Show overview
Defending The Kingdom has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 272 episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 48 episodes published. Published by Kansas City Chiefs.
From the publisher
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Chiefs Reporter Matt McMullen - plus various special guests - break down the latest news and storylines in Chiefs Kingdom.
Latest Episodes
View all 272 episodes'It's Raider Week w/ Tyquan Thornton' - Chiefs vs. Raiders Preview | Defending The Kingdom
'Memories and Mindset' - Chiefs vs. Dolphins Preview w/Nohl Williams | Defending The Kingdom
'A Night to Remember, but Turn the Page' - Chiefs vs. Colts Preview w/Rashee Rice | Defending The Kingdom
'New Beginnings' - Broncos vs. Chiefs Preview w/Ken Walker | Defending The Kingdom
'96 Hours - Make it Tough to Cut You' - Roster Cuts Preview | Defending The Kingdom
'Preseason Week 1 Check List' - Chiefs vs. Rams Preview | Defending The Kingdom
'Pads!' - Chiefs Training Camp Update | Defending The Kingdom
'Campin'' - Chiefs Training Camp Update | Defending The Kingdom
'It's 4 a.m. in Chiefs Kingdom' - Training Camp Preview | Defending The Kingdom
'On Time Arrival' - Chiefs OTA Update | Defending The Kingdom
'The Start, the Guts and the Finish' - Breaking Down the Chiefs 2026 Schedule | Defending The Kingdom
'Getting Defensive About It' - Chiefs 2026 Draft Recap | Defending The Kingdom
'We Got Our Guys' - Chiefs Round 1 Recap | Defending The Kingdom
'Like 'Em?' - NFL Draft Preview | Defending The Kingdom
'Run with It w/ RBs Coach DeMarco Murray + Flag Football Announcement!' | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter chat with Running Backs Coach DeMarco Murray about his vision for the 2026 season, plus Sheila Sickau from the Chiefs' football development team stops by to share an exciting update surrounding the potential sanctioning of girls' flag football in Kansas high schools! Learn more at Chiefs.com/LetHerPlaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Something to Prove' - Recapping the Second Wave of Free Agency | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' recent moves during the second wave of free agency on the latest episode of Defending the Kingdom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Happy New Year w/ Kenneth Walker' | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' latest roster moves, plus front office executive Tim Terry and new running back Kenneth Walker join the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Tags, Trades and Practical Analytics w/ Cynthia Frelund' | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen recap their experience at the NFL Scouting Combine and look ahead to free agency, plus NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Checking in from the Combine w/ Executives Chris Shea and Ryne Nutt | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen check in from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, plus front office executives Chris Shea and Ryne Nutt join the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFL Combine Preview w/ WRs Coach Chad O'Shea | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen preview the NFL Scouting Combine, plus Wide Receivers Coach Chad O'Shea joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.