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Kansas City with Jason Nivens
Jason Nivens is a Kansas City native who spent nearly 20 years on terrestrial radio. Now he's exploring all of the people, places, things and history he loves about KC.
Episodes
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 17 (54) Magician Dennis Burks
In today's episode Nivens follows up with Magician Dennis Burks about the brand new HARRY HOUDINI plaque on 10th & Main in downtown Kansas City. Back in 1915…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 16 (53) HAN
In today's episode Nivens sits down with KC based Emcee & DJ HAN to talk about their love of music from JOURNEY to JOHNNY CASH. PINK FLOYD to CHRIS STAPLETON…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 15 (52) Conor McNeice
In today's episode I sit down with Restless Spirits Distiller Conor McNeice. He's orginally from Belfast but calls KC home now. We had a blast chatting about…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 14 (51) Josh Johnson - Musician
It's always great to catch up with old friends. It's even better when one of those friends has been absolutely living the dream out on the road with Justin…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 13 (50) Andrew Turner
For quite some time I've wanted to sit down with Andrew Turner of Andrew Turner Auctions and we finally made it happen. It's arguably the hottest podcast we've…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 12 (49) Jason Turner - Filmmaker
We're back early this week with the latest episode of "Kansas City with Jason Nivens" to help promote the upcoming feature film "Doll Eyes" from Jason Turner…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 11 (48)
Natalie Prauser is a golden-artist from Kansas who can write songs under many genres. She has a 'Fart Degree' - so you can find out what that means. There are…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 10 (47) Darcy Barnett - KC's Best Bartender
In today's episode Nivens sits down with Kansas City's "Best Bartender" (Pitch Weekly x2, KC Mag) 3 years in a row Darcy Barnett!
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 9 (46) J Berry Imagine That Kansas City
Did you know right in the middle of the Crossroads sits "an arts-based day program for creative individuals with developmental disabilities. I sat down with J…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 8 (45) Chris Arnone
My boy Chris Arnone has a new book out "My Name Was Baby". We dive deep into his first few days as a baby and the confusion around "Is it a boy" or "Is it a…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 7 (44) Mary Lou Hernandez
Today Nivens sits down with his former Westside Neighbor, Mary Lou Hernandez. She's full of stories about life up and down the hill which has been getting so…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 6 (43) Jackie G of City Barrel Brewing
In this episode, Nivens sits down with manager, Jackie G, of City Barrel Brewing. They talk about the tight and supportive brewing community in the crossroads…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 5 (42) Follow up with Pat Mitchell
In today's episode Nivens sits down with last season's interviewee Pat Mitchell. And while Pat has experience in the brewing world and working for the Kansas…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 4 (41) Katie Maybry van Dieren
In today's Episode Nivens sits down with the mastermind behind the Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair and Shop Local KC Katie Maby van Dieren. A ton of topics…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2, Episode 3 (40) with Trivia Master Harrison
Ever been sitting around a bar and heard trivia being played? Have you ever watched Jeopardy and thought, "I could do that!!"? Well did you know there's Trivia…
Kansas City with Jason NivensIt was great to get back on the radio again!
I shared the story on social media about going to Court over our Treehouse, here in the Westside of Kansas City, Missouri. It's still an ongoing deal and Dana…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 2 (39) Border Brewing
In today's episode Nivens sits down with owner Eric Martens and Head Brewer Mark Garringer of Border Brewing. They cover the history of Border. What's…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Season 2 Episode 1 (38) Baker Medlock
Nivens is back with another season of KCJN. This time around he hopes to focus more on the people, places, things and history in Kansas City. Parker Johnson…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 37 - HBD to ME!
HOLYHELL it's my birthday!! That glorious day of the year when I celebrate my birthday with the late-great- Hunter S. Thompson! Also Nelson Mandela and Vin…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens - The Sandwich Generation
Nivens is back with another jam packed, but quick listen, episode. He went to a morning networking meeting put on by the Kansas City Business Journal titled…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 35 - A Royal Walk
In today's epside we go with Nivens on a field trip to his local bodega aka liquor store after he got off work at Wolfpack BBQ to grab a couple of beers at his…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 34 Johnathan Trimble
Sometimes in life you've got to pivot. Sometimes - a lot of the times - you've got to make lemonade out of lemons. I had wanted to sit down with Johnathan…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 33 - The Return of Alex Nivens
In today's episode Nivens catches up with his wife and chats about so many topics. From social media (RIP Myspace) to restaurant tipping. Father's Day this…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep.32 Cassie Duncan
In today's episode, Nivens chats with a former radio co-worker who is going through major changes in their life.
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 31 Marty Bush
Kansas City is full of muscians of various types & tastes. Any given night of the week you can find just about any type of music you're looking for. Our sound…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 30 - Adam Phillips
What do you get when you get an old Rock radio guy and a longtime Punk Rock Drummer together in a room? A lot of rock-n-roll and punk pop culture refrences…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 29 - AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Last Friday I went LIVE on Facebook and did an AMA for the 1st time. I may do it again because it was a lot of fun! This is the audio from it and what's going…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 28 - I've begun a new career in Real Estate...
It's been a while. I know. Some things have changed. Let's talk.... Executive Asset Properties Keller-Williams Realty Partners Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 27 - Brewery Tales, another KC legend & the Superb Owl!
In today's episode Nivens plays some more audio collected from the brewery Friday night during his (for the time being) final shift behind bar. Killer producer…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 26 Parker Johnson
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain... OK, actually we should pay attention to the guy who's got a million voices and always makes KCJN sound top…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 25 - Karma Bug
I've always wanted to have a conversation with Karma
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 24 - The Inauguration
Nivens is back at it with a running thought list from the Inauguration of the new (old) President! Plus he chats about the Chiefs. Shares what's going on with…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 23 Vanessa Davis
In today's episode Nivens chats with his friend and local performer Vanessa Davis. She discusses he love/hate relationship with kareoke, being a performer in…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 22 Tales from the Brewery
Sometimes the brewery is a little slow and when it is that's the best time to bring out the audio equipment. Nivens chats with some regulars at Double Shift…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 21 - That's what's up!
Just a quick - how ya doing and here's what's up from Nivens today! Since everyone's still climbing out of Snowpoclypse 2025 it's pretty quiet and chill out…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 20 with Andrea Fantauzzi
Happy New Year & HOLYHELL did we get a blizzard in ole KC! If you're not from the Kansas City area, you might've heard, we got a fk-ton of snow! In the…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 19 Happy New Year!!
It's the last day of 2024 and Nivens sits down, again, with his wife to talk about all things 2024 and what they hope will come about in 2025! Kansas City with…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 18 Remembering My Brother, Jeff
I had a dream the other night about my brother Jeff. One that woke me with a profound sense of sadness. I understand that the Holiday's can be rough for some…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 17 with Alex Nivens
In today's episode Nivens talks with his wife, Alex, again as they were woken up Saturday morning by an incredibly weird, loud, sound. It was so weird and loud…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 16 My Mother-in-Law Rhonda
In today's episode Nivens chats with his Mother-in-Law Rhonda about growing up in Kansas City, life now on the farm and the time she was abducted by aliens! He…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 15 with musician Sean McDonnell
Ever wonder who the man, band or person is behind a song? In today's episode Nivens chats with the mastermind behind the bumper music, Mr. Sean McDonnell. They…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 14 with John Kennebeck of 3Halves Brewery & BBQ
Have you ever had a neighbor from hell? Has it ever gotten so bad you've had to file a restraining order against them or watch as they yell profanities at you…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 13 Unthankful
In today's episode Nivens wonders if the Alien Invastion has begun! He recaps Friendsgiving night at Double Shift Brewing with a few interviews and gives a…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 12 - At the House of Nivens
With the Holiday break upon us this week's only episode gives us a sneak peek of life at the House of Nivens. It's his daughter, Poppy's, 3rd birthday & a…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 11 with Magician Dennis Burks
It doesn't matter how old you are. When a really good magic trick is done right in front of your eyes you're mesmerized! I Whether you're aged 90 or 9, older…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 10 with Alex Nivens
SHEEEE'S BAAAACK!! For Episode 10 Nivens brings back the love of his life, Alexandra Nivens. They talk about the current state of the House of Nivens, Aliens…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 9 Katie Gilchrist
In today's episode Nivens chats with his longtime pal, Katie Gilchrist. He also takes you down a couple of memory roads with Union Station and - believe it or…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 8 Sandlot Goods
In today's episode of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens gives a quick update about life with the family. How his wife had to endure some online attacks…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 7 with Jessica Dressler
It's the first episode since America elected a new president. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Certainly not anyone new who's been paying attention to…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 6 Hunter S. Thompson
Given today is Election Day in America - and after a lengthy coverstaion with my wife - I decided today's podcast would be best focused on the writings of the…
Kansas City with Jason NivensKansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 5 the 1859 Jail Museum
Do things that go bump in the night scare you? If not, or if so, maybe this is the podcast for you on this Halloween! Nivens goes into a jail cell in the 1859…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 4 with Bluesman Brody Buster
Once again I turned to AI to help me with the description for today's podcast with none other than Brody Buster. Join Kansas City with Jason Nivens for a…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 3 with Pat Mitchell from Double Shift Brewing Company
We're one week in! Thank you everyone who's come along on this ride. In this episode of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens sits down in the Barragio with…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 2 with Jared Wolfe of Wolfepack BBQ
In episode 2 of "Kansas City with Jason Nivens" - Nivens runs down what's gone on in his life since he launched his new podcast. Some music you should check…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 1 with Alexandra Nivens aka Wolfwomxn
In Episode 1 of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens talks about what exactly happened when he was downsized from his career in May. What he's been up to…