Kleiman, K-State standouts join 3Maw at Big 12 Media Day: This week in KCSN
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3Maw lands exclusive interviews
John Kurtz and Derek Young were first joined by K-State offensive lineman Taylor Poitier and defensive back VJ Payne live from radio row at Big 12 Media Day in Frisco, Texas!
The guys discuss the upcoming season with Poitier and Payne, both of whom a seniors this coming season. Poitier was a staple along the K-State offensive line that set a school record of 6.08 yards per carry and allowed only one sack per game, which ranked 10th nationally. Payne is coming off a breakout season, which earned him all-Big 12 honorable mention honors after posting 64 tackles, 3.5 for a loss and two interceptions.
Later on, John and Derek were joined by K-State head football coach Chris Klieman discussing Avery Johnson's growth, why this K-State team can go further, and players to watch.
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
PODCASTS
Only Weird Games: Joshua Brisco and Seth Keysor began the week with a healthy rant on how to evaluate quarterback play in 2025 properly. Nate Taylor rejoined them on Thursday, after announcing his new role with ESPN, to reflect on the most defining Chiefs games of the Patrick Mahomes era.
KC Laboratory: Matt Lane and Kent Swanson had a chalk-full Monday episode, reviewing the New Orleans Saints game from last season, ranking the top 10 interior offensive linemen and discussing the Trey Smith contract negotiations. Wednesday, with Craig Stout in the fold, they reviewed the Christmas Pittsburgh Steelers victory and they each ranked their top 10 cornerbacks, honing in on Trent McDuffie’s place in the elite tier.
That Football Show: On their end-of-week show, Matt Verdarame and Tucker Franklin discussed why Creed Humphrey’s standing on an NFL top 100 list shows why lists like these suck. On Wednesday, the two of them had a passionate conversation regarding Mahomes’ recent comments about all the “talk” this offseason and how he wants to take care of it “on the field.”
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
PODCASTS
One Royal Way: In his latest episode, Joel Penfield breaks down the Kansas City Royals finding a spark and starting a win streak. Joel discusses Nick Loftin, how the Royals have started to get rolling, what it means and what's next right before the All-Star break.
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KU, K-STATE & MIZZOU
JAYHAWKS
PODCASTS
Pay Heed: Nick Springer and Kevin Flaherty react to everything said by Lance Leipold and the KU players at Big 12 Media Day in Frisco, Texas. The guys break down what it means for KU heading into the season and offer a quick basketball update.
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WILDCATS
PODCASTS
3MAW: John Kurtz and Derek Young are first joined by K-State offensive lineman Taylor Poitier and defensive back VJ Payne live from radio row at Big 12 Media Day in Frisco, Texas, before later sitting down with K-State head football coach Chris Klieman, discussing Avery Johnson's growth, why this K-State team can go further, and players to watch.
Verbal Commitment: Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace break down the latest recruiting updates for K-State and Missouri, highlight their Tacos 4 Life player of the week and discuss the rise of North Kansas City High School with young players powering the Hornets. Kevin talks with top 2027 prospect Kobe Rhymes about North Kansas City and Rhymes's future aspirations.
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KC SOCCER
Sporting KC
PODCASTS
No Other Pod: Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser react to Sporting Kansas City defeating Colorado on the road. The guys discuss Kerry Zavagnin's coaching, young players starting to rise up, trusting John Pulskamp in goal, and whether the team can continue the success at home.
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