Unboxed

"The cool s**t in life doesn’t happen until you let yourself do cool s**t." 🎛️✨

This week, Wes and Ace are joined by the absolute definition of a musical act, Adam (aka ). We are taking a fun trip down memory lane that goes from jumping rope for a second-grade boombox to a wild high school alibi that ended with a giant "ranch paw" grabbing THAT ass at a hidden gay bar in Texas.

Adam opens up about the six years his brain spent "locked in a bunker" during priest seminary training, how he broke free to find his authentic sound, and why he’s on a mission to bring back the raw, unfiltered energy of the q***r underground.

Grab a drink, pull up, and get ready to be schooled on why ABBA is definitely not disco. 🎙️❤️

🔗 unboxedkc.org

"The more divided we are, the easier we are to pick off." 🏳️‍🌈✊🏳️‍⚧️

This week, Wes and Ace sit down with one of our absolute favorite humans and a beacon of Kansas City advocacy, Eric. In a raw, wide-ranging talk that balances deep laughs with heavy-hitting truths, we are unboxing what real solidarity looks like under Trump 2.0. From the burnout of serving on local boards to the power of radical transparency in the nonprofit sector, Eric challenges us all to move past our fragility.

But more than anything, this episode focuses on empathy. Wait until you hear Eric talk about his neighborhood sidewalk chalk art, and listen to Ace share a beautiful, personal story about his late father’s resilience in small-town Kansas. Grab a plate, pull up a chair, and join the family.

🔗 unboxedkc.org

We didn't mean to leave you hanging... but the tea was just too good to rush! ☕📦
Part 2 of our conversation with the legendary DJ Amanda is officially LIVE. We are picking right back up on that cliffhanger to hear the real, unfiltered story behind the Chappell Roan gig she had to turn down. From there, the conversation gets even deeper as we talk about her corporate double life in diversity and inclusion, the reality of leaving Kansas City after a 25-year legacy, and manifesting her dream of playing at Chicago's iconic Smartbar.
If you loved the heart and wisdom of Part 1, you don't want to miss how this story ends. Head over to the link below to tune in! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org