Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg

Ep. 708 Human Trafficking Part 4 | Enforcing A Change

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about a crisi...

Ep. 707 Lola Priego | Engineering a Healthy Life

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The latest guest on Rounding the Bases brings with her a story about change. From career pursuits that began in the medical field came a realization t...

Ep. 706 Human Trafficking Part 3 | The Online World

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about a crisi...

Ep. 705 Marc Bernstein | Making Conversations Count

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The only thing worse than not knowing what needs to be done is knowing what needs done, but not how to implement it. From that realization came a bran...

Ep. 704 Human Trafficking Part 2 | The Process

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In hopes of spreading awareness, Rounding the Bases has dedicated each Thursday of January to talking about National Slavery and Human Trafficking, a ...

Ep. 703 Nick Haines | British Brilliance

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joel's guest in this episode brings the best of Britain to the heart of the midwest. He’s a media man who has mastered the art of contrast, whether ...

Ep. 702 Human Trafficking Part 1 | Awareness

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Rounding the Bases is dedicating each Thursday of January to conversations about a...

Ep.701 Tech N9ne | The Limitless Rapper

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helping Joel Goldberg kick off season 7 is a Kansas City native who makes crowds go crazy. He has a reputation for being one of hip-hops most unconven...

Season 7 Preview

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 of Rounding The Bases with Joel Goldberg will kickoff with a longtime rap superstar and will also include an extremely important topic during...

Ep. 664 The Best of 2021 I Montee Ball

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final episode of the "Best of 2021" series features the amazing story of Montee Ball. After a successful college football career, the Broncos draf...

Ep. 663 The Best of 2021 I Rania Anderson

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The best of 2021 continues with an immigrant to the US with an inspiring story. Rania Anderson is "driven by a deeply held conviction that the global ...

Ep. 662 The Best of 2021 I Alex Gordon

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with the "Best of 2021", this episode features a familiar guest for host Joel Goldberg, who covered this Kansas City Royals legend his enti...

Ep. 661 The Best of 2021 I Sam Rapoport

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 has been such a great year for Rounding the Bases with amazing guests each week. As the year comes to an end, we are playing great moments of 202...

Ep. 660 Peter Mallouk I The Creative Planner

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and then, you meet someone who sets sky-high expectations and shatters them. Today’s guest is one such example. Peter Mallouk is the Presi...

Ep. 659 Brian Whorley I Building a Healthy Future by Saving Money

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Healthcare will always be about people. Brian Whorley recognized the importance of people in healthcare as an opportunity to modernize the payment exp...

Ep. 658 Thanksgiving Special with Dr. Michelle Robin I Practicing Gratitude

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michelle Robin, wellness champion, joins Joel for a full helping of gratitude and a serving of perspective on Thanksgiving for a quick holiday spe...

Ep. 657 Brian Roland l The Perks about People

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Roland is a social entrepreneur and self-proclaimed coffee guru who has unearthed the secret to a successful life. It’s a simple recipe with j...

Ep. 656 Isaac Wambua l Reaching Your Human Potential

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that often asks how much can I make, my guest today asks how many people can I serve? Isaac Wambua, founder and CEO of Dynamo Methods, emer...

Ep. 655 Marc Goldberg l Workforce, Education, and Brotherly Love

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A special guest joins the show as Joel Goldberg chats with his younger brother, Marc Goldberg. Marc's passion is closing educational opportunity gaps....

Ep. 654 Chris Kneeland l Building a "Cult-Like" Following

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We my know what a brand is, but how about the concept of a "cult brand"? I’m referring to the select group of companies that have established a loya...

Ep. 653 Kenny Randle l The Positive Coach

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny Randle is someone who has built a career around the potential of people. As a collegiate hall of fame track star turned NFL football player, he’...

Ep. 652 Frank King l The Mental Health Comedian

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mental health is no laughing matter, but with our guest Frank King, the topic somehow provides a way to feel at ease together regarding a heavy subjec...

Ep. 651 Mickey Carlson l Operation Uplift

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Showing support to our brothers and sisters in arms is something Joel Goldberg takes to heart. An important cause no matter the time of year, but as w...

Ep. 650 October Rewind l Adam Fichman

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever used your cellphone to put video on the internet, Adam Fichman is the one to thank. That’s right, his first company - a garage star...

Ep. 649 Carol Espinosa l Designing, Pursuing, and Sharing Happiness

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Espinosa is a firm believer that growth is made possible when shared with others. Her first priority in life is pursuing her own happiness, whil...

Ep. 648 Cam F Awesome l Shuffling the Deck

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cam F Awesome is one of the most decorated boxers in US history. Cam reaped the benefits of being a storied boxer, but the cards weren't always stacke...

Ep. 647 Kliff Kuehl l The Power of Public Media

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Rounding the Bases we will hear the story of the man behind the stories. By harnessing the power of public media, Kliff Kuehl - President and...

Ep. 646 Jeff Cloud l A Business Culture Rooted in Tradition

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Cloud is an expert in MRO, otherwise known as maintenance, repair and operations. Just as his company excels at customizing these solutions, he’...

Ep. 645 Mike Kilkenny l Forging a Successful Business

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Kilkenny is President and CEO of Taylor Forge Engineered Systems in Paola, KS. He is a University of Illinois alumni and has served in many capac...

Ep. 644 Adam Fichman l The Irreverent Internet Prodigy

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever used your cellphone to put video on the internet, Adam Fichman is the one to thank. That’s right, his first company - a garage star...

Ep. 643 Adriana Bates l Breaking Down Barriers

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adriana Bates is a woman who does business in style while breaking down barriers. Her reputation for being a powerhouse at the closing table is preced...

Ep. 642 Mike Swanson l Part Two: A Storied Career

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Swanson’s 43rd year working in Major League Baseball will be his last as he heads into well-deserved retirement. The long time media relations ...

Ep. 641 Mike Swanson l Part One: A Career Well-Played

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned in his industry, Mike Swanson has spent 43 years working in Major League Baseball, the last 15 as Kansas City Royals’ Vice President-Commun...

Ep. 640 Terin Humphrey l Finding Her Voice

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terin Humphrey is a former olympic gymnast who won two silver medals for the U.S. team in Athens in 2004. She's a two time Hall of Fame Inductee, Mis...

Ep. 639 Greg Graves l Create an Amazing Place to Work

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Graves knows a thing or two about creating an amazing place to work. He is the former CEO and Chairman of 100% employee owned Burns & McDonnell E...

Ep. 638 Dan Smith and Charon Thompson l Access to Failure (in order to succeed)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Providing access...the most important aspect of Dan Smith and Charon Thompson's business, The Porter House KC, which is an inner-city based co-working...

Ep. 637 Rania Anderson l The Way WoMen Work

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An immigrant to the US, Rania Anderson is "driven by a deeply held conviction that the global economy will only thrive when women and all people are e...

Ep. 636 Brian Bogert l Making Your Best Even Better

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a sleeping giant in every human. Brian Bogert's purpose in life is to awaken those giants within and turn them into legends by helping them g...

Ep. 635 Mary B. Lucas l The Comeback Sauce

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mary B. Lucas is an author, speaker and people connector. Mary’s highly successful book, Lunchmeat & Life Lessons, is a motivational memoir and trib...

Ep. 634 Brandy McCombs l Building Her Own Legacy

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming from a line of entrepreneurs, Brandy McCombs always knew she wanted to own her own business. In 2009, her dream came true when she started IBC,...

Ep. 633 Paul Epstein l Start Playing Offense with a Purpose

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Epstein believes there are two types of people in this world—those who play defense—and those who PLAY OFFENSE.These insights around purpose,...

Ep. 632 Cory Carlson l Achieving Work/Life Balance and Everything in Between

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As an entrepreneur, former executive, husband, and father of 3, Cory Carlson knows the pressures working parents face. 20 years in corporate America g...

Ep. 631 Chris and Angie Long l Power Couple Making Moves

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Power couple Chris and Angie Long never planned to own soccer team, but the dynamic duo found themselves as co-owners of Kansas City's new women's tea...

Ep. 630 Vincent Gauthier l An Authentic Architect

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary Hall of Fame pitcher LeRoy Satchel Paige spent much of his life playing baseball and living in Kansas City. The 3700-square foot home he own...

Ep. 629 Carlos Antequera l The Entrepreneurial Journey

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos Antequera's entrepreneurial journey began at 18 years old when he immigrated to the US from Bolivia. With sights set on Miami, he ended up in T...

Ep. 628 Leona deVinne l Finding Your Joy Spot

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Finding Your Joy Spot" the name of Joel's guest's book and also a big topic of this conversation. Yes, we all have a "joy spot" and Leona deVinne wan...

Ep. 627 Brian McMaster l Slow and Steady Wins the Race

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian McMaster is a true success story and an example of grit and resilience. As a young entrepreneur running a company in 2001, the September 11attac...

Ep. 626 Paul Shirley l The 12th Man

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A former NBA player turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker, Paul Shirley humanizes professional athletes by showing a side of sport that many do not...

Ep. 625 Charles Gaudet l Passion Makes Perfect

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

He was named "The Go-To Business Coach" by International Business Times, he started his first business at the age of 4, created his first multi-millio...

Ep. 624 Ann Gaffigan l Let's Race

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A fantastic conversation about women in sports, gender inequalities, successes and failures, and how each of these topics fit into the workplace. Ann ...

Ep. 623 Christy Martin l The Fight of Her Life

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Superhuman might be the word to describe world champion boxer, Christy Martin. She was relentless inside the ring recording victory after victory pavi...

Ep. 622 Jim Tuso l Staying in the Game

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Youth sports has drastically changed over the years, but KC Athletic Training instills the heart of sport while also changing with the times. They hav...

Ep. 621 Max Kaniger l A Fresh Solution

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Max Kaniger is the founder of Kanbe's Markets, a nonprofit organization providing access to fresh, affordable and healthy foods to people experiencing...

Ep. 620 Sam Rapoport l Enfranchising Women into Male-Dominated Roles

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Rapoport is the Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL. She has dedicated her career to creating innovative business models...

Ep. 619 Mark Teahen l Sipping from a Glass Half Full

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After spending 12 seasons in the MLB, Mark Teahen considered a baseball career in Italy when his next career was born. Maybe it was the Italian wine ...

Ep. 618 Dave Raymond l The Other Side of the Mask

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on the field as the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. During his 16 ye...

Ep. 617 Diana Kander l Practice Makes Perfect

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Kander is a New York Times Best-selling author, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation. She entere...

Ep. 616 Montee Ball l Using a Platform for a Purpose

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a successful college football career, running back Montee Ball was drafted by the Broncos in the 2nd round. He was on the fast track to success ...

Ep. 615 John Gronski l The Ride of His Life

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Gronski may argue his entire life has been the "ride of his life", but the retired United States Army Major General is coasting in his post milit...

Ep. 614 Peter Moylan l Getting Your Hands Dirty

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Moylan is a former Major League Baseball reliever from Australia who pitched for the Braves, Dodgers and Royals during a 12 year career. His re...

Ep. 613 Kemet Coleman l Brewing History in Missouri

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Musician and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman is making history in the state of Missouri. Along with his two business partners, Woodie Bonds, Jr. and Elliot...

Ep. 612 Tamara Day l Renovating a Business

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tamara Day is the host and designer of HGTV's Bargain Mansions, and the CEO/Founder of Growing Days Home and Growing Days Design (and the mom of 4 kid...

Ep. 611 Eliot Marshall l A Life Changing Fight

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Eliot Marshall couldn't find his identity as a young boy, he turned to mixed martial arts as an outlet, not knowing then that the fight would cha...

Ep. 610 Deb Zila and Mike Seitz l A Dynamic Duo

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Deb Zila and Mike Seitz spent nearly 75 years combined in the business world and serving on numerous boards in the school systems and beyond. For thei...

Ep. 609 John Buck l A Candid Conversation with a Former MLB Catcher

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What started as a "catch-up" between Joel and a former catcher he once covered turned into a great in depth conversation covering everything from the ...

Ep. 608 Angela Pugh l Finding Life's Purpose Through Sobriety

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Pugh is a recovering alcoholic who found her life's purpose through her sobriety, and now she is helping others do the same. She is a master co...

Ep. 607 Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay l Kicking Mental Illness

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A fascinating story you don't want to miss! Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay grew up in West Africa on a small island, Gambia, where he was an aspiring soccer p...

Ep. 606 Deanna Munoz l Giving a Voice to the Underrepresented

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Deanna Munoz is a true entrepreneurial story. The daughter of an undocumented immigrant pursuing the American Dream, Deanna learned early on in life t...

Ep. 605 Don Goldman l Embracing the Change

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 605 features a fantastic conversation with a strong leader who has over 35 years of experience in Fortune 500 corporations and start-up ventur...

Ep. 604 Alex Gordon l Leaving a Royal Legacy

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 604 features a familiar interview for host Joel Goldberg, who covered this Kansas City Royals legend his entire 13 year Major League Baseball ...

Ep. 603 Amanda Villarreal l Defying the Odds

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An amazing story of a hardworking woman destined for one path determined to follow another. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Amanda Villarreal is a...

Ep. 602 Buddy Biancalana l Finding the Zone

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Host Joel Goldberg reunites with former Kansas City Royal and World Series Champion, Buddy Biancalana to discuss his post MLB success with his busines...

Ep. 601 Lisa Ginter l A New Season and a New Partnership

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Season 6 kicks off with a brand new partnership! Rounding the Bases has teamed up with highly respected Community America Credit Union. On this episod...

Ep. 581 Simon Sinek l The Infinite Game

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author and highly sought after speaker Simon Sinek was a guest at the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program’s virtual retreat in October 2020 a...

Ep. 580 Ryan Kilgore | Kilgore Music Foundation

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Kilgore has been playing the saxophone since age 10. After playing in the band for four years in high school, Ryan attended Clark Atlanta Unive...

Ep. 579 Brandon Laughridge | Building Success as an Entrepreneur

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Laughridge is the owner of North Terrace Property Management, a property management firm focused on management of small multifamily properties...

Ep. 578 Pat Phelan| From the Safety of the Corporate World to a Successful Entrepreneur

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A common trend in business is fear of change, the fear of transitioning from a safe corporate position to becoming your own boss. This episode is the ...

Ep. 577 Liliane Lemani| A Mother's Flee to America for Safety

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

She survived a rebel raid in Africa, and fled to safety in 2005. All she ever wanted was a better life for her family. Lilian Lemani is a heroic woman...

Ep. 576 Jacob Schick Part Two| Leading the Tribe after the War

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Schick is a third-generation combat Marine, motivational speaker and actor who epitomizes service and sacrifice. Jake is currently the CEO of On...

Ep. 575 Jacob Schick Part One| A War Story with an Incredible Ending

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Schick is a third-generation combat Marine, motivational speaker and actor who epitomizes service and sacrifice. Jake helps individuals and team...

Ep. 574 Marcus Rixon| From Calcutta to Country Music

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From growing up in a poor community in India to working with some of America's top country artists, Marcus Rixon's story is a true example of what har...

Ep. 573 Brad Smith| Taking "Flyt" on the Golf Course

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A former professional golfer, Brad Smith, took his experience on the golf course and created a sleeve that trains golfers on the proper mechanics of s...

Ep. 572 Isaac Collins| Turning an Unlikely Path into a Success Story

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Isaac's intriguing upbringing shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today. He believes we all have a dream and a purpose, and he uses his gifts by he...

Ep. 571 Debbie Lee Part 2| A Life Well-Celebrated

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Lee is the president and founder of America’s Mighty Warriors, an organization that supports our troops and the families of the fallen throug...

Ep. 570 Debbie Lee Part 1| A Mother's Story of a Fallen Hero

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Aug 2, 2006, Debbie Lee received a knock on the door that would forever change her life. She was notified that her son Marc Alan Lee had been kill...

Ep. 569 La'Nae and La'Nesha Robinson| Bliss Books & Wine

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2019, sisters La'Nae and La'Nesha Robinson followed their dream and founded Bliss Books & Wine to provide an environment and community to indulge i...

Ep. 568 SJ Barakony| An Edupreneur

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SJ Barakony is an edupreneur, an educator and entrepreneur. He is the founder of SBSL, a business that designs and implements customized educational s...

Ep. 567 Kiona Sinks| A Name You Want to Know

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kiona Sinks is a social, civic innovator setting the standard for young leaders. Kiona focuses on bridging the generational gap as well as taking acti...

Ep. 566 Danny Manning| Coach and Mentor

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A premier name in basketball, Danny Manning is an accomplished public figure, family man, coach, and 15-year NBA veteran. Manning is known for his pa...

Ep. 565 Bob Martin| The Communicator

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With 25 years as a marketing professional, Bob Martin has navigated a career from start-up firms to established companies. During his career as a corp...

Ep. 564 Josh Ross| The Power of Communication

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Ross is the co-founder and CEO of Kerauno, a leading provider of global cloud communications solutions for business around the world. Josh has ...

Ep. 563 Mitch Case | More Than A Meal

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After nine years of being an engineer, Mitch dropped the conservative mindset and established his own definition of success and happiness. In the midd...

Ep. 562 Michelle Wimes I Expert in Diversity and Inclusion

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Wimes is an impressive Thought Leader, Inclusion Specialist, Global Citizen, Social Justice Advocate, Speaker and Author Chief Equity and Inc...

Ep. 561 Gary Wilbers I The Positive Culture Mentor

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Wilbers is a successful lifetime entrepreneur. Known as the Positive Culture Mentor, he shares his experienced knowledge by helping individuals &...

Ep. 560 Chris Cheatham I Bold Penguin

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Cheatham is the Vice President, Product, Insurance Intelligence for Bold Penguin. He moved into that role in October 2020 after Risk Genius, th...

Ep. 559 Angie Hundley I A Recipe For Bad Lemons

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Giving up has never been an option. She has overcome an array of circumstances and events. Angie used each negative circumstance to fuel her drive to ...

Ep. 558 Jeff Eckert I Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Eckert is a sports referee, author and CFO of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joe. He is the proverbial "jack of all trades" in his life....

Ep. 557 Karen Cernkovich I Junior League of Kansas City, DMC Service

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Crnkovich is an active member of the Junior League of Kansas City, MO and serves as current President. Karen the first “plumber” President i...

Ep. 555 Jaysen Van Sickle I Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jaysen Van Sickle has worked in a wide array of professions, from the restaurant and bar industry to corporate America to education as a professor. B...

Ep. 556 Daniel Harris I Muddy Boots Leadership

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Harris is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. armed forces, the founder of Muddy Boots Leadership and the author of the book, On Guard: The Four Pill...