Your Story: Recent Episodes
Chris Roush
We all have a story and it deserves to be shared. We discuss sports, life, goals, and what your "why" is.
Noah Cameron, a former Central standout pitcher, is making his way through the Kansas City Royals' farm system.
Cameron started the year in Low-A ball with the Columbia Fireflies, but after just six weeks, he's moved up to High-A with Quad Cities.
The 2021 7th-round pick is off to a fast start to his professional career and it's pretty special to him after coming back from Tommy John surgery.
In this episode, Nicole Harnisch, a standout track and field athlete in high school and Northwest Missouri State, has turned her passion for competition into a passion to help other athletes succeed. She has started her own company called Complete Phenom (https://completephenom.com/) and wants to help people reach those goals.
On this episode, former East Buchanan standout Ethan Kilgore is coming back home to Missouri. Kilgore discusses his time at Division I Idaho, the decision to enter the transfer portal, and choosing Will Martin's Missouri Western Griffons.
In Episode 12 of Your Story, new Cameron Dragons head coach Wes Bell talks about his career in coaching, why he took the job, and his coaching philosophy.
In this episode, former Lafayette and Northwest Missouri State standout Bryston Williams talks about his path in coaching—spending time at the Division II level, in the G League, and the NBA before arriving at Division I Indiana State. Williams is also an author and we break down what it means to improve yourself and not worry about the external. It's all about you.
On the latest episode of Your Story, Bishop LeBlond alum Truman Marek talks about his life in baseball, growing the game locally, and his hope for the community.
In this episode of Your Story, Missouri Western senior guard Jaelyn Haggard discusses her basketball career, but also her life outside of the sport. Haggard talks about finding herself and becoming who she is today.
In this episode of Your Story, Brett Esely, the director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission, talks about his transition from a long career at Missouri Western to starting at a brand new job. Esely's passion for his hometown helped him make this decision and he hopes that he can help grow the town he loves.
In this episode of Your Story, Anthony Hays talks about being named the next head football coach at Savannah and his excitement about the program. By taking the Savannah job, Hays' family is coming back home to northwest Missouri. Hays' wife has a lot of family in the area.
Greg Kastner is supposed to be retired, but he can't stop. He is a Hall of Famer, pitched in the Braves' organization, and coached for years. Kastner loves sports, but loves people more.
On this week's episode of Your Story, Lafayette senior Carlos Cortez talks about his decision to head to Missouri Western to play for football, his high school career in football and track, and he also talks about what it means to be a part of the northside.
Chris Roush sits down with Eagle Radio's Dave Riggert and discusses the Game of the Week—East Buchanan vs. Mid-Buchanan. They also discuss the high school football playoff format and Mound City taking on East Atchison in an 8-man football showdown.
In Episode 4 of Your Story, Mustangs owner and founder of MO Family Sports Ky Turner discusses his busy few months. Turner talks about buying the Mustangs and why it was the right time to do it. He also discusses why he created MO Family Sports and wanting to give St. Joseph more opportunities.
In Episode 3 of Your Story, Benedictine senior basketball player Matt Austin discusses reaching the 1,000 career points milestone in college. Austin achieved the accolade in high school at Central, too. He also talks about heading to Benedictine and joining former basketball teammates Jaiden Bristol and Saxton Thuston.
Austin details what could have been in St. Joseph had a super team his senior year of high school and also talks about his future dreams of playing professionally overseas.
In Episode 2 of "Your Story", I chat with former Northwest Missouri State defensive lineman Sam Roberts. He finished his college career as one of the best in the country and for that, he earned the Cliff Harris Award for being the best defensive player at the Division II, Division III and NAIA level. Roberts discusses his path forward with the Hula Bowl and preparing for a chance in the NFL.
In the first episode of Your Story, Lafayette senior Jaron Saunders discusses committing to Missouri Western to play football, his high school career, and what matters to him the most outside of football.
Commissioner Mike Racy discusses Washburn volleyball's trip to the national title match, MIAA winter meetings with NIL deals, and much more.
MIAA Monday with Commissioner Mike Racy continues on this week with a conversation about the Division II football playoffs, soccer and volleyball regionals, and NIL opportunities.
It's MIAA Monday with the Commissioner of the MIAA Mike Racy.
Racy joins me to discuss the latest around the conference including an update on NIL legislation and student-athletes, COVID-19 restrictions moving forward, vaccination discussions, and the MIAA basketball tournaments returning to Kansas City at Municipal Auditorium.
The Bishop LeBlond golf team sits in first place at the Class 3 state tournament and the players discuss their opening round.
Central golfers Daniel Love and Andrew Wheatley discuss their first round of the Class 5 tournament in Sedalia.
Maryville senior Serena Sundell is the first basketball player in school history to reach 2,000 career points. She also discusses the team's goals for 2021.
SJSD's Robert Sigrist discusses the decision to host a basketball jamboree and moving forward with winter seasons
SJSD's Robert Sigrist explains the guidelines Benton, Central, and Lafayette will follow for winter sports
MSHSAA's Communications Director Jason West discusses the fall sports season and looking ahead to winter sports
8-man football conversation with Anthony Crane and Devin Albertson heading into the district semifinals
Northwest Missouri State Athletic Director Andy Peterson discusses the return of football this fall. The Bearcats will play in two scrimmages next month against Central Missouri and Washburn.
St. Joseph Christian co-superintendent Danny Maggart discusses the end of the co-op with Northland Christian and the return to 8-man football.
8-man football reporters Anthony Crane and Devin Albertson discuss Week 5 and what teams have impressed them so far.
Northwest senior basketball player Ryan Hawkins discusses his goals for his senior year and how he is handling the changes of school this year.
Missouri Western track athlete Morgan Doyle discusses her senior, but also her future career in journalism and how the pandemic has changed her outlook.
MWSU defensive coordinator Justin Richter discusses the 2020 season being postponed, the team working this summer, and also getting closer as a team.
Northwest women's basketball coach Austin Meyer discusses basketball, life, his battle with COVID-19, and just having a positive outlook on life.
8-man football reporters Anthony Crane and Devin Albertson break down Week 3 of football in Missouri.
SI.com Arrowhead Report's Tucker Franklin breaks down his thoughts on the Chiefs' opener and is Patrick Mahomes a Hall of Famer?
Benton girls basketball coach Chris Michaels his journey to coaching on the southside. He talks about his upbringing and the type of coach he has become.
8-man football reporters Anthony Crane and Devin Albertson discuss the Week 1 media poll and look at the Week 2 slate of games.
Clifton Grooms helped out with KQ2's Football 2 Night for almost a decade. He knows all about high school football in the area and he's created a podcast to break it all down.
New Benton head girls basketball coach Chris Michaels discusses taking over the program and his approach to coaching.
Anthony Crane wanted to give 8-man football the coverage and attention it deserves. Find out his plan for covering the game.
MWSU VP of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Looney discusses MIAA decision to suspend fall sports
MSHSAA Communications Director Jason West discusses the creation of alternate fall and spring seasons for schools that may have to push back.
SJSD's Robert Sigrist discussed MEC's rules for fans at sports and activities this fall.
St. Joseph School District's Robert Sigrist discusses the start of fall sports practices on Monday, August 10.
MIAA Assistant Commissioner Ryley Egger discusses the NCAA's decision to cancel fall sports championships and the new NCAA guidelines that will be hard for universities to meet.
MWSU Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Looney talks about frustration with the cancellation of fall sports and how student-athletes had to learn about it. He also talked about how the league moves forward.
MSHSAA Communications Director Jason West discusses what the association is dealing with right now when it comes to COVID-19 and getting sports and activities started across the state.
Mid-Buchanan head football coach Aaron Fritz discusses getting ready for the 2020 season and all of the measures being taken during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lafayette head football coach Eric McDowell discusses getting ready for the 2020 during a pandemic.
Bishop LeBlond head football coach Chuck Davis discusses how his program has been getting ready for the season with all of the new guidelines in place.
University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Researcher Tim McGuine and his team did a study on the impact of school and activity cancellations and anxiety levels in high school athletes.
MIAA commissioner Mike Racy discusses the conferences decision to push back the fall sports season to until the end of September. Football games will start the first weekend of October.
The Voice of the Highland Scotties Mike Smith discusses the NJCAA's decision to move a majority of fall sports, including football, to the spring. Cross Country will still compete in the fall.
MIAA Assistant Commissioner Ryle Egger discusses how the conference is looking at the fall seasons.
BASEBALL IS BACK!
Burlington Royals broadcaster Alex Fuez discusses the restart of the MLB.
Former St. Joseph School District School Board president Seth Wright discusses his decision to step down as the school board president for a job in Kansas City. Wright talks about everything the district has been able to do since he was voted to the board in 2018, but he also talks about what the community needs to do moving forward.
Burlington Royals broadcaster Alex Fuez breaks down what he's seeing right now in baseball and how not having baseball is impacting minor league teams like Burlington.
Bearcat Radio Network's Matt Tritten and Griffon Sports Network's Dave Riggert helps break down the new 2020 MIAA Football schedule.
Northwest Deputy AD/Chair of MIAA COVID-19 Task Force Lori Hopkins discussed the conference's handling of the coronavirus and addressing future concerns.
Missouri State High School Activities Association Communications Director Jason West discusses how the association works with member schools to reopen workouts during the pandemic.
St. Joseph School District's Robert Sigrist discusses the district coming up with a plan for reopening for summer workouts.
The Voice of the Griffons Dave Riggert shares his thoughts on the NCAA reducing schedules for Division II.
MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy discusses league COVID-19 task force, future of the league, possible scenarios for the MIAA in the fall.
The City of Maryville will allow ALL businesses to reopen on Monday, May 4th, but there are some guidelines. City Manager Greg McDanel discusses those guidelines and how social distancing has worked.
Missouri Western Vice-President of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Looney discusses cuts to the department, looking ahead at Chiefs Training Camp, what the future holds during a pandemic and much more.
Matthew Poppa (Class of 2019), TJ Hopkins (Class of 2020), and Dylan George (Class of 2020) will all play football at Graceland in the fall.
The interview features Hopkins and George.
St. Joseph School District's Director of Student Services Robert Sigrist talks about MSHSAA's decision to make changes to the summer eligibility.
Missouri State High School Activities Association communications director Jason West discusses the end of the spring seasons, honoring seasons, and looking forward.
Missouri Western head football coach Matt Williamson discusses the possible change to MIAA scheduling.
Northwest Missouri State head football coach Rich Wright discusses the possible change to MIAA scheduling.
Northwest Missouri State Athletic Director Andy Peterson discusses the possible change to MIAA scheduling.
Missouri Western Director of Athletics Josh Looney discusses the need of changing the MIAA football schedule.
Chris Roush and Dave Riggert discuss the Division II Playoffs and the layout of the MIAA football schedules.
Chris Roush and Dave Riggert discuss two big games in Missouri high school football this week— Lafayette at Maryville and Lawson at Mid-Buchanan!
This week's episode a change of pace fo the podcast. Chris Roush sits down and talks to Eagle Radio's Dave Riggert about his path in broadcasting and what makes it special to him.
KQ2's Chris Roush sits down with Eagle Radio's Dave Riggert to talk about Friday night football and the dream of turf fields!
Chris Roush and Dave Riggert discuss three different high school football topics.
They also dive into the lack of middle school football in St. Joseph and specializing in one sport.
KQ2's Chris Roush sits down with Eagle Radio's Dave Riggert to discuss some of the big match-ups around the area in high school football.
KQ2's Chris Roush sits down with Eagle Radio's Dave Riggert to discuss some of the big match-ups around the area in high school football.