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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! 7/17/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 39:36


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and The Drake play Sports or leisure with listeners to finish off another episode of The Zone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tiger Time: Eli Drinkwitz at SEC Media Day, 7/17/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 40:43


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and The Drake recap Rashee Rice's court verdict & react to Eli Drinkwitz's press conference at SEC Media Day and what to expect from the 2025 Missouri Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt Lane from KCSN & Rashee Rice News, 7/17/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 39:42


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and The Drake are joined by KCSN's Matt Lane to break down the verdict of the Rashee Rice case and what that entails for the Chiefs' offense this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trent McDuffie and UPS Packages: Two Things Left Unsigned, 7/17/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 40:17


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & The Drake argue about UPS delivery etiquette, discuss Shane Gillis' monologue at the ESPYS & talk about Trent McDuffie's contractual future with the Kansas City Chiefs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer and the MLB All Star Game 7/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 45:10


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, The Drake, and KSHB 41 Sports Director Mick Shaffer recap the MLB All Star Game and talk about the result and new format. The Hour finishes with the boys playing Rotten Tomatoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joey Hammond's Son or Josh Hammond's Dad? 7/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 45:40


    Jason Anderson and Sterling Holmes talk to High Point University Baseball Head Coach Joey Hammond. Hammond's son Josh was drafted by the Kansas City Royals 28th overall in the MLB Draft. Sterling and Jason also talked Chiefs for a bit as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy Up Triathlon 7/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 42:16


    Jessica Hanthette and Levi Mason join Jason and Sterling to talk about the upcoming Matt Mason Memorial Cowboy Up Triathlon on July 27th. The group talks about Matt Mason’s time in Afghanistan and what the triathlon means and looks like. In the second half, Sterling and Jason chat more about the MLB All Star Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is the All-Star Game what it used to be? 7/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 44:11


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson & Producer “The Drake” recap the MLB All-Star break, looking at the new ABS system and the dramatic ending of the All-Star Game. The guys also take a look at KC Royals trades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fact or Fiction and Free Agency with Leabo, 7/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 39:10


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Todd Leabo and producer "The Drake" talking the new Trey Smith deal and the other contracts around the league. In the second half of the hour, fact or fiction!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trade Deadline and All Star talk with guest Les Norman , 7/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 44:53


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, The Drake, and formal Royal Les Norman recapping the Home Run Derby and previewing the All Star game as well as what actions the Royals should take at the deadline. To round out the hour, Trey Smith signs a new deal!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs player projections with Daniel Harms, 7/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 41:27


    The Zone host Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Producer "The Drake" and Daniel Harms chat Chiefs football covering a potential Trey Smith deal, the Chiefs Offensive line as a whole and changes on the defensive side of the football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Home Run Dumper Takes Home Run Derby, 7/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 45:16


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and The Drake discuss all things MLB All Star week, recapping Cal Raleigh's performance in the 2025 Home Run Derby as well as previewing the All Star Game coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer's thoughts on Royals' Draft Picks - 7/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 40:59


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Producer Dylan Michaels, and KSHB 41 Sports Director Mick Shaffer talk about the Royals' draft picks and decisions, and go over their 'learned, funniest, and best' moments of the weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    What Needs to Change in the Homerun Derby? - 7/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 42:55


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Producer Dylan Michaels, and guest Joel Penfield from the One Royal Way Podcast chat about the MLB Home Run Derby, recent royals news/opinions, and more! In the second half, Sterling and Jason talk Chiefs' roster updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ranking our All-Time Royals Rosters, 7/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 43:06


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels fill out our ballots for our all-time Royals roster and line-up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Retirement Party for Hour 1, 7/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 45:06


    On The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels we say good-bye to 1/3rd of the show today as Dylan Michaels is retiring from the radio world for a while to go and help a new company outside of the media world. After we talk about that we cover the Royals draft picks last night as they had 2 in the first round!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jayson Werth, Rich Eisen 7/11/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 45:30


    Closing out the Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trey Wingo, Jonathan Thomas, George Kittle - 7/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 43:52


    Jason and Sterling hangout with Sportswriter Trey Wingo, CEO of American Century Investments Jonathan Thomas, and 49ers Tight End George Kittle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Businesses in KC! - Cliff Illig 7/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 33:38


    Jason Anderson and Sterling Holmes talk with Co-Founder of Cerner and Sporting KC Co-Owner, Cliff Illig about businesses in Kansas City, the World Cup, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tim Simons and THE MIZ 7/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 38:20


    Jason Anderson and Sterling Holmes chat with Actor, Tim Simons, and WWE Superstar, The Miz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NFL on Amazon's Ryan Fitzpatrick & ESPN's Jay Blas, 7/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 44:53


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to the people’s QB, Ryan Fitzmagic & also the voice of collegiate sports from the athletes perspective for many years, ESPN’s Jay Bilas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Current and Former NFL Legends Justin Reid & Derek Carr, 7/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 41:02


    Former Chief and Former Chief Rival Justin Reid and Derek Carr join The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels and talk about NFL stories, current plans for the next season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Our Local Celebrity, Kent Swanson, 7/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 44:13


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to our friend and Make-A-Deal superstar, Kent Swanson from KCSN, as we talk Trey Smith Contract and more before we talk to head of the American Century Championship, Erik Schneburger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from Lake Tahoe for Day 1! 7/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 44:14


    Live from the American Century Golf Tournament for the 1st round as The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to broadcaster Kathryn Tappen, NFL QB Matt Ryan and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer Stops In For News and Games! – 7/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 42:01


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, The Drake, and Mick Shaffer (KSHB 41 Sports Dir.) chat about the Royals, Chiefs, and more. The boys play Rotten Tomatoes at the end of the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joe Buck and Lance Leipold! – 7/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 45:24


    Jason and Sterling talk with Todd Leabo at the Big 12 Media Day and listen to an interview with Lance Leipold. Jason Anderson chats with Joe Buck at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rob Riggle, Michael Pena, Lake Tahoe, Oh My! 7-9-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 45:24


    Jason Anderson catches up with Rob Riggle and Michael Pena at the American Century Championships in Lake Tahoe! Jason, Sterling and The Drake recap the interviews and preview some college football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live From Lake Tahoe! – 7/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 43:24


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and The Drake recap the Royals’ win against the Pirates and preview the upcoming segments and interviews from the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Todd Leabo from Big 12 Media Days, 7/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 37:05


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome on Todd Leabo, our co-worker and friend here at 810 WHB, LIVE from Big 12 Media Days in Dallas TX to get the football season kicked off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MLB Legends Les Norman & David Wells, 7/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:11


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are blessed by professional baseball legends Les Norman, from Breaking the Norm and 810 WHB, and former author of a 15th perfect game in MLB history, David Wells!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from Lake Tahoe its The Zone! 7/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 44:48


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels bring you Royals coverage in the first hour from the Driving Range of the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Off-Season Stadium Battle Continues, 7/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 45:10


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue the show from Lake Tahoe as we break down the recent sound bites from Chiefs President Mark Donovan and his views on the current state of the Kansas Star BondsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer of KSHB 41, 7/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 43:47


    Mick Shaffer, the Sports Director for KSHB 41, joins The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about All-Star voting, 4th of July weekend, LFB (Learned/Funniest/Best) and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Joel Penfield of One Royal Way Podcast, 7/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 44:19


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Joel Penfield, of One Royal Way Podcast from the KCSN universe, to share his thoughts on the holiday weekend series against the Diamondbacks & Mariners!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ranking the Top 10 NFL QBs, 7/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 47:16


    Since the off-season is in full-swing we have nothing else to do besides rank our rankings of the top 10 NFL QBs in today’s game in The Zone with Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Have Productive Weekend, 7/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 42:26


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan MIchaels are joined by Jack Johnson, of Locked on Royals, to recap the long holiday weekend of baseball from the Royals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports or Leisure! 7/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 46:42


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson and special guest Matt Derrick from Chiefs Digest play Sports or Leisure with callers to finish off another Thursday edition of The Zone!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt Derrick from Chiefs Digest, 7/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 51:07


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Jack Johnson are joined by Matt Derrick of Chiefs' Digest to talk more Chiefs football offensive line, rookies & more ahead of training camp!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt Lane from KCSN, 7/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 51:06


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Jack Johnson are joined by KCSN's Matt Lane to talk all things Chiefs football, Bryan Reynolds potentially being a Kansas City Royal & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Dethroned in Seattle & Bobby's All Star Robbery, 7/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 43:07


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Jack Johnson react to the official MLB All Star lineup, talk about Jacob Wilson being picked over Bobby Witt, discuss the Royals' loss against Seattle last night & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Preseason Predictions and Rotten Tomatoes 7/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 48:27


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, and producer Jack Johnson are joined by Mick Shaffer KSHB 41 Sports Dir. to review their preseason Royals predictions. Later, they play Rotten Tomatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Future of Women's Sports is Kansas City 7/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 50:20


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, and producer Jack Johnson continue to discuss the future home of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. They consider the future of a WNBA team in Kansas City and the city’s effect on women’s sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kansas State Senate President Ty Masterson – Future Stadium Plans 7/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 41:52


    Jason, Sterling, and Jack catch up with Ty Masterson about future stadium plans for the Royals and the Chiefs. What are the deals looking like? Chiefs to Legends? Royals to downtown or OP? Listen to the Governor’s thoughts as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals' Exit Velo vs Caglianone's 7/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 48:43


    Jason, Sterling, and Jack recap the Royals’ game from Tuesday night. What is holding Caglianone back from success? How can the Royals’ pitchers figure things out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tuesday's with Todd Leabo of 810 WHB, 7/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 48:05


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to Todd Leabo, of 810 WHB, about the Royals, Chiefs and play Fact or Fiction to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is Les Norman Still in Baseball Shape? Asking for a Struggling Offensive Friend, 7/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 50:03


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Les Norman, from Breakin the Norm on 810 WHB and Former Kansas City Royal, to talk about the lackluster baseball team and their minor league offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last Dance: Adam Teicher, 7/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 51:44


    While there isn’t a Jerry Krause involved, we are losing the greatest ESPN Chiefs Insider of All-Time in Adam Teicher to retirement and The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels spend one last hour getting you ready for Chiefs football with the man who has been covering it for over 30 yearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Royals Need to Start Selling, 7/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 49:12


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels start the show talking about the Royals and their struggling stretch of baseball that has them looking to be sellers at the trade deadline that’s coming up here in July.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Learned, Funniest, Best: Interns, 6/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 48:26


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by the interns for Monday in studio for the final hour, to talk about the sports stories from the weekend, the local teams and play Learned/Funniest/Best to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joel and Ezra Penfield from One Royal Way & KCSN, 6/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 50:36


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Joel Penfield and his awesome son Ezra, from One Royal Way Podcast and Royals Coverage for KCSN, to share his thoughts on the Royals current state and where he thinks the teams future lies, buyers or sellers at the deadline and who coaches the tram going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More Royal Confusion, 6/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 48:48


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continues to breakdown the Royals lackluster offense and season so far in 2025. Do we sell at the deadline? Why is the answer yes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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