Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

Super Bowl LVI Instant Reaction: Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinatti Bengals

Ball and a Kupp (Say it Quickly)

The 2021-2022 NFL comes to a...dramatic?...exciting?....close. It comes to a close. We talk about the Super Bowl that was and look forward to what's ahead for both teams!

Episode Highlights Include:

•General thoughts on the Super Bowl (12:55)

•Taking a full look at Joe Burrow’s playoff campaign (20:28)

•Did the Bengals make the right choice picking Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell? (28:30)

•Eli Apple gets cored in the Super Bowl (35:29)

•Is Matt Stafford a Hall of Famer? (38:56)

•Should Aaron Donald have won Super Bowl MVP?(47:13)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Constellation Brands follow the stars with a new ready to drink cocktail (52:42), and Rhys reviews “Project Hop Fisch” from Toppling Goliath. (59:25)

 

Super Bowl Super Cast II: The Airing of Grievances (Part 2)

We Can Do This All Day

The thrilling conclusion to our 2 part season finale! Is Johnathan Taylor the new top dog in the running back hierarchy? What's going on with Kyler Murray? And of course, who's walking away Sunday as Super Bowl champs? Tune in and find out!

Episode highlights include:

•Alex and Hot Take Mando settle their Johnathan Taylor Beef (0:00)

•Alex complete’s his review Off Color Brewing’s “Dino S’mores” (17:40)

•Uncle Drew joins the conversation to explain the Mystery of Kyler Murray (22:30)

•Uncle Drew reviews Georgetown Brewing Company’s Bodhizafa (44:22)

•Super Bowl LVI predictions! (48:56)

Super Bowl Super Cast II: The Airing of Grievances (Part 1)

A Livestream Spectacular TOO BIG For One Episode

The Chiefs aren't taking part in this year's Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean there isn't PLENTY to discuss. In part 1 of this 2 part season final, we look back at the year that was in the NFL and FCSM. There are beefs to squash, and scores to be settled. This is an action packed finale you do NOT want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•Early outlook: What are the Chiefs needs in this year’s NFL Draft? (8:08)

•What is Eric Bienemy’s outlook going forward? (12:20)

•A surprise beer review of Off Color Brewing’s “Dino S’mores” (21:09)

•Dave joins in to discuss the future Aaron Rodgers (26:52), and review New Belgium “Voodoo Ranger IPA” (40:10)

•Buffalo Mike and Sam square off in the Great Joe Burrow Debate (45:34)

•Sam reviews Front Street Brewing Company’s “Mahalo Pineapple Radler” (1:17:20)

•Buffalo Mike gives YOU his insider betting tips for Super Bowl LVI (1:20:10)

AFC Championship Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals Instant Reaction

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

In a game that summed up the 2021 campaign in a nutshell, the Kansas City Chiefs lose a perplexing game against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. What exactly happened? We'll tell you. Listen in and let's work through this.

Episode Highlights Include:

•The Chiefs blew it. (1:03)

•The curious case of Patrick Mahomes. (15:24)

•How did these Bengals win the AFC? (25:24)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Even more supply shortages spur a grim forecast for beer prices (34:18), and Armando reviews "How the West Was One” IPA from Westbound and Down. (40:49)

•What changes will the Chiefs make to players and personnel? (54:29)

•Final thoughts on the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs. (1:26:46)

AFC Divisional Round: Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills Instant Reaction

BEL13VE

In a game that lived up to the hype and then some, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in an all time classic to advance to their 4th straight AFC Title Game. An incredible shootout with no shortage of drama, this is a recap you won't want to miss!

 

Episode Highlights Include:

•Hot Take Mando (0:00) and Referhys (3:28) get their hyperboles out of the way.

•Witnessing the evolution of the Quarterback position. (6:25)

•Have McKinnon, CEH, Hardman, and others finally found their roles? (18:53)

•Some key contracts loom large. (30:42)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews "Cohesion 10" from Cohesion Brewing. (34:16

•How both teams lost the game. (50:52)

•Keys to the Chiefs/Bengals AFC Championship. (1:04:00)

•AFCCC Predictions. (1:10:48)

AFC Wildcard Recap & Divisional Round Preview

Do You Give A Retirement Watch to a Guy Nicknamed After a Clock?

After a slow first quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs offense ignites in historic fashion to thrash the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2nd time this season.

They now come face to face with a Thanos sized inevitability as they square off against the Buffalo Bills in a rematch of their Week 5 showdown.

A packed episode of content you won't want to miss!

Episode highlights include:

•Unique beers (1:08), shocking musical discoveries (5:22), and the return of Shotclock Stonk (9:20)

•Strang but true facts from Chiefs vs Steelers (13:01)

•The Cheifs' offense returns to Showtime form in historic ways (15:14)

•The emergence of Jerrick McKinnon (22:43)

•Who gets the start at RB1 against the Bills? (27:24)

•The Chiefs' defense stymies and retires Ben Roethlisberger 

•This Week in Craft Beer: Brewing collective CANarchry gets purchased (42:21), and Rhys reviews "Neon Lights" from Brewery Ommegang (49:48)

•Chiefs vs Bills AFC Divisional preview (59:23)

•Strengths of the Buffalo Bills (1:01:41)

•What can we take away from the Bills' schedule and how much does the Week 5 matchup matter? (1:04:01)

•X-factors coming into this weekend's game (1:13:08)

•Final predictions (1:18:03)

Week 18 Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos Instant Reaction

The Not So Magnificent Mile High

A sloppy field leads to a sloppy 28-24 victory over the Denver Broncos. After wrapping up the two seed in the AFC following a roller coaster regular season, what have we learned about the 2021 edition of the Chiefs as they head to the playoffs? Tune in and find out!

 

Episode highlights include:

•Solving the MLB Lockout, MLS’ accessibility issues, and the Farmer’s Almanac (1:22)

•Chiefs/Broncos takeaway: Defining roles in the offense and the need for a true #2 wide receiver. (15:34)

•Chiefs/Broncos takeaway: Steve Spagnuolo and the concerning sudden regression of the defense. (20:18)

•Chiefs/Broncos takeaway: Denver on the cusp of greatness? (26:40)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Discussing 5 beer industry forecasts of 2022 (31:57), and Rhys reviews “Fresh Batch Series: S’mores Pastry Stout” from Toppling Goliath (48:09)

•AFC Wild Card preview: Chiefs vs Steelers (1:00:50)

Week 17 Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals Instant Reaction

Huge Game From the Squad in Stripes

In a game headlined by rookie sensation Ja'Marr Chase and consistently controversial officiating, the Kansas City Chiefs 8-game win streak came to an end against the Cincinnati Bengals. What does this mean for the team heading into the final week before the playoffs? Listen in and find out!

 

Episode Highlights Include:

•FCSM talks about what was going on this week (0:00)

•Fountain Fantasy update: Championship Week (5:30)

•Hot takes on the AB debacle (8:30)

•ReferRhys Rant on the Referees (13:48)

•This Week in Craft Beer: 50 best beers of 2021 by Brewers (29:13), and Armando reviews  Westbound and Down Westbound Double IPA (37:00)

•Hot Take Mando Spags Rant (47:10)

•FCSM breaks down Spags' pregame strategy on the Bengals' offense (01:00:55)

•Chiefs/Broncos predictions (01:03:30)

Week 16 Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers Instant Reaction

The Clinch that Stole Christmas

The Kansas City Chiefs air their grievances on the Pittsburgh Steelers as they clinch a record 6th straight AFC West Division Title. In a game where the Chiefs dominated in every facet, can they secure the top seed in the conference and make their way to the Super Bowl? Listen in and find out!

 

Episode highlights include:

• The mystery of the missing Chargers episode (1:00)

• The Best parts of Christmas (8:10)

• Byron Pringle steps up big as the offense keeps improving (19:18)

• Will Clyde Edwards-Hilaire ever be a serious contributor? (33:36)

• This Week in Craft Beer: The aluminum can shortage threatens to crush small breweries (41:27), and Armando reviews "Crispy Boi" from Mash Lab Brewing (48:50)

• Chiefs Bengals preview (59:37)

• Who in the NFL can beat the Chiefs? (1:10:09)

Week 15 Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Instant Reaction

There Can Be Only One

With first place of the AFC West on the line, the Kansas City Chiefs dig deep to get revenge on the Los Angeles Chargers 34-28. With key pieces on the defense missing action, the Chiefs' offensive stars stepped up big when it mattered most. What does this mean for the team going forward? Listen in and find out!

 

Episode highlights include:

•Fountain Fantasy Playoff Update (11:32)

•Chiefs vs Chargers game recap (20:39)

•Travis Kelce and others who showed out (30:09)

•This Week in Craft Beer: The 100% undisputed definitive list of best beer cities (38:41), and Armando review the legendary "Pliny the Elder" from Russian River Brewing (51:35).

•Nick Bolton and the future of the linebacker core (01:05:22)

•Panic meters (1:09:36)