The 39/94

For nearly 14 years, Siobhan Jackson , victim advocate with the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, has walked alongside survivors of domestic violence through some of the hardest moments of their lives. In this powerful conversation, Siobhan shares what really happens behind closed doors, why leaving an abusive relationship is far more complicated than most people realize, and how frie...

Stacey Schneitter Blake grew up in northwest Missouri surrounded by a family business that's been lighting up celebrations for more than 130 years. Today, she's helping lead that fourth-generation company while also serving as the first female president of the National Fireworks Association . In this episode of The 39/94 , Stacey shares the remarkable story behind Schneitter Fireworks, how the bus...

Michael and Chrissy Troyer, proprietors of the local Scooters Coffee franchise in Northwest Missouri, join us to elucidate the intricacies involved in operating a successful business within a local community. This episode delves into the unique dynamics of managing a franchise alongside one’s spouse, highlighting the complexities and rewards of entrepreneurial life. We explore the significance of...

The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the remarkable journey of Sam Taylor , affectionately known as the "Cosby flower girl," who embodies the spirit of community and entrepreneurship in rural Missouri through her establishment, Treasure Gardens. In our engaging conversation, we delve into her innovative segment, "Tipsy Tuesday," which serves to blend gardening wisdom with a da...

For generations, county fairs have brought communities together—and the Andrew County Fair Board is working hard to make sure that tradition continues. In this special bonus episode of The 39/94, Jodie sits down with Bryce Howard and Lindy Holt of the 2026 Andrew County Fair Board to discuss the exciting events planned for this year's fair and the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it ha...

What does it take for a kid from St. Joseph, Missouri to spend four decades capturing the sound of Hollywood's biggest stories — and then come home to tell one of his own? This week on The 39/94, we sit down with Robert Maxfield — known in St. Joe as Bobby, known on set as Max, a production sound mixer and boom operator whose credits include Mission Impossible , Stranger Things , The Walking Dead...

Wakefield Hare is known throughout Northwest Missouri as a financial advisor, community leader, teacher, mentor, and pastor, but this conversation goes far beyond business and finance. In this episode of The 39/94 Podcast, Wake reflects on losing his father in a plane crash at just 14 years old and how that experience shaped his faith, perspective, and understanding of what truly matters. We discu...

What if one measly mile a day could change your life? For Justin Alvarez , it started as a simple bet between friends in 2022. Today, nearly 900 people in Northwest Missouri are running at least one mile every single day — and St. Joseph has quietly become the run streak capital of the world, with more active run streaks than New York City. Justin is one of the founders of the Measly Mile Mafia, a...

What St. Joseph's Kelly Evans has built in the last five years is incredible. Mama Mystery is an internationally ranked, Cosmo Top 40 true crime podcast, and @TrueCrimeKel on TikTok has racked up more than 35 million views in the last year alone. A recognized voice in the true crime space who regularly appears at major events like CrimeCon, Kelly is the author of Wicked Women, host of the new show...

How Jennifer Jarvis is Changing Her Community One $100 Check at a Time On this episode of the 39/94 Podcast, Jodie sits down with Jennifer Jarvis — project delivery engineer at Missouri American Water, mom of a two and four year old, and founder of 10 Squared Women of Andrew County. Jennifer shares how a few nudges from a friend turned into a giving circle that's already put thousands of dollars b...

What do Coco Chanel, Michael Jordan, and a golf course in Savannah, Missouri have in common? Gerald McCullagh . This week on the 39/94 Podcast, Jodie sits down with British PGA member and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teaching Professional Gerald McCullagh — a man who grew up 50 yards from a golf course in Northern Ireland, coached royalty in Vienna, developed LPGA and PGA Tour players, and now calls Sava...

She works full time, serves on the fire department, and right now she's driving to Kansas City to sit with a sick baby who isn't even hers on paper — but is absolutely hers in every way that matters. This week, Jodie sits down with Atheah Erickson, a foster mom and foster parent ambassador from Andrew County. In a year and a half, Athia and her husband have welcomed somewhere between 12 and 16 kid...

Karen Rudolph grew up in Savannah, Missouri, earned one of the first women's athletic scholarships in University of Missouri history, and spent decades in sports media, education, and coaching. Now she's written the book women's college sports history has been waiting for. In this episode, Karen takes us back to the turbulent decade after Title IX - the battle over who would actually control women...

She grew up in Union Star, moved to the "big city" of Savannah, chased a corporate job, ended up in California, performed on America's Got Talent, went viral in a leotard — and somehow landed back in Northwest Missouri with 1.3 million followers and a neighbor who is not impressed. Elisabeth Wykert is an actress, writer, director, and stand-up comedian who has built a creative career on her own te...

What happens when a 911 call goes unanswered - or worse, gets routed to someone who doesn't know your community? In this episode, we sit down with representatives from the Andrew County Sheriff's Office, the Savannah Police Department, the Rosendale Fire Department, and the Cosby-Helena Fire Department to talk about one of the most important issues on the April 7th ballot: a 1% sales tax to fund a...

When most people think about building a national real estate empire, they think coast. Steven Craig thought home. Craig is the founder and CEO of Craig Realty Group, a Savannah High School graduate, and one of the most quietly influential investors in northwest Missouri. In this episode of The 3994, he sits down to talk to host, Jodie O'Brien about where it all started, what drove him back, and wh...

In honor of School Board Recognition Month, Jodie O’Brien host of The 39/94 sits down with Joseph Barbosa —President of the Savannah R3 School Board and Assistant Director of the Savannah Campus at North Central Missouri College. Joe shares his journey from growing up in Andrew County to becoming a leader deeply invested in education, community development, and student success. From school board l...

A confirmed case of mumps connected to a local elementary school has raised questions for many families in the community. In this episode of The 39/94 , Jodie O’Brien sits down with Andrew Hoffman , administrator of the Andrew County Health Department , to talk about what mumps is, how it spreads, and what parents should know moving forward. Andrew explains how local health departments respond whe...

What does leadership look like at 17 years old? In this episode of The 39/94 , Jodie O’Brien sits down with 1st Sgt. Barry Adwell, instructor of Junior ROTC at Savannah High School, to talk about discipline, structure, respect — and why today’s teenagers may be more capable than we think. After 24 years of service in the Army National Guard, Sgt. Adwell retired and stepped into the classroom. What...

On this episode of The 39/94 , we sit down with Cora Jackson, owner of Body Works to talk about well being and why women (and men) don’t have to accept pain, fatigue, or discomfort as “just a part of life.” Cora shares how she built her business in Andrew County, what structural integration really means, and how movement, massage, and nervous system care can transform everything from sleep to back...

In Episode 20 of The 39/94 , Jodie O’Brien sits down with Cathy Bunse —a former teacher, dairy farmer and now reporter for the Savannah Reporter —for a conversation that flips the script. Kathy shares her journey from life on a dairy farm outside Cosby to covering community stories in Andrew County, offering a firsthand look at the pivot of a family farm. She also opens up about entering journalis...

What does it really mean to grow up in a small town — and how do those roots shape who we become? In this episode of The 39/94 , Jodie O’Brien sits down with Hunter Bailey , a 2015 Savannah High School graduate whose journey has taken him from band rooms and swim lanes to leadership roles in Scouting, aquatics, community theater, and ministry . Hunter shares what it was like growing up deeply invo...

What does it really mean to be a mentor — and why does it matter so much? This week on The 39/94 , Jodie O’Brien sits down with Cheyenne Doral Giles , Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph , to talk about the quiet, powerful impact of mentorship right here in Northwest Missouri. Cheyenne breaks down how Big Brothers Big Sisters works locally, how littles are matched, why chi...

What does it mean for a small town to be seen? In this episode of The 39/94, host Jodie O’Brien is joined by life-long resident Dr. Jan Glenn to talk about Savannah's participation in the Missouri Humanities Small Town Showcase. They discuss why this opportunity matters far beyond a single vote. Jan shares how the Small Town Showcase helps tell Savannah’s story to a statewide audience through prof...

What happens when a small rural county decides to take care of its own? In this episode of The 39/94, host Jodie O’Brien sits down with Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director of The Sunshine Factory , Andrew County’s Senate Bill 40 Board. Jennifer shares the powerful, behind-the-scenes story of how a group of trailblazing parents changed the future for children and adults with developmental disabili...