Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Ep. 831 The Best of January | Ashley Mahoney

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Time for our "best of the month" episode and January brings us Ashley Mahoney! She’s an unapologetically bold entrepreneur who is leveling up busin...

Ep. 830 Dustin Colquitt | A Leg Up

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode a special teams stalwart who’s a champion on - and off - the field joins Joel Goldberg for a fantastic conversation. From the bigge...

Ep. 829 Dave Pickhardt + Dr. Myles Gartland | Uncommon Results

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Uncommon success begins with profoundly impactful leadership. Here in Kansas City, there’s nobody who understood that better than Mr. K himself, the...

Ep. 828 Dr. Chris Jenson | Diagnosing Education and Abandoning "FODO"

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Jenson followed his purpose in life from the ER…to the classroom, where tutelage became treatment. He’s the best-selling author and Seni...

Ep. 827 Michael Fink, John Yost + Liz Sutherlin | Pharmacy of Grace

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 827 features a team of pharmacists on a mission to spread good health through access to life - and quality of life - saving medications. Dr. M...

Ep. 826 Mike DeMaio | Alignment Solvers

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every business faces challenges, but today’s guest on Rounding the Bases is known for bringing the solutions, and he does it with a creative hands-o...

Ep. 825 Bronson Kistler and Joel Carron | Clearly Unconventional

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joel sits down with two entrepreneurs who found a way to make an old favorite new again. Bronson Kistler is the alchemist behind Bron...

Ep. 824 Ashley Mahoney | Blowing The Lid Off Brands

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Mahoney is an unapologetically bold entrepreneur who is leveling up businesses like you’ve never seen before. She is the Owner, CEO and OG cr...

Ep. 823 Rachel Hanfling | The Master Communicator

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 823, we’re following the leader to a new way to connect, and it begins with meeting people right where they are. Rachel Hanfling is the c...

Ep. 822 Best of Rounding The Bases | Bob Costas

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are rounding out our "Best Of" series with Joel's hero. Bob Costas is the most distinctive broadcasting personality of our generation. His acclaime...

Ep. 821 Best of Rounding The Bases | Mindy Corporon

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our "Best of" Series as we round out 2022, we hear an incredibly inspiring conversation with Mindy Corporon. For many, April 13, 2014 w...

Ep. 820 Best of Rounding The Bases | Brian Roberts

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue our "Best Of" Series as we reflect on our 2022 season, we replay a fantastic conversation with a retired soccer pro turned coaching phe...

Ep. 819 Best of Rounding The Bases | TechN9ne

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're ringing in the Holiday Season on Rounding The Bases with a "Best Of" Series. We reflect on what an incredible year it has been with tremendous g...

Ep. 818 Caroline Markel Hammond | Intentionally Fearless

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this powerful episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel Goldberg is joined by a fearless truth teller who is intent on changing someone’s world. Her na...

Ep. 817 Jeff Gueldner | Shooting for Gratitude

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Gueldner grew up with a ball in his hand, and for years, every shot he took earned a swoosh of success. When a series of setbacks brought his wor...

Ep. 816 Patrick Sallee | The Solitary CEO

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good health doesn’t just happen in public, it happens to the public. And on this episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel's guest is determined to make q...

Ep. 815 Tina Youngblood | Wins Beget Wins

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tina Youngblood is a renowned health tech executive who matches capital with breakthrough science. The results are unprecedented, and so are the d...

Ep. 814 Deliece Hofen | The Momcologist

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where every cancer has a cure, we wouldn’t need heroes. Until then, we have people like Deliece Hofen, whose own experience with the untr...

Ep. 813 Best of November | Jesse Cole "Go Bananas!"

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hope all of our listeners had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we wrap up November, we bring back a great conversation with Jesse Cole. Jesse is a two-...

Ep. 812 Jeff Landsman | The Importance of Gratitude

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Thanksgiving, we pause for quick episode with Joel's good friend, Jeff Landsman. Jeff has so much to be grateful for in his life, but d...

Ep. 811 Natasha Kirsch | The Breeder of Amazing Opportunities

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Natasha Kirsch is a social entrepreneur who is breeding new opportunities for impoverished families. She is the Founding CEO and Executive Director of...

Ep. 810 Matt Achariam and Zach Hamed | Building Authentic Connections in an Ever-Connected Digital World

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Business is as much about what you know as who you know. Today’s guests on Rounding the Bases are a dynamic duo of computer engineers who are helpin...

Ep. 809 Nina Kimbrough | The Power of Giving

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One act of giving can change somebody’s world, but one heart of giving has the power to transform. As the magic of another holiday season draws near...

Ep. 808 Dan Pearson | Challenging Poverty through Innovation

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It takes courage to make a big impact, as well as hope, dignity, and most of all, human connection. Dan Pearson is the Director of International Progr...

Ep. 807 Jesse Cole | Go Bananas!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re dancing around the bases today with an episode that is bound to be BANANAS. Jesse Cole is an entrepreneurial sensation who does business diffe...

Ep. 806 Becky Blades | The "Startist"

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you measure success? If you ask today’s guest, it’s not by what you finish, but rather, what you have the initiative to begin. Her name is ...

Ep. 805 The Best of October | Bob Costas

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! It is time for our monthly round-up of our "best of" episodes. This week we feature Joel Goldberg's conversation with the legendary, ...

Ep. 804 Black Health Equity Roundtable Part 2

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rounding The Bases continues with the final part of a robust panel discussing the importance of making health care more equitable in underserved commu...

Ep. 803 Black Health Equity Roundtable Part 1

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diversity, equity and inclusion is a critical element to business, and this latest installment of Rounding The Bases focuses on a specific area of DEI...

Ep. 802 Joel Block | Turning Leaders into Advantaged Players

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guest on this episode is the apex of venture capitalism known as the Houdini of Hedge Funds. Before rattling cages on Wall Street, he was bringing...

Ep. 801 Bob Costas | The Voice of an Icon

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We lead off season 8 with the voice of an icon, Bob Costas. His acclaimed career made him a household name, bringing you the spirit of competition fro...

Ep. 800. | Season 8's Lineup

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 8 is upon us and we cannot wait to bring you stimulating and inspiring stories. Joel is ecstatic about his upcoming lineup...leading off with o...

Ep. 777 Best of September | The Healing Power of BBQ

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time for our "Best of Rounding the Bases" series! On this episode we recap the conversation with the co-founders of Operation BBQ Relief, Stan Hays an...

Ep. 776 Burton Rocks | Looking at Life Through a Different Lens

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Burton Rocks is a sports agent and attorney best known for shattering sports contract precedent and has co-authored with greats from the sandlot to th...

Ep. 775 Howie Zales | The Magic Behind a Camera

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time, Joel Goldberg spends his days in front of a television camera. On this episode of Rounding the Bases, Joel is joined by someone who ...

Ep. 774 Marc-Antoine Bonin and Emeric Noel | Planning Your Business' Success

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marc-Antoine Bonin and Emeric Noel are the Montreal-based CEO and CPO behind Planned. It’s a first of its kind marketplace that’s streamlining cor...

Ep. 773 Kim Becking | Building a Momentum Mindset

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Challenges are inevitable. It’s how you respond to them that defines you. When today’s guest received a life-changing diagnosis, her future was an...

Ep.772 Pat O'Neill and Tom Coffmann | The Barnacle of Baseball

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball tales are full of notable figures. But history would be incomplete without mentioning the most prolific - and arguably most forgotten - man i...

Ep. 771 Neysa Page-Lieberman | Public Art At The Intersection of Public Justice

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neysa Page-Lieberman is curating a new school of thought in the house of feminist practices. She’s a champion for equality who demands a voice for t...

Ep. 770 Operation BBQ | The Healing Power of BBQ

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into Labor Day weekend, Joel is joined by two pitmasters who answered an unexpected call to serve in the aftermath of catastrophe. In May 2...

Ep. 769 Best of August | Buck O'Neil

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're rounding out another great month of Rounding the Bases! This is a different episode, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience beh...

Ep. 768 Mike Foster | Laser Focused for the Win

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Foster is the founder and innovator of Lazser Down. The veteran coach needed a couple of seconds and a small screen debut to realize traditional ...

Ep. 767 Andrew Forman | A Marketing Technique that Gives to Gain

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Forman, is the Founder and CEO of Givz, the marketing platform that’s driving an important shift in retail behavior. From his groundbreaking ...

Ep. 766 Suzyn Waldman | A Woman in a Man's World-No More

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzyn Waldman is an icon of the airwaves. She’s the trailblazing pioneer with a Boston accent who built a home - and a legacy - in the Bronx. She wa...

Ep. 765 Karen Boyd | A Recipe for Success

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a tenacious entrepreneur whose story is as American as apple pie. Her name is Karen Boyd and she’s the owner and managing directo...

Ep. 764 Dean Gray | Protecting Lives Around the World

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dean Gray is the Vice President of Defense and Health at MRIGlobal, a renowned Midwest research institute based in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Gray is re...

Ep.763 Father Tom Curran | Listening Speaks Louder than Words

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Father Thomas Curran, S.J., is the newest past president of Rockhurst University who broke the mold of Jesuit tradition on his mission for scholarly e...

Ep. 762 Brian Gregory | Building Your Brand with Emotion

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before you can sell your brand to the world, you have to know what attracts the world to your brand. So how do you do it? By tapping into the power of...

Ep. 761 The Spirit of Buck O'Neil

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A different episode for Rounding the Bases, but a fantastic one as Joel Goldberg takes his audience behind the scenes on the streets of Cooperstown. C...

Ep. 760 Best of July | Bonnie Hagemann

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are rounding out another month, which means we are airing our "Best of July" episode on Rounding The Bases. This episode features Bonnie Hagemann o...

Ep. 759 Dr. Michelle Johnston | Thriving Through Connections

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses. As workers continue to demand better, Joel's guest would argue that what ma...

Ep. 758 Kiona Sinks | Thanks a Million Buck

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As Major League Baseball heads into one of the greatest weekends of the year, the Hall of Fame Induction, Joel sits down with Kiona Sinks who is prepp...

Ep. 757 Kelly Specht | It's Okay to not be Okay

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health is a conversation Joel has had many times on Rounding the Bases because of its importance. A startling one in five people will struggle ...

Ep. 756 Paul Kirch | The Power of Community in Business

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is serious about making business relationships fun. He’s a big picture thinker whose business ownership success strategies aren’t just p...

Ep. 755 Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas | Making Fear Your Greatest Teacher

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fear can be a powerful motivator. If given the opportunity, fear can create dysfunction through ultra-competition and chaos. But for those savvy enoug...

Ep. 754 Bonnie Hagemann | Empowering Women and Leaders with Resilience

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In every thriving business, the product may be its heart but the company’s culture is its soul. Culture can light the fire that sets mediocre compan...

Ep. 753 Kelli Campbell-Goodnow and Colleen Katzenberger | Gold Star Wives

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 4th of July! For this holiday episode, we are sharing one of our favorites from the year that celebrates our military and our country. Kelli Cam...

Ep. 752 Best of June | Jason Benetti

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the month, which means we're airing our "best of" episode! This month, we are featuring Jason Benetti. Jason's story is one of inspira...

Ep. 751 Dr. Kevin Sansberry | Detoxing Toxic Leadership

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Rounding the Bases, we’re pulling back the mask of workplace culture and getting real. Here to help us do it is the pro of power dynamics w...

Ep. 750 Arthur Woods | Activating Diversity in the Workplace

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is nothing short of a dynamo. He’s equal parts DEI authority and entrepreneurial wonderkid whose purpose-driven thinking has earned ...

Ep. 749 Casey Wright | Building the Workforce of Tomorrow

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest on Rounding the Bases has a passion for introducing good people…to each other, to modern approaches and to perfect-fit workplaces As...

Ep. 748 Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran | From Professional Athletes to Life Changing Entrepreneurs

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Retired MLB pitcher Kevin Moran and NHL center Matt Lombardi consider themselves opposites. But after each sustained his own career ending injury, the...

Ep. 747 Mary Redmond | The "Fear-Less" Negotiator

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s bravery, and then there’s my guest today, who is downright fearless. Throughout her career, she’s been esteemed as the secret weapon to ...

Ep. 746 Jason Benetti | Inspiration Behind the Mic

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He may not consider himself to be an inspirational person, but Jason Benetti is one of the most profound, humble (and inspirational) men in baseball. ...

Ep. 745 Luke Babich | Remember the Human Being on the Other Side

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Joel talks with a serial entrepreneur and political prodigy behind the best kept secret in real estate. His first foray into politics...

Ep. 744 Dr. Roy Jensen | A Journey to Saving Lives

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership is a journey, not a destination. In this episode, Joel sits down with the brains and unrelenting passion behind a truly remarkable achievem...

Ep. 743 Best of May | Danny Beckley

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time for our "Best of the Month" episode! Danny Beckley took over as executive director of the Kansas City Symphony in 2019 and found himself navigati...

Ep. 742 Kelli Campbell and Colleen Katzenberger | Beauty from Ashes

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach Memorial Day, this episode provides a truly vulnerable and courageous discussion with two remarkable women, Kelli Campbell and Colleen ...

Ep. 741 John Mikos | The Visionary Philanthropist

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For 20 years, John Mikos provided people with creative thinking tools giving them the chance of equal opportunity to reach their full potential. And i...

Ep. 740 Heath Wessling | A Wellness Journey to Success

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While on an assignment in London, Heath Wessling learned about the concept of wellness and discovered a strong passion for finding a healthy way in al...

Ep. 739 Maki Moussavi | Welcome to Your Discomfort Zone

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maki Moussavi is the fiercest of the anti-hustle variety, and she would like to welcome you to your discomfort zone. It’s the place conventional car...

Ep. 738 Lucas McCann | Getting to the Core of Business Relationships

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joel's guest on this episode has an affinity for bringing the right people and organizations together. Membership is his passion, so it's fitting that...

Ep. 737 | A Goldberg Family Affair

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Mother's Day edition, Joel Goldberg welcomes his mom Nancy Goldberg to the podcast as well as his brother Marc Goldberg. Marc and Joel...

Ep. 736 Brandon Calloway | A Gift to the Kansas City Community

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Calloway is one entrepreneur with two businesses, and each is an opportunity for him to design a better kind of world. As a graphic novel arti...

Ep. 735 Danny Beckley | Hitting the Right Notes

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Rounding the Bases, the spirit of innovation and the tradition of music unite in perfect harmony. Innovation and music may not be t...

Ep. 734 Best of April | Sam Mellinger

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up another great month on Rounding The Bases, we celebrate Sam Mellinger as he transitioned into his new role as the Kansas City Royals Vic...

Ep. 733 Ashley Bare | Let's Go Cooking!

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Joel Goldberg is Chef Ashley Bare, a culinary hustler and local Kansas City food legend. Ashley is a gastro-genius whose signature flavor is d...

Ep. 732 Marques Ogden | Tackling the Trenches

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, our audience will hear the incredible story of a former athlete who learned to fail forward. His football career was a charmed one. I...

Ep. 731 Mark LeBlanc | Done is Better Than Perfect

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Joel Goldberg is a special personal guest, Marc LeBlanc, the corporate dropout turned legendary speaker, four-time author and masterful busine...

Ep. 730 Barry Litwin | Innovation in the Face of Opposition

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Litwin is the commercial strength CEO and ace of initiatives for worldwide supply distributor Global Industrial, a $1.1 billion distribution lea...

Ep. 729 Dr. Kurt Graham | Celebrating Harry S. Truman

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kurt Graham, the Director of the Truman Library and Museum hails from academia and has led an esteemed career that includes doctorate studies at B...

Ep. 728 Sam Mellinger | Writing a New Chapter

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Mellinger’s career as a journalist has ranged from high school sports to Final Fours. From Super Bowls to World Series. He’s seen it all as a...

Ep. 727 Eliot Arnold | The Mood-Changing Entrepreneur

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re now two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, and it would be nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t been impacted by its challenges. We a...

Ep. 726 BEST OF MARCH | Anita Newton

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up another month with fantastic guests, we circle back to Anita Newton's episode in this month's "Best Of" series. Anita Newton is an innov...

Ep. 725 Raneem Alasmi | A Syrian Refugee's Escape to Freedom

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raneem Alasmi is a woman of bravery, of strength, drive, and love. She is a young woman who has overcome more adversity than most of us will in our en...

Ep. 724 Laura Sanko | The Fancy Fighter

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Sanko is the type of person who looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink. And even though she may not look like the fighting type, she s...

Ep. 723 Mindy Corporon | Make a Ripple, Change the World

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many, April 13, 2014 was just another Sunday. For today’s guest, it marked the day her life trajectory was altered forever. Headlines circulated...

Ep. 722 LaFarris Risby | Coming from Nothing, Creating Everything

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bringing heart, hustle and a heap of confidence into her every day, LaFarris Risby adheres to one simple tenet in life, which is that the decisions yo...

Ep. 721 Marquita Miller-Joshua | Powerhouse in Motivation

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marquita Miller-Joshua is the Founder and President of Five Star Tax and Business Solutions, best-selling author and powerhouse motivational speaker. ...

Ep. 720 Morag Barrett | The Importance of Human Connection

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Morag Barrett is described more than as a "people person", but rather she is a "people first" person. Relationships are the cornerstone of everything ...

Ep. 719 Anita Newton | The Innovator

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 719's guest is a brilliant creative who delivers perfection but chooses to color outside the lines. Why? In a word, innovation. Anita Newton i...

Ep. 718 Dr. RISA STEIN | Seeing the Possibilities in Everyone

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Risa Stein holds a PHD in clinical child and health psychology and an MA in Organizational Leadership, but perhaps her greatest title is mom. Whil...

Ep. 717 Best of February | Brian Roberts

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for our "best of" episode for the month of February as we feature Brian Roberts of Lockton Companies. Brian is the Chief Diversity Officer, ...

Ep. 716 JEFF KING | The Art of Adding Good

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Rounding the Bases, there’s one topic that continues to be a cornerstone of the stories we tell, and that is culture. Jeff King is the CEO of Bar...

Ep. 715 LATONYA WILKINS | Creating Change by Building Different Relationships

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

LaTonya Wilkins is someone whose ambition is to disrupt traditional business culture in order to make a difference. As a queer woman of color in corpo...

Ep. 714 EBONY REED | The Power of Journalism

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If good, honest journalism has the power to change the world, our latest guest on Rounding the Bases is a great mind for the record books. Ebony Reed ...

Ep. 713 LUKE FEDLAM | The Sports Protector

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fedlam is the Leader of the Porter Wright Sports Law Practice as well as Founder and President of Anomaly Sports Group. He’s a protector of pos...

Ep. 712 Judge Brian Wimes | Behind the Bench

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 712 features a look behind the bench with the amazing Honorable Brian C. Wimes, US District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Mis...

EP 710 Brian Roberts | Culture Wins the Day

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sports and a championship mentality are at the forefront of Rounding the Bases. And in our latest installment, Joel Goldberg chats with a soccer pro t...

Ep. 709 Best of January | Tech N9ne

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We love rounding out the month with a listen back to one of our favorite episodes of the month! This guest helped kick off season 7 with a bang. He's ...