Jason Nivens is a Kansas City native who spent nearly 20 years on terrestrial radio. Now he's exploring all of the places and things he loves about KC, and the people behind them.
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 37 - HBD to ME!
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20:52HOLYHELL it's my birthday!! That glorious day of the year when I celebrate my birthday with the late-great- Hunter S. Thompson! Also Nelson Mandela and Vin Diesel. Who knew!! I also went to Stockyard's Brewery and chatted with a couple of old pals about a new (but familiar) beer back in town! I even chatted up a little about Real Estate so you know…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens - The Sandwich Generation
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16:37Nivens is back with another jam packed, but quick listen, episode. He went to a morning networking meeting put on by the Kansas City Business Journal titled "The Sandwich Generation". What he learned was truly eye opening. There's a lot of National tourning acts coming into Kansas City this weekend. Everyone from 311 to Everclear to Social Distorti…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 35 - A Royal Walk
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14:22In today's epside we go with Nivens on a field trip to his local bodega aka liquor store after he got off work at Wolfpack BBQ to grab a couple of beers at his local bodega aka liquor store. In today's episode he talks about the passing of his pup Maggie. The upcoming 4th of July celebration. Ollie Gates' proposal about the new downtown baseball st…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 34 Johnathan Trimble
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23:12Sometimes in life you've got to pivot. Sometimes - a lot of the times - you've got to make lemonade out of lemons. I had wanted to sit down with Johnathan Trimble, the other half of the dynamic duo who created Executive Asset Properties, however life didn't let that happen so we chatted over the phone about real estate. The ins and outs of getting …
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 33 - The Return of Alex Nivens
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33:19In today's episode Nivens catches up with his wife and chats about so many topics. From social media (RIP Myspace) to restaurant tipping. Father's Day this coming weekend as well as some drop ins from the fam. It's a lively discussion which kicks off with a talk about cat wrestling! And since there is a mention of an event being put on by the real …
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep.32 Cassie Duncan
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43:24In today's episode, Nivens chats with a former radio co-worker who is going through major changes in their life.
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 31 Marty Bush
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43:15Kansas City is full of muscians of various types & tastes. Any given night of the week you can find just about any type of music you're looking for. Our sound isn't just limited to Jazz and or Blues. The singer-songwriter is one I have immense amount of respect for. Just the musician, their instrument or instruments, their songs and the stage. Toda…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 30 - Adam Phillips
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42:48What do you get when you get an old Rock radio guy and a longtime Punk Rock Drummer together in a room? A lot of rock-n-roll and punk pop culture refrences. When I made the announcement of getting into real estate little did I know that a cat I've known for a while was also in real estate as a lender. We talk music, real estate and whatever else co…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 29 - AMA (Ask Me Anything)
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34:14Last Friday I went LIVE on Facebook and did an AMA for the 1st time. I may do it again because it was a lot of fun! This is the audio from it and what's going on this 1st weekend in May in KC! Executive Asset Properties Keller-Williams Realty Partners Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity Each Office Is Independently Owned & Operated Cell: 816-517-1942 Of…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 28 - I've begun a new career in Real Estate...
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40:56It's been a while. I know. Some things have changed. Let's talk.... Executive Asset Properties Keller-Williams Realty Partners Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity Each Office Is Independently Owned & Operated Cell: 816-517-1942 Office: 913-906-5400 [email protected] Jason Nivens, Jim Godwin
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 27 - Brewery Tales, another KC legend & the Superb Owl!
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27:28In today's episode Nivens plays some more audio collected from the brewery Friday night during his (for the time being) final shift behind bar. Killer producer Parker Johnson was back again!! He regales you with a funny anecdote about his son down at the farm; there's a Kansas City legend who is the only baseballer to ever be affiliated with a prof…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 26 Parker Johnson
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27:35Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain... OK, actually we should pay attention to the guy who's got a million voices and always makes KCJN sound top notch - our Producer Parker Johnson. Parker and Nivens chat at the brewery about Niv's up coming career change and what that means for the podcast. Enjoy.…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 25 - Karma Bug
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27:42I've always wanted to have a conversation with KarmaBy Jason Nivens
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 24 - The Inauguration
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21:51Nivens is back at it with a running thought list from the Inauguration of the new (old) President! Plus he chats about the Chiefs. Shares what's going on with a couple of old guest AND has a major life update! It's Kansas City with Jason Nivens, subscribe wherever you get your podcast!By Jason Nivens
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 23 Vanessa Davis
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38:26In today's episode Nivens chats with his friend and local performer Vanessa Davis. She discusses he love/hate relationship with kareoke, being a performer in Kansas City and some of the up and coming shows at the Black Box theater located in the West Bottoms where "The wettest block in America" used to be.…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 22 Tales from the Brewery
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33:13Sometimes the brewery is a little slow and when it is that's the best time to bring out the audio equipment. Nivens chats with some regulars at Double Shift about building their own computer, being on dating websites and traveling to 49 out of 50 states! PLUS we hear from the little Nivens' and a brief history of the Central Library in downtown KC …
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 21 - That's what's up!
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9:04Just a quick - how ya doing and here's what's up from Nivens today! Since everyone's still climbing out of Snowpoclypse 2025 it's pretty quiet and chill out there aside from everyone driving around batshit crazy like! So grab some hot chocolate, sit back and enjoy the ride!By Jason Nivens
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 20 with Andrea Fantauzzi
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42:10Happy New Year & HOLYHELL did we get a blizzard in ole KC! If you're not from the Kansas City area, you might've heard, we got a fk-ton of snow! In the downtown area nearly a foot fell but that didn't stop Nivens from sitting down with local actress, director, producer Andrea Fantauzzi to discuss her new homegrown flick BLACK ZONE! Andrea explains …
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 19 Happy New Year!!
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42:11It's the last day of 2024 and Nivens sits down, again, with his wife to talk about all things 2024 and what they hope will come about in 2025! Kansas City with Jason Nivens also wants to thank all those behind the scenes who've helped make this podcast possible! Producer Parker Johnson, Digital Brad, advertiser Jason Berve - a financial adviser - a…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 18 Remembering My Brother, Jeff
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17:59I had a dream the other night about my brother Jeff. One that woke me with a profound sense of sadness. I understand that the Holiday's can be rough for some people. I wanted to share my history with him and tell you that It's OK to not be OK. 988 is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.By Jason Nivens
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 17 with Alex Nivens
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33:57In today's episode Nivens talks with his wife, Alex, again as they were woken up Saturday morning by an incredibly weird, loud, sound. It was so weird and loud that their children were the first to notice it and speak on it. Is it a giant drone over KC? Some sort of UAP/UFO? Or just Life in the City?…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 16 My Mother-in-Law Rhonda
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45:31In today's episode Nivens chats with his Mother-in-Law Rhonda about growing up in Kansas City, life now on the farm and the time she was abducted by aliens! He also covers a forgotten corner of KC - neither in Kansas or Missouri - called Toad-a-Loup (Walk of the Wolves). Buckle up because this is a wild one!…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 15 with musician Sean McDonnell
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42:01Ever wonder who the man, band or person is behind a song? In today's episode Nivens chats with the mastermind behind the bumper music, Mr. Sean McDonnell. They talk about Sean's various bands, tribute shows he's done and life as a musician in Kansas City! Plus - our host tells a story of when nature called this weekend as he was locked out of his h…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 14 with John Kennebeck of 3Halves Brewery & BBQ
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45:02Have you ever had a neighbor from hell? Has it ever gotten so bad you've had to file a restraining order against them or watch as they yell profanities at you and your children? Well buckle up because Nivens has a grand tale to tell about their neighbor from HELL!! Plus - The mastermind of 3Halves Brewery & BBQ in Liberty, John Kennebeck, sits down…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 13 Unthankful
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22:34In today's episode Nivens wonders if the Alien Invastion has begun! He recaps Friendsgiving night at Double Shift Brewing with a few interviews and gives a quick rundown about Ernest Hemingway's life in Kansas City! Give a listen. Tell a friend!By Jason Nivens
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 12 - At the House of Nivens
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18:40With the Holiday break upon us this week's only episode gives us a sneak peek of life at the House of Nivens. It's his daughter, Poppy's, 3rd birthday & a little shindig happens with a handful of family & friends over to celebrate. Have a great Thanksgiving & don't forget out Friendsgiving, Thursday night, at Double Shift Brewing from 5p to 10p whe…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 11 with Magician Dennis Burks
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35:48It doesn’t matter how old you are. When a really good magic trick is done right in front of your eyes you’re mesmerized! I Whether you're aged 90 or 9, older or younger, we all want to believe in magic! Dennis Burks has been performing magic for over 40 years in Kansas City and he’ll make you believe there’s something special in the air when he pul…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 10 with Alex Nivens
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43:08SHEEEE'S BAAAACK!! For Episode 10 Nivens brings back the love of his life, Alexandra Nivens. They talk about the current state of the House of Nivens, Aliens, the importance of working your shit out AND their sexlife! (Spoiler: they have children so what's that!?!) There's even a couple of cameos from the littles. Sit back, pour yourself a cup of c…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 9 Katie Gilchrist
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46:26In today's episode Nivens chats with his longtime pal, Katie Gilchrist. He also takes you down a couple of memory roads with Union Station and - believe it or not - Harry Houdini and his time inside KC!By Jason Nivens, Katie Gilchrist
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 8 Sandlot Goods
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43:03In today's episode of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens gives a quick update about life with the family. How his wife had to endure some online attacks from the crazies and what she did to clear her head; and he chats with Garret at Sandlot Goods who create high quality leather goods and accessories in their workshop off Southwest Boulevard. Yo…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 7 with Jessica Dressler
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40:41It's the first episode since America elected a new president. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Certainly not anyone new who's been paying attention to politics for the last decade so naturally Nivens has to share his two cents on it. Remember, it's two cents and no change is returned. After that he chats with the incredibly talented and fun…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Ep. 6 Hunter S. Thompson
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31:19Given today is Election Day in America - and after a lengthy coverstaion with my wife - I decided today's podcast would be best focused on the writings of the late, great, Hunter S. Thompson. If you look beyond the character created by the outside world and look internally at his words you'll see a man who knew the body politik in America and the p…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 5 the 1859 Jail Museum
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46:06Do things that go bump in the night scare you? If not, or if so, maybe this is the podcast for you on this Halloween! Nivens goes into a jail cell in the 1859 Jail Museum in downtown Independence to meet up with two paranormal investigators Becky Ray and Christina Quentin as they talk about the spooky things in this jail, just outside of Kansas Cit…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 4 with Bluesman Brody Buster
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49:37Once again I turned to AI to help me with the description for today's podcast with none other than Brody Buster. Join Kansas City with Jason Nivens for a heartfelt and candid interview with bluesman Brody Buster, a powerful voice in the local music scene. In this intimate conversation, Brody opens up about his journey through the blues, sharing the…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 3 with Pat Mitchell from Double Shift Brewing Company
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43:26We're one week in! Thank you everyone who's come along on this ride. In this episode of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens sits down in the Barragio with Pat Mitchell, a West Point graduate and the owner of Double Shift Brewing Company. But their conversation takes an unexpected turn when they discuss Pat's day job with one of the most well know…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 2 with Jared Wolfe of Wolfepack BBQ
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42:51In episode 2 of "Kansas City with Jason Nivens" - Nivens runs down what's gone on in his life since he launched his new podcast. Some music you should check out in KC & LFK this week. He also sits down with Jared Wolfe of Wolfepack BBQ off East 5th Street, in Columbus Park, about how he got into BBQing. What he truly thinks about KC BBQ and who's d…
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Kansas City with Jason Nivens Episode 1 with Alexandra Nivens aka Wolfwomxn
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52:41In Episode 1 of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens talks about what exactly happened when he was downsized from his career in May. What he's been up to since then. The gigs he's working and he interviews his wife & social media influencer Alex aka Wolfwomxn. And he's got a great story about a Kansas Citian as he answers the question, "Who was Ch…
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