Unboxed

Unboxed Sharing your experiences invites empathy, breaks down barriers, and inspires others. Reach out today to share your story.

Help us build a compassionate, inclusive community where all voices are heard. Be an UNBOXER: elevate the narratives of others today. Email [email protected] to get started.

We didn't mean to leave you hanging... but the tea was just too good to rush! ☕📦Part 2 of our conversation with the lege...
06/24/2026

We didn't mean to leave you hanging... but the tea was just too good to rush! ☕📦
Part 2 of our conversation with the legendary DJ Amanda is officially LIVE. We are picking right back up on that cliffhanger to hear the real, unfiltered story behind the Chappell Roan gig she had to turn down. From there, the conversation gets even deeper as we talk about her corporate double life in diversity and inclusion, the reality of leaving Kansas City after a 25-year legacy, and manifesting her dream of playing at Chicago's iconic Smartbar.
If you loved the heart and wisdom of Part 1, you don't want to miss how this story ends. Head over to the link below to tune in! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org

"If you aren't owning what you actually contribute to, you devalue yourself." 🎧✨This week’s episode is incredibly specia...
06/17/2026

"If you aren't owning what you actually contribute to, you devalue yourself." 🎧✨

This week’s episode is incredibly special to us. Wes and Ace sit down with the one and only DJ Amanda for a look back at her incredible 25-year journey shaping Kansas City’s electronic music scene. Before she packs up for her next chapter in Chicago, we’re having the talk about the deep roots of house music, the realities of living a corporate "double life," navigating the heavy waves of grief, and why finding your safe space on a dance floor can completely change your life.
This conversation is a love letter to the KC q***r community, full of wisdom, deep laughs, and zero shame. Pull up a chair and listen in! ❤️
🔗 unboxedkc.org

There is nothing better than looking back at a decade of friendship and seeing how much you've grown together. 🏳️‍🌈✨This...
06/11/2026

There is nothing better than looking back at a decade of friendship and seeing how much you've grown together. 🏳️‍🌈✨
This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the incredibly talented Jared Horman —muralist, artist, leader, and former Creative Director for the City of Kansas City. We’re tracking our journey from q***r sports leagues to City Hall, and diving into the stories behind his viral Chappell Roan mural and the powerful KC CARE Health Center and AIDS Service Foundation of Greater KC World AIDS Day legacy mural. More than anything, this episode is a celebration of what it looks like to live completely authentically, whether that’s in your art, your relationships, or your community. Pull up a chair and join the family chat! ❤️

🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MljvAogwFfQogCiKit3I2?si=GSTejvYyTP6ggEEs8mFpQA

06/09/2026

Yeah, fascism doesn't wanna hang out with you. Fck the rules and fck nice.

06/06/2026

📍 They make you feel helpless because that's an easier, more manipulative, malleable place to keep you. And it's not sustainable. 📍

06/05/2026

Qu**rs at Woody's KC Body Euphoria, hosted by Lana Luxx, unbox the stigmas they have faced by living their truth.

06/03/2026

Stonewall Sports Kansas City kickballers share what makes them proud.

06/02/2026

We are high-fiving in the pod because this chat with got completely unfiltered.

Real solidarity means holding our leaders accountable. This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the brilliant Brittany Tilan...
06/02/2026

Real solidarity means holding our leaders accountable. This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the brilliant Brittany Tilander () to talk about the reality of q***r life in Kansas City. We’re tackling everything from local political decisions that impact our community to food deserts on the east side. But because it’s Unboxed, we also laugh our way through reality TV, body-positive comedy, and an honest talk about pansexuality. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. 🎙️❤️

unboxedkc.org

06/02/2026

The difference between true allyship and performative allyship is what happens when the pressure is on.

In a 2022 interview with UnboxedKC, Mayor Quinton Lucas praised LGBTQ+ safe spaces, noting their essential role in "upliftment." Fast forward to 2026: facing pressure from right-wing legal groups, Kansas City repealed its ban on conversion therapy. The Mayor cited "legal strategy" and a "repeal and replace" plan to avoid setting bad court precedents.

But who pays the price during this "strategic retreat"? **LGBTQ+ youth.**
Performative allies offer words of upliftment when it's easy, but ask marginalized people to absorb the trauma of political compromise when the fight gets hard. We need leaders who hold the line.

This Wednesday, June 3rd, tune in to a brand new episode of the UnboxedKC podcast. Brittany Tilander responds directly to her recent online conversation with Mayor Lucas regarding the repeal, contrasts it with his recorded statements from our 2022 interview, and explores the real-world impact of treating LGBTQ+ rights as a legal chess match.

It is time to unbox the truth about political compromise and community safety.

🎧 **Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio.**

Address

3700 Broadway Blvd, Suite 110
Kansas City, MO
64111

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Unboxed posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Unboxed:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share