That Podcast In Hutch

In this episode of That Podcast in Hutch, I decided to do something a little different. Instead of sitting down with one guest, I took a chance and set up at Crow & Co Bookstore and Cafe – and asked people to come down and share their Christmas stories with me. I wasn’t disappointed. I’m always thrilled that people are willing to sit down and share their stories with me.  I hope you enjoy list...

We’re doing something a little different – launching a two-part series. This is the second segment, where you’ll get to sit in as I visit with my friend Frankie Shayne Pearman. When we start talking, the conversation often runs long – and instead of launching a 2-plus hour episode, we decided to release two episodes closer to an hour each. If you didn’t catch the first episode, I’d encourage you t...

We’re doing something a little different – launching a two-part series. For the next two weeks, you’ll get to sit in as I visit with my friend Frankie Shayne Pearman. When we start talking, the conversation often runs long – and instead of launching a 2-plus hour episode, we’ll release two episodes closer to an hour each.  In the first part, we visit about how our paths have crossed, his passion f...

Every year since 2013, for at least a few days, Hutchinson officially declares itself as Smallville – The home of Clark Kent, the human counterpart to Superman.  That proclamation has grown in the years since to include a community “Smallville” festival, and a weekend- long comic-con. In today’s episode I visit with Christopher Wietrick, one of the driving forcing behind Hutchinson’s claim to Smal...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this week’s episode, I’m trying something a little different. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m reading through listeners’ comments about their reasons for being thankful this year. Despite all the chaos of the past two years, I think you’ll enjoy hearing the ways in which people find gratitude. And if you’re inspired after listening, send your reasons for Thanksgiving to...

Mark and Phoebe Davenport were living in Brooklyn, New York, and investing in real estate in the New England area when they stumbled across some property listings in the Midwest. Now, they are splitting their time between their home in the Kansas City area, and their properties in Hutchinson – including Plaza Towers, Leon Place, and the Hoke Building, which they’re converting into a boutique hotel...

In this episode of That Podcast in Hutch, I visit with JoAnn Rivera, RN,CCRN Director of Patient Care Services, Intensive Care Unit, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. We discuss some of the demands on nursing staff throughout the 18 months as Covid-19 spread throughout the world, and our community. JoAnn helps us understand the strain and demand on nursing staff, and the emotional toll the jo...

Tim Smith is a graduate of Hutchinson High School, and a long-time friend of mine. He has worked for well more than a decade as a truck driver. Throughout much of his career he worked as an over-the-road truck driver. In this episode, we visit about some of the on-the-ground issues that push drivers to other careers. If you’re interested or concerned at all about some of the supply chain failures...

Jacci Espinoza is an accounts manager at New Beginnings, a wife, mother, daughter, and an engaged member of our community. She’s also an addict in active recovery. In this episode, Jacci shares her journey through addiction and recovery, and the importance of harm reduction policies that can prevent overdose deaths. I’m thankful to Jacci for being willing to share her story with such openness and...

Lyndsey Becher is the Artistic Director for Stage 9 in Hutchinson. In this episode, she visits with me about the upcoming production of “Talking Tombstones? and a new feature titled “If Walls Could Talk.” Both take a historical look at some of Hutchinson’s interesting people, recreated as characters, in this 15-year Halloween-time tradition. To learn more, visit https://www.stage9hutch.com/ Learn...

Denice Gilliland is the Community Impact coordinator for the United Way of Reno County. In this episode, Denice talks about her experience as a single mother of three children, trying to manage a household budget that didn’t quite stretch far enough. I think you’ll find this conversation enlightening – as we dive into the issues of childcare, budgeting, and the Cliff Effect, which punishes individ...

Myra and Jim Kitson own Metropolitan Coffee in Hutchinson. In this episode, Myra talks about the challenges of running a small business – and some of the ways in which that has been complicated by a global pandemic. Myra was open and authentic in our discussion and I think you – like me – will enjoy learning more about her experiences. Learn more about the Heartland Arts and Culture Collective: ht...

Ben Jones is a musician, actor, director and member of the Kansas Board of Education, among many other things! In this episode, I visit with Ben about his experience in theater, and in his recent directing role for the upcoming Family Community Theater production of Arsenic and Old Lace. We also discuss how the arts intersect with education, and serve to help children develop the skills they need...

Heidi Unruh is a church and nonprofit consultant, working with them on how to better their community engagement. She’s someone who cares deeply about our community, and lends her talent, skill, and energy to making Hutchinson a more compassionate and caring community. Her daughter, Elise, contracted Covid-19 and has endured multiple symptoms related to “long” Covid for the past 10 months. In this...

Steve Becker is a retired District Court Judge, who served on the bench for 26 years, and later spent six years serving in the Kansas House of Representatives. Steve, along with his daughter Beth White, is launching a new podcast called “Cleared.” It will examine cases of wrongful convictions, and shed some light on the imperfections in our legal system and how those imperfections lead to the impr...

Amy Bickel is an award-winning journalist who covered a variety of areas at The Hutchinson News – specializing in thorough coverage of Kansas agriculture. She also loves the Kansas State Fair, and along with her cohort Kathy Hanks provided readers with a hands-on state fair experience. Learn more about the Heartland Arts and Culture Collective: https://www.hutchrec.com/arts-culture/ Interested in...

ThatPodcastinHutch explores the people, places, and events that make Hutchinson a vibrant and engaging community. We’ll step beyond the headlines, to hear the real-life stories from our community and develop a deeper understanding of policy and people.  In this episode, I visit with USD 308 Hutchinson board of education member Kail Denison. We discuss some of the difficult decisions school board m...

That Guy In Hutch, Jason Probst, introduces his new show, That Podcast In Hutch, that will bring you news, stories, and events, from Hutchinson, Kansas. Follow Jason on his substack at: https://thatguyinhutch.substack.com/