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Noah Cameron
Sean Payton

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 Sterling Holmes and producer Michael D'Arcy. Mick Shaffer, Todd Leabo and a variety of guests join the show throughout the week, bringing unique... more

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Jason and Sterling weigh in on Andy Reid's comments during his Monday zoom press conference. They also play Learned, Funniest, Best to round out the final hour of the show.

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Jason and Sterling weigh in on the Arizona Cardinals trading Marvin Harrison Jr to the Houston Texans for a bundle of draft capital. They also react to the Chargers 0-5 start and what it means for the division.

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Jason and Sterling discuss the Washington Commanders terrible end of game sequence against the Giants. They also weigh in on the Jaguars questionable coaching and much more.

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This morning, Jason and Jack talk playoff baseball, and how the White Sox could take all three games on the road in the ALDS with a win tonight.

Next, is it normal to cheer for a team that you'd usually hate? Especially if your team is irrelevant,... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Verderame
Guest from Sports Illustrated, NFL analyst
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Matt Verderame! - Hour 3
Jason Horowitz
Raiders radio play-by-play announcer
Westwood One
Episode: Royals End Of Season Press Conference Takeaways! - Hour 1
Chase Mydroth
Episode: Royals End Of Season Press Conference Takeaways! - Hour 1
Matt Quatraro
Royals Manager
Kansas City Royals
Episode: Mick Shaffer & J.J. Picollo Season Ending Press Conference! - Hour 3 & 4
Lee Sterling
Analyst from Paramount Sports
Episode: Royals Season in Review/White Sox Clubhouse Shenanigans- Hour 1
Mike Golick
Broadcaster
ESPN/Morning radio
Episode: Chiefs Postgame Sound & More! - Hour 2
Kendall Gammon
Former NFL long snapper and current media guest
Episode: Kendall Gammon! - Hour 3
Matt Derrick
Chiefs Digest columnist, 41 is the Mike podcast host
Chiefs Digest
Episode: Chiefs Preview, Rotten Bananas, and More with Matt Derrick- Hour 2
Ken DelGammon
College football analyst
Independent commentator
Episode: Chiefs vs Colts Preview/KU's Upcoming London Trip - Hour 1

Hosts

Jason Anderson
Host of The Zone, primary moderator and interviewer.
Sterling Holmes
Co-host and on-air contributor, frequent collaborator with hosts.
Michael D'Arcy
Producer, handles pacing, transitions and production elements.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 98 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 States2 years 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 States4 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 States5 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 States6 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 States6 years ago

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Episodes are strong when national guests join for deeper context.
Listeners appreciate the balance of analysis and banter, with room for improvement in guest variety.
Fans praise Jason's local insight and humor.
Some listeners want more diverse guests beyond regular figures.

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Royals Season in Review/White Sox Clubhouse Shenanigans- Hour 1
Q: How does the crew view the White Sox's turnaround in a broader AL Central context?
They see it as a surprising but instructive case of how a team can flip from 100-loss seasons to playoff contention, highlighting both healthy depth and the importance of keeping key players, while noting it may not be easily sustainable as a model for others.
Cynthia Frelund Joins the Show/To Kickoff, or not to Kickoff? - Hour 1
Q: What is the smarter overtime strategy when both teams can possess the ball in a 10-minute period?
The smarter choice isn't one-size-fits-all; it depends on factors like your run game effectiveness, defensive strength, and which players can influence the game. Analytics suggest weighing possession timing and clock control against the risk-reward of scoring opportunities, with no single gospel that fits every situation.
Cynthia Frelund & Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 2
Q: What stood out to you about the Chiefs' approach to the Raiders game?
Analytically, the defense's turnover creation and the offense's ability to run play-action helped them leverage short fields, while personnel moves and veteran guidance appear to be stabilizing the development of younger backs.
Kenneth Walker, Chris Jones, Sports or Leisure & More! - Hour 3 & 4
Q: What is the Raiders' plan with their defense and coaching staff under the current regime?
Horowitz explained that the defense has benefited from upgraded talent at multiple levels, a more professional culture, and a staff that emphasizes detail, walk-through adjustments, and game-specific plans which have yielded better performance early in the season.
Braden Gall & Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 2
Q: What stands out about Garrett since he arrived and how has he performed in training camp?
Garrett is described as humble, hardworking, and highly coachable, with good chemistry in the quarterback room and solid performance in practice, showing growth and understanding of the system.

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What is The Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A KC-focused sports talk show pairing sharp analysis with casual banter across football, basketball, and baseball. Episodes routinely cover the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL contract talk, and evolving offensive schemes, alongside Royals trade chatter and college basketball storylines (notably KU). The hosts keep a lively, humor-forward pace with guests ranging from analysts and reporters to former players, often weaving in light anecdotes and local sports culture moments that make discussions feel fast, personal, and highly listener-driven. A standout trait is the mix of deep tactical talk with accessible banter, making it appealing to fans who want both insight and entertainment from a local, daily sports conversation. The show's guests—spannin... more

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2. New Day with SSJ
3. Red Gold & Bold - A KC Football Podcast
4. KC Sports Network: Kansas City Chiefs Podcasts
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Recent guests on The Zone include:

1. Matt Verderame
2. Jason Horowitz
3. Chase Mydroth
4. Matt Quatraro
5. Lee Sterling
6. Mike Golick
7. Kendall Gammon
8. Matt Derrick

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