Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

NFL Bye Week: The FCSM Investor’s Meeting

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY YOU DO HERE?

With the Kansas City Chiefs coming off of their bye week and no game to talk about, the FCSM Investors arrive and they want to discuss...the uncertain climate of the NFL.  Sam Kiper Jr Esquire, The Rad Russian, and JoJo Doom join the show to talk about the trade deadline, and figure out who's for real in this unorthodox NFL season. Who's got the goods? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•What do the Investor's like about the podcast (1:38)

•What would they like to see more of on the show (6:45)

•The state of Fountain Fantasy (10:19)

•Team talks: Sam shares his thoughts on TJ Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings (16:58), Joel discusses the new look Chiefs at the trade deadline (23:04), and Alex breaks down Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts' offensive woes  (28:23)

•Is This For Real? Our guests break down which surprise teams are contenders or pretenders (33:30)

•Super Bowl predictions (55:56)

Week 7 Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers Reaction

JET CHIP ROCKED

The Kansas City Chiefs crushed the San Francisco 49ers 44-23 to maintain custody rights to Joe Montana and Alex Smith. In the team's most complete game of the year, the offense was once again a buzz saw, gashing yet another top defense for over 500 total yards. Was this a sign of things to come, or simply fools gold? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•A shoutout to Hot Take Mando (1:27)

•Introducing our newest cohost (4:45)

•Christian McCaffrey and the new-look Niners (8:45)

•The hyperbole of the 10-0 deficit (13:28)

•Patrick Mahomes and the receiving core beginning to gel (15:06)

•Code decrypted: the debut of Debo Hardman? (23:00)

•A destructive day for the defense (25:28)

•Butterfly effect: how the NFL's officiating manufactures consequences (33:12)

•The Chiefs acquire Kadarius Toney (37:45)

Week 6 Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills Instant Reaction

BUFFALOGNA

This time there was no amazing drive (sort of) as the Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Buffalo Bills 24-20. A game of back and fourths ended with the Bills breaking serve on the final set. What does this mean for the Chiefs going forward? Do they have what it takes to make a playoff run? Listen in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include:
•Fountain Fantasy chat banter (2:00)
•Cold Snack Take Back to the State of Nebraska (3:36)
•Social media shoutout (9:50)
•Bills Chiefs reaction- not a bad loss (10:26)
•Chiefs secondary couldn’t get it done (13:41)
•Rhys addresses the Bills' defense (24:24)
•OBJr and Wylie are a problem (27:30)
•Josh Allen has to learn how to slide (33:40)
•Running game woes: CEH is not the solution (35:14)
•This Week in Craft Beer: Oktoberfest is OVER, and Rhys reviews Lion Bridge Brewing Company’s  Crushberry Oops All Fruit (40:45)
•The Patrick Mahomes effect (55:19)
•Chiefs would be undefeated with a defense like the Buffalo Bills (1:05:30)
•Predicting the rest of the season (1:08:30)

Week 5 Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Instant Reaction

YOU CAN TAKE THE RAIDERS OUT OF OAKLAND, BUT...

The Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 17 point deficit with the help of the Arrowhead faithful as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 30-29. Travis Kelce continued to make his case as an all time great with a four touchdown performance, and Patrick Mahomes made magic from the mundane. Will the team be able to iron out their inconsistencies and find a rhythm as the season goes on? Listen in and find out!

 

Episode highlights include:

ªTales of bureaucracy (0:45)

•White Castle and the Mafia (6:53)

•Carl Cheffers and the officiating crisis (12:45)

•Mahomes continues making miracles (29:59)

•Frustrations at running back continue (36:57)

•Red flags heading into this week’s game against Buffalo (43:46)

•Chiefs/Bills predictions (56:32)

 

Week 4 Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Instant Reaction

Mutiny, Massacre, Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs roll into Tampa Bay and dominate Tom Brady and the Buccaneers 41-31. An electrifying display on offense complimented by an improved defense bids the question: are the Chiefs back on track? Tune in and find out!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Fountain Fantasy Football and the Custody of Johnathan Taylor (0:47)

•Chiefs get revenge on Tampa Bay (21:17)

•Are the Chiefs the team to beat in the NFL? (24:43)

•Patrick Mahomes magicianship and player parallels (34:31)

•Running back controversy? CEH and Pacheco shine (42:07)

•How good is the Chiefs defense? (48:25)

 

Week 3 Kansas City Chiefs vs Indianapolis Colts Instant Reaction

FOALS GOLD

The Chiefs fall prey to the classic trap game in a sloppy 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Chiefs failed to get out of their own way from the moment they first touched the ball. Is this game a hiccup, or a sign of things to come. Listen in and find out!
Episode highlights include

•The boys take Broncos country (00:00)

•Armando’s message to the Rad Russian, Alex Nikolaenko (7:19)

•The inception of the Cold Snack Take Back (12:30)

•Special teams doom the Chiefs (17:48)

•Is Eric Bienemy’s time running out? (22:12)

•Orlando Brown Jr’s regression (30:42)

•Where are the panic levels at? (34:20)

•This Week in Craft Beer-Armando introduces Rhys to the Montucky Cold Snack (40:00), and Rhys reviews Off Color Brewing’s “Waddle” Oktoberfest (42:45)

•Is this Chiefs defense for real? (56:19)

•Chiefs vs Buccaneers preview (1:02:28)

Week 2 Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Instant Reaction

HEY, I'VE SEEN THIS ONE

The Chiefs defeat the reigning 7x AFC West Preseason champions, the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24. In a game that was far from perfect, the Chiefs dug themselves out of an early hole and made plays down the stretch when it mattered. What can we learn about the team and the year going forward? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Calling out Southwest (00:00)
•Rhys/Armando itinerary in Colorado Springs (2:00)
•Social media shoutouts (4:10)
•Chiefs Chargers (6:50)
•Jaylen Watson is built different (8:28)
•Patrick Mahomes is built different (19:00)
•Justin Herbert is amazing (25:45)
•Best division rivalry in NFL history? (26:00)
•Chiefs D not bad (29:00)
•Chiefs Colts preview (33:00)

Week 1 Kansas City Chiefs vs Arizona Cardinals Instant Reaction

Moving in the Right Cardinal Direction

FOOTBALL IS BACK! The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Arizona Cardinals in dominating fashion 44-21. In an offseason littered with veteran departures, the Chiefs restructured on both sides resulting in an encouraging first game. Have the Chiefs struck oil, or fools gold? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:
•FCSM is back (0:00)
•Cardinals stadium conditions (4:15)
•AFC West disaster (4:55), including Broncos/Seahawks (10:20), and are Chargers as good as we think? (15:50)
•Social media shoutout/Patreon donation (20:27)
•Chiefs vs Cardinals (22:09)
•Patrick Mahomes is built different (24:00)
•No Tyreek, no problem (27:00)
•CEH and PacheGOAT oh my! (32:36)
•This Week in Craft Beer: Firestone Walker takes us back to school (38:55), while Hot Take Mando reviews "Happy Hops IPA" from Russian River Brewing Company (44:02)
•Chiefs Defense not too shabby (58:00)
•Chiefs Chargers preview (1:07:00)
•Bills Rams reaction (1:12:01)

Preseason Wk 3: Chiefs vs Packers

The Super Bowl I Rematch LVI Years in the Making

The Chiefs defeated the Packers 17-10 in their final preseason tune-up. As we gear up for week one of the regular season, who has left us impressed, and who has left us depressed? Listen in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•The NFL Top 100 (0:46)

•Fountain Fantasy Season 2 preview (9:00)

•Winners from the Chiefs vs Packers (21:00)

•This week in Craft Beer: Armando experiences “Unexpected Appearance”, a Cold IPA from City Barrel Brewing (46:43)

Preseason Wk 2: Chiefs vs Commanders

Masters of Commanders

The Chiefs' first stringers look to continue executing after a strong initial showing while the heat is on for players lower on the depth chart to make the 53-man roster. Who showed up and who showed out? Listen in and find out!

 

Episode highlights include:

•Furious George Karlaftis making an early statement (12:52)

•The emergence of Justin Watson and the WR pecking order (21:50)

•Camp Crush updates (27:00)

•Nick Bolton leads a potentially dominant Linebacker Corps (35:00)

•Mahomes already in midseason form (41:01)