Defending The Kingdom

The Chiefs Official Podcast Network

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Chiefs Reporter Matt McMullen - plus various special guests - break down the latest news and storylines in Chiefs Kingdom.

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20 episodes
Updated June 22

Episodes20

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'It's 4 a.m. in Chiefs Kingdom' - Training Camp Preview | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen discuss who stood out during the offseason training program, plus some storylines to watch as training camp kicks off next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 22 · 33 min
'On Time Arrival' - Chiefs OTA Update | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen provide the latest updates from the Chiefs OTAs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 3 · 24 min
'The Start, the Guts and the Finish' - Breaking Down the Chiefs 2026 Schedule | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' 2026 schedule! Tune into the schedule release May 14 at 7 pm on NFL Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14 · 27 min
'Getting Defensive About It' - Chiefs 2026 Draft Recap | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' 2026 draft class in the latest episode of Defending the Kingdom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 29 · 53 min
'We Got Our Guys' - Chiefs Round 1 Recap | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' 2026 first-round selections in the NFL Draft: Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 24 · 16 min
'Like 'Em?' - NFL Draft Preview | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft of the latest episode of Defending the Kingdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 15 · 37 min
'Run with It w/ RBs Coach DeMarco Murray + Flag Football Announcement!' | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter chat with Running Backs Coach DeMarco Murray about his vision for the 2026 season, plus Sheila Sickau from the Chiefs' football development team stops by to share an exciting update surrounding the potential sanctioning of girls' flag football in Kansas high schools! Learn more at Chiefs.com/LetHerPlay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 2 · 38 min
'Something to Prove' - Recapping the Second Wave of Free Agency | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' recent moves during the second wave of free agency on the latest episode of Defending the Kingdom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 26 · 34 min
'Happy New Year w/ Kenneth Walker' | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' latest roster moves, plus front office executive Tim Terry and new running back Kenneth Walker join the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 13 · 51 min
'Tags, Trades and Practical Analytics w/ Cynthia Frelund' | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen recap their experience at the NFL Scouting Combine and look ahead to free agency, plus NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund joins the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 6 · 54 min
Checking in from the Combine w/ Executives Chris Shea and Ryne Nutt | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen check in from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, plus front office executives Chris Shea and Ryne Nutt join the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 25 · 52 min
NFL Combine Preview w/ WRs Coach Chad O'Shea | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen preview the NFL Scouting Combine, plus Wide Receivers Coach Chad O'Shea joins the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 20 · 35 min
'EB Returns' - Chatting with Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen talk through Kansas City's hiring of Eric Bieniemy as Offensive Coordinator, plus Bieniemy stops by the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 29 · 49 min
'The Pivot' - Chiefs Offseason Preview | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen talk through the Chiefs' upcoming offseason, plus Ari Wolfe stops by to break down the NFL playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 15 · 1 hr 33 min
'Why You Win' - Chiefs vs. Raiders Preview w/ Chu Godrick | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, plus Chu Godrick joins the show. Ari Wolfe also stopped by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 1 · 1 hr 14 min
New Developments, plus a Stadium Update from Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Denver Broncos, plus Chiefs Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt joins the show to discuss the recent stadium news. Ari Wolfe also stopped by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
'Music City Motivation' - Chiefs vs. Titans Preview | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Tennessee Titans and discuss how this game can help the Chiefs begin their preparation for the 2026 season. Ari Wolfe also stopped by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
'Hold the Fort' - Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview w/ George Karlaftis | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers, plus George Karlaftis joins the show! Ari Wolfe also stops by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10, 2025 · 54 min
'Attack December & Earn It' - Chiefs vs. Texans Game Preview w/ Nick Bolton | Defending The Kindgom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Houston Texans, plus Nick Bolton joins the show! Ari Wolfe also stopped by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
'The Layers to This Game' - Chiefs vs. Cowboys Preview | Defending the Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen break down the Chiefs' upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, plus Ari Wolfe also stopped by to talk through some storylines from around the AFC West and the NFL as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

Defending The Kingdom

'It's 4 a.m. in Chiefs Kingdom' - Training Camp Preview | Defending The Kingdom

'On Time Arrival' - Chiefs OTA Update | Defending The Kingdom

'The Start, the Guts and the Finish' - Breaking Down the Chiefs 2026 Schedule | Defending The Kingdom

'Getting Defensive About It' - Chiefs 2026 Draft Recap | Defending The Kingdom

'We Got Our Guys' - Chiefs Round 1 Recap | Defending The Kingdom

'Like 'Em?' - NFL Draft Preview | Defending The Kingdom

'Run with It w/ RBs Coach DeMarco Murray + Flag Football Announcement!' | Defending The Kingdom

'Something to Prove' - Recapping the Second Wave of Free Agency | Defending The Kingdom

'Happy New Year w/ Kenneth Walker' | Defending The Kingdom

'Tags, Trades and Practical Analytics w/ Cynthia Frelund' | Defending The Kingdom

Checking in from the Combine w/ Executives Chris Shea and Ryne Nutt | Defending The Kingdom

NFL Combine Preview w/ WRs Coach Chad O'Shea | Defending The Kingdom

'EB Returns' - Chatting with Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy | Defending The Kingdom

'The Pivot' - Chiefs Offseason Preview | Defending The Kingdom

'Why You Win' - Chiefs vs. Raiders Preview w/ Chu Godrick | Defending The Kingdom

New Developments, plus a Stadium Update from Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt | Defending The Kingdom

'Music City Motivation' - Chiefs vs. Titans Preview | Defending The Kingdom

'Hold the Fort' - Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview w/ George Karlaftis | Defending The Kingdom

'Attack December & Earn It' - Chiefs vs. Texans Game Preview w/ Nick Bolton | Defending The Kindgom

'The Layers to This Game' - Chiefs vs. Cowboys Preview | Defending the Kingdom