Espresso Yourself with Chuck

by Chuck Knapp

Jobs for America's Graduates-Kansas President and CEO Chuck Knapp visits with guests about their career paths, experiences, and their advice in preparing for successful futures.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Kyleigh Raun Pittman

    Kyleigh Raun Pittman

    Chuck visits with JAG-K Career Specialist Kyleigh Raun Pittman, a former JAG-K student. Kyleigh talks about her experience as a student and how it helped prepare her to be successful in her current role. She talks about the opportunities she had as a JAG-K student and why she is enjoying teaching her current students to get the most out of their experiences in JAG-K.

  • Daniel Knapp

    Daniel Knapp

    Chuck visits with his son, Daniel Knapp, about Daniel's decision to join the Kansas Air National Guard, his experience at boot camp, and his plans for the future. He offers good advice for students looking for ways to receive excellent training at no cost.

  • Senior Year Revisited

    Senior Year Revisited

    Chuck introduces a series of episodes featuring members of the Augusta (Kansas) High School Class of 1984 and JAG-K students from the AHS Class of 2024.

  • Brian Hanni

    Brian Hanni

    Brian Hanni started his play-by-play career at a young age calling baseball games on Nintendo. Today, he is the voice of the Kansas Jayhawks. Brian shares advice on making it in broadcasting in life. He also tells some great stories about well-known broadcasters and Hall of Fame Coach Bill Self.

  • Season 1

  • 10 Years of JAG-K

    10 Years of JAG-K

    After celebrating 10 years of JAG-K, Chuck discusses the history and positive outcomes of Jobs for America's Graduates and JAG-Kansas. This episode features interviews and clips from JAG co-founder Ken Smith, three Kansas governors, former NFL player Garry Gilliam, Jr., and JAG-K students.