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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)

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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)