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The Zone airs live weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City, bringing a mix of analysis, opinions and laughs — just not always in that order. From the numbers to the absurd, they have it covered with host Jason Anderson, co-host Joshua Brisco and producer Beards McFly. Mick Shaffer, Todd Leabo and a variety of guests join the show throughout the week, bringing unique voi... more

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Mick Shaffer joins the show to react to a fast Friday of Chiefs press conferences. Andy Reid, Drue Tranquil, and Noah Gray speak to the media.

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Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon joins the show to talk about his alma mater Pitt State playing Jason's alma mater Northwest Missouri at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City. Gammon also describes the benefit of the Chiefs coming off the bye... more

Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com joins the show to preview the Chiefs key matchup against the Broncos in the Mile High city.

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Jason and Sterling talk about Kansas State basketball's narrow win over Cal. Lee Sterling talks with Leabo to round out the first hour.

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Recent Guests

Travis Kelsey
Kansas City Chiefs tight end and host of the podcast 'New Heights'
Kansas City Chiefs
Episode: Sports or Leisure! 11-6-25
Mitchell Schwartz
Former NFL offensive tackle and current chef, sharing his cooking experiences and techniques.
Episode: Kendall Gammon, Mitchell Schwartz & MORE! 10-24-25
PJ Haggerty
Guard for Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State Wildcats
Episode: PJ Haggerty & Jerome Tang talk Kansas State basketball! 10-22-25
Tre White
Basketball player for the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Episode: Cynthia Frelund & Bill Self and Tre White! 10-22-25
Adam Rittenburg
ESPN College Football Insider and Sirius XM College host
ESPN/Sirius XM
Episode: Adam Rittenburg talks college football! 10-21-25
Adam Rittenberg
ESPN's college football writer and Sirius XM college host
ESPN
Episode: ALCS Game 7 Thoughts, & NFL Talk 10-21-25
Field Yates
NFL insider from ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Field Yates talks Raiders vs Chiefs! 10-20-25
Kendall Gannon
A former football player and current assistant strength and conditioning coach for a high school team
High School Football
Episode: Kendall Gannon, Mick Shaffer, Chiefs Pressers!10-17-25
Kingsley Suamata Ia
NFL player discussing upcoming game preparations
Episode: Mick Shaffer 10-10-25

Hosts

Jason Anderson
Host known for his engaging style and sharp analysis of sports events.
Joshua Brisco
Co-Host bringing insightful commentary and a humorous touch to sports discussions.
Sterling Holmes
Co-host with a passion for sports and engaging storytelling.
Michael Darcy
Co-host providing analysis and insight into Sports discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Red Bandanna

    Great show. I love your impressions. Your mention of the Man in the Red Bandanna prompts this review- thank you. True hero is right.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    free milk from the cow
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love Jason, Josh, Beards

    I started listening to the Zone because I needed a Kansas City radio show to listen to, and I was familiar with Josh from the Postgame shows on 810. I really enjoy Jason as a host, and I think they do a great job talking about the sporting events that people want to hear about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bear2313
    United States3 years ago
  • Why does Jason shout so much?

    Because he thinks it makes what he’s saying is funny.

    Epic fail.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Yogi212121
    United States4 years ago
  • Needs more variety of guests

    Show kinda feels stale without more guests. Love when Field Yates comes on, and miss Mitch Holthus. More insiders would make this show better, as it is I skip it more often than not.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Adamzme
    United States5 years ago
  • Not worth your time

    This show is 100% dependent on great national guests. Otherwise it’s a 10-2pm black hole featuring the classic sports talk pitfalls of tired forced humor. The host could be tolerable but doesnt add anything really substantive to offset the personality. Not clear why he was 810’s choice for mid day since the other two shows are fantastic. I’m still scratching my head on this hire.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jasonkeit
    United States5 years ago

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Sports or Leisure! 11-6-25
Q: What side do you want to start with?
Gold Gloves.
Sports or Leisure! 11-6-25
Q: What side would you like to start with?
I'd like the movie quotes.
Field Yates breaks down Chiefs loss to Bills...11-3-25
Q: What's the takeaway for the Buffalo Bills in this one, winning the game?
Their defense showed it can perform against real contenders and Josh Allen played well.
Field Yates breaks down Chiefs loss to Bills...11-3-25
Q: Who is Patrick Mahomes making his own plays or are all his plays coming from the sideline?
It's coming from Andy Reid. He's the one calling the plays.
Who needs it more: Bills or Chiefs? 10-31-25
Q: Which team, Chiefs or Bills, does the game mean more to?
The answer of who needs this game more is the Chiefs.

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Focused on the exhilarating world of sports, this show presents a lively mix of analysis, humorous commentary, and engaging discussions surrounding key topics in leagues such as the NFL and MLB. Noteworthy themes include in-depth breakdowns of games, player performances, and team dynamics, providing listeners with varied insights driven by expert guests and relatable humor. The show's unique appeal lies in its blend of serious sports discourse intertwined with light-hearted banter, connecting effectively with passionate sports fans while also welcoming casual listeners.

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1. The Program
2. Red Gold & Bold - A KC Football Podcast
3. New Day with SSJ
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5. KC Sports Network: Kansas City Chiefs Podcasts

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The Zone launched 6 years ago and published 6379 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Zone include:

1. Travis Kelsey
2. Mitchell Schwartz
3. PJ Haggerty
4. Tre White
5. Adam Rittenburg
6. Adam Rittenberg
7. Field Yates
8. Kendall Gannon

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