Two BIG announcements: This week in KCSN
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Today we will recap our latest content covering the Chiefs, Royals, local schools, KC Soccer, and more.
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KCSN announces New Partnership with Tacos for Life
KC Sports Network is happy to announce a new partnership with Tacos 4 Life, which operates locations in both Blue Springs and Overland Park. This partnership includes supporting various initiatives of the KCSN Foundation and provides a no-brainer of a deal for new KCSN paid subscribers.
The initiatives include the "Feed it Forward" program with Hope Faith homeless shelter, which has provided more than 10,000 meals to Kansas City’s most vulnerable since its inception in 2022; the 4th Annual “Tacos and Bourbon” golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, August 18 at Creekmoor Golf Course; and multiple surprises with “Verbal Commitment” - the high school football recruiting show hosted by Ryan Wallace and Kevin Flaherty.
Tacos 4 Life is all about giving back and now they want to give back to KCSN supporters as well, so they are giving a $40 gift card to each new paid annual subscriber to the KCSN newsletter.
Yes, you read that right.
If you buy an annual subscription to KCSN’s newsletter for a cost of $30 per year, Tacos 4 Life will give you a $40 gift card to use at either of their two Kansas City-area locations - one in Blue Springs, and one in Overland Park.
It’s that simple. Just click the link above to earn a $40 gift card for a $30 subscription with amazing Chiefs content straight to your inbox from our talented team of writers.
"Tacos & Bourbon" Golf Tournament: Date, Time, & How to Sign a Team Up!
The KCSN Foundation is back with one of our favorite events of the year, the 4th Annual “Tacos and Bourbon” Charity Golf Tournament. It is at a NEW LOCATION this go-around — Creekmoor Golf Course. The Raymore, Missouri course will be set to host us on Monday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. CST.
The tournament, which will be a four-person scramble, is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Holladay Distillery, and their Award-Winning Ben Holladay Bourbon, along with our friends at Tacos 4 Life and their delicious lineup of tacos and sides.
Since our first golf charity tournament back in 2022, the KCSN Foundation has raised and given back more than $100,000 to the community through our various programs. We look forward to celebrating and announcing more great news at the tournament.
The cost per team is $600 now through July 18, and after that, the cost will go up to $700 per team, so make sure to sign up early. There are a limited number of spots available, so don’t wait and miss your chance to play with us this year.
There are sponsorship opportunities available for businesses as well. If interested, please email BJ Kissel at bj@kcsn.com.
The KCSN Foundation is a registered and verified 501c3 charity. Donations are tax-deductible.
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
PODCASTS
Only Weird Games: Joshua Brisco, Nate Taylor and Seth Keysor were all together for their Tuesday episode where they discussed Seth’s deep-dive film review of the Chiefs’ highly regarded UDFA’s — Jake Briningstool and Elijah Badger. It was just Josh and Seth on Thursday, breaking down a potential defensive x-factor for the upcoming season, Jaden Hicks.
KC Laboratory: The Lab continued its gas-station scale positional reviews (you have to tune in to get the joke). On Monday Kent Swanson and Craig Stout broke down the linebacker room before Matt Lane came back to host the show on Wednesday, breaking down the tight end room.
That Football Show: On their Saturday show Matt Verdarame and Tucker Franklin talked about how the potentially speedy recovery of 2025 first-round left tackle Joshua Simmons could offer up a true LT camp battle. On Wednesday Verdarame gave insight on what actually matters when getting information and clips out of OTA’s.
With all of our shows and team of hosts (10+ shows, 15+ hosts) - we are confident we have something for everyone. Listen to the highest-ranked Chiefs podcast network since 2021 on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
KCSN.COM ARTICLES
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
PODCASTS
One Royal Way: With Jac Caglianone getting the call-up this week, Joel Penfield went live several times this week breaking that down amid the previous offensive struggles. Check out his latest episode discussing Jac’s debut and a win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Listen to our Royals coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
KU, K-STATE & MIZZOU
JAYHAWKS
PODCASTS
Pay Heed: This week Nick Springer was joined by special guest Derek Johnson from Locked On Jayhawks to discuss the state of KU basketball, concerns for the team heading into 2025, and what roster options the Jayhawks still have. They also discussed Darryn Peterson's expectations and a fun KU basketball game!
Listen to our KU coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
WILDCATS
PODCASTS
3MAW: Early in the week Cole Manbeck and Derek Young broke down the latest recruiting updates for K-State football as the Wildcats enter a busy month in June. Later in the week, John Kurtz was back with them for a breakdown of K-State basketball’s newest commitment, Elias Rapieque.
Verbal Commitment: Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace ranked the top prospects in the class of 2027 in Kansas. The guys examined the top players, and what their strengths are, and shared early predictions on who could rise in the rankings.
Listen to our K-State coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
KC SOCCER
Sporting KC
PODCASTS
No Other Pod: Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser recapped a major victory for Sporting Kansas City against Houston, the play of John Pulskamp, the offense picking things up, and whether Kerry Zavagnin has done enough to earn the full-time manager spot.
KC Current
PODCASTS
Currently: Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright broke down the latest updates for the Kansas City Current as the team had players participate in international games, LaBonta's call-up, and other news and preview the team's next NWSL match against Gotham.
Listen to our KC Soccer coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
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