Streetwise (The Pitch KC)

Latest Episodes:

Halloween Decorations - Fashion Show - Wormwood - Brea Grant Oct 29, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss over-spending, enjoy a reading of Abby Olcese's Trauma-o-Rama, check out Megan Luttrell's track "Just Out of Reach", and chat with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway.

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Over Spending - Horror Movies - Megan Luttrell - Nicole Galloway Oct 23, 2020

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Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Surprise Trips - Blue Wave - Johnny Lawhorn - Rep. Sharice Davids Oct 16, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss surprise cross-country trips, enjoy a reading of Barb Shelly's blue wave article, check out Johnny Lawhorn and the Pentagram String Band's track "Sweet Satan", and chat with Kansas 3rd District Rep. Sharice Davids ahead of the November election.

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Drugged Cat - Haunted Houses - Ebony Tusks - Lise Pearlman Oct 11, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss vet costs, check out Ebony Tusk's track "Chuck Ds", enjoy a reading of our deep-dive into haunted houses, and chat with Lise Pearlman about her new book Suspect No. 1: The Man That Got Away.

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Escape Artist - The Freedom Affair - Jill Sixx Oct 02, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss a dog escape artist, check out The Freedom Affair's track "Move On", and Nick chats with film director Jill Sixx about "The Stylist."

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Daily Routines - Defunding Police - We The People - GB “Doc” Burford Sep 25, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss being awake too late, check out We The People's track "Misunderstood", enjoy a reading of Emily Cox's piece KC futures piece, and chat with GB “Doc” Burford about his new game Adios.

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Happy Birthday - Future Sports - ComAdore - Mayor Lucas Sep 18, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss havin' a delightful birthday, check out ComAdore’s track “Justice Clock”, enjoy a reading of Joseph Hernandez's piece on the future of KC sports, and chat with Mayor Quinton Lucas about *gestures at everything*

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Awake Late - Correcting Corrections - Ruskabank - Alexs Thompson, PhD Sep 11, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss being awake too late, check out Ruskabank's track "In A Very Bad Place (Live)", enjoy a reading of Mayor Quinton Lucas' piece on the future of correcting correctional policies, and chat with Dr. Alexs Thompson, author of "I'll Go: War, Religion, and Coming Home From Cairo to Kansas City".

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, “One Kicker”. Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Reverse Escapism - Blackstarkids - Secret Kansas City Sep 03, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we hear about Escape Rooms in pandemic, listen to the Blackstarkids' track "Britney Bitch", and chat with author Anne Kniggendorf about Weird KC.

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Jason Klamm read our magazine story. Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.

Drafthouse Disasters - Brandon Phillips & the Condition - Mayor Sly James Aug 20, 2020

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Today on Streetwise from The Pitch we discuss the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet, listen to the Brandon Phillips & the Condition track "Veronica", and chat with former Mayor Sly James about his new book.

Streetwise is hosted by Brock Wilbur, editor in chief of The Pitch. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Subscribe to the Streetwise newsletter, a weekly meditation on Kansas City news and events.

Thanks to Jason Beers for our theme song, "One Kicker". Our editor is Terence Wiggins, whomst you should hire.