Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

Week 1: Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens Reaction

[INSERT RAVENS POSTGAME COMMENT]

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in a rematch of the 2024 AFC Title Game. Despite the final score, the game didn't feel as close as Isaiah Likely's toe was to the back of the end zone. Mahome's new arsenal of weapons was on display, and despite some sloppy play, the Chiefs flashed signs of things to come. We break down Week 1 on this week's pod, tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Update on Fountain Fantasy League (1:09)
• Social Media Shoutout (5:39)
• KC BEEF- Chris Collinsworth (8:33), Ravens are MAD (13:18), and Lamar Jackson (16:45)
• Xavier Worthy is HIM (21:07)
• Kingsley is King (29:10)
• What was the Raven's game plan? (35:12)
• Nick Bolton not having  a great game (37:15)
• Secondary shine in win (43:02)
• Chiefs vs Bengals Week 2 preview (48:05)
•  

 

Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens Preview

IT'S GAME TIME

The Kansas City Chiefs' quest for a 3-peat begins now! Hot Take Mando walks you through the keys to the game including which Chiefs will need to step up, and what to do about the duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Social media shoutout (2:00)
•UNC vs. CSU preview (2:39)
•Hot Take Mando NCAA 25 update (4:30)
•Bye Bye Kadarius (5:43)
•JuJu is BACK! (7:16)
•Samje Perine! (10:42)
•Cam Thomas bolstering the D-Line (14:53)
•Eric Scott from the Cowboys (16:25)
•Jackson/Henry RB Duo oh my (19:41)
•Keys to the Game: #1 George Karlaftis (21:20)
•#2 Jaylen Watson (23:38)
•#3 Rashee Rice (25:20)
•Score prediction (27:57)

NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears Instant Reaction

IT WAS A GAME THAT HAPPENED

It technically was the first meeting between Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears...but it also wasn't.

We got one last chance to check out backups and reserves who were fighting for a spot on a tight, 53-man roster. Who did enough to make the roster and who's facing an uphill battle? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Rhys' rant on Tory Taylor's absence (1:39)
• Donate to Fountain City Sports Media at patreon.com/fcsm (4:20)
• Carson Steele is here to stay (10:06)
• Jaden Hicks is a preseason star (16:50)
• Another disappointing preseason for Felix Anudike-Uzomah (21:27)
• Rhys' rant about Arrowhead parking (29:53)
• Rhys hyping up 5th grade flag football (32:45)
• Predicting the Chief's initial 53-man roster: Offense (37:11), Defense (56:10)

NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions

CAT NIPPED

The Kansas City Chiefs lose an entertaining 24-23 game to the Detroit Lions. Several players shined while others were left behind in their search for a spot on the 53-man roster. We break down who solidified their spot with the team, and who's at risk to be relegated to the practice squad. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Rhys house updates (5:00)
• Donate to FCSM at patreon.com/fcsm (6:40)
• Xavier Worthy is HIM (9:41)
• Worthy/Rice are a great 1+2 punch (16:08)
• Carson Steele with another great day (19:19)
• Who makes the running back room (23:43)
• Patrick Mahomes pulls another rabbit out of the hate (25:35)
• The Punt god (29:20)
• Kadarius Toney ain't it (33:14)
• Jaden Hicks shines in the preseason (37:32)
• Chiefs looking at a regression on defense in 2024 (42:00)
• Felix Anudike-Uzomah update (45:00)
• Is week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons a trap game? (47:45)
• Bo Nix update (50:30)

NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars Instant Reaction

IT'S STILL REAL TO ME

Football is back! In what feels like the fastest offseason in league history, the Kansas City were back on the gridiron to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although the team looked less than sharp, there were several notable takeaways from game one. Who flashed and who gets flushed? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Rhys can't get enough Roundball Rock (0:57)
• Season Six of Fountain City Sports Media is HERE! (2:39)
• Be a Patriot: Donate on Patreon (patreon.com/fcsm) (4:30)
• Hollywood Brown injury update (7:28)
• Carson Steele shines in NFL debut (16:12)
• A mixed bag from Nikko Remigio (21:18)
• Will Justyn Ross finally play in the 2024 season? (25:21)
• Special teams ruin dreams (29:30)
• Rhys hopeful for Louis Reese-Zammit (35:00)
• Trouble in the secondary (38:15)
• Kingsley Suamataia is a lock at LT (45:05)
• Bo Nix!!! (50:15)

Live Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp Update

ABOUT 3.14x MORE FUN THAN MATH CAMP

This week we break down a live trip to St. Joseph, Missouri to see the Kansas City Chiefs training camp up close. A roster with moderate turnover still faces several key position battles, and we break down each one in detail. Who's fighting for their life and who's fighting for their right to party? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

 

•Introduction to Chiefs Training Camp (1:32)

•Two Immediate Observations (4:06)

•Watching the Left Tackle Battle Up Close (6:45)

•Wide Receiver Room Update (9:08)

•Thoughts on Jared Wiley and the TE Room (15:49)

•First Impressions of Rugby-Convert Louis Reese Zammit (18:17)

•Did Anyone Flash for RB3? (22:39)

•How is the Secondary Shaking Out Post-L’Jarius Sneed? (25:45)

•What does Felix Anudike-Uzomah Look Like Year Two? (27:48)

•Final Thoughts on Training Camp (30:52)

Training Camp Kickoff

HOW ARE WE THIS CLOSE TO THE NEW SEASON?

Flights may be grounded, but the Kansas City Chiefs training camp has officially taken off. We get our first look at a group of young rookies who will play an imperative part in the Chiefs' quest for an unprecedented 3-peat. We also break down how roster shifts across the Chiefs' biggest rivals could affect the landscape of the AFC. We talk all this and more on this week's episode!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The Great Microsoft Massacre (1:31)

•Rhys’s home improvement update (3:06)

•The Great Microsoft Massacre Pt II: College Football 2025 (10:28)

•The Great Microsoft Massacre Pt III: The Revenge of Microsoft (18:58)

•Xavier Worthy updates (22:25)

•Who should the Chiefs be most worried about in the AFC? (27:22)

•Which is Worse: Bills 2024 receiving corp vs 2023 Chiefs receiving corp (31:07)

•Pre-Season AFC rankings (35:09)

•How will Spags utilize rookie safety Jaden Hicks? (37:32)

•What happens with Creed Humphrey/Trey Smith/Nick Bolton (42:07)

Kansas City Chiefs Midsummer Update

FOOTBALL IS ON THE HORIZON

It's hard to believe, but we're less than one month away from the return of professional football. Even though training camp is still 3 weeks away, there are plenty of storylines going on behind the scenes in Kansas City. Politics, position battles, and bold predictions are on the docket this week, tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Brewery life and home renovation (2:45)

•Updates on the future of Arrowhead Stadium (6:39)

•Xavier Worthy: cause for concern? (17:21)

•Rashee Rice's outlook for the 2024 season (23:45)

•Predicting Jared Wylie's role in his rookie season (26:48)

•Is Left Tackle a question mark or a concern? (32:13)

NFL Update with Hot Take Mando

BUCCS, BUGGS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

As we continue to navigate the lull of the NFL offseason, Hot Take Mando takes you around the league with the week's biggest stories. From cheeseburgers, to truck stop BBQ, to trouble in Chili country, tune in for your weekly dose of NFL updates.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Buccee's brisket sandwich is...good? (3:10)
• Travis Kelce sighting on stage at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour (6:00)
• Is Joe Burrow ok? (7:40)
• Aaron Rodgers leaving minicamp for Costa Rica? (9:40)
• The Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas? (11:19)
• Chiefs releasing Isaiah Buggs (17:00)
• And Reid eats 60 cheeseburgers (19:26)
• Other NFL news (22:48)

The Return of Salvatore Sesti & Sunflower State FC

UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE SUN(FLOWER STATE FC)

It's our annual Midsummer classic as Sunflower State FC Co-Vice President and UWSL General Manager, Salvatore Sesti, returns to the podcast! The garden continues to grow as the club carries over from a strong 2023 campaign, and continues to see success from both the men's and women's teams. Join in we talk beer, soccer, and even some Chiefs in episode that's always a good time!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Sal Sesti from Sunflower State FC (00:00)
•Who is Sunflower State FC (2:20)
•Sal gives us house and life updates (5:28)
•Social media shoutout and donate on Patreon.com (http://Patreon.com)  (9:45) 
•NPSL Sunflower State FC season summary (11:28)
•Des Moines United is a tough squad (12:25)
•Some Sunflower Standouts (15:10)
•The Boys talk about their beers (17:04)
•Sal talks Sunflower State FC vs. Kansas City Sol (19:19)
•Sal’s take on the rise of popularity since KC Current's new stadium (25:03)
•Sal highlights more NPSL games of note (28:56)
•Sal breaks down the entire NPSL roster (35:15)
•Recruiting process for SSFC (39:04)
•Sal breaks down WPSL SSFC 2024 season (44:49)
•The pitch for Paramount Plus (54:25)
•Rhys’ take on Bally Sports (56:52)
•The case for Tim Melia (58:42)
•Hot Take Mando almost gets Thomas Hasal on the podcast (1:00:25)
•FCSM continues breaking down the WPSL (1:03:07)
•Ending the podcast with some Chiefs talk (1:08:12)