The Jonathan Wier Show

A show about weird facts, weird stories and The Kansas City Chiefs

About the show

Just hang out with us, pretend you have friends and pretend we have an audience!

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Episodes

  • A Non-Chiefs Episode: Save a Horse, Ride a Mummy

    February 17th, 2025  |  51 mins 9 secs
    ai trust, alien abduction fears., alien theories, chicken population, chris carpenter, cosmic zoo hypothesis, creative writing scandals, egyptian mummies, existential dread, fermi paradox, gps mistakes, historical hygiene, intelligent life, james, jonathan wier, nuclear apocalypse, pandemic flashbacks, pulp fiction, simpsons references, tesla self-driving, time travel smells

    Jonathan and James dive deep into the mysteries of the universe—why are we blindly trusting AI like it’s our GPS leading us into a lake? Why haven’t we found intelligent life yet? And, most importantly, why do mummies smell good? Along the way, they discuss the global chicken population, time-traveling hygiene problems, and the fine art of placing ribeyes on the top shelf when the stakes are high.

  • Episode 1036: The Chiefs Lost?! "This Is the Rest of Your Life, Kid"

    February 10th, 2025  |  48 mins 50 secs
    andy reid, deandre hopkins, fan pain, finn’s first loss, garbage time mahomes, goat debate, kadarius toney, kansas city chiefs, nfl heartbreak, patrick mahomes, super bowl, three-peat dreams

    Jonathan and Cody dive into the heartbreak of the Chiefs' Super Bowl loss, but it’s not the loss that hurts—it’s explaining it to the kids who’ve only ever known victory. From Finn’s tearful realization to the brutal reality check for young Chiefs fans, this episode is all about fandom, disappointment, and the hope that never dies.

  • Episode 1035: Deal with it. A POST AFC CHAMPIONSHIP WIN CHIEFS PODCAST!

    January 26th, 2025  |  40 mins 45 secs
    afc championship, andy reid, buffalo bills, chiefs dynasty, chiefs kingdom, cody akins, fan emotions, football, jonathan wier, josh allen, kansas city, kansas city chiefs, nfl playoffs, nfl stats, patrick mahomes, post-game analysis., sports podcast, super bowl, travis kelce, tyreek hill, venmo jokes
  • "The Refs Made Him Rip Off His Helmet!" Why we should encourage people to believe the refs love the chiefs

    January 19th, 2025  |  43 mins 45 secs
    afc championship, chiefs, fan accountability, football culture, game analysis, helmet-to-helmet, joe buck, kansas city, kansas city chiefs dynasty, nfl playoffs, patrick mahomes, playoff dynamics, referee calls, rust vs rest, texans, travis kelce, troy aikman

    Last night's Chiefs game was wild, emotional, and yes, full of ref drama. From yelling in the end zone suite to questioning controversial calls, we dive into:

    Rust vs. rest: Were the Chiefs sluggish after the bye week?
    Patrick Mahomes' helmet-to-helmet moment: Penalty or playoff paranoia?
    Why fan accountability (or lack thereof) shapes NFL culture.
    The ongoing debate: Do the refs favor the Chiefs, or is it all noise?
    😤 “Joe Buck can sit this one out. The refs didn’t make the Texans’ offensive line collapse eight times!”

    🚀 Embrace the hate, celebrate the dynasty, and let's talk about why the Chiefs are built to dominate. Listen now! 🎧

  • Episode 1033: "You Should Be Allowed to Rear-End People at Roundabouts"

    January 8th, 2025  |  47 mins 59 secs
    badminton accident, car accidents, chiefs vs bengals, cody akins, customer service, driving habits, injuries, jonathan wier, kansas city podcast, listener questions, mcdonald’s drive-thru, mineral oil pc, nfl discussion, patrick mahomes, podcast, relatable stories, roundabouts, sports talk

    Jonathan Wier and Cody Akins talk about driving habits, a chaotic ice storm, and share personal anecdotes about injuries and tech mishaps. They answer listener questions, discuss NFL topics like the Chiefs and MVP picks, and reflect on everyday experiences, including McDonald’s and drive-thru interactions.

  • "Smug McChortle, Dumpster Trucks, and Naked Close-Up Magic"

    December 31st, 2024  |  56 mins 25 secs
    ai, burrowvsallen, chiefskingdom, cybertruck, funnyfails, holidayhumor, lifelessons, mahomesmvp, matthewmcconaughey, nfl, nflplayoffs, podcastlife, selfdriving, shanegillis, superbowl, woodyharrelson

    Start your 2025 off with a laugh as Jonathan Wier and Cody Akins tackle the big questions no one else dares to ask: Is it illegal to use someone as a human shield? Are Cybertrucks just overpriced dumpsters for raccoons? And what exactly makes naked close-up magic the most impressive party trick of all time?

  • Episode 1031: The Generational Trauma of Being A Football Fan

    December 19th, 2024  |  47 mins 23 secs

    In this episode we try to figure out why we're the only fans of the chiefs who don't seem panicked, pissed off or depressed lately.

  • Jon and Rod Uncensored

    December 9th, 2024  |  1 hr 19 mins

    Jon and Rod back at it again. Listen to their great discussion about Vietnam.

  • It's so hard to be optimistic about an 11-1 team!!! Chiefs win again

    November 29th, 2024  |  44 mins 22 secs
    anxiety management, fan experience, game analysis, kansas city chiefs, mental health, nfl, player performance, referee decisions, sports psychology, upcoming games

    Jonathan Wier and Cody Akins discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' recent victory, exploring the psychological impact of being a fan, the performance of key players, and the challenges faced by the team. They analyze the game strategy, offensive line issues, and controversial referee decisions, while also touching on the mental health aspects of sports fandom. The conversation concludes with a look ahead to upcoming games and the importance of maintaining a positive perspective as a fan.

  • Episode 1027: Study Hall with Mr. Dahm

    November 21st, 2024  |  34 mins 17 secs
    43% of families, brain health, brain plasticity, cry macho, emotional films, emotional movies, family activities during holidays, guy cry movies, holiday statistics, holiday stress, holiday studies, holiday surveys, holiday traditions, how old is too old to learn, learning and aging, learning at any age, lifelong learning, movies and emotions, movies that make men cry, the ringer movies

    James and I talk about a bunch of studies.

    1. Do 43% of families actually do this during the holidays?
    2. How old is too old to learn?
    3. Guy cry movies from theringer.com

    And more!

  • Chiefs beat the doubters AGAIN! Why they could go undefeated

    November 10th, 2024  |  44 mins 28 secs
  • Episode 1024: Stuff and Chiefs and Chiefs and Stuff

    November 8th, 2024  |  45 mins 25 secs
  • The 49ers woke up the wrong Motherfer!

    October 20th, 2024  |  51 mins 2 secs