Streetwise (The Pitch KC)
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsA podcast from The Pitch Kansas City, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Brock Wilbur, covering Kansas City's best and worst and all points in between. Pitch in and we'll get through it.
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Festival Fever - Fashionably Late - Flora from Kansas - Rep. Ashley Aune
March 19, 2021 19:20 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss festival fever, enjoy a reading of J.M. Banks' Fashionably Late, check out Flora from Kansas' track "Better Off Alone", and talk political shop with Rep. Ashley Aune. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kick...
People Persons - Pandemic Cinema - The Norman Three-Sixty - Blaseball
March 12, 2021 12:05 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss people in person, enjoy a reading of Abby Olcese's piece on pandemic cinema, check out The Norman Three-Sixty's track “Sonic”, and chat with Joel A. Clark about his work on the internet splort of Blaseball. Fresh breath, here we come! 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 events. Jason Klamm read our...
Rock Chalk - John Brown - Rob Rice - Lucky
March 05, 2021 18:49 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss KU basketball, enjoy a reading of Dan Lybarger's piece on John Brown, check out Rob Rice ft Calvin Arsenia & Ezgi Karakus's track "Tiny Window", and chat with Brea Grant & Natasha Kermani from the film Lucky (OUT NOW!) 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story....
Hot Hot Heat - Bryan Shannon - Nan + The One Night Stands - Murder By Death
February 26, 2021 13:35 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThis week on Streetwise we celebrate the sun’s return, listen to a reading of J.M. Banks’ profile on Bryan Shannon, jam to Nan + The One Night Stands’ track “Lion”, and reflect on our missing year of live concerts with Adam Turla of Murder By Death. 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 events. This is a production of the Pitch Podcast Network. Jas...
Fauci Ouchie - Megan Karson - David Luther - Nebraska Republicans
February 19, 2021 18:27 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss the Fauci Ouchie, listen to a reading of Emily Cox's story on Megan Karson, salute the city with David Luther's track “Home to Kansas City”, and talk political perils with Ross Benes, author of Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold.
The Loss - J.R. Brinkley - FaithWorks Productions - Josh Scott
February 12, 2021 18:28 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week we chat about The Loss, listen to a reading of Anne Kniggendorf's history of huckster J.R. Binkley, jam to FaithWorks Productions' track "Go Getta ft Boy Big, Young Fatha, PJDaSinger & Rappin Twan", and stomp on guitar effect pedals with rockstar businessman Josh Scott of JHS Pedals. 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 events. This is ...
Suck Brady - South of Peculiar - Silicone Prairie - Aaron Carnes
February 06, 2021 01:55 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss America vs. Tom Brady, listen to a reading of Gail Folsom's "South of Peculiar", jam to Silicone Prairie's track "America", and talk with Aaron Carnes, author of the forthcoming book "In Defense of Ska". 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jaso...
Chipped Tooth - Trans Musicians - Lesser Pleasures - Alexander Clark
January 29, 2021 21:07 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss tooth whistlin', listen to a reading of Allison Harris' "Trans Dance Revolution", jam to Lesser Pleasures' track "War", and talk with author and manny-to-the-stars Alexander Clark about his book Diapers to Diamonds. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Th...
Snow Dogs - Annika Wooton - Mensa Deathsquad - Julia Purdy
January 22, 2021 18:12 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss other worlds and other weathers, listen to a reading of Anne Kniggendorf's Annika Wooton story, jam to Mensa Deathsquad's "The Passenger", and talk with astrology author Julia Purdy. 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 events. This is a production of the Pitch Podcast Network. Jason Klamm read our ...
Bulk Buys - Westside Stories - Approach ft. Heidi Gluck - Miriam Wade
January 15, 2021 15:11 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we discuss bulk purchasing trauma, listen to a reading of Liz Cook's Westside Stories, jam to Approach ft Heidi Gluck on the track "Call You", and talk with YA author Miriam Wade. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Ki...
Puppy Distraction - Ehren Schwarz - Lily B Moonflower - Jason Harper
January 09, 2021 16:58 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBToday on the Streetwise podcast we discuss puppies, listen to a reading of Barb Shelly's profile of Ehren Schwarz, check out Lily B Moonflower's song "Midnight Song", and chat with former Pitch music editor Jason Harper. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “O...
Wrap Up - Katie Camlin - Black Vegans - Bill Tammeus
December 18, 2020 13:05 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week on the Streetwise podcast we wait to wrap up this dumb year, gossip about leaks with Katie Camlin, listen to a reading of Liz Cook's "Black Vegans", and discuss the role of religion in a time of tremendous loss with Bill Tammeus, author of "Love, Loss and Endurance: A 9/11 Story of Resilience and Hope in an Age of Anxiety". THERE WILL BE NO STREETWISE THE NEXT TWO WEEKS BECAUSE WE ALL DESERVE A BREAK. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe o...
Chasing Hanukkah - Good Grief - Billy Goat - Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
December 11, 2020 20:35 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWe discuss chasing Hanukkah, enjoy a reading of Joseph Hernandez's "Goof Grief", check out Billy Goat's track "Old School", and chat with CBS's SWAT showrunner Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggi...
Excessive Decorations - Marie Jackson - Radkey - Joe Drape
December 04, 2020 02:11 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBToday we discuss over-decorating at the holidays, listen to a reading of Allison Harris' profile of Marie Jackson, check out Radkey's song "Seize", and chat with Joe Drape about his book "The Saint Makers." 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Ou...
Zoomsgiving - Get Smart! - Alamo Drafthouse
November 27, 2020 14:05 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBToday we discuss Zoom food, check out Get Smart!'s song "Paradise", and listen to a reading of one of our most important pieces of 2020: an investigation into Alamo Drafthouse KC. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins.
Normal Ill - Stacy Shaw - Max Indiveri - Brian Regan
November 20, 2020 15:05 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBToday on the Streetwise podcast we discuss normal sickfeelings, enjoy a reading of Jim Nimmo's piece "My Dinner With Stacy Shaw", check out Max Indiveri's track "Don't You Stay", and chat with comedian Brian Regan ahead of his KC shows at the Improv. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jaso...
Mishmash Holidays - More Best Of - The Way Way Back
November 13, 2020 19:17 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBToday we discuss unexpected holiday limitations, enjoy a reading of some of our Best of 2020 picks, check out The Way Way Back's track "Bad Star", and chat with their lead singer Ben Wendt. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Teren...
Sex Cults - Best of KC - Flutenastiness - Regina Daniel
November 06, 2020 20:17 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWe discuss sex cults, enjoy a reading of some of our Best of 2020 picks, check out Flutenastiness' track "AlterEgo", and chat with photographer Regina Daniel about her book Abandoned Kansas City: Forgotten Brought to Light.
Halloween Decorations - Fashion Show - Wormwood - Brea Grant
October 29, 2020 22:48 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss over-spending, enjoy a reading of Abby Olcese's Trauma-o-Rama, check out Megan Luttrell's track "Just Out of Reach", and chat with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme ...
Over Spending - Horror Movies - Megan Luttrell - Nicole Galloway
October 23, 2020 17:50 - 39 minutes - 36 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss over-spending, enjoy a reading of Abby Olcese's Trauma-o-Rama, check out Megan Luttrell's track "Just Out of Reach", and chat with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme ...
Surprise Trips - Blue Wave - Johnny Lawhorn - Rep. Sharice Davids
October 16, 2020 17:31 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss surprise cross-country trips, enjoy a reading of Barb Shelly's blue wave article, check out Johnny Lawhorn and the Pentagram String Band's track "Sweet Satan", and chat with Kansas 3rd District Rep. Sharice Davids ahead of the November election. 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 events. Jason Kla...
Drugged Cat - Haunted Houses - Ebony Tusks - Lise Pearlman
October 11, 2020 00:26 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss vet costs, check out Ebony Tusk's track "Chuck Ds", enjoy a reading of our deep-dive into haunted houses, and chat with Lise Pearlman about her new book Suspect No. 1: The Man That Got Away. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for ou...
Escape Artist - The Freedom Affair - Jill Sixx
October 02, 2020 17:44 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss a dog escape artist, check out The Freedom Affair's track "Move On", and Nick chats with film director Jill Sixx about "The Stylist." 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
Daily Routines - Defunding Police - We The People - GB “Doc” Burford
September 25, 2020 16:45 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss being awake too late, check out We The People's track "Misunderstood", enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's piece KC futures piece, and chat with GB “Doc” Burford about his new game Adios. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our the...
Happy Birthday - Future Sports - ComAdore - Mayor Lucas
September 18, 2020 13:04 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss havin' a delightful birthday, check out ComAdore’s track “Justice Clock”, enjoy a reading of Joseph Hernandez's piece on the future of KC sports, and chat with Mayor Quinton Lucas about *gestures at everything* 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks...
Awake Late - Correcting Corrections - Ruskabank - Alexs Thompson, PhD
September 11, 2020 16:44 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss being awake too late, check out Ruskabank's track "In A Very Bad Place (Live)", enjoy a reading of Mayor Quinton Lucas' piece on the future of correcting correctional policies, and chat with Dr. Alexs Thompson, author of "I'll Go: War, Religion, and Coming Home From Cairo to Kansas City". Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditatio...
Reverse Escapism - Blackstarkids - Secret Kansas City
September 03, 2020 22:45 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we hear about Escape Rooms in pandemic, listen to the Blackstarkids' track "Britney Bitch", and chat with author Anne Kniggendorf about Weird KC. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wi...
Drafthouse Disasters - Brandon Phillips & the Condition - Mayor Sly James
August 20, 2020 22:38 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet, listen to the Brandon Phillips & the Condition track "Veronica", and chat with former Mayor Sly James about his new book. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you...
Christopher Washington - Foam Fighters - Kiko De Gallo - Katy Schamberger
August 06, 2020 22:40 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss C-Wash, foam-fighting, listen to the Kiko De Gallo track "A Walking Story," and chat with local writer and host of Downtown Dish, Katy Schamberger. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor...
Captain Trips - KCPD Ownership - The Appleseed Cast - Chuck Prewitt
August 01, 2020 02:09 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss dogs, KCPD, listen to The Appleseed Cast track "Forever Longing the Golden Sunsets", and chat with multi-decade KC photo-journalist Chuck Prewitt. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor i...
Home Repairs - Miles Bonny - Elizabeth Belden
July 17, 2020 23:02 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss home repairs, listen to Miles Bonny's track Soulful Melodies", and chat with beer scientist Elizabeth Belden. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
Driving Bad - Streaming Films - The Harrisonics - Cynthia Fails
July 11, 2020 00:16 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss cars, what we're watching, listen to The Harrisonics' track "Trailer Court Goth Girls", and chat with children's book author Cynthia Fails. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Teren...
Union Busting - Quar Bod - The Welterweights - Rachel R. Gonzalez
June 26, 2020 14:50 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss union busting at a Kansas theatre, loving your Quarantine Body, listen to The Welterweights track "Summer Chill", and chat with activist Rachel R. Gonzalez. 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 events. Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Ou...
Pablo Sanders Jr. - All Bloods - Lisa Benson
June 19, 2020 07:01 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we remember recent community losses, listen to All Bloods' "Social Distancing", and chat with Lisa Benson about her new book: "Anchored in Bias. Fired Over White Tears." 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst...
California Escape - The Royal Chief- Gail Folsom
June 11, 2020 19:56 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss how inequality affects us all, listen to The Royal Chief's "100 Miles.", and chat with Gail Folsom about bread and migrating to Missouri. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
Protest City - Page 7 - Justice Gatson
June 05, 2020 14:20 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss how inequality affects us all, listen to Page 7's "Window", and chat with Justice Gatson about organizing protests. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
Doing Fine - Republic Tigers - Crane Brewing
May 29, 2020 02:11 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we talk about hoping for things to be better, Republic Tigers music, and Crane Brewing chat. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
Upsetting Target - Kadesh Flow - Mayor Lucas - Lynn Shelton
May 22, 2020 04:32 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we talk about spooky Target, listen to Kadesh Flow's "I Bone In a Roundabout Way", talk with Mayor Lucas, and listen in on a 2012 Pitch interview with recently deceased director Lynn Shelton. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is T...
Hard Opening - David George and Company - Jeremy Danner
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we express cautious optimism about the city's opening, listen to David George and Company's "When We All Come Together", and chat with Jeremy Danner from 4 Hands Brewing Co. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, wh...
Soft Opening - Shiner - Adam Roberts
May 07, 2020 23:39 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we take a look at the city's revised "soft opening", listen to Shiner's "In The End", and chat with Screenland Theatres co-owner Adam Roberts 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
10/10/10 - Flare The Rebel - Kelcie McKenney
May 01, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we take a look at the 10/10/10 program from Mayor Lucas, listen to Flare The Rebel's "Loyalty Pt 1", and chat with Pitch Digital Editor Kelcie McKenney. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.
Let's Go To Court - Danger Bob - Mayor Quinton Lucas
April 24, 2020 02:31 - 41 minutes - 38 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we do a chat with the ladies from the podcast "Let's Go To Court" and then check out a track from local band Danger Bob. Then, our first episode of "Q&A" wherein KC folks ask questions of Mayor Quinton Lucas. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker"...
Doin' Good - Wax Poetic - Khrystal - Abby Olcese
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBToday on Streetwise from The Pitch we've got a fun chat from our EIC Brock Wilbur. A reading of "Wax Poetic" by Celeste Torrence. Music from local musician Khrystal. An interview with Abby Olcese, the film editor of The Pitch. 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 events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is T...
Lockdown Mania - CBD Empire - Rooftop Vigilantes - Stephanie Carey
April 09, 2020 01:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBToday on the Streetwise podcast from The Pitch we've got a fun chat with our EIC Brock Wilbur. A reading of "With KC’s sprawling CBD empire, the science is still out, but the profits are rolling in" by Barbara Shelly. Music from local band Rooftop Vigilantes. An interview with Stephanie Carey, the co-owner of The Pitch. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Rooftop Vigilantes' stuff can be found here, and you can get Let It ...
*TRAILER* Streetwise
April 05, 2020 17:12 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBWe've rebranded City Rag as Streetwise and there's a new host. Join Brock Wilbur on this new leg of the journey. Hope you're all staying safe and we'll start releasing full episodes of Streetwise, starting on Friday. Pitch in and we'll get through this. Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. And subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme s...
The I-29 Fish Corridor
October 27, 2019 03:10 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Fish Boys are back, and we're talking about the burgeoning I-29 Fish Corridor. Big things happening up north, friends. Big things. City Rag is hosted by David Hudnall, editor in chief of The Pitch. Thanks to Snacky for the theme music. Subscribe to City Rag on iTunes or Spotify. And subscribe to the City Rag newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Influencers But Were Afraid To Ask
September 12, 2019 02:57 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBA spirited chat with Pitch food writers Liz Cook and April Fleming about Kansas City's Instagram influencers. Who are these people, what do they want, and what does their rise say about the state of local media? Folks, this one's a spicy meat-a-ball. Our recent piece on influencers can be found here. City Rag is hosted by David Hudnall, editor in chief of The Pitch. Thanks to Snacky for the theme music. Subscribe to City Rag on iTunes or Spotify. And subscribe to the City Rag...
Lives of Leisure in the South Plaza
August 02, 2019 20:27 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBThe Fish Boys, aka the Mongers, aka the Whistleblowers, are back to discuss the South Plaza neighborhood. We're talkin' Minsky's, the old Accurso's, Andre's, Club Caberet, Double Dragon, Nick and Jake's, the happy hour at Aixois, that retail strip by the library that's empty now. Prime Sushi. Sitting at the bar at Spin Pizza. Some other things, probably. City Rag is hosted by David Hudnall, editor in chief of The Pitch. Thanks to Snacky for the theme music. Subscribe to City Rag on ...
Swope Park Secrets
July 17, 2019 04:31 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBA chat with Pitch contributor April Fleming about the past, present, and future of Swope Park. The park — by far the largest in KC — is home to some of city's richest history and most beautiful scenery. But it's chronically underfunded and often treated like a land grab, a parking lot, and a dumping ground. We discuss all the dynamics at play. Read April's recent piece on Swope here. City Rag is hosted by David Hudnall, editor in chief of The Pitch. Thanks to Snacky for the theme mu...
Schadenfreude at the Scott Tucker estate sale
July 08, 2019 04:09 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBWe're back from a brief summer sabbatical to bring you a report from Scott Tucker's estate sale, which was held in Leawood, Kansas, in late June. Last year, Tucker was sentenced to 16 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers through deceptive payday lending practices. Here at The Pitch, we've been writing Tucker and his various Kansas City associates since all the way back in 2013. But Tucker is now nationally loathed, thanks to the 2018 Netflix documentary Dirty...