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The Jonathan Wier Show
by Jonathan
News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday.
Episodes
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Episode 1086: How The Chiefs beat the Seahawks
The Chiefs beat the Chargers 22–6, and somehow we're still talking about what went wrong. Jonathan and Cody break down why Kansas City's performance was better than people think, what's causing the red-zone problems, and whether the Chiefs actually need another wide receiver. Plus, did Harrison...
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Episode 1085: Josh Allen Slander, Chiefs Excitement, this show has it all
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Episode 1084: Funeral speeches/Chiefs Raiders
Cody and I get way too deep into the Chiefs-Raiders game, including something I noticed on the Chiefs’ three huge deep balls that completely changes the “Kenneth Walker fixed the passing game” narrative. We get into Mahomes being Mahomes again, whether Walker might actually be the Chiefs’ MVP…
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Episode 1083: The Chiefs are ALL THE WAY back
The Chiefs are 2-0 after surviving the Colts 33-30 in overtime, and Jonathan and Cody are done pretending this looks like last year’s team. Patrick Mahomes looked like his old self, Kenneth Walker is changing the entire offense, Travis Kelce suddenly looks like 2022 Kelce, and the defense…
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The Chiefs Don’t Need Mahomes to Be Superman Anymore
The Chiefs beat the Broncos 31-10, and somehow Patrick Mahomes wasn’t even close to the biggest reason why. Kenneth Walker ran wild, Kansas City’s defense suffocated Bo Nix, the offensive line held up better than anyone expected, and Mahomes shook off some serious early rust. Jonathan and Cody...
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Episode 1081: Your favorite NFL team has problems
Breaking down what actually mattered in the final preseason game, the offensive line, Josh Simmons’ back issue, promising young defenders, the Chiefs’ return game, and whether fans are overreacting before the season even starts. Then they look around the NFL at what Bills, Ravens, Seahawks,...
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Episode 1080: Chiefs Preseason Thoughts
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Episode 1079: Mahomes Is Still the NFL’s Most Feared QB and King of the Hill Gets Weird
Football is finally back—technically—and Jonathan and Cody begin with the annual quarterback rankings from NFL coaches and executives, where Patrick Mahomes remains the clear number one despite the internet’s obsession with recent statistics and injury narratives. They discuss Mahomes’ recovery,...
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Episode 1078: Jonathan Wieck
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The New King of the Hill Is Funny, Sweet, and a Little Outdated
Jonathan and Cody break down the opening three episodes of King of the Hill Season 15. They discuss why parts of the revival feel stuck in 2013, whether Hank would really hate an electric truck, the show’s noticeably raunchier dialogue, the emotional introduction of Caesar Salad, and why the...
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The British are Hating (me)
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How somehow Ai made soccer discourse even worse
How somehow Ai made soccer discourse even worse
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Episode 1074: 21st Century Weakness
Ai is still bad, Sony sucks, God help us all
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Episode 1072: Rashee Rice update/Ai Holodomor
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Episode 1071: ESPN ranks the Chiefs 9th?!/You're probably talking to a bot
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Episode 1070: It's Surveillance Media
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Episode 1069: What will be the Chiefs dumbest loss of the season?
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Episode 1068: The NFL Is a Mall and Star Fox Is a Scam?
In this episode of The Jonathan Wier Show, Jonathan and co-host Cody Akins tackle the upcoming NFL schedule release (Thursday, May 14th at 7 PM CT) and debate which team they want the Chiefs to open against. Cody wants the Jets for an easy motivational win, but Jonathan argues for the Seahawks —...
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Stop Being a DOOMER!
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Study: Ai is making you stupid
Also thoughts on the Chiefs draft and surveillance pricing
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"I am not for everyone"
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Episode 1064: Tech Tuesday on a Wednesday
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“As God is my witness, turkeys can fly!”
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cold Weather Experiences 02:36 Olympic Hockey and Sports Memories 05:19 AI Trivia and Futurama 10:52 AI Technology and Infrastructure Challenges 13:43 Future of Technology and Data Centers 15:23 The Hawaiian Chicken Chronicles 25:14 The Lawsuit Over 1587 34:03…
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"I hope to God the Seahawks win."
Chapters 00:00 Caffeine Chronicles: The Morning Rituals 05:37 Chiefs, Patriots, and Super Bowl Memories 11:19 Tech Talk: The Future of Computers and AI 22:20 Conspiracy Theories: Patriots, Snow, and the NFL 27:28 Recent Internet Outages and Their Impact 30:14 The Role of AI in Modern Workplaces...
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Episode 1061: The Chiefs Season was f-ed the moment this happened
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Chiefs beat Colts BUT....
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Why The Chiefs Will Turn It Around And Win The Super Bowl
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Chiefs Lose to the Bills, Chiefs fans lose their minds
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Episode 1057: Chiefs Vs Bills With Jon Grayson: What is at stake for each fan base
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Chiefs Beat Commies: The Chiefs are untrappable
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Episode 1055: Chiefs destroy the Raiders, so why don't I fee good?
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Chiefs beat Lions but not the allegations
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Chiefs Win 37-20 Against The Ravens, But Was It Enough?
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Beatles × Blur × Talking Heads: The Alignment Chart Episode
Jonathan and James ditch the usual lists and build a three-band alignment chart: which Beatles tracks feel most Beatles, Blur, or Talking Heads—and vice versa. Expect spicy picks (from “A Day in the Life” to “Once in a Lifetime”), friendly slander, and a tour of deep cuts like “Strange News from...
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Chiefs 17 Eagles 20: Whose fault is it and will The Chiefs ever win again?!
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Did Brazil or The Chargers Break the Chiefs
In this episode, Jonathan and Cody discuss the recent loss of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Chargers, reflecting on the implications of the defeat and analyzing key moments from the game. They explore the psychological aspects of fandom, coping mechanisms, and the impact of injuries on team...
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What Team Will The Chiefs Lose To?
In this episode, Cody and I get into all the hype (and anxiety) heading into the season—what the Chiefs did in the offseason, how we think this year plays out, and which player moves actually matter. We talk through the Micah Parsons trade and how it could shift things, what the Chiefs' offense...
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Episode 1048: Why the First 3 Episodes of the King of the Hill Revival Feel So Important
Chapters 00:31 The Return of King of the Hill 03:10 Hank and Peggy's Adjustment to Life in America 06:33 Bobby's New Life and Continuity Issues 12:08 Bobby's Character Development 14:48 Bill's Wellness Check and Episode Two Overview 19:26 Father-Son Dynamics in Relationships 22:05 Genetics vs....
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How to revive a classic: King of the Hill
Cody and I do a overall breakdown of why KOTH is so important culturally and then talk about why this revival worked where so many other failed.
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Episode 1046: Peak and Crash: Weezer
00:00:00 Welcome & catching‑up 00:01:52 Show premise – when bands peak & crash 00:02:46 Weezer 101 & ’90s nerd pride 00:04:26 Jonathan’s Weezer‑tattoo origin story 00:07:00 “They made uncool feel cool” 00:10:55 Setting up the peak‑songs face‑off 00:11:00 Peak #1 – “My Name Is Jonas” 00:14:00 Peak...
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“Reverse Puberty & the Tin-Foil Router” Plus new KING OF THE HILL SPECULATION
Time Chapter 00:00 Puberty in Reverse: my squeaky intro & low-T infomercial riff 02:15 Tin-Foil Router Madness: Cody explains why it kills Wi-Fi (and maybe COVID?) 04:40 Don’t Dome the Chiefs: I threaten to riot if Arrowhead gets a roof 07:30 The Whitest Netflix Doc: Burrow, Cousins, Goff, and…
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The Hangout: “Dog contraception is just food.”
00:00 – Jonathan’s Lazy Introduction Jonathan explains why this episode is technically still daily content—because editing is a pain and Cody Akins is a godsend. 01:35 – The Boston Accent Strikes Again Ayla tries (and fails) a Boston accent, which Jonathan says sounds more like JLo from Queens....
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Episode 1043: “I’m the first person to ever be named Jonathan. It’s true — don’t look that up.”
Jonathan explores a variety of topics ranging from random facts about the NBA and John Lennon to humorous anecdotes about animal encounters and personal updates. The show culminates in a one-sided debate on whether cereal qualifies as soup.
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Jonologue: “I’ve had Taco Bell four days in a row. And tomorrow... it’ll probably be five.”
00:00 Introduction to the Jonologue 03:07 Random Facts and Trivia 05:57 People Having a Worse Day Than You 18:19 Solitaire: Would You Rather?
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"Grip it and rip it man."
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:08 Marriage and Relationships 06:01 Nostalgia and Its Impact 08:57 Social Media and Complaining Culture 12:11 Business Reviews and Customer Expectations 14:59 Sports Talk: NFL Predictions 24:32 Chiefs' Super Bowl Prospects 30:17 Mental Fortitude in...
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Too Little, Too Late: Ai is the modern nuclear arms race but computers are lazy in the future
We talk about the looming threat of Ai. We talk about how no one actually wears nude underwear (especially Chris Pratt). We talk about Terminator and lazy computers
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Episode 1038: Drain Bamage - The Luanne Conspiracy and Other King of the Hill Theories
In this episode, Jonathan Wier is joined by James and Cody for a hilarious and increasingly unhinged exploration of King of the Hill fan theories. It starts off sane but quickly descends into beautiful madness—what they call the King of the Hill conspiracy iceberg. The crew tackles questions…
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"Eat Like a Baby, Swear Like an Adult"
In this wide-ranging episode, Jonathan and Cody reunite to ask the big questions: When do you stop being “from Kansas City”? Why are people pretending not to swear when they stub their toe? And is there really only 8 billion people on Earth? Because it sure feels like more. Jonathan tells the…
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A Non-Chiefs Episode: Save a Horse, Ride a Mummy
In this episode, Jonathan and James tackle life's most pressing questions with their usual mix of humor, skepticism, and existential dread. Why do people trust AI to make decisions for them, even when it's clearly wrong? How is it possible that intelligent life should be everywhere in the…
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Episode 1036: The Chiefs Lost?! "This Is the Rest of Your Life, Kid"
The Kansas City Chiefs lost the Super Bowl, and Jonathan had to console his son Finn, who had never experienced a Chiefs team that didn’t win it all. As Finn sat under his blanket, quietly crying, Jonathan delivered a brutal yet honest life lesson: This is the rest of your life, kid. Because...
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News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday.
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News, pop culture, sports, and whatever story I can't stop thinking about. Kansas City radio host Jonathan Wier breaks down the things worth talking about — and a few things that probably aren't, but we're doing it anyway. New episodes every Sunday.
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