For quite some time I've wanted to sit down with Andrew Turner of Andrew Turner Auctions and we finally made it happen. It's arguably the hottest podcast we've ever recorded as the warehouse was hovering near 85 degrees! None-the-less we have a great chat and I HIGHLY recommend you checkout his live Auctions at 1801 Guinotte Street in the East Bottoms of KCMO every Thursday. Doors at 5p, Auction starts at 6p.

We're back early this week with the latest episode of "Kansas City with Jason Nivens" to help promote the upcoming feature film "Doll Eyes" from Jason Turner. We had a blast nerding out on filmmaking and movies.

Natalie Prauser is a golden-artist from Kansas who can write songs under many genres. She has a 'Fart Degree' - so you can find out what that means. There are many seeds to pick from her sunflower and watch grow; she's bright, funny, musically gifted, and an overall great hang. She's about to go on a journey to Washington state and then record an album in Salt Lake City, Utah. She's one of the best up-and-comers out there! America!

In today's episode Nivens sits down with Kansas City's "Best Bartender" (Pitch Weekly x2, KC Mag) 3 years in a row Darcy Barnett!

Did you know right in the middle of the Crossroads sits "an arts-based day program for creative individuals with developmental disabilities. I sat down with J Berry from Imagine That! Kansas City to talk about the program and the type of arts they've been up to. PLUS - IT!KC is throwing down for First Friday's with some bands in the back patio of Border July 3rd! You don't wanna miss it.

My boy Chris Arnone has a new book out "My Name Was Baby". We dive deep into his first few days as a baby and the confusion around "Is it a boy" or "Is it a girl". I'm so proud of his honesty and ability to speak about his own experiences as a child, young man and grown adult. There's some deep discussions here so be warned, we cover a lot.

Today Nivens sits down with his former Westside Neighbor, Mary Lou Hernandez. She's full of stories about life up and down the hill which has been getting so much attention as of late with new developments and a downtown revival. There's a good chance we'll have to visit her again for more grand tales.

In this episode, Nivens sits down with manager, Jackie G, of City Barrel Brewing. They talk about the tight and supportive brewing community in the crossroads and how City Barrel stays fun and fresh, and the importance of having a food concept along with just being a brewery. Then, we traverse across the street to The Bus Bus Stop, and encounter an actual bus stop, as well as a surprise cameo visit from a go-zillionaire who knows a good bus stop all too well. Enjoy the lovely Jackie G, because she is Rad AF.

In today's episode Nivens sits down with last season's interviewee Pat Mitchell. And while Pat has experience in the brewing world and working for the Kansas City Chiefs today's interview focuses on a more important issue; Military veterns getting the help they need once they get out of service. It's a deeply moving interview and hopefully one which can help other Vets get the help they need.

In today's Episode Nivens sits down with the mastermind behind the Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair and Shop Local KC Katie Maby van Dieren. A ton of topics about Kansas City get discussed. Definitely a fun one!