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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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The preseason has started and training camp at Missouri Western is winding down. Did the Chiefs maximize their time in St. Joseph?

On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM), beat writer Pete Sweeney and columnist Vahe Grego... more

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Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play, and other starters might sit out the preseason opener. But there will be plenty to see and evaluate when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Backup quarterbacks Just... more

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Chiefs training camp doesn’t really begin until the pads come on. It’s the first time to evaluate linemen and most defensive players. So who’s looking good?

Chiefs insider Pete Sweeney and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian break down what t... more

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This week’s most important local sports story came out of training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, where the team announced that quarterback Patrick Mahomes — just seven months removed from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee... more

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Daniel Sperry
Soccer writer for The Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star
Episode: Kansas City starred during World Cup group stage. On to the knockouts & more drama
Pete Grathoff
Staff writer
The Kansas City Star
Episode: FIFA World Cup in Kansas City: early wins and worries
Nate Bukaty
Author of Perfect Pitch, co-author of Rustin Dodd's book
Author, journalist
Episode: How did Kansas City become a U.S. soccer capital? Author explains on SportsBeat KC
Ignacio Bottaro
Buenos Aires journalist, Telefe Noticias on-air personality
Telefe Noticias
Episode: What to expect when Argentina, Netherlands arrive in Kansas City for World Cup
Daniel Oordt
Dutch fan known as the orange suit man
Independent/fan community
Episode: What to expect when Argentina, Netherlands arrive in Kansas City for World Cup
Pam Kramer
President of KC 2026
KC 2026
Episode: FIFA World Cup opener less than a month away. Can event push through headwinds?
Clark Hunt
Chiefs Chairman and CEO
Kansas City Chiefs
Episode: Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt talks World Cup anticipation & what to expect
Matt Besler
Former MLS player and Kansas City soccer figure
Sporting Kansas City
Episode: Will Rashee Rice’s off-the-field concerns change Chiefs’ NFL Draft plans?
Gilbert Martina
President of Curacao's National Football Federation
Curacao National Football Federation
Episode: Why Kansas City Royals still have no answer on their next stadium

Host

Blair Kerkhoff
Host of SportsBeat KC; long-time Kansas City Star/KCUR writer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 353 ratings
  • Leave the politics

    I live in Atlanta, but was born and raised in Kansas Kansas City and I’m a diehard Royals Chiefs and Jayhawks fan. I even tolerate listening about the Tigers and the Wildcats to listen to this podcast. It breaks my heart that I’ve deleted all of my Chiefs specific podcast because I can’t take how dramatic everyone has become since we became a dominant franchise.

    All that being said, this podcast has remained by far my favorite, and historically my only concern has been that there wasn’t more... more

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    Honestly For Me
    United Statesa month 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.

    Bunch of clowns wasting people’s time

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    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.

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    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?

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    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

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    HollywoodMAB
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts provide deep KC sports insights and strong local knowledge.
Production quality and audio can be uneven, but content remains high-value for sports fans.
Guest lineups mix reporters, authors, and executives with big-event angles.

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The biggest questions for Kansas City Chiefs heading into training camp
Q: What are the key questions on the defensive side entering camp?
Pete highlighted the edge/rush group and the interior line rotations, noting Jiliadi's need to step up, the possibility of rotations involving Chris Jones, Kairos Tonga, and young players like R. Mason-Thomas and Peter Woods, and concerns about the secondary depth.
The biggest questions for Kansas City Chiefs heading into training camp
Q: Who are the running backs the Chiefs might rely on beyond Ken Walker, and what tactical shift could affect the position group?
The discussion suggested Amari Di Mercato could have a bigger role as a pass catcher and runner, with Bashard Smith transitioning into a more gadget/weapon role; the team may emphasize ground-and-pound tendencies under center.
The biggest questions for Kansas City Chiefs heading into training camp
Q: What players are expected to attend the early days of Chiefs training camp?
Blair noted that rookies and quarterbacks are typically present at the initial camp sessions, with veteran and other players joining as the camp progresses, and that Mahomes is expected to be there after an offseason setback.
Chiefs got defensive on first day of NFL Draft. Here’s who they selected and why
Q: What were your thoughts about trading up to get Mansoor Delane?
We believed Delane was the consensus best corner in the draft, and moving up to ensure they secured him showed a clear priority on upgrading the secondary, especially given how challenging it can be to find top-tier corners later in the draft.
How did Kansas City become a U.S. soccer capital? Author explains on SportsBeat KC
Q: What moment do you think truly catalyzed Kansas City's rise as a soccer hub?
The Wizards' 2010 win over Manchester United at Arrowhead Stadium is the flashpoint that grabbed national attention, helped convert casual fans into supporters, and set the stage for a sustained soccer culture in the city.

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A Kansas City–focused sports show delivering deep dives on local teams and major national events with a KC-centric angle. Episodes frequently dissect the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, and World Cup-related topics, mixing on-site reporting, roster analysis, and business/sponsorship angles around major events. A standout pattern is bringing seasoned KC Star writers and guests with strong local ties, creating a thoughtful, context-rich take on both in-season happenings and large-scale events that impact the city. The show is distinguished by its collaborative panel dynamics, strong beat reporting, and a balanced blend of analysis, history, and fan culture that can appeal to die-hard followers and casual listeners alike.

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6. Pam Kramer
7. Clark Hunt
8. Matt Besler

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