The Royals are a hot mess right now, so that’s where we lead the show. A lot of what’s going wrong can be told through Brad Keller, and by extension Cal Eldred.

The questions hit on how much Kansas City’s World Cup chances depend on the Gold Cup atmosphere, following European soccer, whether it’s been better to be a Royals or Rays fan over the last 10 years, and the most important small town in Kansas City sports history.

The bonus segment is very insightful and timely — college athlete rights advocate Ramogi Huma on Name, Image and Likeness rules and what will come next.

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