My current position is Producer/Director at Smoky Hills PBS. I Create much of the interstitial material as well as work on all live shows and sporting events. I do most of the motion graphics work as well as find Voice Over talent to add to our VO talent pool. On productions, I do everything from pull cable, set up cameras, and test equipment, to graphics, audio, and pretty much anything that needs to be done to make the production a success. We do live-to-air productions as well as recorded and rebroadcasted shows. The main show I work on is Real Ag.
Real Ag
I am the lead (or only producer really) on the show Real Ag.
Producing, directing, researching, interviewing, editing, creating the graphics, editing the audio, color correcting the video, etc., etc., etc. Anything and everything for this show that is done on the production end is probably done by me.
The show is mainly produced in the summer and the premiere episodes start the first week of November and then air Fridays at 8:30 pm every week until the end of the year.
Real Ag (2021 Season)
Corn, soybeans, cover crops, government policy, and much more were covered in the 2021 season of Real Ag. I traveled all over the great state of Kansas to interview farmers and agricultural specialists to get as much information on each topic as I could.
Every episode is available on YouTube as well as on the Smoky Hills PBS website at smokyhillspbs.org
Mildred S. Janzen D.A.R. Award
World War II Survivor, mother, grandmother, and truly resilient woman. All these things describe Mildred Schindler Janzen, but they could never encapsulate everything she has been through in her lifetime. After escaping Nazi Germany, and managing to get out of communist Russia, Mildred made it back to her homeland of America and made a wonderful life for herself.
The Daughters of the American Revolution found it fitting to present Mildred with the D.A.R. medal of honor for all she had been through.
Doctors on Call
Features Kansas doctors and health care professionals talking about health-related topics. Doctors on Call is a live call-in show that airs every Tuesday at 7 pm. The regular season runs from January through April.
I help set up the set, cameras, and lighting for the show as well as run the graphics, communicate the callers to the host and patch the calls in during the show. I am also responsible for preparing the encore airing of the show for replays later in the week and during the off-season.
The Kansas Legislature
Beginning in February the Kansas Legislature show hosts local Kansas Senators and Representatives as they discuss state issues during the legislative session. Kansas Legislature is a live call-in program.
Similar to Doctors on Call, I help set up the set, cameras, and lighting for the show as well as run the graphics, communicate the callers to the host and patch the calls in during the show. I am also responsible for preparing the encore airing of the show for replays later in the week.
A Conversation with Bob Davis
Bob Davis, a 14-time Kansas Sportscaster-of-the-Year, released a book chronicling his 48 years calling the action as the voice of the Fort Hays State Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks, and Kansas City Royals. As part of a pledge drive, Smoky Hills PBS interviewed Bob at the old Hays high-school gymnasium as Jeremy McGuire discussed his career in broadcasting along with the author of the book, Jeff Bollig.
Smoky Hills PBS Kid's Club
The Smoky Hills PBS Kid's Club is an added benefit for member donors to Smoky Hills PBS. In addition to giving away hundreds of books to schools, the Kid's Club announces the children's birthday on a spot, with a birthday song sung by Jammin' Randy, on the channel monthly. Kid's also got books, stickers, and a variety of other items from Smoky Hills PBS.
Candlelight Concert
The 58th Annual Candlelight Concert featuring the Choral Department of the Wichita State University School of Music featuring WSU WU Choir, WSU Shocker Choir, WSU Concert Chorale, and the WSU Madrigal Singers. Taped by Smoky Hills PBS on November 30, 2021, from Wiedemann Recital Hall on the campus of Wichita State University.
I ran cameras for this production as well as set up and torn down equipment.
Max Haverfield Concerts
“Sound of Glory An American Spectacular! with Max Haverfield & Friends” was a patriotic musical tribute to America. Recorded at the Majestic Theatre in Scott City, Kansas, “Sound of Glory An American Spectacular! With Max Haverfield & Friends” featured music by local singers and musicians celebrating a patriotic tribute to America.
The program was produced by Smoky Hills PBS. I ran the camera, as well as set up and tore down of equipment for the production.
Family Fun Days
Smoky Hills PBS puts on Family Fun Days in various towns across western Kansas. Getting children and families out for afternoon crafts and fun often with a fun character from our children's shows.
These spots are fun to produce as that is their main goal. To be fun spots that get families to come out to these events and have a good time and interact with the staff and characters with Smoky Hills PBS.
The Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games
The 8-Man All-Star Game is played every June in Beloit. It features the top players from across western Kansas.
This recorded production is often aired a few weeks after the games. I set up, run audio, run cameras (if needed), prepare instant replay for the director, as well as tear down any other part of the product that needs my help. I also prepare the DVDs and build the show for the airing and re-airing of the games.
The Wild West Bowl
The Wild West Bowl is the 6-Player Championship game that has been held in Dodge City, Kansas. The Championship and consolation games are played on the same day.
I set up run audio, run cameras (if needed), prepare instant replay for the director, as well as tear down any other part of the product that needs my help. I also prepare the DVDs and build the show for the airing and re-airing of the games.
Young Writers & Illustrators Contest is an annual contest held every year for the Kindergarten through 3rd graders to write their own creative stories and have them read and presented in a show on Smoky Hills PBS. They are also presented with a trophy at their school by Smoky Hills PBS at the end of the school year.
I arrange the production of this show, usually editing, obtaining Voice Over, music, creating graphics, as well as any other part of production that is needed, along with the help of Smoky Hills PBS departments which give me the stories that won and other information needed to produce the show.
Smoky Hills PBS Business Partnership
Smoky Hills PBS Underwriting
Smoky Hills PBS General Hiring
Smoky Hills PBS is often looking for talent in various fields to increase our breadth of expertise.
This spot was created to give an inspirational look to those who would like to work for Smoky Hills PBS.
Christmas at Windhorst
The 34th Annual Cathedral Concert
Summer sports presentations
Often in the summer, Smoky Hills PBS would re-air some of the sports championships and awards show that were produced during the winter. Shows such as the Wild West bowl, the 8-Player State Championships, and the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.