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.

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Pregaming the Chiefs-Bengals preseason game: Wh...
Fun fact: This episode was originally recorded as a Facebook Live broadcast
44 min
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In Kansas City, Simone Biles tells U.S. Gymnast...
Simone Biles, world's greatest gymnast, on aftermath of abuse scandal
15 min
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A front row seat to 2019 Pro Football Hall of ...
From the sounds of it, plenty of Chiefs fans were at the ceremony
34 min
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The importance of Mecole Hardman, a first draft...
Coach Andy Reid says the rookie is a "smart kid"
31 min
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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on his new cereal and...
Listen to some throwback clips of KU broadcasting legend Max Falkenstien
23 min
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Analyzing what the Royals didn’t do in July tra...
Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy joins host Blair Kerkhoff
26 min
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Chiefs future and past: Andy Reid on Tremon Smi...
Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor also runs into a favorite local sports fan
34 min
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A Tyreek Hill injury scare, Steve Spagnuolo sto...
Chiefs defensive coordinator says he is "loving it." Also, Blair gets sit-down time with Brett Veach
35 min
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Frank Clark on Chiefs defense winning the day, ...
Another day at camp for host Blair Kerkhoff, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Vahe Gregorian
31 min
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Chiefs players arrive in style, plus thoughts o...
Host Blair Kerkhoff, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Vahe Gregorian saw some things
28 min
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Chiefs training camp opening day: Andy Reid and...
Host Blair Kerkhoff, Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnist Vahe Gregorian break it down
24 min
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NFL says no suspension for Tyreek Hill. What th...
We also discuss the coverage of the Tyreek Hill story
43 min
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Mizzou SEC media days: Kelly Bryant's popularit...
The University of Missouri football team has a lot to talk about.
28 min
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Kansas State at Big 12 Media Days: Coach Kliema...
Coach Chris Klieman talks about rankings
23 min
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KU at Big 12 Media Days: Les Miles, players on ...
Breaking down University of Kansas football in Dallas on July 15, 2019
23 min
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What could the Chiefs' 53-man roster look like?
Roundtable with Chiefs beat writer Brooke Pryor and columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian.
36 min
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Sam and Vahe: Royals’ future and Kansas City's ...
Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian on Bubba Starling, Salvador Perez and Ned Yost.
41 min
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Inside the heart of the U.S. soccer capital — K...
Host Blair Kerkhoff reports on location from downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District, which hosted a watch party for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup semifinals. Hundreds cheered on the USA team, who beat England 2-1. Blair talks to fans and to David Ficklin, executive director of the Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, about what Tuesday’s crowds mean for the bid.
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Royals’ All-Star rep Whit Merrifield, sports be...
Whit Merrifield is the Royals’ All-Star Game representative. Star columnists Sam Mellinger and Vahe Gregorian discuss whether baseball got the selection right. Also, Sam talks about how sports wagering seems destined to become law in Missouri. Host Blair Kerkhoff also pays tribute to former Star editor Adam Darby, who died of cancer in June at age 49.
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KC Royals update: Hunter Dozier, Bubba Starling...
The Star’s Royals beat writer Lynn Worthy provides updates on Hunter Dozier’s big return, moves on the pitching staff, the Class AAA All-Star call for Bubba Starling and who gets the Royals’ All-Star spot and could there be more than one? With host Blair Kerkhoff.
26 min
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KU basketball: the history, Frank Mason's futur...
It’s never not basketball season at Kansas as the weekend commitment of guard Tre White proved. Also, several former Jayhawks recently returned to Lawrence for alumni functions, including the most decorated player in recent years, Frank Mason. And will KU be one of the schools soon to receive a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA? Beat writer Jesse Newell and host Blair Kerkhoff break it down.
33 min
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Kansas City's soccer spotlight week: World Cup ...
This is an important week for Kansas City to show its soccer bona fides to the world a year away from the site selection for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. The U.S. Men’s National Team plays at Children’s Mercy Park on Wednesday and a good crowd is expected. The U.S. Women continue their quest for a championship, and Sporting KC picked up a huge road victory on Sunday. The Star's columnist Sam Mellinger and soccer beat writer Sam McDowell chat with host Blair Kerkhoff about all things soccer.
29 min
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Mizzou hoops and NBA draft with Alex Schiffer
Just days after the Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship, the draft has arrived. Missouri beat writer Alex Schiffer is at the draft site in Brooklyn and breaks down the top projected choices and the local possibilities with host Blair Kerkhoff. Plus, they talk about the ever-changing Missouri basketball roster and what to expect next season — coach Cuonzo Martin's third.
25 min
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Kansas City finds its sports joy in U.S. Open, ...
Local pro teams aren’t winning, but Kansas Citians enjoyed watching success elsewhere in sports, with big TV ratings for Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open title, the Women’s World Cup and even the parade for the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. Host Blair Kerkhoff and columnist Vahe Gregorian revel in the fun, along with everyone else.
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Chiefs minicamp concludes. Next stop training camp
The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up minicamp on Thu…
27 min