SportsBeat KC
SportsBeat KC, hosted by Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios, covers Kansas City teams including the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current and college programs. It runs about 1,000 episodes with a weekly cadence and typical length near 31 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate range of $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly Kansas City sports analysis from a Star reporter, reaching engaged local fans
- Over 1,000 episodes and a weekly cadence build a long-running local habit.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 325 ratings signals a satisfied listener base.
- Episodes average about 31 minutes, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted panel discussion, reporter analysis, instant reaction
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 36 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and the recent titles cover game previews, roster analysis and the World Cup with no sensitive content flagged.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/sportsbeatkc?selected=M… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1050298530 |
| RSS feed | publicfeeds.net/f/14052/feed-rss.xml |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Breaking down Chiefs’ imperfect 4-0 start & huge college football week | 2026-10-13 | 32 min |
| Another week, another heart-stopping victory for Chiefs. This one came | 2026-10-06 | 24 min |
| Chiefs found a way, Royals lost a once-promising season: SportsBeat KC | 2026-09-29 | 32 min |
| Kansas City Chiefs defeat Miami Dolphins 24-10 | Instant reaction | 2026-09-28 | 2 min |
| When Patrick Mahomes plays like Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs can outsco | 2026-09-22 | 29 min |
| How running back Kenneth Walker III could change everything for the Ch | 2026-09-15 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Kansas City’s biggest sports stories of the week, for the diehards and the casual fans alike. A podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current, Missouri and Kansas college teams, and more. Hosted by longtime Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.
About SportsBeat KC
SportsBeat KC is a weekly sports podcast covering the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current and Kansas and Missouri college teams. Hosted by Kansas City Star sports reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show has published about 1,000 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 31 minutes.
On Apple Podcasts the show holds a 4.7 average from 325 ratings. Based on those signals, listeners are most likely Kansas City sports fans, skewing male and aged 35 and up. These figures are estimates, not published data. The feed shows no sponsors in its recent episodes.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per thousand, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Local brands in automotive, dining and sports merchandise are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. SportsBeat KC can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about SportsBeat KC
How much does SportsBeat KC charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is SportsBeat KC about?
SportsBeat KC is a weekly podcast covering Kansas City sports, including the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting, Current and college teams. It is hosted by Kansas City Star reporter Blair Kerkhoff and produced by KCUR Studios.
How do I contact SportsBeat KC about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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