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Clearing Waivers is a midwest-centric sports talk podcast with plenty of tomfoolery along the way. We’ll have talk, we’ll have games, we’ll have segments, all jam-packed with “ope’s” and “weeeeeeeeeell’s” that us fly-over folks love. We'll primarily cover the Chiefs, Royals, Bears, Cubs, Cardinals a…

Clearing Waivers


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    Episode 80: Keep Your Nuts Outta My Dessert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 87:25


    We're back after the break to discuss the last two weeks of Royals Baseball, kicking off Clearing the Waivers by giving our main takeaway from the last two weeks. (2:38). After that, we move on to a few of the latest roster shake ups and what they might say about the state of the front office. (19:53) We close the Waivers out with a personnel edition of Ball Street. (27:15) DFA kicks off our Shenanigans for the week, where Josh brings an NBA trivia question to the table to try to stump the other hosts. (48:00) Finally we close the week out with a Waiver Wire Draft of our favorite frozen treats. (1:00:52) Be sure to follow and subscribe to the podcast as well as our YouTube channel, so you don't miss out on the new episodes every week.

    Episode 79: Smoothlessly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 71:48


    This week we Clear the Waivers by talking about the Jackson Kowar debut (1:17), what do the Royals do about Adalberto Mondesi in the long run (19:56), and preview the coming two weeks of the Royals' schedule. (31:20) Then we kick off the Shenanigans with a "What did you watch as a kid" themed round of the Waiver Watch Wating Game. (41:02) And finally we bring it home with a live sports inspired Keep, Trade, Cut. (56:51)

    Episode 78: A Flurry of Royal Roster Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 76:04


    This week we discuss the plethora of roster moves made by the Royals lately and what they could mean long term. 1:25) Then we do a bit of day trading some pretend player stocks in Ball Street. (36:01) In the Shenanigans, we start out with a Royals themed DFA that's built for both speed and power. (52:40) Finally we wrap up the week with a ridiculous Keep, Trade, Cut. (1:04:25) If you like what you hear, go leave us a 5 star review, follow us on social media (@ClearingWaivers), and share us with a friend.

    Episode 77: Our 1st Mailbag!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 66:13


    This week we had our very first mailbag! The listeners submitted some great questions including power ranking some of KC's staple BBQ joints, a Bobby Witt Jr extension, and the biggest hole for the Royals currently and how we'd fix it. (1:58) We kicked off the Shenanigans with a round of Waiver Sharks where one contestant put in a perfect round. (30:40) Finally we kick off wedding szn with a Waiver Wire draft of the "Worst Things About Weddings". (43:51) If you like what you hear, be sure to like/subscribe to the podcast so you get new episodes right when they're available. Also go leave us a review of the show and check out the great work over at Royals Review for all your Royals coverage.

    Episode 76: The 40 Game Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 79:11


    This week, we have the ol' 40 game sample size for the Royals' 2021 season. In Clearing the Waivers, each go through the one definitive thing we can say about this club (2:19). We also buy and sell some Take shares in Ball Street (24:00). And we wrap up the Waivers with a new segment, Let's Make a Deal, where we each give a roster move we'd like for the Royals to make. (45:55) In the Shenanigans, we have the shortest round of Waiver Sharks we've ever had. (57:32) Finally, we Keep, Trade, Cut some different kinds of fans to watch a game with. (1:07:19) If you like what you hear, give us a follow/subscribe so you know the second we drop a new episode. While you're at it, go check out the great work over at Royals Review and Royals Farm Report for all your Royals coverage.

    Episode 75: Try Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 81:23


    We've got a jammed pack episode of Royals content this week. First in Clearing the Waivers (2:10) we talk about the worst things we've seen over the past couple weeks of Royals baseball. Next we try a new segment called "What Have You Done for Me Lately?" where we highlight a player that has been doing their job and one that has not. (19:27). Then we get into the Shenanigans, kicked off by an old fashioned DFA centered around former Royals Opening Day starting pitchers. (41:19). Finally, we round out the week with a Waiver Wire draft of Random Royals. (54:18) If you enjoy what you're hearing, go like, subscribe, review, and share the podcast and follow us on socials (@ClearingWaivers). Also check out the great Royals coverage at Royals Review and Royals Farm Report.

    Episode 74: Chiefs Draft Fallout with Craig Stout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 83:49


    This one was a Chiefs heavy episode and we couldn't have a better guest on to debrief from the Chiefs 2021 Draft class. Craig Stout of the Kansas City Sports Network and KC Laboratory joins us to talk Chiefs OLine, positional value, and football IQ. He even sticks around to grade some draft hot takes in a new segment! We didn't forget about our first place Royals, we've got you covered there too. Kitty rejoins us to give some of the main takeaways of the Royals last couple of weeks. We've got a lot of takes about this pitching staff and Josh is absolutely fired up about this team. (1:00:58) Be sure to subscribe to the Royals Review Radio podcast to find us every week, as well as the great Royals Farm Report podcast to stay up to date on the future of the Royals. Also be sure to check out the great Royals coverage over at Royals Review while you're at it. And as always, thanks for listening.

    Episode 73: Draft Week with Kent Swanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 71:27


    This week we had Kent Swanson from Arrowhead Pride and the AP Laboratory to help us get ready for the NFL draft this week. (2:27) Then we intercept some questions from the internet that were meant for others in order to give our own takes on it in Who Asked You? (28:30) In the Shenanigans, we bring back our old tongue twisting friend, The Waiver Watch Wating Game to guess some critic scores of movies/shows that involves drafts. (52:19) Finally, we stay #OnBrand and Keep, Trade, Cut some favorite Draft Day foods. (1:04:00) Hope you all enjoy!

    Episode 72: A Whole Lotta Hate with Royals Farm Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 79:02


    This week, we hae the guys from Royals Farm Report on to talk some prospects in Clearing the Waivers. (4:22) They stick around for a great bit of Shenanigans, starting off with a podcast vs podcast round of DFA Family Feud style. (34:14) Then we all get some anger out in the Waiver Wire by drafting and venting about the athletes that we hate. (50:12) If you like what you're hearing, share the podcast with a friend, and while you're at it, go check out the great work being done over at Royals Farm Report. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 71: Friends Are the Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 77:24


    We've seen enough Royals baseball in 2021 and we're ready to overreact! We find something with the rotation, bullpen, and lineup to overreact about to lead off Clearing the Waivers. (1:36) Then we do some more predictions with our "Best of the 3" portion. (28:15) Kicking off the Shenanigans, Brian brings a DFA question about the AL Central. Can Josh and Kitty get all the answers? (44:45) Finally, we burn some bridges in the Waiver Wire where we draft the "Worst things that friends ask you to do". (56:43) Be sure to hit the follow/subscribe button wherever you're hearing us each week. If you've got a review, we'd love to see it (especially if it involves 5 stars). Also go check out the great content at Royals Review and Royals Farm Report.

    Episode 70: The Best Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 62:46


    This week it back to the original three. We go over what we've learned about the Royals after just four games. (1:05) Then we do moving/shaking with some Ball Street stock exchanges based off a few Royals performances thus far. (13:18). We kick off the Shenanigans with a hybrid game called Shark Watch. (29:07) Who will run the gauntlet of Rotten Tomatoes scores? Who knows! Finally we end the show with a Waiver Wire draft of the Best Sounds. (43:58) If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to the podcast as well as our YouTube channel so you get the latest episode as soon as you're ready for them. Also it'd be much appreciated if you could throw us a rating wherever you're hearing/seeing us. And most of all, thanks for listening.

    Episode 69: Polishing Our Crystal Balls with Max Rieper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 87:41


    It's Episode 69, so you know what that means. That's right! It's time to have another Friend of the Show on. This week we had our new boss, Max Rieper, Editor in Chief at Royals Review, to talk Royals. (1:15) Next we got into our MLB season projections, not only touching on how we think the Royals season will go, but also how the entire MLB will unfold. (34:26) In our Waiver Wire draft, we draft items from the Kauffman Stadium menu: 1 main dish, 1 snack, 1 appetizer, and 1 "Social Space". (1:11:06) As always, you can subscribe to us over at Royals Review or wherever you get your podcasts. And if that's not enough, you can find us at our YouTube Channel, where you can watch every episode with our beautiful faces.

    Episode 68: Royals' Mamba Mentality with Lynn Worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 60:26


    This week we welcome on Friend of the Show, Lynn Worthy of the KC Star, to talk Royals baseball (1:23). Afterwards, we intercept from questions from the internet in Who Asked You? (45:26) Be sure to follow Lynn on twitter (@LWorthySports) and check out his work at The Kansas City Star. As always, if you like what you hear, click that follow/subscribe button and share with a family. Also come interact with us on social media (@ClearingWaivers) and check out the great work over at Royals Review (www.royalsreview.com)

    Episode 67: #CancelCupid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 65:56


    This week is jammed pack with action. We start Clearing the Waivers off with some Royals lineup, rotation, and bullpen predictions. (2:39) Then we get to the Chiefs building a wall in front of Patrick Mahomes through a few different transactions. (20:41) Finally we bitch about Mizzou and Kansas getting thrown into the region of death in the NCAA Tourney. (28:11) For Shenanigans, we discuss some Royals ZiPS projections in DFA (43:00) and Keep, Trade, Cut some holiday characters. (52:36) If you enjoy this podcast, throw us a review wherever you get your podcasts and share us with a friend. You can also interact with us on social media @ClearingWaivers.

    Episode 66: Wooster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 77:35


    This week we're staying with a Royals heavy show. In Clearing the Waivers, we talk about why we're optimistic about the Royals (4:24), including a certain 20 year old phenom potentially breaking camp with the team. (18:01) But we also balance out the good with the bad with some reasons why we're pessimistic about the 2021 Royals. (26:44) Then we give our votes on who should be the newest inductees to the Royals Hall of Fame this year. (38:27) Finally we close out with a Waiver Wire draft of "Big Deals That We Just Don't Understand". (51:31) If you like what you see/hear, throw us a like and a follow on social media and wherever you are hearing us so you don't miss the latest episodes every week. Also go check out the great work at Royals Review!

    Episode 65: Best Shape of Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 71:23


    This week the guys get comfy in their new residency with Royals Review by hitting the Royals takes extra hard. In Clearing the Waivers, they discuss the trade for Andrew Benintendi (2:45), the Hunter Dozier extension (8:21), and the reunion with Jarrod Dyson (15:21). Next they each pick out the one specific thing they'll be looking for in the 2021 Spring Training season as well as make their predictions for who will get the "Best Shape of His Life" narrative (29:03). After the break, they guys kick off the Shenanigans by spotlighting and giving their reactions to an article written by Hokius last week about changing his mind about General Manager, Dayton Moore (37:27). To end the week, they play a close game of Waiver Watch Wating Game (57:35).

    Episode 64: It's Not All Bad News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 77:15


    We're getting it all out on the table this week with Clearing the Waivers (1:49). We've got a lot to say about the Chiefs losing in the Super Bowl, but we do find the positive in the beat down the Chiefs took at the hands of the Tampa Bay Bucs. Then we get into the Shenanigans, leading off with a DFA that had us feeling the pressure in the pocket (37:35). Then we hit a disappointing Wating Game full of disappointment (46:29) followed by a steal of a Keep, Trade, Cut (1:00:59). Before we end the week, we announce a new partnership that we are absolutely ecstatic for (1:10:11). Be sure to follow us on social media (@ClearingWaivers), subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, follow the Clearing Waivers YouTube channel, and if you're feeling up to it, throw us a 5 star review and let us know what we're doing well.

    Episode 63: Super Bowl LV Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 122:48


    Episode 63: Super Bowl LV Preview This week the guys preview Super Bowl 55 by talking about the key matchups to watch between the Chiefs and Buccaneers and which GOAT candidate needs this win the most (3:06). Then they get to the Shenanigans, leading off with a Super Bowl MVP themed DFA question (28:43). Next, they square off in the best round of the Wating Game they’ve had in a while (42:15). The ridiculousness just gets more ridiculous from there because the Waiver Wire draft for the week comes from the best sports related scandals (59:14). Finally the guys plant their flags in Best Bet with their favorite prop bets for the Super Bowl (1:42:27). If you like the show, please like/subscribe to it at the Clearing Waivers YouTube channel or throw a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Go Chiefs!

    Episode 62: Ungapatchka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 87:43


    The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to the Super Bowl for the 2nd straight year and we kick this week off breaking down their win over the Bills in the AFC Championship (2:42). Then we move to the NFC Championship where the Bucs beat the Packers (27:30). We kick off the Shenanigans with a Family Feud style DFA centered around the 2020 NFL Playoffs (38:29) before moving to a Keep, Trade, Cut involving the Fast and Furious cinematic universe (47:23). Finally we close out the week with a Waiver Wire draft of underappreciated things (57:53). Be sure to follow us on social media (@ClearingWaivers) and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts as well as the Clearing Waivers YouTube channel.

    Episode 61: Dog Dayz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 91:16


    This week, we break down that heart attack inducing Chiefs win over the Cleveland Browns (2:28). Then we take a look at the other 3 matchups from the NFL Divisional Round (25:41). We also intercepted some questions from the internet in Who Asked You? that range from the Royals to potato chips to the end zone fumble touchback rule (39:21). Then we kickoff Shenanigans with a testicular fortitude themed Waiver Watch Wating Game (55:14). Next we draft our favorite dog breeds in the Waiver Wire draft 1:06:22). Finally we bring it home with our Best Bets for the week (1:22:14). Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel so you're notified whenever a new episode is ready for your enjoyment.

    Episode 60: Pick Your Favorite Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 132:36


    This week is filled to the brim. We got to talk to the voice of Mizzou Women’s basketball and Mizzou Football pregame/halftime show host, Brad Tregnago, on to talk Mizzou Basketball and Football (2:14). Then we get to talk to our buddy, Craig Stout from Arrowhead Pride, to break down the coming Chiefs-Browns divisional round game (25:40). After, we wrap up Clearing the Waivers by giving our reactions to the Wild Card Round and previewing the remaining Divisional Round games (58:50). Shenanigans are kicked off with a Waiver Wire draft of our favorite Rom Coms and things got a smidge testy (1:23:57). Finally we give our Best Bets for the coming weekend’s slate (2:02:32). If you like it, consider subscribing and following our podcast on Apple & Spotify, or catch the video over at our YouTube channel.

    Episode 59: Take My Breath Away Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 103:37


    This week, we hit the NFL talk really hard. We give our standouts from the Chiefs losing to the Chargers in Week 17 (2:01). Then we revisit our preseason predictions from 17 weeks ago to see how accurate (or inaccurate) we were (17:54). Then we jump into our NFL Playoffs Preview by giving the matchup we're most looking forward to in Super Wild Card Weekend, give our Super Bowl Predictions, and throw out which team we think has the best odds to bring home the big money (29:49). Then we have a very memorable Waiver Watch Wating Game to kick off the Shenanigans (47:14). Followed by a Keep, Trade, Cut where we surrender our lives to the algorithms (1:01:57). Then have a Waiver Wire draft of our favorite plays in sports (1:11:52). And we finally bring it home with our Best Bets (1:29:38). Be sure to subscribe and follow the show on iTunes, Spotify, and our YouTube channel and tell your friends!

    Episode 58: Not Fine Dining

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 98:33


    Happy New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday. The guys return with "Clearing the Waivers" to give their takes on the Kansas City Chiefs barely squeaking out a win against the Atlanta Falcons, 17-14, locking up the top seed in the AFC. Then they give their sports New Year Resolutions by declaring something that they will either stop doing or start doing. Lastly, they intercept some of your questions in the new segment "Who Asked You?" where we cover the holy triumvirate: Chiefs, Royals, and Red Lobster They kickoff "DFA" with a blast from the past question regarding quarterbacks in 2008, and something happens for the first time in "DFA" history. Next, we put a bookend on 2020 by drafting our favorite moments from the past year in the "Waiver Wire" draft. Finally, we end the show with our Hail Mary picks for the betting week with "Best Bets". Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you'll automatically have the latest episodes as soon as they're available and head over to the YouTube channel for full video of the episode. Chiefs-Falcons Reactions (3:06) New Year Resolutions (21:12) Who Asked You (36:16) DFA (53:39) Waiver Wire (1:03:48) Best Bets (1:24:42)

    Episode 57: Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 107:18


    Happy Holidays from the Clearing Waivers Podcast! In this year's holiday episode we're joined by our old friend from the Heartland Pod, Adam Sommer. We kickoff with our thoughts on the Chiefs defeating the Saints on Sunday. Then we get into some Christmas themed Shenanigans where we breakdown the best flavors from holiday popcorn tins, have a spirited round of the Wating Game, and draft a four man golf scramble of just Christmas characters. Hope you enjoy but more importantly, that all the Sink Pissers have a safe and happy holiday! Chiefs/Saints Reactions (2:29) DFA (18:56) Waiver Watch Wating Game (39:06) Keep, Trade, Cut (56:13) Waiver Wire (1:09:22) Best Bet (1:29:11)

    Episode 56: No Such Thing As Bad News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 103:33


    To kickoff "Clearing the Waivers", we recap the action from the last couple of Chiefs games after a couple hard fought wins ended with the Chiefs in the driver's seat in the AFC. Next we start getting into the Christmas spirit by sharing our sports themed "All I Want for Christmas" wish lists. We round it out with a new segment called "Who Asked You?" where we answer questions we found on the internet that were meant for someone else. We then kickoff the Shenanigans with a Travis Kelce inspired DFA question. That's followed by a Keep, Trade, Cut of your grandparents snack dish goodies (shelled mixed nuts, butter mints, and Russell Stover's Chocolates). Which takes us to our Waiver Wire draft where we prepare our minds for the best things about Winter. Finally we share our Best Bets for the week. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you're up to date on the latest releases as well as following us at our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vrs0zUmWVMgKBTxDsZoew) Time Codes: Chiefs 2 Week Recap (1:13) "All I Want for Christmas" (16:30) "Who Asked You?" (31:08) Designated for Assignment (48:04) Keep, Trade, Cut (1:00:53) Waiver Wire: Best Parts About Winter (1:09:40) Best Bets (1:30:28)

    Episode 55: Not My GOAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 108:45


    Chiefs-Bucs Reaction (1:40) NFL Power Rankings (16:21) F is for Fraud (29:33) Recent Royals Moves (38:07) DFA (59:44) Keep, Trade, Cut (1:11:29) Waiver Wire (1:21:57) Best Bets (1:36:17)

    Episode 54: All Kinds of Thankful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 123:02


    Chiefs-Raiders Reactions (3:05) Thanksgiving Slate Bets (25:52) 1 Move for the Royals (43:26) DFA (58:48) Waiver Watch Wating Game (1:06:03) Waiver Wire (1:20:16) Best Bets (1:49:28)

    Episode 53: 1 Year Anniversary Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 93:33


    Josh walks us down memory lane with some of our favorite moments of the first year of the podcast.

    Episode 52: Road Trippin with Tucker Franklin from the Roughing the Kicker Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 107:18


    Chiefs-Panthers Breakdown (4:00) Royals Round Table (27:45) DFA (51:35) Waiver Wire (1:04:10) Best Bet (1:31:07)

    Episode 51: Set It and Forget It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 96:23


    Chiefs-Jets Reactions (2:46) F is for Fraud (17:02) What We've Learned So Far from the NFL (25:54) DFA (35:57) Waiver Watch Wating Game (58:43) Waiver Wire (58:43) Best Bets (1:25:21)

    Episode 50: A Real Halloween Treat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 104:23


    Chiefs-Broncos Reaction (2:54) Our NFL Power Rankings (12:02) Waiver Watch Wating Game (36:35) Keep, Trade, Cut (54:51) Waiver Wire (1:06:40) Best Bets (1:30:19)

    Episode 49: A Kick in the Butt or a Kick in the Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 97:03


    Chiefs-Bills (2:21) Royals Mailbag (17:43) World Series Predictions (31:58) Waiver Watch Wating Game (39:59) Keep, Trade, Cut (54:27} Waiver Wire (1:02:09) Best Bets (1:22:55)

    Episode 48: Fall Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 96:32


    Chiefs-Raiders Reaction (2:25) Lakers Win NBA championship (21:35) MLB League Championship Series (32:36) Designated for Assignment (48:16) Keep, Trade, Cut (59:03) Waiver Wire (1:05:39) Best Bets (1:23:26)

    Episode 47: Sloppy Sloppy Joe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 81:49


    Chiefs-Patriots (2:32) What we've learned through 4 weeks of NFL season (15:58) F is for Fraud (28:49) Waiver Watch Wating Game (37:07) Waiver Wire (48:31) Best Bets (1:07:51)

    Episode 46: TGIF

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 106:24


    Chiefs-Ravens Breakdown (1:30) Royals 2020 Recap (22:51) MLB Playoffs (42:16) NBA Finals (53:00) Waiver Watch Wating Game (57:22) Waiver Wire (1:04:53) Best Bet (1:32:13)

    Episode 45: "Taxitermy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 92:28


    Chiefs-Chargers (1:23) NFL Week 2 Standouts (18:36) DFA (33:17) Keep, Trade, Cut (46:21) Waiver Wire (54:24) Best Bets (1:18:56)

    Episode 44: Mike Tirico is a Huge Sleezball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 107:32


    Chiefs/Texans Breakdown (1:36) NFL Standouts From Week One (14:29) F is for Frauds (30:02) DFA (40:22) Waiver Watch Wating Game (51:18) Waiver Wire (1:03:01) Best Bets (1:32:34)

    Episode 43: Previewing the NFL with Craig Stout of Arrowhead Prime

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 133:56


    Interview with Craig Stout (3:03) NFL Preview (37:58) Keep, Trade, Cut (1:27:34) Waiver Wire (1:40:01) Best Bet (2:01:33)

    Episode 42: Me Turn to Choose Chip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 117:15


    MLB Trade Deadline (1:37) Fantasy Football (21:19) DFA (46:13) Waiver Watch Wating Game (59:38) Waiver Wire (1:15:00) Waiver Watch (1:40:00)

    Episode 41: The Fried Food Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 113:59


    Travis Kelce Extension (1:22) NBA Playoffs (7:41) Royals Week in Review (22:27) Waiver Watch Wating Game (54:18) Waiver Wire (1:08:00) Waiver Watch (1:36:44)

    Episode 40: College Football is a Dumpster Fire with Lynn Worthy of the KC Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 125:52


    College Football is a Dumpster Fire (1:40) Interview with Lynn Worthy (25:40) DFA (1:00:25) Keep, Trade, Cut (1:14:56) Waiver Wire (1:24:38) Waiver Watch (1:52:56)

    Episode 39: Super Powers with Max Rieper from Royals Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 113:35


    Interview with Max Rieper: 2:01 DFA: 52:46 Waiver Watch Wating Game: 1:01:24 Waiver Wire: 1:13:40 Waiver Watch: 1:39:47

    Episode 38: Baseball is Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 107:20


    We brought back a former host to help us usher in the 2020 MLB season in Clearing the Waivers where we discuss the past weekend of MLB Opening Day and what we learned about the Royals in the first 4 games. We also discuss the Miami Marlins COVID outbreak and how that may affect sports moving forward (5:47) Then we get into the Shenanigans by bringing back the Waiver Watch Wating Game and a great combination of movies to trick the hosts (48:26). In the Waiver Wire, we draft our dream sports coverage team components using real and fantasy characters (1:03:39). Finally in the Waiver Watch Kitty doubled down on his gory recommendations (1:28:49).

    Episode 37: We Bought a Zoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 115:01


    We’re starting a new chapter and going back to our roots with an OG show format but with some new musical additions! We start by Clearing the Waivers talking about the Royals start to the season (7:20) and the Chiefs’ placement in the newest ESPN power rankings (28:13). Then we head into a DFA question centered around Vince Carter (48:26). Then we discuss an interesting Keep, Trade, Cut that places us all in a battle for our lives (57:57). In the Waiver Wire, we draft zoo animals that we’d want to start a new zoo with (1:12:28). Finally we have a real somber Waiver Watch (1:38:16).

    Episode 35: Extension Season with Craig Stout from Arrowhead Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 132:23


    It’s extension season and we’ve got some celebrating to do. First, we talk about the new Chris Jones/Chiefs extensions (5:54). Then we talk to Craig Stout from Arrowhead Pride to get his take on the Chiefs defense, Willie Gay Jr. and his top 4 situational beers (12:27). We wrap up Clearing the Waivers with some summaries of how we’re all feeling about actually seeing sports this year (58:33). To kick off the Shenanigans for the week, Kitty brings an NBA scoring question to DFA (1:18:36). Then we get our heart rates going with the drafting of our man crushes in this week’s Waiver Wire (1:30:46). Finally we let you know about some things we’ve watched recently in the Waiver Watch (1:57:12)

    Episode 35: Working from Home with @TheFakeNed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 113:09


    This week was a very special week for the Clearing Waivers Podcast. In honor of the new 10 year extension Pat Mahomes just signed, we held our 10th Shenaniganza of all time that included a brand new game. Before we got to that, we give some quick opinions on the Pat Mahomes extension (4:58). The new game (Clear the Board) immediately makes waves among our heroes (8:50). We have a big time brain freeze in the Categories game (24:42) There’s a last second lead change in the great equalizer, Clearing Wagers, to take home this week’s title. (28:16).Then we welcome on Chris Kamler (@TheFakeNed) for the regular Shenanigans. We Keep, Trade, Cut TV, Music, and Sports consumption in KTC (44:58). We draft the best things about working from home in the Waiver Wire. (1:00:36). And we hand out some reviews in a musical Waiver Watch segment. (1:33:48)

    Episode 34: Happy 4th of July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 118:09


    Happy 4th of July to the Sink Pissers! We discuss the MLB finally starting and how that effects the Kansas City Royals (9:11). We discuss the Patriots signing Cam Newton (41:04). In DFA, Rance comes up with a home run trivia question (59:00). We draft the components to our perfect 4th of July in this week’s Waiver Wire (1:14:57). Nic Cage, US Gymnastics, and Eurovision come up in the Waiver Watch (1:39:29).

    Episode 33: A Plate Full of Pig Fat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 99:56


    It’s Shenaniganza #9 and it was a battle from start to finish. Who will come out with this week’s title? In our normal Shenanigans, we come up with a 1 hit wonder road trip Keep, Trade, Cut question (48:01). In the Waiver Wire we draft elements for our perfect meal (1:01:48). And the Waiver Watch will certainly put us on some black lists (1:24:12).

    Episode 32: Unsharted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 115:36


    This week in Clearing the Waivers, the Clearing Waivers crew talks about the MLB shit show (9:29), the Royals draft (21:03), golf talk (32:58), and a special round of Keep, Trade, Cut with a Chiefs trio. We kick off the Shenanigans with a Designated for Assignment question centered around the top MLB player salaries (50:46). We introduce a new game called Waiver Shark Watch (1:05:35). We do our best to trigger each and every Sink Pisser out there with a Waiver Wire draft of Overrated things (1:18:11). And we end the week with the Waiver Watch where we come up with the greatest reality show concept of all time (1:46:44).

    Episode 31: Reunionize

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 106:10


    Shenaniganza #8 coming in hawt! The contestants have a back and forth Wating Game (5:50). Then we have a video game inspired round of Waiver Sharks (18:37). A new high score was reached in Categories (30:28). And this week’s winner is crowned in nail biting fashion (35:45). We lead off the usual shenanigans with a Keep, Trade, Cut of Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and Usher (52:00). We draft the best “years” of our lives in the Waiver Wire (1:07:14). Josh writes an angry letter in his Waiver Watch (1:29:48).

    Episode 30: Dos Jacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 122:15


    This week, the Clearing Waivers guys got back to current sports. We discussed why we liked The Match 2 (3:42). We talked about our optimism about the return of the NBA season (19:30) and our pessimism about the start of the MLB season (29:43). Josh brings a Royals question to Designated for Assignment that will tickle your brain a bit (47:00). We set a new high score for correct ratings guesses in the Waiver Wire Waiting Game (1:05:18). We go through a Sink Pisser submission for a Waiver Wire: Dream TV Show Crossovers (1:18:44). Then finish off with some Waiver Watch reviews (1:45:21).

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