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10/28/2026

"Silence is power. When you refuse to argue, you become impossible to ignore." 🎙️🔴⚪
In a political climate where human rights and bodily autonomy are under relentless attack across the Midwest, what does real, sustained resistance look like?
This week on unboxedKC, Wes and Ace sit down with two anonymous organizers from the Resisters KC Handmaid Army—a Kansas City direct-action movement using the iconic red cloaks and white bonnets to hold power accountable through silent, visual protest.

In this powerful, eye-opening episode, we unbox:
🔴 The psychology behind silent resistance and their "stoplight" protest risk system
🏛️ What really happened when they confronted state senators in Topeka and Jefferson City
🏳️‍⚧️ The heartbreak and necessity of moving a trans daughter out of the country for legal safety
✊ Why resistance isn’t just about marching—it’s about hemming uniforms, court observation, and feeding each other
🧠 Shaking off the online numbness of the "anxious generation" and refusing complacency
No soundbites. Just raw truth about what’s at stake and how everyday people can plug in right now.

🎧 Stream the episode on Spotify now:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3SsynCiaWd7I5yfJ6CVI4t
Or visit https://msha.ke/unboxed
Connect with the movement: kchandmaidarmy.com

10/26/2026

Wes and Ace at Ke$ha June 2026!!! ☀️

10/24/2026

If you can’t laugh through medical trauma, are you even q***r? 😂
When Joseph Keehn II suffered an ischemic stroke at age 38 during the height of COVID lockdown, his first thought upon seeing 15 masked doctors crowd into the ER wasn’t panic—it was: “Score. I haven’t seen 15 people in a room for months.”
Wes and Ace with Joseph to unbox surviving health crises, dark humor as a coping mechanism, and the physical reality of recovery. Pull up a chair and listen to the full episode on your favorite streaming platform: 👉 https://msha.ke/unboxed

10/21/2026

"Disagreement doesn’t have to mean disrespect. We can find common ground without compromising our principles." 🎙️🏛️✨
With midterms just weeks away, political burnout is real. That’s why our latest episode skips the partisan noise and dives straight into real leadership, vulnerability, and humanity.
This week on unboxedKC, Wes and Ace welcome former Missouri State Representative and current City of Grandview Community Development Director Randy D. Dunn on FB Randy Dunn
As the first openly gay person of color elected to office in Missouri, Randy navigated state politics in Jefferson City within the superminority—and still got key legislation passed by leading with mutual respect, empathy, and conviction.
In this episode, Randy opens up about:
🏛️ What public service taught him about listening across the political aisle
🏳️‍🌈 The reality of being a "first" and his non-linear coming-out journey
🏙️ Why preserving q***r spaces for people of color in KC is vital
🧠 Navigating imposter syndrome even after groundbreaking career milestones
💍 An unforgettable Vegas proposal involving helicopters, the KC Chiefs, and Lil Nas X
Pull up a chair for an uplifting, candid conversation about bridge-building and radical authenticity.
🎧 Stream: Civility, Firsts, and Building Bridges with Randy D. Dunn
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3SsynCiaWd7I5yfJ6CVI4t
For a list of platforms, visit: https://msha.ke/unboxed

10/15/2026

KC Community Event throughout October. Grab your tickets!! 🎉🌈❤️ Head over to Q***rtauqua.org for more info, tickets and to DONATE!!! Support LOCAL ARTISTS 🎭🎨👨🏽‍🎨

10/15/2026

"Archives aren't just old boxes—they're our living stories." 📜✨

This week, Wes and Ace sit down with artist, curator, and q***r historian Joseph Keehn II! Joseph takes us on an incredible journey: from surviving a stroke at 38 during COVID lockdown to his groundbreaking new production, Q***rtauqua: A Series of Unmentionable Acts.

We dive into how q***r people found community and expressed themselves between 1868 and 1930, why we can't afford to wait to capture our community elders' stories, and what it means to step from behind the curtain into your full authentic self. Pull up a chair and listen in to a masterclass in local history and friendship. 🎙️❤️

🎪 q***rtauqua.org

🔗 unboxedkc.org

10/14/2026

Season 2 of Unboxed is officially here—and the lineup is incredible! 💜🎙️✨

We’re pulling back the curtain on another season of raw, authentic, and unfiltered conversations with the people shaping the culture, community, and heart of Kansas City. From creative resilience and local advocacy to behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else, this season is stacked. Here’s the list of the storytellers you will hear from this season:

Dez Jones DJ CQUENCE .loop — Lead Brewer at Vine Street Brewing and veteran KC DJ breaking down womanhood, decades in the local music trenches, brewing culture, and q***r identity.

Shea Coffman / — French Pastry School alum and owner of Dad's Bakeshop, Coffee and Goods, talking small business grit, slowing down for sweet moments, and fueling community through kindness.

Payton Dishman — Senior living director, former educator, and former drag queen opening up about performance, reinvention, and navigating faith and identity.

The KC Handmaid Army — Two grassroots organizers behind the movement share the visual power of protest, reproductive justice, protecting q***r and trans youth, and moving beyond complacency into direct civic action.

Aleesa Lennon KC Kismet — Social worker, advocate, and service industry veteran diving into relational wellness, healing from coercive control, and reforming toxic workplace culture.

Joseph Keehn II Q***rtauqua.org — Performance artist, archivist, and cultural creator unpacking how we view history through a q***r lens, performance art, and preserving community narratives.

Randy D. Dunn — Community Development Director for Grandview, urban planner, author, recording artist, and historic former Missouri State Representative (the first openly gay person of color elected to public office in the state). Randy pulls up a chair to unbox what it truly takes to break molds, lead through imposter syndrome, navigate expectations, and build bridges across divided communities through authentic connection.

🎧 Stream the latest episodes and catch up on Season 1 on Spotify:
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3SsynCiaWd7I5yfJ6CVI4t

Which conversation are you most excited to hear? Drop a comment below and make sure to follow along all season! 👇💜

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 s*xtortion 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

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