Kansas City Bucket List Podcast

Mindy Hargesheimer
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🎙️Telling the stories of the local people + businesses that make Kansas City amazing! 🎧 Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, + Apple!

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    Wendy Doyle & United WE: Kansas City's Fight for Women

    Wendy Doyle, CEO of United WE, sits down on Kansas City Bucket List to unpack why Kansas City — and the country — still has systemic barriers holding women back from the workforce, entrepreneurship, and civic leadership. From the sky-high cost of childcare in Missouri and Kansas to outdated occupational licensing laws that make it harder for women to work, Wendy breaks down the research behind United WE's 35 years of impact in Kansas City and beyond. We also go behind the scenes of United WE's Champions for Change event at CPKC Stadium — the first stadium in the world built for a women's professional sports team — including the inaugural Champion for Change Award presented to KC Current owner Brittany Holmes. In this episode, we cover: What United WE does as a nonpartisan "think and do tank" based in Kansas City Why childcare costs in Missouri and Kansas now rival in-state college tuition The economic case for women's workforce participation (and why it's not just a social issue) Occupational licensing reform happening in Kansas and Missouri The "invisible work" women carry at home — and emerging policy fixes like caregiving tax credits Inside look at the Champions for Change event at CPKC Stadium Why it could take 150 years to reach gender economic equity in the U.S. Advice for women considering entrepreneurship, and how to raise confident daughters How Kansas Citians can get involved with United WE This conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in Kansas City nonprofits, women in business, local economic development, and the future of Kansas City women's sports and leadership. 🔗 Links & Resources: United WE Follow Kansas City Bucket List: instagram.com/kansascitybucketlist/ Follow United WE on social media: instagram.com/unitedwe__/ 👉 If you loved this episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a Kansas City story, and leave a rating and review — it helps more Kansas Citians find the show. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! #KansasCity #UnitedWE #WomenInBusiness #KCBucketList Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services!

  2. Jul 30 ·  Video

    James Arkell: Kansas City Mavericks Hockey & Michael's WonderWorld x Halo Care Collective

    Kansas City Mavericks COO James Arkell talks playoff hockey, family, and the ultra-accessible "city within a city" he's building in Kansas City for son Michael. James Arkell wears a lot of hats around Kansas City — COO of the Kansas City Mavericks hockey team, founder of Halo Care Collective, and the driving force behind Michael's WonderWorld, a first-of-its-kind ultra-accessible theme park, arena, and hotel complex coming to Johnson County. In this episode, James and Mindy dig into what makes Mavericks games one of the best-kept secrets in Kansas City sports — affordable tickets, free parking, the chase for the Kelly Cup, and why hockey fights are 100% organic. Then the conversation turns personal: James opens up about his son Michael's ultra-rare genetic diagnosis, the family's years-long fight with insurance, and how that experience sparked Halo Care Collective — a first-in-the-nation hub bringing 18+ clinical partners and 60+ community organizations under one roof, opening January 2027. In this episode, we cover: What to expect at a Kansas City Mavericks hockey game (and why it's one of the most affordable nights out in KC) The Mavericks' affiliation with the Seattle Kraken and their push for the Kelly Cup James's road to sobriety and finding home in Kansas City Raising a son with a one-in-a-million rare genetic diagnosis The insurance fight that changed everything for their family Building Michael's WonderWorld — an ultra-accessible amusement park, arena, and hotel Inside the Halo Care Collective, opening January 2027 in Johnson County Links & Resources: Kansas City Mavericks Halo Care Collective Michael's WonderWorld Kansas City Bucket List Loved this episode? Share it with a Kansas City family who could use a little extra inspiration — and follow Kansas City Bucket List for more local stories, hidden gems, and can't-miss KC experiences. Chapters 0:00 – Intro 1:02 – Meet James Arkell: From Wichita to Kansas City 7:00 – How James Met His Wife Sarah & His Sobriety Story 8:22 – The History of the Kansas City Mavericks 13:57 – Gameday Traditions & the Mavericks Fan Experience 19:10 – ECHL vs. AHL vs. NHL & the Seattle Kraken Affiliation 25:13 – Why Mavericks Tickets Stay Affordable for Families 30:44 – Chasing the Kelly Cup & Team Culture 36:14 – Giving Back: Mavericks Community Partnerships 38:04 – Meeting Michael: A One-in-a-Million Diagnosis 44:02 – The Insurance Fight No Family Should Face 48:47 – The Idea Behind Michael's WonderWorld 54:44 – Building a "City Within a City" in Johnson County 1:00:05 – Inside the Halo Care Collective (Opening Jan 2027) 1:07:02 – Reinventing the Philanthropy Model 1:09:20 – Vision for the Future & Final Thoughts Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services!

  3. Jul 22 ·  Video

    Kansas City's Courtney "Big Court" Richardson II: Master P, Ice-T & The OG Network

    Grab your headphones, Kansas City — this episode is a wild ride from the Northeast side all the way to Hollywood. Mindy sits down with Courtney "Big Court" Richardson II, a Kansas City, Missouri native who went from mailing handwritten demo tapes to record labels in the '90s to landing a record deal with Master P's No Limit Records, becoming the first Kansas City rapper to bring home a gold plaque, and building one of the most respected podcasts in the game, Holdin' Court, with Revolt TV. Big Court opens up about his childhood on the Kansas City streets, his journey to LA, his 30-year friendship with Master P, and how a phone call to Ice-T turned into The OG Network — a fast-growing streaming platform built to champion independent creators the way big platforms never did. In this episode, you'll hear about: Growing up in Kansas City's Northeast neighborhood and catching his big break with No Limit Records in 1995 What it was really like coming up alongside Kansas City hip hop names like Tech N9ne, Vel Bacardi, and Rich DeFactor The origin story of Holding Court Podcast and how a pandemic phone call with a friend turned into a media career Launching The OG Network with Ice-T — now streaming in 186 countries with a brand-new production studio right here in Missouri, in St. Louis Real talk on relationships, reputation, purpose over paychasing, and what it means to live your bucket list before you turn 50 What Kansas City looks like today through the eyes of someone who left, and why he still calls it home Whether you're into Kansas City hip hop history, entrepreneurship, streaming media, or just love a great local-boy-does-big story, this conversation has something for you. Links & Where to Watch/Listen: Holding Court Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/HoldinCourtPodcast The OG Network (Roku, Google Play, Fire TV, Apple TV, App Store): https://www.theognetwork.net/ Follow Courtney "Big Court" Richardson II: https://www.instagram.com/iambigcourt/ + https://www.instagram.com/ognetworklive/ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Kansas City Bucket List so you never miss a story, leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with a fellow KC native who needs to hear it. Got a bucket list moment or a Kansas City story worth telling? Reach out — we'd love to feature you. Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services! Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:30 – Growing up in Kansas City & catching the hip hop bug 0:52 – Getting signed: the Master P and No Limit Records story 9:02 – Kansas City's early rap scene, Tech N9ne, and the hometown hustle 13:07 – The real origin story of Holding Court Podcast 17:55 – The power of relationships, integrity, and building a brand from nothing 33:44 – What's next for Holdin' Court — taking it live 34:45 – Launching The OG Network with Ice-T 41:16 – Why Ice-T (and not Master P) became his business partner 45:36 – How The OG Network picks content, and the Tubi problem it was built to solve 50:48 – Authentic storytelling and cultural accountability 53:37 – Expanding to Missouri: the new OG Network Studios in St. Louis 56:46 – New projects, verticals, and Ice-T's upcoming album drop 1:01:59 – Behind-the-scenes stories with Master P and Ice-T 1:05:04 – Working with his daughter Rachel Renee 1:06:30 – Dream podcast guests: Mike Tyson, Magic Johnson, Obama, and more 1:08:03 – Favorite memories of growing up in Kansas City 1:12:34 – His mom's influence and becoming a father himself 1:17:57 – Kansas City today: growth, gentrification, and what still needs work 1:22:41 – KC go-to spots and favorite restaurants 1:23:36 – Living his bucket list and advice on never being "too old to pivot" 1:26:55 – Closing thoughts & where to find The OG Network

  4. Jul 8 ·  Video

    Gift of Life: Saving Lives, One Organ at a Time in Kansas City

    Over 110,000 Americans are waiting for a life-saving transplant right now — and about 2,500 of them live right here in Kansas and Missouri. On this episode of the Kansas City Bucket List Podcast, I sat down with Kim Harbur, co-founder of Kansas City non-profit Gift of Life, and Kirsten Finn, the organization's Transplant Mentors Program Director, for a conversation that's equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. Kim shares the deeply personal story behind Gift of Life: Her son Luke was born with liver failure and received a life-saving transplant at just 11 months old — an experience that led Kim and her husband to found the organization nearly 30 years ago. What started as two people and a homemade budget has grown into a nationwide nonprofit that has educated over half a million high school students, matched more than 1,200 families with transplant mentors across 28+ states, and helped make Kansas City one of the highest organ-donor-rate cities in the country. Kirsten opens up about her own family's journey — her son Connor's cord blood transplant — and explains how Gift of Life's Transplant Mentors program pairs patients and caregivers with trained mentors who've walked the same path, offering support no medical professional can replicate. In this episode, we cover: The real stats behind the national transplant waiting list and why Kansas City leads the nation in donor rates How to register as an organ donor and why the conversation with your family matters more than the checkbox on your license The difference between living donors, deceased donors, and DCD donors What you can actually donate (organs, tissue, bone marrow, cord blood — and yes, even part of a lung, while you're alive) Common myths about organ donation, religion, and funeral arrangements How Gift of Life's Lifesavers program reaches 100+ Kansas City-area high schools The Transplant Mentors program and its recent launch of a Living Donor Program Upcoming Gift of Life events in Kansas City: Go See Do, Golf for Life, the Lifesavers Rally, and Trivia Night Advice for families navigating a child's medical crisis — and how not to forget the siblings along the way This is a call-to-action episode. Whether you're ready to register as an organ donor, want to volunteer, or are simply looking to start the conversation with your own family, Gift of Life makes it easy to get involved right here in Kansas City — and wherever you're listening from. Links & Resources: Gift of Life website: https://giftdonor.org/ Register as a donor: https://giftdonor.org/participate/become-an-organ-donor/ Learn Lifesavers online program: https://giftdonor.org/programs/life-savers/ Gift of Life upcoming events https://giftdonor.org/category/events-and-news/ Follow Gift of Life on social media:  https://www.instagram.com/giftoflifeks/ https://www.facebook.com/GiftofLifeKC https://www.linkedin.com/company/giftdonor/ If this episode moved you, share it with someone who might be waiting for a transplant, considering becoming a donor, or looking for a meaningful way to give back in Kansas City. And don't forget to subscribe to Kansas City Bucket List so you never miss a story worth telling. Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services!   Chapters 0:00 – Intro & episode preview 1:27 – Meet Kim Harbur & Kirsten Finn of Gift of Life 2:07 – The staggering stats behind the transplant waiting list 3:53 – Kim's story: son Luke's liver failure diagnosis 5:27 – Building a nonprofit from scratch: 28 years of Gift of Life 7:01 – Education, mentoring & advocacy: the three pillars 7:04 – Inside the Lifesavers high school program 8:16 – The Transplant Mentors Program with Kirsten Finn 9:46 – Why Kansas City leads the nation in organ donor rates 12:14 – Going national: how COVID changed everything 13:02 – Busting common organ donation myths 16:26 – What can you actually donate? Organs vs. tissue explained 19:19 – The hardest moments: losing teens who chose to be donors 20:23 – Aaron's story: a direct donation connection 22:31 – Kirsten's son Connor and his cord blood transplant journey 24:14 – The "10 Truths" of organ donation 26:39 – Living donors, deceased donors & DCD donors explained 28:38 – Connecting donor families and recipients 29:39 – What you can donate while you're still living 32:16 – Lessons from nearly three decades running a nonprofit 35:39 – How to get involved: register, volunteer, donate 36:45 – Golf for Life, the Lifesavers Rally & Trivia Night 38:06 – Go See Do: Gift of Life's signature KC fundraiser 39:52 – The future of Transplant Mentors & living donation 43:14 – Why kidney transplants are the most common 44:21 – Advice for families: don't forget the siblings 52:45 – Fighting for organ donation education in Missouri schools 54:22 – Why they love calling Kansas City home 57:20 – Final call to action & how to register as a donor

  5. Jul 1 ·  Video

    Kansas City Mom Survives Sepsis, Loses 4 Limbs & Finds Hope: Brie Morgan Bauer, Founder - Brie's Hope

    div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Overland Park native and KU nursing school grad Brie Morgan Bauer sat down with me for one of the most powerful conversations I've ever recorded. At 27 weeks pregnant, Brie went into septic shock from an undiagnosed case of strep throat — and in a matter of days, she lost all four limbs, underwent emergency surgery, spent 10 days in a coma, and later received a kidney transplant from her brother. What she didn't lose? Her sense of humor, her belief, or her drive to help others. In this episode, we talk about: Brie's path from K-State to KU nursing school to life in Kansas City The terrifying 24 hours that led to septic shock while 27 weeks pregnant What sepsis actually is — and why pregnancy makes you more vulnerable Making life-or-death decisions about amputation with her husband and mom Hallucinations, near-death moments, and finding "a second version of life" Rehab and recovery at Ability KC, learning to walk and use prosthetics again The kidney transplant journey with her brother George Building a 400k+ Instagram following (@beauandbrie) and launching Brie's Hope to raise sepsis awareness and support families across Kansas City and beyond This is a Kansas City story about resilience, motherhood, nursing, faith, and community — and why listening to your body (and advocating for yourself at the doctor's office) can save your life. Links & Resources: Brie's Hope: https://www.brieshope.org/ Follow Brie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beauandbrie Kansas City Bucket List Podcast: https://www.kansascitybucketlist.com/podcast Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Kansas City Bucket List on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it. Got a KC story we should feature? DM us — we'd love to hear it. Chapters 0:00 – Intro & welcome to the podcast 0:56 – Meet Brie Morgan Bauer 1:53 – From K-State to KU nursing school 2:44 – Career as a research nurse, published in JAMA 3:40 – Moving back to Kansas City 4:05 – Losing her father & a sign from above 5:41 – 27 weeks pregnant and feeling off 6:30 – The moment everything changed at the OB 7:18 – Emergency C-section & Bo's birth 7:43 – Septic shock diagnosis 9:14 – What is sepsis? The strep throat connection 10:43 – Why pregnancy makes sepsis more dangerous 11:16 – Emergency surgery & a 10% survival chance 12:34 – How sepsis spreads through the body (DIC explained) 15:57 – Losing her limbs, hour by hour 16:47 – Getting to KU Med & the road to waking up 17:39 – A "purgatory" experience while unconscious 19:15 – Waking up, hallucinations & the asteroid delusion 22:03 – Advice for talking to someone in a coma 23:28 – Near-death moment #2: hemorrhaging after surgery 24:03 – Deciding on amputation with her husband & mom 26:19 – Dark humor & "I'll say I climbed Mount Everest" 27:38 – Why she started Brie's Hope Foundation 29:20 – The power of self-advocacy in the hospital 30:34 – A dangerous fungus scare 33:53 – Ketamine for pain management, explained 35:50 – Keeping her hand bones as a keepsake 38:57 – Finding a "second version of life" 41:16 – Would you give up your limbs for your baby? 44:48 – What her husband would've done if she hadn't survived 46:49 – How strangers and kids react to her story 50:22 – Building a 400k+ Instagram following 52:36 – Starting Brie's Hope Foundation & the grant process 1:02:51 – Messages from followers around the world 1:08:00 – Rehab at Ability KC — VR, PT & relearning basics 1:11:04 – Learning to use prosthetics (and watching Bo learn to walk at the same time) 1:16:55 – The kidney transplant journey begins 1:20:02 – Advocating for organ & kidney donation 1:22:02 – Her brother George's kidney match reveal 1:24:50 – Two years on dialysis & waiting for a match Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services!

  6. Jun 17 ·  Video

    Kate Spade Co-Founder and Kansas native Elyce Arons

    She grew up on a farm in Sedgwick, Kansas, went to the University of Kansas , and ended up co-founding one of the most iconic fashion brands in American history. I sat down with Elyce Arons, Co-founder of Kate Spade, CEO of Frances Valentine, and author of We Might Just Make It After All: My Best Friendship with Kate Spade, for a conversation that's equal parts inspiring, heartfelt, and seriously fun. In this episode, we cover: Elyce's Kansas roots growing up on a farm in Sedgwick, vintage shopping in Wichita, and what the Midwest instilled in her How she and Kate Brosnahan met at KU (spoiler: they were not alike!) The wild early days of building Kate Spade in New York City in the '90s...broke, scrappy, and unstoppable What it was like launching a second iconic brand, Frances Valentine, and how it became a tribute to Kate Her upcoming Mary Tyler Moore collection and why Mary Tyler Moore is the reason she (and a generation of women) went into journalism What she wants every woman to know about best friendship, grief, and taking risks Whether you're a KU alum, a fashion lover, a Kate Spade fan or a Kansas or Kansas City native, this episode is for you!! 📖 We Might Just Make It After All — Amazon 👜 Frances Valentine — francesvalentine.com 🛍️ Shop Frances Valentine locally at Halls KC 📸 Follow Elyce on Instagram: @elycearons 🎙️ Follow Kansas City Bucket List: Instagram If this episode made you call your best friend — share it with her. ❤️ Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services! Episode Chapters Timestamp Chapter Title 0:00 Welcome & Introducing Elyce Arons 1:08 Kansas City Connections & Chi Omega at KU 3:26 Frances Valentine Today & Kate Spade's Legacy 7:44 Why Elyce Finally Wrote the Book 10:25 Growing Up in Sedgwick, Kansas 12:18 Vintage Shopping, Farm Life & Work Ethic 15:41 Meeting Kate at KU — Two Very Different Looks 17:53 Leaving KU for Arizona State 20:20 Moving to New York City in the '80s 24:17 NYC in the '90s: Broke, Creative & Loving It 26:01 Starting Kate Spade: The Origin Story 30:58 Working With Your Best Friends 35:13 Building a Culture of Kindness at Kate Spade 38:25 Kate's Personality: Shy, Hilarious & the Lead Singer 41:42 How Frances Valentine Was Born 44:27 Grief, Healing & Carrying Kate Forward 49:10 What Elyce Loves About NYC Today 50:04 The Mary Tyler Moore Collection — Coming September! 55:37 Final Takeaways: Take Risks Early 57:22 Where to Find Frances Valentine & the Book

  7. Jun 9 ·  Video

    Beyoncé's Backup Dancer to Kansas City Powerhouse: Elaina Page, CEO & Founder - Next Paige Talent Agency & Next Paige Foundation

    Get ready to cross off another must-meet icon on your ultimate Kansas City bucket list! In this episode, I sit down with a true local trailblazer making massive waves in the heart of America: Elaina Page. As the CEO and founder of the Next Page Talent Agency and the Next Page Foundation, Elaina is on a mission to elevate our city's incredible youth by unlocking massive opportunities in the arts and entertainment world. But that's not all—she's also the Community Engagement Director for Xavier Worthy's foundation, The Worthy Ones! Oh, and did we mention she casually skipped college classes to land a gig as a backup dancer for Beyoncé? Pop in your earbuds for a fun, adventurous, and deeply inspirational conversation that proves why Kansas City is the place to be for big dreams and even bigger talent. Key Topics Covered: The Power of the Cape: Elaina shares the inspiring story behind her signature hats and how a touch of personal style can fuel business confidence. Dancing with Queen Bey: Stepping onto the stage for Beyoncé's "Run the World" Oprah show audition and what she learned about world-class work ethic. Building a Creative Empire in KC: The birth of Next Page Talent Agency and how Elaina is advocating to bring the entertainment spotlight directly to the Midwest. Elevating the Arts Scene: A look at KC's entertainment landscape, hosting Red Bull dance battles, and the major impact of the historic new tax film credit. Local Bucket List Favorites: Elaina shares her ultimate hidden gems, top happy hour hangouts, and the places making Kansas City's food scene unforgettable. Links & Resources: Learn more about The Next Page Talent Agency: https://www.nextpaigellc.com/ Support the youth through the Next Page Foundation: https://www.nextpaigefoundation.org/ Check out Xavier Worthy's foundation, The Worthy Ones: https://www.shoptheworthyones.com/ Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor, and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full-service audio and video production! Are you loving our local adventures? Don't forget to hit that Follow button on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with your fellow KC arts and culture lovers! Keep exploring, Kansas City! ⏳ Chapters 0:00 – Intro: Welcome Next Gen Leader Elaina Page 2:00 – Red Lipstick & Timberlands: The Story Behind the Hats 3:19 – Skipping Class for Queen Bey: Landing the Beyoncé Gig 7:31 – Leadership & Poise: Life Lessons from Rehearsals 11:04 – Runway, Reality TV, and Chasing the Dream 12:06 – Writing 3 Childhood Goals in the Third Grade 14:04 – Growing Up in Lee's Summit & Learning Entrepreneurship 24:44 – Is KC a "B-Market" for the Arts? Expanding Infrastructure 25:35 – Celebrating the 2026 Next Gen Leader Award 26:43 – Production in KC: Sound Stages & The US Highest Tax Film Credit 31:50 – Front & Center: Hosting the Red Bull Dance Battles 55:18 – World Cup Prep & Merch Collabs at Union Station 57:24 – Three Ingredients to Reach KC's Full Entertainment Potential 1:12:17 – Local Bucket List: Happy Hour Spots & Hidden Gems

  8. Jun 2 ·  Video

    Amelia Earhart's Kansas Roots & The Atchison Hangar Museum

    She vanished over the Pacific in 1937 — and nearly 90 years later, the world still can't stop talking about her. In this episode, Mindy sits down with Jacque Pregont, treasurer of the Amelia Earhart Foundation, to uncover the surprising Kansas roots of one of history's most iconic aviators and pull back the curtain on the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, KS — one of the coolest day trips from Kansas City you probably haven't taken yet (but absolutely should). In this episode: Amelia's childhood in Atchison and why she always called it home The wild 30-year journey to restore the last Lockheed 10E Electra — the same model she was flying when she disappeared The $17M museum experience built with Kansas City's own Dimensional Innovations (yes, the same team behind Atlas9!) VR flights across the Atlantic, riveting contests, and STEM activities for all ages The unsolved mystery — from Japanese spy theories to giant crabs 🦀 The annual Amelia Earhart Festival (July 17–18!) featuring concerts, an air show, fireworks set to music, and a pioneering achievement award New books, ongoing search expeditions, and why Jacque kind of hopes they never find the plane Whether you're a Kansas City local planning a weekend day trip, a history buff, a STEM-curious family, or just obsessed with unsolved mysteries — this one's for you. Links & Resources: 🌐 Visit Atchison: [visitatchison.com] ✈️ Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum: [ameliaearharthangarmuseum.org] 🎟️ Festival info & tickets: [Link placeholder] 📍 Plan your KC-area day trip: [Link placeholder] Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs a Kansas City bucket list adventure. New episodes dropping regularly — don't miss a thing! Chapters: 0:00   – Welcome & Introducing Jacque Pregont 1:12   – Jacque's Role: Foundation Treasurer & Gift Shop Queen 2:04   – Amelia's Kansas Roots & Atchison Childhood 3:12   – The Amelia Earhart Festival: 25+ Years Strong 3:47   – The Last Lockheed 10E: A 30-Year Restoration Story 4:18   – How the Hangar Museum Was Born 5:02   – Building the Museum with Dimensional Innovations 6:10   – USA Today's Best History Museum Rankings 7:22   – Why Are We Still Fascinated with Amelia Earhart? 9:42   – Jacque's Personal Journey with the Foundation 11:00  – What Does the Foundation Actually Do? 13:45  – Amelia's Path to Aviation (and All the Jobs She Worked) 15:31  – Inside the Museum: STEM Activities & Hands-On Experiences 15:56  – The VR Atlantic Flight Experience 17:17  – Riveting Contests & The Plane Up Close 18:07  – Virtual Dress-Up: Fashion Designer, Pilot & More 19:35  – Amelia's Childhood Stories: Rollercoasters & Sleds 22:44  – More Museum Highlights: Cockpit Replica & Constellations 24:06  – Visitors from All 50 States & 21 Countries 28:06  – The Unsolved Mystery: Theories & the Voting Wall 32:08  – Festival Deep Dive: Concerts, Air Shows & Fireworks 32:58  – The Pioneering Achievement Award & Past Honorees 35:38  – New Expeditions to Find the Plane (NCO Update) 43:52  – Should the Mystery Ever Be Solved? 45:19  – Book Recommendations & New Releases 49:40  – Documentaries Worth Watching 51:06  – Things to See Around Atchison Beyond the Museum 53:13  – How to Support the Foundation & Visit 54:37  – It's Only 35–40 Minutes from KC! 55:01  – Closing & $2 Festival Buttons for Fireworks 🎆 Thank you to our podcast host, sponsor and media partner, Real Media! Visit RealMediaKC.com to learn more about their full service audio and video services!

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