History and His Story
On the eve of the playoffs, it's a perfect time to reprise our conversation just before the season with Rustin Dodd. The KC native and writer for The Athletic released his book "Kingdom Quarterback" in August. A great read, it adroitly combines Kansas City history with Patrick Mahomes story. An absorbing conversation on multiple levels. Enjoy!
Historical Perspectives and a Personal Path
An enjoyable conversation with the former reporter for the Kansas City Star, and currently senior writer for The Athletic, and now the co-author with Mark Dent of "Kingdom Quarterback". The book has dual narratives combining KC history along with the story of the Chiefs star QB. An engaging chat about Rustin's life and times and the new project.
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.
Sure Minded Dedication to the Story
A Missourian through and through, Mike’s journey to, and as, a Kansas City Star reporter is filled with determination, and great stories and personalities. Dedicated to doing things his own way, his award-winning career is fascinating to chronicle.
A Reporter’s Happy Road
A Wisconsin native with a love of sports and writing, the longtime KC Star and MLB.com reporter has a tale full of big personalities, personal moments, fascinating stories, and big laughs. Engaging and amiable all along the way.
Different Roles, Same Goals
A fabulous opportunity to catch up with Sam Mellinger in his new role as Royals Vice President of Communications, and to revisit our wonderful profile conversation. As expected, honest, emotional, witty and compelling then and now.
Prolific and Upbeat To A T
The uber-talented. multi-award winning writer, has mastered all mediums of the sports reporting field, while maintaining a humble and self-deprecating personality reflected in this fascinating conversation.
Far More than Games
A fascinating and enjoyable conversation with the former Kansas City Star reporter, who has been at the Washington Post since 2012. His own life story, and those he tells like in his new book “Across the River”, come to life honestly and amiably.
Playing, Not Playing, and Playing Around
Weighty issues continue to resonate throughout the sports world, some inspiring positive change, some challenging the parameters of competition. Team name change is in the forefront, MLS is Back tournament provides important social commentary amidst its competition, which proved disappointing in the first outing for Sporting KC. College football dominoes continue to fall in their attempt to get back on the field as well.
A Boyhood Passion Sticks
An absolute personification of hometown boy makes good, the Kansas City Star columnist took a youthful passion and made it a career. A candid, revealing, emotional, and funny conversation.