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Together Forever: Date Everyone Everywhere (ft. Chloe Leczel)

Valencia and Cooper (⁠⁠West Kester⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Cameron Smith⁠⁠) discuss the nature of monogamy and time with Val's new flame, Juniper (Chloe Leczel). The trio also determines whether or not Arrival is good and digs a little deeper into Todd lore. Like and subscribe, please.

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Boots On The Ground: With Friends Like These Who Needs Waffles (ft. Hanna Unruh, Kacy Barta, Amanda Matteucci)

In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Boots travels to Kirksville, Missouri, to speak with Logan and Logan about a missing person. We're also joined by Jackson's sister, Cheyenne! This one's simply overflowing! With three family brains on the case, Boots will dive deep in the mysteries of Kirksville. How are corndogs so plentiful here? What is the inside of a Sonic really like? Do Aldis have phones? And why is everyone here so obsessed with breakfast? We answer these questions and more! New episode, and new song, every month!

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Boots On The Ground: Aliens Could Be Racist Too (ft. Jill Gillespie, Forest Kinsey)

In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Boots travels to Kimberly, Montana and meets with a pair or rival gas station owners. In a town with mostly cows and very few people, a small visitor makes a big splash! Is that really a UFO? Is this really an alien? Is it weird to get a massage in the bathroom of a gas station? Do you ever really need to watch more than the first half of any movie? We answer all these questions and more in Boots On The Ground! New episode, and new song, every month!

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Boots On The Ground: Try to Make a Ghost (ft. Chante Keller and Aaron Mayer)

In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Boots travels to Casper, Wyoming to an abandoned saloon with a dark past. With a pair of paranormal people, we will get to the bottom of big questions like "are ghosts real?" and "how many times can you electrocute a rat?" and "what if we put a crane on the moon and hung a bus on it and dangled it over the Earth and you could get inside and let the Earth spin then get off in another country?" New episode, and new song, every month!

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Boots on the Ground: Surgery Cinema (ft. Jill Gillespie and Sadie Teel)

In the inaugural episode of Boots on the Ground, Boots travels to a small town with a sinister side. With the help of his nephew, Jackson Hole Wyoming, and theater employees Gerdy Bloom and Helen Stanley, Boots will dig deep and maybe even solve a murder or two. New episode, and new song, every month!

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Best of 2025!

Wow! Another year come and gone! We're so glad you keep tuning in, though we have no idea why you do it.

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KCR Presents: Together Forever 4 (w/ West Kester, Cameron Smith, Jessy B. Goode, Michael Stoufer)

Gobble, gobble, it's a foodie's favorite time of year! Join Valencia and Cooper Clementine (⁠⁠⁠West Kester⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Cameron Smith⁠⁠⁠) as they turn what should be a personal celebration with family and friends into a contractual obligation. It's a double date, as our favorite divorcees are joined by a psychic (Jessy B. Goode) and royalty (Michael Stoufer). Happy Thanksgiving!

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KCR S3 ep.13 - Season Finale! (ft. West Everts, Bobby Miller Jr., Nathan Thomas, Brandon Durkes, Sadie Teel, Cody Lindenberger, Michael Foster, Aaron Mayer, and Kacy Barta)

The season finale is upon us! We decided to check in with some of our previous guests, as well as meet some new ones. Thank you for listening to our very important show. It means a lot to Tom and Agatha, as well as all the fantastic guests that we feature. Be sure to go support live comedy! Maybe you'll even get to meet some of these fine people. Enjoy the finale, and we'll see you again in a few months!

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The Best of 2024

Hooray, a clip show! Tom and Agatha look back on another year of KC Revival. A year full of love, armadillos, trees, sexy books, detectives, clowns, friends, and loose corn.

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Catch Up with Agatha and Tom

With the Season 3 premiere just around the corner, find out what Tom and Agatha have been up to! Wow, what interesting people they are! And don't forget to check out the season three premiere on August 22nd. We'll see you there!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 14 - Get the Numbers Up w/ Nan Turner (ft. Cody Lindenberger)

Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. On today's episode, Agatha and Tom switch places! Tom is joined in studio by Nan Turner. Together, they talk to an immigrant (Cody Lindenberger), a consultant (Jillian Guthrie) and a tradesman (Nan Turner). Plus, Agatha Quiltencats visits a fountain festival. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 13 - Pickle Tickle w/ Michael Foster and David Martinez (ft. Nathan Thomas)

Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. On today's episode, Agatha is back and joined by co-hosts Michael Foster and David Martinez from Audio Obscure! Together, they talk to a farmer (Nathan Thomas), an author (Michael Foster), and a true royal (David Martinez). Plus, Tom Timly follows up on a disturbing restaurant story! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 12 - Dirt Holds Us Up w/ Kasey Famous (ft. Carrie Blubaugh, Jill Gillespie, and David Bis)

Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. On today's episode, Agatha is back and joined by co-host Kasey Famous. Together, they talk to an organizer (Carrie Blubaugh), a collector (David Bis), and a fellow podcaster (Jill Gillespie). Plus, Tom Timly checks out some garage sales! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 11 - Minor Miners w/ Evan Christian Goldt (ft. Jessy B. Goode and Todd Linebaugh)

Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. On today's episode, Agatha is back and joined by co-host Evan Christian Goldt. Together, they talk to a philanthropist (Jessy B. Goode), a textile expert (Todd Linebaugh), and an author (Michael Stoufer). Plus, Tom Timly is on the scene of a hectic rescue operation! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 10 - ChUBWAP w/ hbfromkc (ft. Camden Hanzlick-Burton, Maggie Cargill, and Michael Foster)

Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. On today's episode, Tom Timly fills in for Agatha and is joined by co-host hbfromkc. Together, they talk to an activist (Camden Hanzlick-Burton), a good girl (Maggie Cargill), and a scaremaster (Michael Foster). Plus, Tom Timly visits a local job fair. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 8 - All These Dollaritas (ft. Lily Gojcevic, Jennifer Baird, and Jake Gillespie)

Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. On today's episode, Agatha Quiltenkatz (Jillian Guthrie) sits down with a greeting card maker (Lily Gojcevic), a famous traveler (Jennifer Baird), and a British person (Jake Gillespie). Plus, Tom Timly is granted exclusive access to the Addys! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

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Rock'n'Roll McDonald's Presents Hitch or Ditch with Jim Timly (ft. Ryan Hruza, West Everts, Morgan Fender, and Tom Willoughby)

In this very special Valentine's Day episode, Tom Timly uncovers a never-before-heard dating show pilot hosted by none other than Jim Timly! Listen along with Tom to hear interesting things that definitely happened in the 90's and see if you can figure out why this totally unhinged dating pilot never got picked up! Happy Valentine's Day, dear listener!

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KC Revival S2 Ep. 6 - Circle Pit! (ft. Jake Redpath, Bobby McCosky, and Ian McGinness

KC Revival: LIVE! on February 3rd Welcome to your favorite arts and culture (and other stuff) podcast. We heart you, Kansas City. It's time for season 2! On today's episode, Agatha Quiltenkatz (Jillian Guthrie) sits down with comedian and podcaster Jake Redpath, a party-starter (Bobby McCosky), and a business owner (Ian McGinness) Plus, Tom Timly gets an in-depth tour of a new museum! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Jakin' Off on Instagram Jake Redpath Bobby McCosky Ian McGinness ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bird Comedy Theater⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KCR on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jillian Guthrie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Stoufer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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KC Revival Announcement!

Your eyes don't deceive you! They are letting us do this again! Come see with your eyes what you normally just hear with your ears. What surprises await you? What revelations will emerge? What shocking news will be uncovered? Let Tom and Agatha, with their professionalism and journalistic integrity, guide you through an evening of laughs and blatant shock value. Also, our intern Todd will be there.

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KC Revival Best Of 2023!

Time to reflect on the past year and plan for the next! We had an amazing 2023, full of interesting people and amazing guests. We talked to inventors, tour guides, magicians, cucks, and at least 4 ghosts that we remember. We would like to thank our incredible guests for making the show what it is, and all of the listeners for tuning in for the hard-hitting journalism that KCR provides. Next year will be a big one; and we'll see ya there!

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KC Revival Presents: Tom Timly's Terrifying Trip (a Halloween skelebration) (ft. Adam Hoelscher, Lily Gojcevic, and Forest Kinsey)

While chasing a story, the illustrious Tom Timly (Michael Stoufer) becomes stranded in a storm without a working cell phone. He seeks refuge in a nearby castle full of fascinating characters including a maid (Jillian Guthrie), scientist (Adam Hoelscher), a scorned lover (Lily Gojcevic), and a retired radio host (Forest Kinsey), as well as a variety of other bizarre....things.

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KC Revival: LIVE! (ft. Ryan Woods, Hilari Holt, Aaron Mayer, Ryan Hruza, West Everts, Nathan Thomas, and Jill Gillespie)

Live from The Bird Comedy Theater! Agatha Quiltenkatz and Tom Timly (Jillian Guthrie and Michael Stoufer) conduct a joint interview with six of the most interesting people in the universe! First up, returning guest and flower heiress Sylvie Von Fleur (Hilari Holt), elderly matchmaker Mitch Baker (Aaron Mayer), and folk icon and survivor Phillip Gilham (Ryan Hruza). Then we talk to ordinary guy Lee Watson (West Everts), deceptive detective Dirk Derrick (Nathan Thomas), and world record-holder Paula Kingsman (Jill Gillespie). All the while, our hapless intern, Todd (Ryan Woods), helps us keep our sponsors happy. Watch the video for free on Spotify, and we'll see you soon for Season 2!

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KC Revival Ep. 2 - Crystal Sanchez Reads A Foot (ft. West Everts, Jessy B. Goode, and Zachery Garner)

In today's episode, Agatha Quiltenkatz (Jillian Guthrie) has a round table discussion with a local matchmaker (West Everts), a revered painter (Jessy B. Goode), and renowned theatre critic (Zachery Garner). Also, we preview an upcoming special. Then, we check in on an old friend of the show at her place of work to see what's new. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

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KC Revival Pilot Episode - Slip's Sexy Cakes

We visit Slip Whitley's newest enterprise for a spine-tingling interview. We also have a round table discussion with a purge participant, literature royalty, and a reluctant local restauranteur. Plus, a special look back at an historic moment in world history.

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Kansas City Revival Pilot Episode - Frames, Poetry and Meat

First, we sit down with local framer Slip Whitly to talk about his masterful framesmithing. Then the ever gracious lauded local poet, Arlene Davenport, stops by the studio to share some new work. Finally, we drop in on Josh Beefly's hot new food truck to see what all the commotion is about. This is everyone's favorite Kansas City arts and culture podcast. Sadly, we don't offer any ad-free streaming yet...

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