HEY. IT’S A WIN, OK?

 The Kansas City Chiefs overcome an uncharacteristically sloppy performance as well as the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs ride a gritty 2nd half, and the leg of Harrison Butker, to steal a victory as time expires. The Chiefs are now 2-0 on the year, but not without paying a price. Tune in as we break down all edge action, and what’s to come for the Chiefs.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Tales of the weed whacker (1:31)

[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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)