Oct 27, 202621 min
The Chiefs took a perfect record to Seattle last week and ran into a brick wall. The Seahawks won every phase in a 20-3 victory. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3), columnist Sam McDowell...
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Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more. Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.
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Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more. Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.
What has SportsBeat KC covered recently?
Recent episodes include "With Denver on horizon, Chiefs have to hope performance in Seattle was a blip" (27 October 2026, 21 minutes), "Rough waters ahead for Chiefs? Plus, Fran Fraschilla on becoming Big 12’s voice" (20 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "Breaking down Chiefs’ imperfect 4-0 start & huge college football weekend" (13 October 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does SportsBeat KC publish?
SportsBeat KC publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on SportsBeat KC?
Booking probability for SportsBeat KC is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. SportsBeat KC requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. SportsBeat KC's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Oct 20, 202630 min
The Chiefs remain one of three NFL teams with a perfect record, but the schedule is turning rugged starting with this Sunday’s game at the Seattle Seahawks. A feature of this meeting: Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker...
- Oct 13, 202632 min
The Chiefs had a bye week to catch their breath, iron out problems and get injured players healed, and did so as one of three undefeated teams in the NFL. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3...
- Oct 6, 202624 min
After four weeks of the NFL season, the Chiefs are one of three teams to stand 4-0, but remaining undefeated wasn’t easy ... and it was costly from an injury standpoint. The Chiefs outlasted the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27...
- Sep 29, 202632 min
The Chiefs didn’t win many style points, but they won the game. A 24-10 triumph in the first road game, at the Miami Dolphins, improved the Chiefs’ record to 3-0 for the 14th time in franchise history. On SportsBeat KC...
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- Sep 28, 20262 min
The Chiefs won in the same building that Patrick Mahomes won his first Super Bowl, a 24-10 too-close-for-comfort win against the Dolphins on Sunday. They were imperfect. But the record remains perfect: 3-0. Here are The...
- Sep 22, 202629 min
Patrick Mahomes passed for 382 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, and when he plays like he did against the Indianapolis Colts, there’s no limit to the Chiefs’ fortunes. On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast...
- Sep 15, 202629 min
On the first play of the season for the Chiefs’ offense, Patrick Mahomes handed the ball off to running back Kenneth Walker III. And the second, third and fourth, with Andy Reid establishing the team’s intent from the...
- Sep 8, 202634 min
A new season for the Chiefs has arrived. The season opener against the Denver Broncos is set for “Monday Night Football” at Arrowhead Stadium, and get ready for Patrick Mahomes’ first game since suffering a knee injury...
- Sep 1, 202635 min
As we approach Week 1 of the college football season, eligibility remains a major topic. Used to be, these things were settled long before the season began, but as Missouri Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said last week, the...
- Aug 25, 202633 min
SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM) features coming attractions with the Royals and Chiefs. Columnist Sam McDowell breaks down city council’s approval of funding for the Royals proposed...
- Aug 18, 202630 min
The preseason has started and training camp at Missouri Western is winding down. Did the Chiefs maximize their time in St. Joseph? On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR (89.3 FM), beat writer Pete...
- Aug 11, 202637 min
Patrick Mahomes is unlikely to play, and other starters might sit out the preseason opener. But there will be plenty to see and evaluate when the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at Arrowhead...
- Aug 4, 202628 min
Chiefs training camp doesn’t really begin until the pads come on. It’s the first time to evaluate linemen and most defensive players. So who’s looking good? Chiefs insider Pete Sweeney and columnists Sam McDowell and...
- Jul 28, 202628 min
This week’s most important local sports story came out of training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, where the team announced that quarterback Patrick Mahomes — just seven months removed from a...
- Jul 21, 202629 min
Preparations for Chiefs season No. 67 begin Friday as training camp opens in St. Joseph. Quarterbacks, rookies and a few others will have Missouri Western to themselves for a few days before the full squad reports the...
- Jul 14, 202634 min
The FIFA World Cup and its games, Fan Fest, watch parties and celebrations have departed Kansas City. And all that remains is the cleanup. How did Kansas City do, and was it worth the cost? By many accounts the world’s...
- Jul 7, 202628 min
Ouch. The U.S. team’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup occurred in ugly fashion — and sooner than many had hoped. The U.S. team’s Round of 16 loss to Belgium in Seattle on Monday, by a 4-1 score, means the American...
- Jun 30, 202628 min
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing out the best of Kansas City ... or is it the other away around? The massive global soccer tournament’s group-stage games at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium provided incredible drama...
- Jun 23, 202635 min
Two games into the FIFA World Cup schedule in Kansas City, and we’ve seen some spectacular performances, starting with Lionel Messi’s hat trick for Argentina in the opening game. The action has been top-rate. But how...
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