KCSN Weekly Newsletter: August 16th, 2024 Edition

Hello, Chiefs fans,

This is your weekly home to recap everything that happened this past week at KC Sports Network and a preview of what is ahead. Our Network is your one-stop shop for podcasts, live shows, articles, KCSN swag and perhaps most importantly, it is where you can learn about and support the KCSN Foundation. Whether it is the Chiefs, Royals, Mizzou, KU, K-State, Sporting, Current, or giving back to the community, we have you covered. Be sure to follow us on our socials for timely news and updates on all-things Kansas City sports. Let's dive into what went on this week and what is to come.

New Show Alert!

Former Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt and Hayley Lewis are bringing you a new show to KC Sports Network, "Hang Time with Dustin Colquitt."

For the first episode, Dustin and Hayley welcome former Chiefs head coach Dick Vermeil to talk about the Chiefs dynastic run, his coaching and personal relationship with Andy Reid, and share his favorite Chiefs memories from his time in Kansas City. Watch the entire episode right here or listen to it on our podcast Channels.

Join in on the fun for our third annual "Tacos and Bourbon" golf tournament which will take place on Saturday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunflower Hills Golf Course in Bonner Springs.

There will be tacos and bourbon, and a whole lot of fun.

The KCSN Foundation’s third-annual charity golf tournament is now available for teams to sign up.

You can sign up your 4-person scramble team on our GiveButter page.

Learn more about how to participate and the great causes the tournament supports right here!

Make your voice heard on our new KCSN Hotline

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Text or call the KCSN Hotline at (913)-407-6524 and send us your questions & comments for a chance to have them featured on the show!

Tune into our Live shows and podcasts

Find all Chiefs Shows here

"KC Laboratory" With Kent Swanson and Matt Lane

As always, the Lab Guys went live on Monday and Wednesday and this week they broke down the Chiefs first preseason game, discussed some of the guys on the roster bubble and some mounting injuries that are popping up

"Only Weird Games" With Joshua Brisco, Nate Taylor and Seth Keysor

Joshua of the Kansas City Chiefs on SI, Nate of the Athletic and Seth of the Chiefs in the North Newsletter are there for you on the days Kent and Matt are not. You can catch them every Tuesday and Thursday. This week they took a deep dive on Kingsley Suamataia, Carson Steele and Felix Anudike-Uzomah.

"Chiefs News Daily" With Hayley Lewis

Hayley goes live every single week day to give you a 10 minute update on what happened that day in Chiefs Kingdom. This week the topics ranged from Hollywood Brown's injury, tempers flaring up at camp in their final week in St. Joe, as well as getting you ready for the upcoming matchup against the Detroit Lions.

"That Football Show" With Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin

Sports Illustrated's NFL Staff Writer Matt Verderame and KCSN's own, Tucker Franklin released a new show this summer that specializes in keeping you updated around the league with a Chiefs twist to everything. They come at you every Wednesday and this week's topics ranged from Andy Reid training camps and some of the biggest news around the NFL.

"Hang Time" With Dustin Colquitt and Hayley Lewis

Four-time pro-bowler and Super Bowl LIV Champion and Hayley Lewis have a new show to kickoff this football season. In their first episode they had former Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil on to talk about his relationship with Andy Reid and his favorite memories from his time in Kansas City.

"21 Questions"

This is a weekly podcast that our listeners have come to know and love. Each episode is usually hosted by two different KCSN personalities who answer your burning questions. If you want to ask our hosts questions, subscribe to our KCSN Substack for access to our discord community and we will answer your questions!

"10 Things" With Tucker Franklin or BJ Kissel

This is a Tucker Franklin or BJ Kissel show where they hop on and give you 10 things that are on their mind in regard to the Kansas City Chiefs. This week it was BJ who had a few things that stood out to him in preseason week one.

"KCSN Live Postgame Show"

As soon as a Chiefs game is over, be sure to hop on our YouTube Channel or catch it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Typically it is hosted by the Lab Guys and they will be live immediately following the Detroit game. Gametime is Saturday at 3 p.m. CDT. 

Find all Royals Shows here

"One Royal Way" With Jordan Foote and Joel Penfield

Jordan and Joel host a weekly podcast that dives deep into everything Royals. This week they discussed the importance of the Royals upcoming stretch of games with a month and a half left before the playoffs, along with some minor league updates.

Find all Mizzou Tigers Shows here

"Mizzou That's Who" With Tucker Franklin and Maggie Johnson

KCSN's Tucker Franklin and Mizzou grad, Maggie Johnson host a Tigers podcast every week. This week they had on ESPN's Matt Miller to discuss both sides of the ball and breakdown the Tigers as we inch closer to football season.

Find all Kansas Jayhawks Shows here

"Pay Heed" With Nick Springer and Kevin Flaherty

Our Kansas Jayhawks show puts out two episodes per week, with Nick Springer and college football and basketball freelance writer, Kevin Flaherty leading the way. In episode one, they discussed a transfer portal addition for KU basketball and the fall camp for the football team. In episode two they continued camp talk and recapped the bowl game against UNLV.

Find all K-State Wildcats Shows here

"3MAW" With John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and Derek Young

The 3MAW guys also drop a podcast twice per week. This week John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and On3 Sports Football Insider Derek Young got together to discuss Kansas State's offense heading into the 2024 college football season. They predicted whether or not quarterback Avery Johnson could have a record-setting season, how many rushing yards running back DJ Giddens could finish with and more. In episode two they honed in on the defense, discussing what players will stand out, while also answering listener's questions and dabbling in some special teams talk.

"Verbal Commitment" With Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace

This is a show where Flaherty and 274 Sports Go Powercat Recruiting Editor, Ryan Wallace get together to discuss the latest high school recruiting updates for Kansas, K-State and Missouri Football. This week, the guys broke down some of the best high school football players in the Kansas City area.

Find all Kansas City Soccer Shows here

"No Other Pod" With Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser

Jimmy and Daniel get together once per week to converse about what is going on the Sporting Kansas City world. This week they broke down their loss to the Columbus Crew and a possible transfer that they could sign.

"Currently" With Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright

Daniel doubles down by joining Chris to also discuss Kansas City Current news and give analysis to our audience. This week they looked forward to the Current hosting the Women's Cup with international teams from South Africa and Japan coming to CPKC Stadium. They discussed the importance of that, as well as the U.S. winning the gold at the Olympics.

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