BLACK, BLUE, AND BROWNS It was easy, but they didn’t make it easy on themselves as the Chiefs forced a season-high 6 turnovers in a 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns. While the defense had one of their best showings of the season, the Chiefs’ patchwork offense was exacerbated by questionable play calling, leading to both teams’ quarterbacks getting pulled late in the 4th quarter. Hot Take Mando and Referhys split playcalling duties this week as we break down where the Chiefs are, and were they’re going down the home stretch. HIGHLIGHTS •Social media shoutout (0:50) •First Down: Matthew Wright (3:36) •Second Down: DJ Humphries (7:16) •Chiefs acquire CB Steven Nelson (12:59) •Chiefs vs Browns instant reaction (17:59)

WELCOME TO RED BLACK FRIDAY The Kansas City Chiefs did it again. They snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after almost snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. A game that was firmly in control suddenly wasn’t in control, the tackles disappeared, and the Chiefs’ offensive struggles continued. But hey, they’re still the one seed. For now. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Social Media Shoutout (1:28) •First Down: Illegal Shift (5:11) •Second Down: Offensive Line fiasco (11:42) •Third Down: Chiefs Not to Scary Secondary (20:30) •Fourth Down: Chiefs vs Chargers preview (28:00)

KINGDOMS OF THE JUNGLE It was an ugly game, it was a frustrating game, but ultimately, it was a win. The Rad Russian Alex Nikolaenko joins the studio this week. We break down the arrested development of Anthony Richardson holding back a talented Colts roster, and the Chiefs, who keep finding excrutiating ways to win football games. A fun episode you won’t want to miss! Episode Highlights • Another difficult day for officiating (3:00) •What is the Colt’s future with Richardson? (5:55) •The Chiefs’ defense is in trouble (26:20) •The Chiefs’ Offensive Line is in trouble (35:18), and an up and down day from the offense (42:00) •Our fantasy league is smarter than yours (50:10)

RETURN TO SENDER The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos in a stunning 16-14 game. A visibly tired Chiefs team managed to muster up one final effort to crash the Broncos’ special teams unit and block the game-winning field goal. The Chiefs keep finding new (and blood pressure raising) ways to win football games, but when will their good fortune run out? We break down the team’s outlook heading into Buffalo on this week’s episode. Tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys’ bathroom update (1:25) •Social media shoutout (3:00) •First Down: Chiefs Special Teams Unit saves the day! (5:38) •Second Down: Kareem Hunt on a heater! (9:52) •Third Down: Who is going to start going forward at LT? (16:23) •Fourth Down: Chiefs and Bills preview (25:00) •BONUS Down: Xavier Worthy (35:20)

It takes 3-ingredients to make a 2-minute review about 1-terrific beer you’re probably missing in your fridge right now. Tune in to hear about your new best friend this football season.

IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A 10, BUT IT’S STILL 6-0 The Chiefs stand undefeated heading into Week 8, but it’s probably in no way, shape, or form how anyone imagined. We’ve got plenty to discuss in this episode including victories, acquisitions, and of course, a new slew of injuries. Tune in for the 4 big talking points heading into Week 8! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •First Down: Chiefs vs Saints takeaways (3:29) •Second Down: Chiefs pick apart the 49ers (8:55) •Third Down: The Chiefs acquire Wide Receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans (18:45) •Fourth Down: Can the Chiefs keep this up? (24:04)

We’re back for another beer review in two minutes or less. For the last weekend of Oktoberfest, we’re here to see which beers should grace your dimpled mug. Spoiler alert: it might not be this one.  This week: Shiner Oktoberfest.

THE CHIEFS KEEP ON PLAYING THE HITS The Chiefs continue to find ways to win, persevering to a 10th straight win over two seasons. Overcoming a disastrous start including a fumble, ugly interception, and potential loss of Rashee Rice, the Chiefs were able to find their footing thanks to some vintage play from Patrick Mahomes and Kareem Hunt. What can we expect from the Chiefs heading into next week and beyond? Tune in and find out! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •First Down: Rashee Rice suffers a potential season-ending injury (2:53) •Second Down: Kareem Hunt is back in action for the Chiefs (12:20) •Third Down: Patrick Mahomes on watch (17:01) •Fourth Down: The Chiefs Defense keeping the ship above water.(24:15)

NEW ERA FOR FCSM; SAME KIND OF GAME FOR KC Life’s too short, the Falcon’s came up short, so welcome to our new show format: 4th and Short. Each week we’ll highlight the four biggest talking points of the Chiefs’ most recent game in in 30-minutes or less. Bring out the chain chew, it’s time to review Chiefs vs Falcons! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •NEW SHOW: 4th and Short (0:00) •Donate on pateon.com/fcsm (http://pateon.com/fcsm) (1:25) •1st Down: Patrick Mahomes (2:42) •2nd Down: Chiefs D-Line (9:49) •3rd Down: Nick Bolton/Chamarri Connor (14:44) •4th Down: Carson Steele (20:21) •Chiefs Chargers prediction (26:35)

Beer reviews are back on tap! Check out our newest mini-series, Two Minute Drill, where we help you figure out which beer will be your coaster companion for a weekend of football action.  This week: Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest

HEY. IT’S A WIN, OK?  The Kansas City Chiefs overcome an uncharacteristically sloppy performance as well as the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs ride a gritty 2nd half, and the leg of Harrison Butker, to steal a victory as time expires. The Chiefs are now 2-0 on the year, but not without paying a price. Tune in as we break down all edge action, and what’s to come for the Chiefs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Tales of the weed whacker (1:31) •Donate on patreon.com/fcsm (http://patreon.com/fcsm) (7:00) •Isiah Pacheco on IR (10:39) •Where’s Travis Kelce? (20:00) •Patrick Mahomes has an off day (25:25) •Kingsley Suamataia panic meter (33:18) •Blueprint to beat the Chiefs: TE’s (35:45) •Butker still cookin’ (42:40) •Wayna Morris TD (46:00) •Mcduffie is HIM (47:19) •Raschee Rice added tools to the tool box (52:01) •Chiefs Falcons preview (54:00)

[INSERT RAVENS POSTGAME COMMENT] The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in a rematch of the 2024 AFC Title Game. Despite the final score, the game didn’t feel as close as Isaiah Likely’s toe was to the back of the end zone. Mahome’s new arsenal of weapons was on display, and despite some sloppy play, the Chiefs flashed signs of things to come. We break down Week 1 on this week’s pod, tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Update on Fountain Fantasy League (1:09) Social Media Shoutout (5:39) KC BEEF- Chris Collinsworth (8:33), Ravens are MAD (13:18), and Lamar Jackson (16:45) Xavier Worthy is HIM (21:07) Kingsley is King (29:10) What was the Raven’s game plan? (35:12) Nick Bolton not having  a great game (37:15) Secondary shine in win (43:02) Chiefs vs Bengals Week 2 preview (48:05)

IT’S GAME TIME The Kansas City Chiefs’ quest for a 3-peat begins now! Hot Take Mando walks you through the keys to the game including which Chiefs will need to step up, and what to do about the duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Social media shoutout (2:00) •UNC vs. CSU preview (2:39) •Hot Take Mando NCAA 25 update (4:30) •Bye Bye Kadarius (5:43) •JuJu is BACK! (7:16) •Samje Perine! (10:42) •Cam Thomas bolstering the D-Line (14:53) •Eric Scott from the Cowboys (16:25) •Jackson/Henry RB Duo oh my (19:41) •Keys to the Game: #1 George Karlaftis (21:20) •#2 Jaylen Watson (23:38) •#3 Rashee Rice (25:20) •Score prediction (27:57)

IT WAS A GAME THAT HAPPENED It technically was the first meeting between Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs and Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears...but it also wasn’t. We got one last chance to check out backups and reserves who were fighting for a spot on a tight, 53-man roster. Who did enough to make the roster and who’s facing an uphill battle? Listen in and find out! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys’ rant on Tory Taylor’s absence (1:39) •Donate to Fountain City Sports Media at patreon.com/fcsm (4:20) •Carson Steele is here to stay (10:06) •Jaden Hicks is a preseason star (16:50) •Another disappointing preseason for Felix Anudike-Uzomah (21:27) •Rhys’ rant about Arrowhead parking (29:53) •Rhys hyping up 5th grade flag football (32:45) •Predicting the Chief’s initial 53-man roster: Offense (37:11), Defense (56:10)

CAT NIPPED The Kansas City Chiefs lose an entertaining 24-23 game to the Detroit Lions. Several players shined while others were left behind in their search for a spot on the 53-man roster. We break down who solidified their spot with the team, and who’s at risk to be relegated to the practice squad. Tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys house updates (5:00) •Donate to FCSM at patreon.com/fcsm (6:40) •Xavier Worthy is HIM (9:41) •Worthy/Rice are a great 1+2 punch (16:08) •Carson Steele with another great day (19:19) •Who makes the running back room (23:43) •Patrick Mahomes pulls another rabbit out of the hate (25:35) •The Punt god (29:20) •Kadarius Toney ain’t it (33:14) •Jaden Hicks shines in the preseason (37:32) •Chiefs looking at a regression on defense in 2024 (42:00) •Felix Anudike-Uzomah update (45:00) •Is week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons a trap game? (47:45) •Bo Nix update (50:30)

IT’S STILL REAL TO ME Football is back! In what feels like the fastest offseason in league history, the Kansas City were back on the gridiron to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although the team looked less than sharp, there were several notable takeaways from game one. Who flashed and who gets flushed? Tune in and find out! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Rhys can’t get enough Roundball Rock (0:57) •Season Six of Fountain City Sports Media is HERE! (2:39) •Be a Patriot: Donate on Patreon (patreon.com/fcsm) (4:30) •Hollywood Brown injury update (7:28) •Carson Steele shines in NFL debut (16:12) •A mixed bag from Nikko Remigio (21:18) •Will Justyn Ross finally play in the 2024 season? (25:21) •Special teams ruin dreams (29:30) •Rhys hopeful for Louis Reese-Zammit (35:00) •Trouble in the secondary (38:15) •Kingsley Suamataia is a lock at LT (45:05) •Bo Nix!!! (50:15)

ABOUT 3.14x MORE FUN THAN MATH CAMP This week we break down a live trip to St. Joseph, Missouri to see the Kansas City Chiefs training camp up close. A roster with moderate turnover still faces several key position battles, and we break down each one in detail. Who’s fighting for their life and who’s fighting for their right to party? Tune in and find out! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Introduction to Chiefs Training Camp (1:32) •Two Immediate Observations (4:06) •Watching the Left Tackle Battle Up Close (6:45) •Wide Receiver Room Update (9:08) •Thoughts on Jared Wiley and the TE Room (15:49) •First Impressions of Rugby-Convert Louis Reese Zammit (18:17) •Did Anyone Flash for RB3? (22:39) •How is the Secondary Shaking Out Post-L’Jarius Sneed? (25:45) •What does Felix Anudike-Uzomah Look Like Year Two? (27:48) •Final Thoughts on Training Camp (30:52)

HOW ARE WE THIS CLOSE TO THE NEW SEASON? Flights may be grounded, but the Kansas City Chiefs training camp has officially taken off. We get our first look at a group of young rookies who will play an imperative part in the Chiefs’ quest for an unprecedented 3-peat. We also break down how roster shifts across the Chiefs’ biggest rivals could affect the landscape of the AFC. We talk all this and more on this week’s episode! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •The Great Microsoft Massacre (1:31) •Rhys’s home improvement update (3:06) •The Great Microsoft Massacre Pt II: College Football 2025 (10:28) •The Great Microsoft Massacre Pt III: The Revenge of Microsoft (18:58) •Xavier Worthy updates (22:25) •Who should the Chiefs be most worried about in the AFC? (27:22) •Which is Worse: Bills 2024 receiving corp vs 2023 Chiefs receiving corp (31:07) •Pre-Season AFC rankings (35:09) •How will Spags utilize rookie safety Jaden Hicks? (37:32) •What happens with Creed Humphrey/Trey Smith/Nick Bolton (42:07)

FOOTBALL IS ON THE HORIZON It’s hard to believe, but we’re less than one month away from the return of professional football. Even though training camp is still 3 weeks away, there are plenty of storylines going on behind the scenes in Kansas City. Politics, position battles, and bold predictions are on the docket this week, tune in now! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS •Brewery life and home renovation (2:45) •Updates on the future of Arrowhead Stadium (6:39) •Xavier Worthy: cause for concern? (17:21) •Rashee Rice’s outlook for the 2024 season (23:45) •Predicting Jared Wylie’s role in his rookie season (26:48) •Is Left Tackle a question mark or a concern? (32:13)

BUCCS, BUGGS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA As we continue to navigate the lull of the NFL offseason, Hot Take Mando takes you around the league with the week’s biggest stories. From cheeseburgers, to truck stop BBQ, to trouble in Chili country, tune in for your weekly dose of NFL updates. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Buccee’s brisket sandwich is...good? (3:10) Travis Kelce sighting on stage at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour (6:00) Is Joe Burrow ok? (7:40) Aaron Rodgers leaving minicamp for Costa Rica? (9:40) The Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas? (11:19) Chiefs releasing Isaiah Buggs (17:00) And Reid eats 60 cheeseburgers (19:26) Other NFL news (22:48)