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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Experts claim Missouri is NOT a Top Beer State in the US
Missouri is home to so many great breweries so why is it not a top beer state in the US? Here is what the "experts" had to say...
Lawmakers in Missouri are trying to “Copy” a Law from Illinois
VERY rarely does a law pass in Illinois that Missouri lawmakers will look to copy and bring to the Show-Me State, but this is one of those rare cases. Which law could be coming across the Mississippi River from Illinois to Missouri? Here are the details...
Experts Warn Missouri is BAD for Business in 2024, Why?
A new ranking has unveiled that Missouri might be a place to avoid for business in 2024, with one of Missouri's most important cities being ranked in the bottom 5. Here are the details...
Experts Warn Parts of Illinois may soon be Underwater
The scientists have gone so far as to make an interactive map to show you which parts of Illinois could soon be buried underwater, where is this happening, and why they think it will happen.
Team USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Roster is LOADED with Stars
This may be the BEST Team USA Men's Basketball Team since the Dream Team of the early 1990's. But there is one major change to the roster that I would make ASAP, here are the details...
Missouri News: Which Small town is the BEST to Start a Business?
Financial experts ranked the best towns in the US to start a business in 2024, and one small town in Missouri rises above the other in the Show-Me State. Which small town in Missouri is the best to start a business in this year? Here are the details...
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...