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Royals Face Their Kryptonite, 4/10/25
The Twins get their first win of the series last night as they won 4-0 and the Royals faced their arch-nemesis Ryan who is undefeated against the Royals since joining the Twins at 7-0. The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels break down the game and look at some metric on our outfielders so far this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QuikTrip Door-Dasher Mick Shaffer, 4/9/25
KSHB 41’s Sports Director Mick Shaffer joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the Royals, play Rotten Tomatoes, complete the Bracket of Sound and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fanduel Sports Kansas City’s Joel Goldberg, 4/9/25
Joel Goldberg, from Fanduel Sports Kansas City as part of their post and pre-game Royals coverage, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the win over the twins the last two days, looking ahead to a tough road trip and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will the Chiefs Select in the 2025 Draft? 4/9/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk Chiefs and the NFL Draft in the 2nd hour as we try and narrow down the options for the Chiefs at 31 and beyondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Win Ugly vs Twins, 4/9/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk baseball with 810 WHB’s own Jack Johnson as we talk about the underrated aspects of Bobby Witt Jr’s game, how we see the AL Central ending up and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Czar of Office Brackets, Todd Leabo, 4/8/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels call upon our friend and co-worker, Todd Leabo of 810 WHB, about the NCAA Tournament and the landscape of college sports and NIL/Transfer Portal, Royals home stand, Fact or Fiction and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kansas City Royals Alum, Les Norman, 4/8/25
Les Norman, former KC Royal and host on 810 WHB Saturdays on Breakin’ the Norm, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the successful series against the Orioles, the win last night against the division rival Twins, and looking ahead to some of the potential issues that could pop up for the club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN Chiefs Insider, Adam Teicher, 4/8/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcomes in Adam Teicher, ESPN's Chiefs and NFL Insider, to talk about draft expectations at 31, the running back depth chart and more! Then we discuss the NIL/Transfer Portal and how it affected the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Wins the National CHOMPionship! 4/8/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk college hoops as they wrapped up the 2024-2025 season last night when Florida beat Houston in an amazing game to cap off a great season for the NCAA. We also discuss if the tougher conference schedules helped last night’s teams in comparison to Duke in a softer ACC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend Recap with Mick Shaffer, 4/7/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Mick Shaffer, KSHB 41's Sports Director, to talk about the Final Four games, Royals series win, Bracket of Sound and Learned/Funniest/Best!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Royal Way’s Joel Penfield, 4/7/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Joel Penfield, of One Royal Way Podcast on KCSN platforms, to continue our Royals discussion and what he expects from the bullpen once Marsh comes back, if there is a 3 pitcher formula in place for the bullpen as they did in 2014-2015, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Still Dominate Orioles in 2025, 4/7/25
Just like we left off in October of 2024, the Royals continue to own the Baltimore Orioles as they win the series and win on Sunday 4-1. The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined again by Jack Johnson, of 810 WHB and Locked on Royals podcast, to discuss the series and the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida & Houston to Battle for National Championship, 4/7/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes, Jack Johnson & Producer Dylan Michaels talk hoops as the National Semifinals were both great games as Florida & Houston came back from late deficits to advance to tonight’s game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Kugler, Bruce Bowen & Robbie Hummel, 4/4/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to Westwood One's play by play announcer Kevin Kugler, NBA Legend and former Spur Bruce Bowen and then Westwood One's color commentator and former Purdue star Robbie Hummel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs, Royals Updates, Dennis Gates & P. J. Carlesimo, 4/4/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels are catching you up on the happenings around the local sports teams for the day before we talk with Head Basketball coach for Mizzou Dennis Gates and NBA and NCAA Coaching legend P. J. Carlesimo to end the hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Derrick Madness! 4/4/25
Matt Derrick, of Chiefs Digest & 41 is the Mic Podcasts, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the Chiefs Christmas take-over, new stadium talks and more before we talk to Jason Horowitz of Westwood One!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mizzou's Tamar Bates & Yale's James Jones, 4/4/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are talking about Caleb Grille's 3 point contest performance last night before we talk to his teammate Tamar Bates and then Yale Head Men's Basketball Coach, James Jones!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals vs Brewers Breakdown with Josh Keiser, 4/3/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Josh Keiser to recap the Royals vs Brewers series in which the team dropped 2 of 3.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard's Kenny Blakeney & Spurs PxP Bill Schoening, 4/3/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels talk with former Duke National Champion and Howard Head Coach Kenny Blakeney about his time with Coach K, NIL Landscape and more before we are joined by the Play by Play announcer for Spurs radio, Bill Schoening, about Wemby, Steph Castle and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KCSN's Matt Lane & Oklahoma MBB's Porter Moser, 4/3/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Matt Lane of KCSN & the KCSN Laboratory to talk about some of the draft prospects he sees as fits for the Chiefs, concerns for the left tackle spot and more. Then we talk to Oklahoma Men's Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser at Radio Row!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Radio Row in San Antonio, 4/3/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson & Producer Dylan Michaels are bringing you the show LIVE from the Final Four Radio Row in San Antonio, TX as we talk to Virginia Coach Ryan Odom!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Shaffer Back to Babysitting, 4/2/25
The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Mick Shaffer, of KSHB 41, to talk about the Chiefs, play Rotten Tomatoes, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Verderame of SI.com & Arrowhead Addict, 4/2/25
The Zone with Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk some more on the Trey Smith contract and the upcoming NFL Draft before we call Matt Verderame, of SI.com & Arrowhead Addict, as he is mid-Pickle Ball match to share his thoughts on the Chiefs off-season headlines as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs in Brazil & Trey Smith Contract Negotiations, 4/2/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the Chiefs international push as the team and owner are trying to expand their reach into becoming the "World's Team" & we talk about the Trey Smith contract and id waiting is the best option for either side or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Lose to Brewers as Offense Struggles, 4/2/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to Jack Johnson about the Royals last two games, one in which they won 11-1 & then yesterday's 5-0 loss, and how we should be digesting these first games in a long, 162 game, season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Leabo Brings You the Facts! 4/1/25
810 WHB’s very own Todd Leabo joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk Royals, NFL Rule Changes & play another edition of Fact or Fiction to end the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Les Norman, Former Royal & Def Leppard Enthusiast, 4/1/25
Former Kansas City Royal and local legend Les Norman joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to discuss the Royals bouncing back against the Brewers on their Opening Day, Kris Bubic’s fantastic outing and if that can be sustained and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President of Sparty Nation, Adam Teicher, 4/1/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels call Adam Teicher, ESPN Chiefs & NFL Insider, to talk about the NFL league meetings, Chiefs stadium talks and the NFL draft, but also about the valiant effort by Michigan St that fell short in the Elite 8 against Auburn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Beat Brewers without Torpedo Bats! 4/1/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels recap a big 11-1 win for the Royals over the Brewers, Bubic's great outing in his first start and maybe it wasn't the Vortex Bats and it could be that the Brewers stink as to why the Yankees scored that any runs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bracket of Sound & Learned/Funniest/Best, 3/31/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Mick Shaffer to eliminate all the losing teams from the Bracket of Sound till we reach our Final Four teams and the Learned/Funniest/Best stories we saw this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Rule Changes & League Meeting News, 3/31/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the NFL League Meetings and the latest news that is coming out of there about rule changes, quotes from Andy Reid on the Tush Push and more before we talk about the NCAA Transfer Portal and KU's recent additions to it this weekend and today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Penfield Recaps Guardians Series, 3/31/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Joel Penfield, host of the One Royal Way podcast brought to you by KCSN, to share his thoughts from Saturday & Sunday as the Royals split the final two games of the series after Opening Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Vermes Out at Sporting & Royals Drop Opening Series, 3/31/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Jack Johnson to talk about the Royals and their struggles in a losing series to the rival Guardians after we discuss the breaking news this morning that Sporting KC and Manager Peter Vermes have mutually agreed to part ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick's Picks & Sterling Stamp's, 3/28/25
We wrap up a busy sports weeks with out friend and Sports Director for KSHB 41, Mick Shaffer, in The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels as we talk Royals, College Basketball and hear the Cuts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs to Release New Documentary, 3/28/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes and Producer Dylan Michaels are blessed by more Matt Derrick and early Mick Shaffer for the noon hour as we discuss the news that the Chiefs 2024 Three-Peat quest was filmed as part of a 6-part series to air on ESPN this summer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Stumble Out of the Gates, 3/28/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk about the Royals losing to the Guardians 7-4 yesterday in extra innings in which the team had many chances to win, but had errors on offense and defense to lose the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest & 41 is the Mic, 3/28/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined on the phone and in-person by the great Matt Derrick, of Chiefs Digest & 41 is the Mic podcast, to talk about the free agent signings and what the team could do in the draft based off of those moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Day Sports or Leisure!! 3/27/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels play another edition of Sports or Leisure presented by Johnny's Tavern before the Royals 2025 season starts today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Myron Medcalf & Royals' Ryan Lefebvre, 3/27/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels have a packed lunch hour with ESPN's College Basketball Insider Myron Medcalf getting you ready for the Sweet 16 that tips off tonight and Ryan Lefebvre, Royals Play by Play Announcer, about the big game for Opening Day!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cavan Biggio Super-Fan, Kent Swanson, 3/27/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in Kent Swanson, of KCSN & the KCSN Laboratory, to talk about the recent Chiefs signings in Charles Omenihu and also what he expects from them in the draft before we hear from Matt Quatraro LIVE before Opening Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Day Opening Hour! 3/27/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels get you ready for Royals Opening Day by talking about the starting line-up, talking with Max Rieper of Royals Review and listening in to J.J. Picollo's Live Press Conference!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Bracket of Sound, Mick Shaffer & Royals ZOUs, 3/26/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels are joined by Mick Shaffer, of KSHB 41 as their Sports Director, to round out the losing teams from the Bracket of Sound, do the Royals ZOU's before the season and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAA Bracket of Sound and Meat Mitch BBQ Lunch, 3/26/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels spend the lunch hour being spoiled by Meat Mich BBQ and having some of their great lunch food while we eliminate more teams from the Bracket of Sound in 2 regions before the break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Royals Opening Day Roster Set! 3/26/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels continue to talk with Jack Johnson about the Royals Opening Day roster and where we see improvements and deficiencies from last years surprise playoff season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Transfer Portal Ruining March Madness? 3/26/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk with Jack Johnson, of ESPN Wichita and 810 WHB, about the transfer portal and the future of even competition around the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fact or Fiction with Todd Leabo, 3/25/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels talk to Todd Leabo, of 810 WHB, about the NCAA Sweet 16, Royals, play Fact or Fiction and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planning Ahead to Opening Day with Les Norman, 3/25/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in our friend Les Norman, of Breakin' the Norm on 810 WHB and former Kansas City Royal, to get us ready for Opening Day this Thursday as the Royals look to improve upon last years surprising season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Spartan, Adam Teicher of ESPN, 3/25/25
Adam Teicher, ESPN's NFL & Chiefs Insider for over 20 years, joins The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels to talk about the recent Chiefs free agent press conferences they held last week on day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, his Michigan St Spartans and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JuJu Watkins Injury & Fallout from USC Fans, 3/25/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels start Tuesday's show by talking about the awful news that JuJu Watkins was injured last night and tore her ACL and how the fans have reacted online in a measured fashion of course (sarcasm).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Shaffer & Bracket of Sound Eliminations, 3/24/25
The Zone with Jason Anderson, Sterling Holmes & Producer Dylan Michaels welcome in our friend Mick Shaffer, KSHB 41's Sports Director, to share the Learned/Funniest & Best we had from the weekend of news and sports and we also eliminate the 1st Round of the Bracket of Sound from Friday of last week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.