Straight Shooter Across the Board
A multi-week holiday visit to the archives to enjoy our fascinating two part conversation with Jon Sundvold from a few years back. A KC high school and Mizzou legend who went on to a lengthy NBA career and has been a standout broadcaster ever since. Part I right here, and Part II next week. Enjoy!
A California to KC Original
The original Royal passed away earlier this week at the age of 78, leaving countless friends, memories, and smiles. I spent literally thousand of hours with Al doing pre and postgame shows, watching ballgames, hearing tales, and laughing constantly. Sad to lose him but smiling at his memory. Enjoy this captivating Profile interview from a few years back.
Resilience and Reflection
A delightful and inspirational conversation with Frank Suerer. A Southern California kid and high school star and a standout QB at Kansas, his pro football career was derailed by an auto accident, but he shifted gears to firefighting and family, with smiles and stories following him all the way. Great fun and full of emotion!
Journey to the Current
Just over two years on the job with the burgeoning franchise, the latest adventure in a lifetime of trailblazing accomplishments. We get up to date on her still new role, and then revisit our fascinating Profile chat done right when she joined the Current. A fascinating and inspirational conversation.
Big Events and Past Glories
A KC Monarchs theme as we check in with President and G.M. Jay Hinrichs after American Association All-Star festivities this week, and bring you a timely reprise of the fascinating and lively conversation with Monarchs manager Joe Calfapietra, a baseball lifer and successful leader for many years. Summer game fun for everyone!
Mentor Through the Decades
The heat of July sees thousands of players and coaches start prepping for the Friday Night Lights of the fall, a perfect time to hit the archives and revisit our conversation with one of the giants of Kansas City high school football Tony Severino, winner of myriad state titles and inpactful in the lives of scores of young football players. Fascinating and inspirational!
A Varied Force of Nature
Rising from the projects of Camden New Jersey, Art led the University of kentucky to some of its greatest heights ever, and was the number two overall pick in the NFL draft by the Chiefs. On mostly lackluster teams he became a College Football and Chiefs Hall of Famer, while raising a large family, always with a smile and a story.
Home Time, Home Game, World Wide
One of the very first KC Profiles a few years back, the KU grad and Big 12 champion is now a seasoned pro, having played on golf tours around the world. We catch up with him as he enjoys a home game at the Advent Health Championship on The Korn Ferry tour, and resprise our chat as he started his professional journey.
Spreading Gubie Sunshine
The Royals outstanding start has us all in a better baseball mood, so let's dive into some Royals history and fun by revisiting our enjoyable conversation with Mark Gubicza. The Philadelphia native, Royals Hall of Famer, and longtime color announcer for the Angels, battled injuries during a fine career, and his positive attitude, perseverance, and upbeat personality shine through as he tells his fascinating story.
Looking Back and Standing In
Usually this Wednesday space is reserved for “Danny and Tim’s Music Scene”. I’m still on the DL for a few more days, so check out any archived episodes, and this special reprise of our tremendous Profiles conversation back when we started up the podcast. Revealing and filled with personal tales and big name interactions. Enjoy!