Jen was ecstatic today because singer and songwriter, Lauren Daigle stopped by the KC 102.1 Studio! Lauren chatted about her fashion, performing on stage and reacting to the audience, including once briefly stopping the show because she was laughing, the meaning of her new single, Thank God I Do, picking up her grandfather's driving habits, her bucket list, traveling, and more. Lauren Daigle will be bringing the Kaleidoscope to Kansas City's T-Mobile Center on Thursday, October 26th! For ticket and show information click here. Lauren Daigle's latest album, Lauren Daigle is available now wherever you get your music. For more information on Lauren Daigle, her tour, and where you can follow her on social media, visit her website, laurendaigle.com.

Today,  Jen chats with Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Al Pitrelli about preparing for the upcoming TSO tour, Christmas decorations being out in the stores before Halloween, and how Patrick Mahomes converted him from a Jets fan to a Chiefs fan. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be bring their the Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO & More tour to the T-Mobile Center for TWO shows on Monday December 26th! Tickets and event info can be found here: www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-5 For more information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their store, music, and more visit www.trans-siberian.com

Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist, Al Pitrelli had no power at home, but that didn't stop him from calling Jen to chat about what to expect at a TSO show, the band's charitable donations throughout the years, and the fact that he is turning 60 in just days. Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be bring their the Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO & More tour to the T-Mobile Center for TWO shows on Monday December 26th, Tickets and event info can be found here: www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/trans-siberian-orchestra-5 For more information on Trans-Siberian Orchestra, their store, music, and more visit www.trans-siberian.com

Comedian Jamie Campbell returns to the podcast and chats with Jen about his recent wedding, bringing his show, Big Dad Energy to the Kansas City Fringe Festival, screenwriting, and the time he got a haircut from WWE Hall of Famer, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. For more information on Jamie Campbell, visit jamiecampbellcomedy.com For dates and showtimes for Big Dad Energy at the Kansas City Fringe Festival click on the link below: kcfringe.org/2022-shows/big-dad-energy For all information on the Kansas City Fringe Festival, go to kcfringe.org

Comedian Leanne Morgan stops by the podcast and chats with Jen about performing at the Grand Ole Opry, the joys of raising teenagers, receiving recipes from her fans, and her favorite places to visit when she is on tour. Leanne Morgan is bringing her Big Panty Tour to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland on Saturday, August 27th. Tickets and event info can be found here. https://www.arvestbanktheatre.com/events/detail/416006 For more information on Leanne, links to her social media pages, videos, tour dates, and more visit leannemorgan.com.

Ed Robertson has been the guitarist and vocalist for Barenaked Ladies since 1988. Today, Ed chats with Jen about returning to concerts for the first time since COVID, his love of pinball leading to him being involved in the creation of the Rush pinball machine, the Big Bang Theory theme, and the longevity of Barenaked Ladies. This summer, Barenaked Ladies will be touring with Gin Blossoms and Toad The Wet Sprocket as part of the Last Summer On Earth tour. On June 29th, they are bringing their tour to Starlight Theatre. Tickets and event information can be found here: kcstarlight.com/events/event-detail-production/barenaked-ladies More information on the Last Summer on Earth tour, news, music, merchandise, and more can be found at barenakedladies.com Follow Barenaked Ladies on Instagram at @barenakedladiesmusic and on Twitter @barenakedladies

Sports reporter Jason Lamb stops by the podcast to chat with Jen about Opening Day for the Kansas City Royals, being in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the Kansas Jayhawks National Championship run, and his very first interview as a sports reporter. Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram at @jasonlambkc

Singer Josh Groban calls into the podcast today and chats with Jen about what he has missed about touring, the character of Josh Groban, recording an album during COVID, and the favorite award that he has ever received. Josh Groban is bringing his Harmony Tour to Starlight Theatre on July 22! For more information on the show click on the link below: https://www.kcstarlight.com/events/event-detail-production/josh-groban/ For more information on Josh Groban, where you can find him on social media, his tour schedule, his new album, Harmony, and so much more, visit joshgroban.com.

Comedian and teacher Andrea Caspari returns to the podcast.  In January, Andrea was supposed to be on with Jen but due to COVID, the appearance had to be rescheduled, so Jen asks the questions she was going to ask in January. Andrea talks about being positive on social media, her 100 ½ year old grandmother, Saturday mornings as a child, teaching in 2022, and her upcoming Dry Bar comedy special. You can find Andrea on Facebook, on her Instagram page, @CaspariLand, and at her website AndreaCaspari.com.

The comedy duo of #IMOMSOHARD is made up of real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley. Today Kristin and Jen chat with our Jen Johnson about the ways they embarrass their families, Jason Momoa, swimsuits, midwestern food, and the time they caused a pregnant woman to go into labor. Kristin and Jen are bringing the #IMOMSOHARD Getaway Tour to the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland this Saturday, January 29th. Ticket and event information can be found here: arvestbanktheatre.com/events/detail/405535 More information on #IMOMSOHARD including their podcast, tour information, wine, and so much more can be found on their website, imomsohard.com.