Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie

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.

Liesel Kirk-Fink on parenting, helping and choosing a college f0r runners

In this week's episode, Baker University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Liesel Kirk-Fink joins the podcast to talk a lot about running. Jimmy and Liesel were former teammates at Baker University, and she is now the proud parents of 2 collegiate runners and 2 younger children who run and compete in dance. She talked about letting her children create their own path but guiding them when they want or need help. She also talked about how to help them choose a college. It was an episode about parenting and running.

SPOILER DISCUSSION!! Project Hail Mary book vs. movie

In this week's episode, Jimmy Gillispie and Matt Noonan break down the blockbuster movie "Project Hail Mary" and why it's crushing at the box office. They discuss what they loved about movie. Matt also talks about changes from the book to the movie. It's a full spoiler discussion about movie.

Kelly Braud on moving to Gulf Coast, local book clubs and love of movies

On this week's episode, friend and fellow Baker University alum Kelly Braud joined the podcast. She talked about living on the Gulf Coast the past four years and what it's been like to move back to the South. We also talked about our glory days of bar trivia, and what books she's been reading for some local book clubs. One of those was Project Hail Mary, and now she's excited to see the movie. We also talked about our love of movies in this episode.

Easter Weekend, KC Parade of Hearts, Project Hail Mary and future guests

Due to a busy schedule, there was no guest this week but I wanted to publish an episode. After a busy 3-day weekend out of town, I sat down and talked about the Easter Weekend and the KC Parade of Hearts kickoff event, along with my excitement for this year's event. Also, I briefly talked on Project Hail Mary. I also recapped my guests and talked about future guests.