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Hosted by Justin Armbruster & Jon Griffith · arts · EN-US
Inside look into the entrepreneurs, business owners, & leaders who are shaping the future of Topeka, KS! 🌆
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Signup to Generate a PitchTopeka Insider is hosted by Justin Armbruster & Jon Griffith. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From A Small Home Hobby To A Topeka Storefront Bakery | H&A Sourdough Bakery" (16 October 2026, 51 minutes), "Topeka's Newest Wine Bar And Scratch Kitchen | Board & Barrel" (2 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "Inside Cider Days: Topeka’s Biggest Fall Market & Festival | Nick Haney" (18 September 2026, 44 minutes).
Topeka Insider publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 56 episodes.
Booking probability for Topeka Insider is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Topeka Insider requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Topeka Insider's contact route on record: verified email.
Justin Armbruster & Jon Griffith hosts Topeka Insider, an arts podcast with 56 episodes published.
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Episode #55
We sit down with Nate and Kayla from H&A Sourdough Bakery and get a real look at the work behind naturally fermented bread, from keeping a starter alive to baking hundreds of loaves for big weekends. They share how a...
Episode #54
We sit down with Nathan, Dalton, and Trey, the co-founders behind Board and Barrel Wine Bar, to talk about building a small, intimate restaurant with a true scratch kitchen in Topeka. We dig into old world wine, what...
Episode #53
We sit down with Nick Haney from Cider Days to unpack how Topeka’s biggest fall tradition keeps growing and why it still feels like a family reunion with 250+ vendors. We get into the behind-the-scenes work, the...
Episode #52
We sit down with John “The Iron Man” Cantrell and talk about what it costs to always be available, and why he is choosing a new season that puts God and family first. We also dig into mentors, mindset, and endurance...
Episode #51
We sit down with Topeka Police Chief Chris Vallejo to talk about what the job really looks like, why he believes he was sent to Topeka, and how purpose shapes leadership. We dig into crime trends, community trust, and...
Episode #50
We sit down with Rick Bean from the Top City Trail Alliance to map out Topeka’s natural surface trails and the volunteer work that keeps them open, safe, and fun. We talk everything from trail etiquette and erosion...
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We sit down with Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay to unpack what prosecutors really do, how he thinks about fairness, and why leadership in the justice system starts with ethics. We also get candid stories...
Episode #48
We sit down with Raul and Ariana from the Fiesta Topeka planning committee to talk about how Topeka’s biggest summer tradition runs and what it funds. We dig into the history, the food, what’s new this year, and why...
Episode #47
We sit down with Kevin Moranz again and get a clear, beginner-friendly tour of Supercross from stadium tracks to the points system that decides a season. We also dig into how he funds a pro career as a privateer by...
Episode #46
We sit down with professional Supercross racer Kevin Moranz to unpack how he landed on Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret and what the game feels like when you do not know who has the money or what anyone’s secret agenda...
Episode #45
We sit down with Chris Stemler of Trident Homes to hear how a giant concrete 3D printer is being used to build a real home in Topeka. We dig into why attainable housing is disappearing, how infill lots could help, and...
Episode #44
We talk with Austin Robertson about why people sit on great ideas, what it really takes to build a startup, and how pain tolerance shows up as a practical skill. We also dig into how ClassKid survived COVID, a lawsuit...
Episode #43
We sit down with Washburn University President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek to trace her path from professor to president and what she refuses to lose as Washburn grows. We dig into affordability, campus expansion, and why real...
Episode #42
We sit down with the Raising Cane’s Kansas leadership team to unpack how “one love” turns chicken fingers into a loyal fanbase in Topeka and beyond. We talk training, culture, community work, and the small operational...
Episode #41
We sit down with Dave Henry, executive director of @Trashmountain , to unpack how local-led partnerships transform communities living on the edges of trash dumps. We trace his path from pastor and professor to...
Episode #40
We share how a unified partnership model accelerates real wins for Topeka, from downtown housing to an aviation jobs strategy at Forbes Field. We also dig into Washburn’s rapid growth, youth sports momentum, and how...
Episode #39
A fast start meets a firm identity as Coach Brett Ballard shares how Washburn rebuilt around culture, clarity, and community support. We dig into Lee Arena’s $8M renovation, recruiting with purpose, and why process...
Episode #38
We trace Andy McKee’s path from Topeka guitar classes to a 61 million view breakout, touring the world while keeping family first. He plays Drifting and Africa live, explains fingerstyle, alternate tunings, and shares...
Episode #37
We talk with head coach Lora Westling about building a program on high standards and real care, recruiting with intention in the portal era, and why joy and discipline can live side by side. Stories span Wyoming winters...
Episode #36
We sit down with Coach Damon Parker to trace how a girls’ wrestling experiment became the largest team in the world and why a funeral changed his path toward founding the Jones Project. The conversation moves from...
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Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South / Central Asia, Victims of the Communism Memorial Foundation
Head of Agriculture, Kansas State University
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