Speak easy and SprinkleSumSalt: Podcaster passes the mic to KCs underground arts scene [Video]

Untold stories of creative talent and entrepreneurial spirit are raging beneath the surface of Kansas City’s mainstream, said Bump Jonas, who finds vibrant inspiration in musicians, chefs, and small business owners angling to reach a broader audience.

“I wanted to bring something unique to Kansas City, a space where artists and entrepreneurs can connect and share their stories,” Jonas explained, diving deeper into his SprinkleSumSalt podcast and his monthly, in-person showcase event: The Mecca.

As an artist himself — originally from Houston — he found Kansas City’s vibrant, underground arts scene appealing, he said.

“People express themselves in so many ways here, whether it’s through street art, dancing, or vending at the local markets,” Jonas said.

Seeing this potential, he launched the podcast to “sprinkle some salt” on those creatives’ stories and bring Kansas City’s under-the-radar talent to light.

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