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3 local podcasts by and for Kansas City

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Hosts Kevin and Danny highlight Kansas City news + events. | Photo via @stateyourline.

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Pull out your headphones because we’re sharing three Kansas City podcasts highlighting the city + its residents. 🎧

State Your Line

A weekly podcast for Kansas Citians by Kansas Citians, hosted by the Ritz brothers. Kevin and Danny cover all things Kansas City on both sides of State Line Road. Think: Chiefs football recaps, local business owners, and what’s new in the metro.

Recent episodes:

  • “Episode 133: Chiefs are Back!” | The Ritz brothers tackle Sunday night’s Chiefs win against the Raiders + does that mean they’ve got their swagger back? Also, The Peacock + Enzo’s opening, and Border Brewing’s reopening. Finally, the pair share their thoughts on the proposed KC to KCK gondola and the madness that was the Whataburger drive-thru line.
  • “Episode 132: Lisa Nguyen” | Kevin and Danny speak with food content creator Lisa Nguyen to discuss her rise to YouTube fame + complete the spicy ramen challenge together. They also cover restaurant openings like Off The Hook BBQ and Classic Cookie, plus one new thing they tried locally this week.
Podcast hosts Lyndsey and Delta pose for a photo in a selfie boutique.

Hosts Lyndsey and Delta navigate self-development for young women. | Photo via @opepodcast.

OPE Podcast

OPE podcast is a lifestyle podcast dedicated to self development and the triumphs + tribulations that come with entrepreneurship as 30-something-year-old women. Think of Lyndsey and Delta as your virtual besties here to connect, listen, and learn through highly relatable stories, guest interviews, and actionable takeaways.

Recent episodes:

  • “Episode 29: Embracing the ‘In-Between’ of Relationships” | Does it ever seem like you’re moving from one relationship to the next without taking enough time for yourself in between? In this episode, Lyndsey and Delta discuss how important it is to embrace the “in-between” with self-healing + growth before jumping into the next relationship.
  • “Episode 28: Self Sabotage Behavior with Ariana and Andrada” | If you find yourself going to the pantry and searching in the refrigerator when you’re feeling down or upset, you might be struggling with emotional eating. In this episode, the girls feature two guests — Ariana and Andrada — who share the experiences they’ve had with SSB. Discover triggers as well as how to hold ourselves accountable.
Hosts Amanda and Trevin pose for a photo in front of a "Seriously Sinister" branded sign.

Hosts Amanda and Trevin add a comedic twist to true crime. | Photo via @seriouslysinisterpodcast

Seriously Sinister Podcast

Disclaimer: They can be a bit cheeky, so maybe don’t listen to this one with the kiddos. True crime just got petty. Seriously Sinister brings a new twist to the genre by telling true petty crime stories with movie-like sound production + drama. Also, get to know hosts Amanda and Trevin through their weekly dreadful dilemmas, killer facts, and true crime trivia.

Recent episodes:

  • “Episode 36: Crotch On The Rocks” | The crew serves up a tall glass of illegal activity. Amanda is plagued with the images of one man’s sensual eating habits, while Trevin workshops marketable names for a special cocktail. Then, it’s on to a storytime jam-packed with disgraced cops, bunnies, car chases, and bowling.
  • “Episode 35: The Mother of All Offenses” | Amanda comes clean about a big secret she’s been keeping, while Trevin shares an inspirational fact for post-mortem achievements. Then, stories about mothers that will leave you Googling all of your favorite “Yo mama” jokes.
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