Two college football watch parties at Holladay Distillery announced: This week in KCSN
Good afternoon, KC sports fans!
Today, we will recap our latest content covering the Chiefs, Royals, local schools, KC Soccer, and more.
Feel free to drop a comment at the bottom of this page to let us know what you think of our local sports coverage, or go ahead and participate in our weekly Chiefs poll. We can’t thank you enough for supporting us.
Watch K-State kick off the season in Ireland, plus college football’s week 2 slate live at Holladay Distillery
Hey K-State fans, the season is right around the corner, and it kicks off a little earlier this year. The Wildcats are a player in week zero this season, and cool enough, it takes place in Dublin, Ireland.
If you are not making the once-in-a-lifetime trip, do you one better yet and come watch it with us and the greatest Kansas State podcast on the market — 3MAW.
3MAW will be conducting a live show throughout the game and you can be right there rooting along with them. It will be a game to never forget in the beautiful backdrop of Ireland.
Tickets are on sale now, and you can book those here. It will be $25 for adults 21 and over, $10 if you are under 21, with children five and under getting in for free.
Tickets include:
A welcome cocktail
Live pre-game show experience
Halftime meet and greet with special guests
Tastings of Five Farms Irish Cream and Holladay Bourbon (21+)
Live postgame show with 3MAW
Hot dogs and hamburgers from Batchelder Family Farms.
Come celebrate football, bourbon, and Irish spirit with fellow fans in one of Missouri’s most iconic views. The doors open at 10 a.m. on August 23rd to set up an 11 p.m. kickoff.
Are you pumped for college football season? Well then, boy, do we have good news for you!
By week two, college football will be in full swing, and we want you to come hang with us. Whether you are a subscriber, a friend or a friend of a friend, we would love to see you.
The excitement does not end there! ESPN’s NFL Draft Analyst, Matt Miller, will be joining us as a special guest. Why not come watch with someone who knows these college prospects the best?
We will have food from Tacos 4 Life and fantastic drink options from our friends at Holladay Distillery. Did we mention the first drink is on us?
There is an amazing slate of games on the docket: Iowa at Iowa St., Oklahoma St. at Oregon, Michigan at Oklahoma and the biggest one yet — the return of the KU-MU rivalry.
The watch party begins September 6th at 1 p.m. CDT. There are limited spots, so do not miss out. Sign up here.
Want to get the full KCSN experience? Check out our Tacos 4 Life promotion!
(This newsletter is sponsored by our friends at Tacos 4 Life - Blue Springs · Overland Park. Read more about our partnership, which includes FREE TACOS for KCSN supporters.)
If you like the Chiefs and want great content straight to your inbox each day, subscribe to our paid newsletter for $30 for the year. Then, we will send you a $40 gift card.
With the subscription, you get a team of writers that will keep you entertained, educated and informed, tailored perfectly to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Herbie Teope — Credentialed beat writer
Tyler Brown — News and analysis
Kent Swanson — Film and analysis
Matt Lane — Film and analysis
Joseph Hefner — Analytics
Please support our team, get the best Chiefs coverage you can find and earn free tacos. We don’t think you will regret it.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
PODCASTS
Only Weird Games: Joshua Brisco, Seth Keysor and ESPN’s Nate Taylor began the week using Nate’s keen eye and expertise to offer up a rookie stock report. Later, they gave everything you need to know heading into the Chiefs’ first preseason game.
KC Laboratory: Matt Lane and Craig Stout took a deep dive into the Chiefs’ first depth chart release before taking on a poll on their top 10 head coaches in the NFL. Later in the week, the two of them offered up their top five storylines heading into preseason week one.
That Football Show: On their end-of-week show, Matt Verderame and Tucker Franklin broke down what does and what does not matter about the Chiefs’ first depth chart release. Their midweek show went over several topics after Matt’s visit to St. Joe, such as the realness of the Tyquan Thornton hype, the rookie class, injuries across the NFL, ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and much more.
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
Herbie Teope, KCSN’s Lead Reporter
Joseph Hefner, KCSN’s Sports Data Scientist
Kent Swanson, KCSN Film Analyst and Podcast Host
Chiefs’ Opinion Poll
Share your opinion on the question below and see what other Chiefs fans think!
KANSAS CITY ROYALS
PODCASTS
One Royal Way: It was an up-and-down week for the Royals, completing their fourth series win in a row, before dropping one to the Boston Red Sox. Check out Joel Penfield’s latest episode, breaking down the Boston woes.
Listen to our Royals coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
KU, K-STATE & MIZZOU
Kansas Jayhawks
PODCASTS
Pay Heed: Nick Springer and Kevin Flaherty discussed their reactions to stepping foot on the new field inside David Booth Memorial Stadium. The guys talked about their initial reactions, seeing the Jayhawks practicing in the new stadium, and answered fan questions. Later in the week, they discussed the expectations for KU football heading into the 2025 season, why the team may have a chip on their shoulders, one position group that has the most questions surrounding it and how strong the special teams will be this season.
Listen to our KU coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Kansas State Wildcats
PODCASTS
3MAW: To begin the week, Cole Manbeck was joined by Pro Football Focus analyst Dalton Wasserman, breaking down K-State football heading into 2025. The guys discuss Avery Johnson, Austin Romaine, and the keys to success this season. Later, the full team was back as John Kurtz, Cole Manbeck and Derek Young previewed K-State's offense for 2025. The guys broke down the biggest storylines, questions that remain heading into the season, Avery Johnson, and Dylan Edwards.
Verbal Commitment: Kevin Flaherty and Ryan Wallace discussed their Tacos 4 Life Metro player of the week, their thoughts on the potential of Kansas changing its high school state championship format, and Kansas City area players that are grabbing headlines at the college level.
Listen to our K-State coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
Missouri Tigers
PODCASTS
Mizzou, That’s Who: Maggie Johnson and Tucker D. Franklin are back with season four of our KCSN Missouri Tiger Show, Mizzou, That’s Who. They started the season by sitting down with SEC Unfiltered's Cole Thompson to talk about Mizzou's offseason, its roster turnover, and the expectations they have for the Tigers in 2025.
Listen to our MU coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
KC SOCCER
Sporting KC
PODCASTS
No Other Pod: Jimmy Mack and Daniel Kooser broke down Sporting Kansas City's new international signing and what it signifies for the defense for the rest of the season. The guys also previewed SKC's upcoming matches and discussed other signings around MLS.
Kansas City Current
PODCASTS
Currently: Daniel Kooser and Chris Wright discussed Kansas City Current making a bold trade to acquire top NWSL player Ally Sentnor. The guys broke down what Sentnor will bring to the team, how much better the roster will be, and the win against Racing Louisville.
Listen to our KC Soccer coverage on Apple or Spotify, or watch on YouTube.
SUPPORT KCSN
Want more out of your KCSN.com subscription? Click here to get a more in-depth analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Want to sport some KCSN swag? Check out our merch line!
Want to know more about the KCSN Foundation, aka The Good Stuff? The KCSN Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization that features six annual programs that have given back more than $160k to the Kansas City community since its inception. For more in-depth information about what we do, watch the video below and if you feel led to contribute, head to our KCSN Foundation GiveButter page.