MANHATTAN, Kan. – Ten days prior to Kansas State kicking off the 2026 campaign, Cat Chat with Collin Klein will air its debut episode in front of a live audience this Wednesday, August 26.
Hosted by Voice of the Wildcats Wyatt Thompson, Cat Chat with Collin Klein will air every Wednesday throughout the season (with the exception of November 25) from 6-7 p.m., as the show originates from Powercat Sports Grill on the west side of Manhattan (3011 Anderson Avenue).
The September 30 show during K-State’s bye week will be hosted by Brian Smoller and will feature coaches and players from various K-State sports, including volleyball and soccer.
K-State Sports Properties, a property of LEARFIELD, airs the show on many of the K-State Sports Network affiliates in addition to Facebook Live.
The affiliates list for the upcoming season largely remains unchanged from 2025, and a complete list can be found here. In addition to the affiliates, the radio show and K-State games can also be heard on SiriusXM, via The Varsity Network radio app, on the K-StateSports Mobile app and on Big 12 Radio on TuneIn.
The network will continue to be anchored in the Manhattan area by flagship stations KMAN (1350 AM/93.3 and 93.7 FM) and KMKF (101.5 FM).