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Drop the Ball

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On "Drop the Ball," Matt and Jackson discuss ALL things Royals, Chiefs, and some more. This podcast will absolutely push you to try to be a great sports fan, even if you're not. The passion for the game will 100% be in affect. It might get heated... but hey, that's entertainment.
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Episodes

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL BYRON (Pringle) RIGHT NOW?!

TWO weeks in a row?? I know it’s crazy, but we are actually back again. This time just Jackson and Matt, talking the Chiefs crazy win again the Steelers, and talking some AFC playoff seeding! Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Dec 30, 202157 min

COVID crashing the holidays, and the Chiefs

Well it’s been a WHILE... We’re back on the podcast grind after the LIVE radio show. We start with talking the Chiefs COVID issues, and we mean, everyone is on the naughty list, the MLB will not agree to anything to get the season started! Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Dec 23, 202157 min

The 2021 NFL Season Has Started!

THIS IS A RECORDED VERSION OF THE SHOW THAT AIRES LIVE ON 91.9 WILDCAT RADIO (in Manhattan, KS) on WEDNESDAYS FROM 6-7PM. In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The first week of the NFL season was crazy!! Including a great one inside Arrowhead. The job doesn’t get any easier though, cause the Chiefs are headed to Baltimore. Andrew Benintendi is AL Player of the Week, Salvador Perez might hit the franchise record in Home Runs? Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!...

Sep 16, 202153 min

Salvador Perez, a God among Men

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Chiefs have cut down to their 53 man rosters! Salvador Perez might be an MVP Candidate, the Royals continue to make completely questionable moves, the NFL QBs that are in trouble are….Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Sep 03, 202141 min

Celebrating ONE Year!!!

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, It’s our one year anniversary! The Royals are on a roll winning their last 7 of 8 games, the Chiefs are about to get to regular season action, and Oliver is back! Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Aug 25, 202142 min

Preseason Football… Hard to Digest. (with Special Guest Coldin Grundmeyer!)

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Royals just can’t seem to stay consistent in every aspect of the game, Special Guest, Coldin, comes by and talks some football with Jackson and I, Overreactions, and even some rookies we’re looking to see a lot from this year. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Aug 18, 20211 hr 7 min

What Else Can Edward Olivares Do to Stay?

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Royals fight and fall short in their affair with the Yanks, Edward Olivares is being sent down for no good damn reason, and Greg Holland BLOWS. The Chiefs have some offensive line issues (again) and we have a plan for that. We fight about who’s the best team in the AFC, then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Aug 11, 202154 min

CHIEFS TRAINING CAMP HAS STARTED!!

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Royals just got done getting killed on the road this weekend, and why might that be the case? We discuss why some Royals players are still on the team after the trade deadline and how it affects the team moving forward. CHIEFS TRAINING CAMP IS IN FULL SWING!! We discuss how well this new linebacking core can be with the addition of Nick Bolton and the emergence of Willie Gay, then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Aug 04, 202154 min

Will the Trade Deadline Mean a Royal Reunion?

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, We’re back after our break!!! We discuss the Royals 6 game winning streak, how the starters have stepped up, the minor league system has done wonders, and the upcoming MLB trade deadline. The Chiefs make some news this week, and we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jul 28, 20211 hr 14 min

Why Do We Have a First Basemen in Right Field??

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Royals end another losing streak, thank God, and try to move past the Reds in this series. Matt thinks we should have Edward Olivares up instead of Michael A. Taylor, the have Royals Trivia!!! It’s been exactly one year since Patrick Mahomes signed his MEGA contract, and we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jul 07, 202150 min

Mercy, Another Losing Streak

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, the Royals haven’t won in a WEEK… we discuss the ends and outs of how that’s possible, Matt and Oliver get mad about how the pitching is being handled, Jackson can’t stand the lineup, and Nicky Lopez might be one of the best players on the team? Larry Fitzgerald might be a player to look at for the Chiefs in free agency, and we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jun 30, 202152 min

Frank Clark Had What in His Car?!

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, Oliver is back! Adalberto Mondesi can’t stay on the field, and the starting pitching continues to be not good. The NFL has its first openly gay player, The Chiefs might have to find a replacement for Frank Clark because of his off the field issues. And we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jun 23, 20211 hr 3 min

SITUATIONAL. HITTING.

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, It’s just Matt and Jackson this week, as the Royals are….struggling, but Jackson has some remedies for them! Matt says it boils down to situational hitting! They are begging for them to get the ball rolling, no pun intended. The Chiefs make some new by announcing Chris Jones will play edge on some downs for the 2021 season. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jun 16, 202157 min

Jackson Kowar’s Debut was… Surprising, to Say the Least.

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Royals go on a little winning streak!… but end the week by losing three in a row. Jackson Kowar’s debut was not what we expected, but rest assured it won’t happen again. We also explore some options that might happen throughout the season. The Chiefs get positive signs from their 5th and 6th round picks, and we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jun 09, 20211 hr 2 min

Mondesi is Back!... Maybe...

In this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, The Royals get their most explosive player back into the lineup and it shows! The ace of the Royals’ pitching staff has struggled just a little bit, but we feel like there is still room for immense improvement! The Chiefs have a chance for Julio Jones? And Mahomes thinks we can go 20-0? Plus, we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Jun 02, 202156 min

Carlos Santana is the BEST Free Agent Signing!!

On this week's episode of "Drop the Ball", we discuss the series' against the Brewers, Tigers, and the first game against the Rays. Brad Keller has looked solid his last two starts, Kris Bubic keeps battling, and the offense has a bit of a standstill. Carlos Santana hits a Walk Off! The Royals might have a problem with Jorge Soler, the bullpen might need some help, and much more! Then we end it with America's favorite segment: "Drop the Ball"!

May 27, 20211 hr 3 min

Hallelujah! The Royals Have Won a Game!

The Royals finally ended the losing steak!! It ended at 11 and we couldn’t be more proud of how it happened. We have been getting a lot of good starts of late, and continue to get them! The Chiefs add some CB depth, and the 2021 NFL Schedule Releases. Plus Oliver tells a good ol’ story about N’Orleans. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

May 19, 202158 min

Call off the Dogs. Please...

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball” the Royals have lost now 9 in a row…. 8 when we recorded the episode. It’s a tough stretch, but we see some ways they can get out of it. The Chiefs are in the news because the Chargers are winning the division???? We discuss how that’s NOT going to happen, then end it with America’s favorite segment: “Drop the Ball”!

May 12, 202147 min

NFL Draft Steals!!!!

On this week's episode of "Drop the Ball" we discuss the Royals recent struggles, a big league debut, and some work in the bullpen. The 2021 NFL Draft was also this week!! We highlight the Chiefs picks and how we think they're going to attack the team moving forward. Then we end it with America's favorite segment: "Drop the Ball".

May 05, 202155 min

What Were the Ravens Thinking?!?!?

The Chiefs make a trade! They acquire one of the best young tackles in the entire league. Pat's happy, we're happy. The draft is coming up, and we make a couple predictions on where the Chiefs will go. The Royals are un fuego!! They are fresh off a 5 game winning streak, and they're looking to bounce back on the rest of the road-trip. The starters are doing well, but is the offense now an issue? Then we end it with America's favorite segment, "Drop the Ball"!!!

Apr 28, 20211 hr 4 min

Royals on a Roll!!

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, Josh is back!!! We discuss the Royals getting back on track. Starting with: The Starting Pitching, or just the pitching in general. The offense hasn’t been particularly fantastic, but they’re doing enough to get the job done. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: “Drop the Ball”!

Apr 21, 202141 min

Off Days in Baseball… Are Bad?

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, we talk the Royals recent struggles. They've had a hard time scoring runs, keeping leads, and Matt finds it quite unacceptable. But does this have something to do with the rocky schedule to start the season? Then we end it with America’s favorite segment: “Drop the Ball”!

Apr 14, 202148 min

Offensive Explosion! But at What Cost?

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, we discuss the first week of Royals action!! The offense that is plentiful, and the pitching that was not... We also highlight how some injuries might affect the team moving forward. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Apr 07, 20211 hr 4 min

Another Op’nin, Another Season!

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, we talk Royals Opening Day! The lineup looks VERY legit, and we have some key additions possibly headed down to the minor league system? The Royals are trying to be competitive, and we know that because of this specific demotion. The Chiefs beefed up the offensive line, along with resigning some key contributors from last season. Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Mar 31, 20211 hr 8 min

Might as Well Retire Salvy's #13 Now!

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, we discuss the new additions to the Chiefs offensive line, and how the draft might effect it as well. The Royals have locked up Salvador Perez for four more years! The Royals young guns have been sent down but not for too much longer, and we end it with America’s favorite segment. “Drop the Ball”!

Mar 24, 202153 min

NCAA “Tourney Talk”, and NFL Free Agency!! (feat. Kolby Van Camp)

On this week’s episode, we discuss NCAA College Basketball Brackets, the Chiefs are hard at work in Free Agency, and the Royals keep on rolling! We have a special guest with us to discuss the NCAA brackets!! Then we end it with America’s favorite segment, “Drop the Ball”!

Mar 17, 20211 hr 15 min

Bobby. Witt. Jr. Is. Going. to. be. a. SUPERSTAR.

On this week's episode, we break the ice by talking about Bobby Witt Jr. the Royals prospect who is RIPPING up the Cactus League. We discuss if they'll bring him up this year? Is he ready for big league ball or not? Jackson doesn't think so. We also bring up this fantastic lineup the Royals have in store. Then we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball.

Mar 10, 202154 min

We Finally Have Baseball to Watch!

On this week's episode, the Royals are playing baseball again, even if it's not televised yet. And we give our potential breakout players for 2021. Brett Veach also had some compelling free agency news for the Chiefs, as we don't know who's coming back or getting cut... then we end it with America's favorite segment: Drop the Ball!

Mar 10, 202150 min

Kings of Kauffman Return!

On this week’s episode of “Drop the Ball”, it’s all Royals! While we were gone, the Royals made a HUGE trade to help with the empty spot in left field. We’re also in Spring Training! Everything is looking good so far, but what is the biggest issue headed into the season? We tackle who each of us believes is the X-Factor for the team to have success. Then, we end it with America’s favorite segment, Drop the Ball!

Feb 24, 20211 hr 9 min
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