In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with Buddy Biancalana, former Kansas City Royals shortstop and unsung 1985 World Series hero. At just five years old, Buddy told his mom he’d make it to the Major Leagues—and he did. Drafted in the first round, he played a pivotal role in the Royals’ unforgettable 1985 World Series run.

But Buddy’s journey to baseball glory wasn’t without hardship. After suffering childhood head trauma, long before concussions were properly understood, he pushed through physical and emotional setbacks during his five-year MLB career. Today, Buddy is the founder of Zone Motion, a company helping athletes and business leaders tap into elite mental performance by overcoming fear and self-doubt.

Whether you're a Royals fan, a baseball history buff, or someone interested in mindset and peak performance, this episode dives into resilience, purpose, and the power of belief.

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In this powerful episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with legendary civil rights leader and lifelong Kansas City advocate Alvin Brooks. At 93 years old, Brooks shares firsthand stories from nearly a century of public service, community activism, and leadership.

Recognized nationally by President George H. W. Bush as one of the "1,000 Points of Light," and honored locally as Kansas Citian of the Year and recipient of the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award, Brooks reflects on a life dedicated to justice, equity, and uplifting underserved communities.

With sharp wit, vivid memory, and unshakable purpose, he offers insights into Kansas City’s history, race relations, and the power of public service. He even recites two moving poems from memory and shares a hopeful yet unflinching perspective on society today.

Don’t miss this conversation with one of Kansas City’s most inspiring and enduring voices: Alvin Brooks, the man some call the “Patron Saint of Kansas City.”

Trent Green, the former NFL quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, and his wife Julie Green, have become one of the most beloved power couples in Kansas City. After 15 seasons in the NFL, with time in San Diego, Washington D.C., and St. Louis, Trent and Julie chose to raise their family and give back to the community in Kansas City.

In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we dive into their personal story—how they met, married, and raised three athletic children while living under the media spotlight. The Greens talk about why Kansas City felt like home, and how they got involved in incredible local charities like the Ronald McDonald House Kansas City and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Whether you're a fan of Chiefs football, inspiring family stories, or Kansas City nonprofits, this conversation with Trent and Julie Green is a heartwarming look at leadership, love, and giving back in Kansas City.