Current co-host of the “Mornings with Mark and Sam” show on 97.9 KICK-FM. Mark is a graduate of the Conservatory at The Second City in Chicago and holds a degree in Acting from Northern Illinois University. Mark is also the host of “On the Mark”, an hour of honest sports talk every Saturday morning on News Talk 1070 KHMO-Am. His love for sports followed him from Chicago never missing an opportunity to watch the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, or Hawks. In 2022, Mark received the Missouri Broadcasting Award for Best Sports Personality Small Market. Mark enjoys time with his wife and family, history, and random facts. You can connect with Mark on Twitter @MarkHespen
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The Coolest Pickleball Court in the US is in Missouri
Have you been to Topgolf? This place is the Pickleball version of Topgolf, and they are about to open another location in Missouri! Here are the details on the must-visit pickleball court in the Show-Me State...
3 of the 100 Best Companies to Work For are located in Missouri
If you are looking for a new place to work you should check out Fortune's new list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023, 3 of the companies that make the list are headquartered in the Show-Me State.
Where’s Six Flags STL on the list of the “Best” Six Flags parks?
Spring is here and all across the midwest theme parks are beginning to reopen! If you are wanting to take a trip to a Six Flags location this year you might want to check out this travel website's list ranking all 23 of the Six Flags theme parks in the US. Where does Six Flags St. Louis land on the list...?
A Travel Website says to visit St. Louis during the Spring Season
If you need an excuse to get down to St. Louis this spring just say "well, the big-time travel website says spring is the time to visit St. Louis!" What is it about St. Louis that makes it one of the best places in America to visit during the Spring season?
You’ll Find a Party & Green Beer in St. Louis on St. Paddy’s Day
If you are looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Green Beer, Sports, and Live Music then you need to head to downtown St. Louis on March 17th!
Where is Missouri on the List of Best States for Camping?
Missouri has over 100 state parks, but is it one of the best states for camping? A list has come out ranking the best states for camping in the US this year, let's examine the list and try to figure out why Missouri is ranked where it is...
A website puts 3 Missouri Cities on it’s “Most Dangerous” List
In Missouri's most dangerous city, which is not St. Louis or Kansas City, 1 out of 64 people will be victims of a violent crime according to the data put together by this safety website. Which cities are on the list?
The Award for the Best Tourist Spot in Missouri goes to…
Missouri is filled with places that are destinations for tourists from around the World, but which spot in Missouri took home the award for best tourist spot in the Show-Me State?
Where’s Missouri on the List of Best & Worst States for Women?
March is almost here and March is Women's History Month, so a popular website ranked all 50 states from best to worst for women, where does the Show-Me State land on this list? Here are the details...
Which area in Missouri was named a Best Place To Visit in March?
A big-time travel website gave its recommendations for where are the best places to visit in March of this year, and a part of Missouri made the list!