
šļø Episode 13 ā Family Royalty Joins the ShowMatt and Nick are back with another episode of Heartland Bros, this time with a very special guestātheir mom, Cheryl! Visiting from San Antonio and joining Nick in Topeka, she brings stories, laughs, and a little heat to the mic.š Sports & Family MemoriesRaising two diehard Chiefs fansGame day chaos and traditionsEmbarrassing moments yelling at the TVHer unfiltered take on rivalries: KU vs. K-State, Chiefs vs. Raidersš Childhood & Embarrassing StoriesThe truth about who tattled moreGo-to punishments and sibling rivalriesMomās favorite (and most embarrassing) memories of Matt and Nickā¤ļø Life & LessonsHer thoughts on seeing her boys grown up, raising families, serving in the Navy, and running a podcastšļø Podcast GamesRapid Fire: Chiefs or Royals? KU or K-State? BBQ or Tex-Mex?Embarrassing Truths: The bad habits her sons still havenāt grown out ofMomās Hot Takes: Taylor Swift, rivalries, and whatās wrong with sports fans todayWhich fanbase is worse: K-State or Mizzou?š„ And as always, the episode wraps with plenty of love for KU, Chiefs Kingdom, Royals, and Scarecrows fansāwhile sending some parting shots at Wildcat and Tiger Nation.š„ Heartland Brosāhome of winners, not whiners in purple and black-and-gold.
Aug 18, 2025
24 min

š Episode 12 ā 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 talkāChiefs vs. Cardinals, the O-line rotation, Jalen Royalsā gameplay, and how the defensive line is shaping up.Mattās deep in Navy Chief Season training, grinding through the next six weeks, while Nickās⦠well⦠out here buying eggs and finding live birds in them.Plus, an update on Mattās NCAA Football 26 Delaware Blue Hens Dynastyāstarting 2-1, taking down No. 17 Tulane, and climbing to No. 18 in the rankings.š± Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your sports talk. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X to join the conversation.
Aug 11, 2025
16 min

šļø Episode 11 ā 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!š NFL Preseason ā Chiefs @ Cardinals on August 9th! Weāre breaking down the O-line rotation, Jalen Royalsā potential, and the defensive line battle.š± Micah Parsons Rumors ā Dallas drama? Could the Raiders be his next stop?š Jared Allen Enshrined ā The mullet, the number 69, and a Hall of Fame career that started in Kansas City.𤼠WWE SummerSlam ā Seth Rollins shocks the world, Rhea Ripley battles Iyo Sky and Naomi, plus John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes.š® NCAA Football 26 ā Mattās Delaware Blue Hens dynasty update: 14-0 CUSA title run, a tough Penn State loss, and a ranked showdown with Tulane!š 45th National Card Show ā Chicago heat! Mahomes jersey patches, rare card finds, and hobby talk that collectors will love.Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Musicāor 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.
Aug 4, 2025
30 min

šļø Episode 10 ā 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.šŖ We kick things off honoring the life and legacy of the wrestling icon himselfāHulk Hogan (Terry Bollea), who passed away at age 71.š Then we shift gears to the Topeka ScarecrowsāNick ran into Gordan Whalen and Quinn OāReilly at the Shawnee County Fair. We get honest about the lack of support from Topeka despite its 125K population. Vet of the Game nominations? Weāve got thoughts.šļø Northwesternās new Ryan Field is opening soon, and itās practically in Mattās backyard. We talk about the local buzz and what it means for Evanston.š The WNBA is heating up off the courtāshould players be earning a bigger slice of the pie with the new $2.2 billion media rights deal? We dive into Caitlin Clarkās haters, Kelsey Plummās All-Star Game comments, and the real revenue debate.š§¢ Kansas hoops head coach Bill Self is on our mindsāsending health and healing his way.šļøāāļø Happy Gilmore 2 dropped on Netflix, and itās loaded with wild cameosāTravis Kelce, Eminem, Post Malone?! We break down what worked, what didnāt, and whether it lived up to the hype.š Shemar Stewart is finally signed with the Bengals.š® Mattās NCAA Football 26 Delaware Blue Hens dynasty is flyingāCUSA champs, Idaho Potato Bowl winners, and off to a 4-0 start in Year 2.š„ Plus, weāre hyped for the 45th National Card Show in Chicago (Jul 30āAug 3). Mattās hitting it July 31 and Aug 1.
Jul 28, 2025
30 min

On Episode 9, Matt and Nick dive into a jam-packed slate of sports stories, headlines, and hype.First upāRashee 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 Chiefsā latest roster moveāsigning defensive lineman Omar Norman-Lott. We break down the impact, our initial reactions, and how he might fit into Spagsā 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 loomingāor falling apart.From the field to the rankings, itās time to give some flowers:šÆ NFL Top 100 DebutsCreed Humphrey lands at #93āfinally getting some well-deserved recognition as one of the leagueās best centersTrent McDuffie checks in at #81, marking his first appearance and signaling big respect for KCās young secondaryMatt also checks in with his NCAA Football 26 Dynasty Mode update:š¦ 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 youāre into the hobby worldāš Weāre talking 45th National Card Show in Chicago, IL happening July 30 ā August 3. Mattās hitting the floor July 31 and August 1, so if youāre 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 loveāš The WNBA All-Star Game tips off tonight! Itās Team Collier vs Team Clark, and weāre fired up to see how Caitlin Clark shows out in her first All-Star appearance and how Napheesa Collierās squad stacks up.Itās a full slate, loaded with hot takes, local pride, and real-deal football talk.Whether youāre chilling in Topeka, grinding through your commute in Chicago, or just vibing with us from anywhere in the Heartlandāthis episode is for you.š± Make sure to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your pods.š Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for more behind-the-scenes, updates, and listener shoutouts.Thatās a wrap on Episode 9 of Heartland Bros. Weāll catch you next weekāsame time, same heartland hustle.
Jul 21, 2025
24 min

šļø Solo Episode with MattNickās out sick this week, so itās just Matt on the micābringing the heat from Topeka to Chicago.š§ Mental Health Check-InStruggling with anxiety? Same.Lifeās been throwing punches, but I open up about how small conversations and writing things down have been keeping me grounded. If youāve ever felt overwhelmedāthis oneās for you.š® EA Sports College Football 26 HypeThe dynasty begins! Kicking off a Delaware Blue Hens rebuild and diving into Road to Glory with SL Eagles QB #3. Itās back. Itās beautiful. Itās time to reclaim Saturdays.𤼠WWE TalkFrom childhood favorites to current-day legendsāI'm sharing who had my loyalty in the Attitude Era and whoās topping the list now. If you grew up on body slams and theme songs, donāt miss this segment.š± Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you tune in.š Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for updates, shoutouts, or just to say hey.Whether you're tailgating, doing dishes, or reliving your wrestling fandomāyou're in the right place.
Jul 14, 2025
11 min

The Heartland Bros are back in the booth! Matt in Chicago and Nick in Topeka team up again to bring the Midwest heat to your favorite podcast platform.This week, weāre diving into:š EA Sports finally announcing a new College Basketball game but weāve got to wait until 2028?š Major WNBA expansion news Portland and Toronto in 2026, Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philly in 2030!š„ Sophie Cunningham claps back in defense of Caitlin Clark and we weigh in.š¬ Whoās our favorite WNBA team and why they deserve your fandom.š Omar Norman-Lott still unsigned what gives?š ļø Plus a little life and hobby talk as we get personal with whatās keeping us grounded off the mic.Follow us, subscribe, and stay rowdy. Whether you're in Topeka, Chi-town, or anywhere in between this is your podcast.š± Catch us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X @HeartlandBros
Jul 7, 2025
23 min

šļø Episode 6 ā Banners, Beef, and the Boys Are BackMatt and Nick are back with another hard-hitting, no-holds-barred episode of Heartland Bros! Broadcasting from Topeka and Chicago, the fellas break down the latest in Heartland sportsāwhile tossing some extra spicy shade at Kansas State fans (hey, you knew it was coming).š First up: Topeka Scarecrows have dropped their official scheduleāand letās just say their release video looked like something out of NHL 2005. But hey, weāre still hyped to see the boys hit the ice at Stormont Vail Events Center. We predict a strong 29-27 seasonāenough to put Topeka hockey back on the map.š® Then itās on to the most anticipated sports game in years: EA College Football 2026. From Road to Glory starting in high school to trophy cases in Dynasty Mode, we're diving deep into everything thatās got us ready to drop $149.99 like it's nothing.š Plus, a tip of the cap to the Oklahoma City ThunderāNick called it! The bros talk NBA Finals fallout and why OKCās win might just shake things up for the league moving forward.š± Donāt forget to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your sports fix. And follow us on socialāFacebook, Instagram, and Xāfor updates, feedback, and your daily dose of Midwest sports chaos.Whether youāre rolling with the Chiefs, Royals, Scarecrows, or even... sigh... the Kansas State Wildcatsāweāve got something for you (even if we roast your purple pride just a little too hard).
Jun 30, 2025
27 min

This week, weāre breaking down big updates from the Topeka Scarecrows, straight from public conversations and inside buzzāš Jerseys finalized!š Theme nights are comingāincluding a retro night where the OG look might returnš Sublimated AND stitched jerseysāhereās what that meansš The old logo? Considered, but theyāre going with a fresh startšļø Ticket prices are outāOctober 17 & 18, mark it down!We also catch up on a big missāFatherās Day!Shouting out our dads Mike and Tom, and digging into the unwritten rules that shaped us:Trash plates go upside downShower curtain stays stretched tightGet dressed even if youāre staying homeThen we ask the important stuff:šŗ What fictional dad describes OUR dad?(Hint: Tim Taylor meets Red Forman)šļø What kind of sitcom dad are WE?(Hint: Lazy but lovableāthink Homer meets Louis from Fresh Off the Boat)And we wrap with some NBA Finals Game 7 predictions:š„ Pacers over Thunderš„ Indyās first titleš„ Second ever for the franchise (shoutout Sonics 1979)
Jun 23, 2025
28 min

In this loaded episode, the Bros are joined by Trevor Pāa multi-talented artist and Topeka native with plenty to say. Follow him on IG and TikTok @TrevorP33rd.We dive straight into the Buffalo Bills fandom, unpacking the heated Chiefs vs. Bills rivalry and what it means in the heartland and beyond. Then, Shemar Stewart sparks a deeper debate on NIL chaos, leading to a no-punches-pulled conversation about how itās impacting the NFL pipelineāand whoās really to blame.Trevor P doesnāt hold back his thoughts on the Topeka Scarecrows hockey presentation (spoiler: heās not impressed), and then opens up about his music journeyāwhat got him started, what fuels his passion, and what heās chasing next.We close out the show with a look at Navy Football and the uphill battle military schools face in todayās college football landscape.š„ Real talk. Real stories. Real Heartland.
Jun 16, 2025
47 min
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