Behind the Brick Presented by GKW Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:21:41 -0400 en-us © 2026 Behind the Brick Presented by GKW yes 52112b31-b3cf-5f94-bdc9-ed903e6a1fa1 Samuel Noel episodic false Behind the Brick is the podcast where Kansas City's past meets its future.

Presented by GKW and hosted by J.J. Sanchez, Behind the Brick explores the stories, people, and projects shaping one of America's most dynamic cities. From the rich history behind Kansas City's iconic neighborhoods and landmarks to the commercial developments transforming its skyline, each episode takes listeners behind the scenes of the decisions, vision, and investments driving the city's growth.

Featuring conversations with developers, business leaders, historians, architects, community advocates, and local changemakers, Behind the Brick uncovers how Kansas City's legacy continues to influence its future. Whether you're passionate about local history, real estate, urban development, or simply love Kansas City, this podcast offers a deeper look at the buildings, businesses, and bold ideas that define the Heart of America.

New episodes available regularly.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Samuel Noel https://storage.buzzsprout.com/91ddl119ty65ssouan1ok0yp9r42?.jpg Behind the Brick Presented by GKW Brick by Brick: The Making of Kansas City - Episode 1: It Started at the River Brick by Brick: The Making of Kansas City - Episode 1: It Started at the River Kansas City didn’t begin with skyscrapers, it began with a river. In our debut episode, host JJ Sanchez sits down with Jon Stephens, President & CEO of Port KC, to uncover how a trading post at the crossroads of a continent became one of America’s great cities.
From the original limestone docks still visible on the shoreline, to wagon trail ruts you can see from satellite, to the immigrant neighborhoods behind KC’s jazz, barbecue, and famous kindness, this is the story of how Kansas City was built, and where it’s headed next.
New episodes with the contractors, architects, developers, and leaders shaping Kansas City… brick by brick.

]]> Kansas City didn’t begin with skyscrapers, it began with a river. In our debut episode, host JJ Sanchez sits down with Jon Stephens, President & CEO of Port KC, to uncover how a trading post at the crossroads of a continent became one of America’s great cities.
From the original limestone docks still visible on the shoreline, to wagon trail ruts you can see from satellite, to the immigrant neighborhoods behind KC’s jazz, barbecue, and famous kindness, this is the story of how Kansas City was built, and where it’s headed next.
New episodes with the contractors, architects, developers, and leaders shaping Kansas City… brick by brick.

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