Deron Cherry: Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Honor Legend & NFL Pro Bowl Safety
Deron Cherry is a Kansas City Chiefs legend and one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history. In this episode, Deron reflects on his incredible journey from undrafted free agent punter to six-time Pro Bowl safety and member of the Chiefs Hall of Honor. We dive into the defining moments of the 1980s Kansas City Chiefs defense, the lessons that fueled his NFL success, and the impact of his leadership on and off the field. Deron also opens up about his life after football—his business ventures, community work, and his lasting commitment to giving back to Kansas City.If you’re a fan of Kansas City Chiefs history, legendary NFL players, or inspiring athlete stories, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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Mike Davidson: Chiefs History, Lamar Hunt, & the Super Bowl
Mike Davidson, longtime Kansas City Chiefs Head Equipment Manager turned Chiefs Historian, takes us behind the scenes of one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises. In this episode, Mike shares unforgettable stories about Lamar Hunt, the visionary who not only founded the Chiefs but also helped shape today’s National Football League.From the creation of the AFL-NFL merger, to how the name “Super Bowl” was born, to why we see Roman numerals on the big game, Lamar Hunt’s influence reaches far beyond Kansas City. Mike dives deep into the Chiefs’ rich history, insider moments from his 22 years with the team, and the legacy that still defines the NFL today.Whether you’re a lifelong member of the Chiefs Kingdom or a football fan curious about the history of the Super Bowl, this episode is packed with rare insights and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Julian Zugazagoitia: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art CEO on KC’s Cultural Future
Julian Zugazagoitia, Director and CEO of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, has lived, studied and worked at some of the greatest art museums in the world - and museums in places like Mexico City, Paris and NYC helped him develop a deep love for art and artists from all corners of the globe. In today’s episode, Julian shares what landed him in the heart of the Midwest, where he’s spent more than 15 years elevating the Nelson into one of America’s top art museums.In this episode, he discusses:His international path through some of the world’s most prestigious art museumsHow he’s shaping the Nelson-Atkins as a hub for culture, creativity, and community in Kansas CityThe museum’s bold new 61,000-square-foot expansion project currently underwayWhy he believes art should be accessible to everyone, across all generations and communitiesIf you’re passionate about art, culture, or the future of Kansas City, this conversation with Julian Zugazagoitia offers an inspiring inside look at leadership, creativity, and vision.
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Peter Mallouk: Creative Planning CEO & Kansas City Philanthropist
Peter Mallouk is the President and CEO of Creative Planning, one of the fastest-growing independent wealth management firms in the United States with over $370 billion in assets under management. But before becoming one of the most influential voices in finance, Mallouk’s story started right here in Kansas City.The son of Egyptian immigrants, Peter Mallouk learned the value of hard work early, taking jobs from newspaper delivery to working as a “clubbie” at Kauffman Stadium. After earning both his business and law degrees from the University of Kansas, Mallouk set out to build something different in the financial world: a true “one-stop shop” that combined financial planning, investing, and legal guidance. That idea became Creative Planning, which has since transformed into a nationally recognized leader in wealth management. Beyond finance, Mallouk is also a Kansas City Royals owner and, together with his wife Veronica, leads KC CAN!, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting at-risk youth across the metro.In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, Peter shares how his parents’ decision to settle in Kansas City set the stage for his remarkable journey—from humble beginnings to becoming a nationally-recognized financial advisor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader.
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Kelli Campbell-Goodnow: Gold Star Spouse & Executive Director of Valor Partners Foundation
After losing her husband, Marine helicopter pilot Shawn Campbell, in a tragic night operations training accident, Kelli Campbell-Goodnow faced the unimaginable: raising four young children alone. Joining her parents in Kansas City, Kelli transformed her grief into a mission to serve others.Today, as Executive Director of the Valor Partners Foundation, she is working to provide scholarship support for the spouses and children of 100% disabled and deceased veterans. In this inspiring interview, Kelli shares her powerful story of resilience, service, and hope, from navigating loss to leading a nonprofit that’s making a real difference.
“There’s just something about Kansas City.”™ It may be the most-heard phrase from those who are from here, those who have come here, & those who have chosen to stay. It’s a sense of pride, of camaraderie, of community and comfort. A sense of small-town, back-patio warmth brimming with growth, innovation and potential. A sense of zero degrees of separation in a city of champions.
For each of us, that “something” is a story crafted through years of experiences, big and small, that have planted the Heart of America so deeply in our own.
Join legendary Kansas City sports broadcaster Frank Boal each week for deep, down-to-earth conversations with some of this town’s most legendary residents, both natives and transplants, and hear what it is about Kansas City that just keeps calling them home.
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