Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
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)
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Bonus Cast: Chiefs Draft Xavier Worthy
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
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!
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Sam Kiper Jr Esquire's NFL Draft Big Board 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
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)
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Chiefs Update Part II: Stadium Collapse
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
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)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Chiefs Update Part I: Offseason Moves and Free Agents
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
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)
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Old School Hollywood: Chiefs Free Agency Update
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
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)
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Arrowhead Renovations and Free Agency
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
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)
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Post Super Bowl Glow and Early Offseason
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
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)
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Reaction
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
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)
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Super Bowl Preview: Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
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)