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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! 6-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 45:39


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    The 'What If Simmons was healthy' NFL Draft, 6/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 46:14


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & The Drake answer the question, "what if Josh Simmons never got injured" and see where he would land in a redraft, continue NBA Draft coverage & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kent Swanson from KCSN, 6/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 47:21


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & The Drake talk with Kent Swanson from KCSN about Josh Simmons and the Chiefs offensive line, discuss the NBA achilles problem, debate the best way to eat a banana & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From Flaggs to Riches; NBA Draft reactions, 6/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 44:06


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & The Drake react to the 2025 NBA Draft results, the Royals continual struggles at home & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rotten Tomatoes & Mick Shaffer, 6/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 42:09


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in KSHB 41's Sports Director, Mick Shaffer, to end the show for this Wednesday edition of The Zone! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Champagne-Scented Rylan Stiles, 6/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:03


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Rylan Stiles, from Locked on Thunder covering the OKC Thunder beat, after a NBA Championship celebration and incredible season from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals & MLB News & Breakdowns, 6/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 42:52


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue to talk about the Royals struggling offense, MLB news and more in the 2nd hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Need Another Players Only Meeting (or Not), 6/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 44:22


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Jack Johnson, from Locked on Royals, to discuss the struggling offense again for the Royals and if the team can be competitive this season or if they need to sell at the deadline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Todd Leabo Returns from Vacation! 6/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 44:24


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan michaels welcome back Todd Leabo, of 810 WHB, back from Canada as we discuss the Royals, Chiefs, play Fact or Fiction and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Former Kansas City Royal, Les Norman! 6/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 40:39


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan MIchaels talk to our baseball expert, Les Norman, from Breakin the Norm on 810 WHB & Kauffman Corner with Soren Petro, to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and homestand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Adam Teicher of ESPN & USGA, 6/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 49:19


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to our friend, your friend, Adam Teicher from ESPN for the 2nd to last time as we talk more left tackle depth chart, camp battles he is excited to see, golfing in retirement and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Vs Rays Preview & Trade Deadline Approach, 6/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 43:42


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels start the show talking Royals, and their deficiencies, as we get ready to host the Rays tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer on Coach & Umpire Relationships, 6/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 41:18


    Mick Shaffer, KSHB 41’s Sports Director, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the NCAA Baseball Championship, Royals, share our Learned/Funniest/Best and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joel Penfield of One Royal Way & KCSN, 6/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 51:49


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome on Joel Penfield from One Royal Way podcast & KCSN to talk about the Royals great road trip as they swept the Rangers and got above .500!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    More NBA Finals Recap & Royals Successful Road Trip, 6/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 44:03


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels continue to discuss the NBA Finals and Game 7 last night as we dive into the topic of “load Management” and if it’s actually good for the league. Then, we get into some Royals discussion as they had a winning record on a tough road trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    OKC Wins Finals & Pacers Come Tragically Short, 6/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 47:07


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels put a bow on the 2024-2025 NBA season and discuss the landscape of professional basketball going forward after OKC wins with one of the youngest rosters in NBA history & Haliburton becomes the 3rd superstar player to injure their Achilles this post-season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Max Rieper of Royals Review, 6/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 36:37


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome on Max Rieper of Royals Review to talk about Jac’s big day yesterday, the trade deadline, the bullpen usage from Matt Q and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders & More Matt Derrick, 6/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 41:00


    In the best hour of football coverage ever produced, The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue with Matt Derrick on his WR rankings for the Chiefs and who is the odd man out on cut-day. Then, Sterling Holmes interviews the most elusive NFL player to ever play, Hall of Fame Detroit Lion, Barry Sanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Animal Planet with Matt Derrick, 6/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 46:26


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels bring on Matt Derrick, of Chiefs Digest & 41 is the Mic Podcast, to talk about his thoughts on the offensive line and the depth chart for that position, the health of the WR room and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jac Homers Twice & SI.com's Matt Verderame, 6/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 41:43


    The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the Royals sweep of the Rangers yesterday and Jac Caglianone's first TWO Major League home runs, and if that will spark the offense. We also speak with Matt Verderame of SI.com about his take-away's from Chiefs mandatory Mini-Camp this week and from teams around the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sports or Leisure Returns!! 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 40:28


    With the Chiefs having press conferences early, The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels play another edition of Sports or Leisure presented by Johnny’s Tavern!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Andy Reid & Nick Bolton from Mandatory Mini-Camp, 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 45:41


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels listen to audio from Andy Reid and Nick Bolton from today’s practice as they Chiefs wrapped up Mandatory Mini-Camp, talk about their off-season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Matt Lane Helps Wrap Up Mandatory Mini-Camp, 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:54


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to our friend, Matt Lane from KCSN & KCSN Laboratory, about the training camp battles he is looking forward to, what he thinks the chiefs offensive line will look like, the return of the great Craig Stout to KCSN Laboratory and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Almost on a Winning Streak, 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 41:26


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the offensive surge from the Royals in their last two games against the Rangers, Jonathan India’s sliding technique and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs Press Conference 6/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 51:18


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, and Producer Dylan Michaels listen in and recap the Chiefs’ press conference with Mahomes, Kelce, Watson, and Caliendo. The boys recap their thoughts on the responses from the respective players and look ahead to sports this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's The Best Football Movie Of All Time?? 6/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 32:44


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Producer Dylan Michaels, and KSHB 41 Sports Director Mick Shaffer talk college football, go down on a rabbit hole of football movies, and the future of SEC football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    College Pitchers Taking Big Risks For Big Rewards 6/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 42:47


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Producer Dylan Michaels recap the College World Series games so far, what’s going on in the Royals’ bullpen, and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia. Sterling and Jason give their thoughts on the upcoming NFL season and it’s news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Snap Losing Streak. What Now? 6/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 44:08


    Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Producer Dylan Michaels, and Jack Johnson talk about the Royals’ 6-1 win on Tuesday Night and Seth Lugo’s production and future. What does the rest of the season look like? Are the Royals’ playoff hopes still alive?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kansas City Chiefs Press Conferences, 6/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 53:30


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels take you LIVE to Arrowhead Stadium as we hear from Chris Jones, Hollywood Brown, Josh Simmons & Jerry Tillery after their first Mandatory Mini-Camp practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Former Kansas City Royal, Les Norman, 6/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 31:53


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in our friend , Former Kansas City Royal & Host of Breakin the Norm on 810 WHB, to talk about the dismal stretch for the boys in blue and his thoughts on if they can salvage the season, if they should sell at the deadline and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mandatory Adam Teicher Zone Appearance, 6/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 39:12


    While we were concerned about a contract hold-out, we always knew our guy Adam Teicher would be at Mandatory Mini-Camp for the Chiefs and mandatory (not really) 11 am Tuesday Zone appearances as well with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels. We talk about players he will be watching, Trey Smith and the offensive line depth and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    OKC Takes Commanding Lead & MLB GM's on Hot Seats, 6/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 46:36


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 lead in search of the franchise’s first title before we talk about Buster Olney’s article spotlighting GMs that could sell at the trade deadline to help their cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mick Shaffer, Weekend Warrior, Returns to The Zone! 6/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 39:30


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined once again by our friend & KSHB 41’s Sports Director, Mick Shaffer, post-vacation as we bring him back down to earth with Royals talk before we get into the U.S. Open, Learned/Funniest/Best and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joel Penfield from One Royal Way Podcast, 6/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 38:32


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Joel Penfield, from One Royal Way podcast on KCSN, to join the misery as we talk more Royals and their struggles against the A’s and Yankees last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Translating Dave Martinez's Comments & Royals Struggles, 6/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 45:00


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the comments over the weekend from Nationals Manager Dave Martinez, where he talked about the reason for the Nationals struggles and walked back his statement about the roles of players and managers in baseball and how that translates to the Royals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Royals aren't playing Some Ball, 6/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 42:45


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson from Locked on Royals & Producer Dylan Michaels have a player’s only meeting as we discuss our grievances with the Royals and their lack of offensive production, what they should do the rest of the season, managing the pitching staff and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ESPN's Chris Burke, NFL Sound & Matt Q Postgame Audio, 6/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 38:09


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels end the week listening to Zac Taylor on the Shemar Stewart and his contract & Matt Quatraro after being swept by the Yankees before we call Chris Burke from ESPN’s college baseball coverage to preview the CWS this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rylan Stiles- Sports Illustrated 6/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 44:02


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Matt Derrick from Chiefs Digest – 41 is the Mic Podcast for the first segment to discuss Chiefs rookies, second year players and the future of defensive lineman. Later, Rylan Stiles of Locked on Thunder Podcast joins the show to weigh in on the NBA finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Training Camp Talk 6/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 41:59


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Matt Derrick from Chiefs Digest – 41 is the mic Podcast, & Producer Dylan Michaels tackle Chiefs’ injuries, offensive line struggles and more from the first week of training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Royal Blunder, 6/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 44:44


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson from the Locked On Royals Podcast, & Producer Dylan Michaels review the series with the Yankees, potential trades & costly defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs Live Press Conferences, 6/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 48:46


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels take you to Arrowhead LIVE to hear from Head Coach Andy Reid, Gardner Minshew, Jaden Hicks, Kareem Hunt & Kingsley Suamataia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Stadiums and Standards for Right-Handed Hitters, 6/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 40:22


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the insane pace Aaron Judge is on this season that may be the best season for a right-handed hitter in MLB history, then we talk about the new Missouri Legislature that is to rival the Kansas Star bonds and which option is best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KCSN & KCSN Lab's Kent Swanson, 6/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 38:09


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Kent Swanson, Costco Aficionado, Kirkland’s number 1 fan & member of the KCSN team and KCSN Laboratory, to get us ready for mandatory mini-camp with the Chiefs. We talk about who could have a bigger impact if they meet expectations, Josh Simmons or Rashee Rice & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Royals Pet's Heads are Falling Off! (Again), 6/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 43:09


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are talking about the Royals, and the bad news after a loss to the Yankees that Cole Ragans will miss extended time to add salt to the wound of Royal fans as the team hits a massive skid against the evil empire trying to avoid the sweep today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chiefs Stock Market & Rotten Tomatoes, 6/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 41:21


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels add a new discussion to the show as we talk about what players stocks are up and which ones are down before we get into another edition of Rotten Tomatoes with Inters Jack & Carson to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Braden Gall of ESPN & Athlon Sports on College Athletics and Payments, 6/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 44:52


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk Chiefs OTAs and what we expect from the team and who is going to shine at Arrowhead next week! Then, we talk to Braden Gall, from Athlon Sports and ESPN Radio, about the ruling that happened to allow schools to pay players under a salary cap in addition to NIL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Bengals are Broke, Financially and Operationally, 6/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 43:01


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the mess that has been created in Cincinnati this offseason as the Bengals decided to pay 2 WRs in the same off-season, leaving their defensive line options in question!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Grand Slam Away From A Grand Slam Away, 6/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 46:04


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson from the Locked On Royals Podcast, & Producer Dylan Michaels talk the Royals V. Yankees debut, Cag’s home debut, and the Garcia/Chisolm vendetta that Jazz is continuing to make about himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Copy of NFL Players in Limbo w/ Leabo, 6/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 37:16


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by 810’s Todd Leabo to predict what happens to NFL players in contract holdouts, play Fact or Fiction and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    NFL Players in Limbo w/ Leabo, 6/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 37:16


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by 810’s Todd Leabo to predict what happens to NFL players in contract holdouts, play Fact or Fiction and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Breaking the Norm, with Les Norman of 810 WHB, 6/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 45:54


    The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Les Norman to cover Salvy's offensive impact in the lineup, news around the MLB, and the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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