There's Just Something About Kansas City

We’re throwing it back to our conversation with Alex Gordon, one of the greatest players in Kansas City Royals history and a future Royals Hall of Famer. Known for his grit, gold gloves, and iconic leadership during the 2015 World Series Championship run, Alex shares the story behind his legendary career. From being labeled the “next George Brett” to struggling early on at third base, Alex’s path...

In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we revisit our powerful conversation with Allan Swan, President of Panasonic North America, about the largest economic development project in Kansas history — the new $4 billion lithium-ion battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. Allan shares how Kansas beat out over 100 other locations across 13 states to become home to Panasonic’s cutting-e...

Today, we're bringing back our conversation with our dear friend, the late Jim Eddy. We hope you enjoy his stories of life, love, family, and food as much as we do. Thank you for your legacy, Jim. You've made a lasting impact on this city, and you are deeply missed. ____________________________________ Jim Eddy is a Kansas City second-generation restaurateur and Kansas City native who has...

Graham Zusi is a Kansas City soccer legend and a former U.S. Men’s National Team star who competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. But what’s he doing now—and what does he think about the World Cup coming to Kansas City in 2026? In this episode of There's Just Something About Kansas City , Zeus himself sits down to talk about his journey from youth soccer to NCAA championships at Marylan...

Before comedy clubs came to Kansas City, David Naster was already making people laugh on street corners. In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with one of KC’s first stand-up comedians—who went from performing in the streets to opening for Celine Dion and headlining cruise ships around the world. Naster shares behind-the-scenes stories from LA’s legendary Comedy...

Kansas City is the sports architecture capital of the world. But how did we get there? In today’s episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we're talking with the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, “Designed in Kansas City” — sports architect, author, and historian Tom Waggoner. Tom takes us all the way from the Roman Colosseum to today's stadium debate, diving into how t...

What happens when a wild idea on a river float turns into one of Kansas City’s most ambitious development projects? In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Mike Zeller — entrepreneur, visionary, and CEO of Flying Truss — to talk about his bold plan to transform the historic Rock Island Bridge into America’s first trailhead and entertainment district on a brid...

Bryan Truta is the Senior Director of Radio Operations at KCUR’s 90.9 The Bridge , a KC native, and a 30-year veteran of the Kansas City music and media scene. If there's a radio station in town, chances are Bryan's worked there. In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , Frank and Bryan sit down for a wide-ranging, often hilarious conversation between longtime friends....

Justin Gardner serves on the family board of Big Slick KC , a KC celeb-packed weekend of events raising money to support Children's Mercy KC. We're re-dropping this insightful episode in celebration of 2025's Big Slick weekend! During an internship and short stint at WDAF-TV, Justin Gardner, a University of Missouri Journalism School grad, found out editing the evening news content was...

In this episode of There's Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with Adam Hamilton , bestselling author and senior pastor of Church of the Resurrection , the largest Methodist congregation in the U.S. But this conversation isn’t just for the religious. Adam shares his personal journey from skepticism to purpose, and how anyone, regardless of belief, can find meaning, healing, and dir...

In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with Buddy Biancalana , former Kansas City Royals shortstop and unsung 1985 World Series hero. At just five years old, Buddy told his mom he’d make it to the Major Leagues—and he did. Drafted in the first round, he played a pivotal role in the Royals’ unforgettable 1985 World Series run. But Buddy’s journey to baseball glory...

In this powerful episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we sit down with legendary civil rights leader and lifelong Kansas City advocate Alvin Brooks. At 93 years old, Brooks shares firsthand stories from nearly a century of public service, community activism, and leadership. Recognized nationally by President George H. W. Bush as one of the "1,000 Points of Light," and ho...

Trent Green, the former NFL quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, and his wife Julie Green, have become one of the most beloved power couples in Kansas City. After 15 seasons in the NFL, with time in San Diego, Washington D.C., and St. Louis, Trent and Julie chose to raise their family and give back to the community in Kansas City. In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City , we...

In this episode, we welcome back Kyle Talbot — popular Kansas City YouTube influencer , local personality, real estate agent, and the honorary “Mayor of Waldo.” Known for spotlighting KC’s culture, neighborhoods, and growth, Kyle returns to share fresh insights on what's happening across the city in 2025. We talk about: The future of Kansas City’s riverfront development Expansion of the Kansas...

The Regnier name is woven into the fabric of Kansas City. In this inspiring episode, Bob Regnier shares the powerful story of his family’s legacy of philanthropy and business—from his parents, Vic and Helen Regnier, to the charitable work he and his wife Ann continue today. Bob reflects on how his father’s relentless work ethic and commitment to community shaped his own path—from helping build the...

Madi Lamb is a Kansas City native & the founder of Quarter Life Club , a social club for helping twentysomethings “in the mood to meet people” connect in a meaningful way.  At 25, Madi hit the dreaded “quarter life crisis”. She was having trouble meeting people, and she quickly discovered she wasn’t the only one. Thanks in part to the distance that stemmed from covid and remote work, many in h...

Len Dawson Jr. has had quite the life. Sure, it hasn’t always been easy being the son of Chiefs icon Lenny Dawson, but being on the sidelines and in the locker room while his famous father was quarterbacking the Chiefs had a lot of perks. Len shares his life story, from his wild teenage years to the decisions that brought him back to calling Kansas City home. We know all the stats — Len Jr tells t...

Jim Cosgrove, aka "Mr. Stinky Feet", is a Kansas City musician, journalist, and author who has been entertaining children and adults for over 25 years. He’s produced 10 albums, written 3 children’s books, an essay collection from his years as a parenting columnist with the Kansas City Star, and a true-crime memoir, and performed over 5,000 times all over the world — including a couple of...

Danny O’Neill, founder of Kansas City’s iconic The Roasterie Coffee Company , is one of a kind. One of ten children born and raised in tiny Denison, Iowa, Danny was always looking for a way to make a mark. Little did he know that a semester as a high school exchange student in Costa Rica picking coffee beans would forever change his life. He eventually saved up $17,000 dollars, bought a coffee roa...

Deliece Hofen is the founder of Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, a Kansas City nonprofit working to raise awareness & funds for childhood cancer research to advance cures for children.  Deliece’s son Braden was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma when he was just three and given little chance to live. When Deliece faced her own simultaneous breast cancer diagnosis, she saw firsthand how s...

Kerry Browne and her husband John McClain are 4th generation owners of the historic Browne’s Irish Marketplace, the oldest Irish business in the world outside of Ireland & the oldest retail business in Kansas City. Located in Midtown, Browne’s is known for its warm hospitality, curated Irish imports and authentic Irish food and drink. Only ½ of 1% of all businesses last for 100 years. We sit d...

Kelly Tastove is the Operations Manager & Donor Relations Manager of the Symphony in the Flint Hills, a 20 year tradition bringing the Kansas City Symphony to various ranches across Kansas’s tallgrass prairie for a celebration of music, art, and the unique ecology of the Flint Hills. The signature event is at the top of every Kansan’s bucket list. For attendees, the event is idyllic. But behin...

Dana Wright and Scott Parks have been covering news in Kansas City for a combined 60 years, and their award-winning talk show, “Dana & Parks”, has been running on 98.1 KMBZ for going-on 15 years. In today’s episode, the talk show duo explain how they originally connected and why they feel listeners can relate to what they hear every weekday from 2-6pm. Anxiety, diet yoyo, even Scott’s battle w...

Do you need someone to brighten your day? Randy Miller, Kansas City’s original “shock jock”, is just what the doctor ordered. His incredible career has seen more ups and downs than a Worlds of Fun roller coaster and he’s still going strong. His redemption tour includes randymillerradio.com and the National Defense Network on Armed Forces Radio, where he’s interviewed everyone from Tom Hanks and Ma...

Jasper “JJ” Mirabile is an Italian chef and owner of the beloved 70 year old Kansas City staple Jasper’s Restaurant. He’s also a cookbook author and the host of Live from Jasper’s Kitchen, a cooking show on KCMO radio. If it’s Italian food, it’s Jasper’s! JJ has been in the kitchen and the dining room of his award-winning Italian restaurant since the...