Danny Clinkscale: Reasonably Irreverent

A varied and fascinating weekend in many ways as the Big 12 keeps bolstering and Blair Kerkhoff joins in for that, and the Chiefs. Also, the USWNT gets bounced at the World Cup, the Royals first hot streak gets blunted, the Fed Ex Cup is on tap in golf, and other fun news and notes. Enjoy!

An enjoyable conversation with Rustin Dodd, the former reporter for the Kansas City Star and currently senior writer for The Athletic, and now the co-author with Mark Dent of "Kingdom Quarterback". The book has dual narratives combining KC history along with the story of the Chiefs star QB. An engaging chat about Rustin's life and times and the new project.

Another wide-ranging musical conversation that ranges from the passing of greats, to modern issues of stress and contention, to comebacks and throwbacks. Sinead O’Connor, Tony Bennett, Paul Reubens, The Zombies, Jason Aldean, Chris Stapleton, Semisonic, Orville Peck, and others in the mix.

The Chiefs and their fans are getting a bit overheated in more ways than one in St. Joseph. After a weekend sweep of the Twins for their first three game winning streak of the season, David Lesky from Inside the Crown joins in on that and the trade deadline, SKC preps for a big one, as does USWNT, and we’ve got a little golf and other notes. Enjoy!

The weekly banter battle has plenty of Chiefs training camp and NFL in it's sights, along with Big 12 expansion, a little Royals, trivia fun, and more. Come on along!

A remarkable conversation with the former Southwest Missouri State and WNBA star. A prodigy from an early age in Claflin, KS., Jackie's relentless drive and outsized talent made her a sensation, and allowed her to overcome numerous challenges in her playing, coaching, and professional career. Truly captivating and inspirational!

Plenty of both sense and nonsense this time around. The buddies banter season veers wildly from beers to baked beans, Las Vegas to William Shakespeare and more, and the fact check zeroes in on previous nonsense, adding to the general mayhem. So raise a glass and join in the fun with us!

The couple's view of life brings personal memories of Tony Bennett, insightful thoughts on the classic Chaplin film “City Lights”, anticipation for summer blockbusters, the heat that the season brings, and a difference or two to spice things up. Join us!

On and off the field, an interesting and up and down weekend to dig into. Chiefs camp opens without Chris Jones, Brian Hartman authors a surprising feel-good Open story, Royals misery continues, and today's friend is Daniel Sperry of the Star with multiple fascinating soccer storylines.

It's a football-centric banter battle this time around as the Chiefs open camp, and the Big 12 and SEC are coming off their media days and anticipating their seasons. We'll mix in a little trivia and music tributes. Enjoy!

A compelling and important conversation with Kevin Shelton, owner of C-Hawkk construction, and Chairman of the ATTS Foundation, a national organization dedicated to work zone safety. They are involved with many initiatives to raise awareness of work zone accidents which claim hundred of lives yearly, including the National Work Zone Memorial.

Another fabulously far flung edition features Tim’s look back at Taylor Swift’s massive at many levels Arrowhead show, as well as other performances, anniversaries, recommendations, and reflections. In the mix John Coltrane and Billy Holiday, The Eagles, Shania Twain, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, even Shindig, and more, Enjoy!

It was a typically mixed bag weekend with an electrifying Wimbledon final standing out, Chiefs readying for training camp, a Sunday oasis for the Royals, and peril for Sporting. Plus, Stan Weber joins off Big 12 Media Days to warm us up for looming college football. Enjoy!

Soren is back and the banter boys are having fun with the Royals second half and future beyond, "Quarterback" and Patrick Mahomes, Sporting KC needing a streak, trivia fun and more. Enjoy!

An amazing conversation withthe KC native who was an accomplished young athlete whose career was derailed by injuries, creating a new path of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has worked with the NFL and Chiefs, Sporting KC, the KC current, U.S. Men's national team, and others, while maintaining a thriving private practice. A remarkable story of perseverance and dedication.

The boys return with the usual antics. Beers to judge, facts to check, literary humiliation for yours truly, scenic adventures, movies, golf, horrific job stories, movie doppelgangers, and more. Salut!

The couple's view of life is lively and warm as the summertime. Lots of viewing tips to mix in with the real life events, from recent films and new streaming shows, to iconic personalities that resonate from yesterday to today. Hang out with us for info and fun!

The All-Star break and MLB draft provide a last gasp of Royal relevance and we explore it with David Lesky. Sporting KC has frustrations in a draw, Pebble Beach provides great stories at the U.S. Women’s Open. That and more as the clock ticks down to Chiefs camp. Enjoy!

Fun and games with Sterling, Kurtis, and yours truly having plenty to dish on from Chiefs as they work toward camp, Royals woes heading to the All Star break, preseason prospects for the local college football squads, trivia fun, and more!

A quick catch up with Kris Ketz on the occasion of his 40 year anniversary at KMBC, a milestone that is perfect also for a revisit of our fascinating Profile chat from a couple years back. Generations of broadcasting excellence and decades of bringing quality to the KC audience. Enjoy!

The always varied and valuable music discussion ranges from fan behavior to incisive documentaries to concert setlist choices and much more featuring Taylor Swift, David Bowie, Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman, Glastonbury, Aerosmith, Bebe Rexha, Elton John, and others. Dig in and enjoy!

I'm giving our friends a holiday, and going solo as I hope to enliven your day by diving into a rare Royals fun weekend, a vital big night for Sporting, golf providing history and redemption for two big names, NFL and NBA notes, and more. Smiles all around!

A slightly different crew brings the heat on a sizzling Friday as we chat Royals stadium issues, and dreadful first half, Shohei Ohtani, The Match, trivia fun, and other lively detours.

The iconic broadcaster grew up in Kansas City dreaming of being a radio and TV standout and then realized it in a wide variety of roles from weatherman, to game show host, PA announcer, commercial spokesman, and more, all with a smile and a wink!

The couple’s banter session is full of emotions and notions. Family health dynamics, competitive nature, winding down, good friends, music, greetings from dogs, civic pride, and more are on the plate for you to enjoy!