The New Directions Podcast

New Year's Day 2023 07.01.2023 47:59 ↓

Remembering those we lost last year, including a salute to a friend. Paul Harvey and Charlie McCoy wrap things up for us.

Christmas Eve 2022 24.12.2022 1:15:40 ↓

A mixture of songs I've had before along with new ones for this year. Paul Harvey even shares two classic Christmas tales as only he can. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE PODCAST.

Where are you, Christmas 12.12.2022 53:00 ↓

Faith Hill's musical question kicks off the show, which has more ups and downs than the returning Zambezi Zinger. Paul Harvey's Rest of the Story tells us new info about a Christmas classic. We look at Christmas and its bad and good times.

A stop before the main road 26.11.2022 31:56 ↓

I share a story I recently wrote along with some Thanksgiving unfinished business.

The Killer is in heaven now 11.11.2022 38:07 ↓

This show is in memory of Jerry Lee Lewis, who passed away at age 87.

On lessons and love from Mom 11.11.2022 35:30 ↓

Two stories with motherly inspiration.

One more for the regular season 17.10.2022 32:32 ↓

I share how a certain part of the season could've been handled better. Hank Jr introduces the segment. In addition, who will win the World Series. I share my opinion, which doesn't come from New York.

The ABC's of BBQ 05.10.2022 33:03 ↓

A listing, provided by the Kansas City Star, of the 34 best Barbecue restaurants in the Kansas City metro area.

M*A*S*H at 50 24.09.2022 41:19 ↓

Remembering the 50th anniversary of M*A*S*H, with some of the biggest moments in 11 years.

X is marking a new spot soon. 22.09.2022 33:57 ↓

This episode profiles Riverside Red X, a 74 year fixture in Riverside. It also looks ahead to new beginnings.

9-11 + 21 15.09.2022 1:11:00 ↓

Annual music for the occasion- some new songs and some returnees.

Ireland came to Kansas City 08.09.2022 40:26 ↓

A traveling podcast edition as I was a first time visitor to Irish Fest.

The something good showcase 30.08.2022 1:05:34 ↓

An hour of upbeat music

Dyersville revisited 16.08.2022 51:58 ↓

Back to the field of dreams, but this time for the Reds and Cubs

An off road stop 10.08.2022 37:01 ↓

A chance to update and many chances to plan ahead.

Happy Birthday America 03.07.2022 1:19:05 ↓

I share a new essay, along with music for the holiday. The final song will hopefully bring people together better than ever before.

Country from comedy 01.07.2022 38:52 ↓

A top 30 country song list from a comedy website. Who knew? Number 1 ends the show.

He's back from Edgerton 01.07.2022 34:08 ↓

Dan Leach joins me to talk about his reenactment trip to Edgerton.

The podcast zoo 15.06.2022 1:02:48 ↓

A look at the 50 most popular zoos in the country. Number 1 is from this area.

Facing annoying music 07.06.2022 34:40 ↓

The most annoying songs in the country

The annual Memorial Day show 28.05.2022 1:19:44 ↓

A stop to look at what should be important to us. Its time to calm down. Music is included too.

Getting to the heart of the matter 26.05.2022 37:41 ↓

Sharing stories from some of the parade of hearts designers.

In tribute to the Urban Cowboy 24.05.2022 36:40 ↓

Remembering Mickey Gilley

The new Branson park? 17.05.2022 35:23 ↓

A park near Branson is scheduled to open in 2024, and a new personal journey is about to begin.

Remembering Naomi Judd 08.05.2022 48:02 ↓

Using Judds music, I remember Naomi, who died of mental illness at 76.