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Kansas Football
Jalen Daniels
Kansas Jayhawks
Big 12 Conference
Kansas
College Football
College Basketball
Lance Leipold
Missouri
Big 12
Colorado Football
Defense
Devin Neal
Devon Neal
Big 12 Football
Offense
Transfer Portal
CBS Sports Podcast Network
Recruiting
Arizona State

Michael Swain of 247Sports and Phog.net dives into the latest happenings with Kansas men's basketball, football and recruiting.

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Host

Michael Swain
Kansas beat writer for 247Sports with coverage across Kansas athletics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great analysis

    I really enjoy the in depth analysis of the show. Michael is very good. The conversations with Kevin to break down games are just so well done. Thank you for the hard work. I always enjoy these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    printcycle
    United States9 months ago
  • 5 star

    Swain and Flahrety are those dudes. Michael does a great job and I always enjoy his work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G 4 3
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Pod for KU Loyalists

    Kevin Flaherty offers great insight. I appreciate his KU football knowledge and passion. Seems like a life long fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kenahyV
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Kansas podcast!

    Michael does an awesome job with the podcast. I like listening to the episodes with Kevin as well as the other guests he brings on to preview games. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cupcakegirl10101010
    United States3 years ago
  • 5 star

    Swan and Flahrety are those dudes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G 4 3
    United States3 years ago

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Listener feedback highlights strong KU coverage and insightful game breakdowns.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Taking a deep dive into the Kansas vs. West Virginia matchup
Q: How has Garrett Green looked throwing the ball?
Garrett Green's decision making has been a significant issue, as he has missed open throws and made poor choices on reads, which has hindered their offense's effectiveness.
Taking a deep dive into the Kansas vs. West Virginia matchup
Q: What were the expectations going into this year?
Expectations were that West Virginia could potentially be a nine-win team, especially after last year's success. However, the slow start has heightened negativity among fans.
What to make of Kansas' road loss to Illinois
Q: How do you feel just about KU as a team right now?
Kevin believes KU has more answers than questions and notes the offensive struggles may be a result of Jalen's rustiness after a long recovery from injury.
Breaking down KU's 2026 high school class and the latest news from the recruiting trail
Q: How do you feel about the local recruiting aspect?
KU has really presented itself as a legitimate option for local recruits, improving its chances significantly.
A deep dive into the Kansas vs. Colorado matchup
Q: What area of this game worries you most from a Colorado perspective?
Concerns regarding slow starts and Kansas being a challenging opponent at home.

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A show focused on Kansas men's basketball and football, with deep-dives into games, coaching decisions, recruiting, and program context. Episodes feature game-by-game breakdowns, uploadable analytics, and guest perspectives from national basketball and college football voices, often tying in recruiting updates and season-long outlooks. The program stands out for its practical, KU-centric analysis, frequent co-host banter, and a willingness to critique defensive schemes and execution while highlighting standout performances and storylines around the Jayhawks. This makes it a strong pick for sponsors and listeners who want in-depth, Kansas-focused sports discussion and timely context from insiders and media analysts.

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