A Sporting and Patriotic Tale
A confluence of signiciant soccer competitions around the world make it a perfect time to revisit a wonderful conversation with Roger Bennett of “Men in Blazers” fame. Childhood dreams, immersion in the game of soccer, and emigration to America are at the heart of this hilarious and heartfelt chat. Enjoy!
Domination and Heartache
Missouri makes a giants statement, Kansas State continues to cannonball opponents at home, and Kansas can’t quite overcome adversity. Reviewing that, and analyzing another MU test, plus the Sunflower Showdown. Add in the Chiefs return from the bye in a big MNF tilt with the Eagles and other NFL insights. Enjoy!
Taking a Pause…and Stock
The Chiefs are on a bye week, but it’s a big college weekend in the stretch run for the banter battle to wrestle with as. Kansas, K-State, and Mizzou have key home games. Also, Sporting KC as they look ahead to the Western Conference finals, trivia fun and more!
Decades Of Kansas Contribution
As basketball joins football on the KU calendar we hear Greg Gurley in his color announcer role once again. That makes it a perfect time to catch up, and look back, with the Jayhawk lifer who has been a player, fundraiser, announcer and more for Kansas. Recent developments are coupled with our complete Profile from a couople years back. Enjoy!
The Laughs Are On Us
The boys are in high gear with our usual blend of beer tastings, fact checking, and laughs, and this time we add in a professional, local comedian Cody Lindeberger, an old and new friend of ours. Rough days, some football, Kansas laws, skiing, ska and singers, and many other detours. Big fun!
Going Full Circle and Reflecting with a Smile
The always engagng and eclectic discussion sees old become new as The Beatles hit the top of the charts, and other topics include Canadian influence, music in top-Flight cinema, surprising connections, stadium anthems, and more, Featuring Drake, Jeff Tweedy, Leonard Cohen, Martin Scorcese, Jason Isbel, and many others.
Pushing, Pausing, and Driving Ahead
Sporting KC didn’t win a game until their eleventh MLS outing this year, but after dispatching Western Conference champs St. Louis FC, they await the Conference semifinals as one of the leagues hottest teams. Peter Vermes weighs in and we chat with Daniel Sperry of the KC Star about the amazing turnaround and what lies ahead.
High Wire Acts
The Chiefs were crusing and then they weren’t in hanging on for a big one in Germany, Kansas gutted out a roadie in Ames, K-State looked dead but rallied and came up short, and Mizzou was just a half step short at Georgia. Let’s dig in and analyze a fascinating weekend.
Busting at the Seams
A huge weekend of big matchups on multiple fronts is in the crosshairs in the weekly banter battle. Three big college showdowns, Chiefs-Miami, and SKC-St. Louis all on the tasty menu.
Big Dreams Become Great Realities
This year's rebounding edition of Sporting Kansas City has a big one Sunday, making it a perfect time for an enjoyable revisit of our fascinating conversation with Matt Besler from last year. The SKC and USMNT star takes us from youth soccer through retirement with great stories and personalities.