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State Your Line: A Kansas City Podcast

State Your Line: A Kansas City Podcast

By State Your Line

A weekly podcast for Kansas Citians by Kansas Citians, hosted by the Ritz brothers. Kevin & Danny cover all things Kansas City on both sides of State Line Rd.
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Episode 119: Leopold Gallery & Art Consulting Founder Paul Dorrell

State Your Line: A Kansas City PodcastAug 10, 2021

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Episode 196: The Finale

Episode 196: The Finale

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! This week will be our last episode. We want to thank everyone who has listened, shared with a friend, been a guest, or supporter of the show in any way. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

How It All Started Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Podcast by the Numbers  Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of What it Means to be a Kansas Citian
Feb 21, 202301:19:15
Episode 195: The Chiefs are Super Bowl Champs!

Episode 195: The Chiefs are Super Bowl Champs!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs are Super Bowl Champs Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Say Something Nice About STL Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Things That Surprised Us
Feb 14, 202301:06:23
Episode 194: Super Bowl Preview

Episode 194: Super Bowl Preview

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Super Bowl Preview Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Midwest Mad  Mixed Plate of the Perks of the Pod
Feb 07, 202301:06:25
Episode 193: Chiefs Are Going to the Super Bowl

Episode 193: Chiefs Are Going to the Super Bowl

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! Our last episode will be on 2/21/2023.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!  Did you know KC?  Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Interviews 
Jan 31, 202301:14:42
Episode 192: AFC Championship Returns to KC

Episode 192: AFC Championship Returns to KC

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Jaguars Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of People to Thanks
Jan 24, 202301:10:41
Episode 191: Chiefs Regular Season Awards

Episode 191: Chiefs Regular Season Awards

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Regular Season Awards Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Spam Emails
Jan 18, 202301:18:27
Episode 190: Raiders, BBQ, and KC Restaurant Week

Episode 190: Raiders, BBQ, and KC Restaurant Week

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Raiders Recap Openings and Closings  KC Restaurant Week What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Spicy Foods in KC
Jan 10, 202301:02:11
Episode 189: New Year's Resolutions for Kansas City

Episode 189: New Year's Resolutions for Kansas City

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Broncos Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of New Year's Resolutions for Kansas City
Jan 03, 202301:13:47
Episode 188: Chiefs Super Fans and Royals HOF

Episode 188: Chiefs Super Fans and Royals HOF

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

Chiefs vs Texans Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Things to Put Off till Next Year
Dec 21, 202201:04:01
Episode 187: Four New Restaurants and Chiefs vs Broncos

Episode 187: Four New Restaurants and Chiefs vs Broncos

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Broncos Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Midwest Mad  Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of The 12 Days of Christmas
Dec 14, 202201:08:27
Episode 186: Chiefs lose to the Bengals...Again

Episode 186: Chiefs lose to the Bengals...Again

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Bengals Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!    Mixed Plate of Worst KC Coaches
Dec 06, 202201:01:16
Episode 185: Christmas Time in Kansas City

Episode 185: Christmas Time in Kansas City

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! This week we talk with Katherine Holland and Matt Besler about the 2026 World Cup coming to Kansas City.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Rams Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Christmas Decorations 
Nov 29, 202251:16
Episode 184: Happy Thanksgiving Kansas City!

Episode 184: Happy Thanksgiving Kansas City!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Chargers Recap World Cup Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Thanksgiving Traditions 
Nov 22, 202247:01
Episode 183: The Royals are Getting a New Stadium

Episode 183: The Royals are Getting a New Stadium

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Bills Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Royals Stadium Locations
Nov 16, 202201:01:10
Episode 182: Chiefs vs Titans recap and Amusement Park at the Lake of the Ozarks

Episode 182: Chiefs vs Titans recap and Amusement Park at the Lake of the Ozarks

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Titans Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC! Midwest Mad   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Laws We Would Make
Nov 09, 202255:00
Episode 181: Royals Hire New Manager

Episode 181: Royals Hire New Manager

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Titans Preview Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Say Something Nice About STL Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Best KC Area Coaches
Nov 02, 202201:07:13
Episode 180: World Cup 2026 w/ Matt Besler and Katherine Holland

Episode 180: World Cup 2026 w/ Matt Besler and Katherine Holland

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! This week we talk with Katherine Holland and Matt Besler about the 2026 World Cup coming to Kansas City.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs 49ers Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Interview with Matt Besler and Katherine Holland Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Bad Officiating Calls
Oct 25, 202201:20:46
Episode 179: Chiefs vs Bills and Halloween Costumes

Episode 179: Chiefs vs Bills and Halloween Costumes

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs vs Bills Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Halloween Costumes
Oct 18, 202257:10
Episode 178: A Kansas City Podcast

Episode 178: A Kansas City Podcast

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Improve to 4-1 with some Mahomes Magic Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Bad Officiating Calls
Oct 12, 202201:01:26
Episode 177: Kansas Does Have A Brand!

Episode 177: Kansas Does Have A Brand!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Improve to 3-1 with some Mahomes Magic College Football Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Kansas' Brand
Oct 05, 202201:03:51
Episode 176: KC Mavericks' Head Coach & GM Tad O'Had

Episode 176: KC Mavericks' Head Coach & GM Tad O'Had

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Week 2 Loss Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Say Something Nice About St. Louis Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of the Dayton Moore Era
Sep 27, 202201:34:28
Episode 175: FairWave  Coffee Collective

Episode 175: FairWave Coffee Collective

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! This week we talk with Isaac Hodges, President of the FairWave Coffee Collective 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Week 2 Win Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of People at Coffee Shops
Sep 20, 202201:25:40
Episode 174:Chiefs Week 1 Recap

Episode 174:Chiefs Week 1 Recap

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Week 1 Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Hey Look! It's KC!   Midwest Mad Personal Pinetar  Mixed Plate of Video Games
Sep 13, 202201:09:55
Episode 173: The Chiefs Play Football on Sunday

Episode 173: The Chiefs Play Football on Sunday

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Play Football this week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Personal Pinetar  Mixed Plate of Places to Sit in KC
Sep 06, 202201:00:45
Episode 172: Talking Celebrations

Episode 172: Talking Celebrations

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Preseason Game 2 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Hey Look It's KC! Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Celebrations by KC Athletes 
Aug 23, 202252:56
Episode 171: Chiefs Training Camp with Tucker Franklin

Episode 171: Chiefs Training Camp with Tucker Franklin

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

816 Day Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Hey Look! It's KC! Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Worlds/Oceans of Fun Rides
Aug 16, 202201:23:54
Episode 170: Visit to Chiefs Training Camp

Episode 170: Visit to Chiefs Training Camp

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kevin Reports From Training Camp Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Personal Pinetar  Mixed Plate of Ways to Get on The Jumbotron 
Aug 09, 202201:00:21
Episode 169: Made in KC & Sandlot Goods with Tyler Enders

Episode 169: Made in KC & Sandlot Goods with Tyler Enders

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019 and Kansas City Magazine in 2019, 2020, & 2022! This week we talk about the Yardball and much more with our guest, Tyler Enders, co-owner of Made in KC. 


This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Best Local Podcast in KC! Chiefs Report to Training Camp Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Kansas City Toxic Traits 
Aug 02, 202201:23:17
Episode 168: Chiefs Report to Training Camp & Buck O'Neil to the HOF

Episode 168: Chiefs Report to Training Camp & Buck O'Neil to the HOF

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Report to Training Camp Buck O'Neil to the HOF Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Bars We Underage Drank At


Jul 26, 202259:23
Episode 167: All-Star Break and Greenline in KC

Episode 167: All-Star Break and Greenline in KC

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals Draft Recap and Trade Deadline Talk Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of Best Part About Living With Your Parents
Jul 19, 202201:04:33
Episode 166: A Trip to Strawberry Hill & More

Episode 166: A Trip to Strawberry Hill & More

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 


This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

World Cup Update

Royals Recap Mahomes and Kelce playing golf Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Hey Look ! There's KC! Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of Things We Love to Clean
Jul 12, 202201:01:18
Episode 165: Lake Episode 2022

Episode 165: Lake Episode 2022

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is our favorite episode to record, The Lake Episode. We are at the Lake of the Ozarks with our family, and get to drink and have fun, I am still drunk. Enjoy!


Jul 05, 202201:11:08
Episode 164: DJ Ashton Martin

Episode 164: DJ Ashton Martin

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week's guest is Ashton Martin, the best DJ in Kansas City. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

World Cup Update Royals Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Hey Look ! There's KC! Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of Places We Are Embarrassed We've Never Been
Jun 28, 202201:23:57
Episode 163: Boulevardia Weekend Recap & World Cup to KC!

Episode 163: Boulevardia Weekend Recap & World Cup to KC!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

World Cup to KC Boulevardia Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Hey Look ! There's KC! Personal Pinetar  Mixed Plate of Lorenzo Cain Plays
Jun 21, 202201:03:30
Episode 162: KC Today

Episode 162: KC Today

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! Today we talk with editors Travis and Krit from KC Today about their newsletter and all things Kansas City!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Boulevardia this weekend! Openings and Closings What'd We Try This Week Hey look! It's KC! Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Gehrig Dieter
Jun 14, 202201:21:43
Episode 161: We're Back! Wedding Week Recap

Episode 161: We're Back! Wedding Week Recap

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Wedding Recap Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Weather Events in Kansas City
Jun 08, 202201:07:32
Episode 160: Wedding Week

Episode 160: Wedding Week

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Wedding Planning  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey look its KC!  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Pre-Wedding Events
May 24, 202201:06:24
Episode 159: Vote for Us!

Episode 159: Vote for Us!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

Vote for Us!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Vote for us for Best Local Podcast  Chiefs Schedule Release  Royals on the Move Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week State Your Line Investigates  Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of BBQ Sauces
May 17, 202201:08:25
Episode 158: 3 Year Anniversary!

Episode 158: 3 Year Anniversary!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

3 Year Anniversary!  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week State Your Line Investigates  Midwest Mad Hey Look! It's KC!  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Valentine's Day Date Spots
May 10, 202201:00:15
Episode 157: Chiefs Draft Recap

Episode 157: Chiefs Draft Recap

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kevin's Bachelor Party Recap NFL Draft Recap  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of Total Mom Moves
May 03, 202251:46
Episode 156: Royals and KC Ranked Worst City to Date In

Episode 156: Royals and KC Ranked Worst City to Date In

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals and NFL Draft Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad Hey Look There's KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Chiefs Draft Busts
Apr 26, 202255:06
Episode 155: Alec Lewis

Episode 155: Alec Lewis

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Alec Lewis, staff writer at The Athletic, covering the Kansas City Royals.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Mahomes and The Match Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look Its KC! Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Who Needs a Boulevard Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Old Man Takes
Apr 19, 202201:31:03
Episode 154: Sinkers Lounge with Swell Spark CEO Matt Baysinger

Episode 154: Sinkers Lounge with Swell Spark CEO Matt Baysinger

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Matt Baysinger about the new concept, Sinkers Lounge in Power and Light. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

kU National Champions Royals Predictions Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Who Deserves a Boulevard Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Royals Player Nicknames
Apr 12, 202201:19:18
Episode 153 Sam Mellinger:  Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications

Episode 153 Sam Mellinger: Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Sam Mellinger, the Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals Bold Takes Best Pizza in KC winner  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! There's KC! Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Dog/Baby Toys
Apr 05, 202201:39:51
Episode 152: Tim Grunhard

Episode 152: Tim Grunhard

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, Tim Grunhard. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

kU to the Final 4 Tyreek Trade Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Brunch Spots in KC
Mar 29, 202201:20:46
Episode 151: Oscars Preview with Patrick Moore

Episode 151: Oscars Preview with Patrick Moore

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Patrick Moore to preview the Oscars this weekend. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Best Pizza in KC Bracket  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Who Deserves a Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Landmarks we want in KC
Mar 22, 202201:25:21
Episode 150: The 2022 Best of KC Bracket

Episode 150: The 2022 Best of KC Bracket

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Best Pizza in KC Bracket  Openings and Closings   What'd We Try This Week  Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Midwest Mad  Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Meatless Meals
Mar 15, 202259:53
Episode 149: Kansas and Missouri are Beautiful

Episode 149: Kansas and Missouri are Beautiful

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

March Madness in KC  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad about Kansas Ranking 50th in most beautiful states  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Ugliest Places in Kansas & Missouri 
Mar 08, 202254:03
Episode 148: College Basketball, Sporting KC, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

Episode 148: College Basketball, Sporting KC, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Steven Pauwels, Brew Master, and Quinn Reeder, head of the Barrel Aging Program. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

College Basketball, Sporting KC, and Matt Nagy Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of KC Delis 
Mar 01, 202257:39
Episode 147: Leading the Line with GIFT co-founder Brandon Calloway

Episode 147: Leading the Line with GIFT co-founder Brandon Calloway

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 10 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. This week's guest is Brandon Calloway, the CEO and Co-Founder of GIFT, Generating Income For Tomorrow.

www.lead.bank

https://www.kansascitygift.org/

Baby Ritz Arrives Taco the Town  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look It's KC Who Needs a Boulevard Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Kansas City Duos
Feb 23, 202201:26:44
Episode 146: Boulevard Barrel-Aged Beer

Episode 146: Boulevard Barrel-Aged Beer

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Steven Pauwels, Brew Master, and Quinn Reeder, head of the Barrel Aging Program. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Trip to Boulevard Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Looks It's KC! Who Needs a Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Sushi in KC
Feb 15, 202201:30:58
Episode 145: Happy Bottoms

Episode 145: Happy Bottoms

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Jill Gaikowski and Ashley Allison from Happy Bottoms. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Cali Kev returns & Danny's Announcement  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week State Your Line Investigates  Who Needs a Boulevard Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Valentine's Day Date Spots
Feb 08, 202201:21:02
Episode 144: RIP The Chiefs' Season

Episode 144: RIP The Chiefs' Season

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

RIP To the Grim Reaper Nickname  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Our Greatest Fears
Feb 01, 202250:58
Episode 143: Chiefs to Host 4th Straight AFC Championship

Episode 143: Chiefs to Host 4th Straight AFC Championship

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs to Host 4th Straight AFC Championship  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Who Deserves a Boulevard Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Live Sporting Events We've Attended
Jan 25, 202201:03:13
Episode 142: Fajita Pete's

Episode 142: Fajita Pete's

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Scott Keen, owner of Fajita Pete's in Overland Park.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Who needs a Boulevard Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Fans You See at Arrowhead
Jan 18, 202201:08:07
Episode 141: Kansas City Restaurant Week

Episode 141: Kansas City Restaurant Week

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Derek Byrne from Visit KC about KC Restaurant Week 2022! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look, Its KC! Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Restaurant Week Recommendations
Jan 11, 202201:13:19
Episode 140: New Year's Resolutions for Kansas City

Episode 140: New Year's Resolutions for Kansas City

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Who Needs a Beer Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of What We Tried This Year
Jan 04, 202259:47
Episode 139: Happy New Year KC

Episode 139: Happy New Year KC

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week State Your Line Investigates Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of What We Tried This Year
Dec 29, 202151:05
Episode 138: Leading the Line with Danny Schneider

Episode 138: Leading the Line with Danny Schneider

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 9 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. This weeks guest is Danny Schneider, VP of Lead Bank to talk about CRB Banking. 

www.lead.bank

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Boulevard's You Could Use a Beer Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Last Minute Christmas Shopping



Dec 21, 202101:18:28
Episode 137: Party Arty at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Episode 137: Party Arty at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Morgan Stockton, Kelly Hollowell, and Bekah Boyer from the Party Arty planning committee. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look It's KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Kansas City Shows/Movies
Dec 14, 202101:18:25
Episode 136: Buck O'Neil is Officially in the Hall

Episode 136: Buck O'Neil is Officially in the Hall

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Win 12th Straight vs Denver Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week You Deserve A Beer Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Christmas Movies
Dec 07, 202101:01:55
Episode 135: Leading the Line Series with Randy Williams

Episode 135: Leading the Line Series with Randy Williams

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 8 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. This weeks guest in Randy Williams, Senior Director for Corporate and Community Programs at the Kansas City Art Institute.

www.lead.bank

https://kcai.edu/

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs' Thanksgiving Bye Week  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Crock-Pot KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Nachos in KC


Nov 30, 202101:17:03
Episode 134: Leading the Line with Claire Bishop, American Public Square

Episode 134: Leading the Line with Claire Bishop, American Public Square

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 7 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is Clair Bishop, Executive Director of American Public Square. American Public Square is a Kansas City-based community organization working to improve the tone and quality of public discourse by:

Convening groups and creating space for respectful dialogue on important topics Educating community members about why engaging in this way is important and how to do it well Engaging diverse segments of our society to ensure that multiple perspectives are explored

www.lead.bank

https://americanpublicsquare.org/

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Big D! Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Thanksgiving Food
Nov 23, 202101:22:36
Episode 133: Chiefs are Back!

Episode 133: Chiefs are Back!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Are Back! Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Sporting Venue Bucket List
Nov 16, 202156:37
Episode 132: Lisa Nguyen

Episode 132: Lisa Nguyen

Welcome in to State Your Line, presented by Boulevard Brewing Co., voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with food content creator Lisa Nguyen, and complete the spicy ramen challenge with her!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Week 9 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Hey Look It's KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Salads in KC
Nov 09, 202101:24:54
Episode 131: Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole

Episode 131: Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole

Welcome in to State Your Line, presented by Boulevard Brewing, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week we talk with Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, as they announced they will be bringing their show to town to play the Kansas City Monarchs in 2022. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

New Partnership with Boulevard Brewing and Let It Fly Media Chiefs Week 8 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Burritos in KC
Nov 02, 202101:23:08
Episode 130: Chiefs Week 7 and Kansas Citian of the Week

Episode 130: Chiefs Week 7 and Kansas Citian of the Week

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Week 7 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Hey Look It's KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Arguments Kansas Citians Love to Have
Oct 26, 202154:28
Episode 129:  Full episode with Ben Walnick of Let It Fly Media

Episode 129: Full episode with Ben Walnick of Let It Fly Media

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Ben Walnick, co-founder of Let It Fly Media.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Week 6 Recap Openings and Closings What'd We Try This Week Hey Look its KC Ted Lasso Review Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Chili Ingredients
Oct 19, 202101:18:08
Episode 128: Talking Chiefs with Brian McGannon

Episode 128: Talking Chiefs with Brian McGannon

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Brian McGannon about the Sunday Night Football meltdown vs the Bills. 

https://doawintoday.com/

Oct 12, 202144:26
Episode 127: Alec Lewis - The Athletic

Episode 127: Alec Lewis - The Athletic

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Alec Lewis of t=The Athletic, recapping the 2021 Kansas City Royals season. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Ted Lasso Review Say Something Nice About St. Louis Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Pumpkin Flavored Things
Oct 05, 202101:32:34
Episode 126: Chiefs Week 3

Episode 126: Chiefs Week 3

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs are 1-2 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Restaurants Out South
Sep 28, 202158:09
Episode 125: Leading the Line with John Kearney

Episode 125: Leading the Line with John Kearney

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 6 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is John Kearney, the Director of Educational Programs at the Hispanic Development Fund. The Hispanic Development Fund is an organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of Latino families in Greater Kansas City by engaging the Latino community in philanthropy to build stronger communities through grantmaking and scholarship support.

www.lead.bank

https://hdfkc.org/

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Raytona Beach Koozies for Sale Chiefs are 1-1 Salvy and a Downtown Ball Park Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Records of KC



Sep 21, 202101:21:53
Episode 124: The Return to Arrowhead

Episode 124: The Return to Arrowhead

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Raytona Beach Koozies for Sale Chiefs are 1-0 Return to Arrowhead Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Tailgating Moves
Sep 14, 202101:03:39
Episode 123: College Basketball Experience and Chiefs!

Episode 123: College Basketball Experience and Chiefs!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Celeste Lupercio, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing and Events at the College Basketball Experience. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs are back! Salvy for MVP Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look There's KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Bold Chiefs Predictions 
Sep 07, 202101:18:37
Episode 122: Salvador Perez Appreciation Episode

Episode 122: Salvador Perez Appreciation Episode

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Boys in Blue GEHA Field at Arrowhead Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Ted Lasso Review Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of College Football Moments


Aug 31, 202101:08:15
Episode 121: Traveling Kansas Citians

Episode 121: Traveling Kansas Citians

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Traveling Week Boys in Blue Preseason Week 2 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Ted Lasso Review Say Something Nice about St. Louis Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Travel Tips
Aug 24, 202101:09:40
Episode 120: Leading The Line with Charles King

Episode 120: Leading The Line with Charles King

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 5 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is Charles King, the CEO of the Kansas City Teacher Residency. The KCTR is a non-profit organization with a goal to recruit, prepare, develop, place, and retain mission-oriented individuals who want to make a deep commitment to working in high-need urban schools in the Kansas City area.

www.lead.bank

https://kcteach.org/

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Danny throws out the first pitch Preseason Week 1 Overreactions Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look, There's KC Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Fine Dining in KC


Aug 17, 202101:20:47
Episode 119: Leopold Gallery & Art Consulting Founder Paul Dorrell

Episode 119: Leopold Gallery & Art Consulting Founder Paul Dorrell

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Paul Dorrell, founder of Leopold Gallery & Art Consulting. 

https://www.leopoldgallery.com/

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Danny throws out the first pitch Pat Mahomes has a new logo Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Fine Dining in KC
Aug 10, 202101:17:50
Episode 118: Boulevard Brewing Co.

Episode 118: Boulevard Brewing Co.

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with brand managers Adam Hall and Ali Bush from Boulevard Brewing Co. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Kansas Citian of the Week Mixed Plate of Boulevard Products
Aug 03, 202101:15:17
Episode 117: Guns N Hoses

Episode 117: Guns N Hoses

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with KC Guns and Hoses participants Liberty Worster and Victor Contreras. 

https://www.kc-crime.org/safe

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Save the Big 12 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Arrowhead Stadium in Game Traditions
Jul 27, 202101:12:04
Episode 116: Menufy Co-Founder Ashishh Desai

Episode 116: Menufy Co-Founder Ashishh Desai

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Menufy's co-founder Ashishh Desai. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC! Midwest Mad  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Things KC is #1
Jul 20, 202101:24:51
Episode 115: Leading the Line with The Golden Scoop

Episode 115: Leading the Line with The Golden Scoop

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 4 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is Amber Schreiber, President and CEO of The Golden Scoop, and we are joined by special guests Abby and Hank, two Super Scoopers at The Golden Scoop. 

www.lead.bank

https://thegoldenscoop.org/donate/

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look! It's KC! Midwest Mad Kansas Citian of the Week  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Ice Cream in KC
Jul 13, 202101:36:50
Episode 114: The Third Annual Lake Episode

Episode 114: The Third Annual Lake Episode

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is our favorite episode to record, the annual lake episode! We invite our family and friends to join us for segments, turn the microphones on and start recording. 

This episode includes some of our favorite people:

Fishing Report with pro-fisherman Nick Maurison Tequila Tasting tequilas with our sisters Libby Sinovic and Kelsey Perry First Ladies of the Pod with Megan Ritz and Jessi Lawo Best ways to float in the lake with David Ritz and Jessie Beck Mixed Plate of Movie monologues with Matt Beck and Adam Sinovic 
Jul 06, 202101:15:30
Episode 113: Leading the Line with Michael Baxley Director of Englewood Arts

Episode 113: Leading the Line with Michael Baxley Director of Englewood Arts

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 3 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, bringing you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is Michael Baxley, Director of Englewood Arts.

www.lead.bank

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals - You gotta love these guys Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week brought to you by https://threekcclothingco.com/ Kansas Citian of the Week  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Summer Olympic Games
Jun 29, 202101:26:07
Episode 112: Frank Clark Arrested and Adalberto Mondesí on the IL

Episode 112: Frank Clark Arrested and Adalberto Mondesí on the IL

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk about Frank Clark's arrest and Adalberto Mondesí's 3rd trip to the IL. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week brought to you by https://kinfolkcreated.com/ Midwest Mad w/ another food list Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of College Athletes 
Jun 22, 202158:45
Episode 111: Stripe Golf Co.

Episode 111: Stripe Golf Co.

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Ross Payne and Nick Nielsen from Stripe Golf Co. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals

Midwest Mad w/ Le'Veon Bell Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week Hey Look There's KC Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Wedding Tips
Jun 15, 202101:23:18
Episode 110: GenWhy Leaders Podcast with Eric Hughey

Episode 110: GenWhy Leaders Podcast with Eric Hughey

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Eric Hughey, host of the GenWhy Leaders Podcast. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week brought to you by https://www.flintandfield.com/ Hey Look its KC Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Patio Accessories
Jun 08, 202101:26:05
Episode 109: Power and Light Director of Marketing Rachel Waller

Episode 109: Power and Light Director of Marketing Rachel Waller

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Rachel Waller, Director of Marketing for Kansas City Power and Light District.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Royals Patrick Mahomes 20-0 Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week brought to you by https://www.bozzprints.com/ Kansas Citian of The Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Power and Light Moments
Jun 01, 202101:35:41
Episode 108: Leading the Line with Kanbe's Market founder and CEO, Max Kaniger

Episode 108: Leading the Line with Kanbe's Market founder and CEO, Max Kaniger

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week is Part 2 our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is Max Kaniger, founder and CEO of Kanbe's Market. 

www.lead.bank

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Talking Baseball Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week brought to you by https://www.wonderboyapparel.com/ Hey Look There's KC Letter to the Editor Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Royal Walk-Offs
May 25, 202101:23:29
Episode 107: Joshua Brewster Trozzolo

Episode 107: Joshua Brewster Trozzolo

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Josh Brewster, Vice President at Truzzolo. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

The Boys in Blue Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week brought to you by https://local-t-kc.myshopify.com/  Hey Look There's KC Midwest Mad Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of local Kansas City Ads
May 18, 202101:31:15
Episode 106: Meat Mitch BBQ

Episode 106: Meat Mitch BBQ

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Mitch Benjamin of Meat Mitch BBQ and Char Bar.  

www.meatmitch.com

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Boys in Blue Openings and Closings in Kansas City What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Advice for College Grads Moving to KC
May 11, 202101:18:01
Episode 105: Leading the Line with Kansas City Symphony Associate Conductor Jason Seber

Episode 105: Leading the Line with Kansas City Symphony Associate Conductor Jason Seber

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers kick off our Leading the Line series in partnership with Lead Bank, to bring you some of the leaders of the Kansas City Community. The guest this week is Associate Director of the Kansas City Symphony, Jason Seber.

www.lead.bank

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

The Boys in Blue Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Royals Debuts
May 04, 202101:28:21
Episode 104: New Terminal at KCI with Justin Meyer

Episode 104: New Terminal at KCI with Justin Meyer

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Justin Meyer, Deputy Director of Aviation about the new terminal being built at MCI. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments: The Boys in Blue Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Unique things about KCI
Apr 27, 202101:30:40
Episode 103: KC Pet Project Director of Communications Tori Fugate

Episode 103: KC Pet Project Director of Communications Tori Fugate

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Tori Fugate, Director of Communication for KC Pet Project.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

The Boys in Blue Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Hey Look its KC Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Dog Activities
Apr 20, 202101:15:44
Episode 102: Mit Winter : NCAA Getting Paid for their Name, Image and Likeness

Episode 102: Mit Winter : NCAA Getting Paid for their Name, Image and Likeness

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk Mit Winter, attorney at Kennyhertz Perry LLC about sports law and the upcoming decisions about NCAA athletes getting paid for their name, image and likeness. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

The Boys in Blue Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Lamest NCAA Violations 
Apr 13, 202101:24:32
Episode 101: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Year

Episode 101: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man and Woman of the Year

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers talk with Ethan Hutcheson and Morgan Hicks from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to talk about the Man & Woman of the Year philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research.

https://mwoy.org/mwoy-kansas-city-0

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals on Fire Burger Madness Bracket Champion Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Water Based Activities in KC
Apr 06, 202101:15:30
Episode 100: Alec Lewis Royals Preview

Episode 100: Alec Lewis Royals Preview

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz Brothers preview the 2021 Royals season with Alec Lewis from The Athletic. This episode is sponsored by Katherine Lee of Bash & Co. Sotheby's International Realty.

kathinkc.com

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Episode 100! Burger Madness Bracket  Happy Birthday Kansas City Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Birthday Party Locations in KC
Mar 30, 202101:35:51
Episode 99: Burger Madness Sweet 16

Episode 99: Burger Madness Sweet 16

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This episode is sponsored by Katherine Lee of Bash & Co. Sotheby's International Realty kathinkc.com

stateyourline.com

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Burger Madness Bracket  Salvy's New Contract Mizzou March Sadness Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Royals Marketing Slogans
Mar 23, 202101:05:17
Episode 98: March Madness in KC Burger Bracket

Episode 98: March Madness in KC Burger Bracket

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Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers debut their new March Madness in KC Bracket! This episode is sponsored by Katherine Lee of Bash & Co. Sotheby's International Realty. Learn more in the link below

kathinkc.com 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Say Something Nice About St. Louis Best Burger in KC Bracket Openings and Closings What'd We Try This Week Hey Look, Its KC Kansas Citian of the Week Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Mixed Plate of Best Wings in KC
Mar 16, 202156:35
Episode 97: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Episode 97: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Cristi Allen, Director of Communications at GEHA to discuss their partnership with the Chiefs. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Hey Look, Its KC   Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Wings in KC
Mar 09, 202101:16:12
Episode 96: TeamSmile Executive Director John McCarthy

Episode 96: TeamSmile Executive Director John McCarthy

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with John McCarthy, Executive Director of TeamSmile. https://teamsmile.org/

This episode is sponsored by Katherine Lee of Bash & Co. Sotheby's International Realty kathinkc.com

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Watching the Royals Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Hey Look, Its KC   Did you know? Say Something Nice About St. Louis Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Parks
Mar 02, 202101:23:50
Episode 95: Gigi the Vegan

Episode 95: Gigi the Vegan

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Gigi the Vegan, owner of Gigi's Vegan + Wellness Café

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

The Royal Baby Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week  Hey Look, Its KC   Letter to the Editor Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of BBQ Restuarants 
Feb 23, 202101:25:49
Episode 94: Johnny Kaw's Owner Brett Allred

Episode 94: Johnny Kaw's Owner Brett Allred

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Brett Allred, owner of Johnny Kaw's. 

This episode is sponsored by Lead Bank 

www.lead.bank

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Hey Look, It's KC Deets on the Streets What's good in the neighborhood? Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Musicians from KC
Feb 16, 202101:25:01
Episode 93: Super Bowl Sadness

Episode 93: Super Bowl Sadness

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This Episode is brought to you by our friends at Lead Bank.

www.lead.bank

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Super Bowl Sadness  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of the Saddest Things We Can Think of


Feb 09, 202143:30
Episode 92: BJ Kissel Super Bowl Preview

Episode 92: BJ Kissel Super Bowl Preview

This episode is brought to you by Lead Bank 

www.lead.bank

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk Super Bowl with BJ Kissel, Chiefs outsider, and host of Outside the Trenches.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Letter to the Editor Kansas Citian of the Week Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Super Bowl Story Lines
Feb 02, 202101:29:31
Episode 91: American Jazz Museum Executive Director, Rashida Phillips

Episode 91: American Jazz Museum Executive Director, Rashida Phillips

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Rashida Phillips, Executive Director of the American Jazz Museum 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Musicians from KC
Jan 26, 202101:19:05
Episode 90: The Bracketologist

Episode 90: The Bracketologist

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-appliances/id1513733180?i=1000505705290

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with the Bracketologist, Ben Walnick, breaking down the best kitchen appliances. Be sure to click the link above to hear the whole episode. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Worst Rules in Sports
Jan 19, 202101:32:57
Episode 89: Snow Creek Ski Resort GM Shannon Buhler

Episode 89: Snow Creek Ski Resort GM Shannon Buhler

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Shannon Buhler, GM of Snow Creek Ski Resort 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Hey Look! Its KC!  Deets on the Streets Mixed Plate of Suburbs 
Jan 12, 202101:12:44
Episode 88: Bess Wallerstein

Episode 88: Bess Wallerstein

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Bess Wallerstein from Show Delivered and the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of New Years Resolutions for KC
Jan 05, 202101:16:43
Episode 87: Adios 2020

Episode 87: Adios 2020

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Say Something Nice About St. Louis Mixed Plate of Top Stories from 2020
Dec 29, 202052:46
Episode 86: Emily Sinovic

Episode 86: Emily Sinovic

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Kansas Citian Emily Sinovic.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Christmas Gifts for Kansas City
Dec 22, 202001:24:25
Episode 85: Modern Man Supply Co. Owner Josh Wilson

Episode 85: Modern Man Supply Co. Owner Josh Wilson

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Josh Wilson of Modern Man Supply Co.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Sporting KC & our beef with Vermes  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Christmas Lights in KC
Dec 15, 202001:23:31
Episode 84: Patrick Ryan, The Town Company

Episode 84: Patrick Ryan, The Town Company

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with chef Patrick Ryan. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kevin is back in KC Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Sandwiches in KC
Dec 08, 202001:34:26
Episode 83: KC Local Events with Brittany Burdick

Episode 83: KC Local Events with Brittany Burdick

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Brittany Burdick, creator of the local Kansas City Instagram page, KC Local Events.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Sporting KC Update Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Mixed Plate of Places to Eat When Returning to KC
Dec 01, 202001:24:29
Episode 82: The Capital Grille Managing Partner Kim Halloren

Episode 82: The Capital Grille Managing Partner Kim Halloren

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Kim Halloren, Managing partner of The Capital Grille, on the Country Club Plaza. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of People at your Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 202001:22:27
Episode 81: Louisburg Cider Mill President Josh Hebert

Episode 81: Louisburg Cider Mill President Josh Hebert

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Josh Hebert, President of the the Louisburg Cider Mill. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Breweries in KC
Nov 17, 202001:10:27
Episode 80: A Kansas City Recap

Episode 80: A Kansas City Recap

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Chiefs Storylines 
Nov 10, 202001:04:34
Episode 79: Aly Trost

Episode 79: Aly Trost

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Aly Trost, Kansas City Sports Insider and Host and Reporter at 810 Sports.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Places to Park in KC
Nov 03, 202001:29:05
Episode 78: Haunted Houses with Amber Arnett-Bequeaith

Episode 78: Haunted Houses with Amber Arnett-Bequeaith

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk haunted houses in Kansas City with the Queen of Haunts, Amber Arnett-Bequeaith.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets Kansas Citian of the Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Kansas Citians Greatest Fears
Oct 27, 202001:27:02
Episode 77 Ryan Weber, CEO of KC Tech Council

Episode 77 Ryan Weber, CEO of KC Tech Council

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Ryan Weber, CEO of KC Tech Council. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates  Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week    Deets on the Streets What's Good in the Neighborhood?  Mixed Plate of Italian food in KC
Oct 20, 202001:39:22
Epsiode 76: The Mixologer Justin Keller

Epsiode 76: The Mixologer Justin Keller

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Justin Keller, founder of The Mixologer. Ever wanted a craft cocktail delivered to your house? Now you can with the Mixologer kits!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Personal Pinetar  What's Good in the Neighborhoo? Mixed Plate of Asian Cuisine in KC
Oct 13, 202001:13:42
Episode 75: Brad Keller of the Kansas City Royals

Episode 75: Brad Keller of the Kansas City Royals

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Brad Keller of the Kansas City Royals. They also stay up late to recap Monday Night Football! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Baby Mahomes Update Chiefs Updates Openings and Closings  What'd We Try This Week   Personal Pinetar  Mixed Plate of Coffee Shops 
Oct 06, 202001:41:48
Episode 74: Gripping Golf Podcast with Billy Daniels and Chiefs MNF Recap

Episode 74: Gripping Golf Podcast with Billy Daniels and Chiefs MNF Recap

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Billy Daniels of the Gripping Golf podcast based out of Kansas City. They also stay up late to recap Monday Night Football! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates Royals Updates Openings and Closings     Deets on the Streets Personal Pinetar  Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of Basic Fall Activities 
Sep 29, 202001:51:51
Episode 73: West 18th Street Fashion Show
Sep 22, 202001:40:34
Episode 72: Adam Roberts of Screenland Armour

Episode 72: Adam Roberts of Screenland Armour

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers welcome on Adam Roberts, owner of Screenland Armour in North Kansas City. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chiefs Updates Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week State Your Line Investigates Mixed Plate of Movies We Are Embarrassed to not have Seen
Sep 15, 202001:40:20
Episode 71: Matt Staub - Let's Talk Traffic and Transportation in KC

Episode 71: Matt Staub - Let's Talk Traffic and Transportation in KC

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019 and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers join Matt Staub, Chair of Parking and Transportation Commission in Kansas City and member of the Street Car Authority Board. 

Sep 08, 202001:35:56
Episode 70: Dad Advice from Sam Mellinger, Colleen Kelly, and Andrew McKeegan

Episode 70: Dad Advice from Sam Mellinger, Colleen Kelly, and Andrew McKeegan

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers seek some "Dad Advice" from some of KC's finest for Danny, the soon to be dad. The guests this week include Sam Mellinger from the Kansas City Star, Colleen Kelly of Kelly's Westport Inn, and good friend and new dad Andrew McKeegan.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Dad Advice What'd We Try This Week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Raising Dogs and Kids
Sep 01, 202001:22:35
Episode 69: The Bracketologist Podcast with Ben Walnick

Episode 69: The Bracketologist Podcast with Ben Walnick

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers join Ben Walnick, Founder & CEO of Let It Fly Media on his podcast, The Bracketologist Podcast. The topic: Fast Food Items. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals Updates Chiefs Updates Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Say Something Nice About St. Louis Deets on the Street Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Kansas City's Festivals 
Aug 25, 202001:30:21
Episode 68: Kansas City Mavericks Head Coach Tad O'Had

Episode 68: Kansas City Mavericks Head Coach Tad O'Had

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Tad O'Had, head coach of the Kansas City Mavericks. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals Updates Chiefs Updates Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Deets on the Street Kansas Citian of the Week Mixed Plate of Best Patios in KC
Aug 18, 202001:24:40
Episode 67: Lead to Read Executive Director Pauly Hart

Episode 67: Lead to Read Executive Director Pauly Hart

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Pauly Hart, Executive Director of Lead to Read KC, one of our favorite non profits in all of the city! 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals Updates Big Life Updates Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Deets on the Street: Gregory  Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of Childhood Books
Aug 11, 202001:32:13
Episode 66: Out 'N About with Nico and Will

Episode 66: Out 'N About with Nico and Will

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019 & 2020! This week the Ritz brothers interview Nico Coady and Will Markway from the Out 'N About podcast about their journey across the country for a good cause!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Thank you for voting for us! Chiefs & Royals Updates Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Deets on the Street Personal Pinetar Mixed Plate of Unexpected Awesome Weather Activities 
Aug 04, 202001:24:44
Episode 65: Dave Stewart

Episode 65: Dave Stewart

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Kansas City sports legend Dave Stewart. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Royals and Sporting KC update Openings and Closing    What'd we try this week    Say Something Nice About St. Louis Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Best Beers
Jul 28, 202001:36:07
Episode 64: Loews Hotel Grand Opening

Episode 64: Loews Hotel Grand Opening

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Mark Champa and Brian Johnson of the new Loews Hotel in downtown Kansas City.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chris Jones's new contract Openings and Closing   What'd we try this week   What's good in the neighborhood Mixed Plate of Worst Kansas City Sports Contracts
Jul 21, 202001:10:50
Episode 63: Double Tap KC Owner & Founder Terry Keith

Episode 63: Double Tap KC Owner & Founder Terry Keith

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Terry Keith, owner and founder of Double Tap KC, a new bar in the River Market that mixes booze, fun, and gaming!

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kansas Citian of the Week  Openings and Closing  What'd we try this week  Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of things we are a 99 overall at
Jul 14, 202001:18:55
Episode 62: The 2nd Annual Lake Episode

Episode 62: The 2nd Annual Lake Episode

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers are bringing you the 2nd Annual Lake Episode. Each summer for the pas 30+ years Danny and Kevin join the Ritz family for a week at the Lake of the Ozarks. For the Lake Episode, family and friends bring hot topics to the mic, Kevin presses record, and the fun begins! Be sure to check out Episode 9 for the original Lake Episode. 

Jul 07, 202001:13:49
Episode 61: Alec Lewis of The Athletic

Episode 61: Alec Lewis of The Athletic

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Alec Lewis, covering the Royals for the Athletic.

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closing What'd we try this week Personal Pine Tar What's good in the neighborhood Mixed Plate of Drinking Games
Jun 30, 202001:26:15
Episode 60: Katherine Lee: Global Real Estate Advisor at Bash & Co. Sotheby's

Episode 60: Katherine Lee: Global Real Estate Advisor at Bash & Co. Sotheby's

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Katherine Lee, Global Real Estate Advisor at Bash & Co. Sotheby's 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Kansas Citian of the Week Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Dad Moves
Jun 23, 202001:15:45
Episode 59: Sam Mellinger
Jun 16, 202001:26:35
Episode 58: Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Episode 58: Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.  

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Vote for us! Patrick Mahomes is the face of the NFL Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Personal Pine Tar Brittany Lynne Post of the Week Mixed Plate of  Streets in KC
Jun 09, 202001:32:16
Episode 57: Audio Obscura

Episode 57: Audio Obscura

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers play an audio mystery game with Michael Foster and David Martinez of  the Audio Obscura Podcast. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Vote for us! Protests in Kansas City Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Persona Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Golf Courses in KC 
Jun 02, 202001:30:05
Episode 56: Chris Meyers co-founder of Crane Brewing

Episode 56: Chris Meyers co-founder of Crane Brewing

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and Kansas City Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers interview Chris Meyers, co-founder of Crane Brewing. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Vote for us! Corona at the Lake Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week People Like Us Walk the Line Mixed Plate of  Worst Activities while Hungover 
May 26, 202001:21:20
Episode 55: Blackhole Bakery Owner & Chef Jason Provo

Episode 55: Blackhole Bakery Owner & Chef Jason Provo

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Jason Provo, Owner & Chef of Blackhole Bakery.

Segments this week include:

State Your Line Investigates Openings and Closings What'd we try this week Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of the Lake of the Ozarks
May 19, 202001:22:40
Episode 54: Brad Keller of the Kansas City Royals

Episode 54: Brad Keller of the Kansas City Royals

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers celebrate 1 year of podcasting! This week we talk with Brad Keller, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. 

This episode includes some of our favorite segments:

Chief's Schedule Release Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week People Like Us  Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Missing Baseball
May 12, 202001:27:54
Episode 53: Time to Celebrate 1 Year!

Episode 53: Time to Celebrate 1 Year!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers celebrate 1 year of podcasting!

This episode includes some of our favorite clips from past interviews and segments including:

Pitching T-Shirt Ideas to Charlie Hustle Tarzan the Lawman Wonderfuzz Escape Rooms with Matt Baysinger Quinton Lucas talks Chiefs Super Bowl Celebration Fun times at Kelly's with Colleen Kelly That time we were on TV "The Lake Episode" Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Declaring War on Brick + Mortar Live from Arrowhead What's Good in the Neighborhood? Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Mixed Plates 
May 05, 202001:11:40
Episode 52: Austin Reiter, Super Bowl Champion

Episode 52: Austin Reiter, Super Bowl Champion

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Austin Reiter of the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs' Draft Update Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Border War   Midwest Nice Mixed Plate of Centers
Apr 28, 202001:26:09
Episode 51: Enneagram Test with Dani Cooper

Episode 51: Enneagram Test with Dani Cooper

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Dani Cooper, Owner of DeepWaters Enneagram in Kansas City. 

Segments this week include:

Best Bar in KC Bracket Update Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week What's Good in the neighborhood?   Midwest Nice Mixed Plate of social gatherings we miss
Apr 21, 202001:46:07
Episode 50: Lead Bank CEO Josh Rowland

Episode 50: Lead Bank CEO Josh Rowland

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Josh Rowland, CEO of Lead Bank. 

Segments this week include:

The Lost Interview Recap Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week Midwest Nice Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Inconveniences of Technology 
Apr 14, 202001:34:55
Episode 49: The Lost Interview

Episode 49: The Lost Interview

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with...

Segments this week include: 

What'd we try this week People Like Us Midwest Nice Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of ways to stay positive!
Apr 07, 202041:55
Episode 48: Dave Hensley Owner of Bar, winner of the Best Bar in KC Bracket!

Episode 48: Dave Hensley Owner of Bar, winner of the Best Bar in KC Bracket!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Dave Hensley, Owner of Bar K and winner of the Best Bar in KC Bracket. 

Segments this week include:

Best Bar in KC Bracket Update Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week What's Good in the neighborhood?   Midwest Nice Mixed Plate of social gatherings we miss
Mar 31, 202001:01:50
Episode 47: Chris Easter, Co-founder of The Man Registry

Episode 47: Chris Easter, Co-founder of The Man Registry

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Chris Easter, co-founder of The Man Registry 

Segments this week include:

Best Bar in KC Bracket Update Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Midwest Nice Midwest Mad Fountain Thoughts What's Good in the neighborhood? Mixed Plate of being a groomsman 
Mar 24, 202001:24:35
Episode 46: Jon Stephens CEO of Port KC

Episode 46: Jon Stephens CEO of Port KC

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Jon Stephens, CEO of Port KC. 

Segments this week include:

Best Bar in Kansas City Bracket update Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Midwest Nice Say something nice about St. Louis Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of things to do during the Corona Virus
Mar 17, 202001:27:31
Episode 45: Owner of Antler Room: Leslie Newsam

Episode 45: Owner of Antler Room: Leslie Newsam

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Leslie Newsam, Owner and Co-Founder of the Antler Room.

Segments this week include:

Best Bar in Kansas City is out! Go Vote Come see us at Kelly's for Meat Bingo on March 18th Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   What's good in the neighborhood? Say something nice about St. Louis Mixed Plate of March Madness memories 
Mar 10, 202001:14:40
Episode 44: Andy Rieger of J. Rieger & Co

Episode 44: Andy Rieger of J. Rieger & Co

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Andy Rieger, President of J. Rieger & Co.

Segments this week include:

What'd we learn about Kansas City Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Midwest Nice Midwest Mad Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of liquor stores
Mar 03, 202001:20:59
Episode 43: Marc Boerigter Kansas City Chiefs Legend

Episode 43: Marc Boerigter Kansas City Chiefs Legend

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Marc Boerigter, Kansas City Chiefs legend.

Segments this week include:

New recording studio at PlexPod Westport Commons  What'd we learn about Kansas City  Royals Update    Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Midwest Mad Say something nice about St. Louis Mixed Plate of our Favorite Chiefs Players 02-05
Feb 25, 202001:21:34
Episode 42: Kanbe's Market founder Max Kaniger

Episode 42: Kanbe's Market founder Max Kaniger

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with the founder of Kanbe's Markets, Max Kaniger. Kanbe’s Markets provides access to fresh, healthy foods in the areas of Kansas City designated by the USDA as a “food desert”, where residents lack consistent access to healthy and affordable food.

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update    Royals Update (Kind of) Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Midwest Nice Midwest Mad Mixed Plate of our Favorite Vegetables 
Feb 18, 202001:10:54
Episode 41: Head Coach of the KC Mavericks Kohl Schultz

Episode 41: Head Coach of the KC Mavericks Kohl Schultz

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Interim Head Coach of the Kansas City Mavericks, Kohl Schultz.

Segments this week include:

Chiefs parade update    Whats good in the neighborhood, Prairie Village Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week    Mixed Plate of Valentine's Day
Feb 11, 202001:12:52
Episode 40: Chiefs Win Super Bowl LIV

Episode 40: Chiefs Win Super Bowl LIV

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers recap Super Bowl LIV and what it means to Kansas City. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs Super Bowl update    Midwest Mad  Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   People Like Us Mixed Plate of best plays from the Super Bowl
Feb 04, 202001:02:14
Episode 39: Wellness for the Win with Shanna Hutcheson, RD LD

Episode 39: Wellness for the Win with Shanna Hutcheson, RD LD

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City by The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Shanna Hutcheson, RD LD from the blog Wellness for the Win. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs Super Bowl Week update    Whats good in the neighborhood    What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of Super Bowl food 
Jan 28, 202001:19:52
Episode 38: Seth Sinovic of Sporting KC

Episode 38: Seth Sinovic of Sporting KC

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Seth Sinovic, Sporting KC legend and current New England Revolution.

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update   

Whats good in the neighborhood  Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of our favorite Chiefs plays this year 
Jan 21, 202001:06:45
Episode 37: Mayor Quinton Lucas

Episode 37: Mayor Quinton Lucas

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with the mayor of Kansas City, Quinton Lucas. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update    Whats good in the neighborhood  Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   People Like Us Mixed Plate of superstitions  
Jan 14, 202059:18
Episode 36: Restaurant Week with Mo Orpin and Marty Elton

Episode 36: Restaurant Week with Mo Orpin and Marty Elton

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Mo Orpin, executive director of the Don Bosco Center, and Marty Elton, president of the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association. The Don Bosco Center is one of three beneficiaries of Restaurant Week this year. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs playoff preview Whats good in the neighborhood  Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of Restaurant Week Say something nice about Saint Louis
Jan 07, 202001:03:60
Episode 35: Matt Baysinger of Swell Spark

Episode 35: Matt Baysinger of Swell Spark

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Matt Baysinger, founder of Swell Spark, which owns Breakout KC and Blade & Timber. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs plays of the decade Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Mixed Plate of State Your Line  


Dec 31, 201901:08:30
Episode 34: Made in KC co-owner Keith Bradley

Episode 34: Made in KC co-owner Keith Bradley

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Keith Bradley, co-owner of Made in KC. 


Segments this week include:

Chiefs update    Brittany Lynn post of the week Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of Christmas Gifts for Kansas City


Dec 24, 201901:15:27
Episode 33: Heartland Hat Co. Founder David Collins

Episode 33: Heartland Hat Co. Founder David Collins

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with David Collins, founder and creator of Heartland Hat Co . 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update    Whats good in the neighborhood  Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of coming home to KC for the Holidays 
Dec 17, 201901:09:27
Episode 32: The Clubhouse Experience with Tyler Morrison

Episode 32: The Clubhouse Experience with Tyler Morrison

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Tyler Morrison, Director of Guest Experience & Technology at The Clubhouse Experience.

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update    Brittany Lynn Post of the Week Midwest Nice Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of Best Burgers in KC
Dec 10, 201901:11:32
Episode 31: Bungii co-founder Harrison Proffitt

Episode 31: Bungii co-founder Harrison Proffitt

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Harrison Proffitt, co-founder of tech startup Bungii. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update Royals Update    Whats good in the neighborhood  Openings and Closings     People Like Us What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of brunch places in KC


Dec 03, 201901:08:00
Episode 30: Tamara Day of Bargain Mansions and Growing Days

Episode 30: Tamara Day of Bargain Mansions and Growing Days

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine and 435 Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Tamara Day, star of Bargain Mansions on HGTV and owner of Growing Days . 


Segments this week include:

Chiefs update    Whats good in the neighborhood  Openings and Closings     What'd we try this week   Personal Pine Tar   Mixed Plate of things KC should be thankful for 


Nov 26, 201901:14:06
Episode 29: Lifted Spirits founder Michael Stuckey

Episode 29: Lifted Spirits founder Michael Stuckey

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Michael Stuckey, founder of Lifted Spirits Distillery.  

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update   What's good in the neighborhood? What'd we try this week  Openings and Closings    Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate of Mexican food in KC
Nov 19, 201901:14:15
Episode 28: Visit KC with Derek Klaus

Episode 28: Visit KC with Derek Klaus

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the best local podcast in Kansas City by The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers talk with Derek Klaus, the director of communications for Visit KC.
Nov 12, 201901:13:34
Episode 27: The Wonderfuzz Part 2

Episode 27: The Wonderfuzz Part 2

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with  Wonderfuzz, Kansas City's best local band. Last week was part 1 of our interview, this is part 2. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update   Royals Update What'd we try this week Openings and Closings   Personal Pine Tar Mixed Plate of Hidden Gems in KC
Nov 05, 201901:19:38
Episode 26: Wonderfuzz

Episode 26: Wonderfuzz

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with  Wonderfuzz, Kansas City's best local band. This will be part 1 of the interview, with Part 2 dropping next week. 


Segments this week include:

Chiefs update  Openings and Closings  Mixed Plate of Birthday's
Oct 29, 201901:17:03
Episode 25: Betty Rae's Owner David Friesen & the Border War is Back!

Episode 25: Betty Rae's Owner David Friesen & the Border War is Back!

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Betty Rae's owner & founder David Friesen to talk ice cream!


Segments this week include:

Chiefs update  Border War Talk & Relationship Advice What'd we try this week People like us  Openings and Closings  Personal Pine Tar  Mixed plate
Oct 22, 201901:26:57
Episode 24: Alex Lindsey West Bottoms Whiskey Co

Episode 24: Alex Lindsey West Bottoms Whiskey Co

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast in Kansas City in The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Alex Lindsey, owner and founder of West Bottoms Whiskey Co.

Segments this week include:

Chiefs update What'd we try this week People like us Openings and Closings Personal Pine Tar Mixed plate
Oct 15, 201901:06:45
Episode 23: Tarzan the Lawman - Tristen Woods

Episode 23: Tarzan the Lawman - Tristen Woods

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast by The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Tarzan the Lawman himself, Tristen Woods. 

Segments this week include:

Chiefs Update What'd we try this week Openings and Closings Personal Pinetar  Brittany Lynn post of the week Mixed plate live from arrowhead
Oct 08, 201901:14:04
Episode 22: The Pitch Owner Adam Carey

Episode 22: The Pitch Owner Adam Carey

Welcome in to State Your Line, voted the Best Local Podcast by The Pitch Magazine in 2019! This week the Ritz brothers sit down with Adam Carey, owner and COO of The Pitch magazine. 

Segments this week include:

Thanks for voting for us for best local podcast! Chiefs Recap Openings and Closings What'd we try this week Only a Missourian What's good in the neighborhood? Mixed Plate
Oct 01, 201901:12:38
Episode 21: Bar K Co-Founder Dave Hensley

Episode 21: Bar K Co-Founder Dave Hensley

Welcome in to State Your Line, a podcast for Kansas Citians by Kansas Citians, hosted by the Ritz brothers. This week the Ritz brothers interview Bar K co-founder Dave Hensley to talk about one of the most unique bars and businesses in all of the country. 

Segments this week include:

Live From Arrowhead What'd we try this week  Openings and Closings  Mixed Plate Brittany Lynn Post of the week People Like Us Personal Pinetar 

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Sep 24, 201901:19:44
Episode 20: Andrew Morgans of Landocked KC and Marknology

Episode 20: Andrew Morgans of Landocked KC and Marknology

Welcome in to State Your Line, a podcast for Kansas Citians by Kansas Citians, hosted by the Ritz brothers. This week the Ritz brothers interview local entrepreneur Andrew Morgans who has started companies such as Landocked, an apparel company,  and Marknology, a company that helps promote brands on Amazon. 

Segments this week include:

What'd we try this week Openings and Closings Hot Takes from the Star Learning about Kansas City

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Sep 17, 201901:09:31
Episode 19: Kansas City BBQ Society CEO Emily Detwiler

Episode 19: Kansas City BBQ Society CEO Emily Detwiler

Welcome into episode 19 of State Your Line, a podcast for Kansas Citians by Kansas Citians The Ritz brothers talk about the Chiefs 1-0 start Next they dish on what they learned about Kansas City this week There are two openings of restaurants in KC this week including a Shake Shack in Leawood This week, Emily Detwiler joins the Ritz's to talk KCBS and the American Royal Like every week, here about what we tried this week People like us, and are stopping traffic to let us know Every Kansas Citian experiences the same Pine Tar incident this week Mixed Plate of Mixed Plates


Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Sep 10, 201901:11:20
Episode 18: Chiefs Insider Tom Martin

Episode 18: Chiefs Insider Tom Martin

Welcome into State Your Line a Podcast for Kansas Citians by Kansas Citians, hosted by the Ritz Brothers This episode is brought to you by Kelly's Westport Inn This week we start with our favorite thing we learned about Kansas City Next we talk about what is opening and closing This weeks interview is with Tom Martin of Let it Fly Media and we talk about the upcoming Chiefs season Then we jump into what we tried around Kansas City this week This weeks Mixed Plate is best things about going back to school And we close with our personal pine tar incident 

Thanks for listening!

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Sep 05, 201901:01:55
Episode 17: Kansas City Sports Commission President & CEO Kathy Nelson

Episode 17: Kansas City Sports Commission President & CEO Kathy Nelson

Welcome into State Your Line episode 17 with Kathy Nelson The Royals are for sale, are you buying this? Highlights from the Ritz brothers' trip to Arrowhead  College Football is back Interview with Kansas City Sports Commission President & CEO Kathy Nelson What'd we try this week? Personal Pine Tar  Mixed Plate: Best things about College Football

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Aug 29, 201901:15:02
Episode 16: Charlie Hustle Founder Chase McAnulty

Episode 16: Charlie Hustle Founder Chase McAnulty

Welcome into State Your Line Chiefs Update Openings and Closings Interview with Chase McAnulty, founder of Charlie Hustle What'd we try this week Mixed Plate: Things that have left KC that we miss Personal Pine Tar Incident of the Week People Like us, too much

Is anyone actually reading this? First person to DM on Instagram "Crispy Boys" gets a free koozie.

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Aug 22, 201901:14:51
Episode 15: Matt Anthony - Head for the Cure

Episode 15: Matt Anthony - Head for the Cure

This week the Ritz Brothers cover all things Kansas City, with a side of goodness. That goodness this week is talking with Matt Anthony, founder of Head for the Cure and former CEO of VML. 

Be sure to listen to what the brothers tried this week, their personal pine tar incidents, and also openings and closings. They also discuss what's in a name at "The K" and recap the Chiefs first preseason game. 

Is anyone actually reading this? First person to DM on Instagram "Crispy Boys" gets a free koozie. 

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

 

Aug 15, 201901:03:15
Episode 14: Bo Nelson Co-Founder of Thou Mayest

Episode 14: Bo Nelson Co-Founder of Thou Mayest

Episode 14 and there is a guest! Bo Nelson, co-founder of Thou Mayest Roasters joins the Ritz brothers this week to talk all things coffee, plants, the birds and the bees, and much much more!

The Ritz brothers also talk Chiefs' training camp and the top twitter follows for Chiefs fans. They talk Royals and players' weekend jersey and nicknames. Next they discuss what is opening and closing in Kansas City.

After the interview, the boys discuss what they tried this week, including a live review of Mahomes Magic Crunch. Next they have their mixed plate of over-hyped things in Kansas City. 


Is anyone actually reading this? First person to DM on Instagram "Crispy Boys" gets a free koozie. 

Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Aug 08, 201901:16:40
Episode 13: What would you hit the reset button on in KC?

Episode 13: What would you hit the reset button on in KC?

This week the Ritz brothers discuss the Royals as the trade deadline comes and goes; and the Chiefs as training camp gets started up. Next they talk about what is opening and closing this week in KC and what they tried this week. 

People like us, and by us, we mean KC, and by people, we mean Shaq aka DJ Diesel. Kevin does his best Shaq impression while Danny recreates Mix 93.3 from the 90s. Be sure to keep listening for the Mixed Plate of the week and for the debut of Kevin's dating life with BBQ Me Tinder. Lets cap this episode off with a Brittany Lynn post of the week.


Music from Hooksounds and Stefan Shaulinsk.

Hosted by Anchor.fm

Logo by Paul Burkhart

Aug 01, 201951:20
Episode 12: A Look Behind the Curtain

Episode 12: A Look Behind the Curtain

This week the Ritz Brothers talk all things Kansas City, starting with the Royals and Chiefs. Next they discuss what is opening and closing in the city. 

To celebrate 5k downloads, the Ritz brothers interview each other and give a look behind the curtain of what goes into making the podcast. 

The back half of the episode consists of What'd We Try This Week, People Like Us, and then they compile their Mixed Plate of favorite jersey's they've ever owned. 


Music by Stafan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds

Hosted by anchor.fm

Jul 25, 201901:05:25
Episode 11: Mick Shaffer: Sports Director 41 Action News

Episode 11: Mick Shaffer: Sports Director 41 Action News

Welcome to State Your Line, a podcast for Kansas Citians, by Kansas Citians. This week we have a jam packed episode with guest Mick Shaffer.

The Ritz brothers talk Royals and their hot start to the second half of the season. Next they talk about the Chiefs' players enjoying vacation and the Madden 2020 ratings that came out. Then they talk about what is opening and closing around Kansas City.

Mick Shaffer, sports director of 41 Action News joins the show this week. We cover all sorts of topics with Mick, in one of our favorite interviews yet. 

After the interview, we talk about what we tried this week as we do every week. Then we talk about how people in DC aren't the biggest fans of KC. Then we finish with the debut of our new segment, the BBQ Platter where we talk our favorite things to do on a hot ass day in Kansas City. 


Music is from Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds.

Podcast is hosted by anchor.fm

Graphics by Paul Burkhart 

Jul 18, 201901:07:50
Episode 10: Alec Lewis: Royals Beat Writer for The Athletic

Episode 10: Alec Lewis: Royals Beat Writer for The Athletic

Episode 10 is here and filled with some great content. First the Ritz Boys address the Tyreek Hill situation for the first time, getting a little serious. Then we discuss opening and closing before starting our interview with Alec Lewis from The Athletic. Alec covers the Royals and stops by to recap the first half of the season for the boys in blue.

What did we try this week? Be sure to listen in and find out.

People like KC and Our Lord and Savior Patrick Mahomes. And then we finish with some News from the Northland and What's good in the neighborhood?

Music by Stefan Shaulinsk and HookSounds. 

Podcast hosted by anchor.fm

Jul 11, 201901:05:10
Episode 9: The Lake of The Ozarks

Episode 9: The Lake of The Ozarks

Happy birthday, America! Shit is about to get weird. Just listen to this episode of a little something different from the Ritz brothers!

Jul 04, 201950:60
Episode 8: Jeremy Danner, Boulevard Brewery

Episode 8: Jeremy Danner, Boulevard Brewery

Summer is here in KC, and so are those summer hot takes. The Ritz Brothers discuss Kevin Kietzman's terrible take on Andy Reid and the reaction that followed. Next, let's get Midwest mad about Chiefs Kingdom being ranked the 31st best fans in the NFL! Then we talk Royals and some of our favorite Royals all-stars of yesteryear. 

This week with sit down with Jeremy Danner, Ambassador Brewer, from Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City. We talk all things Boulevard and Royals in a very fun interview. 

This week opening is Christopher Elbow's Fairway Creamery, where your phone eats first. We finally go behind enemy lines and try Brick + Mortar in Waldo, and Danny get's to sit in the Crown seats at the K, allegedly. Whats good in the neighborhood? Taco bell salsa, come and get it $$!!


Music by Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds.

Podacst is hosted by anchor.fm

Jun 27, 201901:01:01
Episode 7: Kansas City Stack Burger Review and Jon Dedon

Episode 7: Kansas City Stack Burger Review and Jon Dedon

State Your Line has gone international and our London corresponded bring over the UK McDonald's "Kansas City Stack" burger. The story took off, and we did our burger review in front of a camera from 41 Action News and they featured us on the 10:00 news! 

We talk as much Royals as we can stomach. Yeah, we are at that point with the boys in blue. We also talk about new Mayoral Elect Quinton Lucas, Kansas City's new Mayor!

This week's interview is Jon Dedon from KENNYHERTZ PERRY law firm in Kansas City. We talk about how his firm will be representing a lot of the new businesses opening up to sell medical marijuana and the impact it will have on KC. Curious how to get a card? Listen up!

The Ritz brother's end the episode recapping their weekend at Boulevardia. And as a special surprise, a Brittany Lynn post of the week!


Music by Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds.

Podacst is hosted by anchor.fm

Jun 20, 201901:01:09
Episode 6: Brian McGannon

Episode 6: Brian McGannon

The St. Louis Blues are Stanley Cup Champions! How are you feeling about this Kansas City? This week we talk some hockey and much much more with our guest Brian McGannon, Director of Communications for the Kansas City Mavericks. 

We cover the on pace for 112 loses Royals, as best we can this week. A new episode of The Franchise premiered this week, and we give our report on the report by reporters on what the Chiefs are up to this off season. 

Opening this week? We revisit Brick + Mortar which will finally be opening this weekend. We tried El Pollo Rey in KCK this week, and Kevin tries cheesy corn from Jack Stack for the first time and is less than pleased. Sound off in the comments your opinion on Jack Stack cheesy corn. 

We also debut some hot takes from the KC Star's letter to the editor this week that you'll be sure to enjoy. 


Music is from Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds.

Podcast is hosted by anchor.fm 

Jun 13, 201901:01:21
Episode 5: Rafi Chaudry, CEO of Torn Label BrewCo

Episode 5: Rafi Chaudry, CEO of Torn Label BrewCo

Jam packed episode here with a great interview with the CEO of one of KC's favorite local breweries. Rafi Chaudry, the most interesting man in the world, discusses starting up Torn Label, being Russia's most wanted man, and reveals some new beers that Torn label will be coming out with this summer. 

The Ritz brother's talk about the Royals new draft pick Bobby Whitt Jr and the hype surrounding him. Patrick Mahomes was chugging beers at the Stanley Cup finals in a Blue's jersey, what will the kids think? 

A new Poke Bowl restaurant seems to be opening up on every corner, and Danny has no idea what a poke bowl is. This week we try Alma Mader Brewing and review. There is a lot going on this weekend so be sure to listen and find something fun to do this weekend!

 

Music is from Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds.

Podcast is hosted by anchor.fm 

Jun 06, 201959:47
Episode 4: KC Wedding Planner Sarah Quinlivan

Episode 4: KC Wedding Planner Sarah Quinlivan

Wedding season is upon us, so this week the Ritz brothers sit down with KC Wedding Planner Sarah Q to talk weddings in Kansas City. Sarah shares some bridezilla stories, FOB mishaps, and tell us what's real from the movie The Wedding Planner. 

We also talk the about the new show, The Franchise, that gives Chiefs kingdom a behind the scenes look at the 2019 Chiefs. Kevin talks about his golf trip to Old Kinderhook at the Lake of the Ozarks and explains what a crispy boy is. Danny tries out his apartment's tornado shelter during the storm and we debate who's tornado was better, Kansas or Missouri. 

What's good in the neighborhood? We debut a new segment to check in on the Nextdoor app to see whats going on in Waldo. 


Music is from Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds.

Podcast is hosted by anchor.fm 

May 30, 201955:09
Episode 3: Boulevardia Event Planners from O'Neill Events & Marketing and the NFL Draft is coming to Kansas City!!

Episode 3: Boulevardia Event Planners from O'Neill Events & Marketing and the NFL Draft is coming to Kansas City!!

This week the Ritz brothers talk about a dream come true for KC, the NFL Draft in 2023! They sit down with the event planners for the biggest beer and music festival in KC,  Boulevardia. Chris and Keli from O'Neill Events talk about the history of Boulevardia and what goes into planning an event of that size. 

The Brittany Lynne post of the week makes a return as Kevin reads another classic Brittany post to help whip him into shape. 

A new restaurant group from Cali is taking over the building in Waldo which used to be occupied by Tanners, RIP. Will it succeed?



Music is from Stefan Shaulinsk and Hooksounds

Podcast is hosted by anchor,fm

May 23, 201957:52
Episode 2: Colleen Kelly: Co-Owner of Kelly's Westport Inn

Episode 2: Colleen Kelly: Co-Owner of Kelly's Westport Inn

In this episode the Ritz Brothers interview Colleen Kelly, co-owner of Kelly's Westport Inn. We talk about the history of Kelly's, the behinds the scenes of owning a bar, and ask for forgiveness of past transgressions. 

This episode features a live look-in at Nicky Lopez's first Major League at bat* for our Royals update. We remember Gunther Cunningham, former Chiefs head coach and defensive coordinator, who passed away this week for our Chiefs update. Other segments this week include - Openings/Closings - What'd you try this week? - ASMR Beer Reviews - People Like Us - Switching Sides - What's coming this weekend. 

Music is form Stefan Schaulinsk and Hooksounds

Podcast is hosted by Anchor.fm

May 15, 201957:16
Episode 1: Welcome to State Your Line

Episode 1: Welcome to State Your Line

Welcome to the very first episode of State Your Line, hosted by the Ritz Brothers, Kevin & Danny. This podcast will cover all things Kansas City, on both sides of State Line RD.

This episode features an introduction of your hosts, what we are going to be talking about, and who we are going to be talking with. 

Next we jump into our segments: Royals & Chiefs updates - Coming to KC - What'd you try this week? - Only in Missouri - Midwest Mad - Our Lord and Savior Patrick Mahomes - Brittany Lynne Post of the Week - People Like Us - Walk The Line

Be sure to listen next week to hear our conversation with owner of Kelly's Westport Inn, Colleen Kelly

Music is from  Stefan Schaulinsk and HookSounds 

Logo designed by Paul Burkhart and 

May 08, 201949:07