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4 days ago
4 days ago
DRAFT PUNKS
Sam Kiper Jr Esquire returns to the podcast for his annual NFL Draft big board! A draft loaded with Quarterback, Offensive Line, and Wide Receiver talent allows several teams to hit a jackpot at a position of need. Who goes all in and who stays? Find out on this week's NFL draft preview!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•The run on quarterbacks starts early (4:35)
•Will the Vikings jump into the top 5 for their quarterback of the future? (11:58)
•The Packers are in an interesting position (18:31)
•Looking at the Chiefs’ options at wide receiver (26:21)
•Could Luke McCaffery be the Chiefs receiver of the future?(34:51)
•Chiefs wide receiver targets if they choose to wait (40:23)
•Could the Chiefs be aggressive for a tackle in round 1? (45:34)
•The Chiefs take Cooper DeJean in round 1?( 51:13)
•Could the Chiefs have their eye on a running back in this draft? (55:10)
•Sam’s certified draft sleepers (1:00:36)Will the Chiefs draft Kelce’s heir this year? (1:04:28)
•Could the Chiefs pull a MASSIVE surprise on the league? (1:08:38)
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Chiefs Update Part II: Stadium Collapse
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
BALLOT BUSTED
Welcome to Part II of this week's two-part episode. With the Royals and Chiefs current stadium leases expiring in 2031, both teams have been campaigning for public funds to fix or find their new homes. Rhys walks you through inception to election, and the resulting quagmire that's left everyone's future uncertain.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•The Royals (2:06)
•The Chiefs (17:18)
•The election (29:19)
•The aftermath (35:06)
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Chiefs Update Part I: Offseason Moves and Free Agents
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
FCSM ARMANDO'S VERSION
Welcome to Part 1 of this week's two-part episode! Hot Take Mondo takes to the mic to update us on players who are getting out of dodge, and players who are getting out of a Dodge (technically a Lamborghini...).
Tons of NFL action to catch up on in this episode. Stay tuned for Part 2!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•Hot Take Mando does Vegas (1:43)
•Grand Theft Auto VI: Rashee Rice (3:00)
•L'Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans (10:30)
•Stefon Diggs traded to the Texans (14:30)
•Other Chiefs signings (20:10)
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Old School Hollywood: Chiefs Free Agency Update
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
TARGET ACQUIRED
After a quiet legal tampering period, the Kansas City Chiefs make a significant move in signing Hollywood Brown. While Chris Jones has also inked a deal with the Chiefs, CB L'Jarius Sneed's future is still up in the air. All this and we break down the big free agency moves on this week's episode!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•The Podcast’s humble origins (5:01)
•The Chiefs land Hollywood Brown (8:18)
•Do the Chiefs have to be aggressive for a WR in Round 1 of the draft? (17:15)
•Chris Jones gets Aaron Donald Money (26:17)
•Need for Sneed: Cold Pursuit (30:55)
•The AFC West in a hard rebuild (39:46)
•Other notable league free agency moves (49:14)
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Arrowhead Renovations and Free Agency
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
EVERYTHING HAS A PRICE
It's the offseason and the Kansas City Chiefs are balancing the checkbook. Between big contracts, free agency, and long-anticipated stadium renovations, there's no shortage of dough being handled at the bakery. Tune in and let's get this bread.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•Hot Take Mando going to see Mandy Patinkin this weekend (2:00)
•Social media shoutout (5:20)
•Arrowhead Stadium update reaction (6:45)
•MVS release reaction (19:49)
•Franchise tag Sneed reaction (24:12)
•Do we get a deal done for Chris Jones? (29:30)
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Post Super Bowl Glow and Early Offseason
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
LET'S WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW, TOMORROW
It's post-Super Bowl pre-Combine, so what do we do? We continue our conversation from last week and focus on some more of 2023's accomplishments. We then take a look an early look at some looming offseason moves, particularly at Wide Receiver. Put on your oven mitts, because this episode is full of hot takes.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•Hot Take Mando 3-peat sickness (1:00)
•Social media shoutout (3:21)
•Spags head coach in the NFL again? (5:56)
•Case for the 2023-24 Chiefs defense being one of the greatest of all time (11:20)
•Where do you rank the Chiefs dynasty all time? (23:20)
•Tommy Townsend to Matt Araiza (38:47)
•Mecole or MVS staying? (45:36)
•2024-25 WR Group (50:00)
•Early Draft prediction (54:24)
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Reaction
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
THE SEQUEL WAS EVEN BETTER
The Kansas City Chiefs once again defeated the San Francisco 49ers to claim Super Bowl LVIII. A defensive masterclass was complemented by a methodical offense which allowed the Chiefs to claim their 2nd consecutive Super Bowl, and 3rd under Patrick Mahomes. A legacy defining game for several players and personnel, and we break it down for you in this jam-packed episode.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Prayers to the victims of the shooting at the Super Bowl Parade (1:26)
- Social Media Shoutout (5:55)
- Steve Wilks gets fired after almost stopping Patrick Mahomes? (9:30)
- The Green Bay Packers: Does the team have next (15:08) and is Jordan love the best QB in the NFC? (16:30)
- Breaking down the winning TD- Corndog with some ketchup and mustard (18:25)
- How much blame does Shanahan deserve? (20:36)
- Brock Purdy analysis (28:47)
- Is Justin Fields the answer in SF? (30:00)
- Cold Snack Take Back #1: Spags (33:00)
- Cold Snack Take Back #2 MVS (42:45)
- Cold Snack Take back #3 Mecole Hardman (46:11)
- Small shoutout to Noah Gray (51:30)
- Travis Kelce GOAT TE (53:39)
- Jason Kelce to the Chiefs? (56:16)
- Patrick Mahomes GOAT (59:38)
- Cold Snack Take Back #4 Chiefs in the playoffs (1:16:04)
- Will the Chiefs 3-peat? (1:19:19)
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Super Bowl Preview: Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
THE SCRIPT SO GOOD IT NEEDED A SEQUEL
The Kansas City Chiefs gear up for a rematch of Super Bowl LIV as they prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers. Plenty of new faces make up the two sidelines, but only one team plays with a new identity. Does the new-look Chiefs' defense have the ability to keep up with the 49ers' arsenal of weapons? What should we expect from Brock Purdy? Who comes out on top? Tune in and find out!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
•Who we are and what we do (0:00)
•Social media shoutout goes off the rails (1:17)
•Hot Take Mando broadcasting from Chapel Hill, NC and already seeing celebs (3:25)
•FCSM discovers there are THREE Andy Reid impersonators (7:10)
•Hot Take Mando approves of Angelo’s Pizzeria in Philly (10:18)
•Rhys Incarnate Bock Lesner talks about Party Arty (11:40)
•The Brock Purdy Debate (13:46)
•49ers OL vs. Chiefs DL (25:00)
•Can CMC single-handedly beat the Chiefs? (29:38)
•49ers already complaining before the game (39:00)
•Hot Take Mando’s offensive keys of the game (46:02)
•Isaiah Pacheco injury update (48:00)
•Super Bowl score predictions (54:03)
Friday Feb 02, 2024
AFC Championship Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl following a dominant 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs set the tone early and used their experience and composure to control the tempo of the game from opening kickoff until the final whistle. The team has seemingly found its grove in the playoffs but still has one final hurdle ahead. What can the Chiefs take with them from this game? Listen in and find out!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
•Instant reactions to the Chiefs making the Super Bowl (0:35)
•The curse of Allen/Mahomes? (9:03)
•What was up with that Raven’s gameplan?? (12:47)
•MVS-Most Valuable Signing? (23:33)
•Travis Kelce in his GOAT Era (28:09)
•L’Jarius Sneed captaining a dominant defense (33:17)
•Analytics = Imaginary numbers (41:46)
•Justin Reid evolves: Bark vs Bite (48:19)
•Chiefs/49rs Super Bowl preview-preview (55:40)
Friday Jan 26, 2024
AFC Divisional Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills Reaction
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
BEEF ON WRECKED
The Kansas City Chiefs extend their playoff dominance against the Buffalo Bills in a 27-24 victory at Highmark Stadium. The Chiefs offense continues to find a more familiar form while the defense came up clutch in the 4th quarter. Now on the doorstep of their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years, can the Chiefs dig deep and stop the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens? A packed episode you won't want to miss!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
•Bills, Beer, Battlestar Galactica (2:38)
•Bad aesthetic for Bills Mafia (6:03)
•MVS outta nowhere (15:55)
•Travis Kelce turns back the clock, makes history with Mahomes (23:05)
•Isaiah Pacheco carries the ball and team to victory (26:24)
•Mecole Hardman fumbles the ball and almost the victory (30:47)
•Josh Allen: Less is more? (36:46)
•Diggs buried in Buffalo? (40:21)
•The fake punt, injuries, and other oddities (41:59)
•Hot Take Mando’s initial thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens (47:33)
•Will Andy dip into his bag of tricks against the Baltimore Defense? (53:28)
•Lamar and the Ravens: Atomic Clock, or ticking time bomb? (57:11)
•Chiefs/Ravens predictions (1:03:03)