In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, the longtime Kansas City and Oklahoma City TV meteorologist shares behind-the-scenes stories from the unpredictable world of live television weather — unforgettable storms, on-air surprises, and the moments viewers never see.

After years in broadcast meteorology, Gary channeled his experience into launching Weather 20/20, an innovative long-range forecasting system designed to help individuals, businesses, and communities better prepare for what’s ahead.

But this conversation goes beyond the forecast. Gary also offers an honest and personal reflection on growing up knowing he was gay, what that meant in earlier decades of broadcast television, and why he chooses to speak openly about it today.

Smart, candid, and full of insight, this episode blends Kansas City media history, weather science, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience — all in one unforgettable conversation.

🎧 A must-listen for weather watchers, media fans, and anyone who’s ever waited out a Midwest storm.

Dan Meers might be one of the most recognizable people in the city — but you wouldn’t know him from Adam without his giant head, crazy eyes, and 85 inch waist. For more than 35 years, Dan Meers brought energy, humor, and heart to Kansas City as the legendary KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs.

In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, Dan takes us behind the mask and into one of the most unique careers in professional sports. He shares how he got his start as Truman the Tiger at Mizzou, became Fredbird with the St. Louis Cardinals, and eventually found his calling as KC Wolf, one of the most beloved mascots in the NFL.

But this conversation goes far beyond sports. Dan reflects on how he’s used his platform to share a message centered on family, faith, and encouragement, and he opens up about his wife Cam’s courageous battle with cancer. With grace and honesty, Dan speaks directly to those facing similar struggles, and wants them to know they are not alone.

It’s a powerful, heartfelt, and unforgettable story about purpose, perseverance, and finding light in even the hardest moments.

🎧 An episode that will inspire Chiefs fans — and anyone in need of hope.

If you’ve spent any time listening to Kansas City radio since the 1980s, you already know the voices, and the names, Mike Kennedy and Nycki Pace.

In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, we sit down with two true KC radio icons who lived, shaped, and survived the Golden Age of radio. Nycki made her mark behind the microphone, becoming one of the most recognizable voices on the Kansas City airwaves, while Mike helped steer stations and formats from the programming side during some of the most competitive and transformative years in local radio history.

Together, they share what it was really like inside the studios during the era of format wars, shifting audiences, and rapid changes in how people consumed music and media. We talk about radio then and now — what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still matters most when it comes to connecting with listeners.

Along the way, Nycki and Mike weave in unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on why Kansas City radio has always been something special.

🎧 A must-listen for media lovers, longtime KC radio fans, and anyone curious about how the airwaves helped shape the city.