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We talk about the Kansas City Chiefs every day. We've finished as the highest-ranked Chiefs podcast network in each of the past four years (Chartable - 2021-24). We have something for everyone with 10+ shows each week from a squad of more than 15 hosts that include former players, the top beat writers and analysts, and plenty of well-known content creators. Check us out!

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    Introducing: The School of Greatness

    Introducing Your Phone Is Stealing the Life You Actually Want | Cal Newport from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness You have been trained to reach for your phone the second you get bored, and it is quietly costing you the ability to think. Cal Newport, a computer science professor and the author of Deep Work, sat down with Lewis and explained why he has never once had a social media account. He also wrote Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, and to test the idea he ran a 30-day declutter with about 1,600 readers who sent back reports on what happened when they stepped away. The results are hard to shake. Roughly half found no real value in social media and dropped it for good. Of the half who did find value, like visual artists who needed Instagram to see other people's work, about 95% moved it off their phones entirely and onto a scheduled desktop session, sometimes twenty minutes on a Sunday night. Cal also points to college mental health centers that saw anxiety cases jump around fivefold the same year students started arriving on campus with smartphones. Lewis tells his own story here too. Fifteen straight years with a phone on him every single day, then a trip to Hawaii where he left it at home. He got lost, asked strangers for directions at a gas station, and by day two he was floating in the ocean with zero anxiety. Cal calls that the baseline, not a breakthrough. Listen and you will start noticing the small reach for your pocket at dinner, in line, on a walk. Then you will try leaving the thing at home once, and find out what your own thoughts sound like again. Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Cal's YouTube In this episode you will: Reclaim the ability to focus deeply at a moment when concentration is becoming rare and therefore economically valuableConfront the hard personal questions your phone lets you escape, instead of numbing boredom with a constant digital companionUnderstand why campus anxiety disorders spiked once students arrived carrying smartphones, and what that means for your own mental healthPractice productive meditation, the walking based cognitive pull ups that train your brain to think through problems without a screenRebuild real connection by trading likes for sacrificed time and attention, the only currency that makes relationships deepenFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1982 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    Introducing: The School of Greatness
  2. 23h ago

    That Football Show 9/18: Why the Chiefs Defense Is a Total Nightmare for the Colts in Week 2

    Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin dive into Week 2 of the NFL season with a full breakdown of the Kansas City Chiefs' upcoming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The guys kick things off by reacting live to Thursday Night Football as the Buffalo Bills dominate the Detroit Lions. They break down Josh Allen's dominant September track record, Detroit's brutal performance, and Ryan Fitzpatrick jumping through a table. From there, the conversation shifts to major Chiefs headlines, including the Tyreek Hill return rumors, L'Jarius Sneed's impact, and whether Kansas City quietly boasts the best cornerback trio in the NFL. Looking ahead to Week 2, Matt and Tucker analyze why the Chiefs defense presents an absolute nightmare matchup for Daniel Jones and the Colts. They dissect the massive mismatch between Kansas City's fierce pass rush and Indy’s struggling offensive line, while evaluating how Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid can exploit the Colts' vulnerable linebackers and safeties. Plus, they explore Xavier Worthy's pre-snap motion roles, Rashee Rice's usage, and address early-season concerns surrounding the Chiefs’ wide receiver room. To close out the show, the guys scan the rest of the Week 2 NFL slate, offering quick hits on Chargers vs. Raiders and Jaguars vs. Broncos before sharing what to expect in Monday's postgame recap! — Shop Chiefs tickets and more with NO Fees! 🎟️ Plus, save BIG with code KCSN at Tickets for Less, the official ticket provider of KC Sports Network. https://www.ticketsforless.com/kcsn-special?promo=KCSN — 📧 KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Join 20,000+ Chiefs fans and subscribe FREE for the latest news and analysis directly to your inbox every weekday ➡️ https://www.kcsn.com/subscribe — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en — Stay up to date with newsletters straight to your inbox. Subscribe now for free: www.kcsn.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork KCSN Chiefs Newsletter - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    That Football Show 9/18: Why the Chiefs Defense Is a Total Nightmare for the Colts in Week 2
  3. 2d ago

    That Football Show 9/16: Chiefs Embarass Broncos on MNF in Patrick Mahomes' Return

    Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin  break down an absolute beatdown as the Kansas City Chiefs blew out their division rival Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday Night Football. The guys discuss how the Chiefs completely imposed their will from the very first play, where Steve Spagnuolo set the tone with a double-corner blitz, leading to a quick sack and an interception off Bo Nix. Matt and Tucker dive into Kenneth Walker's sensational performance, noting how he single-handedly outgained the entire Broncos offense. They unpack why Patrick Mahomes’ stat line didn’t need to be flashy, how the offensive line held up despite playing undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson, and why Travis Kelce’s slow-motion rumble almost became the greatest touchdown in NFL history. On the defensive side, the guys highlight how young players like Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas stepped up in the rotation, suffocating Denver’s offense and leaving Bo Nix with nowhere to go. Matt and Tucker also react to Dan Le Batard’s comments on Troy Aikman’s broadcast superlatives, shut down salty fan complaints about officiating, and laugh at the absurdity of quarterback EPA rankings after Week 1. Finally, they wrap up with a short look ahead of the Chiefs’ upcoming matchup against the Colts and Daniel Jones. — Shop Chiefs tickets and more with NO Fees! 🎟️ Plus, save BIG with code KCSN at Tickets for Less, the official ticket provider of KC Sports Network. https://www.ticketsforless.com/kcsn-special?promo=KCSN — 📧 KCSN Chiefs Newsletter: Join 20,000+ Chiefs fans and subscribe FREE for the latest news and analysis directly to your inbox every weekday ➡️ https://www.kcsn.com/subscribe — The best Kansas City sports coverage in one place. Download our app now! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcsn/id6443568374 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kcsn&hl=en — Stay up to date with newsletters straight to your inbox. Subscribe now for free: www.kcsn.com FOLLOW US ON: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCSportsNetworkChiefs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kcsports.network/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork KCSN Chiefs Newsletter - www.kcsn.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    That Football Show 9/16: Chiefs Embarass Broncos on MNF in Patrick Mahomes' Return
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We talk about the Kansas City Chiefs every day. We've finished as the highest-ranked Chiefs podcast network in each of the past four years (Chartable - 2021-24). We have something for everyone with 10+ shows each week from a squad of more than 15 hosts that include former players, the top beat writers and analysts, and plenty of well-known content creators. Check us out!