The Zone
The Zone airs live weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sports Radio 810 WHB Kansas City, bringing a mix of analysis, opinions and laughs — just not always in that order. From the numbers to the absurd, they have it covere...
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On the show
- Mick Shaffer11 eps
- Matt Derrick8 eps
- Joel Penfield3 eps
Also: Jeff Montgomery, Price Carter, Todd Leabo, Les Norman, Matt Lane, Kent Swanson, Daniel Harms, Field Yates, Mansoor Delane, Garrett Nussmeier, R Mason Thomas, Cyrus Allen, Matt Verderame, Cynthia Frelund, Matt Tait, Chris Gervino, Braden Gall
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Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
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By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · Sports NewsHOME#5355K to 289K
- 🇨🇭CH · Sports News#35749 to 4.0K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Sports News#132640 to 3.4K
- 🇸🇬SG · Sports News#36384 to 2.0K
- 🇦🇹AT · Sports News#57285 to 1.5K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
57K to 300K🎙 Daily cadence·933 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
189K to 1.0M🇺🇸96%🇨🇭1%🇬🇧1%+2 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
104K to 550K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/26 | Todd Leabo & Fact or Fiction! - Hour 4✨ | Chiefs draftFact or Fiction+3 | Todd Leabo | Sports Radio 810 WHB | — | Todd LeaboChiefs draft+3 | — | 39m 11s | |
| 10/27/26 | Chiefs Linked in WR Trade Rumors & Josh Simmons Saga! - Hour 3 | Jason and Sterling weigh in on the latest rumblings linking the Chiefs to a wide receiver before the trade deadline. Jason also explains why Josh Simmons was put on IR and how it likely is the end for the Chiefs left tackle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 40m 10s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | Braden Gall! - Hour 2✨ | Michigan footballLane Kiffin+3 | Braden Gall | ESPN Radio440 Sports+1 | Michigan | Braden GallMichigan+3 | — | 44m 20s | |
| 10/27/26 | Brewers Crush Rays & Is Chiefs Loss an Outlier or New Trend? - Hour 1 | Jason and Sterling react to the Brewers blowout win over the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series. They also discuss if the Chiefs loss to the Seahawks is a long term concern or an outlier game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 45m 41s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Chiefs Postgame Sound & Learned, Funniest, Best! - Hour 4 | See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 11s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Field Yates! - Hour 3 | ESPN NFL insider Field Yates joins the show to weigh in on the Chiefs loss to the Seahawks on Sunday Night Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 46m 40s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Simmons in Time Out/Saga Continues Hour 2 | The crew talks about Josh Simmons' recent headlines, including getting removed from a team meeting after failing to obey coach Reid's orders and disrespecting the room. He has since apologized, but not before being placed on IR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 40s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Chiefs Rough SNF Loss/Butker Struggles Hour 1 | Jason and Sterling are in the house this morning to talk about the Seahawks' dominant win vs the Chiefs on SNF. K9's failed revenge, Butker's night to forget, and an overall disaster-class from KC. Lastly, some fans call in to give their takes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 45m 27s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | Kendall Gammon is in The Zone! - Hour 3 | Kendall Gammon is in the house to start the PM, and he is here to talk Chiefs football. Kendall shares some of his past experiences, including how teams used to prepare for cold games, and what players were affected more than others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 48s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | Matt Derrick Joins the Show! - Hour 2 | Matt Derrick gets in The Zone this morning for Hour 2. Josh Simmons is the main topic today, after being placed on IR yet again. Other Chiefs news is brought up as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 57s | ||||||
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| 10/23/26 | World Series Preview/Red Friday Hour 1 | This morning, Jason and Sterling talk baseball ahead of Game 1 of the World Series tonight. Misiorowski will start on the mound for the Brew Crew, and the Rays will try to steal Game 1 of a series that they are not favored to win. Next up, some new Josh Simmons news, and an outlook for the mysterious future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 47m 45s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | Lee Sterling - Paramount Sports | 10-23-26 Paramount Sports Lee Sterling breaks down KU's homecoming matchup, K-State's trip to the desert and the Chiefs huge Sunday Night Football game at Seatle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 9m 06s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | Kent Swanson & Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 2 & 3! | KCSN's Kent Swanson joins the show to weigh in on the Chiefs and much more. Dave Toub, Steve Spagnuolo, Eric Bieniemy, Dave Merritt, Chad O'Shea, David Girardi, & Chris Jones speak to the media on a jam packed Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 36m 43s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | Sports or Leisure! - Hour 4✨ | sportsleisure+3 | — | — | — | sportsleisure+3 | — | 24m 25s | |
| 10/22/26 | Designation Drama, KU Exhibition Loss -Hour 1 | This morning on the show, Jason and Sterling talk KU basketball, because the Jayhawks fell to Louisville last night in an exhibition match. Next up, Josh Simmons was declared out due to "personal reasons" once again. Lastly, Michael Westwood joins the show to speak on his legendary sports handicapping resume.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 42m 01s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | Mick Shaffer! - Hour 4✨ | college footballsports discussion+1 | Mick Shaffer | KSHB | — | Mick Shaffercollege football+3 | — | 34m 47s | |
| 10/21/26 | Cynthia Frelund & Chiefs Press Conferences! - Hour 2 | Cynthia Frelund of NFL Network joins the show to weigh in on Kenneth Walker's return to Seattle, the Chiefs and more. Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Xavier Worthy, and Drue Tranquil speak to the media after practice on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 25m 33s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | World Series Preview/ K9s Return to the Nest - Hour 1 | This morning, Jason, Sterling, and Jack talk about the upcoming WS matchup between the Brewers and Rays. Next up, Kenneth Walker returns to Seattle this weekend to face his former team, how will he overcome the difficulty of facing a team who knows his every move?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 41m 55s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Fran Fraschilla! - Hour 3 | ESPN college basketball broadcaster Fran Fraschilla sits down at Big 12 media days to discuss his new book, KU, Kansas State, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 41m 18s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | 5th Down? Commanders Mishaps on MNF- Hour 1 | This morning, Sterling is in the house while Jason is remote, talking about the 49ers close win vs the Commanders on MNF. Coach Dan Quinn is in the heat after a crucial 4th down throwaway after a botched call late in the game, to hear more, tune in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 44m 56s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Mick Shaffer & Learned, Funniest, Best! - Hour 4✨ | RoyalsChiefs+3 | Mick Shaffer | KSHBRoyals+1 | — | Mick ShafferRoyals+3 | — | 38m 21s | |
| 10/19/26 | Field Yates & Andy Reid Press Conference! - Hour 3 | ESPN NFL insider Field Yates joins the show to weigh in on the Chiefs win, the Jalen Hurts situation in Philadelphia, and much more. Andy Reid speaks to the media via zoom on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 45m 02s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Chiefs Victory Monday Takeaways! - Hour 2 | Jason and Sterling continue to discuss the Chiefs dominant win over the Chargers in Week 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Chiefs Take Down Chargers Reaction & More! - Hour 1 | Jason and Sterling break down the Chiefs 22-6 win over the Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. They weigh in on some of the decisions and how the Chiefs dominated a lost team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 40m 19s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Kendall Gammon & Mick Shaffer! - Hour 3 & 4 | Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon joins the show to weigh in on the Chiefs and coaching styles. KSHB's Mick Shaffer joins for a fast Friday with Andy Reid and select players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 1h 23m 57s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | Kansas City Royalsbaseball+1 | Les Norman | Kansas City Royals | — | Les NormanKansas City Royals+3 | — | 44m 22s | ||
| 9/8/26 | college footballMichigan controversy+3 | — | MichiganWestern Michigan+2 | — | MichiganWestern Michigan+5 | — | 41m 32s | ||
| 9/4/26 | Missouri footballArkansas-Pine Bluff+3 | Lee Sterling | MissouriArkansas-Pine Bluff+2 | — | MissouriArkansas-Pine Bluff+5 | — | 49m 16s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Chiefspress conferences+3 | Trey SmithNick Bolton+1 | Sports Radio 810 WHB | — | Chiefspress conference+5 | — | 50m 45s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Chiefs rosterNFL+3 | Matt Lane | KCSNChiefs | — | Chiefs53-man roster+3 | — | 45m 15s | ||
| 7/21/26 | Kansas sportsfootball games+1 | Matt Tait | The Zone | Kansas | Kansas sportsfootball+3 | — | 48m 32s | ||
| 7/21/26 | college rivalriessports+1 | Chris Gervino | — | — | college rivalriesChris Gervino+3 | — | 39m 19s | ||
| 7/21/26 | RoyalsSEC+4 | — | RoyalsSEC+1 | — | RoyalsSEC+5 | — | 48m 12s | ||
| 7/20/26 | World Cupsports commentary+3 | Mick Shaffer | KSHBSports Radio 810 WHB | — | Mick ShafferWorld Cup+4 | — | 41m 03s | ||
| 7/20/26 | RoyalsChiefs+3 | Joel Penfield | RoyalsChiefs | AFC West | RoyalsChiefs+3 | — | 43m 21s | ||
| 7/20/26 | Royals seasonChiefs offensive players+3 | — | RoyalsChiefs | — | RoyalsChiefs+5 | — | 41m 53s | ||
| 7/20/26 | World CupSoccer in the United States+3 | — | Royals | — | World CupRoyals+6 | — | 46m 08s | ||
| 7/17/26 | sportsnews+3 | Matt Derrick | — | — | Matt Derricksports radio+3 | — | 1h 16m 57s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Bear weekChiefs football+1 | Matt Derrick | Chiefs | — | Matt DerrickBear week+3 | — | 42m 31s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Royalsseason grades+3 | — | Royals | — | Royalsseason grades+3 | — | 45m 41s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Brendan SorsbyChiefs+3 | Mick Shaffer | ChiefsKSHB+1 | — | Mick ShafferBrendan Sorsby+5 | — | 50m 20s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Brendan SorsbyMichael Wacha+3 | — | Texas TechRoyals | — | Brendan SorsbyMichael Wacha+5 | — | 47m 58s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Patrick Mahomes contractChiefs mini camp+3 | Kent Swanson | KCSNSports Radio 810 WHB | — | Kent SwansonPatrick Mahomes+5 | — | 39m 23s | ||
| 6/11/26 | Patrick Mahomescontract extension+4 | — | Texas Tech | — | Patrick Mahomescontract extension+5 | — | 41m 56s | ||
| 6/11/26 | RoyalsRangers+4 | — | RoyalsRangers | — | RoyalsRangers+4 | — | 44m 54s | ||
| 6/10/26 | World CupChiefs+3 | Mick Shaffer | KSHBChiefs | — | Mick ShafferChiefs+5 | — | 1h 22m 05s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Royalsbaseball+3 | Jeff Montgomery | Royals | — | RoyalsJeff Montgomery+3 | — | 42m 09s | ||
| 6/10/26 | RoyalsRangers+3 | — | RoyalsRangers | — | RoyalsRangers+4 | — | 45m 39s | ||
| 5/8/26 | sportsRoyals+3 | Mick Shaffer | RoyalsCleveland+1 | — | Mick ShafferDarryn Peterson+3 | — | 55m 54s | ||
| 5/8/26 | RoyalsGuardians+4 | — | RoyalsGuardians | — | RoyalsGuardians+5 | — | 50m 12s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Chiefs Draft ClassNFL Draft+3 | Kent Swanson | KCSNChiefs | — | Chiefsdraft class+3 | — | 47m 26s | ||
| 5/7/26 | baseballRoyals+3 | — | RoyalsGuardians | — | Jac CaglianoneCole Ragans+5 | — | 44m 30s | ||
| 5/6/26 | sportscommitment+3 | Mick Shaffer | KSHBKansas | — | Mick ShafferTyran Stokes+3 | — | 44m 29s | ||
| 5/6/26 | NFL DraftKansas City Chiefs+3 | Cynthia Frelund | NFL NetworkChiefs | — | Cynthia FrelundChiefs draft class+3 | — | 45m 19s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Royals winning streakplunking hitters+1 | Jeff Montgomery | Royals | — | Royalswinning streak+3 | — | 41m 09s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Royals baseballsports news+3 | Joel Penfield | KCSNRoyals+1 | — | RoyalsMariners+5 | — | 40m 12s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Kansas City Chiefs2026 draft+3 | — | Kansas City Chiefs | — | Kansas City Chiefs2026 draft+6 | — | 47m 33s | ||
| 5/4/26 | RoyalsMariners+3 | — | RoyalsMariners | — | RoyalsMariners+4 | — | 47m 20s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Brett VeachMJ Melendez+4 | — | Pat McAfee ShowRoyals+1 | — | Brett VeachMJ Melendez+4 | — | 47m 10s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Chiefsrookie draft class+3 | Mansoor DelaneGarrett Nussmeier+2 | Sports Radio 810 WHBChiefs | — | Chiefsrookie+5 | — | 51m 24s | ||
| 5/1/26 | ChiefsNFL Draft+3 | Matt Derrick | ChiefsDigest.comSports Radio 810 WHB | — | Chiefsdraft class+4 | — | 46m 41s | ||
| 5/1/26 | RoyalsA's+4 | — | RoyalsA's+1 | — | RoyalsA's+4 | — | 44m 55s | ||
| 4/30/26 | NFL DraftKansas City Chiefs+3 | Field Yates | ESPNChiefs+1 | — | ChiefsNFL Draft+4 | — | 46m 29s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Chiefs draft classNFL+3 | Matt Lane | KCSNSports Radio 810 WHB+1 | — | Chiefsdraft class+3 | — | 47m 26s | ||
| 4/30/26 | RoyalsAthletics+3 | — | RoyalsAthletics | — | RoyalsAthletics+3 | — | 45m 44s | ||
| 4/29/26 | sportsRoyals+3 | Mick Shaffer | KansasRoyals+3 | — | Mick ShafferTyran Stokes+4 | — | 44m 13s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Chiefs draft classNFL+3 | Daniel Harms | RGR FootballBleacher Report+1 | — | Chiefsdraft+5 | — | 47m 05s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Tyran StokesKansas commitment+3 | — | KansasKentucky+1 | — | Tyran StokesKansas+4 | — | 45m 07s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Royals baseballsports news+3 | Les Norman | Sports Radio 810 WHBRoyals | — | Royalsbaseball+3 | — | 47m 31s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Chiefs draft classEmmett Johnson+3 | Price Carter | cornArrowhead Addict+1 | — | Chiefsdraft class+4 | — | 45m 14s | ||
| 4/28/26 | NFL DraftChiefs+3 | — | Chiefs | — | ChiefsNFL Draft+3 | — | 46m 04s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Chiefs draftsports analysis+2 | Mick Shaffer | KSHBSports Radio 810 WHB | — | Chiefsdraft+4 | — | 46m 12s | ||
| 4/27/26 | RoyalsAngels+3 | Joel Penfield | KCSNRoyals+1 | Kauffman Stadium | RoyalsAngels+4 | — | 50m 26s | ||
| 4/27/26 | NFL DraftChiefs+3 | — | NFLChiefs | — | NFL DraftChiefs+3 | — | 46m 52s | ||
| 4/27/26 | NFL DraftKansas City Chiefs+3 | — | Chiefs | — | Chiefsdraft class+5 | — | 46m 23s | ||
| 4/24/26 | NFL DraftMike Vrabel controversy+3 | Mick Shaffer | — | — | NFL DraftMick Shaffer+4 | — | 41m 22s | ||
| 4/24/26 | NFL DraftChiefs+3 | Matt DerrickMick Shaffer | NFLChiefs | — | NFL DraftChiefs+4 | — | 40m 17s | ||
| 4/24/26 | NFL DraftKansas City Chiefs+3 | Matt Derrick | Chiefsdigest.com | — | ChiefsNFL Draft+3 | — | 43m 08s | ||
| 4/24/26 | NFL DraftChiefs+3 | — | Chiefs | — | NFL DraftChiefs+3 | — | 39m 25s | ||
| 4/23/26 | Royals stadiumNFL Draft+3 | — | Mayor LucasRoyals+1 | — | RoyalsDowntown ballpark+3 | — | 43m 53s | ||
| 4/23/26 | ChiefsNFL Draft+1 | Price Carter | Hollywood CasinoChiefs+1 | — | ChiefsNFL Draft+3 | — | 42m 11s | ||
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Chart history for The Zone
Peaked at #35 in CH, currently #35 in CH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| SG | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| United States | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| AT | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| Canada | — | #196 | #196 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.