BHL Podcasting

In this episode of the BHL podcast, we visit with Chad Tenpenny, State Director and Counsel for U.S. Senator Pat Roberts. Listen in as we discuss the changes in politics over the years, being in D.C. during the 9/11 attacks, and what might surprise you to know about Senator Roberts. Many laughs and many surprises will be revealed!

The BHL podcast visits today with Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle. Join us as we discuss the transition from Allentown, PA (yes Billy Joes fans, that Allentown) to Wichita, KS, how you grow a business while raising 7 kids (and now 15 grandkids), the single issue that made her so mad she ran for the Legislature, and her most vivid and impactful childhood memory!

The BHL podcast visits today with Hutchinson Community College leadership Dr. Carter File (President) and Denny Stoecklein (Director of Marketing and Public Relations).  Hutch CC is an amazing place!  Listen in as we discuss the unbelievable speakers that come to Hutch (Maya Angelou, General Richard Meyers, Dayton Moore, and Henry Winkler just to name a few), what draws students to Hutch CC (among...

Today the BHL podcast welcomes Kansas City Star sportswriter Sam Mellinger. We discuss covering the great Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs tremendous 2018, the impact a sportswriter has on fans and their relationships, and how a childhood dream to write about sports exceeded his wildest dreams.

The BHL Podcast series welcomes singer/songwriter and Powder River Records recording artist Ned LeDoux to the show.  We discuss what it’s like playing in your dad’s band, musical influences, writing songs with some of Nashville’s most accomplished songwriters, and why life in the country is the best!

The BHL podcast series welcomes Tim Cowden, President & CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council. We discuss life as an Oklahoma Sooner, following your dreams even when they take a detour, and the wonderful work Tim and his organization do in the greater Kansas City area.

This episode of the BHL podcast series sits down with author, keynote speaker, and hostage negotiator Dan Oblinger. We discuss dramatic moments in hostage negotiation, developing listening skills to improve your company culture, and the importance of caring for all people with one of Kansas' most interesting speakers.

Kansas State Representative and Speaker of the House Ron Ryckman joins the BHL podcast team for a good conversation about what it's like to be Speaker, interesting sports figures he's had the chance to befriend, country music, and some great experiences working across the aisle with the other party on policy issues.