Duff Radio Podcast

"The Luckiest Kids on the Planet": My Wife Savanna on Small-Town Lake Life, Our Cabin Near Chama, and Getting Ready for a Little Girl

My wife, Savanna, joins me on our porch at the Lake of the Ozarks. Back in Lawrence, Kansas, she pictured the lake as big towns and big cities. Now we hit Dierbergs, the Camdenton library and Ha Ha Tonka, and she follows every holiday festival in the local Facebook groups.

We talk about the mornings at our cabin at the foot of the Brazos Cliffs outside Chama, New Mexico, why leaving...

"It Was My Lake": Grandpa Mike on Shorecrest, the Flood of '86, and Opening a Water & Sewer Company

My grandpa, Mike McDuffey, turns 83 in October. He came to the Lake of the Ozarks in 1976 and ran Shorecrest Resort on Bridal Cave Road for 13 years. In 1990, he started Lake of the Ozarks Water and Sewer after a man with a dissolved oxygen meter took him out in a boat and showed him the lake was dying.

We sat down at his kitchen table on his farm and went through his life: working-class St. Louis in the...

Part two with Nick, aka Gittyman, a 24-year-old producer and engineer out of Kansas City who's been doing music full-time for about a year and a half. He talks about the artists he works with most, including Boogie Corleone, Jace Camden, Benny, Crix Taylor and Toast, and what's coming on the next projects with the same bounce as Bennington Avenue but more experimental. He also gets into Jace's upcoming project and its 2012 swag music feel.

He breaks down why sitting there making beats is only 15 to 20 percent of the job, why he decided at the start of...

In this solo episode of the Duff Radio Podcast, founder and host Ty McDuffey speaks about moving away from the Kansas City area to Lake of the Ozarks, building a new house, having a second baby, and the future of the Duff Radio platform. Also discussed is the brand new Duff Radio website found at Duff Radio — Kansas City Underground Hip-Hop | Music, Videos & Podcast

The new Duff Radio website coded and designed by Ty McDuffey includes a blog, an arcade, and a video/audio embedded archive of the entire Duff Radio Podcast series dating back to 2021 across al...

PK Waves returns to the podcast to talk about current events, his new album, and gaming. PK Waves is an artist residing in San Luis Obispo California, originally from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. His new album is called For Loaded Shells Only.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro; PK Waves returns to the Duff Radio Podcast
0:16 - Growing up in the Camdenton, Missouri school system
1:34 - What happened to the Scary Movie series?
2:02 - PK's SP-404 and home studio setup
2:40 - Video games
5:21 - Recording sounds with vintage microphones
6:39 - Creating...

Kansas City artist OkCasheyy returns to the Duff Radio Podcast with host Ty McDuffey to talk about the upcoming Bad Luvrs and Friends show on October 3, 2025, at Sk8bar in Westport at 209 Westport Road, Kansas City, Missouri. The show's lineup features frequent Duff Radio collaborators OkCasheyy, STBtheDON, Riley Macc, TS Shaad, Zajikc, and many more.  

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro, OkCasheyy on the Duff Radio Podcast
0:06 - Brain eating amoeba Lake of the Ozarks
0:46 - Bad Luvrs and Friends Show October 3rd in Westport
1:18 - How OkCasheyy planned a local concert and found the Sk8b...

In this episode of the Duff Radio Podcast, host Ty McDuffey sits down with Kansas City rap group Live By The Bag (producer ConorChillOut, STBtheDON, TS Shaad, & Mighty Casual) to talk about the release of their long-awaited debut album, which has been nearly 5 years in the making. 

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction to Kansas City rap group Live By The Bag and their new album
0:43 - God works in mysterious ways, how Mighty Casual and ConorChillOut met 
1:38 - TS Shaad out of Kansas City, Kansas, Wyandotte County
3:10 - ConorChillOut on the early days of producing an...

Solo female adventurer Alice Ford joins host Ty McDuffey on the Duff Radio Podcast to share her experiences living with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania and her thoughts on finding happiness without modern technology. Our conversation touches on the universal commonalities among all people, how to stay in the present moment, and the debate surrounding the sale of America's public lands.

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0:00 - Living in the city vs country
1:00 - Recent travels
2:35 - Living with a hunter-gatherer tribe in Tanzania 
10:12 - Commonalities between all people
13:16 - Happiness levels without technology & Internet
17:21...

Solo female adventurer Alice Ford joins host Ty McDuffey on the Duff Radio Podcast to share stories from her travels to all 7 continents, including living with the Achuar tribe (former headhunters) in the Amazon rainforest, her recent expedition to Antarctica, and what indigenous cultures have taught her about happiness and modern society.

Welcome to another episode of the Duff Radio Podcast featuring a conversation between Nathan Green, CEO and Co-Founder of New Level Radio and Ty McDuffey of Duff Radio.

In 2007, along with long-time business partner Sam Ambrose, Nathan Green helped launch New Level Radio, creating a new niche in the radio and music industry. Today, the company delivers customizable radio networks for hundreds of businesses all over the U.S., including more than 60 casino properties in 24 states across the U.S. 

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro to Nathan Green and the early days of New Level R...

PK Waves is an experimental/ambient/lo-fi/vaporwave/hip-hop/rap artist hailing from Camdenton, Missouri, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Houston, Texas, and most recently, San Luis Obispo.

Timestamps for our conversation on the Duff Radio Podcast:

0:00 - Linking up with PK Waves on Duff Radio
0:16 - Samson long hair; having long hair as a guy
1:16 - Is Lake of the Ozarks lifestyle similar to Ozarks Netflix?
2:58 - Crime rate in Nashville, Tennessee; California gentrification
4:38 - Gun laws in Tennessee; concealed carry pros and cons
5:37 - PK Waves background from Camdenton, Missouri; audio...

Ty McDuffey (host of Duff Radio) and STBtheDON have a discussion on life, creativity, and staying true to our goals. 

STBtheDON tells us about the story behind his stage name and his roots in Kansas City. We reflect on the importance of communication and respect in personal and professional relationships and how those values help us form strong bonds. 

Throughout our talk, STBtheDON opens up about the pressure to constantly deliver fresh content in the social media era. We talk about the costs of always needing the next big moment, emphasizing that the slower road of...

This new episode of the Duff Radio Podcast features a conversation with Kansas City rapper TS Shaad, his first appearance on the channel. You may have also heard him on "Hotbox Freestyle" and "Heart Of A Lion from the Duff Radio Podcast Vol. 1.

In this Duff Radio Podcast episode, TS Shaad shares his personal writing process and what it was like in his early days of recording music. He also talks about dropping 100lbs by playing basketball, which gave him a new sense of confidence and energy. 

Duff Radio listeners get an exclusive look at S...

Welcome to a conversation with LoganDaBaller on the Duff Radio Podcast:

0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Martin Luther King Jr Day 2025
2:15 - Inauguration 2025 Highlights
3:30 - After Tiktok Ban Reaction
7:31 - War with China and US
11:25 - Trump presidency predictions
20:17 - Investment strategies 2025
21:50 - Inflation economics explained
24:14 - Censorship in government
27:46 - Truth in the Internet age
33:11 - Biden pardon list
38:13 - Federal income tax unconstitutional; national debt of the United States
41:04 - US Senate explained
43:40 - X algorithm 2025; Reddit moderators
49:08 - Different perspectives on life <...

This is a conversation between Ty McDuffey, the host of Duff Radio, and Riley Macc, a rapper, producer, and audio engineer from Blue Springs, Missouri.

0:00 - Interview intro inside Riley Macc's childhood home
0:49 - Meeting Riley Macc for the first time
3:52 - Life and what's going on for 2025, lifting weights, protein shakes gaining weight making money making music as a business and auto business
5:05 - Working in an auto shop with his grandfather, custom exhausts, learning as a mechanic, routine, purspose and balance
6:01 - Don't Let Bad Thoughts Take Over nonprofit organization
7:30...

Returning to the Duff Radio Podcast for the first episode of 2025 is Anwar, an independent artist (rapper, singer, painter, clothing designer) from St. Louis, Missouri, who just released his 8th body of music called "Leviticus." 

Timestamps:
0:00 - Congratulations to Anwar on his new album, Leviticus, Happy New Year 2025, how it feels to have a project out in the world
3:21 - Independent artist vs record label, Distrokid review, Soundcloud music
5:30 - Which streaming service pays the most to artists?
6:20 - Selling art online
13:38 - Autotune vs no autotune
14:50 - How to m...

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WELCOME TO SEASON 3 OF THE DUFF RADIO PODCAST
This is an interview between Ty McDuffey (owner/host of Duff Radio) and Ana Danch, a Ukrainian pop-folk singer and songwriter. She has been part of two female bands, "Dessert" and "Trishi," before starting her solo career. Ana's daughter joined us for this interview to translate between Ukrainian and English.

In this interview, we talk about the Ukraine war today and life in Ukraine right now.

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0:00 - Introduction to...

This is my interview with musician and songwriter Bob Walkenhorst of Norborne/Kansas City, Missouri. Bob is perhaps best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band The Rainmakers, which gained international recognition in the 1980s and 1990s. Bob started his music career in the psychedelic rock band Phantasia during the early 1970s. Bob's career has spanned multiple decades, during which he has built a dedicated fanbase, including admiration from author Stephen King.

In this conversation, we touch on Bob's early music career, the story of Phantasia and its band members, the formation of...

Welcome to another episode of the Duff Radio Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Gittyman, a good friend and music producer from Kansas City known for his work with the Scumlords of KC and his collaboration with Waka Flocka Flame. In this interview, Gittyman opens up about the early days of his career in the music industry, his creative process, and how he overcame some of his personal challenges to pursue his passion.

Gittyman talks about monetizing creativity and turning his passion for making music into a sustainable business and gives tips on social media...

In this interview, I (host Ty McDuffey) speak with Kelle Sparta, an author, podcast host, and spiritual teacher. Kelle hosts the "Spirit Sherpa" and "Spirit Guides" podcasts. She is the author of The Over-Achiever’s Guide to Spiritual Awakening. Kellis is also a business coach and the founder of Kelle Sparta Enterprises. 

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In this interview, I (Ty McDuffey, host/operator of Duff Radio) talk about mindfulness and meditation with Pragya Jindal. 

Pragya talks about the concepts of the inner and outer worlds, the power of living in the moment, and how we can connect with our higher selves to overcome challenges.

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In this interview, I (host Ty McDuffey) have a conversation with Marc Geronimo about his experiences with administering psychedelic therapy. Marc shares his personal and professional journey into the world of psychedelics, including his experiences with psilocybin and ayahuasca, and how these substances have facilitated healing and insight in therapeutic settings for his clients.

This interview covers the scientific, spiritual, and therapeutic aspects of psychedelics, providing a look at their potential to treat mental health issues and facilitate personal growth. If you are someone who is curious about the therapeutic use of psychedelics or seeking deeper knowledge...

In this episode of the Duff Radio Podcast, host Ty McDuffey sits down with John von Seggern, an accomplished technologist and musician, to discuss the future of music education, the role of AI in music production, and his unique career journey.

John shares his experiences working with electronic music pioneer John Hassell, his role at ICON Collective in Burbank, CA, and the exciting developments in AI tools for music. Tune in for a look into how technology is shaping the music industry and get a glimpse into John's fascinating adventures from Japan to Hollywood.

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