KCSN Weekly Newsletter: August 23rd, 2024 Edition
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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.
KCSN Extends their partnership with Tickets For Less and the "My First Game Campaign"
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.It’s one of our favorite days of the year.
The third-annual “Tacos and Bourbon” golf tournament will take place Saturday, September 7 at Sunflower Hills Golf Course in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
It’s a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 1:30.
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!
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Tune into our Live shows and podcasts
"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 Xavier Worthy's preseason week two performance, what Nikko Remigio brings to the table and what was to be expected against the Bears.
"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 and Carson Steele.
"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 Tom Brady praising Patrick Mahomes, the wide receiver roster crunch and Creed Humphrey's massive extension.
"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 how the Chiefs problems are first world problems to the Broncos naming Bo Nix their starter.
"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. This week they had on Chiefs Ring of Honor defensive end Tamba Hali to discuss his mentorship of George Karlaftis and Felix Anudike-Uzomah and his favorite Chiefs memories.
"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 had on Craig Stout as a guest and gave their 10 takeaways from the Chiefs second preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
"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 went live to discuss the game against the Chicago Bears this week, going over Creed Humphrey's extension and Carson Steele's performance.
"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 Royals current hot streak and their playoff outlook.
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 did a game by game preview of the 2024 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 KU football Media Day and had on KU women's soccer head coach Nate Lie. In the second episode they gave their predictions for each football game on the schedule for the 2024 season.
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 preview the Wildcats offense ahead of the 2024 season and Avery Johnson's Heisman chances.
"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, they had on the 2026 number one prospect in tight end Ian Premer to talk about his recruitment and what he hopes to accomplish in high school.
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 a new signing and how it might impact the rest of the season and much more.
"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 recapped the Current defeating two international squads to claim the Women's Cup Championship. They also reacted to a recent trade and looked ahead to NWSL league play.
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Substack articles from this week
"Steele flashes again before Chiefs fall short against Bears" by Tyler Brown
"Eight Chiefs playing for a roster spot tonight" by Tyler Brown
"What is the Chiefs biggest need heading into the season" by Kent Swanson
"Threats to a threepeat: Ravens" by Joseph Hefner
"Chiefs starters build lead before Lions kick game winner as time expires" by Tyler Brown
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