Old Man Strength EP: 7.12 Sean Roberts: From Chicago Kid to KXNO Legend – Radio Dreams, Fatherhood & Life After the Mic

In this raw and reflective episode of Old Man Strength, Chris Shipley sits down with Sean Roberts — the longtime voice of Des Moines sports radio at KXNO. Sean opens up about his unlikely journey from the Chicago suburbs with Navy dreams to Grandview University baseball and broadcasting, rising from board op to afternoon host and Program Director.He shares the shock and surprising relief of the recent end of his KXNO chapter, how meeting his wife Kaylee at Beer Can Alley changed everything, raising their son Miles, and the powerful life lessons from his late father — including the unforgettable sixth-grade baseball benching story that taught him about being a teammate over being the star.Sean talks old-school vs. modern parenting, what “Old Man Strength” really means, and why supporting local advertisers is the key to keeping real sports talk alive in Iowa.Live from the AKC Andrew Downs Studios and powered by Revelton Distilling Company.Sponsored by: Revelton Distilling Company, Iowa Beef Steakhouse, Jenny Farrell – RE/MAX Concepts, and Styled by JJ Boutique.Drop a comment with your favorite Sean Roberts memory or what you want to hear from him next. Full episode links and more at 3 Beards Media.#OldManStrength #SeanRoberts #KXNO #DesMoinesSportsRadio #IowaRadio #Fatherhood #OldManStrengthPodcast