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Buffalo Bills
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Andy Reid
Sporting Kansas City
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Lionel Messi
Green Bay Packers
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Baltimore Ravens
AFC Play-Offs
Travis Kelsey
Brock Purdy
Dynasty
Johnny Russell
Houston Dynamo

Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more. Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.

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Another week, another huge game for the Chiefs and their playoff chances. 

This time, the Houston Texans visit Kansas City on “Sunday Night Football,” and the teams are headed in different directions. The Chiefs have dropped three of four; the Texan... more

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It’s not a happy Thanksgiving for the Chiefs. 

Playing on the holiday for the first time in nearly two decades, the Chiefs dropped a 31-28 decision to the Dallas Cowboys and damaged their playoff chances.

How much? On SportsBeat KC, the sports podc... more

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Things were looking bleak for the Chiefs in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. A drive ended with Kareem Hunt’s fumble — was that really his first lost fumble since 2017? — and the Chiefs trailed by 11 points.

But th... more

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With consecutive losses, the Chiefs have hit a rough patch. Can they work free or are they stuck? Chiefs Insider Pete Sweeney breaks down where things stand with a Chiefs team, coming off the loss in Denver and having to face another division leader ... more

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Bob Kendrick
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Peter Vermes
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Episode: Why a draw was an encouraging start for Sporting KC, and our Messi moment
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Johnny Russell
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Host

Blair Kerkhoff
Host of SportsBeat KC and longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 351 ratings
  • Terrible

    These people are terrible at reporting and providing insights into The Royals. Truly clueless and I would not recommend it to anyone. Please look elsewhere, you will waste your time here.

    Bunch of clowns wasting people’s time

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shockersfan
    United States2 years ago
  • Terrible

    These people are terrible at reporting and providing insights into The Royals. Truly clueless and I would not recommend it to anyone. Please look elsewhere, you will waste your time here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shockersfan
    United States3 years ago
  • Lila Bromberg

    This is a good show, but please ban Lila Bromberg from saying “tournament” ever again. This is by far her favorite word and she mispronounces it 20 to 30 times per episode. I want to poke out my eardrums whenever she does this. Is she mangling this word on purpose?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Border Warrior
    United States4 years ago
  • HERBIE AUDIO

    Always love listening to the Chiefs gang break down the pst Sunday performances or the following game look ahead. HOWEVER - I can’t take the HERBIE issues anymore. It has become a pattern of shoddy audio that is exclusive to HIS set-up. Unfortunately, this totally interrupts the flow of analysis and, quite honestly, makes for a poor listen during his moments of speech. One has no choice but to question the professionalism of the Podcast at this point. Are you telling me there is no solution to H... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HollywoodMAB
    United States4 years ago
  • The Show after 2nd Pre-Season Game

    As always, great Chiefs content but audio seeme a bit off today...maybe problem on my end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pchamber
    United States4 years ago

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Some criticism revolves around sound quality issues that have detracted from the listening experience, though many express overall enjoyment of the content.
Listeners praise the insightful analysis and engaging discussions on Kansas City's sports, highlighting both the expertise of the hosts and the camaraderie among them.
Several notes about repeated topics and potential audio production improvements indicate areas for growth, despite the positive reception of the sports narratives shared.

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The Chiefs’ latest struggle plays into their next opponent’s strength. Uh-oh
Q: What are your thoughts on the Chiefs Texans game?
It's hard to bet against Mahomes in this spot when we've seen him will the team to must-have wins before.
What went wrong in KC’s loss to Bills? Breaking down Chiefs at halfway point
Q: What adjustments need to be made for the upcoming games?
The Chiefs' front office needs to consider addressing weaknesses in the defensive line and running back positions before the trade deadline.
What went wrong in KC’s loss to Bills? Breaking down Chiefs at halfway point
Q: What do you think about the Chiefs' performance against the Bills?
The Chiefs had significant struggles on the offensive line, which impacted Mahomes' ability to perform, resulting in unexpected low completion rates.
Crazy weeks for KC Current’s Izzy Rodriguez include new deal, big goal
Q: What advice would you have for younger soccer players?
Izzy shared that players need to make sacrifices but also find time to enjoy the sport and balance their commitments.
Crazy weeks for KC Current’s Izzy Rodriguez include new deal, big goal
Q: Take us through that call up to the national team.
Izzy expressed it was always a dream to be part of the senior level national team, especially after being away for so long.

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What is SportsBeat KC about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content centers around Kansas City's prominent sports teams, including the Chiefs, Royals, and various local college teams, providing in-depth analysis and discussions. Not only does it cover the immediate sports events and match outcomes, but it also delves into the larger implications and narratives surrounding these teams, from playoffs to player performances, blending statistics and insights seamlessly. What makes this audio offering particularly noteworthy is its combination of expert analysis from seasoned sports reporters and a conversational tone that appeals to both diehard fans and casual listeners alike. An anticipatory atmosphere is often present as hosts discuss upcoming games, recent team developments, and even significant... more

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