Tag: Rob Riggle

Chiefs to hold Friendship Bracelet Challenge at ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’

Kansas City #Chiefs to hold Friendship Bracelet Challenge at ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs have announced the Friendship Bracelet Challenge as the final competition at the ‘World’s Largest Tailgate: Tailgate Games.’

The team’s in-person and live-streaming pregame show on ChiefsLive.com is this Thursday before the NFL Opening Game vs. the Baltimore Ravens. Rob Riggle co-hosts the show with appearances from Donna Kelce and Heidi Gardner.

The fast-paced bracelet challenge will continue throughout the World’s Largest Tailgate, as members from two teams will face off in a head-to-head showdown to make the most Chiefs-colored friendship bracelets during the 60-minute pregame show.

All bracelets created during the Friendship Bracelet Challenge will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City and distributed to the children and families they serve. The unused bracelet materials will also be donated to RMHC-KC to be available to the children and families in their care.

YouTube star Funny Marco will captain the Red team. In contrast, comedian Desi Banks will captain the Gold team, with rosters comprising influencers, creators, Flag Football participants, and Chiefs superfans.

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For more information, fans are invited to visit ChiefsLive.com now to reserve their free virtual seat at this unique event celebrating the start of the football season.

Kansas City native Rob Riggle announced as Drum Honoree for Chiefs’ home opener

Rob Riggle will be the Chiefs’ Drum Honoree during Kansas City’s home opener against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off the NFL’s 2024 regular season with a Thursday night matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, their first meeting since a dramatic 17-10 win in the AFC Championship game in January.

With excitement growing around the start of the team’s 2024 Super Bowl campaign, many area-native celebrities are expected to be in attendance, including comedian and Kansas City native Rob Riggle, who will be serving as the Chiefs’ Drum Honoree for the Week 1 matchup.

Riggle, who moved to Overland Park, Kansas at the age of two, has been vocal about his fandom for years and frequently attends regular season games. The Step Brothers star has become one of Kansas City’s most recognizable ambassadors and appeared at Super Bowl LVIII earlier this year.

The comedian and actor is also set to host the ‘World’s Biggest Tailgate’ before Thursday’s game at 5 PM CST. Fans hoping to take part in the event should arrive well ahead of time for a chance to enjoy food, drinks, and games with celebrities and former Chiefs stars.

Comedian Rob Riggle to host Chiefs ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ on opening night

Comedian Rob Riggle to host Kansas City #Chiefs ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ on opening night | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ “World’s Largest Tailgate” will return on Thursday, September 5th, ahead of the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champions’ regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

Actor and comedian Rob Riggle and broadcaster Hayley Lewis will co-host the event. Riggle, a well-known Chiefs fan, has consistently shown his love and support for the franchise. This year’s ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’: Tailgate Games features Arrowhead Stadium’s iconic tailgate experience. The hour-long livestream begins at 5 PM CT, bringing unique tailgate-themed competitions and pre-recorded segments with Chiefs players to digital platforms across Chiefs Kingdom and worldwide for free on ChiefsLive.com.

The ‘Tailgate Games’ lineup includes The Sauce Relay,  2-Minute Drill Coach’s Cheeseburger Challenge, and Chiefs Cup.

The Broadcast Boys—podcasters Lucas Brody and Nelson Vergara—will serve as special Tailgate Games correspondents. The stream will also feature guest appearances from YouTube star Funny Marco, comedian and actor Desi Banks, actress and comedian Heidi Gardner, Chiefs Hall of Famer Dante Hall, and others.

For more information, fans are invited to visit ChiefsLive.com now to reserve their free virtual seat at this unique event celebrating the start of the football season.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals his strategy for handling press conferences

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reveals his strategy for handling press conferences | @EdEastonJr

The responsibilities of an NFL starting quarterback stretch well beyond the work done on the field. Leadership and poise are essential qualities that Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes has become known for in his career.

During a recent appearance on the ‘Riggles Picks Podcast’ hosted by comedian Rob Riggle, Mahomes explained his handling of media press conference questions.

“It’s part of the profession. It’s part of being a quarterback and having to stay on that podium and talk win or loss. And yeah, I think what I’ve done and mastered is being able to say a lot of words without saying anything at all.” said Mahomes. “That’s my go-to whenever I get a question I might necessarily like; I’ll just say a lot of different words, but it really means nothing.”

Riggle followed Mahomes’ explanation with a live demonstration of his press conference responses. Acting like a reporter, he asked the reigning Super Bowl MVP about his thoughts on a recent game.

“Yeah. I mean, it’s always great to get out there and do whatever you can to try to find a way to get a win, but at the same time, it’s not always going to go your way,” said Mahomes. “And so for us, it’s about going back to the drawing board, putting in the work, and then seeing what we can do next week.”

The fun exchange of how Mahomes handles the media is entertaining but helpful in maintaining the focus on the team’s goal. He does his best to downplay his comments and avoid becoming a distraction.

12 celebrity fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, including Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis

The Chiefs have a TON of famous fans.

If you like tracking celebrity sightings at sporting events, this was an especially busy season to follow the Kansas City Chiefs, who play the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas.

Taylor Swift has attended numerous games while supporting her partner, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As such, we have seen many of her very famous friends (including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively as well as Cara Delevingne and Keileigh Teller) at Kansas City games this season.

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Last year, a mic’d up Paul Rudd was the most excited while celebrating on the field with the players after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl. He and his son also gave the most adorable interview following the victory.

But it wasn’t the first time that the famous actor celebrated on the field after Kansas City won the Super Bowl. Rudd was also joined by Eric Stonestreet (the actor who played Cameron in Modern Family) when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2020.

Here are some of the other most notable names rooting for Kansas City:

ESPN’s College GameDay makes their picks, including Notre Dame vs BYU

Who do you think wins the big games today?

For the first time in College GameDay history, the crew of host Chris Fowler and analysts Desmond Howard, David Pollack, Kirk Herbstreit, and Pat McAfee  traveled down to Lawrence, Kansas as the undefeated Jayhawks host TCU in a top 25 matchup. They were joined by comedian and  Kansas alum Rob Riggle to make their picks for today’s slate of games. Find out below who Howard, Herbstreit, McAfee, and Riggle select to come out on top this Saturday.

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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce accidentally insulted Miss Piggy on the set of ABC’s ‘Holey Moley’

A slip of the tongue had #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce in trouble with The Muppets character Miss Piggy on the set of ABC’s “Holey Moley.” | from @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has already had a busy week outside of the opening of Tight End University on Wednesday. The All-Pro has been a regularly featured guest on the ABC TV show “Holey Moley.” He’s involved himself in all types of hilarious golf-related shenanigans on the show.

NBA champion Stephen Curry produces the show and features comedian and Chiefs super fan Rob Riggle as a commentator. The Muppets also play a role during this particular season. On Tuesday’s episode, Kelce allegedly rubbed the diva of The Muppets the wrong way with a comment that he made. Miss Piggy was rumored not to be happy with the Chiefs’ star due to a backstage disagreement, according to her on again off again boyfriend and fellow Muppet, Kermit the Frog.

“One of our guests is the great Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce. He’s a real nice guy and an amazing athlete,” said Kermit. “Unfortunately, he made the mistake of asking if we wanted to throw around the old pigskin, and that did not fly very, very well with Miss Piggy. She was not happy. I hope you’re feeling better, Travis.”

A slip of the tongue seems to have been the cause for the stir, with Kelce using a phrase to describe a football that offended Miss Piggy.

Kelce appeared earlier in the season as a surprise distraction for competitors showcasing a variety of dances while dressed in football gear. Riggle immediately praised him on commentary for twerking and doing the worm, as only a few of his moves.

There is no telling what Kelce will do next on the show, but it appears he never has a problem finding enjoyment during the offseason.

You can watch new episodes of “Holey Moley” every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CT on ABC.

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