Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie

Off the Record with Jimmy Gillispie

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PJ Matulka on a 6-week family vacation in Europe and using AI to build an itinerary
On this weeks episode, my good friend PJ Matulka sat down with me and broke down his family vacation in Europe. They traveled internationally for six weeks, visiting five different countries. They stayed at base camps in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Iceland. We discussed some of his favorite spots along with some favorites from his wife and son. We also talked about how he used an AI agent to build his very detailed itinerary and used it to help guide and improve the trip. At the end of the episode, we briefly discussed his possible return to playing ultimate frisbee.
Vicky Conner on owning Rink Ratz and rollerskating
On this week's episode, Vicky Conner joins the podcast to about her business Rink Ratz, which is a rollerskating rink in Blue Springs, MO. She has owned the business for more than 10 years, an has tried to be a part of the community where she grew up. She also talked about her daughter, who has been nicknamed the Limbo Queen because of her amazing talent on skates.
Top 15 Sports Movies with Brett Pittenger
On this week's episode, Brett Pittenger returns to the podcast. Brett and Jimmy made their own lists of their Top 15 Sports Movies. They compared their lists and discussed each movie.
Brooke Beck is back to talk freshman track season at Oklahoma State University
On this week's episode, Brooke Beck returns to talk about her freshman indoor and outdoor track seasons at Oklahoma State University. She talks about becoming an All-American runner and earning All-Big 12 Conference honors, in addition to cutting significant time off her 800m run personal record. Brooke also talks about her summer and her Tik Tok dances.
Paige Gustin on working as a journalist, college life at Arkansas, and love of anime.
On this week's episode, Pleasant Hill graduate Paige Gustin joins the podcast during Jimmy's last week at the newspaper, where they worked together for 10 months. She talks about why she became a journalist, along with going to college at the University of Arkansas, where she learned the Woo Pig Sooie chant and experienced sorority life. Paige also talked about how she became an anime fan and why she loves the show "One Piece" during the episode.
Kayleigh Norris on freshman year at University of Alabama
On this week's episode, Harrisonville High School graduate Kayleigh Norris talked about her freshman year at the University of Alabama. She talked about battling through injuries, and how she's trying to get back to being healthy for the upcoming cross country season. Kayleigh also talked about her first year of college and her summer.
Bizarro Episode: Matt Noonan interviews Jimmy Gillispie for his birthday
On this week's episode, Off the Record host and founder Jimmy Gillispie has been turned into the guest. His good friend, Matt Noonan, was granted his wish from months ago and he interviewed Jimmy before his 44th birthday. Matt gathered questions from Jimmy's family and friends, and added a few of his own for this very entertaining episode. Their conversations range from Jimmy's dream 5K race, women in sports, gambling, fast food, daddy-daughter dates, and of course, movies and music.
Brett Pittenger on NFL Draft, KU basketball offseason and KU baseball
On this week's episode, Brett Pittenger returns to the podcast. We talked about the NFL Draft and how the KU men's basketball offseason has panned out thus far. We also dabbled in talking KU baseball, which is set to host an NCAA Regional this weekend.
Jenn Nussbeck on the 2026 KC Parade of Hearts and its history
On this week's episode, KC Parade of Hearts Executive Director Jenn Nussbeck joined the podcast and talked about this year's event, the new "Heart" design, and the ins and outs of the process.
Liesel Kirk-Fink on parenting, helping and choosing a college f0r runners
In this week's episode, Baker University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Liesel Kirk-Fink joins the podcast to talk a lot about running. Jimmy and Liesel were former teammates at Baker University, and she is now the proud parents of 2 collegiate runners and 2 younger children who run and compete in dance. She talked about letting her children create their own path but guiding them when they want or need help. She also talked about how to help them choose a college. It was an episode about parenting and running.
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