Michael Gibson sat down with a one-on-one with Reza to see what inspired him to be an illusionist. Michael also got to experience the art of illusion first-hand!
John Lindell is the lead pastor of James River Church, a buzzing congregation of over 60,000 people who attend services both in-person and online. Lindell talks with Michael Gibson to discuss leading his church and the story behind his new book called New Normal: Experiencing God’s Best for Your Life releasing April 20, 2021.
In another installment of 3 Questions, we sat down with Alyssa Kelly, the newest addition to our team at The Place. She talks about what it was like being a news reporter in Fargo, ND.
Kerstin Linquist is living her broadcasting dreams as a host for QVC. She’s been on the air with numerous celebs like Jamie Foxx, the Property Brothers, and even singer Katy Perry. Find out what makes her job so rewarding.
Ashley Reynolds leads KY3′s investigative reporting series “On Your Side” where she reports on ways to protect viewer’s wallets and against scams. A Springfield native, she’s also an Emmy winner.
The Lennon Sisters danced and sang their way into America’s heart on The Lawrence Welk Show as little girls. They became top talent continuing to perform on television, as well as Las Vagas and Branson, MO. Today, they are still performing and providing audiences with a nostalgic nod to the past.
Katie Perkin Smith took a leap of faith and competed in the online national web show Larger Than Life with celebrity weight loss coach Bruce Pitcher, where she lost over 50 pounds.
Local fisherwoman turned children’s author Vannetta Groeteke has written a book about growing up fishing with her grandpa in the Ozarks. Proceeds from the book will go towards Fish for Tales. A local organization that helps children with special needs learn to fish.
Ethan Forhetz and his wife, Sara Forhetz said goodbye to KY3 after 15 years at the station. Michael Gibson caught up with Ethan and asked him about some special memories during his time at The Place to Be.
Chocolatier Shawn Askinosie knows a thing or two about feeding your soul. The work he does with Askinosie Chocolate does good work all over the world. Sharing his experience of finding work that feeds his soul, alongside his daughter Lawren Askinosie, the father-daughter duo wrote a book to help others find the same joy they share.
Dan Boever played professional baseball before becoming a golf trick shot artist. Today he entertains people and celebrities in shows across the world.
Dr. Shawn McCaffrey is a health and wellness expert who has consulted with celebrities and shared his expertise with Fortune 500 companies and Ivey league universities.
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon has a passion for capturing the beauty of people through his camera lens. His photos of people can be seen in his latest gallery called “The Road We Call Home” in art museums in various locations across America.
The Petersens perform daily in Branson. Recently, their rendition of the Dolly Parton song Joline went viral. Promoting the family band and the Ozarks to a worldwide audience.
Branson resident Sarah Coday and her gluten-free muffins took silver in the coveted Best of Branson awards in 2020. Coday’s muffins and cupcakes are all-natural and no sugar added. She uses ingredients she learned growing up in Trinidad.
Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company vice president and chairwoman Sally Hargis is making strides as one of the area’s top businesswomen. Learn about what drives her success. And how her family has been bottling Coca-Cola beverages for 100 years.
Blogger Kasey Shwartz of AllThingsMama.com has millions of readers every month trying her delicious recipes. But, how did it all begin? We find out on this edition of Cool Careers.
Joey “JP” Patrickus has been custom making boots for locals and even famous people all over the world. He’s one of the last custom bootmakers in the world.
Famed illusionist Reza has been wowing millions of people around the world with his unique tricks. Now he’s on the Branson stage where fans can get up close and personal with his dramatic illusions.
KY3 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brandon Beck has been delivering the weather every weekday morning for over a decade. So what it like forecasting the unpredictable Ozarks weather? The Place’s Michael Gibson asks him in this edition of 3 Questions.
In the midst of quarantine earlier this year, workout enthusiast Prima Tesh and her dad, former Entertainment Tonight co-host and Grammy-nominated musician John Tesh, had an idea. To get Americans moving by doing a daily Facebook Live on Tesh’s Facebook page. The videos went viral and inspired Prima to start The Prima Workout.
KY3 Ozarks Today anchor Maria Neider has been delivering the news each morning for over 15 years. The Place’s Michael Gibson caught up with the busy journalist and learned her most impactful story she’s covered while at KY3.
Shawn Askinosie is the owner of Askinosie Chocolate. Once a criminal defense attorney, Askinosie founded a chocolate company that helps people across the world.
Actress Dana Powell is known for her role as Pam on the hit television show Modern Family. As well as Hollywood blockbuster movies like Bridesmaids. The Springfieldian sat down with The Place’s Michael Gibson to talk about her journey from the Ozarks to stardom.
Legendary entertainer Tony Orlando started performing as a teenager and eventually became known as American’s favorite showman. He sits down one-on-one with The Place’s Michael Gibson to talk about the journey behind his extraordinary career.
