Travis McMillen
Senior Media ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. In this role, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA’s "The Daily Blend w/ AC." He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. From 2001-2008, McMillen directed KOMU’s morning newscast. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. They have three boys.
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The Evening Blend w/ AC: Nickie Davis and Sgt. Shawn Claypool, “Ride along w/ Columbia Police Dept."In this first episode of our new special series, The District After Dark, Nickie Davis and AC go for a ride along with Sgt. Shawn Claypool from the Columbia Police Department during his regular evening shift. February 20, 2026 -
We're down on the floor today with Banjo, Kazoo, and Sarah Judd from Sarah's Yoga Studio doing some puppy yoga! Sarah tells us she often partners with local animal rescue organizations to host puppy yoga sessions: "It brings everybody into the present moment in a really happy way." February 19, 2026 -
Being comfortable doesn't come cheap, but ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts says the ROI is worth it in the long run: "Your average office worker is sitting 2,000 hours a year in their chair, and so we want to make that as comfy as we can." February 18, 2026 -
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbia provides essential, free-of-charge services like afterschool care, summer programs, hot meals, and mentorship to local area youth. In order to continue, CEO Martina Hoyt-Vail tells us it takes your support at events like the upcoming chili cook-off fundraiser! February 17, 2026 -
Color(ed) Studios visual artist Asia Long remembers artist, mentor, and "mayor of North Village Arts District,' Kenny Greene, who died in December: "We rise by lifting others, and when he did that for me, I didn't even know I needed it at the time." February 16, 2026 -
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women are more subtle compared to the "classic" symptoms men experience? Today's guests are Susan Hart, 2026 Mid-Missouri Go Red for Women chair, and Melissa Gerke, development director for the American Heart Association. February 13, 2026 -
Mizzou College of Arts & Science director of the arts, Cathleen A. Fleck, PhD, says the annual Chancellor's Arts Showcase is worth a visit each year because, "the students' art work is changing, the music is changing, the theatrical productions are changing." Make it a date night on Feb. 20th! February 12, 2026 -
The 2nd anniversary party continues today with our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few more of our favorite moments from 2025! Balloons by Party Perfectly. February 6, 2026 -
We're celebrating our 2nd anniversary today with Party Perfectly owner Sam Boisclair - she's responsible for the balloons you see on our set - and our show's director, Travis McMillen! Travis and AC take a look back at a few of our favorite moments from 2025! February 5, 2026 -
MarkerSqueak Consulting owner Jay Sparks is feeling philanthropic: "Any $1,500 coaching contract I sign, MarkerSqueak will pay $1,200 (the total cost) to sponsor a DreamTree scholar for one year of everything." Details on today's show! February 4, 2026
