The Zone
The Zone airs live weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City, bringing a mix of analysis, opinions and laughs — just not always in that order. From the numbers to the absurd, they have it covered with host Jason Anderson, co-host Sterling Holmes and producer Michael D'Arcy. Mick Shaffer, Todd Leabo and a variety of guests join the show throughout the week, bringing unique voices to the airwaves from Sports Radio 810 WHB.
Mick Shaffer! - Hour 4
KSHB's Mick Shaffer joins the show to talk college football and much more on a fun Friday.
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Matt Derrick! - Hour 2 & 3
Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com joins the show to talk Mizzou football & Kansas City Chiefs leading up to the 2026 season.
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Missouri CRUSHES Arkansas-Pine Bluff & KU Preview!- Hour 1
Jason, Sterling, and Jack break down Missouri destroying Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54-14. They also take a look at Kansas' matchup against LIU. Lee Sterling joins to talk with Todd Leabo to end hour 1.
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Sports or Leisure! - Hour 4
Jason and Sterling play Sports or Leisure in the final hour of the show.
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Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 3
Trey Smith, Nick Bolton, and Xavier Nwankpa speak to the media after practice on Thursday afternoon.
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Matt Lane! - Hour 2
KCSN's Matt Lane joins the show to weigh in on the Chiefs final 53-man roster & much more!
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Royals & Trey Smith Contract Restructure! - Hour 1
Jason and Sterling weigh in on the Royals late season slide and the Chiefs restructuring Trey Smith's contract to become more cap compliant.
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Mick Shaffer & MU, KU, KSU College Football Predictions! - Hour 3
KSHB's Mick Shaffer joins the show to give his predictions for all of the local college football teams seasons.
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Derek Young & Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 2
Derek Young of KSO joins the show to weigh in on Kansas State football. Andy Reid, Xavier Worthy, L'Jarius Sneed, and Brashard Smith speak to the media after practice on Wednesday.
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Matt Quatraro Ejected & Collin Klein Comments! - Hour 1
Jason and Sterling react to Matt Quatraro being ejected after arguing a balk reversal. They also hear from new Kansas State football coach Collin Klein.
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Todd Leabo & Fact or Fiction! - Hour 4
Todd Leabo joins the show to discuss Mark Donovan's comments and play Fact or Fiction!
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Les Norman! - Hour 3
Les Norman joins the show to weigh in on the latest with the Kansas City Royals!
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Braden Gall! - Hour 2
Braden Gall of ESPN radio & 440 Podcast Network joins the show to preview the college football season leading up to the local teams playing this weekend.
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Chiefs Waiver Claims & Lance Leipold Comments! - Hour 1
Jason and Sterling weighs in on the Chiefs latest waiver claims and what it means for the overall roster. They also react to Lance Leipold's comments about naming Isiah Marshall as the starting QB and more.
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Joel Penfield! - Hour 3
KCSN's Joel Penfield joins the show to weigh in on the Royals recent success!
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Kenneth Walker Workload & Mark Mitchell Returns! - Hour 2
Jason and Sterling discuss if Kenneth Walker's workload will change after Emmett Johnson's impressive performance.
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Chiefs 53-Man Roster Reaction & Josh Simmons Rant! - Hour 1
Jason and Sterling open the show discussing the uncertainty around left tackle Josh Simmons. They also weigh in on the Chiefs final 53-man roster and any surprise cuts.
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8-28-26 - 53 man rosters! Cuts! Hour 4
Jason and Sterling go through their 53 man rosters for the Chiefs. We finish the show and the week with Cuts!
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8-28-26 Chiefs, CFB, Cags! Hour 3
In Hour 3 Jason and Sterling begin talking Chiefs before moving into College Football news coming out that this is the last year of week 0. The guys finish the hour discussing the Royals and Jac Caglianone and huis play over the course of the past few months.
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8-28-26 Matt Derrick! Hour 2
In Hour 2 of the Zone Jason and Sterling are joined in studio by Matt Derrick of Chiefsdigest.com tio talk Josh Simmons, and who will likely get a lot of action in tonights preseason game. The guys also discuss the quarterback room after Patrick Mahomes.
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8-28-26 Royals and Chiefs talk! Hour 1
Jason, Sterling, and Jack Johnson start the show discussing the Royals who won big last night. As well as Noah Cameron and his great run of starts these past few weeks. The guys also discuss Josh Simmons back injury and the Chiefs preseason game tonight.
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Sports or Leisure! - Hour 4
Jason and Sterling play Sports or Leisure in the final hour of the show on Thursday!
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Daniel Courtwright! - Hour 3
Kansas Nation's Daniel Courtwright joins the show to weigh in on Kansas football's upcoming season and much more!
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Kent Swanson! - Hour 2
KCSN's Kent Swanson joins the show to have some fun before the Chiefs play in their final preseason game on Friday.
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Is the Chiefs defense floor higher or lower? - Hour 1
Jason, Sterling, and Michael discuss if the Chiefs defense could be better in 2026 with all of the added talent. They also debate who should be the starting QB if Patrick Mahomes goes down at any point.
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Mick Shaffer, Rotten Tomatoes, & Andy Reid! - Hour 3
KSHB's Mick Shaffer joins earlier to talk Royals and play Rotten Tomatoes. Andy Reid & Jaden Hicks speak to the media leading up to their final preseason game against the Seahawks.
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Lane Kiffin, LSU, & College Football Update! - Hour 2
Jason and Sterling weigh in on the new rules in college football and how Lane Kiffin is navigating this situation with a returning player.
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Royals Winning Streak Continues + Will it Carry Over? - Hour 1
Jason, Sterling, and Jack break down the Royals 9 game winning-streak and why they are playing better baseball now. They also discuss if the Royals can carry the winning momentum into next season.
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Patrick Mahomes, Todd Leabo, & Fact or Fiction! - Hour 3
Patrick Mahomes speaks to the media on a Tuesday after practice. Todd Leabo joins the show for some fun and Fact or Fiction!
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Braden Gall & Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 2
ESPN's Braden Gall joins the show to preview the upcoming college football season and the drama unfolding beforehand. Dave Toub, Steve Spagnuolo, and Eric Bieniemy speak to the media after practice on Tuesday.
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Chiefs Preseason Struggles & Deshaun Watson! - Hour 1
Jason and Sterling open the show reacting to the latest update on the Deshaun Watson QB situation in Cleveland. They also discuss if the Chiefs preseason struggles are concerning for 2026.
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Learned, Funniest, Best & Chiefs Pressers! - Hour 4
KSHB's Mick Shaffer plays Learned, Funniest, Best before Chiefs press conferences!
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Joel Penfield & Mick Shaffer! - Hour 3
KCSN's Joel Penfield joins the show to break down the Royals winning streak! KSHB's Mick Shaffer joins to talk ball before the Chiefs press conferences.
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Royals Sweep Tigers & Salvador Perez Stolen Base! - Hour 2
Jason, Sterling, and Jack weigh in on the Royals winning streak, Salvador Perez stolen base, and so much more!
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Chiefs Week 2 Preseason Takeaways! - Hour 1
Jason, Sterling, and Jack react to the Chiefs second preseason matchup. They also discuss the offensive line and if that could be an issue for the Chiefs in 2026.
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Mick Shaffer! - Hour 4
KSHB Sports Director Mick Shaffer joins the show to talk about a variety of topics on this fast Friday.
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Matt Derrick talking Chiefs football! - Hour 2
Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com joins the show to talk all things Chiefs football leading up to the second preseason game.
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Royals Stadium Vote! - Hour 1
Jason and Sterling react to the Royals stadium vote that occurred yesterday.
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Cody Goodwin, Mick Shaffer, & A Deep Drive into Left Field! - Hour 3
Cody Goodwin of PowerMizzou.com joins the show to weigh in on the latest around the Missouri football program. Mick Shaffer joins to talk about a special anniversary on a memorable home run.
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Matt Lane! - Hour 2
KCSN's Matt Lane joins the show to discuss the latest from Chiefs training camp and what he'll be watching for in the next preseason game.
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