Keeper Of The Games

Let's dive right in on this first day of October with a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games! We're the Wildly Underqualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond! Here we go!

(03:24): Despite being 3 point underdogs (insane), the Kansas City Chiefs showed they were the dominant team in Monday Night Football beating the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 on Monday night. Weston and Tommy break down the game, discuss if the Ravens should be considered a rival of the Chiefs and if Lamar Jackson is anywhere close to the level of Patrick Mahomes. The guys also give some credit to the KC linebackers, the playcalling of Andy Reid and Eric Bienenemy and look ahead to the Week 4 matchup on Sunday when Cam Newton and the Patriots come to Arrowhead.

(38:47): What a game for the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, shocking the college football world by stunning the #3 Oklahoma Sooners with a come from behind 38-35 win in Norman. What does this mean for the Wildcats moving forward...should K-State be respected more on a national level now? The guys discuss.

(47:33): Not nearly as positive of a result from the Kansas Jayhawks as they were blown out by the Baylor Bears in Waco by a score of 47-14. Outside of two Pooka Williams scores, the rest of the game was a trainwreck for KU. Weston and Tommy discuss the strategy (or lack thereof) of having Jalon Daniels play QB and what might happen moving forward at QB for KU. Also, they wonder if all hope is lost this season for the Jayhawks.

(56:55) Last week, Alex Gordon announced his retirement from the Royals and baseball. Where does he rank in all time Royals? Weston and Tommy debate.

(1:00:10): Our #WichitaWhiparound focuses on prep football around the Wichita metro. Derby High School dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak where all football related activities are shut down for now. The guys also look at big games in the City League and around the Wichita metro area and look ahead to the big Week 5 matchups.

(1:10:24): Our #FinallyFunny congratulates Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews on announcing their pregnancy. Patrick already has listed which teammates would make good babysitters and which ones wouldn't. Sorry Travis Kelce, you didn't make the cut.

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We're back with a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games! We're the Wildly Underqualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond! Join Tommy Castor and Weston Mills for our brand new episode!

(02:41): Let's recap week 2 for the Kansas City Chiefs. It was an ugly win but a win is a win after all as the Chiefs beat the Chargers 23-20 in OT on a Harrison Butker 58 yard field goal. We discuss the Chargers defense giving the Chiefs problems, some concerns defensively for the Chiefs and the hero of the day, Harrison Butker. But do you ever feel like you're out of it when Patrick Mahomes is your QB? The guys also talk about the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Ravens where the Chiefs are actually underdogs.

(35:35): At the time of this recording, both the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats are on schedule to play their respective games on Saturday against Baylor (for KU) and Oklahoma (for KSU), but there are COVID-19 concerns for both games. Tommy and Weston discuss those issues and if the games are played, is there anyway either KS team can cover the spread.

(48:54): Gregg Marshall held his Opening Press Conference as the Wichita State Shockers get geared up for the 2020-21 season. The guys talk about his remarks on his team and the chemistry that Marshall hopes to have this season that may have been lacking last season for WSU.

(56:00) Welp, the Royals season is over. They are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. The guys talk about what went wrong in the final week of the regular season and give a shoutout to one of the bright lights for KC this year, Salvador Perez.

(1:00:10): Our #WichitaWhiparound focuses on prep football around the Wichita metro. The guys update the City League, metro schools and a recap the big Week 3 matchup of Derby vs. Bishop Carroll. There are also some COVID-19 concerns for Derby and Campus High School for their football squads. Also, the guys touch on the Wichita Open starting at Crestview Country Club on Thursday and an update on the COVID testing for players and everyone working the event.

(1:11:15): Our #FinallyFunny is all about Andy Reid's face shield and the drastic improvement from Week 1 to Week 2 on the sideline. Shout out to the Chiefs equipment manager and some incredible de-fogging product for Big Red.

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We're back with a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games! We're the Wildly Underqualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Sports Podcast for Wichita & Beyond! Join Tommy Castor and Weston Mills for our brand new episode!

(03:15): We start the show with a very special guest. Scott Welsh, Director of Membership at Crestview County Club in Wichita joins the pod to discuss the upcoming Wichita Open on the Korn Ferry Tour at Crestview next weekend and some of the changes to the tournament due to COVID-19. Scott also discusses the increase in popularity of golf, how Crestview has adapted and evolved into a family club while growing membership, plus some of the charitable contributions Crestview has made.

(27:43): Time to break down the Week 2 matchup for the Kansas City Chiefs as they hit the road for the first time in the new season to take on the L.A. Chargers. Weston and Tommy discuss matchups and what to expect from the game on Sunday.

(41:50): Do the Kansas City Royals have a shot at the playoffs after all? Technically yes. Weston and Tommy break down what needs to happen over the final 10 games of the season for the Royals to sneak into the playoffs. The guys also break down the pitching staff of the future for KC.

(52:31): Looks like we have a start to the NCAA basketball season. November 25th will be the first day that games can be held. What does that mean for early season tournaments for KU, Wichita State and Kansas State? How about non-conference opponents? The guys discuss.

(1:03:21): Our #WichitaWhiparound focuses on prep football around the Wichita metro. The guys update the City League, plus the big Week 3 matchup of Derby vs. Bishop Carroll.

(1:08:23): Our #FinallyFunny wishes friend of the pod Patrick Mahomes a happy 25th birthday and we all have envy over the awesome Coors Light birthday cake that Coors sent to Pat. 2020 has for sure been the year of Pat.

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The last time that Keeper of the Games had two episodes in one week was all the way back in March, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Because of everything that has happened in the world of football, between the Kasnas City Chiefs impressive week 1 win vs. the Texans, the debacle on the gridiron with the Kansas Jayhawks embarrassing loss vs. Coastal Carolina, and the rough game for the Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arkansas State, Weston Mills and Tommy Castor had a lot to get off their chests.

Enjoy this bonus episode of Keeper of the Games!

(04:26): The guys break down the abysmal play of KU on Saturday night. They talk about the culture, the game itself and debate if this is one of the lowest moments for KU football and where do the Jayhawks go from there? The voice of the Newman University Jets (and diehard Jayhawks fan) Blake Cripps also joins the program to give his thoughts in an impassioned commentary.

(43:14): Kansas State lost a close game to Arkansas State on Saturday at home. What does this loss mean for the Wildcats? Weston and Tommy break down the positives and negatives from this KSU squad.

(54:00): Gotta end the show on a high note so the guys recap the 34-20 win for the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night vs. the Houston Texans. A lot of good things for the Chiefs, including the two rookies, Clyde Edwards Helaire and La'Jarius Sneed. Weston and Tommy also talk Chiefs injuries and how the offense looked very balanced on Thursday night.

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IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON!! And we have a new episode of the Wildly Under-Qualified Yet Mildly Entertaining Podcast about sports in Wichita, Kansas and beyond - Keeper of the Games, hosted by Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

On this new episode:

(05:48) We're spending a majority of the program talking about the Kansas City Chiefs as they prepare for week 1 on Thursday night against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium. It's a comprehensive Chiefs preview as the guys break down key matchups to look for, breaking down each unit of the team and if there are any blemishes or concerns for the defending Super Bowl Champs. Past Week 1, Weston and Tommy look ahead at the season to come for KC, who their picks are for Offensive and Defensive MVP, Rookie of the Year and predicted Chiefs record at the end of the year. We're ready to Run It Back with the Chiefs!

(55:27) Not only do the Chiefs kick off their season this week, but so do the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats. KU plays Coastal Carolina on Saturday on FS1 at 9 pm and K-State plays Arkansas State at 11 am on FOX. The guys break down both matchups and what to expect from the in-state teams this weekend as they start their seasons.

(1:04:15) Our #WichitaWhiparound quickly recaps Week 1 for prep football in the Wichita area with a look ahead to this weekend's games, plus a return to City League action soon.

(1:09:00) The #FinallyFunny is all about the ACC Coaches proposal to make the NCAA Tournament in 2021 feature every single Division 1 team. It's such a ridiculous proposal that it makes our #FinallyFunny.

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September is here which means its time for another episode of the Wildly Under-Qualified Yet Mildly Entertaining Podcast about sports in Wichita, Kansas and beyond - Keeper of the Games, hosted by Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

On this new episode:

(03:13) It's been a crazy couple of weeks for USD 259, Wichita Public Schools. After the Board of Education cancelled the fall sports season because of COVID-19, students and parents protested and the BOE actually reversed their decision. After their impassioned discussion last week about the cancellation, Tommy and Weston break down the reversal and what is next for these students who now get to play their sports this fall in Wichita.

(18:03) We are only 1 week away for kickoff for the defending Super Bowl Champs, The Kansas City Chiefs when they take on the Houston Texans in Week 1 of the 2020 season. The guys discuss the Chiefs ring ceremony, Patrick Mahomes engagement to long time girlfriend Brittany Matthews, the rumored contract extensions for Andy Reid and Brett Veach, plus some injury concerns for week 1 for the Chiefs.

(34:11) Another rough week for the Kansas City Royals as they now stand at 14-22 through 36 of 60 games. The guys recap the moves the Royals made at the trade deadline, including dealing Trevor Rosenthal and not trading Whit Merrifield. They also discuss the bright spot of Brad Keller and the not so bright spots of Matt Harvey and Adalberto Mondesi.

(49:52) A quick college football update as KU and K-State prepare for their opening games on September 12. No fans allowed for KU, and 25% capacity for K-State. The Wildcats get an afternoon game, but KU kicks off on national TV vs. Coastal Carolina at 9 pm!

(53:45) Our #WichitaWhiparound counts down the top 5 Wichita area high school football teams for the 2020 season as ranked by Varsity Kansas.

(1:00:29) The #FinallyFunny is all about the Chiefs Super Bowl Ring ceremony and the blooper from Mecole Hardman, plus the comments from Andy Reid about getting free cheeseburgers when he wears his ring.

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Let's get right into a brand new episode of the Wildly Under-qualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Podcast about sports in Wichita, Kansas and beyond - Keeper of the Games, hosted by Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

On this new episode, recorded on National Dog Day:

(02:59) Tommy and Weston break down the decision made by the Wichita Board of Education in regards to the cancellation of the fall sports season for City League athletes. The guys discuss and debate all the fallout and ramifications of that decision, including many families considering transferring districts and the overall frustration with the decision making process. It might be the most impassioned discussion ever on the KOGpod.

(40:05) Another week in the the books for Kansas City Royals baseball and halfway through the season, the Royals stand at 12-18. The guys break down the last week, assess the first half of the season and discuss whether the Royals should be buyers, sellers or stand pat for the upcoming trade deadline.

(52:01) Checking in with the Kansas City Chiefs and a couple of personnel updates on this episode. Mike Pennel is suspended for the first 2 games of the 2020 season. The Chiefs also signed former Dolphins safety Adrian Colbert. Finally, the Chiefs announced they will ban fans wearing any Native American imagery at Arrowhead Stadium. The guys discuss.

(57:54) Our #WichitaWhiparound focuses on the announcement that the American Athletic Conference will postpone fall sports to spring 2021, that impacts Wichita State Shocker Volleyball.

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It's another milestone episode of Keeper of the Games - Episode Number 30! It's the Wildly Under-qualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Podcast about sports in Wichita, Kansas and beyond, hosted by Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

On this new episode:

(02:12) Kicking the show off with another Royals Recap and the keyword for KC is "Inconsistency". Tommy and Weston break down the good and the bad in the pitching staff, concerns they have with some of the offense, including Jorge Soler and a discussion about the drama between the Royals and the Twins from Sunday's game.

(23:46) Time to check in with the Kansas City Chiefs. The guys discuss the plans for reduced capacity in Arrowhead Stadium, Travis Kelce's new contract and what that means for the culture of the Chiefs, plus two suspensions upcoming for KC on the defensive side of the ball.

(48:34) The #WichitaWhiparound is all about the MIAA cancelling its fall season and the GWAL (Wichita City League) for high school sports will only play a league season, nobody outside of their league. On top of that the Wichita Ice Center is a finalist for a huge award that would give them money for improvements to the facility and even host an NHL game. Plus, a shoutout to former Shocker Fred Van Vleet who is making his presence known in the NBA playoffs.

(57:03) Our #FinallyFunny pokes a little fun at suspended Kansas City Chief Bashaud Breeland for his apology for his suspension. Bashaud did a full fledged music video to apologize.

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We've got ourselves a jam packed new episode of Keeper of the Games ready to roll! It's the Wildly Under-qualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Podcast about sports in Wichita, Kansas and beyond, hosted by Tommy Castor and Weston Mills.

On this new episode:

(04:14) We're calling this episode a Semi-Emergency Podcast as Weston and Tommy discuss and debate all the changes with the Power Five conferences as the dominoes begin to fall with the college football season. Which conference will play or won't play? What does it mean for the Big XII and KU/K-State football? Where is the NCAA in all of this? The guys discuss.

(34:53) It's been quite a turnaround for the Kansas City Royals in the last week as the Royals swept the Minnesota Twins in a 4 game weekend series. What are the biggest improvements for the Royals? Offense? Bullpen? Tommy and Weston discuss if they have growing optimism for the rest of the Royals season.

(46:28) It's the #WichitaWhiparound and Tommy and Weston discuss the Santa Barbara Foresters who won their 8th NBC World Series championship on Monday at Eck Stadium and won in a dominant way. Also, the new PGA Champion Collin Morikawa has a Wichita connection, plus the City of Wichita has made a determination on youth football in the fall.

(55:27) The #FinallyFunny wraps up the show with the story that you can now get an awesome video shoutout from Bill Self on Cameo, but all for a good cause.

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Hey KOGpod fans, we're back with a brand new episode of Keeper of the Games...it's the Wildly Under-qualified, Yet Mildly Entertaining Podcast about sports in Wichita, Kansas and beyond.

Tommy Castor is out today, so this episode is hosted by Weston Mills and back for another appearance is special guest co-host and friend of the pod, Blake Cripps, the voice of the Newman University Jets!

On this episode, Weston and Blake tackle the following topics:

-Recapping the last (dreadful) week of Kansas City Royals baseball.  What's going on with KC?  The guys discuss.

-As more details and guidance is released for the fall college football season, what will things look like for KU and K-State on the gridiron?

-Former Shocker and current Toronto Raptors star Fred Van Vleet dropped a career high of 36 points in 2nd game back inside the NBA bubble.

-The #WichitaWhiparound focuses on the ongoing NBC World Series in dual sites of Wichita and Hutchinson, plus some Wichita Thunder schedule news.

-The #FinallyFunny is all about Patrick Mahomes + Andy Reid.

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