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Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the details of the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding. (No, they did not score an invite.) They then break down the financial implications of the Chiefs' move across statelines to Kansas. The income of players could be hurt by the move because Missouri has more favorable tax provisions -- especially i...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin reminisce about the epic, 1994 revenge game between Joe Montana and the Chiefs and Steve Young and the 49ers, which the NFL Network recently replayed. Joe caught a touchdown in the game, and Jeff was in the stands to witness it. Then the guys switch to the current Chiefs, and Joe uses his OL expertise to bre...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' wide receiver room and whether they need help. Joe and Jeff then break down the free-agent recevier options out there and who would best fit the Chiefs. Jeff finishes the pod by getting on his soapbox and venting about the Brendan Sorsby situation. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know o...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin lean into Joe's experience and expertise on the O-line while analyzing whether Josh Simmons is too light to play left tackle. He weighed 285 to 290 pounds at minicamp and is targeting 300 pounds for training camp. Joe played at a similar weight during his playing days. They also discuss the latest on WR Rash...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio is out of town, but Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyzes not only the latest news from Chiefs minicamp, but also the signing of L'Jarius Sneed and the contract extension of Patrick Mahomes. Jeff explains why the Sneed reunion is a wise move and breaks down the numbers from Mahomes' contract. He also provides the latest updates regarding th...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the Big Slick, which Jeff covered last weekend. The charitable event is co-hosted by Chiefs superfans David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd and Heidi Gardner. Jeff shares what it was like to interact with the stars and what the overall experience was like. They also break down t...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the Chiefs OTAs, which featured the return of Patrick Mahomes who participated in throwing drills, following his recovery from reconstructive knee surgery. They also discuss the Big Slick charity event, which Jeff is in Kansas City for, and Travis Kelce's minority ownership in the Cleveland Guardians...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio, who details his experience attending the recent PGA Championship, and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss Chiefs WR Rashee Rice's latest transgression. Jeff has done extensive reporting on it and explains why Rice has to serve his prison sentence right now. Joe and Jeff describe how violating his probation and ending up in jail not only w...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' 2026 regular-season schedule, which was just released First, they give their general thoughts about the schedule as a whole, which features an early bye and no international games. Then, they break it down game by game. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedo...

While former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio is out of the country, Koki Riley, the LSU beat reporter for The Advocate, joins Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin on the show. With two of the seven Chiefs' draft picks, including No. 6 overall Mansoor Delane, from LSU, Riley is the perfect person to break down their games. He details what Delane and QB Garrett Nussmeier will bring to the...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. First, they take a global look at the their draft and what they liked and then they break it down pick by pick. Jeff compares it to their 2022 draft and also shares why RB Emmett Johnson represents such great value. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview the 2026 NFL Draft and offer their predictions on who the Chiefs will select and why. They also discuss the start of Phase One of the Chiefs' offseason workouts. Joe also shares memories on former teammate Bill Maas who will announce one of the Chiefs' draft selections. Agree or disagree with us? Let...

NFL Media lead draft writer Eric Edholm joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin as part of his annual draft preview. During his deep-dive analysis, Eric discusses his favorite 2026 NFL Draft prospects and also outlines who would make sense for the Chiefs. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know on X: @joevalerio73 and @JFedotin. Hosted by Sim...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin are a bit late to record their podcast this week because Jeff was covering the Final Four. But he's back to hang out with Joe and discuss the news that Rashee Rice won't be suspended this year, the Falcons' signing of Jawaan Taylor and their latest NFL draft thoughts. Agree or disagree with us? Let us know o...

Chiefs Hall of Honor curator/team historian Mike Davidson joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin. Mike, who was previously an equipment manager for the Chiefs, was just named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence. They discuss this prestigious distinction and new exhibits at the Hall of Honor. Agree or disagree with our th...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the Fanatics Flag Football Classic and whether the Chiefs should sign L'Jarius Sneed, their former DB. Jeff also discusses his interview with former Chiefs OL Orlando Brown Jr, who just renegotiated his own contract. Joe shares why he never wanted to handle his own contract talks. Agree or disagree w...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' trade for Justin Fields and why it's a shrewd move for K.C. Joe breaks down how the Chiefs could use the athletic Fields. They also discuss the underrated move of retaining LB Drue Tranquill and what the loss of WR Hollywood Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles could mean. Agree or disagree w...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the Chiefs' early free-agent moves, which were highlighted by the signing of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker. They discuss why he's a great fit but also share some potential negatives. Joe and Jeff then do deep dives on signing Khyiris Tonga, re-signing Tyquan Thornton and enduring a shakeup in the sec...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the blockbuster trade of CB Trent McDuffie — which brought back four draft picks, including a first rounder — to the Los Angeles Rams. They also discuss some notes from the NFL Combine, including how much arm length really matters for defensive ends like Rueben Bain. Agree or disagree with our though...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin preview the NFL Combine, including who the Chiefs might be looking to draft and how the 2026 draft class looks in general. Joe also shares some memories from his experience participating at the 1991 NFL Combine and what it was like to meet with the Carl Peterson-led Chiefs. Agree or disagree with our thought...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest Chiefs notes and rumors, including how the Dolphins are releasing WR Tyreek Hill and whether the Chiefs should or would bring back their former star. They delve into social media rumors about trading CB Trent McDuffie. Finally, they discuss Joe Montana's latest comments about his years pla...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss some Chiefs-related notes form Super Bowl LX, including whether the Super Bowl MVP and free-agent-to-be Kenneth Walker could sign with the Chiefs. They also compare what happened to Drake Maye and the Patriots to what happened to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Jeff also shares what...

Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin records live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco. Because of his crazy hours and hectic week, he had to record solo without Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio. Jeff shares some news and nuggets from Super Bowl week. He describes what the vibe is like and why it doesn't not have the excitement level without the Chiefs. Agree or disagree with...

Actor, comedian and Chiefs superfan Rob Riggle joins Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin to discuss all things Chiefs. Then Joe and Jeff discuss the latest Chiefs news, including the official announcement of the hiring of Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and what that could mean for Travis Kelce's decision of whether to continue playing. Agree...

Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and Forbes.com writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest coaching news on both the national and local front, including Eric Bieniemy who is reportedly returning to the Chiefs as offensive coordinator. They also break down the performances of some former Chiefs — like Joe Thuney and Mecole Hardman — during the divisional round of the playoffs. Ag...