followers across Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok, and instagram. We talk all about how he got started, how quickly he grew, the darkside of social media when […] The post Spencer of SB Mowing | Wichita Life Podcast #78 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Jocelyn Galicia Powell. Jocelyn runs multiple businesses with her most well know business being 2UAuto which is a mobile detailing service. We talk all about the inspiration for 2UAuto (which she started at 19), her 5 other businesses including a restaurant at Cheney Lake and a Rave […] The post Jocelyn Powell – Entrepreneur & Founder of 2UAuto, The Outpost, & More | Wichita Life Podcast #77 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Todays guest is Korleone Young. Korleone is one of just 41 basketball players to go from high school to the NBA. We talk all about Wichita, biddy ball, his career growing up in town, playing at east, playing at Hargrave academy then making the decision to jump to the pros. […] The post Korleone Young – Wichita Legend & Former Pro Basketball Player | Wichita Life Podcast #76 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is BJ Hunt from Walnut River Brewing Company. We talk about the origins of Walnut River, the flagship and seasonal flavors and everything else you've ever wondered about running a local brewery. Enjoy my conversation with BJ Hunt. walnutriverbrewing.com Thank you to our sponsor Il Primo Espresso Caffe. The post BJ Hunt – Walnut River Brewing Company | Wichita Life Podcast #75 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Samantha Lucciarini. Sam is a 3rd generation real estate professional, but not exactly what you'd imagine. While she does have her real estate license, she runs a niche publication called Real Producers as well as a podcast called Beyond the Pages. Sam also runs a local publication […] The post Samantha Lucciarini – Owner of Wichita Real Producers and BeLocal Wichita | Wichita Life Podcast #74 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's episode is a little different. I was asked to moderate the Startup Grind Wichita Fireside Chat with Alex Harb of Meddy's & RBS IT Solutions. I last interviewed Alex in May of 2020 and things have changed a lot. We talked about his journey from falling asleep at LSILogic […] The post Startup Grind: Fireside Chat with Alex Harb (CEO of Meddys and RBS IT Solutions) – February 2023 | Wichita Life Podcast #73 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Troy Trussell. Troy owns Trussell Media which is a complete media company who specializes in professional videography, podcast production and drone footage. He also runs Live Local where he and Darren Hackney try all the delicious food in Wichita as well as various food challenges. Thank you […] The post Troy Trussel – Trussell Media & Live Local | Wichita Life Podcast #72 appeared first on Wichita Life.
Today's guest is Dr. Ron Hunninghake, Chief Medical Officer at the Riordan Clinic. Dr. Ron has been with the Riordan clinic for 34 years. The Riordan Clinic was started in 1975 to study and treat cancer and complex chronic illness. We talk about Dr. Ron's experience, what the Riordan clinic […] The post Dr. Ron Hunninghake – Chief Medical Officer at the Riordan Clinic appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guests are Jacob O'Connor and Jon Peterson. Jacob and Jon started Player Card which is looking to make an impact in the Name Image Likeness (NIL) space for college athletes. We talk about what drew them both to Wichita State, their backgrounds in startups, Player Card and much more. […] The post Jacob O'Connor & Jon Peterson – Founders of Player Card (NIL – Name, Image, Likeness) appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Our guest today, Dr. Jessica Provines is the Assistant Vice President for Wellness, Chief Psychologist at WSU and a 3x psychology graduate from Wichita State as well. We talk all about psychology, mental wellness, the resources available to students or the community, the Suspenders 4 […] The post Dr. Jessica Provines – Assistant Vice President for Wellness, Chief Psychologist at WSU, Suspenders4Hope appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Vanessa Whiteside. Vanessa is the creator behind One Delightful life and author of 100 Things to Do in Wichita before you die. We talk about her journey as a blogger, writer and influencer as well as what it's like to write a book. Make sure you head […] The post Vanessa Whiteside – Author of 100 Things to Do in Wichita Before You Die | Wichita Life Podcast #68 appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Stacy Ward Lattin. Stacy and her husband Torrey own and operate Hopping Gnome Brewing which they opened in 2015. We talk about why they got into the brewing industry, the ups and downs, their upcoming 7 year anniversary party, and much more. Enjoy my conversation with Stacy […] The post Stacy Ward Lattin – Hopping Gnome Brewing | Wichita Life Podcast #67 appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Courtney Nance. Courtney is the creator of the Yadda Yadda Yadda Show and Yadda Fest. The Yadda Yadda Yadda Show is a talk show that consists of interviews with local musicians, bartenders, cooks and includes musical performances. Yadda Fest is a huge party to celebrate the show […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #66 – Courtney Nance – Creator and Host of the YaddaYaddaYadda Show & Yaddafest appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's episode is a little different. I had the opportunity to facilitate a fireside chat at the April 2022 Startup grind event. I sat down with Angela and Deborah of QuickHire to discuss their startup company and talk all about their journey. Thank you to our sponsors Il Primo Espresso […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #65 – Deborah Gladney & Angela Muhwezi-Hall – Founders of QuickHire appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's episode is a little bit different. The Wichita State alumni association runs a podcast called the Shock Talk podcast. A series they do is called Innovators and I had the opportunity to go on as a guest. The following is my conversation with Jacob O'connor, the host of the […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #64 – Shock Talk: Innovators Podcast appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Graham Krizek. Graham is the founder and CEO of Voltage. Voltage is building out infrastructure for bitcoin and specifically the lightning network. They also just raised $6 million in a seed round. We talk Graham's experience with bitcoin, how he got started and his journey to building […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #63 – Graham Krizek – CEO of Voltage (Bitcoin) appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Trevor Crotts. Trevor is the CEO of buddy brands which consists of a wide array of pet companies. He is also the CEO of Scan Shop USA and Compel Commerce We talk all about the start of his first pet company, buddy rest, why he owns multiple […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #62 – Trevor Crotts – CEO of Buddy Brands, ScanShopUSA, and Compel Commerce appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Rob Gerlach. Rob is the executive director of tech transfer and commercialization at WSU. Rob basically helps take technology that is being created and innovated by students, faculty, and the community and turn it into products or services that can help make a real impact in people's […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #61 – Rob Gerlach – Executive Director of Tech Transfer & Commercialization at WSU appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guests are Matt Lillie and Richard Rierson of the Next Level Method podcast and organization. Next Level Method is about just that, taking you to the next level. We talk about their background, how Next Level Method came to be and about the upcoming conference on October 15 that […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #60 – Matt Lillie & Richard Rierson – Next Level Method appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Sara Harmon. Sara is an award winning filmmaker and loves to make documentaries. One of her most well-known works is a documentary about Wichita's first amusement park, Wonderland Park. We talk about that documentary, her experiences making films, film festivals, her podcast the Double Stuffed Podcast and […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #59 – Sara Harmon – Award-Winning Film and Documentary Maker appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Tiffany Bias Patmon – WNBA Champion & God Benefits Founder Today's guest is Tiffany Bias Patmon. Tiffany graduated from Andover Central where she led them to 2 state titles before playing at Oklahoma State where she led the cowgirls to a sweet 16 and is the all time assists leader […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #58 – Tiffany Bias Patmon – WNBA Champion & God Benefits Founder appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Audra Dinell – The Thread Today's guest is Audra Dinell. Audra is a Wichita-native. After leaving town for several years, she returned mid-pandemic from Hawaii to start The Thread, a women's leadership collective. We talk about her journey of leadership and entrepreneurship as well as her experience with the first […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #57 – Audra Dinell – The Thread appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
BW Barkley and Robert Feeney – KaaS & Ringorang Today's guests are BW Barkely and Robert Feeney. BW and Robert run Knowledge as a Service (KaaS). Their product is Ringorang which is working to modify behaviors and habits with technology. They recently relocated to WIchita. We talk about what led […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #56 – BW Barkley and Robert Feeney – Ringorang appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today's guest is Jennifer Strong McConachie. Jennifer is an author and endurance athlete. Her book, “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life” comes out on September 28th.” You can pre-order it today and find it on amazon, barnes and noble, and locally at places like Watermark books […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #55 – Jennifer Strong McConachie appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Ron Baker – Shocker Legend & Former Pro Basketball Player Today's guest is Ron Baker. Ron grew up in Scott City before walking on at Wichita State and playing a pivotal role in the best run of Shocker basketball which included a final four appearance, an undefeated regular season and […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #54 – Ron Baker appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Ramsey Jamoul – CEO of Unified Esports Today's guest is Ramsey Jamoul. Ramsey is the CEO of Unified which is an esports company that brings competitive gaming events for all levels including collegiate and semi-professional. We talk about his journey with the company and what the future of esports looks […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #53 – Ramsey Jamoul appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Landon Huslig – Guest on Uncovering Kansas Podcast Today's episode is a little different. Rachel with Uncovering Kansas had me on to tell the Wichita Life Story. Uncovering Kansas is similar to Wichita Life in that the goal is to highlight what makes Kansas special. This episode first aired in […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #52 – Uncovering Kansas appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Megan Reece – Firehouse Subs in Wichita Today’s guest is Megan Reece, she is the owner of the 5 firehouse subs in the Wichita area. We discuss what led her to open Firehouse subs, what it’s like to open a franchise business, and what is was like to own a […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #51 – Megan Reece – Firehouse Subs in Wichita appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Enter to win the Dream Home and help out the kids at St. Jude today! https://www.stjude.org/give/dream-home/wichita.html In this episode, I spoke with Kayce Martin of NIES Homes all about the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Dream Home Giveaway in Wichita. The post Wichita Life Podcast #50 – Kayce Martin – NIES Homes & St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Last April, in the midst of American Idol and the start of the pandemic, we recorded a zoom call with Arthur Gunn / Dibesh to talk about his time on Idol. We had the opportunity to sit down with Arthur Gunn once more. This time we could go more in […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #49 – Arthur Gunn (2021) appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis is one of the leading hospitals in treatment and research. One of their main fundraisers is coming up. In Wichita, they do a St. Jude Dream Home giveaway. Keep an eye on our social media for more details about this! We had the […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #48 – Ryder – St. Jude Patient appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today’s guest is Elbert Mack III aka Skinnychipyatted. Elbert grew up in the northeast part of Wichita and currently lives here. Elbert attended Butler Community College where he played football. He went on to play at Troy and then with the Tamba Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #47 – Elbert Mack III aka SkinnyChipYatted appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Today’s guest is Max Sheets. Max is the founder of Chick N Max here in Wichita. After 30 years in the food industry ranging from scraping cheese off pizza pans at Pizza Hut in Newton to helping run Ted’s Montana Grill, Freddy’s, and more, Max was ready to start his […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #46 – Max Sheets appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Welcome back to another episode of the Wichita Life Podcast. My name is Landon. Today’s episode is a little different. Paul Abromeit reached out and wanted to share a message with our audience. Today’s podcast is a conversation between Paul (of Rudolph Futures) and Jamil Malone. Jamil is Senior Marketing […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #45 – Paul Abromeit & Jamil Malone appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Welcome everyone to this week’s Wichita Weekly Update where I give you a rundown of the recent local news, some fun facts about Wichita and upcoming events over the next week. Today is Tuesday, November 24th. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Wichita News Wichita and Derby Not named as finalist for Space […] The post Wichita Weekly Update – Week of November 24: Thanksgiving, Wichita State, Masks appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Welcome back to another episode of the Wichita Life Podcast. My name is Landon. Today’s guest is Paris Jane. Paris is a curator at the Kansas African American Museum here in Wichita and has a new podcast called Beyond Wichita that you can find wherever you listen to podcasts. We […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #44 – Paris Jane appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Welcome everyone to this week’s Wichita Weekly Update where I give you a rundown of the recent local news, some fun facts about Wichita and upcoming events over the next week. Today is Tuesday, November 17th. I hope you’re all having a great week and staying safe despite the rising […] The post Wichita Weekly Update – Week of November 17: Shocker Basketball, Wichita Schools, NCAA appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Welcome back to another episode of the Wichita Life Podcast. This episode is a little different. This episode is a swapcast and was previously recorded for the ICT Podcast (ictpodcast.com) and released on Monday, November 9th. I had an awesome time talking with Brandon Paulseen about podcasts, conversations, social media […] The post Wichita Life Podcast #43 – Brandon Paulseen, ICT Swapcast appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
Welcome everyone to this week’s Wichita Weekly Update where I give you a rundown of the recent local news, some fun facts about Wichita and upcoming events over the next week. Today is Tuesday, November 10th. Wichita School Update As COVID continues to rise, USD 259 Middle School and High […] The post Wichita Weekly Update – Week of November 3: Thrive, Gone with the Wind, Public Artist Registry appeared first on Wichita Life ICT.
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