Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: Tons of Royals, KU and K-State hoops, and journalism

Mike Matheny talks Royals Opening Day on today’s podcast.
Mike Matheny talks Royals Opening Day on today’s podcast. AP

You already know this week’s show is built around the Royals playing a real baseball game in front of real humans.

The show leads off with a perspective on what’s really driving this year’s roster, then we get questions on how the show is put together, KU and K-State’s men’s basketball programs, how the Royals spend their money, and journalism. The bonus section begins with the best audio we’ve ever had on this show, and continues going through Opening Day and what it might mean going forward.

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We are constantly trying to think of new ways to deliver you information, entertainment or something else you won’t get anywhere else. Part of that is evaluating how you and I can connect. My hope is this can be one more way — a podcast you can listen to whenever and wherever you like.

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Sam Mellinger
The Kansas City Star
Sam Mellinger was a sports columnist for the Kansas City Star. He held various roles from 2000-2022. He has won numerous national and regional awards for coverage of the Chiefs, Royals, colleges, and other sports both national and local.
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