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BLACK, BLUE, AND BROWNS

It was easy, but they didn't make it easy on themselves as the Chiefs forced a season-high 6 turnovers in a 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns. While the defense had one of their best showings of the season, the Chiefs' patchwork offense was exacerbated by questionable play calling, leading to both teams' quarterbacks getting pulled late in the 4th quarter. Hot Take Mando and Referhys split playcalling duties this week as we break down where the Chiefs are, and were they're going down the home stretch.

HIGHLIGHTS

•Social media shoutout (0:50)
•First Down: Matthew Wright (3:36)
•Second Down: DJ Humphries (7:16)
•Chiefs acquire CB Steven Nelson (12:59)
•Chiefs vs Browns instant reaction (17:59)

WELCOME TO RED BLACK FRIDAY

The Kansas City Chiefs did it again. They snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after almost snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. A game that was firmly in control suddenly wasn't in control, the tackles disappeared, and the Chiefs' offensive struggles continued. But hey, they're still the one seed. For now.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Social Media Shoutout (1:28)
•First Down: Illegal Shift (5:11)
•Second Down: Offensive Line fiasco (11:42)
•Third Down: Chiefs Not to Scary Secondary (20:30)
•Fourth Down: Chiefs vs Chargers preview (28:00)

KINGDOMS OF THE JUNGLE

It was an ugly game, it was a frustrating game, but ultimately, it was a win. The Rad Russian Alex Nikolaenko joins the studio this week. We break down the arrested development of Anthony Richardson holding back a talented Colts roster, and the Chiefs, who keep finding excrutiating ways to win football games. A fun episode you won't want to miss!

Episode Highlights

• Another difficult day for officiating (3:00)

•What is the Colt's future with Richardson? (5:55)

•The Chiefs' defense is in trouble (26:20)

•The Chiefs' Offensive Line is in trouble (35:18), and an up and down day from the offense (42:00)

•Our fantasy league is smarter than yours (50:10)

RETURN TO SENDER

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos in a stunning 16-14 game. A visibly tired Chiefs team managed to muster up one final effort to crash the Broncos' special teams unit and block the game-winning field goal. The Chiefs keep finding new (and blood pressure raising) ways to win football games, but when will their good fortune run out? We break down the team's outlook heading into Buffalo on this week's episode. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Rhys’ bathroom update (1:25)
•Social media shoutout (3:00)
•First Down: Chiefs Special Teams Unit saves the day! (5:38)
•Second Down: Kareem Hunt on a heater! (9:52)
•Third Down: Who is going to start going forward at LT? (16:23)
•Fourth Down: Chiefs and Bills preview (25:00)
•BONUS Down: Xavier Worthy (35:20)

It takes 3 ingredients to make a 2-minute review about 1 terrific beer you're probably missing in your fridge right now. Tune in to hear about your new best friend this football season.

IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A 10, BUT IT'S STILL 6-0

The Chiefs stand undefeated heading into Week 8, but it's probably in no way, shape, or form how anyone imagined. We've got plenty to discuss in this episode including victories, acquisitions, and of course, a new slew of injuries. Tune in for the 4 big talking points heading into Week 8!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•First Down: Chiefs vs Saints takeaways (3:29)

•Second Down: Chiefs pick apart the 49ers (8:55)

•Third Down: The Chiefs acquire Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans (18:45)

•Fourth Down: Can the Chiefs keep this up? (24:04)

We're back for another beer review in two minutes or less. For the last weekend of Oktoberfest, we're here to see which beers should grace your dimpled mug. Spoiler alert: it might not be this one.

This week: Shiner Oktoberfest.

THE CHIEFS KEEP ON PLAYING THE HITS

The Chiefs continue to find ways to win, persevering to a 10th straight win over two seasons. Overcoming a disastrous start including a fumble, ugly interception, and potential loss of Rashee Rice, the Chiefs were able to find their footing thanks to some vintage play from Patrick Mahomes and Kareem Hunt. What can we expect from the Chiefs heading into next week and beyond? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•First Down: Rashee Rice suffers a potential season-ending injury (2:53)

•Second Down: Kareem Hunt is back in action for the Chiefs (12:20)

•Third Down: Patrick Mahomes on watch (17:01)

•Fourth Down: The Chiefs Defense keeping the ship above water.(24:15)

NEW ERA FOR FCSM; SAME KIND OF GAME FOR KC

Life's too short, the Falcon's came up short, so welcome to our new show format: 4th and Short. Each week we'll highlight the four biggest talking points of the Chiefs' most recent game in in 30-minutes or less. Bring out the chain chew, it's time to review Chiefs vs Falcons!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•NEW SHOW: 4th and Short (0:00)
•Donate on pateon.com/fcsm (http://pateon.com/fcsm) (1:25)
•1st Down: Patrick Mahomes (2:42)
•2nd Down: Chiefs D-Line (9:49)
•3rd Down: Nick Bolton/Chamarri Connor (14:44)
•4th Down: Carson Steele (20:21)
•Chiefs Chargers prediction (26:35)

Beer reviews are back on tap! Check out our newest mini-series, Two Minute Drill, where we help you figure out which beer will be your coaster companion for a weekend of football action.

This week: Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

HEY. IT’S A WIN, OK?

The Kansas City Chiefs overcome an uncharacteristically sloppy performance as well as the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs ride a gritty 2nd half, and the leg of Harrison Butker, to steal a victory as time expires. The Chiefs are now 2-0 on the year, but not without paying a price. Tune in as we break down all edge action, and what’s to come for the Chiefs.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Tales of the weed whacker (1:31)
•Donate on patreon.com/fcsm (http://patreon.com/fcsm) (7:00)
•Isiah Pacheco on IR (10:39)
•Where’s Travis Kelce? (20:00)
•Patrick Mahomes has an off day (25:25)
•Kingsley Suamataia panic meter (33:18)
•Blueprint to beat the Chiefs: TE’s (35:45)
•Butker still cookin’ (42:40)
•Wayna Morris TD (46:00)
•Mcduffie is HIM (47:19)
•Raschee Rice added tools to the tool box (52:01)
•Chiefs Falcons preview (54:00)

[INSERT RAVENS POSTGAME COMMENT]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in a rematch of the 2024 AFC Title Game. Despite the final score, the game didn't feel as close as Isaiah Likely's toe was to the back of the end zone. Mahome's new arsenal of weapons was on display, and despite some sloppy play, the Chiefs flashed signs of things to come. We break down Week 1 on this week's pod, tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Update on Fountain Fantasy League (1:09)
Social Media Shoutout (5:39)
KC BEEF- Chris Collinsworth (8:33), Ravens are MAD (13:18), and Lamar Jackson (16:45)
Xavier Worthy is HIM (21:07)
Kingsley is King (29:10)
What was the Raven's game plan? (35:12)
Nick Bolton not having a great game (37:15)
Secondary shine in win (43:02)
Chiefs vs Bengals Week 2 preview (48:05)

IT'S GAME TIME

The Kansas City Chiefs' quest for a 3-peat begins now! Hot Take Mando walks you through the keys to the game including which Chiefs will need to step up, and what to do about the duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Social media shoutout (2:00)
•UNC vs. CSU preview (2:39)
•Hot Take Mando NCAA 25 update (4:30)
•Bye Bye Kadarius (5:43)
•JuJu is BACK! (7:16)
•Samje Perine! (10:42)
•Cam Thomas bolstering the D-Line (14:53)
•Eric Scott from the Cowboys (16:25)
•Jackson/Henry RB Duo oh my (19:41)
•Keys to the Game: #1 George Karlaftis (21:20)
•#2 Jaylen Watson (23:38)
•#3 Rashee Rice (25:20)
•Score prediction (27:57)

IT WAS A GAME THAT HAPPENED

It technically was the first meeting between Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears...but it also wasn't.

We got one last chance to check out backups and reserves who were fighting for a spot on a tight, 53-man roster. Who did enough to make the roster and who's facing an uphill battle? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Rhys' rant on Tory Taylor's absence (1:39)
Donate to Fountain City Sports Media at patreon.com/fcsm (4:20)
Carson Steele is here to stay (10:06)
Jaden Hicks is a preseason star (16:50)
Another disappointing preseason for Felix Anudike-Uzomah (21:27)
Rhys' rant about Arrowhead parking (29:53)
Rhys hyping up 5th grade flag football (32:45)
Predicting the Chief's initial 53-man roster: Offense (37:11), Defense (56:10)

CAT NIPPED

The Kansas City Chiefs lose an entertaining 24-23 game to the Detroit Lions. Several players shined while others were left behind in their search for a spot on the 53-man roster. We break down who solidified their spot with the team, and who's at risk to be relegated to the practice squad. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Rhys house updates (5:00)
Donate to FCSM at patreon.com/fcsm (6:40)
Xavier Worthy is HIM (9:41)
Worthy/Rice are a great 1+2 punch (16:08)
Carson Steele with another great day (19:19)
Who makes the running back room (23:43)
Patrick Mahomes pulls another rabbit out of the hate (25:35)
The Punt god (29:20)
Kadarius Toney ain't it (33:14)
Jaden Hicks shines in the preseason (37:32)
Chiefs looking at a regression on defense in 2024 (42:00)
Felix Anudike-Uzomah update (45:00)
Is week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons a trap game? (47:45)
Bo Nix update (50:30)

IT'S STILL REAL TO ME

Football is back! In what feels like the fastest offseason in league history, the Kansas City were back on the gridiron to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although the team looked less than sharp, there were several notable takeaways from game one. Who flashed and who gets flushed? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Rhys can't get enough Roundball Rock (0:57)
Season Six of Fountain City Sports Media is HERE! (2:39)
Be a Patriot: Donate on Patreon (patreon.com/fcsm) (4:30)
Hollywood Brown injury update (7:28)
Carson Steele shines in NFL debut (16:12)
A mixed bag from Nikko Remigio (21:18)
Will Justyn Ross finally play in the 2024 season? (25:21)
Special teams ruin dreams (29:30)
Rhys hopeful for Louis Reese-Zammit (35:00)
Trouble in the secondary (38:15)
Kingsley Suamataia is a lock at LT (45:05)
Bo Nix!!! (50:15)

ABOUT 3.14x MORE FUN THAN MATH CAMP

This week we break down a live trip to St. Joseph, Missouri to see the Kansas City Chiefs training camp up close. A roster with moderate turnover still faces several key position battles, and we break down each one in detail. Who's fighting for their life and who's fighting for their right to party? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Introduction to Chiefs Training Camp (1:32)

•Two Immediate Observations (4:06)

•Watching the Left Tackle Battle Up Close (6:45)

•Wide Receiver Room Update (9:08)

•Thoughts on Jared Wiley and the TE Room (15:49)

•First Impressions of Rugby-Convert Louis Reese Zammit (18:17)

•Did Anyone Flash for RB3? (22:39)

•How is the Secondary Shaking Out Post-L’Jarius Sneed? (25:45)

•What does Felix Anudike-Uzomah Look Like Year Two? (27:48)

•Final Thoughts on Training Camp (30:52)

HOW ARE WE THIS CLOSE TO THE NEW SEASON?

Flights may be grounded, but the Kansas City Chiefs training camp has officially taken off. We get our first look at a group of young rookies who will play an imperative part in the Chiefs' quest for an unprecedented 3-peat. We also break down how roster shifts across the Chiefs' biggest rivals could affect the landscape of the AFC. We talk all this and more on this week's episode!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The Great Microsoft Massacre (1:31)

•Rhys’s home improvement update (3:06)

•The Great Microsoft Massacre Pt II: College Football 2025 (10:28)

•The Great Microsoft Massacre Pt III: The Revenge of Microsoft (18:58)

•Xavier Worthy updates (22:25)

•Who should the Chiefs be most worried about in the AFC? (27:22)

•Which is Worse: Bills 2024 receiving corp vs 2023 Chiefs receiving corp (31:07)

•Pre-Season AFC rankings (35:09)

•How will Spags utilize rookie safety Jaden Hicks? (37:32)

•What happens with Creed Humphrey/Trey Smith/Nick Bolton (42:07)

FOOTBALL IS ON THE HORIZON

It's hard to believe, but we're less than one month away from the return of professional football. Even though training camp is still 3 weeks away, there are plenty of storylines going on behind the scenes in Kansas City. Politics, position battles, and bold predictions are on the docket this week, tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Brewery life and home renovation (2:45)

•Updates on the future of Arrowhead Stadium (6:39)

•Xavier Worthy: cause for concern? (17:21)

•Rashee Rice's outlook for the 2024 season (23:45)

•Predicting Jared Wylie's role in his rookie season (26:48)

•Is Left Tackle a question mark or a concern? (32:13)

BUCCS, BUGGS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

As we continue to navigate the lull of the NFL offseason, Hot Take Mando takes you around the league with the week's biggest stories. From cheeseburgers, to truck stop BBQ, to trouble in Chili country, tune in for your weekly dose of NFL updates.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Buccee's brisket sandwich is...good? (3:10)
Travis Kelce sighting on stage at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour (6:00)
Is Joe Burrow ok? (7:40)
Aaron Rodgers leaving minicamp for Costa Rica? (9:40)
The Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas? (11:19)
Chiefs releasing Isaiah Buggs (17:00)
And Reid eats 60 cheeseburgers (19:26)
Other NFL news (22:48)

UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE SUN(FLOWER STATE FC)

It's our annual Midsummer classic as Sunflower State FC Co-Vice President and UWSL General Manager, Salvatore Sesti, returns to the podcast! The garden continues to grow as the club carries over from a strong 2023 campaign, and continues to see success from both the men's and women's teams. Join in we talk beer, soccer, and even some Chiefs in episode that's always a good time!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Sal Sesti from Sunflower State FC (00:00)
•Who is Sunflower State FC (2:20)
•Sal gives us house and life updates (5:28)
•Social media shoutout and donate on Patreon.com (http://Patreon.com) (9:45)
•NPSL Sunflower State FC season summary (11:28)
•Des Moines United is a tough squad (12:25)
•Some Sunflower Standouts (15:10)
•The Boys talk about their beers (17:04)
•Sal talks Sunflower State FC vs. Kansas City Sol (19:19)
•Sal’s take on the rise of popularity since KC Current's new stadium (25:03)
•Sal highlights more NPSL games of note (28:56)
•Sal breaks down the entire NPSL roster (35:15)
•Recruiting process for SSFC (39:04)
•Sal breaks down WPSL SSFC 2024 season (44:49)
•The pitch for Paramount Plus (54:25)
•Rhys’ take on Bally Sports (56:52)
•The case for Tim Melia (58:42)
•Hot Take Mando almost gets Thomas Hasal on the podcast (1:00:25)
•FCSM continues breaking down the WPSL (1:03:07)
•Ending the podcast with some Chiefs talk (1:08:12)

EVERY MONTH IS FOOTBALL SEASON

With voluntary workouts going on across the league, the NFL never truly sleeps. Hear what's going on with the Kansas City Chiefs including a health scare to a promising prospect, the return of a 3-time Super Bowl Champion, and the latest updates on the Chiefs stadium situation.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•BJ Thompson suffers cardiac arrest at practice (4:51)

•The Chiefs bring back Mecole Hardman (11:31)

•STAR Bonds and the Chiefs path to Kansas (17:10)

GONNA NEED COPERNICUS TO NAVIGATE THIS SCHEDULE

The NFL has released their 2024 slate of games, and oh boy, the Chiefs have a gauntlet. The road to a 3-peat begins now and the Chiefs will be staring down their most difficult schedule yet. Can they navigate their way back to the Super Bowl...or even the playoffs for that matter? We break the schedule down game by game, tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The Jets have six primetime games?? (0:55)
•Hot Take Mando and Rhys Incarnate Bock Lesner reunite (5:49)
•Schedule Release Hype (11:00)
•Will the Chiefs start the season 0-2? (17:37)
•Weeks 3-9 (30:15)
•Weeks 10-18 (51:30)
•Record Recap (1:15:00)

WHAT AN OFFENSIVE DRAFT

Sam Kiper Jr Esquire returns to help us unpack a historic NFL Draft. After an unprecedented amount of quarterbacks, and offensive players in general, left the board early, it was every man for himself. Which teams managed to cash in and strike it big amidst the chaos?

Later, we break down the Kansas City Chiefs' draft pick by pick to see where their chances stand on their quest for a 3-peat.

This is a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Severe weather updates (1:18)

•Patriots take Drake Maye at 3rd Overall (7:07)

•Atlanta Falcons put Penix in a vice (13:19)

•The Minnesota Vikings believe in JJ McCarthy (26:33)

•Sam gives his thoughts on Xavier Worthy (35:12)

•Chiefs draft Kingsley Suamataia in the 2nd round (42:28)

•Have the Chiefs drafted Travis Kelce’s heir with Jared Wiley?(51:19)

•The Chiefs get a steal with Jaden Hicks in the 4th round (58:24)

•Other thoughts on the Chiefs’ draft picks (1:04:23)

•Grading the Chiefs’ 2024 draft (1:10:45)

•Which teams had the most successful drafts?(1:14:41)

•What were the Denver Broncos thinking with Bo Nix? (1:23:05)

XPECT THE UNXPECTED

The Chiefs get their man amidst a historically unprecedented Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Wide Receiver Xavier Worthy falls to Kansas City...with the aid of a Buffalo Bills pick swap? Tune in now as we analyze what this means for the team, and the Chiefs direction for the remainder of the draft!

DRAFT PUNKS

Sam Kiper Jr Esquire returns to the podcast for his annual NFL Draft big board! A draft loaded with Quarterback, Offensive Line, and Wide Receiver talent allows several teams to hit a jackpot at a position of need. Who goes all in and who stays? Find out on this week's NFL draft preview!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The run on quarterbacks starts early (4:35)

•Will the Vikings jump into the top 5 for their quarterback of the future? (11:58)

•The Packers are in an interesting position (18:31)

•Looking at the Chiefs’ options at wide receiver (26:21)

•Could Luke McCaffery be the Chiefs receiver of the future?(34:51)

•Chiefs wide receiver targets if they choose to wait (40:23)

•Could the Chiefs be aggressive for a tackle in round 1? (45:34)

•The Chiefs take Cooper DeJean in round 1?( 51:13)

•Could the Chiefs have their eye on a running back in this draft? (55:10)

•Sam’s certified draft sleepers (1:00:36)Will the Chiefs draft Kelce’s heir this year? (1:04:28)

•Could the Chiefs pull a MASSIVE surprise on the league? (1:08:38)

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

•The Royals (2:06)

•The Chiefs (17:18)

•The election (29:19)

•The aftermath (35:06)

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 Vegas (1:43)

•Grand Theft Auto VI: Rashee Rice (3:00)

•L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans (10:30)

•Stefon Diggs traded to the Texans (14:30)

•Other Chiefs signings (20:10)

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 humble origins (5:01)

•The Chiefs land Hollywood Brown (8:18)

•Do the Chiefs have to be aggressive for a WR in Round 1 of the draft? (17:15)

•Chris Jones gets Aaron Donald Money (26:17)

•Need for Sneed: Cold Pursuit (30:55)

•The AFC West in a hard rebuild (39:46)

•Other notable league free agency moves (49:14)

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)
•Social media shoutout (5:20)
•Arrowhead Stadium update reaction (6:45)
•MVS release reaction (19:49)
•Franchise tag Sneed reaction (24:12)
•Do we get a deal done for Chris Jones? (29:30)

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.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Hot Take Mando 3-peat sickness (1:00)
•Social media shoutout (3:21)
•Spags head coach in the NFL again? (5:56)
•Case for the 2023-24 Chiefs defense being one of the greatest of all time (11:20)
•Where do you rank the Chiefs dynasty all time? (23:20)
•Tommy Townsend to Matt Araiza (38:47)
•Mecole or MVS staying? (45:36)
•2024-25 WR Group (50:00)
•Early Draft prediction (54:24)

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 break it down for you in this jam-packed episode.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Prayers to the victims of the shooting at the Super Bowl Parade (1:26)
Social Media Shoutout (5:55)
Steve Wilks gets fired after almost stopping Patrick Mahomes? (9:30)
The Green Bay Packers: Does the team have next (15:08) and is Jordan love the best QB in the NFC? (16:30)
Breaking down the winning TD- Corndog with some ketchup and mustard (18:25)
How much blame does Shanahan deserve? (20:36)
Brock Purdy analysis (28:47)
Is Justin Fields the answer in SF? (30:00)
Cold Snack Take Back #1: Spags (33:00)
Cold Snack Take Back #2 MVS (42:45)
Cold Snack Take back #3 Mecole Hardman (46:11)
Small shoutout to Noah Gray (51:30)
Travis Kelce GOAT TE (53:39)
Jason Kelce to the Chiefs? (56:16)
Patrick Mahomes GOAT (59:38)
Cold Snack Take Back #4 Chiefs in the playoffs (1:16:04)
Will the Chiefs 3-peat? (1:19:19)

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 should we expect from Brock Purdy? Who comes out on top? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•Who we are and what we do (0:00)
•Social media shoutout goes off the rails (1:17)
•Hot Take Mando broadcasting from Chapel Hill, NC and already seeing celebs (3:25)
•FCSM discovers there are THREE Andy Reid impersonators (7:10)
•Hot Take Mando approves of Angelo’s Pizzeria in Philly (10:18)
•Rhys Incarnate Bock Lesner talks about Party Arty (11:40)
•The Brock Purdy Debate (13:46)
•49ers OL vs. Chiefs DL (25:00)
•Can CMC single-handedly beat the Chiefs? (29:38)
•49ers already complaining before the game (39:00)
•Hot Take Mando’s offensive keys of the game (46:02)
•Isaiah Pacheco injury update (48:00)
•Super Bowl score predictions (54:03)

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 one final hurdle ahead. What can the Chiefs take with them from this game? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•Instant reactions to the Chiefs making the Super Bowl (0:35)

•The curse of Allen/Mahomes? (9:03)

•What was up with that Raven’s gameplan?? (12:47)

•MVS-Most Valuable Signing? (23:33)

•Travis Kelce in his GOAT Era (28:09)

•L’Jarius Sneed captaining a dominant defense (33:17)

•Analytics = Imaginary numbers (41:46)

•Justin Reid evolves: Bark vs Bite (48:19)

•Chiefs/49rs Super Bowl preview-preview (55:40)

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 stop the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens? A packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Bills, Beer, Battlestar Galactica (2:38)

•Bad aesthetic for Bills Mafia (6:03)

•MVS outta nowhere (15:55)

•Travis Kelce turns back the clock, makes history with Mahomes (23:05)

•Isaiah Pacheco carries the ball and team to victory (26:24)

•Mecole Hardman fumbles the ball and almost the victory (30:47)

•Josh Allen: Less is more? (36:46)

•Diggs buried in Buffalo? (40:21)

•The fake punt, injuries, and other oddities (41:59)

•Hot Take Mando’s initial thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens (47:33)

•Will Andy dip into his bag of tricks against the Baltimore Defense? (53:28)

•Lamar and the Ravens: Atomic Clock, or ticking time bomb? (57:11)

•Chiefs/Ravens predictions (1:03:03)

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 shines against the Dolphins (32:21)
•Masterful game by Spags (35:00)
•Snubbed Pro-Bowler Lajarius Sneed is a star (40:00)
•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews Tall Grass Brewing’s "Buffalo Sweat" Oatmeal Cream Sout (48:00)
•Chiefs Bills preview (56:16)
•Will the weather be a factor? (57:00)
•Reviewing our recent matchup against the Bills (1:01:13)
•The best Chiefs teams of the season, is NOW? (1:03:31)
•Score predictions (1:09:10)

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 the upcoming playoffs all on this week's episode!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•It's Joe brrr in Kansas City (0:00)
•Patreon blurb (5:00)
•Shame on Peacock (5:30)
•Could Flacco go all the way to AFC Champsionship? (8:00)
•Chiefs Chargers reaction (8:25)
• Receiver Recap: Great performance from Mecole and More Justyn Ross please (9:00)
•Shoutout to LaMichal Perine (13:00)
•NCAA Football Commercial Rumor Shame (15:40)
•Will we see a coaching nightmare for the Chiefs in the AFC West? (21:22)
•Chiefs vs Dolphins preview (26:42)
•Analyzing the Dolphins' record (28:55)
•This may be the Chiefs best chance against the Dolphins (33:00)
•Coldest game in chiefs history, but is Miami ready for this? (35:00)
•AFC Playoffs: How scary are the Bills? And Rhys not buying Ravens stock (40:11)
•Chiefs Miami prediction (47:00)

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 into the 3-seed, can the team find their rhythm heading into the postseason? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•A Critical Dissection of 80’s Cinema (1:28)

•Fountain Fantasy Final Standings (8:50)

•Chiefs Bengals first takeaways (13:55)

•How Rashee Rice’s breakout will affect defenses going forward (21:08)

•MVS gets shamed (26:13)

•Is it too late for Justyn Ross? (29:54)

•This Week In Craft Beer: Armando Reviews Breckenridge Brewery’s “Christmas Ale” (32:42)

•Chiefs Pro Bowl Snubs (45:10)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Preview (51:24)

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 the Chiefs hang on and win the division? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Christmas recap (0:00)
•NBA Y2K24 (5:35)
•Will the Chiefs miss the playoffs? (11:10)
•Everything that's wrong with the Chiefs' offense (17:18)
•The wide receivers hit HISTORIC lows (26:03)
•How the Chiefs stack up to AFC playoff contenders (34:35)
•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews "Tunnel of Trees IPA" by Truve Brewing (37:44)
•Chiefs vs Bengals preview (47:21)

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 fight to clinch the division.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Rhys shares his holiday plans (0:55)
•Donate on Patreon this holiday season (5:11)
•Was this a legit win? (6:40)
•Raschee Rice is HIM (8:34)
•Is Noah Gray our secret weapon? (12:30)
•Zach Ertz to Chiefs rumors? (14:00)
•Karadius Toney (18:50)
•Chiefs D shines against New England (27:15)
•Keep one cut one: Nick Bolton/Dru Tranquill (31:22)
•Sky Moore situation (34:45)
•Chiefs Raiders preview (44:59)

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 first: the wide receivers, the coaches, or the officials? A packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The FCSM Spotify Wrapped for 2023 (0:44)

•Toeing the line: the NFL refuses to address the continually deteriorating quality of their officials (14:47)

•The complete unpacking of the Kadarius Toney offsides controversy (21:37)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews “Rising Hope” from Westbound and Down Brewery

•Thoughts on Mahomes’ sideline explosion (49:57)

•Wanye Morris impresses early on (55:48)

•Who’s to blame for the Chiefs’ offense? (57:32)

•The clock is ticking on this wide receiver room (1:05:59)

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. The caution flag is out; can this team make it to the finish line?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Raging RefeRhys blasts NFL officiating (1:30)

•What went wrong against Green Bay (14:55)

•Three Colossal Chiefs Concerns:

I. The wide receivers won't be getting better (17:06)

II. Defensive depth suddenly thin at multiple levels (29:07)

III. The Bills and Beyond (34:21)

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 time to make an end of season run for the top seed in the AFC? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•Thanksgiving Rundown (0:50)

•Social Media Shoutout (7:36)

•Spotify Wrapped Challenge (8:55)

•Chiefs vs Raiders Instant Reaction (14:11)

•Who Do We Not Want To See in the Playoffs? (21:16)

•Has Rashee Rice seized the WR1 Position? (25:08)

•Has the Chiefs Offense Officially Righted the Ship? (28:25)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews “Fleur de Lis” Saison from Perennial Brewing Company (34:31)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers Preview (47:06)

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 fanbase. Is the team on a collision course with an inevitable heartbreak? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Armando’s Thanksgiving Adventure (2:42)

•Chiefs vs Eagles instant reactions (10:52)

•Is the Chiefs defense the best in the league? (14:53)

•What happened with the Wide Receivers (20:15)

•Wide Receiver statistics (21:38)

•Has Bret Veach done enough to get Patrick any weapons? (24:52)

•How much blame falls on the coaching staff? (30:57)

•Final words on the Wide Receiver Room (40:52)

•True or False statements (43:42)

•Chiefs vs Raiders predictions (53:12)

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 halfway point of the season is there anything that can be done? A packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Bars: Clean your beer lines! (3:54)

•Social Media shoutout (5:40)

•Taylor Swift update (7:03)

•Chiefs/Dolphins instant reaction (8:25)

•Rhys issues a DOUBLE-DECKER Cold Snack Take Back (12:04)

•Tyreek Hill fumble is the greatest defensive play of all time

•Are Tua and Tyreek out of the MVP Conversation? (15:09)

•Will the Chiefs resign Chris Jones for next year? (23:45)

•Bowie update (27:23)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews "Steve Austin's Broken Skull IPA" from El Segundo Brewery (28:09)

•What's wrong with the Chiefs' offense Part IX: Matt Nagy vs the Wide Receiver Room (39:00)

•These Wide Receivers, man (45:56)

•Comparing the Cincinnati Bengals and Chiefs offense (51:53)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles prediction (01:01:11)

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 find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Armando's Side:
•Chiefs' streak snapped (2:26)
•We have a BIG WR problem (4:35)
•Sky Moore womp womp (12:54)
•Rashee Rice has to be HIM (17:00)
•Chiefs Dolphins preview (22:30)

Rhys's Side:

•Java and La Chupacabra (20:16)
•Mahomes has the flu (28:17)
•Game Clinchers: The Mecole muff and Dave Toub struggles (31:13), Skyy Moore's drop (36:30)
•Travis Kelce's observations and frustrations (40:00)
•Skyy Moore continues to not produce (43:37)
•Can the offense still find its juju this season? (53:40)
•Previewing the Miami Dolphins and the remaining Chiefs schedule (59:45)

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 the arrival of Charles Omenihu continue to elevate the Chiefs defense? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The receivers show out and the passing game ignites (1:54)

•Chiefs defense pukes then rallies (16:02)

•End of an era for the Chargers? (28:42)

•Denver Broncos preview (33:19)

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 are HOT.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Rhys' hiccup debacle (1:02)

•Patreon Shoutout (3:50)

•What's the inside scoop behind Starbucks getting names wrong (5:23) and random Starbucks facts (8:26)

•Chiefs Broncos analysis (12:30)

•What is going on with this offense? (13:32)

•Is Rashee Rice WR1 HIM? (22:50)

•Is Skyy Moore a bust? (26:50)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Hot Take Mando reviews "Burner Phone Double Hazy IPA" from Cerebral Brewing (32:14), and is beer being replaced with ready to drink Canned Cocktails? (43:24)

•Is the Chiefs' defense fools gold? (46:20)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers preview (58:50)

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 the backs of some fans' minds. Can the Chiefs figure this out as the season progresses, or are they headed to an inevitable demise? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Instant Reactions (3:47)

•Have the Chiefs hit their ceiling? (5:04)

•How can the Chiefs fix their offense? (8:26)

•Should the Chiefs go after Juju Smith-Schuster or Mecole Hardman? (12:22)

•The Chiefs Cornerbacks lock down Justin Jefferson (16:50)

•How high can the Chief's defense fly? (21:04)

•Chiefs/Broncos preview (24:07)

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 Chiefs shown us through 4 games and is there anything fans should be worried about? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Hot Take Mando tries to sneak in 76ers Camp (1:25)

•ReferRhys takes over Chicago! (4:25)

•Social Media Shoutout (10:15)

•Chiefs Jets Reaction (14:16)

•The hot and Cold Chiefs (16:45)

•No Answer For Zach Wilson (18:45)

•Chiefs Wide Receivers Struggle Against Man Coverage (20:17)

•Rhys' Hot Take (28:17)

•ReferRhys Round 2 With the Refs (32:00)

•Rhys Addresses The Sauce (40:00)

• This Week in Craft Beer: Hot Take Mando's big Sean Connery Reveal (43:45), and Rhys Reviews New Glarus "Belgian Red" (48:14)

•Will We See Taylor Swift Three Games in a Row? (56:15)

•Grundler's Numbers - Chiefs Vikings Preview

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 the defense continue to impose their will? Will Taylor Swift be at the Jets game this weekend? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

· WELCOME SWIFTIES (0:00)

· Social Media Shoutout (12:14)

· Chiefs Bears Reactions (15:47)

· Is Chiefs Defense For Real? (20:00)

· Is Chris Jones in the running for DPOY? (25:25)

· This Week in Craft Beer: The Decision 2.0 (33:49), and

the latest Hunt for Red Oktoberfest: Rhys Reviews City Barrell Oktoberfest (36:20)

· Referrhys Goes off on the Officials AGAIN (48:12)

· Should We Be Concerned About Patrick Mahomes' Injury? (55:27)

· Does Kelce's 1,000 Yard Streak End This Year? (1:02:05)

· It's Rashee Rice SZN (1:02:28)

· Grundlers' Numbers (1:07:53)

· Chiefs Jets Preview (1:12:40)

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 find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Why don’t we eat crickets but we eat shrimp? (2:15)
•Rhys gives us a breakdown on Snowpiercer (4:00)
•Social Media shoutout (6:40)
•We read our comments from our Spotify poll (7:26)
•We react to Patrick Mahomes’ new contract (9:00)
•Is MVS fools gold? (17:00)
•Pay-Per-View Rhys goes off on the Refs (19:40)
•Do we have a Jawaan Taylor problem or a ref problem? (25:52)
•Chris Jones is BACK! (29:51)
•This Week in Craft Beer: Hunt for Red Oktoberfest is back with a review of
Breckenridge Brewery "Oktoberfest Marzen Larger" (34:13)
•FCSM introduces their head of analytics, William Grundler (47:41)
•Grundlers Numbers (49:00)
•Is this defense real? (58:00)
•Are we worried about Travis Kelce? (1:00:10)
•Next 6 game forecast (1:02:18)

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 out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Jets upset Bills (1:50)
•Is Josh Allen officially done? (3:00)
•Who should Rhys fight for Patreon? (12:30)
•Chris Jones bad look in Week 1 (17:00)
•Chiefs Lions breakdown (20:24)
•We need Kelce (24:00)
•Hot Take Mando is still buying the Toney stonks (30:00)
•Was the Chiefs' defensive performance fools gold? (34:05)
•Chiefs continue to cannibalize their run game (42:00)
•Where should our panic meter be for the Chiefs? (47:24)
•Jawaan Taylor and why you should learn the rules (53:46)

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 HIGHLIGHTS

•Brief Renovation updates (3:40)

•3 Reasons Why the Lions will win (5:17)

•3 Reasons why the Chiefs will beat the Lions (12:10)

•Who Wins? (20:17)

•Chris Jones update (23:49)

•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 outing followed by what to watch in game two against the Arizona Cardinals. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•Chris Jones continues holdout, Chiefs defense suffers (1:38)

•Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Generic Prince look flat (6:30)

•QB2 Battle?(9:38)

•Wide Receiver room looks promising (16:44)

•Key things to watch vs the Arizona Cardinals (21:39)

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 Experts David Farrell and Sam Kiper Jr of Flyover Sports join the show to forecast the future of College Football. This a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Finding Dave a nickname (0:55)

•Rhys’ journey to Wisconsin: Iowa's Beer game better than Missouri's? (5:41)

•Patreon shout-out (13:24)

•Is realignment good for college football (17:45)

•Ranking the remaining conferences (24:38)

•What happens to Stanford and Cal? (26:46)

•What realignment rivalries are we most excited about? (33:27)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys and Dave review the NIL beer “Swarm Golden Ale” from Exile Brewing Company (40:43)

•Who are our preason top 4? (1:01:45)

•Is Nick Saban washed? (1:12:14)

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 house update (0:55) •Ferber saving the Contreras household (3:08) •Barry spoilers (5:41) •Does Lebron deserve a Laker Hall of Hame induction? Is he not as good as Jamal Wilkes? (8:00) •NFL RB Contract debate (14:38) •Rhys incarnate Roger Godell gives us his plan for how RB’s can get compensated (27:00) •Armando reviews Slow Pour Pils from Bierstadt (31:00) •Chris Jones contract situation (48:15) 54:44 Sean Payton vs. Nathaniel Hackett

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 Contract Holdout (25:32)

•Chiefs Wide Receiver Room (32:53)

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 shoutout (2:25)

•Small rookie training camp update (6:00)

•DeAndre Hopkins to the Titans and Chris Jones waiting for a new deal( 7:18)

•Will Hopkins ever win a ring? (12:43)

•Hot Take Mando's analysis of Quarterback on Netflix:

Seeing a different side of Patrick Mahomes (18:54)
Pat takes care of his body (20:50)
Marcus Mariota womp womb (22:00)
Brittney Mahomes gets the W (25:18)

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 Brewing Program at the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, as well as the Doemens Brewing Academy in Munich, Karlton chats about what it takes to brew authentic German Lagers, and how to lay down some justice in Munich Biergartens.

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, and let's get to it!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Rhys and Armando talk hardcore politics (0:00)

•Tool Time Rhys (3:50)

•Armando talks Cincinnati street ball (9:59)

•This Week In Craft Beer: Other Half’s “All Citra Everything” DDH Imperial IPA (15:35)

•Rhys and Hot Take Mando react to Orlando Brown Jr’s remarks on NFL live (32:42)

•Will Chris Jones win DPOTY? (44:11)

•FCSM reacts to “The Match” (49:11)

•FCSM goes in on Draymond Green (53:53)

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 up with Director of Marketing, Sal Sesi (0:30)

•A brief history of SSFC (2:04)

•Sal reviews "Local 636" IPA from Good News Brewing Company (5:40)

•What's gone on at SSFC since we last met (20:27)

•Hard fought games and Gateway conference outlook (28:12)

•New venue and the importance of home-field advantage (31:37)

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!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Rhys gives his house renovation update (2:08)

•Armando's Cincinnati food tour (6:10)

•The biggest parking lot in America (7:54)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews "Lagerado" from Odell Brewing Company (10:26)

•Stefan Diggs Bills Minicamp holdout and cryptic messages (22:25)

•Chris Jones' holdout from Chiefs Minicamp(27:40)

•Rumor mill: DeAndre Hopkins to the New England Patriots? (34:12)

•Bengals bungle their words and Chiefs Super Bowl rings (39:35)

•Deneric Prince building hype at Minicamp and around the organization (45:04)

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!

Episode Highlights Include:

•The dog gets catty and Armando drives to Cincinnati (1:24)

•Armando reviews Mean Mule "Heritage" American Agave Spirit and Rhys reviews "Hazy Hercules" from Great Divide Brewing Company (6:00)

•Frank Clark joins the Denver Broncos(18:45)

•ESPN ranks the NFL's top roster cores (28:15)

•Josh Allen selected as Madden cover athlete (35:44)

•Mr Kelce goes to Washington: The Chiefs visit the White House (42:38)

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 against a crop of new starters...including DeAndre Hopkins? We break down the wide receiver situation on this fun episode. Tune in now!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Rhys tells us about his trip to Omaha (1:22)

•Armando and Logan share their upcoming trip to Cincinnati (2:46)

•Social media shoutout (6:00)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys gives us a royal hot take about Sam Adams Boston Lager and New Glarus Spotted Cow (7:34) followed by a review of "Road Slush Oatmeal Stout" from New Glaris (8:30)

•DeAndre Hopkins in a Chiefs uniform? (24:15)

•Justyn Ross ready to Moss? (33:00)

•John Ross Renaissance incoming? (39:58)

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 time to predict the outlook of these young rookies.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Sam Kiper Jr back in the studio (1:00)

•Rhys' Cold Snack Take Back on New Belgium Brewing Company (2:35)

•Lambeau slander commences (5:17)

•Patreon & Social media shoutout (8:02)

•Rd 1 Pick 31: DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah (9:30)

•Rd 2 Pick 55: WR Rashee Rice (17:11)

•Rhys' Rashee Rice Hot Take (20:00), and is the Chiefs WR the deepest in the NFL? (27:35)

•Rd 3 Pick 92: OT Wanya Morris (31:51)

•Rd 4 Pick 119: DB Chamarri Connor (41:01)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Hot Take Mando reviews "Prismatic" from Ninkasi Brewing Company (48:28)

•Rd 5 Pick 166: DE BJ Thompson (59:05)
•Rd 6 Pick 194: DT Keondre Coburn (1:04:47)
•Rd 7 Pick 250: DB Nick Jones (1:09:09)
•UDFAs to watch for (1:14:07)

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 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 packed episode!

Episode Highlights Include:

• Cinco de Mayo, Mixology 101, and fast food coffee (01:49)

•Incoming FCSM merchandise/Patreon (8:25)

•Other NFL games of interest (11:30)

• Game-by-game Chiefs schedule breakdown & predictions(20:59)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews "The Witch" black ale from Torn Label Brewing Co. (43:24)

• Chiefs schedule breakdown continued (56:45)

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 packed episode!

Episode Highlights Include:

• Cinco de Mayo, Mixology 101, and fast food coffee (01:49)

•Incoming FCSM merchandise/Patreon (8:25)

•Other NFL games of interest (11:30)

• Game-by-game Chiefs schedule breakdown & predictions(20:59)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews "The Witch" black ale from Torn Label Brewing Co. (43:24)

• Chiefs schedule breakdown continued (56:45)

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-handed? Find out in part two of our NFL Draft recap!

Episode highlights include:

•Best picks of Day 2 (0:42)

•Worst picks of Day 2 (10:10)

•Value picks of Day 2(23:43)

•Will Levis falls to Day 2 (28:31)

•Best pics of Day 3 (34:33)

•Which team won the draft? (41:51)

•Which team lost the draft? (46:48)

•Way too early Offensive Rookie of the Year (52:21)

•Defensive Rookie of the Year (57:34)

•Final thoughts on the Draft (01:00:16)

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 out!

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys shares his experience at the NFL Draft (1:50)
•Best picks of Day 1 (8:18)
•Worst picks of Day 1 (21:34)
•Eagles get great value in Day 1 (35:25)
•Chiefs trade down conspiracy (40:54)
•Sam Kiper Jr. gives us his reaction to Jordan Addison going to the Minnesota Vikings (47:19)
•Sam Kiper’s evaluation on Chiefs defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (51:50)

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 Receiver class collectively drops the ball, all this an more on this week's episode!

Episode Highlights Include:
•Trey Lance last chance? (3:40)
•Will the Texans take a quarterback? (11:24)
•Prospect or Project: Will Levis vs Anthony Richardson (16:52)
•Will the Vikings roll the dice on this boom or bust QB prospect? (24:21)
•Sam Kiper Jr Esq's Defensive End power rankings (28:01)
•The off-the-charts versatility of Lukas Van Ness (32:55)
•Felix Anudike-Uzomah: The wildcard Wildcat(36:38)
•How Leo Chenal will affect how the Chiefs draft at Defensive End (39:41)
•Why the Wide Receiver class' stock has dropped (42:14)
•Should the Chiefs trade up for a top Wide Receiver prospect? (50:04)
•Sam Kiper Jr Esq's SURPRISE of the draft (57:13)

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 the Chiefs be looking for his heir in a few weeks? All this and a review of a classic IPA on this week's episode!

Episode highlights include:

•Revisting and rating Travis Kelce on Saturday Night Live (6:06)

•Kelce announces "Kelce Jam" featuring Machine Gun Kelly, Loud Luxury, Rick Ross, and Tech N9ne (11:42)

•Rhys and Armando mock draft the Chiefs pick at #31 (17:10)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys turns back the clock and reviews "Fresh Squeezed IPA" from Deschutes Brewing(29:02)

•What to make of the Chief's Top-30 Visits (43:05)

ALL'S MODERATELY QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

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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 Chiefs do in the first round? (1:11)

•The Butter Debate (4:23)

•NFL Coaches Annual Photo (6:00)

•Find us on Social Media (15:30)

•Dru Tranquill signing (16:50)

•Mike Edwards signing (30:35)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Spring beers you shouldn't sleep on (37:30) and HotTake Mando reviews "Pour Judgement" from Grey Sail Brewing (49:00)

•Mecole Hardman to the Jets (1:02:45)

•Vegas winning odds (1:15:00)

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 biggest surprises of the weekend? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Adventures in Intellectual Property theft (6:54)

•Who takes a shot with Anthony Richardson (8:16)

•Is CJ Stroud being overlooked? (15:10)

•Will Bryce Young’s size be an issue? (19:51)

•Bijan Robinson taking his talents to Long Beach? (23:21)

•Will the Chiefs look for Offensive Tackle help in the draft? 30:10)

•Sam Kiper Jr reviews “Dragonfruit Fandango” from Toppling Goliath(44:25)

•Looking at the top Wide Receiver prospects entering the draft (1:00:58)

•Will the Chiefs be looking towards the future at TE? (1:16:16)

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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 episode!

Episode highlights include:

•Did Orlando Brown Jr play himself? (4:34)

•Chiefs sign DE Charles Omenihu. (21:45)

•WR Juju Smith-Schuster signs with New England Patriots (32:48) 

•S Juan Thornhill signs with the Cleveland Browns (38:38)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Are IPA’s tides shifting back to the West Coast? (44:23) and Rhys reviews “And That’s When I Knew” Triple IPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing (51:48)

•Mahomes restructures contract: what moves are in store? (1:06:38)

•Well wishes to Eric Bienemy in Washington (1:16:23)

HAIL TO THE CHIEFS

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs defeat Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles to claim the team's 3rd Lombardi Trophy, and 2nd in the last four years. From coaching to complimentary football, the Chiefs played their most consistent game of the season when it mattered most and came away with an incredible victory. We break down the game's highlights, halftime show, and even commercial breaks in this PACKED episode. Don't miss out!Episode highlights:

•Rhys and Armando share their Super Bowl Experiences (2:22)•The break is a lie: people cry fake on Mahomes' ankle injury (6:43)•Social media shoutout and celebratory beers (10:30)• First-half highlights (16:50)•Rhianna takes (30:36)• Second-half highlights (33:52)•CORNDOG! (35:46)•ReferRhys unleashes on the 4th quarter holding call (44:39)•One of the best Super Bowls ever? (57:00)•This Week in Craft Beer: What happened to the Super Bowl beer commercials (1:06:44), and Hot Take Mando reviews Falls City Beer’s "Louisville City Kolsch Style Ale" (01:10:52)•Super Bowl Standouts: Patrick Mahomes (1:23:07)•Was the Eagles' defense overrated? (1:40:59)•Andrew Wylie and the Chiefs' offensive line (1:47:14)•Chiefs running game (1:50:47)•Andy Reid puts clock management woes to rest (1:52:51)

REID WARS:

THE CHEESESTEAKS HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER

It all comes down to this: Super Bowl LVII. Featuring more concurrent storylines than Game of Thrones, this game has something for everyone-•Andy Reid vs the team that Andy Reid built and then ran Andy Reid out of town. •Kelce vs Kelce for the Presidency of Ohio.•Carl Cheffers, the King of the Black and White Walkers vs a team that booed him out of Arrowhead stadium and said he couldn't cut it at Foot Locker.Are the Eagles as indomitable as they're made out to be? Do the injury-riddled Chiefs have enough left in the tank to win one more game? Listen in and find out!Episode highlights include:•Skyline sickness and the origin of the Cincinnati Curse (1:53)•Green with envy: Are the Philadelphia Eagles for real? (9:27)•How will both teams handle the Super Bowl pressure? (17:20)•Hurts hurt? and the keys to slowing down the Eagles' offense (23:26)•This Week in Craft Beer: New Belgium slimming down Fat Tire in a massive rebrand shakeup (40:22)•How the Eagles and the Chiefs match up (57:10)•Super Bowl LVII score predictions (1:21:44)

WHO DEY? DEY GONE.

After a week of non-stop trash talk, the Kansas City Chiefs finally solve the Cincinnati Bengals en route to a third Super Bowl appearance in five years. Gutsy performances by Chris Jones, Patrick Mahomes, and others lead the charge in what was a dramatic showdown from start to finish. We break down where the game was won and lost by both teams, and what this could mean for the Bengals going forward. An exciting episode you won't want to miss!Episode highlights include:

•Whopper Whopper Whopper Whopper (0:00)•House parties and homebuying (6:24)•Hot Take Mando takes over Louisville (12:00)•Chiefs vs Bengals Recap & a Cincinnati Curse?(14:50)•The Chiefs play through adversity better than any other sports franchise ever (17:45)•Patrick Mahomes saves the day (21:45)•Rhys issues his Cold Snack Take Backs: MVS (28:25), Chris Jones cold snack (31:00)•Playoff Frank is back (36:10)•Did Spags get it right? (38:00)•Brett Veach strikes gold in this year's draft (46:00)•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys settles the score with New Glarus and "Bubbler" (49:28)•Debunking the officiating (1:04:46)•Trouble in Paradise: Are the Bengals and Joe Burrow losing their cool? (1:17:00)

THIS IS FINE

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 thanks in part to a gutsy performance from Patrick Mahomes who suffered a high ankle sprain early in the game. The Chiefs return home to host a record setting 5th straight AFC Championship game, but the Cincinnati Bengals stand between them and and a return to the Super Bowl. Can the Chiefs finally solve the riddle of their recent antagonists, let alone with an injured Mahomes under center? Episode highlights include:•Recent discoveries about American Underdog (5:38)

•Mahomes injury: leading the team to victory and ramifications going forward(11:31)

•Chiefs heroes of the game (22:27)

•Has the Chiefs defense finally figured it out? (33:07)

•Is Travis Kelce the GOAT? (37:37)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews "Hazy IPA" from Maxline Brewing (46:10)

•The Cincinnati Bengals dissect the Buffalo Bills (59:51)

•What makes Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals tick (1:12:28)

•What will the Chiefs need to do to beat the Bengals? (1:23:58)

WELL THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY

Wild Card weekend lived up to it's name with a bevy nail-biters that came down to the wire. While the Chief's rivals struggled against backup quarterbacks, Kansas City looks ahead to the Jacksonville Jaguars as they continue their quest for a fifth-straight AFC Championship Game appearance. Can the Chiefs declaw the Jaguars for a second time this season? Tune in and find out!Episode highlights include:

•A breakdown of American Underdog (3:55)

•Is there an NFL commentator crisis? (18:46)

•Biggest shocks of Wild Card Weekend (30:53)

•Cold Snack Take Back: Eric Bienemy has what you want in a head coach (39:10)

•Bills vs Bengals predictions (45:29)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews "Dunkel Lager" from Capital Brewery (52:10)

•Tampa Bay blowout: What’s next for Tom Brady? (1:03:13)

•Chiefs vs Jaguars predictions (1:10:13)

MAHOCEAN'S 11

The Kansas City Chiefs completed the season sweep of the AFC west with a commanding 31-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. An efficient offense was complemented by a dominant defense and a flawless showing from special teams as the Chiefs secured the number one seed in the conference along with a first round bye. Can the team ride this good fortune they found in Vegas, or will they face the harsh reality that the house always wins?

Episode highlights include:

•What makes a starting QB vs. Backup (2:39)•FCSM subscribes to Minshew madness (4:30)•Rhys gets a blender to start the New Year (6:30)•Baby hour with Hot Take Mando (8:33)•Stonks up for Toronado in SF (12:00)•Social media and Patreon shoutout (14:13)•Rhys gives the L to Mark Davis (16:10) •Ring around the rosie, pocket full of haters (22:30)•Karadius Toney: sky is the limit/future Hall of Famer? (26:30)•Is this the best Patrick Mahomes offense ever? (32:30)•Jerick McKinnon is HIM (36:30)•Chiefs young defense starting to shine (38:30)•This Week in Craft Beer: A hullabaloo in Kalamazoo (50:20), and Rhys reviews Leinenkugel's "Toasted Bock" (53:23)•Chiefs get the bye in the playoffs (1:10:06)•AFC Wild Card Round predictions (1:18:16)

15 FOR 15

Patrick Mahomes remains undefeated against the Denver Broncos as the Kansas City Chiefs notch their 15th straight win against their division rivals. It was another less than stellar outing filled with mistakes and miscues, but in the end the Chiefs found a way as they are wont to do. Will Lady Luck follow the Chiefs to Las Vegas and into the playoffs, or will their tab come due?

Episode highlights include:

•Catching up after the holidays (0:00)

•Exciting Christmas gifts (6:50)

•Shameless pitch to Montucky Cold Snacks(10:55)

•Prayers for Damar Hamlin(15:03)

•Special teams officially a crisis (28:00)

•Are the Chiefs sputtering, or playing it close to their chest? (31:57)

•Joshua Williams’ growing pains, George Karlaftis growing up (36:56)

•Catching up with the receiving core (40:50)

•COLD SNACK TAKE BACK: Armando takes back what he said about doubting GM Brett Veach(46:57)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Colorado Springs an blossoming oasis for craft beer (49:11), and Rhys reviews “Two Women Helles” from New Glarus Brewing Company (55:56)

•MVPat and Las Vegas Raiders predictions (1:08:33)

IN IT DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

The Kansas City Chiefs scrapped their way to a 30-24 victory over the Houston Texans. A day with a near perfect Patrick Mahomes was met by continued defensive struggles and an officiating crew determined to find infractions. Three games left until the playoffs-can the Chiefs figure it out?

Episode highlights include:

•The defense continues to struggle (2:50)

•The Cheff-files(4:13)

•Are the Chiefs Super Bowl contenders? (13:00)

•Chiefs vs Seahawks previews (16:41)

•Harrison Butker concerns (21:00)

BRONCOS COUNTRY: JUST...WHY...

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 34-28 in a game where nothing could go wrong...until everything did. Patrick Mahomes remains undefeated against Denver as the Chiefs extend their winning streak vs the Broncos to 14 games. However, a series of hall of fame reel plays were mired by turnovers, sloppy play, and the defense's continued inability to stop anybody, including the league's worst offense. The playoffs are just around the corner, but is this team ready?

Episode highlights include:•Where the 12oz at? (0:35)•Rhys trying not to get the fantasy loser punishment (3:00)•Rhys thinks Superbowl dreams may be over due to the defense (9:46)•Cornerback failure (14:45)•Teams are never out of a game against a Spags defense (19:20)•Did Chiefs give Nathaniel Hackett’s career life? (26:28)•Chiefs D-Line shines (28:50)•Can Chiefs beat anyone in the playoffs? (30:00)•This Week in Craft Beer: Our holiday beer series continues as Hot Take Mando reviews Odell’s Isolation Ale (36:00)•Hot Take Mando’s Millennial crisis (51:00)•Pat has the best/worst game of his life (54:00)•Pat or Jalen Hurts for MVP? (1:00:50 •PacheGOAT (1:04:00)•Chiefs/Texans predictions (1:05:00)

THEY'RE GRRRRRRATING!

For a 3rd time this calendar year, the Kansas City Chiefs once again fell by 3 points to the Cincinnati Bengals. After three excruciating contests, trends are becoming patterns, ultimately transitioning the question of "how" to the answer why. However one question still remains: Is there anything the Chiefs can do to stop it?

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys explains why the Bengals have our number (1:00)•No defense pressure, all the problems (3:44)•Bengals proving to be a bad matchup for the Chiefs (5:26)•Rhys talks panic meter on Bengals (11:00)•Is Spags on the hot seat? (13:54)•Why cant we beat the Bengals and the Bills (14:55)•Chiefs defense getting in the way of Patrick Mahomes’ legacy (15:50)•Justin Reid words backfire (18:30)•Chiefs DLine couldn’t get the job done (20:30)•Could Patrick Mahomes become the next Aaron Rodgers? (23:50)•This week in craft beer: 27:40 Rhys give us a music theory lesson and reviews Shiner Holiday Cheer (33:09)•Isaiah PacheGOAT is HIM (48:25)•Pat was still about to STONK with not a lot of help (51:47)•Are the Bengals our kryptonite like we are to the LA Chargers? (54:07)•Chiefs outlook for the rest of the year (56:03)•Is it still Super Bowl or bust? (58:00)

SHOULD HAVE NEVER GONE TO HOLLYWOOD

The Kansas City Chiefs complete the 3-0 series sweep of Los Angeles with a 26-10 win over the Rams. It was slow burning sloppy slog with miscues on offense, continued mistakes on special teams, and an UDFA quarterback being fed to the sharks. As the Chiefs turn their attention to the home stretch of their schedule, can they tighten up the screws and secure the top seed in the AFC? Tune in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Rhys seriously injured (0:41)

•Fountain Fantasy update (8:38)

•Reactions to Team USA vs Iran (11:52)

•Will the NFL move to protected draft picks? (18:15)

•The Chiefs' offense looking out of sync (22:40)

•The Rams' patchwork offense (27:02)

•Chiefs' special teams continue to struggle (33:07)

•This Week in Craft Beer: One Kansas City beer legend passes the torch to another (39:28), and put out the milk and cookies-Rhys kicks of the Christmas beer review season with "Christmas Ale" from Breckenridge Brewery (42:41)

•Two young Chiefs stand out on defense (55:06)

•Has Chris Jones surpassed Aaron Donald? (1:02:31)

•Chiefs/Bengals preview: can our secondary hang with the Bengal's weapons? (1:05:17)

•Are the Bengals paper tigers? (1:12:30)

•Chiefs/Bengals score predictions (1:16:52)

YOUNG GUNS: A SPAGS-GHETTI WESTERN

The Kansas City Chiefs complete the sweep of the Los Angeles Chargers in a thrilling 30-27 win. Riddled with injuries and lead by a cast of young talent, Patrick Mahomes continues to strengthen his case for a second MVP award while Travis Kelce continues to reach new heights. With a healthy 3-game lead in the division the sky's the limit for these Chiefs. Tune in now for a jam packed episode featuring plenty to be thankful for.

Episode highlights include:

•A friendly trip to Jefferson’s (1:10)

•USA vs Wales World Cup match recap (7:19)

•Fountain City Thanksgiving traditions (17:38)

•Isiah Pacheco runs over the LA Chargers (24:41)

•Is Travis Kelce the GOAT? (33:19)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The top craft beers to complete a Buffalo Thanksgiving (45:43), and Rhys reviews “Pumpkin Pie Treat” from Prairie Artisan Ales (51:04)

•Skyy Moore’s big game: is he here to stay? (1:05:12)

•How good is Justin Herbert actually? (1:12:41)

•How concerned should we be about Steve Spagnuolo and our 3rd down defense? (1:19:04)

•Chiefs/Rams predictions (1:23:56)

TONEY THE TIGER > JACKSON DE VILLE

In a game that felt in control from the surprise opening onside kick, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-17. As the battle for the AFC heats up, the defense bore down and new faces across the team continue to elevate their game. Are the Chiefs beginning to hit their stride, or are they peaking too early? Find out on a jam packed episode!

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys shares his Chiefs tickets story (0:33) •Rhys and Armando discover the matrimony of domestic beer and sports (3:30) •The search for Montucky (9:00) •Rhys’ fantasy team not so hot (11:30) •Social media shoutout (19:50) •Rhys live at GEHA! (21:44)

•FCSM discusses the resurgence of Trent McDuffie (30:00 •This Week in Craft Beer: Does beer help you to forget AND remember?(40:18) Armando reviews "NZ State of Mind" from Casey Brewing and Blending (43:40) •Juju Smith-Schuster medical update (54:05) •Kadarius Tyreek Toney (1:02:09) •PacheGOAT szn (1:09:25 •Patrick Mahomes MVP to lose (1:17:35) •Do Tua or Tyreek deserve an MVP nod? (1:24:10) •Chiefs Chargers preview (1:29:30)

TITAN-IC: MY HEART WILL THROW ON

Patrick Mahomes puts the team on his back and throws 68 times en route to a 20-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Consistent shortcomings are beginning to form into habits as the offensive line and run game continue to be ineffective. Will the Chiefs be able to figure things out and hang onto a narrow division lead? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Hot Take Mando’s had a baby! (3:44)

•Fountain Fantasy: A trade leaves Armando is HEATED (7:45)

•Hot Take Mom-do joins the chat! (24:02)

•The Chiefs’ running game is a disaster (29:00)

•Travis Kelce and Juju Smith-Schuster step up (44:20)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Celebration Ale returns to the shelves (49:19) and Rhys reviews “Berry Patch Fandango” from Toppling Goliath (55:08)

•The Chiefs secondary coming into form (1:05:33)

•Double trouble: it’s time to panic about the offensive tackles (1:11:18)

•Mike Vrabel and the Titans go low (1:14:44)

•Chiefs vs Jaguars predictions (1:23:23)

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY YOU DO HERE?

With the Kansas City Chiefs coming off of their bye week and no game to talk about, the FCSM Investors arrive and they want to discuss...the uncertain climate of the NFL. Sam Kiper Jr Esquire, The Rad Russian, and JoJo Doom join the show to talk about the trade deadline, and figure out who's for real in this unorthodox NFL season. Who's got the goods? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•What do the Investor's like about the podcast (1:38)

•What would they like to see more of on the show (6:45)

•The state of Fountain Fantasy (10:19)

•Team talks: Sam shares his thoughts on TJ Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings (16:58), Joel discusses the new look Chiefs at the trade deadline (23:04), and Alex breaks down Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts' offensive woes (28:23)

•Is This For Real? Our guests break down which surprise teams are contenders or pretenders (33:30)

•Super Bowl predictions (55:56)

JET CHIP ROCKED

The Kansas City Chiefs crushed the San Francisco 49ers 44-23 to maintain custody rights to Joe Montana and Alex Smith. In the team's most complete game of the year, the offense was once again a buzz saw, gashing yet another top defense for over 500 total yards. Was this a sign of things to come, or simply fools gold? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•A shoutout to Hot Take Mando (1:27)

•Introducing our newest cohost (4:45)

•Christian McCaffrey and the new-look Niners (8:45)

•The hyperbole of the 10-0 deficit (13:28)

•Patrick Mahomes and the receiving core beginning to gel (15:06)

•Code decrypted: the debut of Debo Hardman? (23:00)

•A destructive day for the defense (25:28)

•Butterfly effect: how the NFL's officiating manufactures consequences (33:12)

•The Chiefs acquire Kadarius Toney (37:45)

BUFFALOGNA

This time there was no amazing drive (sort of) as the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Buffalo Bills 24-20. A game of back and fourths ended with the Bills breaking serve on the final set. What does this mean for the Chiefs going forward? Do they have what it takes to make a playoff run? Listen in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include: •Fountain Fantasy chat banter (2:00) •Cold Snack Take Back to the State of Nebraska (3:36) •Social media shoutout (9:50) •Bills Chiefs reaction- not a bad loss (10:26) •Chiefs secondary couldn’t get it done (13:41) •Rhys addresses the Bills' defense (24:24) •OBJr and Wylie are a problem (27:30) •Josh Allen has to learn how to slide (33:40) •Running game woes: CEH is not the solution (35:14) •This Week in Craft Beer: Oktoberfest is OVER, and Rhys reviews Lion Bridge Brewing Company’s Crushberry Oops All Fruit (40:45) •The Patrick Mahomes effect (55:19) •Chiefs would be undefeated with a defense like the Buffalo Bills (1:05:30) •Predicting the rest of the season (1:08:30)

YOU CAN TAKE THE RAIDERS OUT OF OAKLAND, BUT...

The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 17 point deficit with the help of the Arrowhead faithful as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 30-29. Travis Kelce continued to make his case as an all time great with a four touchdown performance, and Patrick Mahomes made magic from the mundane. Will the team be able to iron out their inconsistencies and find a rhythm as the season goes on? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

ªTales of bureaucracy (0:45)

•White Castle and the Mafia (6:53)

•Carl Cheffers and the officiating crisis (12:45)

•Mahomes continues making miracles (29:59)

•Frustrations at running back continue (36:57)

•Red flags heading into this week’s game against Buffalo (43:46)

•Chiefs/Bills predictions (56:32)

Mutiny, Massacre, Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs roll into Tampa Bay and dominate Tom Brady and the Buccaneers 41-31. An electrifying display on offense complimented by an improved defense bids the question: are the Chiefs back on track? Tune in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Fountain Fantasy Football and the Custody of Johnathan Taylor (0:47)

•Chiefs get revenge on Tampa Bay (21:17)

•Are the Chiefs the team to beat in the NFL? (24:43)

•Patrick Mahomes magicianship and player parallels (34:31)

•Running back controversy? CEH and Pacheco shine (42:07)

•How good is the Chiefs defense? (48:25)

FOALS GOLD

The Chiefs fall prey to the classic trap game in a sloppy 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs failed to get out of their own way from the moment they first touched the ball. Is this game a hiccup, or a sign of things to come. Listen in and find out! Episode highlights include

•The boys take Broncos country (00:00)

•Armando’s message to the Rad Russian, Alex Nikolaenko (7:19)

•The inception of the Cold Snack Take Back (12:30)

•Special teams doom the Chiefs (17:48)

•Is Eric Bienemy’s time running out? (22:12)

•Orlando Brown Jr’s regression (30:42)

•Where are the panic levels at? (34:20)

•This Week in Craft Beer-Armando introduces Rhys to the Montucky Cold Snack (40:00), and Rhys reviews Off Color Brewing’s “Waddle” Oktoberfest (42:45)

•Is this Chiefs defense for real? (56:19)

•Chiefs vs Buccaneers preview (1:02:28)

HEY, I'VE SEEN THIS ONE

The Chiefs defeat the reigning 7x AFC West Preseason champions, the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24. In a game that was far from perfect, the Chiefs dug themselves out of an early hole and made plays down the stretch when it mattered. What can we learn about the team and the year going forward? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Calling out Southwest (00:00) •Rhys/Armando itinerary in Colorado Springs (2:00) •Social media shoutouts (4:10) •Chiefs Chargers (6:50) •Jaylen Watson is built different (8:28) •Patrick Mahomes is built different (19:00) •Justin Herbert is amazing (25:45) •Best division rivalry in NFL history? (26:00) •Chiefs D not bad (29:00) •Chiefs Colts preview (33:00)

Moving in the Right Cardinal Direction

FOOTBALL IS BACK! The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Arizona Cardinals in dominating fashion 44-21. In an offseason littered with veteran departures, the Chiefs restructured on both sides resulting in an encouraging first game. Have the Chiefs struck oil, or fools gold? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include: •FCSM is back (0:00) •Cardinals stadium conditions (4:15) •AFC West disaster (4:55), including Broncos/Seahawks (10:20), and are Chargers as good as we think? (15:50) •Social media shoutout/Patreon donation (20:27) •Chiefs vs Cardinals (22:09) •Patrick Mahomes is built different (24:00) •No Tyreek, no problem (27:00) •CEH and PacheGOAT oh my! (32:36) •This Week in Craft Beer: Firestone Walker takes us back to school (38:55), while Hot Take Mando reviews "Happy Hops IPA" from Russian River Brewing Company (44:02) •Chiefs Defense not too shabby (58:00) •Chiefs Chargers preview (1:07:00) •Bills Rams reaction (1:12:01)

The Super Bowl I Rematch LVI Years in the Making

The Chiefs defeated the Packers 17-10 in their final preseason tune-up. As we gear up for week one of the regular season, who has left us impressed, and who has left us depressed? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•The NFL Top 100 (0:46)

•Fountain Fantasy Season 2 preview (9:00)

•Winners from the Chiefs vs Packers (21:00)

•This week in Craft Beer: Armando experiences “Unexpected Appearance”, a Cold IPA from City Barrel Brewing (46:43)

Masters of Commanders

The Chiefs' first stringers look to continue executing after a strong initial showing while the heat is on for players lower on the depth chart to make the 53-man roster. Who showed up and who showed out? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Furious George Karlaftis making an early statement (12:52)

•The emergence of Justin Watson and the WR pecking order (21:50)

•Camp Crush updates (27:00)

•Nick Bolton leads a potentially dominant Linebacker Corps (35:00)

•Mahomes already in midseason form (41:01)

Football Returns From Hibernation

As we near the end of training camp it's time for the Chiefs to put things into practice. A preseason tussle with the Chicago Bears showed us some good, and not so good, things about the Chiefs. Who shined and who declined? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Dog talk (0:53)

•George Karlaftis and Chris Jones show promise (10:59)

•Patrick Mahomes, Justin Watson, and the potential passing game (16:46)

•What can we make of the running back room? (25:00)

•What disappointments did we see in preseason game 1? (30:07)

Welcome Back Campers

After losing a number of key contributors in the off-season, the Chiefs' highly touted draft class make their debut in St Joseph. There's no shortage of question marks and storylines, but what's summer camp without a little drama? We break down all the action of week 1, so tune in now!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Hot summer days in KC and Herkimer (1:30) •Patreon and social media shoutout (5:10) •Sky Moore an early standout (10:33) •Karlaftis analysis (14:01) •Armando's camp crush: Jody Fortson (18:00) •Rhys' camp crush: Isiah Pacheco (21:30) •Trent McDuffie shoutout (28:10) •This Week in Craft Beer: Which IPA person are you? (29:40), and Rhys reviews Fun Dip Hazy IPA from City Barrel and Weldwerks (38:15) •OBJ franchised tagged (52:25) •Things to look forward to (01:02:02)

Flying Solo and Spitting Fire

Hot Take Mando takes the reigns this week to talk some big transactions by both the Royals and the Chiefs. Good moves, bad moves, or too soon to tell? Listen in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Nicknames for Alex (1:06) •Social media shoutout (3:45) •Benny to NY! (6:50) •Moon beer??? (16:45) •Carlos Dunlap to the Chiefs! (19:08)

Midsummer? Classic...

We've made it to the MLB All Star break and the Royals are in midsummer form: a year that was supposed mark a turning point in a half-decade rebuild instead points to another 100+ loss season. Special guest John Ingle of the Alien Minute podcast joins the show to share his insight as to why there is still a bright future for this organization-but they have to act now.

Episode highlights include:

•The 2022 Season “I don’t know what I expected” (14:31)

•Is there any heat on the seat of Pitching Coach Cal Eldred? (27:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: John reviews “Fugu” from Tox Brewing Company (46:16)

•The Royals’ “Covid Ten”: how damaged is their trade value? (57:43)

•What will be the fallout for Whit Merrifield after his comments about the team? (1:00:58)

•Will the Royals be able to convince rising star Bobby Witt Jr to stay? (1:06:37)

•How much longer until we reach another competitive season? (1:11:50)

Terraforming or Terrifying?

The recent defection of USC and UCLA have set off another round of conference realignment, but is this just another round of musical chairs, or have these schools triggered a landslide? College Football expert David Farrell joins the show to help guide us through what these changes could mean for college football, and the NFL as well. Tune in for this exciting episode!

Episode highlights include:

•USC & UCLA leave for the Big Ten (9:19)

•Notre Dame, Mega Conferences, and the remaining FBS programs (22:20)

•Is a Super League inevitable? (31:45)

•This Week in Craft Beer: David reviews Backpocket Brewing's "Iowa Vibes" Tangerine Sour Ale

•What effects will College Football consolidation have on the NFL? (48:15)

Wyatt's a Royal!

We knew this day would come! The Kansas City Royals acquire RHP Wyatt Mills from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for 1B Carlos Santana. In honor of his arrival we've unearthed our interview with Wyatt from 2020 where we talk about his hobbies, as well as his journey through the Minor Leagues.

Skip straight to interview at (2:56)

That Man is Deadly From Long Range

It's true Kansas City doesn't have an NBA team (yet...), but we would be remiss to not talk about Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors taking home their 4th ring in eight seasons. Speaking of can't miss TV, Emmy Award winning series Barry wraps up its third and most shocking season yet. We break down the latest season of Barry, the NBA finals and more on this week's episode!

Episode highlights include:

•Hot dogs and throat frogs (1:06)

•SPOILER ALERT: Discussing Barry Season 3

•This Week in Craft Beer: An artificial intelligence makes brewing look easy for a Brewery in the Big Easy (39:03)

•NBA Finals instant takeaways (51:22)

•Where does Steph Curry currently rank all time?

Let's go around the room and talk about our feelings...

In our first listen along episode, the FCSM crew give their live reactions to Tyreek Hill's completely out of left field podcast: "It Needed To Be Said". Like syncing up Pink Floyd to The Wizard of Oz, follow these steps:

• Pull up Hill's podcast "It Needed To Be Said" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

•Listen to it alongside our episode for instant reactions (and lots of sarcasm)

We'll tell you when to start and stop, as well as give you time stamps in case you get out of sync and need to regroup with us.

We hope you enjoy the ride!

You Better Keep the Receipts

With OTA's underway and football still far off on the horizon, we channel our inner oracle and go through the Chiefs schedule game by game. With a historically hard schedule and an revamped AFC West can the Chiefs find their way to the playoffs? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Puppy updates (2:05)

•Armando and the perils of flying (5:45)

•Chiefs schedule predictions Weeks 1-7

•This Week In Craft Beer: Stone Brewing once again finds themselves in court (39:06), and Rhys reviews Black Tooth Brewing's "307 Lager" (43:02)

•Chiefs schedule predictions Weeks 8-18

Remember: It's not Juli-you, it's Jjjuliusss!

Hot Take Mando makes a pit stop in Kansas City on his way out east to Cooperstown, and that can only mean one thing: we have to review a beer in person! The crew sits down with a variation of a popular IPA from a celebrated brewery out east, but will it live up to the hype? Listen in and find out!

A Good Draft Means an Open Window

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2022 NFL Draft with a revamped division, a multitude of personnel questions, and a fanbase wondering if the team would need to take a year to rebuild. After what could be one of the strongest drafts in franchise history, it appears the Chiefs have no intentions of taking the year off. Listen in as we go through the highlights of the Chiefs' Class of 2022.

Episode highlights:

•Rd 1 Pick 21: CB Trent McDuffie-Washington (10:12)

•Rd 1 Pick 30: DE George Karlaftis-Purdue (20:10)

•Rd 2 Pick 54: WR Skyy Moore-Western Michigan (28:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Industry outlooks from the Craft Brewers Conference (34:34), and Rhys reviews Black Tooth Brewing's "Cattle Kate" Scotch Ale (45:48)

•Rd 2 Pick 30: S Bryan Cook-Cincinnati (56:14)

•Rd 3 Pick 103: LB Leo Chenal-Wisconsin (1:04:04)

•Rd 5 Pick 145: OL Darian Kinnard-Kentucky (1:09:03)

•UDFA WR Justin Ross-Clemson (1:13:22)

•Overall Draft Grade (1:21:55)

Go Home NFL Draft, You're Drunk

Hot Take Mando flies solo to recap the action, highlights, and complete misdirections that happened in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. What were the biggest surprises of the night, and what does this indicate for the rest of the draft? Tune in to find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys get a puppy (0:00) •Donate on Patreon (3:30) •Eagles AJ Brown reaction (8:05) •Chiefs not going to get a elite receiver theory (10:00) •Cardinals head-scratcher (13:15) •Trevon Walker #1 pick in the NFL Draft (16:45) •Jets win the draft (18:45) •Chiefs don’t get Jermaine Johnson (22:00) •Trent McDuffie analysis (26:30) •George Karlaftis analysis (33:30) •Hot Take Mando Day 2 predictions (39:00) •Overall Day 1 Grade (41:30)

Just One Week Until Football Christmas!

We celebrate crossing the podcast century mark with style! With the Kansas City Chiefs sitting on 12 picks in next week's NFL Draft, we call in the FCSM expert, Sam Kiper Jr, to help read the tea leaves as to what the team does. Facing a drove of holes across the team, how will the Chiefs address these issues while remaining competitive in a deadlier than ever AFC? This is a packed episode you won't want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•Reminiscing on the best & worst of the first 100 episodes 5:22)

•A 100th episode surprise two years in the making (12:43)

•Sam Kiper Jr joins the pod to talk next week’s NFL Draft (24:07)

•What do the Chiefs do with the 29th pick? (31:08)

•This Week in Craft Beer: A special 100th beer review of Toppling Goliath’s Term Oil Coconut Monster Cookie (49:09)

•What do the Chiefs do with the 30th pick? (1:08:07)

•Who should the Chiefs target with their remaining top 100 picks? (1:19:16)

•Who do the Minnesota Vikings take with the 12th overall pick? (1:30:34)

For (Our FCSM) Family

Life comes at you fast and some weeks you just can't get a regular episode cut.

Instead, check out Episode 1 of our all-new Patreon exclusive mini-series: Speedy and Angry. This 10 part mini-series will take a deep dive into the Fast and Furious franchise from early 2000s racing film, to multi-billion dollar box office epic.

It's Showtime

Bobby Witt Jr prepares to makes his long awaited Kansas City Royals debut! Lead by Witt and an influx of young talent, will the long awaited rebuild finally show signs of life? Later on, Hot Take Mando and Referhys give their thoughts on the polarizing new Batman film. A fun episode you won't want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•The debut of Bobby Witt Jr (8:24)

•Will the young pitchers make the next step? (12:33)

•Will we see new blood at Catcher and First Base? (19:36)

•Playoff chances: Witt Merrifield extension, PECOTA projections (23:33)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The winner of the Untappd Brewery Madness Bracket (32:36), and Armando reviews “All Nelson Everything” from Other Half Brewing Co. (36:46)

•Thoughts on The Batman 52:44

Ever Seen a Cheetah Turn Into a Dolphin?

It's with heavy hearts that Chiefs Kingdom says goodbye to longtime wide receiver and Super Bowl Champion, Tyreek Hill. In a move that sent shockwaves throughout the league, the Chiefs traded Hill to the Miami Dolphins for a hefty package of draft picks. What does this mean for the team in the immediate, as well as going forward? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

• How did this happen: the Chiefs trade Tyreek HIll to the Miami Dolphins. (14:10)

•Was this the right call: glass half full or half empty? (25:52)

•Farewells to Tyreek Hill. (38:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The thrilling conclusion to Stone vs Keystone (43:35), and Armando reviews Bells "Two Hearted Ale". (48:59)

•What will Juju Smith-Schuster's role be now that Hill is gone? (1:04:22)

•Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins the WR room. (1:12:13)

•Will Ronald Jones fix the running game? (1:19:42)

Corvette Corvette

Ok so we know some things have changed since this episode was cut, BUT, the skills JuJu brings to the table remain the same. Hot Take Mando walks you through why he's excited for the young star wide receiver to join the Chiefs' roster.

THIS IS FINE

The AFC West continues to accrue top level free agency talent at an alarming rate, meanwhile the Chiefs seem content to hold pat. Where do they stand in the brutal, new look division? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•A Patreon Announcement (2:45)

•Chiefs sign Safety Justin Reid (13:13)

•CB Charvarius Ward signs with 49rs (20:44)

•The restructuring of Frank Clark’s massive contract (27:15)

•This Week in Craft Beer: We break down the Brewery Madness Bracket (33:59) , and Rhys reviews “Thai Delight Treat” from Prairie Artisan Ales (43:34)

•Reranking the AFC West one week later (54:18)

•Where do the Chiefs sit in the AFC (1:06:52)

Rising Like a Seahawk From the Ashes!

Welcome to Season 3! Join us as we give a brief preview as to what's ahead over the next 7 months as well as getting back to the basics-like sports and craft beer!

Speaking of which, Russell Wilson has joined the AFC West. We preview the new-look Denver Broncos, review some beer news, and talk about the future of Orlando Brown Jr. Listen in for all the action!

Episode highlights include:

•Russell Wilson becomes Denver's Iron Chef (15:15)

•Ranking the AFC West teams right now (26:43)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Keystone vs Stone give new meaning to "court case", and Rhys reviews "Eternal Yammnation" from Torn Label Brewing

•Chiefs franchise tag Orlando Brown (59:36)

With the FCSM crew still gearing up for Season 3, we take this opportunity to go back to a classic interview with Seattle Mariners pitcher Wyatt Mills. Hear about his time coming up through the Minor Leagues, DJ skills, and more!

Ball and a Kupp (Say it Quickly)

The 2021-2022 NFL comes to a...dramatic?...exciting?....close. It comes to a close. We talk about the Super Bowl that was and look forward to what's ahead for both teams!

Episode Highlights Include:

•General thoughts on the Super Bowl (12:55)

•Taking a full look at Joe Burrow’s playoff campaign (20:28)

•Did the Bengals make the right choice picking Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell? (28:30)

•Eli Apple gets cored in the Super Bowl (35:29)

•Is Matt Stafford a Hall of Famer? (38:56)

•Should Aaron Donald have won Super Bowl MVP?(47:13)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Constellation Brands follow the stars with a new ready to drink cocktail (52:42), and Rhys reviews “Project Hop Fisch” from Toppling Goliath. (59:25)

We Can Do This All Day

The thrilling conclusion to our 2 part season finale! Is Johnathan Taylor the new top dog in the running back hierarchy? What's going on with Kyler Murray? And of course, who's walking away Sunday as Super Bowl champs? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Alex and Hot Take Mando settle their Johnathan Taylor Beef (0:00)

•Alex complete’s his review Off Color Brewing’s “Dino S’mores” (17:40)

•Uncle Drew joins the conversation to explain the Mystery of Kyler Murray (22:30)

•Uncle Drew reviews Georgetown Brewing Company’s Bodhizafa (44:22)

•Super Bowl LVI predictions! (48:56)

A Livestream Spectacular TOO BIG For One Episode

The Chiefs aren't taking part in this year's Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean there isn't PLENTY to discuss. In part 1 of this 2 part season final, we look back at the year that was in the NFL and FCSM. There are beefs to squash, and scores to be settled. This is an action packed finale you do NOT want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•Early outlook: What are the Chiefs needs in this year’s NFL Draft? (8:08)

•What is Eric Bienemy’s outlook going forward? (12:20)

•A surprise beer review of Off Color Brewing’s “Dino S’mores” (21:09)

•Dave joins in to discuss the future Aaron Rodgers (26:52), and review New Belgium “Voodoo Ranger IPA” (40:10)

•Buffalo Mike and Sam square off in the Great Joe Burrow Debate (45:34)

•Sam reviews Front Street Brewing Company’s “Mahalo Pineapple Radler” (1:17:20)

•Buffalo Mike gives YOU his insider betting tips for Super Bowl LVI (1:20:10)

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

In a game that summed up the 2021 campaign in a nutshell, the Kansas City Chiefs lose a perplexing game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. What exactly happened? We'll tell you. Listen in and let's work through this.

Episode Highlights Include:

•The Chiefs blew it. (1:03)

•The curious case of Patrick Mahomes. (15:24)

•How did these Bengals win the AFC? (25:24)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Even more supply shortages spur a grim forecast for beer prices (34:18), and Armando reviews "How the West Was One” IPA from Westbound and Down. (40:49)

•What changes will the Chiefs make to players and personnel? (54:29)

•Final thoughts on the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs. (1:26:46)

BEL13VE

In a game that lived up to the hype and then some, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in an all time classic to advance to their 4th straight AFC Title Game. An incredible shootout with no shortage of drama, this is a recap you won't want to miss!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Hot Take Mando (0:00) and Referhys (3:28) get their hyperboles out of the way.

•Witnessing the evolution of the Quarterback position. (6:25)

•Have McKinnon, CEH, Hardman, and others finally found their roles? (18:53)

•Some key contracts loom large. (30:42)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews "Cohesion 10" from Cohesion Brewing. (34:16

•How both teams lost the game. (50:52)

•Keys to the Chiefs/Bengals AFC Championship. (1:04:00)

•AFCCC Predictions. (1:10:48)

Do You Give A Retirement Watch to a Guy Nicknamed After a Clock?

After a slow first quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs offense ignites in historic fashion to thrash the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2nd time this season.

They now come face to face with a Thanos sized inevitability as they square off against the Buffalo Bills in a rematch of their Week 5 showdown.

A packed episode of content you won't want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•Unique beers (1:08), shocking musical discoveries (5:22), and the return of Shotclock Stonk (9:20)

•Strang but true facts from Chiefs vs Steelers (13:01)

•The Cheifs' offense returns to Showtime form in historic ways (15:14)

•The emergence of Jerrick McKinnon (22:43)

•Who gets the start at RB1 against the Bills? (27:24)

•The Chiefs' defense stymies and retires Ben Roethlisberger

•This Week in Craft Beer: Brewing collective CANarchry gets purchased (42:21), and Rhys reviews "Neon Lights" from Brewery Ommegang (49:48)

•Chiefs vs Bills AFC Divisional preview (59:23)

•Strengths of the Buffalo Bills (1:01:41)

•What can we take away from the Bills' schedule and how much does the Week 5 matchup matter? (1:04:01)

•X-factors coming into this weekend's game (1:13:08)

•Final predictions (1:18:03)

The Not So Magnificent Mile High

A sloppy field leads to a sloppy 28-24 victory over the Denver Broncos. After wrapping up the two seed in the AFC following a roller coaster regular season, what have we learned about the 2021 edition of the Chiefs as they head to the playoffs? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Solving the MLB Lockout, MLS’ accessibility issues, and the Farmer’s Almanac (1:22)

•Chiefs/Broncos takeaway: Defining roles in the offense and the need for a true #2 wide receiver. (15:34)

•Chiefs/Broncos takeaway: Steve Spagnuolo and the concerning sudden regression of the defense. (20:18)

•Chiefs/Broncos takeaway: Denver on the cusp of greatness? (26:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Discussing 5 beer industry forecasts of 2022 (31:57), and Rhys reviews “Fresh Batch Series: S’mores Pastry Stout” from Toppling Goliath (48:09)

•AFC Wild Card preview: Chiefs vs Steelers (1:00:50)

Huge Game From the Squad in Stripes

In a game headlined by rookie sensation Ja'Marr Chase and consistently controversial officiating, the Kansas City Chiefs 8-game win streak came to an end against the Cincinnati Bengals. What does this mean for the team heading into the final week before the playoffs? Listen in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include:

•FCSM talks about what was going on this week (0:00)

•Fountain Fantasy update: Championship Week (5:30)

•Hot takes on the AB debacle (8:30)

•ReferRhys Rant on the Referees (13:48)

•This Week in Craft Beer: 50 best beers of 2021 by Brewers (29:13), and Armando reviews Westbound and Down Westbound Double IPA (37:00)

•Hot Take Mando Spags Rant (47:10)

•FCSM breaks down Spags' pregame strategy on the Bengals' offense (01:00:55)

•Chiefs/Broncos predictions (01:03:30)

The Clinch that Stole Christmas

The Kansas City Chiefs air their grievances on the Pittsburgh Steelers as they clinch a record 6th straight AFC West Division Title. In a game where the Chiefs dominated in every facet, can they secure the top seed in the conference and make their way to the Super Bowl? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

• The mystery of the missing Chargers episode (1:00)

• The Best parts of Christmas (8:10)

• Byron Pringle steps up big as the offense keeps improving (19:18)

• Will Clyde Edwards-Hilaire ever be a serious contributor? (33:36)

• This Week in Craft Beer: The aluminum can shortage threatens to crush small breweries (41:27), and Armando reviews "Crispy Boi" from Mash Lab Brewing (48:50)

• Chiefs Bengals preview (59:37)

• Who in the NFL can beat the Chiefs? (1:10:09)

There Can Be Only One

With first place of the AFC West on the line, the Kansas City Chiefs dig deep to get revenge on the Los Angeles Chargers 34-28. With key pieces on the defense missing action, the Chiefs' offensive stars stepped up big when it mattered most. What does this mean for the team going forward? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Fountain Fantasy Playoff Update (11:32)

•Chiefs vs Chargers game recap (20:39)

•Travis Kelce and others who showed out (30:09)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The 100% undisputed definitive list of best beer cities (38:41), and Armando review the legendary "Pliny the Elder" from Russian River Brewing (51:35).

•Nick Bolton and the future of the linebacker core (01:05:22)

•Panic meters (1:09:36)

You Really Shouldn't Have Done That

Wow. The Raiders wrote a check their butts couldn't cash en route to a 48-9 absolute dismantling. Gold stars all around. Let's just get to the pod.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Intro (0:00) •Social media (2:05) •Hot Take Mando’s story (2:40) •Rhys apartment update (09:09) •Fountain Fantasy update (11:55) •ReferRhys addresses the Raiders pregame shenanigans (20:15) •FCSM breaks down the Chiefs dominate performance (23:50) •Chiefs the team to beat in the NFL (30:10) •This Week in Craft Beer: Counting down the top beers of 2021 (35:00) and Rhys reviews "Ring Around the Gose" from Single Speed Brewing (44:45) •Gold mine or fools gold? The Chiefs' offense shines as well (55:37) •Josh Gordon back? (01:03:25) •FCSM likes running back by committee (01:05:43) •Chiefs Chargers predictions (01:11:35)

Like a Bridge over Troubled Bridgewater

The Kansas City Chiefs extend their winning streak to 5 games, including their 12th straight over the Denver Broncos with a 22-9 victory. A resurgent Chiefs defense stays red-hot while the offense remains uncharacteristically sloppy and underwhelming. But hey, a win's a win!

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys describes the new office (0:45) •Thanksgiving stories: Rhys plays tech support (4:00), and Armando smokes the bird (7:50) •Social media + shoutout to Sunflower State FC episode (9:00) •Fountain Fantasy update (10:15) •PBR Apology: Jalen Hurts is not the best QB (13:40) •Chiefs Broncos 6-year win streak extended (17:40) •Defense shines (19:20) •Rhys compares our defense to the 2007 Giants (24:10)

•This Week in Craft Beer: A wild new style of beer (29:38), and Rhys reviews Maredsous Triple (36:40) •FCSM talks Chiefs offense (48:24) •ReferRhys dives into the suspected EB/Mahomes playbook clash (55:50) •Chiefs Raiders prediction (01:05:00)

How a Flower Grows From the Ground Up

The FCSM crew sit down with Joey Lipoff, Salvatore Sesti, and Nick McDonald of Sunflower State FC to talk about the grassroots origin of the club, their fondest team memories, and of course, review some stellar beers. Crack open a cold one and enjoy this hour of flower power.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Team origins (1:35)

•The process of the team being scouted by professional leagues (12:15).

•The Story of “The Bus Ride” (18:50).

•What it takes to build a professional team from the ground up (29:00).

•This Week in Craft Beer: Triple Threat Beer Review: Joey Reviews Space Dust from Elysian Brewing Company, Sesti reviews Blackberry Wheat from Missouri Brewing Company, Nick reviews Sippin' Pretty Fruited Sour from Odell Brewing Co (43:35).

Look At Me, Look At Me: We Dem Boys Now

The Kansas City Chiefs' defense put on their best performance of the Patrick Mahomes era in a 19-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The FCSM crew break down the apparent midseason turn around of a historically bad defense, and talk about the continued baby steps made by the offense. All this plus Fountain Fantasy, a public apology, and how to remedy the stomach ache of Thanksgiving football.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Rhys moving update (00:00) •Social media (06:18) •ReferRhys Rant on NFL Thanksgiving (11:03) •Fountain Fantasy update (17:20) •PBR apology to Alex (19:07) •Chiefs Cowboy recap (27:25) •Kiss, Marry, Leave Forever (32:38) •ReferRhys Rant (38:46) •FCSM addresses the offense (40:00) •Will Josh Gordon ever be a factor in this offense? (43:20) •The Eric Bienemy theory (44:35)

Texas Tech is Back!

So many reunions in this episode! After a month long hiatus, a resurgent Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs back to playing quality football as they defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 41-14. Also, after another (almost) month long hiatus, Hot Take Mando and Referhys are back to the studio together! An episode full of a celebration, in depth analysis, and ASMR that you won't want to miss!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Reunion! (0:00) •Rhys’ moving! (3:15) •Social media (06:30) •Armando has the most calming voice in radio/ Rhys ASMR (08:00) •Raiders recap (11:13) •Introduction MOJORICAL (12:41) •ReferRhys talks about Pat (14:42) •Story of “Derek Carr Sucks” (20:00) •OL Shines (23:05) •Darrell Williams (25:45) •Williams/CEH splitshare (29:35) •Noah Gray is here! (33:39) •Pringle szn! (36:00) •This week in craft beer: For whom the Bells tolls (40:42), Armando reviews Project Hop Fisch (48:02) •Chiefs defense is back! (01:05:57) •Dirty Dan less and less (01:09:00) •Ranking our defense (01:14:00) •Cowboy predictions (01:17:12)

We Did It! We Beat the Packers...Sort Of...

In a game that weirdly was and wasn't close at the same time, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Greenbay Packers 13-7. Ignore the score and ignore the quarterback pillow fight, Hot Take Mando walks you through the game that was, and why their might be signs of life for the Chiefs.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Fountain Fantasy Update (4:24).

•The Aaron Rodgers prologue (9:45).

•What’s wrong with Mahomes, and the blueprint to fix it (17:45).

•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews "Accumulation" by New Belgium (33:35).

•Has the Chiefs' defense stopped the hemorrhaging (42:28)?

This Episode Has Been Scanned for Viruses

After an uninspiring victory of the New York Giants, the Chiefs faced a tall order against the top of the NFC Green Bay Packers lead by reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers. However the playing field was leveled Wednesday morning with the news that Rodgers would miss the game due to testing positive for Covid-19. Guest host and Green Bay insider David Farrell joins the show to break down this absolute circus leading into Week 9.

Episode highlights include:

•Where were you when the Aaron Rodgers news broke? (6:25)

•What to watch for in Jordan Loves first NFL start (12:00)

•A Packer’s fan’s view as to what’s wrong with the Chiefs (15:39)

•Dave’s keys to a Packer’s victory (20:04), and keys to a Chief’s victory (23:07) on Sunday

•Will Melvin Ingram improve the Chief’s woeful pass rush? (25:45)

•Are the Packer’s legitimate Super Bowl contenders with Aaron Rodgers? (29:23)

•Predictions for Chiefs vs Packers on Sunday (36:05)

•A special bonus “Hunt for Red Oktoberfest” Featuring Sam Adams Oktoberfest (40:09)

An Absolute Titanic Disaster

The Kansas City Chiefs get absolutely 86'd by the Tennessee Titans 27-3. The team looks inexplicably, absolutely lost. Time is running out for the team to turn it around. It's a tall task, can it be done?

Episode Highlights Include:

• Players, Defense, Coaches...at this point who's to blame? (00:54)

• Identifying the 3 things wrong with this defense. (16:51)

• The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest: Rhys goes deep on seasonal German style lagers, and reviews "Festbier Lager" from Maplewood Brewing. (22:07)

• Looking ahead to Chiefs vs Giants. (35:57)

Ch-Ch-Changes

After an ugly, UGLY 2nd quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs rally for their first complete half of football this year and defeat Washington 31-13. Defensive personnel changes that everyone saw coming brought results that everyone saw coming, and the offense finally settled down and played cohesive, turnover free football. Is this a sign of what's to come for the Chiefs? Listen in and find out in this jam packed episode.

Episode highlights inlcude:

•Recapping the week that was (00:25).

•Fantasy football faux pas (6:21).

•What's eating this Kansas City offense (17:20)?

•Mahomes playing great, but sloppy (26:33).

•Defense headed in the right direction (30:35)?

•Hot Take Mando changing his tune on Clyde Edwards-Helaire (45:35)?

•The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest: Rhys reviews "Stocktoberfest" from Stockyards Brewing(49:39)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Tennessee Titans preview (1:05:17).

You Have Died of Dysentery

The Kansas City Chiefs drop their third game in five weeks with a 38-20 wake up call loss to the Buffalo Bills. What's the cause for the Chiefs' disjointedness? Is there any hope for the defense? What's the outlook for this team going forward?

A packed episode you won't want to miss.

Episode Highlights Include:

•The boys catch up after Armando's voyage. (00:37)

•The Chiefs got beat. Bad.(12:52)

•The defense is historically bad. Is Super Bowl contention out the window? (19:29)

•Are Brett Veach's chickens coming home to roost? (31:07)

•What is the current AFC hierarchy? (34:40)

•Why does the offense look so out of sync? (40:17)

•The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest Week 2. Armando reviews "Autumn Winds" from Gray Sail Brewing (46:29)

•Quick predictions for Chiefs vs The Washington Football Team. (1:02:05)

Oh Boy, it's a Rhys Episode...

Rhys takes to the mic by himself this week to recap the Chiefs victory of the Philadelphia Eagles, preview the huge Sunday night match up against the Buffalo Bills, and say whatever else is on his mind. Tune in for some FUN.

Episode Highlights Include:

•The Chiefs' defense is very bad (3:05).

•The Chiefs' offense is very good (8:49).

•Chiefs/Bills Injury report (12:39).

•Keys to the game (14:47).

•The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest: Rhys reviews Martin City Brewing Company's Oktoberfest (21:24)

More of the Same: Only Pain

Untimely and uncharacteristic turnovers doom the Kansas City Chiefs for the second week in a row in an ugly 30-26 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Now sitting at 1-2 and last place in the AFC West, where does the team go from here? Are there any answers? Should we all just trust the process? Tune in to find out!

Episode highlights include:

*Fantasy football problems at home. (2:02)

*Offense, or defense: why did we lose? (6:13)

*ReferRhys goes OFF on the refs (22:30)

*This Week in Craft Beer: We announce "The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest" starting next week (32:16), and Rhys reviews "Fat Randy IPA" from Holidaily Brewing.

*FCSM instant reaction to the Chiefs signing Josh Gordon

We Had Something For This, But We Fumbled It Away

The Baltimore Ravens finally exercise their demons in a 36-35 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. That's it. That's the episode description. I need a beer...

Episode Highlights Include:

• Defensive Line woes (1:10) • ReferRhys talks what adjustments need to be made on defense (9:55) • If the Super Bowl was Chiefs vs. Bucs and it was tomorrow, who wins? (16:00) • Is CEH a starting running back in the NFL? (19:40) • Patrick Mahomes and WR’s shine despite the loss (35:04) • This Week in Craft Beer: Winners at the Great American Beer Festival (41:55), and Rhys reviews "Brew Free, or Die!" Tropical IPA from 21st Amendment Brewery (47:53) • Chiefs Chargers predictions (57:22)

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

It took four quarters, but Patrick Mahomes continued to rewrite history and remain perfect in the month of September with a 33-29 win over the Cleveland Browns. Are the Browns a legitimate threat? How did the Chiefs play their way back into this game? Is the defense a serious cause for concern? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Tyrann Matthieu, Willie Gay, Frank Clark all inactive, all missed (6:53).

•Referhys rips the officials over the Ronnie Harrison incident (12:03).

•Chiefs regroup, establish the run to start 2nd half (22:28).

•The Chiefs' defense settles in and turns the tide (33:20).

•Tyreek and Kelce eat, but the Chiefs are desperate for another Wide Receiver (39:25).

•Outlook on Chiefs going forward (48:48).

•Rhys reviews "Lazer Snake" IPA from 3 Floyds Brewing (56:37)

Let the Games Begin

It's opening week of the NFL season and things are getting serious. After an intense draft, Rhys and Armando dissect the losers and the other losers in the Fountain Fantasy Football draft. Later on, the boys look ahead to the Kansas City Chiefs season opener against the upgraded Cleveland Browns, and figure out where the game will be won and lost.

A packed episode you won't want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys is All Elite (0:25)

•A recap of of the Fountain Fantasy draft (6:41)

•Clyde and Prejudice vs Team Farrell Preview (20:58)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Have seltzers jumped the shark (30:09)? Rhys reviews Destihl's "Wild Sour Series--Salted Watermelon Gose (35:24)

•Chiefs vs Browns Week 1 preview (47:04)

BONUS EPISODE

Hot Take Mando is BACK to share some more Fantasy Football Knowledge! Whether you have an upcoming draft, feeling some buyer's remorse, or just trolling the waiver wire, we have you covered with how to get the most out of your team this season.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Best value picks at RB (5:49) •Best value picks at WR (17:41) •Best value picks at QB (24:32) •Best value picks at TE (27:46)

Reunited and it feels so good...

For the first time ever, Hot Take Mando and Referhys bring you a podcast from the SAME ROOM.

After a 3-0 preseason record which showed plenty of depth and promise, it's time for the Kansas City Chiefs to decide who makes the final 53-man roster. With plenty of fan favorites and training camp surprises, the crew figure out who makes the cut, and who gets stuck outside the door.

Episode highlights include:

•Recap of Chiefs/Vikings final preseason matchup. (9:50)

•Which running backs make the final roster? (14:40)

•Could this be an elite defense? (17:38)

•Which Wide Receivers make the cut? (26:52)

•Will the Chiefs keep 4 Tight Ends on the roster? (32:42)

•Fountain Fantasy Football League open challenge! (38:10)

•Rhys and Armando review El Jefe imperial stout from Four Noses Brewing Company. (41:32)

Chiefs Strike Gold, and So Can YOU

The NFL season starts in just 21 days and everyone's getting prepared! The Chiefs show depth and defeat the San Francisco 49r's in their first preseason game 19-16. Meanwhile, your Fantasy Football draft is right around the corner, so listen in for some hot draft advice in the return of Fountain Fantasy!

Episode highlights include:

•First look at the Chiefs' revamped Offensive Line (5:24).

•Defensive line shows improved depth (15:16).

•Kick-Butt: Harrison Butker PAT struggles continue, while Tommy Townsend shows UP (20:16).

•Fountain Fantasy Manifesto (23:00)

We're talking baaaaseball...and sooooocerrr...and foooootball!

The Kansas City Royals season is all but over just as the Chiefs begin to rise from the ashes. Did we also mention Sporting KC is in the heart of their season and on top of the Western Conference? It's time to pastiche these pastimes into a single episode! Join us as we talk about the biggest stories currently affecting our biggest teams!

Episode highlights include:

•Armando visits the baseball hall of fame (7:07).

•Sporting KC signs Argentine-Italian midfielder Jose Mauri (13:18).

•Will we see top Royals prospects Witt, Pratto, and Melendez called up this season (9:16)?

•This Week in Craft Beer: The struggling supply chain threatens the craft beer industry (28:53), and Armando reviews “Hoptic Nerve IPA” from Free State Brewing (31:28).

•Surprises on the Kansas City Chiefs first depth chart (43:25).

Cooler than Boy Scout Camp, Not as Cool as Kamp Krusty

Chiefs training camp has returned to St Joseph! After a long, brutal winter, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to take their pads out the dust, shake off the rust, and begin their journey back to the Super Bowl. What are the big stories in the first week of training camp? Who has the most to prove? Tune in to find out!

Episode highlights include:

*Trey Smith explodes onto the scene headlining the new look offensive line. (7:42)

*Chris Jones at defensive end and the retooled defensive front. (21:36)

*This Week in Craft Beer: Molson-Coors retires 11 beer brands (32:07), and Armando reviews "Witte" from Brewery Ommegang. (39:20)

*How much playing time will we see from rookie Tight End Noah Gray? (50:19)

Go West Duffman

The Kansas City Royals deal fan favorite Danny Duffy to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the Royals long since removed from playoff contention, is there anybody else on the squad who may follow suit?

Episode highlights include:

•Discussing the Danny Duffy trade. (4:20)

•Are other Royals on the trade block? (10:49)

•Sporting Kansas City defeats the Seattle Sounders. (15:54)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Is the pendulum swinging back to lower ABV beers? (20:01) Armando reviews "Victory Dance IPA" from SingleSpeed Brewing Co. (26:22)

Giannis and Gianluca. That is All.

It was a great week for two young stars in the professional sports world. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA Title thanks to some historic numbers, while Sporting KC's Gianluca Busio is seeing some good lucking numbers of his own thanks to an impending transfer to Venezia FC.

Episode highlights include:

•Giannis goes on an NBA Finals stampede (5:47)

•Gianluca Busio Transfer to Venezia (17:32)

•Can Sporting KC contend going forward without Busio? (24:33)

•This Week in Craft Beer: A brewery in upstate New York finds a unique way to advertise for help (30:13), while Rhys reviews "Snow Juice New England IPA" from Snow Bank Brewing (34:47)

We traded in our Baseballs for Crystal Balls

With the big three Kansas City teams on break, it gave us time to sit down and revisit one of our favorite episode concepts: The What If Episode. Hot Take Mando and Referhys each bring a paradigm shifting sports hypothetical to the table and debate the ripple effects they may have caused on professional sports as a whole.

Episode highlights include:

•A Lack of Respect: ESPN's coverage of Salvador Perez in the Home Run Derby (4:10), and MLB The Show to Hot Take Mando in general (9:27)

•WHAT IF: The Pistons draft Dwayne Wade instead of Darco Miličić in 2003? (14:05)

•The Week in Craft Beer: A dissection of the classic Saison style (32:46), and Rhys reviews "Colorado Red" from Snowbank Brewing (38:32)

•WHAT IF: The Arizona Cardinals select Andy Reid as their head coach in 2013? (49:31)

That's Called a Winning Streak

After three straight wins over the 3rd, 4th, and 5th ranked teams in the Western Conference, Sporting KC stakes their claim as hottest team in the MLS and a contender for the Supporter's Shield. We analyze the team's latest win over the LA Galaxy, and what it means for the team going forward.

Episode highlights include:

•Complete match breakdown of Sporting KC vs LA Galaxy (5:57)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Hot Take Mando shares how Scott Eastwood entered the brewing game (36:27), and also reviews Pint Sized Hawaiian Pizza Party Tiki IPA from Boulevard Brewing Company (41:48)

Those hot seats are looking mighty toasty...

As the Kansas City Royals continue their free fall, fingers are starting to point in the direction of pitching coach Cal Eldred and the club's front office. The KC Kid Noah Metzger returns to determine if these feelings are justified, or just the grumblings of perpetually frustrated fans.

Episode highlights include:

•The regression, and continued struggles of the Royals' young pitchers. (9:51)

•This Week in Craft Beer: How bars are struggling to meet craft beer demands in an increasingly post-Covid world, (33:21), and Rhys and Noah review "Dunkel" from Brauerei Göller (39:03).

•Quick Sporting Kansas City Update (51:42)

•Is Cal Eldred's dismissal imminent? (55:50)

•How much longer will GM Dayton Moore be at the helm for this rebuild? (1:09:45)

When it Rains, it Portlands

In a sports week that was rougher than a two dollar steak, we've got the cure for what ails you.

Ale.

Rhys and Armando talk about the exciting NBA playoffs, how a Chiefs star's routine traffic stop turned into a potential felony, and Sporting Kansas City getting chopped off at the knees in a Western Conference showdown.

Grab a cold one, settle down, and listen in.

Episode highlights include:

•Trae Young the Giant: How the next generation of players are influencing the best NBA playoffs in years. (2:15)

•A Response from last week's email to Holidaily Brewing Co! (14:46)

•Frank the literal tank: Kansas City Chiefs' star Frank Clark arrested for having Uzi in front seat of car. (16:20)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Kaufmann Stadium named one of MLB's top craft beer stadiums (25:31), Americans drinking beer at a lower volume, but at a higher alcohol by volume (31:11), and Rhys reviews "Tip the Cow" milk stout from SingleSpeed Brewing Co (35:04).

•International interest in Gianluca Busio (47:22), and a break down of Sporting Kansas City's loss to the Portland Timbers. (57:20)

Just Like How Avengers Endgame Really Should Have Been Called Infinity War Part II

It's Part II of this weeks "Rebrand-ening" podcast! We promised you updates on Kansas City's big three teams, and like Karl Malone, you better believe we came to deliver.

If you haven't listened to Part I yet, go give that a listen now. Otherwise tune in to jump right back into the action!

Episode highlights include:

•Do the Kansas City Royals Trade Whit Merrifield? (2:05)

•Reload or Rebuild: Is it time for major changes throughout the Royal's organization?(11:04)

•Sporting Kansas City vs Austin FC recap and takeaways (19:32)

Cool New Look, Same Great Takes!

The Fountain City Crew are back with a hot new logo, and equally hot takes. It has been a packed month of June for all of Kansas City sports, and you better believe we're going to give each team their due. Strap in, crack a cold one, and hit play.

Episode highlights include:

•A HUGE thank you to all of our Patreon supporters, and a shoutout to YupYup Design (5:38)

•A real time love letter to Holidaily Brewing Company in Golden, CO (10:56)

•Le'Veon Bell sounds off on Kansas City Chiefs' coach Andy Reid (20:28)

•Injury to Kansas City Chiefs' guard Kyle Long, and how it reshapes the offensive line (29:15)

•This Week in Craft Beer- A discussion on the growth and shifting popularity of United States hop varieties (41:27), and Armando reviews "LA Beauty" from Monkish Brewing Company (47:29)

Time to Get Philosophical

The Kansas City Royals haven't been this relevant heading into June since 2016. But as it stands, the team still sits at .500. Do the Royals have the firepower to go toe to toe with the top teams? Can they find the consistency to keep up in a tight AL Wildcard race?

Episode Highlights Include:

Pitchers, or belly itchers? (11:05)

The batting order: High powered, or wall flower? (19:10)

Bullpen: Liability or reliability? (23:38)

Will June be make or break for the Royals? (31:11)

Aka, Richter and Sporty

Sporting Kansas City leaves San Jose with a huge 3 points after a resurgent week from Alan Pulido and company. What brought on this offensive firepower, and can the team keep up their winning ways heading into June?

Episode highlights include:

•Alan Pulido shines, and the Sporting offense carves up San Jose (6:12)

•Good offense from Sporting? Or poor defense from San Jose? (24:21)

•This Week In Craft Beer: A beer previously featured on the show makes history, and Rhys reviews "Early Riser Puerto Rican Style Coffee Porter" from Boulevard Brewing Company (29:49)

•Predicting Sporting's next 3 matches, and what are the teams keys to success going forward? (43:26)

Noah Records His First Save of the Season

The Kansas City Royals went on a slide.

Down a rocky hill.

Into a tire fire.

But now they're back!

The KC Kid Noah Metzer makes his return to talk us through a wild and exciting first quarter of the Kansas City Royals season. Can the bats find consistency? Can our stars stay healthy? Can this team continue to contend long enough to keep the postseason in their sights? (Hey, at least we're still asking that question heading into JUNE right?)

Episode highlights include:

•The 11-game losing streak: What were the causes and contributions? (5:06)

•The pitching rotation and the bullpen carousel (13:57)

•This Week in Craft Beer: A special beer review from the vaults! Armando reviews Josephsbrau from Trader Joes (23:23)

•Will the offense ever start to regularly click? (31:30)

•Does this team have what it takes to hold it together, stay healthy, and contend for the playoffs over the remaining 120 games? (49:08)

It's Getting Real Drafty in Here

The Kansas City Chief's 2021 draft is in the books! We've combed the tape of all six selections and are set to hand out some player grades. Who's a day one starter? Who's a sleeper star? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Round 1 pick/the trade for Left Tackle Orlando Brown (6:53)

•Round 2 pick 58: Nick Bolton-Linebacker (13:01)

•Round 2 pick 63: Creed Humphrey-Center(20:10)

•Round 4 pick 144: Joshua Kaindoh-Defensive End (27:35)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Craft Beer Appreciation Week/Armando Reviews "Brewhouse One: Double Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout" from Boulevard Brewing Company (32:00)

•Round 5 pick 162: Noah Gray-Tight End (49:43)

•Round 5 pick 181: Cornell Powell-Wide Receiver (54:14)

•Round 6 pick 226: Trey Smith-Guard (59:52)

WHAT YEAR IS IT

The Kansas City Royals in first place? Sporting KC...exactly where we predicted them? Don't say we didn't tell you so #oracles.

Catch up on our two favorite summer season teams on this week's episode of Fountain City Sports Media!

Episode highlights include:

•Kansas City Royals: Real deal, or fools gold and blue? (6:25)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Dogfish Head opening south Florida brew pub, and Rhys reviews "Caramel Coconut Cookie Milk Stout" from 4 Hands Brewing Co. (25:17)

•Sporting Kansas City grades through match 3 at Real Salt Lake (45:15)

WE DARE YOU TO LISTEN TO THE WHOLE THING

...but for those of you who have other things going on in life, that's completely understandable.

In case you missed the show, we've captured AND TIMESTAMPED all of our segments and specials guests from this week's special livestream.

Tune in and listen to the good times, analysis, and laughs we shared with with our incredible correspondents. (Language Warning: There are +/- 3 explicit words slipped throughout the cast. Discretion advised)

Guest Segments:

(4:15) Scott Fleisher: New York Jets First Pick

(59:06) Andrew Kunkle: Detroit Lions Pick

(1:27:24) Daveed Buzaglo: Philadelphia Eagles Pick

(1:33:14) Bret Zdanowicz: New York Giants Pick

(1:44:18) Bret Zdanowicz and Daveed Buzaglo with NFC East Healing

(1:53:54) Sam Hawley: Preview of Vikings Pick Before Sudden Trade

(2:02:53) The Return of Scot Fleisher: New York Jets Second Pick

(2:14:21) Frankie Gonzalez: Arizona Cardinals Pick

(2:27:55)The KC Kid Noah Metzger to dunk on the Las Vegas Raiders and talk Kansas City Chiefs

(2:39:52) Alex Nikolaenko: Indianapolis Colts Pick

(2:50:30) The Return of Sam Hawley!: Vikings Pick

(3:05:04) Michael Tsang: Pittsburgh Steelers Pick

(3:17:03) Richard Jeric: Cleveland Browns Pick

(3:28:17) David Farrell: Green Bay Packers Pick

(3:47:23) Buffalo Mike: Buffalo Bills Pick

It's Time for Yakamaniacs

Jordan Williams, brewer at Free State Brewing Co joins the podcast to give us the lowdown on how he went from chamber choir to fermentation chamber. Hear about how how an experience while at St Olaf College lead him to his love of craft beer (8:42), how this love lead him to brewing (13:04), and how brewing lead him to a tornado (28:32)!?

Later on, Jordan gives us a history lesson about Free State Brewing (33:08), the timeless styles of beer they brew (44:45), and shares some tales from the taproom (52:50).

This is a fun filled episode you won't want to miss!

The Worst Kind of Jerk is a Knee-Jerk

14-run games, ERAs tickling 20, and a .500 record. The Kansas City Royals are three series in and you better BELIEVE we're prepared to point fingers and hand out gold stars. The crew vehemently discuss their excitement and optimism for the Royals and what they've shown so far in this young season. Can the team keep it going for another 154 games?

Episode highlights include:

•Conquering Covid and ceasing Celiac (3:34)

•Have our bats gone flat- Fine tuning the lineup and the heart of the order (10:55)

•Perfect game or perfectly tame-What to make of the extremes of our starting pitchers (23:10)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Weapons grade seltzers, and Armando reviews GABF Gold Medal winning amber lager, "Volksbier Vienna" from Wibby Brewing (30:55)

•Is the sword mightier than the pen- How much confidence we have in the members of our bullpen (45:52)

Bring Back the Argyle

With spring back in full command, we are just a couple weeks away from the return of MLS and our beloved Sporting Kansas City! With a number of longtime club staples either in their twilight or gone all together, Sporting looks to reload and build towards the future. Listen in as Kyle leads our Sporting KC preseason preview.

Episode highlights include:

•Record Academy call ups, international signings, is the club completely starting over? (2:10)

•Vermes watch 2021: Is our manager on the hot seat? (15:26)

•This week in craft beer: Armando, Rhys, and a statistical Parent Trap you won't believe (27:28)

•Lightning round questions (48:35)

•Previewing Sporting's first four games (52:00)

On Pace for 162-0

Soler blasts and live casts can only mean that baseball's back! For the first time since 2019 the Kansas City Royals give their fans an offensive spectacle, defeating the Texas Rangers 14-10 in a wild shootout. Hear about the history made, and if the Royals bats can stay hot over the next six months.

Episode highlights include:

•Adalberto Mondesi injured (3:59)

•An unthinkable first inning (5:53)

•Surprises performances from Game 1 (15:15)

•Bats vs Pitching- which will be paramount for success? (36:24)

Let Them Drink Cake

Courtney Servaes, Founder and Head Brewer at Servaes Brewing Co, joins the podcast! Hear how a career in criminal journalism lead to a passion for creating high quality, innovative beers (6:44). Courtney shares the virtues of thinking outside the box and brewing unique flavors consumers love (26:15), and also shares about personal life including comic books, her Food Network fandom, and being Kansas City's first female lead brewery (56:20).

Looking for an Offensive Rebound

In an offseason highlighted by significant signings and acquisitions, the Royals look to jumpstart their lineup and light up the scoreboard. Will the new bats be enough? Will Adalberto Mondesi take the next step in becoming an offensive juggernaut? Will we see Bobby Witt Jr sooner than we thought?

Episode highlights include:

•Kyle's shoutout from the Royals, Armando's whiteout in the rockies (5:35)

•Witt Watch! (14:00)

•A breakout and contract year from Adalberto Mondesi? (20:20)

•Armando reviews "Side Hustle Hazy IPA" from Almanac Beer Company (31:27)

•How will the back end of the batting order shake out? (46:34)

Making Pitches Worthy of Don Draper

As we continue to make our way closer to MLB Opening Day, the Kansas City Royals seek stability in an evolving and revolving rotation. We preview the Royals' starting pitchers, and determine if the bull pen can continue their high level of play after a surprisingly successful 2020 campaign.

Episode highlights include:

•Celebrating some exciting podcast milestones (0:30)

•WITT WATCH '21 (8:19)

•Making predictions on the Royals pitching rotation this season (12:14)

•Rhys and Armando tag team beer review: "Heady Topper" by Alchemist Beer (30:17)

•Wade Davis, Greg Holland, and piecing together a strong bullpen (46:39)

We're Talkin' Baaaaaseball

Spring is in the air which means Major League Baseball and the Kansas City Royals make their triumphant return! A bitter cold winter met with hot investments has left us chomping at the bit for the beginning of spring training! Tune in as we discuss the biggest offseason storylines and how this year suddenly got exciting for the Boys in Blue.

Episode highlights include:

•The transition into Season 2, and other big events in the coming months (3:35)

•The development of the Royals' stable of pitching prospects (9:41)

•Rhys reviews "Cult Following" a double IPA from City Barrel Brewing in Kansas City (26:36)

•The immediate impact surprise acquisitions Carlos Santana and Andrew Benintendi bring to the team (38:56)

•Season expectations from the new look Kansas City Royals (53:03)

It's a Bye Week Beerstravaganza!

Welcome to Season 2! With the Kansas City Chiefs' season in the rearview mirror, Armando and Rhys take a much needed bye week from sports to talk nothing but beer! So crack a bottle, go full throttle, BUT DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!

Episode highlights include:

•2 members of our beer family get nominations in USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards (7:28)

•2 times the beer reviews: Dunkel from Bierstadt Lagerhaus, and Storm Chaser IPA from Freestate Beer (18:13)

•2 MORE members of our beer family get nominations in USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards.(38:19)

The Power is YOURS!

It's day one of the Kansas City Chiefs offseason and the "Take it Back" campaign. The crew hop into the shoes of General Manager Brett Veach to share their top moves and acquisitions the organization needs to make between now and training camp. JJ Watt? AJ Green? TY Hilton? Tune in to find out!

Episode highlights include:

•The crew lay down their must make moves during a long offseason (9:40)

•Bock Like an Egyptian? The crew unearth an ancient brewery on This Week in Craft Beer(32:19)

•Rhys reviews "Coffee Stout" from Schlafly Beer (39:42)

•The final roundtable for necessary Chiefs' moves before the draft (52:23)

Why Do We Fall, Bruce? So We Can Learn To Pick Ourselves Up.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Run it Back campaign fall just short. This week's episode will be a talk therapy exercise as we try to make sense of what went wrong, what Tampa Bay did right, and what Chief's Kingdom can build on coming off of this loss.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Special Announcements about Fountain City Sports Media (3:09).

•Why We Lost: Torrid officiating (9:12).

•Armando Reviews "F-2020" Double New England IPA from Abomination Brewing Company (28:20)

•Why We Lost: The Offensive Line bill finally came due (45:24).

•Clyde Edwards-Helaire shines, Patrick Mahomes, and why the future is bright (1:03:23).

BONUS CONTENT

Parched after listening to the Super Bowl Super Cast? Grab yourself a beverage while special guest Stone Cold Chief Austin reviews LePrawn James from Humble Sea Brewing Company!

Chiefs Fans UNITE

It's a Super Bowl preview! In a game chock full of storylines, it's going to take five fans to come together to break it down. Stone Cold Chief Austin and Noah The KC Kid join the podcast to make sense, make predictions, and debate what's at stake in this year's Super Bowl.

Episode Highlights Include:

•Mahomes vs Brady (10:00)

•How much can the Chiefs' defense contain Tampa Bay? (23:15)

•Can the Chiefs' beleaguered offensive line protect Mahomes? (33:00)

•Andy Reid vs Bruce Arians/ Final predictions (51:17)

We'll do it live...WE'LL DO IT LIVE

Your eyes do not deceive you: The Fountain City Sports Media crew take to the live airways for a true instant reaction, because the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to their second straight Super Bowl!

Highlights of this episode include:

•The conversation HEATS UP when Kyle brings up seltzer water (7:01)

•Breaking down the defense's dissection of Josh Allen (11:01)

•The offense's explosive night, and the continued legend of Patrick Mahomes(27:50)

•Buffalo chips and gets saucy at the end of the game, are they the Chief's biggest rivals moving forward? (42:10)

HENNETHING IS POSSIBLE

Backup quarterback Chad Henne closes out the Cleveland Browns 22-17 as the Kansas City Chiefs advance to their third straight AFC Championship Game!

Highlights of this episode include:

•Outlining Chad Henne's heroics in the second half (9:00)

•What is Patrick Mahomes outlook, and how that will affect the Chiefs (18:10)

•Armando reviews "Second Setting Imperial IPA" from Half Acre Beer Company (29:23)

•Special guest and Bills insider Buffalo Mike helps preview the AFC Championship game (43:12)

Cry 'Patrick!' and Let Slip the Dawgs of War

We sit down to preview this week's AFC Divisional playoff matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns, as well as sift through the rubble of Wild Card Weekend.

Highlights of this episode include:

•What HAPPENED to the Pittsburgh Steelers (5:35), and why Armando needs to lay down some preemptive shame (7:08)

•Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both teams entering this week's game (11:05)

•Armando reviews 'Vienna Lager' from Prost Brewing (27:07)

•Predictions for the other three playoff games happening this weekend (35:59)

Welcome to the Chiefs of Tomorowww!

The 2nd string/3rd string/practice squad Kansas City Chiefs fall to the S̶a̶n̶ ̶D̶i̶e̶g̶o̶ Los Angeles Chargers 38-21.

Highlights for this episode include:

•Which lesser known Chiefs impressed when put under the lights (10:41)

•Rhys reviews Tailwind Golden Ale from Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City (23:55)

•Preview of the upcoming the AFC playoffs and who the Chiefs should want to face (32:07)

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Dirty Birds Almost Did Us Dirty

The Kansas City Chiefs win a nail biter against the Atlanta Falcons! They...kinda...

Guys. It's been a crazy week to end an even crazier year. We're still stunned by it all.

Can you...can you give us a week off from time stamping the highlights? Just...just trust it's a wild cast to end a wild game to end a wild year? We talk the offensive line...and playoff seedings...and even review grocery stores.

Trust us...this one's a good time.

Saint Nicholas, Saint Patrick, but these Saints Ain't

Merry Christmas from all of us at Fountain City Sports Media! The Kansas City Chiefs survive the New Orleans Saints "Bat game" and advance to a franchise record 13-1. Tune in to hear why the Saints are getting coal for Christmas, if Mr Rodgers can steal the MVP from Patrick, and if our linebackers' game can grow three sizes this day!

Hard Rock Stadium is Really Just Arrowhead South

We flipped, we flopped, we came out on top. The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Miami Dolphins 33-27 to win their 5th straight AFC West Title, and move into 1st place in the AFC. Highlights of this episode include:

•Armando changes his opinion on the Miami Dolphins. (10:14)

•Did Patrick Mahomes have a bad game? (17:10)

•Where is Willie Gay Jr? (27:45)

•Rhys reviews Deer Slayer Blonde from Contra Brewing! (33:51)

•How good is our defense actually? (46:24)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints preview. (53:38)

This Game Was On Lock

The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Denver Broncos to improve to 11-1, but the war doesn't end there-

•Rhys delivers a scathing address about the NFL Officiating crisis. (1:12)

•Is it time to press the panic button on the Chiefs' defense? (15:53)

•Armando tries to review a beer while the boys argue KC's best burger joint. (37:18)

•Has Travis Kelce moved himself into the Tight End GOAT conversation? (53:26)

•Preview for this weeks game against the Miami Dolphins. (1:08:55)

Yarr, He Blows!

Kyle's back! Austin's back! The Chiefs' offense is back!

A historic performance from Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill lead the Kansas City Chiefs past Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Highlights of the show include:

•Armando beats a dead horse and joins in to Shame Nun some Broncos (5:39)

•Breaking down Tyreek Hill's insane first quarter (11:00)

•Raging RefeRhys says to blow up the rule book and let it run wild (21:21)

•SPECIAL Bay Area Double Feature Beer Review from Kyle and Austin (34:27)

•Has Patrick Mahomes already surpassed Tom Brady's greatness (51:19)

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 Brewing Program at the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, as well as the Doemens Brewing Academy in Munich, Karlton chats about what it takes to brew authentic German Lagers, and how to lay down some justice in Munich Biergartens.

Silver and Black and Blue

It was closer than we would have liked, but the Kansas City Chiefs take round two against the Las Vegas Raiders. Highlights include:

•Rhys and Armando unravel an intense 4th Quarter. (2:16)

•Special PSA from the President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy Inc. (14:17)

•Referhys and Hot Take Mando debate if these Raiders are for real. (25:23)

•Where were these three impact players? (32:33)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers preview. (41:51)

NOW YOU'RE PLAYING WITH POWER

It's the Kansas City Chief's bye week, so nothing to recap...except the entire first half of the season!

Rhys and Armando sift through the rubble of the Covid-19 NFL landscape to determine the Top-10 hottest teams at through the halfway point.

Beer Review: Rhys reviews Boulevard Brewing Company's KC Pils

Calling Trick Plays: 60% of the Time, It Works EVERY Time

Noah, the original Kansas City Kid, joins FCSM to break down the thrilling game between the Chiefs and the Panthers.

Noah gets officially licensed by FCSM (4:02).

Was this a great unorthodox game script by Carolina, or a sloppy game from the Chiefs? (5:12)

Armando reviews "Wheelie Nelson" a dank, double IPA (25:28)

The team hands out midseason grades for the Chiefs offense and defense.(37:17)

IT'S A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

(It was last week, but hey, we're handing out full size candy bars.)

Time to hear the greatest ghost story ever told: The history of the University of Kansas Football team.

Special guest Austin joins us from the San Francisco Bay area to recount what it's like to be a lifelong fan of one of the most struggling, hapless, college football programs in America. Spanning over half of American history, millions of dollars in government buy-outs, and pure heartbreak, it's an adventure you'll want to hear with the lights on.

HEY DARNOLD

The Chiefs improve to 7-1 with a dominating win over the flightless Jets. Armando has some shame to dole out to the MVP doubters (2:00). Rhys and Armando laud the play from the offense and development of the wide receivers (12:20). Is Dirty Dan Sorenson the real deal (22:18)? Has the Chiefs defense evolved into an elite unit (24:20)?

Beaten Like A Rented Mule

The Chiefs embarrass AFC West foes the Denver Broncos 43-16. Armando and Rhys share their joy in what they saw from the Chief's aggressive, play making defense (5:49), and subsequently, ponder how much patience the Broncos organization has left for quarterback Drew Lock (15:00).

Offensively, the boys celebrate the continued improvement in the run game (27:32), continued woes in pass protection (35:25), and who are the biggest challengers to the Chiefs in the AFC (38:03)?

Buffalo Stampeded By Chiefs Running Game

The Chiefs get back on track after a convincing win in Buffalo! In this episode: Rhys pitches the listeners a ground level opportunity to make some friends (2:09). Armando casts judgement with the return of the shame nun segment (7:48). The boys talk the resurgence of Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the dominating performance from an improvised Chiefs offensive line (15:51), and where Le'Veon Bell will fit into the running game (26:53).

Also in this episode: Rhys reviews Toppling Goliath Pompeii (34:28), erupts on the poor officiating in the Bills game (44:46), and have Josh Allen's MVP chances just gone up in smoke (50:11)?

All this and more in a jam-packed episode!

Insert Bell Pun

On this crushable cast, Rhys and Armando debate the addition of Le'Veon Bell to the Chiefs Roster? How will this affect rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire's development for better or worse? How does Bell fit into the Chief's offense? Will multiple running backs create an issue with team chemistry both on the field and off?

All these questions are making us thirsty. Beer reviews return from their hiatus this week as Rhys cools down with Chill Vibes Cucumber Sour from Boulevard Brewing Company.

Sit Down. Be Humble.

A few weeks ago the Chiefs feasted on Raven, but this week they eat crow. On this crushable cast, Armando, Rhys, and Kyle try and figure out where it all went wrong. Plenty of blame to go around on this one including the offensive offensive line (3:39), the defense's tribute to Bob Sutton (10:10), the blueprint for beating the Chiefs being laid out (21:42), plateauing player development (27:43).

Lastly, the boys preview the upcoming heavyweight fight against Buffalo. (34:24).

Your Tears Are So Yummy And Sweet!

On this Crushable Cast, the boys discuss the v̶a̶l̶i̶a̶n̶t̶ efforts put forth by the Patriots' two quarterbacks, the coaching duel of the minds (6:48), what to make of the "questionable" calls and the officials' rule interpretations (14:57), if the Patriots properly handled their quarterback situation (23:30), and we look forward to the first Raiders week of the year (33:13).

Title Pretty Much Says It All

On this Crushable Cast, Rhys and Armando talk about the realities of Covid-19 positive tests on both teams. How did this happen (1:45)? Will the Chiefs have to play 3 games in 11 days (10:47)? What can the league do to avoid disaster going forward (20:14)?

"Quoth the Raven: 'Nevermore Do I Want to Hear Any Lamar Jackson vs Patrick Mahomes Arguments"

On this Crushable Cast, Armando believes the Mahomes vs Jackson debate has been thoroughly laid to rest (6:10), what the Chief's changed between a nerve-wracking week 2 and a dominant week 3 (14:00), Rhys shares more personal feelings on personal fouls (28:10), and the crew predicts week 4's matchup against the new look New England Patriots (34:43).

Tipoffs, Travels, and Taco Goses!

Skip Schwartz, Innovation and Wood Cellars Lead at WeldWerks Brewing Company joins the show! Skip tells his origin story of growing up playing AAU basketball against future NBA stars (3:04), the experience and grind of playing college basketball (20:30), and how it all lead to his transition into a career in brewing (26:15).

Later on, he reveals his beginnings in beer and barrel aging (32:30), what goes into influencing the trends of the beer industry, and a hot sauce barrel aged sour beer (42:50)?!

An exciting interview you won't want to miss!

"I Have Come Here to Chew Bubblegum, and Kick Field Goals"

On this Crushable Cast, Rhys and Armando talk about Harrison Butker and his titanium leg (1:20), discuss the sudden and respectable debut of Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert (6:45), Rhys plays whistleblower to the consistently inconsistent officiating (15:37), and what kept the offense stuck in second gear (22:11).

"Hey! I've Seen This One!"

On this Crushable Cast, Rhys and Armando recap Thursday's dominant season opening win against the Houston Texans including the breakout debut of running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (6:04), business as usual for Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes (14:33), L'Jarius Sneed's immediate impact (23:52), and the defense picking things up where they left off (33:35).

"I Don't Know What I Expected"

After an optimistic stretch in early August, now two-thirds of the way through the season Armando, Rhys, and Kyle face the sobering reality of yet another last place finish. The boys sift through what the Royals have shown in 2020 (6:00), figure out if the trade deadline garnered future investments or magic beans (31:25), and ask the eternal question: "What does success look like for the Royals going forward, and how do we attain it?" (39:38)

At least there's always beer! In this episode, Armando drinks an IPA that pFriems are made of, and Rhys falls in love with a grapefruit. (15:05)

It’s Time to Make your Fantasy Dreams a Reality

Grab your friends, grab your laptop, and grab a beer, because it’s once again fantasy football season

To get you ready for the most unpredictable fantasy season to date, Rhys and Armando walk you through the 10 Commandments of fantasy football (17:01), where you should be looking to draft the Chief’s offensive weapons (57:28), and review which beers you should bring to your fantasy draft (34:06).

It’s the inaugural episode of Small Market Bias, the spinoff series viewing national stories through the lens of the bias midwest coast.

The Kings are out of Kansas City, (as well as playoff contention…) so there’s no better way to debut the series than to safely join the virtual fans in Orlando and dish about what we're seeing in the NBA.

Rhys and Kyle get hot about the Suns and the 8/9 seed circus, (9:25), the crew recaps what we've observed in the playoffs so far (24:15), and Armando hosts the first, and hopefully last, Bubble Boy Awards (57:10)

Speaking of bubbles, Rhys and Armando review a couple home court brewery favorites with Boulevard Brewing Company's Tequila Barrel Lime Gose, and WeldWerks' Extra Extra Juicy Bits (42:49)

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Memories are the Architecture of Our Identity

Let's take a season spanning 182 games and condense it down to 60. Then, take those 60 games and distill them down to a season's worth of lessons and development over only 17 contests. What does that leave you with? The 2020 Kansas City Royals.

In an episode full of life lessons, Kyle scrounges up some peanuts and Cracker Jack in the storm-shredded state of Iowa (0:42), the Royals test various approaches to the Theory of Bullpen Evolution (13:20), finding the proper Batting Order of Operations (21:19), and how it all culminates in developing the team's Identity going forward (31:58).

FREEDOM

...from the Orlando bubble at least.

Sporting Kansas City's out, Armando's out, everything's out.

Guest host Noah Metzger joins us to discuss Sporting's unceremonious elimination from MLS is Back as well as talk about getting Tank'd (1:23), expectations for this squad going forward (22:36), and review some delicious Kansas City classics (27:12).

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Wyatt Mills joins Fountain City Sports Media for a special interview!

Find out how Wyatt found his way into baseball (4:57), what life has been like coming up through the Minor Leagues (14:54), including pitching for Team USA in the 2019 World Baseball Classic (28:24), and of course his insider scoop on up and coming Kansas City Royals (34:23). All that and more in this informative and engaging interview.

SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS!

After a late night game where a near MLS record for shot attempts still had the scoreboard showing zeroes, Sporting KC found the back of the net when it mattered in the penalty shootout.

The boys get Socratic about life including loss (1:14), as well as what constitutes a shot, and what it means to finish (7:46)/(10:30). Listen in as we break down the unbreakable wall of Hasal, and what this means heading into the team's quarterfinal match against Philadelphia.

I Guess That Makes Us The Grim Reaper

After surviving a grueling 3 games, Sporting Kansas City takes the top spot in the Group of Death. Armando, Rhys, and Kyle discuss the continual improvements made by SKC which make them one of the hottest teams heading into this weekend's knockout round.

Three Points is Three Points

It wasn't pretty, but group points matter and style points don't. Armando shuts out the Colorado Rapids for glory, for city, and for his job (1:40). Later, the boys break down the game and the controversial officiating that made it all possible (5:40) including Jack Price uttering an Unforgivable Curse (19:56), and all leading to Rhys expressing remorse and issuing a humble apology to Peter Vermes (29:15).

The Cap is a Lie

On this Crushable Cast, the boys share their reactions to the Chris Jones contract (00:53), the monk like patience and financial wizardry of Chiefs GM Brett Veach (4:33), and predictions for the team going forward (14:03).

MLS is Back! Sort of.

In the inaugural episode of Fountain City Sports Media, Armando, Rhys, and Kyle discuss the ongoing Covid-19 situation within the Orlando bubble (5:00), analyze Sporting Kansas City's opening game (13:50), and break down the incredible breakdown that left Melia and fans seeing red (27:18).

Special Thanks:

Intro Song: Abilene by Carswell and Hope

Outro Song: Identities Borrowed by Like a Tiger

Identities Borrowed