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The Sporting KC Show

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The Sporting KC Show from Sports Radio 810 WHB. Join Blake Aerni, Jon Kempin and Marika Davis as they catch you up on Sporting KC news with SKC players, coaches, and more. All Sporting matches are broadcast and streamed live at www.810whb.com!
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Episodes

The Sporting KC Show - May 13th 2025

The gauntlet begins! Join Blake Aerni as he catches you up on everything you need to know ahead of Sporting KC’s double game week. On Wednesday, Sporting KC takes on cross-state rival St. Louis City SC in the next edition of this heated rivalry. Then on Saturday, Sporting heads to San Diego for their first-ever match against MLS’s newest expansion club, San Diego FC.

May 13, 202526 minEp. 204

The Sporting KC Show - April 29th

Get ready for a deep dive into all things Sporting KC! Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin break down the latest action and preview Sunday’s game vs. LA Galaxy. Then stick around as Jansen Miller joins Blake and Marika Davis for a candid, off-the-pitch conversation—covering everything from his passions outside soccer to what drives him beyond the game. Don’t miss this episode packed with insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Apr 30, 202526 minEp. 203

A conversation with Zorhan Bassong and previewing the Seattle matchup

Blake and Jon break down the 1-1 draw against the New York Red Bulls and Peter Vermes weighs in with his thoughts following the match as well. A conversation with Zorhan Bassong in the second segment and wrapping up with a preview for this weekend's match against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.

Sep 13, 202451 minEp. 202

Benny Feilhaber - Sporting Legend!

Previewing the matchups ahead against Orlando and Indy Eleven, a conversation with Peter Vermes ahead of the weekend, special guest Benny Feilhaber joins the show before he is recognized as a Sporting Legend on Saturday, and we heard from SKC players William Agada, Kayden Pierre, and Johnny Russell ahead of the final stretch of the season.

Aug 23, 202445 minEp. 200

Looking Ahead to Columbus

Blake and Jon assess Sporting KC's Leagues Cup group stage performance, and look forward to the knockout round matchup against the Columbus Crew. Head Coach Peter Vermes and midfielder Jake Davis also chime in with their thoughts about the upcoming matchup.

Aug 09, 202432 minEp. 198

Previewing Leagues Cup 2024

Blake and Jon look back at a busy month of July matches and look ahead at the upcoming Leagues Cup group stage matches.

Jul 26, 202445 minEp. 196

Roger Espinoza retires from soccer

Roger Espinoza's comments as he announces his retirement....and Blake and Jon preview the upcoming Austin matchup.

Jun 28, 202450 minEp. 192

Checking in with the Captain

Blake sits down with Johnny Russell after a big win over Seattle. Blake and Jon review that win, and look ahead to the Galaxy matchup.

Jun 14, 202450 minEp. 190

Back Home

Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin look ahead to the upcoming Seattle matchup, and Blake catches up with Nate Bukaty on his growing career as a national soccer broadcaster

Jun 14, 202449 minEp. 189

Back to the great north in search of a win

In this week's SKC Show, Blake Aerni sat down with Khiry Shelton to discuss his return to the field and how he plans to help the team come out of the current winless streak. Blake and Jon Kempin also preview Sporting's second trip to Minnesota in 5 weeks as they look to avenge the 2-1 loss at the end of April.

May 31, 202451 minEp. 188

The mental side of the game

In this week's SKC show, Blake Aerni sits down with Sporting Kansas City's mental performance coach Becky Wiseman. With May being 'Mental Health Awareness Month' Becky discusses her role with the club and pulls back the curtain on the mental side of the game. Blake is then joined by Jon Kempin to talk the fallout from the big US Open Cup win against Tulsa and to preview the trip to the Pacific Northwest this weekend to take on the Portland Timbers.

May 24, 202453 minEp. 187

Sporting looking to get back on track

This week on the SKC show, Blake Aerni sat down with right back Kayden Pierre who made his long awaited return to the pitch in Minnesota. Jon Kempin then joined Blake to discuss the upcoming game with high flying rivals Real Salt Lake.

May 04, 202451 minEp. 186

A derby thriller in the rearview as Sporting head to the land of 10,000 lakes

On this week's Sporting KC show Blake Aerni sits down with defender Andreu Fontas to talk about where the team is at this moment and how they are preparing for this next stretch of games. Then, Blake talks with Hallie Klanke one of the new NIL athletes and a member of the KU Womens soccer team. Jon Kempin then joins Blake to discuss the fallout from the 3-3 thriller with St Louis before previewing the upcoming trip to Minnesota.

Apr 25, 202454 minEp. 185

3 Points Up North

Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin discuss the latest match results, and sit down to chat with Remi Walter!

Apr 05, 202446 minEp. 183

Agada hungry for goals as Sporting fly north of the border

On this episode of the Sporting Kansas City show Blake Aerni sits down with last week's goal scorer Willy Agada as he talks about taking his chances early in the season. Later Blake sits down with Mizzou kicker and Sporting NIL athlete Blake Craig and manager of fan development Jon Felton to talk all things NIL.

Mar 29, 202446 minEp. 182

Sporting complete Cali triple header with visit from the Galaxy

In this week’s episode of the SKC show, Jake Davis sits down with Blake Aerni to discuss the early start to the season and the first win against San Jose. Later, Jon Kempin joins Blake to preview the upcoming western conference game vs LA Galaxy at Children’s Mercy Park.

Mar 21, 202452 minEp. 181

Keeper talk

Blake Aerni is joined by former SKC keeper Jon Kempin, with special guest, current SKC keeper Tim Melia.

Mar 15, 202449 minEp. 180

Sporting heading to BMO for threemo

In this week's Sporting Kansas City show Blake Aerni sat down with midfielder Rémi Walter to discuss his recent goal and celebration in the home opener with Philadelphia. Jon Kempin later joins Blake to discuss Sporting's upcoming away trip to Southern California against an LAFC side fresh off a 3-0 defeat in snowy Salt Lake.n

Mar 08, 202449 minEp. 179

Argyles and Light shows and Boards oh my!

The Sporting KC show is coming to you from this week's media day at Children's Mercy Park. Blake Aerni sat down with Captain Johnny Russell and goal scorer Erik Thommy as they discussed the score draw at Houston and how the team have been feeling this week. An old friend Nate Bukaty also joined the show to preview this week's home opener against the Philadelphia Union and talk all things MLS.

Mar 01, 202441 minEp. 178

New faces, Familiar places

Welcome back to the Sporting Kansas City show with your brand new hosts Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin. In this episode the pair talk about the new MLS season as Sporting prepare to head back to Houston in search of three points in match day one. Blake is also joined by forward Daniel Salloi who talks about his new number and his mindset going into 2024.

Feb 23, 202447 minEp. 177

Legends move on as curtain comes down Sporting season

On the final Sporting Kansas City show of the season, Aly Trost Martin and Nate Bukaty wrap up what was a rollercoaster year for the boys in blue. The crew are joined by MLS insider Tom Bogart to discuss this weekends upcoming MLS Cup final as well as Sporting's heartbreaking defeat in Houston. Aly and Nate also take time to pay tribute to two tremendous servants to the club in Graham Zusi and Roger Espinoza as they bring their illustrious Sporting career's to a close.

Dec 07, 202349 minEp. 176

Pulido collects end of season gong as Sporting prepare for Houston!

On this week's SKC show Aly Trost Martin and Nate Bukaty are joined by wingers Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi to talk about the upcoming conference semi-final and what they have been doing to stay ready during this break between games. The crew also take a deep dive into the Houston Dynamo and discuss star striker Alan Pulido being named 'MLS Comeback Player Of The Year'.

Nov 16, 202347 minEp. 175
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