The Daily Blend w/ AC

We're at Fleet Feet in Columbia talking to owner Nancy Yaeger about how the store uses advanced technology to properly fit customers with the right shoes based on their individual foot characteristics and needs. Nancy also highlights the store's involvement with local school athletic programs, offering discounts and support for cross-country and track teams. August 22, 2025

The calendar says it's Thursday, but in our studio it's Saturday night at the club thanks to a performance from Columbia-based DJ Devin "KvreeM" Goins! Feel the beats, feel the vibe, just enjoy. August 21, 2025

EPIC - Emerging Professionals in Columbia - is a division of Columbia Chamber of Commerce and is open to anyone between the ages of 22-40 who are looking to network with industry peers on a regular basis. Find out more from today's guests, Mimi Zug and Jazmyn Drake! August 20, 2025

Armani's Angels is a non-profit organization that helps pet owners cover emergency veterinary bills. Since its inception, they've helped 699 pets by providing more than $418K in financial assistance. On today's show, board members Zoe Beasley and Kelle Walters encourage everyone to "join the movement" by taking part in an upcoming golf fundraiser at Columbia Country Club. August 19, 2025

Just to be clear, "William Shakespeare's Land of the Dead" is not an actual Shakespeare play, but rather a play set in his time period that involves a zombie attack during the first performance of "Henry V". Intrigued? Co-director Chris Bowling and actor Allan Boettger tell us more on today's show! August 18, 2025

Ashli Eaves, CHSNC, is a financial advisor at Aligned Wealth Group and author of a new book titled, 'Special Needs, Special Plans: Navigating the Special Needs Financial Journey'. On today's show, Ashli tells us how she combined her personal experience of raising a child with special needs along with her professional expertise to write the book in order to help other families navigate the complex financial landscape of special needs planning. August 14, 2025

Missouri River Festival of the Arts turns 50 this year! On today's show, Steve Litwiller tells us all about the concerts, the art exhibits, the parties and more - all of which takes place over three, jam-packed days at Thespian Hall in Boonville. "If you've not been to this festival before, try it. You're gonna like it." August 13, 2025

Budding thespians take note: TRYPS Children's Theater is holding auditions for their next show, 'Seussical Jr.', later this month in Columbia. If it's your first time, fear not! Corey Dunne, executive artistic director, tells us, "it is our mission to make people feel welcome..." There are also opportunities for those who wish to remain backstage, too! August 12, 2025

Missouri Rural Crisis Center (MRCC) is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for rural Missourians and people living in rural areas across the country since 1985. On today's show, rural organizer Jamie Blair invites everyone to a very busy 40th anniversary summit this Saturday, August 16 at Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia! August 11, 2025

Today's guest, Lisa Brescia, spent 30 years living in New York City and performing on Broadway; now she's interim dean for the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia and looking ahead to an ambitious upcoming season of shows that include Legally Blonde, Elf the Musical, 12th Night and more! August 8, 2025