06/24/2026
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
06/17/2026
"If you aren't owning what you actually contribute to, you devalue yourself." 🎧✨
This week’s episode is incredibly special to us. Wes and Ace sit down with the one and only DJ Amanda for a look back at her incredible 25-year journey shaping Kansas City’s electronic music scene. Before she packs up for her next chapter in Chicago, we’re having the talk about the deep roots of house music, the realities of living a corporate "double life," navigating the heavy waves of grief, and why finding your safe space on a dance floor can completely change your life.
This conversation is a love letter to the KC q***r community, full of wisdom, deep laughs, and zero shame. Pull up a chair and listen in! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org
06/11/2026
There is nothing better than looking back at a decade of friendship and seeing how much you've grown together. 🏳️🌈✨
This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the incredibly talented Jared Horman —muralist, artist, leader, and former Creative Director for the City of Kansas City. We’re tracking our journey from q***r sports leagues to City Hall, and diving into the stories behind his viral Chappell Roan mural and the powerful KC CARE Health Center and AIDS Service Foundation of Greater KC World AIDS Day legacy mural. More than anything, this episode is a celebration of what it looks like to live completely authentically, whether that’s in your art, your relationships, or your community. Pull up a chair and join the family chat! ❤️
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MljvAogwFfQogCiKit3I2?si=GSTejvYyTP6ggEEs8mFpQA
06/02/2026
Real solidarity means holding our leaders accountable. This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the brilliant Brittany Tilander () to talk about the reality of q***r life in Kansas City. We’re tackling everything from local political decisions that impact our community to food deserts on the east side. But because it’s Unboxed, we also laugh our way through reality TV, body-positive comedy, and an honest talk about pansexuality. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. 🎙️❤️
unboxedkc.org
06/02/2026