Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie
Society & Culture
About
Everyone has a story and I'm here to talk about those stories. Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie is a one-on-one interview podcast where the conversations are honest, the stories are real, and nothing is off-limits. Each episode centers around a main topic, but the real value comes from letting guests speak freely about their experiences, challenges, and perspectives. It’s thoughtful, unscripted, and focused on the stories you don’t always hear.
Episodes
- Jenn Nussbeck on the 2026 KC Parade of Hearts and its history
On this episode of Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie, Jenn Nussbeck discusses the 2026 KC Parade of Hearts. She covers the new "Heart" design and the event's process.
- Liesel Kirk-Fink on parenting, helping and choosing a college f0r runners
Liesel Kirk-Fink, a Baker University Hall of Fame inductee and former teammate of host Jimmy Gillispie, shares insights on parenting and guiding children, particularly runners, in their college choices.
- SPOILER DISCUSSION!! Project Hail Mary book vs. movie
Jimmy Gillispie and Matt Noonan review the movie "Project Hail Mary," comparing it to the book and discussing changes made for the film adaptation. They share their thoughts on what worked well in the movie.
- Kelly Braud on moving to Gulf Coast, local book clubs and love of movies
Jimmy Gillispie speaks with Kelly Braud about her experiences living on the Gulf Coast and her involvement in local book clubs. They also discuss books like 'Project Hail Mary' and their shared appreciation for movies.
- Easter Weekend, KC Parade of Hearts, Project Hail Mary and future guests
In this episode, Jimmy Gillispie recaps his Easter Weekend and the KC Parade of Hearts kickoff event. He also briefly discusses Project Hail Mary and reflects on past and future guests.
- Lindsay Sakamoto on working for Disney as a princess, living in Japan for nearly 2 decades and the 2011 Tsunami before moving back to the U.S.
Lindsay Sakamoto shares her journey from small-town Kansas to working as a Disney princess in Japan, her nearly two decades living there including experiencing the 2011 tsunami, and her subsequent return to the US.
- Isabelle Gillispie on love of Harry Potter, LEGO and desire to go to Universal Theme Parks
Jimmy Gillispie’s daughter, Isabelle, discusses her fondness for the Harry Potter franchise and LEGOs, and expresses a desire to visit Universal Theme Parks. The conversation also touches on a local restaurant challenge.
- Brett Pittenger on failed Maxx Crosby trade, March Madness and BHS state basketball title
Brett Pittenger joins Jimmy Gillispie on Off the Record to discuss sports, including the Maxx Crosby trade, March Madness, and BHS high school basketball.
- Tim Ahrens on Academy Award predictions and his movie collection
Guest Tim Ahrens discusses his extensive physical movie collection and shares his predictions for various categories at the upcoming Academy Awards. Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie covers the state of physical media and awards season a…
- Kit Harris on women's college wrestling and coaching career
Kit Harris, women's wrestling coach at Baker University, joins the podcast to discuss his extensive coaching career in Kansas, spanning over 30 years. He shares insights from his time as Baldwin High School's wrestling coach and his transi…
- Mario Kart: Is the SNES version the best?
Jimmy Gillispie and Matt Noonan discuss the Mario Kart franchise. Jimmy attempts to persuade Matt that the Super Nintendo version is not the only one worth playing, all while they play the original SNES game.
- Brian Ebbitts on ultimate frisbee, tennis career and 2024 Utah roadtrip
Brian Ebbitts joins Jimmy Gillispie to share his experiences in tennis and ultimate frisbee. They also recount a July 2024 roadtrip to Utah, where they explored four national parks.
- Kevin Krumrey on creating and running Big 5 Trivia
Kevin Krumrey, founder of Big 5 Trivia, shares his journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, detailing the creation and format of his trivia company, which features a copyrighted puzzle game.
- Rachel Gillispie on living in Ecuador as a missionary kid
Rachel Gillispie discusses her childhood in Ecuador, where she lived for three years as a missionary kid. She shares how the experience influenced her family and ignited her passion for Spanish language and culture.
- Drew Smith on Archie football state titles and St. Louis (LA) Rams
Archie High School coach Drew Smith shares his passion for football, his history as a fan of the St. Louis Rams, and reflects on his two state championship teams, including the aftermath of the 2024 title. He also mentions his unique talen…
- Matt Noonan on running and getting back into shape
Matt Noonan shares his experiences with running, from high school to getting back into shape in his 40s. He also discusses his college choice and shares a conversation about video games with Jimmy.
- Brooke Beck on running and first semester at Oklahoma State
Brooke Beck, a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, discusses her experience joining the Cowgirls XC and Track and Field team and her first semester of college at Oklahoma State.