Travis McMillen
Senior Media ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. In this role, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA’s "The Daily Blend w/ AC." He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. From 2001-2008, McMillen directed KOMU’s morning newscast. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. They have three boys.
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The 2nd anniversary party continues today with our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few more of our favorite moments from 2025! Balloons by Party Perfectly. February 6, 2026 -
We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026 -
MarkerSqueak Consulting owner Jay Sparks is feeling philanthropic: "Any $1,500 coaching contract I sign, MarkerSqueak will pay $1,200 (the total cost) to sponsor a DreamTree scholar for one year of everything." Details on today's show! February 4, 2026 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri is in need of 'bigs'! Executive director Ann Merrifield says 70 'littles' are on the waiting list right now. No time to volunteer? Sign up for to participate in the Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser at LevelUp inside Columbia Mall! February 3, 2026 -
We're kicking off Black History Month with a visit to Columbia's Broadway Diner and a conversation with owner David Johnson and longtime Columbia resident Barbra Horrell. Ms. Horrell - despite living here her entire life (all 84 years) - has only recently stepped foot inside the diner because of its racial past in a once segregated Columbia. Her story on today's show. February 2, 2026 -
It's a well-known fact that older adults represent a uniquely vulnerable demographic for online and phone scams due to social, cognitive, and financial factors. (The "perfect storm.") On today's show, ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts shares tips to keep that generation safe and fraud-free. January 30, 2026 -
According to Emma Burnett, Rockin Bod Studio owner and body sculpting specialist, "Some things look like fat but aren't. They're just areas of fluid that can't get out." (Bra fat, anyone?) Take advantage of Emma's new client special - details on today's show! January 29, 2026 -
The theme for this year's True False Film Fest is 'You Are Here'. Today's guests, Ragtag Film Society executive director Andrea Luque Káram and Yance Ford, visiting artistic director, tell us why that phrase hits on many levels, including the physical with a plan for more screening locations this year. "Showing up is the story." January 28, 2026 -
Get to know the new sports director for KOMU-TV 8, Aaron Ladd! Aaron tells us about his career since graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2018, and why he wanted to come back to Columbia and to his alma mater. "There's something special about seeing those columns and being in the 573." -
You're invited to a special concert featuring drag queen artist Flamy Grant this Saturday at First Baptist Church in Columbia! Organizers Shelby Pride and Rev. Kristin McAtee tell us while the event is free, any donation(s) made will go to The Center Project. Flamy joins the conversation via Zoom. January 26, 2026
