I had a dream the other night about my brother Jeff. One that woke me with a profound sense of sadness. I understand that the Holiday's can be rough for some people. I wanted to share my history with him and tell you that It's OK to not be OK. 988 is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.Jason Nivens tarafından oluşturuldu

In today's episode Nivens talks with his wife, Alex, again as they were woken up Saturday morning by an incredibly weird, loud, sound. It was so weird and loud that their children were the first to notice it and speak on it. Is it a giant drone over KC? Some sort of UAP/UFO? Or just Life in the City?…

In today's episode Nivens chats with his Mother-in-Law Rhonda about growing up in Kansas City, life now on the farm and the time she was abducted by aliens! He also covers a forgotten corner of KC - neither in Kansas or Missouri - called Toad-a-Loup (Walk of the Wolves). Buckle up because this is a wild one!…

Ever wonder who the man, band or person is behind a song? In today's episode Nivens chats with the mastermind behind the bumper music, Mr. Sean McDonnell. They talk about Sean's various bands, tribute shows he's done and life as a musician in Kansas City! Plus - our host tells a story of when nature called this weekend as he was locked out of his h…

Have you ever had a neighbor from hell? Has it ever gotten so bad you've had to file a restraining order against them or watch as they yell profanities at you and your children? Well buckle up because Nivens has a grand tale to tell about their neighbor from HELL!! Plus - The mastermind of 3Halves Brewery & BBQ in Liberty, John Kennebeck, sits down…

In today's episode Nivens wonders if the Alien Invastion has begun! He recaps Friendsgiving night at Double Shift Brewing with a few interviews and gives a quick rundown about Ernest Hemingway's life in Kansas City! Give a listen. Tell a friend!Jason Nivens tarafından oluşturuldu

With the Holiday break upon us this week's only episode gives us a sneak peek of life at the House of Nivens. It's his daughter, Poppy's, 3rd birthday & a little shindig happens with a handful of family & friends over to celebrate. Have a great Thanksgiving & don't forget out Friendsgiving, Thursday night, at Double Shift Brewing from 5p to 10p whe…

It doesn’t matter how old you are. When a really good magic trick is done right in front of your eyes you’re mesmerized! I Whether you're aged 90 or 9, older or younger, we all want to believe in magic! Dennis Burks has been performing magic for over 40 years in Kansas City and he’ll make you believe there’s something special in the air when he pul…

SHEEEE'S BAAAACK!! For Episode 10 Nivens brings back the love of his life, Alexandra Nivens. They talk about the current state of the House of Nivens, Aliens, the importance of working your shit out AND their sexlife! (Spoiler: they have children so what's that!?!) There's even a couple of cameos from the littles. Sit back, pour yourself a cup of c…

In today's episode Nivens chats with his longtime pal, Katie Gilchrist. He also takes you down a couple of memory roads with Union Station and - believe it or not - Harry Houdini and his time inside KC!Jason Nivens, Katie Gilchrist tarafından oluşturuldu

In today's episode of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens gives a quick update about life with the family. How his wife had to endure some online attacks from the crazies and what she did to clear her head; and he chats with Garret at Sandlot Goods who create high quality leather goods and accessories in their workshop off Southwest Boulevard. Yo…

It's the first episode since America elected a new president. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Certainly not anyone new who's been paying attention to politics for the last decade so naturally Nivens has to share his two cents on it. Remember, it's two cents and no change is returned. After that he chats with the incredibly talented and fun…

Given today is Election Day in America - and after a lengthy coverstaion with my wife - I decided today's podcast would be best focused on the writings of the late, great, Hunter S. Thompson. If you look beyond the character created by the outside world and look internally at his words you'll see a man who knew the body politik in America and the p…

Do things that go bump in the night scare you? If not, or if so, maybe this is the podcast for you on this Halloween! Nivens goes into a jail cell in the 1859 Jail Museum in downtown Independence to meet up with two paranormal investigators Becky Ray and Christina Quentin as they talk about the spooky things in this jail, just outside of Kansas Cit…

Once again I turned to AI to help me with the description for today's podcast with none other than Brody Buster. Join Kansas City with Jason Nivens for a heartfelt and candid interview with bluesman Brody Buster, a powerful voice in the local music scene. In this intimate conversation, Brody opens up about his journey through the blues, sharing the…

We're one week in! Thank you everyone who's come along on this ride. In this episode of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens sits down in the Barragio with Pat Mitchell, a West Point graduate and the owner of Double Shift Brewing Company. But their conversation takes an unexpected turn when they discuss Pat's day job with one of the most well know…

In episode 2 of "Kansas City with Jason Nivens" - Nivens runs down what's gone on in his life since he launched his new podcast. Some music you should check out in KC & LFK this week. He also sits down with Jared Wolfe of Wolfepack BBQ off East 5th Street, in Columbus Park, about how he got into BBQing. What he truly thinks about KC BBQ and who's d…

In Episode 1 of Kansas City with Jason Nivens, Nivens talks about what exactly happened when he was downsized from his career in May. What he's been up to since then. The gigs he's working and he interviews his wife & social media influencer Alex aka Wolfwomxn. And he's got a great story about a Kansas Citian as he answers the question, "Who was Ch…