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Midday, from 10 am to 2 pm weekdays, on Sports Radio 810 WHB. "The Zone brings a mix of analysis, opinions and laughs. Not exactly in that order. From the numbers to the absurd they have it covered. All the while playing in the sandbox of life. Mick Shaffer, Todd Leabo and a host of other voices join the show throughout the week brigning their views and personalities to the airwaves.

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    Sports or Leisure!!!! 6/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 42:09


    The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Bethany Bowman, from She's on the Mic and 810 WHB live coverage around the local sports landscape, as we play another edition of Sports or Leisure presented by Johnny's Tavern!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KCSN's Matt Lane on OTAs, 6/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 42:42


    Matt Lane, from KCSN and KCSN’s Draft Guide & Laboratory, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the OTA notes and observations he has had since the practice’s started last week, the Punt Returner spot, who has the inside track to be the next left tackle and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pacers's Columnist Derek Schultz, ISC Sports Network, 6/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 45:14


    The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in a new guest, Derek Schultz, covering the Indiana Sports beat for ISC Sports Network and covering the Pacers, to preview the other side of the NBA Finals starting tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Postponed, Double Header Today, 6/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 44:35


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Jack Johnson of Locked on Royals & Producer Dylan Michaels get ready for 2 Royals games today after the rain-out yesterday. We talk to Jack about his views from the debut on Tuesday, what he expects tonight and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs LIVE Coordinator OTA Press Conferences, 6/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 50:20


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels take you out to Arrowhead Stadium LIVE for today’s press conferences as we hear from Dave Toub, Steve Spagnuolo, Matt Nagy, Dave Merritt, Joe Cullen & Andy HeckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NBA Finals with Randall Sweet from SI.com, 6/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 33:20


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Randall Sweet, who covers the OKC Thunder for SI.com, as we get ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and the Pacers as we find the match-ups to look for and more before we talk baseball history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Arrowhead Addict's Price Carter, 6/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 37:54


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Price Carter, of Arrowhead Addict, to talk about the OTAs this week, draft picks he believes will shine, his players trending up and down for the 2025 season & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Royals Offense is ALIVE!! 6/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 43:00


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Jack Johnson, of Locked on Royals and 810 WHB, to talk about the Royals comeback win last night over the Cardinals 10-7 and how Jac Caglianone looked in his MLB debut!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    810 WHB's Todd Leabo & Zone Interns, 6/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 45:31


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Todd Leabo from 810 WHB and everything that's f'ing great! We talk about the debut for Jac Caglianone tonight, Chiefs OTAs and then play Fact or Fiction to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's Christmas for Les Norman, "Jac-Mas" if You Will, 6/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 43:53


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to Les Norman about, you guessed it, Jac Caglianone and the Royals vs Cardinals game tonight in St Louis. We also talk about the challenges of being a new call-up and what he can expect from the jump to the big league level in such a quick turnaround from last years draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Road Trip with Adam Teicher of ESPN, 6/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 45:01


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Adam Teicher, from ESPN as their Chiefs and NFL Insider for over 20 years, to talk about this week’s upcoming OTA practices and who he sees as a potential stand-out, who he is excited to see in person, the offensive line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jac-Tani Day is Here! 6/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 42:17


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the Royals series vs the Cardinals this week and where we see Jac Caglianone hitting in the order, and if the team needs to ponder a 6 man rotation, or stick to what they have been doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Former Chief and NFL Legend, Trent Green, 6/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 40:31


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome on former NFL Legend and CBS Broadcaster Trent Green, who is hosting this Charity Golf Tournament for Ronald McDonald Houses, as we talk about the new stadium, upcoming OTAs, Learned/Funniest/Best and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joel Penfield Had Christmas Come Early this Year, 6/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 45:54


    Joel Penfield, of One Royal Way Podcast from KCSN, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels for the lunch hour as we talk about the newest Royal in Jac Caglianone, and what his expectations are for him and what he can provide for one of the worst offenses in baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Director of Pitching Development, Paul Gibson, 6/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 48:40


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue to talk to Jack Johnson, from Locked on Royals, about Jac Caglianone before we call Royals Director of Pitching Performance, Paul Gibson, about the rotational turnaround this season and last that has the Royals competing and boasting one of the top staffs in the MLB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jac's Here & He's Perfect!!!! 6/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:20


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson with Locked on Royals & Producer Dylan Michaels spend hour 1 celebrating the news that the Royals called up their number 1 prospect, Jac Caglianone, from AAA to help the struggling offense before the season is lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Evan Petzgold of the Detroit Free Press, 5/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 47:53


    To end the show, The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels call a new guest in Evan Petzgold, from the Detroit Free Press covering the Tigers beat, to preview the series this weekend and we hear the Cuts to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More Matt Derrick and News Around the Sports World, 5/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 44:31


    In the 3rd hour, The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue to pick Matt Derrick’s brain on his thoughts after watching the OTA practice yesterday as we talk about the corner position depth chart and what the nickel spot looks like. Then, we cover some news and clips from around the sports world to end the hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt Derrick's OTA Notebook, 5/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 48:43


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Matt Derrick, from Chiefs Digest & 41 is the Mic Podcast with Nick Jacobs, to talk about his observations from yesterday’s first day of OTAs as we saw some of the veterans and starters return to Kansas City to prepare for the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Prepare for Massive Series vs Tigers this Weekend, 5/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 43:53


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson from Locked on Royals & Producer Dylan Michaels get you prepared for the weekend match-up between the division leading Tigers as the team sits 7 games back and in 4th place today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs Live OTA Press Conference, 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 53:49


    To end the show, The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels take you to Arrowhead for a LIVE press conference with the Chiefs as we hear from Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco, Xavier Worthy & George Karlaftis!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Take Out a Couple Mortgages, 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 40:19


    In the lunch hour, The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels put on our banking hats and try and decipher the loans taken out by the Royals to have a small investment in locations in both KS and MO for a future stadium when they decide to build new in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Costco Kent Swanson is Ready for OTAs, 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 50:04


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels call upon our friend Kent Swanson, from KCSN, KCSN Draft Guide & Laboratory, to get us fired up for the start of OTAs today as we talk about the left tackle spot, players to watch and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Get Back into the Win Column, 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 46:59


    After a 3-2 win last night over the Reds, the Royals got back in their winning ways as Noah Cameron had another great outing and The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about that and more about the Royals in the first hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-Week Mick Shaffer Report, 5/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:52


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Mick Shaffer from KSHB 41 as we talk about the NFL news from the week, Royals offense, play Rotten Tomatoes and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Examining the Chiefs FPI Rankings from ESPN, 5/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 49:40


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels spend the lunch hour talking about the Chiefs newest ESPN Football Power Index ranking (2) behind the Eagles, but they have the 3rd best chances to win the AFC behind the Bills, who we examine for the 2025 season as opposed to the past Chiefs vs Bills playoff match-ups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adam Teicher, NFL & Chiefs Insider from ESPN, 5/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 46:48


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Adam Teicher for one of his final appearances before he retires into the mountains of Colorado, we talk about the Chiefs upcoming OTAs and what we can glean from it, who he expects to be starting on the depth chart and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Brady Singer Gets Revenge, 5/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 43:50


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson from Locked on Royals & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the Royals tough loss to former pitcher Brady Singer yesterday 7-2 and we continue to rack our brains for a solution to this struggling offense. Is it Jac Caglianone? Or, is there more needed to actually compete?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Angus Young Super-Fan, Todd Leabo, 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 44:00


    Back from the land of pedal-bars and bachelorette parties, Nashville, Todd Leabo joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the Royals, Chiefs AC/DC and play Fact or Fiction to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More Royals with Les Norman, Former KC Royal, 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 46:08


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Les Norman, from Breakin’ the Norm on 810 WHB Weekends & Former Kansas City Royal, to talk about, you guessed it, Jac Caglianone and his amazing performance against the Salt Lake Bees in his first series at the AAA level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jac Caglianone is Good at Baseball, 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 49:26


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue to talk about the Royals top prospect in Jac Caglianone and when we think is the best time for the prospect to be called up and if he can be called up too early like Mondesi or Kowar was in the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Lose to Reds on Memorial Day, 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 45:57


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are recapping the loss yesterday for the Royals in which both sides had players squaring up with their former teams with yesterday’s outing featuring 2 on the Royals in Jonathan India & Michael Lorenzen. We talk more on the offense and what can be done to fix itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Memorial Day Mick Shaffer, 5/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 45:24


    Joining us in The Zone with Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels on this Memorial Day Monday is our friend Mick Shaffer, KSHB 41's Sport Director, to talk about the Chiefs 2025 season and his thoughts on the schedule, teams to watch out for and more before we talk Royals to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joel Penfield of One Royal Way Podcast, 5/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 45:54


    Joel Penfield, of One Royal Way podcast from the KCSN Universe, joins The Zone with Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about John Rave being called up from AAA Omaha to replace Cavan Biggio, Jac Caglianone and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs 2025 Season Breakdown, 5/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 51:01


    The Zone with Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels spend hour 2 talking about the Chiefs 2025 schedule and what we think will be the Chiefs biggest threat to their 4th Super Bowl in the Mahomes/Reid era, how we percieve the newest WR room, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Memorial Day Zone with Jack Johnson, 5/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 42:01


    The Zone with Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels start the show talking about the week that Jac Caglianone has been having in Salt Lake City for the Omaha Storm Chasers and if it is time to call him up already. Then we talk about the breaking news that John Rave is being called up for Cavan Biggio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer joins to talk Chiefs and More! 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 39:28


    Mick Shaffer joins to talk Chiefs and about how the Eagles are claiming to be a top 5 team of all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Matt Derrick and Mick Shaffer Join - 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 45:19


    First half of the hour, Matt Derrick joins talking about the Brett Favre documentary before Mick Shaffer joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Talking Chiefs with Matt Derrick - 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 38:12


    Matt Derrick joins as Chiefs talk reigns this hour. Nick Loftin getting called up happens at the very beginning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals talk with Jack Johnson 5-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 41:10


    The boys talk some baseball with Jack with a heavy emphasis on Kris Bubic and Noah Cameron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports or Leisure!!! 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 41:39


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Bethany Bowman, of She’s on the Mic Podcast on 810 WHB & 810 Varsity, to help fill in with Jason out as we play another edition of Sports or Leisure! Presented by Johnny’s TavernSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Professor Josh Keiser Returns!! 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 44:34


    Josh Keiser, covering the Royals, joins The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to give some grades on the line-up so far this season, who can help this offense keep the form they had yesterday and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Matt Lane of KCSN, KCSN's Draft Guide & Lab, 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 43:29


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in member of the KCSN Laboratory & co-author of the best Draft Guide in the NFL, Matt Lane, to talk about the NFL Rule Changes that did and didn’t happen yesterday, Chiefs offensive line construction and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Dominate Giants 8-4 & NBA is Crazy, 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 41:25


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the wild ending to the Eastern Conference Finals last night where the Pacers won and took us back in time to another Knicks choke job, then we talk Royals as they win 8-4 against the Giants to win the series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid-Week Mick Shaffer, 5/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 37:37


    Mick Shaffer, Sports Director for KSHB 41, joins The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels as we discuss the NFL rule changes and what we think of the “Tush Push” play, the new offensive lineman award for the Best Protector debuting next season, play another edition of Rotten Tomatoes and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Behind Enemy Lines with Raider Fan Radio's Murf! 5/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 44:13


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk NFL Rule Changes for the first segment of the hour as the Owners have voted to NOT ban the Tush Push, but hopefully they banned the conversation from sports talk for eternity. Then, we go behind enemy lines again and talk with Raiders Fan Radio's Murf, as we get the inside look at the Raiders off-season, from a closer view.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rylan Stiles from Locked on Thunder & Ashton Jeanty, 5/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 40:49


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk NBA Playoffs with Rylan Stiles, of Locked on Thunder Podcast, as we discuss the Western Conference Finals Game 1 last night and how the series looks from the Thunder beat’s perspective going forward and then we talk to Running Back Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders and Boise St.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Offensive Review with Max Rieper, 5/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 41:55


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk Royals baseball and the loss last night to the Giants 3-2, we discuss Michael Massey and his under-performing season, and we also bring on Max Rieper, of Royals Review, to share his thoughts on the subject and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Daniel Harms of RGR Football & This or That, 5/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 42:50


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels end Tuesday’s show by talking to Daniel Harms, of RGR Football, about his thoughts on the Chiefs left tackle situation, Jalen Royals and more before we play “This or That” to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Former NFL Legend & Chief, Alex Smith, 5/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 38:58


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels hear from former NFL Quarterback and Legend Alex Smith, who helped the Chiefs to multiple winning seasons and mentoring Patrick Mahomes, about his life during retirement, his views on the game now from the broadcasting side and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adam Teicher, ESPN NFL & Chiefs Insider, 5/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 44:52


    The best in the business, Adam Teicher, from ESPN joins The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the Joe Thuney contract for the Bears that was announced this morning, Josh Simmons or Jaylen Moore at LT and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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