BALLOT BUSTED Welcome to Part II of this week's two-part episode. With the Royals and Chiefs current stadium leases expiring in 2031, both teams have been campaigning for public funds to fix or find their new homes. Rhys walks you through inception to election, and the resulting quagmire that's left everyone's future uncertain. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •…

FCSM ARMANDO'S VERSION Welcome to Part 1 of this week's two-part episode! Hot Take Mondo takes to the mic to update us on players who are getting out of dodge, and players who are getting out of a Dodge (technically a Lamborghini...). Tons of NFL action to catch up on in this episode. Stay tuned for Part 2! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Hot Take Mando does V…

TARGET ACQUIRED After a quiet legal tampering period, the Kansas City Chiefs make a significant move in signing Hollywood Brown. While Chris Jones has also inked a deal with the Chiefs, CB L'Jarius Sneed's future is still up in the air. All this and we break down the big free agency moves on this week's episode! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •The Podcast’s hu…

EVERYTHING HAS A PRICE It's the offseason and the Kansas City Chiefs are balancing the checkbook. Between big contracts, free agency, and long-anticipated stadium renovations, there's no shortage of dough being handled at the bakery. Tune in and let's get this bread. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Hot Take Mando going to see Mandy Patinkin this weekend (2:00)…

LET'S WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW, TOMORROW It's post-Super Bowl pre-Combine, so what do we do? We continue our conversation from last week and focus on some more of 2023's accomplishments. We then take a look an early look at some looming offseason moves, particularly at Wide Receiver. Put on your oven mitts, because this episode is full of hot takes. EP…

THE SEQUEL WAS EVEN BETTER The Kansas City Chiefs once again defeated the San Francisco 49ers to claim Super Bowl LVIII. A defensive masterclass was complemented by a methodical offense which allowed the Chiefs to claim their 2nd consecutive Super Bowl, and 3rd under Patrick Mahomes. A legacy defining game for several players and personnel, and we …

THE SCRIPT SO GOOD IT NEEDED A SEQUEL The Kansas City Chiefs gear up for a rematch of Super Bowl LIV as they prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers. Plenty of new faces make up the two sidelines, but only one team plays with a new identity. Does the new-look Chiefs' defense have the ability to keep up with the 49ers' arsenal of weapons? What sh…

DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS The Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl following a dominant 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs set the tone early and used their experience and composure to control the tempo of the game from opening kickoff until the final whistle. The team has seemingly found its grove in the playoffs but still has…

BEEF ON WRECKED The Kansas City Chiefs extend their playoff dominance against the Buffalo Bills in a 27-24 victory at Highmark Stadium. The Chiefs offense continues to find a more familiar form while the defense came up clutch in the 4th quarter. Now on the doorstep of their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years, can the Chiefs dig deep and st…

ICE FISHING •Rhys KC weather update (0:00) •Social media shoutout (7:23) •Wine key fiasco (8:27) •Chiefs Dolphins reaction (11:20) •Chiefs spamming Rice and Kelce (13:40) •Chiefs putting points on the board when it mattered the most (16:25) •No show from Mecole (16:25) •The tale of River Cacraft (27:00) •WR room in 2024 (30:30) •Isiah Pacheco shine…

WHEN A STOPPABLE FORCE MEETS A MOVEABLE OBJECT The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in a game. The Chiefs' reserves showed flashes while several key starters took the opportunity to recoup before the upcoming playoffs. Despite the low-scoring affair, at least there were fewer critical drops, right? We recap the game and preview …

SECONDARY EDUCATION The Kansas City Chiefs rode 18 unanswered points en route to a 25-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Nothing stands out about Ja'Marr Chase's performance as he's completely locked down by the Chiefs secondary. Meanwhile, the Chiefs' offense limited turnovers and mistakes in an unspectacular but efficient outing. Now locked …

EVERYONE GETS COAL FOR CHRISTMAS It was more of the same as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-14 on a Christmas Day flop. An offense that continues to redefine rock bottom dug itself into an insurmountable hole after allowing 2 turnover touchdowns in 7 seconds of game time. There are two more games to get things right. Can t…

MY MY HOW THE TURN TABLES Get ready for our latest episode where we break down the Chiefs' 27-17 win against the Patriots. We break down a solid victory that that didn't quite light up the field, and why the Chiefs' wide receiver situation keeps causing headaches. Tune in for a laid-back chat about Kansas City's game and the ongoing challenges they…

BUFFALO, ZEBRA, AND A COMPLETE ZOO Another week, another game featuring sloppy offensive play and controversial officiating. What else is new? The Kansas City Chiefs fall to 8-5 on the heels of yet another game influenced by inconsistent officiating late in the 4th quarter. The question now is, who will take accountability and make improvements fir…

PACKING IT IN? The Kansas City Chiefs once again fail to play a complete game of football as they fall to the Green Bay Packers 27-19. Now on the home stretch, the Chiefs margin for error is incredibly slim with the offense continuing to be in shambles, key injuries on defense, and an upcoming game against the desperate Buffalo Bills on the horizon…

IS THE CHIEFS OFFENSE BACCARA? It started ugly, but the Kansas City Chiefs rode a 31-3 run en route to their 8th victory of the season. For the first time all season, the Chiefs simultaneously clicked on offense and defense, thanks in part to rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice's breakout performance. Have the Chiefs figured out a winning formula in t…

THE GANG CAN'T CATCH A game the Chiefs controlled in all facets slipped through their hands in a 21-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Time and again the Chiefs dropped several passes, a touchdown, and ultimately the game. Now 10 games into the season, the wide receivers have a short time to make improvements and a short leash from a frustrated fa…

CHIEFS, DOLPHINS FLOUNDER Chiefs Kingdom turned out in Frankfurt to cheer the team on to a 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs defense once again lead the way as they shut down the NFL's best offense and kept the NFL's most explosive player, Tyreek Hill, under wraps. The Chiefs offense still leaves plenty to be desired, and at the hal…

SKYY FALL The Chiefs 16-game win streak over the Denver Broncos came to an anti-climactic conclusion in a 24-9 loss. While the defense held serve, 5 turnovers and a sputtering offense doomed the Chiefs from the opening kickoff. With patterns becoming trends, and frustrations reaching a boiling point, can the Chiefs figure things out? Listen in and …

DEAD BOLT Andy Reid continued his vice grip on the Los Angeles Chargers with a 31-17 victory at Arrowhead Stadium. A first half offensive showcase settled into a second half defensive chess match in which the Chargers had no answers on either side of the ball. Has the return of Mecole Hardman brought a return to form for the Chiefs' offense? Will t…

STILL CAN'T BUCK THE TREND Old habits are hard to kick as the Chiefs make it SIXTEEN STRAIGHT over the Denver Broncos in a 19-8 contest. Kansas City grabs the win despite an...interesting performance by the offense. One third of the way through the season is a solid sample size to make general observations, so put on your oven mitts: these takes ar…

MEETING BUSINESS SKOLS AND METRICS The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 to improve to 4-1 on the season. Facing its toughest test to date, the defense stood tall when it mattered thanks to impressive performances from L'Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie. An offense that's anything but efficient still leaves lingering worries in…

TURBULANCE The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 23-20 to improve to 3-1. A perfect takeoff was followed by an incredibly bumpy flight, but Patrick Mahomes and Isiah Pacheco managed to land the plane without disaster. A quarter of the way through the season has given us a large enough sample size to identify patterns. What have the Chie…

THE BEST DAY Lead by multi-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift and the resurgence of Taylor Swift's boyfriend, the Kansas City Chiefs demolished the Chicago Bears 41-10. A game that was never in doubt, the Chiefs dominated the bears on both sides of the ball thanks to playing their most complete game of the season. Has the offense figured it out? Will …

PAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? It wasn't pretty, but the Kansas City Chiefs once again stymied the Jacksonville Jaguars offense in a 17-9 victory in Duval County. Lead by the return of Chris Jones, the defense continues to show incredible promise while the offense continues to find its legs. Two weeks in and what have we learned about this team? Tune in and …

KNEECAP'D The Kansas City Chiefs failed to overcome self-inflicted wounds as they dropped their season opener to the Detroit Lions 20-21. A myriad of mental mistakes led to multiple missed opportunities to put this game away. But after a Week 1 in which we saw many AFC contenders stumble, how worried should we be about the Chiefs? Tune in and find …

CAMPBELL'S CHUNKY SITUATION We've almost made it to Week One! Well...most of us. Chris Jones is still holding out...Travis Kelce's knee might keep him out...and did we mention James, Sneed, and Toney are still out? A heavily depleted Chiefs squad squares off against the upstart Detroit Lions. Tune in for both team's keys to victory! EPISODE HIGHLIG…

•The Tail of the Unsynchronized Spiget (1:30) •Chiefs Cardinals Recap (14:14) •Do we have a backup QB controversy? (16:14) •Dissecting the Chiefs Wide Receiver Room (25:26) •La’Mical Perine and the Running Back room (35:20) •This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews New Glarus “IPA” (44:06) •Chris Jones holdout updates (56:02)…

THIS SAINT IT CHIEF After a languid start to their preseason opener, the Kansas City Chiefs rally but ultimately come up short against Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints. A lackluster effort by the defense was countered with an impressive showing from a young wide receiver corps, but plenty of questions still remain. A full recap of the Saints o…

A TECTONIC TERROR The Pac-12 has fallen. College football realignment is once again the story of the offseason as even more west coast schools jump ship from the former Conference of Champions. Has the Big Ten closed the gap on the SEC? Is the Big XII the new must-watch conference? What's going to happen to Stanford and Cal? College Football Expert…

AUGUST RUSH IS CANCELED AUGUST PASS IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND Homeownership. Fatherhood. NBA basketball. These are the things you look for in any great Kansas City Chiefs podcast. Afterward, we talk about the NFL running back market, the Chris Jones contract situation, and Sean Payton vs Nathaniel Hackett. I guess... EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys gives us a…

HOT WEATHER MEANS HOT TAKES Rhys is back on the mic! Tune in as he breaks down homeownership, Chiefs training camp, and what's on his mind. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys Reno Update (1:03) •The Importance of E-Waste (3:28) •BBQ Rank, BBQ Stank (6:38) •This Week in Craft Beer: A review of "Mirror Pond Pale Ale" from Deschutes Brewing (15:27) •Chris Jones…

HE'S A ONE-MAN KC WOLFPACK While Rhys is off putting together a home, Hot Take Mando takes care of the home field with a blistering NFL update from around the league. New contracts, new faces, and an analysis of Netflix's hit show Quarterback highlight this week's episode. Tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: •Rhys reno-update (0:30) •Social Media shou…

Hot Take Mando is moving across the country and Rhys is moving across town. In the meantime, enjoy this classic FCSM interview from our humble beginnings in 2020! Get Ready for Some High-Quality German Engineering Karlton Graham, Head Brewer of Kansas City Bier Co, joins the podcast to give us the lowdown on lagering. A graduate of the Master Brewi…

LIBERTY IS A DISH BEST SERVED AT A COOK OUT The FCSM crew celebrates the Fourth of July in their own special ways. From setting up houses to tearing down rims, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. Old friends make an appearance by way of favorite breweries to old teammates. Grab your American Flag Zoombas, crack open a cold one, a…

PERENNIAL FLOWER PERENNIAL POWER Friend of the podcast Salvitore Sesti stops by to catch us up on the big things happening over at Sunflower State FC. A new venue and a new conference are just a few of the highlights happening in 2023. A tasty interview and a delicious beer are on tap for this week's episode! Episode Highlights Include: •Catching u…

WHAT'S THE HOLDOUT? We're still two months away from the start of the NFL season, but the drama is already in full force. A Stefan Diggs holdout in Buffalo leaves the team with several concerns, while a Chris Jones holdout in Kansas City is an expected non-story. We think. We hope. All this, Super Bowl rings, and more on this week's episode! Episod…

HERCULES IN A CAN ZEUS AT THE WHITEHOUSE CERBERUS IN STUDIO Hops and hot gossip headlines this week in Chiefs news! World Champion Chiefs are on the move for both business and leisure as the team visits the White House and Frank Clark joins a familiar foe. All this and the NFL's top team cores on this week's episode! Tune in for a good time! Episod…

I WISH I WERE A FOOTBALL SO I COULD CATCH THESE HANDS Memorial Day, rising temperatures, and Kansas City Chiefs OTAs- it is most definitely summer. With football still 100 days away, we take a look inside the Chiefs' OTAs to get the inside scoop on a crowded wide receiver room. A number of returning starters will be fighting for playing time agains…

A GM'S NON-GMO GRADE A USDA UDFA & NFL DRAFT PICKS Immediate starters, depth pieces, and intriguing projects highlight the Kansas City Chiefs class of 2023! Looking for a repeat of their masterful 2022 class, GM Brett Veach once again focused on finding hidden value with non-premium draft capital. Sip the tea leaves and shake the Magic 8 Ball, it's…

Everybody makes mistakes- I mean the Packers drafted Tony Mandarich. We fixed our most recent upload, thank you for your patience, and sorry for the error! PRIME TIME, PRIME RIB, AMAZON PRIME, DON'T MATTER CHIEFS GOING UNDEFEATED It's offseason Christmas aka NFL schedule release day! We break down each and every regular season game the Chiefs will …

PRIME TIME, PRIME RIB, AMAZON PRIME, DON'T MATTER CHIEFS GOING UNDEFEATED It's offseason Christmas aka NFL schedule release day! We break down each and every regular season game the Chiefs will play in the upcoming season. We've got thrillers, we've got upsets, we've got highly anticipated matchups, and of course, we got beer reviews. Tune in for a…

I'VE GOT PICKS IN LOW PLACES We're back with our two-part analysis of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City! With the ease of Round 1 selections in the books, teams put on their thinking caps as they strategically panned for gold and dug for diamonds in the rough on Days 2 and 3. Which teams struck oil in the later rounds and which were sent home empty…

THE NFL DRAFT! IN KANSAS CITY! THAT REALLY HAPPENED A massive event years in the making came to fruition as Kansas City hosted the 2022 NFL Draft. A number of selections, team trades, and players falling down the board kept fans on their heels all night long. Which team won night one? What was the evening's most shocking surprise? Tune in and find …

LET'S INQUIRE WITH THE ESQUIRE Flyover Sports founder Sam Kiper Jr Esq returns to give us his expert updates on NFL Draft projections. While the 2023 draft class continues to be loaded with talent, GM's will have to carefully plan before they skillfully pan to find gold. Quarterback prospects continue to hot potato their rankings while the Wide Rec…

PICK: MOCK, MUSIC: ROCK, DRAFT: TALK As we shift into April, the NFL Draft at Union Station is slowly beginning to take shape. In addition to a live episode of the New Heights Podcast, Travis Kelce has recently announced the "Kelce Jam" music festival to take place draft weekend as well. Speaking of Kelce, with a loaded Tight End draft class will t…

ALL'S MODERATELY QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT or THE MILD WEST The Kansas City Chiefs hold their position in what continues to be a calm, pre-draft portion of the offseason. We say goodbye to Super Bowl champions, hello to some hungry new acquisitions, and review a hoppy headrush in this week's episode! Episode Highlights Include: •What will the Chie…

KIDS! IT'S FAMILY BIG BOARD GAME NIGHT Fly Over Sports founder and friend of the podcast Sam Kiper Jr joins us to talk and mock the NFL Draft. A number of coveted quarterbacks highlight the 2023 draft class, with strong showings from offensive lineman and wide receivers as well. Which teams will be draft night movers, and which players will be the …

•teleports you off the team• NOTHING PERSONAL KID A busy week for the Kansas City Chiefs sees a number of new faces and even more departing players. We break down what to make of these transactions, and predict the ways the team can bolster its roster just over a month before the NFL Draft. QBs, OTs, and IPAs are all in store on this week's new epi…