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The New Directions Podcast

by Terry Runyan

Kansas City Radio Variety

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Episodes

  1. Thanksgiving- what it should be all about

    DIsclaimer - it was supposed to be video, but stayed audio. Otherwise, Charles Kuralt's story about the Chandler family was revisited.

  2. The elephant, the donkey, and the lamb

    I weigh in on the entire political situation in the midst of recent events but keep my opinions where they belong.

  3. In search of peace

    My latest sermon from June 22.

  4. To Joe on his first heavenly birthday

    Words and music to remember the late Joe Bonsall

  5. On barbecues and birthdays

    The story of the Z-Man sandwich, thoughts about ALS, and about my 58th birthday are discussed.

  6. An unexpected end and a new beginning

    I share about the ending of the group that I started with in 2018 and renew an annual baseball season tradition. A new song closes the show.

  7. Welcome to baseball season

    A show from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

  8. The Super Bowl edition

    This episode is my take on tomorrow's Super Bowl.

  9. The stadium tour Part 3

    A visit to Washington Square Park. This is the final episode in this series.

  10. The stadium tour - Part 2

    A tour of 18th and Fayette in North Kansas City, a proposed site for a new Royals stadium.

  11. His dream and mine

    I read Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech from 1963, and share dreams of my own.

  12. The new stadium tour Part 1

    This episode explores the background of two potentially new stadium sites for the Royals. In addition, I debut a show theme song and bring back final thoughts.

  13. Art in the snow

    This video podcast originates from the Northland, on the road to a fountain still in operation in spite of winter.

  14. The all music show

    For the first time in months, I share an all music show. This will not be the last.

  15. A snowed in Church service

    A sermon from my book "Life Lessons Learned" is featured.

  16. New Year's Eve 2024

    This show says goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025

  17. He made a big difference

    This show is a tribute to Kris Krisstofferson, who we lost at 88.

  18. The Christmas Eve Show 2024

    A show of music and commentary for the season.

  19. Union Station at Christmas

    This is my first video podcast, and I use this to give people a tour of Union Station's annual display.

  20. The Housecleaning Show

    This episode relaunched the podcast. I talk politics, James Earl Jones and Joe Bonsall.

  21. A salute to America

    Words and music for the holiday

  22. The first of many

    This episode features Elizabeth Golden's first CD called AND WE SANG

  23. The evolution of news

    I begin looking at the way delivery of the news has changed in the last several years and congratulate Anne Peterson on being inducted into the Missouri broadcasters hall of fame.

  24. Remembering Duane Eddy

    The king of twang has passed away. This show is in tribute to him.

  25. The Mother's Day edition

    A ministry update and a sermon for the occasion from my book.

  26. The birthday show

    I talk about this year's parade of hearts and share original birthday thoughts. Birthday song number one, which shouldn't be a surprise, closes the show.

  27. Kansas City's vintage commercials

    I take a look at commercials here in KC that have changed with the times.

  28. A show for the real heroes

    The downtown stadium issue was defeated!!! This show is dedicated to the common folks.

  29. Easter weekend- Part 2

    The story of Easter, through music and Paul Harvey's message.

  30. The annual baseball show

    Preparing for the new season

  31. The St. Patrick's Day show

    The Elders provide our Irish entertainment. Their last song is also mine for this show.

  32. The 40 worst

    A list of the 40 worst pop songs. Song number nine on my birthday list closes the show.

  33. On calmness, moving forward, and having fun

    Time to relax and move on. This show is an encouragement for us to do that.

  34. A small fork in the road

    I share a ministry update and a different twist on my top ten favorites list.

  35. From a place called home

    Ministry updates and a new book project are discussed. I share a personal sermon as well

  36. The Valentine's Day show

    Music for the occasion

  37. The Super Bowl post game show

    A Super Bowl celebration in music

  38. The Super Bowl Preview

    A look at the game from the perspective of the fan and non fan. My prediction is shared also.

  39. Toby Keith- gone too soon

    Remembering Toby Keith, through music

  40. See you on the radio in heaven

    A podcast tribute to Charles Osgood

  41. As the stadium and pages turn

    Jackson County's fight within itself about the stadium and my review of William Lee Golden's new book.

  42. On birthdays and dreams

    I introduce Joe Bonsall's replacement and we're reminded as we hear about Dr. King's dream.

  43. The Kansas City A's- the full story

    The full history of Kansas City's first major baseball franchise.

  44. The end of an era

    Joe Bonsall announced his retirement from the Oak Ridge Boys. This episode featured songs where he sang the lead.

  45. New Year's Eve 2024

    Wrapping up the year with wishes and music. Charlie McCoy finishes things for us.

  46. On the silver eagle train - part 4

    Five words - the legendary Oak Ridge Boys

  47. On the Silver eagle train - Part 3

    All things Trans Siberian orchestra

  48. On the silver eagle train - Part 1

    I relive the Elders concert from Thanksgiving night and end with the US Navy Band

  49. From simplicity to unneeded tricks

    I look at the story of Katz drug stores and the non-transperancy of the rich regarding the new Royals stadium issue. After those two segments, I preview an upcoming series of Christmas music this month.

About this show

Kansas City Radio Variety

Hosted by

Terry Runyan

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The New Directions Podcast have?

The New Directions Podcast has 366 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 27, 2025.

What is The New Directions Podcast about?

Kansas City Radio Variety

How often does The New Directions Podcast release new episodes?

The New Directions Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 366 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts The New Directions Podcast?

The New Directions Podcast is created and hosted by Terry Runyan.
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