Podcast
Homegrown KC
Hosted by Laura Darnell · EN
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!
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The Presidential Nominee is...
Jan 20, 202400:40:30Tap to summarizeSeries 8 2024:We The People Topic 1A look at the Presidential National Conventions hosted in KC: RNC in 1900, DNC in 1928, and RNC in 1976.
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2023 Year in Review
Dec 31, 202300:33:38Tap to summarizeA look back at what was accomplished in 2023, and a glimpse of what is coming in 2024.
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Adventure Minisode: Kansas City Museum
Dec 17, 202300:21:25Tap to summarizeMy friend and I took an Adventure to the Kansas City Museum in Oct.
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Adventure Minisode: Lee's Summit Historical Museum
Nov 19, 202300:23:07Tap to summarizeA brief look at the history and collection of the Lee's Summit Historical Museum.
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Lee's Summit Historical Museum
Nov 19, 202301:01:12Tap to summarizeConversation 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.
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Adventure Minisode: Truman Library and Museum
Nov 1, 202300:48:47Tap to summarizeSensitivity 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.
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Adventure Minisode: Sobela Aquarium
Sep 20, 202300:31:41Tap to summarizeKansas City has a brand new Aquarium at the Zoo and it's incredible!
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Adventure Minisode: Chiefs
Aug 29, 202300:21:38Tap to summarizeI 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.
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Worlds of Fun part 4
Aug 27, 202300:36:34Tap to summarizeSeries 7 Amusement Parks Topic 3History of Cedar Fair, Oceans of Fun, and Geology!
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Worlds of Fun part 3
Aug 20, 202300:34:43Tap to summarizeTopic 3 part 3 of Series 7 Amusement ParksA 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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