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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Which side of the “Water War” in Missouri are you on?
There is a war breaking out in Missouri over the state's water, which side are you on? Here are the details you need to know...
Yelp Experts say Missouri has one of the Top 5 Hikes in the US
If you are looking to take a breathtakingly beautiful hike this spring then don't leave the Show-Me State of Missouri, here is the hike that Yelp experts say is one of the top 5 in the entire country...
Missouri News: Experts give Missouri a LOW Work from Home score
Why do experts believe that Missouri is one of the worst states to work from home in? Here is what the data and the experts are saying about working from home in the Show-Me State...
Will Missouri get rid of its “Forced Marriage” Law?
The Show-Me State of Missouri is one of 4 states that has a very specific law that forces certain women to stay married. What exactly is this law, and should it even be a law in the first place? Here are the details...
Does this new Tourism Campaign make you WANT to visit Illinois?
There are a LOT of things you could highlight in a tourism video to promote Illinois and make people want to come to visit the Land of Lincoln. So why is the state spending money promoting this...?
Yelp claims one Missouri Restaurant has ELITE Deep Dish Pizza
Where in Missouri can you find one of the best Deep Dish Pizzas according to the experts at Yelp? The answer surprised us, we had never even heard of the town this restaurant is located in!
Missouri is Falling Behind Illinois in a Crucial Category
Missouri does a LOT of things better than its neighbor the Land of Lincoln, but when it comes to this crucial category that the future of the state depends on, Missouri is falling behind...
Should Lawmakers in Illinois pass the “No Tip” Bill for Servers?
Lawmakers in Illinois may soon pass a bill that eliminates the need to tip servers and bartenders, but the restaurants and servers are pushing back, why?
Experts claim Missouri has one of the Healthiest Cities in the US
Missouri is a state that is known for its incredible BBQ, Fried Ravioli, and Breweries, so we were shocked to learn that the experts ranked a city in Missouri as one of the healthiest in the country. Here are the details on the healthiest city in the Show-Me State...
The BEST Bakery in all of Missouri is…?
This unique bakery says they are "uncommonly good for the common good" and it is a must-stop for everyone who craves a great baked good! Here is the place Yelp says is the best bakery in the Show-Me State...