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Hidden Kansas

KMUW
Kansas
Wichita
Fry Bread
The Artichoke
Civil War
Konza Prairie
Guy and Mae's Tavern
Hidden Art Installation
Live Music
Acoustic Music
Pawnee Prairie Park
Public Art
Moon Marble Company
Dick Arboretum
Mary Bickerdyke
Open Mic Nights
Lustron Houses
KEMUW Studios
Joe Stump
Public Parks

Hidden Kansas explores intriguing spots across our state.

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If you can't get to the City of Brotherly Love this summer, Kansas has its own rendition of the Liberty Bell. For this month’s "Hidden Kansas," Beccy Tanner takes us to Goessel.

In some places, ringing church bells offer a sense of community. But in many Kansas towns, the occasional blast of the daily whistle or siren signals it’s time to get up, have lunch, go back to work or eat supper. For this month’s Hidden Kansas, Becc... more

Unlike other mushrooms, morels cannot be farmed and are found only in the wild, among dead trees and leaves, and only for a short season. That means their locations in and around Wichita are carefully guarded secrets. But KMUW’s Lu Anne Stephens was ... more

In the tiny town of Williamsburg, in eastern Kansas, there’s a place that draws visitors from all over the state, from both coasts, and even other countries. For this month’s Hidden Kansas, Lu Anne Stephens shares the secret of Guy and Mae’s Tavern…

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Fern Bartel
Director of the Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum
Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum
Episode: Why go to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell when Goessel is closer and has an even bigger bell?
Mike Rousseau
Resident of St. John, moved with his wife in 2023
Episode: In small towns across Kansas, the sound of home is a shrill whistle
Kenny Clark
Owner of Clark's Barbershop in St. John
Episode: In small towns across Kansas, the sound of home is a shrill whistle
Tony Rineros
Forager and certified morel identifier
Independent forager (producing at West Wichita Farmers Market)
Episode: Foraging for the elusive morel mushroom
Brad Pinka
President of the Kansas Barbed Wire Collector's Association
Kansas Barbed Wire Collector's Association
Episode: One Kansas town that is stuck on barbed wire
Elizabeth Stephenson
Local artist and architect, Public Art Administrator for the Equity Park Project
Equity Park Project
Episode: Pitcher Perfect: Explore the public art collection of Wichita’s Equity Bank Park
Tracy Smith
Discusses Native American fry bread and its cultural significance
Episode: Celebrating fry bread and Native American ancestry with the basic ingredients
Bill Barnett
Enthusiast and founder of The Wilderness Hiker
The Wilderness Hiker
Episode: Let's hike a path less traveled through a lesser-known Wichita park
Pauline Sharp
Chairman of the Kanza Heritage Society
Kanza Heritage Society
Episode: The Grandfather returns home: The journey of a sacred red rock

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Beccy Tanner
Host of Hidden Kansas
Lu Anne Stephens
Host of Hidden Kansas

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Wonderful Kansas Insights

    Hidden Kansas is a marvelous, well-produced collection of synopses that will pique the interest of its listeners and encourage a bit of sleuthing on the path toward discovering all of the quirkiness, beauty, mystery, and charm that the Sunflower State has to offer.

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  • Wonderful Kansas Insights

    Hidden Kansas is a marvelous, well-produced collection of synopses that will pique the interest of its listeners and encourage a bit of sleuthing on the path toward discovering all of the quirkiness, beauty, mystery, and charm that the Sunflower State has to offer. I haven’t yet listened to every episode, but I’m well on my way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Obstreperosity
    United States3 years ago

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Good balance of history, culture, and place-based tourism.
Shows strong local flavor and strong production value.
Guests and topics feel authentic and well-researched.
Narrative voices are engaging and approachable for regional listeners.
Consistently highlights quirky Kansas history with clear storytelling.

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This show mines Kansas's local histories, culture, and quirky landmarks through in-depth storytelling and on-site reporting. Episodes spotlight small-town legends, museum projects, culinary and craft traditions, and regional mysteries—often with a humorous, human lens that ties past to present. A few standout angles include community-driven preservation efforts, unusual local artifacts, and intimate, first-person vignettes from residents, making it a go-to for listeners who love place-based history and regional curiosity. The program often blends archival context with lively field reporting, giving potential sponsors and guests a strong sense of its regional focus and authenticity.

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Hidden Kansas launched 4 years ago and published 63 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Mike Rousseau
3. Kenny Clark
4. Tony Rineros
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6. Elizabeth Stephenson
7. Tracy Smith
8. Bill Barnett

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