There's Just Something About Kansas City

Matt and Chrissy Stewart have faced a journey no family ever expects to take — both battling Stage 4 cancer while navigating the challenges, uncertainty and emotions that come with it. In this deeply personal conversation, Kansas City couple Matt and Chrissy Stewart share their individual cancer journeys, the challenges and uncertainty they’ve faced, and the strength they’ve found in each other, t...

Kansas City’s musical history is inseparable from jazz, and few places have played a more important role in preserving that legacy than the American Jazz Museum . In this brand-new episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Jill Johnson, interim executive director, and Jordan Malhiot, senior manager of collections and exhibits , for an inside look at one of Kansas City’...

A Kansas City legend returns to the mic. We’re re-releasing our conversation with Denny Matthews , the legendary voice of the Kansas City Royals and one of the most recognizable broadcasters in Kansas City sports history. Matthews has now called more than 8,000 Royals games during his remarkable Hall of Fame broadcasting career, giving generations of Kansas City fans a front-row seat to some of th...

With Marilyn Maye returning to the stage at Kansas City’s historic Folly Theater this Friday, we’re re-releasing our unforgettable conversation with one of the city’s most beloved musical treasures. Marilyn Maye is an American Songbook and showtune legend whose extraordinary career includes a record 76 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson . A true cabaret icon, she has spent deca...

As the Kansas City Chiefs kick off a new season, we’re re-releasing our conversation with the legendary voice of Chiefs Kingdom, Mitch Holthus. From growing up in Smith Center, Kansas, to becoming the longtime radio voice of the Kansas City Chiefs and being named the 2024 Kansan of the Year, Mitch takes us inside his remarkable career, his deep connection to Chiefs fans, and what it means to be th...

What happens when you combine Kansas City beer, music, entrepreneurship, history and creativity? You get Kemet Coleman and Vine Street Brewing Co. In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Kemet Coleman , Kansas City musician, entrepreneur, creative placemaker, and co-founder of Vine Street Brewing Co. , Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery. Located in the hist...

How does a Holocaust survivor become one of the people who helped save one of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks? Herb Kohn is a lawyer, mediator, Holocaust survivor, and civic leader whose remarkable life has been deeply intertwined with the story of Kansas City. In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , Kohn shares his family's journey through the Holocaust, the experien...

Fifty years later, the legend of the Boys of '76 still lives on. In 1976, the Center High School Yellowjackets put together one of the most remarkable seasons in Kansas City high school basketball history: an undefeated season that ended with a Missouri State Basketball Championship . In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we revisit that extraordinary team with author M...

Kansas City just experienced something we had been dreaming about for decades. Now, for the first time, the people who helped make it happen are sitting down together to tell the story. In this special KC2026 World Cup wrap-up, Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation ; Pam Kramer, CEO of FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City ; and Cliff Illig, co-founder and co...

With Season 4 of Ted Lasso now streaming, we're revisiting the story behind the character—and the Kansas coach who helped inspire him. Meet Donnie Campbell , the longtime Kansas high school basketball coach whose leadership, optimism, and ability to build relationships had a lasting impact on a young Jason Sudeikis . Years before Sudeikis became an Emmy Award-winning star, he experienced Coach...

As Kansas City looks toward the future of professional sports, with new stadium plans dominating headlines and the Kansas City Chiefs unveiling renderings for their proposed stadium project, it's the perfect time to revisit this fascinating conversation. In this encore release, we sit down with sports architect, author, and historian Tom Waggoner , whose book Designed in Kansas City chronicles...

Science fiction has always imagined the future, but fandom has changed just as much as the stories themselves. In this episode of There's Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Jason Hunt , Editor-in-Chief of SciFi4Me , the Kansas City-based media platform covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, movies, television, gaming, and fan culture. Since launching SciFi4Me in 20...

Your World Cup Guide to Must-See Kansas City As Kansas City’s 2026 FIFA World Cup whirlwind comes to a close, we're wrapping up our series spotlighting just a few of the city's most iconic, can’t-miss destinations.  This week, we're visiting J. Rieger & Co. , a historic, world-class distillery that has become a favorite stop for locals and visitors alike. In this special encore epi...

Your World Cup Guide to Must-See Kansas City As the world turns to Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we're revisiting the stories behind some of the city's most unforgettable destinations. This week, we're highlighting one of the city's newest and most imaginative attractions: The Rabbit hOle . In this special encore episode, host Frank Boal sits down with Pete Cowdin , who...

Your World Cup Guide to Must-See Kansas City All eyes are on Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , we're revisiting the stories behind the people, places and organizations helping put our city on the global stage. In this special encore episode, host Frank Boal sits down with Chris Long of the Kansas City Current to discuss the club's remarkable rise, its commitment to growing the wome...

Your World Cup Guide to Must-See Kansas City As soccer fans from around the globe gather in Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , we're revisiting the stories behind some of the city's most iconic destinations. Few places tell a more important American story than the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum . Located in Kansas City's historic 18th & Vine District, the Negro Leagues Baseba...

Your World Cup Guide to Must-See Kansas City As the world comes to Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , we're revisiting the stories behind the city's most iconic destinations. Few places are more inspiring, or more significant, than the National WWI Museum and Memorial . In this encore run of one of our very first episodes, host Frank Boal sits down with Dr. Matt Naylor, President an...

One of history's most powerful symbols has arrived in Kansas City . For the first time in America, The Berlin Wall Exhibition is making its debut at Union Station Kansas City , bringing authentic artifacts, gripping personal stories, and even a piece of the actual wall that divided a city, a nation, and the world for nearly three decades. In this episode of There's Just Something About Kan...

In this bonus mini-release of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we head to the 17th Annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend news conference at Children's Mercy Hospital to catch up with the hometown stars known as the “Slickers.” Frank asked KC icons Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Heidi Gardner, Rob Riggle, David Koechner, and Eric Stonestreet just what it is about Kansas City that brings them...

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is growing - and becoming one of the Midwest’s premier family destinations. In this re-release, we sit down with Sean Putney , President and CEO of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, to discuss the zoo’s continued expansion, conservation efforts, and vision for the future. Sean shares behind-the-scenes insight into the impact of the Sobela Ocean Aquarium and the...

Few companies are more deeply woven into the fabric of Kansas City than JE Dunn Construction . In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with brothers Terry, Steve, and Bob Dunn for a conversation about family, business, leadership, and the evolution of one of the nation’s leading construction companies. The Dunn brothers reflect on growing up in the business and le...

Kansas City barbecue is built on legacy, and few names carry that weight like Zarda . In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Terry Hyer , COO of Zarda, to talk about leading one of the region’s most recognizable barbecue brands into its next chapter. Terry shares his path into the business and what it means to help steward a multi-generational Kansas City st...

A big idea can change a city - and sometimes, it starts with one voice encouraging others to dream bigger. In this timely re-release, we revisit our conversation with Kay Barnes - former mayor of Kansas City, MO - a transformational leader whose vision helped reshape downtown Kansas City and redefine what’s possible for the region. Her influence is once again front and center. Following the announ...

In October 2024, we sat down with John Sherman , owner of the Kansas City Royals , for an in-depth conversation about the future of the franchise, his vision for a downtown ballpark, and what it would take to secure the next generation of Royals fans. Now, that vision is becoming reality. On April 22, 2026, Sherman joined leaders from Kansas City and the state of Missouri to announce plans for a n...

What can we learn from one of America’s most consequential presidents - and why does his leadership still matter today? In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Alex Burden , Executive Director of the Truman Library Institute , to explore the enduring legacy of Harry S. Truman . Known as “The Man from Independence ,” Truman helped shape the modern presidency d...