Best Kcculture Podcasts (2025)

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Hang Art - Social Symphony - Cuee - Tim Heidecker 37:40

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3+ y ago37:40

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we hang art, enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's story on Social Symphony, jam to Cuee's track "Man Now," and interview musician/comedian Tim Heidecker ahead of his KC show. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a wee…

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Full-Walden - Saltwell Farm - Scott Hrabko & the Rabbits - Honus Honus 31:48

3+ y ago31:48

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we go Full-Walden, enjoy a reading of Steph Castor's profile on Saltwell Farm, bop to Scott Hrabko & the Rabbits' track "In Lieu of Flowers," and interview Man Man's lead singer Honus Honus ahead of their July 8 concert at The Bottleneck in LFK. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. …

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Live from Boulevardia 2022 54:01

3+ y ago54:01

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we have a wacky time at Boulevardia. This is a full show live recording from the podcast stage, featuring Nick Spacek from here at The Pitch and the following guests: Streetcar Donna, Joe Marrocco from The Roasterie, Matt LaBrier from Proper Cannabis, and Matt Wegerer from Whiskey Design. Thanks to everyone who c…

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Horror Books - Pop-up Politics - The Way Way Back - MADPMO 50:14

3+ y ago50:14

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss horror books, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's story on pop-up restaurants, bop to The Way Way Back's track "After Ever After", and interview Lauren Sobchak from Missourians For Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Sp…

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Tornado - Craft Singles - Pure XTC - Anna May Smith 1:02:54

3+ y ago1:02:54

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we hide from a tornado, enjoy a reading of Adam Wilbers and Thomas Whites's story on craft breweries, bop to pure xtc's track "Shadow," and interview Anna May Smith about live comedy in 2022. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Stree…

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Bad Time - The Good Batch - Katy Guillen & The Drive - Briana Lawrence 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about our America's crushing week, enjoy a reading of Michael Cripe's story on The 501st Legion in KC, bop to Katy Guillen & The Drive's track "Set in Stone," and interview Briana Lawrence about cosplay and the anime con-circuit. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscrib…

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Unlimited Enthusiasm - The Bubble Boys - Ryan Bernsten 22:26

3+ y ago22:26

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about choosing jackassery, bop to The Bubble Boys' track "Plastic Earwaxtrack," and interview Ryan Bernsten from The Unicorn Theatre's production of The Inheritance. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, …

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Baby Money - VCMN - Shah - Caturday '22 - Royal Firecrackers 38:35

3+ y ago38:35

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about unborn fiscal power, listen to a reading of Nick Spacek's story on VCMN's debut album, bop to Shah's track "Honest," interview Tori Fugate from KC Pet Project, and check out The Royal Firecrackers' jam "Dark Age." Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTune…

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Transit Time - Jessica Paige - HERE IS BETTER 40:38

3+ y ago40:38

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about hosting human back-story, bop to Jessica Paige's track "Kissing in the Rain," and interview Sian Edwards-Beal and Jack Youngelson about the documentary HERE. IS. BETTER. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise ne…

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Crashing Place - Nate Bergman - Jason Buice - Rep. Bland Manlove 48:25

3+ y ago48:25

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about hosting out-of-towners, chat with musician Nate Bergman, bop to Jason Buice's track "When I Die," and interview Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation o…

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Troll Booking - Parent Association - The Dellamortes - Leslie Broecker 37:31

3+ y ago37:31

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about troll booking, enjoy a reading of Northland Parent Association by Barb Shelly, bop to The Dellamortes' track "Cast Shadows in Technicolor," and interview Leslie Broecker, the President-Midwest of Broadway Across America. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe o…

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Ambulance Chasing - MAAC & Me - Creature Comforts - Dia Jane 39:22

3+ y ago39:22

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about keeping Michael at Bay, enjoy a reading of Tyler Schneider's piece on KC's fashion world, bop to Creature Comforts' track "Skyline," and interview Dia Jane about her musical work in Baby and the Brain and elsewhere. Happy Two Year Anniversary To Nick's Music Corner! Follow him on Twitter at @nuthous…

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Sonic Darkness - Food Unions - Jenna Rae - Britt Frank 34:52

3+ y ago34:52

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about Sonic darkness, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's piece on food unions, bop to Jenna Rae's track "Friends In High Places," and interview Britt Frank about her new book The Science of Stuck. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to t…

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Pirate Management - Bump Band - Royal Chief - Girl Talk 46:48

3+ y ago46:48

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about Our Flag Means Death, enjoy a reading of Nick Spacek's story on The Bump Band, listen to The Royal Chief's track "What You Started," and interview musician Girl Talk. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsl…

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Photo Cops - Blackbirds - Fritz Hutchison - Steph Castor 32:04

3+ y ago32:04

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about photo cops, enjoy a reading of Brock Wilbur's story on Blackbirds, rock out to Fritz Hutchison ft BodaciousThang's track "Ladder Shake," and interview the new Pitch associate editor Steph Castor. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subs…

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Crossed Paths - Andrew Morgan - Quilt Records - Sister Zo 23:40

3+ y ago23:40

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about complicated Cursive, listen to Andrew Morgan & LYON's track "Satanic Red," enjoy a reading of Nick Spacek's "Quilt by Association," and rock out to Sister Zo's "Don't Test Me." Big day for celebrating Nick around these parts. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscr…

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Complicated Batman - Portal Thinking - The Creepy Jingles - Jason Bailey 54:01

3+ y ago54:01

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about a complicated day, enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's story on portal art, listen to The Creepy Jingles' track "Trojan Horse Girl," and interview Jason Bailey about his book/podcast Fun City Cinema. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subsc…

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Marry Me - Raven Book Store - The TCR - Laura Lorson 1:04:56

3+ y ago1:04:56

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about Marry Me, enjoy a reading of Michael Cripe's story on Raven Book Store, listen to The TCR's track "After Dark," and interview NPR's Laura Lorson. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly medit…

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Sparking Joy - Tech N9ne - The Rabbit hOle 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk about sparking joy, listen to Tech N9ne's track "It's Alive," and enjoy a reading of Lily Wulfemeyer's story on The Rabbit hOle. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City ne…

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College Talk - Liquid Courage - All Blood - Blvck Hippie 41:36

4y ago41:36

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we talk college admissions, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's Liquid Courage, bop to All Blood's track "Did It All for the Dum De Dum" from their new album, and chat with musician Josh Shaw about his indie rock band Blvck Hippie. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes …

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Missing Thursday - Bridget Everett - Hembree - We, the House 45:09

4y ago45:09

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss missing Thursday, enjoy a reading of Michael Mackie's piece on Bridget Everett, vibe to Hembree's live cover of "Girlfriend is Better," and chat with co-authors Susan Kander & Warren Ashworth about their experimental history novel We, the House. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of …

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Fountain Panic - Midwest Politics - Jo Blaq - Blake A. Miller - Procession 40:32

4y ago40:32

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we belatedly ring in '22, enjoy a reading of Barb Shelley's predictions for our Midwest political 2022 maelstrom, jam out to Jo Blaq's track "New Day", and chat with director Blake A. Miller about his new documentary The City of Dried Fountains. Also: a bonus reading of Abby Olcese's profile on the film Processio…

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Holiday Farewell - Shadowboxing - Culture's Best of 2021 1:19:32

4y ago1:19:32

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we bid a temporarily farewell, enjoy a reading of Tyler Schnedier's story on boxing,,and roundtable the best of 2021 with Brock Wilbur, Nick Spacek, and Abby Olcese. Interested in seeing Brock, Liz Cook, and Patrick Moore live-dunk on Jack Frost next Monday? Get tickets here. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur,…

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Nothing - Wah Gwan - KG & The Drive - Nathan Rabin 49:54

4y ago49:54

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss runnin' along, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's review of Wah Gwan, vibe to KG and The Drive’s track “Battles,” and chat with author Nathan Rabin about his new book, The Joy of Trash. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Stree…

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Art Whiplash - AG Schmitt - pure xtc - Cat Daddies 38:03

4y ago38:03

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss art whiplash, enjoy(?) a reading of Barb Shelly's piece on AG Schmitt, blast pure xtc ft. Pistol Pete's track "Matches," and chat with director Mye Hoang about her new documentary Cat Daddies. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe …

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Music Mindgames - Elle Jackson - Taylor Lenz - Making Movies 36:00

4y ago36:00

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss piracy self-deception, enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's piece on romance author Elle Jackson, vibe to Taylor Lenz's track "Boomerang," and chat with musician Enrique Chi from Making Movies about their upcoming Kid A tribute show.By The Pitch

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Self-Care - The Fix - Suneaters - Adam Cayton-Holland 25:39

4y ago25:39

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss self-care enjoy, a reading of Liz Cook's review of The Fix, vibe to Suneaters' track "No 3", and chat with comedian Adam Cayton-Holland about his new album Hot Takes and his KC shows in December. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscri…

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False Crime - Big Sky Country - The Shebangs - Hyatt Collapse 38:21

4y ago38:21

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss true crime/false crime, enjoy a reading of Allison Harris' feature "Big Sky Country," vibe to The Shebangs’s track “Tightrope," and chat with Richard A. Serrano about his book Buried Truths and the Hyatt Skywalks: The Legacy of America’s Epic Structural Failure. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Ed…

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Apocalyptic Opportunity - Steddy P - Rogue's Gallery - Malört Mêlée 33:34

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss apocalyptic opportunity, enjoy a reading of Abby Olcese's "Rogue's Gallery," vibe to Steddy P ft DJ Mahf's track "Outta Pocket," chat with Liz Cook about The Malört Mêlée at Minibar, and enjoy a bonus track from Bummer. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iT…

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Cat Stick - Taco Spots - Baby & The Brain - Caturday 33:04

4y ago33:04

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss stick time, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's taco roundup, vibe to Baby & The Brain's track "On the Run," and chat with the KC Pet Project about Caturday in the Crossroads. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsl…

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James Bond - Wikipedian in Residence - Elevator Division - Paseo to Pembroke 35:14

4y ago35:14

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss Mr. James Bond, enjoy a reading of Lily Wulfemeyer's "Wisdom of the Cloud," vibe to Elevator Division, and chat with the co-director of the new KC basketball documentary Paseo to Pembroke. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to t…

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Oops Birthday - Liberation Lit - Blackstarkids 21:45

4y ago21:45

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss accidental birthdays, enjoy a reading of Liberation Lit's Pen Pals, and vibe to Blackstarkids' track "Fight Club." Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, Editor-in-Chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and even…

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Some Distance - BLK + BRWN - LK Ultra - Scores 45:47

4y ago45:47

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss playdates, enjoy a reading of Cameron Capers' story on BLK + BRWN, vibe to LK Ultra's track "I'm Doing This Because I Love You," and chat with KC boys Scores about their debut full-length album. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscrib…

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Totally Fine - Chief Smith - The Rainmakers - Steve Kraske 28:46

4y ago28:46

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss being totally fine, enjoy readings of a few recent magazine stories, and vibe to The Rainmakers' track "Let My People Go-Go." Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City ne…

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Push Up - Society Review - Stephonne - Pat Metheny 40:18

4y ago40:18

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss pushing away the Earth, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's review of Society, vibe to Stephonne's track "The King's Gambit." and chat with Carolyn Glenn Brewer about her book "Beneath Missouri Skies, Pat Metheny in Kansas City, 1964-1972." Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. …

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Foot Down - Show-Me Hate - Season to Risk - New Found Glory 34:37

4y ago34:37

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss kickin' off your shoes, enjoy a reading of Barb Shelly's "Show-Me Hate", jam to Season to Risk's track "Last Breath Aboard," and chat with Cyrus Bolooki from New Found Glory—ahead of their Uptown show on September 22. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTun…

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Radkey Rock / Confidence Man / Vatican City Runaways / Tanner Ballengee 26:20

4y ago26:20

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss rockin' that Radkey, enjoy a reading of Bek Shackelford's piece Confidence Man, jam to Vatican City Runaways’ track “Breakers”, and chat with Tanner Ballengee about his book “Tourorist: How I Failed to Find Myself in Southeast Asia”. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. S…

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Dog 2.0 / The Wild Type / Ricky Roosevelt & Alccalh / Brian Daldorph 33:55

4+ y ago33:55

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss Dog Version 2.0, jam to The Wild Type's track "Closet Anthem," chat with Brian Daldorph (author of Words is a Powerful Thing), and rock a bonus Nick's music corner with Ricky Roosevelt & Alccalh's song "No Tint." Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or…

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Awkward Dudes - Da Bomb - The Fey - Kaylie McLaughlin 28:20

4+ y ago28:20

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss being awk as all heck, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's piece on Da'Bomb, jam to The Fey's track "Blind to the Signs", and chat with Kaylie McLaughlin, editor of The Olathe Reporter. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Street…

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Obsession Regression - Liam Kazar - Savannah Hawley 24:24

4+ y ago24:24

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss obsession regression, jam to Liam Kazar's track "Frank Bacon", and chat with Savannah Hawley—the newest edition to The Pitch's editorial team. Our episode this week is brought to you by Worlds of Fun. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Su…

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Shakespeare Dog - Def Do Us Part - Grisly Hand - Mackenzie Clark 43:02

4+ y ago43:02

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss Shakespeare dog, enjoy a reading of J.M. Banks' piece "Def Do Us Part", jam to The Grisly Hand’s track “Now That You Know”, and chat with Mackenzie Clark about creating The Lawrence Times. Our episode this week is brought to you by Worlds of Fun. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of…

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Hidden Histories - Sopchoppy - Relatively Speaking 21:51

4+ y ago21:51

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss our hidden histories, rock out to Sopchoppy's track "Supernatural Bologna", and enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's Indigenous art piece, "Relatively Speaking". Our episode this week is brought to you by Worlds of Fun. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor-in-chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes o…

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Trash Film - Morning Glory - The Moose - Steve Tulipana 40:33

4+ y ago40:33

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss trash films, enjoy a reading of Anne Kniggendorf's Morning Glory Farms piece, jam to The Moose’s track “Ultraviolet”, and chat with Steven Tulipana about the future of live music in KC. Our episode this week is brought to you by Worlds of Fun. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of Th…

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Destination Wedding - Smash House - Passerine Dream - Ben Philippe 59:06

4+ y ago59:06

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss a destination wedding, enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's smash house story, check out Passerine Dream's track "On and On", and chat with Ben Philippe about his new book Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend. Our episode is brought to you by Worlds of Fun. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of …

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Reentry Trajectory - KC BBQ - Chronic Lethargy - Leslie Case 54:38

4+ y ago54:38

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss a swift re-entry trajectory, enjoy a reading of Savannah Hawley's history of KC BBQ, check out Chronic Lethargy's track “Take Your Thyme”, and chat with Leslie Case of the Kansas City Public Library. Our episode is brought to you this time around by Worlds of Fun, Alibi Pop-Up Bar, and Authentic KC. St…

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Bunny Season - Pot City - Cuee - Remy Styrk 40:35

4+ y ago40:35

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss baby bunny season trauma, enjoy a reading of Jim Nimmo's local medical pot stories, check out Cuee’s track “Ain't Going Back”, and chat with wunderkind Remy Styrk about his work in filmmaking and composing. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spoti…

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Team Names - Stoner Films - Knife Crime - Aaron Rhodes 37:07

4+ y ago37:07

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss soccer team names, enjoy a reading of Abby Olcese's "4:20 to Yuma" about stoner films, check out Knife Crime's track "Kids’ Excuses", and chat with Aaron Rhodes about music writing and the physical launch of Shuttlecock Music Magazine. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch.…

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One Year - Buffet Fray - True Lions 20:45

4+ y ago20:45

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we celebrate one year of shouting into the void, check out True Lions' track "Carrot Cake", and enjoy a reading of Liz Cook's most recent piece on the post-COVID return of buffets. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsl…

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Cord Cutting - Port Fonda - Tanka Ray - Dave Jorgenson 1:08:27

4+ y ago1:08:27

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss cord cutting, listen to a reading of Liz Cook & Natalie Gallagher's Port Fonda expose, check out Tanka Ray’s track “Everyone’s Dead”, and chat with Dave Jorgenson, The Washington Post's lead TikTok representative—born and raised in KC. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch.…

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Benji Boy - Block Party - Merlin - Rob Schamberger 58:52

4+ y ago58:52

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This week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss Benji the Cat, enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's piece on KC Tenants' block party, check out Merlin's track "The Revenger", and chat with Rob Schamberger about crafting art for professional wrestling. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subsc…