The Jonathan Wier Show

"Grip it and rip it man."

June 23rd, 2025  |  47 mins 22 secs

Too Little, Too Late: Ai is the modern nuclear arms race but computers are lazy in the future

May 27th, 2025  |  44 mins 50 secs

ai, chris pratt, kansas city, nuclear weapons

We talk about the looming threat of Ai. We talk about how no one actually wears nude underwear (especially Chris Pratt). We talk about Terminator and lazy computers

Episode 1038: Drain Bamage - The Luanne Conspiracy and Other King of the Hill Theories

March 26th, 2025  |  38 mins 9 secs

adult swim, apollo creed, bobby hill, brittany murphy, bug gribble, cartoon network, clubber lang, cody akins, cotton hill, dale gribble, dee dee, futurama, gh, hank hill, ivan drago, james, jonathan wier, julie bowen, king of the hill, lady bird johnson, lou b’s diner, luanne, lucky, modern family, pamela adlon, peggy hill, randy travis, rocky, simpsons, sofia vergara, topsy

Jonathan, James, and Cody spiral down a hilarious King of the Hill conspiracy iceberg, asking the big questions—like whether Cotton faked his death, if Bobby was permanently stunted by Hank’s parenting, and whether Peggy’s giant feet make her a better pitcher. It’s a propane-fueled ride through fandom, theory, and unfiltered absurdity.

"Eat Like a Baby, Swear Like an Adult"

March 25th, 2025  |  46 mins 28 secs

akins pc repair, arrowhead stadium, at&t, boston, cass county, cell helmet, cody akins, eat like a baby, green bay, hot mugshot girl, jackson county, jonathan wier, kansas city, kck, kcmo, kmbc, lexington, mecole hardman, missouri, overland park, patreon, royals, salem, tiktok, willie gay

Jonathan and Cody go deep on what makes someone “from Kansas City,” the dumbest weight loss trend ever, and how hot mugshots became a marketing strategy. Plus: population conspiracies, stubbed toe swearing stats, and why mowing the lawn might be ancient survival instinct.

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.

CHIEFS WIN AGAIN! Chiefs fans are going through it though...

November 24th, 2024  |  36 mins

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!

Episode 1026: The Chiefs lose? Oh it was to The Bills? Who cares?

November 17th, 2024  |  19 mins 22 secs