Welcome to The 39/94. Every great story starts with a place, and this is our place. Named after the coordinates of our region (39°N, 94°W), Jodie O'Brien hosts a weekly dive-in with the people, stories, and conversations shaping life across Northwest Missouri. Big topics, small towns, and the people who make this place worth talking about. Your neighbor's story. Your town's news. Your community's voice. We pull up a chair, ask the tough questions, share the good laughs, and bring you the stories you didn't know you needed - the stuff that makes you proud, makes you think, makes you laugh, and reminds you why Northwest Missouri feels like home. 🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.
The 39/94
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Welcome to The 39/94. Every great story starts with a place, and this is our place. Named after the coordinates of our region (39°N, 94°W), Jodie O'Brien hosts a weekly dive-in with the people, stories, and conversations shaping life across Northwest Missouri. Big topics, small towns, and the people who make this place worth talking about. Your neighbor's story. Your town's news. Your community's voice. We pull up a chair, ask the tough questions, share the good laughs, and bring you the stories you didn't know you needed - the stuff that makes you proud, makes you think, makes you laugh, and reminds you why Northwest Missouri feels like home. 🎙️ New episodes every week. Subscribe so you never miss one.
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August 6, 2026
Using Her Voice for Good: Tracy Lindley on Purpose, Passion & Making an Impact
<p>What if one unexpected opportunity completely changed the direction of your life? That’s exactly what happened to <strong>Tracy Lindley</strong>.</p><p>A Missouri Western graduate, nationally recognized voice actor, LinkedIn educator and entrepreneur, Tracy has voiced projects for brands including Google, Walmart, Uber, NASCAR and realtor.com, all from her home studio in St. Joseph.</p><p>In this episode, Tracy shares how she accidentally discovered voice acting, the networking strategy that completely changed her business, why LinkedIn became one of her greatest marketing tools, and how she's helping creatives build sustainable careers.</p><p>She also discusses balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, creating online courses, mentoring the next generation, and advocating for voice actors through the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry.</p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Building a national business from a small town</p><p>• Voice acting behind major brands</p><p>• LinkedIn networking strategies</p><p>• Creating passive income through online courses</p><p>• Faith, family and entrepreneurship</p><p>• AI and protecting human voices</p><p>• Finding your purpose and using your gifts</p><p>If you've ever wondered how to turn a unique skill into a successful business—or how to stand out in today's digital world—this episode is full of practical insight and inspiration.</p><p><strong>The 39/94 Podcast – New episodes every week!</strong></p><p>▶️ Watch more episodes on YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@the3994podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@the3994podcast</a></p><p>❤️ Support The 39/94 Podcast on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/the3994" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/the3994</a></p><h3>Our Sponsors</h3><p><strong>North Central Missouri College</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ncmissouri.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ncmissouri.edu/</a></p><p><strong>Scooter's Coffee – Savannah & St. Joseph</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/scooterscoffeesavannah" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/scooterscoffeesavannah</a></p><p><strong>Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.deluxetruckstop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.deluxetruckstop.com/</a></p><p><strong>Gina's Cafe & Catering</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ginascafeandcatering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ginascafeandcatering.com/</a></p><p><strong>E.L. Crawford Construction</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.elcrawford.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.elcrawford.com/</a></p><p><strong>Greater Than Financial</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/</a></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Walmart</li><li>Business</li><li>NASCAR</li><li>Google</li><li>Uber</li><li><a href="https://www.missouriwestern.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Missouri Western State University</a></li><li>LinkedIn</li><li>Voices.com</li><li>Voice123.com</li><li>Outworks</li><li><a href="https://navavoices.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NAVA</a></li><li>Truth Travelers</li><li>Andy Williams</li><li><a href="https://www.frederickboulevard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frederick Blvd Baptist</a></li></ul><br/>
July 30, 2026
Higher Education Unfiltered with Dr. Lenny Klaver: His Story and Our Future
<p>This week on The 39/94, we sit down with<strong> Dr. Lenny Klaver,</strong> President of North Central Missouri College, for a conversation about his path into higher education leadership and his perspective on a statewide issue that affects every college campus in Missouri: funding.</p><p>Dr. Claver walks us through his career, from Wayne State College to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside to a small Michigan university that later closed, and into the presidency he's now held for nearly a decade. He talks about the philosophy of "uncommon attention" that guides how he leads, the tradeoffs rural and community colleges face compared to four-year universities, and his view on why Missouri ranks 46th in the nation for higher ed funding per capita and what that means for students and families across the state. He also shares how dual credit works for local high schoolers, and reflects on a defining personal moment, surviving a 1979 tornado that destroyed his family's Iowa farm.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>(02:39) The affordability gap between community colleges and four-year universities</li><li>(03:22) The story behind recruiting Clarence Green</li><li>(05:14) Dr. Claver's path into a college presidency</li><li>(07:49) Surviving the 1979 tornado that shaped his sense of purpose</li><li>(14:46) The "uncommon attention" philosophy behind his leadership</li><li>(19:11) His take on why Missouri ranks 46th in the nation for higher ed funding per capita</li><li>(22:22) Dual credit and dual enrollment, explained</li><li>(25:29) What he's watching for in the years ahead</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors:</strong> North Central Missouri College – Savannah Campus, Greater Than Financial, Gina's Cafe and Catering, EL Crawford Construction, Hair by Morgan, Pancakes Pups and Suds, and Scooter's Coffee.</p><p>Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and consider supporting the show on Patreon.</p><p>Links referenced in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://NCMissouri.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NCMissouri.edu</a></li></ul><br/>
July 23, 2026
A Lifetime Teaching Government, Now Helping Voters | Melissa Ross Breaks Down the August 4 Primary
<p><strong>Election Day is coming up on August 4th, </strong>and if you're anywhere in the 39/94 corridor, this is your chance to weigh in on some big ballot measures that'll shape local government and community resources for years to come.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with <strong>Melissa Ross</strong>, a retired Savannah R3 teacher who spent her career teaching history and government, to break down what's actually on the ballot, no jargon, just plain talk.</p><p>Join host <strong>Jodie O'Brien</strong> for a real conversation about politics, government, and guiding the next generation to understand their civic duty. She then helps us, as voters, get ready for Election Day.</p><p><strong>For example in this episode...</strong></p><p>We dig into <strong>Amendment 1</strong>, which would renew a small sales tax that funds Missouri's state parks and soil conservation programs. It's passed with strong support before, so we talk about what's really at stake for local conservation efforts and public resources if it doesn't pass again.</p><p>We also get into what this means for the average household's wallet, and what the long-term trade-offs look like for community infrastructure and taking care of the environment.</p><p><strong>We Discuss</strong></p><ul><li>The upcoming election on August 4th and its impact on local communities across the 3994 corridor.</li><li>Key issues on the ballot for the four Amendments</li><li>Why voter turnout is critical</li><li>Why local ballot measures are essential in smaller communities</li></ul><br/><p>If you enjoyed this episode, follow <strong>The 39/94</strong>, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves stories about leadership, business, and making a meaningful impact in their community.</p><p><strong>Companies mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>E.L. Crawford Construction</li><li>North Central Missouri College</li><li>Hair by Morgan</li><li>Pankakes, Pups and Suds</li><li>Greater Than Financial</li><li>Gina's Cafe and Catering</li><li>Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop</li><li>Scooters Coffee</li></ul><br/><p><strong>The 39/94 Podcast - New episodes every week!</strong></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@The3994Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@The3994Podcast</a></p><p>Learn more about supporting The 39/94 Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/The3994" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/The3994</a></p><p><strong>Our sponsors:</strong></p><ul><li>North Central Missouri College <a href="https://ncmissouri.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ncmissouri.edu</a></li><li>Scooter's Coffee Savannah & St. Joseph <a href="https://scooterscoffee.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scooterscoffee.com</a></li><li>Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop <a href="https://www.deluxetruckstop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">woolmanfamilytruckstop.com</a></li><li>Gina's Cafe & Catering <a href="https://ginascafecatering.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ginascafecatering.com</a></li><li>E.L. Crawford Construction <a href="https://elcrawfordconstruction.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">elcrawfordconstruction.com</a></li><li>Greater Than Financial <a href="https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/</a></li><li>The Launch Pad <a href="https://www.stjlaunchpad.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stjlaunchpad.com/</a></li></ul><br/>
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