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Royals Opening Day

In a live broadcast from Kauffman Stadium staff members of the Kansas City Royals revealed what they do to ensure a memorable experience at "The K."

From who sings the national anthem to the guy who sells you peanuts in the stands to how the Royals will rebuild the team, guest host Brian Ellison talked to the people who keep the ballpark humming.
 

  • Nicole Averso,  Royals director of event presentation
  • Toby Cook, Royals vice-president of publicity
  • Greg Echlin, KCUR sports contributor
  • Dr. Vincent Key, Royals head team physician
  • Dan Dash, Aramark peanut vendor
  • Curt Nelson, director Royals Hall of Fame
As a host and contributor at KCUR, I seek to create a more informed citizenry and richer community. I want to enlighten and inspire our audience by delivering the information they need with accuracy and urgency, clarifying what’s complicated and teasing out the complexities of what seems simple. I work to craft conversations that reveal realities in our midst and model civil discourse in a divided world. Follow me on Twitter @ptsbrian or email me at brian@kcur.org.