Tailgate TV

08/29/2026

The Adrian Blackhawks are up 19-14 on the Butler Bears at half.

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08/24/2026

🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IS BACK — and so is TAILGATE TV!

This week on Tailgate TV, we sat down with the new head coach of the Butler Bears, Kyle Rhodes!

We talk about Coach Rhodes taking over the program, his vision for Butler football, this year’s team, and what Bear fans can look forward to under the Friday night lights this season.

The wait is over. Football season is HERE. 🐻🏈

🎥 Catch the newest episode of Tailgate TV now!

GO BEARS!

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07/10/2026

Tailgate TV is BACK!

After a long hiatus, we’re finally back … and we’re kicking off the new season with one of Butler’s own.

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Jake Chandler, as we look back on his incredible career at Butler High School, talk about the journey that’s brought him to this point, and what’s next as he prepares to play college football.

If you enjoy local sports, behind-the-scenes stories, and getting to know the athletes beyond Friday night lights, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

And here’s the best part… we’ve also got several unreleased episodes sitting in the vault that will be dropping throughout the season. 👀

So grab a drink (from Sonic of course), hit play, and welcome back to Tailgate TV.

🎥 Watch now:

Brad & Cody sit down with Jake Chandler. Jake has been an elite ath...

07/07/2026

THURSDAY you can catch an all new episode of Tailgate TV!

Speaking of CATCH ... Jake had a few of those in his career! You don't want to miss this episode!

07/05/2026

Seems a lil sus ... GALLON JUGS that DON'T GO BAD?

Oh hey, we have a NEW EPISODE dropping THURSDAY!

And another in the vault ... who's ready for some more Tailgate TV?

Bradford Davis Cody Morris

07/02/2026

Wow.

06/28/2026

Surprise! Butler’s Own Matt Wells Is Appearing on Forged in Fire!

Keeping secrets seems to be the new trend in Bates County, and Matthew Wells has been holding onto a whopper. The local bladesmith was selected years ago to compete on the world-renowned television show Forged in Fire. Tailgate TV caught up with our buddy Matt to talk a little about his bladesmithing career and his journey to national television, as his episode is set to air Wednesday, July 1, on the History Channel....

Keeping secrets seems to be the new trend in Bates County, and Matthew Wells has been holding onto a whopper. The local bladesmith was selected years ago to compete on the world-renowned television…

06/21/2026

Preparation Built the Player:

Jake Chandler Reflects on His Butler Career By Cody Morris Later this summer, Tailgate TV will premiere Season 3 with an exclusive interview featuring Butler graduate and Baker University signee Jake Chandler. During the nearly hour-long conversation, Chandler reflected on his athletic career, discussed the moments that shaped him as both a player and person, and shared what lies ahead as he prepares for the next chapter of his football journey....

Jake Chandler Reflects on His Butler Career By Cody Morris Later this summer, Tailgate TV will premiere Season 3 with an exclusive interview featuring Butler graduate and Baker University signee Ja…

05/22/2026

STATE BOUND, STATE PROUD: Young Area Stars Already Bringing Home Hardware

With the rise of competitive track and field programs across the area, Midwestern Missouri schools are being represented WELL on Missouri’s biggest stage — the State Competition. State Track and Field is taking place this weekend, and many local standouts are already racking up hardware and podium finishes. Our schools are making one simple statement: “The future is bright.” And the crazy part?...

With the rise of competitive track and field programs across the area, Midwestern Missouri schools are being represented WELL on Missouri’s biggest stage — the State Competition. State Track and Fi…

05/22/2026

Appleton City Bulldogs Claim District Title

The Appleton City Bulldogs are peaking and barking at just the right time. After putting together an impressive regular season that included an impressive 11-game winning streak in the heart of their schedule, Appleton City has caught fire late, winning 13 of its last 15 contests on their way to claiming the Class 1 District 12 Championship. Now sitting at 17-8 overall, the Bulldogs secured the district title with a hard-fought 9-7 victory over Leeton before knocking off Lakeland 10-4 in the championship game — doing so on the Vikings’ home field....

The Appleton City Bulldogs are peaking and barking at just the right time. After putting together an impressive regular season that included an impressive 11-game winning streak in the heart of the…