Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

Kansas City Chiefs NFL Draft Recap

A Good Draft Means an Open Window

The Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2022 NFL Draft with a revamped division, a multitude of personnel questions, and a fanbase wondering if the team would need to take a year to rebuild. After what could be one of the strongest drafts in franchise history, it appears the Chiefs have no intentions of taking the year off. Listen in as we go through the highlights of the Chiefs'  Class of 2022.

 

Episode highlights:

•Rd 1 Pick 21: CB Trent McDuffie-Washington (10:12)

•Rd 1 Pick 30: DE George Karlaftis-Purdue (20:10)

•Rd 2 Pick 54: WR Skyy Moore-Western Michigan (28:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Industry outlooks from the Craft Brewers Conference (34:34), and Rhys reviews Black Tooth Brewing's "Cattle Kate" Scotch Ale (45:48)

•Rd 2 Pick 30: S Bryan Cook-Cincinnati (56:14)

•Rd 3 Pick 103: LB Leo Chenal-Wisconsin (1:04:04)

•Rd 5 Pick 145: OL Darian Kinnard-Kentucky (1:09:03)

•UDFA WR Justyn Ross-Clemson (1:13:22)

•Overall Draft Grade (1:21:55)

 

1st Round 2022 NFL Draft Instant Reaction

Go Home NFL Draft, You're Drunk

Hot Take Mando flies solo to recap the action, highlights, and complete misdirections that happened in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. What were the biggest surprises of the night, and what does this indicate for the rest of the draft? Tune in to find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Rhys get a puppy (0:00) 
•Donate on Patreon (3:30)
•Eagles AJ Brown reaction (8:05)
•Chiefs not going to get a elite receiver theory (10:00) 
•Cardinals head-scratcher (13:15) 
•Trevon Walker #1 pick in the NFL Draft (16:45)
•Jets win the draft (18:45)
•Chiefs don’t get Jermaine Johnson (22:00)
•Trent McDuffie analysis (26:30) 
•George Karlaftis analysis (33:30) 
•Hot Take Mando Day 2 predictions (39:00)
•Overall Day 1 Grade (41:30) 

The 100th Episode Spectacular!

Just One Week Until Football Christmas!

We celebrate crossing the podcast century mark with style! With the Kansas City Chiefs sitting on 12 picks in next week's NFL Draft, we call in the FCSM expert, Sam Kiper Jr, to help read the tea leaves as to what the team does. Facing a drove of holes across the team, how will the Chiefs address these issues while remaining competitive in a deadlier than ever AFC? This is a packed episode you won't want to miss!

 

Episode highlights include:

•Reminiscing on the best & worst of the first 100 episodes 5:22)

•A 100th episode surprise two years in the making (12:43)

•Sam Kiper Jr joins the pod to talk next week’s NFL Draft (24:07)

•What do the Chiefs do with the 29th pick? (31:08)

•This Week in Craft Beer: A special 100th beer review of Toppling Goliath’s Term Oil Coconut Monster Cookie (49:09)

•What do the Chiefs do with the 30th pick? (1:08:07)

•Who should the Chiefs target with their remaining top 100 picks? (1:19:16)

•Who do the Minnesota Vikings take with the 12th overall pick? (1:30:34)

Bonus Episode: Speedy and Angry Episode 1

For (Our FCSM) Family

Life comes at you fast and some weeks you just can't get a regular episode cut.

Instead, check out Episode 1 of our all-new Patreon exclusive mini-series: Speedy and Angry. This 10 part mini-series will take a deep dive into the Fast and Furious franchise from early 2000s racing film, to multi-billion dollar box office epic. 

The New Emperor’s Clothes: Bobby Witt Jr and the Royals Season Preview

It's Showtime

Bobby Witt Jr prepares to makes his long awaited Kansas City Royals debut! Lead by Witt and an influx of young talent, will the long awaited rebuild finally show signs of life? Later on, Hot Take Mando and Referhys give their thoughts on the polarizing new Batman film. A fun episode you won't want to miss!

 

Episode highlights include:

•The debut of Bobby Witt Jr (8:24)

•Will the young pitchers make the next step? (12:33)

•Will we see new blood at Catcher and First Base? (19:36)

•Playoff chances: Witt Merrifield extension, PECOTA projections (23:33)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The winner of the Untappd Brewery Madness Bracket (32:36), and Armando reviews “All Nelson Everything” from Other Half Brewing Co. (36:46)

•Thoughts on The Batman 52:44

The Ballad of Tyreek Hill

Ever Seen a Cheetah Turn Into a Dolphin?

It's with heavy hearts that Chiefs Kingdom says goodbye to longtime wide receiver and Super Bowl Champion, Tyreek Hill. In a move that sent shockwaves throughout the league, the Chiefs traded Hill to the Miami Dolphins for a hefty package of draft picks. What does this mean for the team in the immediate, as well as going forward? Listen in and find out!

 

Episode highlights include:

• How did this happen: the Chiefs trade Tyreek HIll to the Miami Dolphins. (14:10)

•Was this the right call: glass half full or half empty? (25:52)

•Farewells to Tyreek Hill. (38:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The thrilling conclusion to Stone vs Keystone (43:35), and Armando reviews Bells "Two Hearted Ale". (48:59)

•What will Juju Smith-Schuster's role be now that Hill is gone? (1:04:22)

•Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins the WR room. (1:12:13)

•Will Ronald Jones fix the running game? (1:19:42)

The Acquisition of JuJu Smith-Schuster

Corvette Corvette

Ok so we know some things have changed since this episode was cut, BUT, the skills JuJu brings to the table remain the same. Hot Take Mando walks you through why he's excited for the young star wide receiver to join the Chiefs' roster.

How the West Was Won: An AFC Arms Race

THIS IS FINE

The AFC West continues to accrue top level free agency talent at an alarming rate, meanwhile the Chiefs seem content to hold pat. Where do they stand in the brutal, new look division? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•A Patreon Announcement (2:45)

•Chiefs sign Safety Justin Reid (13:13)

•CB Charvarius Ward signs with 49rs (20:44)

•The restructuring of Frank Clark’s massive contract (27:15)

•This Week in Craft Beer: We break down the Brewery Madness Bracket (33:59) , and Rhys reviews “Thai Delight Treat” from Prairie Artisan Ales (43:34)

•Reranking the AFC West one week later (54:18)

•Where do the Chiefs sit in the AFC (1:06:52)

Season 3: The Off-seasoning

Rising Like a Seahawk From the Ashes!

Welcome to Season 3! Join us as we give a brief preview as to what's ahead over the next 7 months as well as getting back to the basics-like sports and craft beer! 

Speaking of which, Russell Wilson has joined the AFC West. We preview the new-look Denver Broncos, review some beer news, and talk about the future of Orlando Brown Jr. Listen in for all the action!

 

Episode highlights include:

•Russell Wilson becomes Denver's Iron Chef (15:15)

•Ranking the AFC West teams right now (26:43)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Keystone vs Stone give new meaning to "court case", and Rhys reviews "Eternal Yammnation" from Torn Label Brewing

•Chiefs franchise tag Orlando Brown (59:36)

From the Vault: Interview With Seattle Mariners Pitcher Wyatt Mills

With the FCSM crew still gearing up for Season 3, we take this opportunity to go back to a classic interview with Seattle Mariners pitcher Wyatt Mills. Hear about his time coming up through the Minor Leagues, DJ skills, and more!