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The Program

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Latest Episodes

Friday's Drill made stops in OKC, Minneapolis, Chicago, and New Orleans! Plus, fresh off a historic victory in Lawrence, Brian Hanni joins the show to talk KU Baseball!

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Todd Leabo returns and is live at Unlimited RV! We talk College Playoff expansion, and the KC Star's Daniel Sperry joins the show to talk all things Soccer in KC!

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We hear from Andy Reid & Patrick Mahomes in the Need to Know! Plus, David Lesky of Inside the Crown joins the show to discuss whats going on at Kauffman!

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Jack, Kurtis & Kyle open the show discussing the Royals options at this point in the season...Plus, KU PBP Man Gabriel Stigers joins the show to discuss all things Jayhawks baseball!

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Recent Guests

Frank Boal
Former broadcaster and guest on the show
Episode: H2 Frank Opinions, What in the World, Leabo?
Kyle Crookes
Head Coach, UCM Baseball
University of Central Missouri
Episode: H1 Monologue, Royals, UCM's Kyle Crookes
Paul Gibson
Royals Senior Director of Pitching Performance
Kansas City Royals
Episode: 5-22-26 HOUR 4 - N2K, PAUL GIBSON, KICKER
Matt Beasler
Sporting Kansas City legend, former player and coach
Sporting Kansas City
Episode: 5-22-26 HOUR 1
Austin Mock
NFL analyst and writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: H4 N2K, Austin Mock, The Kicker
Todd Liebel
Analyst/analyst guest
CBD American Shaman sponsorship partner
Episode: H1 Monologue, Royals Base-running Issues
Gene Taylor
Athletic Director, Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State University
Episode: H4 N2K, Gene Taylor, The Kicker
Blair Kirchhoff
College athletics journalist
(guest later in episode)
Episode: H1 Monologue, Royals Lose Again, Chiefs Schedule
Ryan Lefebvre
Royals broadcaster
Kansas City Royals
Episode: H1 Monologue, Ryan Lefebvre

Host

Soren Petro
Host of The Program with deep local sports knowledge and analytical rigor.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 460 ratings
  • Excellent

    Easily best show on 810. Soren knows ball and Curtis knows his moments.Only problem is The Fued needs to be year round. MIZ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sports Fan2415
    United States3 months ago
  • Low quality

    Petro is nearly intolerable with his combination of arrogance and ignorance. He is regularly rude to callers and even to guests who challenge him, which is the mark of a small, diffident person. He regularly misunderstand and misrepresents a person’s argument to make it sound weaker and he seems incapable of understanding basic reasoning and logic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MikeJJ37
    United States4 months ago
  • The Place for Chiefs News.

    I listen to The Program to get the Chiefs news. I have listened to Soren Petro for quite sometime. I like his perspective on things. He is well thought out on his opinions and I like the selection of guests on his show. The only segments I skip are the “Stump the Chumps” segments since I’m not a real fan of sports trivia. I like the rest of The Program content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KCBoomer552
    United States5 months ago
  • Best in Kansas City

    No one does a better job of staying impartial to local schools! Soren and Kurtis are a fantastic listen, and the definition of consistency. Great job to the entire crew that puts the show together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pizza Roo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good show

    I love the show but the callers get worse every year.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chiefs fan 127
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests and coverage are repeatedly highlighted as strong and engaging, enhancing credibility for KC sports.
Timeliness of episode uploads is a recurring complaint in reviews.
Some reviews criticize hosting style as arrogant or abrupt, with comments about pacing and delivery.
Listeners praise Soren's depth and guests, calling the show smart and informative.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

H1 Monologue, Royals, UCM's Kyle Crookes
Q: How has the transfer portal and NIL affected your program at the D2 level?
The portal provides access to experienced players but also creates turnover; NIL is growing but limited by fewer scholarships, requiring careful resource management and fundraising.
H1 Monologue, Royals, UCM's Kyle Crookes
Q: What has been the key to UCM's run to the World Series?
A combination of depth across the pitching staff, timely hitting, and a mindset of handling adversity; Crookes highlights a 'one click away' mentality and the players' continued effort through late-season slumps.
H1 Monologue, Sam Gregory
Q: How did you become the Director of Data Analytics for USA Soccer?
Sam describes a decade-long path through London with Opta, work in MLS with Inter Miami, and progression to US Soccer, emphasizing how cross-sport analytics and a growing data culture enabled the current role.
H4 Gary Parrish, The Kicker
Q: What do you think about expanding to 96 teams and how would that affect the tournament dynamic?
The expansion could increase daytime and weekday games, create more opportunities for mid-major champions, but it risks diluting top-tier brand appeal unless automatic qualifiers and seeding are carefully balanced with the interest of television networks.
H4 N2K, David Lesky, Stokes Announcement
Q: What do you think about the gutting it out through seven for Seth Lugo?
David Lesky: My favorite Seth Lugo outing ever, showcasing how he can grind through tough conditions and still deliver a standout performance.

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A fast-paced sports talk program centered on Kansas City teams, with a heavy emphasis on Chiefs, Royals, and NBA/NCAA basketball coverage. Episodes frequently feature in-depth analysis, debates over schedules, rosters, and strategic decisions, plus interviews with national and local guests. The show blends data-driven insight with banter, guest appearances, live calls, and sponsor plugs, making it a go-to for local sports fans who enjoy strong personalities, insider perspectives, and cross-sport context. A standout is the mix of hard analysis with pop-culture tangents and notable guest appearances from recognized sports insiders and coaches, which can appeal to both serious analysts and casual fans looking for entertainment around game outc... more

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Recent guests on The Program include:

1. Frank Boal
2. Kyle Crookes
3. Paul Gibson
4. Matt Beasler
5. Austin Mock
6. Todd Liebel
7. Gene Taylor
8. Blair Kirchhoff

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