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Royals Opening Day

In a live broadcast from Kauffman Stadium staff members of the Kansas City Royals revealed what they do to ensure a memorable experience at "The K."

From who sings the national anthem to the guy who sells you peanuts in the stands to how the Royals will rebuild the team, guest host Brian Ellison talked to the people who keep the ballpark humming.

 

  • Nicole Averso,  Royals director of event presentation
  • Toby Cook, Royals vice-president of publicity
  • Greg Echlin, KCUR sports contributor
  • Dr. Vincent Key, Royals head team physician
  • Dan Dash, Aramark peanut vendor
  • Curt Nelson, director Royals Hall of Fame

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Brian Ellison is substitute host of Central Standard and Up To Date and has served in a variety of roles at KCUR since 2008. He has been acting producer and associate producer of Up To Date and was acting producer of The Walt Bodine Show. A member of the Religion Newswriters Association, he also contributes occasionally to KCUR news coverage. Even before joining the KCUR staff, he was a producer and frequent guest on Up To Date's "Religion Roundtable," as well as a committed listener and volunteer.
Elizabeth Ruiz