Hogan, Happy & the Heartland Heat

Family Royalty: Momma Cheryl Joins the Bros

🎙️ Episode 13 – Family Royalty Joins the Show Matt 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 Memories Raising two diehard Chiefs fans Game day chaos and traditions Embarrassing moments yelling at the TV Her unfiltered take on rivalries: KU vs. K-State, Chiefs vs. Raiders 😂 Childhood & Embarrassing Stories The truth about who tattled more Go-to punishments and sibling rivalries Mom’s favorite (and most embarrassing) memories of Matt and Nick ❤️ Life & Lessons Her thoughts on seeing her boys grown up, raising families, serving in the Navy, and running a podcast 🎙️ Podcast Games Rapid Fire: Chiefs or Royals? KU or K-State? BBQ or Tex-Mex? Embarrassing Truths: The bad habits her sons still haven’t grown out of Mom’s Hot Takes: Taylor Swift, rivalries, and what’s wrong with sports fans today Which 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.

Preseason Football, Navy Chief Season, and Bird Eggs?!

🏈 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.

Preseason Kickoff, Micah Parsons Trade Rumors, and WWE Chaos

🎙️ 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.

Hogan, Happy & the Heartland Heat

🎙️ 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.

Probation, Prospects, and the Pigskin Grind

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 Debuts * Creed Humphrey lands at #93—finally getting some well-deserved recognition as one of the league’s best centers * Trent McDuffie checks in at #81, marking his first appearance and signaling big respect for KC’s young secondary Matt 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.