There's Just Something About Kansas City

Bryan Truta: Lifelong Voice in KC Radio


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Bryan Truta is the Senior Director of Radio Operations at KCUR’s 90.9 The Bridge, a KC native, and a 30-year veteran of the Kansas City music and media scene. If there's a radio station in town, chances are Bryan's worked there.

In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, Frank and Bryan sit down for a wide-ranging, often hilarious conversation between longtime friends. Bryan shares his unforgettable first encounter with Frank, plus wild stories from his early days at 1510: the cockroach-infested home of Kansas City's first all-sports radio station that grew to become Union Broadcasting and Sports Radio 810 WHB.

From Jason Whitlock and infamous holiday parties at Boal-Manor, to run-ins with the police (not the band) and a collapsing dance floor, Bryan’s got stories. Lots of them. But more than that, he’s a true Kansas Citian—deeply rooted, deeply respected, and still drawing a loyal following wherever he goes.

Once upon a time, Bryan dreamed of becoming the liberal answer to Rush Limbaugh. Today, he’s on The Bridge—a fitting name for someone who’s never burned one in his career. In an industry known for churn and ego, that’s no small feat.

Did we mention he learned to cross-stitch and Irish dance in grade school?

Don’t believe us? Just listen to this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City.

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