The Heat Check

The Heat Check
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The Heat Check with Adam Donner delivers sharp takes and smart analysis on the biggest stories in sports. Hailing from the heartland of America, Adam dives deep into the world of sports, from K-State athletics to Kansas City teams like the Chiefs and Royals, and all the way to the national stage. Adam breaks down what matters, what doesn’t, and who’s really feeling the heat. Insightful, energetic, and never afraid to call it how it is, The Heat Check is your weekly stop for opinion-driven sports talk with substance.

Episodes

  1. May 6

    #9 - NBA Conference Semifinals, Surging Kansas City Royals

    Breakdown and reactions to the first round of the NBA Playoffs wrapping up, storylines and predictions as the conference semifinals begin, and a surging Kansas City Royals team that has found themselves well within the AL Central race. Originally recorded May 5, 2026.

    51 min

  2. May 1

    #8 - NCAA Basketball Headlines, Chiefs Draft Class, Royal Turnaround

    Breakdown and reactions to breaking NCAA basketball headlines, including the NCAA tournament's announced expansion and the re-hiring of Jerome Tang at Baylor, the Kansas City Chiefs 2026 draft class, NBA Playoffs, the Royals' sudden turnaround, and K-State baseball in crunch time. Originally recorded April 28, 2026.

    56 min

  3. Apr 24

    #7 - NFL Draft Preview, NBA Playoffs, Royals Baseball

    Breakdown and analysis of the upcoming NFL Draft and how this may look for the Kansas City Chiefs, a quick look at KSU football and basketball, Games 1 and 2 for Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, the Royals' continued struggles and extended loss streak, and crunch time for Kansas State Baseball. Originally recorded April 21, 2026.

    1h 2m

  4. Apr 16

    #6 - The Masters, NBA Playoffs, KC and KSU Baseball

    Breakdown and analysis of the Masters Tournament, including Rory McIlroy's back-to-back win, as well as tournament preparation controversy, introduction to the NBA Playoffs with the Play-In Tournament kicking off, insight into the Kansas City Royals slow start, and a look at Kansas State Baseball's struggles as the season's end draws near. Originally recorded April 14, 2026.

    58 min

  5. Mar 24

    #4 - March Madness First Weekend, MLB Opening Day Preview

    Breakdown and analysis of the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, previews of the second weekend of the tournament, recap of the World Baseball Classic, and preview of the Kansas City Royals season as Opening Day approaches. Originally recorded March 23, 2026.

    59 min

  6. Feb 19

    #2 - Jerome Tang's Termination, Ensuing Meltdown

    Breakdown and reactions to the firing of Jerome Tang, including the buildup to the termination, the media craze following the bold move, and where K-State goes from here, both in court and on the court. Originally recorded February 17, 2026.

    55 min

  7. Jan 29

    #1 - Championship Weekend Breakdown, K-State vs. Kansas

    Breakdown and reactions to the AFC and NFC Championship games, the day's NFL headlines, Super Bowl LX preview, K-State's Men's Basketball loss to Kansas, what's next for Jerome Tang, and a preview of their game against West Virginia. Originally recorded January 27, 2026.

    59 min
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About

The Heat Check with Adam Donner delivers sharp takes and smart analysis on the biggest stories in sports. Hailing from the heartland of America, Adam dives deep into the world of sports, from K-State athletics to Kansas City teams like the Chiefs and Royals, and all the way to the national stage. Adam breaks down what matters, what doesn’t, and who’s really feeling the heat. Insightful, energetic, and never afraid to call it how it is, The Heat Check is your weekly stop for opinion-driven sports talk with substance.

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