March Madness pressure and a Braves-Royals preview carry the hour.
This hour frames sports as a place where pressure becomes the story, whether that pressure shows up in a one-and-done tournament or a late-game baseball spot.

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The Program
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The Program makes coaching calls, tournament results and roster moves legible by following their consequences for Kansas City teams and college programs.
The Program turns Kansas City sports radio into a running argument about consequences. Soren Petro works through Kansas basketball decisions, NCAA tournament pressure and Chiefs roster questions by asking what happens next: what a result changes, what a coach owes the program,…
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
March Madness pressure and a Braves-Royals preview carry the hour.
This hour frames sports as a place where pressure becomes the story, whether that pressure shows up in a one-and-done tournament or a late-game baseball spot.
Opening Day and tournament pressure meet in a loose Kansas City sports-radio hour.
Jack Johnson's fill-in hour starts with Opening Day and moves into NCAA Tournament talk that treats the bracket path like fate. The strongest stretch explains why winning a region matters, why an Elite Eight run changes the tone around a team, and why Iowa's success can still…
Todd Lebo's fill-in hour blends Royals talk, Sweet 16 chatter, and baseball updates with a live-radio feel.
Todd Lebo's fill-in hour on Sports Radio 810 WHB keeps a practical, conversational focus as it moves from baseball updates to the Royals' upcoming start.
Royals talk, college hoops, and a loose closing stretch keep the hour moving.
The Program opens with Royals talk and a tease for David Lesky, then moves through tournament chatter, Kansas City ties, and the Illinois-Houston matchup.
Local sports talk that argues, drifts, and lands where fans live.
The Program stays in the lane a local sports radio show should: argument, the price of watching, and the short clip that gets people talking. It moves from Iowa and Nebraska tournament talk to the nuisance of paying for games, then lands on Patrick Mahomes and the sort of…
Tournament betting talk on Michigan-Alabama, public money, and why a high total can still carry value.
Todd Lebo and Fat Jack stay on tournament betting, with Michigan-Alabama, public money, and the case for a high total doing most of the work. Fat Jack reads it as a game that should move, with both teams trying to keep scoring, and he still sees room in a total in the 170s.
A coaching-argument episode that turns Memphis expectations into a blunt lesson about patience.
The episode tracks coaching pressure, NCAA tournament expectations, and the way fan patience thins once a program gets close. It moves from Brad Underwood and Illinois in Houston to Memphis, where Josh Pastner, Tubby Smith, and Penny Hardaway help illustrate how quickly the…
A live Kansas coaching debate that weighs Bill Self, Travis Goff, and the hard math behind a possible search.
This live Tuesday show stays tied to Kansas coaching uncertainty, with Bill Self and Travis Goff driving the conversation and replacement talk doing most of the work.

Bill Simmons debates NBA tanking, MVP races, and movies with Zach Lowe and friends.

Zach Lowe and ESPN colleagues dissect NBA trades, cap rules, and roster fit.

Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.

Ryen Russillo runs weekly NFL and MLB recaps with beat reporters like Jeff Passan and Mike Sando.

Two hosts break down the ATP and WTA tour week, daily through every Grand Slam.

Race journalists and Damon Hill break down F1 driver markets, team history, and car tech.
The Program's second half moves from Houston to Phoenix to Atlanta, with Matt Thomas, Luke Lipinski, and Chris Dimino breaking down March basketball, NBA roster talk, and spring baseball.
Jack Johnson fills in for Seren Petro and opens the hour in Seattle.
["Todd Lebo fills in for Seren Petro on The Program and runs a Nick and Jake's Family Feud with Curtis, Michael Darcy, and caller Zach.", "The feud boards cover Chiefs retired jersey numbers, pet types, and Missouri Tigers quarterbacks, with Derrick Thomas, dog, pet rock, and Corby Jones all surfacing.", "The back half shifts to Iowa versus Nebraska in Houston, where Ben McCollum and Fred Hoiberg both frame the Sweet 16 game around pace, tempo, rebounding, and turnovers.", "The episode ends with NCAA tournament history and trivia, including Oklahoma over Missouri in 2002 and Kansas over Oklahoma in the 1988 title game."]
A sports radio show host discusses weather safety and transitions into a segment about spring buying at a local power sports dealer.
A sports radio show discussing a Kansas City Royals game recap and local sports news.
A sports talk show covering NFL news, including player workouts, contract extensions, and draft prospects.
A sports talk show segment discussing the upcoming NBA playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, with caller analysis.
A sports talk show host interviews MLB insider Jeff Passan about current baseball news, including a Royals game and the Mets' struggles.
A sports talk show segment featuring banter about motorcycles, a missing co-host, and a persistent car alarm.
A sports radio show discussing NFL draft prospects and team strategies, with a focus on the Kansas City Chiefs.
A sports radio show discussing the Kansas City Royals' recent performance and Syracuse basketball's tournament hopes.
A sports talk radio show segment discussing NBA teams tanking and the Milwaukee Bucks' situation.
A sports talk show discussing Chiefs football and NCAA tournament results, with a local power sports ad.
Danny Klingscale joins The Program to discuss MLB opening day, focusing on Royals' prospects, pitching concerns, and bullpen weaknesses, while also touching on college basketball Final Four predictions.
The episode opens with a nostalgic monologue on baseball's cultural significance, then shifts to discussing the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, focusing on Nebraska's loss to Iowa and its implications.
Host Jack Johnson covers breaking sports news, including Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and NCAA tournament updates, with interviews featuring sportscaster Kevin Harlan on college basketball and Chris D'Amino on MLB opening day for the Braves vs.
Blair Kerkhoff discusses the impact of NIL on college basketball, arguing it levels the playing field but may kill Cinderella stories and traditional blue blood dominance.
Host Todd Lebo interviews ESPN's Jeff Passan about the MLB season opener, focusing on the Royals' prospects, WBC impact, and key players like Bobby Witt Jr.
The episode features an interview with Wyatt Wheeler discussing Kansas State's coaching change from Jerome Tang to Casey Alexander, including insights into Tang's downfall and the new hire's approach.
The hosts and guests engage in a sports trivia game, making predictions on topics like Royals homers, Bill Self's coaching future, and Travis Kelce's retirement, while playing segments like 'Stump the Chumps' with competitive banter.
Sports betting expert Fat Jack joins the show to analyze March Madness, arguing that NIL has killed Cinderella teams and sharing insights on betting trends, game predictions, and his successful picks.
The hosts discuss Bill Self's uncertain coaching future at Kansas, Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament matchups, and interview David Lesky about the Royals' opening day roster, lineup strategies, and pitching concerns.
The episode covers Bill Self's potential retirement decision amid health concerns, the Royals' upcoming season with bullpen worries and TV broadcast issues, and analysis of the NCAA tournament's lack of upsets.
Sam McDowell joins The Program to discuss KU's NCAA tournament performance, highlighting offensive struggles around Darren Peterson and late-game execution errors.
Hosts Frank Bull and Saran discuss college basketball topics, including speculation about Bill Self's potential retirement at Kansas, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on coaching, and analysis of players like Darren Peterson and Acuff.
Gary Parrish joins The Program to discuss NCAA tournament controversies, coaching salaries, and speculation about Bill Self's future at Kansas.
Soren Petro and guests discuss Bill Self's potential departure from Kansas, analyzing timelines, replacement candidates like Tommy Lloyd, and whether Kansas can compete financially in the NIL era.
Matt Derrick joins the show to discuss Mizzou basketball's NCAA tournament loss, debating coach Dennis Gates' future and analyzing Travis Kelce's contract with the Chiefs, alongside broader sports topics.
The hosts react to local NCAA Tournament outcomes, analyzing Kansas's disappointing loss and Bill Self's uncertain future, Missouri's struggles, and Iowa's surprising success under Ben McCollum, while debating NIL impacts and tournament trends.
The episode features interviews with sports analysts covering NCAA Tournament teams like Arkansas, Texas, Florida, and Missouri, discussing player performances, coaching strategies, and future expectations.
The episode features an interview with Henry Greenstein discussing Kansas basketball's season-ending loss to St.
The episode features an interview with Brian Haney, voice of the Kansas Jayhawks, discussing the high stakes of their NCAA Tournament first-round game against Cal Baptist.
The episode features interviews with broadcaster Kevin Harlan and Cal Baptist play-by-play voice Pep Fernandez, focusing on NCAA tournament previews, Kansas Jayhawks' season challenges, and Cal Baptist's underdog story as they face Kansas.
Adam Drevetta joins The Program to discuss NCAA tournament action, focusing on Kansas Jayhawks' matchup against California Baptist, Bill Self's coaching challenges in the NIL era, and the legacy of players like Jacob Pullen.
Sports reporter Blair Kirkhoff analyzes the high stakes facing Kansas and Missouri basketball in the NCAA tournament.
The hosts discuss March Madness updates, including game results and player pool insights, while analyzing the stakes for Missouri and Kansas in the tournament, debating coaching expectations and historical program performance.
MLB insider Jeff Passan discusses the growth of the World Baseball Classic, labor negotiations, and Royals predictions, while the hosts add humor with driving mishaps and NCAA tournament talk.
The episode features a press conference with Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates ahead of their NCAA Tournament game against Miami, where he discusses team preparation, injuries, and coaching philosophy.
The episode features an interview with Gabe DeArmond discussing Missouri basketball's NCAA tournament selection, their inconsistent season, and coach Dennis Gates' future.
Sports radio hosts in Kansas City celebrate the arrival of warm weather with overly optimistic predictions about winter being over forever.
Frank Bull joins the hosts to discuss March Madness bracket predictions, analyzing top seeds, potential upsets, and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college basketball.
Matt Derrick discusses the Chiefs' offseason moves, including the Justin Fields trade and Kenneth Walker signing, analyzing their impact on the team's strategy.