Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

Week 14 Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills Reaction

BUFFALO, ZEBRA, AND A COMPLETE ZOO

Another week, another game featuring sloppy offensive play and controversial officiating. What else is new?

The Kansas City Chiefs fall to 8-5 on the heels of yet another game influenced by inconsistent officiating late in the 4th quarter. The question now is, who will take accountability and make improvements first: the wide receivers, the coaches, or the officials? A packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The FCSM Spotify Wrapped for 2023 (0:44)

•Toeing the line: the NFL refuses to address the continually deteriorating quality of their officials (14:47)

•The complete unpacking of the Kadarius Toney offsides controversy (21:37)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Armando reviews “Rising Hope” from Westbound and Down Brewery

•Thoughts on Mahomes’ sideline explosion (49:57)

•Wanye Morris impresses early on (55:48)

•Who’s to blame for the Chiefs’ offense? (57:32)

•The clock is ticking on this wide receiver room (1:05:59)

Week 13 Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers Reaction

PACKING IT IN?

The Kansas City Chiefs once again fail to play a complete game of football as they fall to the Green Bay Packers 27-19. Now on the home stretch, the Chiefs margin for error is incredibly slim with the offense continuing to be in shambles, key injuries on defense, and an upcoming game against the desperate Buffalo Bills on the horizon. The caution flag is out; can this team make it to the finish line?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Raging RefeRhys blasts NFL officiating (1:30)

•What went wrong against Green Bay (14:55)

•Three Colossal Chiefs Concerns:

I. The wide receivers won't be getting better (17:06)

II. Defensive depth suddenly thin at multiple levels (29:07)

III. The Bills and Beyond (34:21)

Week 12 Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders Reaction

IS THE CHIEFS OFFENSE BACCARA?

It started ugly, but the Kansas City Chiefs rode a 31-3 run en route to their 8th victory of the season. For the first time all season, the Chiefs simultaneously clicked on offense and defense, thanks in part to rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice's breakout performance. Have the Chiefs figured out a winning formula in time to make an end of season run for the top seed in the AFC? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•Thanksgiving Rundown (0:50)

•Social Media Shoutout (7:36)

•Spotify Wrapped Challenge (8:55)

•Chiefs vs Raiders Instant Reaction (14:11)

•Who Do We Not Want To See in the Playoffs? (21:16)

•Has Rashee Rice seized the WR1 Position? (25:08)

•Has the Chiefs Offense Officially Righted the Ship? (28:25)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews “Fleur de Lis” Saison from Perennial Brewing Company (34:31)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers Preview (47:06)

Week 11 Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles Reaction

THE GANG CAN'T CATCH

A game the Chiefs controlled in all facets slipped through their hands in a 21-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Time and again the Chiefs dropped several passes, a touchdown, and ultimately the game. Now 10 games into the season, the wide receivers have a short time to make improvements and a short leash from a frustrated fanbase. Is the team on a collision course with an inevitable heartbreak? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

 

•Armando’s Thanksgiving Adventure (2:42)

•Chiefs vs Eagles instant reactions (10:52)

•Is the Chiefs defense the best in the league? (14:53)

•What happened with the Wide Receivers (20:15)

•Wide Receiver statistics (21:38)

•Has Bret Veach done enough to get Patrick any weapons? (24:52)

•How much blame falls on the coaching staff? (30:57)

•Final words on the Wide Receiver Room (40:52)

•True or False statements (43:42)

•Chiefs vs Raiders predictions (53:12)

Week 9 Kansas City Chiefs vs Miami Dolphins Reaction

CHIEFS, DOLPHINS FLOUNDER

Chiefs Kingdom turned out in Frankfurt to cheer the team on to a 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The Chiefs defense once again lead the way as they shut down the NFL's best offense and kept the NFL's most explosive player, Tyreek Hill, under wraps. The Chiefs offense still leaves plenty to be desired, and at the halfway point of the season is there anything that can be done? A packed episode you won't want to miss!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Bars: Clean your beer lines! (3:54)

•Social Media shoutout (5:40)

•Taylor Swift update (7:03)

•Chiefs/Dolphins instant reaction (8:25)

•Rhys issues a DOUBLE-DECKER Cold Snack Take Back (12:04)

•Tyreek Hill fumble is the greatest defensive play of all time

•Are Tua and Tyreek out of the MVP Conversation? (15:09)

•Will the Chiefs resign Chris Jones for next year? (23:45)

•Bowie update (27:23)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews "Steve Austin's Broken Skull IPA" from El Segundo Brewery (28:09)

•What's wrong with the Chiefs' offense Part IX: Matt Nagy vs the Wide Receiver Room (39:00)

•These Wide Receivers, man (45:56)

•Comparing the Cincinnati Bengals and Chiefs offense (51:53)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles prediction (01:01:11)

Week 8 Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos Reaction

SKYY FALL

The Chiefs 16-game win streak over the Denver Broncos came to an anti-climactic conclusion in a 24-9 loss. While the defense held serve, 5 turnovers and a sputtering offense doomed the Chiefs from the opening kickoff. With patterns becoming trends, and frustrations reaching a boiling point, can the Chiefs figure things out? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Armando's Side:
•Chiefs' streak snapped (2:26)
•We have a BIG WR problem (4:35)
•Sky Moore womp womp (12:54)
•Rashee Rice has to be HIM (17:00)
•Chiefs Dolphins preview (22:30)

Rhys's Side:

•Java and La Chupacabra (20:16)
•Mahomes has the flu (28:17)
•Game Clinchers: The Mecole muff and Dave Toub struggles (31:13), Skyy Moore's drop (36:30)
•Travis Kelce's observations and frustrations (40:00)
•Skyy Moore continues to not produce (43:37)
•Can the offense still find its juju this season? (53:40)
•Previewing the Miami Dolphins and the remaining Chiefs schedule (59:45)

Week 7 Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers Reaction

DEAD BOLT

Andy Reid continued his vice grip on the Los Angeles Chargers with a 31-17 victory at Arrowhead Stadium. A first half offensive showcase settled into a second half defensive chess match in which the Chargers had no answers on either side of the ball. Has the return of Mecole Hardman brought a return to form for the Chiefs' offense? Will the arrival of Charles Omenihu continue to elevate the Chiefs defense? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•The receivers show out and the passing game ignites (1:54)

•Chiefs defense pukes then rallies (16:02)

•End of an era for the Chargers? (28:42)

•Denver Broncos preview (33:19)

Week 6 Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos Reaction

STILL CAN'T BUCK THE TREND

Old habits are hard to kick as the Chiefs make it SIXTEEN STRAIGHT over the Denver Broncos in a 19-8 contest. Kansas City grabs the win despite an...interesting performance by the offense. One third of the way through the season is a solid sample size to make general observations, so put on your oven mitts: these takes are HOT.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Rhys' hiccup debacle (1:02)

•Patreon Shoutout (3:50)

•What's the inside scoop behind Starbucks getting names wrong (5:23) and random Starbucks facts (8:26)

•Chiefs Broncos analysis (12:30)

•What is going on with this offense? (13:32)

•Is Rashee Rice WR1 HIM? (22:50)

•Is Skyy Moore a bust? (26:50)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Hot Take Mando reviews "Burner Phone Double Hazy IPA" from Cerebral Brewing (32:14), and is beer being replaced with ready to drink Canned Cocktails? (43:24)

•Is the Chiefs' defense fools gold? (46:20)

•Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers preview (58:50)

Week 5 Kansas City Chiefs vs Minnesota Vikings Reaction

MEETING BUSINESS SKOLS AND METRICS

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 to improve to 4-1 on the season. Facing its toughest test to date, the defense stood tall when it mattered thanks to impressive performances from L'Jarius Sneed and Trent McDuffie. An offense that's anything but efficient still leaves lingering worries in the backs of some fans' minds. Can the Chiefs figure this out as the season progresses, or are they headed to an inevitable demise? Tune in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Instant Reactions (3:47)

•Have the Chiefs hit their ceiling? (5:04)

•How can the Chiefs fix their offense? (8:26)

•Should the Chiefs go after Juju Smith-Schuster or Mecole Hardman? (12:22)

•The Chiefs Cornerbacks lock down Justin Jefferson (16:50)

•How high can the Chief's defense fly? (21:04)

•Chiefs/Broncos preview (24:07)

Week 4 Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets Reaction

TURBULANCE

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets 23-20 to improve to 3-1. A perfect takeoff was followed by an incredibly bumpy flight, but Patrick Mahomes and Isiah Pacheco managed to land the plane without disaster. A quarter of the way through the season has given us a large enough sample size to identify patterns. What have the Chiefs shown us through 4 games and is there anything fans should be worried about? Listen in and find out!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Hot Take Mando tries to sneak in 76ers Camp (1:25)

•ReferRhys takes over Chicago! (4:25)

•Social Media Shoutout (10:15)

•Chiefs Jets Reaction (14:16)

•The hot and Cold Chiefs (16:45)

•No Answer For Zach Wilson (18:45)

•Chiefs Wide Receivers Struggle Against Man Coverage (20:17)

•Rhys' Hot Take (28:17)

•ReferRhys Round 2 With the Refs (32:00)

•Rhys Addresses The Sauce (40:00)

• This Week in Craft Beer: Hot Take Mando's big Sean Connery Reveal (43:45), and Rhys Reviews New Glarus "Belgian Red" (48:14)

•Will We See Taylor Swift Three Games in a Row? (56:15)

•Grundler's Numbers - Chiefs Vikings Preview