Wichita Podcast

Here is another bonus episode for you but this time, all three hosts are in the #CollectiveBasement. Join the guys as they talk about random related Wichita things such as the lack of sports coverage in town, shirt sizes, and how to scam a scammer when they call you. This is one of those laugh out loud episodes where you might not learn much about Wichita but you'll sure learn a lot about the...

Unfortunately when most people think of the Wichita State football program they associate it with the horrific plane crash that took place in 1970. Albeit probably a contributing factor to the program shutting down, it wasn't until 1986 that the city of Wichita and the university discontinued the program. Join us as Evan walks us through the long history and the many ups and downs of the Wich...

Ever wanted to ask a question of the guys at the Wichita Podcast? Well a few of you had your chance and they were answered on today's episode! Enjoy the bonus content where we talked about random Wichita things and answered some random Wichita questions. We hope to do more episodes in the future like this so keep the questions coming! Follow/Like Us! Website - https://www.wichitapodcast.com/...

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Dalton Sanders and Dustin Ray Shannon - two major Joyland fans who walked us through a historical look at Joyland and what happened that shut it down. Joyland was a major part of the Wichita history in the mid to late 1900s and into the 2000s, and it is missed by many. There is much controversy around both the safety of the park as well as the leadership,...

If you listen to this podcast, you've probably at some point been to the Sedgwick County Zoo. But do you know the story of the Riverside Zoo that eventually became the zoo we know and love today? David's cousin-in-law, Stephen, sat down in the Collective Basement and took us through a journey of the original Wichita zoo and the wacky things that happened back in the early 1900s. We might...

Hey now, you're an all-star, get your game on, go play... Beyond being the anthem to our childhoods - All Star Sports and All Star Adventures are two Wichita destinations for some serious fun times. But did you know they started as driving ranges that have adapted throughout the years and have become quite the attractions for families of all ages? Or all the management groups that did their b...

Did you know one of the largest pizza chains in the world began in Wichita, Kansas? We're guessing you already did because you're probably fairly familiar with the city and the restaurant. We decided to give you a deep dive on this deep dish serving (pizza pun) pizza place and all things Wichita related.  Join us as we talk about the Carney brothers and their mission to provide delicious...

There is nothing more Wichita than going to the Candle Club at the Prairie Village Center 6135 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67208. This members only club has been around since 1960 and has been a staple for many generations of Wichita families over those years. We sat down with Judah Craig, managing partner of the Candle Club, to hear both his story of how he came to be running the Candle and also its...

If you think you can't homestead in the Wichita area, think again! We sat down with THE Mama Marketer aka Olivia Hayse and talked homesteading because her and her husband decided to move to the Wichita area around 3 years ago to do that very thing. We recorded this episode at Hayseed Farm which is where they spend their time raising chickens, ducks, and pigs as well as a huge garden to provid...

We were able to meet with Pretend Friend - a local bluegrass band who is unlike any other. With Grant Boesen on guitar and lead vocals, Brody Wellman on bass, and Evan Ogborn on the mandolin this trio has been described as "rockgrass," "new high lonesome," and "if Robert Plant and the Stanley Brothers had a baby." The guys walked us through how the band was formed, wh...

The Wichita Riverfest is happening RIGHT NOW (if right now is June 4-6 2021 or September 30-October 3 2021).  Dating back to 1970 for the Wichita Centennial, the Riverfest has been a staple almost every year in Wichita. From collecting the buttons to eating the food court food to seeing live music to watching bathtub races - Riverfest has been the place to be for locals and visitors for several ye...

If you are only going to listen to one episode of our podcast, we would highly recommend it be this one.  The Greater Wichita YMCA does more for this community than the average person would typically expect. From giving teenagers a place to hang on Saturday nights to teaching 2nd graders how to swim for free to preparing high school kids for job opportunities - the YMCA does it all to help our gro...

We had some free time and figured we would crank out some bonus content for you all. Tune in to listen to David and Maness discuss their favorite places in Wichita which ultimately ends up in a chain restaurant review mixed in with a few local joints. It may not be a long episode, but it is full of laughs! Follow/Like Us! Website - https://www.wichitapodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.co...

All you dedicated listeners out there probably love Wichita because you are listening to a podcast about Wichita. But are you aware of how Wichita was founded? Or how the town grew into the 50th (sometimes 49th) largest city in America? Tune in to THIS episode to learn about how even in B.C. times there were people in the Wichita area, how settlers found the Wichita people in this region, and how...

Una Vida Tequila may not be a tequila that is produced in Wichita, Kansas but the owner and founder of the company, Bryce Lob, sure is from here.  We sat down with Bryce to hear his experiences of creating a business from the start and putting out a product that is unmatched in the tequila game. You may know Bryce as one of the Tequila Fairies or you've seen Una Vida Tequila around town at se...

Listener Discretion Slightly Advised. The Wichita Massacre was one of the most tragic events to ever happen to the city of Wichita. Many people have heard about the incident, but Evan walks us through a detailed factual analysis of what took place 20 years ago.  Our goal in today's episode is to give a history lesson on what took place and not get into the nitty gritty details, politics, or e...

Join David and Evan as they relive some early Wichita memories and explore one of Wichita's mightiest symbols - The Keeper of the Plains. You have not been to Wichita if you have not taken a trip downtown to check out this 44 foot high monument. Either check it out during the day or head down at night for some cool fire related activities. You do not get more Wichita than the Keeper of the Pl...

The guys are back and ready to tell you about the rich history that surrounds baseball in Wichita. We look back to the 1800s and how baseball not only help shaped Wichita to be the city that it is today but also Wichita helped shape baseball into what the game is today. As always, we get wildly off subject and discuss facial hair and mascots, but tune in to check it out! Follow/Like Us! Website -...

On this episode the boys talk about the former All Western theme park Wild West World. Just north of Wichita, Kansas was the failed amusement park that lasted just barely 2 months. They talk about the history of the park as well as some personal connections they share. Join them for the wild ride that was about a theme park that did not really have wild rides even after being called Wild West Worl...

Welcome to the Wichita Podcast! In today's episode we meet David and Maness as they begin their journey through Wichita, Kansas. This is an introductory episode where we learn about what this podcast aims to be and the boys test things out. We are very excited for you all to join us on this journey! Follow/Like Us! Website - https://www.wichitapodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/...