Bleav in Chiefs
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsOnce a second-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1991, Joe Valerio hops on the mic to provide insider insight for Chiefs Kingdom. The former Chiefs center spent four years in Kansas City, even snapping to NFL legend Joe Montana. Valerio is joined by Chiefs reporter Jeff Fedoitin to provide you with expert analysis on Patrick Mahomes II, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and the rest of the team.
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Episodes
Carlos Dunlap and Orlando Brown Jr.
August 03, 2022 16:19 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the news and notes from the second week of training camp, including the signing of Carlos Dunlap, the revealing interview of Frank Clark, the end of Orlando Brown's holdout and the use of the new Guardian Caps.
Training Camp Begins
July 27, 2022 16:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the latest news from training camp, including Orlando Brown Jr.'s holdout and Justyn Ross' injury, and some stories from Joe's playing days.
Keith Cash
July 19, 2022 21:34 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs tight end Keith Cash joins former Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to discuss his famous touchdown against the Houston Oilers in the 1993 playoffs, other stories from his playing days and also break down the current Chiefs.
Analyzing the Offensive Line
July 13, 2022 15:13 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the offensive line unit, including Orlando Brown Jr.'s contract situation. Joe also talks about how he thinks the Chiefs are being underrated nationally on social media.
Preparing for Training Camp
July 06, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss how players spend the last few weeks of freedom prior to training camp, and Joe shares some of his training camp stories.
The Art of Long Snapping
June 29, 2022 22:33 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBBleav producer and college long snapper @joedeleone joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73, who was the Chiefs' long snapper, and sports writer @JFedotin to share stories about long snapping and the skills necessary to excel at this specialized position.
Chiefs Announcer Danan Hughes Returns
June 22, 2022 02:28 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBKansas City Chiefs announcer Danan Hughes joins former Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to discuss how the Chiefs looked during offseason workouts and share stories from his playing days with Joe.
Chiefs Minicamp
June 15, 2022 20:55 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss players who have looked good at minicamp, the significance of these practices and what minicamp was like when Joe played.
The Athletic's Nate Taylor Returns
June 08, 2022 16:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Athletic's @ByNateTaylor joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin to discuss OTAs and the latest Chiefs news, notes and observations.
Chiefs Offseason
June 01, 2022 16:30 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss news from the Chiefs' OTAs, and Joe talks about what offseason practices were like during his playing days and how he used to play in the Chiefs' charity basketball league.
The KC Star's Vahe Gregorian
May 25, 2022 16:15 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBThe Kansas City Star sports columnist @vgregorian joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin to discuss the Chiefs and the future of Arrowhead Stadium.
Replacing Melvin Ingram
May 18, 2022 16:30 - 26 minutes - 36 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the impact of edge rusher Melvin Ingram signing with the Miami Dolphins and some of the more intriguing games on the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.
Justyn Ross
May 11, 2022 21:46 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss undrafted free agent wide receiver Justyn Ross and other intriguing prospects from rookie camp. Joe also remembers some of the undrafted free agents from his playing days, including Kimble Anders.
2022 NFL Draft Recap
May 03, 2022 02:33 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' great haul in the NFL draft and analyze their 10 selections.
2022 NFL Draft
April 27, 2022 15:07 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss who the Chiefs might select in the 2022 NFL Draft and some of their favorite prospects in the draft.
NFL Draft with Eric Edholm
April 21, 2022 03:04 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe lead NFL draft analyst for Yahoo! Sports, @Eric_Edholm, joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to break down the 2022 NFL Draft and which prospects might fit the Chiefs' needs.
Preparing for the NFL Draft
April 13, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss how Joe prepared for the 1991 NFL Draft — in which the Chiefs selected him in the second round — and how the draft unfolded.
Overtime Rules
April 06, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss the new NFL overtime rules, which was precipitated by the Chiefs' playoff games against the Buffalo Bills last season and the New England Patriots in the 2018 AFC Championship Game.
Ronald Jones and Marquez Valdes-Scantling
March 30, 2022 21:18 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the free-agent acquisitions of Ronald Jones and Marquez Valdes-Scantling and discuss the ramifications of the Tyreek Hill trade on the Chiefs and how it impacts their standing in the AFC.
JuJu Smith-Schuster
March 23, 2022 16:18 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio and sports writer @JFedotin discuss the acquisition of WR Juju Smith-Schuster and how the noteworthy additions made by other AFC teams impact the Chiefs.
Free Agency Moves
March 18, 2022 04:16 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss the Chiefs' latest moves in free agency and the major additions to the rest of the AFC West's teams.
Orlando Brown and Russell Wilson
March 09, 2022 22:03 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss the Chiefs' decision to place the franchise tag on Orlando Brown Jr. and what the Russell Wilson trade means for the Chiefs and the rest of the AFC West.
2022 NFL Combine
March 02, 2022 16:26 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss prospects to watch at this week's NFL Combine and stories from Joe's days went he went through the Combine drills before getting drafted by the Chiefs.
New Chiefs WR Justin Watson
February 23, 2022 22:46 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBRecently-signed Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson, a Penn graduate who earned a Super Bowl ring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to discuss signing with Kansas City.
Offseason Needs
February 17, 2022 03:50 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down Super Bowl LVI and how the Chiefs would've performed against the Rams. They also discuss the position groups the Chiefs need to target in order to return to the Super Bowl next year.
NFL Coaching Carousel
February 09, 2022 16:59 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss the new NFL coaching hirings, including Nathaniel Hackett, the son of former Chiefs offensive coordinator Paul Hackett, and how Eric Bieniemy once again missed out. Joe, who played with the Rams, also gives his Super Bowl LVI pick.
AFC Championship Game Analysis
February 02, 2022 17:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' disappointing loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game and offer consolation to heartbroken Chiefs fans.
13 Seconds and the AFC Championship Game
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin discuss the epic playoff game between the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, which may go down as the best ever, and preview the AFC Championship Game.
Bills vs. Chiefs preview
January 19, 2022 15:50 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' playoff win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including offensive lineman Nick Allegretti's touchdown reception, and preview the divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.
Playoff Preview
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' Week 18 win against the Broncos, preview Sunday night's playoff game against the Steelers and discuss how Kansas City matches up against the rest of the playoff field.
Wrapping Up the Regular Season
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' heartbreaking loss to the Bengals and preview Saturday's game against the Broncos and playoff scenarios down the line.
Chiefs vs. Bengals Preview
December 29, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the Chiefs' blowout victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, preview Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals and discuss the Chiefs' turnaround.
Steelers vs. Chiefs Preview
December 22, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' dramatic win against the Chargers, preview Sunday's game against the Steelers and discuss the Kansas City's ascension to the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
Chiefs vs. Chargers Preview
December 15, 2021 15:30 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' blowout victory against the Las Vegas Raiders and preview Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, which could determine who wins the AFC West.
Raiders vs. Chiefs Preview
December 08, 2021 16:40 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin break down the Chiefs' win against the Denver Broncos, preview Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders and discuss the defense's stellar play.
Broncos-Chiefs Preview
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman @joevalerio73 and sports writer @JFedotin preview the Sunday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and Chiefs, and Joe reflects on his memorable moments playing against John Elway and the AFC West rivals.
Thanksgiving with the Chiefs
November 24, 2021 09:55 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB@JFedotin and @joevalerio73 discuss the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Chris Jones, Andrew Wylie, Thanksgiving and a great holiday story when Joe watched the Plaza Lights with GM Carl Peterson.
Are the Chiefs Back?
November 17, 2021 18:30 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the Chiefs' win against the Raiders, preview Sunday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys and discuss whether the Chiefs have regained their mojo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Raiders Week with Rich Gannon
November 11, 2021 03:06 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MBFormer Chiefs and Raiders quarterback Rick Gannon joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to discuss the Chiefs-Raiders rivalry and break down Sunday night's tilt between the AFC West rivals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Packers vs. Chiefs Preview
November 03, 2021 17:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the win against the New York Giants, discuss the trade deadline moves and preview the game against the Green Bay Packers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why the Chiefs Are Struggling
October 27, 2021 17:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down what went wrong and why against the Tennessee Titans and preview the Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chiefs-Titans Preview
October 20, 2021 17:30 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the Chiefs' win against the Washington Football Team, preview Sunday's game at the Tennessee Titans and discuss Patrick Mahomes' uptick in interceptions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Kansas City Star's Blair Kerkhoff
October 13, 2021 17:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBBlair Kerkhoff, The Kansas City Star's Chiefs reporter, joins former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to break down the issues plaguing the Chiefs and what it's like covering the team this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
AFC Championship Game Rematch
October 06, 2021 17:30 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the Chiefs' win against the Philadelphia Eagles, Andy Reid's former team, and preview their Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills, which is a rematch of last year's AFC Championship Game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What's Wrong With The Chiefs?
September 29, 2021 17:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin analyze the issues that have led to Kansas City's disappointing 1-2 start. They also discuss Andy Reid's health and the acquisition of Josh Gordon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chargers vs. Chiefs Preview
September 22, 2021 17:30 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the Chiefs' surprising loss to the Baltimore Ravens and preview their AFC West matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chiefs-Ravens Preview
September 15, 2021 17:30 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin break down the Chiefs' comeback win against the Cleveland Browns and preview Sunday night's tilt against the Baltimore Ravens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021 NFL Season Preview
September 08, 2021 17:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin preview Sunday's Browns-Chiefs game and discuss how the rest of the AFC compares to the Chiefs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Final 53-Man Roster
September 01, 2021 17:30 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBFormer Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Joe Valerio and sports writer Jeff Fedotin discuss the Chiefs' final round of cuts to get down to 53 players. Joe offers his personal perspective on what it's like to be cut, and Jeff talks about his feature on Patrick Mahomes' new Adidas product line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chiefs Radio Announcer Danan Hughes
August 25, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBDanan Hughes, the Kansas City Chiefs' color commentator on their radio network, joins his former teammate, offensive lineman Joe Valerio, and sports writer Jeff Fedotin to discuss the Chiefs' positional battles and preview Friday night's game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.