Paul Pepper
HostPaul Pepper was a fixture on the mid-Missouri airwaves from 1969 until his retirement in 2023. He started hosting Radio Friends with Paul Pepper for KBIA-FM in 2009 after a remarkable 40-year on-air career at KOMU-TV.
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This is our last show, but before we say goodbye, we take a trip down memory lane with our director, TRAVIS McMILLEN, and our producer, JAMES MOUSER (they've both been here since day 1); plus, we've got two special performances to share: the first is from CATHY BARTON and DAVE PARA (from 2019) at [4:38], and then singer/songwriter LARRY BROWN closes out 14 years on the air with his rendition of 'River' at [8:40]. Thank you for watching! November 3, 2023
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In this final appearance on our show, ITCOMO owner ROBERT RICKETTS talks about the various ways in which the internet reaches your home, explaining some of the nuances and the pros and cons of each method. (There's a 'con' to fiber internet?!) November 2, 2023
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The State Historical Society of Missouri has partnered with the Missouri School of Journalism and the Missouri Photo Workshop - from which this exhibit originates, celebrating 75 years in existence - for what they're calling 'Small Towns, Big Stories', or photographs of various small towns in the Show-Me State taken by professional photographers dating back to 1949. JOAN STACK says, "it's a really interesting way of looking at Missouri's history." November 1, 2023
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Halloween is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate on this show, mostly because it means we get to hear a scary-not-scary story from storyteller LARRY BROWN! The title of Larry's story is not revealed until the end - find out why! October 31, 2023
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As the year winds down, financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, says it's important to take into consideration *now* any charitable contributions you might want to make direct from your required minimum distribution in order to avoid paying taxes on it. Alex also shares his thoughts on online bank savings accounts. October 30, 2023
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Paul Pepper: Drs. Philip Batson and Elizabeth Abe, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, "Dental Tech Tools"In this final visit with DRS. ELIZABETH ABE and PHILIP BATSON, DDS, Columbia Healthy Smiles, we talk about some of the most important technological advancements made in general dentistry in the past half-century, advancements like facial scans and digital x-rays! October 27, 2023
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There's no time to stop and do the Time Warp because 'The Rocky Horror Show' is making its limited run right now at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City! The other show, 'Groundhog Day', opens in a few weeks and stars today's guests, ADAM SHIELDS and RYAN DESHYLA JORDAN. Also, "gourd goddess" MELYNDA LOTVEN is here to promote the 12th year of Fall Into Art. Enjoy 30+ artists, local musicians and a silent auction fundraiser. "It's fun for whole family!" (4:41) October 26, 2023
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Yes, it's October, but that's not stopping today's guests, ED HANSON and KRIS BALLAGE, from talking about The Missouri Symphony League's annual Holiday Home Tour and Taste of the Holiday Home Tour Brunch. Ed says the Nov. 4th brunch will feature a fashion show, music, comedy and more! The holiday theme continues with our next guest, CINDY KADLEC, who invites everyone to this Saturday's annual fall festival bazaar and spaghetti dinner at Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia! (4:29) October 25, 2023
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"1 in 5 people (roughly 30,000+) in our community benefit from United Way-funded services." Heart of Missouri United Way executive director ANDREW GRABAU hopes that number resonates, and continues to resonate, as we approach November 16, or what's known as Live United Day. October 24, 2023
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Mark your calendar for a FREE event called 'Human Trafficking 101: Stealing Freedom for Profit' happening this Saturday in Jefferson City! Today's guest, NANETTE WARD, hopes you'll come away from this three-hour seminar with "a good understanding about human trafficking." Sponsored by Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri. October 23, 2023