We gave our new music editor the happy task of collecting and interviewing talented musicians who either hail from or reside in the southwest Missouri area. Nathan began with a band that has Joplin roots and some crazy concepts…
Enjoy this feature, which includes a video and music track from Neon the Bishop!
Read MoreThe toad brings back a coloring book featuring some amazing drawings of historic Joplin buildings by local artist Lee Humphrey. Downloadable PDF included!
Read More5 exciting new toad developments! Arranged as a countdown so you’ll read it it all…
New music editor, announcements on upcoming features, and a fresh preview of the cover for our first ever PRINTED ISSUE that’s in the works.
PODCAST SERIES: In the first phase of our “joplin listens” series about race, Jaron and Matthew use grace, humor, experience and wisdom to help us better understand what the BLM movement is, and what it isn’t, using a set of common debate questions as conversation points. They’ll clear up some common misconceptions and help us better love and understand our black and brown neighbors in Joplin- and everywhere.
Read MoreThis feature includes the newest music video from Joplin indie rockers Fox Royale; as well as a behind-the-scenes look at recording a song, making a music video, and marketing a band during a pandemic…
Read More#fakebookfriday covers from children’ book author/illustrator Izzy B. Funny stuff.
Read More“In 2011, I remember the compassion on people’s faces when you said, “I’m from Joplin.” People paused, understanding for a moment that the pictures on the news they had seen weren’t just pictures; they were you, sitting in front of them ordering off the menu at a restaurant, passing through their town. Not a story. A person.”
Read MoreIn light of the current state of facebook, we time traveled (don’t ask a toad how) and uncovered this screenplay excerpt from a future historic documentary. Perhaps it’s not too late to change our social media ways….
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