Fountain City Sports Media: A Kansas City Chiefs Podcast

CAMPBELL'S CHUNKY SITUATION

We've almost made it to Week One! Well...most of us. Chris Jones is still holding out...Travis Kelce's knee might keep him out...and did we mention James, Sneed, and Toney are still out? A heavily depleted Chiefs squad squares off against the upstart Detroit Lions. Tune in for both team's keys to victory!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Brief Renovation updates (3:40)

•3 Reasons Why the Lions will win (5:17)

•3 Reasons why the Chiefs will beat the Lions (12:10)

•Who Wins? (20:17)

•Chris Jones update (23:49)

•The Tail of the Unsynchronized Spiget (1:30)

•Chiefs Cardinals Recap (14:14)

•Do we have a backup QB controversy? (16:14)

•Dissecting the Chiefs Wide Receiver Room (25:26)

•La’Mical Perine and the Running Back room (35:20)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys reviews New Glarus “IPA” (44:06)

•Chris Jones holdout updates (56:02)

THIS SAINT IT CHIEF

After a languid start to their preseason opener, the Kansas City Chiefs rally but ultimately come up short against Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints. A lackluster effort by the defense was countered with an impressive showing from a young wide receiver corps, but plenty of questions still remain. A full recap of the Saints outing followed by what to watch in game two against the Arizona Cardinals. Tune in now!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

•Chris Jones continues holdout, Chiefs defense suffers (1:38)

•Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Generic Prince look flat (6:30)

•QB2 Battle?(9:38)

•Wide Receiver room looks promising (16:44)

•Key things to watch vs the Arizona Cardinals (21:39)

A TECTONIC TERROR

The Pac-12 has fallen. College football realignment is once again the story of the offseason as even more west coast schools jump ship from the former Conference of Champions. Has the Big Ten closed the gap on the SEC? Is the Big XII the new must-watch conference? What's going to happen to Stanford and Cal?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Finding Dave a nickname (0:55)

•Rhys’ journey to Wisconsin: Iowa's Beer game better than Missouri's? (5:41)

•Patreon shout-out (13:24)

•Is realignment good for college football (17:45)

•Ranking the remaining conferences (24:38)

•What happens to Stanford and Cal? (26:46)

•What realignment rivalries are we most excited about? (33:27)

•This Week in Craft Beer: Rhys and Dave review the NIL beer “Swarm Golden Ale” from Exile Brewing Company (40:43)

•Who are our preason top 4? (1:01:45)

•Is Nick Saban washed? (1:12:14)

AUGUST RUSH IS CANCELED

Homeownership. Fatherhood. NBA basketball. These are the things you look for in any great Kansas City Chiefs podcast. Afterward, we talk about the NFL running back market, the Chris Jones contract situation, and Sean Payton vs Nathaniel Hackett. I guess...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Rhys gives us a house update (0:55)

HOT WEATHER MEANS HOT TAKES

Rhys is back on the mic! Tune in as he breaks down homeownership, Chiefs training camp, and what's on his mind.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

•Rhys Reno Update (1:03)

•The Importance of E-Waste (3:28)

•BBQ Rank, BBQ Stank (6:38)

•This Week in Craft Beer: A review of "Mirror Pond Pale Ale" from Deschutes Brewing (15:27)

•Chris Jones Contract Holdout (25:32)

•Chiefs Wide Receiver Room (32:53)

HE'S A ONE-MAN KC WOLFPACK

While Rhys is off putting together a home, Hot Take Mando takes care of the home field with a blistering NFL update from around the league. New contracts, new faces, and an analysis of Netflix's hit show Quarterback highlight this week's episode. Tune in now!

•Rhys reno-update (0:30)

•Social Media shoutout (2:25)

•Small rookie training camp update (6:00)

•DeAndre Hopkins to the Titans and Chris Jones waiting for a new deal( 7:18)

•Will Hopkins ever win a ring? (12:43)

•Hot Take Mando's analysis of Quarterback on Netflix: 

• Seeing a different side of Patrick Mahomes (18:54)

Hot Take Mando is moving across the country and Rhys is moving across town. In the meantime, enjoy this classic FCSM interview from our humble beginnings in 2020!

Karlton Graham, Head Brewer of Kansas City Bier Co, joins the podcast to give us the lowdown on lagering.  A graduate of the Master Brewing Program at the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, as well as the Doemens Brewing Academy in Munich, Karlton chats about what it takes to brew authentic German Lagers, and how to lay down some justice in Munich Biergartens.

LIBERTY IS A DISH BEST SERVED AT A COOK OUT

The FCSM crew celebrates the Fourth of July in their own special ways. From setting up houses to tearing down rims, there's something for everyone in this week's episode. Old friends make an appearance by way of favorite breweries to old teammates. Grab your American Flag Zoombas, crack open a cold one, and let's get to it!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Rhys and Armando talk hardcore politics (0:00)

•Tool Time Rhys (3:50)

•Armando talks Cincinnati street ball (9:59)

•This Week In Craft Beer: Other Half’s “All Citra Everything” DDH Imperial IPA (15:35)

•Rhys and Hot Take Mando react to Orlando Brown Jr’s remarks on NFL live (32:42)

•Will Chris Jones win DPOTY? (44:11)

•FCSM reacts to “The Match” (49:11)

•FCSM goes in on Draymond Green (53:53)

PERENNIAL FLOWER

PERENNIAL POWER

Friend of the podcast Salvitore Sesti stops by to catch us up on the big things happening over at Sunflower State FC. A new venue and a new conference are just a few of the highlights happening in 2023. A tasty interview and a delicious beer are on tap for this week's episode!

Episode Highlights Include:

•Catching up with Director of Marketing, Sal Sesi (0:30)

•A brief history of SSFC (2:04)

•Sal reviews "Local 636" IPA from Good News Brewing Company (5:40)

•What's gone on at SSFC since we last met (20:27)

•Hard fought games and Gateway conference outlook (28:12)

•New venue and the importance of home-field advantage (31:37)