Best HBA Podcasts (2024)

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It’s Just Me with Tamra Goins 46:23

20d ago46:23

46:23

Hollywood super-agent Tamra Goins (Innovative Artists) represents actors, comedians and something called a multi-hyphenate! Intrigued, me too. Hear stories from this stellar guest who not only represents talent but has been talent herself once before. This episode is a conversation where we talk about Tamra’s time as a rapper, stepping away from en…

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Who Does She Think She Is with Valarie Benning Thompson 55:57

2M ago55:57

55:57

From the Olympic Games to television, from Digital Content Creation to Live Entertainment, producer and entertainment industry veteran Valarie Benning Thompson has successfully done it all. This fifth episode (Episode #5) is a amazing conversation with Valarie (known as “Madam Producer”) who has produced or managed live events or tv specials for ar…

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Man of the Year with Justin Reid 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

When you close your eyes, what is your vision for the future? Do you have a life goal you want to achieve? One man’s vision was to attend Stanford University, play in the NFL and be nominated for The NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award! His name is Justin Reid. In this conversation with NFL Defensive Back Justin Reid, we talk through the journe…

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The Reinvention of Big Smiley 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

Take a gamble on yourself. Hear from a man who bet on himself over and over again and won. From college sports to big brand model, to fashion editor of the largest hip hop magazine, to writer and producer the evolution continues. Hear stories from behind the scenes of music, entertainment, sports and fashion. This third episode (Episode #3) is a co…

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The House of Kings with Janine Sherman Barrois 56:24

3M ago56:24

56:24

Welcome to the House of Kings! What TV series do you love, and why? What is it about a great story that captures your imagination and keeps your attention so thoroughly? Your favorite characters were inspired by some things you would not quite believe, and even your heroes have flaws! Today, we dive into the essence of bringing wonderful stories fr…

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Who Does She Think She Is? 55:56

3M ago55:56

55:56

From the Olympic Games to television, from Digital Content Creation to Live Entertainment, producer and entertainment industry veteran Valarie Benning Thompson has successfully done it all. This fifth episode (Episode #5) is a amazing conversation with Valarie (known as “Madam Producer”) who has produced or managed live events or tv specials for ar…

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Episode 28: The Little Agency that Roars with Will Ruder, Kansas City HBA 1:35:49

4M ago1:35:49

1:35:49

Episode 28: Big time episode. Big time guest. This episode marks our first YouTube episode. So if you want to watch us this week, head over to our YouTube channel and be sure to hit that like button and subscribe! The Little Agency that Roars welcomes Will Ruder from the Kansas City Home Builders Association to talk about how his journey to the KCH…

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Welcome to the Darling Show 52:01

4M ago52:01

52:01

Can you navigate through tough waters and keep smiling? The NFL sounds like a dream to most, but what does it really take and how do you satisfy your purpose when tragedy strikes? (Episode #4) is a conversation with retired NFL wide receiver, Devard Darling. The conversation spans the death of Devard’s twin brother Devaughn Darling, the life plan a…

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A Common, Uncommon Kid From The Bahamas 52:28

4M ago52:28

52:28

Is it good to be first? Ask Frank Rutherford. Meet 3-time track & field Olympian, World Cup of Track & Field winning, World Championship winning, NCAA Champion, honored by Congress, and native son of the Bahamas, Frank Rutherford. In this episode you will learn about the mindset of a champion on and off the field of play. What did Frank say to Nels…

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Your Techy’s favorite Techy presents, “Our America: In The Black.” 57:10

5M ago57:10

57:10

In a groundbreaking initiative to address the racial wealth gap, Microsoft Philanthropy tech specialist, Darrell Booker, alongside a team of dedicated experts, embarked on a journey that would help shape the narrative of financial literacy and economic empowerment. The result? A powerful documentary titled “Our America: In The Black.” Now streaming…

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Go On Say It with Alex Homer 36:49

5M ago36:49

36:49

What should you absolutely have in your closet? Best color for an interview? Wear what to meet a President? So many style questions we all have in common, here you’ll get your fashion answers. This first episode (Episode #0) is a conversation with nationally acclaimed personal stylist and custom clothier Alex Homer, who provides bespoke and ready t…

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Episode 27: The Little Agency that Roars with David Elyachar, Big Bob's Carpets 1:11:52

7M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Happy 2024!! The Little Agency that Roars is back with a bang. Meet David Elyachar, you may know him as the star of the Big Bob's Carpet and Flooring commercials back in the day. But there is so much more to David. He is a business owner, a TV star, a family man, a former college football coach. He's not a golfer and he has no regrets. And we can't…

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Episode 26: The Little Agency that Roars with Brenden Horned, author 1:36:20

9M ago1:36:20

1:36:20

What were you doing at 21? Probably not starting your own publishing company in order to publish your own novella (and soon a novel). But that's exactly what this week's guest, author Brenden Horned, did. Join us for a fun conversation as Michal, (and Tim), and Brenden discuss the trials and tribulations of being a writer and getting your work out …

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Episode 25: The Little Agency that Roars with Norm Craig 2:19:04

10M ago2:19:04

2:19:04

Imagine being the husband of a local television icon, who just happens to be the longest tenured spokesperson in Kansas City, ever. But Norm Craig isn't "just the husband" of Rachelle Craig (Carpet Corner). Norm is one of the most interesting people in the city and he's not even from Kansas City. Born in Philly, Norm comes from a family who helped …

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Episode 24: The Little Agency that Roars with Rachelle Craig 1:21:08

1y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

She's a legend and an icon. She's one of the most recognizable and the longest running TV spokespeople in Kansas City. She is Rachelle Craig, the face and voice of Carpet Corner Flooring for over 36 years. This week, Michal sits down for a 1 on 1 with Rachelle to find out how she got started in the biz, what happened to that "One Life to Live" gig …

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Episode 23: The Little Agency that Roars with Chelan David, author 57:48

1y ago57:48

57:48

Ah, the "road trip". There's nothing better than hitting the open road with the family. You can literally see everything in the United States behind the wheel of a car. The memories. The bonding. The time to think and rethink our life path. That's is exactly what inspired CHELAN DAVID, author of BEAUTIFUL STATES OF MIND, who turned his family's lov…

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Episode 22: The Little Agency that Roars with John Graber, Graber Outdoor 1:13:06

1y ago1:13:06

1:13:06

We love a good success story and John Graber, owner of GRABER OUTDOOR has an incredible story. This week, Michal sits down with John and he talks about growing up Amish and how he decided to follow his own path and in just 8 short years has built a business from the ground up and now he's rocking the Kansas City landscape building outdoor patios an…

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Episode 21: The Little Agency that Roars with Mary McCawley, Digital Dreams KC 1:22:25

1+ y ago1:22:25

1:22:25

We live in a fantastic world filled with wildly imaginative artists who are always working to explore new mediums. One of those incredible artists is MARY MCCAWLEY, founder and creator of DIGITAL DREAMS KC (www.digitaldreamsKC.com). Mary is curating what might be the first digital art gallery series in Kansas City -- featuring some of the most inno…

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Episode 20: The Little Agency that Roars -- Lonita Cook returns 1:59:36

1+ y ago1:59:36

1:59:36

At Fasone and Partners, we like to play as much as we like to work. And we like to binge guilty pleasure shows on Netflix just like everyone else. This week, Lonita Cook returns to talk with Michal about their bizarre shared obsession for the Netflix dating trap show: LOVE IS BLIND. This every special episode comes just in time for the Love is Blin…

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Episode 19: The Little Agency that Roars with Scott Wagner 1:23:40

1+ y ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Scott Wagner is another former member of the Fasone and Partners family who has gone on to do amazing things. And we're not kidding when we say Scott does it all. His day job is as the Community and Economic Development for the Mattie Rhodes Center. He's a professor at UMKC. He's been on the board for the Kansas City Parks and Rec department, he da…

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Episode 18: The Little Agency that Roars with Katarina Elaine 1:33:07

1+ y ago1:33:07

1:33:07

One of the reasons we love making this show is introducing you to interesting people in Kansas City and allowing them to tell their story, but also exploring ideals and theologies that are foreign to us, yet we find strange and exciting. Meet Katarina Elaine, a polytheistic traditional witch/Wiccan. Michal and Katarina explore the misconceptions of…

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Episode 17: The Little Agency that Roars with Janice King and Dale Winetroub, Tri-ology 1:59:00

1+ y ago1:59:00

1:59:00

When Janice King and Dale Winetroub went into business together, they had no idea they were going to change medicine. But that's exactly what they did. When they found a need in the oral care market, they sprang into action and created Tri-ology. This week, Michal sits down with both Janice and Dale, the co-founders of Tri-ology Care to discuss the…

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Episode 16: The Little Agency that Roars with Lonita Cook, writer and film critic 1:17:35

1+ y ago1:17:35

1:17:35

There are people who wait for their break and then there are people who go out and look for that break and attack it from all angles with talent, brains and charm. Lonita Cook is a self-made woman, a film critic, an author, a TV personality, and so much more. This week, Michal sits down with Lonita to talk about carving your path to success, the cu…

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Episode 15: The Little Agency that Roars with Scott Allen, Carpet Corner Flooring 1:13:17

1+ y ago1:13:17

1:13:17

He's a wordsmith with en engineering mind and he's one of the smartest and most down to Earth business men we have had the privilege to work with over the years. He's Scott Allen, General Manager of Carpet Corner Flooring Stores. This week, sit down with our host, Michal Fasone as he talk with Scott about diverting from your path and finding your p…

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Episode 14: The Little Agency that Roars with Mike Wunsch, Outpost Worldwide 2:35:40

1+ y ago2:35:40

2:35:40

Imagine moving from Kansas City to Beirut, Lebanon at the age of 16 in the middle of a civil war outbreak. How about being robbed at gun point by Ecuadorian gangsters while on a job? All this while operating one of the biggest and most successful full service production companies in Kansas City. It might sound like the plot of the new Steven Spielb…

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Episode 13: The Little Agency that Roars with Tracy Lindley, voice over actor 1:29:23

1+ y ago1:29:23

1:29:23

You can throw a rock on the internet and hit a thousand voice over actors, but you won't find one as talented and hard working as Tracy Lindley. She is not only an incredible talent but she is also an amazing self-marketer. Her hard work and tenacity is what gives her that "edge" when it comes to landing a gig. This week, Michal talks to Tracy abou…

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Episode 12: The Little Agency that Roars with Tim English, writer 1:48:08

1+ y ago1:48:08

1:48:08

He's an ad man, a screenwriter, an author, a film critic, and he's obsessed with Funko Pops. He's Tim English, writer and producer right here at Fasone and Partners. Tim wears a lot of hats here at the agency, including producing this show, but this week, Michal puts him in the guest chair and grills him all the stuff he's writing when he's not on …

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Episode 11: The Little Agency that Roars with Dave Odegard 58:39

1+ y ago58:39

58:39

Advertising comes in all forms but one of the most visual and prominent is outdoor billboard advertising. We do some amazing work here at Fasone and Partners, but we're fortunate to work with legends in the field like this week's guest. Michal sits down with Dave Odegard, Sales Account Executive at Lamar Outdoor in Kansas City. Enjoy and Happy New …

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Episode 10: The Little Agency that Roars with Loy Edge 1:30:16

1+ y ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Happy Holidays! This is one our favorite episodes so far so call it our gift to you. A true legacy episode. This week, Michal sits down with Loy Edge, one of the integral creative voices working with Michael Sr. during the early days of Fasone and Partners -- you can still see his creative influence all over the Kansas City landscape. This is a fun…

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Episode 9: The Little Agency that Roars with Jim McCullough, Visual FX artist 1:05:32

1+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

We are lucky to work a lot of talent artist in our line of work. And one of those beautiful people is Jim McCullough from Ignition FX. This week, Michal and Jim sit down to discuss finding creative inspiration and pitching an animated short film to Netflix. We are available on all podcasting channels, including Spotify and Apple podcast. Can't find…

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Episode 8: The Little Agency that Roars with Scott Walterbach, Attorney 1:21:09

1+ y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

What's that old saying? When things get weird, get curious. Maybe it's not an old saying but it should be. This week on The Little Agency that Roars, Michal gets into the way, way back machine to sit down and visit with an old classmate, Scott Walterbach from Bessine Walterbach, LLP. Michal and Scott re-connected after 25 years when Scott needed a …

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Episode 7: The Little Agency that Roars with Nick Kaighen, VFX artist 4:50

1+ y ago4:50

4:50

There are some talented people who work hard to bring you incredible visual graphics and effects that can either make a break a movie, tv show or even a commercial. And Nick Kaighen is one of those talented visual artists who has worked to carve out a place for himself in the Kansas City community. He and Michal go way back, so this is a fun episod…

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Episode 6: The Little Agency that Roars with Jeff Bentley, Kansas City Ballet 1:08:32

1+ y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Kansas City has an immersive, inclusive and thriving arts community and its all thanks to people like Jeff Bentley, Executive Director of the Kansas City Ballet. On this episode, Michal sits down with Jeff to reflect on his role in the growth of the Kansas City ballet community, keeping it together during Covid, and how a stint in the U.S. Army Int…

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Episode 6: The Little Agency that Roars with Shawn Mullane, Exposure, Inc. Talent Agency 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

49:54

At the Little Agency That Roars, we specialize in TV and Radio production. But where would we be without the talent agents that help us find just the right actor for a spot? This week, Michal chats with Shawn Mullane, Vice President and Owner of Exposure, Inc. Models and Talent Agency in Kansas City. We are available on all podcasting channels, inc…

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Episode 5: The Little Agency that Roars with Matt Schulte, Kansas City Royals 1:17:12

1+ y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

Batter up! This week on THE LITTLE AGENCY THAT ROARS Michal sits down with Matt Schulte, Senior Manager of Client Services for the Kansas City Royals. Join us for a great conversation about leaving the Big Apple and coming home for the dream job, delivering an entertaining product off the field , and the possibility of a new downtown baseball stadi…

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Episode 4: The Little Agency that Roars with Garold Sokolenko of Freedom Interiors 1:18:41

2y ago1:18:41

1:18:41

This week on the Little Agency that Roars, Michal explores the fascinating world of modern interior design with Garold Sokolenko from Freedom Interiors in Westport. What an incredible discussion as Garold talks about his roots and how using the same VR technology as the popular game, Fortnite, has changed the world of design capabilities. We are av…

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Episode 3: The Little Agency that Roars with Hampton Stevens, freelance writer 1:25:56

2y ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Another episode of THE LITTLE AGENCY THAT ROARS PODCAST for your listening pleasure and this one is a blast! This week, Michal is chatting with Hampton Stevens, freelance writer, extraordinaire. Hampton is not only a writer who has written for the New Yorker and ESPN in addition to many local publications, but he is also a talented musician. We are…

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Episode 2: The Little Agency that Roars with Rob Poettgen, Bordner Home Improvement 54:51

2y ago54:51

54:51

Episode 2 of the debut of THE LITTLE AGENCY THAT ROARS PODCAST. Today we're sitting down with ROB POETTGEN, owner of Bordner Home Improvement. This is a great discussion with Rob. We get into what it's like to take on a family legacy with in a business, taking time for family and finding that one word to get you through a year. We are available on …

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Episode 1: The Little Agency that Roars with Matt Lonesk from Sturgis Materials 1:08:42

2y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

It's the debut episode of THE LITTLE AGENCY THAT ROARS. This week, we're talking to MATT LONESK, Vice President of Sales and Operations from Sturgis Materials. We're talking about making sure you have the right people working for you, helping your customers choose the right product for a job, and meeting new challenges in the industry. We are avail…

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How Long Should a Podcast Episode Be? 6:11

2y ago6:11

6:11

Spoiler alert: there is no golden rule for how long the perfect podcast episode should be, but there are some things you need to consider when planning your content. In this episode we cover the main points which you can apply to your own podcast. It's so important to make sure the length of your episodes are appropriate and right for your show, an…

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Save Time with Podcast Teams 6:43

2+ y ago6:43

6:43

One of the many great features you get with your podcast host is 'Team' menu. You can find it under 'Settings', and it's a super way to control who can access your show and what they can do with it. As volunteers, you don't want all the responsibility for managing your podcast, and this is a great solution. In this episode we explain how you can us…

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Running Multiple Podcasts 5:15

2+ y ago5:15

5:15

Do you have more than one podcast? It's quite common, especially if you're a radio station, to have several strands of content, and it makes sense to split these into separate podcasts. This episode runs through a couple of tips for managing multiple podcasts. ------- Connect with the HBA: Visit our website Follow on Twitter Join the Facebook Group…

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How to Make a Trailer for Your Podcast 3:44

2+ y ago3:44

3:44

Your podcast trailer is like the ad. It sits at the top of your show's Spotify or Apple profile, and gives listeners an insight into what your show is all about. So whether you are repurposing content from your station output or creating a completely original podcast, a trailer can be a really effective way to get people listening. In this episode …

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Importing Your Existing Show FAQs 4:28

2+ y ago4:28

4:28

Some of you may be joining the HBA network with an existing show, and that means we transfer your show on to our platform (hosted by Captivate) from whatever existing podcast host you use. Although it's a very quick process, as you now know, there are a couple of things to consider, such as what happens to your stats? Will my feed change? Do I need…

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So You've Joined the Network - What Next? 6:16

2+ y ago6:16

6:16

Congratulations on joining the HBA Podcast Network. You're now all set up and ready to start podcasting, but we know it can be a little daunting just looking at a blank screen - so many things to click on and set up, where do you start?! In this episode I give you some pointers, and tell you the key things you need to be doing to make sure your pod…

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The Podcast Hub Trailer 1:02

2+ y ago1:02

1:02

The Podcast Hub is a private podcast exclusively for members of the HBA Podcast Network. In this series you will find help and support to launch, produce and grow your podcast, including: Technical queries Captivate support How to guides FAQs So thank you for being part of our network, and if you have any questions please email podcast@hbauk.com an…

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Now That Was 2020: 105 - 107 29:33

3+ y ago29:33

29:33

2020 will be known for a lot of things but also as the first time a Now release is delayed, plus more re-issues with fewer and fewer tracks.By Ben and Ed Present

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Quizzing In Lockdown 30:29

4y ago30:29

30:29

During lockdown NOW produce a play at home quiz and Ben and Ed decide to give it a go. Recorded from their homes; enjoy this social distanced special.By Ben and Ed Present

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Ep. 45.7 3.23.20 HBA Podcast Mindset in the Time of Pandemic 9:58

4+ y ago9:58

9:58

Find things that inspire you to keep your mindset healthy! Free online concerts, free workout content, free meditations! Let's keep each other calm and safe and inspired in this time. 🧡