Homegrown KC

Conversation with Stuart Hinds of the Gay and Lesbian Archives of Mid America in Kansas City.

Farewell episode

Sensitivity Warning: I don't get graphic but there are mentions of violence and rape in my discussion of banned books at the beginning of this episode. Series 8: We The People Topic 3: Kansas City Public Library A very, brief overview of the history of the Kansas City Public Library System from 1873 to 2024

Join me on an Adventure to the Disney 100 exhibit at Union Station

Join me on an Adventure to Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.

I took a hike through Merriam, KS with Urban Hikes KC!

The Post Presidential Years of Harry S. Truman 1953-1972.

Series 8: 2024 We the People This episode tells the story of Truman's time as Senator.

Season 8 2024: We the People Topic 2 part 2 The life of Harry S Truman from 1920- 1934.

Sensitivity Warning: introduction does include brief mention of genocide and public shootings. Series 8 We The People Topic 2 Biography of Harry S Truman from birth to marriage.

Series 8 2024:We The People Topic 1 A look at the Presidential National Conventions hosted in KC: RNC in 1900, DNC in 1928, and RNC in 1976.

A look back at what was accomplished in 2023, and a glimpse of what is coming in 2024.

My friend and I took an Adventure to the Kansas City Museum in Oct.

A brief look at the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Historical Museum.

Conversation about the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Museum with Dr. Fred Grogan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Lee's Summit Historical Society.

Sensitivity Warning: Episode discusses historical and modern events related to war, terrorism, genocide, and death. I finally visited the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. This is a world class museum in Independence, MO. I highly recommend a visit to this Museum, because of how well they handle difficult and traumatic moments from our past.

Kansas City has a brand new Aquarium at the Zoo and it's incredible!

I had two football related Adventures this month, so I decided to discuss them both in a Minisode! The first was the Chiefs Practice in St. Jo, the second, was an unexpected invitation to attend the Chiefs vs Browns Preseason Game at Arrowhead on Aug 27, 2023. My first Game at Arrowhead! Also listen to episode Chiefs from Series 1 to learn about the history of the Team.

Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 3 History of Cedar Fair, Oceans of Fun, and Geology!

Topic 3 part 3 of Series 7 Amusement Parks A detailed look at the design, construction, and history of some of WoF's most beloved rides: Timberwolf, Mamba, Orient Express, Schussboomer, EXT, and Ski Hi.

A minute look at the changes Worlds of Fun has experienced from 1973 to 2023.

I took an Adventure to the new Spider-Man exhibit at Union Station. It was so cool!

KC has a new self-guided driving tour of queer history. I didn't complete the tour, yet, but here are my thoughts to the first portion.

Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 3 Worlds of Fun opened in May 1973, making 2023 its 50th Anniversary.

Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 2 The history of Fairyland Park in KC from 1923 to 1977.