🎙️ 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.

🏈 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.

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🎙️ 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.

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🎙️ 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.

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.

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That’s a wrap on Episode 9 of Heartland Bros. We’ll catch you next week—same time, same heartland hustle.

🎙️ Solo Episode with Matt
Nick’s out sick this week, so it’s just Matt on the mic—bringing the heat from Topeka to Chicago.

🧠 Mental Health Check-In
Struggling with anxiety? Same.
Life’s been throwing punches, but I open up about how small conversations and writing things down have been keeping me grounded. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed—this one’s for you.

🎮 EA Sports College Football 26 Hype
The dynasty begins! Kicking off a Delaware Blue Hens rebuild and diving into Road to Glory with SL Eagles QB #3. It’s back. It’s beautiful. It’s time to reclaim Saturdays.

🤼 WWE Talk
From childhood favorites to current-day legends—I'm sharing who had my loyalty in the Attitude Era and who’s topping the list now. If you grew up on body slams and theme songs, don’t miss this segment.

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Whether you're tailgating, doing dishes, or reliving your wrestling fandom—you're in the right place.

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, we’re diving into:

🏀 EA Sports finally announcing a new College Basketball game but we’ve got to wait until 2028?

🌍 Major WNBA expansion news Portland and Toronto in 2026, Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philly in 2030!

🔥 Sophie Cunningham claps back in defense of Caitlin Clark and we weigh in.

💬 Who’s our favorite WNBA team and why they deserve your fandom.

🏈 Omar Norman-Lott still unsigned what gives?

🛠️ Plus a little life and hobby talk as we get personal with what’s 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.

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🎙️ Episode 6 – Banners, Beef, and the Boys Are Back

Matt 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 sports—while tossing some extra spicy shade at Kansas State fans (hey, you knew it was coming).

🏒 First up: Topeka Scarecrows have dropped their official schedule—and let’s just say their release video looked like something out of NHL 2005. But hey, we’re still hyped to see the boys hit the ice at Stormont Vail Events Center. We predict a strong 29-27 season—enough to put Topeka hockey back on the map.

🎮 Then it’s 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 that’s got us ready to drop $149.99 like it's nothing.

🏆 Plus, a tip of the cap to the Oklahoma City Thunder—Nick called it! The bros talk NBA Finals fallout and why OKC’s win might just shake things up for the league moving forward.

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Whether you’re rolling with the Chiefs, Royals, Scarecrows, or even... sigh... the Kansas State Wildcats—we’ve got something for you (even if we roast your purple pride just a little too hard).