Discovering McKinney
Hosted by Jeff Harrell and dropping every other Monday, Discovering McKinney dives into the amazing stories that make McKinney, Texas so great.
We’ll search for the best McKinney burger, investigate stories of ghosts and outlaws, look into the live McKinney music scene, uncover hidden gems throughout the city, and much, much more.
But mostly we’ll tell the stories of the extraordinary ordinary people behind this great town.
Episodes
9 episodes
Brewing up Community Through Craft Coffee with Jason Kanapkey
We explore the rich world of small batch, craft coffee with Virtuous Cycle co-founder, Jason Kanapkey. Jason shares his journey from coffee enthusiast to coffee artisan, detailing the meticulous process of sourcing, roasting, and b...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:32
The Best Way to Explore Downtown McKinney
Escape rooms are wildly popular, but what if you could capture that same fun and excitement outdoors, right in the heart of McKinney Square? That's exactly what Brandon Oropallo, founder of DFW Scavenger Hunt, has achieved.In today's epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:26
Are the Legends of Belle Starr in McKinney True?
In episode 6, we delve into the captivating tales of the outlaws that once roamed the streets of McKinney.Renowned local historian, Pat Rogers, returns to take us on a journey back in time to the days when infamous outlaws like Belle St...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:28
The Stix Icehouse: Where Fun Welcomes Everyone
Looking for a spot that both adults and kids can't get enough of? Look no further than The Stix Icehouse in McKinney! It's a haven of fun and excitement for the entire family.In this episode, we sit down with Rae Phillips-Luther, one of ...
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46:12
Staying Fit at Any Age with Laurie Anderson
From her garage gym in McKinney, Laurie Anderson is helping others achieve their fitness goals, even those they once deemed unattainable. If you've faced challenges maintaining fitness or are curious about incorporating exercise in...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:57
The Celt: People, Pints, and......Poltergeist?
In Episode 3, we delve into the rich history of The Celt, an authentic Irish pub prominently located on the square in downtown McKinney. Join us as we sit down with General Manager Nick Keim, whose tenure at The Celt spans the last decade, over...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:16
How It All Began: The Rich History of McKinney
How much do you know about the history of McKinney? Jeff has lived here since 1995 and yet knows very little. Well this week we get the gift of speaking with Pat Rogers, who has fabulous insight into the rich history of the city.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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53:14
One and Only Burger: The Best Burger in McKinney?
I set out to find a great McKinney hamburger. Did I find it? Did I find a whole lot more? Find out in episode one of Discovering McKinney, where we dive into the stories of people, places, and businesses that make this town so great...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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57:03
Discovering McKinney hosted by Jeff Harrell (launching March 4th)
This is Jeff Harrell and I’m launching a brand new podcast on March 4th called Discovering McKinney.Dropping every other Monday, Discovering McKinney will dive into the amazing stories that make McKinney, Texas so great.
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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