Danny Clinkscale: Reasonably Irreverent

An era ends today as Peter Vermes and Sporting KC mutually agree to part ways. That blockbuster heightens a weekend of high emotions and big events. A blunt yet thoughtful Vinnie Pasquantino assesses the Royals opening weekend series loss and the drama surrounding it, a chalk Elite Eight sets up a powerhouse and intriguing Final Four, local golfer Gary Woodland doesn't win, but does, in a fascinat...

Hangin’ out with Todd, Kurtis, and Kyle and diving into the Royals Opening day loss and season ahead, college hoops transfer portal and the Sweet Sixteen, trivia fun, and other enjoyable side roads taken. Enjoy!

We lost a one of a kind broadcasting legend last week when Bob Davis passed away at the age of 80. But tributes and great memories remain, and it's a pleasure to some to you here. My reflections, plus, a wonderful sit down we did a few years back filled with myriad anecdotes and great personalities, told by an unrivaled storyteller. A true pleasure to share.

The Thirsty Boys are back after a bit of a hiatus and in great spirits, bantering far and wide from parades to paradise, beers to good food, vintage music to Geoffrey Chaucer, and much more. Toss in the ever demanded fact check and plenty of laughs. Salut!

The always informative and lively session with Timothy Finn shines through with concert tour launches, tributes, anniversaries, and sharp opinions. Featured and highlighted Beyonce, Elton John, SXSW, Garbage, Women in Punk, Foreigner, and many more. Tune up your day!

The Sweet Sixteen is set with Mizzou and Kansas falling far short, out by the weekend. KC Current look like a cool story again, while Sporting KC looks for answers. Our friend David Lesky gets us ready for Opening Day, a mere days away, plus a little golf and some fond words about the late Bob Davis. Come on along!

The weekly banter battle has the Mizzou and Jayhawks Big Dance departures in sharp focus. The tournament failures and the future is on the table for both programs, along with trivia fun, and other smiles. Enjoy!

An enjoyable journey through Kansas City radio history with the lifetime engineer, who worked in studios and stadiums alongside Mike Murphy, Mother Merz, and countless storied sports announcers. The Gladstone MO native weaves countless great tales from on and off the air. Enjoy!

The couple's view of life sees complications from multiple home improvement projects going simultaeously, but also features taking in new books, cool musical discussions, a fine documentary, and more. Al Pacino, Billy Strings, Alan Cummings, Katherine Graham, a couple of Andy's, and others join in the mix. Come on along!

A lot of Madness to check out on this St. Patrick's Day edition. Mizzou and Kansas know their next steps after selection Sunday and it's bracket time, the Royals pick an Opeming Day starter with just ten days until real baseball. Plus, a bit of Chiefs and a Players playoffs, and we wrap things up with all things KC soccer with Daniel Sperry of The Star. Join the busy mix!

The weekly banter battle has March Madness on the menu, with hopes and mopes for Mizzou and KU in focus. That, along with Chiefs free agecy and the road ahead, John Feinstein tributes, trivia fun, and the usual enjoyable detours. Informative and full of smiles every time!

Opening Day is just days away and for the 28th year the Voice of the K will be Mike McCartney. We catch up on Mike's latest, plus revisit his colorful and fascinating Profile. A broadcaster in myriad platforms, the Kansas City native has fascinating stories and personalities in a wildly enjoyable chat!

Always lively, ecelectic, and informative. This time around well-deserved recognition, generational mixes, important passings, new releases and more featuring Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975, Billy Joel, Glastonbury, Angie Stone, David Johansen, Cindy Lauper, Vampire Weekend, and many more. Soak it up!

A potpourri of weekend topics, and a baseball visit from David Lesky from "inside The Crown", fresh off a spring training trip. I'll tackle all the college hoops as we hit tourney time, significant Chiefs develpments, SKC stays cool, golf, and more. Information and smiles for ya!

Smiles and spice in the weekly banter battle with in-depth looks at college hoops as we enter March. Analyzing Mizzou and KU post season vibes, plus Chiefs with Joe Thuney, Tre Smith, and more, trivia fun, and enjoyable detours! Take the fun ride!

Highlighting the Kansas City Current with a delightful conversation with General Manager Caitlin Carducci. A soccer lifer who has filled many roles including player, coach, compliance, player relations, and now enters her first full season as GM with the Current, coming off a spectacular season featuring sellouts, records, a Cup, and more. Upbeat, lively and enjoyable!

The couples view of life has them extra busy in the days ahead while checking back at the Oscars, a two-pack of a hearthrob of Jayne's in classic 70's films, a special Chicago trip for her, today's enjoyable KC Current luncheon and more. Take the fun ride with us!

Our very good friend from the KC Star comes aboard to talk alot of college hoops and a bit of Chiefs. Then I’ll take care of the Royals in the desert, SKC’s struggling start, some interesting golf minutiae, and other weekend notes. Come on along!

The weekly banter battle is NFL Chiefs transaction and combine heavy, but also media football emphasis, trivia fun, an astounding track accomplishment, and other enjoyable detours.

 A return visit with Joe Posnanski. Baseball is back and Joe's "Why We Love Baseball" bestseller is coming out in paperback, so a perfect time to reprise our conversation from just a bit back when the hardcover edition launched. A great family and baseball historical chat with one of the best around. A storyteller supreme to enjoy!

An ecelctic trip through musical time. The introduction of the microphone to recording, remembering Roberta Flack, documenting Sly Stone, 60's band personnel, 90's TV treasures released, musical inpact on awards season, great reads, new releases, and more. Always entertaining and uber informative!

Talking KU hoops with our friend Matt Tait from "R1S1Wave the Wheat", always a treat, plus Mizzou's Saturday blip, and even more sour result for the 'Cats. Also, Royals smiles in the sunshine, SKC starting slow, and a crazy finish in golf. Lots of great info and fun!

Warming up for the weekend with spicy opinions and good laughs. In focus is plenty of college hoops with multi-layered local discussions with Mizzou rolling and KU struggling, a bit of hockey and Messi, trivia fun, and the usual enjoyable side journeys. It's a fun ride!

The Butler, Missouri native was a standout athlete in high school and college before dedicating his life to helping others, for decades now at Big Brothers Big Sisters of KC where he has been CEO since 2007, and earned numerous accolades for the organizations work. An inspiring and enjoyable conversation.

In their standard jovial mood despite some reflection on Super Bowl misery. Plus a nice antidote to that grief, beer ratings, pretencious "service", movie popcorn, climate extremes, a little golf, and the ever demanded fact check, even a slender one. Salut!