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Missouri's 2025 legislative session in Jefferson City has about a month left. The session ends on Friday May 16 at 6 pm. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning and he praises the job that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is doing. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that MoDOT is accomplishing the things Missourians want. MoDOT is thanking you for your patience during this weekend's I-70 bridge demolition in Columbia, which caused heavy backups Saturday morning and early Saturday afternoon. MoDOT finished the demolition of the I-70 bridge near Columbia's Big O Tires ahead of schedule. ALL lanes of I-70 are now open. Mr. Faughn is also pleased with the job that MoDOT director Ed Hassinger is doing. Mr. Faughn also predicts the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve a big school choice bill, but not this year. He also discussed abortion and IP, which stands for initiative petition:

From stricter phone regulations while behind the wheel to new child passenger safety rules, here are five laws that could impact you. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/five-new-state-laws-in-2025 This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Hospice of Montezuma.Support the show

Four Corners Writers hosted their inaugural kick-off event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Cortez Public Library to celebrate the upcoming anthology, Four Corners Voices, featuring writers from across the region. Look forward to a collection of regional stories, essays, and poetry, arriving soon at local bookstores. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/four-corners-writers-launch-first-anthology   This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Hospice of Montezuma.Support the show

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

The theater community is celebrating Nicholaus Sandner as Colorado's top drama teacher. Sandner is a Durango local, a Fort Lewis College graduate and a drama teacher at Montezuma Cortez High School. Sandner was recently in Denver to accept his Colorado Theater Teacher of the Year award from the Colorado Thespians organization. Sandner says his students might be as happy as he is for the recognition. By Connor Shreve.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/local-teacher-honored  This story is sponsored by Big-O Tires and Blondie's Troph room. Support the show

While Mesa Verde National Park is celebrated for its historic cliff dwellings and archaeological sites, many may be surprised to learn about the presence of wild horses roaming the park. The National Mustang Association of Colorado (NMACO) has undertaken the Mesa Verde Project to relocate these horses, aiming to preserve the park's cultural heritage. This effort is driven by the park's role, which excludes horse management responsibilities under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, placing such duties with the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/the-mesa-verde-project  This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Blondie's Trophy Room. Support the Show.

The Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo celebrated its 94th year with flair and excitement. From honoring First Responders and Military personnel to showcasing the thrill of rodeo competition, this event brought together the community for a weekend of entertainment and camaraderie. With over $80,000 in payouts and strong community support, this year's rodeo proved to be one of the most memorable yet. By Sadie Smith.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/ute-mountain-roundup-rodeo.This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and Hospice of MontezumaSupport the Show.

Steve's ex got revenge on him by putting more nails in his tires than the Big O Tires experts had ever seen before! What's your relationship revenge story?

In Towaoc, a recently built greenhouse known as the Growdome, built by Growing Spaces, is now growing fresh food for the Ute Mountain Ute Senior Center. Funded by the San Juan Basin Area Agency for Aging, additional indoor growing spaces are being built at Senior Centers across the region to engage the community and provide fresh produce for the elderly. By Ilana Newman. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/towaoc-greenhouse-grows-food-for-seniors  This story is sponsored by Big O Tires and FASTSIGNS Durango. Support the show

The BIG Hour presented by Big O Tires! Craig Bolerjack and Gordon Monson join The Drive in-studio to discuss reports of Jazz potentially eyeing a move to the south, early season struggles, tonight's matchup with Clippers, in-season tourney + more

Harry and his wife Sherry essentially through a dart at a map of the Southeast and by happenstance ended up in Marion County Kentucky.  Hear Harry talk about his dream to find a town like his childhood home of Norwich New York and relocate his young family.  It was a trip to Bardstown Kentucky that led him to a trip to smaller towns and ultimately his Norwich of the South..... Lebanon Kentucky.  The rest is history.  Find out how Harry's hometown of Norwich birthed the tradition of him each Christmas Season transforming into Santa Claus.  For many kids in Central Kentucky, Harry is Santa Claus.  This episode of 2 Shots is as heartwarming as the man himself.  Sit back and take a listen to this very special episode of 2 Shots on a Barrel with Harry Vanywhy - The Man Behind Santa!Big O Tires of Bardstown and Lebanon Billy Taft with Big O Tires of Bardstown and Lebanon Ky is your trusted source!Exit Realty Bluegrass For all of your real estate needs... Lisa Kearnes with Exit Realty Bluegrass is the one!Visit Lebanon Kentucky! The Heart of the Bluegrass is in Lebanon KY. The Bourbon Trail is not complete without the HEART! Dawn McCauley Law Office Dawn specializes in all kinds of law! Want someone that will fight for you, then call Dawn McCauleyDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers

This weekend, BIG O Tires is sponsoring the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit's off-road Poker Run with ,000 in prizes. First Place:  Set of tires up to [post_excerpt],500 Second Place: Set of tires up to [post_excerpt],000 Third Place: Set of tires up to 0 Last year's off-road poker run was one of the summit's most popular events.  Bring your off-road vehicles, side-by-sides, or dirt bikes, to participate in a 5-card, off-road poker run, collecting player cards along the way, working toward a poker hand. You will visit 4 waypoints along Walker Road and out Bannie Mine, the last waypoint (#5) will... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/off-road-poker-run-brings-3000-by-big-o-tires/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Already this year, Big O Tires added 12 locations to its network of stores and is promising even more growth in the years to come. The franchise hit the $1 billion sales mark in 2021 and announced its eastward expansion. But Brian Maciak, president of Big O Tires, explained that while growth is the goal, the franchise can't do that without a mutually beneficial relationship with Big O Tires and TBC Corp. So, how is Big O promoting this type of healthy growth?In this episode of What's Treading with Tire Review, presented by AAPEX, we connected with Maciak to discuss how Big O plans to grow its footprint, the resources it gives its franchisees and the organization's plans for a more digital customer experience.OVERVIEWHow Big O plans to achieve “monumental” growth (0:40);The way analytics play a role in finding markets for growth (3:53);Spreading brand awareness through digital transformation (7:27);Ways Big O is staying close to its franchisees and helping them with succession planning (11:57);What sets Big O apart from other automotive repair franchises (15:27).Watch the video podcast here or on YouTube and subscribe to the audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. You can also read the full interview below.

This week we hear my friend Lenny Valentino at TBC Corp. When I first met Lenny back in 2016, he was Vice President of Global Franchise Development and Integration, across TBC's portfolio of franchised brands.  Those brands included Big O Tires and Midas.  Then a little less than 2 years ago, Lenny was promoted to Vice President and General Manager for MIDA International, overseeing all aspects of the business with its 2100 or so franchised locations globally with some 1200 of those in North America.  Well no surprise, Lenny's made his presence felt.  Just last week, he was promoted to President and COO.   If you pay close attention to this interview, a few things about Lenny Valentino will quickly become evident.  His work ethic is amazing, his appetite to learn is voracious, his need to teach and improve the lives of people in his sphere of influence is extreme, and his respect for family, people, relationships all rank #1, right along with his need to systemize, organize, strategize, execute, succeed, then repeat.  Lenny does it all and ihe does it all with very steady hands and a soft spoken demeanor.  Lenny Valentino, this week on Franchise Today.  

When he bought his first Big O Tires location, Kent Coleman admits he knew nothing about tires or running a retail tire store, but in the 17 years since he's grown to become one of the most successful dealers in the entire Big O Tires franchise. All 11 of his stores outperform the national average, and five are ranked in the country's top 10 sales leaders for all Big O Tires stores. It's quite a turnaround, and Coleman has learned plenty about what works, and what doesn't. And he says it all comes down to the people.

The auto aftermarket is proving itself adaptable as of late consistently outperforming forecasts in the face of automotive industry trouble. Smarter and budget-conscious consumers are keeping their cars longer, especially in face of higher interest rates and a looming recession. The pandemic also led more consumers into do-it-yourself mode which resulted in an increase in online shopping for aftermarket parts and accessories. Maintaining a strong online identity is now a necessity, and the acceleration of digital channels means brands must keep up or get left in the dust.In this discussion, hosted by Luci Rainey, former SVP of Marketing at Comcast and PODS, we will hear from John Williamson, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at TBC Corporation, one of North America's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires with recognizable brands such as NTB, Tire Kingdom, Big O Tires and Midas. With over 25 years of experience in leading strategies for brands including Citibank, JP Morgan, Verizon, and Comcast, John will discuss how he is driving an innovative digital transformation at TBC to meet the needs of today's digital-first consumers.Connect with Us:Website: https://porchgroupmedia.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/porchgroupmedia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/porchgroupmediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/porchgroupmedia/

Kent Coleman is the Owner of eleven Big O Tire stores in northern Utah and various other commercial properties. He has the ability to ask the right questions to get to the root of an issue and solve problems. As a result, even though Kent is not an avid car enthusiast, his Big O Tire stores are some of the highest-producing in the nation. Kent is also author of the book It's Not About the Mangos. In this episode… Is it absolutely necessary to be a car enthusiast to be a successful business owner in the tire and auto industry, or do you just have to be able to understand people? To hear from someone who has a definitive answer to these questions, check out this episode of Gain Traction! If you don't know the actual size of your car engine, is that a sign you should avoid owning a business in the tire and automotive industry? Not according to Kent Coleman, who owns eleven successful Big O Tire locations and admits that when he bought his first store, he didn't know there was a difference between a tire and a wheel. Kent says he's overcome his lack of passion for cars by building a culture centered around people — and it's worked! On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge is joined by Kent, who shares his unique path into the tire and auto industry. Kent talks about his lack of knowledge and passion for cars and how he worked around it by establishing a culture that attracts employees who work well with customers. As a result, Kent says those customers become friends and want to come back. Don't miss it! Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Kent Coleman talks about his experience doing door-to-door sales as a kid How Kent benefited from serving internationally for the Church of Latter-day Saints as a young adult Why Kent decided to get into the automotive industry despite not being a car enthusiast How the culture at Kent's Big O Tires locations has made a big difference for his business The experience and skills to look for when hiring customer service providers at a tire shop Kent tells the story behind his latest book, It's Not About The Mangos Why cutting salary isn't always the best way to fix a struggling business Resources mentioned in this episode: Kent Coleman on LinkedIn  Tire Guy Kent  It's Not About the Mangos by Kent Coleman  Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays.   We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more. 

Judd K. Shader is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Leeds West Groups, one of the largest and most-respected leaders in the franchise aftermarket automotive repair space. He founded the company in 2009, when he was a student at the University of Colorado Boulder. Judd is active across various automotive industry boards and organizations and resides in Denver, CO. In this episode… As the owner of a tire and auto repair shop, what will it take to expand your number of stores? Have you thought about growing from two to four locations? How about double-digit locations in multiple states? According to Judd K. Shader, whose company started with two Midas shops and now consists of a combined 121 Big O Tires and Midas locations, a large part of that growth is driven by process. “Anytime you're talking retail, it's process-based. And there's no difference here,” Judd said. “We understood quickly to create the scale we wanted, our processes had to be really tight.” If you're looking to grow, check out this episode of Gain Traction! On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge sits down with Judd to discuss the keys to successful scalability for a franchisee in tire and auto repair. Judd shares how his dad gave him the choice between becoming a business owner or pursuing a graduate degree. He ultimately chose to become a franchisee, so his dad helped fund two Midas shops and now Judd and his team have grown their number of stores into the triple digits, with plans toadd more retail locations in markets they already occupy. Don't miss it! Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Judd K. Shader explains how his dad gave him the choice between earning a MBA or starting a small business Why Judd ended up choosing Midas as his initial business How Judd went from owning two Midas shops to getting heavily involved with tires The importance of process for scalability in the tire and auto repair business How the acquisition of Big O Tires stores led to the formation of Leeds West Groups Why real estate is a great long term investment for Leeds West Groups Resources mentioned in this episode: Judd Shader on LinkedIn Leeds West Groups Big O Tires Midas Josh Weinreich in LinkedIn  Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more. 

Judd K. Shader is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Leeds West Groups, one of the largest and most-respected leaders in the franchise aftermarket automotive repair space. He founded the company in 2009, when he was a student at the University of Colorado Boulder. Judd is active across various automotive industry boards and organizations and resides in Denver, CO. In this episode… As the owner of a tire and auto repair shop, what will it take to expand your number of stores? Have you thought about growing from two to four locations? How about double-digit locations in multiple states? According to Judd K. Shader, whose company started with two Midas shops and now consists of a combined 121 Big O Tires and Midas locations, a large part of that growth is driven by process. “Anytime you're talking retail, it's process-based. And there's no difference here,” Judd said. “We understood quickly to create the scale we wanted, our processes had to be really tight.” If you're looking to grow, check out this episode of Gain Traction! On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge sits down with Judd to discuss the keys to successful scalability for a franchisee in tire and auto repair. Judd shares how his dad gave him the choice between becoming a business owner or pursuing a graduate degree. He ultimately chose to become a franchisee, so his dad helped fund two Midas shops and now Judd and his team have grown their number of stores into the triple digits, with plans to add more retail locations in markets they already occupy. Don't miss it! Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Judd K. Shader explains how his dad gave him the choice between earning a MBA or starting a small business Why Judd ended up choosing Midas as his initial business How Judd went from owning two Midas shops to getting heavily involved with tires The importance of process for scalability in the tire and auto repair business How the acquisition of Big O Tires stores led to the formation of Leeds West Groups Why real estate is a great long term investment for Leeds West Groups Resources mentioned in this episode: Judd Shader on LinkedIn Leeds West Groups Big O Tires Midas Josh Weinreich in LinkedIn  Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays.   We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more. 

Is it possible to double or triple our competitors' revenue in an industry where almost every business sells the same products at barely the same price?In today's episode, Kent Coleman shares how he increased his auto repair shops' revenue without lowering prices, offering the same products their competitors offer, and without being a car guy himself, having little to no knowledge about cars whatsoever.Kent is a Speaker, Consultant, Author, and Big O Tires Franchise Owner. He owns six Big O Tires in Utah, and his stores are among the highest-producing stores in the nation. Kent is also a family man, a husband to Crystal, and the father of four children. He recently published "It's not about the mangos."Throughout our conversation, we delve into Kent's unique approach to sales, culture, and making connections. He shared details of his upbringing, the lessons he took from his failures before acquiring Big O Tires, and the values he got from his family and applied to his life.We also talk about Kent's book, how he came up with the idea of writing it, and the fascinating story of how learning to make connections saved his business. In addition, Kent shared his thoughts on employees' retention, culture, and more.Tune in to Episode 337 to learn how making authentic connections can transform into a shortcut to running a successful business.Some Questions I Ask: Would you please tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that have significantly impacted you and mainly what you're doing today? (4:23) What have you learned about some of the essential things you can do to make people the main thing? (18:17) How do you care for your people so they want to stay? (23:54)In This Episode, You Will Learn: The moment Kent realized the corporate world wasn't for him (5:56) Kent talks about the experience of acquiring an auto repair shop without being a car guy (9:05) The story that inspired Kent's book (10:56) How Kent manages to hire the best people to work for him (21:51) How the best way to benefit an organization is through focusing on its people (30:13)Resources: Big O Tires Utah website Tire Guy Kent website Book: Kent Coleman - It's Not About the MangosConnect with Kent: LinkedIn FacebookBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Email: support@becomingyourbest.comBook: Becoming Your Best See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the WTF California Podcast, Antioch City Council played the Great Deflection Tuesday with false accusations of racism. Contra Costa County Sheriff shoots male during domestic incident Tuesday night.  This is segmented show due to multiple topics, Bindi breaks (shameless plug for Big O Tires), and multiple phone calls.  But, you will want to be sure to tune in Thursday for a special guest. Articles From the Show Person Shot by Contra Costa County Sheriff Deputies in Discovery Bay Four men shot, 18-year-old found dead in Stockton Sen. Portantino Authors Bill to Force Parents to Disclose Guns in the Home UPDATE: 1 Person Arrested After Grass Fires Burn In Bay Point Near Highway 4 Oakland ceasefire program aims to decrease gun violence Gov. Newsom signs law making abortions cheaper in California Oakland councilmember calls fire at tiny home community 'despicable' Gov. Newsom and wife earned $1.5 million in 2020 Sacramento Aims To Become The ‘City Of Festivals' LA city officials seek to make outdoor dining program permanent All LAUSD 1st graders getting savings accounts with $50 deposits Yosemite reservations for the summer will be available Wednesday. How to know if you need one

The 16th Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon is coming up Thursday and Friday on 939 the Eagle, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. The new phone bank sponsor this year is Big O Tires. MU Health Care advancement officer Kristen Fritschie joined us live on "Wake Up Columbia" to preview Radiothon, and how it's for the kids:

How was your Mother's Day? When are cable cars coming back to San Francisco?If you see a dryer sheet in your mailbox, here's what it means.Breeze listener Lori Campbell shares a very special Brighter Side about Big-O-Tires.Things you only wash once a year!Ranch pickles?!?!?!?

Colorado waterways are free of the prolific – and damaging – quagga and zebra mussels, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to keep it that way with continued boat inspections and the boating public's cooperation.  Sponsored by The Payroll Department and Big-O Tires. 

As Herbie Teope likes to call it, “speculation season” in the NFL as commenced. As Sam McDowell responds, “When is it not speculation season?” But free agency for the Chiefs has been a popular topic since their Super Bowl victory, and the Chiefs beat writers join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff and discussing the futures of players like Chris Jones, Bashaud Breeland, Sammy Watkins, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Kendall Fuller, Mike Pennel and more. Story links: Without much salary cap space, Chiefs will need creativity to manage 2020 roster Defensive line stood tall in playoff run, specially with sacks, but changes loom The Chiefs good Chris Jones problem and what KC can do about this off season Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest AP basketball poll is out with no change at the top. Baylor is first, Kansas is third, meaning their meeting on Saturday in Waco will be the biggest game of the college basketball season. The Bears are bidding to become the first 18-0 team in Big 12 history, while the Jayhawks also are having a FInal Four-type season. How did they get here, and what does their success mean for the Big 12? Story links: Kansas Jayhawks having a top-seed type of season but chasing Baylor in Big 12 https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/article240354226.html Marcus Morris No. 22 jersey to be retired in KU rafters Monday night https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article240324576.html With old friend Svi in the stands, Marcus Garrett sparks Kansas Jayhawks’ big win over OU https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article240244676.html Baylor Bears’ men’s basketball https://baylorbears.com/sports/mens-basketball Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A baseball milestone birthday was celebrated this week. The Negro Leagues turned 100, and the occasion was recognized in the place of its birth. On Feb. 13, 1920 the Negro National League was formed at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City, and this week that’s where baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, Royals owner John Sherman and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick joined others to celebrate the birthday. SportsBeat KC was there to record their tributes. Story links: Negro Leagues at 100: A story of resiliency, courage and America to be shared forever A year with the Negro Leagues: Players visit iconic KC museum to connect past, present Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After trailing for most of the game, Kansas picked up a huge victory on Wednesday, defeating West Virginia 58-49. The Jayhawks dominated down the stretch getting get play from Marcus Garrett, Isaiah Moss and Devon Dotson. KU beat writer Jesse Newell breaks down the game and discusses the Marcus Morris jersey retirement on Monday on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast. Story links: KU’s defense has been stellar, especially in last two Big 12 road victories A pretty good guess what went into Marcus Garrett’s best steal vs. WVU KU basketball will retire Marcus Morris’ jersey this month, Bill Self announces Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiefs are the topic for Star sports columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian. Last week’s Super Bowl championship held deeper meaning for the city than just a championship celebration, and is there a way for the Chiefs to be financially creative and not only sign quarterback Patrick Mahomes to the NFL’s most lucrative contract but also find a way to give defensive lineman Chris Jones a deal he’s earned? Story links: Mellinger Minutes: Time for wasp? Keeping the Chiefs together...and the Royals? Pelosi pays up on Super Bowl bet as Cleaver predicts championship repeat Chiefs fans left a reminder of Super Bowl LIV victory at Hank Stram’s grave Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sporting KC finds itself in an odd position, entering the season as the hunter and not the hunted. For the first time in nine seasons, the club missed the postseason and finished with more losses than victories. A new season dawns and Manager and Sporting Director Peter Vermes sat down with The Star’s Sam McDowell for a revealing conversation about what went right and wrong last season and prospects for 2020. Story links: After arriving in KC, new Sporting striker Alan Pulido soaked up Chiefs playoff win Sporting KC adds midfielder Gida Kinda on 1-year loan from Isreali Preimer League team Sporting KC’s second jersey for 2020 pays homage to Children’s Mercy Park Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball’s moment of full confidence arrives this week with the opening of spring training camps. Everybody has pennant hopes in the spring. Royals’ pitchers and catchers arrive on Wednesday and the full squad is scheduled to report to Surprise, Ariz., on Feb. 17. Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy breaks down the known (most of the lineup and batting order) and unknown (starting pitching spots) for the team that has lost 207 games over the previous two seasons. Is 2020 a turning point season for the Royals? Story links: Are the Royals ready for a win-now mentality under Mike Matheny? Royals betting former top prospect Maikel Franco still has substantial upside Royals must consider taking training wheels off top pitching prospects this spring What are the similarities between the 2015 Royals and 2019 Chiefs? Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What goes into planning a Super Bowl parade? We get insight from Kathy Nelson, president and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission. Her office helped put together the show through downtown Kansas City on Wednesday, three days after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers. Where did Kansas City get those double-decker buses, and where were they parked before the parade? Were other dates and parade routes considered? Nelson dishes out details and speaks to the other events that made this the busiest week of her career on SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires. Story links: Patrick Mahomes had the time of his life at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade KC police video of car chase before celebration parade shows crowd scrambling Want the paper the Chiefs held up during the Super Bowl celebration? Here’s how to get it Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, Kansas City and the Chiefs let loose. The Super Bowl parade motored down Grand. According to the schedule players were supposed to ride in busses. But that didn’t last long. Soon they were on the streets, greeting fans, and in the case of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tossing footballs. When the Chiefs got to Union Station, Travis Kelce stole the show. Here’s the recap, plus discussion by Vahe Gregornia, Sam McDowell and Blair Kerkhoff. Story links: Patrick Mahomes had time of his life at Super Bowl parade Red Storm: Thousands brave the cold to fight for their right to party Chiefs players ditched the buses during parade to greet fans, dance on the streets Video shows police chase unfold along Super Bowl parade route in downtown Kansas City Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s keep talking Super Bowl shall we? Yahoo Sports reporter Terez Paylor, who used to cover the Chiefs for The Star, joined his old friends for some late night Chiefs chatter. Paylor joined Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Vahe Gregorian and Blair Kerkhoff talking the victory over the 49ers, Patrick Mahomes and even how the Chiefs might shape up for 2020. We keep the Chiefs coversation alive between victory and parade. Story links: Chiefs Super Bowl parade map shows street closures, bathrooms and lost child centers Update: How to get copies of Chiefs Super Bowl Kansas City Star newspapers, reprints Chiefs Coach Andy Reid stole a play from 1948 and used it in the Super Bowl Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the Chiefs do it? How did they for the third straight playoff game overcome a double-digit deficit to win the game, this time the Super Bowl? The Star’s Sam Mellinger, Vahe Gregorian, Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell join SportsBeat KC host Blair Kerkhoff in a breakdown of the Chiefs’ amazing 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. There were plenty of heroes, starting with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and football and sports fans across the country were thrilled for Coach Andy Reid. Story links: Mellinger: A Chiefs story 50 years coming: “Like a fantasy, and it all came true” https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article239895868.html Gregorian: Chiefs had to suffer through dark moments before finally winning it all Sunday https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article239871683.html Here’s how to get copies of Chiefs Super Bowl Kansas City Star newspapers, reprints https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article239871683.html Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas City Chiefs broadcasters bring voice to the team, and those voices shared in the celebration of the franchise’s first AFC championship in half a century. In this daily episode of the SportsBeat KC podcast, current Chiefs play-by-play man Mitch Holthus, national broadcaster and former Chiefs voice Kevin Harlan and Tom Hedrick, who called Chiefs games in the 1960s and was the national radio broadcaster for Super Bowls I and IV, share their feelings about these Super Bowl Chiefs. You’ll hear some of their most memorable calls. Also, Andy Reid shares insight as the Sunday showcase nears, and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner offers some thoughts on Patrick Mahomes. Story links: Voice of the Chiefs through the years are enjoying this long awaited Super Bowl ride Power of putting the others first made Tyrann Mathieu critical to Chiefs’ Super Bowl berth Royals’ Dayton Moore: Kansas City fans are why the Chiefs made it to the Super Bowl Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the Chiefs defense come together this season? General manager Brett Veach explains on SportsBeat KC at the Super Bowl. Also, Patrick Mahomes meets the media and expresses his desire to play his entire career in Kansas City. And can the Chiefs become the most popular team in North America? They’re off to a good start in Mexico and Canada with a quarterback who ranks among the game’s best, and offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff, who has his hometown of Montreal pulling for him. Story links: With an internationally known QB and a Canadian doctor, are the Chiefs North America’s team? Mahomes wants to play whole career in KC, plus other things Chiefs said at Super Bowl Why we love the Chiefs: Famous Kansas Citians share their passion Chiefs fans in Florida suffered in solitude. The Super Bowl brought the world to them Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s get to the questions. The Star’s KCQ has hooked up with SportsBeat KC to answer your Chiefs questions from the Super Bowl. We cover Chiefs topics past and present, like handling the hoopla, what’s happened to LeSean McCoy and Patrick Mahomes’ odds of being the game’s MVP. After a break, Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, who doesn’t often speak publicly, opens up to a small group of reporters about many subjects. Story links: Here’s the path the Chiefs’ Clark Hunt took to reach the best week of his public life Travis Kelce, George Kittle set for “some good football for tight ends” in Super Bowl On forgiving Dee Ford, who had dual roles in this Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl matchup Andy Reid says Patrick Mahomes “couldn’t pay Alex (Smith) enough” for sharing his experience 49ers Elijah Lee had a security job at Chiefs camp. Now he faces them in the Super Bowl Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Party in the city where the heat is on ... Welcome to Miami.” The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have arrived at the Super Bowl host city, and we get a jump on the conversation with The Star’s former Chiefs beat writer Terez Paylor, now a national football reporter for Yahoo Sports. Oh, and no chat with Terez would be compete without Terez’s own bagging on his hometown Lions. Also, news of Kobe Bryant’s death Sunday was stunning. Host Blair Kerkhoff remembers one of the NBA’s greatest. Story links: Patrick Mahomes, other Chiefs join KC celebrities past and present in mourning Kobe Road to the Super Bowl: How the Chiefs made it to Miami The Yahoo Sports NFL Podcast Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to handle Derrick Henry … The impact of the previous meeting … Patrick Mahomes … Chiefs experience in this spot were all topics addressed by the A-Team at Big O Tires in Lee’s Summit. Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian break down the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Story links: Chiefs have spark plug in Mecole Hardman who has energized teams in back to back games How will this Chiefs-Titans game different from the first? Start with the quarterback No team has bumfuzzled Chiefs’ Andy Reid like the Titans. He’s out to change that Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AFC Championship Game week is here with the Chiefs taking on the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The Chiefs seek to end a 50-year drought of reaching the Super Bowl, and we ask, did last weekend’s wild victory over the Houston Texans, where the Chiefs erased a 24-point deficit to win by 20, make bad playoff karma a thing of the past? Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian weigh in. Story links: AFC Championship Game preview: Five things to know about the Tennessee Titans Chiefs history comeback isn’t enough now With three touchdown catches, Travis Kelce played a huge part in Chiefs’ record comeback Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like their fans, the Chiefs will be watching the AFC Wild Card round playoff games on Saturday. The playoffs start the following week for the Chiefs. Which opponent would provide the best matchup among the Patriots, Texans or Bills. Star columnist Sam Mellinger and beat writers Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell discuss that and other Chiefs topics on a SportsBeat KC podcast that originated as a Facebook Live. Also, if you can take a former Chiefs player from the 2010s and add him to the current roster, who would that be? The three priorities that guided Chiefs GM Brett Veach in making a good situation even better Snap counts vs. Chargers: Thronhill’s injury increases Watts’ playing time Panthers, Giants ask to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for head coaching jobs Is Arrowhead jinxed? Chiefs struggles in playoffs lead some to wonder Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Wild Card round playoff game for the Chiefs, who felt like they won twice Sunday. They won their way out next week’s schedule with a victory over the Chargers and the Patriots upset loss to the Miami Dolphins. Star reporters Herbie Teope and Sam McDowell joined columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam Mellinger in breaking down the 31-21 victory over the LA Chargers and prospects in the postseason, which now begins for the Chiefs on Jan. 11 or 12. Story links: Chiefs handle own business against the Chargers, get gift win via Dolphins to claim No. 2 seed - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238803193.html ‘You know we’re living right.’ Chiefs take AFC No. 2 seed to begin quest in earnest - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article238801948.html The Chiefs win and get a bye, but it’s not all good news. On the change now required - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article238801788.html Just like last season, Chiefs running back Damien Williams rounding into playoff mode - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238813158.html The Chiefs stole the AFC’s No. 2 seed and their sideline erupted in chaos - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238813348.html Thanks to our sponsor Big O Tires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football bowl season is in full swing and Kansas State’s postseason game approaches. Beat writer Kellis Robinett tells us what’s in store for the Wildcats when they take on Navy, the nation’s top rushing year, in the Liberty Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Also, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes met with reporters to break down Sunday’s regular-season finale against the LA Chargers and the team’s prospects heading into the playoffs. Story links: Chris Klieman losing sleep over Navy’s offense as K-State prepares for Liberty Bowl Chiefs’ keys vs. Chargers: Win game you should win, don’t let Austin Ekeler run wild Why Tyrann Mathieu and the “Honey Badger” were at odds and how they came to co-exist Thanks to our sponsor: Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chiefs conclude the 2019 season against the Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium with playoff seeding uncertainty. But some potential matchups are better than others. Sam Mellinger, Sam McDowell and Herbie Teope discuss the playoff possibilities on Facebook Live, now a SportsBeat KC podcast presented by Big O Tires. Also, who is the Chiefs MVP? The panel and viewers weigh in. Story links: Chiefs place running back Spencer Ware on injured reserve, activate Xavier Williams - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238710293.html “You never know in this business:” Why Chiefs will play their starters in Week 17 - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238702263.html Mellinger Minutes: So much Chiefs, plus playoff stuff and KC’s best football players - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article238659753.html Thanks to our sponsor Big O Tires Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chiefs walloped the Chicago Bears 26-3 on Sunday Night Football at Soldier Field and Herbie Teope, Sam McDowell, Same Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian were to talk about it. What didn’t go well for the Chiefs? The defense continued its dominant play. Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes and ran for another. Harrison Butker kicked a career long 56-yard field goal. One game remains in the regular season but the Chiefs look playoff-ready and we discuss on SportsBeat KC presented by Big O Tires. Story links: Gregorian: Giving up 3 touchdowns in 5 games, Chiefs defense has gone from farce to force https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article238647068.html Mellinger: What Mahomes told his teammates about his 10 count and why he did it (beyond the obvious) https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article238648493.html The Chiefs at their best is a picture that includes Damien Williams https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238646488.html Chiefs looking ready for playoffs after blowout road victory over Chicago Bears https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238638403.html Chiefs grades: Kansas City produces a nice report card to bring home for holidays https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article238643813.html Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No small task for Kansas City’s Vlatko Andonovski, just maintain the excellence of the world’s best women’s soccer club, the two-time defending World Cup champion U.S. women’s national team. In an interview with Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian and host Blair Kerkhoff on SportsBeat KC, Adonovski said he’s up to the challenge. He also discussed his days as an indoor soccer player and coach, women’s professional league coach and growing up in a soccer-centric family in Macedonia. Story links: Vlatko Adonovski’s unlikely path from Skopje to KC to leading U.S. women’s soccer U.S women’s soccer team has a new coach, Kansas City’s Vlatko Andonovski Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs added a key component in defensive lineman Terrell Suggs, the Pro Bowl rosters were released and the Chiefs take on the Chicago Bears and former assistant coach Matt Nagy on Sunday. There was plenty to discuss on when Chiefs beat writer Herbie Teope joined Star columnists Vahe Greorgian and Sam Mellinger along with host Blair Kerkhoff at Big O Tires in Olathe on Thursday. Story links: After talk with Reid, Terrell Suggs knew he wanted to play for Chiefs: “Let’s do it” Chiefs Pro Bowl reaction: Praise for selections, disappointment for snubs Chicago Tribune: Why did the Chicago Bears draft Mitchell Trubisky over Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes? Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chiefs claimed seven-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Terrell Suggs this week, and Suggs told reporters Wednesday he’s happy to be joining a playoff-bound team that likes to play basketball in the locker room. And quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared his thoughts on the acquisition and other topics. Also, KU beat writer Jesse Newell is covering the nation’s top-ranked team. He talked about what’s gone right the Jayhawks since their opening loss to Duke and previews KU at Villanova this weekend. Story links: Chiefs claim veteran pass rusher Terrell Suggs off waivers Although Ravens didn’t try to claim Terrell Suggs, their fans are mad at Chiefs Kansas Jayhawks ascend to No. 1 in Associated Press men’s basketball poll Thanks to our sponsor, Big O Tires! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6-16-18 In the opening hour of the show, Cody Tapp of "SportsNight" fame is in to take the reigns live from Big O Tires at the Legends; he talk and Jed Marshall talk Royals baseball, recapping aother loss and the injury to Jorge Soler and just what this team should be thinking moving forward. Cody also brings in Matt Verderame of Fansided.com to talk Chiefs offensive weapons, the progression of Patrick Mahomes and whether the defense can improve with the decision to keep DC Bob SuttonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.