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Johnny Caracci is founder of Johnny C's Deli & Pasta and Italian restaurant in Kansas City. He recently sold his business to his daugher Joanna and her husband so we had to sit down and talk about why he started Johnny C's and how he kept it going for 34 years! From Sicily to Kansas City, you are going to love this one! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

0:00:00 Intro

00:03:20 ENTERRUPT Johnny C

00:05:10 Johnny Caracci Backstory

00:10:00 Life Before The Deli

00:13:00 Johnny C's Deli & Pasta Backstory

00:27:30 Grandma's Red Sauce

00:30:00 Menu Items & Specials

00:35:35 Talking & Eating Cannoli's & Desserts

00:42:40 Difficult Times

00:47:25 "What's More Important Than Family?"

00:53:45 Life After The Deli

00:54:40 Food Ideas & Favorites

00:59:00 Other Johnny C's Locations

01:01:40 Message To Family & Friends

01:03:05 Outro

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Gregg Johnson is the founder of Minsky's Pizza which has 17 locations in Kansas City. Gregg also founded Godfather's Pizza, which he sold in the 80's and reinvented himself in Iowa with Minsky's. Gregg explains he is also creating something and has new ideas all the time. Minsky's is Kansas City pizza with quality ingredients and service. We sit with Gregg to learn more about his backstory and journey in the pizza business, Eggtc and Osterio El Centro, his new Vodka and Wine products, and everything in-between! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:17 ENTERRUPT Gregg Johnson

00:10:40 Learning Business at Pizza Hut

00:18:09 "I Founded Godfather's Pizza"

00:29:40 Minsky's Pizza - Backstory

00:37:00 Bringing Minsky's Pizza to Kansas City

00:44:00 Minsky's is Kansas City Pizza

00:48:50 Franchising and Consistency

00:53:30 "I sold Minsky's and had to get it back"

00:57:15 We don't just sell Minsky's

00:59:30 Papa Minsky's - Backstory

01:02:59 Minsky's Beer

01:05:16 Prime Cut - Backstory

01:08:15 Minsky's x Joe's BBQ Pizza

01:09:32 Eggtc Restaurant

01:14:17 Minsky's Vodka & Wine

01:20:22 Personal Motto & Thank You Kansas City

01:25:35 Wrap Up & Outro

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Hello World! Maria & Sandy are longtime business owners of La Fonda El Taquito Mexican Restaurant. They sit with ENTERRUPT KC to share their story of food, tradition, community, family, and more! A business that started in 1979 by their grandparents and will close at the end of January 2026, after 47 years. Their incredible story is captured like never before! This is Enterrupt KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:05:20 ENTERRUPT Maria & Sandy

00:12:40 History of Family Recipes

00:17:25 The Restaurant Origins

00:27:00 Westside Memories

00:31:00 Maria & Sandy Carrying Family Legacy

00:38:00 Chicken Soup Backstory

00:40:45 "Going to Miss It All"

00:45:00 Sandy and Joe Montana Story

00:49:30 Remembering All La Fonda Staff

00:51:20 Community Advocates

00:54:30 La Fonda Menu Chat

00:58:00 Decision to End the Business

01:07:00 Folklorico Atotonilco impact

01:11:00 Future Catering

01:13:20 Thank You Maria & Sandy (Outro)

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Hello World! John Holt is a well-known face in Kansas City and has been on TV for many of us for over 30 years on @fox4kc ! His personality shines through the TV and his commitment to community has allowed him to be involved in many other events around town! But who is John Holt? He sit's with ENTERRUPT KC to discuss his journey from Wichita to Kansas and everything in-between! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:30 ENTERRUPT Selina & Earl

00:05:50 US -71 Hwy Backstory

00:16:15 Reconnect East Side - 3 Phases

00:37:30 Funding For Project

00:42:50 Future Vision US-71 Hwy

00:47:48 Intersection Challenges

00:56:08 City Of Kansas City, Missouri Commitment

00:57:00 Reconnect West Side I -35/ 670 Hwy

01:01:55 Why Should The Community Care?

01:04:05 Outro

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Hello World! Selina Zapata Bur & Earl Harrison are two members of Kansas City's Reconnect East Side Team. They sit with ENTERRUPT KC to discuss the back story of US-71 Highway, the Reconnect East Side & Westside Project, the challenges they are learning as they move forward. Did you know US-71 Highway in Kansas City is the only highway in the United States with a consent decree? Neither did we! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this Episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:30 ENTERRUPT Selina & Earl

00:05:50 US -71 Hwy Backstory

00:16:15 Reconnect East Side - 3 Phases

00:37:30 Funding For Project

00:42:50 Future Vision US-71 Hwy

00:47:48 Intersection Challenges

00:56:08 City Of Kansas City, Missouri Commitment

00:57:00 Reconnect West Side I -35/ 670 Hwy

01:01:55 Why Should The Community Care?

01:04:05 Outro

#enterruptkc #thee #kansascity #podcast #kc #kcmo #kck #missouri #kansas #conversations #stories #highway #parkway #engineering #civilengineering #transportation #community #impact #follow #subscribe

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Hello World! Genesis Mercado Arias sits with ENTERRUPT KC to share her story from Wichita, KS to immigration attorney and her community advocacy work. She is the Founder of The Ella Initiative which is a non-profit that raises money to support young women in Latin America and help pay for their college education! Oh, and she is also an amazing and talented singer.....So you know we had to get some of that on camera! This is Enterrupt KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:08 Podcast Celebration!!

00:05:00 ENTERRUPT Genesis

00:11:00 Why I Become A Lawyer

00:24:00 Practicing Immigration Law

00:28:00 Helping Immigrants and Refugees

00:43:00 U.S. Notarios are NOT Latin America Notarios

00:50:00 The Ella Initiative Journey

01:04:15 Musical Artist, Talented Singer

01:12:55 My "Why"

01:13:15 Wrap-Up Fun Questions

01:18:55 Outro

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Evan Brown is an artist and owner of Doodle Dood, LLC in the Kansas City metropolitan area. His Tolkien influence delivers a very unique style of art concepts. A painter, muralist, artist, guitarist, and more! Evan sits with Enterrupt KC to discuss his art journey, influence, and style in what he calls his obsession. This is ENTERRUPT. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:30 Podcast Announcement!

00:05:50 ENTERRUPT Evan Brown

00:18:00 Lone Wolf Artist

00:22:40 My Art, My Obsession

00:30:30 Fantasy Sci-Fi and World Building

00:42:30 My Responsibility from God

01:09:00 Doodle Dood Brand

01:26:40 Kansas City Art & Artists

01:40:28 I've Thought A Lot About This

01:46:40 KC Artists Seem Humble

01:50:20 Fun Wrap Up

02:04:19 Outro

#enterruptkc #thee #kansascity #podcast #kc #kcmo #kck #missouri #kansas #conversations #stories #artist #murals #painting #tolkien #art #kc #kcmo #kck #missouri #kansas

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Mike Dipasquale is Co-Founder/CEO of DM Injury Law located here in Kansas City and throughout the midwest region. In Kansas City, he is one of the most recognized faces due to his marketing genius and strategy he credits his father for. "Mike's Got This!" is everywhere! Mike has a passion for family, law, football, and people. In this episode we discuss it all! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:00 ENTERRUPT Mike Dipasquale

00:12:20 Dad TV Ad Salesman/Mom's Lessons

00:18:00 Studying Law to DM Injury Law

00:26:50 "Mike's Got This!"

00:30:20 Injury Law Discussion

00:35:10 The Opposition

00:40:00 Proving Injuries & Negligence

00:53:45 Marketing Impact

00:59:45 Settlements & McDonalds Hot Coffee Case

01:05:57 Billboards, Location, And Growth

01:20:57 Career Do-Over & Advice

01:25:00 Accident Prevention

01:32:23 Fun Wrap-Up and KC Talk!

01:52:35 Outro

#enterruptkc #thee #kansascity #podcast #kc #kcmo #kck #missouri #kansas #conversations #stories #injurylawyer #law #marketing #football #attorney #subcribe #follow

Disclaimer - The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guests' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Enterrupt KC or the Host's of Enterrupt KC. The material and information presented is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Enterrupt KC does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.