Danny Clinkscale: Reasonably Irreverent

The weekly banterfest has big games and big issues on the table. ‘Cats, Jayhawks, and Tigers all have major tests of great import, the Chiefs try to make a statement before the bye, and baseball playoffs and the Royals also are on the menu.

The Copenhagen native came to the United States and was part of the fleeting, unabashed sensation that 1980’s indoor soccer became. All Star, Hall of Famer, Coach and more, “The Rocket” tell his story with the same flair he showed in his game.

The banter boys are about to hit the road, but take time first to rate some beers, chat about travel, weigh in on fan experiences, survive the fact check, and much more. Salut!

As I head to Chicago for a nice weekend, which will no doubt include daily exercise, a reprise of a podcast from about a year ago detailing my journey on just that varied workout path. Inspiration or delusion. Check it out and decide!

Insightful analysis of a defining weekend in college and pro football. Duel at the top delivers with Bills and Chiefs, lots of other NFL, and plenty to assess looking back and ahead in the Big 12, SEC and beyond.

The weekly banter battle is on with the biggest game in the NFL coming up Sunday and plenty of fun facts abound, KU faces another challenge and other college stories, trivia fun, and more.

The Kansas City native carved out a remarkably stable career in a volatile industry, staying true to fact-based reporting, and also branching out to help consumers and tell compelling stories with is “Call for Action” platform. His personal journey compelling in its own right.

Opinionated and informative as always explores returning to concert reviews, logistics problems, creative adaptation and more with Lizzo, Garth Brooks, Loretta Lynn, Keith Urban, The Grisly Hand, Marty Stuart and others. Eclectic and enjoyable!

What a weekend. Chiefs and Raiders stage a talking point stuffed classic, Kansas State guts one out, Kansas has a day but not a win, Mizzou comes up short again, and much more!

The banter battle is taking stock of the Royals after moves and a major press conference, College Gameday is the reward for Kansas, the Chiefs are cooking, and other fun detours as usual!

Retiring this year after a half century in professional baseball, John has taken a journey from California kid to college star, to grinding up the minors ladder, spending a decade as a versatile cog on consistent Royals winners, and then remaining a constant in the game after his playing days. Full of fun stories and inspiring memories.

We hear from the Royals G.M. in his first major post-Dayton Moore press conference, and weigh in on his wide ranging look ahead after the firing of manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred.

The couples banter session is back and diving into concerts we shared, one we certainly won’t, a sleeper movie recommendation, and anticipation for our upcoming journeys. Names and places galore like Billy Joel, Leonard Bernstein, Marty Stuart, Bill Nighy, Puerto Vallarta, and more. Come on along, it’s fun!

The Chiefs likely return to the top of many lists after rollicking past the Bucs, local college football is mainly smiles, and much more. Keen analysis and top level football conversation.

The weekly banter battle hones in on the issue of the day, Tua and concussions, Chiefs, college football deep dives, trivia, and more!

Born and raised in Trenton, Missouri, Mike’s standout playing career was ended early by injury but his baseball career certainly wasn’t. Successful as a scout and executive with three organizations, his last stop helping to build a World Series title team with the Royals. A wonderful baseball tale!

Documentaries, anniversaries, and shows set the table for fascinating offbeat tales featuring Elvis, Depeche Mode, 3rd Eye Blind, Dave Mathews, Jason Mraz, Nick Carswell, and others. Always a fascinating listen.

Fall roars in with a football flourish with storylines galore to dive deeply into. The Chiefs gaffe their way to an L, Mizzou adds to its misery catalogue, but bright lights shine at K-State and KU. Other football dissections as well. Enjoy!

The weekly banter battle is chock full of big topics and hot takes with Dayton Moore, the Chiefs, and an intriguing college football weekend all in our sights. Add in some trivia and other fun detours and enjoy!

A Missourian through and through, Mike’s journey is filled with determination, and great stories and personalities. Dedicated to doing things his own way, his award-winning career is fascinating to chronicle.

The buddies banter over beers has the boys viewing international punctuality, football, inspiring speeches, sports gambling and other forays, and of course the ever-demanded fact check. Salut!

With tickets to another rousing edition of "Thundergong" going on sale Friday, it's a great time to reprise our amazing conversation with drummer Billy Brimblecom Jr, the executive director (and much more) of the event’s beneficiary, Steps of Faith. Enjoy!

Superb analysis as usual as the Chiefs got their business done early and could watch as AFC rivals struggled, Kansas is becoming news, Missouri takes care of business, while K-State surprisingly takes it on the chin.

Diving in extra deep into Chiefs-Chargers from all angles, bringing it in a college football coaching discussion, and there's always trivia fun and enjoyable detours|

I have been revisiting Joe Posnanski's fine book "The Baseball 100" as we head toward the postseason, and thought that makes it a perfect time to revisit our fabulous discussion from earlier this year. A great life's journey, obviously well told. Enjoy it again or for the first time!