Ray County Voices

Ray County Voices

A news, sports and entertainment podcast covering and commenting on the goings-on in Ray County, Missouri.

Episodes

August 1, 2025 54 mins

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #sports #varsity #baseball #Missouri #newspapers #journalism 

Aaron Host, who recently retired as Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach, talks with co-hosts Micah Dillman, Miranda Jamison and Shawn Roney about his career and what's ahead for him. 

Notes:

Clarification: Pro football player Odell Beckham Jr.'s knee-related injury was an ACL tear.

A story about the interview with Holst appea...

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#fyp #fyppage, #podcast #podcasting #journalism #newspapers #education #secondaryeducation #highschool #graduation #summerschool #music #keyboard #missouri #raycounty #claycounty #teachers #teacherappreciation

Trey Cavanah, Richmond R-XVI School District assistant superintendent; Seth Morton, Orrick R-XI School District secondary school principal; and Mark Bullimore, Excelsior Springs School District deputy superintendent (soon to b...

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March 28, 2025 50 mins

#fyp #fypviral #podcast #podcasting #missouri #hairstyle #healthandbeauty #hairdye #haircut #barber #barbershop #beautysalon #haircolor #patreon

Peggy Hackett and Ashley Albrecht of JP's Total Image in Richmond discuss the Community Excellence Award their salon recently received and other topics, including the Reese Witherspoon comedy "Legally Blonde" and "perm maintenance," sitting still in the barber's chair and tipping.

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December 16, 2024 52 mins

#podcast #podcasting #December #December 2024 #holidays #Christmas #lawenforcement #police #Missouri #crime

Claycomo Police Deptartment Cpl. Zachery Taff; Sarah Boyd, public relations manager, Clay County Sheriff's Office; Richmond Police Department Chief Scott Bagley; and Excelsior Springs Police Department Lt. Ryan Dowdy share tips to help citizens avoid being victimized by larceny or burglary during the holiday season. Ot...

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#podcast #podcasting #veterans #VeteransDay #Missouri #Thanksgiving2024 #armedforces #army #navy

U.S. Army veteran Norman Bowman and U.S. Navy veteran Valerie Bigby discuss their time in the military, their transition from military to civilian life and Thanksgiving. 

Notes:

  • Look for coverage of Veterans Day 2024 activities in the physical versions of the Richmond News and The Excelsior Springs Standard, and th...
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Cathy Gottsch of the Ray County Museum talks with host Shawn Roney and part-time co-host Miranda Jamison about some events the museum is staging or serving as host site for in October 2024, including some Halloween-related events. The threesome also discuss some general Halloween-related topics, including costumes, candy and scary movies.

Notes:

  • To find our Halloween coverage online, visit www.richmond-dailynews.com and w...
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#podcast #podcasting #politics #DemocraticParty #elections #2024elections #Missouri #Senate

In a paid-for episode, Missouri Senate candidate Jim Bates discusses various campaign issues, including taxes, health care and agribusiness. 

Notes: 

  • For more information about Bates' campaign, visit https://www.jimbatesformissouri.com/. 
  • To see video of the Missouri Senate, 21st District, portion of the Ray Co...
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#fyp #fyppage #Audacy #podcast #podcasting #sports #varsity #football #NFL #Chiefs #KansasCity #baseball #MLB #Royals #Cardinals #volleyball #hockey #StLouis #Blues

Host Shawn Roney, part-time co-host Miranda Jamison, and Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard employee and sports fan Micah Dillman discuss mutiple sports topics. In addition, interview and press conference clips featuring the following are shared: 

  • E...
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#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #politics #elections #2024elections #sheriff #politicaladvertising

In a paid-for episode, Katie Kraxberger, Ray County commissioner candidate; and incumbent Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers continue discussing various campaign issues. The second of two parts.

Notes: 

  • To see video of Kraxberger participating in the candidate forum mentioned during the podcast, visit htt...
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#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #politics #elections #2024elections #sheriff #politicaladvertising

In a paid-for episode, Katie Kraxberger, Ray County commissioner candidate; and incumbent Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers discusses various campaign issues. The first of two parts.

Notes: 

  • To see video of Kraxberger participating in the candidate forum mentioned during the podcast, visit https://www.ri...
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#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #politics #elections #2024elections #Senate #politicaladvertising

In a paid-for episode, Missouri senatorial candidate Kurtis Gregory discusses his campaign platform.

Notes: 

  • For more information about Kurtis Gregory and his campaign, visit https://www.gregoryformo.com/.
  • To book a "Your Money, Your Mic"-themed episode of "Ray County Voices" or explore...
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#fyp #fyppage #audacy #podcast #podcasting #water #mineralwater #Missouri #Clay County #ExcelsiorSprings #festivals #2024 #June

Brian Rice, Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce president and former Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard publisher, discusses Excelsior Springs' latest Waterfest celebration, slated for June 21-22, 2024, in downtown Excelsior Springs.

Notes: 

  • Brian's interview was conducted Ju...
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#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #Missouri #Lawson #virtualsports #esports #virtualgolf #golf #advertising

In a paid-for episode, Tim Johnson discusses Golf-A-Round, a business he co-owns near Lawson, Mo. 

Notes: 

  • For more information about Golf-A-Round, call (816) 371-2019; visit https://golfaroundlawson.com/; or follow the facility on social media (Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/golfaroundlawson, Instagra...
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#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #sports #prepsports #highschool #highschoolsports #interviews #basketball #girlsbasketball #golf #boysgolf #audacy

Series host Shawn Roney shares developments related to the show and the Richmond News. In addition, he shares some leftover interview clips, including the following with some Richmond coaches and student athletes:

  • Varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee Vantrump
  • Gi...
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#fyp #fyppage #podcasting #podcast #KansasCityChiefs #journalism #retirement #Canada #Australia #Audacy #chat #talkshow #interviews #SuperBowl

Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss ...

  • Recent stories in the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, including the retirement of Barb Nolker from Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance , and a visit to the Richmond News offices by Kearney ...
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#fyp #fyppage #Audacy #podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #RichmondNews #journalism #audio #newspapers #Missouri #Kearney #discussion #sports

Series co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney talk with Cody Hoessel and Ella Conway, students and journalists at Kearney (Mo.) High School, about what it's like to publish a weekly newspaper and a monthly podcast.

Notes: 

  • A story about the visit appeared in the March 1, 2024...
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December 15, 2023 41 mins

#podcast #podcasting #Audacy #audio #Christmas #holidays #newspapers #journalism #2023 #Missouri #RayCounty #movies #music #Christmasmovies #Christmasmusic #Yoda #StarWars #EarthaKitt #Santa

Ray County Prosecuting Attorney and Christmas fan Camille Johnston discusses her love of the Dec. 25 holiday with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney. Topics include Christmas songs, Christmas movies and Christmas memories.

Notes:

  • Miranda Ja...
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October 31, 2023 45 mins

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #crime #lawenforcement #media #journalism #RayCounty #Missouri #sheriff #technology #2023

Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Undersheriff Steve Mendoza and Detective Joshua Hamner talk with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney, and co-producer Miranda Jamison about a grant the Ray County Sheriff's Office recently received. Specifically, the law enforcement officers discuss how the funding will hel...

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October 20, 2023 56 mins

#fyp #fyppage #podcast #podcasting #holidays #Halloween #GenX #GenZ #Missouri #RayCounty #newspapers #journalism

Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss all things (O.K., many things) Halloween, including house/yard decorations, favorite macabre/horror/thriller movies and music that's appropriate for fall/Halloween.

Notes: 

  • To listen to our 2021 Halloween-ish episode, visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/996223/9520...
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September 12, 2023 105 mins

The audio of a public forum on a proposed land purchase by Ray County, Mo., held in late August 2023 by the Ray County Commission in Richmond, is featured. Minimal edits. 

Notes:

  • To read the story by series co-host Sophia Bales that appeared in the Sept. 1 issue of the Richmond News, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/residents-heat-packs-courthouse. Free to view through Sept. 19, 2023.

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