Best Brian McDowell Podcasts (2025)

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H4 Jeff Passan, Need to Know, The Kicker 45:04

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Contrary to previous statements made in the show, Jeff Passan joins us LIVE and discusses Cags hitting his 1st two MLB homers, and more! Then, we hear from Andy Reid and Nick Bolton in the Need to Know, and a young stud gets demoted for the Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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H3 Blair Kerkhoff 40:54

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Veteran KC Star scribe Blair Kerkhoff joins us and discusses a variety of topics, including the All-Name team! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 There Can Only Be One, Stump the Chumps 45:10

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Shane Summers & Pete Enich join us for a couple games this hour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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Rep. Allen Buansi’s Balancing Act Representing Chapel Hill Values at the General Assembly 1:01:15

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Rep. Allen Buansi started his elected political career as a Chapel Hill Town Council member and worked as an attorney with the NC Department of Justice before being elected to represent one of the most progressive communities in NC in the General Assembly. The Dartmouth College graduate talks about navigating partisan divides, staying grounded in C…

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H1 What does this year mean for Mahomes & Reid? 41:45

1h ago41:45

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We open Thursdays show discussing if it's possible that Mahomes spot atop the NFL QB Rankings could be in jeopardy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H4 N2K, Jordan Dajani, The Kicker 45:22

1d ago45:22

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We hear audio from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in the Need to Know, then CBS NFL writer Jordan Dajani joins us, and a Shadeur Sanders Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H3 Frank Opinions, What in the World, Soren? 41:40

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The Godfather of KC Sports, Frank Boal, joins us for the hour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 The Feud, Top 100 NFL List 45:58

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Shane Summers & The Zone's Dylan Michaels join us to play the Program Family Feud! Then we discuss CBS' Pete Prisco's Top 100 NFL Players list, and where some Chiefs landed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Royals W, Alex Schiffer 43:02

1d ago43:02

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We open Wednesday's show talking Royals, what their Win last night means, Seth Lugo's value, and more! Plus, our NBA Insider, Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports, joins us to talk about the Finals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H4 N2K, Tom Fornelli, The Kicker 48:08

2d ago48:08

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We hear audio from Chris Jones, Jerry Tillery, and Josh Simmons in the Need to Know. Then, CBS and Cover 3 Podcast Host Tom Fornelli joins us to discuss his article ranking the College Football Coaches, and where he stands on how the votes landed. Plus, a Tyreek Hill Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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H3 Sam McDowell 42:17

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The KC Star's Sam McDowell joins us for Royals, NBA, and Chiefs talk! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 Pete Sweeney 41:05

2d ago41:05

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Arrowhead Pride Editor In Chief Pete Sweeney joins us to talk Trey Smith and more, then we talk TV Trays and Old-School Batman, plus the Royals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Royals, Mark Healey 46:11

2d ago46:11

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We open Tuesday's show discussing a REPORT about Royals ownership giving JJ Picollo a directive to sell their veteran players, and an ensuing twitter exchange between the reporter and the Royals' VP of Communications. Then we chat with the man who made the report, Mark Healey, Editor In Chief of the Rockaway Wave in New York (Mark is also an author…

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Medicine’s Wrong Turn? (with Brent Waters) 29:19

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Despite medicine’s remarkable advances, has it actually taken a wrong turn and lost something pretty important? What is the dominant worldview of medicine and health care today and how has that affected both patients and health care providers? What are the virtues that should govern health care to get it back on track? We’ll answer these questions …

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H4 N2K, David Lesky, The Kicker 44:17

3d ago44:17

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We hear Audio from Q, Noah Cameron, Jeff Passan, and both Head Coaches in the NBA Finals during the Need to Know. Then, David Lesky of Inside the Crown joins us to discuss Matt Quatraro, Noah Cameron, the Royals options, and more! To end, an NBA Finals introductions Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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H3 The Two-Minute Drill, Can the Royals Do It? 43:05

3d ago43:05

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Monday's Drill made Stops in San Francisco, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, and Baltimore. Afterward, we discuss whether the Royals are still in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 Tim Grunhard 40:57

3d ago40:57

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Grunny stops by to help us analyze which Chiefs position groups have improved, and which ones haven't! Plus, a live-look-in at the CWS and a No-Hit Bid! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Royals Win-less Homestand, Matt Quatraro 44:27

3d ago44:27

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We open the week discussing the brutal homestand and offensive performance from the Royals, and analyze what's to blame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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2025 Trailer: I was a Teenage Fundamentalist 0:45

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Brian & Troy used to be loyal megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after Christian Fundamentalism. --- We're now on video on YouTube here. Want more? Check out our exclusive Patreon episodes here. Our blog is here. Join the conversation and connect with others here. The transcript of this episode is here. All o…

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H4 N2K, Adam Teicher, The Kicker 46:31

6d ago46:31

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We hear some frustration from Q & Vinnie in the Need to Know, Our ESPN Chiefs Insider Adam Teicher joins us, and another cool name Mock Draft pick for the Royals for the Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H3 The Two-Minute Drill, Same Old Bengals, Royals 42:08

6d ago42:08

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Friday's Drill made stops in Phoenix, Dallas, Cincy, and Boston. We criticize the Bengals offseason, and continue talking Royals and Bobby Witt Jr's slump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 Danny Unleashed 41:09

6d ago41:09

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Danny Clinkscale joins us on the road, talking Royals and Chiefs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Royals Swept, Chiefs RBs/O-Line 44:38

6d ago44:38

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We open the shpw with a little NHL and then get into the weeds of the state of the Royals, plus some Chiefs at the end! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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Kim Carson: Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era 48:03

7d ago48:03

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What if AI is not here actually to replace us, but to remind us who we actually are?That was the question at the heart of Kim Carson’s Long Now Talk. In “Inspired by Intelligence: Purpose and Creativity in the AI Era,” Carson, a creative technologist and futurist, challenged us to avoid the easy narratives of tech-driven utopia and dystopia, charti…

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Cultural Update: Selecting embryos; AI romantic chatbots; Is sunlight and fresh air a human right? 56:35

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This week, Scott and guest host Carmen Imes discuss: Can AI romantic chatbots become dangerously addictive? Exploring the emotional and ethical consequences of these pseudo-relationships. What do couples do with leftover embryos after IVF? A Psychology Today article opens a discussion on grief, responsibility, and the image of God. New genetic scre…

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123 - Shame Sex Attraction with Dr Luke Wilson 1:24:46

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We engage in a deep conversation with Luke Wilson, a Canadian scholar, about his experiences growing up in a fundamentalist environment and the impact of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ individuals. Luke shares his journey from being a teenage fundamentalist to confronting his sexuality, his time at Liberty University, and the harrowing experiences of…

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H4 Jeff Passan, N2K, The Kicker 44:39

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Our ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us to talk Royals, then we hear audio from Kris Bubic, Josh Simmons, and Kingsley Suamataia in the Need to Know. Finally, a Royals MLB Mock Draft and a SPACEBALLS 2 Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H3 Blair Kerkhoff 43:52

7d ago43:52

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The KC Star's Blair Kerkhoff joins us to talk local college sports! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 There Can Only Be One, Stump the Chumps 42:12

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Peter Yates Enich, Todd Leabo & Shane Summers stop by to play a couple of games this hour! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Royals get Stomped, SKC President Jake Reid 46:15

7d ago46:15

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Soren & Kyle talk Royals and their abysmal play, then SKC's President & CEO Jake Reid joins us to talk World Cup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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Sen. Buck Newton's Ride from House Page to State Senator 55:14

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Long before he was elected to the Senate, young Buck Newton from Wilson walked the halls of the Legislative Building as a House Page in the 1980s—an experience that not only sparked his interest in politics but also led to meeting his future wife. Sen. Newton reflects on his early exposure to public service, his return to Raleigh decades later as a…

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H4 N2K, Eno Saris, The Kicker 42:45

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We hear Stadium talk, Cags, and Spags audio in the Need to Know! Then, the Athletic's Eno Saris and inventor of the "Stuff +" metric joins us to talk Kansas City Royals Pitching Staff, and the "most exciting MLB Players to Watch" List, voted on by the players for the Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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H3 Frank Opinions, What in the World, Soren? 43:34

8d ago43:34

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Frank Boal, the Godfather, stops by to talk about his experience at the K last night, play Frank Opinions, and quiz Soren on Current Events! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 The Feud, Leabo Sounds 40:20

8d ago40:20

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Todd Leabo & Shane Summers join for a nail-biting edition of the Program Family Feud, and Leabo brings some World Cup info & audio with him! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Alex Schiffer 46:29

8d ago46:29

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We open the show talking Royals, Intern nicknames, and Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports talks NBA Finals with us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H4 N2K, Tim Fitzgerald, The Kicker 45:41

9d ago45:41

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We hear plenty of Royals audio ahead of Cags' home debut, Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat joins us to discuss KSU Football and Hoops, and an Aaron Rodgers Marriage Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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Work and the Meaning of Life (with David Bahnsen) 35:39

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How is work connected to one’s purpose and meaning in life? What can churches do to foster a biblical view of work? How do certain lower paying jobs contribute to a person’s sense of purpose? We’ll answer these and more with our guest David Bahnsen around his new book Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. David Bahnsen is the Managing Partner an…

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H3 Manu Garcia, KU Hoops Offseason = Disappointment? 43:33

10d ago43:33

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SKC's Manu Garcia joins the show, and we play audio from Jeff Goodman, who was not impressed with Bill Self's offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 Pete Sweeney 43:01

10d ago43:01

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Arrowhead Pride Editor-In-Chief Pete Sweeney joins us to talk Chiefs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Stadium Talk, Royals Make a Move 44:41

10d ago44:41

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We open the show talking Chiefs/Royals Stadium, and what the future may look like, then we get breaking news about a Royals transaction! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H4 N2K, David Lesky, The Kicker 46:05

11d ago46:05

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We hear Caglianone, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, and NBA Audio in the Need to Know. Then, David Lesky of Inside the Crown joins us to talk Royals, and a KC Current Kicker! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H3 The Two-Minute Drill, NBA Finals 44:31

11d ago44:31

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Monday's drill made stops in Oklahoma City, New Orleans, and Philly! Afterwards, reminiscing on bad Royal teams & talking NBA Finals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 Tim Grunhard 45:21

11d ago45:21

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Grunny stops by to preview the Chiefs roster decisions, talk Kelce vs Tony G, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Royals Offense, Sal Perez/The Lineup 46:43

11d ago46:43

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We spend the entire first hour talking Royals, the lineup, where Sal Perez does/does not fit, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H4 N2k, Adam Teicher, The Kicker 46:05

14d ago46:05

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We hear NBA Audio and talk Finals & Royals in the Need to Know. Then our ESPN NFL Insider Adam Teicher joins us for Chiefs talk! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H3 The Two-Minute Drill 43:38

14d ago43:38

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Friday's Drill made stops in Indianapolis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Detroit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H2 Marc Boerigter Unleashed 43:17

14d ago43:17

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Former Chiefs WR Marc Boerigter joins us to talk about... the Chiefs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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H1 Monologue, Brian Hanni 48:15

14d ago48:15

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We open the week's Final Show discussing the ridiculous comeback by the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, then the Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, joins us to talk Jacque Vaughn, KU Baseball, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sports Radio 810 WHB

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Cultural Update: Is Therapy Causing Childlessness?; Gene Editing Moratorium; Charismatic Christianity's Growth 1:03:50

14d ago1:03:50

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This week: Therapy Culture & Childlessness – Sean and Scott discuss a New York Times article suggesting that the rise in childlessness among Millennials and Gen Z may be linked to therapeutic culture and a fear of repeating parental mistakes. Charismatic Christianity's Growth – A look at why charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity is the fastest-g…