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Badass RecordsEpisode 230, Terri Daly
Terri Daly is a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mom, and a librarian. She's also a reader, a planner, a traveler, and my delightful guest for Episode No. 230…
Badass RecordsEpisode 229, JT Daniels
I received an invite to attend Flare tha Rebel's album-listening party at Vine Street Brewing Co. a few months ago, and while there, I met JT Daniels, who was…
Badass RecordsEpisode 228, Bradley McKellip
Bradley McKellip is a son, a sibling, a fiancé, a talented musician, and a gifted writer. He's also my guest for Episode No. 228. You can follow Mr. McKellip…
Badass RecordsEpisode 227, Mat "Slimm KC" Adkins
Part of the fun of a project like this is the gambling, the happenstance. And a lot of what that looks like on my end is taking a chance on a stranger and a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 226, An Esperluette (Jimmy Wing)
Jimmy Wing, a.k.a. An Esperluette, is a son, a sibling, a husband, and a conductor of synth-pop mayhem from Kansas City, Missouri. The handle for An…
Badass RecordsEpisode 225, The Decemberists Discography, featuring Derrick Benitz
When Derrick Benitz joined me for Episode No. 160 (3/26/25), we were talking about a bunch of cool stuff and he said something that prompted me to mention that…
Badass RecordsEpisode 224, Jen Jones
Jen Jones, Jen Jones, "...gonna walk around..." Jen Jones, Jen Jones, "...gonna..." Ho, boy, if dad jokes just aren't the bees knees. What a great guest for…
Badass RecordsEpisode 223, Emma Jo
Before I tell you about the amazing Emma Jo as my guest for Episode No. 223, I'd be sorely remiss if I didn't give a world-class shoutout to the absolute North…
Badass RecordsEpisode 222, Paul Seiz
Paul Seiz is a son, a sibling, a husband, and a father. He's also my guest for Episode No. 222. If one were so inclined, one could follow Paul on Instagram at…
Badass RecordsEpisode 221, Ben Parks
Of Tree's Ben Parks joined me for Episode No. 221, and we've got a few things to cover, so let's get into it. Ben is a son, a sibling, a father, a visual…
Badass RecordsEpisode 220, Christena Graves
Christena Graves is a daughter, a sibling, a wife, a mom, and a musician. She's also my guest for Episode No. 220. Christena joined me a couple of weeks ago to…
Badass RecordsEpisode 219, Adam Doyle
Adam Doyle of Shotgun Wedding Singer joined me for Episode No. 219, and it was both a treat to meet him and a delight to visit with him about his thus-far…
Badass RecordsEpisode 218, Josh Barber
Josh Barber of Idle Heirs joins me for Episode No. 218. Mr. Barber is a son, a sibling, a husband, a bandmate, and a man of both vision and talent. Josh and I…
Badass RecordsEpisode 217, Ian Dobyns
Ian Dobyns is a son, a sibling, a partner, a mixer/producer, a musician, a super-sharp dude, and a great conversationalist. He's also my guest for Episode No…
Badass RecordsEpisode 216, Daniel Cole
Daniel Cole is a son, a sibling, a fiance, and a drummer in numerous projects. And he was kind enough to join me for Episode No. 216 of the podcast. I sat down…
Badass RecordsEpisode 215, Jocelyn Olivia Nixon
As we roll into the birthday-weekend celebration of the United States of America, one might imagine coming out the other side of the festivities thinking a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 214 Cass Jones
Your assignment for the week -- class -- is to find someone cooler than Cass Jones. And once I've graded all of your papers, I'm pleased to share with you that…
Badass RecordsEpisode 213, The Queens of the Stone Age Discography, featuring Sammy Sanchez
Very pleased to welcome Sammy Sanchez back in to the podcast studio for another exciting look at an artist's discography, and this time -- for Episode No. 213…
Badass RecordsEpisode 212, Brian Hurtgen
It's good fun for the dork in me this week as we're dropping a palindrome episode, and I couldn't be happier than to share that Brian Hurtgen joined me for the…
Badass RecordsEpisode 211, Scott Devouton
Hi, hello, hey, and howdy! Episode No. 211 features the super-fantastic Scott Devouton of Sound Ridge Studio! My conversation with Scott involved details…
Badass RecordsEpisode 210, Flare Tha Rebel
Welcome to Episode No. 210, and shouts out to my guest, Flare Tha Rebel. Many thanks to my good friend, Keith, down at Brewery Emperial for letting me know…
Badass RecordsEpisode 209, Dane Bridges
Dane Bridges was kind enough to return to the Badass Records podcast studio for another fascinating conversation. During our chat, we talked school, work, band…
Badass RecordsEpisode 208, David Luther
Shouts out to James Carter of You Found Music for connecting me with three fantastic Kansas City people, each of them cool in their own regard. Christian Dixon…
Badass RecordsEpisode 207, Phil Craven
Hello! Pushing into the early 200s here with the Badass Records podcast, and I was lucky enough to host Phil Craven last week for Episode No. 207. Phil is a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 206, Sean Moran
It's that time of the week again, and I'm excited to share that Sean Moran of KC Film Project is my guest for Episode No. 206. Sean is a son, a sibling, a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 205, Julie Bennett Hume
Welcome, welcome, welcome. My guest this week is Julie Bennett Hume, whom is a daughter, a sibling, a wife, a mother, and a singer/songwriter. Follow Julie on…
Badass RecordsEpisode 204, Matt Jack
Matt Jack joined me for Episode No. 204, and it was awesome sitting down with him. Matt's a son, a husband, a father, a professional, a bandmate for many…
Badass RecordsEpisode 203, J. Ryan Landry
J. Ryan Landry is a son, a sibling, an artist, a super-sharp fellow, and a fantastic conversationalist. He's also my guest for Episode No. 203. Mr. Landry and…
Badass RecordsEpisode 202, Christian Dixon
Christian Dixon is a son, a sibling, a musician and a songwriter, and he's my guest for Episode No. 202. If you're so inclined, you can give Christian an…
Badass RecordsEpisode 201, Parker Mason
Just like that we're off and rolling into the 200s, and I couldn't be happier than to share that Parker Mason is this week's guest on the podcast. Parker is a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 200, Carlton Rashad
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls -- Please allow me to introduce my wonderful guest, Carlton Rashad, to the podcast. Carlton is a son, a sibling, a singer…
Badass RecordsEpisode 199, Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson is a son, a brother, and a musician. He's also a super-sharp dude, and he's my guest for Episode No. 199. Both Ryan's solo and full-band outfits…
Badass RecordsEpisode 198, Laura Boland
Laura Boland is a daughter, a sister, a significant other, a musician, and an old-school soul. She's also my guest for Episode No. 198. When wearing her…
Badass RecordsEpisode 197, Nicolette Paige
"Mama always said that dying was a part of life...but I sure wish it wasn't." -- Forrest Gump My journey as a fan of the Grateful Dead is -- from my…
Badass RecordsEpisode 196, Joel Stratton
Welcome, welcome, welcome. This is the Badass Records podcast, and I'm pleased to let you know that Episode No. 196 features none other than Joel vs Joel's…
Badass RecordsEpisode 195, Andrew Turner
Andrew Turner of Andrew Turner Auctions sat down with me a handful of days ago, and we talked about some stuff. Our Episode No. 195 conversation involved a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 194, Kimberly Newsome
Ay, yo! Life be life-in' right now, and I'm feelin' it; the usual stress of holiday hosting and shopping and scheduling and all the other stuff has my mind…
Badass RecordsEpisode 193, Rodd Fenton
Alright, now... Thanksgiving is in the rearview, and we are officially in the thick of holiday madness! And, in wishing you happiness and sanity getting…
Badass RecordsEpisode 192, Matthew Naquin
I'm feeling a tiny bit too gassed to look it up, but I think this is maybe the fourth-consecutive episode of the podcast to drop on Thanksgiving. Thursdays…
Badass RecordsEpisode 191, Chris Clark
Every Now and Zen I wax a little existential on here; doing so at least gets in the neighborhood of scratching that writer itch. Daylight Savings has been over…
Badass RecordsEpisode 190, Phil Kilmer
What is up, everyone?! We're back -- after a small pause -- with another episode featuring a guest, and I'm thrilled to share, regardless of how LinkedIn-y…
Badass RecordsEpisode 189, The J.J. Cale Discography
I'm equal parts excited to share this episode and sad that the project has come to a close, but before I get all emotional, know that the Apple Music playlist…
Badass RecordsEpisode 188, Holly Day
Ladies and gentlemen -- Please put your hands together for Holly Day! Holly is a daughter, a sibling, a wife, a mother of two, and a darn fine TikTok'er. She's…
Badass RecordsEpisode 187, The King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Discography, featuring Sammy Sanchez
It has been a hot minute since the last installment of a discography-series episode dropped, and I couldn't be happier than to share that I was able to…
Badass RecordsEpisode 186, Allison Mendoza
Allison Mendoza, a.k.a. @buffaloroamks on Instagram, is my guest for Episode No. 186. Allison is a sister, an aunt, an embroiderer, and a lover of instant-film…
Badass RecordsEpisode 185, Josephine Tsaur
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls -- Please put your virtual hands together for this week's guest of Badass Records podcast, Josephine Tsaur! Jo' is the…
Badass RecordsEpisode 184, Andrew Dodderidge
Please put your hands together and give a warm welcome to the Badass Records Podcast stage...Andrew Dodderidge, ladies and gentlemen! Andrew is a son, a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 183, Kate Taylor
Kate Taylor is a daughter, a sibling, a wife, a mom, and an expert craftswoman. She's also my guest for Episode No. 183. Learn more about Kate's awesome…
Badass RecordsEpisode 182, Suzannah Johannes
I can't take credit for it 'cause Suzie told me that one of her friends already made the statement, but typing, saying, or thinking Suzannah Johannes sounds…
Badass RecordsEpisode 181, Mikey Wheeler
Mikey Wheeler is a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a musician, and a tattoo artist. He's also my guest for Episode No. 181. Every now and again I wax…
Badass RecordsEpisode 180, Eric Martens
Eric Martens is a son, a sibling, a husband, a father, and the owner of Border Brewing Co. He's also my guest for Episode No. 180. Eric was kind enough to…
Badass RecordsEpisode 179, Sherrie Ortiz
Welcome, welcome, welcome! This is Episode No. 179, and it features the lovely Sherrie Ortiz, who is the owner of Just One Day Travel Tours. Sherrie is a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 178, @Dus10
FYP too local? IYKYK, amirite? @Dus10 is (if I'm not mistaken) the first TikTok-er I've connected with and seen an interview through to the end. And I'm a…
Badass RecordsEpisode 177, Joshua James Warren
Gather 'round, gather 'round! It's Episode No. 177, and I am stoked to share with you that this week's guest is Joshua James Warren of Joshua James & The First…
Badass RecordsEpisode 176, Hanna Nicole
Hanna Nicole was kind enough to join me for Episode No. 176. She is a daughter, a sibling, a model, an influencer, an entrepreneur, and she is also the brand…
Badass RecordsEpisode 175, Blair Johnson
In the first couple of these solo episodes I did, I tried to time the tracks playing with me listening to the same clips. Turned out to be tedious and lacking…
Badass RecordsEpisode 174, Miguel Antonio
Miguel Antonio is a son, a sibling, a husband, and a father of four. He's a solo musician, and he's also a member of Run With It Band. Of greater importance…
Badass RecordsEpisode 173, Tasha Ransom
Tasha Ransom is an artist. More specifically, she is a musician, a painter, a photographer, and a writer. She's also a great conversationalist, and she is my…
Badass RecordsEpisode 172, GFM Recording Studios
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls -- It is my privilege to share with you that Brian Kraemer and Nic Aguero of GFM Recording Studios in Blue Springs joined…
Badass RecordsEpisode 171, Vanessa Kramer
Vanessa Kramer is a daughter, a wife, a mother, an author, and one heck of a fun, funny, and sharp conversationalist. She's also my guest for Episode No. 171…