Oct 15, 2026 · 45 min
Kansas stadium debate meets a full slate of football picks
STAR Bond District Confusion, Pastor Adam's Staff Turns on Him, Jack Smith Has Your Info, Josh Simmons (sort of) Practices, KU-KSU Tables Turn, Lee Sterling PIcks
The episode pairs a dispute over Kansas stadium financing and political investigations with sports analysis spanning college and NFL matchups.
- 1Kevin argues the proposed Kansas STAR Bond District does not create a new tax for ordinary residents.
- 2Lee Sterling evaluates college and NFL games, including Kansas State, Kansas City, Las Vegas, and Green Bay.
- 3The discussion links stadium politics, fan culture, player availability, and betting decisions across the football weekend.
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Lee Sterling presents Packers-Cowboys as his free game of the week before Kevin recaps the full betting card.
The brief
Kevin opens by arguing that the proposed Kansas STAR Bond District’s boundaries do not impose a new tax on ordinary residents, while criticizing coverage he sees as alarmist.
The conversation turns to NFL fan culture and stadium attendance, comparing markets such as Kansas City, Miami, and Chicago and considering why prominent teams matter to the league.
Lee Sterling joins to assess college games involving Notre Dame, Ohio State, Kansas State, and Missouri, focusing on defenses, quarterbacks, rivalry dynamics, and spreads.
Sterling then makes NFL cases involving Buffalo, Las Vegas, the Chargers, Kansas City, and Green Bay, with Justin Herbert’s struggles and Josh Simmons’ uncertain practice status adding intrigue.
After Sterling identifies Packers-Cowboys as his free game of the week, Kevin recaps the episode’s college and NFL selections.