Todd Leabo & Fact or Fiction! - Hour 4

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Todd Leabo, the man for his time and place in Kansas City, joins the show for a Tuesday edition of Fact or Fiction.

The episode opens with a humorous introduction of guest Todd Leabo, referencing The Big Lebowski. The hosts recap the Royals' opening day, noting Chris Bubic's 11-minute press conference and Kyle Isbell's brief answers. They discuss the new automated ball-strike system (ABS), with Salvador Perez successfully challenging umpire calls. The ABS strike zone is explained as 53.5% of a player's measured height for the top and 27% for the bottom. The conversation turns to the Chiefs, analyzing Andy Reid's statement that Kenneth Walker can run from shotgun or under center, with listeners overinterpreting it. A Fact or Fiction segment covers topics like Anthony Robinson leaving Mizzou, Chris Bubic as the Royals' X-factor, and Michigan winning the NCAA tournament. The hosts debate whether the national media overblows the Chiefs' need for a cornerback and argue about ketchup on hot dogs. They discuss Felix Anudike-Uzomah's impact for the Chiefs and smash burgers versus regular burgers. The episode ends with a lighthearted discussion on the best ballpark foods, including peanuts, hot dogs, and frozen lemonade, with Todd Leabo admitting to eating peanut shells in moderation.

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Todd Lebo helps turn ballpark timing, strike-zone math, and stray stadium details into loose Kansas City sports-radio banter.

A day at the ballpark turns into a relaxed sports-radio run with Todd Lebo, where the game itself is only part of the point. The talk moves from the quick pace of play to the slow exit, postgame podium time, and the odd bits that stick afterward.

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