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SportsBeat KC

by KCUR and The Kansas City Star

Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more.  Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.

100 episodes
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1
Did Chiefs strike gold with Kenneth Walker? Grading Chiefs’ start to free agency
33:41 Mar 10, 2026
2
Did Chiefs win blockbuster Trent McDuffie trade? Breaking down KC’s haul
13:07 Mar 4, 2026
3
Jeremiyah Love? Reuben Bain? How NFL Combine results may change Chiefs’ plans
33:19 Mar 3, 2026
4
Stakes are high for Chiefs at this NFL Combine. Here’s what we’re hearing
23:30 Feb 24, 2026
5
What’s next after K-State fired Jerome Tang? Plus, how KC became a World Cup hub
30:34 Feb 17, 2026
6
How KU rallied to beat No. 1 Arizona & KC’s World Cup advantage for big teams
27:42 Feb 10, 2026
7
The Hall-of-Fame vote heard around the country, plus Royals’ stadium update
34:22 Feb 3, 2026
8
What Eric Bieniemy’s return means — and doesn’t mean — for Chiefs next season
28:17 Jan 27, 2026
9
How far can Darryn Peterson take KU? Plus, Mizzou’s resurgence & K-State’s woes
28:58 Jan 20, 2026
10
Baseball Hall of Fame ballots are due. Will a former KC Royal get the call?
26:58 Jan 13, 2026
11
Chiefs face these big questions for a season that ended before anyone expected
27:12 Jan 6, 2026
12
5 most influential sports figures in KC for 2025? A few names might surprise you
36:23 Dec 30, 2025
13
Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead
30:27 Dec 23, 2025
14
Chiefs confront brutal reality: Mahomes out with torn ACL, playoff streak ends
30:00 Dec 16, 2025
15
Where do Chiefs go after rough loss to Texans? Plus, KC’s World Cup draw
34:31 Dec 9, 2025
16
The Chiefs’ latest struggle plays into their next opponent’s strength. Uh-oh
30:34 Dec 2, 2025
17
What Chiefs’ turkey of a loss to Cowboys means for KC’s playoff chances
23:34 Nov 28, 2025
18
In must-win game, here’s how the KC Chiefs clawed out comeback win over Colts
29:21 Nov 24, 2025
19
Should KC panic about Chiefs’ playoff hopes? Plus big shakeup at KC Current
29:27 Nov 18, 2025
20
THIS IS A TEST
3:46 Nov 13, 2025
21
KC Chiefs’ high-stakes game vs. Broncos & crushing end to Current’s season
35:17 Nov 11, 2025
22
What went wrong in KC’s loss to Bills? Breaking down Chiefs at halfway point
31:19 Nov 4, 2025
23
Inside huge Chiefs game on the horizon, plus impact of college coaching shakeup
33:26 Oct 28, 2025
24
Inside Chiefs’ near-perfect shutout. Plus, who needs Sunflower Showdown more?
33:52 Oct 21, 2025
25
Chiefs impressive in victory, and look who they welcome back
26:28 Oct 14, 2025
26
How Chiefs’ roller coaster game ended in a crash, plus a World Cup update
24:40 Oct 7, 2025
27
Chiefs making strides after big victory, but the race is over for the Royals
41:02 Sep 30, 2025
28
Victory in New York fixed everything for Chiefs, right? Plus KC’s big soccer weekend
37:45 Sep 23, 2025
29
The oddness of an 0-2 Chiefs record & what more can Salvy do for Royals?
39:35 Sep 16, 2025
30
Explaining Chiefs’ stunning opening game loss & where do they go from here? Podcast
30:07 Sep 8, 2025
31
What kind of seasons await Mahomes, Kelce, Jones, Pacheco?
38:39 Sep 2, 2025
32
Why college football felt wild for KU, K-State & Chiefs’ roster takes shape
40:31 Aug 26, 2025
33
Why Chiefs changed approach to final tune up, and Kansas teams open college football season
35:56 Aug 20, 2025
34
Who is trending up and down for Chiefs after preseason opener
32:53 Aug 12, 2025
35
Which Chiefs players need to come up big in preseason opening game
31:47 Aug 5, 2025
36
With Seth Lugo signing, Royals ended any idea of moving assets
34:16 Jul 29, 2025
37
How will the Chiefs handle potential suspension for wide receiver Rashee Rice?
37:39 Jul 21, 2025
38
Crazy weeks for KC Current’s Izzy Rodriguez include new deal, big goal
36:55 Jul 14, 2025
39
What to make of Chiefs’ stadium ambitions in Kansas: Podcast
39:10 Jul 1, 2025
40
We have these questions for the Chiefs as they break before training camp
25:38 Jun 23, 2025
41
After the Missouri stadium vote, ball is in Royals, Chiefs court. What’s next?
32:58 Jun 16, 2025
42
How KU, K-State expect to handle new world of direct payments to athletes
33:47 Jun 10, 2025
43
KC sports icons George Brett, Tom Watson have advice for Jac Caglianone
36:01 Jun 2, 2025
44
Royals could use Jac Caglianone’s thunder. When will he arrive in KC?
33:04 May 28, 2025
45
SBKC 051925
37:36 May 19, 2025
46
At quarter season, Royals matching last year’s pace. Is that good enough?
34:01 May 13, 2025
47
Six takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp
37:46 May 5, 2025
48
Chiefs draft podcast: Who makes the biggest impact early from this class?
39:47 Apr 28, 2025
49
A year after failed vote, Royals & Chiefs still seek stadium solutions
34:58 Apr 21, 2025
50
Chiefs soon on the clock. What direction do they take in first round?
36:30 Apr 15, 2025
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