Homegrown KC
A podcast dedicated exploring Kansas City's fascinating history and to sharing stories from its rich past. Every episode will delve into a person, place, or event from Kansas City’s multi-hued historical narrative. Be sure to listen and subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen, but especially on Apple Podcasts. For more information you can visit my website. I am also on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Twitter as Homegrown KC. And I have a Youtube Channel. You can also find me on Audea. Go to https://audea.io/, create a free account, and then search for and subscribe to Homegrown KC. Subscribe to Patreon or Redcircle. Subscribers will receive exclusive access to bonus interviews with other local historians, a shoutout on the show, and an item from Homegrown_KC_Store valued at $5 or less. One time donations are possible at Redcircle.com/homegrownkc, or Ko-Fi. Visit the Merch store for some cool swag like hats, shirts, beer glasses, and tote bags, all featuring the show's awesome hand-drawn logo, created by my sister-in-law, Sarah McCombs. Thank you to Sarah McCombs for creating my logo; the Dear Misses for the use of their song Kansas City as the intro and outro music of the show; to local libraries; and you, my listeners. Cheers!
Episodes
Conversation with Stuart Hinds of the Gay and Lesbian Archives of Mid America in Kansas City.
Sensitivity Warning: I don't get graphic but there are mentions of violence and rape in my discussion of banned books at the beginning of this episode.
Series 8: We The People Topic 3: Kansas City Public Library
A very, brief overview of the history of the Kansas City Public Library System from 1873 to 2024
Join me on an Adventure to the Disney 100 exhibit at Union Station
Join me on an Adventure to Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.
I took a hike through Merriam, KS with Urban Hikes KC!
The Post Presidential Years of Harry S. Truman 1953-1972.
Series 8: 2024 We the People
This episode tells the story of Truman's time as Senator.
Season 8 2024: We the People Topic 2 part 2
The life of Harry S Truman from 1920- 1934.
Sensitivity Warning: introduction does include brief mention of genocide and public shootings.
Series 8 We The People Topic 2
Biography of Harry S Truman from birth to marriage.
Series 8 2024:We The People Topic 1
A look at the Presidential National Conventions hosted in KC: RNC in 1900, DNC in 1928, and RNC in 1976.
A look back at what was accomplished in 2023, and a glimpse of what is coming in 2024.
My friend and I took an Adventure to the Kansas City Museum in Oct.
A brief look at the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Historical Museum.
Conversation about the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Museum with Dr. Fred Grogan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Lee's Summit Historical Society.
Sensitivity Warning: Episode discusses historical and modern events related to war, terrorism, genocide, and death.
I finally visited the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. This is a world class museum in Independence, MO. I highly recommend a visit to this Museum, because of how well they handle difficult and traumatic moments from our past.
Kansas City has a brand new Aquarium at the Zoo and it's incredible!
I had two football related Adventures this month, so I decided to discuss them both in a Minisode! The first was the Chiefs Practice in St. Jo, the second, was an unexpected invitation to attend the Chiefs vs Browns Preseason Game at Arrowhead on Aug 27, 2023. My first Game at Arrowhead!
Also listen to episode Chiefs from Series 1 to learn about the history of the Team.
Series 7 Amusement Parks Topic 3
History of Cedar Fair, Oceans of Fun, and Geology!
Topic 3 part 3 of Series 7 Amusement Parks
A detailed look at the design, construction, and history of some of WoF's most beloved rides: Timberwolf, Mamba, Orient Express, Schussboomer, EXT, and Ski Hi.
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