Author: Mitch Fortner

Podcasts

Wildcat Insider – 3/31/25: K-State ends season in Sweet 16, Wyatt Thompson calls in, spring storylines & BatCats sweep Texas Tech

On this episode of Wildcat Insider, we’ll go over the heartbreaking end to the women’s basketball season, go over spring football storylines, discuss another phenomenal weekend for K-State baseball and more! https://www.youtube.com/live/XAvolbKxFMA?si=7U5N3QUqAai-qd8d Full Show Seg. 1 – K-State WBB falls in the Sweet 16 to USC Seg. 2 – “Voice of the Wildcats” Wyatt Thompson Seg. 3 – Thank you Ayoka Lee, Serena Sundell & Jaelyn Glenn Seg. 4 – Tim’s K-State Spring football storylines

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Within Reason with Mike Matson 03/31/25: Kathy Ray, Crisis Center

As executive director of the Crisis Center in Manhattan, Kathy Ray understands the complexity and necessity of providing quality, trauma-informed care. On today’s show, she sat down with Mike to discuss her role as a longtime advocate for victims of domestic violence and abuse. One of just 25 crisis centers in Kansas, Manhattan’s Crisis Center serves five counties and is funded by a combination of federal, state, and local grants. Ray shares on the structure of the center and the systems that support it. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday…

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K-State Basketball

2025 four-star forward Brandie Harrod commits to K-State

Less than 24 hours after their season coming to an end, K-State women’s basketball adds another high school recruit to its 2025 class. Brandie Harrod, the No. 42 overall prospect according to 247 Sports, has committed to K-State. Harrod, a 6’1” forward from Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City. She has received a four-star rating from 247 Sports, On3 and ESPN. Harrod was originally committed to Auburn, but reopened her recruitment after head coach Johnnie Harris was fired following the SEC Tournament. During her original recruitment, she was considering K-State, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Clemson, Colorado, Georgia, Utah,…

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The Game

The Game 03/28/25 – Live from Spokane, WA, as K-State is set to play in Sweet 16

On today’s edition of The Game, Mitch is live from Spokane, WA, as the K-State women prep to play in the Sweet 16! He talks with K-State play-by-play voice Brian Smoller and USC beat writer Ryan Kartje from the Los Angeles Times. Full Show: Seg 1 – Welcome to Spokane and the Sweet 16! Seg 2 – Interview with Brian Smoller Seg 3 – Interview with K-State’s Zy Walker Seg 4 – USC beat Writer Ryan Kartje from the Los Angeles Times Seg 5 – K-State Press Conference/MitchPom vs. USC

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WATCH: K-State women’s basketball previews Sweet 16 battle with USC

K-State (28-7, 13-5 Big 12), the 5-seed in the Spokane 4 Region, will face the top-seed, USC (30-3, 16-1 Big Ten), in the regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday at 7 p.m. (CT), in Spokane, Washington, at Spokane Arena. Jeff Mittie, Ayoka Lee, Serena Sundell & Temira Poindexter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t4aEl2o8P0 Jaelyn Glenn https://youtu.be/lhk7PFxEWmI Zy Walker https://youtu.be/n5VsUlGg5PA Taryn Sides https://youtu.be/uV_-n9FQlLs Kennedy Taylor https://youtu.be/Vc1Q9GTVgmY

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Within Reason with Mike Matson 03/28/25: T.J. Vilkanskas, Back 9 Development

Despite controversy, Manhattan developer T.J. Vilkanskas is still working to make his mark in Aggieville. After losing a major investor, Back 9’s plans for Midtown–a large-scale commercial space in the heart of Aggieville–were halted. Now, Back 9 will be developing a hotel and attached parking garage in that space. Vilkanskas joins Mike to address public opinion on that development. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the show live weekday mornings at 9am: https://www.youtube.com/@NewsRadioKMAN. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast. Click here to listen on Spotify. Click here to listen on Amazon.

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Within Reason with Mike Matson 03/27/25: Kendra Kuhlman, Manhattan Arts Center

On today’s episode, Manhattan Arts Center director Kendra Kuhlman shares about a tasty upcoming event through the organization. “MAC and Cheese” is a gathering of food, art and music returning for its second year. The event was created to raise money for MAC’s youth scholarship program, as well as to highlight local talent and promote the many opportunities available at MAC for artists of all ages. Later, Mike is joined by Michael Rezkalla, CEO of Pawnee Mental Health Services, and Dr. Kendra Stuke to discuss stress reduction. April is National Stress Awareness Month. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Stream the…

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