KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast
The longest running Sporting KC podcast, Shades of Blue! A wide range of voices and opinions from the fan perspective to professional journalists. The KC Soccer Journal network covers ALL forms of men's & women's soccer with dedicated shows covering the KC Current and KC Comets. Hosted by Cody Bradley & Thad Bell.
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A Tad Askew - Shades of Blue
S5:E8 - Analyzing the attacking core, takeaways from the Dynamo win, & what to expect this weekend.
41 min
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Logan Ndenbe & Remi Walter
Ndenbe & Walter join us to talk about MLS, Peter Vermes, & dining out in Kansas City.
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The Home Opener - Shades of Blue
S5:E7 - Jose Mauri makes a mysterious exit, plus an update from training & Media Day ahead of the Dynamo match.
34 min
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Knee Jerks - Shades of Blue
S5:E6 - Totally level-headed & not-at-all emotional reactions. Plus a dramatic reading of the comment section.
36 min
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Matchday One Vibes - Shades of Blue
S5:E5 - Word association with MLS teams, a Sporting KC season preview, and Keanu Reeves.
43 min
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Kit Drop: State Line 3.0 (Hour 1) - Shades of Blue
S5:E4 - Happy Kit Drop Day everyone! Chad Reynolds is back for the yearly tradition, and he brought a friend this time.
46 min
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Kit Drop: State Line 3.0 (Hour 2) - Shades of Blue
S5:E5 - The moment finally arrives and the kit is unveiled for us on the air for our unfiltered reactions.
48 min
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A New Striker - Shades of Blue
S5:E3 - New signings, preseason action, celebrating the end of Bally's Sports, and a check to see how the Cauldron FB page is doing so far.
44 min
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Interview with KC Current forward Kristen Hamil...
KC Current's Hamilton optimistic and happy to be reunited with more former teammates
14 min
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Introducing the KC Current new manager and GM o...
Introducing KC Current's new leadership
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Interview with Ike - Opara has returned to SKC ...
Ike and Benny back together again but this time coach Sporting KC II - Ike discusses why he returned
14 min
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Matt Besler Unfiltered: When Loyalty Ends
Matt Besler is retired from soccer and wanting to talk
60 min
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Wrapping up a busy week - Shades of Blue
S5E2 - Talking new signings and rumors from podcast row at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.
42 min
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Kevin Ellis previews a big night for KC Comets
Guests Kevin Ellis & Brian Budzinski talk about the excitement surrounding the Comets & MASL right now.
13 min
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The Journey - Shades of Blue
S5E1 - Kicking off the first show of the year amidst an absolute storm of offseason news.
54 min
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Silly Season Begins - Shades of Blue
S4:E38 - Sporting KC signs free agents Ben Sweat & Uri Rosell. Thad is late. Will he join before the show ends?
22 min
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Postgame Show - We're Going Legit
We're ushered into a new era for Shades of Blue as Thad lays down the show's first ever ad read.
6 min
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Catalan Cafe - Shades of Blue
S4:E37 - Wrapping up the 2021 MLS Season, speculating wildly about the offseason, and debating the proper way to honor Ilie Sanchez.
38 min
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Pointing Fingers - Shades of Blue
S4:E36 - We go through the five stages of grief... with microphones in front of us.
38 min
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Another One - Shades of Blue
S4:E35 - With the return of San Zusi & RSL winning without taking a shot, Sporting KC sets sights on MLS Cup.
45 min
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Pre-Playoff Pod - Shades of Blue
S4:E34 - Does Alan Pulido get the nod this weekend? We're talking all things Sporting KC and MLS Cup Playoffs.
40 min
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Conspiracy - Shades of Blue
S4:E33 - The handball that wasn’t, and an epic Vermes rant. After a crazy week we’re venting, analyzing, & finding positives.
40 min
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Decision Week! - Shades of Blue
S4:E32 - Sporting KC enters the final week of the regular season on top of the West. All your burning questions answered. Kind of.
36 min
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Timmy Takedown - Shades of Blue
S4:E31 - Analyzing Melia's body slam from every possible angle and talking MLS playoff races ahead of SKC match vs the Galaxy.
41 min
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The World Cup in KC - Shades of Blue
S4:E30 - A huge week of soccer in Kansas City for Sporting, the USWNT, and the hopes of hosting the 2026 World Cup.
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