SportsBeat KC

The Kansas City Star
  • 4.7 (321)
  • SPORTS
  • UPDATED DAILY
SportsBeat KC

A podcast about the biggest sports stories in and around Kansas City. Covering Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Kansas State University and more. Hosted by Blair Kerkhoff.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Injuries, flaws, whatever. How imperfect Chiefs maintain a perfect record

    In their last game, the Chiefs lost two more starters to injury and Patrick Mahomes scored the lowest passer rating game of his career. A recipe for disaster? Not at all. The Chiefs are coming off one of the best victories of the season, by 10 points at San Francisco. Star columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian and beat writer Jesse Newell explain how a team that at times seems flawed continues to win. And what’s the upside for a team, which takes as 12-game winning streak into Sunday’s game at Las Vegas, still working out kinks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  2. OCT 9

    How these became the best of competitive times for Chiefs and Royals

    of times for Kansas City sports fans. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell share their thoughts on our winning teams. For the Royals, who are battling the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series, it’s a continuation of an unexpectedly successful season. Even the Chiefs, winners of three Super Bowls in the past five years, are ahead of their recent pace. The 5-0 record is the best start since 2018. What lies ahead for both teams? Tune in on our podcast or youtube channels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  3. OCT 4

    A Royals podcast: How this magical season can continue against the New York Yankees

    Can the Royals keep it going? The team that lost 106 games a year ago is one of the final four in the American League playoffs, and the Royals, fresh off their sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round, take on the New York Yankees. Game 1 of the AL Division Series begins Saturday, and beat writer Jaylon Thompson breaks it down. We discuss the Royals momentum built on pitching and defense, matchups and star power. In Bobby Witt Jr., Aaron Judge, Juan Soto this series has three of baseball’s best. Oh, and the history. They teams haven’t met in the playoffs in more than four decades, but their postseason battles were baseball’s most intense. What will it take for the Royals to keep their magical season alive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  4. OCT 1

    How Rashee Rice’s injury -- and Kareem Hunt’s emergence -- impact the Chiefs

    Another week, another key player injured for the Chiefs. This time it’s wide receiver Rashee Rice, who suffered a knee injury while attempting to make a tackle after a Patrick Mahomes interception. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian discuss the ramifications of the injury for a Chiefs offense that had been seeking an identity and what are the team’s options. The news isn’t all gloom. The Chiefs improved to 4-0 with a victory at the Los Angeles Chargers and got a big effort in his first game back with the team from running back Kareem Hunt.. How does his performance reshape the running game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  5. SEP 24

    Examining slow starts of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, & oh, Chiefs are 3-0

    The Chiefs are having issues in the passing game. Patrick Mahomes seems a tick off. Travis Kelce isn’t getting open. The big plays aren’t there. Yet the Chiefs are the second highest scoring team in the AFC and take a 3-0 record into Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers. The rest of the NFL would love to have the Chiefs’ problems. On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast and youtube program, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian discuss the issues with the Chiefs offense and how the defense has risen to the occasion, like the fourth-down stop by linebacker Nick Bolton to seal last weekend’s victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  6. SEP 19

    Playoffs remain likely for KC Royals but, race is tight. Can they finish?

    The math still favors the Royals making the MLB playoffs. With nine games left to play, they remain in possession of the second of three American League wild-card berths. But the race is getting tighter, and the Royals lug a four-game losing streak into their final home series of the season — which begins Friday against the San Francisco Giants. In this episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jaylon Thompson and columnist Vahe Gregorian assess the Royals’ postseason possibilities and what it will take to close the deal. The Royals’ turnaround this season — from 106 losses a year ago to clinching a winning record in 2024 — is already an amazing accomplishment. But to fall short of a playoff spot, after being in contention for several weeks, would be a gut-punch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  7. SEP 17

    Chiefs battle hard to reach 2-0 but face hurdles ahead of first road game

    The Chiefs are 2-0 after their thrilling one-point victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last week, but they are not without concerns. Running back Isiah Pacheco is lost for an extended time with an ankle injury, and left tackle Kingsley Suamataia played so poorly last weekend he was benched. At running back, the Chiefs signed their former standout Kareem Hunt. We address why that might not be the best move We discuss those storylines and more on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, with beat writer Jesse Newell and columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell. We also look ahead to the Chiefs’ first road game, against the Atlanta Falcons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  8. SEP 10

    With Bengals looming, what worked and didn’t work for Chiefs in opener

    By the length of a toe, the Chiefs clinched an opening night victory over the Baltimore Ravens and now look ahead to a Week 2 encounter with the Cincinnati Bengals. On SportsBeat KC, beat writer Jesse Newell and columnist Sam McDowell break down the dramatic triumph with an emphasis on the performances of wide receiver Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy plus offensive tackle Kingsley Suamataia. What worked for the Chiefs, and what are the concerns heading into Sunday’s game against the last team to defeat them in a postseason game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
See All (1.2K)

4.7
out of 5
321 Ratings

About

A podcast about the biggest sports stories in and around Kansas City. Covering Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Kansas State University and more. Hosted by Blair Kerkhoff.

Information

  • Creator
    The Kansas City Star
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    1.2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    SportsBeat KC

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada