Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

Buffalo Stampeded By Chiefs Running Game

The Chiefs get back on track after a convincing win in Buffalo! In this episode: Rhys pitches the listeners a ground level opportunity to make some friends (2:09). Armando casts judgement with the return of the shame nun segment (7:48). The boys talk the resurgence of Clyde Edwards-Helaire, the dominating performance from an improvised Chiefs offensive line (15:51), and where Le'Veon Bell will fit into the running game (26:53). 

Also in this episode: Rhys reviews Toppling Goliath Pompeii (34:28), erupts on the poor officiating in the Bills game (44:46), and have Josh Allen's MVP chances just gone up in smoke (50:11)?

All this and more in a jam-packed episode!

Insert Bell Pun 

On this crushable cast, Rhys and Armando debate the addition of Le'Veon Bell to the Chiefs Roster? How will this affect rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire's development for better or worse? How does Bell fit into the Chief's offense? Will multiple running backs create an issue with team chemistry both on the field and off?

All these questions are making us thirsty. Beer reviews return from their hiatus this week as Rhys cools down with Chill Vibes Cucumber Sour from Boulevard Brewing Company.

Sit Down. Be Humble. 

A few weeks ago the Chiefs feasted on Raven, but this week they eat crow. On this crushable cast, Armando, Rhys, and Kyle try and figure out where it all went wrong. Plenty of blame to go around on this one including the offensive offensive line (3:39), the defense's tribute to Bob Sutton (10:10), the blueprint for beating the Chiefs being laid out (21:42), plateauing player development (27:43).

Lastly, the boys preview the upcoming heavyweight fight against Buffalo. (34:24).

Your Tears Are So Yummy And Sweet! 

On this Crushable Cast, the boys discuss the v̶a̶l̶i̶a̶n̶t̶ efforts put forth by the Patriots' two quarterbacks, the coaching duel of the minds (6:48), what to make of the "questionable" calls and the officials' rule interpretations (14:57), if the Patriots properly handled their quarterback situation (23:30), and we look forward to the first Raiders week of the year (33:13).

Title Pretty Much Says It All 

On this Crushable Cast, Rhys and Armando talk about the realities of Covid-19 positive tests on both teams. How did this happen (1:45)? Will the Chiefs have to play 3 games in 11 days (10:47)? What can the league do to avoid disaster going forward (20:14)?

"Quoth the Raven: 'Nevermore Do I Want to Hear Any Lamar Jackson vs Patrick Mahomes Arguments" 

On this Crushable Cast, Armando believes the Mahomes vs Jackson debate has been thoroughly laid to rest (6:10), what the Chief's changed between a nerve-wracking week 2 and a dominant week 3 (14:00), Rhys shares more personal feelings on personal fouls (28:10), and the crew predicts week 4's matchup against the new look New England Patriots (34:43).

Tipoffs, Travels, and Taco Goses!

Skip Schwartz, Innovation and Wood Cellars Lead at WeldWerks Brewing Company joins the show! Skip tells his origin story of growing up playing AAU basketball against future NBA stars (3:04), the experience and grind of playing college basketball (20:30), and how it all lead to his transition into a career in brewing (26:15).

Later on, he reveals his beginnings in beer and barrel aging (32:30), what goes into influencing the trends of the beer industry, and a hot sauce barrel aged sour beer (42:50)?!

An exciting interview you won't want to miss!

"I Have Come Here to Chew Bubblegum, and Kick Field Goals" 

On this Crushable Cast, Rhys and Armando talk about Harrison Butker and his titanium leg (1:20), discuss the sudden and respectable debut of Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert (6:45), Rhys plays whistleblower to the consistently inconsistent officiating (15:37), and what kept the offense stuck in second gear (22:11).

"Hey! I've Seen This One!" 

On this Crushable Cast, Rhys and Armando recap Thursday's dominant season opening win against the Houston Texans including the breakout debut of running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (6:04), business as usual for Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes (14:33), L'Jarius Sneed's immediate impact (23:52), and the defense picking things up where they left off (33:35).

"I Don't Know What I Expected" 

After an optimistic stretch in early August, now two-thirds of the way through the season Armando, Rhys, and Kyle face the sobering reality of yet another last place finish. The boys sift through what the Royals have shown in 2020 (6:00), figure out if the trade deadline garnered future investments or magic beans (31:25), and ask the eternal question: "What does success look like for the Royals going forward, and how do we attain it?" (39:38)

At least there's always beer! In this episode, Armando drinks an IPA that pFriems are made of, and Rhys falls in love with a grapefruit. (15:05)