W. David Keith has never met a Taco he didn't like. He believes his hometown of Kansas City is one of the most under rated, underappreciated Taco Towns in the USA. TACO THE TOWN is a safe place where taco lovers can talk about loving tacos. A judgment free zone. On every episode of TACO THE TOWN Dave will be joined by a guest who will share with him their favorite local taco eatery. They'll share some stories, share some laughs and most importantly...share some tacos! Welcome to TACO THE TOWN!
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
It's our landmark 25th Episode of TACO THE TOWN so we celebrate by reviewing one of the best taco joints in KC, LA FONDA EL TAQUITO! Dave is joined by Actress and Stunt Performer AISA PALOMARES who brings her extensive Texas Taco knowledge to the taco table! Aisa reminisces about working with Robert Rodriguez and Danny Trejo; the best places to get tacos in Austin and San Antonio; and her starring role in the latest Minsky's Pizza TV commercial!
IN THIS EPISODE, Dave introduces THE TACO GAUNTLET and sees if Aisa can make it all the way to the end, proving her love for tacos! ALSO: Dave and Aisa discuss Marijuana infused Tacos, Becoming a CTO (Chief Taco Officer), the perks of KCI Airport AND Dave has an emotional breakdown when asked if a taco has ever broken his heart!
Also joining Dave as a guest on the 25th episode is Executive Producer CHRIS GARIBALDI who updates all TACO THE TOWN Fans on the day-to-day operations at the T3 Corporate Headquarters!
AND DON'T MISS DAVE'S TAQUITO HISTORY LESSON! THIS ONE HAS IT ALL AND SOME CILANTRO AND ONIONS ON THE SIDE!
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
This week on Taco The Town we hit the streets of Independence, Missouri and try out the tasty tacos from CHARRITOS with actress and spicy food fanatic EMILY NOLD and actor, writer, producer, filmmaker WESLEY ELDER. Emily reveals her past as a contestant of Chicken Wing Eating Contests and as an actor in local KC Haunted Houses! Dave succumbs to the super hot Habanero Salsa as it gets 98 degrees up in the studio and in his mouth! Wes talks about the infamous Taco Bell "Meat Hose" and spouts delusions such as North Carolina tacos and BBQ are better than KC Tacos & BBQ. ALSO FEATURING: Friend of the show MICHAEL McMILLIAN stops by for another EATING TACOS IN HIS CAR voicemail review of TACO BELL! This week he tries his first Beef Chalupa Supreme!
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
This week Dave hits the great taco town of Lawrence, Kansas and reviews one of Larryville's legendary late night eateries...BURRITO KING! (Ok, we know it has the B-word in the title...we wish it was called TACO King but that's not case. Their tacos were still tasty!) Joining Dave are Lawrence native's and the hosts of the CREEPQUEST podcast Katlyn Conroy and Chris Waggoner! They discuss their favorite cryptids, their favorite creepy mystery, KC condiments, Taco Bell's new line of grocery store tortilla chips, Lou Bega and what makes a good vegetarian taco. They also touch on great Lawrence taco spots past and present, Zombie relatives and The (formerly) Great Mall Of The Great Plains. This episode is extra crunchy! And as Katlyn says: "If it ain't crunchin', you ain't munchin'!" The Creepquest podcast, a true crime/horror/mystery podcast is available on Soundcloud
Monday Apr 02, 2018
Monday Apr 02, 2018
Taco The Town goes all MTV Behind-The-Scenes and visits local KC rock band Suneaters IN STUDIO as they record their upcoming album UNFATHOMABLE DARKNESS! Dave is joined by drummer Chris Cardwell, bassist Scott Hartley, guitarist Chris Garibaldi, and Engineer Matt Allen as they talk tunes and review the tacos from veteran Overland Park taco joint TEQUILA HARRY'S!
We discuss the KC music scene and reminisce on the best rock venues in the city and filming their blood-soaked music videos! They also answer the Question's: "Why do some places offer Free Chips and Salsa and some places don't?" and "Why should you never trust a skinny chef?"
We also discuss KC's Downtown development and the dangers of competitive Taco Eating Contests!
This episode Taco The Town gets on the rock taco tour bus and rides it all the way to the center of the SUN!
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
In the waning days of The Pitch's Kansas City TACO WEEK, Dave is joined by radio personalities Brady Goodman and Aaron Carreno from 99.7 The Point and they taste test the tasty tacos from EL FOGON! Brady details his quest to dunk a basketball, tells tales of growing up a Kansas City Radio Fanatic and also comes to grips with his own taco awakening! Aaron reminisces about his Grandmother's tacos, the KC Taco Crawl he and his father enjoyed and growing up across the street from a Milwaukee Cheese Factory! They check the Taco Ticker and discuss some KC topics in TOWN OF THE TACOS! (Loose Park & KC Weather!) Also in this episode: Dave has one of the tastiest Chorizo tacos in town! And Aaron tries to get the hashtag #KCTACOSTOTHETOP trending!!!
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
Tuesday Mar 20, 2018
It's our special SPRING BREAK Episode as Dave welcomes guest taco lover Andrea Garcia from Mind + Matter and they hit the sandy tropical beaches of Westport and try the tacos at CANCUN FIESTA FRESH! They also discuss pro wrestling, wacky Spring Break trips of the past and they discuss Kansas City topics in the TOWN OF THE TACO segment! So put on your sunglasses and your swimming trunks and fill that fanny pack up with tacos and Modelo because this is one Spring Break trip you won't want to miss!
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Dave welcomes Cole Lindbergh to the show, host of The Kansas City Podcast, In PART 1 of their Epic KC Podcast Crossover Event! Cole brings Dave some tacos from MI HACIENDA in Liberty, Missouri (fresh from his mobile Taco Cooler) and they put the tacos to the test! They also discuss the meat sweats (or taco sweats), Cole's days working at Worlds of Fun (Is it a Super Villain Lair after dark?) as well as Dave's memories of the US TOY Magic Shop (where he bought his first Gorilla Suit). And last but not least, experience Cole having his Taco Awakening! Like a good roller coaster, this episode puts you through some ups and downs and twists and turns and when it's over...you might need to find the nearest restroom!
Be sure to check out Part 2 of our Epic KC Podcast Crossover next week on The Kansas City Podcast! https://www.thekansascitypodcast.com
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
It's our special PITCH Kansas City Taco Week Preview Special! That's right, The Pitch is kick starting it's Taco Week promotion on Taco The Town! March 19-25th is TACO WEEK in KC and on this special episode we break down all the places in KC you can get taco deals ALL WEEK LONG! We are joined by new Pitch owner and publisher STEPHANIE CAREY and ask her about buying the Pitch and about all the great Tacos KC has to offer during Taco Week! Dave breaks down his TOP FIVE Taco Places he has reviewed so far on Taco The Town and he introduces a new segment called TOWN OF THE TACO where he and his guest discuss Kansas City topics! ALSO: Friend of the Show MICHAEL McMILLIAN (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, True Blood) sends us his voice mail review of TACO BELL straight from his car!! The Special Taco Week Edition of The Pitch hits newsstands March 7th!
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
Tuesday Feb 27, 2018
It's a truly momentous taco occasion! It's our first ON LOCATION Episode! In this special episode of Taco The Town, Dave and his special guest ERIC DANIELSON, Kansas Jayhawk Men's Basketball Public Address Announcer and All Around Swell Guy, are coming to you LIVE from Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas as they review the Kansas City/Lawrence taco staple THE SALTY IGUANA! Also, this episode features a special 'blink and you'll miss him' taco chat appearance by MARLINS MAN, the famous Miami Lawyer and Sports fan! Take a listen as Dave and Eric discuss the week in Taco Business, 'Cilantro: Why do people think it tastes like soap?' and Eric shows off his announcer skills and we find out what makes him the best Public Address Announcer in the game of college basketball! Tacos and Basketball...together at last...What an amazing Taco-tunity!
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Monday Feb 19, 2018
Dave is joined by a special guest who might just love tacos as much as he does...Model and Spokesperson/a former Miss Kansas/Sportscaster/Winner of SURVIVOR: GUATEMALA and proud Kansas City Native DANNI BOATWRIGHT! Dave and Danni devour and review the UnTacos from Sheridan's UNFORKED! Danni discusses her days in the Guatemalan Jungle dreaming of taco buffets, eating termites (but NEVER mushrooms) and what reality TV show she'd like to attempt next! Other taco topics discussed: Taco Bell Fashion at Forever 21 and The Taco Cleanse Diet!