Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

THE BEST DAY Lead by multi-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift and the resurgence of Taylor Swift's boyfriend, the Kansas City Chiefs demolished the Chicago Bears 41-10. A game that was never in doubt, the Chiefs dominated the bears on both sides of the ball thanks to playing their most complete game of the season. Has the offense figured it out? Will the defense continue to impose their will? Will Ta...

PAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? It wasn't pretty, but the Kansas City Chiefs once again stymied the Jacksonville Jaguars offense in a 17-9 victory in Duval County. Lead by the return of Chris Jones, the defense continues to show incredible promise while the offense continues to find its legs. Two weeks in and what have we learned about this team? Tune in and find out! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Why don’t we eat cri...

KNEECAP'D The Kansas City Chiefs failed to overcome self-inflicted wounds as they dropped their season opener to the Detroit Lions 20-21. A myriad of mental mistakes led to multiple missed opportunities to put this game away. But after a Week 1 in which we saw many AFC contenders stumble, how worried should we be about the Chiefs? Tune in and find out! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Jets upset Bills (1:50) •...

CAMPBELL'S CHUNKY SITUATION We've almost made it to Week One! Well...most of us. Chris Jones is still holding out...Travis Kelce's knee might keep him out...and did we mention James, Sneed, and Toney are still out? A heavily depleted Chiefs squad squares off against the upstart Detroit Lions. Tune in for both team's keys to victory! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Brief Renovation updates (3:40) •3 Reasons Wh...

•The Tail of the Unsynchronized Spiget (1:30) •Chiefs Cardinals Recap (14:14) •Do we have a backup QB controversy? (16:14) •Dissecting the Chiefs Wide Receiver Room (25:26) •La’Mical Perine and the Running Back room (35:20) •This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews New Glarus “IPA” (44:06) •Chris Jones holdout updates (56:02)

THIS SAINT IT CHIEF After a languid start to their preseason opener, the Kansas City Chiefs rally but ultimately come up short against Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints. A lackluster effort by the defense was countered with an impressive showing from a young wide receiver corps, but plenty of questions still remain. A full recap of the Saints outing followed by what to watch in game two agains...

A TECTONIC TERROR The Pac-12 has fallen. College football realignment is once again the story of the offseason as even more west coast schools jump ship from the former Conference of Champions. Has the Big Ten closed the gap on the SEC? Is the Big XII the new must-watch conference? What's going to happen to Stanford and Cal? College Football Experts David Farrell and Sam Kiper Jr of Flyover Sports...

AUGUST RUSH IS CANCELED AUGUST PASS IS MY NEW BEST FRIEND Homeownership. Fatherhood. NBA basketball. These are the things you look for in any great Kansas City Chiefs podcast. Afterward, we talk about the NFL running back market, the Chris Jones contract situation, and Sean Payton vs Nathaniel Hackett. I guess... EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys gives us a house update (0:55) •Ferber saving the Contreras...

HOT WEATHER MEANS HOT TAKES Rhys is back on the mic! Tune in as he breaks down homeownership, Chiefs training camp, and what's on his mind. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys Reno Update (1:03) •The Importance of E-Waste (3:28) •BBQ Rank, BBQ Stank (6:38) •This Week in Craft Beer: A review of "Mirror Pond Pale Ale" from Deschutes Brewing (15:27) •Chris Jones Contract Holdout (25:32) •Chiefs Wide Receiver Ro...

HE'S A ONE-MAN KC WOLFPACK While Rhys is off putting together a home, Hot Take Mando takes care of the home field with a blistering NFL update from around the league. New contracts, new faces, and an analysis of Netflix's hit show Quarterback highlight this week's episode. Tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: •Rhys reno-update (0:30) •Social Media shoutout (2:25) •Small rookie training camp update (6:...

Hot Take Mando is moving across the country and Rhys is moving across town. In the meantime, enjoy this classic FCSM interview from our humble beginnings in 2020! Get Ready for Some High-Quality German Engineering    Karlton Graham, Head Brewer of Kansas City Bier Co, joins the podcast to give us the lowdown on lagering.  A graduate of the Master Brewing Program at the Siebel Institute of Technolo...

LIBERTY IS A DISH BEST SERVED AT A COOK OUT The FCSM crew celebrates the Fourth of July in their own special ways. From setting up houses to tearing down rims, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. Old friends make an appearance by way of favorite breweries to old teammates. Grab your American Flag Zoombas, crack open a cold one, and let's get to it!   Episode Highlights Include:...

PERENNIAL FLOWER PERENNIAL POWER Friend of the podcast Salvitore Sesti stops by to catch us up on the big things happening over at Sunflower State FC. A new venue and a new conference are just a few of the highlights happening in 2023. A tasty interview and a delicious beer are on tap for this week's episode! Episode Highlights Include: •Catching up with Director of Marketing, Sal Sesi (0:30) •A b...

WHAT'S THE HOLDOUT? We're still two months away from the start of the NFL season, but the drama is already in full force. A Stefan Diggs holdout in Buffalo leaves the team with several concerns, while a Chris Jones holdout in Kansas City is an expected non-story. We think. We hope. All this, Super Bowl rings, and more on this week's episode!   Episode Highlights Include: •Rhys gives his house reno...

HERCULES IN A CAN ZEUS AT THE WHITEHOUSE  CERBERUS IN STUDIO Hops and hot gossip headlines this week in Chiefs news! World Champion Chiefs are on the move for both business and leisure as the team visits the White House and Frank Clark joins a familiar foe. All this and the NFL's top team cores on this week's episode! Tune in for a good time! Episode Highlights Include: •The dog gets catty and Arm...

I WISH I WERE A FOOTBALL SO I COULD CATCH THESE HANDS Memorial Day, rising temperatures, and Kansas City Chiefs OTAs- it is most definitely summer. With football still 100 days away, we take a look inside the Chiefs' OTAs to get the inside scoop on a crowded wide receiver room. A number of returning starters will be fighting for playing time against a crop of new receivers including...DeAndre Hopk...

A GM'S NON-GMO GRADE A USDA UDFA & NFL DRAFT PICKS Immediate starters, depth pieces, and intriguing projects highlight the Kansas City Chiefs class of 2023! Looking for a repeat of their masterful 2022 class, GM Brett Veach once again focused on finding hidden value with non-premium draft capital. Sip the tea leaves and shake the Magic 8 Ball, it's time to predict the outlook of these young rookie...

Everybody makes mistakes- I mean the Packers drafted Tony Mandarich. We fixed our most recent upload, thank you for your patience, and sorry for the error! PRIME TIME, PRIME RIB, AMAZON PRIME, DON'T MATTER CHIEFS GOING UNDEFEATED   It's offseason Christmas aka NFL schedule release day! We break down each and every regular season game the Chiefs will play in the upcoming season. We've got thrillers...

PRIME TIME, PRIME RIB, AMAZON PRIME, DON'T MATTER CHIEFS GOING UNDEFEATED   It's offseason Christmas aka NFL schedule release day! We break down each and every regular season game the Chiefs will play in the upcoming season. We've got thrillers, we've got upsets, we've got highly anticipated matchups, and of course, we got beer reviews. Tune in for a packed episode!   Episode Highlights Include: •...

I'VE GOT PICKS IN LOW PLACES We're back with our two-part analysis of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City! With the ease of Round 1 selections in the books, teams put on their thinking caps as they strategically panned for gold and dug for diamonds in the rough on Days 2 and 3. Which teams struck oil in the later rounds and which were sent home empty-handed? Find out in part two of our NFL Draft rec...

THE NFL DRAFT! IN KANSAS CITY! THAT REALLY HAPPENED A massive event years in the making came to fruition as Kansas City hosted the 2022 NFL Draft. A number of selections, team trades, and players falling down the board kept fans on their heels all night long. Which team won night one? What was the evening's most shocking surprise? Tune in and find out! Episode highlights include: •Rhys shares his...

LET'S INQUIRE WITH THE ESQUIRE Flyover Sports founder Sam Kiper Jr Esq returns to give us his expert updates on NFL Draft projections. While the 2023 draft class continues to be loaded with talent, GM's will have to carefully plan before they skillfully pan to find gold. Quarterback prospects continue to hot potato their rankings while the Wide Receiver class collectively drops the ball, all this...

PICK: MOCK, MUSIC: ROCK, DRAFT: TALK As we shift into April, the NFL Draft at Union Station is slowly beginning to take shape. In addition to a live episode of the New Heights Podcast, Travis Kelce has recently announced the "Kelce Jam" music festival to take place draft weekend as well. Speaking of Kelce, with a loaded Tight End draft class will the Chiefs be looking for his heir in a few weeks?...

ALL'S MODERATELY QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT or THE MILD WEST The Kansas City Chiefs hold their position in what continues to be a calm, pre-draft portion of the offseason. We say goodbye to Super Bowl champions, hello to some hungry new acquisitions, and review a hoppy headrush in this week's episode! Episode Highlights Include: •What will the Chiefs do in the first round? (1:11) •The Butter Debat...

KIDS! IT'S FAMILY BIG BOARD GAME NIGHT Fly Over Sports founder and friend of the podcast Sam Kiper Jr joins us to talk and mock the NFL Draft. A number of coveted quarterbacks highlight the 2023 draft class, with strong showings from offensive lineman and wide receivers as well. Which teams will be draft night movers, and which players will be the biggest surprises of the weekend? Tune in and find...