Two C's with a Pod

6th Straight Championship Game

It was January of 1993 until January of 2019... that is how long Andy and Matt waited for a Playoff Win. They begged for just one. Just one! Now, it has been SIX consecutive years of seeing their beloved Chiefs play in the AFC Championship.

Matt and Andy Reflect on 2023

Matt and Andy reflected on the highs and lows of their 2023. Highlights for both included:

• Career Accomplishment
• Working and improving their mindset
• Chiefs Super Bowls
• Andy's Successful campaign in Coach Pitch Softball
• Trips and Time Spent with Friends

From us to you, we hope you had a great 2023 and will have an even better 2024.

 

Was it a meltdown or did they wake up the wrong ah hem gentleman?

Here is what our bot said we talked about

 

Key Takeaways

 

• The Chiefs have suffered back-to-back regular season losses for the first time since 2021, raising concerns about playoff chances
• Patrick Mahomes seems increasingly frustrated with offensive struggles and refereeing decisions
• The AFC playoff picture remains open, with no clear dominant team emerging yet
• The Chiefs have a favorable remaining schedule and could still earn the AFC's #1 seed
• Penalties, lack of receiver separation, and poor clock management have hurt the Chiefs lately
• Social media can have negative impacts on mental health; the hosts have tried taking Twitter breaks

 

Reflecting on the Chiefs' Rare Back-to-Back Losses

 

• The Chiefs haven't lost two straight regular season games since 2021, which is concerning for playoff positioning
• The Chiefs need to win the division to help playoff seeding and chances
• The Broncos are only one game back in the division now, so the Chiefs need to finish strong
• Patrick Mahomes' Growing Frustrations
• Mahomes is clearly frustrated with the offensive struggles and officiating decisions recently
• It's unclear if this frustration will motivate and fire up Mahomes and the team, or lead to detrimental outbursts
• Mahomes briefly called out the referees in his post-game press conference for inconsistent calls

 

Reviewing the AFC Playoff Picture

 

• No AFC team has clearly separated itself as the Super Bowl favorite yet
• The Chiefs remain a top AFC contender despite recent struggles
• The Ravens and Dolphins face tough remaining schedules, which could allow the Chiefs to move up in playoff seeding
• Evaluating Remaining Schedule and Playoff Outlook
• The Chiefs have a favorable final 4 games against non-playoff teams
• Multiple losses by the Ravens and Dolphins down the stretch are plausible
• Winning out would give the Chiefs a strong chance at the AFC's #1 seed

 

Discussing Factors in Recent Chiefs' Struggles

 

• Costly penalties have hurt the Chiefs lately, stalling drives
• Lack of receiver separation has led to incompletions and interceptions
• Poor clock management has cost the Chiefs chances to score at the end of halves

 

Considering Twitter Breaks for Better Mental Health

• The negative nature of sports Twitter during losses can be detrimental for mental health
• The hosts have tried taking Twitter breaks after games to avoid doomscrolling
• Shutting down Twitter on game days could be a healthy strategy

Podcast Therapy after Andy’s Temper Tantrum

Here Chiefs Haters. Here is a podcast for you. This is what our AI note taker said Andy and Matt talked about.

Summary

Meeting Purpose:

Casual conversation between friends discussing the Kansas City Chiefs' recent loss and overall performance this season.

 

Key Takeaways

• Both were frustrated with the Chiefs' loss to the Packers and felt the officiating was poor.
• They analyzed the AFC playoff picture and possible matchups. Feel the Chiefs can still make a run if they get key players healthy.
• Discussed the razor thin margin between winning and losing in the NFL. Coaching and QB play are key factors.
• Expressed concerns about the Chiefs' energy and motivation levels in some games. Team needs to play with more urgency.

Topics:

• Chiefs' Loss to Packers
• Both were very frustrated with the loss, especially the non-call on the Valdes-Scantling pass interference. Felt it was a clear penalty that should have been called.
• Discussed if that penalty was called, the Chiefs still would have needed to convert a 2-point conversion to tie. Outcome may have been the same.
• Officiating was bad both ways. But doesn't excuse missing such an obvious call.

 

AFC Playoff Picture

• Analyzed the current AFC playoff standings. Chiefs currently the 4 seed.
• Discussed potential playoff matchups. Feel Chiefs match up better against certain teams like Pittsburgh.
• Injuries will play a key role. Getting Nick Bolton back at linebacker will help.
• The bye week for the 1 seed is critical. Allows team to get healthy and coaches to game plan.

Concerns About Chiefs' Performance

• Expressed concerns about the Chiefs' energy and motivation levels in some games. At times they look flat.
• Winning and losing margins are razor thin in NFL. Coaching and QB play are key factors.
• Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes give the Chiefs an advantage in close games.
• Team needs to play with more urgency and consistency headed into playoffs.

 

Next Steps:

• Check in on friend Kelly Howerton who is a big Chiefs fan. He was likely very frustrated with the loss as well.
• Keep perspective that regular season losses aren't devastating. But Chiefs need to play better football in December.
• Look ahead to huge game against Buffalo. That game will have major playoff implications.

Ranking our Favorite Holidays and What has caused Matt to Chill?

On today's show we're raking our favorite holidays. Later, Andy shares his theories on why Matt has chilled out.

How to play winning football... and how to play the opposite of winning football

Matt and Andy are back this week to break down the anatomy of how to win football games in October when it matters the most. Stick around for the end as we announce our inaugural #GoodBrother of the week

Talking Trash in Minneapolis

Andy returned from his annual #RaysTrip and shares the Top 3 fan encounters with Vikings fan and their go-tos for trash talking, and how those compare with some of the other cities he has visited as a fan. The fellas also talk about achieving full villain status and the beauty of ugly wins.

Andy Celebrated a Work Anniversary

Matt had a landscaping project and Andy was dealing with shit (Literally). He'll tell you all about it in an upcoming episode. They weren't able to record, but we were able to get our hands on Andy's work podcast.

 

He recently celebrated a two-year anniversary and sat down with the President of Apex, Doug Hubler, to discuss what he has learned in that relatively short time. If you are looking at buying or selling a business, contact our boy over at www.kcapex.com.

Travis and Taylor

Look What You Made Me Do! We knew this episode would be Trouble. Worlds collide when one of Matt's favorite pro athletes is rumored to be dating Andy's most favoritest musician. Hopefully the boys can shake off any Bad Blood to resume their Love Story. Otherwise, we fear another Cruel Summer.

Softball, Pickle ball, NYC, Covid and Topless Jeeps

We're back, and we're catching up on Andy's summer. It was an action-packed summer that included many softball games, pickle ball, naked Jeep drives, a trip to NYC, and his first time with COVID.