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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 down with Kerry and John to talk about how Browne’s has thrived for nearly a century and a half: through two pandemics, two World Wars, Prohibition (rumor has it Pendergast himself was a Browne’s regular), the Depression, and every downswing of the economy since.
Their secret? Good old Irish resilience, and an incredible community — one that warmly includes everyone who walks in the front door.
We’re also joined by Kerry and John’s oldest son Ian, along with loyal Browne's supporter Pete McCluskey, who serves with Kerry on the board of both the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Kansas City Irish Fest and shares their stories. This crew represents everything Irish here in Kansas City as they carry on the incredible legacy of the immigrants who helped build this city we love. Slainté!
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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 behind the scenes, Kelly and her team, their volunteers, and the ranchers offering up their land have navigated the impossible to make the magic happen - bringing the Kansas City Symphony to the middle of the prairie and hosting 7,500 guests with no orchestra shell, no power, no sound system, no parking, no restrooms, no food, & no water, and praying Mother Nature cooperates!
In today’s episode, we cover everything from the birthday party that started it all, to the history of the land and the mission of the nonprofit, the behind the scenes details that have made the event possible & what’s in store after this summer’s final concert. It’s a fascinating look at one of our region’s most unique celebrations & ecological treasures - one more reason “there’s just something about Kansas City”!
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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 with alcoholism — they go deep into their relationship, their life stories, and why they'd never leave Kansas City.
Between the laughs and the tears, you’ll understand why they are one of the Top 10 radio talk shows in the country.
Two more reasons why, “There's Just Something About Kansas City."
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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 Mark Wahlberg to Eric Stonestreet and Keanu Reeves. He’s even written a book about his days on Kansas City Radio. Get ready to laugh! -
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 70’s, but his roots go back to 1930 when his grandparents emigrated from Sicily. This episode is an incredible journey filled with the love of food and family. Even though Jasper collaborates with the greatest chefs from around the world, he has never forgotten the Old World touch that sets his restaurant apart. Sit back and enjoy the feast. Mangiare!
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Dr. Kirk McCullough is a Kansas City Orthopaedic Surgeon who’s been named FIFA Venue Medical Officer for the 2026 World Cup.
After suffering several knee injuries during his high school and college careers, his life’s path was set to help injured athletes recover and return to their sport. But Dr. McCullough didn’t stop there. He collaborated with other orthopedic experts and biomechanical engineers to develop better footwear to help prevent sports injuries in the first place.
This episode is a fascinating look inside the world of sports medicine. After stops in Nashville, Charlotte and Cleveland, Dr. McCullough couldn’t wait to get back home because, “There’s Just Something About Kansas City!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Pam Kramer is the CEO of KC2026, the nonprofit established to lead the planning and activation of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City. She’s also a Jeff City native who spent years mingling the worlds of sports and business at Sprint, the Kansas City Chiefs, KC Current, and the Kansas City Sports Commission.
Now, Pam is at the forefront of preparations for soccer fans from all over the world to descend upon Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup. After witnessing the 1994 World Cup while working for Sprint, Pam was perfectly positioned to lead Kansas City’s efforts to coordinate what will be the biggest event of any kind in KC history.
Get the latest update on where things stand, including how the World Cup is already bringing our region together and the impact it will have on our city’s future. Just 500 days until the world finds out what we already know, “There's Just Something About Kansas City!”
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Denny Matthews has been the voice of the Kansas City Royals from their very first game in 1969, and has now broadcast exclusively for the Royals for nearly 50 years.
From sending his resume and tape to the Royals on a Schlitz tray to the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame, Denny and I reminisce about his storied career. Denny talks growing up in Illinois listening to iconic broadcasters — like the St. Louis Cardinals Jack Buck and the Chicago Cubs Harry Caray — before placing his own legendary stamp on the Royals.
Denny was a great athlete in his own right, playing in spring training games when Whitey Herzog was the Royals manager, and catching passes from legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer, Len Dawson. Denny is a Kansas City treasure, and this episode is a can’t-miss walk down KC memory lane.
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Joe Arce is a longtime Kansas City photojournalist and the founder of Kansas City Hispanic News.
Frank met Joe in 1981 when we worked together at WDAF-TV. Joe was the original “one man band” of photojournalism; shooting, interviewing and editing stories all by himself. He found a niche reporting on the Hispanic community in the KC metro. Joe knew there was a void in the local Latino community for news that affected their daily lives. So he took a leap of faith and founded KC Hispanic News. Joe’s dedication to his paper and the community is legendary.
In this emotional visit between old friends, Frank and Joe talk about history, culture, and moments of impact, including the effect Covid-19 had on him both personally and professionally and the community's loss when Lisa Lopez-Galvin died from a senseless shooting at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration. It’s a story of friendship, KC news, and the vibrance and impact of the Hispanic community in KC.
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You cannot talk about the history of Kansas City Jazz without the name McFadden being mentioned, from the early days with “Smilin’ Jimmy McFadden and the Chocolate Drops with Count Basie at the original Reno Club, to Lonnie and Ronald, “The McFadden Brothers”, at Lonnie’s Reno Club downstairs at the Ambassador Hotel in downtown KC.
Lonnie takes us back to the ‘20’s and 30’s and his dad’s influence on the KC Jazz scene and the impact it had on his sons. Lonnie’s road had its ups, downs, detours and dead ends but he never gave up his dream. This is a lesson about putting his parents' work ethic into everything he did to achieve his ultimate goal. His enthusiasm is contagious and he isn’t slowing down any time soon!
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Heidi Gardner is an actress, writer, and comedian who's starred on Saturday Night Live since 2017. From Westport, to LA, to NYC, from the Tivoli, to the Groundlings, to 30 Rock, Heidi has done everything from popping popcorn, to cutting hair, to becoming the longest-tenured current female cast member on SNL. Even though Heidi had doubts on the way up, there was always someone there to give her the support she needed to keep on going.
The Kansas City native still calls KC home and reps the Chiefs and Royals proudly, and as the only female host of “The Big Slick” she continues to give back to the city she loves. What a journey it’s been, and she shares it all — yes, even the now-classic break in character during the “Beavis and Butt-head” skit from last season. All that and so much more with Heidi Gardner on this episode of “There’s Just Something About Kansas City.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's a very Merry Mitchmas!
From Smith Center, Kansas to the Chief’s Kingdom to the 2024 Kansan of the Year, Mitch Holthus gives us an inside look at his career and what it means to him to be the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs.
You’ll also hear about his family’s deep connection to the Western ballad, “Home on the Range.” It’s quite a story. Join Mitch as he tells the story about his life as only he can on this episode of “There’s Just Something About Kansas City.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Crosby Kemper III has served as the director of the KC Public Library and the director of the National Institute of Museum and Library Services with both the Trump and Biden administrations. Today, he’s on a mission to make sure children from all segments of our society are given the opportunity to learn to read.
From the 1880’s through today, seven generations of the Kempers have been at the forefront of Kansas City’s growth and development, and they’re certain to have a powerful impact on our city’s future. In today’s episode, Crosby takes us through the incredible impact his family has had on Kansas City, the vital services that libraries provide, and the importance of literacy in our community.
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Allan Swan is the President of Panasonic North America. In today’s episode, the Scotland native tells us how the tiny, unassuming De Soto, Kansas beat out over 100 other sites in 13 states to build Panasonic’s newest lithium battery plant. The $4 billion investment by Panasonic is the largest economic development project in Kansas history and it will employ up to 8,000 workers at all skill levels. In order to fill those positions, Panasonic is reaching out to local educational institutions to develop that work force. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of the continued evolution of the lithium battery and EV’s. Allan also talks about how he and his family have fallen for Kansas City since their move, and how the people here have made all the difference.
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Lindsey Patterson-Smith is Vice Chair of the American Royal. In today’s episode, she takes us on a ride through the 125 year old history of the American Royal and its future as one of Kansas City’s most iconic year-long celebrations.
Lindsey also shares the impact her family has had on the KC area, from her father Neal’s co-founding of Cerner to the Patterson Family Foundation’s continued impact across rural Missouri and Kansas to assure the continued growth of agriculture. As her father always said, “Create value and good things will happen.”
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Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado is the President and Chief Scientific Officer of the Stowers Institute. World renowned for his groundbreaking work in regenerative biology, Dr. Sanchez Alvarado is the leader in exploring the mysteries of life and the potential for organisms to regenerate damaged tissues.
He’ll be the first to tell you none of his work, or that of his scientists and researchers would be possible without the incredible foresight and generosity of Jim and Virginia Stowers. They made sure the institute had a permanent home in Kansas City and that it will continue to attract the next generations of scientists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Paul Kempinski is the CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City. In today’s episode, Paul takes us through the hospital’s incredible history, from its founding in 1897 by two sisters with a focus on research and philanthropy to the legacy he leaves behind as he prepares for retirement.
Paul’s tenure adds to the already incredible reputation of Children’s Mercy Hospital, one of the top children’s hospitals in the country that’s helping to drive Kansas City’s economic engine as the city’s 4th biggest private employer. Paul talks family, leadership, and the future, sharing why he believes there’s just something about Kansas City.
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Matt Linski was born in Pennsylvania, migrated to Sedalia, Missouri and with inspiration from his father, set a path that saw him rise to president of Bank of America in this region.
Matt’s work in the community goes well beyond the office, from Big Brothers Big Sisters, to a scholarship at Missouri State in honor of his late father, and countless local philanthropic causes through Bank of America Kansas City.
Matt shares his life story — how his father inspired his “humble in defeat” approach to life, his commitment to “walking the floor”, how his faith has guided him, and how much relationships mean in building a future. He also talks about becoming an official Kansas Citian and what a difference this city has made for his family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Madisen Ward is a Kansas City musician and songwriter. Hailing from Independence, Madisen was raised with a feeling that anything was possible, watching his mother Ruth playing shows at coffee shops and his uncle, actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., on the big screen.
Madisen started writing in high school, and after taking the stage with his mother a few times and writing some originals, the two formed “Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear”. The Americana/roots duo went from the kitchen to Letterman almost overnight, with live videos from their debut album, Skeleton Crew, catching on like wildfire.Now, Madisen has taken off on his own and lets us inside his creative process as he continues the Ward legacy. Hear the mantras and motivations that have brought him here, what lies ahead, and how Kansas City encourages artists to lean into warmth and their own unique style.
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A family-owned company lasting five generations is almost unheard of. But here in Kansas City, U.S. Engineering has defied the odds.
Tyler Nottberg, the company’s CEO, tells the story of U.S. Engineering’s founding by Gustav Nottberg in 1893, its twists and turns through World Wars, and how the company has helped to shape the Kansas City we know today. Tyler takes us through their colorful family history from Germany to Strawberry Hill, weaving the journey together with the stories of the men and women who built the company and continue to contribute to its success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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