Musings Tuesday style after another enjoyable time away. We return to plenty of angst as Stan Weber breaks down the woes of the Chiefs and K-State, with Mizzou the shining light, and KU in the middle ground. The Royals start their last homestand on life support, other baseball, area soccer, and more. Let's go…

Danny checks in from the Baseball Hall of Fame, and weighs in on the museum, the Chiefs-Eagles rematch, the desperation Royals, College Football, trivia fun, and more. Enjoy!By Danny Clinkscale

The ever prolific Joe Posnanski this week announced the release of his new book "Big Fan" with his good friend Michael Schur, making it a perfect time to revisit our conversation from earlier this year when he released his previous book "Why We Love Baseball". We discuss that and then reprise his full Profile and life story from a couple of years b…

The banter boys are full of facts, figures, and smiles. Diving into offbeat food treats, honeymoons, rivalries, beers, music, and much more. Time to learn and laugh a bunch!By Danny Clinkscale

The couple's view of life has tips and topics to please. Fascinating documentaries, fun concert events to come, classic silent film, dog care, great books, travels, and much more. Always a blast to do and listen to!By Danny Clinkscale

Mizzou fans were the only football contingent with smiles after a revealing weekend. We talk Chiefs, MU, Jayhawks and ‘Cats with Stan Weber. Plenty else for me to dive into as the Royals conclude a tepid homestand but still have hope, as we hear from Vinnie, Current setting records, Alcaraz on top, Rory heroics and more. Lots to dive into!…

Lots of fun and plenty of games with the banter boys. A gigantic football weekend featuring the Chiefs opener, the Border War and more is in the crosshairs, and there’s the usual enjoyable detours added in. Come on along!By Danny Clinkscale

His latest book is “Madden and Summerall” highlighting the unusual pairing or differimg personalities who combined to become football’s most famous broadcasting duo. Great backstories and good humor!By Danny Clinkscale

An upbeat and offbeat edition of the music banter session focusing on teen stardom, emerging concert acts, film anticipation, icons remembered and much more. Kelce and Swift, Laufey, The Police, Spinal Tap II, Lucinda Williams, Jimmy Buffet, Debbie Gibson, Nick Lowe, 10CC, and more in the electic mix. Enjoy!…

The Royals are treading water but still breathing. A pulse check with David Lesky from "Inside The Crown". Kansas and Mizzou prep for their showdown Saturday in Columbia with blowouts over hopelessly overmatched opponents. K-State couldn't follow that script but barely escaped against North Dakota, plus other college football, winning local soccer,…

Reliably enjoyable and informative, the weekly banter battle is focused on the Royals stretch run and weekend set with the Tigers, college football for the locals, trivia fun, and the usual smiles and detours. Come on along!By Danny Clinkscale

An enagaging conversation with the longtime Chiefs defensive stalwart, who went from free agent to longtime starter, and followed with a rewarding coaching career and Chiefs Ambassadorship.By Danny Clinkscale

Back and bringin' it, with plenty of facts checked, a host of lively tales, beer ratings and more. Diving into hangover derivations, salty sailors, Swift and Kelce, crappie, shredded wheat, FDR, and other wildly divergent detours. Raise a glass and come alongBy Danny Clinkscale

The couple’s view of life is in a nice post-vacation groove with reflections on cruising past and future, concerts, entertaining, working hard, and kicking back. From streaming standouts to happy fairways, come on and join the fun!By Danny Clinkscale

A mixed bag of ups and downs in a faacinating weekend. Our friend is Jesse Newell, newly of The Athletic, talking Chiefs impressive preseason wrapup. Plus, the Royals have a salvage Sunday and are hanging around, frustrations in 'Cat land while Kansas rolls, Tommy Fleetwood brings celebrations to the Clinkscale household, and more. Come join the ri…

The Royals are hot and right in it, the Chiefs are set to wrap up the season, and college football has a spicy week ZERO. It's a nice mix for us to kick around, along with trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours. Join in the fun with us!By Danny Clinkscale

An amazing conversation with musician and data analyst Chris Dalla Riva, whose new book "Uncharted Territory-What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hot Songs and Ourselves" breaks down the Billboard Numbers one songs from 1958 to the present. Popular music colllides with analytics in this fascinating book, and delightful conversation. Enjoy!…

Great to be back with Timothy Finn for our always electic and enjoyable musical banter. This time new videos for older tunes, documentaries, oddities and more featuring Billy Joel, Buckingham/Nicks, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, upcoming live shows, and other updates. Enjoy!By Danny Clinkscale

The heat is on in many ways as the Royals have turned it up, the Chiefs didn't in a lackluster effort in Seattle, both local soccer teams were impacted by the weather, Scheffler's heat is relentless, college football debuts, and more! Jump in and join in!By Danny Clinkscale

Hangin' out with Leabo and Seaboldt and mashing up Royals baseball, Chiefs preseason matchup as the backups try to shine, trivia fun, a little music, and more. A breezy and enjoyable ride!By Danny Clinkscale

A fascinating chat with the author and baseball hostorian, whose new book "Interstate '85-The Royals, The Cardinals, and the Show-Me World Series" provide a fresh look at the iconic matchup four decades on. Great new details and insights to soak in!By Danny Clinkscale

The couple’s view of life is in reflection reverie with lasting memories of an amazing journey to Europe. Three trips in one with Amsterdam, a Rhine River Cruise, and Swiss adventures rolled into one. True tales and big smiles!By Danny Clinkscale

Three snaps and out for Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs have enough positives in a preseason loss to the Cardinals, David Lesky from Inside the Crown talks desperation time for the Royals , golf fan and player heartache, Current and SKC continue their trends, one so good, one not so much, and more. Ride the ups and downs with me!…

Back in the banter saddle with the guys and dishing on the Chiefs preseason opener and more, the Royals pennant chances and short term mandatories, European travel, trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours. Enjoy the smiles!By Danny Clinkscale

Winding down things from an impossibly cool time in Europe. Stream of consciousness includes ships, cities, castles, mountains, top of the Alps and more. Then, Royals with fifty to go, Chiefs bout to play a real (?) game, James Bond, White Heat, and other diversions. Come along!By Danny Clinkscale

Another smiling check-in from the Viking Rhine cruise, well into Germany, but we’ll mix in some sports takes from afar. I win the easy peasy on-board music trivia extravaganza, our favorite server Constantin, Cathedrals, Castles, museums, and stunning river vistas, Also, just cuz, Royals moves , a bit of Chiefs camp and more. An unusual stew just f…

The podcast schedule structure has been happily altered, so here's the latest from Amsterdam, the Rhine, boarding the Viking River boat, nice family time, no hot weather weather, music, big smies, and even a little baseball. All aboard for some fun!By Danny Clinkscale

Have a little fun with a small slice of travel slightly besmirched, but all else smiles as I start a remarkable vacation. Fun for me to check in a few times as I roll along. Enjoy, and make sure you make your summer great also, and stay uhh,cool??By Danny Clinkscale

The banter battle is full of smiles, stats, analysis, and plenty more. Chiefs camp is looming, with potential contracts and position battles in focus, the Royals start the Post All Star sprint, and other detours including the joy of banana splits. A rollicking and tasty hour.By Danny Clinkscale

Just before heading off to Europe, I decided to reprise this great conversation with Kelsyn Rooks from The Center for Recorded Music, whose great programs and sensational "Listyning Room" have become a regular bit of enjoyment for me in the months since we did this informative and fascinating interview. Enjoy and discover!…

Engaging and insightftul musical discussion every time. This edition has major reunions and goodbyes in focus, along with new documentaries, and upcoming highlights. In focus Eminem, Elvis Costello, Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne, Billie Eilish, Lyle Lovett, Weird Al, Live Aid reflections, and much more. Come on along!…

A smiley Sunday at the K as the Royals pause for the All-Star break and Manager Q and hero Loftin weigh in. Plus plenty more from Wimbledon, The Open week and lead-ins, KC Current, SKC, Club World Cup, and more. Join in!By Danny Clinkscale

The weekly banter battle emanates from the glorious Cedar Creek Lodge in Pleasanton, KS. and we strive to live up to that level with college football, Chiefs and Mahomes and Royals deep dives. Come on along!By Danny Clinkscale

An enjoyable and fascinating conversation with longtime Kansas City Star reporter Randy Covitz. The St. Louis native and Mizzou graduates versatility was his hallmark, covering virtually every sport, and big events from Super Bowls to World Series and many more. An esteemed journalist's tale well told!…

The banter buddies are back in action with facts to check, fictions to ponder, beers to rate, and more. On the docket, phrase derivations, fine beers, Ozark dam history, pumpernickel, travel, fishing, and much more. Raise a glass and come on along!By Danny Clinkscale

The couple's view of life is lively and full of smiles and suggestions as they explore strong streaming series, enjoying Wimbledon, trip planning, intriguing documentaries, and much more. Among those highlighted are "The Gilded Age", Mariska Hartigay, Denise Austin, Alan Cummings, Viking River Cruise, and others. Ride along with us!…

Lots of baseball and a bit more on this post-holiday deep dive. David Lesky from "Inside the Crown" joins to talk all this Royals, I'll handle the MLB roundup, check in on a revitilized SKC, share some Wimbledon smiles, and more. Come on along!By Danny Clinkscale

A very timely revisit of an enjoyable conversation with Matt Besler, just installed last week as a Sporting Legend. Kansas state champ, All American, MLS superstar, and World Cup stalwart, excellence personified, and now recognized for it by Sporting Kansas City. Enjoy!By Danny Clinkscale

The always engaging and informative musical discussion features a potpourri of interesting topics featuring the likes of Jason Isbell, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, The English Beat, Willie Nelson, Neil Sedaka, The Doors, and many others. Enjoy!By Danny Clinkscale

The Royals finish June with all of one home win. We check out their status and go around MLB, SKC has a little something going, a bit of golf, and a very enjoyable farewell conversation with retiring ESPN beat writer Adam Teicher. Join us and join in!By Danny Clinkscale

It's hot outside and icy with the Royals offense. The boys dive into potential solutions and how damaging it is right now, a bit of Chiefs lookahead, trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours. Come along!By Danny Clinkscale

Catching up with Matt Cunningham as he and his family get set to celebrate 25 years of the delightful Cedar Crest Lodge in Pleasanton, Kansas. Plus, revisiting our enjoyable KC Profile interview detailing his career as an esteemed sports videographer, and the development of the heralded vacation venue. Enjoy!…

The buddies banter sessios over beers is in fine tune batting back and forth about Lake of the Ozarks, waveboarding, road tripping, a bit of golf, Wikipedia, Led Zeppelin, and of course the ever-demanded fact check. Raise a glass and join the fun!By Danny Clinkscale

The couples view of life is gazing ahead to a European adventure, sharing reviews of documentaries and feature films, celebrating doggie milestones, and me time, and much more, Opining and smiling just for you!By Danny Clinkscale

A weekend of highs and many lows as the Thunder win the NBA title after Halliburton gets hurt, the Royals good road trip fizzles a bit, I root in vain as Fleetwood falters and Keegan wins in Hartford, the Current thrive on, and much more. Come on along!By Danny Clinkscale

Danny returns to the studio with tales from the road, plus diving into the Royals highs and lows, Chiefs notes after OTA’s, trivia fun, and other enjoyable detours.By Danny Clinkscale

A fascinating chat with Tim Racer, an old friend from Topeka broadcast days, who is an accomplished lawyer, and during Covid rediscovered an old passion, and penned the musical "Problematic Man", a baseball themed play that will debut at the KC Fringe festuval next month. Raised in Belton, Mo., he studied law at Washburn, eventually finding his car…

Lengthy tributes to the recently lost iconic figures Brian Wilson and Sly Stone, the Led Zeppelin documentary, other remebrances, new albums and tours, great performances and more. Always full of information and smiles!By Danny Clinkscale

I'm back and raring to go after a ups and downs weekend starting with the downtrodden Royals, who we will dive into with David Lesky from Inside the Crown. Plus carnage, high drama, and a heroic comeback by J.J. Spaun at the U.S. Open, KC Current hot, SKC not, NBA and NHL high octane finals, and more. Come on along!…

Danny checks in from the Sand Hills and the banter boys kick around the Royals woes and near future, college football issues, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and the usual enjoyable detours. Join in!By Danny Clinkscale