Lee's Summit Town Hall

From morning show pranks to supporting Americas veterans

Kansas City radio legend Randy Miller joins hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays in the Vault to talk about his career in radio and his current work hosting the Celebrity Salute podcast. In his podcast, Randy is joined by A-list celebrities from around the country who want take a little time not to focus on promoting their projects in Hollywood, but in promoting efforts to celebrate and support the men and women who serve, and have served, our country.

NewsLink: They symphony’s 20th season, LS Citizen of the Year & meet local entrepreneur

In this week's Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays bring you the latest news and events from the community. They announce Carl Chinnery as the 2023 Citizen of the Year, to be honored at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation's gala. Additionally, they highlight the upcoming 20th-anniversary concert by the Lee’s Summit Symphony and discuss an interview with local entrepreneur Jeremy Springer, who opened The Filmore Cafe.

On coffee, entrepreneurism and leadership

Nick and Liesl invited Jeremy Springer on the show to brag about his new coffee shop, The Fillmore Cafe, in Unity Village. And he did, but as sometimes happens in The Vault, the conversation had a life of its own as Jeremy opened up about entrepreneurism, the things that drive him and his passion for helping his employees and colleagues succeed as well as himself.

Monday NewsLink: Back-to-school store seeks donations, Chipman Road closure, and Arts Week preparations

Lee’s Summit Town Hall and Monday NewsLink, hosted by Nick Parker and Liesl Hays, provides the latest news and events in the Lee's Summit community. This week's highlights include Lee's Summit Social Services seeking donations for its Back-to-School Store, a temporary closure of a section of Northwest Chipman Road for improvement works, and preparations for the City's upcoming Arts Week celebration in October. Listeners can stay informed by following the podcast on various platforms or accessing the weekly events list on Link2LeesSummit.com.

Taking a moment to listen — and not fix

With a new school year fast approaching, hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays thought it would be a good time to check in on our youth and see what things were on their minds as summer draws to a close. Their two sons, Charles Parker and Ethan Hays, joined them in the vault for a conversation on school, bullies and their expectations and needs when it comes to parents helping them navigate the life of a teen.

Monday NewsLink: School registration, symphony concert, and local events

Stay Informed with Lee's Summit Town Hall's Monday NewsLink — Sponsored by Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit. Join Hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays for the Latest Updates in Lee's Summit, Including School Registration and a 20th-Anniversary Symphony Concert. Discover Local Events and Activities, Listen on Popular Podcast Platforms or at Link2LeesSummit.com.

Monday NewsLink: Celebrating 20 years of music, comedy conversations, USWNT watch parties and more

🎙️ Lee's Summit Town Hall Podcast Summary: In this week's episode, join hosts Nick Parker and Liesl Hays as they bring you the latest news and updates from Lee's Summit. Discover the upcoming 20th anniversary gala concert by the Lee's Summit Symphony Orchestra at the renowned Helzberg Hall, delve into an insightful conversation with resident comic Megan Mercer about her journey into comedy, and explore a thought-provoking Q&A with former Board of Education member Kim Fritchie. Plus, don't miss the exciting watch party for the US Women's soccer team's first match in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Stay informed and engaged with the Lee's Summit community through the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast and Link 2 Lee's Summit. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Visit Link2LeesSummit.com for additional details and to join the conversation on social media.

The addictive power of laughter

Lee's Summit resident Megan Mercer enters The Vault for a conversation with Nick and Liesl about her work as an improv comic — how she got into it, what keeps her going back and her big plans to make Lee's Summit a comedy hub.

Monday NewsLink: Registration for LSR7 Schools opens next week and other community updates

Discover the latest news, events, and discussions happening in the vibrant community of Lee's Summit with the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast. Hosted by Nick Parker and Liesl Hays, this engaging podcast brings you the Monday NewsLink episode, in collaboration with Budget Blinds of Lee's Summit. Stay informed about important updates such as registration for LSR7 Schools, insightful interviews with community figures like former Board Member Kim Fritchie, and thought-provoking student-led conversations through the "I Can Relate" podcast project. Explore topics that matter to the residents of Lee's Summit, including education, workforce training, and more. Tune in to the Lee's Summit Town Hall podcast on popular platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or visit Link2LeesSummit.com to be a part of the conversation and stay connected to your community.

Purple Bench Project creating space for stories & new friends

If you read his columns in Link 2 Lee's Summit you know John Beaudoin to be a passionate follower of local government and one who is never shy about sharing his opinions on the actions of local officials. But sometimes it's easy to overlook his passion for all things Lee's Summit and the people who make up his hometown community.  In this week's episode, Beaudoin drops by The Vault to talk about a new project he and partner Hilary Graves recently launched in downtown. The Purple Bench Project offers a space for local senior citizens to sit and visit with other residents sharing stories and creating new relationships.