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ArchiverEpisode 6: Queen Comes HomeIn the season finale of Archiver: Queen Bey from KCK, we return to the historic Gem Theater, where Queen Bey—at 83—sings “Misty” in a pandemic-era tribute concert. Though the crowd is sparse, the emotion is rich.This episode reflects on Queen’s final years, her role as a mentor, and her unwavering commitment to Kansas City jazz. Through intimate stories from Kelley Hunt, Curtis Smith, Chuck Haddix, and Kevin Willmott, we see Queen not just as a performer, but as a teacher, a champion of women in jazz, and a spiritual guide to younger artists. Her ge...
2025-08-1200 min
ArchiverEpisode 5: Ambassador BeyIn this episode, we follow Queen’s journey across continents—from singing in Saudi Arabia and performing for royalty in Bahrain to captivating audiences in Germany, Costa Rica, and beyond.Despite early struggles in California, Queen Bey found her voice on the global stage and eventually returned home to Kansas City, where she flourished. Named Kansas City Jazz Ambassador in 1980, she became a fixture in the city’s vibrant jazz and theater scenes, mentoring young artists and performing in productions like Ain’t Misbehavin’.Through interviews with Kevin Willmott and Chuck Haddix, we see how Queen’s in...
2025-08-1200 min
ArchiverEpisode 3: From Classical to JazzQueen Bey’s artistry didn’t emerge in a vacuum—it was nurtured by a rich musical legacy rooted in Kansas City, Kansas.In this episode, we trace the deep cultural and educational foundations that shaped her, from ragtime pioneer Charles Johnson to the groundbreaking music programs at Sumner High School and Western University, the first historically Black college west of the Mississippi.Historian Curtis Smith and music expert Chuck Haddix reveal how KCK’s unique blend of classical training, gospel, and jazz created a fertile ground for Black excellence in music. Queen Bey inherited this art...
2025-08-1200 min
ArchiverEpisode 2: The Artistry in MeQueen Bey’s musical genius emerged early—so early, in fact, that she wrote a sultry R&B hit for Linda Hopkins while still a teenager.In this episode, we explore Queen’s formative years as a songwriter and performer, shaped by the legendary club scene of Kansas City’s 18th and Vine. From jazz ballads to blues shouts, Queen Bey absorbed the styles of the greats and made them her own.Through interviews with fans like musician Kelley Hunt and KCUR’s Chuck Haddix, we learn how Queen’s hardscrabble upbringing and fierce determination forged her i...
2025-08-1200 min
Vibrant Soul Society - The ConversationsDiscover the HEALING Power of Sound with Jen HaddixDiscover the HEALING Power of Sound with Jen HaddixIn this episode of the Vibrant Soul Society, we delve into the transformative power of sound healing and spiritual growth with Jen Haddix, a spiritual business coach, life coach, and sound healer. Jen shares her journey from being diagnosed with bipolar disorder to embracing holistic healing, including yoga, plant medicine, and sound therapy. She discusses the importance of breaking free from societal labels, tapping into one's divine essence, and utilizing tools such as sound baths and moon circles for personal transformation. Join us for an insightful conversation about...
2025-07-1631 min
The New Jazz ArchiveGreat Jazz Cities: Kansas City - S01E09We continue our tour of America’s great jazz cities with Kansas City and the storied and sordid roots of the famed Kansas City sound, as well as a look at adopted hometown hero Count Basie and one of jazz’s most underappreciated legends: Mary Lou Williams. We’ll talk with local boy and jazz historian Chuck Haddix about the the corrupt Kansas City political boss who defied Prohibition and helped spark the city’s early jazz scene, take a look at adopted hometown hero “Count” Bill Basie’s long and winding road from Kansas City to the pinnacle of swing, and...
2025-05-2759 min
CYBR.SEC.CASTKids These Days with Jason HaddixIn this episode, Jason Haddix, CEO & Hacker & Trainer at Arcanum Information Security, joins the podcast to discuss his HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 talk, “Tales from the Breach.” In his conversation with Michael and Sam, Jason shares his unconventional introduction to hacking, his journey from CISO to Founder, and how companies can apply what he learned from his organization’s LAPSUS$ attack. Things Mentioned:· Jason’s Talk: https://youtu.be/v407QBrkNfc?si=s3RQFmdO3DjQ1Bj6· Cybercriminals Use Webflow to Deceive Users into Sharing Sensitive Login Credentials - https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/cybercriminals-use-webflow-to-deceive.html· ...
2024-11-2743 min
Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #836Jeremiah Johnson (American Steel); Blues Caravan (Come On In My Kitchen); The Rusties Blues Band (If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day); Dave Keyes (That's What The Blues Are For); Travis Haddix (Winners Never Quit); Dr. John (Quitters Never Win); Jimmy Rogers (Out On The Road); Magic Sam (Walkin' By Myself); Lowell Levinger (Just Can't Quit The Blues); Muddy Waters (Key To The Highway); Big Bill Broonzy (Somebody's Got To Go); Elvin Bishop (Another Mule Kickin' In Your Stall); John Erby (Lonesome Jimmy Blues); Big Maceo Merriweather (Poor Kelly Blues); Watermelon Slim and Super Chikan (You Might Know); Candye...
2024-09-211h 00
Doctor Vs ComedianEpisode 178: ‘Chimp Crazy’ / Monkey BitesToday the guys discuss the extremely popular HBO docuseries “Chimp Crazy (1:39). The guys discuss the background of the series and director Eric Good (Tiger King) developed the series. They then discuss how the series main subject, Tonia Haddix, got involved with keeping primates as pets in addition to discussing the involvement of actor Alan Cumming in the docuseries. Asif then asks Ali about an interview he did with journalist Sam Adams about the controversy behind the making of ‘Chimp Crazy’ and Eric Goode hiring a proxy director for the series. Ali then asks Asif about monkey (primate) attacks...
2024-09-2046 min
JAM Podcasts & AudiobooksShelf Help Episode 13The booksellers tackle a question about great books for younger readers when the instagram handle courtpilling asked for “Middle Grade historical fiction set in 1700s-1800s”. Kari started us off with The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich, Allie wants everyone to read Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Lisa remembered two classics by Robert Lawson – Mr. Revere and I and Ben and Me. Emma brought us to Philadelphia with Fever 1793 by Laurie Anderson and Sam finished the list with Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park.Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where booksellers help yo...
2024-09-1717 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 16 Children's Book CategoriesIn episode 16 Olga and Sunny discuss children's book categories. What are the specs for each, the target audience and they show a few examples of their favorites. To see the books discussed in this episode you can watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/38gKjmI1Mow Thanks for listening.
Books we discuss
BOARD BOOKS:
The Mitten by Jan Brett Guess How Much I Love you by Sam McBratney illustrated by Anita Jeram
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Bath! Bath! Bath! by Douglas Florian, Illustrated by Christiane Engel
F...
2022-05-011h 21
Self Care Is My JobEpisode #36: Choosing YOU | The Work of Self Love with Jen HaddixIn this episode of Self Care Is My Job, we welcome Jen Haddix The Self Love Yogi and go deep into the work of rekindling self love and self worth. For those of us that have become aware that a lack of confidence (self trust and self worth) are what holds us back from living our full expression, we've also established that it's not as easy as flipping a switch on or off. To rekindle our sense of self love takes work. But it's a beautiful unfolding that we encourage you to explore. Thank you Jen Haddix f...
2021-10-2455 min
Blues Moose Radio (Blues music)Bluesmoose 1508-51-2019Darlene Love and the E street band – All alone on Christmas
Keith Richards - Run Rudolph Run
David Gogo – Christmas on the Bayou
Kenny Wayne Shepherd – Cool Yule
Oak Ridge Boys – Halleljua Emmanuel - Down Home Christmas (2019)
Anson Funderburgh – Sam’s Christmas Blues
Earl King – Santa Don’t let me down
Lightning Hopkins – Santa
Roomfull of Blues – Good Morning Blues
Connor Ray – Go tell it on the mountain
Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers – Christmas fool - All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues - 2018
Aloe Blacc – Funky ass Christmas - Christmas Funk (2018
Travis Moonchild Haddix – Christmas 1911
Fabulous Thunderbirds – Merry Christmas baby
Angela Strehl
2019-12-1958 min
The TraceBlue Velvet, #MeToo, Shadow Work, Meditation, Violence in Movies, Evil and Goodness with Hannah Haddix and Sam SundquistDavid Lynch explored the depths of mysterious beauty and ugliness in his 1986 film "Blue Velvet". Hannah Haddix and Sam Sundquist are my guests as we discuss themes related to the movie like #MeToo, shadow work, meditation, 80's America, and violence in the movies. Heavy stuff but necessary conversations.
2019-08-061h 36
The TraceFirst Reformed and Looking for HopeThis week Hannah Haddix, Sam Sundquist, and I discuss themes of despair, living in a world of injustice, and hope. We use the movie "First Reformed" as a case study for the backdrop of these issues. We get in some debates on how to react to climate change, our understandings of political responsibility, and even bring some references to "The Red Shoe Diaries" at the end!
2019-07-231h 32
Live in-studio at WCBN Local Music Show2017 - 11 - 22 Ben And Sam Haddix2017 - 11 - 22 Ben And Sam Haddix by wcbnlms
2017-12-2117 min