Kansas City: 2 States, 1 Story: Recent Episodes
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Kansas City is one of the most unique places in America. How did it get that way? Why do two states divided by a simple street hate each other? This podcast will explore that and everything that has made our town unique to everyone else in America.
This month Diane and Bob take a look at a murder of a child that led to the first ever hanging being filmed on tape. It happened way back in 1897.
This month, Diane and Bob look at one of the most insane murders in KC History, the death of Clarence Myers.
This month Diane and Bob take a look at how many of the streets in KC got their names!"
This month Diane and Bob take a look at the life of one of Kansas City's earliest millionaires John Perry and the tragic death of his family.
This month Diane and Bob discuss the life of George Washington Johnson an African American Civil War Veteran and unsung hero
Bob and Diane take a look at Sauer Castle with a big time update on the historic property in KCK.
"This month Diane and Bob look at how Taylor Swift has set off a new renaissance in KC and how it compares with those in the past"
This month Diane and Bob are joined by two special guests Kyle Kelly and Pat O'Neill to discuss the history of Irish Americans in KC. Part 1 of our 2 part series discusses the St Patricks Day Parade and the impact it has on KC
The Pony Expres
Henry Avis was the last surviving member of the Pony Express. We share his story and how a Kansas Citian made a difference in the world!
This month Diane and Bob take a look at KC's Civil War Doctor who also founded one of the city's finest and longest operating restaurants.
"This month Diane and Bob take a look at the Kentucky Derby Winning Horse Lawrin who is buried at 81st and Mission Road."
Bob and Diane talk about the origins of the St Patricks Day Parade and how it evolved to become one of the biggest in America today.
This month Bob and Diane take a look at one of the first airports in the KC area and how it shaped our aviation history.
"This month Diane and Bob take a look at one of the most recognizable landmarks in KC, The Scout!"
This month Diane and Bob take a look at the history of Arrow Rock, Missouri and how a small town had a big impact on the settling of KC!
Bob and Diane take a look at the History of the Lake of the Ozarks and how a Kansas Citian laid the groundwork for the state park we know today.
Two huge kidnapping cases took place in the early 1900s in the KC area that led to laws that are on the books today!
In part One of the Adam God Cult, Bob and Diane take a look at how one of the most infamous cults in KC got its start.
This month, Diane and Bob share the story of Hiram Young and how he changed the landscape of KC and beyond.
He is the real life Kansas City Paul Bunyan. We introduce you to Old Pino who was said to have lived until 124.
This month Bob and Diane discuss the small town of Weston, Missouri and how the small town has a big place in Kansas City area history.
Bob and Diane discuss the murder of a Kansas Citian that had everyone wondering how and why it happened.
Happy Halloween! Ghosts have been linked to KC for well over 125 years. Bob and Diane talk about the first ghost sighting and how it caused one KC resident to fall from grace.
Diane and Bob take a look at the 200th Anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and what it means to the growth of Kansas City.
Diane and Bob continue to look at the Sauer Castle and why a man from NYC may be stopping its progress.
Diane and Bob take a look at one of the most beautiful buildings in the KC area and why it's literally falling apart at the seams.
Bob and Diane discuss one of the biggest Kansas City events during the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Priest of Pallas Parade. It was around for 25 years and then....DISAPPEARED!
This month, Diane and Bob take a look at a house in Johnson County Kansas that has an amazing story to tell about the past, present and even the future!
Diane and Bob talk about a former KC grocery store that was so far ahead of its time that it changed the way America shops
Kansas City is home to many golf courses. In fact, our town was home to one of the first 20 golf courses in all of America. Bob and Diane sit down and take a look at how golf came to be in KC.
BBQ is the most important thing to Kansas City. But many don't know the founder of KC BBQ. Bob and Diane introduce you to the man who started it all!
Every area of Kansas City has a story. This month Bob and Diane discuss one area of South Kansas City that almost didn't exist.
Diane and Bob discuss one of the great holiday traditions in Kansas City, the Mayors Christmas Tree. There is a hidden story that most don't know and we explain why the tree is so significant, especially in 2020.
Bob and Diane take a look at how Missouri became one of the most important producers of wine in the world!
You may not know the name Bert Dudley but you will never pass 119th and Roe and look at it the same again. He's Johnson County's first real criminal and he is the subject of this months Halloween edition of Two States, One Story.
This month Diane and Bob look back on the voter fraud of the 1850s in the KC area that could have changed the course of history for America.
Part 2 of our conversation with Missouri State History Professor Dr. Jeremy Neely discusses what KC landmarks could be in the market for a name change.
2020 is the year of change in America. When it comes to Confederate Statues, Kansas City and Missouri are right in the middle of controversy. Professor of History at Missouri State Dr. Jeremy Neely joins Diane and Bob to discuss what statues need to go in the Show Me State and KC.
Watts Mill may just be a strip mall to you and me but it actually played a very important role in establishing Kansas City as the city it is today.
One the latest edition, Diane and Bob take a look back at the deadliest day in Kansas City History.
On the latest episode, Bob & Diane discuss how the Spanish Flu could have been called the Kansas Flu.
Bob and Diane discuss how the Kansas/Missouri border was decided & how vastly different it could have been.
On this episode, Bob sits down with Diane Euston to talk about the history of Christmas in Kansas City.
We all know Missouri & Kansas don't agree on much, but surely we can agree on the day of Thanksgiving, right? Bob & Diane discuss the history of the holiday in the Kansas City area.
In part two, Bob & Diane continue their conversation with Ryan Maybee of Rieger Whiskey.
Bob & Dianne discuss the impact of prohibition on KC in a two-part interview with Ryan Maybee of Riegers.
In episode one, Bob examines some of the historical context for the Missouri & Kansas rivalry.