app03 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:16:18 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Jonathan Wier Show - Episodes Tagged with “Football” https://wiershow.fireside.fm/tags/football Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday. en episodic The Jonathan Wier Show: News, Culture, and Whatever Else I Feel Like Talking About Jonathan News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday. yes ews commentary, kansas city, chiefs, current events, daily news, pop culture, sports talk, jonathan wier, weird news, midday, talk radio, kansas city chiefs, AI news, culture Jonathan jonwierwlca@Gmail.com Episode 1081: Your favorite NFL team has problems https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1081 08d1bb11-3007-444c-b031-447430067528 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1081 Your favorite NFL team has problems full Jonathan Jonathan and Cody break down the Chiefs’ final preseason game, Josh Simmons concerns, roster cuts, and why every NFL fanbase thinks its team is falling apart. Plus: a deeply questionable Ozarks birthday weekend, the Browns collecting quarterbacks, and Cody discovers his perfect customer. 56:11 yes <p>Breaking down what actually mattered in the final preseason game, the offensive line, Josh Simmons’ back issue, promising young defenders, the Chiefs’ return game, and whether fans are overreacting before the season even starts. Then they look around the NFL at what Bills, Ravens, Seahawks, Patriots, Broncos, and other fanbases are panicking about, run through surprising roster cuts and former Chiefs suddenly available, and debate whether any of them should come back to Kansas City. Along the way: the Browns’ endless quarterback collection, Justin Fields versus Garrett Nussmeier, questionable family advice, job security, and Cody’s remarkably trusting new customer. </p> Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs podcast, NFL preseason, Chiefs roster cuts, Josh Simmons, Patrick Mahomes, Garrett Nussmeier, Justin Fields, Kenneth Walker, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, NFL roster deadline, NFL fanbases, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Browns quarterbacks, Kansas City sports Breaking down what actually mattered in the final preseason game, the offensive line, Josh Simmons’ back issue, promising young defenders, the Chiefs’ return game, and whether fans are overreacting before the season even starts. Then they look around the NFL at what Bills, Ravens, Seahawks, Patriots, Broncos, and other fanbases are panicking about, run through surprising roster cuts and former Chiefs suddenly available, and debate whether any of them should come back to Kansas City. Along the way: the Browns’ endless quarterback collection, Justin Fields versus Garrett Nussmeier, questionable family advice, job security, and Cody’s remarkably trusting new customer.

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]]> Breaking down what actually mattered in the final preseason game, the offensive line, Josh Simmons’ back issue, promising young defenders, the Chiefs’ return game, and whether fans are overreacting before the season even starts. Then they look around the NFL at what Bills, Ravens, Seahawks, Patriots, Broncos, and other fanbases are panicking about, run through surprising roster cuts and former Chiefs suddenly available, and debate whether any of them should come back to Kansas City. Along the way: the Browns’ endless quarterback collection, Justin Fields versus Garrett Nussmeier, questionable family advice, job security, and Cody’s remarkably trusting new customer.

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]]> Episode 1079: Mahomes Is Still the NFL’s Most Feared QB and King of the Hill Gets Weird https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1079 fb0544c9-7e23-4db3-a0e6-e41ea111088f Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1079 Mahomes Is Still the NFL’s Most Feared QB and King of the Hill Gets Weird full Jonathan Jonathan and Cody break down why NFL coaches and executives still rank Patrick Mahomes above every other quarterback, how Kenneth Walker could revive the Chiefs’ screen game, and the double standard surrounding Justin Herbert’s celebrity relationship. Then they review King of the Hill Season 15, Episodes 7–9, including overprotective parenting, professional cuddling, reality television, and why the reboot works best when it stays grounded. 53:13 yes <p>Football is finally back—technically—and Jonathan and Cody begin with the annual quarterback rankings from NFL coaches and executives, where Patrick Mahomes remains the clear number one despite the internet’s obsession with recent statistics and injury narratives.</p> <p>They discuss Mahomes’ recovery, the Chiefs’ offensive-line problems last season, and why Kenneth Walker’s potential role as a receiver could give Kansas City the kind of backfield weapon it once had in Jerick McKinnon. They also examine the reaction to Justin Herbert and Madison Beer appearing together at Chargers training camp—and why the coverage would be dramatically different if Taylor Swift or Brittany Mahomes were involved.</p> <p>The conversation then takes several detours through influencers walking into traffic, destroyed phone screens, missing backup sensors, teenage driving disasters, confidence, charisma, and reality television’s habit of exploiting genuine insecurity.</p> <p>Finally, Jonathan and Cody review <em>King of the Hill</em> Season 15, Episodes 7, 8, and 9: “Hank Ruffles Some Feathers,” “No Cuddle Offense,” and “Reality Bites.” They discuss overprotective parenting, learning through failure, Bill’s professional-cuddling dependency, Bobby and Connie’s relationship, manufactured reality-show drama, and why the reboot succeeds whenever Arlen still feels like a real place populated by real people. </p> Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL quarterback rankings, Mike Sando quarterback tiers, Josh Allen, Kenneth Walker, Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs training camp, Chiefs offense, Chiefs receiving corps, Justin Herbert, Madison Beer, Taylor Swift, Los Angeles Chargers, NFL media double standards, King of the Hill, King of the Hill Season 15, Hank Ruffles Some Feathers, No Cuddle Offense, Reality Bites, Hank Hill, Bobby Hill, Connie Souphanousinphone, Boomhauer, Bill Dauterive, reality television, professional cuddling, podcast, football podcast Football is finally back—technically—and Jonathan and Cody begin with the annual quarterback rankings from NFL coaches and executives, where Patrick Mahomes remains the clear number one despite the internet’s obsession with recent statistics and injury narratives.

They discuss Mahomes’ recovery, the Chiefs’ offensive-line problems last season, and why Kenneth Walker’s potential role as a receiver could give Kansas City the kind of backfield weapon it once had in Jerick McKinnon. They also examine the reaction to Justin Herbert and Madison Beer appearing together at Chargers training camp—and why the coverage would be dramatically different if Taylor Swift or Brittany Mahomes were involved.

The conversation then takes several detours through influencers walking into traffic, destroyed phone screens, missing backup sensors, teenage driving disasters, confidence, charisma, and reality television’s habit of exploiting genuine insecurity.

Finally, Jonathan and Cody review King of the Hill Season 15, Episodes 7, 8, and 9: “Hank Ruffles Some Feathers,” “No Cuddle Offense,” and “Reality Bites.” They discuss overprotective parenting, learning through failure, Bill’s professional-cuddling dependency, Bobby and Connie’s relationship, manufactured reality-show drama, and why the reboot succeeds whenever Arlen still feels like a real place populated by real people.

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]]> Football is finally back—technically—and Jonathan and Cody begin with the annual quarterback rankings from NFL coaches and executives, where Patrick Mahomes remains the clear number one despite the internet’s obsession with recent statistics and injury narratives.

They discuss Mahomes’ recovery, the Chiefs’ offensive-line problems last season, and why Kenneth Walker’s potential role as a receiver could give Kansas City the kind of backfield weapon it once had in Jerick McKinnon. They also examine the reaction to Justin Herbert and Madison Beer appearing together at Chargers training camp—and why the coverage would be dramatically different if Taylor Swift or Brittany Mahomes were involved.

The conversation then takes several detours through influencers walking into traffic, destroyed phone screens, missing backup sensors, teenage driving disasters, confidence, charisma, and reality television’s habit of exploiting genuine insecurity.

Finally, Jonathan and Cody review King of the Hill Season 15, Episodes 7, 8, and 9: “Hank Ruffles Some Feathers,” “No Cuddle Offense,” and “Reality Bites.” They discuss overprotective parenting, learning through failure, Bill’s professional-cuddling dependency, Bobby and Connie’s relationship, manufactured reality-show drama, and why the reboot succeeds whenever Arlen still feels like a real place populated by real people.

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]]> Did Brazil or The Chargers Break the Chiefs https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1050 46a95431-3a8b-4969-b1ee-e134c629ccbc Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1050 Did Brazil or The Chargers Break the Chiefs full Jonathan In this episode, Jonathan and Cody discuss the recent loss of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chargers, reflecting on the implications of the defeat and analyzing key moments from the game. They explore the psychological aspects of fandom, coping mechanisms, and the impact of injuries on team performance. Looking ahead, they emphasize the importance of the upcoming game against the Eagles and the need for the Chiefs to bounce back. The conversation highlights the complexities of sports fandom, including the influence of refereeing decisions and the challenges of maintaining a winning streak. 56:29 yes <p>In this episode, Jonathan and Cody discuss the recent loss of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chargers, reflecting on the implications of the defeat and analyzing key moments from the game. They explore the psychological aspects of fandom, coping mechanisms, and the impact of injuries on team performance. Looking ahead, they emphasize the importance of the upcoming game against the Eagles and the need for the Chiefs to bounce back. The conversation highlights the complexities of sports fandom, including the influence of refereeing decisions and the challenges of maintaining a winning streak. </p> Chiefs, NFL, football, game analysis, fan reactions, coping mechanisms, Eagles, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, sports commentary In this episode, Jonathan and Cody discuss the recent loss of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chargers, reflecting on the implications of the defeat and analyzing key moments from the game. They explore the psychological aspects of fandom, coping mechanisms, and the impact of injuries on team performance. Looking ahead, they emphasize the importance of the upcoming game against the Eagles and the need for the Chiefs to bounce back. The conversation highlights the complexities of sports fandom, including the influence of refereeing decisions and the challenges of maintaining a winning streak.

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]]> In this episode, Jonathan and Cody discuss the recent loss of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chargers, reflecting on the implications of the defeat and analyzing key moments from the game. They explore the psychological aspects of fandom, coping mechanisms, and the impact of injuries on team performance. Looking ahead, they emphasize the importance of the upcoming game against the Eagles and the need for the Chiefs to bounce back. The conversation highlights the complexities of sports fandom, including the influence of refereeing decisions and the challenges of maintaining a winning streak.

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]]> What Team Will The Chiefs Lose To? https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1049 bae6ce5c-b856-45b2-98bf-790a305a5883 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1049 What Team Will The Chiefs Lose To? full Jonathan In this episode, Cody and I get into all the hype (and anxiety) heading into the season—what the Chiefs did in the offseason, how we think this year plays out, and which player moves actually matter. We talk through the Micah Parsons trade and how it could shift things, what the Chiefs' offense might look like early, and who’s most likely to break out. Plus, we call out the inevitable overreactions from fans and analysts once the Chiefs face some real competition. 57:07 yes <p>In this episode, Cody and I get into all the hype (and anxiety) heading into the season—what the Chiefs did in the offseason, how we think this year plays out, and which player moves actually matter. We talk through the Micah Parsons trade and how it could shift things, what the Chiefs' offense might look like early, and who’s most likely to break out. Plus, we call out the inevitable overreactions from fans and analysts once the Chiefs face some real competition.</p> <p>00:00<br> Football Season Kickoff<br> 02:59<br> Micah Parsons Trade Analysis<br> 06:13<br> Chiefs Season Predictions<br> 08:54<br> Chiefs vs. Eagles: A Super Bowl Rematch<br> 12:10<br> Analyzing the Chiefs' Schedule<br> 17:18<br> Divisional Rivalries and Predictions<br> 30:06<br> Analyzing Upcoming Matchups<br> 32:38<br> Evaluating Team Performance and Predictions<br> 35:24<br> Quarterback Depth and Backup Performance<br> 35:43<br> Offensive Strategy: Death Star Mode vs. Prove It Tour<br> 38:52<br> Kelsey’s Performance and Expectations<br> 43:47<br> Emerging Receivers and Offensive Dynamics<br> 54:07<br> September Overreactions and Predictions </p> football, Chiefs, Micah Parsons, Kelsey, NFL predictions, season analysis, player dynamics, team strategy, overreactions In this episode, Cody and I get into all the hype (and anxiety) heading into the season—what the Chiefs did in the offseason, how we think this year plays out, and which player moves actually matter. We talk through the Micah Parsons trade and how it could shift things, what the Chiefs' offense might look like early, and who’s most likely to break out. Plus, we call out the inevitable overreactions from fans and analysts once the Chiefs face some real competition.

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Football Season Kickoff
02:59
Micah Parsons Trade Analysis
06:13
Chiefs Season Predictions
08:54
Chiefs vs. Eagles: A Super Bowl Rematch
12:10
Analyzing the Chiefs' Schedule
17:18
Divisional Rivalries and Predictions
30:06
Analyzing Upcoming Matchups
32:38
Evaluating Team Performance and Predictions
35:24
Quarterback Depth and Backup Performance
35:43
Offensive Strategy: Death Star Mode vs. Prove It Tour
38:52
Kelsey’s Performance and Expectations
43:47
Emerging Receivers and Offensive Dynamics
54:07
September Overreactions and Predictions

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]]> In this episode, Cody and I get into all the hype (and anxiety) heading into the season—what the Chiefs did in the offseason, how we think this year plays out, and which player moves actually matter. We talk through the Micah Parsons trade and how it could shift things, what the Chiefs' offense might look like early, and who’s most likely to break out. Plus, we call out the inevitable overreactions from fans and analysts once the Chiefs face some real competition.

00:00
Football Season Kickoff
02:59
Micah Parsons Trade Analysis
06:13
Chiefs Season Predictions
08:54
Chiefs vs. Eagles: A Super Bowl Rematch
12:10
Analyzing the Chiefs' Schedule
17:18
Divisional Rivalries and Predictions
30:06
Analyzing Upcoming Matchups
32:38
Evaluating Team Performance and Predictions
35:24
Quarterback Depth and Backup Performance
35:43
Offensive Strategy: Death Star Mode vs. Prove It Tour
38:52
Kelsey’s Performance and Expectations
43:47
Emerging Receivers and Offensive Dynamics
54:07
September Overreactions and Predictions

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]]> Episode 1035: Deal with it. A POST AFC CHAMPIONSHIP WIN CHIEFS PODCAST! https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1035 584b26ce-7413-44e0-97c0-2176a05e8173 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 Jonathan 1035 Deal with it. A POST AFC CHAMPIONSHIP WIN CHIEFS PODCAST! full Jonathan 40:45 yes <p>Join Jonathan Wier and Cody Akins for a spirited post-AFC Championship celebration as they break down the Kansas City Chiefs' thrilling victory on their way to yet another Super Bowl appearance. From the emotional highs to the nail-biting moments, they reflect on the game, discuss key plays, and revel in the dynasty that is the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love football, this episode captures the magic of Chiefs Kingdom in full glory. </p> Kansas City Chiefs, AFC Championship, Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chiefs Kingdom, NFL Playoffs, football, Cody Akins, Jonathan Wier, Kansas City, sports podcast, Chiefs dynasty, Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills, Venmo jokes, Tyreek Hill, Andy Reid, NFL stats, fan emotions, post-game analysis. Join Jonathan Wier and Cody Akins for a spirited post-AFC Championship celebration as they break down the Kansas City Chiefs' thrilling victory on their way to yet another Super Bowl appearance. From the emotional highs to the nail-biting moments, they reflect on the game, discuss key plays, and revel in the dynasty that is the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love football, this episode captures the magic of Chiefs Kingdom in full glory.

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]]> Episode 1021: Chiefs WiN! Reasons to be optimistic! https://wiershow.fireside.fm/1021 54e80c93-337e-4c8d-adde-84f3723bd439 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400 Jonathan 1021 Chiefs WiN! Reasons to be optimistic! full Jonathan "Yes, The Chiefs won but that's no reason to be sad..." is only something a Chiefs fan could possibly say. 39:34 yes <p>Why The Chiefs are still good enough to win it all even without Rashee Rice </p> Chiefs, Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Football, NFL Why The Chiefs are still good enough to win it all even without Rashee Rice

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]]> Dear Kansas City Chiefs, this is mostly my fault.... https://wiershow.fireside.fm/969 bb233387-3572-4d0c-8b2d-f7470d90e82f Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500 Jonathan 969 Dear Kansas City Chiefs, this is mostly my fault.... full Jonathan Guys...I just needed a freaking win ok? 27:18 no The Chiefs, Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, Russel Wilson, Kansas City, Football, NFL Support The Jonathan Wier Show

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