Writing Fanatic
The ever prolific Joe Posnanski this week announced the release of his new book "Big Fan" with his good friend Michael Schur, making it a perfect time to revisit our conversation from earlier this year when he released his previous book "Why We Love Baseball". We discuss that and then reprise his full Profile and life story from a couple of years back. Funny, engaging, and a remarkable storyteller, including his own. Enjoy!
Booth Chronicles
An engaging and fascinating chat with author Rich Podolsky. His latest book is “Madden and Summerall” highlighting the unusual pairing or differimg personalities who combined to become football’s most famous broadcasting duo. Great backstories and good humor!
Rivalry Royally Revisited
A fascinating chat with the author and baseball hostorian, whose new book "Interstate '85-The Royals, The Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series" provide a fresh look at the iconic matchup four decades on. Great new details and insights to soak in!
A Personal and Literary Journey
The Kansas native and longtime Kansas City writer in numerous capacities has penned his first novel, an empathetic and engaging tale of aging, exploration, and friendship. A fascinating personal and artistic conversation.
Aphorisms and Explorations
Great to catch up with my old friend John Swann as his second novel in his Charlie Chan revival series comes out. Broadcaster, PR specialist, writer, and musician. His Chan books are top notch, and our revisit of last years full Profile conversation is a delight. Enjoy!
Thriving by The Minute
An uplifting and enjoyable conversation with Steve Physioc. Raised in Merriam, Kansas, his journey has takem him to Kansas State, and then a broadcast career college and pro sports with stops in Topeka, Cincinnatti, California, then back home to Kansas City with the Royals, and now an author of fiction novels as well. Upbeat, fascinating, and full of stories and smiles.
Citizen of Smiles
The 4th of July weekend and plenty of soccer dramatics provide a perfect time to revisit out conversation with Roger. Raised in Liverpool with many things American, he eventually became a U.S. citizen. That journey is enjoyably explored in this chat, and his fine book.
Authoring Another New Chapter
A great old friend of mine, he was raised in rural Missouri, had an accomplished career in radio and TV (he had the misfortune of being my boss for a few years), education, music, and more, and now is the author of a trilogy of books that build on the Charlie Chan series. Full of laughs and stories!
Baseball Bookin’ It Again
An enjoyable catch up with the outstanding writer, who will be in Kansas City September 8th to promote his latest book “Why We Love Baseball”, combined with a reprise of our outstanding Profile conversation from last year, Great stuff!
Decades of Being Our Connection to the Chiefs
A delightful conversation with the ESPN reporter, previously with the KC Star. The California native and Michigan State grad came to KC over three decades ago and has brought his sharp reporting skills and dry sense of humor to his craft and this enjoyable chat.