Lunch Bunch

Kait Macenka lives in landlocked Kansas City, yet she is a trained Scuba Diver. Kait shares her story of getting certified in scuba diving along with everything you need to know before you make your first scuba trip. Let's dive in! 

Today we interview, flutist, teacher, and band director Daniela Thrasher. Daniela tells us the story of how she changed career paths when moving from Germany to the United States. We also try to solve the age old debate of flutist vs. flautist. We play name that tune and she even teaches us a little German. Fun fact: Daniela was a Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist this year.

More than ever we should be excited about today’s guest. She is an expert and change agent for renewable energy in Kansas. She works tirelessly to create clean energy solutions for a better tomorrow. Not only is she the Executive Director of the Climate and Energy Project, but she has also been featured on national news as a clean energy expert. Please welcome Dorothy Barnett to Lunch Bunch.

Dorothy references photos during today podcast. They can be found here.

We sit down to lunch with Theo Kassebaum. Theo is an archaeologist serving us a plate full of knowledge and a side of a digs. No, not dips, but archeology digs. Theo references photos during the podcast today. They are located here.

Maddy is a softball player at Emporia State University. As an athlete, Maddy powered through some difficult injuries turning time spent off the field into teachable moments. Her positive attitude and passion for the sport keeps head held high during difficult times. 

The cat is out of the bag. Alex Maxwell joins Lunch Bunch to share about his career as a pet food and cat litter scientist. Did you even know that was a job? We didn't either until we met Alex. 

Did you ever want to have lunch with a best selling author? Today is your lucky day. Candice Millard, New York Times Best Selling Author, and former writer and editor of National Geographic joins us on Lunch Bunch. In a mere thirty minutes, Candice, shares her own story, takes us on a couple journeys around the world, and inspires us to greatness. 

Mitch Schurig is the quarterback of the Washburn Ichabods Football Team. He grew up on the football field, and started attending games at Washburn when he was in Kindergarten. Balancing athletics, student teaching, and college work can be a difficult task. Did I mention his dad the coach of the team?

Rathen Carter is a student athlete at Washburn University.