Paige Gustin on working as a journalist, college life at Arkansas, and love of anime.

Paige Gustin on working as a journalist, college life at Arkansas, and love of anime.

On this week's episode, Pleasant Hill graduate Paige Gustin joins the podcast during Jimmy's last week at the newspaper, where they worked together for 10 months. She talks about why she became a journalist, along with going to college at the University of Arkansas, where she learned the Woo Pig Sooie chant and experienced sorority life. Paige also talked about how she became an anime fan and why she loves the show "One Piece" during the episode.

Kayleigh Norris on freshman year at University of Alabama

On this week's episode, Harrisonville High School graduate Kayleigh Norris talked about her freshman year at the University of Alabama. She talked about battling through injuries, and how she's trying to get back to being healthy for the upcoming cross country season. Kayleigh also talked about her first year of college and her summer.

Bizarro Episode: Matt Noonan interviews Jimmy Gillispie for his birthday

On this week's episode, Off the Record host and founder Jimmy Gillispie has been turned into the guest. His good friend, Matt Noonan, was granted his wish from months ago and he interviewed Jimmy before his 44th birthday. Matt gathered questions from Jimmy's family and friends, and added a few of his own for this very entertaining episode. Their conversations range from Jimmy's dream 5K race, women in sports, gambling, fast food, daddy-daughter dates, and of course, movies and music.

Brett Pittenger on NFL Draft, KU basketball offseason and KU baseball

On this week's episode, Brett Pittenger returns to the podcast. We talked about the NFL Draft and how the KU men's basketball offseason has panned out thus far. We also dabbled in talking KU baseball, which is set to host an NCAA Regional this weekend.

Jenn Nussbeck on the 2026 KC Parade of Hearts and its history

On this week's episode, KC Parade of Hearts Executive Director Jenn Nussbeck joined the podcast and talked about this year's event, the new "Heart" design, and the ins and outs of the process.