Gary Lezak
In this episode of There’s Just Something About Kansas City, the longtime Kansas City and Oklahoma City TV meteorologist shares behind-the-scenes stories from the unpredictable world of live television weather — unforgettable storms, on-air surprises, and the moments viewers never see.
After years in broadcast meteorology, Gary channeled his experience into launching Weather 20/20, an innovative long-range forecasting system designed to help individuals, businesses, and communities better prepare for what’s ahead.
But this conversation goes beyond the forecast. Gary also offers an honest and personal reflection on growing up knowing he was gay, what that meant in earlier decades of broadcast television, and why he chooses to speak openly about it today.
Smart, candid, and full of insight, this episode blends Kansas City media history, weather science, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience — all in one unforgettable conversation.
🎧 A must-listen for weather watchers, media fans, and anyone who’s ever waited out a Midwest storm.
