BHL Podcasting

In part two of our series with Tony Migliore, you’ll learn what it was like to play piano for Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, and Don McLean. This episode takes you through the extraordinary career of Tony Migliore, recounting his electrifying experiences in the music industry. From the blinding flashbulbs at an Elvis concert to having sandwiches with Chet Atkins, Tony shares unforgettable moments and...

The BHL podcast is thrilled to bring you this conversation with Tony Migliore!  Tony has played on Grammy-winning records, toured with some of the greatest artists of all time (Elvis Presley, anyone?), and recorded in the studio with more artists than we’d ever have time to talk about.  Tony is one of the most prolific studio and touring musicians of the last half century.  Join us as we learn his...

The BHL podcast welcomes House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard to the show.  Join us as we discuss his journey from childhood through the world of volunteering with the campaigns of others, and finally to his election to the Kansas Legislature and quick rise to be House Minority Leader.  Along the way we’ll discuss people, hobbies, and experiences which shaped his life and commitment to public ser...

The BHL Podcast is delighted to welcome Kansas Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi to the show.  Join us as we go from an idyllic childhood in Colwich, KS to working on multiple campaigns, being a legislative staffer, running for the Senate and eventually attaining the role of Senate Majority Leader.  Along the way we learn about Senator Blasi’s inspirations, philanthropic work, and some of his fav...

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson might very well have the most important job that no one ever really thinks about.  He shares with host Scott Heidner how he got to his current position and how the work of the treasury has an impact on the lives of every Kansan.  On this episode we discuss: A family heritage of farming since 1868 Growing up on the farm and the influence of 4H How farming has t...

Twenty years ago an idea to collect the papers of Senator Bob Dole became the catalyst for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.  But the Dole Institute has become so much more than that, as Scott explores in his conversation with Audrey Coleman, Director of the Dole Institute as it approaches it’s 20th anniversary.  On this episode we discuss: The origi...

Being involved in politics wasn’t even on Blake Carpenter’s radar until a class project at Wichita State led him to an interview with Representative Jim Howell that changed everything.  He shares with host Scott Heidner how that journey has led him to his current role as the House Speaker Pro Tem.  On this episode we discuss: Growing up in Halstead Being ranked a top tier gamer at Call of Duty (wh...

Host Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Minority Leader Vic Miller.  They examine his life from the one room schoolhouse to his love for fantasy sports, as well as his involvement in politics beginning with his time at Emporia State as student body president.  On this episode we discuss: Growing up in a one room schoolhouse The impact of his father’s involvement The r...

Host Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Majority Leader Chris Croft.  They talk about his life and military career that eventually brought him to Kansas and led him to taking on his current role in state government.  On this episode we discuss: The role his mother played in his life and finding role models for him Growing up outside Joining the Army and seeing the wor...

Join the BHL podcast as we go inside the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum in Abilene and talk to some of its most passionate leaders! We discuss seldom-known parts of Ike’s career and presidency, the staggering array of artifacts and history on display at the facility, and the educational opportunities and programming that carry on Ike’s legacy to this day. Dawn Hammett, Director, and...

The BHL Podcast is thrilled to bring you Dr. Brian Smith of the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum! Join us as we share the amazing story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the unbelievable challenges they faced and overcame, and the pivotal role they have played in American history both during and after their involvement in World War II.

The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer to the show.   Join us as we learn about House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer’s childhood in Wichita, his penchant for numbers, and how he got involved with politics!

The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes to the show. Join us as we learn about Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes’ childhood in Tennessee, her first job selling vegetables from her parent’s farm, her fantasy football team, and her journey into Kansas politics! 

The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins to the show.  Join us as we learn about Representative Hawkins' youth working on a dairy farm, his experience bull riding, his affinity for golf, and his journey into the legislature. 

The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome Senate President Ty Masterson to the show. Join Scott Heidner and co-host Travis Grauerholz as they learn about Senator Masterson’s childhood on a farm in Butler County, his thirty-one cousins, his journey to the capital, and his experiences as a senator!

The BHL podcast visits with Kurt Graham, Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.  Tune in to learn more about how this fantastic facility uses the lessons of Truman’s life to continue to educate and inspire, the role it plays in ongoing research, and hear all about the fantastic renovations currently underway!

Five time all-star.  1980 American League Championship Series MVP.  World Series Champion.  An incredible eight gold gloves.  The BHL podcast series is delighted to bring you our interview with Jackson County Executive and former Kansas City Royal Frank White.  We hope you enjoy listening at least a fraction as much as we enjoyed the conversation!

Join BHL host Scott Heidner as we dive into the Cosmosphere, one of the absolutely hidden treasures of the Midwest.  Located in Hutchinson, KS, the Cosmosphere is one of the world’s premier space museums.  Mimi Meredith, Senior Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer, leads us through the incredible artifacts and exhibits, the history of how this amazing destination came to be,...

On July 1, 1863, the first shots were fired in the Battle of Gettysburg. Listen in as BHL host Scott Heidner sits with Jim Hanni, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Foundation. Learn little-known details about the situation leading up to the battle, what turned the tide, and the incredible history of Gettysburg in the years after the battle itself. The Gettysburg Foundation use...

Today the BHL Podcast series visits with Shaley George, the Curator of the National Orphan Train Complex in Concordia, KS.  Join us as we learn the incredible story of the Orphan Train, an amazing chapter in American history.  Learn how America dealt with the large numbers of orphans in the 19th and 20th centuries by sending them west on trains, the experiences these children had in their new live...

Join us as the BHL Podcast Show visits with former Kansas Governor Bill Graves.  We discuss life as a kid in a family trucking business, favorite memories of being Governor, the challenges of working in the federal environment, and what former Governors do to stay busy in retirement!

The BHL podcast welcomes Lew Perkins, former Athletic Director for the University of Kansas, University of Connecticut, and several other interesting career stops! Join us as we learn about Lew’s experiences through athletics and a rich career with stops at some of America’s premier universities. We discuss the impact of sports on civil rights, the fantastic relationships it facilitated with peopl...

The BHL Podcast series welcomes Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to the show! Listen in as we discuss life in a military family, the many places she’s lived along the way, why playing for the Yankees was her first career choice, and some of the best opportunities that come with being the Governor of Kansas.

The BHL podcast series visits KSDS, an absolute hidden treasure in Washington, KS that trains service dogs.  Find out about the incredibly varied groups of people and situations where these amazing dogs are improving quality of life, the extensive breeding and training regimen the dogs have to go through, all the amazing business and community partners who help bring the miracle to life, and how y...

Today on the BHL podcast we visit with Jeff Meyer (Commissioner) and Andy Bagnato (PR) of the Cactus League, the spring training league for Major League Baseball in Arizona. Join us as we discuss stories of famous big leaguers in their candid moments at spring training, the economic impact the Cactus League has on its community and the state of Arizona, which baseball players should be in the Hall...