Heartland Bros

🎙️ Episode 13 – Family Royalty Joins the ShowMatt and Nick are back with another episode of Heartland Bros, this time with a very special guest—their mom, Cheryl! Visiting from San Antonio and joining Nick in Topeka, she brings stories, laughs, and a little heat to the mic.🏈 Sports & Family MemoriesRaising two diehard Chiefs fansGame day chaos and traditionsEmbarrassing moments yelling at the TVHer unfiltered take on rivalries: KU vs. K-State, Chiefs vs. Raiders😂 Childhood & Embarrassing StoriesThe truth about who tattled moreGo-to punishments and sibling rivalriesMom’s favorite (and most embarrassing) memories of Matt and Nick❤️ Life & LessonsHer thoughts on seeing her boys grown up, raising families, serving in the Navy, and running a podcast🎙️ Podcast GamesRapid Fire: Chiefs or Royals? KU or K-State? BBQ or Tex-Mex?Embarrassing Truths: The bad habits her sons still haven’t grown out ofMom’s Hot Takes: Taylor Swift, rivalries, and what’s wrong with sports fans todayWhich fanbase is worse: K-State or Mizzou?🔥 And as always, the episode wraps with plenty of love for KU, Chiefs Kingdom, Royals, and Scarecrows fans—while sending some parting shots at Wildcat and Tiger Nation.💥 Heartland Bros—home of winners, not whiners in purple and black-and-gold.

🏈 Episode 12 – Preseason Football, Navy Chief Season, and Bird Eggs?!Matt and Nick are back with another wild episode of Heartland Bros, coming to you from Topeka, Kansas and Chicago, Illinois.We kick things off with NFL preseason talk—Chiefs vs. Cardinals, the O-line rotation, Jalen Royals’ gameplay, and how the defensive line is shaping up.Matt’s deep in Navy Chief Season training, grinding through the next six weeks, while Nick’s… well… out here buying eggs and finding live birds in them.Plus, an update on Matt’s NCAA Football 26 Delaware Blue Hens Dynasty—starting 2-1, taking down No. 17 Tulane, and climbing to No. 18 in the rankings.📱 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your sports talk. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X to join the conversation.

🎙️ Episode 11 – Preseason Kickoff, Micah Parsons Trade Rumors, and WWE Chaos!Matt and Nick are back with another wild ride on Heartland Bros, coming at you from Topeka, Kansas, and Chicago, Illinois!🏈 NFL Preseason – Chiefs @ Cardinals on August 9th! We’re breaking down the O-line rotation, Jalen Royals’ potential, and the defensive line battle.😱 Micah Parsons Rumors – Dallas drama? Could the Raiders be his next stop?🏆 Jared Allen Enshrined – The mullet, the number 69, and a Hall of Fame career that started in Kansas City.🤼 WWE SummerSlam – Seth Rollins shocks the world, Rhea Ripley battles Iyo Sky and Naomi, plus John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes.🎮 NCAA Football 26 – Matt’s Delaware Blue Hens dynasty update: 14-0 CUSA title run, a tough Penn State loss, and a ranked showdown with Tulane!🃏 45th National Card Show – Chicago heat! Mahomes jersey patches, rare card finds, and hobby talk that collectors will love.Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music—or wherever real fans get their sports talk.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for all the updates, debates, and smack talk you can handle.

🎙️ Episode 10 – Topeka Fair Tales, Hulk Hogan Tribute, and Happy Gilmore 2?!Matt and Nick are back with another jam-packed episode of Heartland Bros, coming to you from Topeka, Kansas and Chicago, Illinois.💪 We kick things off honoring the life and legacy of the wrestling icon himself—Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea), who passed away at age 71.🏒 Then we shift gears to the Topeka Scarecrows—Nick ran into Gordan Whalen and Quinn O’Reilly at the Shawnee County Fair. We get honest about the lack of support from Topeka despite its 125K population. Vet of the Game nominations? We’ve got thoughts.🏟️ Northwestern’s new Ryan Field is opening soon, and it’s practically in Matt’s backyard. We talk about the local buzz and what it means for Evanston.🏀 The WNBA is heating up off the court—should players be earning a bigger slice of the pie with the new $2.2 billion media rights deal? We dive into Caitlin Clark’s haters, Kelsey Plumm’s All-Star Game comments, and the real revenue debate.🧢 Kansas hoops head coach Bill Self is on our minds—sending health and healing his way.🏌️‍♂️ Happy Gilmore 2 dropped on Netflix, and it’s loaded with wild cameos—Travis Kelce, Eminem, Post Malone?! We break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether it lived up to the hype.🏈 Shemar Stewart is finally signed with the Bengals.🎮 Matt’s NCAA Football 26 Delaware Blue Hens dynasty is flying—CUSA champs, Idaho Potato Bowl winners, and off to a 4-0 start in Year 2.🔥 Plus, we’re hyped for the 45th National Card Show in Chicago (Jul 30–Aug 3). Matt’s hitting it July 31 and Aug 1.

On Episode 9, Matt and Nick dive into a jam-packed slate of sports stories, headlines, and hype.First up—Rashee Rice. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver was officially sentenced to 5 years probation and 30 days in jail, which can be served during that probation window. But the real question now: What will the NFL do? We talk through the possible suspension timeline, how many games he could miss, and what that means for Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense heading into the 2025 season.Then, we pivot to the Chiefs’ latest roster move—signing defensive lineman Omar Norman-Lott. We break down the impact, our initial reactions, and how he might fit into Spags’ system.Over in Cincinnati, defensive end Shemar Stewart is still sitting on the sidelines unsigned. We talk through why that might be, and whether a deal is looming—or falling apart.From the field to the rankings, it’s time to give some flowers:💯 NFL Top 100 DebutsCreed Humphrey lands at #93—finally getting some well-deserved recognition as one of the league’s best centersTrent McDuffie checks in at #81, marking his first appearance and signaling big respect for KC’s young secondaryMatt also checks in with his NCAA Football 26 Dynasty Mode update:🟦 Delaware Blue Hens Year 1 is in the books with a 7-3 record, led by none other than SL Eagles QB #3 in Road to Glory Mode. Rebuilding a powerhouse has never looked so good.And if you’re into the hobby world—🃏 We’re talking 45th National Card Show in Chicago, IL happening July 30 – August 3. Matt’s hitting the floor July 31 and August 1, so if you’re out there, come say hey and talk trading cards, Chiefs gear, and maybe even score a Heartland Bros sticker.Lastly, we close it out with a little hoops love—🏀 The WNBA All-Star Game tips off tonight! It’s Team Collier vs Team Clark, and we’re fired up to see how Caitlin Clark shows out in her first All-Star appearance and how Napheesa Collier’s squad stacks up.It’s a full slate, loaded with hot takes, local pride, and real-deal football talk.Whether you’re chilling in Topeka, grinding through your commute in Chicago, or just vibing with us from anywhere in the Heartland—this episode is for you.📱 Make sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your pods.👍 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for more behind-the-scenes, updates, and listener shoutouts.That’s a wrap on Episode 9 of Heartland Bros. We’ll catch you next week—same time, same heartland hustle.

🎙️ Solo Episode with MattNick’s out sick this week, so it’s just Matt on the mic—bringing the heat from Topeka to Chicago.🧠 Mental Health Check-InStruggling with anxiety? Same.Life’s been throwing punches, but I open up about how small conversations and writing things down have been keeping me grounded. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed—this one’s for you.🎮 EA Sports College Football 26 HypeThe dynasty begins! Kicking off a Delaware Blue Hens rebuild and diving into Road to Glory with SL Eagles QB #3. It’s back. It’s beautiful. It’s time to reclaim Saturdays.🤼 WWE TalkFrom childhood favorites to current-day legends—I'm sharing who had my loyalty in the Attitude Era and who’s topping the list now. If you grew up on body slams and theme songs, don’t miss this segment.📱 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you tune in.👍 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates, shoutouts, or just to say hey.Whether you're tailgating, doing dishes, or reliving your wrestling fandom—you're in the right place.

The Heartland Bros are back in the booth! Matt in Chicago and Nick in Topeka team up again to bring the Midwest heat to your favorite podcast platform.This week, we’re diving into:🏀 EA Sports finally announcing a new College Basketball game but we’ve got to wait until 2028?🌍 Major WNBA expansion news Portland and Toronto in 2026, Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philly in 2030!🔥 Sophie Cunningham claps back in defense of Caitlin Clark and we weigh in.💬 Who’s our favorite WNBA team and why they deserve your fandom.🏈 Omar Norman-Lott still unsigned what gives?🛠️ Plus a little life and hobby talk as we get personal with what’s keeping us grounded off the mic.Follow us, subscribe, and stay rowdy. Whether you're in Topeka, Chi-town, or anywhere in between this is your podcast.📱 Catch us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X @HeartlandBros

🎙️ Episode 6 – Banners, Beef, and the Boys Are BackMatt and Nick are back with another hard-hitting, no-holds-barred episode of Heartland Bros! Broadcasting from Topeka and Chicago, the fellas break down the latest in Heartland sports—while tossing some extra spicy shade at Kansas State fans (hey, you knew it was coming).🏒 First up: Topeka Scarecrows have dropped their official schedule—and let’s just say their release video looked like something out of NHL 2005. But hey, we’re still hyped to see the boys hit the ice at Stormont Vail Events Center. We predict a strong 29-27 season—enough to put Topeka hockey back on the map.🎮 Then it’s on to the most anticipated sports game in years: EA College Football 2026. From Road to Glory starting in high school to trophy cases in Dynasty Mode, we're diving deep into everything that’s got us ready to drop $149.99 like it's nothing.🏆 Plus, a tip of the cap to the Oklahoma City Thunder—Nick called it! The bros talk NBA Finals fallout and why OKC’s win might just shake things up for the league moving forward.📱 Don’t forget to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your sports fix. And follow us on social—Facebook, Instagram, and X—for updates, feedback, and your daily dose of Midwest sports chaos.Whether you’re rolling with the Chiefs, Royals, Scarecrows, or even... sigh... the Kansas State Wildcats—we’ve got something for you (even if we roast your purple pride just a little too hard).

This week, we’re breaking down big updates from the Topeka Scarecrows, straight from public conversations and inside buzz—🏒 Jerseys finalized!🏒 Theme nights are coming—including a retro night where the OG look might return🏒 Sublimated AND stitched jerseys—here’s what that means🏒 The old logo? Considered, but they’re going with a fresh start🎟️ Ticket prices are out—October 17 & 18, mark it down!We also catch up on a big miss—Father’s Day!Shouting out our dads Mike and Tom, and digging into the unwritten rules that shaped us:Trash plates go upside downShower curtain stays stretched tightGet dressed even if you’re staying homeThen we ask the important stuff:📺 What fictional dad describes OUR dad?(Hint: Tim Taylor meets Red Forman)🛋️ What kind of sitcom dad are WE?(Hint: Lazy but lovable—think Homer meets Louis from Fresh Off the Boat)And we wrap with some NBA Finals Game 7 predictions:🔥 Pacers over Thunder🔥 Indy’s first title🔥 Second ever for the franchise (shoutout Sonics 1979)

In this loaded episode, the Bros are joined by Trevor P—a multi-talented artist and Topeka native with plenty to say. Follow him on IG and TikTok @TrevorP33rd.We dive straight into the Buffalo Bills fandom, unpacking the heated Chiefs vs. Bills rivalry and what it means in the heartland and beyond. Then, Shemar Stewart sparks a deeper debate on NIL chaos, leading to a no-punches-pulled conversation about how it’s impacting the NFL pipeline—and who’s really to blame.Trevor P doesn’t hold back his thoughts on the Topeka Scarecrows hockey presentation (spoiler: he’s not impressed), and then opens up about his music journey—what got him started, what fuels his passion, and what he’s chasing next.We close out the show with a look at Navy Football and the uphill battle military schools face in today’s college football landscape.🔥 Real talk. Real stories. Real Heartland.

This week on the show, we're diving into a jam-packed episode across softball, baseball, basketball, and streaming! 🏆⚾🏀🎬🔥 NCAA Softball Spotlight:Texas takes down Texas Tech and Topeka native NiJaree Canady, the NFCA National Pitcher of the Year for the 2nd consecutive season. With a 34-7 record in 2025 and a blistering 75 mph pitch (equivalent to 100 mph in baseball from 43 feet), Canady continues to dominate the circle.⚾ MLB Pipeline Update:The Kansas City Royals’ latest star, Jac Caglianone (Jack CAG-lee-own), the 6th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft from Florida, is making waves! After 50 games in the minors (38 in AA, 12 in AAA), he's posted 15 HR and 56 RBI in 199 at-bats. We break down his performance — including a recent RBI double in just 17 big league at-bats.📉 Royals vs. White Sox recap: A 2-7 loss last night, can the Royals bounce back this weekend?⚾ Quick Hit:The Milwaukee Brewers fall 0-2 to the Padres at American Family Field (formerly Miller Park).🏀 NBA Finals Tip-Off:Game 1 is in the books: OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers. We break down the action and preview our bold Game 2 prediction.📺 Streaming Pick of the Week:Netflix's hit show "Tires" rolls into Season 2 with 12 new episodes following its 6-episode debut season.🎤 Special Guest Teaser:We welcome an award-winning music artist to the show next week! You won’t want to miss this exclusive interview — and yes, it’ll be part of our Spotify podcast series.

In this episode, the bros dive into Midwest sports headlines and some big-time basketball energy:🏈 Chiefs Talk:OTA’s (Organized Team Activities) are underway – what to watch over the next 3 weeks.Breaking down the Chiefs' schedule: key games, must-wins, and the importance of 12/5.Official predictions: how the season shapes up for KC.🏟️ KC Stadium Updates:The latest buzz on stadium talks – what’s next for Chiefs Kingdom?🏀 NBA Playoff Vibes:Game 6 showdown: Knicks vs. Pacers – who stepped up and who flopped.Thunder are Finals-bound – what this young squad is proving.Major WNBA moment: expansion team buzz in KC, with Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd hyping it up on SportsCenter.📬 Fan Inbox + Throwbacks:The mysterious Tim Conboy email – and our reaction.A classic from the past: that unexpected Topeka Scarecrows Facebook message.🎙️ Podcast Energy:Matt shares his excitement for the pod's future – and it’s just getting started.

In our Inaugural first ever podcast. We discussed the exciting return of professional hockey to Topeka, Kansas, with the debut of the Topeka Scarecrows in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) for the 2025–26 season. The team is set to play at the Stormont Vail Events Center, rekindling the city's rich hockey history. The Scarecrows' name pays homage to the original Topeka ScareCrows, who played in the Central Hockey League and United States Hockey League from 1998 to 2003. The team's inaugural head coach is Robbie Nichols, a multi-time champion and NHL draftee, and their first signed player is veteran defenseman Justin Schmit. WikipediaWe also delved into the Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 NFL Draft selections and their potential impact on the team's performance. The Chiefs made strategic picks to bolster both offense and defense:Josh Simmons (OT, Ohio State): Selected in the first round, Simmons is expected to start at left tackle, addressing the need to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jalen Royals (WR, Utah State): A fourth-round pick, Royals is anticipated to contribute significantly to the receiving corps, offering a similar skillset to Rashee Rice. Arrowhead PrideNohl Williams (CB, Cal): The third-round pick signed a four-year contract, bringing strong coverage skills to the secondary. Jeffrey Bassa (LB, Oregon): A fifth-round selection, Bassa adds depth to the linebacker group with his athleticism and coverage abilities. Overall, the Chiefs' draft class is viewed positively, with many analysts praising the value and fit of their selections. The team's proactive approach in addressing key positions aims to maintain their competitive edge in the upcoming season.