Jeremi Barnes, "The Young Ref" is a TikTok and Instagram powerhouse giving the world and 195,000 followers (& rising) a glimpse of football officiating in MIssouri through his mic'd up interactions on the field.  We have an on field interview with Jeremi about his mission to recruit young referees through social media.  Plus a panel discussion with Allen Berry, longtime high school basketball referee on the impact referees can have and the rewards and challenges of the profession. Co-host Kris Ockenfels also shares his officiating stories and some ideas to recruit new people to the profession in a lively and fun story filled episode.

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

Kansas City Royals Sr. Assistant to the GM, Scouting and Development, Mike Arbuckle, joins us to relive the epic 2014 Wild Card Game.  The ebbs and flows and emotions of that game resonate in our panel's follow-up on the most iconic game in Royals history.  The win announced the arrival of the young Royals as a force and led to two World Series appearances and one World Championship; launching an era of sports success in Kansas City unrivaled in our history.

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

Former longtime Sports Editor for the Columbia Daily Tribune, Joe Walljasper, talks all things Missouri Football.  Cursed 5th downs to success in the Big 12 and SEC in this episode plus Joe's perspective on the Deion Sanders/Colorado conflict with a Denver columnist.  We conclude with talk of rivalries and their place in our fan experience.  PODCAST NOTE:  NEXT EPISODE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 27

Included licensed music clip courtesy of Melodie Music (www.melodie.com)

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

Coach Wes Croy, 2nd winningest coach in Trenton High School Football History, talks about his love for the game, coaching mentors and highlights at 3 current  Grand River Conference schools (Maysville, Bethany, Trenton).   His passion comes through in talking about his former players and the great traditions of Trenton Bulldog Football.  Finally the panel and our guests make their case for the All-Time Best Football Movie!!

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

An interview with NCMC Head Men's Baseball Coach Donnie Hillerman is the catalyst for a panel discussion on the state of baseball and the effect of rule changes on the game and fan experience.  The new Russ Derry Practice Facility for baseball and softball at NCMC is featured plus some Royals trade deadline evaluation.  A fun piece on a dad/daughter visit to Chief's Training Camp in St. Joseph and a brief Chiefs discussion caps this fourth episode.

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

Our panel shares their passion for the Olympics.  First and favorite Olympic memories, a brief profile of some Missouri athletes in this year's Olympics plus the panel discusses their Mount Rushmore of Olympians.

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

A Panel Discussion on a Road Trip to the Quad Cities River Bandits and KC Royals players at the All-Star game followed by an in depth interview with Mike Arbuckle, Professional Scout Hall of Famer, with 46 years in major league scouting and player development with the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and the Kansas City Royals.   He was a key part of helping the Phillies and Royals achieve world championships during his time with those organizations.  A native of Trenton Missouri, we caught up with Mike at a high school baseball clinic sponsored by the Royals Amateur Development Program and hosted by North Central Missouri College.  We close with a review of the interview and discussion of the HOF credentials of Salvador Perez.

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.

Panel discussion of our love of the game of baseball throughout our youth and adult life.  We take a look at the Kansas City Royals so far this season; the ups and downs and the budding superstar at the center of it.  Finally a look at the St. Joseph Mustangs, leaders of the MINK league (collegiate summer wood bat baseball league).  Interview with CEO Ky Turner about the team, league and Historical Phil Welch Stadium built in 1939.  We wrap it up with a review of my night at the park and some live sound.

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Show-Me Sports Legacies takes a story approach to learning about high school, junior college, D2 & D1 college sports and our beloved professional franchises in Kansas City and St. Louis. We talk to people who have made their mark as coaches, players, scouts and business people after coming from small towns or little known communities or neighborhoods. We talk to people who are seeking to establish their reputation and break into sports career success. With a fan's perspective we look at how to encourage and support people who have that sporting dream.