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Petra Kralickova has been serving as the Executive Director of The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures since 2017. From growing up in Communist Czechoslovakia, to watching the world “fill with color” during its fall, Petra shares her story of following her passion for art to the US and finding her way to Kansas City, the city she and her family now lovingly call home.
Petra also takes us back to our own childhoods in this on-site conversation surrounded by the toys we grew up with at The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures. This Kansas City treasure houses 93,000 objects that will fascinate you and your entire family. From summer camps, to wine nights, to dementia programming, Petra’s team has worked hard to create magic for guests of all ages and generations. Petra is on a mission to keep the dreams of founders Mary Harris Francis and Barbara Marshall alive in this one of a kind museum - just another incredible “something” about Kansas City.
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Mike Mahoney and Dave Helling have a combined 104 years of experience in both local and national political coverage here in Kansas City. For about a third of our city's existence, these two have been “chasing mayors and council members around with microphones and notepads." We’ll never see local politics covered like this again.
Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the biggest political events and campaigns of the past half a century from these two rival journalists who have developed a mutual respect and a friendship that has endured to this day. From local elections to presidential conventions with a little sports and humor sprinkled in, this is a fascinating look behind the scenes with two of our best to ever do it in KC.
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Bill Zollars is a Kansas City transplant hailing from Minnesota. The now-retired CEO of Yellow Roadway Corp (YRC) came to KC with his wife and three kids in the 90’s and “immediately felt at home.”
Now leading Kansas City’s first CEO Academy at UMKC’s Bloch School this fall, Bill is passionate about cultivating a supportive community of leaders like the network he relied upon during his tenure. The program will be facilitated by some of KC’s most successful CEO’s, including Bill himself, along with Dan Hesse, the former head of Sprint, Greg Graves, the former CEO of Burns and McDonnell, and many more.
Bill talks parenthood, leadership, and the phrase his father, a WWII B-17 pilot and prisoner of war, said to him that has shaped his life.
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In the third grade, Bryan Busby knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: a meteorologist. But that dream turned out to be easier said than done.
Bryan takes us on his life’s journey of overcoming every obstacle put in front of him to become one of the first black TV meteorologists in the country and now one of the most respected nationwide. Despite bigger markets trying to lure him away, including ABC’s Good Morning America, Busby has stayed right here in KC. Factor in his musical stints with the KC Symphony as a timpanist, his spot on cartoon character impressions, and his own cartoon character “Georgie Global”, and Busby’s is a story you won’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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 wasn’t the life for him. I’m sure all the shouting, cursing and swearing coming from the sports department didn’t help. (I’m guilty as charged.) So Justin used his skills to create commercials and enhance brands for several media companies like AMC Theaters. He brought the film office back to KC and serves as the president of the Film Commission of Greater KC. He also created the Robert Altman Emerging Filmmakers Fund for aspiring filmmakers. And now that his younger sister, comedian Heidi Gardner, is making her mark on Saturday Night Live, Justin has joined the family board of The Big Slick Weekend. He’s a busy guy!
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In 2011, life was good for Stan Hays. He was raising his family, working for Farmers Insurance and competing in BBQ competitions all around the country. That’s when an F5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. Stan wanted to help but didn’t know how, so his wife suggested he gather all of his bbq buddies and go feed the Joplin community.
Now, Stan heads up Operation BBQ Relief, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has served over 11 million meals in 47 states that have been hit with disasters ranging from tornadoes to wildfires. The organization also founded Camp Operation BBQ Relief in the Ozarks, a retreat space dedicated to military service members, veterans, and the families of fallen heroes who gather to heal through culinary therapy. Don’t miss this unbelievable story about giving back — not just to people you know, but to total strangers who become friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kathy and Pat Cocherl started out with nothing, and Pat always told Kathy that if they ever got into a position to give back, they would. Pat was true to his word. After figuring out a way to quickly fix circuit boards for Panasonic, they suddenly had the money to set up and fund the Cocherl Family Foundation. The Cocherl’s and all five of their children run this philanthropic juggernaut that awards full college scholarships to children in the Blue Valley School District with mental and physical challenges.
Pat, better known as “Mr. C”, has two other obsessions: Thomas Jefferson and the Christmas holidays. His office building is designed after Jefferson’s Monticello home in Charlottesville, VA, and he decorates the building every Christmas, turning the lights on Thanksgiving night and turning them off in mid-January on the same schedule as the Country Club Plaza. And if that’s not enough, all the video screens in the building run the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” on a loop throughout that same period. There are no Grinches in the Cocherl family!
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Joyce DiDonato is a transformative presence in the arts. The international opera star has been called “the most potent female singer of her generation.”
From humble beginnings in a big Irish family in Prairie Village, Kansas to international superstar, Joyce DiDonato has dazzled audiences from around the world with her mezzo soprano voice that has been labeled “24-karat gold.”Learn how she overcame rejection and turned it into motivation to rise to the top of her profession, but still refers to herself as “just Joyce from Kansas.” And stick around until the end to hear how she manages to bring even Frank to tears!
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In today's episode, we’re raising a toast to Andy Rieger, the president, co-founder, and driving force behind J. Rieger & Co. Andy's family built the historic Rieger Hotel in the years leading up to prohibition. Today, he has revived the family tradition of creating exceptional spirits, winning international acclaim in the world of craft distillation. And while Kansas Citians take great pride in our incredible "local distillery", J. Rieger & Co. has "passed the test" as one of the best distilleries in the country. Andy shares his family story, the origin of J. Rieger & Co., and the importance of the craft, apprenticeship, and methodologies behind distilling. Even though the pandemic brought him to his knees, he figured out a way to keep his dream alive.
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Cliff Illig went from loading punch cards into a computer, to a picnic bench in Loose Park, to founding Cerner, a $5 billion dollar healthcare software company. You’ll discover how saying things like, “figure it out”, “slog away at it” and “what would Neal do” became Cerner’s mantra for success.
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George Brett is Mr. Kansas City. He has spent 50 plus years inside the KC Royals organization, rising through the Minor Leagues, to the Major Leagues, to Cooperstown.
George talks about his life, his brothers, his dad, and his career as only George can, and touches on the MLB Network’s recent documentary profiling his life - “Brett”. Join us for an in depth conversation with this legendary Hall of Famer, what motivated him, who helped him along the way and why he has never stopped giving back to the city he loves.
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John Brown grew up on the mean streets of South St. Louis. He learned quickly to face his bullies with his fists, often finding himself in trouble with the law. His life changed dramatically when one police officer introduced him to the boxing gym, where he could channel and release his fury productively. But getting off the street was just a start.
Boxing motivated him to take school more seriously and after graduating from college he founded Ringside Boxing. For the past 50 years Brown has coached over 18,000 at-risk youth at the Turner Boxing Academy, teaching them not only how to survive inside the ring, but how to take on life outside the ring as well. One such boxer Brown trained was the great Tommy “The Duke” Morrison. Brown helped him ascend to win the WBO World Heavyweight Championship against George Foreman.
Join us this week for a fascinating look inside the life of a man who has turned anger into action and dedicated himself to helping others.
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Starlight Theatre is one of just two self-producing outdoors theaters in the United States. Its storied history is steeped in the fabric of Kansas City, and so is Lindsey Rood-Clifford. She started as an intern and worked her way up to become the first female President & CEO of this iconic venue. She’s working tirelessly to continue Starlight’s legacy and rich history of dazzling Broadway shows and concerts with an impassioned focus on the theater’s vibrant future.
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The Linda Hall Library is the best kept secret in Kansas City, but that’s about to change.
Library President and CEO Dr. Eric Dorfman is on a mission to let everyone know the Library goes way beyond its S.T.E.M. roots and offers something for everyone. Not only does Dr. Dorfman have a doctorate in Philosophy in Ecology, he also has extensive experience in tourism and hospitality and ties it all together to promote the magic of libraries and museums.
The Linda Hall Library offers 1.2 million volumes that opens worlds to everything from earthworms to exo-planets. They also offer exhibitions that change every six to nine months connecting humanity and nature and videos are available to teach your children what it takes to become a scientist, astronomer, veterinarian, even an animator!
Join us as we unveil this hidden Kansas City gem!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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Max Floyd has a lifetime of stories from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career as a disc jockey. He met Elvis, rode around in a ‘63 Mustang with Jimi Hendrix, interviewed McCartney, Janis Joplin, Elton John and a score of others and has a story about all of them.
The Max, Tanna and Moffitt Show on KY102 was cutting edge during the Golden Age of KC radio. Max’s favorite group? You won’t believe the answer. Prepare to laugh — a lot — during this special episode with the legendary Max Floyd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Becky Cline, Director of the Disney Archives, and George Guastello, Union Station’s President & CEO walk us through the celebration of 100 years of Disney magic at the Disney100 Exhibition at Union Station!
For 100 years, Walt Disney’s magic has spread throughout the world and Tinkerbell’s pixie dust continues to touch us all. Becky and George take us on a magical ride through the early life of the “Man from Marceline” and his formative years in Kansas City. Walt Disney’s drive, determination, vision and genius is truly inspirational. Come along and relive your childhood as Disney comes alive at Union Station, and be sure to check out Disney 100 at Union Station, running late May-November 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From rock and roll drummer to executive director of Steps of Faith, Shawnee native Billy Brimblecom has done a little bit of everything.
After losing a leg to cancer in his 20’s, Brimblecom felt determined to continue to live life with the same vigor as before — and he found a passion for helping others do the same.
Through Steps of Faith, Brimblecom helps others navigate the challenges amputees face, including the sometimes insurmountable financial hurdles associated with prosthetics. Brimblecom and his good friend Jason Sudeikis throw the annual “Thundergong!” gala at the Uptown Theater every November to raise money to help with the cost of prosthetics for those whose insurance won’t cover them. The husband, father, “Summer Breeze” drummer, and self-proclaimed sneakerhead talks music, faith, giving back, Air Jordans, and the beauty of Kansas City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After serving as an intelligence officer during the war in Afghanistan, Jason Kander returned home and launched a political career where he almost ran for President of the United States.
But when he unexpectedly dropped out of politics to go face-to-face against his PTSD and depression, a new mission began. Kander founded the Afghan Rescue Project, an initiative that successfully rescued 383 Afghan collaborators and their family members left behind after the 2021 American withdrawal.
Now serving as president of the Veterans Community Project, Kander is on a lifelong crusade to help veterans overcome their own issues with PTSD, depression and homelessness. His is an inspiring story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Boulevard Brewing is in great hands.
Executive Vice President Bobby Dykstra picked up right where founder John McDonald left off and never skipped a beat. From its humble, local beginnings back in the late ‘80’s, to a brand that can be found in 45 states and 11 foreign countries, Bobby takes us back through Boulevard's history and what's “on tap” for the future.
Bobby is so good at his job that he's been dubbed a “Knight of Belgium Beer,” and that’s an incredible honor. So next time you see him roaming the brewery floors, say hi to Sir Bobby Dykstra, a well-earned title. Cheers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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