Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

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)

Kansas City Chiefs Updates June 9th

EVERY MONTH IS FOOTBALL SEASON

With voluntary workouts going on across the league, the NFL never truly sleeps. Hear what's going on with the Kansas City Chiefs including a health scare to a promising prospect, the return of a 3-time Super Bowl Champion, and the latest updates on the Chiefs stadium situation.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•BJ Thompson suffers cardiac arrest at practice (4:51)

•The Chiefs bring back Mecole Hardman (11:31)

•STAR Bonds and the Chiefs path to Kansas (17:10)

Kansas City Chiefs Schedule Breakdown

GONNA NEED COPERNICUS TO NAVIGATE THIS SCHEDULE

The NFL has released their 2024 slate of games, and oh boy, the Chiefs have a gauntlet. The road to a 3-peat begins now and the Chiefs will be staring down their most difficult schedule yet. Can they navigate their way back to the Super Bowl...or even the playoffs for that matter? We break the schedule down game by game, tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The Jets have six primetime games?? (0:55)
•Hot Take Mando and Rhys Incarnate Bock Lesner reunite (5:49)
•Schedule Release Hype (11:00)
•Will the Chiefs start the season 0-2? (17:37)
•Weeks 3-9 (30:15)
•Weeks 10-18  (51:30)
•Record Recap (1:15:00)

2024 NFL Draft Recap ft Sam Kiper Jr Esquire

WHAT AN OFFENSIVE DRAFT

Sam Kiper Jr Esquire returns to help us unpack a historic NFL Draft. After an unprecedented amount of quarterbacks, and offensive players in general, left the board early, it was every man for himself. Which teams managed to cash in and strike it big amidst the chaos? 

Later, we break down the Kansas City Chiefs' draft pick by pick to see where their chances stand on their quest for a 3-peat. 

This is a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

 

•Severe weather updates (1:18)

•Patriots take Drake Maye at 3rd Overall (7:07)

•Atlanta Falcons put Penix in a vice (13:19)

•The Minnesota Vikings believe in JJ McCarthy (26:33)

•Sam gives his thoughts on Xavier Worthy (35:12)

•Chiefs draft Kingsley Suamataia in the 2nd round (42:28)

•Have the Chiefs drafted Travis Kelce’s heir with Jared Wiley?(51:19)

•The Chiefs get a steal with Jaden Hicks in the 4th round (58:24)

•Other thoughts on the Chiefs’ draft picks (1:04:23)

•Grading the Chiefs’ 2024 draft (1:10:45)

•Which teams had the most successful drafts?(1:14:41)

•What were the Denver Broncos thinking with Bo Nix? (1:23:05)

Bonus Cast: Chiefs Draft Xavier Worthy

XPECT THE UNXPECTED

The Chiefs get their man amidst a historically unprecedented Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Wide Receiver Xavier Worthy falls to Kansas City...with the aid of a Buffalo Bills pick swap? Tune in now as we analyze what this means for the team, and the Chiefs direction for the remainder of the draft!

 

Sam Kiper Jr Esquire's NFL Draft Big Board 2024

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)

Chiefs Update Part II: Stadium Collapse

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)

Chiefs Update Part I: Offseason Moves and Free Agents

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)

 

 

Old School Hollywood: Chiefs Free Agency Update

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)

 

Arrowhead Renovations and Free Agency

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)