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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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...
The Award for the BEST Bar in Missouri goes to…
The bar that won the Best Bar Award from Missouri's Best 2024 is the type of bar worth building a weekend trip around, here are the details...
A city in Illinois is about to Break a Very Concerning Record…
Some records are meant to be broken, but the record this city in Illinois is about to break is causing a lot of people to be very concerned. Here are the record-breaking details...
The Largest Waterpark in Illinois announces it’s 2024 Season
Before you know it you'll be able to slide down one of the 32 attractions at the largest waterpark in the Land of Lincoln, here are the details you need to know...
The MLB is run by Idiots…
Major League Baseball's season has already started...HUH??? And "opening day" is on Thursday...why? What is the MLB doing? Here is my plan to fix the MLB...
3 Massive Solar Farms are being built in Missouri
The solar farms have been approved and will be built, but where...? Here is everything you need to know about the construction of three new massive solar farms in the Show-Me State.