The Papa Ron Podcast

Join hosts Ronnie Philips and Jillian Gregg in an electrifying episode as they welcome a very special guest from the hit TV show "The McBee Dynasty" on USA Network and streaming on Peacock - none other than Galyna Saltkovska, CFO of the McBee family businesses.

After an intriguing preliminary call with Ronnie, Galyna's eagerness to share her side of the story was palpable. In this exclusive interview, Galyna delv...

In this special episode of The Papa Ron Podcast, we delve into the mesmerizing world of Slow Jams and global adventures with none other than the legendary R Dub! Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of the man behind Sunday Night Slow Jams®, Ramblin' Randy, or as we lovingly know him, R Dub!

R Dub! is not just a radio host; he's a visionary who has dedicated his life to spreading the magic of slow jams acros...

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Papa Ron Podcast! In Episode 45, we dive deep into the extraordinary life of Paul Frase, a former NFL player with an impressive eleven-season career spanning from 1988 to 1999. Paul shares captivating stories from his time on the football field, playing for iconic teams such as the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, and the Baltimore Ravens.

But Paul's journey...

Get ready for a gripping ride as we dive into the heart of the McBee family saga on Episode 44 of The Papa Ron Podcast! Steven McBee, who first joined us on Episode 25, is back alongside Ronnie and Jillian for an unfiltered and hard-hitting interview that peels back the curtain on the much-anticipated McBee family reality show, "The McBee Dynasty."

Scheduled to premiere on March 11, 2024, on the NBC digital platform Peaco...

In Episode 40, hosts Ronnie and Jillian have a special guest joining them in the studio. Kevin Timmons, the man behind the renowned Overland Park restaurant, "Nick and Jakes," takes a seat at the mic for a conversation that's both heartwarming and deeply poignant.

Ronnie and Jillian's friendship with Kevin goes way back to their days at KBEQ Q104. During that time, Kevin was not only known for his culinary experti...

Welcome to another riveting episode of The Papa Ron Podcast! In episode 43, Ronnie invites a special guest and old friend, Joe Jones, to the mic. What started as a thank-you for supporting the mission of the podcast by purchasing Gratitude & Empathy coffee from DirtyDuckCoffee.com turned into a deeply moving conversation about life, struggles, and redemption.

Join Ronnie, Jillian and Joe on a nostalgic journey through thei...

In this much-anticipated episode, we're honored to have Representative Mark Alford from Missouri's 4th Congressional District back in the studio. It's been a whirlwind year for Mark since he last joined us as Representative-Elect back in December 2022. Now, having served a full year in the House of Representatives, Mark shares an insider's perspective on the unexpected twists and turns of his tenure.

Join Ronnie and...

In a unique turn of events, Ronnie and Jillian take center stage as they host Episode 41 of The Papa Ron Podcast without a guest. Join them as they candidly delve into the many challenges they've faced in maintaining their podcast's consistency.

Jillian shares her extraordinary tale of living without an oven for three long months. From microwave gourmet to surviving on the Blackstone.

On a lighter note, Jillian recounts her...

In this episode, we embark on a truly transformative journey as we sit down with a remarkable guest, Jake Gutierrez. Jake, an old friend of Ronnie Philips from his radio days, takes us through a rollercoaster of experiences that have shaped his life in profound ways.

Jake Guiterrez, known for his stint as the morning show producer for The Border Patrol at Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City, joins Ronnie Philips and Jillian Gregg f...

Kara Payton is an author, motivational speaker, authenticity strategist, and subconscious reprogramming expert. She is a top 10% ranked podcast host with 5 years experience in events production and volunteer team building for Tony Robbins. 

As the Host of The Happiness Habit Podcast and Founder of Re-Authenticated, she helps people create an identity of freedom through authenticity so you can end self-abandonment, heal your nervous...

Bill Althaus has been a household name in Kansas City, specifically Eastern Jackson County for nearly 40 years as a sportswriter for The Examiner. He's the first print member honored by the Simone Award Committee. He was the first media member inducted into the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Hall of Fame. He's covered every Kansas City Royals postseason game, including four World Series. He's traveled for away gam...

Nate Bukaty is one half of the morning show called The Border Patrol on Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City. Outside of that, Nate is also known for covering the Kansas City Royals as a field reporter, play-by-play for the Kansas Lady Jayhawks basketball and MLS Soccer team, Sporting Kansas City. Nate is now doing play-by-play for MLS Soccer on TV. Nate offers many fun stories about sports in Kansas City. And for those who don'...

You might recall in Episode 31 with John "Iron Man" Cantrell, we reference his dear friend, Rachel Holthaus "The Hope Dealer". WOW! This woman is a living miracle. When you hear about her accident, it's absolutely remarkable that she's still alive. Rachel comes to The PRP from Topeka, KS. Rachel and Ronnie met through at a boxing event in Topeka, same boxing event where John Cantrell was fighting. Rachel...

This episode certainly exceeded our expectations. Dr. Jon Thompson is the Executive Director of Peace Partnership Counseling and Education, a non-profit (501c3) organization helping financially disadvantaged individuals, families and kids successfully understand and overcome life’s complexities through honest and sincere relationships. With Ronnie's involvement with Heartland Waterfowl and Heartland Bowhunter, Peace Partnership...

Former Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Trent Green joins us for Episode 33 of The PRP!

We were limited to about an hour with Trent so we tried to pack in as much as we possibly could. Trent was drafted in the 8th Round in 1993 Draft to the San Diego Chargers and cut after one year. Shortly after that, he joined the Canadian Football League with the BC Lions in 1994 and was later cut again after one year. He gets another shot in the...

NOTE: Due to operator error...there is no video for this episode until the 48:36 mark. Our apologies.

If you live in the Kansas City metro, there's a good chance you've see KC Superman, Michael Wheeler run (literally) the streets of Kansas City. Michael even takes his Superman character on the road to impact many across the country. As a devoted Christian, Michael uses his radical image to bring glory to his Lord and Savior, Jesus ...

John "Iron Man" Cantrell is a professional boxer and the Kansas & Missouri Heavy Weight Champion. But he's also a man with a remarkable story with many miracles. In this episode, John talks about his desire to feel acceptance in his teens after transferring high schools. He found it however, even after finding acceptance with a good circle of people, demons began surfacing in his life. Normally I would type a very detailed desc...

WARNING! The subject matter of this episode contains explicit sexual material that is not appropriate for children. It's not the intent of The Papa Ron Podcast and its Hosts' to create content for the purpose of glorifying X rated material. In fact, the purpose of this episode is to bring awareness to parents that are unaware of this content in the books that resides in some public schools, in particular the Lee's Summit (Missouri)...