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Kansas City Food Memoriesthe Final Live Radio Show, with special guest, Jasper MirabileJasper Mirabile & Jim Eddy both helped turn this show into something none of us could imagine. Jim was not able to make in studio, but Thank You Jim & Jasper. We talk about what we all working together have stumbled upon and its importance2024-01-1354 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesPaul Kirk, the Barron of BBQOne of many legends of KC BBQ, among other things was one of the original competitors of the Great Lenexa BBQ. Paul share many stories and tips for BBQ enthusiasts.2024-01-0654 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesBill Crooks, PB&J & Chicken & PickleBill Crooks, the "B" of the PB&J Restaurants joins us with great stories & food history. He started as bartender in college & has worked with enough of the Greats to become one himself.2023-12-3054 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesCalls with Christmas Memories at old KC RestaurantsThis is all calls from listeners with their favorite Christmas & Holiday memories at old KC Restaurants.2023-12-3054 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesPaul Khoury of PB&JToday, I visit with another Kansas City food legend, Paul Khoury. Some of the places that have felt his impact were Annie's Santa Fe, Plaza III Steak, Paradise Diner, Ya Ya's Euro Bistro and more.2023-12-1654 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesJordan & Diane Kraft, Cindy's Bedspread & Dinkledorf's DeliJordan Kraft, one of the owners of several River Quay joints including Dinkledorf's Deli & Cindy's Bedspread shares stories from back in the day. As he says, they were just a bunch of kids having fun, opening bars & restaurants back in the 70's2023-12-0954 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesRegans Riverboat Restaurant in WestportRobert Duensing is joined by Ron Regan, whose family owned several restaurants, include Regans Riverboat, Whisker Rivey's and Sunset Grill.2023-12-0254 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesBob Walkenhorst of the RainmakersFood & entertainment go hand in hand in the history of Kansas City and fond memories. Earlier we had Marilyn Maye, then Ian Byrne and now the lead singer from the Rainmakers. Bob showed up with his guitar and sang an original song about one of my previous guests. Next time I will be ready and also livestream the video. Live & Learn2023-11-2554 min
Kansas City Food Memoriesthe Gilbert Robinson RestaurantsToday Robert Duensing takes a deep dive into the legendary Gilbert Robinson Restaurants. My guests are led by Ken Hill, former president, his son Mike, Bill Latimer & Rob Baker. They share stories about Annie's Santa Fe, the Bristol, Houlihan's Old Place and more. This will obviously lead to more shows and more rabbit holes about the restaurant scene in KC.2023-11-1854 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesGoTo for Birthday DinnerWhere to go eat for your Birthday Dinner is big deal in our house! Today we ask the question, Where Did You Love to Go for Your Birthday? Note, this is a recording of a live show, so do NOT call in when prompted. Enjoy!2023-11-1154 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesJoel Nichols is Why KC is So Kind & FriendlyLocal weather personality and early morning talk show host is a perfect example of why KC is such a friendly and wonderful community. Always ready with a kind word or story and ready to make you smile.2023-11-0454 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 42, Gus RiediDoug Frost and Jasper Mirabile join Robert Duensing to discuss the lasting legacy of Gus Riedi and La Bonne Auberge. Besides being the first French restaurant in KC, he has also mentored many while sharing his ways.2023-10-2854 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesOpen Calls with Special from Best Plaza III RestaurantWe set a new record for number of calls with favorite memories of restaurants. Cherrie & Robert Duensing heard many stories including a couple with be a theme for future shows.2023-10-2154 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 40, SMAKS, the beginningThis was an eye opening discussion with Susan Fielder, daughter of one of the founders of SMAKS, an iconic hamburger chain from Kansas City. This show goes back to the 1950's to early 60's. This is just one perspective of an obviously complicated family business. Hear about the Elephant and ties to pre-Gilbert/Robinson. There is history, with dates, names and facts, then there are the stories and visions that drove it all.2023-10-1454 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesGilbert/Robinson Restaurants, Part 1 with Richard McPeakeThus begins our journey to learn & share stories about the legendary Gilbert Robinson Restaurants. They not only played a huge role in the KC restaurant scene, but changed the way restaurants were run everywhere. Richard McPeak was one of the early culinary directors of GR and their first chef trainer. This is just the first of many programs that we will be having. Be sure to subscribe and tell your friends with ties to KC.2023-10-071h 00
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 38, Doug Frost for Wine TimeRobert Duensing sits down with Doug Frost, Certified Master of Wine and Certified Sommelier to talk about old memories and wine.2023-09-3054 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 37, Jim Eddie & Jamie FarrHost Robert Duensing is joined by long time KC restauranteur Jim Eddy and his good friend, Jamie Farr. Both are such wonderful people that see the positives in life and quick to recall stories that will put a smile on your face. This is one that bring back many memories of the Good Old Days.2023-09-2354 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 36, Andrew Yates, All About Mike MurphyThis week, the radio show was pre-empted my MY Football, so we went with Plan B. This was our first attempt at live streaming on Facebook Live. My special guest was Andrew Yates, the last producer for the Mike Murphy Show, While this was not totally about food, if you want to know about KC, you have to know about the legendary Mike Murphy.2023-09-2058 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 35, Jerry Anselmo, an inspirationRobert Duensing sits with Jerry Anselmo to share stories about St. Louis restaurants, including the Hill, Kansas City and the Brian Anselmo Memorial Foundation.2023-09-0954 minKansas City Food MemoriesRomanelli's Grill, Joe MacCabeToday's show is about Romanelli's Grill that used to be on Wornall. Their catch phrase back in the day was, "Here in the Hell is Romanelli's?" Joe Mac Cabe shares stories about the place they called the Cheers in Waldo.2023-09-0254 minKansas City Food MemoriesColby Garrelts, Bluestem & Rye RestaurantsRobert Duensing has an interesting conversation with nationally recognized Chef, Colby Garrelts. After mastering his craft in the real world, he came back to Kansas City to open his own restaurants.2023-08-2654 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 32, Stephenson's RestaurantToday, Robert sits down with Thaddeus Stephenson of the famed & iconic Stephenson's Restaurant. Even though it has been gone for about 15 years, it is still remembered and treasured by thousands. This clearly in the top 3 most missed restaurants brought up during the show.2023-08-1954 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 31, Duane DaughertyToday we get to hear some memories from Duane Daugherty including old favorites and a few gems from service stars from Knuckle Heads.2023-08-1254 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 20, George GuastelloWe get a sampling of the many stories from George Guastello, President & CEO of KC Union Station. As a lifelong resident of KC George has a lot of stories to share!2023-08-0554 minKansas City Food MemoriesA Visit with Roger the PlumberThis is another flashback with a frequent guest of Mike Murphy, back in the day. Roger remembers many of the old restaurants in Kansas City.2023-07-2954 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 28, All Things Onion RingsRobert Duensing is joined by Rod Gray and Carlton Logan to talk about all things Onion Rings past and present in Kansas City. Whose do we miss the most, what makes them so different and where we can get old school rings today.2023-07-2254 minKansas City Food MemoriesPeter Yates Enich, Man of Many Stories & CharactersPete Enich was probably the first local sports radio host in KC, back in 1974. He has partied with many local legends, including Mike Murphy and many others. We talk about Boots & Coates, Jazz and Ruby's among many others.2023-07-1554 minKansas City Food MemoriesThe Original Stroud's on TroostToday, we sit down with Luther, long time piano player at Stroud's and 2 long time servers, Elaine & Sherry to talk all things Stroud's.2023-07-0854 minKansas City Food MemoriesOpen Calls with Cherrie Duensing, Founder of Best RegardsA short discussion of why this show is possible and how Best Regards Bakery & Cafe came about. Open calls bring up several new show topics that we will need your help to turn into actual shows.2023-07-0154 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 24, Fred Broski, Bowling for DollarsToday's guest personifies the genuinely fun and friendly nature that makes Kansas City such an amazing place to live. We get to hear some of the behind the scenes stories about Bowling for Dollars and other stories that will take you back to simpler times.2023-06-2454 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesKathy Quinn, the original Las Palomas RestaurantKathy Quinn, reporter at Fox 4 and Grand Daughter of the founder of the original Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant shares stories of growing up in the restaurant business.2023-06-1754 minKansas City Food MemoriesJasper Mirabile, JrThe legendary Jasper Mirabile, Jr. joins Robert Duensing & Toby Tobin to share stories and our favorite memories regarding the Kansas City food scene.2023-06-1054 minKansas City Food MemoriesPork Tenderloins in KC, with Rod & Sheri GrayToday, we take on the topic of the iconic Pork Tenderloin with special guests, Rod & Sheri Gray. This show is a mixture of places that we miss and a few tips on where to go in KC today to satisfy that PT craving.2023-06-0354 minKansas City Food MemoriesOpen Calls on May 27 with Toby & RobertOn this Memorial Day weekend we open calls for the entire show. We love having you, the listeners help to set the agenda for this show over the next few weeks. We also put the call out to help us find the real people that were involved with these iconic restaurants from the 80's & 90's. They deserve to have their stories told and shared.2023-05-2754 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 19, Dean & Deluca, with Josh HodappJosh, Robert & Toby what made for the legend that was Dean & Deluca. We talk about their gourmet ingredients, soups, sandwiches and nurturing environment for local foodies starting their own new businesses.2023-05-2054 minKansas City Food MemoriesAntoine's On the BoulevardOur stroll today takes down to the Boulevard, Southwest Boulevard as we hear stories from the family of Tony DiBenedetto, Jr. Even if you never had the opportunity to experience the random joy of Tony, you are sure to enjoy this show.2023-05-1354 minKansas City Food MemoriesIan Byrne of the EldersThis is one of those episodes that 10 years from now, I will look back on as one of my favorites. If you were a fan of Mike Murphy, back in the day, you will love this show. Ian was one Murphy's most popular guests, and you will understand why. Be sure to tell your friends and family from around the world that are homesick for KC about our podcast. We now have listeners in 15 countries! Thank you and enjoy.2023-05-0654 minKansas City Food MemoriesOpen calls with Special Guest, Cherrie DuensingWe bring in the Boss that makes all of this possible, Cherrie Duensing, owner of Best Regards Bakery, Sponsor of our show. We also took open calls with memories of about a dozen of our favorite restaurants. Of course, Fried Chicken came up a time or two.2023-04-2955 minKansas City Food MemoriesThe Legend of Hayward Spears, from Haywards BBQAfter hearing several guest state that they fell in love with BBQ because of Haywards BBQ and specifically, Haywards Spears, we just had to dedicate a whole show to him. Since Mr. Spears had passed recently, we did the next best thing and had the current owner, Eric Sweeny on to share some memories.2023-04-2754 minKansas City Food MemoriesMore Stories from Jim Eddy of Eddy's Loaf 'n SteinWe did not have enough time to enough stories from Jim Eddy when he was on last, so we brought him back to hear more stories of Kansas City's rich history.2023-04-1554 minKansas City Food MemoriesCostello's GreenhouseVince Costello may no longer be with us, but the memories of the restaurant that he created live on. Vince's wife and 2 of his kids share some great stories this memorable restaurant that was on Ward Parkway, across from the mall. Back then that was considered the southern part of the city.2023-04-1055 minKansas City Food MemoriesOpen Calls about Pork Tenderloins, Haywards & Antoinnes on the BoulevardHosts Robert Duensing and Toby Tobin were joined by brother Mark Tobin. We take a full hours of calls from listeners about their favorite memories of Antoines on the Boulevard, Pauls Drive In and Haywards among others. We also talk about your chance to bring history alive.2023-04-0155 minKansas City Food MemoriesEddy's Loaf 'N Stein and the iconic Marilyn MayeSometimes you make a plan, things change and turn out way better than you could dream of. Today's guest is Jim Eddy, of Eddy's Loaf 'N Stein. I have a feeling that Jim will be back again with more stories, but the big surprise was the iconic and world famous Marilyn Maye called in to the show. This happened to be the day after her debut at Carnegie Hall.2023-03-2555 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 10, Charlie Keegan, KSHB 41Charlie Keegan, news reporter for KSHB 41 in Kansas City has a personal connection to Kansas City, as he grew up here. You get to hear some of his personal stories about restaurants and their impact on his life. Be sure to share this with your friends and family that now live outside of KC.2023-03-1854 minKansas City Food MemoriesDavid & Debbie Van Noy, RC's ChickenAnytime you do live radio, you hope and plan for the Best and prepare for the worst. In this case, we had the Van Noy's of RC's as guests, so that was planning for the Best. Despite all of your efforts, it could still be a train wreck or about a colostomy. Sometimes it can be all of the above.2023-03-1155 minKansas City Food MemoriesNew Stories from Robert Duensing, Toby Tobin and Guest, Michael SpanoNew stories about Marilyn May, Ken Bakers & Gold Buffet were brought up and convinced us that these 3 deserve a whole dedicated to each of them. Go on a stroll with us down memory lane.2023-03-0454 minKansas City Food MemoriesCostello's, Golden Ox & KT FryersRobert Duensing and Toby Tobin are having so much fun taking calls from our followers that is is hard to get to our mission of Deep Dives on specific restaurants and topics. Calls today include some first timers that deserve a second look or two. Shoot us an email if you have some info or had worked at any of these Iconic restaurants. Be sure to sign up for our weekly email to keep up with next weeks topics or info requests. Our website is MakeThemSmile.com2023-02-2655 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 6, The Chaos ContinuesWe threw caution to the wind again this week to 100% open lines to hear stories from our listeners. They did not disappoint. We had a few new places mentioned this week along with a surprise caller about New York Bakery and Deli. Join hosts Robert Duensing and Toby Tobin live every Saturday at 10 am, CST on KMBZ, 98.1 FM.2023-02-1854 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 5, Have You Heard About...For this episode we decided to fill the proverbial Bucket and go 100% with the phone and text line. It was a good decision as this was a very fast hour with several fun stories, questions answered and old memories revived. Robert Duensing & Toby Tobin both agreed that we would do this one more time next week. Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & tell your friends!2023-02-1155 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 4, John Francis and Mike VennemanToday's stroll down memory lane takes us to the famed Overland Park Restaurant, John Francis. Mike Venneman, Toby Tobin's childhood friend has told me several stories about John Francis an Chicken in the Rough to the point I had to jump at the opportunity to bring in the Grandson of the original John Francis that opened the restaurant. Enjoy and be sure to tell your friends. 2023-02-0455 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 3, Ed Holland from the Legendary EBT RestaurantRobert Duensing & Toby Tobin welcome a Kansas City Legend, Ed Holland to share stories from behind the scenes of EBT Restaurant. I will give you a heads up before you upset at how fast this went. Ed has already agreed to come back to continue our discussion. Please tell your friends and family about what we are building here. Thank you very much.2023-01-2854 minKansas City Food MemoriesEpisode 2, Trip Down Memory Lane with Frank Boal and Rod GrayRobert Duensing and Toby Tobin welcome guests Frank Boal and Rod Gray. Frank is a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster that chose to work his whole career here in KC rather than move up the Market Chain. Rod is a professional BBQ Circuit competitor with at least 62 Grand Championships and is now the President of the Kansas City BBQ Society. Listen up and go back in time.2023-01-2154 min
Kansas City Food MemoriesThat was the Fastest Hour on RadioThis week Hosts Robert Duensing, owner of Best Regards Bakery & Cafe and the legendary Toby Tobin were joined by local Chef, Jeff Toohey and Maria O'Dell of Team O'Dell, that I consider the Best real estate team in Kansas City.2023-01-1653 min