{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ask A Kansan","title":"2025 In Retrospective with Sydney and Gus | Uniting Kansas One Podcast at a Time","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d943be58\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3284,"description":"What makes a place feel like home, and how do the stories of a state connect us all? From the warmth of a “grandma basement” to the wild adventures across Kansas, this conversation celebrates the people, places, and moments that have shaped a year of discovery. Join us as we reflect on favorite guests, behind-the-scenes stories, and the lessons learned from building a podcast rooted in community.HighlightsThe meaning and Midwest origins of the “grandma basement”How the podcast began and the team behind the scenesFavorite guest moments and what made them memorableLessons learned from Kansas historians, artists, journalists, and community leadersTanner’s photojournalist adventures across the stateUnique Kansas events: rodeos, peace treaties, and Swedish festivalsThe importance of parks, wildlife, and green spaces in KansasA look at the “guest book” and fun awards for standout guestsHopes and plans for the next season, including new regions and storiesChapters00:00 – Understanding the “Grandma Basement” Concept03:22 – Reflecting on Past Episodes04:11 – The Origin Story of the Podcast07:19 – Highlighting Memorable Guests13:24 – Discussing the Podcast’s Reach and Team21:55 – Capturing Kansas: Rodeos, Peace Treaties, and Wildlife29:57 – Whooping Cranes: A Remarkable Comeback32:04 – Exploring Kansas Wildlife32:31 – Lindsborg’s Biannual Ings Fest33:30 – Traditional Swedish Costumes35:27 – Lakewood Park: A Kansas Gem36:56 – Looking Forward to 202641:40 – Reflecting on 2025 Guests53:27 – Closing Thoughts and Thank YousResources MentionedCurious Kansan Newsletter & Stories: askakansan.comPeace Treaty Pageant (Medicine Lodge): peacetreaty.orgKansas Sampler Foundation: kansassampler.orgMaxwell Wildlife Refuge: maxwellwildliferefuge.comBook: “Into Whooperland” by Michael ForsbergEpisodes Referenced:Adrian Zink (Ep. 3)Dr. Andrew Orr (Ep. 11, “The Compassionate Kansan”)Erika Nelson (Ep 16, “Big Little Big Kansan”)Brooke Terrapin (Ep. 5, “Fashionable Kansan”)Greg Victors (Ep. 26,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/31uDhQmE-73zaqpWjXtwnyYffNMsUnDPiL6GtjTddEQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNzBm/YzFkNDBkODVjNGM2/MzMwMGViYjhmZTY4/Nzc0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}