Hour 1 - Andy Reid is locked back in

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Andy Reid acknowledges his wrong calls last season and feels 'reinvigorated' to fix the Chiefs' offense, according to Nate Taylor.

The episode begins with hosts Cody Tapp and Alex Gold announcing a full four-hour show after shortened days due to baseball games. They mention streaming on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and X, and encourage listener interaction via the text line. Early topics include the Masters tournament, with updates on golfers like John Rahm and Patrick Reed, and personal betting stories. The focus shifts to the Kansas City Royals' new City Connect uniforms, dubbed 'Forever Fountains,' which were leaked earlier and officially unveiled. The hosts critique the neon purple and pink design, particularly the hat, comparing it to other MLB teams' releases like Atlanta and Pittsburgh. They discuss fan reactions and merchandise availability. Next, the conversation turns to the Royals' on-field performance, highlighting a disappointing series against the Cleveland Guardians where the offense struggled, going 4 for their last 51. Concerns are raised about hitters like Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino being cold, and the impact on playoff hopes. The hosts then transition to Chiefs football, referencing Nate Taylor's article on Andy Reid. They discuss Reid's acknowledgment of poor decision-making last season and his feeling of being reinvigorated, with Clark Hunt noting the mental toll of short offseasons. Debate ensues on whether Reid will actually change his play-calling and fourth-down strategies. Later, the show covers NCAA proposals for a five-year age-based eligibility rule to simplify athlete regulations, addressing issues like Diego Pavia's case. Masters leaderboard updates are provided, noting Kurt Kitayama's lead and other golfers' performances. The episode concludes with previews of upcoming segments, including Nate Taylor's interview and Chiefs safety Alohi Gilman's call-in.

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A Kansas City sports hour that turns one cold Royals game into a broader situational-hitting debate.

Cody and Gold uses the full four-hour window to move from Masters chatter into a Royals offense discussion that stays rooted in Kansas City. Alex Gold, Cody Tapp, and Drew Nixon keep things moving as leaderboard updates come in, and with John Rahm still an hour or two from…

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If you want Royals angst and Masters updates, this four-hour Thursday has both.

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