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08/05/2026

"No good party happens by just showing up. The cool s**t doesn't happen until you let yourself do cool s**t." 🎛️🏳️‍🌈
The wait is over—Part 2 of our sit-down with the DJ Santi (James "Jim" Hubbell) is officially LIVE! We are picking right back up on the decks to trace his 30-year love story with his husband Sean, which started with a hectic Pride weekend rejection at the old Dixie Bell and ended with an empty office marriage by a minister nicknamed Mr. Haney.
Jim opens up about the birth of the Q***r House Collective, navigating political burnout, and why true connection requires stepping away from small talk. Stream Part 2 now! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org

07/29/2026

"I loved learning on analog equipment because it forced you to learn how to do it manually." 🎛️🎧
Part 1 of our sit-down with the incredible DJ Santi (James "Jim" Hubbell) is officially LIVE! We're unboxing his early DJ origins—from maxing out a college credit card for his first pair of Technics 1200s to coming out at a Catholic high school in Topeka during the height of the '90s AIDS crisis.
Santi opens up about the 10-year music hiatus that brought him back to Kansas City, how the Q***r House Collective was born, and the art of moving a dance floor. Plus, we leave you on a massive cliffhanger right as he starts to share how he met his husband, Sean!
Stream Part 1 now and get ready for Part 2 next week! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org

07/22/2026

"It wasn't publish or perish—it was publish to have a life worth living." 🎙️📚
This week's episode of Unboxed is an unfiltered masterclass in data, desire, and survival. Wes and Ace sit down with criminologist and professor Dr. Chris Conner () to unbox the realities of q***r cybercrime and the "Scammer's Playbook." Chris breaks down exactly how dating apps are being used globally for sextortion and digital law enforcement entrapment, and shares a wild personal story about how he completely shut down a blackmailer.
But we don't just stop at the research. Chris gets incredibly vulnerable about his journey escaping a toxic academic institution, surviving a severe assault, and reclaiming his power through writing. This conversation is funny, high-speed, and deeply academic.

Tap the link to listen to the full episode! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org

07/15/2026

"The cool s**t in life doesn’t happen until you let yourself do cool s**t." 🎛️✨

This week, Wes and Ace are joined by the absolute definition of a musical act, Adam (aka ). We are taking a fun trip down memory lane that goes from jumping rope for a second-grade boombox to a wild high school alibi that ended with a giant "ranch paw" grabbing THAT ass at a hidden gay bar in Texas.

Adam opens up about the six years his brain spent "locked in a bunker" during priest seminary training, how he broke free to find his authentic sound, and why he’s on a mission to bring back the raw, unfiltered energy of the q***r underground.

Grab a drink, pull up, and get ready to be schooled on why ABBA is definitely not disco. 🎙️❤️

🔗 unboxedkc.org

07/08/2026

"Being who you are is a form of activism." 🏳️‍⚧️✨

This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the captivating Vivian Taylor () for a kitchen-table talk that will make you laugh, cry, and rethink how you take up space. Vivian shares about her journey transitioning out of a strict Catholic traditional household, setting hard boundaries with family, and navigating the messy world of modern dating apps.

As a powerhouse at Hamburger Mary's and a full-time physical therapy student, she also drops the tea on local pageant politics and the ultimate advice she received from Lana Lu### about protecting your peace when the haters start talking. Turn the volume up—the dolls are speaking!

🔗 unboxedkc.org

07/01/2026

"The more divided we are, the easier we are to pick off." 🏳️‍🌈✊🏳️‍⚧️

This week, Wes and Ace sit down with one of our absolute favorite humans and a beacon of Kansas City advocacy, Eric. In a raw, wide-ranging talk that balances deep laughs with heavy-hitting truths, we are unboxing what real solidarity looks like under Trump 2.0. From the burnout of serving on local boards to the power of radical transparency in the nonprofit sector, Eric challenges us all to move past our fragility.

But more than anything, this episode focuses on empathy. Wait until you hear Eric talk about his neighborhood sidewalk chalk art, and listen to Ace share a beautiful, personal story about his late father’s resilience in small-town Kansas. Grab a plate, pull up a chair, and join the family.

🔗 unboxedkc.org

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

06/09/2026

Yeah, fascism doesn't wanna hang out with you. Fck the rules and fck nice.

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