
Episodes

Friday Dec 16, 2022
Johnny Leach from Hotel Kansas City!
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Friday Dec 16, 2022
Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Johnny Leach! Johnny is the Executive Chef at Hotel Kansas City along with his wife, Helen Jo. He talks about their unusual journey that led them to Kansas City by way of Portland!
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Westport Cafe’s Kevin Mouhot talks Beaujolais Nouveau Event!
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine from the Beaujolais region (south of Burgundy) that is released shortly after harvest. The light, fruity style became popular in the 1970s and is designed to be consumed shortly after bottling. Beaujolais Nouveau Day marks the wine’s release and takes place annually on the third Thursday of November.
Executive chef Romain and Thomas (our new chef from France!) will be making a beef burgundy stew with a warm & creamy potatoes au gratin!
Get your seat on Thursday the 17th of November from 4pm to 10pm.
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
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Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with ROSS JACKSON! He is the wine director at Mike's Wine & Spirits and he talks about what wines you should be drinking for the holiday season.
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Kansas State Treasurer, Lynn Rogers!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
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Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Kansas State Treasurer, Lynn Rogers!
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Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Fox 4’s Matt Stewart Talks About His New Book!
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Fox 4's Matt Stewart to discuss his new book! Unique Eats and Eateries highlights 86 of the most unique restaurants in Kansas City with a full page spread including color photos. You can order the book wherever you buy your books. But if you want a signed copy we recommend ordering yours from mattstewartbooks.com.
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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Michael Wilson, Co-Founder and CEO of Franklin's Stash House! They are partnering with Guy's Snacks to make a marijuana infused chip but that's just the first of many collaborations they have lined up. They also talk about the recreational marijuana bill being voted on in November in Missouri and what Michael thinks the outcome will be.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Allyssa King, Director of Communications at the American Royal!
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Allyssa King, Director of Communications at the American Royal!
The American Royal World Series of Barbecue®, the world's largest barbecue contest, will fill Kansas Speedway for a weekend of fierce competition, pit party excitement and family-friendly fun, September 29-October 2. The longstanding Kansas City tradition will welcome 535 competitors from around the world to compete for the title of Grand Champion.
The weekend begins with the American Royal Pit Party on Friday, September 30, featuring live music, backyard games, and food and drinks in a party atmosphere. The activities kick off at 3 p.m., with live performances beginning at 5 p.m.
On Saturday, October 1, the infield of Kansas Speedway turns into the biggest backyard barbecue party for the family. Events begin at 11 a.m. with food and drinks from local vendors, fun and games for kids, a tribute to the military, barbecue demonstrations and competitions, and the inaugural Barbecue Battle of the Bands event.
The Barbecue Marketplace and Food Truck court will be open September 30 from 3-10 p.m. and October 1 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., featuring local food and barbecue vendors offering sauces, seasonings, barbecue equipment and more.
The annual World Series of Barbecue event is the American Royal’s largest fundraiser, contributing to its mission of providing over $1 million in youth scholarships and agriculture education programs annually. Funds raised during the event will go directly to the American Royal Association's mission of supporting youth and agriculture education.
For the first time this year, the American Royal is inviting local bands to submit an entry into the Barbecue Battle of the Bands competition. Audio submissions will be accepted for judging through September 15, with the top five acts being invited to perform live on October 1. The winning band will receive a $3,500 cash prize. For more information or to enter, email bbqinfo@americanroyal.com.
Single day tickets and weekend passes can be purchased in advance at americanroyal.com/bbq. Free tickets for military veterans, sponsored by BBQ Spot, are available through vettix.org.
For more information about the World Series of Barbecue and the American Royal, visit americanroyal.com.
About the American Royal Association
A Kansas City tradition since 1899, the American Royal currently provides opportunities for youth and adults from around the world to compete in a variety of events, including our Livestock Show, Pro Rodeo, Equine Shows and the World Series of Barbecue. These events allow the American Royal, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to give over $1 million annually for youth scholarships and to support agriculture education programs.

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Brian Masilionis from Southern Glazer’s Liquid Insights Tour!
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Brian Masilionis from Southern Glazer's Liquid Insights Tour.
Only six cities were selected to be part of the 2022 Liquid Insights Tour. After kicking off in Houston in February, the tour included stops in Kansas City, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago and Los Angeles with insights compiled to discover emerging cocktail and wine trends across the U.S.
Over the course of two days, Brian Masilionis, Director, On-Premise Commercial Strategy & National Accounts for Southern Glazer’s sampled 84 drinks in 15 establishments in Kansas City, including The Belfry, Char Bar, Chicken N Pickle, Farina, French Market, Gram & Dun, Hand in Glove, The Mercury Room, Monarch, Nighthawk, Novel, Rye, The Restaurant at 1900, The Town Company and Waldo Thai.

Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Happy Labor Day! This is our "Best Of" 50th episode extravaganza! It has some fan favorite interviews and the full unedited interview with Nick Wright!

Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Sports Betting in KC Explained w/ Kansas Lottery’s, Cory A. Thone!
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Today on the podcast, Kansas City Magazine Editor-in-Chief Martin Cizmar sits down with Cory A. Thone! He is the Public Information Officer for the Kansas Lottery. Sports betting will now legal in Kansas as of 12 PM today (September 1, 2022). Martin talks to Cory about the basics of sports betting and how people in Kansas participate. Enjoy the show and remember to bet responsibly!
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