Wake up with a steaming cup of sports. It's mornings with Randy Karraker and Michelle Smallmon. More opinion, more talk, more often, Karraker & Smallmon.
Waino joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about getting win No. 199, why he and his wife agreed it was one of the biggest of his career, he thoughts on Winn's big double play turn and getting out of multiple tough jams, having to step-up and be a leader despite not being a big yeller, what these number mean to him, just trying to get passed Jon Lester, the importance of staying in the moment, enjoying big moments for a young guy like Richie Palacios & everything going on with Big league Impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 – Cardinals-5 Orioles-2 Waino gets 199! → 5.0IP 7H 2ER 3BB 3K Was that the most you’ve been tied into a Cardinals game in the second half?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Could the window for a Bills championship be closing? And could Allen’s window as a Top 5 QB in the AFC be in danger? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Fans are buying in, sellout in his first game Some are bothered by his outspoken nature. Is there a place for an outspoken, entertaining coach in college football? Will more minority coaches get opportunities?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - With the injury to Tory Krug, what should we expect from Scott Perunovich when camp starts?
9:00 – Rush Hour Reset
9:15 - Rocc and Roll
9:30 - Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright joins for Wednesdays With Waino to talk about one of the biggest wins of his career & the best advice Chris Carpenter ever gave him
9:55 - We gotta go!
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Steven joined "The Opening Drive" to talk about his struggles and bounce-back during this season, having to deal with another injury after a positive turn, all the things he's been doing in and around St. Louis, how his biking is helping his pitching, the adventures with his wife as her band begins touring, the team dealing with the Cardinals struggles throughout the season & his excitement for his offseason plan as he tries to return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the CITY draw against the Galaxy, his emotional return to Houston, all the odd questions around the hand-ball call, Tim's thoughts on some additional offsides calls that have gone against CITY, finally getting to play next to Nilsson, getting his own beer with a local brewery & CITY trying to stay atop the West with another tough matchup this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - Orioles-11 Cardinals-5 Hudson gets the loss, bullpen continues to struggles Buffalo Bills-16 New York Jets-22 Jets start the game & their season with disaster as Aaron Rodgers tears his achilles just five plays into his Jets career–get SOME happiness after game-winning punt return TD for the win in OT
7:15 - NFL News Is this the WORST-EVER season opening injury in sports history?
7:30 - BIRD WATCH
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Could Rodgers injury shake up the AFC Playoff Race? Could Tua & the Dolphins be the biggest winner in the AFC East last night?
8:15 - CITY SC All-Star defender Tim Parker on the questions around handballs & an emotional return to Houston
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Is there a second-half Cardinal that’s changed their 2024 plan, for better or for worse?
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – From current AFC QB’s, pick your next Manning vs. Brady, and tell us why. It's all Mahomes...but who's the top pick for his real rival?
9:30 – Cardinal LHP Steven Matz on trying to return before time runs out and enjoying life in and around St. Louis
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 -Weekend Wrap-up Cards take 2 in Cincinnati LA Galaxy-2 CITY SC-2 MTSU-19 Mizzou-23 Illinois-23 Kansas-34 Nebraska-14 Colorado-36 Texas-34 Alabama-24 Steve Flesch wins the Ascension Charity Classic with a -19 FOTS Jay Delsing shot a Round 1 69
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - NFL FOUR DOWNS
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: We’ve had Mikolas penned in as the 2024 Cardinals #2 since the deadline–is that starting to become a problem? + Nike Ragone, Charity Ascension Classic gives us a wrap up of another incredible weekend.
8:15 - Chris Kerber joins the show to talk about a crazy day 22 years ago today
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Has Miles Mikolas’ recent stretch questioned his spot as the ‘24 #2 in the rotation? Last 10 Starts (Cardinals 4-6)→2-5 10HR 5.69ERA allowing .299 BA .854 OPS
9:30 - OVERREACTION or OVERRATED: Which NFL Week 1 flop is a real sign we overrated a team OR just an early season overreaction?
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7:00 - Pirates take 2 of 3 from the Cardinals, Cards now 4.5 games behind Pirates, in last place in NL Central. Zack Thompson terrific on Sunday→7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 0 W, 6 K Sporting K.C. - 2 STLCitySC- 1 Illini - 30 Toledo - 28 Colorado-45 (17) TCU-42 (8) FSU-45 (5) LSU-24 (9) Clemson-7 Duke-28
7:15 - How much can facing the Braves help the young Cardinal players?
7:30 - BIRD WATCH
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: In the playoff era in MLB, no manager has finished any season with a winning percentage as low as .431 and subsequently won a championship in the same stint with that team--With that history as a backdrop, what’s your confidence level in Oliver Marmol being able to win a title with the Cardinals?
8:15 - Which (potential) Week 1 absence will have the biggest impact?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - STL CITY SC fans took it to another level, as Sporting KC needed a healthy chunk of STL fans to set their attendance record at 21,650. With a third match coming up in late September, are you enjoying having a sports-tied rivalry with Kansas City?
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Mike Claiborne on a shrinking pitching market & the Cardinals being left with a bare cupboard in the bullpen
9:30 – Why do college coaches think that journalists’ and analysts’ jobs are to pump up their program?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Howard joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about a couple of the big questions for Mizzou going into the 2023 season, mainly: how is the Tiger's QB-battle going to work during the games? And can a Missouri defense that has hype across every position group live up to the press? Plus a couple thoughts on how much last season's close loses against Kentucky & Georgia make you rethink your perception of this roster & Drinkwitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Padres-5 Cardinals-6 - 10th inning walk-off win for PH Tommy Edman - How important was it to see this group play a balanced offensive game?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Greg Amsinger joins the show a day early to talk about his visit to Lindenwood, getting Waino to 200 & why the Cardinals should think about a waiver claim for Giolito 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Has CitySC surpassed the Cardinals in regards to how much attention you’re paying to them?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Morning Zou: Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards joins the show to break down how he sees the QB battle being handles and if the vaunted Mizzou defense can live up to all the preseason hype
9:00 – Rush Hour Reset - How important was it to see this group play a balanced offensive game? 9:15 - Rocc and Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Adam Wainwright celebrating his 42nd birthday, trying to figure out how to get over the hump & an odd & lengthy discussion on pants
9:55 - We gotta go!
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7:00 - Cardinals-1 Padres-4 Cardinals offense wasted a shocking performance from Waino→6.0 IP 8 H 1 ER 3 BB 1 K Where has the high-powered offense for the Cardinals gone?
7:15 - The Cardinals offense seemed like a given going into 2024-but has a wallowing August given the Cardinals reason for concern? Cardinals runs per game thru July: 4.7 Cardinals runs per game in August: 3.5
7:30 - BIRD WATCH
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Does it concern you that the Cubs have played 18 games over .500 since June 8, but the Cardinals have continued to get worse.
8:15 - ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on what the Cubs did to manufacture their turnaround, and if the Cardinals can replicate it
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Are the Cardinals woes this year a product of Mozeliak’s roster construction or the players failing to perform?
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Mike Claiborne joins the show to break down an unfortunate loss for the Cardinals after the offense fizzles out...again. And some positive thoughts as Missouri opens the season later this week
9:30 – Why have the Cubs gotten better and the Cards gotten worse since the Cubs hit Rock bottom on June 8--and what does it say about the 2024 Cardinals team building?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 -Weekend Wrap-up Cardinals outscored 22-3 across the weekend Drew Rom→5.1 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K, 1 W with the one bright spot...
Orlando City-2 CITY SC-1 Scott Dixon wins Bommarito 500 Indy Car race at WWT Raceway. Victor Hovland wins tour championship. Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer for California to beat Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship.
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - Will fans ever be able to reconcile players caring more about their career than their team?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Since the trade deadline, the Cardinals have been the least competitive team in the N.L. Are you concerned? Last in run differential since August 1 STL - minus-47 COL- minus-31 PIT - minus-28 NYM- minus -28 WSN- plus-1
Is this a product of talent, or effort? The Cardinals traded lots of pitchers, and have many position players hurt. But the Nationals don’t appear to have a ton of talent, and they’re getting better.
8:15 - Without any changes at the top of the coaching staff, is it realistic to expect the Cardinals to bounce back and compete in 2024?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Chris Kerber regales us with tales from across the pond and looks towards the Blues as camp looms 25 days away
9:30 - All three 1st round QBs will be starting on Day 1--which one has the best chance to hit the ground running and succeed in their rookie years?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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Devon joins the show for a quick breakdown in STL City's matchup against Orlando City, why Orlando is the most consistent and balanced squad in the league & how CITY's healthy and depth could factor into the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cardinals at Phillies tonight - The fortunes of the two teams changed after the playoffs last year. The Phillies went to the World Series, and despite losing Bryce Harper for the first half of the season, are 69-58 and leading the NL Wild Card race…
7:15 - Bird Watch
7:30 - Jay Delsing has his favorite for the PGA Championship and his thoughts on the Ryder Cup matchup in Italy
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: How are the players the Cardinals traded at the deadline doing?
8:15 - Ascension Charity Classic’s Nick Ragone in studio to talk about the upcoming events around the tournament
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Is Santa back to gifting present for St. Louis CITY?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray joins the show from Philly to talk about the Cardinals struggles with the bases loaded and their inability to start or finish games consistently
9:30 - Why do the Cardinals start and finish so poorly? Outscored 89-69 in the first inning. Outscored 200-172 in the seventh, eighth, ninth.
9:45 - Rocc and Roll w/ special guest match analyst Devon Kerr breaking down St. Louis vs. Orlando
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JR joins Carey, Brooke & Randy with his favorite travel horror story--courtesy of Kelly Chase and dive into the big contract given out to Matthews, the Blues pipeline rankings after a rough season, what kind of decision the Maple Leafs have going forward after another big contract and what makes the Kevin Hayes story so incredible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg joined "The Opening Drive" to talk about the moment he got the Ohtani, the seismic shift this will causes in free agency, why this is another great example of not blaming players for looking out for themselves, why the Cardinals struggle so much with RISP, why culture in the minors is so crucial for winning franchises and why it's so important--and so hard--to get former players to become coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Cardinals-6 Pirates-4 Shohei Ohtani is done pitching for 2023 because of a tear in the UCL in his right elbow–what does this mean for his FA deal? Oh hey look what Messi did again…
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – Greg Amsinger talks about the shifts in MLB/FA following the Ohtani injury
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: Why are the Cardinals so bad with runners in scoring position, and how can they improve?
8:15 - The Cardinals have ten players on the IL. Why? Could the injuries have been prevented?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford tells his worst travel horror story (credit to Kelly Chase on the assist...)
9:30 – NFL News & Notes
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 – Cardinals-3 Pirates-6 Wiano was cruising through 4.0IP with just 1ER when the bottom of the 5th happened. Final Line→4.2IP 7H 6ER 1BB 3K 1HR
White Sox shake up their front office after another year of struggles https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38241494/white-sox-fire-vice-president-ken-williams-gm-rick-hahn
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Should other MLB franchises do a better job of emulating the Cardinals business model? Based on John Angelos saying the Orioles need to dramatically raise ticket prices to keep their players. 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: How important is team chemistry? If Willson Contreras is on his own at events, is that a red flag?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Rush Hour Reset
9:00 – New ESPN Radio morning show host Michelle Smallmon join her old time spot to talk about her journey from STL to weekends to the bigtime 9:15 - Rocc and Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to talk about his struggles last night and tell a story that encapsulates all his reasons for his charity and outreach work
9:50 - We gotta go!
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Smalls joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about her joining the new ESPN Radio lineup as our lead-in, as she'll be on every morning before 101 programming starts, her thoughts on the Cardinals, her journey back to Bristol from the weekends to primetime and he excitement for I-L-L-I-N-I this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cardinals-1 Pirates-11 -- CD Rom struggles in his MLB debut
7:15 - Who’s leading the race for #5 in the rotation for 2024?
7:30 - Stan McNeal, Cardinals Magazine talks about the Cardinals recent struggles and finding the bright side with Winn + young pitchers
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: John Mozeliak says the FA class has depth but doesn’t have an ace—will that also describe the Cardinals movement in the offseason?
8:15 - STL CITY SC HC Bradley Carnell on a big win, defensive lapse & the matchup in Orlando CIty
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Mike Claiborne talks about the Cardinals biggest questions: pitching and infield rotations
9:30 – Mo broke down the infield questions around Gorman and Edman—will the Cardinals plan get enough at-bats for Gorman while finding defensive balance?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
TIX GIVEAWAY
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7:00 -Weekend Wrap-up Cardinals avoid the sweep, get strong starts from Thompson & Hudson CITY SC-6 Austin FC-3 New CITY debut for summer transfer move Nokkvi Thorisson (81’) and Joakim Nilsson debuted off the bench as well (87’) returning to game play since an injury in November 2022,
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend Brooke → CITY dominates on the 4-year anniversary, Masyn "Blaze" Winn Carey → Football season is knocking, The Fight controversy on Friday Randy → Myles Jack -- LB, HB, Plumber, Battle for the '24 #5 spot
7:30 - Drew “CD” Rom will make his MLB debut tonight for the Cardinals after Libby’s start was pushed because of back tightness–How much will a strong start affect your rankings for next year’s #5 spot vs. Hudson/Thompson/Libby?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: With one of the most disappointing FA groups in recent memory, is this the offseason where Mo bucks all of his previous history?
Does this point to a trade being the big move?
8:15 - Did Armstrong make a Mo-stake this offseason with the blueline? Did the Blues overlook their issues at defense the same way the Cardinals ignored pitching coming into this season–and will it lead to similar struggles?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Best CURRENT (and historical) Sports Villains
9:30 - NFL News & Notes
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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Another driver from the upcoming Bommarito 500 joins Randy to talk about what makes this race so special, why he's been able to achieve so much success with multiple pole position finishes, what makes IndyCar so much fun for the fans and his expectations for another running of the Bommarito 500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sonny joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the incredible impact of Messi, if this impact can have a positive affect on the MLS in the long-term, how Austin has played since the opening match of the season and why CITY's success despite injuries has been the most impressive part of their expansion campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cardinals lose 4-2 -- Masyn Winn selected from AAA -- The most exciting in-season call since when?
7:15 - MLS, Apple TV+ analyst Sonny Guadarrama talks about what to expect from Austin & if Messi's affect on MLS will last long-term.
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about another upcoming update to the tour
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Have the Cardinals been victimized by poor roster construction?
8:15 - Is Masyn Winn's arrival enough to get fans watching the Cardinals again>
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray talks about the Cardinals calling up their big prospect and his thoughts on a solid outing from Waino
9:30 - Indy car driver Will Power talks about what makes IndyCar so special and why the Bommarito 500 is such a special event
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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7:00 – Cardinals get blanked by the A's -- Libby's velo questions -- Where to point blame for the lack of consistency?
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – Bird Watch
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: Which young Cardinal position players are a part of the long term plan?
8:15 - Which young core are you more excited about? The Blues top-heavy group of the Cardinals quantity and quality?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - What Mo said, What Mo meant
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to talk about preparations & talk about his expectations for some of the young players as camp gets closer
9:30 – NFL News & Notes
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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Waino joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the team continuing to give back to the community during a rough season, what he's seeing from Dakota Hudson as he turns in a strong second-half of the season, the way his team has supported him during this tough stretch, why he's having trouble make sense out of his latest appearances, learning how to respond to new struggles after years of experience and why the balance between mental and physical struggles has made this season so difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyoka joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about the recent monumental changes in college football and how NIL & realignment will change the complexion of the game going forward and affect the CFB Playoff, some of his not-so-favorite memories from his playing days as he breaks down ALMOST blocking Vinatieri's SB-winning kick, answers the big question about who would win between the '99 Rams offense and '02 Bucs defense and why pancakes are the best part of breakfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Cardinals-6 A’s-2 -- Dakota with another hot start--who needs new pitchers?!
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Bird Watch 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Is a trade centered around Nolan Gorman becoming the clearest move to make this offseason?
8:15 - NFL NEWS & NOTES
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Former St. Louis Ram, ESPN CFB analyst Tyoka Jackson talks about his love for pancakes, almost blocking Vinatieri's SB-winning kick & how NIL & realignment are changing CFB
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Rocc and Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino w/ Adam Wainwright talks about his recent struggles, how he can finish strong & what he's seen from the young pitchers improved performances since the deadline
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Josef joined Carey, Brooke & Randy alongside Chuck Wallace from Bommarito to talk about the 7th Bommarito 500, a big announcement about the continued growth of the event, how it feels for Josef to come back as a multi-time winner, what is so special about this track, all the access you get to the drivers and sports and how that makes Indycar so special, the other ways the sport sticks out from the stick-and-ball sports and what fans can expect if they want to enjoy the Bommarito 500 festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - A’s-5 Cardinals-7 Mikolas→6.1IP 2H 4ER 3BB 4K 1HR Romero (gets the W on a decision by the official scorer) →1.1IP 0H 2K
Drink & Mizzou get one of highest-rated recruit commitments in program history from in-state five-star DL Williams Nwaneri.
7:15 - With Dylan Carlson hurt and Tyler O’Neill hurt, how should the Cardinals prepare for their OF in 2024 and 2025. They love Noot--They love Edman--They love Walker And, Victor Scott II is on the way in 2025. How do they handle Carlson, O’Neill, Moises Gomez?
7:30 - IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden talks about the upcoming Indy Car races in STL and his success across the sport after coming out of Nashville
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: How would you feel about Miles Mikolas being your number one starter next year?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - A’s fans are just like St. Louis Rams fans. The team was torn apart so that the franchise could be moved more easily. Do you feel sorry for them?
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Mike Claiborne tries to figure out the Cardinals offseason pitching plans
9:30 – Fans don't seem to be too surprised by the idea of Mikolas as the #1 SP in '24--who could've guessed?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 – Weekend Wrap-Up
7:15 – 3 Things We Loved from the Weekend
7:30 – Tommy Edman entrenched as the Cards' SS all over again?
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: Steven Matz has finally found his groove in the STL. Should we expect him to contribute like a front-end piece of next year's rotation?
8:15 - Chris Kerber
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset: Adam Wainwright clobbered in KC, making for another uncomfortable conversation
9:15 - Does St. Louis already have to adjust its offseason approach in terms of moving certain talent?
9:30 – NFL News & Notes
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7:00 - Cards-5 Rays-2 -- The Cardinals young pitchers continue to surprise post-deadline
7:15 - Jay Delsing on the craziness of Phil's gambling & Rory's comments
7:30 - Greg Amsinger breaks down the Cardinals need for 2 arms--no matter what--and the ideal future for Matthew Liberatore
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do you think the Cardinals are prepared to spend $30 MM a year on a pitcher? And if they don’t, is the off-season a failure?
8:15 - STLCitySC coach Bradley Carnell breaks down the new addition in Thorisson, plus updates on Klauss as they ramp up for the restart
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Celebrity Line: Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray
9:30 - The IRS is finally getting involved in NIL--and the game is about to change...
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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Waino joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to give us a little look in to his schedule and what led to today's special presentations, how important his relationship with the young pitchers is to him and the organization going forward, how he feels after a rough start and a season where he's struggling to get out of 2-out situations, needing to have that carrot for a pitcher or getting to pitch longer when you're feeling it, what goes on in those famous 2 O'clock meetings, what kind of restaurants are on the list that he gives out to opposing clubhouses and his excitement for this year's fantasy football contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Rays-4 Cardinals-6 Just the third time (out of 12 games) the Cardinals have scored more than 4 runs since since 7/27 (went 4-8 across that stretch, winning three with 7, 6 & 6 runs)
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – After getting scratched the last two games after the lineup was originally announced, do the Cardinals need to re-evaluate how they handle Tyler O’Neill’s future with the club this offseason?
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: Tony LaRussa was always intense about winning games. Even in a lost season, should there be more sense of urgency by the Cardinals to win?
8:15 - Bird Watch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:00 - A special Thursday Night edition of Wednesdays with Waino
9:20 - What goes on during those 2 O'Clock meetings--from Waino himself
9:30 – NFL News & Notes
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 – Cardinals-2 Rays-4 - What is Marmol DOING with Mikolas?!
Baseball reference out the Top 10 OPS leader in MLB since July 1st:
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Bird Watch 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Despite a season full of injuries and opportunities to prioritize the future, did the the Cardinals miss a chance to give some players a chance?
8:15 - The Cardinals are worse defensively at every position from 2022--do you believe that this coaching staff can get the team back to their average for 2024?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:00 – Dakota Hudson has multiple good starts in a row--how many more do you need to see to buy his return as a rotation arm? 9:15 - Can the Cardinals fix the communication disconnect going on between the major and minor league teams?
9:30 - We're talking...STEAK--where's the best place to get one in STL?
9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Claibs joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about his expectations for the Cardinals pitchers to show consistency in the second half, the importance of the pitchers having a game plan for the rest of the season, how long "stretching out" a pitcher usually takes, if Luken Baker could be part of the September call ups, dealing with a Cardinals season to this level for the first time, why a package trade during the offseason is something to watch for, why the Baltimore situation shocked Claibs despite everything he's seen and why criticism from broadcaster is so important in Cardinals history & for baseball going further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stan joins "The Opening Drive" to preview the newest product for Cardinals fans, the long-awaited and much-labored Albert Pujols Yearbook! Plus Stan weighs in on his view of the Cardinals young pitching competition as we look forward to the 2024 rotation projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - As the Cardinals start a series with Tampa Bay, are you confident that they can catch the Rays? And would you like to be a fan of a team with no stars?
7:15 - What Mo said versus what Mo meant? Deciphering the POBO's offseason plan, in his own words.
7:30 - Stan McNeal, Cardinals Magazine talks about the release of the long-awaited Pujols Yearbook
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals have always said they just want to make the playoffs. Are they the only team that feels that way? And if a team goes “all in,” how often does that work?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL News & Notes
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Mike Claiborne live from TB on his expectations for the Cardinals starting pitching over the last two months
9:30 – How much is the Cardinals consistency worth to the fans? Would they sacrifice winning if it means future years of the unknown?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Kerbs joins the show to give a special preview of tonight's Blues documentary, "Anatomy of the Draft" (debuts at 7PM), what stood out to him the most, the impression fans will get of Army after watching this, the way the staff interacts being something that stands out and Kerbs teases a couple of the documentaries biggest stories & turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 -Weekend Wrapup Cardinals drop 2/3 against the lowly Rockies Masyn Winn was removed from Springfield’s game on Sunday for a “precautionary reason to avoid further injury” Lionel Messi magic continued last night in Frisco, Texas as he scores the first and last goals for Inter Miami in a 4-4 match against FC Dallas, he then converted his spot in the shootout as they went on to advance (5-3) in the Leagues Cup USWNT bows out of the Women’s World Cup with a knockout round loss to Sweden in a shootout (4-2)
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - With the Cardinals having not traded an OF, would you EVER consider trading Jordan Walker? Even for Shane McClanahan, Logan Webb, Framber Valdez or Spencer Strider?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Is college sports' hypocrisy going too far?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues Chris Kerber gives a sneak preview for the Blues documentary debut tonight at 7PM
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Which young starter has the leg-up for the No. 5 spot in the 2024 rotation?
9:30 - Mozeliak said the task for the offseason isn't "daunting"--does this give you confidence?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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Isaac & Torry joins the show to talk about their return to St. Louis as part of the upcoming Ascension Charity Classic, their reaction to be being ranked #9 in all-time WR duos, why the difference in style of the sport is such a large part of the discussion, being two of the greatest ever in certain WR aspects and the plan for their performances in the pro-am (Torry hits, Isaac putts). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cards-3 Twins-5 Liberatore→5.2IP 6H 5ER 2BB 1K 2HR Baby Bird Watch→ Burleson goes 3/4 while batting cleanup and drives in 1RBI with his solo shot in the 6th Carlson drives in 2RBi with a rbi double in the 2nd and a FC in the bottom of the 9th
7:15 - Bird Watch
7:30 - Jay Delsing on the recent complaints about PGA courses, how to face a bear during a golf match & his favorite for the tour championship
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Would you rather be a fan of the Cardinals in their situation, or the Mets in their situation?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber on the Blues upcoming documentary & his reaction to Tarasenko's contract
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Super Bowl Champions Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt talk about coming back in town to promote the Ascension Charity Classic & they react to the recent rankings of all-time WR duos
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on how the Cardinals handle the pitching for the rest of the season
9:30 - Xavier Scruggs joins Randy Karraker on the '101 on Sports' to talk about a season full of Cardinals struggles undermining the organization
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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Kiley joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about why he high on Tekoah Roby, Sem Robberse & Saggese, how the Cardinals organization will be viewed by the rest of baseball, the best way to view the Cardinals prospect haul, why Drew Rom has the quickest path to the MLB followed by Roby & Robberse and his expectations for Masyn Winn & Tink Hence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Cardinals-7 Twins-3 The young players that need to step up in this final stretch had a good game last night–who else are you watching game-by-game the rest of the season? What does Carey think of another defensive substitution for Jordan Walker? (Carlson in at CF, Noot to RF in the Top of the 8th)
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger on the winner of the deadline and the Cardinals best-case plan for offseason pitching upgrades
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: Is there a disconnect between the Cardinals competitiveness and the perception of their competitiveness?
8:15 - NFL News & Notes
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - ESPN baseball insider Kiley McDaniel on his favorite prospect that the Cardinals acquired and which pitchers could be impact players in '24
9:15 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:30 – Where does the disconnect between the fans expectations and the ownerships goals come from?
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Waino joins Randy , Carey & Brooke to bring up a horrible memory for him with the last time the Cardinals face a no-hitter, working through the tough parts of the deadline as he had to say goodbye to multiple teammates, his career high pitch count & how he handled large pitch count games, the biggest difference between having to throw 130 versus 150 pitches and his hopes for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Cardinals-2 Twins-3 Cardinals finish off their deadline move with a trade of Flaherty, the Mets are the biggest sellers CITY made a trade on the penultimate day of the transfer window, acquiring left back Anthony Markanich from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for $75,000 in General Allocation Money in 2023 and CITY SC’s 2024 First round SuperDraft with an additional $75,000 in 2024 GAM if conditional incentives are reached.
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Complete recap of Cardinals trade deadline moves. How did they do? Secondary: How much of this year’s failure’s can be traced back to a lack of pitching depth–just in the bullpen? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: How do you think the Cardinals did if you put all their trades together. What you expected? Were you hoping for more? Secondary: Will the Cardinals failure to alleviate their season-long logjam in the outfield, and the middle infield to a lesser extent, hurt the one goal for the rest of the season–letting young talent grow as much as possible?
8:15 - The Cardinals know their mountain to climb between now and next spring–get THREE (3) MLB starters. How important is the last two months from players like Carlson and O’Neill to set the Cardinals up for a big trade?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Rocc and Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Adam Wainwright talking about the tough parts of the deadline & the shifts in pitching over the years affecting the game
9:55 - Time to go!
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7:00 - MLB Trade Deadline keeps churning The rest of the Central is getting better --a potential injury gives the Cardinals more options There is a consensus around Flaherty, DeJong & Carlson–who else is on a different team at 5:01CT?
7:15 - Latest MLB trade rumors + Quick notes from Goold’s latest updates
7:30 - Puke Point Predictions: There are only two avenues to top-end starting pitching in 2024–1) high-cost FA or 2) trading young talent–which scenario is more likely for this Cardinals front office? Which option gets them to their “puke point” first?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: If today’s trade(s) bring more prospects, are you confident the 2024 Cardinals can compete in the NL Central? For an NLCS?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH – Deadline edition – One trade you’re “watching” for…
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks about the potential Flaherty moves & the other names who could see get involved at the deadline
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – You’re a Cardinals fan–it's 6:45 and you turn the Cardinals-Twins game on just before 1st pitch…Are you more optimistic about the outlook for the franchise?
9:30 – Could the Cardinals-Marlins pairing be the perfect spot for a Flaherty+OF package?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll - If you win the lottery, are you showing up for work tomorrow?
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Polo joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Cardinals shipping out three of their pitchers as the deadline begins, what he thinks the future of the rotation could look like after these moves, his expectations for more moves before the end of the deadline & of course, a little Polo-show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig joins Brooke & Carey to break down the Cardinals move of Hicks to the Blue Jays and the prospect haul from both of their trades, why he thinks the Cardinals could be moving an unexpected player, what kind of moves the Marlins could be looking to make and why the Cardinals lineup as a perfect pairing for the Marlins on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Weekend Wrapup - Cardinals make two moves - A strong start? - What is Irsay thinking?
7:15 - 3 Things We Loved from the Weekend
7:30 - Miami Herald Marlins reporter, MLB contributor Craig Mish on the Cardinals trades, the unmentioned name that could be attracting attention & the Marlins being a perfect pair for the Cardinals on the market
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: That’s a strong start for the Cardinals–so what’s next for Mo & Co?
8:15 - Cardinals Spanish language broadcast, co-host of “Balk About It” Polo Ascencio on what the Cardinals rotation could look like after the deadline & if he thinks more moves are around the bend
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Post Dispatch, STLToday.com Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy on the pair of Cardinals trades and the likelihood of Flaherty + other moves between now & Tuesday
9:30 - Cardinals texter reaction s -- is STL happy with the future the Cardinals are building?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chip joins Carey & Randy to talk about last night's game, his thoughts on the incident with Mikolas & Happ, the ways the umpires can dictate the game, how much he thinks the team could change over the weekend, how the shift in pitching both in-and-out with dictate the thoughts for next year, using the deadline to build asset for trade in the offseason and the different ways they can improve the team, how important the shift in philosophy--specifically pitching--will be, and how the Cardinals development could be optimized to make up for other misses for this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 -Theatrics start the game and it didn't get more interesting from there-- Nolan Arenado story gets more airtime, but not necessarily more substance CITY gets rolled…See everybody on 8/20
7:15 - Is all the extension talk with TON, Hicks & Flaherty real or are the Cardinals playing the game to boost talks?
7:30 - The politics of LIV-PGA will continue to throw up obstacles in any kind of deal
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: As the Cardinals prepare to trade a position player, it seems like Dylan Carlson is on his way out. Why would they move Carlson rather than Tommy Edman?
8:15 - John Denton reported talks on a Flaherty extension, Derrick Goold says there hasn’t been an update since spring–Are all these extension reports the Cardinals machinations to massage trade value re: TON, Hicks, Flaherty?
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on the early drama from last night and keeping it light throughout the broadcast
9:30 - Former Rams DE Chris Long on his favorite pranks in his time at Rams Park (Coming up on 'The 101 on Sports', this Sunday night on Fox 2.)
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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Patrick joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his experience this season with the Cubs, getting to see both sides of the Cubs-Cards rivalry, how this year has been different with him playing multiple positions, if he's excited to face off against former teammates again, if he likes how the Cards-Cubs series schedule worked out this year and his thoughts on Willson Contreras being a great teammate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg joins the show to break down the Angels recent moves after taking Ohtani off the trade block, whether going all-in is a worthy risk for LA, the Dodgers now being completely open for business when it comes to pitching, the Cardinals therefore being a perfect pair with a potential Monty/Jack trade, why the Padres could be the wildcard that shakes up the market in an unexpected way & whether or not MLB & baseball have been better off under Rob Manfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Cardinals close out the series in Arizona -- Gorman goes off, Flaherty's last start -- LA teams are shaking up the market
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger on the best team for the Cardinals to deal with
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: What happens if Mo doesn’t change his M-O and doesn’t get a #1 starter? Can the Cardinals win if they don’t buy one?
8:15 - Bird Watch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Did the Angels open up the market and make the Dodgers a perfect pairing with the Cardinals?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Move moves are being made around MLB--is a spot opening up for the Cardinals options?
9:30 – BLI ambassador, Former Cardinal & current Cubs inf. Patrick Wisdom on seeing both sides of the Cubs-Cards rivalry and what he remembers from Willson as a teammate
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 – Cardinals-1 Diamondbacks-3 How about that start from Matz→6.0IP 5H 0ER 1BB 6K But the Cardinals bullpen decided to continue blowing the season...
Does the most recent news on the Cardinals non-trade plans make you question the Cardinals?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Is the Hicks or O'Neill new surprising?
Is it the best for the Cardinals future? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Cardinals are trying to make Hicks & O’Neill a part of their future, but are still going to sell–does this mean all young star talent (Donny, Gorman, Walker, Wynn, Carlson, etc.) is off the board at the deadline?
Will the prospect haul from just Monty/Flaherty be enough to restock for 2024?
8:15 - Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass analyst Jake Zivin talks about Messi's two-goal performance in Miami last night & how CITY can match up against the biggest club in North America
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Wednesdays with Waino w/ Adam Wainwright talking about his return on Monday, the support from teammates, wanting to get a win in his finals Cubs game & changes to the pitch clock/timer
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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Jake joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about last night's continued fireworks for Messi in his second MLS game, what he thinks the move and publicity from this will do for the MLS, what to know about Club America and how CITY can avoid the same problems they've had against other top clubs--and why home field advantage could be the key factor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Claibs joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the absolutely insane heat going on in Arizona right now, the Cardinals continuing to be the most confusing and unexpected team he's ever dealt with, the Contreras reports & the Cardinals relationship with big money players and how he sees the more obvious names playing out at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stan joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the upcoming Pujols yearbook, why he sees the Cardinals moving multiple players at the deadline & the magazine-bump that Gorman has received this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cardinals-10 Diamondbacks-6 Unfortunately no W for Waino→5.0IP 4H 2ER 2BB 3K
7:15 - Latest MLB trade rumors--the Cardinals have scout watching Tyler O'Neill...
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine’s Stan McNeal on the upcoming Pujols yearbook and the Cards Magazine bump for Nolan Gorman
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Assuming O’Neill gets traded - Walker, Carlson, Edman, Burleson, Nootbaar, Donovan. One’s gotta go. Who you got?
8:15 - After the deadline, should the Cardinals concentrate on evaluating young players at the expense of winning? -Do they owe it to Arenado and Goldy to try and win individual games?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Even if they trade TON, the Cardinals are still dealing with a crowded OF--who else needs to be the first to go?
9:30 – Mike Claiborne live from Arizona has he attempts to avoid melting and tries again to figure out how this group of Cardinals players continues to operate with zero consistency....
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Dani joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the recent reports on Contreras and why she doesn't see a move happening with the high-priced catcher, why the trade haul for Montgomery/Flaherty won't be what they want but it's still better than draft picks and why the Yankees are almost as stuck as the Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 -Weekend Wrapup Cubs-7 Cardinals-2 After taking the first game of the series, the Cards are thumped in three straight by a combined 19-11. Montgomery’s own first inning error leads to two unearned runs for the Cubs, then two walks in the third open the door to a five run innings, and that’s all the Cubs needed.
Scott Rolen goes into the baseball HOF along with Fred McGriff
Columbus Crew-2 STL CITY SC-1
Brian Harman wins The Open at Royal Liverpool by six shots over four golfers, including Jason Day and Jon Rahm.
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - ESPN, Sirius MLB Radio Host Dani Wexelman on the recent Cardinals rumor, minor leaguers being preferable to draft picks & how the Yankees painted themselves into a corner
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Scott Rolen makes the Hall of Fame with emotional speech...
Because of how they spend money, and players don’t sign for less in St. Louis any more, will 2004 be the best Cardinal team ever?
8:15 - USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that the Cardinals have put Willson Contreras, he of the 5 year, $87.5 MM contract, on the block in his first year with them. Why would any MLB team bite on this?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber on the legendary story of CuJo, Kelly Chase being one of a kind and his votes for the next round of the Blues Hall of Fame
9:30 - Could the best options for the Cardinals be a pair of trades with the AL East?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
10:00 - NFL News & Notes: How long will Chris Jones holdout--and which early injuries are shaking up the offseason
10:15 - What discontinued or changed food item from your childhood would you bring back?
10:30 - Should CITY be treating this cup competition different from the usual?
10:45 - What's on tap?
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Randy joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the recent takeaways from the 2023 Draft class, what the 'Cardinal Way' mean to Flores and the organization right now, the mindset and philosophy they go into each draft, his reaction to the success of their drafted players at the MLB level and what to expect from some of the big names in the newest class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan joins the show from Chicago before today's game to talk about the big questions revolving around the Cardinals after their recent stretch of winning, how much of an impact they could make on this season and the future at the deadline, what the best move would be for Ohtani and today's matchup between the Cardinals and Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cards-7 Cubs-2 The number of the day is….SIX
Cardinals offense in July: 10.1 h/g 5.6r/g 7.9 lob/g .291/.369/.480/.848 Cardinals offense thru June: 8.5 h/g 4.6 r/g 7.0 lob/g .250/.324.422/.745 Starting to look like the offense Carey & Randy were expecting…
7:15 - Latest MLB Trade Rumors -- Is there a deal out there that allows the Cardinals to improve without completely giving up?
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about The Open and how to get more loft on your shots
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: If the Cardinals trade Dylan Carlson, that likely means that Tommy Edman is going to be their center fielder, and Brendan Donovan is going to play 2B. Is that the best use of Edman, and Donovan? Might it be smarter to KEEP Carlson?
8:15 - The Fight
8:30 – Former MLB player and Apple analyst Ryan Spilborghs talks about the Cardinals as they go for #7 in a row this afternoon
8:45 - This is the last time the Cardinals will visit Chicago this season. Should the schedule be set up for more rivalry games late in the season?
9:00 - Cardinals scouting director Randy Flores on the 'Cardinal Way' and takeaways from their 2023 Draft class
9:15 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:30 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on the Cardinals new balance between the deadline and this new-look win streak
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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7:00 – Marlins-4 Cardinals-6 Cardinals finish off the sweep First time this season that Cardinals have pushed a winning streak to FIVE
Cardinals averaging 5.56 runs/game in July Team era for July: 4.21 (lowest of the season) SP ERA: 3.32 (lowest of the season by a full 1.50 ERA) RP ERA: 5.29 (highest of the season, June also in the 5’s–April & May combined was 3.80)
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger talks about the chances Cease gets traded and how the Cardinals should handle the Gorman question
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals just swept the Marlins, could this be 2011 on repeat again? That’s right, baby, it’s time for some HOPIUM!
8:15 - Bird Watch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - What could POSSIBLY go wrong with the Cardinals trading with the Tampa Bay Rays!?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on the Blues recent signing and how the depth chart is looking for 2023-24
9:30 – If Cease is un-gettable--is there a #1 on the market for the Cardinals to target?
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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Nazzan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his experience getting drafted and the whirlwind experiences over the last week+, his baseball journey from a Cardinals fan to getting drafted by an MLB squad and what he's most excited for going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – Cardinals-5 Marlins-2 Cardinals walk-off to take G2 against the Marlins behind Nolan Arenado’s 3-run HR in the 10th (What was Skip thinking, leaving a lefty in to face Arenado in that situation?)
The Cardinals…are coming?? Tra la???
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Is the market for pitchers materializing for the Cardinals? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: What’s the mindset of players…especially young ones…at the trade deadline?
8:15 - CBC product, Red Sox draftee Nazzan Zanetello talks about his experience since draft night and his journey from STL-kid to MLB-draftee
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Rocc and Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino w/ Adam Wainwright talking about his mindset as he looks to return & why, in hindsight, this would've happened a month ago
9:45 - Could catching this issue for Waino back in May/June have changed the Cardinals situation?
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7:00 - Cardinals-6 Marlins-4 Mikolas continues his solid July with 6.0IP 7H 3ER 3K 2HR Offense continues the strong play with 11 hits and 6 runs
Did John Mozeliak's State of the Union give you any more confidence in this organization's mindset?
7:15 - John Mozeliak spoke with the media for almost 30 minutes yesterday–what are the big takeaways from the POBO’s state-of-the-team?
7:30 - The Cardinals DFA’d Genesis Cabrera after jerking him around on his role--have they made similar mistakes with Carlson and Thompson?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals are clearly trying to fix a disaster--are they going about it with the correct plan?
8:15 - NFL NEWS & NOTES
The NFL’s top RBs let people know what they think about the current state of their position
Is there a solve for the NFL underrating a position that’s still so crucial to good teams winning?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on the slim chance of hope still left and how the Cardinals can fix their pitching
9:30 – More reaction to Mo's comments, including a deeper dive into the rattled mindset of Dylan Carlson and the curious future of Tyler O'Neill
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Coach Carnell joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the constant and continued resilience of this roster, a big win against Miami to send them into the break, what it means to get Lowen back on the field, what it was meant the whole season to have depth and be able to succeed with plug-and-play, what the plan for the break is, how they handle the cup games as opposed to the league, being prepared for the restart in August, if Klauss will be ready to go against Austin when they restart & enjoying the fairytale a little longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hoped you packed some tissues, Kerbs joins the show today to unexpectedly tell an incredibly heart-warming story about his mother, family & dedication and then a little bit of Blues talk about the extension for Alexei Toropchenko and what this means for the Blues bottom 6 going into 2023-24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Weekend wrapup Cardinals offense: 22 runs, 36 hits (13XBH) across the winning series against the Nationals--how do we weigh this start of the second half? STLCitySC-3 Inter Miami CF-0 CITY nets all three of their goals from set pieces, 18 total set pieces goal is most in the league MLS ASG on Wednesday (All Stars vs. Arsenal) CITY back in action on Sunday, facing off against Columbus Crew in the first game on the League Cup group stage St. Louis Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko avoided arbitration by signing a two-year, $2.5 million contract Sunday.
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - The Cardinals are on some risers in the trade market, and some of their own assets are rising as well–could the Cardinals be on a bay-and-sell path with their pitching?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals have been circling the Mariners for two weeks now–could Logan Gilbert be the move for a future top-of-the-rotation arm?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber with an incredible story about his mother and what the Toropchenko deal tells us about the '23 Blues
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - CITY SC HC Bradley Carnell talks about a win against Miami, the amazing resilience of this squad and looking forward to the Leagues Cup & the season restart in August
9:30 - What kind of splash could the Cardinals make on their roster with the names that are available--and how can they set up their pitching for 2024?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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Chip joins the show to talk about his thoughts and expectations are the Cardinals get started on their second half, the swirling trade rumors and which Cardinal(s) he's hoping to see improve across the 2nd half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erik joins the show to talk about his newly release books "The Tao of the Backup Catcher", his thoughts on the Cardinals moves going into the deadline, the different ways the Cardinals and Contreras have struggled in their relationship, why the mindset of the backup catcher is more important to the baseball, living in almost 100 different places in his decade-long MLB career and where he thinks the Shohei sweepstakes could end up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blaine joins Carey & Brooke to remember an up-and-down year for Titans fans & players in 1999, his expectations for the Titans going into this season, how important a move like Nuk Hopkins could be for the offense, the greatness of Derrick Henry, Henry vs. George in a battle of Titans RB greats and Blaine's expectations for the Titans in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Cardinals start their second half tonight with the first of a three-game set against the Washington Nationals Today’s Cardinals topic: Do you feel more confident in the Cardinals ability to change this team at the trade deadline or over the offseason? Secondary Cardinals topic: Greg Amsinger has Lars Nootbaar down for his player to impress in the second half–who’s your choice? (I think we know Brooke’s choice…)
7:15 - Do you feel more confident in the Cardinals ability to change this team at the trade deadline or over the offseason?
7:30 - How much does the Cardinals recent struggles in FA affect your answer to our question?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is the only path to a competitive '24 a combination of big sales at the deadline AND multiple big moves in FA?
8:15 - Former Titans S Blaine Bishop talks '99's magic and melancholy for Titans' fans and the biggest difference between Derrick Henry & Eddie George
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Former MLB catcher, Co-host of “Foul Territory” Erik Kratz talks about his new books "The Tao of the Backup Catcher", what he thinks the Cardinals could do at the deadline and where he thinks the Cardinals went wrong with Contreras
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray talks about his answer for which Cardinal(s) improve in the 2nd half
9:30 - Who's your choice for the Cardinals player to have the biggest 2nd half improvement?
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7:00 – STLCitySC-0 LAFC-3 City SC has lost on the road to the other two top teams in the West, Seattle and LAFC, both by a score of 3-0. All six of those goals were scored in the final 25 minutes of the two games. Mo says Oli and his staff have done NOTHING wrong. But the team is 14 games under .500. So, who’s to blame for the team being 14 games under .500? SHOCKING! Lebron James says he WON’T retire!
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals best options to start the reset for 2024
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: Mo says everything the Cardinals do for the rest of this season will be geared to succeeding in 2024. What should his top move be?
8:15 - Who’s back in the playoffs first? Cards or Blues?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Remembering the 2019 St. Louis Blues--and trying to hold back the doubt that STL teams will ever win again after this past year...
9:30 – Rob Manfred says he doesn’t want to do what the union wants and extend the pitch clock for the pennant race and the post-season games. Should MLB change their rules for bigger games?
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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Kyle joins the show to talk about an extremely memorable 2011 run from the Cardinals, how dealing with the locker room during an up-and-down season was so different and if he sees some potential similarities to the Cardinals current struggles and what held that squad back before September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about his memories from the 2006 run, why the second half of the season was so different than the first, how the locker room responded to those changes, what issues he sees with the current Cardinals and how apparent it is when you're surrounded by a roster than has what it take to win a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 – All Star Game National League-3 American League-2 NL wins for the first time since 2012, Arenado starts at 3B–goes 0-2 John Mozeliak answers some questions and now we have...more questions?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Mozeliak joined Martin last night after the ASG, did he answer any of your questions or inject any hope for the second half? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: What happened between Winter Warm-up and today on the Cardinals starting pitching thought process?
8:15 - Former Cardinal SS, 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein talks about memories from '06 and what it felt like to have a championship-caliber roster
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Former Cardinal pitcher, 2011 World Series Champion Kyle McClellan talks about the crazy run, why the early parts of the season were a big lesson & if the current Cardinals team reminds him of the issues they went through
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - micdrops & texts from Cardinals WS memories
9:30 - STL CITY SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel on the potential return of Nilsson, the importance of this transfer window and the continued importance of CITY's depth
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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Mike Jones joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the lasting memory of "The Tackle", his unexpected friendship with Kevin Dyson, why the offseason leading into '99 felt different after being there before, being the sacrificial messenger during the early, rough days of the Vermeil reign and his favorite stories from that season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Home Run Derby brings joy to MLB—and pain to STL.
Randy A puts on a show throughout the night, tops Adolis Garcia in the 1st round before falling to Vlad Guerrero Jr. in the final Northwestern fires HC Pat Fitzgerald after hazing allegations. Fitzgerald, in a statement to ESPN, said he was "surprised when I learned that the president of Northwestern unilaterally revoked our agreement without any prior notification and subsequently terminated my employment," referencing the agreed-upon two-week suspension.
Remembering the 1999 World Champion St. Louis Rams today!
7:15 - Which young star player (Roberts, Gallen, Arozarena, Garcia) bothers Cardinals fans the most?
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine writer Stan McNeal talks about why history has given him some hope left for the second half
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Katie Woo said she doesn’t think the Cardinals see themselves as sellers (they’re -14 games through 90 played) because of the division (they’re 11.5 games back)--is this another broken line of thinking from the FO?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Former Rams LB Mike Jones remembers "The Tackle", facing doubters before '99 & his being the sacrificial messenger in the early Vermeil days
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – How much does Titans' fan Brooke Grimsley remember about that game? Randy goes full history throughout the stories from our listeners.
9:30 – Could the Cardinals thought process be more about a balanced deadline that includes buying AND selling?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Aziel (A.Z.) joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his strong play over the last three games as he's notched his first starts for CITY, the mindset change from being on the bench versus starting the game, how it felt to get his first career MLS tally in the game, CITY continuing to find ways to win games, why the young players on this roster have been able to step-up, the importance of MLS Next+ in his--and others-development and the mindset going into LAFC on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7:00 - Weekend wrapup Cardinals-4 White Sox-3 (10 innings) Our boy Steven Matz goes 5 ⅓, allows one run on two hits, 9 K’s and 0 walks. Cardinals select Arizona OF Chase Davis with the 21st overall pick in the MLB draft. He hit .362, hit 21 home runs and slugged .742. MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds said he had the best swing in the entire draft. STLCitySC-1 Toronto FC-0 AZ (Aziel) Jackson scores his first goal for the season & his MLS career, has earned all three of his career starts the last three weeks (3-0-0) CITY is in LA today as they face off against 3rd in the West (9-6-6) LAFC on Wednesday
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend...drafts, big names back together & more
7:30 - BIRD WATCH
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Yankees made an out-of-character move during an underwhelming first half (49-42…). What does it say that the Cardinals failed to make any pre-break moves?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins the show to talk about the expectations for the Blues system stars
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Willson Contreras was named Jayson Stark’s NL LVP—which part of the Cardinals season wins that award for you?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - STL CITY SC Midfielder AZ Jackson on getting the nod to start, speaking up more to coach Carnell & netting his first MLS goal
9:30 - What happened to the Cardinals franchise standard?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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7:00 - Cardinals-3 Marlins-0 In classic 2023 Cardinals fashion, they stave off a 4-game sweep with an extremely solid game all around Flaherty→6.2IP 9H 0ER 2BB 5K Hicks needs just 8 pitches to close out the 9th→1.0IP 0H 1K Cardinals IF Jose Fermin is expected to join the team in Chicago, per Derrick Goold
7:15 - XFL Battlehawks HC Anthony Becht talks about today's XFL Showcase from Missouri Baptist University
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing talks about the current issues still going with the LIV players
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Greg Amsinger said we should just accept this season as a mulligan and give Mo another chance. How would YOU react if the Cardinals didn’t make moves in the front office or dugout?
8:15 - Roman Burki and Tim Parker named MLS All Stars. How impressive is STLCitySC? [And a healthy Klauss & Lowen would’ve been in strong contention as well]
First in the west by three points And they’re doing this, as Lutz calls them, as a “designated team” and are currently without either of their Designated Players in Klauss & Lowen. Tomorrow they face off against Toronto, who continue to struggles despite making multiple high-profile DP moves in Lorenzo Insigne & Fernando Bernadeschi
3-10-9 this season (27th in MLS)
Each have just 3G, 2A on the season (Klauss had 5G, 2A before his injury, Lowen with 5G, 3A before his)
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on a gem from Flaherty, how they affects expectations & his plans for the ASG
9:30 - We’ve already established that there isn’t a good unit on the Cardinals.
Offense Defense Starting rotation Bullpen
You get to fix one. Which one are you choosing first?
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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7:00 – Marlins-10 Cardinals-9 You can confidently say two (2) things about the 2023 Cardinals
They are not a good baseball team
They are gonna find new ways to lose
Who made the decision to put Libby out there on short rest & why was it an option? Former Cardinals farm system roommates Adolis Garcia & Randy Arozerena will represent ¼ of the participants, and face off against each other in the 1st round
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger on placing the blame for the Cardinals struggles & how the Cardinals can build for next year, now
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: How does/should the arrival of Herrera affect the future of Contreras?
8:15 - A.J. Pierzynski said Yadi ran the whole organization. So how much of the organization is floundering without him?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford breaks down his takeaways from Blues Prospect Camp
9:30 – "If you're not laughing, you're not paying attention" -- Why has our response to the Cardinals losing become humorous--and what does that say about the fanbase?
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 – Marlins-15 Cardinals-2 Waino to the IL to have his shoulder examined, Andrew Knizner went to the ER for evaluation after getting hit with a ball and experiencing pain in his midsection. Memphis LHP Zach Thompson didn’t make his scheduled start last night STLCitySC-2 Colorado Rapids-0 CITY takes control with early goals in the 4’ & 11’, coasts to a clean sheet win Congrats to friend of the show, Miki Sudo, who added her NINTH Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title–eating 39.5 hot dogs
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Mo says the Cardinals simply gave opportunities to pitchers and they didn't pan out...With a rotation full of veterans...who’s he talking about? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: For the third time in his short career, Oli Marmol is having to manage an aging superstar. Is that the hardest thing for a coach/manager in sports? Bill Walsh said it: The hardest player to coach is the aging star in decline.
....Of course, Marmol had Pujols last year and we never said this.
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - STL CITY SC Forward Sam Adeniran talks about getting another big play, what it was like to return and score twice in San Jose and tells us all about the fashion line he started years ago to honor his family
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET - Skip has the Marlins playing The Cardinal Way…what’s the difference?
Last year the Marlins had four sacrifices, this year they have 15. They’ve increased run production from 3.62 to 4.02 Last year the Marlins were 24-40 in one run games. This year they’re 20-5. Last year the Cardinals were 26-17 in one run games. This year they’re 8-17.
9:15 - Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay, who did the Cardinal London games for ESPN, revealed over the weekend that multiple Cardinal people told him that Willson Contreras was calling pitches that Cardinal pitchers didn’t even throw. If that’s correct…and neither Marmol or Contreras would comment…is this the worst free agent signing in MLB history?
9:30 - The Cardinals only have one All Star--and that's because of MLB's rule--what happened to this roster?
9:45 - Former White Sox, Cardinals Catch & Foul Territory host AJ Pierzynski talks about the latest story around Contreras, the job of a catcher in an organization & what he sees from the Cardinals in the future
10:00 - Rocc ‘n Roll
10:15 - Mo says the Cardinals simply gave opportunities to pitchers and they didn't pan out, but this has been a long-term problem for more than 2023--so how did they continue to ignore the problems?
10:30 - Rocc’s Hill to Die on
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Miki joins the show talk about her getting back into the game after having a kid, her preparations for a big 4th of July competition, what mistakes rookies in the sport make, the trickiest eating competition she's been a part of and the key to not getting brain freeze while you eat copious amount of ice cream and/or slushies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - Cardinals-0 Astros-14 4-hitter for the Cardinals offense, 18 for the Astros Marmol confirmed post-game that Wiano WILL make his next start
7:15 - #1 Ranked female MLE Mimi Sudo, 8x Nathan’s Champion joins the show to break down her pre-4th preparations
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Time is up on the 2023 Cardinals.
81 games left for Milwaukee & Cincy→ If they go 41-40, they will both finish at 84-78
82 for the Cardinals→ For the Cardinals to tie that up, they will have to go 51-31
8:15 - MLB Network host Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals need to make trades--now--for pitching
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on keeping the game fun despite a rough season & why he doesn't see a team that's pressing it just yet
9:30 - What kind of trade options are going to be feasible for the Cardinals?
9:45 - 4th of July Food Draft!
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7:00 – Cardinals-7 Astros-10 Arenado has been great in June ((22G)→ .298/.348/.619/.967 12 XBH 7HR 18RBI) and hopefully the injury is something small...
The Cardinals pitching continues to bite them, whether its the starters early or the bullpen late--THIS is the team they built?
G3/3 @ 6:15 Waino vs/ RHP JP France (2-3, 3.54 1.26WHIP)
Blues stay pat at all three spots 10→ Dalibor Dvorsky, C 25→ Otto Stenberg, C 29→ Theo Lindstein, D
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – The Fast Lane thinks our take on analytics was short-sighted. What do Randy, Carey & Brooke think about that?
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals can fairly be labeled as a team that counts too much on injured players returning. Flaherty, Waino, Matz. Is that a Cardinal problem, or a baseball problem?
8:15 - How did the Blues make out in the first round last night?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford talks about the three Swedes, the timeline for Dvorsky & what the future holds for Krug and the Blues questions at defense
9:30 – What have we learned about Jordan Walker through his most recent hitting streak? Has the launch angle mattered--or even changed?!
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 – Cardinals-4 Astros-2 Sometimes only getting 8 hits is enough! Arenado & Carlson each notch 2 hits an Honus Wagner shows this generation how to score with the long ball & a sac fly
G2/3 @ 6:45 Mikolas vs. RHP Christian Javier (7-1, 3.25)
Blues pull off a modified trade with the Flyers--Doug does it again!
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Don’t Doubt Doug: Army pulled off another solid trade to help set the Blues up for success sooner rather than later 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: The Padres traded all their prospects and have a huge payroll, but are still struggling. Would you rather be in their situation, or the Cardinals situation?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Alex Ferrario joins live from Nashville to talk about the Blues newest forward and his thoughts on tonight's draft
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Rocc ‘n Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to talk about the trip to London, what went into his twitter deactivation and taking all the blame for the loss against the Cubs
9:50 - Wrap it up!
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Alex joins the show live from Nashville to talk about the Blues move for Kevin Hayes, what could be coming down the road on the blue line, how the Krug situation could get solved going forward and his expectation for the Blues tonight in the 1st round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ran joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about the Titans offseason, how the role and importance of the RB position has changed for so much of the league, where he sees the position going and why a talent like Derrick Henry changes the calculations, whether or not he has any updates on Nuk Hopkins joining the team and some more stories about a younger Carey Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - G1/3 vs. Astros @ 6:45 Can the Cardinals win an early game and get the momentum back after the London trip? LSU wins CWS with 18-4 win over UF (had lost 24-4 on Sunday)
7:15 - The cesspool opened and swallowed two STL athletes over the weekend–Waino & Krug–two more in an unfortunately long line of STL athletes turning ugly on current & former players.
Will this start to change the perception of STL & STL fans on a national level?
7:30 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals have the World Champion Astros and Yankees coming to town for the next six games. Would it be smart for the Cardinals to make the first moves to sell, like Army did with Tarasenko and O’Reilly?
The Athletics Jim Bowden & Ken Rosenthal continue to push the Cardinals need for a trade...
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Titans GM Ran Carthon talks about leaning on Derrick Henry, why the RB case has changed in the league & if Nuk is still an option
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - There's a line between criticism and coming after someone personally, and people need to learn that.
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Celebrity Line: Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne
9:30 – The Cardinals have a tough but winnable stretch coming up--could they show you enough?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Roman joins Carey, Brooke & Randy following CITY's big 2-1 win over San Jose over the weekend, the view from his POV as he made a couple more incredible saves, the mentality of this team to get a win away from home after a rough winless stretch and injuries, the new faces in the lineup stepping up for a win, Adeniran coming up from loan and scoring both goals on the same day and if they know how important a win over Colorado on Saturday will be for the home crowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - MLB London Series Saturday Cubs-9 Cardinals-1 Sunday Cardinals-7 Cubs-5 Liberatore allows four unearned runs in the first, then he and the bullpen shut out the Cubs until the 8th. Blues Trade? According to The Athletic, the Blues were prepared to trade Tory Krug and an first round pick to Philadelphia for center Kevin Hayes and defenseman Travis Sanheim, but so far Krug has invoked his no-trade clause and the deal is in limbo.
STLCitySC-2 San Jose Earthquakes-1 Burki stands on his head, recalled just that day, F Sam Adeniran scores 2 goals for CITY
7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - In 2019, Jack Flaherty had a record setting second half (7-2, 0.91 ERA, 124 strikeouts in 99.1 innings)
After that season, Gerrit Cole of the American League champion Houston Astros left in free agency for a nine year, $324 MM deal. Flaherty’s contract approach caused many to think he was after a Cole contract once he hit free agency. Now, with his latest hip injury, Flaherty looks like his free agency will mirror the injury plagued Michael Wacha after 2019 (one year, $3 MM with the Mets) rather than Cole.
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Have the Blues gone too far in handing out no trade clauses? Tarasenko had the hammer if they had tried to move him. Krug, Parayko and Leddy all have NTC’s. (The Blues have nine players with no-trade or modified no-trade contracts)
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - With the NBA getting Victor Wembanyama, who are the three athletes you’d pay to see right now?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - STL CITY SC GK & Captain Roman Bürki
9:30 - How do you think MLB did with the London games? Mets and Phillies in London next season, MLB in Paris in 2025 The London Series is part of the MLB World Tour, created to bring Major League teams and players to a global fan base. It is the league’s and the MLBPA’s largest international plan, featuring as many as 24 regular-season games and as many as 16 exhibition games played in Asia, Europe, Mexico and Latin America through the 2026 season. What other areas would be good to play in to globalize the sport? More Japan? More Australia? China? India? Dubai? 9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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7:00 - Kobe Brown makes it just at the end, getting drafted by the Clippers at #30 overall Twin brothers Amen (AH-men) & Ausar (A-sar) Thompson drafted back-to-back 4th & 5th Cards and Cubs in London -- early expectations for this two-game series? They're calling division titles in Chicago, do we have the confidence to at least call a 2-game sweep? AL/NL All-Stars announced – no CURRENT Cardinals selected…
7:15 - Fresh Take: If the Cardinals are still well below .500 in a month, how much of a sell-off would you want to see?
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing on Wyndham Clark's big win and Rickie coming up short once again
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - STL CITY SC striker Niko Gioacchini talks about his recent goal streak and how the back & forth of the recent injuries has affected the team
8:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray LIVE from London, England
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - Olympian Dawn Harper-Nelson on today's celebration of Olympic Day in STL
9:15 - Former Illini WR, Eagles WR Coach Aaron Moorhead tells us a story about a young Carey Davis and the enjoyment of an all-star WR room in Philadelphia
9:30 - Is it too soon to count out the Cardinals?
9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coach Moorehad joins the show to talk about an offseason following a Super Bowl loss, what it's like to have an all-star room with AJ Brown & Devonta Smith, some stories about younger--and slightly more rotund--Carey Davis, and his expectations for the Jalen Hurts and the Eagles going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dwan joins "The Opening Drive" on Olympics Day in STL to talk about todays events, the impact JJK has had on the community, how the competition and mentorship around town helped her grow and why it's so important to continue that impact on the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chip joins Carey, Randy & Brooke from London, England to talk about the Cardinals trip across the pond, his expectations for the weekend and if the Cardinals have changed the season outlook with the improved defense and pitching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Niko joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his recent goal streak as the team goes through a rough patch, how much the back and forth of the recent injuries/absences has affected the team, what the return of Blom means for the squad, if he's gotten more comfortable as the Klauss-absence grows and getting ready for a big matchup this weekend in San Jose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JR joins the show to talk about Doug Armstrong comments from yesterday, why the idea of drafting a Michkov is so tricky because of the special circumstances in Russia, why that unknown factor changes the mindset, the kind of players hat Army could be looking at and whether or not a trade up or even a trade BACK would be an interesting way for the Blues to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lindenwood grab & STL native-Pierre Desir joins the show to talk about his free football camp coming up this weekend, what make Nuk Hopkins such a dangerous player so matter where he does and the toughest WRs he had to go up against in his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 – Montgomery, Waino, Hicks had a strong trip. Despite the loss yesterday, Mikolas ended the trip with a strong start after starting it with a dud in New York. Did you get any long-term confidence from this trip? CITY SC-1 Real Salt Lake-3 Niko scores in his third straight match, equalizing the game 1-1 in the 21st minute–CITY gives up two goals in the 2nd half to stay winless in their last 4 matches
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – Is there a surprise move for the Blues in the draft or will Armstrong play it safe?
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: The offense didn’t show up, but it’s pitching + defense that’s going to win this team games—was this 4-2 road-trip a sign of things to come or a flash in the pan?
8:15 - NFL CB Pierre Desir on the toughest WR to matchup against, what what Nuk so dangerous and his free camp coming up this weekend
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on Army's comments and the chances a big swing in made on draft day--either a trade up or a player trade?
9:30 – GOLD OR FOLD: Have the Cardinals given you any hope over the last week?
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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Waino joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Cardinals recent streak of wins, what Jordan Hicks stepping into the closer role has meant for him and the team, how Tommy Edman has helped change the change with his play in CF and what the plan is for Waino and the team as they head off across the pond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about his recent story on the second life of Dick Vermeil and get into some of the big questions for the Chiefs as they continue to shape a roster around the cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former MLS forward Calen Carr joins the show to talk the injury update for CITY and how the depth can continue to impress over the next month, what losing Lowen means to this team, what getting Blom back after limited usage in national duty could mean for tonight's matchup and how Salt Lake has improved their defense since the last time CITY won big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00:
Dylan Carlson two homers (2/4 3RBI, 1.095OPS since his return (10G, 9S))
Montgomery terrific, 7 innings, one run on four hits, six strikeouts. 94 pitches. Second straight efficient outing by a Cardinal starter.
Honus Wagner is back in a Cardinals uniform.
Contreras goes 3/4 2RBI. After batting .076/.187/.167.353 across almost a month from 5/19-6/13, Willson is 6/16 in his last four games with 7RBI & 3XBH (.375/.444/.688/1.132)
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - BIRD WATCH 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Who are the Cardinal untouchables, who would you trade, and what are your prerequisites for buying or selling on July 31?
8:15 - MLS Season Pass match & studio analyst Calen Carr on CITY needing to tap into their depth and facing an improved Salt Like defense
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 -Adam Teicher, ESPN.com talks about his recent story on Dick Vermeil's second life as some of the best vintners in America
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Rocc ‘n Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Cardinals P Adam Wainwright talks about the Cardinals recent streak, Hicks stepping up into his new role, Tommy Edman taking over at CF and the plans for the London trip.
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Claibs joins the show to talk about Jordan Walker's continued streak as he improves in his second stint in the majors, the biggest difference he's seen, what the Cardinals defense could look like going forward as the team gets healthy, what Jordan Hicks can do for this team as a consistent closer and Jack Flaherty continuing to build on his season in a tough win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alexa joins the show after an unfortunate confusion yesterday on the Cardinals broadcaster "Hot Girl Walk", the recent winning streak for the birds, what it means for the stability of the pitching staff with Jordan Hicks as the starter, Jack Flaherty fighting through a tough game and what the ideal Cardinals outfield should look like going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - Cardinals-8 Nationals-6 Jordan Hicks goes three days in a row, gets his third save in a row That’s 3 in a row–A STREAK–when do we get to feel like something has changed?
7:15 - We all want the Cardinals to spend more money, but how has spending worked for teams that did it a lot?...And when has it ever been a big part of the Cardinals?
7:30 - Stan McNeal, Cardinal magazine talks about the new Nolan Gorman-centric issue
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Good Cardinal teams have been built on good pitching and defense. Have the Cardinals deviated from that plan too much lately?
Has their big picture approach…be in position at mid-season and take off after the all-star game…caught up to them?
With the deficiencies this team has, is this season hopeless?
8:15 - Bally Sports Midwest host Alexa Datt talks Hot Girl Walk, the Cardinals ideal outfield and leaning on Hicks
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on Walker's latest streak and Flaherty battling through a tough win
9:30 – Where is the coaching for the crucial spots on the roster--OF & C? This organization has the tools, are they utilizing them?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 - Weekend wrapup Jordan Hicks goes back-to-back on Saturday & Sunday, getting saves #1 & #2 on the season–do the Cardinals have their new closer? AND he can go two days in a row?! Nashville SC-3 CITY SC-1 A half-empty CITY lineup gets beat for a hattrick by Hany Mukhtar, Nike Gioacchini scores his second match in a row
7:15 - Big Things from the Weekend
7:30 - Do the cardinals have an offensive Big 4 that can take their numbers to a new level?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: Are Cardinals fans spoiled? Entitled? Or has Randy gone too far?!
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Lovable Losers: Rickie, Rickie, Rickie falls apart in the Final round of the US open, his best Major finish is still 2nd place--Which other teams/athletes keep breaking our hearts by just missing out on their championship moment?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Do the Cardinals have a new closer for the long haul?
9:30 - Are Cardinals fans entitled, or is there something more positive that's causing Cardinals' fans disappointment?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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Jaime joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about how CITY has been able to overcome some of their injuries, Niko stepping up in the continued absence of Klauss, how Blom being out for National Team duty is the biggest question mark going forward, how important the early success of expansion teams has helped MLS, how impressed he has been with Miguel Perez, if Nashville can take advantage of an injured CITY squad and how different clubs have tried to attack CITY's high line this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - Cardinals back in action after an (uneventful) off day in New York, starting a 3-game series versus the Mets Projected Starters: Mikolas-Wainwright-Liberatore CITY travels to Nashville for this weekend’s match, with a big hole in the middle of the lineup
Blom is out for national duty with South Africa and Lowen could be questionable after missing training due to a quad injury
Edu is 2nd on the team in goals with 5 & leads the team in assists with 6.
His 50 scoring attempts are twice what the next player on the team has, and he leads field players in minutes with 1,386.
He’s one of just seven players in MLS with five goals and five assists this season and has scored in three of the team’s past four games.
7:15 - Are you satisfied with the Cardinals reaction to a 2-10 record to start June? (32 runs scored vs. 62 runs allowed in that stretch)
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing on a crazy-low US Open Opening Round
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The stars have backed Marmol–so what is the move to shake-up this trainwreck season?
8:15 - Bird Watch
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - MLS Season Pass analyst Jaime Macias talk about CITY's chances against a stingy Nashville team without their 2 center middies
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray disagrees with the Goldy trade idea but wants to see the Cardinals stop talking and start producing
9:30 - What are your expectations for the Blues offseason and how can their new coaches help reach those goals?
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
10:00 - Should the Cardinals consider a trade of Goldy to reset the roster?
10:15 - Rocc’s Hill to Die On
10:30 - What is Lamar Jackson’s ceiling if the Raven’s open up the offense & let him call the shots?
And why would any WR decide to sign with the Patriots?
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Sunny joins the show to talk a walk down memory lane and talk about the impact of Chief's pregame speech before Game 7, the impact that Chief had on the team when he took over a last-place squad, if he got any sleep between the end of Game 7 and the celebration across the following two days, why interacting with the fans at the parade is one of his favorite memories, congratulating Petro & Barby on a second cup win for them, his new status as a CITY superfan and whether or not he could see himself returning to the Blues this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 – Cardinals-5 Giants-8 (10th) Everyday it’s a new thing for the Cardinals–this club could even find a way to make an off-day interesting…
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals crossroads, why moving on from Marmol could be the move but not the answer & the growing need for stark move by the club
8:00 - TIOLI
8:15 - Bird Droppings
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - What went wrong this time with the Cardinals? Was this an issue with pitching decisions or just a bad team creating new ways to lose?
9:00 - Former Blues, Red Wings & Wild F, 2-time Stanley Cup Champ & STL CITY SC/Joakim Nilson superfan Oskar Sundqvist remembers the Blues parade from four years ago today and his newly-found CITY SC fandom
9:15 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:30 – Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on his memories from the parade and what the Blues are going for with the new coach moves
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
10:00 - ESPN Host Michelle Smallmon joins the show to talk about the Blues parade in '19 and address how to deal with a struggling Cardinals team for the first time in recent memory
10:30 - Rocc’s Hill to Die On
10:45 - What’s on Tap?
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JC joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the foundations upcoming golf tournament, how they're keeping the foundation alive after DJ's passing this past winter, what the goals of the foundation are going forward and how to get involved with the tournament and all of the other DJCF events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 – Giants-11 Cardinals-3 Goldy and Arenado each went 2/3 and now I’m out of positives from the game... Panthers-3 VGK-9 (VGK wins 4-1) VGK wins big, clinching their first Stanley Cup victory 4-1 over the Florida Panthers, Jonathan Marchessault wins the Conn Smythe Trophy (finished 2nd in points with 25)
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - Is there still a reason for hope in this Cardinals' season? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Last night felt like a point of no return, what’s the next step for this team?
8:15 - Nick Ragone, EVP Ascension joins the show to talk about a big week in golf as the US Open gets ready and the world still reacts to the LIV-PGA deal (not merger)
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD DROPPINGS
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Rocc ‘n Roll
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Cardinals P Adam Wainwright talking about his buddy Petro raising another cup, why a deep look into the locker room would change fans perspective and why he can't see himself leaving the Cardinals for a contender
9:45 - Waino made a pretty big statement in his interview...
10:00 - Mo-Cabulary Now!!
10:15 - Jim Collins, President of the Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation joins the show to talk about the upcoming golf tournament and continuing DJ's legacy in STL
10:30 - Rocc’s Hill to Die On (It's a light one today!)
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7:00 - Cardinals-3 Giants-4 Cardinals fall to 3-10 in their last 13, 2-8 in their 10 games in June and their FIFTH one-run loss in those 10 games Denver Nuggets-94 Miami Heat-89 In a fairly ugly game, Nuggets outlast the Heat to raise the franchise’s first championship in 57 years in existence. Jokic wins the Finals MVP (Bill Russell Trophy) averaging 30-14-7 in the Finals and becoming the 1st player ever to lead the playoffs in total points, rebounds & assists
7:15 - How does Tommy Edman in CF every day affect the Cardinals roster construction and lineup?
7:30 - How good can Denver be going forward?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Willson Contreras is admitting he's lost trust this year--but in who/what?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - There’s always a lot of heat on the coach/manager…but if the players need to step up, how do the players improve from within?
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on the question of players vs. managers and Contreras' struggles continuing
9:30 – If the players aren't succeeding is it effort or coaching? And if it is effort/motivation--who's fault is that?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 - Weekend wrapup Cardinals lose 2/3, continue to struggle CITY slightly disappointed after getting just 1 point from a matchup with the league’s DFL but today's real story is...WE WENT BLUES DAY
7:15 - Two Things from the Weekend
7:30 - Cardinals continue to give up outs and runs that they don’t have--how did this team lose their fundamentals?
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: June 12th, 2019–Where were you when the Blues made history?
8:15 - Chris Kerber remembers the history making day, four years ago when the Blues hoisted the cup
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - BIRD WATCH
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Rocc & Roll
9:30 - Blues Chairman Tom Stillman in studio for We Went Blue Day to talk about the memories of the Cup run
9:45 - Stillman talks about the current Blues struggles, getting ready for a crucial offseason and the timeline for a return to relevance
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Tom Stillman joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about celebrating and remembering four years ago today, when the Blues hoisted the Stanley Cup in Boston after their game 7 win, looking back at how that season went from worst to first, his comments in the ESPN before the winning streak started and then diving into some current day Blues topics with the departure of Pang, how emotional that is going to be, what the plan for the draft and the offseason might be and the timeline that Blues are targeting to be back to their competitive ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chip joins the show to break down the last week from the Cardinals, what's going on with the Cardinals CF spot, how the attitude of the team is affecting their play, what the next 10-20 games could do in the Cardinals future plans and the magic of broadcasting with Jimmy Ballgame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smith joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about CITY's big matchup coming up this weekend, how Blom's return to the lineup has completely changed the team and the impact of Lionel Messi's arrival in the MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay has PLENTY to say about his disappointment in the deal made earlier this week between the PGA & LIV tours and why the betrayal of the golfers by the commissioner will be the biggest takeaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 Vegas-2 Florida-3 Cardinals are “on to Cincinnati” Montgomery-Mikolas-Waino are the pitchers for the weekend -- how comfident does that have you feeling? STL CITY SC back in action on SUNDAY at Noon vs. LA Galaxy (last in the West/MLS with 12 points–3-3-9)
7:15 - Greg Amsinger says next year’s Reds could be this year’s Orioles. With the Cubs trying and the Brewers still solid, how murky is the Cardinals future in the N.L. Central?
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing on a big week of news for the golfing world
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take - The Cardinals have the fifth worst record in baseball. If they do a month from now, do they hit the reset button and shoot for the first pick in the draft?
8:15 - MLS Season Pass analyst Ross Smith breaks down the difference that Blom provides and CITY starting to find their game without Klauss
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 - Bird Watch
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray on the Cardinals continued struggles and where he sees the Cardinals future at CF
9:30 - Greg Amsinger on what move the Cardinals need to make--and why it could be so tough.
9:45 - Rocc and Roll
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JR joins the show to talk about the departure of Darren Pang from BSMW, what made working and traveling alongside Panger such a special experience, what could be the next step for the Blues broadcast, why the Blues spot at 10 in the draft is still in flux and if the Panthers can claw back against the Golden Knights and make it interesting and what kind of deal Barbashev could get this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about his first show with Albert Pujols at MLB Network, the next big thing in the NL Central, the Cardinals needing to go out of the organization to rejuvenate this roster, Luis Arraez breaking the math of baseball and what it was like to play golf in New York's yellow smog yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 – Cardinals-1 Rangers-0 Could Flaherty be a true ace again? Heat-94 Nuggets-109 (Nugs lead 2-1)
7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!
7:30 – Greg Amsinger talks about his first show with Pujols, the next big thing in the NL central and the Cardinals need to go outside the org.
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take : Rory talking PGA-LIV merger
8:15 - Bird Watch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Does this team not know how to react--even when they win?
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on the departure of Pang and the Blues current plan at #10
9:30 – If you could bring back one former Cardinal to re-insert in the clubhouse of this year’s team, who would it be?
9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll
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7:00 – What happened with the Cardinals last night? Is this a team lost in an emotionless spiral?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - How long will Jay Monahan survive as the commissioner after this? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Flag Day is a week from tomorrow, there are exactly 100 games left. Aside from health, what’s one realistic move you’d like to see the Cardinals make?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Have the Golden Knights already taken hold of this Cup Final?
9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Rocc ‘n Roll
9:35 - Wednesdays with Waino with Cardinals P Adam Wainwright on the Cardinals struggling, acting right & Randy gets a scolding for talking in his backswing
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7:00 - Cardinals get walked-off by the Rangers in Game 1 Cardinals pitchers in SAVE SITUATIONS→ 1-6 record 5.20ERA 13 saves:13 blown saves Panthers-2 VGK-7 (Golden Knights lead 2-0) Panthers outscored 12-5 in the first 2 games
7:15 - How much are the little things costing the Cardinals?
7:30 - Stan McNeal from the Cardinals Magazine joins the show to find some positive news about the Cardinals
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - Fresh Take: Can the Cardinals survive the recent bullpen issues?
8:15 - BIRD WATCH
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Cardinals are dealing with a crisis of confidence--do they have the leadership to bounce back?
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Marmol's comments from last night's game aren't giving the fans a lot of confidence--what was he trying to say?
9:30 – Joe Maddon has more comments on the Cardinals and their handling of a (potential) star player...
9:45 - Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals continued struggles & the staff's problems switching to the relief pitchers
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John joins the show to talks about the Cardinals struggles over the weekend, how information & reporting around this season has been tricky, his recent article & how Oli is handling the problems, the root of the Cardinals RISP issue, what vibe he's getting from this club on a day-to-day basis and why the Cardinals seem stuck in place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7:00 - Weekend wrapup Cardinals get swept and it’s starting to feel a lot like April… Houston Dynamo-0 CITY SC-3 CITY will resume the suspended game against FC Dallas on Wednesday The game will resume in the 50th minute with the score tied 0-0
Panthers-2 VGK-5 Nuggets-108 Heat-111 (Series tied 1-1) Heat keep it close and then open up a late 12-point lead that the Nuggets claw back from–Murray misses a 3 with a chance to tie at the buzzer
7:15 - What’s your big Cardinals story from the weekend?
7:30 - Randy Karraker takes some time on his day off to break down a big weekend at WWT Raceway and the Home Run Derby between the Rizz Show & Fast Lane
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 – Fresh Take: What took the Cardinals so long to make a move for a legitimate piece as the 26th man on the roster?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks Stanley Cup Finals as the Golden Knights take a one-game lead
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - STL CITY SC MF Eduard Löwen breaks down another big win and what went into him passing off the 2nd PK to Niko
9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET
9:15 - Cardinals MLB.com reporter John Denton on a rough weekend for the Cardinals & Oli's damning comments
9:30 - What can we say about a team that just doesn't seem very good?
9:45 - Rocc & Roll
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7:00 - Weekend wrapup Cardinals drop 3/4 Vancouver Whitecaps-1 CITY SC-3 Stars-0 VGK-5 Celtics-84 Heats-103
7:15 - Two Things we loved from the Weekend
7:30 - BIRD WATCH
7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
8:00 - STL CITY SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel on a big CITY weekend
8:15 - Fresh Take: How much did the Cardinals odd scheduling contribute to this inconsistent run?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - TNT Analyst Darren Pang breaks down the now-confirmed matchup between the Golden Knights & Panthers
9:00 - Rush Hour Reset
9:15 – Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on the Jordan Walker experiment in the minors and the Cardinals dragging through their 19-in-19 schedule
9:30 – Does the criticism and apparent needed changes for Walker make any more sense a month later?
9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll
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Coach Martz joins Randy & Carey to talk about his experience as an analyst from the outside this season for 'The 33rd Team', his thoughts on the final few weeks of the season and how it sets the table for this week's wildcard games, what he liked from the run the Lions put together to close the season, an NFL job he wouldn't touch with a 10-foot-pole, why he thinks coaches and personal people should be tied together, why the wildcard rounds don't have his Super Bowl favorite, why he expects the Bengals to be the final team standing and his thought process prior to that first playoff game against the Vikings.
Joe joins the show to talk about his excitement around the Blues, why he doesn't "stand-up" the same way he was able to but the emotion is still the same, the atmosphere around the moment with Damar Hamlin, his thoughts on the Wildcard round, some of his thoughts on the current coaching carousel, Dan Campbell and the incredible run of the Lions to close the season, Troy's excitement to get on the Cowboys playoff call and his thoughts around McVay's potential departure from the Rams.
Bernie joins Randy & Carey to talk about the recent run of form for the Blues, his thoughts on the strong play of the young line, how the team has been able to replace parts of Vladdy & ROR's game, on the strong, energetic play from the young forwards like Alexandrov, the overall strong play of the 4th line on the current streak, keeping an even keel throughout the ups and downs of this Blues season and the balance of the fun and the problems associated with 3v3 becoming a part of hockey.
Coach English joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about tonight's matchup between George Mason & Saint Louis, if he'll have a big CoMO-STL group at the game tonight, the biggest champ from player-to assistant coach-and now to head coach, how they've built a veteran team but the plan for the future of the Patriots, his thoughts on Gates' strong start to his Mizzou career and his final thoughts on the matchup versus Yuri Collins, especially after his last game against George Mason.
7:00 - Blues top the Flames in OT with a huge 4-3 win, they will face-off again tomorrow evening and the Corlos Correa saga FINALLY has its ending frame7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - George Mason HC Kim English breaks down the Billikens-Patriots matchup for tonight7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Poll! Should the Cardinals bring in Trevor Bauer?8:15 - Hall of Famer Bernie Federko on the Blues recent run of wins8:30 - The Fight8:45 - We gotta figure out who's taking these NFL jobs...9:00 - Joe Bucks joins the show to break down the NFL potential WC results and the coaching carousel getting started...9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Only 6% of MLB.com analysts listen Jordan Walker as their top prospect, are we overvaluing the Cardinals slugger?9:30 - Superbowl winner & contributor to 'The 33rd Team' Mike Martz talks QB fits and NFL wildcard matchups9:45 - Rocc & Roll
Brandon joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about why Georgia is still the team he's going with in tonight's matchup, if the TCU change of pace versus Michigan can carry over against UGA, the way that Georgia needs to attack Max Duggan, both Harbaugh & Day being on the hotseat despite their success, the pros and cons for the expansion and how TCU's run this year affects the expectations, if he thinks Harbaugh is coaching somewhere else in October 2023 and his way-too-early top teams looking forward to next year.
Polo joins Randy & Carey to talk about his thoughts on the Cardinals team following the winter moves, why he trusts in Mo to put together the roster in the right way, why another move before Spring Training isn't expected but wouldn't shock him, why he feels so strongly about Jack Flaherty, his expectation for a battle for AB in the outfield and the best Mexican places around town to check out.
Brett joins Carey & Randy to talk about the upcoming CFP Playoff matchups, why Stetson Bennett doesn't get the same credit as the other big-name college QBs, the best-case scenario for Ohio State downing the favored Bulldogs, TCU bringing a completely different style to the game opposite Michigan and his thoughts on both matchups.
Joey Vitale joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his New Years resolutions, his biggest lessons learned from 2022, why Nick Saban's wisdom is coming from a hockey guy, watching Sidney Crosby practice changing how he saw the greats, how the Blues can change their results in the New Year and why the key is unlocking ROR.
Jay joins the show to talk about the most influential golfers in the world, how the PGA is now dealing with other, non-LIV tours, the easiest ways to get kicked out of a private club, his thoughts on the greatest LPGA golfers and what's up next on "Golf with Jay Delsing".
7:00 - Blues get w solid 3-1 win over the Blackhawks and an unsurprising result from another start to the NFL week7:15 - What's your best case scenario for tomorrow night's CFP semifinals?7:30 - Jay Delsing talks Tiger's greatness and the most influential golfers7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Based on Christmas TV rating, how monstrous is the NFL in the sports world?8:15 - Joey Vitale talks Blues-Blackhawks and New Years resolutions8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Who is the one athlete you would give a championship to in 2023?9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Was the performance against Chicago enough to give you confidence for the start of 2023?9:15 - You are Bill DeWitt or Tom Stillman...what is your New Year's resolution?9:30 - What are you looking forward to most in the sports world in 2023?9:45 - Quarterback Game! Starter, backup or our of the league?10:00 - Trevor Bauer has his suspension reduced by the MLB this week--how would you feel if the Cardinals signed him?10:15 - CFB insider Brett McMurphy breaks down the CFP Semifinal matchups for this weekend10:30 - With what happened with Southwest over this holiday week...what's your worst ever travel experience?10:45 - Rocc & Roll
Dr. Rishe joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the economics of bowl games, if there are too many bowl games right now, how the rating for the games still make it look good, his doubts around the profits that are made by these bowls corporate partners, the real mover behind all these bowl games and how the future of the playoff and bowl games could change.
Coach gates breaks down his first Braggin' Rights game of his Mizzou career, Mizzou's strong start for this season, giving players more opportunities to build on their game, how he's planning on handling this tough stretch coming up, wanting to bring pressure both offensively and defensively, wanting to get the rebound share and assists numbers higher than they are now and his impressions on the talent coming out of Missouri and how to tap into it more efficiently.
Claibs joins the show to talk about the crazy holiday schedules, his thoughts on Oli Marmol and the Cardinals going into next season, how he thinks the rule changes may affect the Cardinals management tendencies, why he loves the idea of Vince Coleman on the Cardinals staff, the baffling way he still isn't on the staff in one way or another, why baserunning and an increase in watchable offense could change the way baseball is perceived, the need for a veteran presence on the team--preferably in the outfield and the bullpen and if Claibs ever failed a class.
7:00 - The Blues push their streak to 4 with a late-night win over the Canucks and the Packers shut down the Rams to close out Week 157:15 - NFL Four Downs from Week 157:30 - You can give a gift to anyone on the STL sports scene for Christmas. Fans, teams, owners , GM's, players...What would you like to provide to someone?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Can the Blues get something rolling on the West Coast8:15 - Mike Claiborne talks Oli Marmol and the Cardinals going into 20238:30 - The Fight8:45 - Your Christmas gifts for the STL Sports scene9:00 - Mizzou BBall HC Dennis Gates talked a strong start for the Tigers and preparations for his first Braggin' Rights game9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Do the Cardinals have a plan for a different looking MLB in 2023--new rules, new schedule--will they adapt?9:30 - Darren Pang talks about the Blues 4-game streak and if the defensive charges are starting to take hold9:45 - What's on tap?
Battlehawks RB & STL area-native Brian Hill joins the show to talk about his excitement for playing in STL again after years away in the NFL, how it was playing so far away from home in Wyoming, the life of a football journeyman in the NFL & XFL, his experience playing with AJ McCarron already and this being the first step towards working back into the NFL.
7:00 - Blues face off in Vancouver tonight with a 3-game wining streak, the WC Final gives us all something special to watch and it's a clean sweep for the local CBB teams7:15 - Three Things We Loved from the Weekend7:30 - A couple of perennial NFL losers are looking good, as Detroit is now 7-7 and the Jaguars have a shot at the AFC South Division--will either of these teams turn it around?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: According to John Denton, Yadi was a big fore in bringing Contreras to STL. How cool is this story?8:15 - We've had to ask this several times, but do you think you know who the Blues are?8:30 - The FIght8:45 - Battlehawks RB Brian Hill talks about the struggle of a journeyman player in football and getting to play in front of his hometown crowd9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Max Duggan's decision has us thinking about a big question--should CFB provide insurance for draftable players to keep the bowl games watchable?9:15 - Rock & Roll9:30 - Turns out, we're not the only ones who can't figure out this Blues team...9:45 - OVER/UNDER results + What's on tap?
7:00 - The Blues win an insane game last night in Edmonton.7:15 - Is Brock Purdy the next great NFL quarterback?7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Breaking down last night's Blues win8:15 - Locker room trouble with Carey's former team8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Battlehawks VP Brandon Williams9:00 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford9:15 - Today's Big Thing: The market keeps on changing on the Cardinals.9:30 - Has Doug Armstrong set the Blues up for sustained success?9:45 - Blues analyst Joey Vitale10:00 - Dan McLaughlin no longer the Cardinals broadcaster.10:15 - Over/Under Picks10:30 - When do you know a team is for real?10:45 - What will the intrigue be like for Brittney Griner's first game back in the WNBA?
7:00 - Carlos Correa signs a monster deal with the Giants, but lets look back at this Cardinals offseason...7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - The has changed the names of their major awards. Did they get it right?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Dylan is about to enter his age 24 season, fans have been down about him but if he was just now coming up, a la Jordan Walker, fans would be fiending to see him play--have we judged him too quickly?8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about the Blues recent strong play and how to continue the level of effort8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Blues Center Robert Thomas on his surprise as his recent numbers, fighting through the bad loses and building on a good win against the Predators9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's the funniest scene from a sports movie?9:15 - Filling in the Gaps: NFL questions9:30 - Rock & Roll9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - The Blues get a win back, just took them a little extra time, with a 1-0 win over the Predators, Randy has a cheat code to get out of putting up lights and the Patriots wrap up the week with a 27-13 win over the Cardinals7:15 - Four Downs from NFL Week 147:30 - Mike Claiborne breaks down his takeaways from the Cardinals move for Contreras and how he thinks they could address the pitcher questions7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: What can we take away from a solid defensive performance and a 1-0 win?8:15 - Caleb Williams just became the third transfer QB to win the Heisman with Lincoln Reilly as his HC, how much leverage does that give Reilly in the new CFB landscape?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Today's Big Thing: Could the Cardinals really be in on big-price pitcher like Rodon?9:00 - Darren Pang breaks down a strong defensive performance from the Blues and how they could build on this performance9:15 - Mizzou got a transfer that may help overcome to the lose of Lovett--is this the way the transfer portal should work for CFB?9:30 - Derrick Goold breaks down the special Writer's Dinner coming up next month and his thoughts on the Cardinals new catcher, Nolan Gorman and a potential new pitching addition9:45 - Rocc & Roll
Alan joins the show to talk about the Ravens-Steelers matchup this weekend, how special the Steelers-Ravens rivalry was through his career in the early 2000s, what it feels like to be a Steeler in Pittsburgh, going form the atmosphere in LSU to the one in Pittsburgh, having to choose LSU over Pittsburgh if he had one more game to go to, making the shift from playing to coaching, what it was like to get inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and how the water is just different in Pitt.
Luther joins Carey & Randy to talk about his excitement over playing in Tampa for the Tigers' bowl game, how his high school coaches have helped get him to where he is, how important the trait of being coachable is, trying to model his game after Jamarr Chase, loving to watch football highlights but being more of a casual basketball fan, how he's grown as a player over the last few months, on stepping out as a leader in the STL area and how much the Red Hot Riplet chips are loved by the rest of the team.
John joins the show to talk about tonight's matchup against the Jets, the biggest issues on their east-coast trip, how obvious the absence of Buchnevich was, the defense starting to tighten up the defense but the goaltending starting to waver, the changes across the style of play in the NHL and if the Blues are keeping up, how defending has changed over the years, the lack of structure across the Blues defense this season, the lack of "punch-back" from the Blues and the incredible rise of Tage Thompson.
7:00 - Cardinals have their first big signing of the Offseason in former Cubs catcher Willson Contreras7:15 - Sick of it!7:30 - Cards sign Contreras--was this the RIGHT catcher to get?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: What does STL think of the Cardinals signing of Contreras?8:15 - John Kelly on the Blues defense over the last two games and it's affect on the goaltending8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Today's Big Thing: The Cowboys hosted OBJ but now questions circle if they, or anyone, would be willing to sign him with his injury...9:00 - Mizzou Football WR Luther Burden III talks about his excitement for the bowl game and his growth as a player over the year9:15 - Rocc & Roll9:30 - Looking at what could be next for the Cardinals after Contreras...Outfield? Pitching? Starters or relievers?9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - The Blues won a game!! I mean they still let up 3 goals in one period for the 8th straight game, but still!7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Aaron Judge just signed and Rosenthal is reporting that the A's want players, not prospects for Sean Murphy--who is better prepared to meet that need than the STL Cardinals?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Reacting to Andrew Luck admitting to what exactly drove him away from the NFL8:15 - What changed last night for the Blues on the island?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Filling the Gaps of your NFL knowledge...9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Put the bus in park, the Blues got a win! Can they keep it up on Thursday against the Jets but could the recent injuries lead them right back to the L column?9:15 - The CFB changes aren't just the players, as the coaches are starting to jump and move around the game9:30 - Rock & Roll9:45 - What's on tap?
Nick joins the show to talk about more QB questions in the Bay Area, if he's going to have to check on Brock Purdy's experience at the HyVee, the expectations for Purdy going forward this season, why it's a comparable situation to what an early season Trey Lance would've looked like to start this year, how the weapons for the 49ers will neutralize a lot of the issues, Purdy getting experience the whole season against a top defense in practice, how DeMeco Ryans has taken this defense to a new level, how the Bosa's continue to amaze and one little Rams shot...
Cody joins "The Opening Drive" for a 2nd time this season to break down his big season for the Tigers, finishing his high school career with ONLY 99 touchdowns, how he felt having to start his career at the DII level, his thoughts on his season and being surprised to get so many touches, getting the chance to play in a D1 Bowl Game, when the Wake Forest prep begins and prepping for his Finals all at the same time.
Claibs joins Carey & Randy live from San Diego to talk about the Winter Meetings, Mozeliak's dogged determination to find a catcher, if Quintana could be on his way back to the Cardinals, how the Cardinals have handled their big contracts over the years, why a 10-year contract should scare off the Cardinals and his thoughts on Verlander's big deal for a 40-year-old.
Rammer joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about tonight's matchup between Ford & Pitino/ Saint Louis v. Iona, what the ceiling for this Saint Louis team could be, if Javonte Perkins is still coming into his game, the usage of the 5's so far this year & the surprise from Forrester, how Javon Pickett has fit in perfectly with the Billikens, the surprising quickness of an angry moment from Travis Ford and and the awesome calmness from Yuri Collins.
Panger joins Randy & Carey to talk about the Blues quick turnaround across town tonight, what he thinks are the biggest problems so far across this season, what his solutions could be for a mistake-prone roster, if Binnington has started to get frustrated after a strong start that didn't get any support, the line between reasonably frustrated and going too far, Schenn and ROR being the veterans who can stand up and change the culture, the way the Blues style has changed over the years and how it's hurt the team and the next spot we'll catch Panger on TNT.
7:00 - The Blues drop another one, this time to the Rangers in NY, and Week 13 gets wrapped up with another miracle--albeit an ugly one--from Tom Brady7:15 - We're starting the panic bus!!7:30 - NFL Four Downs from Week 137:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Should Drinkwitz be talking that kind of smack with a .500 record for himself?8:15 - Panger talks Blues, Binnington and the rough defense from the Blues8:30 - The Fight8:45 - MLB Winter Meeting Rumors: Trea Turner & Verlander on the big deals and the Red Sox throwing their hat into the ring9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Army mentioned a bad spot we would all notice...is this that point?9:15 - Baker Mayfield's release might be the last straw...how can the NFL solve their QB scouting problem?9:30 - Rammer joins the show from New York to talk about the Billikens vs. Iona, the calmness of Yuri & the intensity of Travis Ford9:45 - Mike Claiborne on the latest rumbles from the Winter Meetings in San Diego10:00 - Mizzou RB Cody Schrader talks excitement for a bowl game, overcoming his big jump to D1 and his QB's decision making in high school10:15 - Of all people, has Belichick lost his edge as a head coach and game planner?10:30 - ESPN's NIck Wagoner on the next pivot for the 49ers in the QB room10:45 - What's on tap?
Coach Drink joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Mizzou matchup in the Gasparilla, his excitement for getting to play in Tampa, his comments on last week's report on the potential Kansas matchup, his thoughts on the in-state recruitment so far, how the changes in the recruiting game have shifted the plan for Mizzou over the year, the usual recruiting class going from 25 freshman to a lot more transfers, questioning what the model could be for CFB & Mizzou going forward, the concerns on fielding a full team because of potential pro players & the transfer portal, the portal being all about finding the right team and getting players to buy-in, the improvements Mizzou needs to make between this year and next season and the domination by Georgia across the rest of their schedule changes how he sees that game.
Kerbs joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Blues chances to get back to .500 throughout this season, the need for someone to change the attitude in the locker room, if the Binnington issue is going to continue to grow and the quickest way for the Blues to start claying back.
7:00 - Weekend Update!7:15 - Three Things We Loved from the Weekend7:30 - Did the CFP committee get it right, and what matchup has us most excited?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: The biggest rumors from the MLB Winter Meetings8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down another lull for the Blues8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Fred McGriff finally elected, but it took too long and this is probably a sign that Clemens and Bonds are never getting in, isn't it?9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The Blues are 4-8 vs. playoff teams and have a whole month full of games against them...are they just mediocre?9:15 - Eli Drinkwitz talks about the recent portal announcements, the Kansas question with the bowl game and preparing for a different kind of CFB as the game continues to change9:30 - Rock & Roll9:45 - Over/Under Results
Rick joins Randy & Carey to talk about this years Tree of Lights charity for the Cardinals, the chance you have to see Cardinals celebrities at the Schnucks in the Hill raising money for the Salvation Army, what he thinks the Cardinal situation with a new catcher could be, how he looks at the catcher and pitcher spots from the perspective of a former pticher and why Cody Bellinger (at the right salary) could be a great fit for the Cardinals.
Ross Tucker joins Carey & Randy to talk about which team has the best chance to challenge the Chiefs in the AFC, who has the best chance to knock the Eagles off the NFC pedestal, if Zach Wilson's time in NY is all-but down already, if the Rodger-to-Detroit theory has any potential legs and what the future for the Rams could possibly be with their current situation.
JR joins the show to talk about the lack of scoring and Berube's comments about the Blues "overpassing", how over passing needs to balance with Berube's preference for quality-over-quantity shots, if a line change among Kyrou could be in the works to get a boost with the offense and what he thinks about the matchup against the Hurricanes.
Carl joins Carey & Randy to talk about how the transfer portal may affect this years bowl games, how some bowl games could be in jeopardy because of a lack of players on a roster, the only solution being a contraction of bowl games, maybe 15-20% of the 2000 players in the portal being impact players for their next team, how the current recruiting and portal leads to more players ending up in the right situation, the bright side of the transfer portal changing the players lives for the better, if David Shaw will pop up again later, the program with Stanford football going forward, why Matt Rhule will struggle to build Nebraska like he did Baylor or Temple and Carey Davis' dream of being a Grammy-winning singer.
Author and St. Louisian Dave Lange joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to break down the history of soccer in St. Louis, everything covered in his book "Soccer made in St. Louis" , the best player to ever come out of the area and his thoughts as the USMNT eyes a huge matchup with England on Friday.
Dennis joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about some of the latest college football rumors swirling, on TCU controlling their destiny if they can finish the season undefeated, the latest on the potential of Kiffin-to-Auburn, Auburn being a better job but not as comfortable as Ole Miss, a run through the coaching openers and potential coaches to fill including Ryan Walters getting a HC job & Barry Odom taking over another program, Deion Sanders setting himself up to be coaching a Power 5 school this time next year, what still has to be sorted out for the expanded playoffs to work for CFB, why the NFL and the Rose Bowl are the two biggest roadblocks and how the apparently set UCLA-to-B1G move may be hitting some speed bumps.
Bernie joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about his favorite things during the Thanksgiving holiday, how big of an improvement could a healthy Tarasenko be for this team, Mikkola stepping up in Parayko's absence, Faulk continuing to show himself as a top D-man, if he ever got preferential treatment in the film room as a veteran and what he thinks about the Blues matchup in Buffalo.
7:00 - The Blues are back in action as they go for their 8th straight tonight and we're still wondering how they got to this point _ the CFB playoff rankings are in flux with potentially more on the table in the next few weeks as the jockeying for playoff spots begins in earnest
7:15 - Albert Pujols wins the NL Comeback Player of the Year Award--other than 700, what were your favorite memories from his last season?
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Your favorite Albert Pujols memories from his final season in mic drops & text!
8:15 - Hall of Famer Bernie Federko breaks down the Blues and their biggest change since this win streak started
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd breaks down he latest rumors in CFB coaching & the new questions around UCLA to the Big Ten
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The positivity around the Blues is rolling but they're still only 2 games about .500. Are you 100% bought in?
9:15 - Author Dave Lange talks about his book, "Soccer made in St. Louis" and the World Cup
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - More reaction from your favorite memories from Albert Pujols' final season (aside from 700!)
10:00 - The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed their list of 28 semifinalists for the 2023 class. You get to pick you five-man class...
10:15 - Is Dansby Swanson a legitimate target for the Cardinals?
10:30 - Should the Cowboys & lions get special treatment with their Thanksgiving games?
10:45 - Brooke has some thoughts on obscure bowl games + What's on tap?
Ricky joins the show to talk about his excitement to join the Battlehawks coaching staff, holding St. Louis near and dear to his heart, reacting to Martz's "coach them up with a baseball bat" comment about coaching WRs, the process behind building their club over the last few weeks, the big play athletes they've been able to add in the draft, how he takes his coaching from greats like Saunders and tries to apply it to his coaching job and how he remembers "The Catch" every time he walks into the dome.
Robert joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about how much fun it is to get rolling on a streak like this, how easy Buchnevich makes his job that much easier, the oddity of Buch's preferred puck, the boys getting an easier video session than usual with the mom's in the room, never having a perfect game from Berube's perspective, what Acciari brings to the game as a consistent and physical player, the plan for the Blues Thanksgiving, his favorite sides for the holiday and if he's ever faced anything like the 77 inches of snow that Buffalo got this past weekend.
7:00 - Blues win their 7th in a row! USA with a disappointing draw and the 49ers potentially take control of the NFC West
7:15 - Can you force or build a rivalry with intent? Or does it have to be completely organic?
7:30 - NFL Four Downs from Week 11
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Should the Cardinals target Cody Bellinger? Does his past relationship with Turner Ward change your mind?
8:15 - Darren Pang talks Blues extending their winning streak
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas talks wining streak and the mom's with the assist in the video session
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Which NFL team with less than 7 wins is your biggest threat for this year?
9:15 - Thanksgiving Draft!
9:30 - SB Chap & new Battlehawks WR Coach Ricky Proehl talking GSOT, new Battlehawks roster & being excited to be back in STL
9:45 - Rocc n Roll!
Dan joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about why Thanksgiving is his favorite sport, the beauty of food + football, breaking the hearts of Illini fans this past weekend, Illinois still having a shot in the Big Ten West, getting ready for the OSU-Michigan matchup, how the game of football has changed across the college and professional levels, why he doesn't like the idea of a CFP expansion & the infamous "Woofie's" story makes an appearance.
Dave joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about what's been going on with the money from the lawsuit vs. the Rams/NFL, how much money can be built up with the new accounts the money has now been invested in, the planned usage for these funds to benefits the RSA & region, how much money was lost with the feet-dragging leading up to the shift, the different hopes for the different parts of the STL area, using these funds to solve problems now vs. a longer-term plan with bigger gains from the investment/interest, if it's worth it for some of this money to be put back into the stadium, and his favorite memories from the Kirkwood-Webster Groves Turkey Day game.
7:00 - WEEKEND UPDATE: Blues' number of the day is 6 and an up and down weekend for the Mizzou, SLU & Illini contingents across football & basketball + it's a full studio with Brooke, Randy AND Carey
7:15 - Two Things We Loved From the Weekend:
7:30 - Can the Braggin' Rights game be great this year? Both Mizzou and Illinois can light it up...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: IS the fact that the Blues' success is coinciding with ROR playing well enough of a reason to extend him sooner rather than later?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues Chris Kerber talks Blues streak, the Buch-Thomas combo & the strong play from Mikkola
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - STL Dome Authority member Dave Spence breaks down the most recent update on the money from the Rams/NFL lawsuit
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Blues keep the scoring going against the Ducks or will another incomplete game end the streak?
9:15 - CFB & NFL Hall of Famer Dan Dierdorf talks college football, the changes in the sport, ripping the Illini's heart out & preparing Michigan for Ohio St.
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin tells a Thanksgiving story of never-ending chocolate pies and returning to his roots with the Blues for a week
Doug joins Alexa & Randy to talk about the XFL & the Battlehawks wrapping up their rosters/draft, break down which new Battlehawks will be the biggest draws going forward, giving athletes an opportunity to live their dreams, why the Arlington plan will be better for the teams and the league overall, how that has helped them clear their biggest hurdles, the excitement to have the league back in STL, what the next steps for the teams are as they prepare for 2023 and Doug's scouting report on Pattonville alum and STL-native Kaleb Elerby.
7:00 - The number of the day is....FIVE! The Blues win 5-4 for their 5th straight win , the Packers '23 season looks to be over and the Cardinals have their 18th (or 21st...) MVP in club history
7:15 - Will is be difficult for the Cardinals to pursue another starting pitcher when they have five already penned in?
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks LIV golf & McIlroy's continued advocacy for the tour
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Packers are lost and are all but out of the playoffs...Has his window to win a Super Bowl closed?
8:15 - Joey Vitale talks shocking the system, the Blues turn around & Thanksgiving favorites
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - St. Louis Blues Center Robert Thomas talks about the boost from the moms trip and the strong play from the Blues goalie duo
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Goldy wins his MVP--so what's the most important addition the Cardinals need to make to allow him continued success?
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues 5-game winning streak
9:30 - XFL SVP of Player Personnel Doug Whaley talks about the Battlehawks new roster & what's next for the XFL
9:45 - OVER / UNDER
Matt joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the first game ever at CITYPARK, all the work leading up to this event, the announcement and release of the first ever official CITY kits and what's coming up next for CITY fans to get ready for as the draft, watch parties and more are on the schedule.
7:00 - The Blues continue their streak with another win against the Blackhawks while CITYPARK open us for the first game ever and the week in baseball awards rolls on
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger talks about the Cardinals MVP chances and takes on the challenge of Randy Karraker's hype video
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Will the real St. Louis Blues please stand up?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues John Kelly breaks down the biggest changes in the Blues over the winning streak and why Calle Rosen is a name to watch going forward
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - CITY SC Chief Experience Office Matt Sebek joins in studio to talk about CITYPARK's first game and the reveal of CITY SC's first official kit
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: STL & broadcasting legend Bob Costas talks about all the stories he has from his days with the Spirits of St. Louis ABA team
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
New Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about what his roles were in his previous position with the Cardinals, how his experience as a college coach can help him in his new roles at the big league level, how the cat-and-mouse game between pitchers and hitters will change as the rules change around them, how handling pitchers and expectations will change because of the pitch clock, the biology of the arm and how to better understand recovery, why familiarity is such a big factor in decisions and his thoughts about the current rotation.
Coach Martz joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Chiefs increased patience, how that helps them attack the Cover 2 in ways they weren't able to at times last year, the importance of the run-pass balance, the key to beating the Chiefs being understanding their gameplan for your defense, the changing expectations for a coach to get promoted over the last 20 years, how his thoughts on Justin Fields has changed his perception over the last few weeks, if he thinks Trevor Lawrence has the talent to be an NFL QB, why he thinks the problem with Russell Wilson is a potential injury and how sometimes you had to show some tough love to coach wide receivers...
7:00 - The Billikens hold off Memphis with a 90-84 win while Mizzou tops 100 in their 105-80 win over SIUE and the Blues have a shot at 4-straight tonight in Chicago
7:15 - We now have heard from AJ McCarron & Ryan Willis, the first official St. Louis Battlehawks
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Bret Bielema breaks down what went wrong in their last two losses
8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about the Blues shot at 4-straight in Chicago
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - What's going on with the power trip in Houston?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Mike Martz breaks down the QBs he likes in the NFL and how the league continues to change
9:15 - New Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake breaks down his philosophy and his path from college to the majors on the coaching side
9:30 - Rocc & Roll
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks about the new hiring of Dusty Blake and how pitching needs to change as the rules change around it
7:00 - Blues move their streak to 3, the Eagles finally lose a game in 2022 and the MLB awards week has officially begun
7:15 - Jon Hamm...Trea Turner...just two St. Louis guys talking together...
7:30 - NFL Four Downs from Week 10
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Hamm video has us thinking...who would you want voicing your hype video?
8:15 - Mike Claiborne talks Trea Turner, the Cardinals future at catcher and getting out of town when he sees snow
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Saint Louis HC Travis Ford talks about righting the ship mid-game against Evansville & preparing for a touch Memphis matchup
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What were the big changes we saw between the Blues on the losing streak and this new 3-game turnaround?
9:15 - Darren Pang talks about the Blues winning streak and the matchup against Chicago tomorrow night
9:30 - How much can--and should--the Cardinals lean on Brendan Donovan for next year?
9:45 - Rock & Roll + What's on tap?
7:00 - Weekend Update as the Blues have won 2 straight, another tough weekend for Mizzou and Illinois with and CITY adds another 4 players to their ever-growing roster
7:15 - Three Things We Loved From the Weekend
7:30 - Under the watchful eye of Turner Ward, will the Cardinals offense be "getting good-er"?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Blues are going for a streak tonight in Colorado--what do they need to continue from Thursday + Saturday into tonight's game
8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down the pros from the Blues wins and how they can keep itup
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - There have been some unexpected results in the NFL this year, from the 1-loss Vikings to the division-leading Dolphins & Titans--so we have to ask...Which team is faking is it and which are making it this season?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: CFB wrap-up as the Illinois might've lost their shot at the Big 10 and the big questions on this years playoff continue
9:15 - OVER / UNDER results
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - Blues beat the Sharks 5-3, Arenado and Goldschmidt win Silver Slugger Awards 7:15 - Lindenwood Football Head Coach Jed Stugart 7:30 - Jay Delsing and Nick Ragone of Ascencion Charity Classic 7:45 - Take It Or Leave It
8:00 - Cardinals Hitting Coach Turner Ward 8:15 - What did you think of Doug Armstrong's decision to call up Leivo and Alexandrov? 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Sports Jail
9:00 - The Cardinals' 2 Silver Sluggers 9:15 - Blues Broadcaster Joey Vitale 9:30 - Over/Under 9:45 - What's On Tap?
Turner Ward recently became the Cardinals' new Hitting Coach. He chatted with Carey and Randy about getting the job, how to approach coaching different players for the first time, Goldschmidt & Arenado, how much responsibility a hitting coach puts on themselves, his outlook on the Cardinals' lineup and what he can bring to the organization.
Jay and Nick talk with Randy and Carey about the golf scene in St. Louis, the Ascencion Charity Classic and Nick has a surprise announcement for Jay.
Jed joins the show in advance of Lindenwood's matchup with McKendree tomorrow. He talked about the team's decision to go for two last week, Senior Night emotions and this year's senior class.
Coach Shields joins the show as her team is NCAA Tournament bound with a 20-1 record, set to face Memphis in the first round. She talks about how this is the most balanced team she has coached at SLU, with a lot of home-grown talent from right here in St. Louis. She also analyzes one of the all-stars on her team, Caroline Kelly.
7:00 – Is Sean Murphy a fit for the Cardinals at catcher?
7:15 – Sick of It
7:30 – MLB Network host Greg Amsinger
7:45 – TIOLI
8:00 – Fresh Take: How long can the Blues losing streak last?
8:15 – Blues Booth: Bally Sports Midwest Blues broadcast John Kelly
8:30 – The Fight
8:45 – SLU Women's Soccer coach Katie Shields
9:00 – Today’s Big Thing: What will the Cardinals do at the catching position?
9:15 – Our Blues Insider from the Athletic Jeremy Rutherford
9:30 – The Washington Commanders are a mess
9:45 – What’s on tap?
Coach Venturi joins Randy & Carey as our resident expert in the Colts making weird coaching moves, his initial reaction to the Jeff Saturday hiring, why he reacted stronger to the firing of Reich than the hiring of Saturday, Irsay's want to bring back the glory days of the "Manning Mafia", the question around the offense and the playcalling being even bigger than Saturday as the head coach, whether he thinks the current players of the coaches could have a tougher time handling this news, pulling the plug on a coach and roster with the same record as the Rams & Sean McVay and Saturday's biggest task being convincing everyone that winning is still going to matter for everyone's future.
7:00 - The number of the day is...EIGHT
7:15 - Four Down from NFL Week 9
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: CITY SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel breaks down the recent run of moves and their preparation for Friday's expansion draft
8:15 - Hall of Famer Bernie Federko on a locker room handling a situation they've never dealt with
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Rock & Roll
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Has Berube lost the locker room? Did ROR showing some fire during and after the game give you some positivity for Thursday's matchup against San Jose?
9:15 - Former NFL coach Rick Venturi on the state of the Colts and the oddness of Saturday's hiring
9:30 - St. Louis Blues Center Robert Thomas talks about fighting through a tough point in the season and his preferred vacation spot
9:45 - What's on tap?
Jason joins Randy & Carey to talk about the initial enjoyment of winning the World Series and then getting to celebrate with the parade, the importance as a fundamentals coach to pick out issues like the one Wainwright had this season, working closely with Jeremy Pena throughout this season, the one big step they were able to take with him that helped him grow as a player, reaching out to his parents after winning on Saturday, getting to experience the win with a legend like Dusty Baker and from the inside perspective--what makes the Astros so dominant?
Panger joins Carey & Randy to try to avoid talking about the number 7, the bright spots from the game in Boston--specifically a strong 2nd period, if he's seeing Kyrou work through the struggles of his game, the little things that define a well-rounded and complete game, Brayden Schenn as the conscience of the Blues, the stagnation from the Blues special teams and why he's still confident in this Blues roster this season.
7:00 - Today's show brought to you by...The Number 7! Blues fall to the Bruins and all the local teams tipped off their 2022-23 seasons
7:15 - Darren Pang breaks down another Blues loss and why he's still confident in this team going forward
7:30 - We have a former NFL player who won a Super Bowl and currently coaches high school...has he gotten any calls to take over an NFL team?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The number of the day is 7--what did Berube see from the Blues when they took their foot off the gas?
8:15 - Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals catcher proclivities and the random loss from the Illini against MSU
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - If you were in the meetings this week, would you bang the table for guys like Bonds to get into the Hall?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Wait...isn't the Colts a pretty solid job?
9:15 - Pang is still positive about the Blues this season--will a win against the Flyers get you into the same head space?
9:30 - Astros Fundamentals coach & STL-Native Jason Bell on what makes the Astros so consistently good
9:45 - In the list of all the crazy hirings we've seen across sports, where does Jeff Saturday rank?
7:00 - Weekend update as we have a new World Champion in baseball, an extremely rough week all around for the local CFB teams and the Blues try to right the ship on unexpectedly tough start to the season
7:15 - Three Thing we Loved from the Weekend: Dusty Baker winning, CFB chaos & the return of a Cardinals favorite
7:30 - Dan McLaughlin on the return of Matt Holliday and the filling out of the coaching staff
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Randy loves the idea, and hates to do this, but he's having trouble see how the Cardinals end up with Trea Turner
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the Blues struggles still season, the solid play of the goalies and his expectations for the back-to-back on the east coast
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - How important to a new philosophy could Matt Holliday and the new staff be?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Blues still salvage this season with this roster?
9:15 - Travis Ford breaks down the Billikens start to the season as they tip-off against Murray St.
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - Oh wait the Rams are bag again!?
10:00 - Which Blues upcoming FA's will get shipped out if the winning continues to elude them?
10:15 - What's on tap?
Joey joins Michelle & Carey to talk about the Blues dropping their 6th straight game, the evolution of the cronut, this still being a team in transition with multiple core players free agents next year, why he thinks the younger players might start seeing the ice less, Berube being a very tough spot with this roster right now, chalking up a lot of that game and these losses to bad luck but seeing the effort there for a lot of the game, just focusing on 1 goal, then 1 period, then 1 game and moving on from there, why he thinks a tough matchup in Boston on Monday could be just what they need and the lowdown on a Halloween prank on Monday that everyone but Joey loved.
Jay joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the biggest issue in STL: The Blues might not be very good? Jay breaks down how he had to get his game back when he was at his lowest points, the way that memory can be controlled and how the best athletes always have that trait plus how he thinks LIV is doing in their goal to increase eyes on the sport.
Coach Stugart joins Michelle & Carey to talk about another win for the Lions, the big jump in attendance being partly D1 but also a huge factor is the constant support from the administration, if he thinks they could have a shot at a playoff spot and his expectations for this weekend's matchup vs. Tennessee Tech.
7:00 - The Blues lose AGAIN and that's now 6 straight in fairly embarrassing fashion, the Astros take a 3-2 lead over the Phillies with a 3-2 win and the Eagles keep on winning
7:15 - Lindenwood HC Jed Stugart talks about another big win and the potential for a playoff spot
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing talks about getting out of your head when your game is at it's lowest
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: We heard Army's comments a few days ago--do heads roll now?
8:15 - Joey Vitale talks about the Blues struggles, if the young players could see less time and a very unfunny (in literally only his opinion) Halloween prank
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - It's the debut segment of...SPORTS JAIL!
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Do you still have optimism about this Blues squad after this run of loses?
9:15 - OVER / UNDER
9:30 - YKMS
9:45 - Will we start seeing less of the younger players on the Blues now that wins are at a premium?
JR joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Blues recent struggles, if he thinks Acciari on the top line will find the success the Blues are looking for, ROR always putting too much pressure on himself, the slipping play of the defenders on the back-end, what could lead to another Berube/Army moment if the Blues don't show up against the Islanders and if he could see Army making a move to get things going if the team doesn't pick up their play,
John Kelly joins Michelle & Carey to talk about the line changes and combinations going into the Islanders matchup tonight, what he's seen from the blues struggles over the last 5 games and his thoughts on Army's view of the issues, Ryan O'Reilly putting a lot of blame on himself but needing to see it form everyone, how he sees tonight's matchup against an improved Islanders squad and not putting the blame on Binnington after the recent poor games.
Greg is a little down as he joins Michelle & Carey to talk about his anti-celebration from the combined no-hitter last night, the Phillies going from 5 HRs to getting no-hit the very next night, Dusty Baker's management across the last two days, the incredible way that players can completely forget things from one night to another (and how that's a good thing), thinking the Cardinals will stick with their current OF group and Trea Turner being the one big move that the Cardinals need to make (and then Greg predicts it'll happen).
7:00 - Astros make history after no-hitting the Phillies to tie the WS up at 2-2 going into Game 5 and the Blues try to shake off their 5-game losing streak tonight against the Islanders
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - Greg Asminger on the anti-climatic celebration of a combined no-hitter, if he's sticking with Phillies-in-7 and the move he's predicting for the Cardinals offseason
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Are the Eagles about to make a run at the third ever 16-win regular season in NFL history?
8:15 - John Kelly talks about the Blues reaction to the Army & Berube comments and his expectations for the Islanders matchup tonight
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Do we think Dan Snyder will actually sell the Commanders?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The forwards have been the big topic over the last few days and after ROR's comments from practice--what do you expect to see from the Blues tonight
9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford talks about tonight's line changes ahead of the game and his expectations for a Blues turnaround
9:30 - YKMS
9:45 - Greg Amsinger is predicting Trea Turner to the Cardinals--how down are we for that?
Robert joins Carey & Randy to talk about Halloween, how the locker room reacts to the kind of meetings they've had, if he feels comfortable stepping up and talking in those meetings, feeling bad when the goalie get blamed but they know it's their play in front that's hurting him, his thoughts on the matchup against the Islanders how the mood can start to drop and how you only need one play to kick start everything, being at rock bottom and having nowhere else to go but up and how it's up to the players to make that big jump for the team.
Bernie joins the show to talk about what he has seen over the 5 straight loses, the importance of simplifying the game and starting to play for each other, not getting to the point where it's a lack of buy-in (yet), his mixed experience with player-only or big meetings early in the season, Doug not being at the changes part of the process but wanting to send a message and what he wants to see from the Blues on Thursday against the Islanders.
Coach Bielema joins Carey & Michelle to talk about a big game week preparing for Michigan St., how he keeps his players minds right with the recent news on Spartan suspensions, how they've exceeded their expectations for this year, if he's starting to notice a different tone from high school coaches about his program, wanting to set an example and only working with players of high character, why the team's record at 7-1 is the biggest sign that Chase Brown should be a Heisman finalist and getting prepared for a huge game this weekend.
7:00 - The Phillies have taken an unexpected lead in the World Series with their 7-0 over the Astros, the first CFP rankings have been announced, there's some weird stuff going on in Boston and we have to wonder who on the Blues could be first to go after Army's presser
7:15 - If Berube won't be the first name on the chopping block, who will be?
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy! With special guests Aunt Michelle & Cousin Carey
7:45 - Illini HC Bret Bielema talks about preparing for Michigan St.
8:00 - TIOLI
8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about Army's comments and the recent malaise on the ice
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - St. Louis Blues Center Robert Thomas talks about celebrating Halloween and how it's all on the players to turn around the poor play
9:00 - Fresh Take: The Illini are rolling at #16 in the first CFP and we have some shakeups in the NFL after the most active trade deadline maybe ever
9:15 - YKMS
9:30 - Today's Big Thing: Berube isn't on the block and Thomas says the roster is taking responsibility--do we think the Blues will start turning it around?
9:45 - What's on tap?
Claibs joins Michelle & Carey to talk about Arenado opting-in to his contract, if he's surprised that their were no changes to the money on the deal, how it shows Arenado wanting and expecting more from the Cardinals this offseason, the Blues playing with a complete lack of emotion and why fans are always so ready to overreact.
Panger joins "The Opening Drive" to break down another rough game for the Blues, what the potential issues are stemming, why this isn't the problem with the goalies in any way and what he expects from their performance on Thursdays.
Matt & Emir join Carey & Michelle in studio to talk about showcasing the best St. Louis has to offer as CITYPARK opens up with it's first event, the ownership wanted to start with food being enough to get people in the building, taking suggestions from all the fans, how Emir & Balkan Treat Box got started in STL and associated with CITY, the stadium being a place where people can find new food from parts of the city they've never been to and their excitement to show off during the friendly versus Leverkusen.
Matt & Emir join Carey & Michelle in studio to talk about showcasing the best St. Louis has to offer as CITYPARK opens up with it's first event, the ownership wanted to start with food being enough to get people in the building, taking suggestions from all the fans, how Emir & Balkan Treat Box got started in STL and associated with CITY, the stadium being a place where people can find new food from parts of the city they've never been to and their excitement to show off during the friendly versus Leverkusen.
7:00 - Blues lose their 5th straight in an uncompetitive game against the Kings and --oh boy-- Berube is not happy
7:15 - NFL Four Downs from NFL Week 8
7:30 - CITY Chief Experience Offer Matt Sebek & Co-Owner of Balkan Treat Box Emir Nalic on the food and experience at CITYPARK in 2023
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: I take it that Blues fans aren't too happy with Berube, Armstrong and/or the players this morning?
8:15 - Blues, TNT analyst Darren Pang on the Blues constant struggles, the goaltending factor & Berube's comments in the postgame
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Michelle's got a new podcast talking soccer, the food is going to be amazing and the big dates are coming quickly for STL CITY
9:00 - Mike Claiborne on Arenado opting-in, what the future could have in hold for the Cardinals & the Blues completely failing to show up so far
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Panger didn't like the effort he saw and Berube certainly has had enough--will the Blues get it turned around or is this roster flawed?
9:30 - You're Killing Me, Smalls! Makes a triumphant return!
9:45 - Over/Under Results + What's on Tap
7:00 - Blues lose their 5th straight in an uncompetitive game against the Kings and --oh boy-- Berube is not happy
7:15 - NFL Four Downs from NFL Week 8
7:30 - CITY Chief Experience Offer Matt Sebek & Co-Owner of Balkan Treat Box Emir Nalic on the food and experience at CITYPARK in 2023
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: I take it that Blues fans aren't too happy with Berube, Armstrong and/or the players this morning?
8:15 - Blues, TNT analyst Darren Pang on the Blues constant struggles, the goaltending factor & Berube's comments in the postgame
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Michelle's got a new podcast talking soccer, the food is going to be amazing and the big dates are coming quickly for STL CITY
9:00 - Mike Claiborne on Arenado opting-in, what the future could have in hold for the Cardinals & the Blues completely failing to show up so far
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Panger didn't like the effort he saw and Berube certainly has had enough--will the Blues get it turned around or is this roster flawed?
9:30 - You're Killing Me, Smalls! Makes a triumphant return!
9:45 - Over/Under Results + What's on Tap
Dan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his initial reaction to Arenado opting-in with the Cardinals, putting Arenado on a higher pedestal than even Scott Rolen, how Arenado must be confident in the organization's plan for the offseason, why Matt Holliday would bring instant credibility into a clubhouse as a coach, Skip bringing that mentality to the Marlins as a manager and the way analytics and philosophy will impact the coaching position decisions.
Dan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his initial reaction to Arenado opting-in with the Cardinals, putting Arenado on a higher pedestal than even Scott Rolen, how Arenado must be confident in the organization's plan for the offseason, why Matt Holliday would bring instant credibility into a clubhouse as a coach, Skip bringing that mentality to the Marlins as a manager and the way analytics and philosophy will impact the coaching position decisions.
Kerbs joins Michelle & Carey to bring a little silver lining to the Blues recent struggles after their post-game comments on Saturday, the Blues not being built for a shot-in-the-mouth but needing to slowly and surely get back to their game, his thoughts on the effort level from the Blues over the last few games, if Kyrou getting his offensive game going means the rest of his game will follow, the goaltending only being an issue in Nashville so far and how he expects them to come out against the Kings.
KAW IS THE LAW! St. Louis BATTLEHAWKS Head Coach Anthony Becht joins Carey & Michelle to talk about finally announcing the return of the Battlehawks nickname and logo, how long he's been anticipating this moment, what's coming next for the Battlehawks in their preparations for 2023, looking for players with high moral characters--but also some need for some characters, wanting to put a product on the field that the fans are proud of, the dream being a championship brought back to St. Louis, getting more excited as more things are in the rearview mirror and how he found out about the name/logo news.
KAW IS THE LAW! St. Louis BATTLEHAWKS Head Coach Anthony Becht joins Carey & Michelle to talk about finally announcing the return of the Battlehawks nickname and logo, how long he's been anticipating this moment, what's coming next for the Battlehawks in their preparations for 2023, looking for players with high moral characters--but also some need for some characters, wanting to put a product on the field that the fans are proud of, the dream being a championship brought back to St. Louis, getting more excited as more things are in the rearview mirror and how he found out about the name/logo news.
7:00 - The Blues contuinued their struggles over the weekend, the World Series is knotted up at 1 and some big wins for the local football programs...AND THE BATTLEHAWKS ARE BACK.
7:15 - St. Louis Battlehawks HC Anthony Becht announces the return of the name and an updated logo and lays out what's next for the Battlehawks as they prepare for 2023
7:30 - Three Things We Loved from the Weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Nolan Arenado is back for the next 5 years in STL--does this set the table for their big offseason?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks about how the Blues can turn it around tonight against LA
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Craig Berube told the Fast Lane on Friday he needed to see more out of Kyrou--were the goals over the weekend enough for us?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: HALLOWEEN CANDY DRAFT with special Guest Picker Randy Karraker
9:15 - We now have a name for the Battlehawks--KA KAW--how excited are you for the next steps leading up to 2023?
9:30 - Rock & Roll: Jordan Goodwin gets some time on the court with some other STL kids
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks Arenado's return and his renewed expectations for the Cardinals offseason
7:00 - The Blues contuinued their struggles over the weekend, the World Series is knotted up at 1 and some big wins for the local football programs...AND THE BATTLEHAWKS ARE BACK.
7:15 - St. Louis Battlehawks HC Anthony Becht announces the return of the name and an updated logo and lays out what's next for the Battlehawks as they prepare for 2023
7:30 - Three Things We Loved from the Weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Nolan Arenado is back for the next 5 years in STL--does this set the table for their big offseason?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks about how the Blues can turn it around tonight against LA
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Craig Berube told the Fast Lane on Friday he needed to see more out of Kyrou--were the goals over the weekend enough for us?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: HALLOWEEN CANDY DRAFT with special Guest Picker Randy Karraker
9:15 - We now have a name for the Battlehawks--KA KAW--how excited are you for the next steps leading up to 2023?
9:30 - Rock & Roll: Jordan Goodwin gets some time on the court with some other STL kids
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks Arenado's return and his renewed expectations for the Cardinals offseason
Adam Wainwright joins Carey & Randy to talk about the show and STL being "stuck with him" for another year, a big part of being an MLB player is learning how to fool people, coming back--mainly--to win a World Series, Waino working on his "honey-do" list since the offseason started, how getting on a new healthy diet actually led to him eating more chicken wings (oven-baked of course!), not wanting to make excuses for his poor play and mistakenly ignoring the problem with his knee, taking 1000 reps to get him locked back in after he figured out the problem, it bothering him even more that he was the reason he couldn't compete, his excitement for Skip to turn the Marlins around, his conversation with Nolan and why he thinks we'll see him back, Kyle Gibson having to push back his Big League Blast event for the best reason ever--playing in the World Series, his thoughts on the Phillies chance to finish off this playoff run, his prediction for Schwarber to be the WS MVP and a little chirping has been earned by Randy Karraker's poor fantasy football season in Adam's BLI league.
Adam Wainwright joins Carey & Randy to talk about the show and STL being "stuck with him" for another year, a big part of being an MLB player is learning how to fool people, coming back--mainly--to win a World Series, Waino working on his "honey-do" list since the offseason started, how getting on a new healthy diet actually led to him eating more chicken wings (oven-baked of course!), not wanting to make excuses for his poor play and mistakenly ignoring the problem with his knee, taking 1000 reps to get him locked back in after he figured out the problem, it bothering him even more that he was the reason he couldn't compete, his excitement for Skip to turn the Marlins around, his conversation with Nolan and why he thinks we'll see him back, Kyle Gibson having to push back his Big League Blast event for the best reason ever--playing in the World Series, his thoughts on the Phillies chance to finish off this playoff run, his prediction for Schwarber to be the WS MVP and a little chirping has been earned by Randy Karraker's poor fantasy football season in Adam's BLI league.
Joey joins Carey & Randy to talk about his favorite haunts when he's on a Nashville trip, giving Randy some advice on how to celebrate his 36th wedding anniversary, the 50-50 lie, how the Blues are missing the cohesive play of last year, the play in front of net needing to improve and why "bone china" just isn't happening.
JR joins Carey & Randy to talk about back-to-back losses for the Blues, the Blues need to be more physical and how the changing up of the lines could've been a bump in the road, the 4th line starting to get more comfortable but needing to grow, his takeaway from two nights of heavy shots on Greiss and how he's handled it, the defense not being tough enough in front of the net, the Blues being extra cautious with Pavel Buchnevich and how the NHL got home/away jerseys all wrong.
JR joins Carey & Randy to talk about back-to-back losses for the Blues, the Blues need to be more physical and how the changing up of the lines could've been a bump in the road, the 4th line starting to get more comfortable but needing to grow, his takeaway from two nights of heavy shots on Greiss and how he's handled it, the defense not being tough enough in front of the net, the Blues being extra cautious with Pavel Buchnevich and how the NHL got home/away jerseys all wrong.
Jay joins Carey & Randy to talk about the best ways to dial in your game even when the weather isn't the best, the first two things to work on when you're starting to learn the game, Tiger's unbelievable accuracy and the way his clubs told the whole story and Jay & the gang set their match for next weekend.
Coach Stugart joins the show to reflect on his team already getting votes in the FCS polls, having to keep your head down multiple weeks in a row against opponents with losing records, consistently stepping up to the size & speed at the next level, the defense continuing to improve each week, leaning on your best player to make plays in the biggest moments, "having to take a punch before they get going" and getting ready for the matchup and festivities this weekend at Lindenwood.
7:00 - Blues drop their third straight game in a row, have the Canadiens tomorrow afternoon, the Ravens-Bucs had a watchable game and the World Series gets underway tonight
7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart on trying to keep his team focused as success and a winnable schedule come to the fore
7:30 - Jay Delsing with golf tips for the listeners a potentially finalized match with the show
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Has Mo hit a breaking point with the Cardinals lack of NLCS success since 2014?
8:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues struggles over the back-to-back
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Joey Vitale brings some crucial marriage advice and breaks down the Blues struggles across the week
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Phillies-Astros World Series predictions
9:15 - Over/Under
9:30 - Adam Wainwright talks about his return for 2023, what exactly went wrong in September & how he fixed it and coming back for the purpose of winning a World Series
9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - Blues drop their third straight game in a row, have the Canadiens tomorrow afternoon, the Ravens-Bucs had a watchable game and the World Series gets underway tonight
7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart on trying to keep his team focused as success and a winnable schedule come to the fore
7:30 - Jay Delsing with golf tips for the listeners a potentially finalized match with the show
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Has Mo hit a breaking point with the Cardinals lack of NLCS success since 2014?
8:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues struggles over the back-to-back
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Joey Vitale brings some crucial marriage advice and breaks down the Blues struggles across the week
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Phillies-Astros World Series predictions
9:15 - Over/Under
9:30 - Adam Wainwright talks about his return for 2023, what exactly went wrong in September & how he fixed it and coming back for the purpose of winning a World Series
9:45 - What's on tap?
Greg joins Carey & Randy to talk about his absolutely failure as a parade grand master, why Dusty Baker's storyline is the favorite in Houston right now, the Astros building a pitching brand across the years and their utilization of the foreign market, why he's still feeling the Phillies in 7 Games for his prediction, it all coming down to the results from Games 1 & 2, Harper continually rising to the occasion during these playoffs, yesterday's news dump from Mozeliak being the natural fall-out from last years firing of Mike Shildt and his reaction to the Cardinals potential plan in the offseason.
Darius joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about this weekend matchup against South Carolina, how tough it is to be in trenches in the SEC week in and week out, thinking back to his offseason work when he makes big plays and prepares for big moments, still being able to play basketball at his high school level, what his basketball game is now that he's even bigger, whether he enjoys making the play or drawing all the attention and opening it up for others to make the big play, how his senior year classes are going & his plan for post-graduate work and how important it's been for him to be a Tiger his entire college career.
Darius joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about this weekend matchup against South Carolina, how tough it is to be in trenches in the SEC week in and week out, thinking back to his offseason work when he makes big plays and prepares for big moments, still being able to play basketball at his high school level, what his basketball game is now that he's even bigger, whether he enjoys making the play or drawing all the attention and opening it up for others to make the big play, how his senior year classes are going & his plan for post-graduate work and how important it's been for him to be a Tiger his entire college career.
John Kelly on a tough loss for the Blues, starting off with a poor performance in the 1st before turning it around, doing a good job holding McDavid & Draisaitl back for the majority of the game, getting a lot of good looks but catching a good goaltender but the focus starting to come on their lack of goal-scoring, how the loss of Buch & now Saad is manifesting itself, the strength of the penalty kill to start the year, the one thing that has surprised him over the first 5 games of the season and what he expects to see in the Nashville matchup up for the Blues tonight.
Dan Shulman talks about stepping away from calling baseball on ESPN, his last World Series this season and his favorite still being the 2011 Cardinals-Rangers calls, why he's deciding to pull back from ESPN & take a bigger role on local broadcasts for the Blue Jays, not expecting the Phillies to get this far--in any way shape or form, the Astros impressive development of their pitching staff and Bregman's crazy stats versus the Yankees.
Dan Shulman talks about stepping away from calling baseball on ESPN, his last World Series this season and his favorite still being the 2011 Cardinals-Rangers calls, why he's deciding to pull back from ESPN & take a bigger role on local broadcasts for the Blue Jays, not expecting the Phillies to get this far--in any way shape or form, the Astros impressive development of their pitching staff and Bregman's crazy stats versus the Yankees.
7:00 - Blues fall 3-1 to the Oilers for their 2nd loss of the season, prepare for the other half of their back-to-back in Nashville and reaction to Mozeliak's comments throughout the show
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - ESPN's Dan Shulman on calling his final World Series for ESPN, calling more local Blue Jays games and CBB instead
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Mo…can you count on Flaherty? And what does that mean for the rest of the rotation, staff?
8:15 - John Kelly breaks down a loss for the Blues and how to react to certain fast and slow starts
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mizzou DL Darius Robinson on the toughness of the SEC, weathering this year's storm & being proud to be a Tiger for his career
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can you count on O’Neill going forward? What should we expect from Jordan Walker? And more questions from Mozeliak's comments
9:15 - MLN Network lead host Greg Amsinger on his pick for Astros-Phillies and reaction to Mozeliak's presser
9:30 - Does it make you worried that the new rules and schedule aren’t going to impact the Cardinals planning or strategy? And other questions from Mo’s presser
9:45 - Ticket giveaway and ABA trivia time!
7:00 - Blues fall 3-1 to the Oilers for their 2nd loss of the season, prepare for the other half of their back-to-back in Nashville and reaction to Mozeliak's comments throughout the show
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - ESPN's Dan Shulman on calling his final World Series for ESPN, calling more local Blue Jays games and CBB instead
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Mo…can you count on Flaherty? And what does that mean for the rest of the rotation, staff?
8:15 - John Kelly breaks down a loss for the Blues and how to react to certain fast and slow starts
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mizzou DL Darius Robinson on the toughness of the SEC, weathering this year's storm & being proud to be a Tiger for his career
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can you count on O’Neill going forward? What should we expect from Jordan Walker? And more questions from Mozeliak's comments
9:15 - MLN Network lead host Greg Amsinger on his pick for Astros-Phillies and reaction to Mozeliak's presser
9:30 - Does it make you worried that the new rules and schedule aren’t going to impact the Cardinals planning or strategy? And other questions from Mo’s presser
9:45 - Ticket giveaway and ABA trivia time!
There is pro basketball in the Lou! The ABA's St. Louis Spirits Owner/GM Damon Cannon joins Carey 7 Randy to talk about the start of another season in the ABA, being around since the 90s, their relationship with pro basketball across America, where their talent pool is coming from, what fans can expect from the games and how to come and watch the Spirits this weekend at Harris Stowe.
There is pro basketball in the Lou! The ABA's St. Louis Spirits Owner/GM Damon Cannon joins Carey 7 Randy to talk about the start of another season in the ABA, being around since the 90s, their relationship with pro basketball across America, where their talent pool is coming from, what fans can expect from the games and how to come and watch the Spirits this weekend at Harris Stowe.
Robert joins Carey & Randy to talk about what his first thing he does whenever he gets back from a long road trip, knowing that Coach MacTavish was the last helmet-less madman & whether he would ever play that way, how he ended up with #18 and why he's stuck with it, how different it feels when an all-start like McDavid & Draisaitl are across from you, keeping the same mindset no matter who you're facing, if chemistry has ever been an issue with a line-mate, if team competitions naturally come up away from games, Robert's advice to Carey on not breaking any bones during his first skating, if he's picked up the cooking skills from his dad, why he's confident in his cast-iron skills and his thoughts on another matchup versus the Oilers.
Craig joins Randy & Carey to talk about the Marlins decision to hire Skip Schumaker as manager, how he fits into the ownership philosophy, if a culture shift will be enough to get fans in the building, why the long-term view is going to be the question, who the Marlins should be targeting this offseason, if Tyler O'Neill is a potential Cardinal to join Skip on the flight south, the roster decisions they've made over the last few season leading them to this point, the pressure on Kim Ng going into this season, the support from the ownership and the onus being on the right choices--because the financial support has been there, the young arms being a potential trade piece and why he's going to enjoy covering Skip.
Craig joins Randy & Carey to talk about the Marlins decision to hire Skip Schumaker as manager, how he fits into the ownership philosophy, if a culture shift will be enough to get fans in the building, why the long-term view is going to be the question, who the Marlins should be targeting this offseason, if Tyler O'Neill is a potential Cardinal to join Skip on the flight south, the roster decisions they've made over the last few season leading them to this point, the pressure on Kim Ng going into this season, the support from the ownership and the onus being on the right choices--because the financial support has been there, the young arms being a potential trade piece and why he's going to enjoy covering Skip.
Bernie joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the unfortunate game from the Blues in Winnipeg, not expecting but excited to see another effort versus the Oilers like Saturday, what went wrong on Monday, letting the game slip in the 3rd period, having to deal with the natural up-and-down of the season, how the Buchnevich injury could affect the Blues going forward, never being as crazy as Craig MacTavish and going with no helmet and the change in the physicality of the game over the years (with football too! Bernie is tired of these QBs never getting touched...)
7:00 - Berube's comments on Buchnevich going forward and If the Cardinals would pursue Carlos Correa, would you be on board…even though he was on the Astros cheating team in 2017?
7:15 - Have we as NFL fans been unfair to Pete Carroll and Mike McCarthy?
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Are Correa's comments and accepting his mistake enough to make up for 2017? Or are any former Astros a non-starter?
8:15 - Blues Hall of Famer Bernie Federko talks Blues consistent effort level and what to expect in an Oilers rematch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Craig Mish breaks down what the Marlins saw in Skip that marked him as their guy going forward
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What’s the common denominator between the Astros and Phillies? Two veteran managers? Starting pitching? Top hitter?
9:15 - Over/Under Results and reacting to Centene's new deal WITHOUT the CITY stadium naming rights + Adam Wainwright returning to the Cardinals next season
9:30 - Blues Center Robert Thomas
9:45 - St. Louis Spirits Owner/GM Damon Cannon on the ABA--the league you didn't know was still around.
7:00 - Berube's comments on Buchnevich going forward and If the Cardinals would pursue Carlos Correa, would you be on board…even though he was on the Astros cheating team in 2017?
7:15 - Have we as NFL fans been unfair to Pete Carroll and Mike McCarthy?
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Are Correa's comments and accepting his mistake enough to make up for 2017? Or are any former Astros a non-starter?
8:15 - Blues Hall of Famer Bernie Federko talks Blues consistent effort level and what to expect in an Oilers rematch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Craig Mish breaks down what the Marlins saw in Skip that marked him as their guy going forward
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What’s the common denominator between the Astros and Phillies? Two veteran managers? Starting pitching? Top hitter?
9:15 - Over/Under Results and reacting to Centene's new deal WITHOUT the CITY stadium naming rights + Adam Wainwright returning to the Cardinals next season
9:30 - Blues Center Robert Thomas
9:45 - St. Louis Spirits Owner/GM Damon Cannon on the ABA--the league you didn't know was still around.
Panger joins Carey & Randy before he heads off to Anaheim to talk about the Blues struggles in Winnipeg, the players knowing they played sloppy & let Greiss down, the Blues taking a game off and underestimating the Jets, focus issues from the forwards being frustrating, not getting the effort in the winnable puck battles a handful of times in Winnipeg, expecting to see Greiss on the other side of the back-to-back on Thursday, and Steven Stamkos being an indispensable person for the game of hockey.
Panger joins Carey & Randy before he heads off to Anaheim to talk about the Blues struggles in Winnipeg, the players knowing they played sloppy & let Greiss down, the Blues taking a game off and underestimating the Jets, focus issues from the forwards being frustrating, not getting the effort in the winnable puck battles a handful of times in Winnipeg, expecting to see Greiss on the other side of the back-to-back on Thursday, and Steven Stamkos being an indispensable person for the game of hockey.
Mike Claiborne in studio to cover a wide range of topics from the greatest athletes he and Randy have ever seen, why Roy Green would've been special anytime and anywhere, where the future of baseball is for kids--especially young African-American kids, and how Claibs thinks the incredible alumni base in town is the key, where the Cardinals offseason could lead them, Carlson being the OF that will still factor in the most to the Cardinals future, how the new rules will affect the Cardinals pitching staff, the variable of Jack Flaherty and how it could shift expectations, the status of Mizzou as a football program, if the quarterback spot is the real problem or if there's a deeper issue, the one thing that stands out to him in almost 40 years of broadcasting (Muhammad Ali, Dr. J, Booby Orr--just to name a few), the few people or players who actually made him feel star-struck and why retirement isn't in the cards just yet.
Michelle is back in STL for a few days so we had to get her in studio to talk about the Illini showing out so far this year--which Carey loved, her reaction to the Cardinals bowing out early in the playoffs, the analytics debate spills over regarding the World Series and then she joins for a quick round of TIOLI!
Michelle is back in STL for a few days so we had to get her in studio to talk about the Illini showing out so far this year--which Carey loved, her reaction to the Cardinals bowing out early in the playoffs, the analytics debate spills over regarding the World Series and then she joins for a quick round of TIOLI!
7:00 - The Blues don't really show-up, save for the PK, in Winnipeg and fall for the first-time this season, 4-0, while we got an odd game on MNF...Carey, Randy & Rocc react to yesterday's attack in STL.
7:15 - 4 Downs from NFL Week 7
7:30 - Michelle Smallmon swings y in studio to talk Cardinals, MLB playoffs and a hot Illini football start
7:45 - Michelle sticks around for TIOILI!
8:00 - Coach Bielema gets cut off by technology so Randy & Carey break down the pleasant surprise from Illinois so far and what to expect this weekend in Nebraska
8:15 - Reaction to the Blues slipping up in Winnipeg
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne in studio for three whole segments talking Illini football, Cardinals problems, how they might attack the offseason and how the big beats like O'Neill & Flaherty could play, plus his thoughts on the struggles from Mizzou's football program and the best memories from his almost 40 years and counting in the broadcasting world
9:30 - Darren Pang talks about the Blues dud, the strong debut from Greiss and what to watch for at home vs. Oilers tomorrow
9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - The Blues don't really show-up, save for the PK, in Winnipeg and fall for the first-time this season, 4-0, while we got an odd game on MNF...Carey, Randy & Rocc react to yesterday's attack in STL.
7:15 - 4 Downs from NFL Week 7
7:30 - Michelle Smallmon swings y in studio to talk Cardinals, MLB playoffs and a hot Illini football start
7:45 - Michelle sticks around for TIOILI!
8:00 - Coach Bielema gets cut off by technology so Randy & Carey break down the pleasant surprise from Illinois so far and what to expect this weekend in Nebraska
8:15 - Reaction to the Blues slipping up in Winnipeg
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne in studio for three whole segments talking Illini football, Cardinals problems, how they might attack the offseason and how the big beats like O'Neill & Flaherty could play, plus his thoughts on the struggles from Mizzou's football program and the best memories from his almost 40 years and counting in the broadcasting world
9:30 - Darren Pang talks about the Blues dud, the strong debut from Greiss and what to watch for at home vs. Oilers tomorrow
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins Randy & Carey to talk about a special season that was very tough to watch end, never forgetting about the impact of Albert Pujols in his final year, how everything went "right" during the regular season with Albert & Yadi, the Phillies proving you need at least one--maybe two--top end starters to give you a jolt, the Cardinals staring down the barrel of multiple "what-ifs" this offseason, the Phillies spending money and cutting their teeth in a tough division being the x-factor, how the Cardinals treat the catcher position and how Contreras potentially fits in that spot.
Coach Martz joins Randy & Carey to talk about his new podcast and website "The 33rd Team", the tricky balance to spreading the ball out to so many talented players on one roster, McCaffery being the closest he's ever seen to Marshall, why the lack of WRs and a shaky OL are starting to take their toll on the Bucs, the rash of OL injuries holding back the overall play of the NFL and how the lack of contact practices is to blame, his extremely honest opinion on analytics as a coach, the need to spread out carries and keep your RBs healthy and how the running game is starting to come back across the league.
EJ joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Blues odd schedule to start the season, an impressive start despite that fact, how good Binnington has been but what that means about the defense in front of him, if he's seeing the overall growth in Jordan Kyrou's game, Nick Leddy's development across his career leading to his strong play next to Parayko, if the defense for the Blues is starting to take a jump in effort, how the backup goalie situation will differ sharply from last season and which teams have surprised him the most to start the season--especially Detroit.
7:00 - Weekend recap with a Blues win on Saturday, deciding games for both World Series berths on Sunday night and Mizzou made us sweat...against Vanderbilt
7:15 - Does the Blues strong defensive play against Edmonton and Binnington's start having you changing expectations?
7:30 - Three Thigs We Loved from the Weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is a big spending Winter coming from the Cardinals this offseason?
8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down the key parts of the Blues win in Edmonton & who his favorite Stooge was
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NHL Network's EJ Hradek on Binnington, the Blues defense and the teams around the league surprising him
9:00 - Fresh Take: Did Saturday show us something we've been waiting for from Jordan Kyrou?
9:15 - SB Champion Mike Martz on the NFL Week 7, the comeback of the running back and the trickle-down effect from no-contact practices
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin on looking back at a magical season and his thoughts entering the offseason
Barrett joined Carey & Rocc this week to talk about growing up in the shadow of the University of Arkansas, coming from an Arkansas-heavy family and making the pivot to Mizzou, having to deal with some tough losses on the year so far, not worrying about the past but making sure to learn from it, the biggest strides the team made in the bye week, his preparations for Vanderbilt after a big game last year, what the team has to do to win on Saturday, what it was like to get married and honeymoon right before fall camp starts, how his golf game is coming along and if his family's history of coaching will lead him to the sidelines eventually.
Coach Stugart joins Alexa & Carey to talk about how the last few wins have caused his blood pressure to spike a little bit--but he's been enjoying it, how the culture they're building is becoming a huge part of their team, how they've acclimated to the jump in competition since the beginning of the year, not worrying when Cade Brister makes a mistake because he knows he'll make the plays when it counts, trying for their first "technical" conference win & not underestimating Murray St. just because of their record.
7:00 - The Astros have taken a 2-0 lead, the Phillies and Padres get underway later tonight and we actually have some juice in the NFL following a big Cardinals win and the potential game-breaking trade for the 49ers
7:15 - Jed Stugart breaks down another nail-biting win for the Lions and getting ready for a shot against 0-7 Murray State
7:30 - Jay Delsing on the latest faux pas for Mickelson and takes your golf questions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What do we expect from the Blues defense against this high-powered Oilers offense behind McDavid & Draisaitl
8:15 - Mizzou WR Barrett Banister on fighting throw some tough losses, getting ready for homecoming & getting married before the season
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Joey Vitale LIVE from Edmonton on chocolate, tongue anatomy & the Blues knocking off the rust
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How does Alexa think the Cardinals will fair with this new schedule? Is it better for baseball?
9:15 - Rock & Roll
9:30 - Over/Under
9:45 - Blues Forward Robert Thomas on his video game rivalry with Kyrou, his first big purchase after his contract and working through an odd start to the schedule
Carey's former Head Coach Ron Turner joins the show to talk about what it was like coaching a college-aged Carey Davis, trying not to remember the moment when Carey became a pariah as a receiver, how important a strong season from the Illini means to the whole state & area, seeing a cohesive team-centric group under Bielema, how much of a boon Chase Brown is for his coach/coordinators, how tricky it could be for the Cowboys to re-incorporate Dak Prescott after the success with Rush and always being even more stressed when he's watching his son's teams play on Sundays.
JK joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Blues struggles with a 2-goal lead so far in the season, the mistakes that led to the bad Seattle goals, the rust from he schedule showing so far, the pristine game from Binnington so far, the early returns from a motivated Vladdy and what that could mean to this roster going forward, if he expects to see Buchnevich on the rest of the road-trip and what the Blues plan is for the rest of their road-trip--and the overwhelming need for game reps at this point.
7:00 - The Blues almost let another 2-goal lead slip through their fingers but o things back on track, the Phillies struggle in Game 2 & the Yankees sleep-walk through an ALCS Game 1 loss
7:15 - Sick of it! And Carey Davis is fired up!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on the battle between the Nola brothers, Harrison Bader's swing fix & his unlikely relationship
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Are there worries creeping up after another2-goal lead was squandered for the Blues?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues John Kelly breaks down a win in Seattle & the obstacles to clear for the Blues across this roadtrip
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - There aren't that many great matchups this week in the NFL, but with some potential QBs returning the battle in the NFC East could reach another level this week
9:00 - Rock & Roll: We gotta do something about Russell Wilson...
9:15 - Former Illini, NFL coach Ron Turner on Carey Davis as a player and the tricks to bringing back an injured QB
9:30 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on the strong play of Binnington to start the season, the questions around Buchnevich
9:45 - What's on tap?
Dani Wexelman joins Carey & Alexa to answer for Alexa's terrible food opinions, break down what turned for the Yankees to come back and beat the Guardians, how the Yankees-Astros matchup in the ALCS lines up, how much the delays from the ALDS could affect this Houston-NY series, how she series the Phillies-Padres series moving on from a big Phillies Game 1 win and the enjoyment from watching both Albert Pujols & Aaron Judge this season
7:00 - The Yankees finished their comeback of the Guardians and now have a quick turnaround to Houston tonight, the Phillies continue their Cinderella run and the Blues are FINALLY back in action tonight
7:15 - What're we watching for in Game 2 for the Blues
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: If you had to pick ONE player for a big Cardinals contract, which position would it be? C? SS? OF?
8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about the Blues opener, rounding out Kyrou's game & the "contract year" narrative
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - AD vs. CD in the debate of the century
9:00 - Dani Wexelman talks about deserts, Championship Series & witnessing Pujols & Judge in '22
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: One thing you want to see the Blues continue from Game 1 & one thing to change from G1
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Panger joins Alexas & Carey to talk about how great it was just to see the Blues out there on the ice, the tough part about playing such a slow start to the schedule compared to the rest of the league, the early growing pains from the offseason, what to expect from Seattle on Wednesday, how he sees the Blues identity for this season and his impressions from Binnington and his expectations for Binner's mindset.
7:00 - The Guardians-Yankees game somehow got postponed for the second time in this short 5-game series, and how hot is the seat for Nathaniel Hackett after another Denver oss
7:1 5 - The Blues may never have the depth of 18-19 ever again, but is this 22-23 roster comparable?
7:30 - Four Downs from NFL Week 6
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00- Fresh Take: Alexa has a strong opinion how the Cardinals spending for this next offseason--do you agree?
8:15 - Darren Pang talks about the early returns from Blues one game in, getting ready for tomorrow night in Seattle
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks NBA starting off, the Cardinals offseason needs & the stark difference between Missouri & Illinois
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: 3+ years from now the Big Ten & SEC will look even different than they do today and Mizzou and the illini will be playing against in football--what is the outlook for each program between now and then?
9:15 - Rock & Roll NBA Preview
9:30 - Over/Under results and it looks like Randy has something to gloat over
9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - The Blues start the season with an impressive 5-2 win on Saturday, the Illini continue to roll & the Yankees stay alive for one more nigh in the ALDS!
7:15 - Randy Karraker joins us at the start of his vacation to talk about the impact of Bruce Sutter on Cardinals fans and the franchise
7:30 - Three things we loved from the weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What's you biggest takeaway from the Blues season-opening win?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks about the Blues start to the finish, getting ready for Seattle
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - We've got questions from another up-and-down NFL weekend filled with questions and concerns
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Did we underestimate the Blues during the offseason?
9:15 - We saw some impressive levels of effort from big-name Blues like Thomas & Tarasenko, but was it the team-wide effort we expected?
9:30 - Rock & Roll...Vols fans are rookies
9:45 - What's on tap?
Keith joined Randy & Carey to talk about growing up with future NBA star EJ Liddell, how he picked football and then Illinois out of highschool, giving a lot of credit to his fellow DL mates but always competing against them, how much coach Bielema's comments mean to him, the growth of his game coming into this season, the game starting to slow down for him this year, how important Coach Walter has been for them this year, his laidback demeanor bringing fun back to the game, his belief that Chase Brown can shock the world and getting ready for a crucial homecoming matchup against Minnesota.
Ross Tucker joins Carey & Randy to talk about hurrying back from early games as a player to watch NFL primetime, his thoughts on the premier matchup between the Bills/Chiefs this weekend, the way that betting has taken over-analysis in the game, which other teams he thinks could matchup at the top of the AFC and NFC, his thoughts on the recent rash of roughing the passer calls, how the questions of QB's and cash is all that matters in the end and if the Steelers have any chance this year with Pickett.
Joey joins the show to break down the struggles in trying to decorate his house for Halloween, what his favorite pizza topping is and why it's all about location and variety, always having the place for the group to eat...and then ordering for everyone, his prediction for the first goal of the season and why Robert Thomas is going to have a great year, his thoughts on the 4th Line grouping going into the season, Berube understanding the importance of the 4th line, how big the return of Toropchenko could be and his excitement for the season to start on Saturday.
Jay joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about Randy's newest "Most Delusional Man in Sports" nominee: Phil Mickelson, almost jump out of the phone at the chance to humble Carey, Randy & Rocchio in a round of golf, how important it is to get the game of golf to as many people as possible and the potential chance the show would have versus Jay...which is none.
Coach Stugart joins Randy & Carey to talk about a shoot-out win for the Lions against Central Arkansas (3 TD underdog...), the defense not being so happy during the game but still making the big adjustments to get the win, the shock of the D1 transition starting to wain and getting ready to support the hockey team in their first D1 home game.
7:00 - The Astros might've taken a commanding lead in the ALDS last night and now we have a triple-header tonight and then Blues hockey opens up at home on Saturday night!
7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart
7:30 - Former PGA Pro jay Delsing might've taken the show's challenge a little too eagerly...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Greg Amsinger told us yesterday that the new rules will lead to a better game--will he be right?
8:15 - Joey Vitale breaks down his love of pizza around the world and his excitement for this year's Blues squad
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Former NFL OT, Westwood One analyst Ross Tucker talks betting and NFL Week 6 expectations
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues 2022-23 Season Predictions!
9:15 - Fighting Illini DL Keith Randolph Jr. talks about his days as a hooper, a strong season for the defense and getting ready for Homecoming against Minnesota
9:30 - OVER / UNDER
9:45 - What's on tap?
Robert Thomas joins the show to talk about the Blues preseason trip to Charleston, his biggest takeaway from some of his teammates over the trip, why Nay-Dub hasn't caught on just yet, his favorite non-hockey part of the trip, the Blues sporting some petty impressive golfers--and some bad ones, being able to bond with the coaching staff as well as the players, how it's been killing him to watch other teams start their seasons, taking a little time to watch his friends around the league, crowdsourcing--or more accurately--chirping his friends around the league about moves and how they're playing, the other players around the league that he's close with, his level of excitement for this year and whether or not he won the golf tournament on the trip.
Coach Venturi jumps on with Carey & Randy to break down his "optimism" for the current Colts squad, some real optimism for the defense as opposed to the offense, how the fans in Indy are starting to react to a below-average team on the field, his thoughts on the overall play in the NFL and how the limited offseason continues to affect the game, and his story of getting fired and being in an interview in under 24 hours.
Dan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his newest story around the Rams lawsuit still playing out at the NFL's meetings on Tuesday, the chances the NFL finally makes their decision after this meeting, the owner-vs-owner theatre that this has created, the potential fallout following this battle, how the recent Snyder comments could be handled by the other owners and how much the other cases against Snyder will be the real decider in his ownership.
JR joins Randy & Carey to talk about a bone he has to pick with the Blues, what his bold prediction for Tarasenko would be for this season, Josh Leivo's wild road from Carolina to St. Louis over the last year, how much of a factor he could be on the 4th line and if Mikkola & Bortuzzo can solidify the defense on the back end.
JK joins the show to talk about the opening night slate of NHL games, his biggest takeaways from one big night of hockey, his early thoughts on the Blue Jackets, Laine potentially missing Saturday, how tough the whole Central division will be, the Avalanche as clear favorites in the division and the conference, the underrated greatness of Cale Makar, his thoughts on the Blues defensive pairings going into the season, expecting a jump from Mikkola on that 3rd pairing with Bortuzzo and how important the return of Toropchenko will be for this lineup.
Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Carey for a post-mortem on the Cardinals early exit from the playoffs, how dangerous any elimination game was going to be for the Cardinals, why he thinks Marmol was unfairly criticized for his decisions in Friday's Game 1, catcher being their biggest need going into the offseason, his surprise at discovering that Molina isn't considered a HOF across the country, whether or not Wilson Contreras is a leader behind the plate, the importance of Josh Hader finding his stuff with the Padres, the Phillies being the Cinderella of these playoffs, the MLB's return to the 80's in 2023, the shift rules changing the team-building strategy and players whole careers like Kolten Wong or Mike Moustakas and why before 2023 the game changed so much that Ozzie Smith feels like he never would've played in today's game.
7:00 - The NLDS's are all knotted up at 1 apiece after last night and Randy has some Trea Turner to salivate over
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - MLN Network lead host Greg Amsinger talks about the Cardinals early playoff exit
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Adam Wainwright went to twitter to break down what happened at the end of the season--expounding on his explanation on this show a few weeks ago--what do we think this means?
8:15 - Voice of the Blues John Kelly on is final thoughts before the start of the season
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford talks about the Blues last minute roster machinations
9:00 - The Athletic's Daniel Kaplan on the NFL voting on the payment of the Rams-STL lawsuit
9:15 - Former Rams coach & current Colts analyst Ric Venturi on the Colts & the oddness of the NFL so far
9:30 - Blues Center Robert Thomas talks about the Charleston trip & the excitement to start the season
9:45 - Our good friends the TMA boys shocked the world yesterday and now we feel like the gauntlet has been thrown down across Hubbard properties...
Bernie joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the guys getting a good change of pace in Charleston this week, itching to start the season when everyone is already going, if he expects Tarasenko to show out in his contract year, how important the Buch-Thomas-Vladdy line should be this season, the mental versus physical transition of going from a young-scorer to a 4th-liner trying to make a roster, the importance of role players throughout this roster and getting started on the road versus home.
Bret joins Carey & Randy to talk about the excitement for the team for last weekend's big win against Iowa, how much it means to take down Wisconsin & Iowa in back-to-back weeks, getting ready for a tough & rested Minnesota team, the importance of their gritty 2nd-half performance, why Keith Randolph has been such a huge player for their defense, getting excited for their offense with Brown continuing to elevate, his history with recruiting the STL area and how important that was from Day 1 for him in Champagne and getting ready for a tough matchup this weekend against Minnesota.
Rick Zombo joins Randy & Carey to talk about prepping for their first D1 home game, opening their fall against some of the top hockey teams in the country, having the best seat to watch future NHL draft picks & players, how these trips--despite the losses-- can be huge for the team and the players, how it feels to have his Alma Mater and another top team in North Dakota on his schedule, his experience as a teacher of the game, how he remembers the resurgence of hockey in STL behind Brett Hull, how the growth of the game in St. Louis has exploded and the relationship between Lindenwood, STL youth hockey & the Blues.
7:00 - The Cardinals are missing out on one hell of a fun DS round in these playoffs!
7:15 - Lindenwood Hockey HC & Former Blue Rick Zombo
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is this Cardinals organization ready for a shake-up? Are they prepared for the potential fall-out and to continue the "Cardinal Way"?
8:15 - Illini HC Bret Bielema talks about a big win over Iowa & prepping for homecoming versus Minnesota
8:30 - The Fight: A shot a the Hall of Fame!
8:45 - The NFL has to make some changes with it's current roughing the passer rules, or things are going to get untenable.
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Is this Cardinals organization ready for a shake-up? Are they prepared for the potential fall-out and to continue the "Cardinal Way"?
9:15 - Blues, NHL Hall of Famer Bernie Federko
9:30 - Daniel Robertson of the Phillies has to deal with a pretty embarrassing injury in this series--but is it the craziest sports injury we've seen before today?
9:45 - What's on tap?
Claibs joins "The Opening Drive" to try and figure out what caused the Cardinals collapse, look back at a season where we might've bought some fool's gold, the offense completely drying up, this season being a good lesson for a young group of players, the need for a veteran presence in the bullpen for next season, which playoff teams are already impressing him, what the Cardinals biggest needs are for the offseason, how the balanced schedule might change our perspective and where the outfield stands in his opinion going into 2023.
Panger joins "The Opening Drive" to drop a little line on last night's MNF game before getting into the Blues getting ready to start the regular season, getting excited for his combined Blues-TNT schedule, what the move with Neighbours means, his expectation for Neighbours to still start the season on the roster, Toropchenko's surprising recovery from his shoulder injury, his thoughts on Logan Brown's play from last season through the preseason this year, how good the Blues offense will be this season--especially compared to last year and whether or not the argument for Ovechkin-over-Gretzky has some legs.
Stan joins Randy & Carey to talk about the Cardinals lose over the weekend, the potential Pujols-effect on the Cardinals the last few months of the season, if the early division command helps or hurt the Cardinals more, what he thinks went wrong, his takeaways from Nolan Arenado's relationship with the organization & city throughout this season, why he thinks Waino is coming back for another year despite his late-season troubles and his excitement for 2023.
7:00 - We got some watchable primetime last night wit the Chiefs and Raiders, but don't worry, we're still puling some hair out about the Cardinals future...
7:15 - What was the thought process behind the playoff lineup--did that show some panic from the organization?
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine staff writer Stan McNeal
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is there enough offense already on the books for the 2023 Cardinals?
8:15 - Blues, TNT broadcaster Darren Pang
8:30 - The Fight
8:55 - Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne
9:15 - Rock & Roll
9:30 - Over/Under Results
9:45 - What's on tap?
Spanish Language Voice of the Cardinals Polo Ascencio joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Cardinals losses to the Phillies, try to find a positive to take from all the doom & gloom, break down the decision-making across Friday's struggles, why Polo is excited about the future of this young core of players, the enjoyment this season from getting to watch Yadi and Pujols, getting prepared already for another magical season with Arenado returning and Waino riding off into the sunset and already asking the big questions around catcher, shortstop, the outfield and a very crucial offseason.
Kerbs joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Blues closing out their preseason with a big win over the Blackhawks, his reaction to the Kostin trade--and the oddity with trades and waivers, the Blues being subject to a weird start of the schedule for the regular season and how important this trip to Charleston can be for the team.
Danny Mac joins Randy & Carey from his charity event to talk over a rough weekend for the Cardinals, his thoughts on the Quintana move on Friday, some surprising comments from Marmol about that decision, the lack of offense over the weekend, trying to put the consistency of the team into the right context and wondering what's next for the playoffs after homefield advantage comes up decidedly short across MLB.
7:00 - A meek finish for the Cardinals has us asking a lo of questions about the past and, most importantly, the future + an up and down weekend for the local football scene
7:15 - With Yadi & Albert leaving, what is the Cardinals' main need this off-season?
7:30 - Four Downs from the NFL
7:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks about the tough decisions from Marmol & the Cardinals and a rough loss to the Phillies
8:00 - TIOLI
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks about the Blues closing out the pre-season and heading off to Charleston
8:30 - The Fight
8:50 - There seems to be a disconnect in how different groups of Cardinals fans are reacting to this loss...
9:15 - Cardinals Spanish language broadcaster Polo Ascencio talks us through a tough weekend for the Cardinals that didn't give us the ending we wanted from a legendary season
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - More Cardinals fans thoughts + What's on tap?
Mo joins Randy & Carey a few hours before the Cardinals get underway to talk about the thought process behind starting Quintana in Game 1, whether or not Jordan Walker was ever in the cards to come up late for the team, the offense underwhelming at times, the challenging construction of the roster despite the impressive play on the field, the status of Tyler O'Neill for a next potential round, trying to take it all in with Yadi & Pujols on their last run, not expecting Pujols to take it to THIS level--but also remembering never to doubt one of the GOATs, why Quintana was a perfect fit at the trade deadline, the deal for Montgomery being a different build but the control & skill being such a positive, not being able to see around every corner during the season but always finding a way to be successful, knowing you can't make everyone happy and some parting words of wisdom for our own Carey Davis.
Kyle joins Randy & Carey to talk about the Phillies-Cardinals matchup, the special feeling of being back in Busch as an STL-native, how he's handling the ticket requests so far, the moment and night for the Phillies after they clinched their first playoff spot since 2011, the situations where Kyle likes the Phillies chances, the potential issues the Cardinals could take advantage of, what the Cardinals will face from Zach Wheeler in Game 1, all of the MLB watching and enjoying Pujols this season and all of the amazing things Kyle has done with Big League Impact this year.
Joey joins the show for the first time in the 22-23 Blues season to talk about the big topic of the day: The Great Mac & Cheese Debate...plus some thoughts rookie hazing and bonding, why he thinks this is going to be "a great team", Jordan Binnington being locked in throughout the preseason so far, what stands out about the great players Joey has seen in his career--and why he sees it in Binnington right now.
Greg joins "The Opening Drive" on Day 1 of the MLB Playoffs to talk about the Cardinals consistency giving their fanbase something to celebrate on an essentially-yearly basis, the Cardinals loss of a dynamic Carlson & an injured O'Neill, why the pitching construction is the bigger question, the first 3 innings being a big sign for this game/series, the need to focus in on Castellenos & Harper, how he thinks Quintana will fair in Game 1 and why Greg-stradamus is FEELING a Game 7 IN Toronto.
Coach Stugart joins Randy & Carey to talk about this weekend's matchup with Central Arkansas, the shock factor starting to level off as a D1 program, needing to eliminate the little mistakes, learning a lot over the last few weeks, break down the matchup for this weekend, other programs taking them for granted and the excitement of exposing new fans to D1 football in St. Louis.
7:00 - The Cardinals start their playoff run this afternoon--how're we feeling about the matchup? The pitchers?
7:15 - Lindenwood HC Jed Stugart talks about their matchup this week against Central Arkansas
7:30 MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger talks about the cardinals season and his thoughts on the Phillies-Cards matchup for this weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What part of this Phillies roster has you the most worried?
8:15 - Joey Vitale joins to talk about the Blues through the preseason so far
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Phillies Pitcher Kyle Gibson talks about being back in STL and the matchup against the Cardinals
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's Vegas saying about this Wildcard matchup?
9:15 - Will Quintana be enough to counteract this dangerous Phillies lineup? Or will the bigger question be if this cardinals offense can hit Wheeler & Nola?
9:30 - Cardinals POBO John Mozeliak talks about the Cardinals 2022 season, the decision to go with Quintana and not expecting Pujols to be such a large part of their success
9:45 - Over/Under + What's on tap?
John Hackworth joins Randy 7 Carey to talk about building this team from complete scratch and being excited about what they've seen, being able to implement Lutz's style and philosophy across the roster, putting together a roster combined with veterans and younger players, knowing from early that this team was special, trying to approach the Final just like any other game, preaching that this game is about a cumulation of the last years work and not just one singular week and having a little extra edge because Columbus hasn't gotten to play them live yet.
Brett Hull joins the show to talk about his new venture in the world of medical marijuana, "Hippos", how he got started working with the company, how health & watching athletes over the years led to where it is now, his excitement for combating the opioid epidemic, Adam Oates being one of the greatest playmakers in NHL history, all the amazing Blues players & coaches who will be up for the Blues Hall of Fame, being excited for the ceremony this year, his most memorable Scottie Bowman story and his special "#16 Strain" from Hippos.
JK joins for his first week in the Blues Booth with Randy & Carey to talk about the Blues strong looks so far through the preseason, how the battles have been lining up over the last month, the Blues dealing with a handful of pesky injuries, Klim Kostin and other young players still fighting for their spots, how Nathan Walker has earned Berube's trust, the Blues moving on to ANOTHER talented young nucleus, and how useful--and underrated--the whole Blues coaching staff & culture have been over the years.
Robert Thomas joins Randy & Carey before the Blues face off with the Blue Jackets to talk about the big topic of the day--do you use a fork or spoon for you mac & cheese & do you support the usage of "Nay-Dub" for Nathan Walker...and then also the play of Walker and the other young guys, how it feels to be young while also picking up some leadership, the importance of the bonding trip between the preseason & start of the regular season, how his NFL fantasy season is going so far and getting ready for the final stretch before the regular season.
7:00 - The Cardinals finished Game 162 on a bad note but we've got playoff baseball to talk about now!
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - We'll be talking all Cards-Philies tomorrow so Jay Delsing joined the show today to talk golf
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Blues Center Robert Thomas talks mac and cheese, a young roster & getting ready for a long season
8:15 - Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins us in the Blues Booth
8:30 - NHL & Blues Hall of Famer Brett Hull talks about the new Blues Hall of Fame and his new cannabis company "Hippos"
8:45 - Blues insider for The Athletic Jeremy Rutherford
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Breaking down our favorite matchups for this weekend in the NFL
9:15 - STL CITY 2 Head Coach John Hackworth looks back at a wild first season and previews the Cup Final match with Columbus
9:30 - The Fight
9:45 - Cardinals Playoff Report + What's on Tap
The man with the best nickname in CFB, Harrison Mevis, joins Randy & Carey to talk about his big game against Georgia, his thoughts on the nickname (spoiler: He likes it!), how he prepared for a bounce back, having a short mentality as a kicker, being comfortable kicking in most scenarios from "60-and-in", the chance to play and beat a Georgia being the reason he came to Columbia, his journey as a kicker, why kickers are athletes too, a quick shoutout for his long snapper and holder & why he wants to be kicking in high-pressure situations like Georgia & Auburn.
Sean Kelley joins the show to talk about his first season as the new voice of the Gators, Anthon Richardson looking like an All-American "off the bus", the up and down season so far for the Gators, the style Billy Napier is bringing to Florida football, the crazy stories of the Tigers-Gator history since Mizzou joined the conference, if the Tigers can bring the same defense that we saw against Georgia, how Florida would respond to that play, the Illini making the program respectable and being excited to watch some Cardinals baseball this weekend as well.
Bernie begins his 2022-23 season with "The Opening Drive" (every Wednesday at 8:15) to talk about the Blues success through the preseason so far, the big questions coming up around the defense because of he injuries, if Kyrou can take the same up that Bernie predicted Thomas would make last season and why this newly announced Blues Hall of Fame will be so special for the fans and the franchise.
Chris joins Randy & Carey to talk about the newly announced Blues Hall of Fame, how this decision came about after years of planning, having a lot of decisions to make over the next few years and how the fans can get involved in the voting.
7:00 - Cardinals get past the Pirates but the Wildcard rounds are finally set! But we still don't know the times!
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Blues exec. Chris Zimmerman talks about the Blues new announcement of the Blues Hall of Fame
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What happened to the NFL having 1 or 2 dominant teams every year? Is there one squad to look at for this season?
8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about the Blues in the preseason and the Blues Hall of Fame inaugural class
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley breaks down the Mizzou-UF matchup for this weekend
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing - With Perunovich out, how should the Blues stock their defensive depth?
9:15 - Every MLB game starts in the 3:00 hour. What should we be watching for?
9:30 - Mizzou K Harrison Mevis
9:45 - Katie Woo of the Athletic is predicting the Cardinals WC roster--what do we think if she's correct?
SMALLS! Is back for a segment to talk about an incredible weekend to watch as a Cardinals fan, scold the boys on how we succumbed to "Naw-Dub" so fast (RANDY IS A GOOD ARGUER), the amazing series of events that led to such a magical last season for Albert Pujols in St. Louis and some celebration as Bret Bielema has the Illini ROLLING.
Claibs joins Randy & Carey as the conversation spills over from the Fight and to talk about this weekend's Cardinals festivities, how thoughts on the potential matchups for the Cardinals in the Wildcard: Phillies vs. Padres, one big stat to look at for these potential matchups, screw bunting--let's hit dingers & more thoughts on the questions around the cardinals wildcard rotation.
Panger joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the recent success and pay of Logan Brown through the preseason, his expectations for the Top 9 and Berube's potential combinations, how importance the growth of Mikkola can be for this season, what a specific combination on Kyrou's line could do for his defensive game, and why Tyler Tucker is a young name to watch.
Coach Bielema joins Randy 7 Carey to talk about a big win over Wisconsin in Madison, the big ump that Ryan Walters 7 the defense have taken this season, what makes Chase Brown so special this year, preparing for a big game in Iowa, why it's extra special for him, if the win in Madison was special because of the history, preaching patience, avoiding "rat poison" and getting a huge crowd into Champagne for this weekend.
7:00 - Cardinals drop G1 to the Pirates but Pujols is now alone at #2 on the RBI list and the Brewers finished their long goodbye to the playoffs
7:15 - NFL 4 Downs from Week 4
7:30 - Fresh Take: Are you grabbing the panic bus keys about the WC rotation yet? How about the bullpen after having a bad game for once?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Illini HC Bret Bielema talks about last week's win over Wisconsin and preparing for this week versus Iowa
8:15 - Darren Pang talks about the Blues forward battle through the preseason so far
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks about a historic Sunday for the Cardinals and addresses the big questions around the WC rotation
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Over/Under Results!
9:15 - Rock & Roll: Another random AF cheating scandal...
9:30 - Michelle Smallmon joins from NYC to talk about Pujols and his amazing impact on STL this season
9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - Cardinals might've let one go against the Pirates but considering everything that happened before and during, we'll save the complaints for later and focus on how amazing that was to start
7:15 - The Top 6--maybe even Top 9--seems fairly set for the Blues, so what questions are there left with less than half the preseason to go?
7:30 - 3 Things We Love from the Weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: After some additional questions and answers from the pitching staff vs. Pittsburgh--and some more clarification to come in Pittsburgh--where does our WC rotation stand?
8:15 - We dive into the questions remaining with the Blues' defensive pairings, especially the big one with Parayko and the unknown on the back end after Perunovich's injury
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Does this Missouri game--not win--change your perception of this team in '22?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Fan reaction from an incredible Sunday at Busch Stadium
9:15 - Rock & Roll
9:30 - Will the Blues season be completely defined by the play of Jordan Binnington? Will we see Joel Hofer as the backup before the end of the year?
9:45 - Final thoughts from a Sunday that made you remember and appreciate everything we've been lucky enough to see in St. Louis.
Jesse Rogers joins Randy & Carey to talk about his two recent articles, the first breaking down the last few weeks of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols' regular season careers, how he sees the playoff rotation, his thoughts on the current steroids vs. clean HR debate and just how Nolan Arenado could ever be referred to as "the bad cop" inside the Cardinals locker room.
Jesse Rogers joins Randy & Carey to talk about his two recent articles, the first breaking down the last few weeks of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols' regular season careers, how he sees the playoff rotation, his thoughts on the current steroids vs. clean HR debate and just how Nolan Arenado could ever be referred to as "the bad cop" inside the Cardinals locker room.
JR joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his special job shadow during last night's Blues preseason game, his biggest takeaways from the first round of games, why Klim Kostin has been the most surprising--in a bad way, how he sees the goaltending breakdown for the season and what to watch for over the next week of Blues preseason hockey.
Dominic joined Carey & Randy earlier in the week to talk about transferring to ESL in high school, his early success this season as the leading receiver in the SEC, working with his fellow teammates in Macon & Burden, the biggest piece of coaching he's learned from this season and preparing for the matchup this weekend against the #1 team in the nation.
Dominic joined Carey & Randy earlier in the week to talk about transferring to ESL in high school, his early success this season as the leading receiver in the SEC, working with his fellow teammates in Macon & Burden, the biggest piece of coaching he's learned from this season and preparing for the matchup this weekend against the #1 team in the nation.
Jay joins the show to talk over the latest PGA versus LIV consternation ,the status of the lawsuits, his thoughts on how Monahan has handles this as Commissioner of the PGA Tour and as always, Jay takes a couple texts for golf tips!
Coach Stugart joins Carey & Randy to talk about last week's game and preview this weekend's matchup against SEMO--and to also make sure we all know about the relevant on Saturday--Randy Karraker's induction into the Lindenwood HOF!
7:00 - What was your favorite memory of Yadi & Albert at Busch stadium? Did the Dolphins screw up the Tua situation? Can Mizzou can it within 40?
7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart talks about this weeks matchup for your local D1 football program
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the latest developments in the fireriht between the PGA Tour & LIV
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What was your favorite memory of Yadi & Albert at Busch stadium?
8:15 - Missouri Football WR Dominic Lovett talks about his early success, transferring in high school and preparing for Georgia
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues after another preseason win
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What was your favorite memory of Yadi & Albert at Busch stadium?
9:15 - Rock & Roll
9:30 - ESPN's Jesse Rogers talks Yadi/Pujols closing out their careers and the internal MVP battle between Arenado & Goldy
9:45 - Over/Under
7:00 - What was your favorite memory of Yadi & Albert at Busch stadium? Did the Dolphins screw up the Tua situation? Can Mizzou can it within 40?
7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart talks about this weeks matchup for your local D1 football program
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the latest developments in the fireriht between the PGA Tour & LIV
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What was your favorite memory of Yadi & Albert at Busch stadium?
8:15 - Missouri Football WR Dominic Lovett talks about his early success, transferring in high school and preparing for Georgia
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues after another preseason win
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What was your favorite memory of Yadi & Albert at Busch stadium?
9:15 - Rock & Roll
9:30 - ESPN's Jesse Rogers talks Yadi/Pujols closing out their careers and the internal MVP battle between Arenado & Goldy
9:45 - Over/Under
Chris Blair joins the show in studio to talk about this weekend's drag race, the whole Camping World Drag Racing Events, and all the events at Worldwide Technology Raceway.
Howard joins Randy & Carey to talk about the tough loss from Mizzou last week at Auburn, the narrative around Luther Burden after the injury, light week of touches and social media panic and how he sees the Tigers matching up this weekend against Georgia.
Greg joins the show to talk about the historical moment last night as Judge hits #61 and then the "Battle Off Ballas" start as he and Randy trade shots about asterisks, records and god-knows-what, and then we talk a lit bit about the Cardinals pulling away and preparing for October, how Greg would plan the Cardinals Wildcard rotation and his thoughts on the "beatable-ness" of the Dodgers.
7:00 - Cardinals getaway day lineup doesn't get enough going against the Brewers, but Quintana & Matz added some more info to the postseason pitching staff equation PLUS Judge makes history
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger takes on Randy in a steroid debate now dubbed "The Battle Off Ballas"
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Waino told us yesterday that it's "not a fatigue issue, it's a mechanical issue"--what does this mean going forward for Waino & the Cards?
8:15 - Blues are back in postseason action tonight, let's get into some of the big preseason questions we're still asking
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mizzou analyst Howard Richards talksabout Mizzou's struggles and how they matchup against Georgia
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: NFL Preview breaking down 6 games every week in the NFL
9:15 - Chris Blair from WWT Raceway breaks down this weekend drag race events
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Waino joins Carey & Randy for the last time this season to talk about another week of fantasy football, his struggles on the mound over the last few starts, whether or not the "dead" arm is still a thing, the question being more about mechanics, getting ready for a final series at Busch with Yadi & Pujols and if he's going to be locked in and ready for the postseason.
Robert Thomas joins for the first of his weekly visits to talk about him and Jordan both getting big deals in this offseason, the biggest takeaways from his time with ROR, working on the 200FT parts of his game, getting antsy to get on the ice, preparing for this season during the preseason and if he still thinks about the 2019 cup run.
7:00 - The Cardinals clinched! NL Central champs after a 6-2 win over the Brewers and the Blues are rolling through the preseason so far
7:15 - Over/Under Results...this week did not go so well!
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The cardinals now have the division in the rearview mirror, so what's next on the road to October?
8:15 - The Blues are cruising through the preseason so far with another win--how do the big battles look so far?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: Mikolas puts up another solid start--how does the WC rotation stand now?
9:00 - Robert Thomas joins for his first call-in to "The Opening Drive" to talk about he & Kyrou's new big deals, getting amped for the start of the season and the difference between NHL & NFL training camps
9:15 - Rock & Roll
9:30 - Our last Wednesday With Waino of the season, talking about last night's celebration, some fantasy football trash talking and whether or not Adam's arm is still "dead"
Buster Olney joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the relief in getting one home run chase out of the way, why this season actually had an effect on the way we will talk about Pujols in 5-10 years, the insane level at which Judge is currently locked in, comparing his contract and potential FA situation to Pujols in 2011, whether Arenado is already on pace to become the greatest 3B ever, Pujols continuing his revitalization in the NL thanks to the DH & whether or not the Dodgers can be beaten this year.
Claibs joins Carey & Randy to talk about his memories from Friday's historic night, the Cardinals' potentially winning the division tonight, if Wainwright is still in his projected Wildcard Round rotation, if the offense is starting to worry him and Mizzou football finding itself on a precipice.
Panger joins "The Opening Drive" for another season of Blues hockey and to talk about last night's 4-0 win over the Stars, what to watch for in tonight's game against the Blackhawks, and how he sees the battles for the 4th Line and 3rd D Pairing shaping up so far.
Stan joins Randy & Carey to talk about the next upcoming issue for the cardinals Magazine, including a special deep dive set of interviews with Miles Mikolas, the recent struggles with the offense and parts of the rotations, what the special plan is for the Magazine to celebrate Albert's special year and moment with 700 and the Cardinals getting ready to hit the road in October.
7:00 - Well there certainly was a football game that was payed last night, the Blues get a win in the preseason and now we have to ask some questions as the Cardinals go for the division tonight
7:15 - 4 Downs from NFL Week Three
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine staff writer Stan McNeal on the special Mikolas interview, Pujols getting coverage across the next two issues and the Cardinals preparing for the playoffs
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What did we learn from the West Coast? And how much is the offense starting to worry everyone?
8:15 - Darren Pang is back for another season, dropping the puck on some review/preview with the Blues beating Dallas 4-0 and facing off against the Blackhawks tonight
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks Pujols, 700, Cardinals offensive struggle and Mizzou football on the precipice
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: If Mizzou doesn't get the ball to Burden, how long does he stay??
9:15 - ESPN's Buster Olney talks Pujols-hitting-700, the Judge question for the offseason and the Cardinals outlook going into October
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny mac joins Randy & Carey to talk about the unfortunate circumstances of Friday night, why it was still such a special moment, appreciating the fans thoughts but putting all the focus on Pujols and if the Cardinals can shake off the bad offense and hit the ground running in October.
John joins the show to talk about the historic moment on Friday night, calling both 699 & 700 that early in the game, how the night went with the three-man booth and the possibility for history, on Danny Mac letting him have the call and some thoughts on the Cardinals going forward into October.
Mike joins Carey & Randy to talk about Friday's historic moment, what it was like to play with both Pujols & Barry Bonds on different points in their careers, what it was like to workout with Pujols in the offseason, how incredible Waino & Yadi have been this season, their unbreakable record, watching Yadi play this far in his career and how it felt to get a big comeback win over the Mariners.
Kerbs joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the takeaways from a youth-filled first preseason game for the Blues, how he sees the early returns on the Bottom 6 and 3rd D Pairing battles and what to watch for in tonight's matchup against the Stars.
It's not a Thursday but then again not even Babe Ruth called his shot 5 months out...Greg joins the show to talk about his incredible prediction, celebrate a special moment from Friday, talk about what the overall weekend means for the Cardinals going forward and Greg makes another surprising prediction for the future of the MLB's 700-HR club...
7:00 - HE DID IT! Albert Pujols hit 700 and then everything else that happened afterwards was either sad or weird...
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut One
7:30 - Three things we loved from the weekend...take a wild guess what #1 is for, probably, the entire city of St. Louis
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Greg-stradamus Amsinger on his incredible prediction, the history from Friday and the Cardinals going forward
8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down the Blues first preseason game and what to watch for against the Stars tonight
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - One of the few people to play with half of the 700 HR Club, Royal manager Mike Matheny
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Early takeaways from Sunday Week 3 in the NFL
9:15 - Rock and Roll
9:30 - Radio voice of the Cardinals John Rooney the moment of 699 & 700
9:45 - TV voice of the Cardinals Dan McLaughlin on letting Rooney take the moment and trying to put some perspective on the historical moment of 700
Chris joins Randy & Carey before calling tonight's Apple TV+ broadcast to talk about how he's been watching for these games for weeks now as the 60/700 chase continues on both coasts, if he would've believed the chase for 700 years ago playing with Pujols in LA, how helpful it can be for Pujols to have young players around him, what's it like--first hand--to have Arenado completely rob you of a hit, why Chris is rolling with his original pick of the cardinals over the other top MLB teams and why the Cardinals blend of vets and rookies has been so successful and will help i the playoffs.
Transfer and incredible story Cody Schrader joined Randy & Carey to talk about making the big jump up to Mizzou and the SEC, the moment in his high school career when he knew he could make it at the college game, if he grew up as a big Mizzou fan, learning and getting better in pass pro, if he and Brady have a friendly competition on the rushing yards lead and his thoughts before a big game against Auburn.
STL-native and hitting coach to a soon-to-be MLB legend, Richard Schenk joins Randy & Carey to talk about how he first starting breaking down film, how that led to him becoming a hitting coach, how he took the jump from coaching his sons to coaching an AL MVP, what the biggest piece of advice he would share with a young hitter, getting to watch Aaron Judge hit one live in Yankee Stadium and how owning a pool hall has revolved around all this the whole time.
Jay joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about how the fall weather can affect both your game as a casual player and what to watch for when the pro are out there, how the latest stage of the cold war between PGA & LIV could go, Greg Norman's unbelievable obstinance, Jay's thoughts on Monahan's handling of this LIV situation as commissioner and how the US team is looking for the President's Cup despite the defections to the LIV tour.
Coach Stugart joins Randy & Carey to talk abot last weekend's big game, winning their first ever D1 Conference home game, to look forward to his weekend's matchup and break down the kind of program that Lindenwood plans to be as they begin to map out their start in D1.
7:00 - Cardinals finally get a run across against an MLB pitcher, Jack Flaherty throws some fireballs in his 4th start since rehab and the Illini are back and rolling after last night
7:15 - Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart talks about their big conference home win and look football to this weekend's matchup
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the biggest effects on PGA scoring and answers your golfing questions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Flaherty settles in against a good Padres lineup and gives us some extra hope heading into the Dodgers
8:15 - What do you want to see from the Blues in the preseason?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - OVER/UNDER on our CFB & NFL slates
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Cardinals learn anything about themselves against the Dodgers?
9:15 - Richard Schenk, STL-native & Aaron Judge's personal hitting coach on how the relationship started & what his most useful tips have been as a hitting coach
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - Mizzou RB Cody Schrader on making the jump to the SEC, knowing when he was ready for this level & getting ready for a big game vs. Auburn
10:00 - NFL Deep-dive previews:
Bills-Dolphins, Ravens-Pats, Jags-Chargers + Lions-Vikings, Packers-Bucs, Eagles-Commanders
10:15 - Can Clemson take down a strong Wake team? Will Texas A&M's season end on Saturday? Where is the hope level for Mizzou fans?
10:30 - MLB Network & AppleTV+ analyst Chris Young talks about the chance to call a record-breaking moment and if the Cardinals can compete with the Top 4 teams in baseball
10:45 - What's on tap?
Max joins his former teammate in Carey Davis and Randy to talk about his memories from this Steelers-Browns "rivalry" from his days on the field, making the transition to the media after retirement from the NFL, if the Steelers need to make a change at QB and the big matchups in tonight's game between the Steelers and Browns.
JR joins Carey & Randy to talk about his latest article dropping this morning, looking at Blues G Jordan Binnington after last year's up and down season, wondering if there are some Blues who could take a quick ride up to Busch stadium, how the blues might utilize the extra cap money from Scandella's LTIR and previews the start of Blues Training Camp, beginning in just a few hours
Greg joins "The Opening Drive" to take the blame for the Cardinals lack of offense, talk about the record-breaking moments that are on the horizon with Aaron Judge & Albert Pujols , tip the cap to the Padres & Snell and break down why he's calling this stretch the Cardinals "dog days of September".
7:00 - Cardinals get shutout for the 3rd time again and haven't tagged a pitcher for an ER in 4+ games...pretty sure i hear bus keys jangling
7:15 - Sick of it!! (I wonder what?)
7:30 - Greg Amsinger talks about Judge and Pujols going for history and the Cardinals' recent struggles
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: We hear from he fans about how bothered they are by the Cardinals' mid-September doldrums
8:15 - Today's Big Thing: Randy & Carey break down tonight's TNF matchup, mostly by making fun of he Browns history in their "rivalry" with the Steelers
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks about the opening of Blues Training Camp and his new article on Jordan Binnington
9:00 - Thursday with Waino talking about where the record-breaking ball from start 325 went, looking back at the near-ending of Waino's career in SD back in '18 & if the Cardinals are nervous after this recent stretch
9:30 - Rock & Roll
9:45 - 2x SB Champ & Steelers sideline reporter Max Starks talks Steelers-Browns on TNF, which you can hear tonight on 101ESPN
Waino joins the show to talk about the early returns from the Big League Impact fantasy league, which young player has impressed him the most across his career, the similarities between Michael Wacha & Jordan Montgomery, how important his addition could be in October, what happened to the first pitch ball from the record-breaking start, looking back at Waino's career almost ending in San Diego in 2018, the full story of how a long-toss session with Dominic Leone led to his comeback in September of 2018, his miracle comeback over the last 4 season and if the Cardinals are feeling nervous after these struggles.
Nick joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the big questions that face the 49ers with the Trey Lance injury, why the timing couldn't possibly be any worse, why this might mean the QB competition will be back for another year, what this means for the 49ers inability to evaluate trey lance going forward, how Jimmy G's style could change the 49ers offense and the success of Deebo Samuel as a pass-catcher and the chances that Garoppolo is with the 49ers on a new contract in 2023.
Brett joins Randy & Carey to talk about the news from yesterday that Oklahoma's turn to the SEC will end the Bedlam series against Oklahoma St., the recent comments from dueling Conference Commissioners on future realignment, if Texas vs. Alabama told us more about one team than the other, the consistency of Alabama, why the expansion of the playoffs will be welcomed by some and not others, the big changes in expectations through the first 3 weeks of the season and Brett's thoughts on Illinois and Mizzou so far.
7:00 - Cardinals put up another ZERO for the second game in a row, Marmol has some interesting comments on the offense and outfield & Aaron Judge hits 60 in the Bronx
7:15 - STL has put ten NFL players in the league for this season, higher than Dallas & Chicago---what does this say about the high school football in this city?
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00- Fresh Take: After a disappointing game offensively and Marmol's OF platoon comments before the game--are we grabbing the panic bus keys?
8:15 - Action Network's Brett McMurphy talk conference changeup, the fall of he Bedlam series & breaking down where we stand after three weeks of games
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - How do the Blues respond to the Scandella injury? Can this be ammo that puts them ahead later in the season?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can Mikolas shake off a bad second half and his struggle away against the padres tonight?
9:15 - ESPN's Nick Wagoner breaks down what the 49ers plan is now with Jimmy G
9:30 - Rock and Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Claibs joins Randy & Carey live from San Diego to talk about a big west coast swing for the Cardinals, why it's important to see the team against better pitching, how he sees the outfield situation going forward, Flaherty and the rest of the pitching staff on display during this trip, why he's not planning on golfing in SD and what's coming up next on the 5460 Podcast with Joe West.
7:00 - Cardinals have a huge road trip ahead of them and the NFL gave us some fireworks on a double-header MNF
7:15 - NFL 4 Downs Week Two
7:30 - What's the one thing you want to see from this series? Complementary hitting? Pitching? Outfield clarity?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do you trust this outfield group the Cardinals seem to be stuck with--both offensively and defensively?
8:15 - OVER/UNDER RESULTS
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Week 2 News & Notes
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's the one thing you want to see from this series? Complementary hitting? Pitching? Outfield clarity?
9:15 - Mike Claiborne talks about a crucial west coast swing for the Cardinals
9:30 - Rock and Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Kerbs joins Carey & Alexa to talk about some of the big questions facing the 2022-23 Blues as Training Camp gets underway later this week, how the new contracts for Robert Thomas & Jordan Kyrou set the Blues up for the future, why the bottom 6 battle is so important, focusing on the skater in front of Binnington and what else to watch for once TC & the preseason get underway.
Danyy Mac joins Alexa & Carey to talk about an interesting weekend for the Cardinals as they take 3-of-5 from the Reds, including Dany's thoughts on the big starts from Hudson, Quintana & Montgomery, the struggles for the Cardinals bats, Tyler O'Neill & Jordan Hicks going to the IL, the continued chase for 700 and how important these Padres & Dodgers series are for the Cardinals getting ready for the playoffs.
7:00 - Wrapping up an up-and-down weekend for the Cardinals as the pitching gave us plenty to talk about the offense provided a lot (or a guess, a little) for us to worry about
7:15 - Dan McLaughlin breaks down a big weekend and looks forward at a potentially season-defining road trip
7:30 - Three things we loved from the weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The math is starting to break against the home fans in the Chase for 700...
8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down the big questions going into Blues Training Camp this week
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The weekend gave up plenty to wonder about with the future of the rotation and bullpen as Hudson shocks everyone, Quintana adds another wrinkle to the #4 question & Matz rejoining the team gives them a new option in the pen
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: So we might've got a little excited about O'Neill and then..well...you know
9:15 - Three big observations from an NFL Sunday
9:30 - Rock and Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Carey & Randy are oined by Lutz & WashU's Dr. Robert Brophy to talk about the new announcement for the CITY SC training facility, what this partnership means for both sides, how this will directly affect the CITY SC 1st team and academy players, the importance of having these facilities all in one area, how rare this setup is across the MLS & even world football and what the next steps are as CITY gets ready for 2023.
Mizzou's starting SS joins Randy & Carey to break down what went wrong against Kansas St., how he went about choosing Mizzou, his thoughts on the defense since he got here, the plan for getting back in the W column against Abilene Christian and some of his favorite things about the team that he joined.
Jay joins Randy & Carey to talk about some fun with pronunciation, get into the latest updates in LIV-PGA saga as Taylor Gooch is hounding about the fine print, more golfers are complaining about the consequences of their own voluntary actions & Greg Norman is a few words away from declaring war.
7:00 - Cardinals get off on a rough start against the Reds in Game 1 of 5 while the Chiefs make another mark atop the AFC West with a big win in primetime over the Chargers
7:15 - Peak and Pit!
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the latest consternation with LIV golfers hoping to play in a tournament while Greg Norman instigates more strife between the two tours
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Not worrying JUST YET about a bad Cardinals loss...in fact, they better clear 3 of these next 4 pretty easily
8:15 - Mizzou S Joseph Charleston talks about bouncing back from a tough loss, why he chose Mizzou and this weekend matchup against Abilene Christian
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - OVER/UNDER: Lets go through some of the best CFB & NFL lines for this weekend!
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Are we starting to worry about Miles Mikolas? Even a little bit?
9:15 - Lutz Pfannenstiel & Dr. Robert Brophy break down the next partnership between CITY & WashU/BJC and the benefits to a state-of-the-art training facility going forward
PLUS a special visit from Polo Ascencio
9:30 - Rock and Roll! But honestly, we just wanted to talk more about that guac...
9;45 - What's on tap?
Greg joins the show a little later than usual to talk about a historic, unforgettable night of baseball in St. Louis, the Cardinals bullpen usage, how the Cardinals postseason rotation compares to the rest of the NL, Waino's drive for the Cards to catch the Braves/Mets, which storyline from an incredible season stands out the most, an unexpected angle on Tyler O'Neill, how the new rules will affect the balance between pitching & hitting and if this is the end for Tony La Russa as an MLB manager.
Newly-minted Hall of Famer & Westwood One NFL analyst Tony Boselli joins Carey & Randy to talk about his induction into the Hall of Fame last month, his excitement to be breaking down two of the best QBs in the whole league, his expectations for this matchup, which injuries will have the bigger impact on the game, if the Chiefs OL rebuild will be enough and how he sees the AFC West battle playing out this season.
The man who made St. Louis' version of "The Catch", Ricky Proehl, joins the show to talk about his return to St. Louis with the new XFL franchise, his favorite memories for St. Louis, what his coaching career has taught him, how he brings his playing career into his coaching, leaving and then returning to the game, what fans can expect from his group of players and his excitement to get started in 2023.
JR joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Blues new extension with Jordan Kyrou and we dive into JR's new piece on the nitty-gritty insider look at how the Blues went about sealing both Kyrou and Thomas to long-term deals this offseason, plus dives into the big questions going into TC: the 4th line and the confidence around Jordan Binnington.
7:00 - Breaking down a historic night that only got better when Yadi & Pujols kept the show going
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - It's going to be an odd feeling when we don't have these guys anymore, but man that was a special night of baseball
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: An unbreakable record, a touching tribute & a few extra pieces of history just because 2022 is amazing apparently
8:15 - Jeremy Rutherford breaks down the new Kyrou extension and get's into his new article from The Athletic on the inside nitty-gritty of both the Kyrou & Thomas deals
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - New XFL-STL WR coach and SB Champion Rickey Proehl on coming back to STL & getting back into coaching
9:00 - Hall of Famer & Westwood One broadcaster Tony Boselli on his new gold jacket & tonight's Chiefs/Chargers matchup
9:15 - Greg Amsinger joins a little late to talk about last night's historical significance, the NL's dominance & Lindenwood's first home game as a D1 program
9:40 - Rock or Roll + What's on tap?
J mac joins the show so that him and Carey can stare each other down before the Kirkwood vs. Hazelwood Central matchup coming up this weekend, his thoughts on some of his young stars from his team, a little Mizzou discussion after a tough week for his alma-matter, diving into the early success of AJ Brown & the Eagles and Carey & Jeremy break down each other's squads before their big matchup.
Coming off an intense first win in Lindenwood's D1 debut, HC Jed Stugart joins The Opening Drive to talk about their big first win, how the transition to Division 1 has been so far, what's still to come in the transition, getting ready for their first ever D1 home game and what it means to be St. Louis' football team.
Tim Kurkjian joins Carey & Randy to start off the show and talk about today's record-breaking day for Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, provide some historical context for how amazing of an achievement it is, weigh in on Albert unbelievable final lap as well and his chase for 700 and weighs in on even more home run history going down in the Bronx.
7:00 - On a historic day for the Cardinals and baseball, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian joins the show to give us the perspective on an unforgettable day
7:15 - breakdown down a tough Cardinals loss and the first slip-up for Montgomery in a Cardinals uniform, and the Blues wrapping up another young star for the long-term
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What would you do/ask for if you caught #700?
8:15 - Lindenwood HC Jed Stugart talks about the big changes for the program in their first year in D1
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Former Mizzou, NFL start & current Kirkwood HC Jeremy Maclin talks about his matchup versus Carey & Hazelwood Central this week and the early signs from the NFL season
9:00 - Rock or Roll
9:15 - Wednesdays with Waino with Adam Wainwright on the morning of this record-breaking day with Yadier Molina
9:50 - What's on tap?
Adam joined Carey & Randy before he and Yadi's historic 325 start together to talk about some early returns from the start of his fantasy season, putting the record into perspective of a sport 150 years old, the young guys helping him feel young during the dog days, how much he misses getting to bat during the game, hit favorite moments as a hitter, his usual reaction to "the claw", if Gibby would've liked it, his thoughts on the pitchcom, whether he thinks the new rules are too geared towards offense and trying to figure out where the ball from today's game goes--and where some other Yadi+Waino history is currently located.
Former Cardinal and current MLB analyst Xavier Scruggs joins the show to talk about the Cardinals rolling through the second half, how much Pujols can have an impact on you as a young player in the Cardinals organization, the way moves at the deadline can shift locker room perceptions and expectations, Montgomery starting to use his fastball more, Xavier's relationship with Oli Marmol and how impressed he is with his job this year, the story of the prepper grinder, Yadi & Waino hitting an unbreakable level as a battery and, what could happen if the Padres don't make the playoffs and how he would still see a potential Cardinals-Padres matchup in the Wildcard.
Claibs joins The Opening Drive to break down another fascinating weekend of Cardinals baseball as Pujols passes A-Rod and gets closer to 700, Yadi & Waino set an unbreakable record, Flaherty is taking a little time to get right, why he thinks Montgomery has been so great since the trade deadline and if he thinks the Cardinals could pressure the Mets or Braves.
Stan joins Carey & Randy to talk about the cardinals as history continues to knock on the door with Yadi & Waino scheduled to set their new record on Wednesday evening, Pujols passing A-Rod and now shooting for 700 and how the cardinals magazine is going to be covering these huge moments for the fans.
7:00 - The Cardinals have an interesting matchup this night with Montgomery vs. an opener now for the Brewers and the first MNF game doesn't disappoint
7:15 - NFL News & Notes
7:30 - Stan McNeal talks Cardinals history i the Cardinals magazine as Pujols continues to amaze and Yadi/Waino break the record tomorrow
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Are you starting to worry about Mikolas when it comes playoff time?
8:15 - NFL 4 Downs
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks Pujols, Yadi & Waino continuing to made headlines while the Cardinals roll
9:00- Today's Big Thing: With his offense finally picking up--should the paying time for Yadi start to change come playoff time?
9:15 - ESPN, MLB Network's Xavier Scruggs talks about Pujols' farewell tour and the Cardinals rolling through the 2nd half
9:30 - Rock or Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Nick Ragone joins the show to celebrate an incredible weekend with the Ascension Charity Classic, a quirk overview of the actual golf during the tournament, taking a look at all the different charities that were helped in the North County reason, how the PGA feels after year 2 or the event and the timetable already starting in preparation for 2023.
Kerbs joins The Opening Drive live from the Blues charity tournament to talk about the many different charities and events that the Blues are involved in, the North City Blues program, if his expectations for the Blues have changed looking at TC, the biggest questions he's asking fore he team gets together, the ice-time debate that's already being talked about and what takeaways we could get from Traverse City.
Danny mac joins Carey & Randy to talk about the weekend for the Cardinals, Yadi & Waino set to break the battery starts record on Wednesday, Pujols amazing weekend and the continued chase to 700, Danny Mac trying to keep his calls completely organic and his take on the Cardinals as they continue to roll through their schedule.
7:00 - Welcome to the new show!! Randy & Karraker bring you "The Opening Drive"--Albert Pujols sure gave them a lot to talk about off the start!
7:15 - Three things we loved from the weekend...
7:30 - Fresh Take: Which mark do you want to see more--Yadi/Waino breaking their record on Wednesday or when Pujols eventually hits 700?
7:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks Cardinals, Yadi/Waino & Pujols giving us a show to see every night
8:00 - TIOLI
8:15 - Chris Kerber joins from the Blues charity golf even to talk about the traverse City tournament and Blues TC
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: Which mark do you want to see more--Yadi/Waino breaking their record on Wednesday or when Pujols eventually hits 700?
9:00 - Nick Ragone joins the show to recap an incredible weekend at the Ascension Charity Classic
9:15 - Three Big Things from the NFL weekend
9:30 - Rock or Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
Tyler joins the show to talk about the best spreads and lines to look at for Week 1 of the NFL season, how he goes about his handicapping, the trick to finding good props to bet on, the real secret to those big parlays and some smart bets to look for Superbowl and division winners.
Brady joined Carey & Rocchio earlier in the week to talk about the Tigers big win over Louisiana Tech, how he remembers the announcement that he won the job, his biggest takeaways from Luther Burden so far, his growth in Spring and Fall football, preparing for a tough road game against Kansas City and how much he enjoys running the ball.
Nick Ragone joins Carey, Brooke & Kerbs from the 1st tee box of the Ascension Charity Classic and gives a run down into all the events this weekend that North County and all of St. Louis can come down and enjoy.
Jay joins Carey, Brooke & Chris to talk about what he saw from the course during the Monday qualifier, the events for the weekend people should be most excited about, all the big-name golfers that people can see this weekend, getting excited for the Legends Charity Classic with a couple Cardinals & Blues and why a rainy week could be good for the tournament.
7:00 - Cardinals splits with the Nationals but Yadi gives STL something to cheer about, and then a little extra during the NFL kick-off as the Rams get beat up 31-10
7:15 - Peak and Pit!
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about this weekend Ascension Charity Classic
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The MLB competition committee will meet today to try and change baseball for the better...will they succeed?
8:15 - Nick Ragone from Ascension breaks down the must-sees at this weekend's Ascension Charity Classic
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mizzou QB Brady Cook on his preparation for Kansas St. and excitement for Luther Burden this year
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: getting ready for a series in Pittsburgh and the first full weekend of NFL football
9:15 - Rock or Roll
9:30 - ESPN's Tyler Fulghum breaks down the lines and props to watch for Week 1 in the NFL
9:45 - A quick "get to know you" interview with new host Carey Davis
Tim joins from London to talk about a busy week leading up to the Chelsea match, working back into the Premier League with the EPL, what a difference Marco Silva has brought to the club, how his preparation has shifted as he's gotten older, preparing for a big match against Chelsea, catching up with Pulisic after the game, the greater impact on the league that American players are having and if Tim has an eye on the soccer team being built in his home city...
Greg joins Carey, Brooke & Chris to welcome Carey to the show, talk about what the Cardinals clinched with their win last night, why we might be seeing a more annoyed Greg over this month, the forever-record for Yadi/Waino today, the Cardinals putting on the greatest show in baseball history, trying to put the success of the rookies into perspective, the Cardinals showing themselves as the best brand in MLB, the Yankees & Cardinals going in completely different directions and Goldy's Triple Crown run not getting the attention it deserves.
David joins Carey, Brooke & Kerbs in studio to talk about bringing the "laughies", Brooke taking her shot at real comedy or just trying for once, his favorite character and movie he's gotten to take part in, "Cheap Thrills" being the best underrated movie he's been in, his fandom of Monty Python, running a trivia in the character of Todd Packer, growing up working at 7 years old, transitioning into acting & comedy, breaking the expectations of the audience & a Cardinals walk-off win broadcasted by Champ Kind.
7:00 - What a walkoff win for the cardinals as the hot 2nd half continues!
7:15 - Actor/Comedian David Koechner in studio to talk about "the laughies"
7:30 - MLB Network host Greg Amsinger calls this the most fun cardinals regular season EVER
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fulham FC defender & captain, STL native Tim Ream talks about their big match against Chelsea
8:15 - It's Christmas in September for Carey Davis as the NFL season kicks-off tonight, so he gives out some gifts to the AFC teams in need.
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford expound on some Bernie Federko trivia and breaks down how the Blues could approach both the Kyrou and ROR extensions
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Let's go off Amsinger...is this the most exciting and historically significant season for the Cardinals...EVER?
9:15 - It's Christmas in September for Carey Davis as the NFL season kicks-off tonight, so he gives out some gifts to the NFC teams in need.
9:30 - Rock or Roll...or actually Kerber's Big Brain Dump
9:45 - What's on tap?
Mike Claiborne joins Brooke, Kerbs & Carey to talk about a big win for the Cardinals, continuing their run from August and into a new month, the takeaways from another string of historic events for Yadi, Waino & Pujols and his initial reaction to a strong first start from Flaherty.
Coach Bielema joins Carey, Brooke & Kerbs to break down a tough loss against Indiana, why fans need to get excited about the backfield that the Illini have, the early look at the QB spot following the spring + fall competition and his gameplan for a tough matchup against Virginia.
7:00 - Cardinals get one back against the nationals and they broke out some new theatrics as well
7:10 - Illini HC Bret Bielema previews the UVA matchup this weekend
7:30 - Ask Uncle Randy *Carey, Kerbs & Brooke
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cardinals broke out a new way to bring in Helsley, what did you think of it?
8:15 - We get into all the questions you might have about the Blues d-core for '23
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks Cardinals continuing their run, and what a healthy Flaherty could mean
9:00 - Rock or Roll!
9:15 - Wednesday's with Waino with Adam Wainwright
9:40 - What is the biggest difference for this surging second-half Cardinals squad?
9:50 - What's on tap + Brandon Kiley might be evil
Wainio joins Carey, Kerbs & Brooke to start off his morning a little earlier than planned and talk about the current run the cardinals are on, the amazing moments coming up for him and Yadi tying and breaking the battery starts, how he feels reveling in all these historic moments this season, what it was like when Albert hit 695 and the next big events coming up for Big League Impact.
Joey V joins Chris, Carey & Brooke to talk about his thoughts on a Blues offseason we haven't spoken to him about just yet, some of his thoughts on the workouts he's been running with Blues & NHL veterans, his thoughts on Robert Thomas as the upcoming "The Opening Drive" weekly guest and his thoughts on the upcoming camp & preseason for the Blues.
A special show this whole week with future "The Opening Drive" Co-Host Carey Davis, Voice of the Blues Chris Kerber & special guest co-host Brooke Grimsley!
7:00 - Everybody watch it...we've got a decaf drinker on the sow this week BUT there's so much Cardinals to talk about with Flaherty , Goldy, Pujols & Yadi, even after a 6-0 blanking to one of the worst teams in the league
7:15 - Pujols continues his march toward 700 with a magical moments for #695 over the weekend
7:30 - Three Things We Loves from the Weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What can a healthy Flaherty like we saw last night do for this Cardinals team when it comes to playoff contention?
8:15 - Joey Vitale talks over the Blues offseason moves and the preparation for camp and the preseason
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - A wild first weekend+ slate from College Football including a slip up from Illini, Brian Kelly getting some big pub for the wron reasons and Georgia rolling
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Is it too early to think about Flaherty's place in a playoff rotation?
9:15 - NFL News & Notes
9:30 - A soft debut of our new segment: Rock & Roll
9:45 - What's on tap?
In out second surprise of the day for Michelle, Illini HC Brad Underwood joins the show to wish our departing Illini the best of luck ni New York and talk about his early excitement for the upcoming season.
The first of two surprise guests on K&S today, as Dianna Russini joins Michelle & Randy to welcome Michelle back to the mothership and the East Coast, talk about the greatness that is the previous generation of Italian women and gives us a couple thoughts on the start of the NFL season.
Nick Ragone joins Michelle & Randy in studio to preview next week's Ascension Charity Golf Classic, all the wonderful events around the tournament and their goal to provide as much for the north county charities as they possibly can.
Jim joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his recent change in his prospect rankings, putting Cardinals OF prospect Jordan Walker as his #1, why he wants to get out in front as the first person to predict Walker to win the 2023 NL Rookie of the Year, the recent surprise he got from watching Cardinals prospect Tink Hence, why he's so impressive and his thoughts on the playoff race as September in the MLB gets underway.
Jay joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the recent LIV defections with 6 Top-100 golfers, including Cameron Smith, have left, his thoughts on the current fight going on over the majors and he has some thoughts for Smalls on her last day on the show.
7:00 - The Tigers start off the season with a win of LA Tech, we got to see some fireworks from Luther Burden as the big star already begins to make an impact and the Cubs/Cardinals have a showdown tonight--and it's a long goodbye for Smalls!
7:15 - Peak & Pit!
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the recent defections to LIV golf, the continue majors question & saying goodbye to Smalls
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Nick Ragone comes in studio to talk about next week's Ascension Charity Golf Classic
8:15 - The Athletic's Jim Bowden talks about his excitement for Jordan Walker ('23 NL ROY) and Tink Hence
8:30 - ESPN's Diana Russini welcome Michelle back to the mothership and gives us some NFL thoughts
8:40 - The Fight
8:50 - Illini Basketball HC Brad Underwood jumps on to wish Michelle the best and drop his excitement for this upcoming season
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Carey Davis is in studio to announce the new show!
9:15 - 'The Opening Drive' with Randy Karraker 7 Carey Davis starts on Monday, September 12th!
9:30 - Michelle Smallmon has a few thoughts for everyone in St. Louis
9:45 - A final goodbye to one of the best St. Louis has ever seen, Michelle Smallmon
101 ESPN is excited to announce that Carey Davis, Super Bowl champion and former Illini football star, will be joining Randy Karraker every morning from 7AM-10AM! 'The Opening Drive' will be your home for all sports talk in the morning on 101 ESPN!
JR joins the show to talk about his only encounter in jail before, why we all should be thankful for both mothers and cellphones, his thoughts on Berube's 4th-line comments and the curious case of a very quiet summer for Vladimir Tarasenko.
Chief joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about how his golf game is hitting right now. his favorite courses he's gotten to play, his excitement for the Ascension Charity Classic, showing appreciation to the fans, why we should be excited about Robert Thomas joining the show weekly this season, and why the 4th line battle is going to be the most interesting storyline in camp and the preseason.
Greg joins the show from just off the driving range to talk about why having no ass hurts your golf game, why he thinks the cardinals are a Top 4 MLB team, his postseason expectations for the Cardinals, why they need to start missing some bats, the way that managers have changed their game this season, how more baseball players in team's FO could affect the game, why Judge is the for-sure MVP if he gets 61 and how he sees races in the AL & NL East playing out.
7:00 - Cardinals close out the series against the Reds with a 5-3 win, including some unconventional defense and some very untimely offense but they closed out August with a 22-7 record and the best offense in baseball so...not bad?
7:15 - Greg Amsinger talks about why the cardinals are a Top 4 team in baseball, the Pujols & Judge runs & the ways that management is changing in MLB
7:30 - Sick of it!!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: 0-19 is the last two games against the Reds is nothing to fret about, this Cardinals offense was the best unit in the entire league in August--how high can these Cardinals fly?
8:15 - Blues HC Craig Berube talks about his celebrity day spot at the Ascension Charity Classic and his thoughts on the Blues as training camp looms
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks prison, Berube's 4th line thoughts and a quiet summer for Tarasenko
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Greg Amsinger called the Cardinals a Top 4 NL team, and therefore a Top 4 MLB team---can they live up to this expectation?
9:15 - NFL Three Questions on...The Chicago Bears
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
With Michelle wrapping up her final show with K&S on Friday, former STL Blue and weekly K&S guest David Perron jumped on the show for a few minutes to wish Smalls the best in her new, exciting opportunity!
"Cowboy" Joe West joins Randy & Michelle for the full hour to talk about the difficulties of travel in baseball even for the umpires, the origin story of his umpiring career, his favorite memory from throwing out Whitey Herzog, getting attached to the "Cowboy" nickname and becoming friends with Meryl Haggard, why he knew he was going to be a college football player despite his love of baseball, what makes St. Louis different from some other baseball cities, his thoughts on Adam Wainwright taking a shot at taking a shot with his own music, getting to met and befriend George HW Bush and his wife Barbara, what he does and doesn't like about the new rules and changes in the game, getting to witness a piece of history every day, fans throwing keys to a BMW at a 3B umpire after a bad call and a great story involving Big Papi and an incredible call-back.
7:00 - Cardinals can only plate 1 run and Dak Hudson struggles in his start as the Reds beat up on the Cardinals 5-1, but there was some positivity with Woodford ...
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - NFL 3 Questions on...The Miami Dolphins
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00-8:45 - "Cowboy" Joe West talks about some of his more memorable moments across his long career, how he started started as an umpire and a singer and his take on where baseball has been and where it's headed
9:00 - The Fight
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:25 - David Perron drops in quickly to say goodbye to Michelle!
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with newly minted 41-year-old Adam Wainwright
9:50 - What's on tap?
Waino joins a day into his 41st year to talk with Michelle & Randy about him and Miles currently on the course golfing, saying a quick goodbye to Michelle, the feedback he received from the pre-game and his song being played, poetry and learning how to turn a phrase form Garth Brooks, Miles Mikolas guest spot to break down Waino's golf game, his mindset when it comes to making merch, why he's happy with his fantasy team post-draft, his thoughts on the current rotations, why he's so excited about the team's offense, his pride in having multiple teammates join him with BLI this year & creating a culture that is conducive to winning late in the season.
Mike Claiborne joins Randy & Michelle in studio to say goodbye to Michelle, explain why he's never going to Boston again, the Cardinals building a team of good people---and good baseball people, what taking down the Braves meant to him, the potential positives from a Tyler O'Neill you can count on, Oli Marmol going a great job managing the mini-streaks from platoon spots, his thoughts on the defense in CF from Carlson & O'Neill, the 1 thing that he likes the most and the 1 thing that worries him still about the Cardinals, what he and the Cardinals need to see from Flaherty this season, this team being able to weaponize their useful depth, whether or not Carlson is still a "cold, dead hands guy", the origins of "2 pound carrot cake", and stories from the last 30+ years from the Cardinals, Blues, Cardinals & Rams.
7:00 - Cardinals beat up on the Reds in Game 1 and another great game from Tyler O'Neill has us asking questions about the Cardinals team building future
7:15 - NFL News & Notes
7:30 - Is there a situation that doesn't lead to Jordan Walker starting for the Cardinals in '23? How do Carlson's struggles weigh in? Or a great month from O'Neill? And What about Yepez?!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Walker, O'Neill, Carlson, Nootbar---is there an odd man out for the '23 roster depending on the next month?
8:15 - NFL 3 Questions on...The Arizona Cardinals
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne comes in studio to weigh in first on our Cardinals outfield questions
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: More from Claibs in studio talking about the Cardinals biggest questions and decisions between now and the start of the playoffs
9:15 - Claibs and Randy go on a story-telling run across 30 years of Cardinals, Rams and Blues stories--and one about certain kind of carrot cake--that you really don't want to miss
9:45 - You're killing me Smalls + What's on tap?
In a bittersweet moment for the show and the station, Michelle Smallmon announces she will be leaving the show to take a job at the Mothership in Bristol/New York, Friday will be her last show. It's sad but this means we all will still get a chance to follow her through her new position doing SportsCenter overnights for ESPN Radio, plus she's still coming back for the World Series and you have to hear Michelle's heartfelt promise to St. Louis yourself, plus the listeners send their best wishes and texts in for Michelle after the announcement.
It's not "goodbye", it's just "see you later".
Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down his thoughts on the '22-'23 Blues as Training camp continues to get closer and we all begin to wonder about who will lead the Blues in goals this year, the young payers who will make the biggest impact in the preseason and TC and what to watch for before the season starts.
7:00 - Cardinals take 2-out-of-3 against the Braves, pushing their NL Central lead to 6 and giving the Cardnials another signature post-deadline series win
7:15 - Start One--Bench One--Cut One
7:30 - Three things we loves from the weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cardinals put together another demonstrative series win, what does a handling of the Braves show for the Cardinals?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talking Blues as training camp continues to inch closer
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Three Questions on...The LA Chargers
9:00 - A big announcement for 101 ESPN & Karraker & Smallmon
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
7:00 - Cardinals win the rubber match and take 3-out-of-5 from the Cubs, Paul Goldschmidt continues his run at the Triple Brown Corey Dickerson keeps surprising us
7:15 - Peak & Pit!
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the BMW Championship announcement and getting excited for the Ascension Charity Classic
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Can the Cardinals prove themselves in one of the last difficult series they have left all year?
8:15 - Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz talk about the preparations for week 1 and his biggest takeaways from Spring & Fall camps
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks about the incoming 4th line battle for the Blues & his upcoming piece of backup G Thomas Griess
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: NFL Three Questions on...The Seattle Seahawks
9:15 - Hall of Famer Dan Dierdorf on the time Dobler almost killed his own QB, why Coryell is a clear Hall of Famer & the opening of CFB
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Dan joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the nomination of Don Coryell to the pro Football Hall of Fame, the story of the Cardinals incredible'75 season when Jim hart wasn't sacked for the first half, how that record got broken, an end of the season story that involved Conrad Dobler almost killing his own QB, Coryell turning the cardinals around almost immediately, why he's such a no-brainer pick for the Hall, Jim hart never getting the credit he deserves and trying to decide what to do now that he's retired.
JR joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his expectations for an intense battle between a big group of players for the roster spots and minutes on the 4th line, how much Logan Brown will be a factor, how the success of the cardinals can effect the Blues in the early month of the season and whether or not a healthy Blues team is still a playoff contender.
Billy Corgan stops in after the fight to talk about his newest endeavor, this time with some St. Louis flavor, as he brings back the National Wrestling Alliance and prepares to continue to revitalization of "Wrestling at The Chase".
Coach Drinkwitz joins Michelle & Randy to talk about the excitement building for next Thursday's season opener, wanting to build the support from the Missouri fan base, on what kind of team fans should expect to see this year, not being able to teach kids to love hitting, the young players who have expanded their roles through the spring and fall, the depth of the WR group (6 deep!), first challenge for next being a complete question mark on what LA Tech will look like this year, not being able to say whether they can run with Georgia just yet and not being overly-focusing on getting Burden the ball in Week 1.
Jay joins the show to weigh in on this very topical man purse discussion, the BMW Championship announcement, giving Bellerive credit for always stepping away, getting excited for the Ascension Charity in just a couple of weeks, reacting to Tiger & Rory's new announcement and why he think Will Zalatoris is the favorite of the current young players to make the big jump.
Mike Tucker talks with Randy about the excitement around the 2026 BMW announcement, St. Louis being such a great venue for these PGA events, how the changes to the FedEx Cup playoff system changes the BMW for the better, the membership of Bellerive being so receptive to these events, the golfing world always being surprised by how STL shows up for these events, the younger players on the tour stepping up and setting the stage over the next 4 years and why St.Louis--golf fans or not--should be excited for PGA events like the BMW Championship.
Nick joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the announcement to the Ascension Charity Classic field, getting ready for the tournament two weeks out, the pro-am schedule and plans for other events around the tournament and how fans can still get tickets and get involved with the events.
Greg joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the time of year when the great front offices separate themselves from the rest of baseball, why that makes the Dodgers so great, on the Brewers ending their season with their mistakes at the deadline, Greg's thoughts on the new rules for baseball after calling the MiLB game on MLBN, the HR derby waking Albert up and why he thinks the new schedule will be good for baseball and its strive for fandom.
7:00 - Cardinals offense goes quiet again against the Cubs and this time the Cubs really make them pay, Arenado and Oli's reaction to an ejection that surprised us all and if we're starting to worry about Mikolas
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on FO separating themselves, the new rules in MiLB and his thoughts on the new schedule
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Three Questions on...The New England Patriots
8;15 - Fresh Take: Nick Ragone on the new additions and excitement surrounding the Ascension Charity Classic, now just two weeks away
8:30 - The Fight, with special guests from the WingDing!
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Cardinals win the rubber match in Chicago this afternoon? How does the potential momentum affect the club growing into one of the view competitive series left on the schedule?
9:00 - Bellerive Head Pro Mike Tucker on the BMW coming to St. Louis and what it means for the region
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Thursday with Waino talking about the Yadi/Pujols sendoff this season, pitching competitions, trash-talking and more with Adam Wainwright
Waino joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the need to savor the special moments during this season, the dugouts reaction whenever Pujols goes up to bat, the Arenado play to Goldy being the favorite play Waino has ever seen, if great games from fellow pitchers like Jordan push him on his next start, his thoughts on Montgomery as both a pitcher and a person, his thoughts on the new schedule construction, some real thoughts on how division games are different than other games, why he's not sure about the origins of the pepper-grinder but why he's positive it involved Lars Nootbar, if Waino likes working/pitching every year during his birthday, his total lack of fear of Karraker & Smallmon in fantasy football this season, the only player who trash talks as much as Waino in fantasy, getting caught up in the Yadi/Albert "hoopla", why he's not saying goodbye from those guys just yet, his belief that Yadi is about to get hot and what's coming up next with Big League Impact.
Lutz joins Michelle & Randy to talk about the new announcements from CITY on the expansion of the academy framework, adding U14, U15 and U21 teams to the system, what this expansion shows about the CITY project from the beginning, creating a bridge from youth to pro while also giving player the option for college, what they look for in coaches as they continue to build the system for 2023, Lutz's excitement for a combination of facilities that might be one-of-a-kind across world soccer and why he wants teams to HATE playing against CITY SC when things get started in 2023.
Coach Bielema joined Randy & Michelle to talk about his thoughts coming out of fall camp, holding back on his decision to name a starting QB until Saturday, being happy with leaving camp completely healthy, what kind of team you're going to see from the Illini this year and his thoughts as they open up the season with one of the first games on the CFB schedule.
7:00 - Cardinals split the doubleheader in Chicago, ending their 8 game winning streak and giving us an up-and-down day for an offense that continues to bring up questions
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Which Cardinals' resurgence is the most crucial between now and the playoff--O'Neill, Flaherty or Edman?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Illini Football HC Bret Bielema on his thoughts following camp and getting ready to start the season this weekend
8:15 - Fresh Take: Which Cardinals' resurgence is the most crucial between now and the playoff--O'Neill, Flaherty or Edman?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Three Questions on...The Philadelphia Eagles
9:00 - STL CITY SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel on the recent expansion of the youth academy, 1st teamers already in action with CITY 2 and getting ready for the start of the 2023 season
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - NFL News & Notes
9:45 - What's on tap?
With the double-header today in Chicago, we stole Brad from The Fast Lane to break down a great night of Cardinals baseball as Pujols goes yard and Montgomery shoves, Hicks becoming a little bit of a question mark for the Cardinals, why mark Mulder comparisons matter right now and how brad sees the Cardinals handling the bullpen during today's double-header.
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle to talk about another incredible night of Cardinals baseball, Pujols keeping the fans on their toes, the struggles from parts of the bullpen being overlooked, trying to balance velocity versus control, his reaction to Flaherty's rehab starts so far and a fantastic story about when Johnny Damon decided to play softball in retirement.
Stan joins Michelle and Randy to break down the Cardinals surge since the trade deadline, the greatness and timelessness of Albert Pujols, Stan has a question of his own for the hosts, the young player who has surprised you the most and if he thinks Waino takes another run at 200 wins next season.
7:00 - Cardinals start off the series in Chicago with a 1-0 win, Albert Pujols continues to climb closer to history & Jordan Montgomery has to be making heads explode in NYC
7:15 - Would you rather have the Cardinals run away with the division, or be challenged down the stretch?
7:30 - Cardinals magazine writer Stan McNeal on the new pitchers making headines for the Cardinals, and Pujols greatness on display
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What did Randy & Michelle get right and wrong about their Cardinals Opening Day and Halfway predictions
8:15 - Mike Claiborne on the dominance of Montgomery and how dialing back the velocity for the pitching staff could help in the long run
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Three Questions on...the Minnesota Vikings
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Would you rather have the Cardinals run away with the division, or be challenged down the stretch?
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Cardinals broadcaster & Fast Lane host Brad Thompson joins from Chicago to break down another fascinating game from the Cardinals on Monday
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins Michelle and Randy to break down another wild weekend for the Cardinals, sweeping the Diamondbacks and putting together another winning streak, the special feeling of getting to call moments like the grand slam or his multi-HR game on Saturday, his thoughts on balancing the usage of Albert Pujols and why Arenado-to-Goldy over the weekend is the best defensive play he's ever seen.
DJ joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his recent work with Mizzou WR Luther Burden Jr and his NIL deal with Vienna chips, going about these deals with an ethical stance, making sure that there is a balance between charity and endorsement and his continued work with his Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation.
We head up to Chicago and break down the upcoming 5-in-4 for the cardinals against the Cubs with ESPN and ESPN 1000 contributor Jesse Rogers, taking a look at some Nostradamus level predictions from Jesse on this very show, the Cubs results since their odd trade deadline non-moves, his look at the Cardinals since the deadline, the different look the Cubs have put together in just one year and what to watch for from the Cubs pitching during this series.
Kerbs joins Randy & Michelle as we find ourselves--somehow--almost exactly a month out from the Blues playing hockey again, so lets dive into some of the big questions milling around after the offseason: ROR & Kyrou's contract situation past 2023, Vladdy's ability to match his production in his last year under contract, Bolduc & neighbors potential roles on this team, and if Binnington can step-up and stabilize the Blues for a full year (again!).
7:00 - Cardinals finished up the Sweep over the DBacks with a 6-4 win yesterday, have taken control of the Central
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one
7:30 - Three things we loved from the weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do you want Marmol to throw the number out and manage for our/your emotions?
8:15 - Chris Kerber joins to break down the big questions as training camp looms and the Blues go to work with the team they have
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - ESPN's Jesse Rogers talks Carbs-Cubs as they get ready for a 5-in-4 trip in Chi-town
9:00 - Demetrius Johnson has been helping Luther Burden with NIL since he signed with Mizzou, and now we all can enjoy the crispy fruits of their labor
9:15 - Do you want Marmol to throw the number out and manage for our/your emotions?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks about a Cardinals team that is rolling following a sweep n Arizona, Pujols run at history
Brett joins Brooke & Michelle to talk about yesterday's ground-breaking news of the B1G new media rights deal, what this means for conference realignment and expansion going toward, the the Big Ten's targeting of current Pac-12 schools, the Big 12 sweeping up what left after that, how this ground-breaking amount of money could change the economic deal between schools and their athletes and what the next step for college sports will be--and how exactly will it make them more money?
John Denton joins the program to break down a huge day for the cardinals yesterday, Albert Pujols continued run towards 700 career home runs, what Pujols fun-loving attitude and leadership has brought to the Cardinals clubhouse, a pivotal sweep of the Rockies, Waino still dealing, Nootbar having the quote of the night and if John thinks that Jordan Walker could be a September call-up for the Cardinals
Jay joins Michelle & Brooke to talk about the recent news about tiger Wood flying to the BMW to hold court on the PGA tour's recent defections to LIV, the impact of an event like the BMW can have for a city like St. Louis & taking your golf questions and churning out great advice.
7:00 - Cardinals sweep the Rockies, wallop them 13-0 and Albert Pujols gives us a magical moment we can't stop talking about
7:15 - Peak & Pit!
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about Tiger's support of the PGA tour and takes your golfing questions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: A magical moment from Albert Pujols took yesterday from a blowout to an unforgettable moment
8:15 - NFL Three Questions on...The Indianapolis Colts
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - More reaction from the fans to Albert Pujols monumental grand slam to reach career HR #690
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton on Pujols legacy, Waino's domination & Nootbar with the quote of the night
9:30 - Action network's Brett McMurphy breaks down the new B1G deal and what this means for the future of College sports
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins Brooke & Michelle to talk about the Cardinals going up 2-0 on the Rockies, the way the Cardinals have taken off with the trade deadline moves, why it makes him question the Montgomery move from the Yankees POV even more, Waino's HOF candidacy, the Cardinals need to take advantage of this weak schedule and his disagreement with Grichuk pant style.
JR joins the program to talk about the incredible synergy between Jordan Kyrou & Robert Thomas, if Binnington will return to his Stanley Cup form with everything riding on him and we ump back into the greatest JR highlight ever---him singing Backstreet Boys.
Greg Amsinger joins Michelle & Brooke to talk about why Greg Amsinger can't stop talking about john Mozeliak, why he thinks that he will be a HOF exec when all is said and down, whether or not we'll see Waino play another year, if his HOF candidacy is still viable, how he sees the Pujols chase to 700 and if the Yankees can get over their current run of poor form.
7:00 - Cardinals top the Rockies again, this time in a slightly more convincing fashion, and look to go for the sweep this afternoon
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger on Waino's HoF case, Mo being a genius...and a HOF himself?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cardinals get another solid start from Jordan Montgomery to help them get another win over the Rockies...how about those trade deadline moves?
8:15 - NFL Three Questions on...the Carolina Panthers
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford in studio on the Kyrou-Thomas partnership, Jordan Binnington returning to form and his knowledge of the Backstreet Boys.
9:10 - NFL News & Notes from around the league
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the Cardinals win over the Rockies, the trades paying off and taking advantage of a soft schedule
Lafayette graduate and STL-native Ryan Howard joins Carey & Michelle to talk about the awe he feels from watching Albert still it bombs at his age and with the miles he has on his legs, learning from veterans like Pujols when you're a young player, how Ryan would react to a Tatis-like situation, what he sees in the Yankees recent struggles, the difference between fines in the MLB and NFL and how he sees the rest of the regular season going and how the playoffs may shape up.
Chuck and Chris stop by the sow to talk about this weekend's upcoming Indycar race at WWT Raceway, the Bommarito 500, the special meaning this event has for Bommarito, WWT & St. Louis, how the racing community has embraced STL as a destination, what to get excited for with this race and how people can get involved this weekend.
7:00 - Well that's one to quite literally walk-off a win for the Cardinals last night...
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Tiger Woods is headed to the BMW with the goal to save golf again--but this time with some moves off of the course
7:50 - TIOLI
8:10 - Chuck Wallis & Chris Blair talk about this weekend upcoming Bommarito 500
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Three Questions on...The Denver Broncos
9:00 - Former NL MVP, STL-native Ryan Howard talks about the sustained greatness of Pujols, the difference in fines in the MLB and how he sees the rest of the season playing out
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino as Adam Wainwright talks about the last week that was for the Cardinals, watching that 2nd Pujols homerun & getting ready for fantasy football
Waino joins Carey & Michelle to talk about his serving experience at Grace Meat + Three, trying to remember to enjoy getting to live the dream, what it was like from Waino's POV when Albert had his 2-HR game, the friendly competition going on within the pitching staff, the starters feeding off each other after strong starts, looking back at what cost him his no-hitter, how different his attitude is on start-days vs. off-days, how he handles great starts that don't get Ws, an impeccable Bob Gibson impersonation, his thoughts on a wild walking walk-off against the Rockies and getting ready to take home to championship in this years fantasy league.
Mike joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the potential problem on the CBB horizon: an expanded tournament and a change to the auto-big process for smaller teams. How does SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's power-hold on college sports affect the equations? Did the threat to the Saint Peter's of the world survive the initial shock? What does an 80-team tournament look like? And how about adding a 5th team in football before you worry about the 69th team in basketball?
Claibs joins Michelle & Carey to talk about the Cardinals movement on the Brewers over the weekend, Pujols taking a run at the historic and special in front of STL, the Cardinals having a good chance to take advantage of this weak schedule and how he sees their current status as World Series contenders.
The HC for XFL-STL (name o be announced on--well just listen), Anthony Becht joins Carey & Michelle in studio to talk about the entire process leading up to today and where the XFL and the STL team have to go from now to get ready for 2023, Anthony's road to becoming a coach and head coach in the XFL, being reminded of the incredible memories for STL the last time the XFL came through, getting to learn from the Mike Martz's and Dick vermeil's of the coaching world, getting to come back to STL, his playing days in TB with Carey, the date of the XFL draft and how the player pool will be put together, his goals for building this team from the ground up and more!
7:00 - XFL-STL HC Anthony Becht in studio to talk about the building of the team, the big dates to look out for and getting ready for 2023
7:30 - Reacting to the excitement after a half-hour of XFL-STL talk with Coach Becht
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - A moment to reflect on the passing of our friend, Jeff Burton
8:15 - NFL Three Questions on...the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals needing to take advantage of this schedule, Pujols giving the city a jolt of excitement
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Cardinals do like Mike says and beat up the upcoming schedule and take a strangle-hold lead on the NL Central?
9:15 - TSN's Mike DeCourcy on the moves that tried to end the Cinderella in CBB and how the complexion of the argument changed in just a week
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
ESPN's David Schoenfield joins Michelle & Alexa to talk about the Cardinals the NL Central race heating up, Albert taking a run at 700, how he sees the rest of the NL battle, the incredible stories from from the run by both the Mets & the Yankees, the Yankees recent struggles and if the Braves can catch up and win the NL East.
Kerbs joins Alexa and Michelle to talk about some non-hockey topics--who doesn't want to talk about Pujols??--but also get into his expectations for Jordan Binnington in a season where it is all on him to make it happen, plus how he sees the growth and progress of Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas.
7:00 - Cardinals lead in the NL Central is now at 1.5 after taking 2 games to 1 from the Brewers, but we gotta talk about Albert Pujols after yesterday...
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one
7:30 - Three thigs we loved from the weekend
7:55 - TIOLI
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks Pujols greatness and the best chance to get the same moments from a Blues player
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Three questions on...The Baltimore Ravens
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Albert now sits just 11 away from 700...can he make it there while the Cardinals finish out a division winner?
9:15 - ESPN's David Schoenfield on the Cardinals chances in the Central and the storylines coming out of a fascinating Yankees/Mets season
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Rick joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the Cardinals' moves to augment their pitching, the expectations for Montgomery's second start, holding back any overreaction to a series in Coors, what makes Soto such a special player, why he still believes that Tyler O'Neill will return to form, what his problems have been and if the Cardinals can win this division.
Jay joins Brooke & Randy to talk about the upcoming golf events to St. Louis, what these events mean to both the golfing and wider community and how planning for the future can keep these events coming in to the city.
7:00 - A bad 7th all but ends the series for the cardinals in Colorado as they prepare for one of the biggest series in the season against the Brewers, Flaherty struggles in his first rehab start and the NFL Preseason is officially underway
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing on all the amazing golf events coming to St. Louis over the years
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cardinals get beat up but are still setup well going into the first crucial post-deadline series
8:15 - Three Questions on...The Tennessee Titans
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Former Cardinal Rick Ankiel on not overreacting to a series in Coors, the Cardinals status post-deadline and a big series coming up
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Shaking off an odd series against the Rockies--can the Cardinals beat up on the Brewers
9:15 - We're two weeks out from the K&S prediction of 18-7 over the last 25 games, can they go 10-4 from here to keep pace?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Mike joins Randy & Carey to talk about his most recent article, breaking down the candidacies of WRs for the Hall of Fame across the different era in NFL history, why Torry stands out so much, Jerry Rice being the proving mark for their new metrc and a little aside about why Bob Sanders might be the most underrated defensive player of all time.
Jeremy Rutherford joins Carey & Randy to talk about some of the big questions facing the Blues as training camp continues to get closer including; his expectations for the Blues goalie situation, Kyrou's progression, trying to get Perron to talk about young players on defense and the Blues biggest questions coming out of the offseason
7:00 - Cardinals even out the series against the Rockies with a big game offensively, Pujols hits 687, Quintana looks solid again and Pallante has his second bullpen appearance since the deadline
7:15 - Sick or it!
7:30 - The Cardinals might be rolling...but so is the rest of the NL competitors--can they hold serve in the top half of the league?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: A big offensive day from the cardinals moves the needle i Coors--can they finish off the series?
8:15 - Three Questions on...the Dallas Cowboys
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford breaks down some of the bigger questions for the Blues as we look towards '22-'23
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The Lakers can't be serious about this plan for Anthony Davis
9:15 - The Athletic's Mike Sando broke down the Hall of Fame case across the WR position, what does he think about Holt?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
"Spilly" joins Randy & Carey to talk about a historic night for Miles Mikolas, a special offensive night--even for Coors, what makes Arenado so special, how Spilly evaluates lineups and how the Cardinals stack up, both teams focusing on ignoring Tuesday's blowout and his overall thoughts on the deadline and how the Cardinals-brewers race was affected.
Leader of the STL Sports Commission for 27 years, Frank Viverito joins Randy & Carey to talk about his retirement from the Commission, his favorite event that STL hosted in his tenure, the creation and continuation of the Musial Awards, why the Olympic event in the 90s was so special, what he's going to miss most in his retirement, what's coming up next for St. Louis, a little playful ribbing about the Mizzou domination over Illinois football and how you can attend the Musial Awards.
7:00 - Cards get shellacked by the Rockies in Colorado but we're not freaking out...even if Mikolas is struggling and sometimes the offense doesn't show up
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - #WednesdaysWithWaino with Adam Wainright
8:10 - Retiring STL Sports Commissioner Frank Viverito on the history of the commission and building the sports scene in STL
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Questions on...The Pittsburgh Steelers
9:00 - Let's forget about the one game last night..this bullpen is still a championship-caliber group, and there's only more potential
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Rockies analyst Ryan Spilborghs talks Arenado, Rockies with a big win and the outlook for the rest of the series
9:45 - What's on tap?
Waino joins Carey & Randy to talk about the Cardinals strong run at home, the special moments with Albert & Yadi, why he wants some souvenirs for himself, dealing with a tough night from the umpire, playing in the different weather extremes, the different rosin bags available to pitchers in the MLB and which one he likes best, the lost art of walk up songs, he even greater lost art of Adam being able to go to the plate and swing away, getting ready for fantasy football and if what the Cardinals have shown the fans against the Yankees is "the real deal".
Nick joins the show to talk about one of the bigger stories in the NFL--Trey Lance taking over for the 49ers--a quick reaction to the Roquan smith news (and how Fred Warner affected it), the saga of Deebo and his expectations for this season, the early success from Brandon Aiyuk in camp so far, why he thinks the 49er should be legitimate contenders, the defense returning back to top form, what the Lance decision means for Jimmy Garoppolo's status on the Niners, why it's been tough to find a deal and if we'll see a different kind of offense with Trey instead of Jimmy.
Mike joins Carey & Randy to talk about his thoughts after the Cardinals trade deadline moves, why Bader was such an interesting story, augmenting the staff with pitchers that fit the scheme, the big questions about the Cardinals vs. winning teams, Flaherty on the way to a rehab, why Bader retained enough value to make the deal possible, the tricky job of finding a new catcher post-Molina, his favorite moments from the Charles Barkley interview and what's coming up next with Mike & Joe West on the 5460 Podcast.
Stan joins Randy & Carrey to talk about the newest edition of this year's Cardinal Yearbook--focused all on Adam Wainwright, his favorite moment this weekend between Willie and Waino, Stan's thoughts on the Cardinal's moves at the deadline, Waino's fight against the naysayers and the retirement-honks and Stan's expectations for a Cardinals run this offseason.
7:00 - Cards at Rockies tonight, which has us thinking about that Arenado trade...and while the streak in nice, lets be honest: What still worries you about this team?
7:15 - If we're going to criticize the Cardinals for Alcantara and Arozarena, let's take a minute to look at that Arenado trade
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine's Stan McNeal on this years Cardinals Yearbook, an incredible series against the Yankees and positivity for the second half
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What still worries you about this Cardinals team?
8:15 - Three Questions for the...San Francisco 49ers
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals early returns from the deadline and if any expectations are left for Flaherty
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What still worries you about this Cardinals team?
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - ESPN's Nick Wagoner on Trey Lance taking over, how this changes the 49ers & the future for Garoppolo
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins Randy & Alexa to talk about a special weekend for the Cardinals, a playoff atmosphere at Busch stadium all three games, the pitching moves already starting to change things, getting ready for the Rockies, reacting to the first Montgomery start, the enjoyment in the DeJong comeback, and this Cardinals team turning out to be a little fun.
We get both hosts of "Datt's What She Said" on with Randy to talk about an extremely entertaining Yankees-Cardinals series, the Yankees having their biggest moves bite them in the ass, a Jordan Montgomery scouting report/download, the story of the Paul DeJong comeback and the Mets finally living up to the expectations (Mets fans: it's the hope that gets you...).
Chris Kerber joins Alexa & Randy to break down some expectations and questions as we get closer to Blues training camp already getting underway: Can the Blues count on a consistent year for Binnington? What's the future look like for a Jordan Kyrou? Can this team reach the high of 19? 21? 22?
7:00 - Alex Datt in studio for Michelle--Cardinals with a huge sweep over the Yankees with a nail-bitter on Saturday and a slug-fest on Sunday + Vermeil's induction a fitting swan song for NFL football in STL
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one
7:30 - Three Thing We Loved from the Weekend:
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is the division going to be locked up earlier than we thought?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the Blues already looking towards to the start of TC
8:30 - The Fight
8:50 - Dani Wexelman of Sirius MLB Network talks Cardinals and Yankees special weekend, repping STL in the city today
9:10 - Three Questions on...the Buffalo Bills
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:50 - Dan McLaughlin talks Cardinals pitching debuts, Yankees going DEEP...to the warning track
7:00 - Dick vermeil live with Randy & Michelle from the Pro Football Hall of Fame
7:30 - Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce to talk about the impact of Dick Vermeil and the upcoming Vermeil Gala in St. Louis
7:45 - Former Eagles Qb Ron Jaworski on the younger Vermeil, learning as a player & man from him
8:00 - TIOLI
8:15 - The Rams beat on the Cubs and sweep them, thank to a mini-sweep of yesterday double-header
8:30 - The Fight
8:50 - Former Rams QB, CBS analyst Trent Green on the impact of Vermeil's coaching in both St. Louis & Kansas City
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Breaking down some big wins from the Cardinals, a new look pitching staff and looking forward to three games against the Yankees
9:45 - Super Bowl Champion D'Marco Farr on the hellish practices, incredible life lessons from Dick Vermeil
10:00 - Hall of Famer Kurt Warner on the impact of Dick Vermeil on his paying career, life and ow on his own coaching career
10:15 - Former Rams exec & GSOT architect Jay Zygmunt on Vermeil stepping in and staking over from Day 1
10:30 - Dick Vermeil interview replay
One of the architects of the Greatest Show on Turf, Jay Zygmunt joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the stories of how they brought both Dick Vermeil out of retirement and finding Kurt Warner, how tough it was to bring Vermeil out of retirement after his burnout, Coach Vermeil immediately understanding how much work the Rams were going to take and what the plethora of relationships on display during this weekend says about the greatness of Dick Vermeil.
Kurt Warner joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about Coach Vermeil and the special 1999 Season, his thoughts after the famous "We will rally around Kurt Warner..." press conference, how Coach vermeil made it so easy to show emotion--even on the football field, what it says about Coach that he has maintained connections across 50+ years and how much he took from Vermeil that he uses to coach players today.
Former 101 Host, Rams analyst and Super Bowl Champion D'Marco Farr joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his first reactions when Coach Vermeil was hired, still hurting from those first practices, the failed practice mutiny, love being the most profound thing that Coach vermeil brought to his life, how special the dinners at his house were and why he believes the 1999 Rams are the greatest team ever.
Trent Green joined Randy & Michelle to talk about the impact that Dick Vermeil had on his life, the story of his first time meeting Dick Vermeil, Vermeil being the one coach who could take the '99 team over the hump, looking back on the reaction after his injury, Vermeil making sure everyone in the building was connected, reconnected together in Kansas City, how important it was to bring in smart people into his staffs and how often Trent applies the many pieces of advice he took from Coach Vermeil.
Jaws joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the effect that Dick vermeil had on his career as both a football player and a man, attributing his work ethic to Coach Vermeil, what made him the most special as a coach, teaching Jaws about football, life, work & more, learning how to grind tape and how it helped him in his broadcasting career, "jumping in the wheelbarrow" and buying in, Vermeil showing how to coach to win as opposed as to not lose and how Vermeil helped Jaws prepare to be a business owner as well.
Isaac joins Randy & Michelle to talk about Dick Vermeil making it into the Hall of Fame, the dichotomy as a coach who was so kind but then would absolutely kill you on the football field, his obsession with the details and the little things, the push and drive towards winning that he created and celebrating Coach Vermeil at the upcoming Gala here in St. Louis.
Coach Vermeil joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, living in the moment this weekend through all the festivities, keeping the game open to the media and fans, not being able to accept compliments, growing both football players and men as a coach, being able to get the 3000 foot view as a head coach, being the man who defined "burnout" after his Eagles stint, coaching a hard game with a soft side, cutting a player ON the field and how it sometimes takes a village.
Katie Woo joins Randy & Michelle to get her thoughts on the Cardinals deadline moves, break down her most recent article on the Cardinals new and improved pitching staff, targeting what Mo likes in an SP, whether this will be enough to push them through the rest of the year, her initial reaction to the Cardinals moves on Tuesday at 5PM, and why Dylan Carlson's play in CF has been such a revelation for the Cardinals.
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his latest piece in The Athletic, reminisce on JR's early days reporting in STL for the Rams, why the Perron departure is bothering Blues fans so much, whether or not this roster will change between ow and the first game of the season and why JR doesn't envy baseball writers
Cycle-hitter and current Cardinals Spanish-language broadcaster Bengie Molina joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the Cardinals trade deadline moves, the importance of Yadi's return, why the pitching missed him so much and how he sees the second half playing out for the Cardinals.
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to break down his thoughts on what he called the Cardinals "Plan B" attack, why he likes Quintana and Montgomery for the Cardinals, why the Brewers moves confused him, ignoring the human aspect in sports, how that affects the NL Central race, why he's rooting for San Diego and therefore the future of baseball and his favorite Vin Scully story.
7:00 - The Cardinals didn't play last night due to the rain but they picked up a game on the Brewers, thanks to the Pirates, and figured out how the new pitching additions effect the staff
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals deadline moves
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Missing out on Soto--missing out on Tkachuk--not keep Perron: Which one hurt the most?
8:15 - LIV and the PGA tour continue to take shots across the bow, except it's a full-on legal battle now
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bengie Molina on the Cardinals move, outlook for the 2nd half & importance of Yadi's return
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Amsinger seemed to like the Cardinals moves--do we agree?
9:15 - Jeremy Rutherford on dealing with the rough moves and the roster being all-but set
9:30 - Katie Woo on the Cardinals moves, the pitching depth and if they did enough to win in the second half
9:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!
10:00 - Cardinals POBO John Mozeliak on how close they were to Soto, getting into Montgomery late, and the projections for Walker going forward
10:15 - reacting to MO
10:30 - more reaction to the biggest comments from MO re: Jordan Walker & Jack Flaherty
10:45 - Cardinals are headed to London, Griner sentenced to nine years, setting the table for tomorrow in Canton
Mo joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down the Cardinals moves at the deadline, how close the Cardinals were to getting a deal down with the Nationals for Soto or anyone else, how online misinformation can trickle down to the clubhouse, how it feels for players to get his reassurance that they're staying, breaking down how the Montgomery deal came together so late, not getting far enough into the discussion to worry about Soto's extension, Quintana's consistency, Flaherty on pace to make a rehab start soon, the depth in the staff now with Pallante moving back into the bullpen, if we'll see Jordan Walker in the major this year, why Mo thinks he could be a CF one day, how they will handle RF the rest of the season and why he thinks it's ridiculous to state that he "Built a World Series team"
Host of "MLB Now", Brian Kenny joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his thoughts on the Cardinals pitching moves, the Padres swinging for the fences, Soto as the next Pujols, Brian's favorite arguing partners at MLB Network, the other winners and loser from the trade deadline, this year setting up an incredible playoff bracket in the NL and the Cubs not pulling the trigger on their obvious trade pieces.
7:00 - Cardinals drub the Cubs, Waino pitches a gem, Cardinals make a couple moves on Tuesday--how are you feeling after the deadline?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - How do you feel about the Cardinals after Quintana-Stratton-Montgomery? Will it be enough?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Did the Cardinals do enough to win in the playoffs?
8:15 - Reacting to POBO Mo speaking to the media before the game...does he think he built a World Series winner?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Three Questions - The San Francisco 49ers: Will Trey Lance be successful taking over? Will they still run Deebo after the contract, talks? Can a healthy Nick Bosa become the best DE in the NFL?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Did the Cardinals do enough to win in the playoffs?
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Wednesday with Waino talking about his gem outing, his thoughts on Vin Scully's passing and getting ready to face Marp again
10:00 - More reaction to Mo and Marmol's comments on the Cardinals going into the playoff stretch
10:15 - MLB Network's Brian Kenny on the big moves on the deadline and the Cardinals reinforcing their pitching staff
10:30 - Did the Cardinals do enough to win in the playoffs?
10:45 - Remembering Vin Scully, an indelible voice in baseball, and sports.
Waino joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his preferred smoothie order, where he ranks Zach Brown Band in country, best concert he's ever been to, how he overcame not having his fast ball control last night, the overwhelming importance of the first strike, how he feels after a long start like yesterday, what Vin Scully meant to him as a player and a baseball fan, getting ready to face Marp again, the conversation around moustaches & getting geared up for fantasy football again.
Walt Jocketty joins Randy & Michelle to talk about how a trade deadline day feels when you're in the thick of it with an MLB front office, looking back at some of the good moves he made for the cardinals, breaking down the toughest deals to get done in his Cardinals career, whether or not there should be "untouchable" players & is thoughts on the Reds' Castillo move.
Kyle Glaser joins the show to talk about the Cardinals huge, unexpected turnaround across their minor league system over the last single year, expectations for an overwhelming haul for Soto, why teams should be more than willing to give out that kind of haul for a player of Soto's caliber, a Jordan Walker scouting report, his thoughts on the Cardinals pitching moves, and why he believes a Soto move is a trade that great teams and great organizations make when it's presented.
Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Cardinals pitching move last night with the Pirates, talking with Oviedo after the trade, throwing out some Walker-less deals, why Claibs doesn't want to see Walker traded, Winn being an important piece, what caused Paul DeJong to get back into his groove and why the most important moves between now and 5PM are pitching, pitching, pitching--and to just be a little safe--a little more pitching.
Bob joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the latest rumors being tossed around the MLB deadline wire, why he has the Padres 7 Dodgers as the favorite for Soto and the Cardinals quest to improve their pitching staff
7:00 - Cards and Cups tonight--What's up with that? Yadi is BACK and the Cards made a deal!
7:15 - If it takes Jordan Walker for the Cardinals to get Juan Soto, are you parting with him?
7:30 - how are we feeling abut Quintana and Stratton?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: It's deadline day--The ONE move I want the Cardinals to make today is ______
8:15 - USA Today's Bob Nightingale on the latest MLB trade news and rumors
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals trade for Quintana and selling the farm for a Soto deal
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: It's deadline day--The ONE move I want the Cardinals to make today is ______
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Baseball America's Kyle Glaser on the Cardinals system quick turnaround, winning the MVP trades and the Cardinals being left hanging without the necessary pitchers
9:45 - Yadi is back! What kind of boost does he bring to the cardinals for the rest of the season.
10:00 - It's deadline day--The ONE move I want the Cardinals to make today is ______
10:15 - NFL Three Questions - Kansas City Chiefs: What is life like without Tyreek? Can this new group protect Pat? Can the Chiefs continue to reign supreme while the division improves around them?
10:30 - Former Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty on the adrenaline of trade deadline day, his toughest deals with the Cardinals and finding a comp. for Jordan Walker
10:45 - Breaking News: Juan Soto to the Padres
With preseason practice starting for the Mizzou Tigers, HC Eli Drinkwitz joined Michelle and Randy to talk about his fiery comments about Tennessee, maybe keeping his wife out of the trash talk on national outlets for the time being, getting ready for practices, his biggest takeaway from the emerging QB battle so far, his thoughts on getting t first watch Burden in the spring, what they led to with the coaching staff, getting excited to watch this defense (especially the twins) and his expectations going into Year 3.
Danny mac joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a bounce-back weekend for the Cardinals, especially one Paul DeJong, the potential for a shift in this season by Tuesday night, how Dany mac sees a potential home-run move from the Cardinals and the Pallante paradox and how it effects the Cardinals pitching
Tim Kurkian joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the biggest stories of the trade deadline, including the Cardinals interest in Juan Soto, anybody's interest in Shohei Ohtani, the Cardinals still needing (multiple?) a move for pitching, the Brewers looking to add a bat and the potential for jo0rdan Walker to be involved in any Cardinals trade deals.
7:00 - Cards take 2 out of 3 in Washington, Pallente is brilliant on Sunday, Sosa gets traded and DeJong is already popping and the passing of the GOAT--Bill Russell
7:15 - Start one, bench one, Cut one!
7:30 - BREAKING NEWS: Deshaun Watson suspended 6 games
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Jeremy Rutherford just dropped a new piece of Perron and his shock at this Summer free agency fall out
8:15 - ESPN's Tim Kurkjian on the Cardinals in the Soto sweepstakes, what it could take and if an Ohtani trade is in the cards
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the Cardinals weekend in DC, looking at a potential trade from both perspectives and what Pallente's strong starts tell us about the Cardinals
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Even is the Cardinals get another starter, should Pallante remain in the rotation or is he more valuable in the bulpen?
9:15 - Eli Drinkwitz talks about Mizzou football getting back in action, making changes after watching Luther & maybe keep his wife out of the national media trash talking
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - Three Questions about...The Cincinnati Bengals; Is the OL enough? Will they overcome an SB hangover? What is the ceiling for Burrow-Chase?
10:00 - Mo said he doesn't believe in "untouchable" players...should we take him at his word?
10:15 - the passing of the great Bill Russell, his impact on sports and his connection to the history of St. Louis
10:30 - NFL News & notes
10:45 - What's on tap?
Nationals PBP man and St. Louis native Bob Carpenter joins the show to talk about the myriad conversations going on around Juan Soto in both DC and STL, breaks down what kind of person he is in the clubhouse and then what kind of player he is( hint: both are very positive), some interesting comps to what Bob has seen, the package/deals that Bob thinks make sense for the Nationals and why chasing threads on this story is so tricky.
Jay Delsing joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the latest news on the LIV Tour with Bubba Watson making news, the dominoes that could still fall with other big-name players and takes your latest golf questions.
7:00 - Cardinals Trade Proposals: Deal...or no deal?
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the latest move for LIV and his latest round of advice for the golfing listeners
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cardinals Trade Proposals: Deal...or no deal?
8:15 - NFL -- is the juice worht the squeeze for...Cardinals & Kyler? Dolphins & Tua? 49ers moving on to Lance?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Do the Cardinals have it in them to go on an 18-7 run, do they have to do it now?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Cardinals Trade Proposals: Deal...or no deal?
9:15 - Bob Carpenter, Nationals TV PBP, talks about the person and player that is Juan Soto, the conversation around the fans and his expectations
9:40 - You're killing me, Smalls!
10:00 - Cardinals Trade Proposals: Deal...or no deal?
10:15 - NFL Training Camp Three Questions: Los Angeles Rams
10:30 - Max Scherzer has some pretty strong thoughts on the pitch com technology
10:45 - What's on tap for the weekend?
Randy was able to catch up with LPGA Hall of Famer Nany Lopez at this week's Charity Ascension Classic luncheon to talk about growing up in the game of golf, becoming a champion through time and hard work, the story about her dad that defined his role in her golfing life, seeing the game not as a job but as part of a hunger to win and branching out to work with charities and help others through her career with golf.
Danny Mac joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down the Cardinals big win in Toronto, the Cardinals issues since the start of the 2nd half, Albert Pujols providing another big moment for the Cardinals, how Danny Mac sees the potential Juan Soto sweepstakes for the Cardinals and why Jordan Walker is untouchable in his mind.
Jesse Rogers joins the program to break down the latest news and rumors around the potential Juan Soto trade, whether he sees the Cardinals as the favorite in the sweepstakes, the Cardinals potentially having to pay extra for an in-division player like Castillo, Montas still being a viable option, the reaction across Chicago to the struggles of TLR and the Cubs going into tank mode again and Wilson Contreras' last games in Chicago.
JR joins Randy & Michelle to break down his recent story on The Athletic, taking a look at the Blues roster and whether it's gotten worse since the end of the last season if he sees a capped-out team that won't be able to compete at the same level, and what developments would have to happen for the blues to be a championship contender next season.
7:00 - Cardinals beat up on the Blues Jays to get out of Canada 1-1, and a heart-breaking continuation for the Trout career arc
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - Is this Cardinal team good enough to mortgage the future for a player like Soto or Castillo?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - NFL News & notes: EXPECTATION versus REALITY
8:15 - Fresh Take: Is this Cardinal team good enough to mortgage the future for a player like Soto or Castillo?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on the Blues status following the non-trade for Tkachuk or of Tarasenko
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Is this Cardinal team good enough to mortgage the future for a player like Soto or Castillo?
9:15 - ESPN Jesse Rogers on the trade talks around the MLB, problem for TLR on the south side & the anger roiling on the north side
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - Is this Cardinal team good enough to mortgage the future for a player like Soto or Castillo?
10:00 - Dan McLaughlin live from DC on the Cardinals win in Toronto and the question around mortgaging the farm for Juan Soto
10:15 - Former LPGA pro and Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez on her career, reaching out to charities in retirement & how she got started in golf and why that message matters
10:45 - Dan McLaughlin's comments on trading Jordan Walker and taking a look back at a show's worth of discussion on whether or not this Cardinals team is poised for a big move to take that next step
Mike Shannon joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his new book, "Get Up, Baby", chronicling his 70 years with the Cardinals organization, including his memories of Stan Musial, his transition from the field to the booth, which player he had the most fun outside the ball-park with, being good enough to win a Heisman trophy AND play in the majors and how he is enjoying retired life.
7:00 - Cardinals take a beating from the Blues Jays
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Cardinals legend Mike Shannon talks about his new book and 70 years with the Cardinals
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Randy & Michelle's Top 3 Trade targets for the Cardinals at the deadline
8:15 - Mike Sando's QB Tiers get torn apart
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Do the Blues have a championship ceiling in 2022-23?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: the Cardinals pitching has officially fallen apart to start the 2nd half
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Adam Wainwright talking about his time on break, the return of Yadi, the greatness of Goldy & his golfing and fantasy FB preferences
Waino joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his trip to Canada for this two-day trip, how he spent his break relaxing with his family, buying 12-14 suits for rookies as part of tradition, Waino's thoughts on Juan Soto...you know, just as a colleague, what Yadi getting back means to him and the team, having his face on a Bud Heavy, Goldy being the best since Albert and his expectations for the second half.
Claibs joins the show to talk about the Cardinals early struggles in the second half, his take on Goldy and Arenado (and Romine?) missing the games in Canada, how money has changed everything in baseball, a discord between generations, the Cardinals continued need for pitching, why Mike isn't a big fan of the Soto potential and the one thin Claibs is excited for in Canada...
Stan joins Randy & Michelle to talk about some interesting trivia from this year's Cardinals Yearbook, the special moments with Albert Pujols throughout this year, Stan's breakdown of the Cardinals top draft picks of 2022 and what to expect in the 2nd half from the Cardinals Magazine and this year's Cardinals Yearbook.
Visiting from just down the hall, Comedian, musician and Courtney Show co-host Tim Convy joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about next month's (8/26) Ludo Night at Busch Stadium where his band with be performing before, the special merch and throwing out the first pitch plus talk about the story behind Ludo, becoming a comedian and getting involved in radio in St. Louis--and now doing it all at the same time.
7:00 - With the cards stumbling out of the gate in the 2nd off, when is the point of no return for this team?
7:15 - Tim Convy from the Courtney Show comes in to talk about Ludo Night at Busch Stadium on 8/26
7:30 - Cardinals magazine writer Stan McNeal with a little trivia for Randy and his breakdown of the Cardinals 2022 draft class
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: NFL News & Notes
8:15 - Even though the Blues are a cap team again for this year, is it fair to say they're taking the year off?
8:30 - The Fight
8:50 - Mike Claiborne talks about the Cardinals struggles out of the gate, a difference in eras & diffusing this Soto nonsense...
9:10 - Today's Big Thing: What is "all in"? For the Cardinals, what's the limit to "all-in"? What's the puck point?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:50 - What's on tap?
Pierre McGuire joins the show to give us the recently-in-the-room perspective on BOTH Tkachuks as Pierre was in Ottawa with Brady and his thoughts on the Matthew trade from over the weekend, how tricky it is to trade veterans like Huberdeau from the Florida perspective, how the Blues older age as a roster effects this conversation, the Blues solid lower-end FA moves, the other big moves from teams around the NHL that jumped out to him and the big questions still left with a player like Kadri.
Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the reaction to the Tkachuk-to-Florida trade from the weekend, his thoughts on the reported offer from the Blues for Tkachuk, balancing a young roster with veterans to grow together, how he sees Tarasenko question being answered this season and how he views the roster that looks all-but set.
The XFL is returning to STL for the 2023 and Anthony Becht will be the head coach, he joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the next step for the league in the lead up to next year , embracing a fan base that got so involved in 2020, what we should expect from a Becht-coached team and trying to turn around his football luck from his last time in St. Louis
7:00 - Weekend wrapup after a lost series in Cincinnati, the big news for the trip to Canada and a disappointment result to the Matthew Tkachuk sweepstakes
7:15 - The polarized anger around the Goldy & Arenado situation is just starting...
7:30 - STL XFL HC Anthony Becht on the announcement around the XFL, getting excited for the start of 2023 season
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Could, or should, the Blues have put together a bigger and beter offer for Tkachuk?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the blues losing out of the Tkachuk trade, the young players that need to step up & the questions still revolving around Tarasenko
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - No Goldy and no Arenado could be rough for the Cardinals, is this an aspect of selfishness to their decision?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The pitching situation just got even worse for the Cardinals, and they have 8 days now to figure it out.
9:15 - Pierre McGuire on the Tkachuk trade, Brady's situation in Ottawa, the Blues being the oldest team in STL and how he sees the Blues after their move
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Sunny joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his summer trip to Sweden (from where he's calling live), the one food item he's been craving on his trip, why he considers St. Louis his second home after Sweden, his thoughts during his trade to Detroit this past season, talking to Husso & Perron and reaching out the same way Fabbri reached out to him and & Walman, Oskar getting close to 100% after another knee procedure, ranking the fight levels when it comes to Yzerman, Chief & Army, his reaction to being called the Blues 2019 "engine", what it's like to play against Matthew Tkachuk (hint: not fun!) and getting the chance to meet and get to know his childhood hockey hero, Peter Forsberg.
Jay Desling joins the show to talk about the recent news around the LIV tour, this time on the broadcasting side, as Charles Barkley is reportedly in talks and David Feherty has always agreed to terms, plus how long Jay thinks this LIV-versus-PGA battle could last.
7:00 - Cardinals Madlibs! MVP - Other than Waino - Twitter target - My Bad! - Cardinals Devil Magic
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing on Barkley & Faherty to the LIV tour, how long he thinks this competition will last
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: If the Cardinals don't make it to the NLCS, who's the fall guy?
8:15 - Former Blue, current Red Wing Oskar Sunqvist live from Sweden on still living in STL, getting more former teammates in Detroit and what a summer in Sweden brings to the table
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Storyline around the Raiders, 49ers, Broncos and more!
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: If the Cardinals don't make it to the NLCS, who's the fall guy?
9:15 - There are a lot of teams in on the Tkachuk sweepstakes, which one of these teams worries you the most?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Rocky Sickmann joins the show to talk all about his harrowing ordeal 41 years ago, as one of the 52 hostages who was held by revolutionary Iranian forces for 444 days. Rocky talked about the day that the embassy fell, how his captors held and armed the hostages, using sports and his memories of Washington, Missouri to get him through days, the failed rescue mission, how their only source of news was the St. Louis-based Sporting News, the final days in captivity, how it felt to come home, seeing his girlfriend and parents again and how this lead to his work today with Folds of Honor.
The director of the new ESPN doc, "The Captain", Randy Wilkins joins Randy & Michelle to talk about getting the call to make this doc as someone who grew up in the Bronx, separating himself as a fan and a filmmaker, diving into the research, the truth of this story being easy to find, how Derek's competitiveness defines the documentary and the impact of Joe Torre in both Jeter's career and Thursday night's Episode 2.
John Hackworth joins the show to talk about the success for CITY2 in their first season, preview Saturday's game in Edwardwville, implementing the style that Luz wants, build a philosophy across multiple levels to be prepared for '23, break down what that style and philosophy will mean (hint: heavy pressing, high line) the advantage that CITY has had in their lead up and what drew him to join CITY in the first place.
JR joins Karraker & Michelle to talk about the potential of a Matthew Tkachuk trade for the Blues, the report about Tkachuk's potential trade list, whether or not Tarasenko would approve a trade to Calgary and a potentially way for the Blues can get around that uncertainty.
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his impressive display on the ASG red carpet, his enlightening conversation with Juan Soto, the potential impact of Albert Pujols in that conversation, why tradition matters--especially for the Cardinals, why the Cardinals will WIN the NL Central (unless one thing happens...) and his breakdown of Cardinals 1st-round selection, pitcher Cooper Hjerpe.
7:00 - If the Cardinals don't get to the NLCS, who pays the price?
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on his red carpet talk with Juan Soto, the Pujols effect, and his breakdown of Cards 1st rounder Cooper Hjerpe
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Jeremy Rutherford on the revitalized Tkachuk potential, how Tarasenko comes into the trade picture
8:15 - STL City2 HC John Hackworth, on a strong run of form for CITY1 and building a uniform philosophy as they prepare for 2023
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Randy Wilkins, Director of "The Captain" on the early story from the doc and getting to tell this story as a Bronx native
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - Rocky Sickmann, US Marine Veteran and Iranian hostage talks about the fall of the embassy and his early days in captivity
9:30 - Rocky Sickmann still in studio, on the rescue operation, the feeling of coming home and his work now with Folds of Honor
9:45 - What's on tap?
"The Wizard" joins Randy, Michelle & Jay to talk about the '82 WS win, hearing highlights from 40-years ago, what about golf attracted him post-baseball, his thoughts on the Cardinals so far this season, the importance of the emotional boost to a mid-season acquisition and his new campaign, "STL Wizards".
Jay Delsng joined Randy & Michelle in studio for a full hour to talk about anything and everything including getting a later start in his golfing career, pestering his dad to let him caddy, his favorite course to play at in his career, learning how to drink, gamble & curse from the older caddies, getting a scholarship to UCLA, being star struck in LA, his favorite stories from partying and celebrating on the Tour and sends if off with some golfing tips including the trouble with wanting to overswing, his best way to dial in your swing and how to figure out where the problems in your swing/game are.
7:00 - All-Star Game festivities brought the best of Goldy and some stars from the AL side
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - What in-house remedy will help the Cardinals win this division?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: These ASG jerseys sucked, but the mic'd up parts were pretty good
8:15 - Eric Francis of Sportsnet had some groundbreaking comments yesterday on BK & Ferrario
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're killin me, Smalls!
9:00 - Jay Delsing is in studio for the whole hour talking PGA memories, LIV golf possibilities and taking your golf questions!
9:15 - Ozzie Smith joins the show to talk about the '82 champs, how he sees this current Cardinals team and his new "STL Wizards" campaign
9:30 - Jay Delsing is still in studio, telling his favorite golf stories (that he can...) from his days on the tour
9:45 - Some final golf tips from former PGA Pro Jay Delsing
Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to answer the earlier question about who the Cardinals bus driver is for this season, why it's Albert's clubhouse all over again, trying to always appreciate getting to witness Albert's greatness and why the Cardinals HAVE to make a move for pitching in the second half.
Cardinals Spanish-language broadcaster Polo Ascencio joins the show live from LA after enjoying the Home Run Derby last night to talk about Pujols, J-Rod, Soto and even Ohtani controlling the crowd, LA putting on a fantastic ASG show, and why it was special for him as someone who grew up in Tijuana.
The "Reverend Ike" joins the show with Randy & Michelle to reminisce about the Greatest Show on Turf, the feeling that every game brought during that '99 season and the whole run through '01, learning a lot of lessons early in his career how to grow and get better while losing from former rams like Jack Snow, the underrated tension of the NFC Champ game versus TB, what made Dick Vermeil so special and the gala he's hosting to celebrate Coach making it into the HoF.
7:00 - That was a Home Run Derby to remember and Pujols continues to entertain the baseball world!
7:15 - Is the starting pitcher dead? How will this affect the future of baseball?
7:30 - Jim Bowden at The athletic seems like a pretty fan of Cardinals top prospect Jordan Walker...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What is the Blues identity now? Will the defense be a bigger part of the team?
8:15 - Isaac Bruce talks about his GSOT memories and what made Dick Vermeil so special
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - There is some controversy on today's wheel spin...
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - Claibs has some phone issue so it's time to figure out who is driving this Cardinals bus
9:30 - Polo Ascencio talks about a magical night at the Home Run Derby, Albert Pujols commanding the crowd and a special night for a kid from Tijuana
9:45 - Mike Claiborne joins a little later to address the Cardinals bus-driver question and Pujols' command of the clubhouse
Jeff Passan joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his latest in-depth ESPN+ piece on the death of the starting pitcher, Fernando-mania as the perfect foil for the current mindset, baseball being made worse by these pitching problems, being good for teams but bad for players and baseball, whether or not pitch courts are effective, wasting the talents of pitchers with the current roles, why velocity and ramping up is a big problem, how to fix it going forward and how the future of baseball will look depending on which path MLB takes going forward.
Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about about looks like a set roster going into training camp after just a few days, how does the Leddy over Perron decision tell you about the Blues, the need for puck-moving defenseman, expecting more from whoever is lucky enough to play next to ROR now, the pressure for the top forwards to step up overall, how far Neighbors is from contributing to the NHL roster and how he thinks about the Blues depth at this point.
7:00 - Weekend wrap-up as the Cardinals win a shortened series again the Reds, MLB draft gets a little wild but the really craziness was happening across the pond...]
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one
7:30 - Three things we love from the weekend! Jackson Holliday goes #1! The Cardinals are hitting! Yadi got ejected...from a basketball game!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What's your level of faith that the Cardinals and their fans won't be disappointed at the end of the year?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks about the Blues FA moves, how he feels about what looks to be a set roster for the start of 2022
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeff Passan on the death of the starting pitchers and the future of pitching in MLB, across baseball
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's your level of faith that the Cardinals and their fans won't be disappointed at the end of the year?
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Okay let's do this...What would you give up for Juan Soto?
9:45 - What's on tap?
Colton Parayko joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his favorite sporting events to catch during the offseason, how it felt to see the Avs win after losing to them, bouncing back with a strong 2nd half this season, focusing more on getting W instead of individual stats, why Leddy is such a great teammate and his excitement for him re-signing, having to say goodbye to someone like Perron and stepping up into the leadership role over the last few seasons.
JMac joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his second year of being on the College Football Hall of Fame nomination, what it would mean him to be elected, taking what he can and getting more advice from Gary Pinkel now that he's coaching, football in St. Louis, how the college game is changing with NIL and his view of the constant conference shake-up.
Jay joins the show as the British Open is already starting to heat up early into Round 2, gets into your golf questions including problems with a 5 iron, not wanting to hit/use your driver and how much golf ball technology really matters in your (casual) game.
7:00 - Cardinals' bats stay completely silent for a whole game as the Cards let a series against the Dodgers slip through their fingers and the British Open is already getting interesting
7:15 - Peak and Pit!
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks British Open and takes your golf questions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: there's some consternation among the fans with Army right now, how can he foil that notion?
8:15 - How's Tiger doing? Oh...nevermind
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: What do the Cardinals need to do to make their 2nd-half run?
9:00 - Jeremy Maclin talks about his CFB HoF nomination, learning how to coach from Pinkel & the college conference shakeup
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Blues defenseman and alternate captain Colton Parayko on the excitement for Leddy & Thomas, disappointment with Perron & focusing on wins--not stats
9:45 - What's on tap?
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the immediate reaction to Perron's interview earlier in the show, JR's reporting on the contract and if the Blues offered a 1 or 2 year deal, the cap crunch that the Blues are dealing with, how the other moves from yesterday broke down and how things stand with the Ryan O'Reilly extension.
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to try to make sense of a heart-breaking & frustrating Cardinals loss against the Dodgers, the incredible joy from this season with Albert Pujols, the Orioles making the most fascinating storyline going into the All-Star break, a crazy move in Toronto and his latest thoughts on the Cardinals in the draft, including the potential of Kumar Rocker as the pick for the Cardinals.
7:00 - Well you either went to bed or woke up mad after that Cardinals ending...and it's not like it was exactly a banner day in STL sports before that either...
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - David Perron on signing with the Red Wings, not getting an official offer from STL & a heartfelt message to the city/fans
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Greg Amsinger talks about an extremely frustrating night for Cardinal fans, despite all the great Pujols stuff lately
8:15 - Fans are...NOT HAPPY about this Perron situation
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford dives into the revelations from the Perron interview, breaks down the Thomas contract & Leddy re-signing
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What does Yadi coming back eventually mean for the Cardinals
9:15 - More thoughts from the fans as the Perron news continues to process
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Former Blue and now Red Wing David Perron joins the show to talk about his feelings after signing with the Red Wings, why he's disappointed, the Blues not officially offering him a new deal, what attracted him to signing in Detroit, being excited to pay with so many former teammates, his relationship with ROR and saying goodbye to the team and a last heartfelt message to the city of St. Louis.
EJ joins Randy & michelle to break down the big questions surrounding the Blues and NHL free agenc including the future of Tarasenko, the effects of the goaltending market, and what kind of contract Perron could get outside St. Louis .
7:00 - Cardinals almost let it slip away but get out with a 7-6 win over the Dodgers and the NHL craziness if just getting started
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - BREAKING NEWS: Robert Thomas extension from the Blues 8x8
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals got one over the Dodgers--can they win the series?
8:15 - Tiger Wood has some choice words for the LIV Tour and the golfer who are joining it
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NHL Network's EJ Hradek on the big questions surrounding the Blues FA
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: ESPN interviewed coaches, agents and GMs to put together a Top 10 list of QBs...and we got plenty of problems with it!
9:15 - Adam Wainwright joins for Wednesday with Waino, talking about his trip to the zoo, the Cardinals fighting through recent struggles and his mindset during a pitching start
9:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!
Waino joined Randy & Michelle yesterday afternoon on a little trip to the STL Zoo and talked about the animal-centric conversations on the Cardinals bench during games, why the Bald Eagle is the obviously answer, getting excited for fantasy football just around the corner, Tommy Edman getting his game back, Adam's thoughts on the Cardinals tough run, the need for a couple of players to step up, having a lot potential for the future but wanting to win now and Adam's goal every time he gets the ball for a start.
A former note has returned as the blues have brought back Scott Mellanby as the Senior Advisor to the GM--he joins the program to talk about what exactly his job will be in this new role, being excited by the consistency of this organization, buying into the same philosophy, his long and storied history with Craig Berube, Chief's Days of Our Lives fandom and if he views the Blues current offense/defense balance as championship-level.
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the Cardinals saving face with a split against the Phillies, Carlson's impressive defense and starting to find his groove offensively as well, if there are any untouchables among the Cardinals' top prospects, not getting a good enough look at Burleson in Spring, the dangers of paralysis by over-analysis and why he was wrong about Flaherty and how he sees it playing out now. (ie Do we see Flaherty pitch again this year?)
Stan joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the latest issue of the Cardinals magazine, Mikolas's history with the sage, his in-depth interview with Waino and the outpouring of love about him from around the entire game of baseball, plus a great story from Tommy Pham's last visit to Busch Stadium.
7:00 - Cardinals get a big offensive night--Thankyou, Jeff Albert--and split their 4-game series with the Phillies + Mikolas dominates. And now we're freaking out about the Blues...
7:15 - How are you feeling about Perron hitting the market tomorrow?
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine writer Stan McNeal on Albert's greatness, Mikolas's sage and a fun story on Tommy Pham
7:45 - TIOLI--Michelle has THOUGHTS on Disneyworld/land
8:00 - Fresh Take: your reaction to the news that Perron is hitting the market
8:15 - You have to give up one of these Cardinals prospects to make a move...who are you biting the bullet on?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on he Cardinals bouncing back and the unknown with Jack Flaherty
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How can the cardinals keep this momentum going against the Dodgers, who are checks notes very good.
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Former Blues & now new Blues Assistant to the GM Scott Mellanby on taking the job, excitement with this group and how the cap is currently affecting the entire NHL
9:45 - Our thoughts are prayers are with our good friend Jeff Burton and his incredible family. We love you!
Dany Mac joins the show to talk about the Cardinals offensive malaise, the impact of losses like Harrison Bader, why that leads to problems at other spots, the struggles from Donovan and Edman literally being at the top of issue with scoring, why the prospects trading game is so tricky, is Montas is completely out of the question, [potential targets and the Phillies turning their season around.
Kerbs joins Randy & Michelle to review the Blues moves, or lack thereof, during last week's NHL draft, if he sees any deals coming for the Blues this week either before or after the start on Wednesday, why the Perron contract is still the first thing on his mind and why the o-trade clause for Tarasenko is such a huge factor.
7:00 - Weekend recap as the Cardinals slaw one back against the Phillies following back-to-back shutouts
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one: best chair for the living room, biggest Cardinals ASG snub, favorite weekly interview
7:30 - Three things we love from the weekend: Pro playing golf/ Carp hitting -- Pujols HR/ Mikolas & sage -- fan rewards / Kyrgios snaps
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cards offensive struggles peaked over the weekend
8:15 - Chris Kerber joins the show to talk about the Blues draft and the potential for the Blues moves before FA
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - How do we think the Cardinals will attack the deadline? Are you willing to give up the big prospect to make it happen?
9:00 - The hitting and pitching are struggling, but not having players like Bader and Molina
9:15 - THE WHEEL HAS RETURNED!
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the surprising downturn of the offense, the struggles for Donovan & Edman and the question around potential Cardinals targets
Xavier Scruggs joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the Cardinals recent struggles, why the expectations around the Cardinals are always interesting, players wanting to play for the Cardinals because of the consistency, the needs the Cardinals have now, why martin perez is one name to follow, this team being a World Serie contender if they make that one move, why Sandy Alcantara is so fun to watch and getting the chance to talk with Derek Jeter on IG.
STL-native, CBC grad and Pillies OF Matt Vierling joined Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his first ever professional series at Busch Stadium, the fun of having his family and friends in the stands when he plays, winning a state title while at CBC, not signing with the Cardinals when they drafted him, staying at Notre Dame, getting to play the Cardnials for the first time last week in Philadelphia, his defensive versatility, growing up with Pujols as his favorite player and geting to meet him last week and how the Phillies have started to turn around their season.
Jay Delsing joins Karraker & Smallmon to take the listeners questions for advice and add some extra tips as well, including how to stop popping up your iron shots, the need to get fitted if you get clubs that might be too tall and more.
7:00 - Cardinals avoided the sweep with the braves with an 11th-inning win thanks to a big game from Dylan Carlson and the Blues stay pat during the draft without any other big moves
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing takes your golfs questions and provided tips to help your game
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Blues stayed pat in the draft and haven't made a big swing just yet...how are we feeling?
8:15 - Phillies OF, STL-Native Matt Vierling talks about playing in Busch for the first-time and which food he's getting first when he's here
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Ville Husso news just broke so we gotta we how we feel about this one
9:10 - Talking Cards/Braves G4 + ESPN, MLB Network's Xavier Scruggs talks Cardinals, the allure of the franchise, potential targets and the expectations and ceiling for this roster
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
The two-sport man himself, Brian Jordan, joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a rough series so far for the Cardinals, what has led to a strong resurgence from the Braves, why the lack of home runs early was actually a good thing and the Cardinals catching them at the exact wrong time.
JR joins the show from north of the border as he is in Montreal for tonight's NHL Draft to talk about his thoughts on the Blues decisions at the 23rd pick, what he thinks of Michelle's Tarasenko theory, if the defense needs anther body of if the young guys are ready for '22-'23, his thoughts on potential moving for the Blues tonight and his visit north with Blues prospect Zachary Bolduc
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to talk about some Al-Star Game expectations , the case for another Ohtani MVP, his favorite stories from the upcoming MLB draft, how the A's screwed-up a pretty obvious situation, the potential targets the Cardinals could still be looking at between ow and the deadline, and if we're okay with Albert not hitting in that late-game situation last night.
7:00 - Cardinals continue to struggle in Atlanta, lose 3-0 and are facing a sweep. The Ballad of Baker is finally over in Cleveland...
7:15 - Sick of it!!!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger talks ASG, Ohtani's MVP case, the A's burning Montas and the Cardinals glaring needs
7:45 - TIOLI
8:15 - Fresh Take: Should we start bracing ourselves for Yadi not returning this season?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford live from Canada talking tonight's draft expectations, a crazy Vladdy rumor and a in-person look at Bolduc
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The pitching is the big topic but WHOOF this offense is struggling
9:15 - Brian Jordan breaks down the Braves-Cards series and the reason for the Braves turnaround
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Buster joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his opinion of the Cardinals after seeing them vs Philly last week and having them in tonight's game as well, the overwhelming need for a pitcher on this roster, the Cardinals having a lot of talent and depth in the field to attack their other needs, the Cardinals being "too good" to not make a move this year, how the trade market has changed in the last few days with the Montas injury, the need for a pitcher that can start in the playoffs, the jump in Braves fan support over the years, the need for Waino to do ceremonial curve balls and how deep the Yankees can go this year.
John joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Cardinals knowing they need to make a move for pitching, the big question being their willingness to move a big-time prospect, the need for a move to get over the hump, why the cardinals leash on Capel has been so long, O'Neil and Bader still being on the mend, why it seems Yadi might've gotten swayed into coming back this year and if Matz will be back for the Cardinals or in the minors this week?
7:00 - Cardinals with another tough loss to the Braves, 7-1, as Pallante struggles and the bullpen remains a bright spot
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Blues: Want or Need: Ivan Barbashev (especially with the news on Toropchenko)
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: One of the few consistent pitchers for the Cardinals just got shelled, how does that affect your long-term confidence?
8:15 - Today's Big Thing: Last year Mo stabilized the pitching staff with Jon Lester, JA Happ & Wade Leblanc...do you trust him to make a similar group of effective moves his year?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - John Denton on the struggles for the Cardinals staff, the need for multiple moves & the unfortunate unknowns of the Yadier situation
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9: 15 - Buster Olney on the Cardinals being too good to not make a significant move, especially for a playoff-starter caliber pitcher
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino as Adam talks about a team meeting after their struggles, the bad games from Dak & Pallante & his feeling on Yadi being awa
9:55 - What's on tap?
Waino joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the recent struggles for the Cardinals team, why the team isn't happy about their play, health being such a big part of this season, no one getting a chance to see the real Steven Matz yet, Hudson needing to focus on his style to success, Pallante getting beat up on Tuesday, how he's feeling sad without Yadi in the clubhouse now, he takes a couple shots on the golf course while we wait and talks about his want to throw 90 down the middle when he comes back for a ceremonial first pitch.
Claibs joins the show to talk about the legendary Gene Stallings and the weakness in water, the Cardinals struggles over the weekend, his thoughts on the first foray of Herrera in the MLB, how the catcher position might require help from outside the organization, Hudson having anther inefficient start, the role for a rejuvenated Hicks and why that might be changing the Cardinals trade deadline plans.
Denis Dobb joins the show to talk about his run of articles on the big shifts in college sports with another round of conference realignment, why this is all clearly about money, why USC & UCLA collectively and individually wanted to make this move, how this affects the future change with Texas & Oklaoma, the potential next domino in the line and why Mizzou fans aren't the only ones who may have to worry about something...
Missouri-native Tom Hart joins Carey & Randy to talk about his takeaways from the Cardinals after calling Saturday's game, why there's so much to like about the Cards, the respect from across MLB for the club, the questions that remain around Flaherty and the rest of the picking staff and his thoughts on Missouri and the SEC as the college landscape seismically shifts again.
Super Bowl Champion Carey Davis in the studio for the full show!
7:00 - Weekend update on a BUSY Cardinals weekend vs. the Phillies and a long game on Monday vs. the Braves
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one
7:30 - Three things we loved from a long weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Another rough start from Hudson & Liberatore's poor return puts the Cardinals behind the 8-ball with the rotation
8:15 - SEC Network & ESPN broadcaster tom hart talks Cardinals-Phillies and comments on the craziness in college sports
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - CBS's Dennis Dodd breaks down the monumental switch from last week in college sports and what could be on the horizon
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: There's a catcher problem across the whole MLB and the Cardinals may be in for a tough stretch as well
9:15 - Mike Claiborne talking about the Cardinals weekend and remembering the greatness of Roy Green
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Former Missouri Tiger and current Phillies SP Kyle Gibson joins the show to talk about his participation in Big League Impact and his #AllWin campaign, working with Waino through the charity, the up and down struggles for the Phillies so far this season, the firing of Girardi, how he's playing a little less golf than he used to, his thoughts on Imo pizza, Phillies fan game-in-and-game-out passion when it comes to their sports teams and preparing for his Saturday start against the Cardinals.
Co-Host of the "Datts What She Said" podcast, Dani Wexelman, joins her co-host, Alexa, and Randy to talk about Cardinals fans maybe needing to calm down, how he sees the Cards at the half-way mark, the potential for a deadline deal for a pitcher for St. Louis, food wars between the midwest and the east coast and the Cardinals prospects and rookie needing more national attention.
Jon Jay joins the show in studio to talk about working with Family Golf and his foundation, why he always preaches patience to Cardinals fans, playing with Goldy in Arizona, becoming close friends with Arenado and welcoming him to St. Louis, the memories from 2011 and the difference in Pujols as a mentor now versus being locked in during 2011.
Jay joins Randy & Alexa to talk about one of his favorite events of the year in the Jon Deere Classic while the LIV also hosts their first event on American soil.
Alex Datt in studio today!
7:00 - The sports got flipped turned upside down yesterday in the NBA and the entire college sports landscape--not to mention the Cards will hit the halfway mark of the season this weekend
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing on the John Deere Classic and the LIV Tour's first American event
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - The Cardinals hit the halfway mark of the season, games-wise, on Sunday--what're you thoughts on the season so far?
8:15 - World Champion Jon Jay in studio to talk about 2011, his current charities and business and marvel at another run of the Memphis Mafia
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dani Wexelman talks about the Cardinal's success, Imos pizza predilections, and the need for some more Cardinals rookie love from the national media
9:00 - The College Football and NBA worlds were up-ended yesterday, but for both of these leagues--this is just the beginning.
9:15 - Phillies pitcher Kyle Gibson on his BLI work with Waino and preparing for a Cardinals-Phillies series
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap for the weekend!
Cardinals relief pitcher and Charleston, MO native James Naile joins the show to talk about a dream come true getting to pitch for the Cardinals, the incredible story of his call to his father to break the news, how it felt to make the appearance, his reaction to the crowd and how it feels to be a part of a big Memphis group contributing in the majors this year.
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his recent article looking at the 10-year anniversary of Tom Stillman's purchase of the Blues, how that day changed the Blues, how the decade has gone with the new ownership and a few Blues off-season thoughts as the draft and free agency continue to loom.
Amber Wilson, Esq. joins the show to talk about the uncertainty around the Deshaun Watson cases, how he settled of a majority changes the discussion, what the next moves are for the Watson and NFL camps, whether or not Snyder will successfully be compelled to testify in front of congress and the unlikely connection between the Watson suspension and the Snyder issues.
Greg Amsinger joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about he and Randy's tales from the green seats, the Cardinals failing to finish off the Marlins, an example of a team defense so bad it will stop them from winning a World Series, and a group of pitchers that Cardinals fans need to start watching out for before the deadline.
7:00 - Cardinals fails to finish off the sweep against the Marlins, and the do it in heart-breaking fashion plus the NBA & NHL offseasons are officially underway
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger talks Cardinals, green seat stories & MLB
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is Rob Manfred the man to save baseball?
8:15 - ESPN legal expert Amber Wilson on Deshaun Watson, the NFL's legal problems & Dan Snyder
8:30 - The Fight
8:45- Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues offseason and the 10-year anniversary of Tom Stillman taking over
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Pallente looked good again as a starter, going 7.0IP--how big could this be for the Cardinals going forward?
9:15 - Cardinals RP & Charleston, MO native James Naile on the special moment of pitching for his childhood team
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
SI's Bob Harig joins Randy & Michelle live from Pumpkin Ridge GC outside of Portland, at the first American tour location for LIV to talk about the ongoing battle between the two tours, why this issue has been bubbling up for years and his book "Tiger & Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry" potentially getting another chapter added to it after Phil's current odyssey.
Cardinals Spanish Language broadcaster Polo Ascension joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his incredible calls from the week, the unexpected storylines from Chapel's and Naile's debuts, the early success of Ivan Herrera behind the plate and the incredible success of the Cardinals with their youth-forward roster this year.
7:00 - Cardinals with a comeback win over the Marlins 5-3, have a tough one to finish it our against Alcantara tonight
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - The Senate goes after baseball's anti-trust exemption and the league has to be squirming now...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: A comeback win for the Cardinals featured a bounce-back start for Hudson and another day with a Yepez highlight
8:15 - NFL News & Notes: Martell bennet + Edelman vs. Garoppolo and the NFL reacts to the Watson updates
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Cardenales broadcaster Polo Ascencio has a story to tell, plus thoughts on Herrera and importance of the Cardinals youth
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - SI.com's Bob Harig joins live from Pumpkin Ridge talking LIV-vs-PGA and what the next step is for both leagues
9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino as Adam Wainwright talks about last night's scavenger hunt, the early success of Herrera and trying to help Flaherty through a rough night
9:50 - Closing time!
Waino joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his DAPOMW (Day After Pitching Old Man Walks) and his scavenger hunt yesterday, his thoughts on the early success of Ivan Herrera in the absence of Yadi, not being able to console Flaherty after a rough day like that, how Jack was looking before that last start, is Adam has ever dealt with a dead arm in Spring training or the regular season, the inability of baseball players to differentiate the days of the week, why he enjoys watching Sandy Alcantara so much and the latest events with Big League Impact.
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle to talk about yesterday's pre-game fireworks with Mo and Flaherty, how he sees the Cardinals pitching situation after the Flaherty injury, a kick aside on the best Shortstops in the game currently and why the biggest loss from the Bader injury will actually be on offense.
David Laurila has an excellent run of interview on Fangraphs in his "Talk Hitting" series, breaking down the art and specifics of hitting and joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his latest interview with Brendan Donovan and how to look at the Cardinals hitting with coach Jeff Albert at the helm.
Stan McNeal, staff writer for the Cardinals Magazine, joins the program to talk about the latest coverage in the current edition, the columns in the magazine from Miles Mikolas and Adam Wainwright, as well as Stan's sit down with '82 World Champion Lonnie Smith.
7:00 - Cardinals roll all over the Marlins 9-0, but of course, that was a few hours after all the bad news had hit
7:15 - Blues--NEED or WANT?? Nick Leddy...
7:30 - Cardinals Magazine head write Stan McNeal on what makes the publication special, Wiano & Mikolas' columns and his story with Lonnie Smith
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: How big of a loss could Harrison Bader be for the Cardinals?
8:15 - Berube and Mozeliak seem to have similar blunt communication strategies...but why does St. Louis react in a very different way to these two shot-callers?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Fangraph's David Laurila on his recent interview with Brandan Donovan and his takeaways from his talk with Jeff Albert
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Deshaun Watson and Dan Snyder's legal trouble hit the front page
9:15 - Mike Claiborne on the best shortstops of the year, and the questions around Flaherty and Bader
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins the show to talk about the Cardinals struggles over the weekend, Jack Flaherty's rough Sunday and the resulting news, how an injury to Flaherty strains the bullpen and puts the pressure on the Cards to find another starter, putting this Goldy season into perspective, the pure pleasure of getting to watch Brandan Donovan, Yadi rehabbing in Puerto Rico and the expectation we'll see him in the second half.
Jeff Brown joins Karraker & Smallmon on-site to talk about the amazing work of Folds of Honor, belonging to the Blues alumni and hockey community, getting to watch his son play for the Blues, the difference in the NHL when he played vs. when Logan is playing and his memories from the confusion around his trade in 1994.
The "injury expert", Will Carroll, joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the potential worry around Jack Flaherty's "dead arm" from Sunday, why it might be a good thing, how Flaherty's rehab built him up, the importance of the labrum tear's status in this situation, if he thinks Flaherty will pitch again this season and how long his absence could be.
Kerbs joins Michelle & Randy to talk about that off form of regret Blues fans are feeling after last night, the questions popping up in the Blues offseason, how he sees the re-signing priority for the Blues, the chances that a Husso extension could happen, the Blues consistent yearly draft and development success and the young players who could change the equation for the franchise in the future.
7:00 - Weekend wrap-up as Cards lose the series to the Cubs and the Avs close out their series with a Stanley Cup win
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one
7:30 - Three Things We Loved from the Weekend:
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Jack Flaherty leaves the Cards game after 2.0IP and the sirens are out
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the questions for the Blues as the July 13th start of Free Agency begins to loom
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Injury expert Will Carroll on Flaherty's dead arm and the history of recovering from SLAP tears
9:00 - Former blues defenseman Jeff Brown joins live on-site to talk Blues, NHL and sharing the experience with Logan
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Dan McLaughlin on the Cardinals weekend series loss to the Cubs, Flaherty's struggles and looking ahead at the schedule
9:45 - What's on tap?
"Puck Daddy" Greg Wyshynski joins the show to preview tonight's Game 5 between the Lightning and the Avalanche, turn the knife a little bit by breaking down the Blues chances if Binnington stays healthy, how he sees a potential Mathew Tkachuk deal for the Blues or another team and his special on ESPN.com about the "hometown hero" Pat Maroon.
Jay joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about another development with Brooks leaving the PGA, the recent comments from Colin Morikawa and the continued performance by Rory McIlroy as the essential face of the PGA.
Greg Amsinger joins Michelle and Randy a day later to talk about the Cardinals-Brewers, look forward to the Cardinals-Cubs over the weekend, his thoughts on Flaherty's struggles, how he likes Mad Bum as a Cardinals target, the greatness of the Yankees this year and why he expects both Juan Soto & Shohei Ohtani to wear pinstripes before all is said and done.
7:00 - Cards split 4-game series with the Brewers after a 6-4 loss, NBA draft has some surprises!
7:15 - Peak and Pit!
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals struggles around Flaherty, if MadBam is a target and the pin-striped future for Juan Soto & Shohei Ohtani
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Matthew Tkachuk joins BK & JR yesterday
8:15 - Jay Delsing on Keopka's move, Morikawa and McIlroy's comments
8:30 - the Fight
8:45 - Is it more of less fun for the rivalry if the Cubs sucks?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Okay so that last segment was mostly about Marshy Marsh, but here's the Cards/Cubs...
9:15 - Greg Wyshynski on the Avs potentially clinching tonight, if the Blues are serious about Tkachuk and his piece on or hometown hero, Pat Maroon
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
John joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about last night's win for the Cardinals over the Brewers, the happiness from Oviedo postgame, the greatness of Arenado and Goldy and what he's seeing from the struggles of Jack Flaherty.
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to get into the now unavoidable topic: what's going to be the biggest hurdle to a Blues-Matthew Tkachuk deal? Also an update on the Perron situation, the future for Tarasenko, the questions about the cap, if the ROR extension will come quickly after the 7/13 deadline and why the Tkachuk conversation has so many moving pieces.
7:00 - Cardinals come back to win against the brewers 5-4, The Avs win another one is OT and of course Kadri got the game-winner
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - Expectations for Cardinals ASG appearances this year
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: After hearing Waino's description of Yadi's ordeal, what's the toughest thing you've seen in sports?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on myriad variables around the Tkachuk question, Perron not happy with the first offer & the ROR extension potential
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - John Denton on the Cardinals-Brewers, Oviedo getting his first W and the struggles of Jack Flaherty
9:30 - The PGA Tour takes a shot back at the LIV, but has this exposed a bigger issue with the tour.
9:45 - What's on tap?
Former two-way star Brian Jordan joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the life of a two-sport athlete in his day, how Ohtani changed the game, how he didn't really learn how to play baseball until his 12th year, how he would do with the increase in analytics within the game, his expectations for the Braves this season, his thoughts on the Cardinals and his second career as an author of children's books.
Lori joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about todays World Olympic Day festivities out at Maryville University, getting involved in events like this in St. Louis, St. Louis getting to flex it soccer muscle with CITY coming in and everything going on with Maryville soccer.
7:00 - Cardinals bounce back with a 6-2 win, Gorman with a big day but the real topic is the struggles of Jack Flaherty
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - NFL News & Notes: Gronk retires, Watson settles and Mahomes responds to Tyreek's comments
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Flaherty struggles and there are questions that need to be asked
8:15 - Olympic gold medalist Lori Chalupny talks about today's Olympic Day event at Maryville and the latest for Maryville soccer
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:00 - Bally Sports South's Brian Jordan joins the show to talk about his two-sport careers and his expectations for a Blues/Braves faceoff come playoff time
9:15 - Wednesdays with Waino as Adam Wainwright reflects on Wacha's statement towards his leadership, dealing with his own injuries, potentially missing the record with Yadi and the incredible story of the moment where Adam turned his career around
Adam joined Michelle & Randy for one of the best editions of “Wednesday’s with Waino” we’ve ever had, commenting on Michael Wacha’s thoughts on his mentorship, his pride in helping young pitchers across his career, his personal elbow struggles, losing Yadi and potentially losing the battery starts record and then he proceeds to knock our socks off with his odyssey through his early career; from a failed Olympic trial, to the Braves trading him, a cry-filled boat ride in a secluded lake and how he learned to “Stay right there.”
Matt and "Mvstermind" joins Rnady & Michelle to talk about the fan experience plan for CITY in 2023, how Mvstermind's musical experience comes into play, how Mvstermind has come up n the music industry, what he wants to brig to he experience, bringing more STL artist in the fold and how they're getting ready for 2023.
Gary LaRocque joins Randy & Michelle to break down the challenges of seeing players through the system, the incredible growth and path by Donovan, how they monitor the workloads for pitchers as they develop starters vs. relievers, struggles for the farm teams last year because of the youth, the young players to watch for in the system and if Masyn Winn will get any looks as a pitcher this year.
7:00 - Cardinals stumble out of the gate against the Brewers and the Fighting Pat Maroon's get within a game of the Avalanche with a 6-2 win
7:15 - Blues--NEED or WANT?...Vladimir Tarasenko
7:30 - Breaking news as Brook Koepka has joined the LIV Tour
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Can the Cardinals take advantage of a Brewers injury that could train the back side of their rotation?
8:15 - Cardinals Director of Player Development Gary LaRoque talks about the Cards group of young players impacting this season, plus who to watch for in the future
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Matt Sebek & "Mvstermind" talk about the fan experience and impact that music will play across the whole stadium experience
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: More reaction to the surprising defection of Brooks to the LIV Tour
9:15 - Mike Claiborne talks Cards-Brewers, the bullpens struggles for both teams and his expectations for Flaherty
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Michael Wacha joins Michelle Smallmon & Chris Kerber to talk about the special feeling of pitching against the Cardinals on Friday, being involved in the ceremony for Pujols and Yadi, the impact that Waino had on his career, the impact that Yadi has on his career from a young age, battling through injuries to get where he is now, Alex Cora giving him the chance to complete that CG shut-piece a couple weeks ago and Wacha's take on baseball new rule for pitchers and their wedding bands.
The Blues AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds have taken a 1-0 lead in the Calder Cup and play-by-play man for the TBirds, Ryan Smith, joins Michelle and Kerbs to talk about Game 1, the story of James Neal this season, Charlie Lindgren---Sorry...Chucky Sideburns being a key part to this run and how he sees the rest of the Calder Cup Finals playing out.
Danny Mac joins Michelle and Chris to talk about the Cardinals weekend series against the Red Sox, the impact of losing Tyler O'Neill to another injury, Marmol's management of the bullpen, the balance between experience for the young pitchers and winning games early and the improvement of players like Zach Thompson
7:00 - Weekend Wrapup as the Cardinals win just 1 out of 3, the Avalanche are rolling the Lightning & that was one hell of a US Open
7:15 - Dan McLaughlin talks about the weekend that was for the Cardinals and looks forward to the Brewers
7:30 - 3 Things We Loved from the Weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Need or Want: Rapid-fire Chris Kerber edition
8:15 - Ryan Smith, PBP for the Springfield Thunderbirds talks Calder Cup Game 1 win
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Start One, Bench one, Cut One
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Are the Avalanche going to run away with this Stanley Cup?
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Michael Wacha on facing off against the Cardinals , the impact of Yadi & Waino and his resurgence with the Sox
9:45 - What's on tap?
One of the funniest men in America, Sebastian joins the show to talk about his upcoming shows in St. Louis, growing up in the midwest, the obvious Italian wheat-field model to-comedian pipeline, adapting comedy to the COVID times, his father being played by Robert DeNiro in their upcoming movie and the people watching at Subway and the airport.
Father of Matt & Josh and grandfather of future MLB top pick Jackson Holliday, Tom joins the show to talk about watching Jackson grow up as a baseball player, how a fish tank connects to a grand slam, coaching in the Cape Cod league, watching Matt & Josh grow up around baseball , watching Matt grow as a father and why hearing things about his son as a man and not a player is always the most important.
Chris joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his relationship with Howie, growing up in the #gongshow wit his brothers, getting a chance to take his son tubing and connecting with their interests, and not letting his sons win games while Howie goes soft as a grandpa.
Jay joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down the early drama around Phil at the US Open, an early 1st round setting up a very nice board going into the weekend and Jay's experience as a #GirlDad.
7:00 - Cardinals travel to Boston after a day off, the NBA Finals wrap up and the US Open 1st Round is shaping up nicely
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks LIV Tour drama, Phil and the start of the US Open
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals pitching is finally looking like we projected in the preseason--what do we need to see from Boston?
8:15 - Producer Matthew Rocchio's dad, Dave Rocchio, joins the show for #DadsWeek
8:30 The Fight with Co-Host Michelle Smallmon's dad, Tony Smallmon
8:45 - Chris Long on his relationship with Howie, growing up around the game and life while raising his two sons
9:00 - Tom Holliday on the special baseball relationship in the Holliday family, and getting to watch his grandson Jackson go through it as well
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Comedia Sebastian Maniscalco on life as a wheat-field model, his dad being played by DeNiro & people watching at Subway and the airport
9:45 - Looking back at some of our favorite moments from #DadsWeek
10:00 - Is there a silver lining to this heart-breaking injury news from Molina? We finally get to see the future in Ivan Herrera
10:15 - What's on tap?
Cardinals Hall of Famer and former MLB Home Run King Mark McGwire joins the show to talk about raising his sons, why watching your kids compete is always harder than playing yourself, teaching his kids to trust their ability and do their best, making the decision to walk away from MLB to coach and spend time with his family, how special 61 was and its connection to his father, getting to involve his son Matthew in that Summer of '98, the man who shaped him into who he is, incredible stories of resilience and fatherhood about Mark's dad and how enjoyable watching the current crop of Cardinals can be.
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down his most recent article on the Athletic, breaking down the decisions the Blues have with their various UFAs, how these decisions all work off one another, the biggest domino in the decision making & JR building an indoor rink for his kids to play in--what a dad move!
"Big Walt" Keith Tkachuk joins Randy & Michelle to talk about Matthew, Brady & Tara, including why it's always harder to watch your kids than playing yourself, the terrifying aspects of watching his sons in the playoffs, raising Matthew & Brady essentially in the locker room, the biggest difference between Matthew & Brady, what it's like to still have them in the house/down the street, he grocery bill that ever ends, the chances we'll see one of both of the Tkachuk boys in the Blue note one day and who is the most likely to cook up the steak for Big Walt this weekend.
7:00 - Wrapping up he cardinals slip against the Pirates, the Avs getting an early lead on TB & getting ready for a potential Warriors championship
7:15 - Sick of it! The heat is just the first on the list today...
7:30 - Keith Tkachuk on raising two NHL players, Matthew & Brady fighting/growing up in the locker room & a grocery bill that never stops
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: In the light of Lefty's fall from grace, Rory step into a leadership role for the PGA
8:15 - Is legacy talk too rooted in static things like championships and MVP trophies?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on the blues decisions for their current UFA and how many are inter-connected with another
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Jack didn't look lights out, but the defense betrayed him before we could get a realistic chance to gauge how the start went...
9:15 - Mark McGwire talks about raising his sons, legacy on the baseball diamond and being raised by the hardest-working man he ever knew
9:50 - You're killing me, Smalls!
"After Jackie" premieres Saturday, June 18, breaking down the importance and struggle of black players post-Robinson, including a number of Cardinals that the documentary focuses on--director Andre Gaines joins the show to talk about the importance of players like Curt Flood and Bob Gibson and what else to look forward to for Saturday's debut.
Cheri joins Randy & Michelle to break down all the incredible work that Fathers & Family Support Center provides, the shocking stats around the lack of fatherhood across the country, how FCS gets involved and how you can help support a wonderful charity.
Matt Carpenter's father, Rick Carpenter joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about getting to watch Matt's resurgence with the Yankees, watching him get his swing by, the path and Odyssey he went on to work on it, getting his chance with the Rangers, asking the Rangers to release him and getting the last chance with the Yankees, what makes Rick so proud of Matt, if he was able to tell what was wrong, getting emotional about Matt's leadership and the definitive opinion on the mustache look for Matt.
7:00 - Cards win both of the double-header, Goldy goes off and Mikolas coms up just short
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - A Look Back: The Blues Stanley Cup Parade, Three Years Later
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What an incredible night for Mikolas, even though...you know...
8:15 - Rick Carpenter joins the show to talk about Matt's incredible resurgence and being proud of him as a hitter, a man and a father
8:30 - The Fight w/ Patrick Karraker
8:50 - Cheri Tillis, CEO of the Fathers and Family Support Center on all their incredible work
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:20 - Andre Gaines, Director of "After Jackie" on the impact of the Cardinals players on the history of a post-Robinson MLB
9:30 - Adam Wainwright joins for another edition of "Wednesdays with Waino" talking about Mikolas' no-hitter that wasn't, the unbeatable Paul Goldshmidt & Waino's hair skills
9:50 - What's on tap?
Waino joins for another edition of "Wednesdays with Waino" to talk about another incredible BLI event at Top Golf this past weekend, watching the no-hitter slip away from Mikolas, Bader being the one guy you want back there, knowing that Goldy was going to be the MVP just based off Spring Training at-bats, being a #girldad for the most of his fatherhood time and how his hair game has grown because of it, and no lead being safe when it comes to the Brewers.
Chris Jericho joins the show to talk about he and AEW's upcoming show in St. Louis, growing up in Chesterfield, his father's time with the Blues and getting to grow up around the game, which legendary Blues player gave him his first cigarette, which one threw him in a trash can and which piece of Blues history that Chris was present for, his upcoming Hair vs. Hair matchup and the upcoming AEW show.
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle to preview the upcoming "Life After Jackie" documentary, talk about the Cardinals comeback win over the Pirates, Paul DeJong's resurgence in the minors and what they could mean for the Cardinals going forward, Marp's surprise run in pinstripes, memories of intense heat in STL and how it might affect today's double-header.
Father of future member of Cooperstown Max Scherzer, Brad Scherzer joins Michelle & Randy to talk about Max's competitive nature from the get-go, the young age he knew Max was special, his focus on education early in his recruitment process, getting a no-hitter as a Father's Day gift and the enjoyment of watching max become a father himself.
7:00- Cardinals come back to win G1 against the Pirates, the Warriors take a 3-2 lead as Tatum goes for 27/10/4 in a losing effort
7:15 - Want...or Need? We're breaking down the biggest questions for the Blues' offseason. Up first: Ville Husso.
7:30 - Matt Carpenter is the best early story and the MLB and MLB network's Mark De Rosa broke down exactly why
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - #DadsWeek with brad Scherzer talking about an impressive two-year-old Max, history with the Cardinals and moving closer to his grandchildren
8:15 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals had to dig deep but they have an extra gear that they've found late more than a few times this year already...
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks "Life After Jackie", Cardinals, Paul De Jong's potentially return and the dog days of...June?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Whiteyball? Cardiac Cards? Call it what you will, this team is a hard beat.
9:15 - AEW pro Chris Jericho talks about his upcoming Hair vs Hair match in St. Louis, growing up in Chesterfield and trying a cigarette from Bobby Plager at 7-years-old
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9;45 - What's on tap?
Chaser joins Karraker & Smallmon to revisit those special days in June of 2019 when the Blues won the cup, breaking down the night of game 7 and Kelly's late-night moment that is so St. Louis it almost hurts, everything topping even is greatest expectations, getting to enjoy the run with Bobby Plager. a special moment with an elderly blues fan and the greatest parade story from someone not named Brett Hull.
Danny Mac joins for his weekly hit to talk about the Cardinals weekend that was against the Reds, the special event last night with Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals, Marmol's special mindset, the importance of the bullpen getting an easy weekend and the special balance of being a father and a broadcaster.
Father of Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly, Brain joins Randy & Michelle to help us kick off this year's edition of #DadsWeek, talking about where Ryan got his impeccable work ethic, how an earlier life of abuse and drug use formed Brian into a different person, overcoming dyslexia, becoming a coach, watching Ryan grow, getting to enjoy the run through the Stanley Cup, sports ability to end wars and getting to watch Ryan become a father himself.
7:00 - Weekend update as the Cardinals just let the sweep get swept away, and two St. Louis continue their march to championships
7:15 - Start one, Bench One, Cut One
7:30 - Three Things We Loved from the Weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Last night's BLI event was a great example of the special relationship between the Cardinals and St. Louis
8:15 - Brian O'Reilly on what makes Ryan special, how he became such a powerful thinker and the beauty of fatherhood
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the Stl Cardinals weekend and the event last night with BLI
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The Cardinals couldn't get the sweep but a few huge starts might've saved the bullpen in a big way
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:30 - Kelly Chase takes an extremely hilarious and memorable stroll down memory lane from the celebrations for the Blues in 2019
9:45 - What's on tap?
Kiley joins Randy & Michelle as we continue a run of discussions about scouting and team building in MLB, talk about what the Cardinals look for that separates them from other teams, why the Rays are the cream of the crop, what to expect from Jordan Walker going forward, is there's a position change in place for him, where he expects Jackson Holliday to go and his expectations for a current Cardinals rookie and a future Cardinals prospect to keep your eyes on.
Tim Bontemps joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a huge Game 3 win for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics, how the adjustments from that game could affect tonight's Game 4, what a win would do to Tatum's legacy, the impressive job that Udoka has done to talk the team from middling-to-magnificent and how he sees the rest of the series playing out.
Brendan joins the show in studio to promote his run this weekend at the Westport Funny Bone, talk about growing up a Cleveland sports fan, his thoughts on Lebron and having to open a show, in Cleveland, on the literal heels of the "The Decision" being aired on TV.
Jay joins Randy & Michelle to break down the latest news around the LIV tour, Bryson joining up after DJ, the news from yesterday on the PGA's suspensions, how this might affect the majors and more.
7:00 - Cardinals get swept by the Rays after a 2-1 loss despite the strong start from Mikolas, Lightning take a 3-2 lead over the Rangers, Tatum and the Celtics back in action tonight
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Sleep! But also because the Blues lost. Drinkwitz hates him some Arkansas but Chris Vander Ahe gets pitching....
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks big time spending from the LIV Tour and the PGA handing out suspensions for partaking
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The XFL has another announcement! But we still don't know the official cities these announcements pertain to!
8:15 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Cardinals survive a game without Goldy and/or Arenado hitting?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Comedian Brendan Eyre joins in studio to talk about opening a comedy show in Cleveland on the literal heels of "The Decision"
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - ESPN's Tim Bontempts breaks down the Warriors-Celtic matchup before a huge Game 4 in Boston
9:30 - ESP's Kiley McDaniel on the Cardinals pipeline and success developing and drafting for the minors
9:45 - What's on tap?
JR joins Karraker & Michelle to talk about the Blues big decisions and discussions before the start of FA on July 13th including: the Blues plan for Tarasenko, Army having a knack for making the right move at the right time, how the trade potential has changed in the last 12 months, Leddy's chances of staying here, JR's thoughts on Husso and the big difference for the Blues between NEED and WANT.
Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Michelle to talk Cardinals and MLB but first has to fend off an aggressive attack from Randy upon Cameron Maybin, breaking down a fun night with Yadi on the mound, a worse night overall for the Cardinals, if the pitching depth issue has hit a tipping point, the return of Tyler O'Neill and the Angels moving on from Joe Maddon.
7:00 - Cards get shellacked by the Rays, 11-3, and are on the cusp of getting swept out of Tampa Bay, Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics to a 2-1 lead over GSW
7:15 - Sick of it!!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger tried to defend Cameron Maybin from Randy's slander + diving into the Cardinals pitching problems and Joe Maddon's firing
7;45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Kevin Ibach says the Rays succeed because they're synchronized, and the Cardinals fired Shildt because he WASN'T.
8:15 - NFL news & notes as the heat turns up ion Cleveland, Houston and the Rams are busy sealing up the big names
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks about his Blues reports card and the big offseason questions around Tarasenko, Husso, Leddy & more
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The Cardinals lack of pitching depth is starting to be exposed...is there a short-term fix? Is this a long-term problem?
9:15 - The PGA has suspended the potential LIV participants...what does this mean for the future of the tour?
9:30 - You're killing me Smalls! Massholes + Nelly showing out with Tatum
9:45 - What's on tap?
Kevin joins Randy & Michelle to break down how the Rays approach team-building, Randy's comments on them as the "smartest front office in sports", the constant grind of the business, finding success with inured and discarded players, the secret of the Rays success over the years, team philosophy being a connected and consistent message from top to bottom and revisiting ow the Arozarena deal went down.
7:00 - Cardinal fall in extra innings, TB ties it up against NY and the Angels fire Joe Maddon
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Rays Senior Director of Pro Personnel & Pro scouting Kevin Ibach talks about scouting and team-building philosophy, the Rays hidden secrets and revisiting the Arozarena deal
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: More Walton/Wal-Mart in the NFL isn't exactly what the doctor ordered for our health...
8:15 - Are Blues fans, and the media, in too much of a rush to trade Vladdy after the season he had?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Hey Mo, explain yourself! How did you just let all these quality players slip through your fingers!?! TIRED OF IT
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Dak had another massive game for the Cardinals--did Marmol's and the Cardinals' mismanagement of the bullpen set them up for failure?
9:15 - You're killing me, Smalls!: At this point it's hard not to come an obvious conclusion about Deshaun Watson, and the Browns and Texans have to answer for their apathy.
9:30 - Adam Wainwright joins for another edition of Wednesdays with Waino to talk about watcing Arenado and Dak last night, him and Yadi as "best buds" and a moment in Cardinals history that affected him the most.
9:50 - What's on tap?
Waino joins Randy & Michelle for another edition of "Wednesdays with Waino" to talk about last weekend's trivia event, filming the "Best Buds" ad for AB, why it's one of the best ever made, a quick Best Friend Quiz about Yadi, Waino's personal pitching philosophy, his thoughts on pitcher's seeing a lineup for the third time, why you can't get "cookie-cutter" with pitchers, the fun in watching Dakota get back into his game, his reaction to the Arenado play, a wild sequence of events during a past legendary Cardinals moment and getting excited for golfing in Tampa Bay and St. Louis.
The STL Cardinals Director of Scouting Randy Flores joins the show to talk about the consistent message across the scouting and development parts of the club, being able to consistently draft for need and not have to waver, Jordan Walker's scouting process being an anomaly because of the time, never getting a chance to appreciate the success and always pushing, throwing plenty of praise at Gary Larocque for the development, the effect of video in scouting and Randy's love for minivans.
Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a long Cardinals weekend in Chicago, get into the incredible ascent of Donovon, updates on the rehab status of Jack Flaherty, how he sees the Cardinals rotation looking once it gets healthy, feeling prepared for a potential playoff series and some final Blues season thoughts
Tim Kurkjian joins Randy and Michelle to break down where the Cardinals stand after a long series in Chicago, why Cardinal fans should be thrilled with the season so far, the team going in a good direction at a good pace, Waino's HOF resume, Girardi never getting a fair shot in Philly and the mistake that baseball is making with analytics.
7:00 - Randy's reaction from the Cardinals weekend, Kroenke did something and we're not okay with it, Aaron Donald signs his extension
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Donovan/Carlson/O'Neill - Klay/Tatum/Curry - Bellrieve/MLB ASG/Enjoy Illinois 300
7:30 - Tim Kurkjian on the Cardinals-Cubs weekend set and his outlook for the Cardinals through the rest of the 1st half
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cubs are looking down 55 and seeing how a real franchise works, and it's starting to bother the fans.
8:15 - Phil & DJ found their price tag but it doesn't look like one exists for Tigers, is this a good move for any golfers?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne talks about the ascent of Donovan, Flaherty updates and the long-term pitching rotation
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: O'Neill and Carlson are on the way and a traffic jam of sorts is going to follow them--how do the Cardinals navigate it?
9:15 - Cardinals Director of Scouting Randy Flores on the Cardinal consistent mindset for the draft and the undeniable results
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins Alexa and Michelle to break down the weekend that was for the Cardinals in Chicago, bring some updates on the eventual returns of Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson, the positivity around Flaherty's rehab starts, the success for the Cardinals debutants so far, Donovan being the biggest surprise so far and taking a look at the larger difference between the Cardinals and Cubs franchises going forwards.
St. Louis native and former #8 overall pick in the NBA draft, Larry Hughes joins Alexa and Michelle to talk about his godson, Jayson Tatum's play for the Celtics through Game 2, how he saw the fallout from the first two games, the changes and adjustment he expects to see before Game 3, when he knew Jayson was special and looking forward to his upcoming events and camps with Larry Hughes Basketball Academy
Kerbs joins the show to talk about the early questions for the Blues as the offseason gets underway, including the big questions around Perron & Tarasenko, Ville Husso testing the market and if a 3-year window for a Matthew Tkachuk deal is already affecting other pieces of decision making.
Alexa Datt in studio!
7:00 - Weekend wrap-up as the Cardinals finish off a 3-for-5 series win over the Cubs, plus another Avs win pushes them to 3-0 and the Warriors even it up against our boy, Jayson
7:20 - Three things from the weekend that we loved: WWT raceway shows out, Flaherty is on the way and much more!
7:40 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals in Chicago -- The good, the bad and the ugly
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks Blues offseason thoughts and plans
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Do we really have to have a conversation about a 14-year-old Brendon Donovan? Okay...
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: getting into the Blues top priorities for the Blues
9:15 - Larry Hughes talks Jayson Tatum, Celtics-vs-Dubs and his upcoming camps
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Alexa Datt in studio!
7:00 - Weekend wrap-up as the Cardinals finish off a 3-for-5 series win over the Cubs, plus another Avs win pushes them to 3-0 and the Warriors even it up against our boy, Jayson
7:20 - Three things from the weekend that we loved: WWT raceway shows out, Flaherty is on the way and much more!
7:40 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals in Chicago -- The good, the bad and the ugly
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks Blues offseason thoughts and plans
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Do we really have to have a conversation about a 14-year-old Brendon Donovan? Okay...
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: getting into the Blues top priorities for the Blues
9:15 - Larry Hughes talks Jayson Tatum, Celtics-vs-Dubs and his upcoming camps
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
St. Louis native Sean Kelly joins Randy & Michelle for the perfect double-dip: breaking down a Cardinals-Cubs matchup that he'll be calling this afternoon and getting into WILD comeback for fellow-native Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.
I'm going to all but guarantee that if I told you Joey got deep into talk about the "blue zone" we would've been talking hockey. And if that's the case--you must be new here. Joey breaks down the idle Italian-American lifestyle, why Sardinia is so special and then some Blues talk as well as Joey recaps the last stretch of the Blues playoff run and looks forward to what will be a busy offseason.
Jay joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down his surprise around Dustin Johnson and the continued development of the Saudi-backed LIV tour and then helps you fix your driver, iron and putting through your weekly golf questions.
7:00 - Cubs top Card 7-5 in the first of 5 across 4 days, the Avs continue to rush the goaltending of the Oilers & an unbelievable comeback from the Celtics in G1
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Former PGA pro Jay Delsing talking DJ to the LIV tour and taking your golf questions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: In a weak NL central is the Cardinals biggest enemy their own propensity to play down to competition? Or are these the results of a simple average team?
8:15 - Joey Vitale breaking down the Sardinian "blue zone" and talking Blues season wrapup
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - ESPN's Sean Kelley talks broadcasting Cards-Cubs as a St. Louis native + NBA Finals G1 thoughts
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues Season/Post-Season awards!
9:15 - Katie Woo broke down the precarious equation for the Cardinals starting pitchers and the innings they have to cover...we broke it down
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Curtis Francois joins the show to talk about bringing the Enjoy Illinois 300 to the area, the excitement around the race, the lines of fans already lining up for the festivities, what this means for racing going forward and despite it being sold out, how fans can still enjoy the weekend.
Jesse Rogers joins Randy & Michelle to get into this extra-long series between the Cardinals and the Cubs, the Cubs ability to jump up and bite teams that underestimate them, the need to get JUST enough hitting to make the power worth it, Thompson bringing almost unhittable stuff to the mound and Morel being a high point for the Cubs.
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to get into his Blues season wrap-up thoughts, the perception vs. reality of Colton Parayko and his play, his need to lock into HIS attributes, Perron re-signing being the blues #1 priority and how much his new contract could be, the potential for locking down Leddy & Husso in addition, the latest expectations around Vladimir Tarasenko & the difficult particulars about a potential Matthew Tkachuk deal.
Lutz joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the newly finalized signing of defender Joakim Nilsson, the aforementioned but soon-to-happen arrivals of other signings like Burki & Klauss, how they were able to sign these European players, the importance of the Blues, Sonnt & Steen in signing fellow-Swede Nilsson, having 5 of the 8 foreign spots filled, the potential for more signings during the upcoming transfer windows, the style or attributes they're looking for and the excitement for the new players getting to get worked into the MLS Next squads this summer.
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the moment that was with Pham/Pederson and Trout catching strays, the Cardinals again showing us what a consistent message and goal can lead to for an organization, Arenado (and all of us) being in complete awe of Paul Goldschmidt, his expectations for the biggest changes in June and his 3-player shortlist for NL MVP.
7:00 - Cards finish off the sweep of the Padres thanks to Goldy & Arenado, ECF G1 goes Rangers--as did the fight...
7:15 - Greg Amsinger on Pham/Pederson, the Cardinals commitment to their vision and the incredible play of Goldy
7:30 - Sick of it!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Since the turn of the century, the Cardinals have all but dominated the Cubs in the grand scheme...what does this say about these two franchises?
8:15 - STL City SC Sporting Director Lutz Phannensteil on the new signings starting to arrive in St. Louis
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford breaks down the perception vs. reality of Colton Parayko and takes a little look into the future of the Blues
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: If Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics to a title, is he topping off the greatest season in sports for a St. Louis-native athlete?
9:15 - ESPN's Jesse Rogers talks Cardinals-Cubs playing 5-in-4 at Wrigley
9:30 - WWT Raceway CEO Curtis Francois on bringing the Enjoy Illinois 300 to the area this weekend
9:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!
Danny Mac joins Randy & Michelle to break down one of the most interesting games of the season for the Cardinals (his words not mine), why the schedule changes in baseball means more slightly-damp games in baseball, the Cards coming out on top of a very tough stretch, Nolan working through his rougher start, a tough 5-in-4 in Wrigley coming up, Holliday being voted in the Cardinals Hall of Famer, why Holliday would be in a STL uniform right now if not for one big thing and Marp catching on with the Yankees and that sweet low porch.
7:00 - Cardinals continue their winning against San Diego and a wild night opens up the WCF sans-Blues
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Diving into the post-season presser from Army & Berube
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Last June the Cardinals almost folded...but now it looks like this young group is ready to use June as a runway to bigger things
8:15 - Matt Holliday has been selected as one of the next Cardinals Hall of Famers...lets celebrate!
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks Cardinals and Matt Holliday
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Reacting to Perron, Binnington, Parayko & Schenn
9:15 - Adam Wainwright joins for another edition of Wednesdays with Waino
9:40 - You're Killing me Smalls!
9:50 - What's on tap?
Adam Wainwright joins the program for another edition of Wednesdays with Wiano, talking about a special night at the ballpark and his strong start, Goldschmidt staying incandescently hot, his prowess in trivia, comparing a month of Goldy to 10-11 straight years of Albert Pujols, what makes Matt Holliday a Cardinals Hall of Famer, more thoughts on last nights game including the struggles from Gallegos, trying to put Yadi's superhuman-esque stamina into perspective, how it feels as a pitcher when you're locked in and diving all the way into the Pham-Pederson fantasy football situation with commission critique and more.
For the final time after the Blues run, former Blue Jamal Mayers joins the show to talk about the Blues loss to the Avalanche, not being able to imagine that kind of loss as a player, Jamal's moment of reflection: the incredible growth of the Blues in this series, Kyrou's game going forward, being able to embrace the coaching from this Blue's staff and watching the growth of Perron from playing with him his rookie year to his importance to the Blues now.
Kerbs joins the program to talk about the biggest key to the Avalanche win over the Blues, the difference in execution, how a healthy Blues squad would've fair in Round 2, not overlooking how big a missing Krug was to this series, the difference in the team-building of the Blues vs. the 4 in conference finals, the importance of re-signing David Perron and potentially solidifying the defense in the offseason.
Panger joins Karraker & Smallmon for the first of our Blues post-mortem discussions, including the biggest disparity between the Blues and Avalanche, the potentially different outcome with a healthy Binnington, the 3 things Army needs to think about in this offseason, the reason for Vladdy's struggles in Round 2 and getting to at least sit back and watch MacKinnon vs. McDavid as a consolation.
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the weekend+ that was for the Cardinals, including the continued excellence of Nolan Gorman, Goldschmidt hitting full-on nuclear status, Donovan being a pleasant surprise, Liberatore missing only confidence, injuries catching up with the Brewers, the Cardinals chasing 1st place and his takeaway from the Blues season after their loss to Colorado.
7:00 - Weekend + wrapup as the Blues are eliminated and the Cardinals start off the Padres with a W, and a St. Louis native is taking his team to the Finals
7:15 - What do the Blues need to do to get over the hump next year?
7:30 - Cardinals remain in second behind Milwaukee after the split...do you think this team will resemble what you thought at the beginning of the season?
7:45 - TIOLI: Will Jeff Fisher just keep changing the USFL's rules? Is there any karma left in sports?
8:00 - Fresh Take: How confident are you in Army building a Stanley Cup Champion for 2023?
8:15 - Mike Claiborne talking Cardinals big weekend + Blues tough loss
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Darren Pang with some final Blues thoughts on the season, including what happened in their playoff loss to the Avalanche
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How big is the gap between the Blues and the Avalanche? Can they make up that gap in 2022-23?
9:15 - Chris Kerber on the Avalanche's 5v5 domination, an alternate history with a healthy Blues roster & looking forward to next year
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Tommy Pham slapped a guy!
9:45 - Jamal Mayers on his moment of reflection, the future of Kyrou and Perron's importance
EJ Hradek joins Michelle & Randy to break down an unlikely but incredible Game 5 win, how the mindset for these teams have changed over the series, Blues stealing the momentum and putting the pressure on the Avs, how he sees Game 6 playing out strategy-wise and the importance of the Blues to continue their forecheck & o-zone time domination.
Every year ESPN+ puts together the incredible "Quest for the Stanley Cup", which debuts later this afternoon. The executive writer for the series, Steven Stern, join Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the series, how the access and reaction from players and coaches has changed over the years, some coaches and players really embracing the medium & how much the Blues winning will help them.
Joey Vitale joins the show to first confuse us about the origin of french fries, then school us in the art of the belgian waffle, all before breaking down a huge Game 5 win for the Blues, getting choked up from the Bozak goal, the energy in this series switching to the Blues and how he sees tonight playing out.
Jay Delsing joins the show to talk about an unprecedented collapse from the weekend, how his pre-season picks are fairing on the tour so far and takes your golfing questions/tip/tricks/etc
7:00 - Cardinals drop the first of a 4-game series to the Brewers, we can't talk about enough about this Game 6 tonight!
7:15 - Peak & Pit: A lot of peaks from the Blues game but not many pits to be found.
7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing talks about a terrible collapse over the weekend and takes your golfing questions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Friday Mad Libs: Blues will win tonight if _______
8:15 - Joey Vitale joins the show to talk about French fries, Belgian waffles and how the Blues can win Game 6
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Steven Stern, writer for "Quest for the Stanley Cup" talks about the behind-the-scenes nature of the show, working with coaches payers getting used to the cameras
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Friday Mad Libs: Blues will win tonight if _______
9:30 - NHL Network's EJ Hradek on the blues umping up in Game 5 and how they can continue for Game 6
9:45 - Michelle Smallmon sends your out for gameday with a pump-up speech for the ages--Berube style.
Jammer joins the program to talk about the big switches we saw in Game 5 from both sides, the connectivity of the blues forwards being the biggest difference, the Blues never give up mentality, Kyrou's mistake on MacKinnon's final goal, the pressure switching to Colorado, an unbelievable game from Husso and the Blues ability to get to Kuemper.
JK joins Randy & Michelle to break down a huge Game 4 for the Blues, making the natural comparison to the Monday Night Miracle, how Berube's resiliency resonated for the entire team, Thomas breaking through in the 3rd, the silence in Ball Arena after those goals and his thoughts looking towards Game 6.
JR joins Randy & Michelle with some special music as they get into the comeback in Game 4 by the St. Louis Blues, how THAT game happened THAT way, the Avs playing a prevent defense, how the Blues offense came together in the 3rd and what adjustments the Blues made to get there.
Lead MLB Network host Greg Amsinger joins Karraker & Smallmon (on his day off!) to talk about the last week in Cardinals and MLB baseball, including a potential tipping point in the Jordan Hicks experience, Gorman's hot start, Stanton's year in the Bronx and the most important lesson he ever learned from Bob Costas.
7:00 - BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES BLUES, cardinals, tatum, BLUES BLUES BLUES
7:15 - Sick of it! Hard to list anything here after last night...
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on the Blues win, the Jordan Hicks experiment, Giancarlo Stanton & more
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues comeback win in Game 5 and looks forward to game 6 in STL
8:15 - Fresh Take: We hear from St. Louis as the city celebrate a great night of hockey
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - John Kelly on the Blues big comeback, Robert Thomas locking in & the Blues adjustments
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: More mic drops as St. Louis celebrates an exciting win
9:15 - Jamal Mayers on what he saw in last night's game that gave the Blues an edge, and how they can keep that up on Friday
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Greg joins Michelle & Randy to break down why he thinks this series is over for the Blues, the changes and variables since he made his original Blues-over-Avs prediction, the play of Husso in Binnington's absence, why the puck-handling factor is so large, if the Blues should make the extreme move to Charlie Lindgren, what makes Maroon so great as a playoff performer, McDavid doing his best Lemieux impression and the seemingly inevitable Avs-Lightning SC final.
7:00 - Cardinals drop the 2nd game against the Blue Jay 8-1, Blues in action tonight at 7PM trying to stave off elimination, Tkachuk on the ropes
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Show Me the Money! There are a few Blues players who have some money to make by stepping up tonight...who does it?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: One shift, one period, one game at a time...can the Blues get this to Game 6 and then get right from there?
8:15 - ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on the Blues having an impossible hill to climb, Husso's play during the playoffs & the rest of the NHL playoffs outlook
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: Which aspects of tonight's game will lead to the Blues getting ELIMINATED or setting themselves up for a Game 6 after DOMINATING
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - The fans have FEELINGS about tonight as the Blues try to stay alive
9:30 - Adam Wainwright joins for another edition of "Wednesdays with Waino" talking about trivia, BBQ and Waino's very honest criticism of Yadi's pitching abilities
9:50 - Closing time! LGB!
Adam Wainwright joins Karraker & Smallmon for his weekly dose of "Wednesdays with Waino", getting into the trivia acumen of Randy and the best Cardinals for your trivia tables, how much Adam likes to grill and if he has any tips/secrets, the young guys on the team using him as an outlet because of his experience, learning from the young players as well, how much of a spark a team full of young players con provide, his breakdown of Yadi v. Pujols as pitchers, some fair criticism for Yadi's game and getting ready for upcoming events with Big League Impact.
Jamal joins the program to give some much-needed former player takes on the extra happening in this series, taking it one period at a time and forcing another game, the bad time for a penalty from Perron and Kadri benefitting on the ice from the Blues, extra motivation.
Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about two takes in a city as the Blues lose and the Cardinals win, whether or not the Blues have a fighting chance in the series, the lingering questions about the Cardinals left-handed hitting, Claibs' early assessment of Matthew Liberator as a pitcher, needing more from Hudson and Hicks, Flaherty being on course, the emergence of Helsley and how Marmol management of the pitcher changes the questions around the closer spot.
Panger joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a rough night in Game 4 for the Blues, the need to generate 5-v-5 scoring chances, giving Avs credit for slowing down Blues top players, Kadri's crazy shot, his thoughts on the play of Husso in the series so far, the changes he wants to see on defense and his script for the Blues winning G5 to extend the series.
7:00 - It was a tough night in St. Louis after a Blues loss that put them down 1-3, but, hey, at least the Cards won?
7:15 - Feelings circle for the listeners and hosts after a rough, late evening
7:30 - Cardinals at the quarter-pole: time to review the status of our preseason predictions
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What's the biggest takeaway from Game 5? And they're not tied...so does that mean the Blues are "toast"?
8:15 - Panger talks about a rough night for the Blues and the prospect for hope in Game 5
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on a disappointing night in Enterprise but ore life for the cardinals down the road
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: More emotions from last night's loss as we all move through the 5 stages of grief, together.
9:15 - Jamal Mayers joins the show to break down how the Blues can respond and extend the series in Game 5
9:30 - You're killing me Smalls!: Pat Maroon and Inside The NBA have at least one big thing in common: sustained success.
9:45 - A crazy Cardinal stat you won't expect + What's on tap?
Avs TV and radio voice Conor McGahey joins Karraker & Smallmon to give the Colorado view on the Kadri play, expecting another tough game tonight in Game 4, Berube & the Blues shutting down Makar and MacKinnon, the Avs loss of Gerard on the back end and expecting tonight to be the turning point in an incredible series.
Danny Mac joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a big weekend for the Cardinals as the swept the Pirates, Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore make their major league debuts, the importance of Edman's versatility and big year at the plate and getting to see milestones and something special almost every night with Pujols and Yadi.
Chris Kerber joins the program to talk about the game that the series will hinge on tonight, his thoughts on the Kadri play, the Blues need to get back to G2 and play their game, the loss of Binnington's ability to handle the puck, the need for the forwards to improve their connectivity and if the Blues will see Scandella this series.
7:00 - Binington gets knocked out during the Blues 5-1 loss in Game 3, and the Cardinals roll over Pittsburgh in a sweep of the Pirates, plus Yadi pitcher and Albert went year...TWICE.
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one: Kadri/Seabrok/Marchand, Kroenke/Kadri/Snyder, Twister/Chaser/Reaves
7:30 - Three things we loves from the weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Intensity is the best part of the NHL playoffs...but is that what we're seeing in the Kadri it?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the Blues tough loss and Game 3 and how he sees game 4 playing out
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin on Gorman & Liberatore's debuts, more history from Yadi & Pujols
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The kids are alright! Gorman shines in is weekend debut as the young bats continue to make a big impact for the Cardinals
9:15 - Avalanche PBP broadcaster Conor McGahey on the Kadri incident, Gerard injury and how he thinks Game 4 plays out
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! We have XFL-St. Louis news!!
9:45 - We were one wrong move away from an EBUG in St. Louis--what is one big-time sporting event would you want to be thrown into?
10:00 - On a scale of Riendeau to Liut, how confident are you in Husso's performance stepping back in between the pipes?
10:15 - We got a tip about Kadri's more remorseful side...and yeah, we're not buying it
10:30 - Albert is on pace for 695 right now...what is seeing 700 worth it for you?
10:45 - Daniel Snyder may be on the edge of a Sterling-Esque outing. You never mess with Jerruh's money...
7:00 - Blues make statement in Game 2 & Cardinals lose in extra innings
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing
7:45 - Take It or Leave It
8:00 - Fresh Take: Texts and Mic Drops on Blues Game 2 win
8:15 - Cardinals need to take care of their business
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Joey Vitale
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues Game 2 reaction
9:15 - Jamal Mayers
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Studio host for the Avalanche on Altitude network, Kyle Keefe joins the program to talk about the Avs quest to exorcise their Round 2 demons, expecting to see a very similar style of game, Ryan O'Reilly's importance against the Avs, Binnington's jaw-dropping saves, why he thinks this series is "just getting started", the Blues needing to bring a heavier game, his expectation that the Blues look completely different tonight and a potential weakness for the Avs being their physicality compared to the Blues.
Hall of Famer and former Blues defenseman Chris Pronger joins Randy & Michelle to first break down a tough Game 1 loss for the Blues, the Blues playing into Colorado's hand, shifting into survival mode at this point, the need for sustained offense in the Avs zone, why chipping the puck up the correct side is a small but important detail, centering the puck vs. just flipping it up ice, getting into a bend-don't-break style too early and too often, everyone needing to lay off the Parayko criticism, Leddy being steady, WHY the Thomas line struggled so much and how they can snap out of it, and what about Berube makes him such a great coach.
JR joins Karraker & Smallmon with a story about the trustworthiness of a Kroenke run organization, the importance of Berube's "connectivity" comments, the Thomas line needing to step up, if the Blues will go back to a 12/6 F/D split, not seeing Krug in this series because of injury, the Blues needing to focus on forechecking and getting more O-zone time, if they can continue to slow down Landeskog & Rantanen, if this level of play from Binnington is sustainable and future St. Louis Blues Matthew Tkachuk picking up a big playoff hat trick.
TV voice of the Blues, John Kelly joins Randy & Michelle to talk about needing to see a better team game from the Blues, the disappointing results from the current Thomas line, the need for more forecheck and therefore O-zone time, not getting caught in the Avalanche's 3/4 ice game, not getting teased by a Game 1 that wasn't as close as the score says it was and why everyone, save maybe ROR & Binnington, need to step up for the Blues tonight.
Greg Amsinger joins the program to break down his golf game from last week, his biggest surprised and disappointments across the MLB so far, why the Dodgers and Yankees are unfortunately so damn watchable, the Cardinals being primed for a run here, why the schedule is a big reason for that belief, the way expanded playoffs has changed the mindset across the game and the wonderful story of a plucky minor leaguer named "Carpenter".
7:00 - Cardinals drop a rough one to the Mets, Scherzer picks up an injury, Blues get ready for G2 and Matthew Tkachuk has a game!
7:15 - Sick of it!! Weather, opposing team fans, mosquitos and Randy's failure to get a cookie cake...
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals recent struggles, the best chance they have to compete and his biggest disappointment and surprise around the MLB so far
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - It's time for another Thursday Blues Mad-lib: _______ needs to step up tonight for the Blues to win Game 2.
8:15 - John Kelly on how the blues can slow down the Avalanche and draw even in game 2
8:30 - The Fight
8;45 - Jeremy Rutherford on the trustworthiness of the Kroenke plan and if the Blues can give enough in front of Binner tonight
9:00 - More thoughts on our blues mad-lib: _______ needs to step up for the Blues to win Game 2.
9:15 - Hall of Famer Chris Pronger on how the Blues can slow down a quicker Avs team, cutting Parayko some slack and what makes Chief a great coach
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Things are heating up in the West!
9:45 - Avs studio host Kyle Keefe on the Avs looking to exorcise their Round 2 demons and the best way the Blues have to jump on Colorado in Game 2
Billy Jaffe join theprogram to talk about the Blues-Avs Round 2 series, both teams needing to take a step up after a Round 1 against inferior teams, the blues coming out with a strong 1st but the Avs coming back from there, the need for the Blues to control the neutral zone to slow down the Avalanche, the importance of getting the game to the wall, not letting the Avalanche get to their game so easily AKA SLOP IT UP and how they can draw a line between being too passive vs. overly aggressive.
Jammer joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a tough loss for the Blues in overtime against the Avs, the Blues potential need to sacrifice heir forecheck to keep the Avs rush game under wraps, the need to be better along the boards, not getting too caught up in the gross shot numbers from game 1 and how Game 2 might come down to the ability to play a simpler, possession-based game.
ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins Randy & Michelle to talk about her special report on Jordan Binnington, her biggest takeaways from the interview and from Jordan, how the story behind the interview shook out, the odd timing of Binnington reaching out, what that says about his confidence, how the Blues-Avs game broke down in Game 1, if the blues can step their game up in front of Binnington and the latest from the other series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
7:00 - Getting into a split day for the cards a heart0breaking OT loss for the blues in G1 vs. the Avs
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! New jobs, life questions, and trying to deal with humans on a daily basis..
7:30 - Binnington was the only reason that was a game last night, do the Blues have the adjustments to steal one in G2?
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - St. Louis lets their thoughts from a tough G1 loss be heard through texts and the Rhino Shield mic drops
8:15 - ESPN's Emily Kaplan talks about her story on Binnington, the Blues-Avs series going forward and the big stories from the rest of the NHL playoffs
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jamal Mayers on how the Blues can slow down a quick Avs team, the importance of holding up play in the neutral zone
9:00 - The fans are taking this loss in a completely reasonably stride...well, most of them
9:15 - Adam Wainwright joins for another edition of "Wednesdays with Waino" talking about BLI, Randy making the Blues loss, breaking the battery wins record and the Cardinal player to watch out for going forward
9:40 - NHL Network's Billy Jaffe breaks down the Blues-Avs Game 1 and how the Blues adjust to matchup with the Avs speed in G2
9:50 - You're killing me, Smalls!: You're killing US, Randy!
Waino joins for another edition of "Wednesdays with Waino" to talk all the amazing events coming up for Big League Impact, commiserate about a tough game for the Blues last night, suggest Randy apologize to all of St. Louis for his superstition faux pas, him and his son banging the drum at Blues Game 6, sitting back and appreciating special nights like Sunday, the special moment of setting the battery wins record, Pujols stealing their thunder, him and Yadi's incredible unspoken relationship and why Tyler O'Neill is the breakout Cardinal to watch for going forward.
Panger joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Blues chances to steal game 1, the fun of the broadcast even if it's not for the Blues, he best way to slow down Makar (beyond stealing his skates), how frustrating MacKinnon could be the biggest x-factor, not being able to worry about being overly-physical against such a fast team and why keeping the best players 200 feet away is always the best opportunity.
Peter Baugh, Avs beat writer, joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the Blues-Avs series with some perspective from the Colorado side including what makes them so dangerous, what to watch for with stars like Rantanen, Landeskog & Makar, the Avs being very deep but the Blues still having more depth, the battle of the 3rd lines being crucial, the status of Darcy Kuemper, whether or not being physical with the Avs has slowed them down in the past and the potential effect of pressure on an Avs roster dying to move on after a couple of rough postseasons.
Claibs oins the program to talk about a couple of weekend wins for the Cardinals, a magical Sunday evening full of firsts, the excitement behind Yepez and Edman, the little things making these players great, Albert Pujols as a mentor, Yepez continuing to dominate and grow and a couple of quick blues thoughts before they get underway with the Avs.
7:00 - Blues vs. Avalanche gets underway tonight, Cards have a double-header on the slate tonight
7:15 - Four Predictions for the Blues v. Avalanche: MVP, biggest thorn, biggest mismatch and our series predictions
7:30 - Top Ten reasons hat Kroenke Sucks
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: We can accept that the Blues aren't favored...but the overwhelming majority of the picks going against the Blues?!
8:15 - Mike Claiborne on a historic Sunday, the growth of Yepez, the greatness of Albert & a couple thoughts on Blues-Avalanche
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: We just can't stop listing horrible tings about Kroenke, and I think that says a lot.
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls! Pat Beverly getting a little out of pocket on CP3...
9:15 - The Athletic's Peter Baugh breaks down the Avalanche side of this series
9:30 - Darren Pang on the Blues hoping o steal on tonight, a way to slow down Makar and how frustrating MacKinnon could be key
9:45 - What's on tap?
Nick jumps on the show to break down the latest news on the Charity Ascension Classic, including more partners, a sports superstar that will join the event and more chances for people to reach out and interact.
STL media legen Ron Jacober joins the show to talk about his new book, "64 Cardinals" that goes in depth into one of the more wild season in Cardinals baseball history. Sneaking managers into Grant's Farm, firings, resignations, a string on heart0breaking stories about the treatment of the black players, a new motel across from a stadium and more.
Danny Mac joins the program to talk about a resurgent weekend for the Cardinals offense, watching a night of history with yadi, Albert & Waino, his goals for this team the rest of May and not being able to figure out where the roller-coaster offense for the cardinals coms from.
Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to preview the Blues-Avs matchup, why it's hard to gauge these teams after the regular season, the stats that actually go the Blues way, if Darcy Kuemper can step up for the Avs, whether or not the long rest for the Avs will help or hurt them, the Blues getting the rest they needed with this schedule, the danger of Cole Makar, why the Avs not being challenged in the 1st round could matter, the blues need o watch out for Kadri and why physicality will still be a big point in this series.
7:00 - Getting into a big weekend for the Cards and another St. Louis favorite...an atomic version of Jayson Tatum, and the Blues schedule gets set
7:15 - Start one, Bench ne, Cut One: Yadi-Waino/Pujols pitching/Yadi hitting, Giannis/Ja/Booker, Scherzer/Tatum/Matthew Tkachuk
7:30 - Three thigs we loved from the weekend
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is the Cardinals offense going to turn the corner after a big game against Rodon?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks the Avs matchup, the positives for the Blues & if Kuemper can hold the goal for Colorado
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:00 - Blues F David Perron on an even matchup against the Avs, the difference between the Blues now and in '19 and how the team stepped up in the face of injuries and lineup changes
9:15 - Danny Mac talks about an evening full of milestones against the Giants, why it is so hard to get a grasp on this Cardinals offense
9:30 - Longtime STL broadcaster Ron Jacober in studio to talk about his new book "64 Cardinals" and gets into all the non-baseball stories that really make this story worth it
9:45 - Nick Ragone of the Charity Ascension Golf Classic has more never about upcoming events and one BIG sports star they'll be announcing soon
As he had after all the Wild games, Jamal Mayers joins the show to break down the Blues Game 6 clinching win, how he blues did what they needed to do to slow down Kaprisov, the Blues impressive group defense, Binner having his best game of the 3 last night, the Blues utilizing their depth and defense to close out the Wild, needing to control the neural zone with the Avalanche, not letting Colorado getting out in transition, Saad and the other veterans being key for next round and how t attack Darcy Kuemper.
Big Walt Tkachuk joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about Game 6 and the Blues the playoffs so far, a fun style to watch them play, Binnington stepping up at the right time, his swagger & puck-handling being a big part of the Blues wins, Game 5 bein the difference maker & Schenn bein the biggest change, Nick Leddy vs. Kaprisov and the benefit of an underrated move & how Keith just wants to watch the game and doesn't need former Top 5 draft picks bothering him the whole game...
Joey joins Michelle & Randy to break down the Blues clinching Game 6 win, the importance of the Blues changes between games, the impact and effect of Berube's coaching and adjustments, the brilliant move of going down to 11 forwards to counter the Wild, French concrete, the Blues countering the GREEF line and turning the tables and the importance of playing through the physicality of the playoffs.
Jay Delsing joins the program to answer the listeners golfing questions, including the big problem with changing your hand placement and grip, and reaction to the recent comments from golfers about their Saudi Arabian "mistakes".
7:00 - Cardinals drop a disappointing series to the Orioles but today is all about the Blues 5-1 G6 win and 4-2 series win
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing takes fan questions and tips for their golf game including grips, changing your hand placement & opening up your shot too early
7:45 - TIOLI: Denver is goin to hate Brayden Schenn by this time next week
8:00 - Today's Big Thing: The Blues react to their Game 6 win, looking forward to Game 6
8:15 - Joey Vitale on the importance of making changes, Berube's impeccable coaching job & how the Blues countered the GREEF line
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - "Big Walt" Keith Tkachuk talks about an impressive Blues win, a fun style to watch and Binner stepping up with swagger & puck handling
9:00 - Fresh Take: Fans and players alike breaking down a big series clinching Game 6 for the Blues
9:15 - Jamal Mayers joins for another playoff breakdown segment, including the Blues utilizing their depth and defense and his early thoughts on the Avalanche
9:30 - You're Killing me Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap? So, Eli Drinkwitz might just have a little pull down the road in Jeff City...
JR joins the program to talk about tonight's Blues-Wild game 6 matchup, the Blues needed to weather a "big storm" from the Wild tonight, what exactly a "big storm" might look like, the Wild coming hard for a win tonight, the importance of Binner's puck play, Berube's emphasis on that puck play, Vladdy reestablishing himself among the top scorers in the whole league, the likelihood of seeing Cam Talbot in this series, why an overly-physical game has hurt both teams at times and how Wild HC Evason might shift around his lines and change up the matchups for tonight.
Jon Morosi stirred up the Cardinals fan base with his idea of a potential Cardinals-Red Sox deal that could materialize later in the season around Xander Bogaerts, so Jon joins Randy & Michelle today to break down the possibility of the red Sox wanting to move him in the first place, how Jon sees the cardinals current situation at SS, Gorman as the main trade piece, the likelihood of Liberatore being the big part of the trade, the similarities to this situation and Arenado in Colorado and what the Cardinals could reasonably be expected to give up in a move like this.
Chuck Wallis from Bommarito and Chris Blair from WWT Raceway joined Karraker & Smallmon in studio to preview the next big event here in St. Louis, the 'Enjoy Illinois 300'. Plus breaking down all the big moments from the upcoming 'Richard Petty Day', the amount of different drivers set to race, how this all came about and finally bringing NASCAR to the many fans already in St. Louis.
JK joins Karraker & Smallmon to answer our question of the day: The Blues win game six if ______, why the Blues need to watch out for a sneaky game from Fiala or Hartman, why the Wild are still a dangerous team, it being too late in the series to go to Talbot now, the play of Barbashev so far and how his impact could help the team, Binnington's confidence being back in form, his aggressiveness in the crease being a huge help and John Kelly's favorite surprise team from the 1st Round so far.
7:00 - Cardinals win G2 against the Orioles, Yepez and Mikolas continue their roll, Blues-Wild G6 tonight
7:15 - Sick of it!
7:30 - Blues Mad Libs: The Blues win will game six if __________
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Blues win will game six if __________
8:15 - John Kelly answer our Blues mad libs, breaks down the potential importance of Kevin Fiala and if the Wild will make a goalie change
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Chuck Wallis from Bommarito & Chris Blair from WWT raceway preview he upcoming 'Enjoy Illinois 300'
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: MLB Network host Jon Morosi on the potential Cardinals-Bogaerts trade
9:15 - Jeremy Rutherford breaks down Wild-Blues Game 6 matchup, including the importance of Vladdy and Leddy
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Panger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a huge Game 5 win for the Blues, the pressure now shifting to the Wild, ROR stepping up after a slow start and maybe a little less sleep, why skating faster doesn't need to matter when you're just playing faster and Binnington stepping back into the starting role after a tough season.
Jammer joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down how the Blues can try to slow down Kaprisov in Game 6, how to keep away from the goal and pinned in his area, ROR pulling from the newly-found dad strength, the Blues finding something that works and having Marc Andre-Fleury's number, and how the Blues have attacked the GREEF line the last two games and how they can still do it once they lose the matchup decision on away ice.
Bernie joins Michelle and Randy to talk about the Blues needing to step up early in Game 5, their good timing in this game, the importance of the growth for Kyrou to control the puck and take pressure off the defense, how important getting Leddy back was to the Blues, the play of Schenn as a stopper against the Wild and Bernie's takeaway from Perunovich's play so far.
7:00 - Breath easy, Blues are in control now...no wait, he Cardinals sucks again
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - For the first time since the Stanley Cup, the Blues needed Tarasenko to step up...and he did.
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals demote Paul DeJong. Is this a temporary fix? What are the options at SS now?
8:15 - HoFer Bernie Federko on Kyrou's improvements, he Blues stepping up and the play of Perunovich
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jamal Mayers on how the Blues can play Kaprisov going forward, he play of ROR & the Blues matchup up the GREEF line
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues Game 5 is all about the positives
9:15 - Adam Wainwright joins for "Wednesdays with Waino" to talk about a big Blues game, his struggles with COVID and the terrifying nature of Chris Carpenter
9:45 - Darren Pang breaks down the Blues win over the Wild, the impact of ROR and Binnington stepping up for the Blues
Adam joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a huge Blues win last night against a tough team on the road, his path to becoming a "hockey guy" since he came to St. Louis, Carpenter being the most intimidating teammate he ever has, we get an impromptu scuting report on top prospect and son of Matt Holliday, sending Kershaw the photo of Holliday's bruise, dealing with COVID without havin to deal with symptoms, the difference between having it this time and back in January, staying with his workouts but taking advantage of the extra time and his preferred mixture in his Arnold Palmer's/Sun Joys.
Anthony LaPanta, Wild TV voice on Bally Sports, joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down tonight's matchup between the Blues and the Wild, the GREEF line getting beat for one of the few times this whole season, how the matchups may change with the game in Minnesota, they Wild failing to cash in on the powerplay, playing a stronger game on the penalty kill and why he thinks the Wild's net is solidly Fluery's to lose.
TSN analyst Jamie McLennan joins Randy to break down the 1st round of the playoffs so far, why so many goalies have been used already in the postseason, Nashville getting rolled without Soros, the Blues making the move to Binnington, why he thought he saw some nervousness from Binner and why the key to tonight will be adjustments on the fly.
Claibs joins Katie Woo & Randy to talk about the fall of the Orioles organization, how constant losing can hamper a team further down the road despite top picks, Helsley as his biggest surprise of the season so far and what Arenado does that makes him such an incredible hitter, draws comparisons to ken Boyer and other Cardinals greats.
Katie Woo in studio!
7:00 - Blues-Wild Game 5 tonight, lines and injuries still up in the air...just like the starter for tonight's G1 of 3 vs. the Orioles
7:15 - Ryan Helsley has been the best reliever in baseball and Marmol has a plan for the high-leverage situations, how is it working so far?
7:30 - Lets hear your thoughts after four games on the Blues-Wild!
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is the success of Yepez affecting Gorman's rise? Have you already bought into Yepez?
8:15 - Mike Claiborne on the failure of the Orioles org, Helsley the big surprise and Arenado's greatness
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: The Orioles are a case study in the failure of tanking...what was and what could've been?
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:15 - Former Blue, TSN analyst Jamie McLennan on the goalies throughout the first round, Binnington and the Blues
9:30 - Wild TV PBP broadcaster Anthony LaPanta on the GREEF line, matchups potentially changing & how he sees Game 5
9:45 - What's on tap?
"Jammer" joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Blues-Wild series moving into Game 5, the importance of the Blues getting an early goal, what he saw from the Blues that made the difference from Game 3, the importance of this defense being able to move he puck after the injuries, getting the players to understand the importance of these moments, the role of emotion in the playoffs, Schenn's playing changing this series and if there is something to playing differently in front of different goaltenders.
EJ Hradek joins Randy & former NHL/MLB Network cohort Alexa Datt to talk about a big win for the Blues in Game 4, how the Blues are winning in a situation where other teams crumble, Perunovich impressing him in emergency play, Faulk stepping through incredible minutes, the challenge the Blues still face, their stylistic change since 2019, and why this 1st round has been such a fascinating watch--especially Tampa Bay and Montreal.
Danny Mac joins the show to talk about the Cardinals 4-game split against the Giants, the early impact of the on-fire Juan Yepez, the inevitable question about Nolan Gorman, why Danny Mac is still positive we see a lot of him this year, how he balances the defense question, the issue wit the "dead" balls in the MLB, why that has be considered with a call-up, DeJong buying himself some time, Edman winning you games with his glove complicating the question
Kerbs joins Randy & Alexa to talk about a big Game 4 win for the St. Louis Blues, Binnington making an impact in the playoffs, why we're seeing a lot of teams use two goalie already in the postseason, the blues potentially getting reinforcements on defense, seeing a more cohesive look in the first "real" playoffs in a couple years, that leading to a very fun 1st round around the league, he Blues being aware of and playing their game and why 'rush chances created' has been the crucial stat to explain this series.
7:00 - Weekend wrap up at both the Blues and the Wild split a 4-game series 2-2...Blues have a Game 5 and the Cardinals have the Orioles up next
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut One: MJ/Beal/Gilbert Arenas, Forest Park/Busch/The Arch, '82 Cards/'99 Rams/'19 Blues
7:30 - A Tale of Two Jordan: Kyrou and Binnington step up in Game 4
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: How do we feel about this Cardinals team so far?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on Binnington's impact, overcoming the injuries and an exciting 1st round so far
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the eventuality of Gorman, the spark from Yepez and playing with a dead baseball
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls! Gary Payton's naming conventions
9:15 - EJ Hradek on teams usually folding after injuries, Perunovich impressing him & the Blues style change from '19
9:30 - Jamal Mayers on the importance of the Blues getting the first goal, Schenn stepping up and playing different in front of different goalie
9:45 - What's on tap? Let's get to know Alexa!
Jay Delsing joins the show to talk about the recent comment from Sergio Garcia about the tour, the best local courses to iron out your games, the best game to fix your irons, the tricky part with approach shots and all your other golf questions and previews this weekend's episode with Tom Watson.
Martin joins Karraker & Smallmon to preview his May 11th special on St. Louis Rams coach Dick Vermeil, visiting him at his home to talk about his upcoming Hall of Fame induction.
Joey joins Michelle & JR to talk about the Blues-Wild Game 3 matchup, how the Blues can compensate for their losses on the blue line, how important Leddy was to the late-season run, wanting to see more from the Tarasenko/Thomas/Buchnevich line and how the home ice matchup will help that, why Joey thinks that leads to a big game from Schenn/Barby/Kyrou, how the Wild's special team adjustments were crucial and the extreme important of using anchovies when you cook.
Greg joins for his weekly hit one day late but that's because he was kicking ass out on the golf course! But he's here today to dive in immediately to the potential of Nolan Gorman to change this Cardinals offense, how much the Cardinals have to weigh to expected defensive loss, the Cards being right on the edge of breaking out, why humidors and weather might not have the outsized effect on hitting that everyone thinks, the Reds losing just about everything possible and one crazy way to at least make it interesting.
JR in studio for the full show!
7:00 - Cardinals win big in San Fran and the Blues have an opportunity tonight
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on Gorman comin up for the Cardinals, his thoughts on the team and the Reds aren't just losing, they're blowing it.
7:45 - TIOLI: Who is the 1st scorer tonight? Bortuzzo in the lineup?
8:00 - Fresh Take: With JR in studio we get after your Blues-Wild questions
8:15 - Joey Vitale on the Blues compensating for injuries, the loss of Leddy and he big question wit the Blues' lines
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Martin Kilcoyne on his upcoming special on Dick vermeil and his Hall of Fame enshrinement
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Your big Blues questions before Game 3
9:15 - Jay Delsing takes you golf question including iron skills, approach shots & Sergio Garcia's recent comments
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on tap? How does home ice effect the line matchups in tonight's game?
Cinco de Mayo also means Chris Duncan's birthday. And on the day that would've been his 41st birthday, his good friend and teammate joins two of Dunc's radio teammate to reminisce and remember a very special man. Aaron gets into some of the stories he can tell on the air, Michelle and Randy through out a couple of our favorite sayings from Dunc.
If you want to grab your t-shirt just go to 101espn.com/Dunc16!
Jk joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Blues game 2 loss, leaving Minnesota tied up 1-1 being a realistic goal, what the loss of Bortuzzo and other defenseman could mean going forward, how dictating the matchups at home should free up the Thomas/Tarasenko line and his overall view of the officiating and penalty calls across the opening two games.
Barret joins Randy & Michelle to break down the blues Game 2 loss, talk about Leddy's importance to the Blues puck movement and why his absence is so clear, the defense needed to collectively handle Kaprisov, why he would stick with Husso going into Game 3 and the importance of not panicking with a young netminder.
7:00 - Wild even up the series with a 6-2 win over the Blues, Cardinals offense jumps out for 10 runs
7:15 - Sick of it! After last night, you can probably take a guess...
7:30 - Are the Blues still happy with stealing one in Minnesota? Are you? Should we see Binnington this series?
7:45 - TIOLI: Cardinals offense is fine, look at these numbers! Husso will be in net for G3?
8:00 - Fresh Take: reacting to the Blues Game 2 loss, the injuries on the blue line and the problem we saw coming: Kaprisov
8:15 - Katie Woo broke down the Gorman situation on The Athletic and now the question becomes, wo is the odd-man out in this whole equation?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Barret Jackman breaks down just how important Nick Leddy is to this teams, collectively handling Kaprisov and sticking with Husso
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Getting away with a W in Minnesota seems to have given us all...perspective? No wait that can't be right.
9:15 - John Kelly breaks down the Blues G2 loss, what the loss of Bortuzzo could mean & the Blues dictating matchups at home.
9:30 - Aaron Miles joins the show to celebrate and remember Chris Duncan on what would've been his 41st birthday
9:45 - You're killing me, Smalls! Can we go over this Ben Simmons timeline on more time, please?
Jammer joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down why he prefers starting on the road like the Blues did (especially if you win G1), the Blues now paying with house money in this series, reaction to the Wild's G2 starting goalie, the potential risks of a young goalie, how Husso sent everyone in the locker room a message with his play, what it feels like as a scorer to have a goalie's number, why he actually sees this Blues team as a 3-line deep squad, what the role of the 4th line needs to be and his prediction on the series.
The man who "went Blues" joins Karraker and Smallmon to break down why so many early games in the playoffs saw blowouts, the Blues coming into the game with a playoff level of intensity, why you can't rely on the "sexy" play when it comes to the playoffs, the excitement of the fans at home bringing you to another level, how the Wild could get Kaprisov going, if he sees any retribution coming to Spurgeon tonight, Vlady's return of strong play and just about the best comparison Brett Hull could ever make when it comes to Robert Thomas.
Bernie joins Randy & Michelle to break down the Blues playoff intensity level, Minnesota playing more wary after all the penalties, the Blues needing to tighten up the defense and stay in the Wild's heads, why the chippy games make him love hockey, wanting more aggression from the Blues and production from the Thomas line and why he's okay with the NHL holding back the suspension after the Spurgeon hit.
7:00 - Cardinals with another rough offensive showing plus a rough day from the bullpen, Blues back in action, Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics to a huge win
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Wednesdays with Waino talking about BLI, the hardest part about pitching in MLB & why he's a good pick in last week's "fighter draft"
8:00 - TIOLI
8:15 - Bernie Federko on the Blue playoff intensity level, Minny playing wary and why Bernie wants more aggression
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Brett Hull on his takeaway from the Game 1 blowouts across the playoffs, needing to get it done, and saving the Spurgeon response till next season
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Did the NHL just create another problem with a slap on the wrist for Spurgeon? Will it affect tonight's game.
9:15 - Jamal Mayers on starting the playoffs on the road, surprise with the Wild's G2 goalie choice and a scoring having a goalie's number
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Tannehill isn't here to be a mentor and is still getting over a tough playoff loss, Kyler Murray dysfunction continues
9:45 - What's on tap?
Adam Wainwright joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the big upcoming events for Big League Impact, including a trivia night and a special mother's day charity, the hardest thing in baseball being leaving his family for road trips, the Blues game being a blast to watch, St. Louis being a loyal fanbase with high expectations, how starting pitchers outsized effect on the result of the game can effect their mindset, baseball as a wonderful game but "a tough game" as well, using a fantasy draft (or just about anything) to put a chip on his shoulder, the importance of getting to that 200 win mark and a little on-the-fly analysis of our Cardinal fighter draft and we all learn a little bit more about south Georgia.
Chaser joins the show to talk about a dominating, physical win for the Blues, the 3rd and 4th line stepping up, the Blues coming out with a lock down playoff-ready defense, why Game 2 is goin to be a very physically tough game, his thoughts on some...questionable calls and how he see his series playing out.
Claibs joins Michelle and Randy to break down a dominating performance from Ville Husso, how he thinks the NHL will react to the Spurgeon play, why he has Game 3 circled as the biggest in this series, his expectation for Gorman sooner rather than later, Mo comments on moving prospects through the minors, and why you can't always believe what you see in the Spring...
Panger joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down Husso rising to the occasion wit a 37-save shutout, if he expects a harsh penalty against Spurgeon for his actions, the Blues orchestrating a dominance across the special teams play, and how he expects the Wild to adjust for Game 2.
7:00 - EVERYBODY GETS A SHUTOUTTTTT. Blue dominate Wild 4-0 and Cardinals get out with a 1-0 win
7:15 - What won the blues this game? And what needs to happen in game two?
7:30 - Reacting to a big win for the Blues, how did we get here?
7:45 - TIOLI: One Wild player won't finish this series, Wild fans have to already be nervous, Wild goalie situation is already off
8:00 - Fresh Take: Steven Matz shut down the Royals and the Cardinals offense didn't show up...is this pitching staff enough to lead the Cardinals this year?
8:15 - Darren Pang on Husso rising to the occasion and the Blues dominating across special teams
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne Huss's dominance, G3 bein the linchpin in this series , why he expects to see Gorman sooner than later
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues legend Kelly Chase on the Blues bottom 6 depth being crucial & coming out playing playoff defense
9:15 - Husso stood on is head and some luck might've played in, how can the blues help out in front of the net?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Hopkins gets suspended, Suns-Mavs comes down to defense, and the Mets finally DFA Cano
9:45 - What's on tap?
Minnesota Wild scribe for The Athletic, Michael Russo, joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down the matchup from the Wild perspective, why there's a give and take to the Blues recent dominance over the Wild, his expectations for the Wild's gameplan early, the Wild's ability to match the blues best offensive line, why that's tougher with the Blues depth, this Blues team being even deeper than '19 but their blue line not as great. home ice being critical for Minnesota, how he expects Talbot & Fleury to share time & his prediction for the results of the series.
Kerbs joins the program to break down the playoff matchup against the Wild as G1 gets underway tonight, why this matchup is goin to challenge his hockey acumen, the Blues being the favorite, how the balanced attack from the Blues will impact the matchup, the potential of seeing all 4 goalies across the two teams and if the Blues 4th line will have a large impact.
Danny Mac joins Michelle and Randy to talk about the weekend of the Cardinals games as they split the four-game series against the Diamondbacks, how Bader's game has looked to start the season, how the humidors are affecting the offense across MLB, how he sees the cardinals using the closer spot this year, how they will utilize Ryan Helsley, what Woodford's role could still be on this team, his biggest takeaway from the early success of Miles Mikolas & how he sees the Gorman question progressing.
7:00 - Weekend wrapup as the Blues split with the DBacks and the Blues get ready for Round 1
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Best day on the sports calendar, unexpected Blues x-factor, R1 points leader, craziest off-season
7:30 - Dan McLaughlin on Bader's start to the year, humidors & offense in MLB, Cardinals closer strategy, the Gorman question
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Blues Playoff Predictions: Series MVP, biggest thorn in the Blues side, biggest mismatch, & series prediction
8:15 - Chris Kerber on this series challenging his hockey perspective, the balance of the blues scoring & the potential of seeing all 4 goalies across both teams
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Rand is on his way to pickup a cookie cake, what are you playoff superstitions?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Fan predictions and expectations for Blues-Wild series
9:15 - Michael Russo breaks down the series from the Wild's perspective, the importance of past Blues dominance & the Wild's goaltending wildcard
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Can't spell "disaster" with REDS, Draymond's ridiculous ejection
9:45 - What's on tap?
JR joins Michelle and Randy in studio to talk about his article on the new jersey sponsorships garnering so much anger, the reality of the business of hockey, the Wild potentially playing games with the goalie during the season, his finale takeaway from Binnington before the playoffs, the players he's most excited to watch who weren't here for the last run, the key matchup of Robert Thomas vs the Wild's "Grief Line", Faulk being the most underrated player on the Blues and JR's expectation for the series to go the distance.
Joey joins for his weekly hit to talk about the important stuff...why Forrest Gump is the perfect way to judge another person. Plus his Tom Hanks theory, how to pick the right fighter (the key is the opponent), the technique in hockey fighting, his worst stories from his fights & his thoughts on tonight's game with home ice on the line.
Jay joins the show to break his formula for dealing with high winds on the course, how to deal with a wet course, the best advice you need if you're pulling your iron shots, the nicest players on tour, splattering the back of a big time pro on a wet course & the best way to practice our inside-100-yard approaches.
7:00 - Cardinals with small-ball big win over the DBacks, Blues close out the regular season tonight
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Blues still have something to play for...that's a two-fer. Cards-Mets scuffle was fun, but we lost the best play of the game!
7:30 - PGA golfer Jay Delsing is here to give you the drills you need to fix your golf game!
7:45 - TIOLI: The Jets...didn't blow it? GET JOEY OUT OF CINCY
8:00 - Fresh Take: What is the identity of this Cardinals team?
8:15 - Joey Vitale on the Blues regular season finale. Forrest Gump as a litmus test & picking the right opponent in a fight
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford in studio on his expectations for the Blues playoffs matchup against the Wild
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: NFL 1st Round reaction
9:15 - What's the bigger questions going into this matchup; Will the Blues regular season dominance continue? Or can Jordan Kyrou be a playoff player?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! Gobert's bees & a wild NFL Draft
9:45 - Rodgers was live with McAfee DURING the draft...he seemed happy
10:00 - Matt Holliday put in a tour de force on The Fast Lane yesterday, sit back and enjoy
10:15 - It's not October, but everyone knows the real day of horror in St. Louis was NFL Draft Day, and Karraker is here to break down the worst days in St. Louis Rams Draft history
Former Pittsburgh Steeler and Super Bowl Champion Carey Davis joins the show in studio for the final three segments to talk about tonight's NFL Draft, where he thinks St. Louis native Jameson William will go tonight after his injury, the strength of this WR class after the past few years, Deebo won't be staying in San Fran, is thoughts on a growing AFC North as a former Steeler, a quick NFL power rankings of the top teams and the shocking development of Travon Walker as the #1 overall pick.
David Perron joins Karraker & Smallmon for the final time this season to talk about the closing of the regular season, look back on his time with VGK in their first year, the Stanley Cup Playoffs being the best postseason in sports, other sporting events he wants to go to in his lifetime, what their focus is in the final game, if David has an extra fire this year after missing last years playoffs, their depth and scoring making them dangerous and if their regular season success over the Wild maters come playoff time.
John Kelly joins the show to talk about the magic of Jon Hamm in the booth, his playoff e-factors for the Blues, breaking down the strength of the Blues as a 4-line team and how to weigh the blues regular-season domination of the Wild.
Greg Amsinger joins for his weekly session with Randy & Michelle to talk about why he understands Arenado's thought process, Showalter changing the Mets culture as a "true leader", leadership still mattering in sports even with locker rooms full of millionaires, the blame of these early season HBP is a lack of control from pitchers and a coaching mindset that prioritizes hard throwing over strike throwing and why he believes Gorman is "inevitable" this season.
7:00 - RUMMMMBLLLEEEEEEEEE! Cardinals win 10-5over the Mets but we know the real story from yesterday's game...
7:15 - Sick of it!: Deebo being a little bit of a hypocrite, Ben Simmons story just doesn't want to end
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on the Mets-Cardinals brawl, Schowalter changing the Mets culture & the issue with pitching in MLB right now
7:45 - TIOLI: Cardinals will be a playoff team, Mets might be pond scum again, getting read for the Blues playoffs
8:00 - Fresh Take: Four Downs NFL Draft edition
8:15 - John Kelly on the magic of Hamm in the booth, his payoffs x-factor & the strength of the Blues as a 4-line team
8:30 - David Perron joins for his final time of the season to talk about the playoffs, the importance of home ice & extra fire from missing last year
8:45 - The Fight
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Time for "Our" draft: Which five (plus 1) Cardinals do you want on your side in a brawl?
9:20 - Super Bowl Champion Carey David joins the show in studio for the final three segments to break down the NFL Draft, his expectation for Jameson Williams tonight, the strength of WR classes lately, Deebo's trade demands, a quick NFL power rankings & the shock of Travon Walker making the jump to #1
Jayson Stark joins the show to talk about his recent podcast with Theo Epstein and MLB's vision for the future of baseball, what the best version of baseball could be, why rhythm and action are the two biggest parts of this discussion, the emerging question on the balls being used in the gain, the oddness of Bassitt's comments coming from a pitcher, debating the use of humidors in every MLB stadium, the special story of Yadi & Waino this year, the greatness of Miguel Cabrera as he sets new records and joins elite clubs and a very honest outside view of the Cardinals: a run-prevention team with an offense that is built with more than a couple flaws.
Bernie joins Michelle & Randy to talk about a rough loss for the Blues in Colorado, home ice still being important in the playoffs, David Perron's impact on this team as a leader, ROR impacting this squad with more than just his scoring, Leddy's impact on a puck-moving defense, transition play being the biggest difference for this team & the Golden Knights failing to live up to expectations.
7:00 - A full night in sports doesn't go St. Louis' way as the Blues & Cardinals lose
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - How long do the Cardinals go with Nolan Gorman in the minors? And how do you use him when you bring him up?
7:45 - TIOLI: There's just too much blood talk and we ought to know our limit...
8:00 - Fresh Take: How long of a leash will this Cardinals offensive approach have this year?
8:15 - HoFer Bernie Federko on home/away ice in the playoffs, Perron stepping up as a leader & Leddy's impact on he team
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Wednesday With Waino as Adam Wainwright talks day-vs-night game preference, ugly losses & picking Albert's brain
9:00 - Jayson Stark of the Athletic on MLB trying to build the best version of baseball, his take on the Cardinals so far
9:20 - You're killing me, Smalls! A problem with the balls in MLB? Inside the TNT has reached a new level, and its fun
9:40 - What's on Tap?
Waino joins for another Wednesday visit with Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a rough back-to-back run of losses for the Cards against the Mets, the big difference and his preference between night & day games, how getting over the ugly loses is even more important, being impressed with the short memory of guys like Gio & Arenado after their mistakes, getting to pick the brain of a baseball genius in Albert Pujols, competitors preparing for the worst & holding judgment on any changes with the ball until after it gets warmer.
NASCAR driver Christopher Bell drops in to talk about his thoughts on the WWT tracks, the new events coming in, what makes the truck series special for NASCAR and how he likes racing in St. Louis.
"Cowboy" Joe West joins the show to talk about his new podcast debuting next Monday, "Joe West:5460", how Claibs convinced him to start it, his favorite memory from calling games in St. Louis, if he has already started to miss being in the game, why he loved umpiring behind Yadier Molina, how he met country music people through baseball first and if he has any calls from his career he wishes he could have back.
Claibs joins the show to talk about a 9th inning collapse for the Cardinals, why he thinks they'll grow from this incident, taking his expectations for Mikolas and this rotation one start at a time, physical mistakes vs. mental mistakes, the few times Mike has actually been angered by a St. Louis even and how the podcast with Joe West and him come to fruition.
Panger joins Michelle & Randy to talk about a fun Blues win in Anaheim, how special it is to be a part of night's like that, how much the Blues have changed since the trade deadline, how Berube will handle the goalie decisions and why he wants to see the Blues put a "dent" in the Avalanche tonight.
Perron joins Michelle yesterday to talk about a special night in Anaheim and getting to honor a player that David respects so much in Getzlaf, getting to experience history on the ice, the biggest difference and similarities between this team and the '19 cup winners, his advice to he young player preparing for the playoffs, and then we get into a run of "Senior Superlatives" to help us break down the greatness of Vladimir Tarasenko and the poor card-playing of MacEachern, and his thoughts on the upcoming playoff matchup against the Minnesota Wild.
Coach Drink joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his takeaways from last month's Black & Gold spring game, why the WR depth (including Luther) and RB depth has him the most excited, the QBs needing to take better care of the ball, commitment to improving their defensive fundamentals, how they'll decide who the starter at QB is and his take on he transfer portal, NLI & changes in the college football landscape.
7:00 - Cardinals lose a tough one to the Mets, but Jayson Tatum has St. Louis and Boston agreeing on one thing
7:15 - Was this an example of a rookie manager losing out to a more veteran one?
7:30 - Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz on spring game takeaways, what he wants to see from QBs & how he'll decide who starts under center
7:45 - TIOLI: Mike Tyson is the vigilante Amercian needs. Will Ben Simmons ever play in another NBA playoff game?
8:00 - David Perron on Ryan Getzlaf's final game, how young players need to prepare for the playoffs & the Wild matchup
8:15 - The Fight
8:30 - Darren Pang on a the Blues win in Anaheim, the Blues growth sine the deadline & how the Blues handle the goalies goin forward
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals growing from the 9th inning collapse & thoughts on a rotation living up to expectations
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: If the Blues get beat up by the Avalanche tonight, does that change your feelings for the playoffs?
9:15 - "Cowboy" Joe West on wanting to tell his stories, his favorite STL memory & if he ever regrets a call he made
9:30 - Jayson Tatum is shocking the NBA world in this series, rising to a whole new echelon of stardom
9:45 - NASCAR Drive Christopher Bell on racing in St. Louis + What's on tap?
STL-native Dani Wexelman joins Alex and Michelle as three St. louis women break down some baseball. Also peanut butter. But mainly baseball: Dani breaks down the positives she has taken away from the Cardinals early start, plus one position player who is holding them back, how fun it is to watch a great baseball defense, the Mets-Cardinals matchup, Scherzer pitching against his home-town club and if this is the year the Mets finally don't blow it. (They definitely will still blow it...)
Danny Mac joins Alex & Michelle to break down his favorite Dolly Parton facts, check in on baseball's most interesting man: Joey Votto, how Oli is managing his different lineups, Dany mac's pick for "Bullpen X-Factor", reacting to another slow start for Paul Goldschmidt, how pitchers like Pallante are complicating the question & how Bader is taking his game to the next level.
Kerbs drops in with Alexa & Michelle to break down a 2-0 weekend for the Blues, a big-time win over an emotional Anaheim team, how the last games of the season could effect both the blues and the Avalanche, Berube's plan for the goalies to close out the regular season and VGK playin for their playoff spot on a nightly basis.
Alex Datt is in studio for the full three ours today!
7:00 - Weekend wrapup: Cardinals take 2 or 3 from the Reds, Blues go 2-0 and Jayson Tatum is shutting down the Nets
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: best drinks, STL personalities, great names in baseball
7:30 - Three things we loved about the weekend: Goldy getting back on track, Joey Votto with some real walkup music, Yuri & more
7:45 - TIOLI: Mets winning the NL? Binnington getting a playoff start? Biggest surprise to Cardinals season so far?
8:00 - Fresh Take: The starting pitching is really starting to hum for the Cardinals, how does that change expectations?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on how the finals Blues games could effect the playoffs, Berube's goalie plan & VGK playing for their life
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Danny Mac on his favorite Dolly Parton facts, his bullpen x-factor & are we grabbing the panic bus keys for Goldy's slow start
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues go 2-0 over the weekend and Binnington continues to change the conversation before the playoffs
9:15 - Dani Wexelman on the ultimate PB debate, the Cardinals rolling (except for DeJong) & her big takeaways from the week in MLB
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! A Ben Simmons debate breaks out!
9:45 - What's on tap?
Joey Vitale joins Randy & Michelle to break down a big win for the Blues over the Sharks, another strong outing from Jordan Binnington and what this means as the playoffs get closer, Robert Thomas' growth as a scorer, the importance of him playing with a line as good as his, his expectations for the Blues in the playoffs and then we lose him for a little bit as he breaks down hard-to-define greatness of Robert Thomas. But then we get a big breakdown of the "hedonic treadmill" and how it's connected to an inevitable Blues-Wild playoff matchup.
PGA golfer Jay Delsing joins the show to talk about the importance of getting fitted for our clubs, takes his usual round of listener questions in the attempt to #shavestrokes, how the other pros helped him work on his putting and how you can use their drill to help your game and the ethics of inviting a ringer to you local tournament.
7:00 - Blues finally beat up a bad team in San Jose, Cardinals let the sweep slip away in Hicks first start and another wild day in the NBA
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Jay Delsing takes our listeners' golf questions, hands out some tips on the benefits of getting fitted& he celebrity pro-am
7:45 - TIOLI: Cardinals taking risks with the Albert starts, will Binner get some starts & the continued questions around the SS spot
8:00 - Fresh Take: It's a Friday Feeling Circle today...this is a safe place to talk about missing the deep dives into the NFL Draft
8:15 - Binnington with another solid performance, the Blues offense rolls on and a losing team finally goes down easily
8:30 - The Fight: Hall of Fame is on the line!
8:45 - Jordan Hicks got his first career MLB start and despite getting the L...we saw real progress
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Step back into the Frida Feeling Circle as we work through that latent Rams draft day trauma...
9:20 - Joey Vitale weighs in the chance of Binnington starting games in the playoffs, the hedonic treadmill & Robert Thomas on a new level
9:40 - You're killing me, Smalls! + What's on tap?
Jeremy Rutherford joins Michelle and Randy to talk about the Blues and the nonchalance around the home ice question, Husso dominance at home so far, Binnington getting back in the game and potentially changing up the playoff strategy, Tarasenko's biggest jump this year is having fun, the discussion around an extension, the looming Tkachuk math that everyone wants to start doing, his expectations for the blues in the playoffs and the biggest difference between Craig Berube and the other Blues' HCs that JR has covered.
JK joins the show to talk about the Blues having just home ice to play for to close out the season, not taking these last teams too lightly, JK's lack of surprise with Binnington's return to form, how he sees a more aggressive and confident Binner right now and what Leddy and a different look from the defense has shown him over the last month.
Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his golf game with Cliff Lloyd later this morning, whether or not he thinks it's too early to be talking about Nolan Arenado's MVP candidacy, the schedule setting up the Cardinals for success, if the Angels can keep up their hot start and if Gerrit Cole is going to make it out of New York with his head after his start to the year.
7:00 - Cards get a late win against Miami and the St. Louis boy JT steps up late in the playoffs for Celtics
7:15 - Greg Amsinger on golfing with Cliff Lloyd, the too-early MVP discussions around Arenado & if the Angels can keep this up
7:30 - Sick of it! No seriously how is the weather still this bad? And when are we going to get an NBA team to talk about for real?
7:45 - TIOLI: Drake walks off on HIS team and the Red Wings have to get a new Zamboni driver...
8:00 - Fresh Take: Theo Epstein is trying to fix the game of baseball from one of the highest perches...what's his plan?
8:15 - John Kelly breaks down the last stretch for the Blues, Binnington bouncing back & the changeup in the defense
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Cardinals are currently on a 113-win pace, the 2nd best in MLB, have your expectations for '22 changed?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Greg Amsinger has no issue with it...time to talk about the 2022 NL MVP Nolan Arenado
9:15 - Jeremy Rutherford on Taraseko's revitalization, the Blues not worrying about home ice & the potential for a Tkachuk
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Joel Embiid with a huge game-winner in OT, Deebo Samuel wants out of San Francisco
9:45 - What's on tap?
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle live from Miami to talk about the Cardinals 5-1 win on Tuesday, break down why he thinks the Cardinals may struggle tonight against Alcantara, how XBHs and this defense was the difference maker and has been a factor all season, the growth of Knizner from just a bat and his progress as a catcher defensively and Claibs previews his upcoming podcast with "Cowboy" Joe West.
Bernie joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a tough Blues OT loss in what was a playoff atmosphere, Boston legging them out and wanting it more, one point still being a big gain from the matchup, minimizing the 3-man OT with the playoffs on he horizon, why the Blues special team is the biggest thing no one is talking about, watchin out for lulls against the bad teams again, maturity and his line combinations being the biggest bonus for Robert Thomas this year and Bernie gets into whether he thinks Binnington is "back".
7:00 - Cardinals top the marlins, Blues drop one to the Bruins and the NBA is watchable?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! For the second week in row, Randy gives you a spit-take to end the segment.
7:30 - Who's the most indispensable Cardinal?
7:45 - TIOLI: Lil' Reese, can Perron get to 30, can the Cardinals get to 100 wins
8:00 - Fresh take: Did we see that arrogance issue with the Blues pop up in that second period last night?]
8:15 - Bernie Federko on a tough OT loss that looked like playoff hockey, the Blues special teams & Robert Thomas taking the next step
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on a Blues win over the Marlin, tonight's tough matchup against Alcantara & the play of Knizner so far
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Charlie Blackmon signed a deal with a gambling company...what does tis mean for baseball past, present & future?
9:15 - Wednesdays with Waino breaking down a big win, an incredible play & a team having fun with Adam Wainwright
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - What's on Tap? Randy goes against the clock to name as many marijuana euphemisms as possible...he does not disappoint.
Adam joins for another edition of 'Wednesdays with Waino', joining Randy & Michelle to talk about a strong starting outing on Tuesday against the Marlins, his real-time reaction to the incredible play of Arenado-Goldy, him and Yadi breaking down the Rolen v Arenado discussion in the dugout, chasing the battery starts record, going after the record they REALLY care about, whether the team is having TOO much fun, the pitchers he loves to watch go to work, throws a fellow pitcher under the bus for skipping the golf outing and breaks down the upcoming trivia night for Big League Impact.
John joins the program to break down the continued hot start for the Cardinals offense after a split in Milwaukee, how the Yadi inury has potentially already changed the catcher timeshare, early thoughts onthe rotation after Hicks' start was moved, breaking down Albert Pujols' incredible pre-game prep and if walks and sharpness will be a problem for the Cardinals again throughout '22.
Panger joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a streaking Blues team, the depth of the Blues forcing teams to pick their poison, confidence still bein the key to Binningon's game, if Tarasenko is back to level of a top scorer in the whole league, Panger picks his playoff breakout candidate and breaking down how Berube manages the emotional and mental side of a team.
7:00 - A quiet night on Monday means a busy Tuesday night to get ready for!
7:15 - Yadi not coming back 100% has given Knizner more leash than we though, how does the timeshare continue?
7:30 - SLU and Mizzou are seeing two different sides of the NIL spectrum after a whirlwind April so far..
7:45 - TIOLI: Arrieta should've retired years ago, Welcome to "Poundown", the waiting game with DeJong
8:00 - The Blues are hot but that us means they're due for something to go wrong...right?
8:15 - Darren Pang has nothing to worry about with this squad, Binnington's confidence & Tarasenko again being a "that guy"
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - John Denton breaks down his thoughts from the weekend of Cardinals baseball and gets into Pujols' pre-game habits
9:00 - What are the fans concerns for the Blues despite this winning streak?
9:15 - Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker talks about his rise through the minors, love for video games & MLB timetable
9:30 - YKMS: Draymond Green & the incredible performance of Curry, Freddie goes yard for the Dodgers
9:45 - What's on tap?
One of the quickest rising names in baseball, Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker joined Randy & Michelle to talk about his meteoric rise since being a 1st round pick, how his background set him up for success, hitting the ground running with the 2020 minors camp, the difference i pitching at the AA level, what he loves to do off the field and his target date for getting to the Show.
Dany Mac joins the show to talk about a split against the Brewers, Oli Marmol's mentality spreading throughout the locker room, Yadi buying to a more even time share with Knizner, Pujols getting another one (#681), if Albert should get more shots against righties going forward, Hudson needing to cut down on the walks going forward and the Cardinals getting to knock out the longest road trip of the year before May.
Kerbs joins Michelle and Randy to break down two weekend wins for the Blues, clinching a playoff spot and looking forward to a race for home ice, the Blues starting to take over and feel their game and what the biggest difference are between this year and the 2019 Cup-winning squad.
St. Louis native and Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the excitement for his first time ever playing a pro game at Enterprise, how many family members and friends he'll have in the stands tomorrow, his favorite players growing up and how having former Blues legends as coaches impacted him early on, what has lead to him putting together a career-best season so far and getting a little bit into the elephantin to the room, that big reverse check from Tarasenko.
7:00 - wrapping up another busy weekend with a Cardinals split, two big Blues wins & a big day for a STL native
7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut One: Ball fan interactions, Easter deserts, WS G7 Dh for one shot, Reese's decisions
7:30 - Three things we oved from this weekend...
7:45 - TIOLI: Twolves get ANOTHER protester...how!?
8:00 - STL native, Bruins F Trent Frederic talks about preparing for his first pro game on Enterprise, what Blues impacted him the most
8:15 - Chris Kerber on a dominant weekend for the Blues setting them up for the playoffs
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin joins on an off-day from Miami to talk about a split in Milwaukee, Yadi buying into a timeshare
9:00 - Fresh Take: Are this year's Blues better than the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions?
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: We have some Cardinals questions as Gorman continues to dominate in the minors and DeJong struggles
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Tatum coming in clutch, Irving going full heel in Boston (for good reasons...)
9:45 - What's on tap?
Former North Star and current Wild radio analyst Tom Reid joins the show to talk about the Wild-Blues so far this season, talk about the jump the Wild have made over the second half of the year, the most dangerous part of the Wild and the one weakness the Blues could attack the most, the Wild having a crucial goalie tandem, the variable of health moving forward and a mention for the best hockey bar in Minnesota owned by one Tom Reid.
Joey joins Randy & Michelle to first defend himself to a story from Panger earlier this week, breaking down a more dangerous, motivated version of Vladimir Tarasenko, including the biggest changes from his early career success, Joey breaks down how the playoff could matchup for the Blues and why the Predators-Avalanche is a potential series to watch and Joey weighs in on Randy taking down some very dense candy.
It's time for some golf with Jay on Karraker and Smallmon, getting into Tiger's original comeback and his performance at The Masters this year, Jay answers the listener's questions for golfing advice and after tuning in to the earlier video Jay needs to give some words of advice to Randy.
7:00 - Blues get another big win, Cardinals struggle in Milwaukee, everybody in action over the weekend
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Reese's in the studio, co-workers doubting you, the Blues surging, the Reese's issue again
7:30 - Jay Delsing talking Tiger, taking your golfing questions and getting the dentist's number for Randy
7:45 - TIOLI: BUNNY WATCH, Blues are 3rd round or bust, ITS THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SEASON
8:00 - Fresh Take: the greatest comebacks in sporting history
8:15 - Joey Vitale defends his sleepy fight in '19, Tarasenko being dangerous & trying to map out the playoffs for the best Blues path
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Cards v Brewers is going to be a showcase of Offense v Defense for the whole season
9:00 -Today's Big Thing: What impact can a healthy and motivated Vladdy have in the playoffs
9:15 - Wild analyst Tom Reid on the Blues-Wild matchup so far this year, both teams hitting a new level before the playoffs
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: #42 Day and the only thing killing Randy is that bunny's revenge
9:45 - What's on tap?
Isaac Bruce joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his foundation's FREE football clinic with signups open today (IsaacBruce.org), the players he loves to watch in today's game, his favorite parts of the clinic to teach, what he focuses on when he talks to wide receivers at camp, his thoughts on his childhood Dolphin's, why football and teamwork make for the perfect teaching moments and his excitement for Pujols being back in St. Louis.
Jesse joins Michelle & Randy talk about his recent ESPN.com article breaking down a rise in tanking since the new CBB, what has kept tanking viable and now even more common, the issues with a salary cap/floor as the solution, why tanking is still a useful strategy for many teams, many team execs being jealous of the Cardinals position and MLB becoming a great example for reaping what you sow.
JR joins K&S to break down what the biggest reason for the Blues resurgence has been, his expectations for them as Cup contenders, Tarasenko's play this season driving the Blues and the even keel mentality of Craig Berube.
John Kelly joins the program to talk about the defense stepping up behind the quality play of Justin Faulk and Colton Parayko, why Ville and Thomas are in his list for the most important Blues this season, why the 1st goal is important but not the only reason for the Blues strong play, Vlady re-establishing himself as a top scorer while improving his defense & Tage Thompson's jump in play for Buffalo this year.
Greg joins Randy and Michelle for his weekly does of Cardinals and MLB talk, including; Greg's expectations for the Cardinals after the first week, why Shohei Ohtani has the MVP locked up as long as he wants and his biggest takeaways from MLB after a week of games.
7:00 - Blues-Sabres in a big game tonight, Cardinals back in action after a rainout
7:15 - Sick of it! Outside baseball in early April, Cards-Blues playing on the same night
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals expectations, Shohei's repeat chances, first week impressions
7:45 - TIOLI: Pro baby namer, Marmol taking Waino out in a perfect game situation & he Blues finishing strong
8:00 - Fresh Take: The new CBA was supposed to help tanking, but it keeps getting worse
8:15 - John Kelly on the defense hitting a mesh point, improvements from Tarasenko, Thomas & Husso, importance of scoring first
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on the Blues growth, their status as cup contenders & the even keel of Berube
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Jesse Rogers breaks down the problem with tanking in the MLB
9:15 - Isaac Bruce talks about his free football foundation, his favorite players to watch & enjoying Pujols return
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Carr gets paid, Baker Mayfield had plenty to say
9:45 - What's on Tap!
Bernie joins Randy & Michelle to talk about another big win for the Blues, this time in Boston, why leadership has been the biggest difference in this run, how Robert Thomas has taken a big jump along with this team, the Blues needing to take advantage of their depth, the defense core coming together with health and a comfortable Leddy & this part of the season being when good teams separate themselves.
7:00 - Cardinals and Blues get big wins behind Tarasenko and Pujols...just like we expected 2022 to go
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - The Blues are rolling and you have to feel good about any team/game they go into now
7:45 - TIOLI: Red's ownership takes a stance, a fan glues herself to the floor, DeJong & Pujols home run tallies
8:00 - Fresh Take: it's still just the first week of the season, the offense is rolling and at least you're not a Reds fan
8:15 - Bernie Federko on another stand-out win for the Blues, the jump for Robert Thomas' all around game
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - XFL announced it's roster of Coaches for their next season
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Racism & sexual assault weren't enough, but taxes and tickets could finally fell Dan Snyder
9:15 - Wednesday's with Waino talking about Opening Day, Pujols return, clutch being real & the offseason for BLI
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Phillies fans are losing their edge, Castellini has burned a bridge in Cincy
9:45 - What's on tap?
Waino joins the program for the first of many editions of "Wednesdays with Waino" to talk about his emotions during that special pre-game ceremony on Opening day, a strong start to this season, getting Albert back for one more run, him and Yadi just enjoying the year and not thinking about numbers, "clutch" being an undeniable real thing in sports and breaking down an incredible offseason for Big League Impact
Former Cardinal and friend of the show, Xavier Scruggs breaks down his excitement for the season, expectations for a dominant year from Nolan Arenado, why he's holding back some thoughts and opinions until Mid-May, the Cardinals being able to lean on their offense this season, his reaction to Pujols returning to St. Louis, the incredible impact that Pujols had on his young career, the importance and significance of Jackie Robinson Day and the players with style he enjoys watching the most.
Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Cardinals start of the season, why the official start of the season has been moved to July 4th from Flag Day, Arenado's hot start, why Carlson is already starting to make a jump, Skip stepping in for a flu-ridden Marmol and a new podcast coming with Mike & "Cowboy" Joe West.
Panger joins Randy & Michelle live from Boston to talk about these trips always feelin different after 2019, tells us the story of a calm but unexpected plane ride back to STL after Game 7, what he has seen from the Blues strong play over the last two weeks, is he sees the comparisons between Robert Thomas & Patrice Bergeron and how Thomas has made the jump defensively.
Tim Kurkjian joins the show to talk about today's Topic of the Day, his expectations for the Cardinals and the NL Central for this season, is reaction to Pujols returning, getting to watch Yadi/Waino/Pujols for one more year and the biggest storyline umping out to him through the first week: The Blue Jay are going o be dangerous.
7:00 - No Cards-Pirates, Hicks start moved back, Blues up to Boston tonight and we've got championships on the mind
7:15 - The Cardinals & Royals have succeeded in different ways over the last decade...which club's '12-'22 would you take first?
7:30 - Tim Kurkjian on his expectations for the Cardinals & NL Central, Pujols a perfect dose of nostalgia
7:45 - TIOLI: Black licorice, Cardinals pitching & Boston teams...who do you like the least?
8:00 - Fresh Take: With the Blues in Boston and championships on the brain, what do you remember most from the '19 win
8:15 - Darren Pang on being back in Boston, memories from the flight home in 2019 & the growth of Robert Thomas
8:30 - Mike Claiborne has a schedule announcement for the Cardinals---the official start of the season has been pushed to July 4th
8:45 - The Fight
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Can the Blues win a championship this year? Why or why not?
9:15 - Xavier Scruggs on his expectations for Arenado & the Cardinals offense, Pujols impact on his career
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! What is Russell Westbrook even doing at this point?
9:45 - What's on tap?
Danny Mac joins the show to talk about his early takeaways from the first weekend of Cardinals baseball, some lasting takeaways from a very special Opening Day, Matz's struggles on the mound, how Dan thinks the Knizner-Yadi time share will break down throughout this season, Oli missing games with the flu, why any questions around the rotations are at least a month too early, the DH spot being in a state of flux and how a rain out today cold effect the schedule down the road.
David Perron joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his defense of Kyrou versus Chara on Saturday, why it's still special for the Blues to return to Boston, the growth of Robert Thomas offensively and defensively. how early scoring gets the team in the right mentality and getting to play against his idols this year like Ryan Getzlaf.
Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Stanley Cup Final rematch in Boston tomorrow, why the blues have taken a step-up in ay over the last couple of weeks, why the Eastern Conference playoffs will be even rougher than the West this year and how the defense has looked with the addition of Leddy & return of Krug.
7:00 - Weekend wrap-up wit the Cardinals splitting and the Blues continuing their strong play +the las regular season JT minute
7:15 - Star One, Bench One, Cut One: Pelicans/Lakers/Spurs, Whitey/TLR/Torre, achos/Hot Dogs/Preztel W Cheese
7:30 - Three things we loved about the weekend
7:45 - TIOLI: Cardinals winning out before Brewers series, Manfred gives a gift & a lot of early negativity for Cards & late Blues positivity
8:00 - Fresh Take: Tiger Wood returned but wasn't in competition late...did that even matter?
8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down the Blues hitting a new level of play and why this uptick has happened
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - David Perron on the Blues returning to Boston , hitting Chara & the growth of Robert Thomas this season
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's up with STL City SC? Lutz Pfannenstiel breaks down a list of already-exceeded steps and goals
9:15 - Dan McLaughlin on his early thoughts from the Cardinals first weekend, Yadi-Knizner time share particulars
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Lakers are a disappointment, Dwayne Haskins tragedy
9:45 - What's on Tap? Are we going to be playing baseball today?
Blues President, and former president of Nike Golf, Chris Zimmerman joins the program to talk about Tiger's performance at Augusta, why his focus and courage have always been special, the story of Nike first signing Tiger Woods, why he describes Tiger as an "equipment freak" and how long it will take before Nike gets a shoe made for Tiger.
Joey joins Michelle and Randy to break down the best old-school donuts, get into Joey& David Perron's thoughts on having to go on the road for the playoffs, a strong run of form for the Blues and Joey's biggest reasons for this turnaround and then closing it out with a Whitey Herzog story you weren't ready for...
Jay joins the show to talk about Tigers early performance in the 1st round of The Masters, how weather can effect the game and Jay dispenses advice for our listener's golfing questions.
7:00 - Cardinals Opening Day, Big win over Pirates, Blues back tonight & Tiger shocks everyone in Round 1 at Augusta
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Everyone is down about this weather but Opening Day heights has everyone in a pretty good mood
7:30 - Jay Delsing talks Tiger's 1st round performance, Im's early lead & breaks down the listeners golf questions
7:45 - TIOLI: Katie Woo killling it, STL with the best coverage in sports, O'Neill & OF Homerun guesses
8:00 - Fresh Take: A magical morning and afternoon at Cardinals Opening Day
8:15 - Joey Vitale talks donuts, having to go away for the playoffs & a Whitey Herzog story you won't see coming
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Blues President Chris Zimmerman talks about being at Nike during Tiger's first contract, the changing of the golf landscape
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: A big da for fans as Opening Day was back in full force once again, and the legends were there in force
9:15 - Do you agree with John Mozeliak's breakdown of the Card lineup and rotation?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls! Tim Kurkjian just love baseball history so damn much...
9:45 - What's on Tap? Soccer in St. Louis!
Mo joins Karraker & Smallmon on Opening Day to talk about one of the most special Opening Days in Cardinals history, his reaction if you would've predicted the Pujols return last year, looking back on his thoughts after losing Albert in '11, the issues with last year's pitching and how they built against it this season, Mo's thoughts one-by-one on the Cardinals rotation, how they evaluate pitchers as an organization and why he's so confidence in this year's lineup.
David joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his experience with baseball growing up, his son starting to learn the game, watching Albert when he was younger and getting the chance again, what made him return to STL just like Albert, the strong play for the Blues over the last few weeks & get into his scrum from last night.
The Wizard joins the show on Opening Day to first talk about the incredible story in Augusta as tiger plays in the Masters, then get into how special this day if ever year, whether he has any favorite keepsakes, Albert Pujols returning to St. Louis, getting to spend time with the other red jacket Hall of Famers and more
29-time Emmy award winning broadcaster Bob Costas joined Michelle and Randy to cover a wide range of topics including: the excitement for Opening Day after the lockout, why this season feels special, his misgivings on the DH in the NL, admits there are some advantages, how the payoffs have changed, his expectations for the Cardinals and the NL Central, how the game has changed over the years, the time-of-games issue in the sport & maybe the best run of gambling stories you've ever heard.
Greg joins the show on Opening Day to talk about his excitement to start 2022, why he believes this will be the 'year of the lineup' in baseball, why that's good for the Cardinals, what they tells about about the Brewers, how to account for the variable of a rookie manager , Jordan Hick moving to the starter/opener role and more.
7:00 - It's Opening Day!
7:15 - Cardinals fans are excited and, in some case, optimistic about 2022!
7:30 - MLB Network host Greg Amsinger on Opening Day, Cardinals expectations & MLB season thoughts
7:45 - TIOLI: Opening Day Edition
8:00 - Bob Costas joined the show to talk about getting baseball after the lockout, misgivings for the DH in the NL & much more
8:40 - Ozzie Smith joined the show to talk about another opening Day & getting to be wit the other red jackets today
9:00 - David Perron on a strong run for the Blues, being around the Cardinals & Pujols throughout the years
9:15 - The Fight
9:30 - Cardinals POBO John Mozeliak on a special day today, how they evaluate pitchers & bringing Albert back
9:45 - What's on Tap? Cardinals Opening day LETS GOOOOOOOOO
Bill DeWitt Jr. joins Karraker & Smallman to talk about the excitement for opening day tomorrow, the process of being able to bring Albert back, what veterans and Hall of Famers like Albert returning to the organization has meant to this club over the years, the important of prioritizing long-term consistency over short-term thoughts, his confidence in their pitching depth for this season and the importance of factoring in history with the Cardinals.
Greg Warren joins the show to talk about pranking Anthony Stalter last year, being mistaken for someone who is responsible, getting excited for Cardinals Opening day, a little too much green seat bragging, THE SLAP and being incredulous about a $400 phone.
Bernie joins Randy & Michelle to talk about feeling like the Blues are "real" after this run of games, the importance of beating the winnable teams, takeaways from this run of games, an important week coming up for the Blues and why he thinks the playoffs will bring out the best in this roster.
7:00 - Opening day tomorrow means its time for predictions, including out 2022 Cardinals Awards Nominees!
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!: haircuts, Lakers missing the playoffs and...you know..."it"
7:30 - How much confidence do you have in the Cardinal bullpen? Especially if Hicks is used as an opener...
7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Tiger returning to the Masters...can he actually win it?
8:15 - HoFer Bernie Federko on the proves proving that they're real, succeeding during this tough stretch
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Comedian Greg Warren joins in studio to talk Cardinals, St. Louis and the negatives of looking responsible
9:00 - Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. talks Cardinals mindset/strategy, bringing Pujols back, pitching depth & more
9:15 - Bill DeWitt was adamant about a specific way the Cardinals approach team-building, what were the other takeaways?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Westbrook and the Lakers missing the playoffs, Tiger coming back to shock us all
9:45 - What's on Tap? Opening day is tomorrow!
Mark joined Michelle & Randy to talk a wide rage of topics including; the return of Albert Pujols, his earliest memories of the future Hall of Famer, how he sees the Cardinals this season, the art of hitting, how analytics and numbers can help and hurt hitters and evaluators, the similarities between hitting in golf and hitting in baseball, his robotic mindset during the '98 chase and so much more.
Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to give his final report from Jupiter before he and team pack up and head back to St. Louis, his biggest takeaways from Ali Marmol and how he'll handle players rest this season and which Cardinals will be the most important to a strong summer.
Panger joins the show to talk about a dominant win for the Blues, why it should've been an even bigger win, beating the teams they should (finally) and the growth of Robert Thomas across this season.
Cardinals CF Harrison Bader joins Randy & Michelle to talk about Sprig finishing up for the Cardinals, a standard being set in the locker room, the arbitration process, deciding to bet on himself, and getting the chance to learn from Albert Pujols
7:00 - Blues over Coyotes, Cardinals over Nationals & KU wins another Natty
7:15 - It''s Pecota Day! Run to chimney and open up those projections and TI-84 calculators!
7:30 - What veterans need to improve for the Cardinals to exceed expectations this season?
7:45 - TIOLI: Displaying a body at the club, Tiger being the GOAT of GOATs, Binnington conundrum
8:00 - Cardinals CF Harrison Bader on the teams mindset, how he played in Spring and betting on himself
8:15 - Darren Pang on a dominant performance for the Blues against the Yotes
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne's final update from Jupiter, including expectations for DeJong, Mikolas, Hudson & Hicks
9:00 - Cardinals Hall of Famer Mark McGwire talks Cardinals, Pujols, the art of hitting & more
9:45 - What's on tap? Thoughts and reactions to an incredible 30 minutes with McGwire
Dany Mac joins the show to talk about his thoughts as the Cardinals close down the spring, including his assessment on Pujols in camp, why the young pitching on the roster/in the system has him excited again, taking what we've seen with a grain of salt, whether or not this Paul DeJong is real and Jordan Hicks and the question of the "opener".
Dan Bonner joins the program to talk about two teams he saw plenty this year, UNC & Kansas, breaking down the matchups to watch in tonight's game, his expectations for Bacot after the injury, what has clicked for Caleb Love, his thoughts on Hubert David leading UNC and why he expects tonight to be a high-scoring game.
Aaron joins Randy & Michelle to talk about Monday's USBWA awards at the downtown MAC to celebrate this years award winners.
Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to break down a successful Canada trip for the Blues over the weekend, getting their focus locked for a winnable week of games, expecting the Blues to ride Husso following Binnington's play, why he refuses to give up on Binnington this season and a rough injury for Clayton Keller keeping him out tonight.
7:00 - Recapping a busy weekend of the Blues racking up points, The Cardinals signing Bader & a local kid going off in the Final 4
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Opening day starting lineup, you get one championship, break basket champs & more
7:30 - Tiger calls the Masters a "game-time decision"...is this really about to happen?
7:45 - TIOLI: Chloe finally leaving Tristian Thompson, Beltran tell-all interview after joining YES network, Pujols starting at DH
8:00 - Fresh Take: Did the Cardinals make a mistake missing out on the Manaea trade the Padres were able to get done?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on a strong Blues road trips, staring down the Binnington conundrum for the Blues
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Aaron Pawlitz from the MAC College Basketball awards ceremony + your confidence in the Blues after a strong trip
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Dan Bonner breaks down UNC-Kansas matchup, how he sees tonight playing out.
9:15 - Dan McLaughlin on on Pujols, Paul DeJong & even Jordan Hicks looking good throughout Spring
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Pujols starting on Opening Day, Washington is holding money & Alex Smith on Wentz to Wash
9:45 - What's on tap?: Cardinals finalizing the roster ahead of Thursday
David joins Randy & Karraker from Edmonton to talk about the Canadian road trip, having to saw goodbye to Sunny & Wallman, getting Leddy into the lineup, having to adjust to different systems, sometimes even mid-season, getting the teams confidence back with back-to-back wins, Buchnevich & Toropchenko meshing well with Tarasenko and some all-important advice on adults wearing backwards hats.
Brad Ausmus joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his unique experience playing against and then managing Pujols, the fan-Pujols connection going both ways, the difference between young players 20+ years ago versus now, how Pujols will go out of his way to teach the young players & he gets into the plane ride after Pujols' moonshot against Brad Lidge in 2005.
Polo Ascenio joins the show to talk about this years Spanish-language broadcast with him and Bengie Molina, the special season coming up with Pujols, Yadi & Waino, the feel of the team right now, Paul DeJong's strong play throughout the Spring, getting the big pitching injury out of the way early in the season, why Polo expects to see Liberatore this season & his respect for Oli Marmol.
Joey Vitale joins Michelle and Randy to go through the usual unexpected topics, topic included: fish on Sundays, old-school bread baking & phobias! Plus Joe breaks down a strong two game run for the Blues and the importance of finishing this trip strong.
You sent him in and now jay has the answers! Getting you ready for the early Spring season, Jay breaks down questions and advice for golfers
7:00 - Cardinals fall to Miami, Blues at Oilers tonight and first thoughts from a bombshell article around Mike Shildt
7:15 - Peak & Pit: HOW IS STILL COLD & RAINY...but it's going to be nice this weekend, opening da is under a week away & people are getting promoted
7:30 - Jay Delsing takes listener questions to get their games right heading into the Spring
7:45 - TIOLI: Jerry Jones is paying a daughter, who he says isn't his daughter, because Jurrah is a great person
8:00 - Fresh Take: Does this mike Shildt article change how you originally saw his firing?
8:15 - Joey Vitale on why we eat fish on Fridays, old-school break baking & the Blues losing some of their intensity
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Cardinals Spanish PBP broadcaster Polo Ascensio talks an early pitching injury, Pujols return, De Jong's strong spring & more
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!: DK Metcalf isn't actual serious with their daily routine...is he?
9:15 - Brad Ausmus on facing off against a young Pujols and then managing a veteran mentor Pujols
9:30 - David Perron on the Blues long Canadian road trip, saying goodbye to Sunny, getting Leddy into the lineup & more
9:45 - What's on Tap? Final 4 over the weekend
JR oins the sow to talk about the continued emergence of the great play (and terrible nickname) for Nay-Dub, the growth and evolution of Robert Thomas across this season, if JR is taking anything from the Blues settling in to back-to-back wins and if the schedule can tell us how much Binnington we'll see going forward.
John Kelly joins Randy & Michelle to break down another win for the Canucks, why the score wasn't indicative of how they outplayed Vancouver, why the Blues have struggled with consistency, his view on the growth of Robert Thomas this season and the intriguing story of Nathan Walker
Nick Ragone joins the program to break the news on Ascension Charity Classic's new partnership with Normandie Golf Club and the upcoming Nicklaus renovation, further expanding the ability to reach out to new pars of the community and continue growing North St. Louis County.
Greg Amsinger joins Michelle & Randy for the first time since the news to talk about the Pujols signing with the Cardinals, why it just feels right, where this will rank in national stories across this season, why this move for Pujols was about the right thing and not the smart thing and Greg & Randy go through a couple different lineup iterations and scenarios and how the want to see the '22 Cardinals attack them.
7:00 - Cardinals need to save some of those runs, Blues get a second win in a row & another Jayson Tatum minute
7:15 - Sick of it!: stairs, rain/cold, the NFL always catching my attention no matter how much I want to hate them in peace
7:30 - "Buh...like to manage against you" Time to talk about how the lineup might shake down after the easy ones
7:45 - Greg Amsinger on the Pujols story taking over baseball, getting into Randy's Cards lineup ideas
8:00 - Nick Ragone from Charity Ascension Classic announces a partnership with Normandie Golf Club & the Nicklaus renovation
8:15 - John Kelly on the blues starting off their Canada trip with a big win over the Canucks
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Reacting to the Bruce Arians news and how it played out in conjunction with Brady's return
9:00 - Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado on getting his wish for Pujols, the team focusing on winning & a real Cardinals opening day
9:15 - Getting into the best things from Nolan, including the break down on his baseball warehouse in the OC
9:30 - Jeremy Rutherford on the gritty, timely play of Nay-Dub, the growth of Robert Thomas & confidence after a 2-game run
9:45 - What's on Tap: The Great Hat Debate of 2022
Nolan Arenado joins Randy & Michelle live from Jupiter to talk about his excitement for the Pujols signing, the mindset from day 1 in camp for the Cardinals, how that connects to the team's goals for the season, the older player who impacted his career at a young age, breaks down what his "baseball warehouse" in OC is, where his Gold Gloves awards are stashed and getting ready for a REAL Cardinals opening day.
2006 World Series Champion and former teammate of Yadi, Waino & Pujols, Gary Bennett joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about playing with those three legends earlier in their careers, more proof that Albert Pujols will be a great addition for the young players (pitchers included), appreciating the greatness of Yadi and looking forward to this season for the Cardinals.
St. Louis-native and ESPN soccer analyst Taylor Twellman joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a record, and ground, breaking moment for CITY and MLS Next, how these events and the MLS choosing Herman stadium shows soccer as a fabric of the city, why he's so excited about CITY's stadium and why the goal of the youth team isn't about this year and getting into the USMNT run through World Cup Qualifications.
Bernie joins the show to talk about his expectations for this Canadian-swing for the Blues, why these games could tell you a lot about the rest of the season, the special moment for Tarasenko to hit 500 points, and tries to tackle the biggest Blues question out there: is the lack of intensity a talent problem or an effort problem? Bernie has an answer you wouldn't expect.
7:00 - Mad Libs!: The Cardinals will make me happy in 2022 if ________
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - If the Blues have a great three game Canada road trip, will that allow you to trust them?
7:45 - TIOLI: Going Van Gogh, Irsay says Colts almost shipped our 2 1sts for a QB, Cardinals expectations abound
8:00 - Fresh Take: More fan Mad Libs about the 2022 Cardinals and happiness
8:15 - Hall of Famer Bernie Federko on a strong test for the Blues, Vlady hitting 500 points & the big question with the Blues
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Tigers Wood played 18, Lakers struggles, Albert DH & hitting 4th today, OJ Simpson on Will Smith
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What Can the Cardinals do to make you happy in 2022?
9:15 - Taylor Twellman on a special start in STL, excitement about City & their new stadium & the goal of the youth team
9:30 - Gary Bennett shares stories from his time with a young Yadi, Pujols & Waino and getting to watch them finish together
9:45 - What's on Tap? Nolan Arenado will join the show at 9AM tomorrow!
Carlo returns to the St. Louis airwaves to talk about the Blues getting a win, if they've fixed their struggles from earlier in the month, effort/intensity issues continuing to rear its head, Colton Parayko still struggling with his return to full health and breaking down the greatest GIF in hockey (internet?) history.
Panger joins Michelle & Randy to talk about the Blues getting back into the "W" column, the issues with the Blues intensity and effort level, what a roller-coaster month has meant for the Blues and the key difference between possession and management.
Mike Claiborne may start becoming a #boatguy but for now he's breaking down the look at Cardinals camp since Pujols arrived yesterday afternoon, why the teacher factor of the Pujols singing is huge, how Pujols can be a weapon for the Cardinals against more than just LHP, Hicks impressing him in workouts and the current schedule for Jack Flaherty.
Izzy joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the return of Albert Pujols, everything feeling "right" in Jupiter, the hidden potential of having Pujols back in the clubhouse and why Harrison Bader & Tyler O'Neill are the two players who should benefits from Albert's experience and teaching.
7:00 - Blues get back in the W column, Albert has his welcome (back) presser in Jupiter
7:15 - What do we take out of the Blues performance in a win last night?
7:30 - Jason Isringhausen on Christmas coming early in the form of Albert Pujols
7:45 - TIOLI: Albert as a mentor, Indy didn't have a backup, Old-man all-stars
8:00 - Fresh Take: Why did the Cardinals wait till now to sign ALbert?
8:15 - The Fight
8:30 - Today's Big Thing: What player benefits the most from Albert being here? Isringhausen & Holliday weigh in...
8:45 - Mike Claiborne live from Jupiter on a change in the atmosphere since Albert's arrival
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Castellanos has superpowers, Peyton want his wine back (and who could blame him)
9:15 - Darren Pang on the Blues lack of effort, despite bouncing back with a W
9:30 - Carlo Colaiacovo on the intensity of the blues, Parayko not at the level you expect & the greatest GIF in hockey
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Jerry Palm breaks down the four Elite 8 games we were treated to over the weekend, how the matchups for the Final 4 break out in his view, the story of Duke making this run, the historic UNC-Duke matchup & why Coach K could be riding off into the sunset after next Monday.
It's hard not to hear the excitement in Danny Mac's voice as he talks about the Pujols news, how special it is for an entire generation to see their favorite player return, the leadership aspect that Pujols can bring to this roster, bringing back the best hitter of his generation, his potential role going forward and how a rules change made this all happen (no, not THAT one.)
Kerbs tries to figure out what is causing the Blues recent tumult, including an inability to play from behind, inconsistency, a lack of intensity and more, how that can affect a teams mindset, the Blues need to come out and dominate a game from start to finish, and why Kerbs still isn't worrying about Ryan O'Reilly.
7:00 - Pujols....the man, the myth, the machine...is coming back to St. Louis.
7:15 - There's time this summer for the logic...today (or maybe just this hour) is about the emotion
7:30 - The value and presence that Pujols can bring to the Cardinals
7:45 - TIOLI: No. 4 or No. 5 jerseys at Opening Day, ovation rankings, Pujols Opening day HR, chase to 700
8:00 - Fresh Take: The legacy conversation is back on!
8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down a tough Blues slump over the last dozen+ games
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin is live in Jupiter talking about the biggest Cardinals news of the year...Albert Pujols is back.
9:00 - The fan reaction is overwhelmingly positive and the Home Opener is going to be ridiculous
9:15 - Jerry Palm breaks down a wild Elite 8 weekend and the Final Four matchups for next weekend
9:30 - We know the role Pujols will be playing...will it be enough?
9:45 - Wrapping up the positivity and excitement from a St. Louis fan base reacting to Albert Pujols
Rick Horton joins the show to bring a live look at the practice field in Jupiter, Oli Marmol's honesty when it comes to the new pitchers in staff, young players like Yepez and Gorman being held back by a shortened Spring Training, the weather breaking our way, how strong the outfield group can be this year, O'Neill being a potential front-line NL player, how important experience will be for that group and his thoughts on Packy Naughton
Jay Delsing joins the show to talk about the differences of match play on the tour, including how it could even mess with Tiger's game, Michelson being encouraged not to come to Augusta, how to save strokes as the Spring comes and hitting a show with potentially half-million-dollar clubs.
Joey Vitale joins Randy & Michelle with the usual grab bag of topics including shining your shoes with fruit, the key to your dog's shiny coat & a warning about sweeping. Plus breaking down another rough loss for the Blues to a team they shouldn't lose to, how missing out on these points could haunt them late & one of the craziest playoff races Joey V has ever seen.
Newly signed Cardinals pitcher Packy Naughton joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about playing with a legend in Yadi, winning being a daily team component, a different in expectations/standards & being just a Boston kid trying to play a little baseball.
7:00 - Blues drop one to the Flyers, a wild first half of the Sweet 16, Big Cardinals announcements
7:15 - New Cardinals pitcher Pack Naughton on playing with Yadi, the Cardinals culture & being "just a Boston kid"
7:30 - Peak & Pear: I've fallen & I can't get up/pain is starting to subside Weather/Baseball Big money/Bigger texas
7:45 - TIOLI: Does Albert to Cardinals make more sense? If Pujols is at 699...is that the priciest ticket in STL? Sports?
8:00 - Fresh Take: Did the lockout and long time to reach an agreement hurt young players like Liberator & Gorman?
8:15 - Joey Vitale has another gaggle of facts and breaks down another Blues loss to a bottom-rung team
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Today's Big Thing: Star Trek & the Blues needing to step up at a crucial time
9:00 - Jay Delsing talks match play on the tour, Michelson encouraged not to come through Augusta & saving strokes
9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Rick Horton on Marmol's honesty & the sky is the limit for the outfield group
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Steve Levy gets the St. Lunatic's animated, Italy misses WC, OBJ open to Cleveland
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Watson will be introduced to Cleveland media...what's the one question you would ask?
JR joins the show to talk to disappoint Michelle and Rocchio with his pro-Na Dub opinions, and talk about the step-by-step development for "Toro", why trading Oskar Sundqvist was a necessary move, why Scandella would've been the preferable name and addressing the idea of the Blues carving out space for Matthew Tkachuk.
JK joins K&S to talk about the Blues newest key to the fourth line; Alexi Toropchenko, the way he can change the Blues game and how the Leddy trade solidifies the Blues playing a different style from '19...and why that's going to be a good thing.
MLB Network host and Lindenwood grad Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about why he thinks Sean Manaea is a perfect fir for the Cardinals, including a potential long-term fit, the Blues place in the Central and why the Brewers might have a bigger weakness than people think, the depth of the NL, how money has changed in the current era of MLB economics and his assessment of Harrison Bader (preview: the name Kevin Kiermaier comes up).
7:00 Cardinals drop their first ST game, Blues-Flyers tonight, Tyreek Hill traded from the Chiefs, Sweet 16 starts tonight
7:15 - Sick of it!: Not being in Jupiter, paying attention to the NFL, waffle makers and weather
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals going after Manaea, the Brewers offensive issues & his look on Harrison Bader
7:45 - TIOLI: A #1 & #2 lose tonight, NFL FA/trade more exciting than even playoffs, Cardinals win total
8:00 - Fresh Take: Flaherty agreed to terms but Bader & O'Neill will go to hearing...are big extensions worth it?
8:15 - John Kelly on the impressive play from "Toro" and the Blues succeeding playing a different brand of hockey
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on the development of Toropchenko, biting the bullet on a Sundqvist trade, the Tkachuk ?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: After trading Tyreek Hill, how do the Chiefs keep their championship window open?
9:15 - What's the X-Factor for the Blues to make a run this year?
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Heat get into a brawl, Butler back to the Pats, Phins going all-in
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Randy won't stop until these nicknames take off...
Amber Wilson joins Randy & Michelle to break down her professional opinion on the Deshaun Watson civil cases discussion, having to sit out and still being able to win this situation, analyzing the due diligence from the Browns before trading for and signing Watson, how the Browns/NFL avoided Watson's admitted action & why this is such a disappointment after years of supposed progress.
Danny Mac joins the program a little later in the week than usual, but now we have a 4-0 Cardinals team, Flaherty questions and Yadi returning to camp to talk about!
Bernie joins Randy & Michelle to talk about a big win for the Blues, why he thinks a post-deadline run is coming, the strong play of Perron and how big a reinvigorated Ryan O'Reilly would be for the Blues.
CBS's Clark Kellogg brings courtside view on many of the Sweet 16 teams to the show, breaking down the biggest matchups in the next round, why we haven't seen a defining signature player/performance yet and who is going to change that as the tournament rolls on.
7:00 - Blues topple the Caps, Cardinals continue to win, Mizzou's new hire isn't impressing Randy
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!: Fandom, algorithms and more
7:30 - The Sweet 16 is just a day away, what are the matchups and players you can't wait to watch?
7:45 - TIOLI: Mahomes and the Chiefs (we didn't know about Hill yet!), adventures of Randy's DM & hospital selfies
8:00 - Clark Kellogg breaking down the best matchups for the Sweet 16 & a sleeper player still waiting in the wings
8:15 - Bernie Federko talks a Blues win,Perron's strong form & ROR getting back to his game
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the Cardinals strong start & how you deal with takeaways from spring training
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's reasonable to expect from Yadi when it comes to numbers & playing time?
9:15 - Amber Wilson on Watson civil cases, the Browns lack of follow-through & a 10-year disappointment
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Zion's new video (it's the shoes!) Drew Lock will settle for #2
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Randy has a special word from an incredible local (should be national) program, FFC.
Randy & Michelle were able to sit down with Perron at Centene to talk about the last couple games facing off against living legends, taking advantage of watching his son Mason score at Enterprise, being back in the spot he wants and the success it's leading to, the Blues need to keep winning points and avoid a slip, players having to play their game and the human elements to dealing with Trade Deadline day.
Claibs joins the show to talk about the Cardinals first few wins in Spring Training, how they will handle an early season without Flaherty or a set 5th starts, the energy shift in the building since Yadi has shown up, his importance to the clubhouse already and how he thinks the newest Cardinals acquisitions could factor into the season.
Panger joins the show to talk about the Blues-Capitals matchup tonight, get into his thoughts on the Blues newest defenseman, talk about why the Blues are in a better spot today than yesterday, the human element to deadline day and the view of the Blues going forward towards the playoffs.
7:00 - Blues make a move, @ Capitals tonight, Cardinals start off 3-0
7:15 - NFL Four Downs: Post-Ryan Falcons, just needing to be better than Wentz, Urban Meyer & Jimmy Garoppolo
7:30 - With Flaherty out, is the Cardinals rotation now...a weakness?
7:45 - TIOLI: Mayfield will be better off, Urban Meyer will coach CFB again & the Leddy positivity maybe a little much
8:00 - Fresh Take: What does the deadline tell us about what Doug Armstrong thinks of this team?
8:15 - Darren Pang joins the show to talk about tonight's matchup & the Blues trade for Nick Leddy
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne live from Jupiter on how the Cardinals handle the 5th spot w/o Flaherty & Yadi's first days back
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: NHl Trade Deadline Fallout: Are the blues a winner or a loser?
9:15 - David Perron sits down to talk about playing against legends, getting to watch his son & the Blues play as the trade deadline came and passed
9:30 - You're Killing me Smalls!: Nay-Dub (it's terrible) is back in STL and oh, boy, is Lebron back against Cleveland
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Mike Florio and the Marshal Mathers mentality for Mayfield
EJ joins the show to talk about how the Blues moves today will tell us what Doug Armstrong thinks about this teams, why the inconsistency of the Blues over the last two weeks makes that difficult, the need for a big, LD not changing for the Blues, some lesser-talked about options and how the pricetag will affect the dealings.
Kerbs joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the how the trade market for defenseman has developed over the last couple weeks, if the pricetags on other trades are changing his expectations, the Blues need to embrace some of that Binnington-esque swagger and why the need for the 4th line to improve is just as big as a new defenseman going forward.
MLB Network Radio on Sirius host (and STL-native) Dani Wexelman joins the show to talk about the flurry of moves we've seen in the MLB, how the lack of high-profile moves from the Cardinals looks in relation, Mo & company sticking with Paul DeJong at the shortstop position and the Cardinals need for pitching depth in light of the Flaherty developments.
7:00 - Cardinals start with two wins, Blues fall despite a Perron hatty & what a Round 2 in the tournament
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Blues trade targets, Cardinals Pitching OR Blues D, Illini & why scones sucks
7:30 - MLB Network Radio's Dani Wexelman talks about the Cardinals lack of moves in the face of an active market
7:45 - TIOLI: How does this confusion with Flaherty even happen, Noorbar devil magic potential & plenty of negativity
8:00 - Fresh Take: Most exciting thing about the Cardinals weekend? Carlson hitting? Mikolas looking clean
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the Blues need for swagger, a 4th line move v. D-man & how the make has changed
8:30 -The Fight
8:45 - Flaherty let his thoughts be known over Instagram early in the weekend...are you worried about the shoulder?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What do we expect from the Blues at today's deadline?
9:15 - NHL Network's EJ Hradek on the Blues need for a hefty LD & finding out what Army thinks of this team
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Watson to Cleveland for big money/price, what ESPN gave away for Joe Buck
9:45 - What's on Tap? Keep checking those phones for Blues & the Cardinals in action again tonight
Joey Vitale is feeling it on a Friday and this time he comes packed with history and interesting facts about Irish-Italian relations, the odd quirks of Sicilian horse and why the Blues need to bring more energy to the ice...but maybe not "Sicilian energy"
Ian O'Connor joins the program to talk about his latest biography, "Coach K: The Rise & Reign of Mike Krzyzewski" including the surprising sideline demeanor from Coach K, what made him and Duke so great, why Ian ranks him ahead of John Wooden all-time, the rocky relationship with Bobby Knight and the heart-warning story of Coach K & Jim Valvano's rivalry-turned-friendship.
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his expectations for activity over the weekend, the big players to keep an eye out for (Leddy, Lindholm), a sleep option in Jacob Middleton and the two teams in the West he's watching closest.
Jay Delsing joins the show to talk about the dangers of overplaying/overswinging, how you get back into your game during the early Spring and why Jay can never match the rhythm and patience of a women's golfer.
7:00 - Blues lose in shootouts, Packers make a surprising move, Randy loses his Champion, Cardinals BACK today
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Going golfing, ILL, Lack of Caridnals moves, Blues losing in OT
7:30 - Jay Delsing on the issues of overplaying, getting back into the game for Spring & the patience of women golfers
7:45 - TIOLI: Uno is a call name, more confidence in seeing Reyes or Flaherty, potential Cardinals moves
8:00 - Fresh Take: What's the one thing you're most excited to see in Cardinals Spring Training?
8:15 - NFL 4 Downs: Baker Mayfield, Adams cap situation, Wentz looking like a hotdog, Colts could wait & win
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Greg Wyshynski on his expectation for movement before the deadline & potential Blues targets
9:00 - Ian O'Connor talks about his biggest revelations in his new bio, "Coach K: The Rise & Reign of Mike Krzyzewski"
9:15 - Joey Vitale talking Italian-Irish relations, the Blues needing more energy...but maybe not too much
9:30 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Indiana cheerleader wins Day 1, Baker & the Browns, Rodgers but no Adams?
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Picking our winner and getting ready for the weekend
Greg joins for his weekly hit live from the Mariners ST dugout as he begins his "30 teams" run on MLB Network, talking about why he and Randy are lock-step a resurgent Mariners squad, reacting to the Dodgers lineup after Freeman, how the Giants pitching staff could counter that within the NL West, the Cardinals hope for the future of Jack Flaherty & why you can't start a "Get Votto Out of Cincy" tag if he simply won't leave.
JR joins Michelle and Randy to talk about the Blues losing out at Chiarot, how the landscape of the trade deadline is break out, including the expense factors, how prices will change between now and Monday and why the Blues have to be careful about shipping out premium picks.
John Kelly joins the show to talk about the Blues-Penguins matchup tonight, the unbelievable consistency of the Penguins franchise, how line changes, the loss of Sundqvist and the development of Alexei Toropchenko has helped the Blues and his thoughts on how the Blues could attack the trade deadline.
7:00 - Blues-Penguins matchup, SLU goes down in NIT, NCAA gets started & a Jayson Tatum Minute
7:15 - Sick of it!: Beal's wife is sick of it, Cardinals pitcher injuries & Big Ten failure
7:30 - NCAA South Region breakdown: Michelle MIGHT be a homer, Randy is a jinx...
7:45 - TIOLI: Russell Wilson campaign photo, Drew Lock's success in Seattle, watching Flaherty before July
8:00 - Fresh Take: Should the Cardinals have upgraded the shortstop position? How long is DeJong's leash?
8:15 - John Kelly on the consistency of the Penguins, development of Toropchenko & trade deadline expectations
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on Blues losing out on Chiarot & the trade deadline landscape
9:00 - You're killing me, Smalls!: Can't they just play better, Chase Daniel & the best gig in sports, Baker-vs-Watson
9:15 - We've broke down down the regions, but how do we see our Final Fours playing out?
9:30 - MLB Network host Greg Amsinger on the big moves in baseball this week, Flaherty questions & Votto in Cincy
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Randy Karraker tempts fate with his All-Time Unrealized Talent pitching staff
Mike Claiborne joins the program live from just outside the Cardinals workouts to talk about the latest updates on Jack Flaherty, if the Cardinals' roster is built to win, if the DH is already in camp with the team, the need for a big left-handed bat and his thoughts on the high expectations from Oli Marmol.
Travis joins Michelle & Randy to talk about about tonight's matchup against Northern Iowa in the first round of the NIT, why their veteran, unorthodox look gives SLU something they've never seen this year and the process of motivating your team after missing out on the big dance.
David joins Randy & Michelle for his weekly hit to talk about the players who have impacted his career the most, chime in one of the better Craig Berube stories we've ever heard and how Chief is able to connect with his players.
Bernie joins the program to talk about what the discussion for a move at the deadline says about the Blues, entering a tough but exciting part of the season, why he isn't shocked by Binnington's return to form and the importance of him and Husso going forward.
7:00 - MLB hot stove continue to pop off leading up to and through the show
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!: Getting through some more big relationship and life questions with Randy's help
7:30 - Midwest Region preview/breakdown: Iowa, Auburn and a big problem with Providence - South Dakota St.
7:45 - TIOLI: Flaherty update, Former Cardinals coaching at other camps, Dakota Watson positivity
8:00 - Fresh Take: Ned Colletti has us re-thinking the Albert Pujols possibility
8:15 - Blues, NHL HoFer Bernie Federko on the Blues being legitimate competitors, Binner returning to form
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Blues F David Perron talks about the players in his career that have made the biggest impact
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Saint Louis HC Travis Ford breaks down tonight's SLU-N. Iowa matchup
9:15 - Mike Claiborne live from Jupiter on the Pujols question, Cardinals DH situation & STILL needing a LH bat
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Schwarber won't be in STL, Deshaun Watson situation rolls on...
9:45 - What's on Tap? Randy is jinxing Illinois and we have to stop that.
Former Dodgers GM, Emmy-winning analyst & current San Jose Sharks scout Ned Colletti joins the program to talk about the potential impact and fit of Albert Pujols returning to St. Louis, whether the Cardinals need to change their approach with a rookie manager and if the fan-impact of a Pujols move is "worth it".
New MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his connection to Cardinal Nation as he joins the beat and then dives in with his take away from rescheduled presser with Oli Marmol, why John likes the high expectations from the new manager and how he sees the current low-hanging moves by the Cardinals.
Panger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the Blues struggles with inconsistency & communication, why the 4th line struggles are nothing to sniff at and why Panger is getting fed up with 3-on-3 hockey...
7:00 - Baseball FA is active; Big moves for the Yankees, Olson over Freeman in ATL & the Reds throwing in the towel
7:15 - Where do you stand on the Cardinals pursuing Albert?
7:30 - NFL 4 Downs: Mitch-burgh, Chargers off-seaon, TB12 rises after 40 days, the Jaguars are...serious?
7:45 - TIOLI: Operatic NFL drama, Randy chaining himself to a QT & a gift card on the line
8:00 - Fresh Take: With a rookie manager, why would the Cardinals not build a foolproof roster?
8:15 - Darren Pang on the Blues lack of identity & communication, 4th line struggles & need to set their tempo
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're Killing me, Smalls!
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: NCAA Preview - East Region
9:15 - MLB.com's new Cardinals beat writer John Denton on Marmol's expectations, Cardinals roster build
9:30 - Former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti on the potential impact of Pujols, building a team for a rookie manager
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Can we save Votto? Is he even the most popular Joey left in Cincy?
7:00 - Baseball FA is active; Big moves for the Yankees, Olson over Freeman in ATL & the Reds throwing in the towel
7:15 - Where do you stand on the Cardinals pursuing Albert?
7:30 - NFL 4 Downs: Mitch-burgh, Chargers off-seaon, TB12 rises after 40 days, the Jaguars are...serious?
7:45 - TIOLI: Operatic NFL drama, Randy chaining himself to a QT & a gift card on the line
8:00 - Fresh Take: With a rookie manager, why would the Cardinals not build a foolproof roster?
8:15 - Darren Pang on the Blues lack of identity & communication, 4th line struggles & need to set their tempo
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - You're Killing me, Smalls!
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: NCAA Preview - East Region
9:15 - MLB.com's new Cardinals beat writer John Denton on Marmol's expectations, Cardinals roster build
9:30 - Former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti on the potential impact of Pujols, building a team for a rookie manager
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Can we save Votto? Is he even the most popular Joey left in Cincy?
Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins Michelle and Randy to talk about Mizzou parting ways with Cuonzo Martin, when/why Mizzou decided to make this move, why the Martin-era ultimately failed to reach its early expectations and looking forward to the next leader for the Men's Basketball program (and why it won't be Sean Miller).
Danny Mac joined the show to talk about his relief over last weeks deal, his expectations for moves by the Cardinals before the season, why versatility and flexibility will need to be a weapon for Marmol this season and how he sees the lead-off spot breaking down through '22.
Kerbs joins Randy & Michelle to break down a 1-0-1 weekend for the Blues, a perfect example of the Blues inconsistency problems, whether the Blues need another body and the underrated greatness of Vladimir Tarasenko this season.
7:00 - Blues with an up=and-down weekend, Baseball FA heating up, Brady retires for 40 days
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Brady, White, Favre....Brady, Rodgers, Wilson...
7:30 - Cardinals sign low hanging fruit to fill out the bullpen...are these moves we like?
7:45 - TIOLI: You're good with the Blues despite struggles, Brady is going to win another SB, Nat'l potato chip day, Illini tourney
8:00 - Fresh Takes: Breaking down the West region of the Bracket: We're loving Vermont, Rutgers & the Zags
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the inconsistency of the Blues being showcased in the weekend
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin on the relief of the deal, the Cardinals FA plan & the weapons at Marmol's disposal this year
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Tom Brady is back! How will you remember his retirment?
9:15 - PowerMizzou.com's Gabe DeArmond on what went wrong, and when, for Cuonzo Martin at Mizzou
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Cousins contract, Watson questions & LeBron's newest milestone
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Cardinals rosters might be set, Blues with a couple needed nights off
Joey Vitale joins the show to bring some energy as the Blues get back into the W column with a bounce back win against the Rangers, what he saw differently last night, why the Husso save early was the crucial moment & Joey's thoughts on a potential move from the Blues.
STL Native and ESPN Radio lead NCAA and NBA broadcaster Sean Kelley joins Randy & Michelle to break down today's ACC slate with a Duke-UNC replay in the cards, whether the Blue Devils have enough to go on a run, his 7-team top tier going into the tournament, where the Fighting Illini rank in that tier and the underrated teams you need to watch for when building that bracket...especially out West.
Jay Delsing joins the show and before the golf talk starts the STL-native is on cloud-9 like all Cardinals & Blues fans...and then gets into an emotional induction for Tiger Woods, the latest in the golfing news, the economics behind divers fetching balls and what's on tap for this weekend's episode of 'Golf with Jay Delsing'
7:00 - BASEBALL. IS. BACK. And there's plenty of basketball to watch between SLU & Illinois. Blues are back, too?
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Every is happy about baseball and 314 Day is around the corner! What pits?
7:30 - Jay Delsing on Tiger's induction into the Hall of Fame, amazing recovery & diving for golf balls
7:45 - TIOLI: This woman has the business of the year, Blues are gonna have a weekend, Baseball (fans) are back
8:00 - Fresh Take: What do you want the Cardinals to do before the season starts?
8:15 - Have you already forgiven baseball?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - ESPN's Sean Kelley on Duke, UNC & Kansas going into the tournament, Cuonzo's future & Illini's shot
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Are the Cardinals the favorites in the NL Central?
9:15 - Joey Vitale brings the energy and breaks down a big bounce back from the Blues
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Randy going catfishing, 76ers-Nets had levels, Eichel returns to Buf, Mack to LAC
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Words from Mo...because baseball is back.
JR joins for another edition of the Rutherford Report to break down his thoughts on the obvious need to trade for a defenseman, the alarming part of the Blues game across this skid, whether the Blues will be able to right the ship & how long Buchnevich could be out.
Rammer returns to the ESPN airwaves to break down this afternoon matchup between the Billikens and La Salle, how Fred Thatch Jr. has become a key player for SLU and looking ahead to a potential third-round matchup against St. Bonaventure.
John Kelly joins the show to update us on his current concern level for the Blues (spoiler: mild), what he saw across the losing streak, the missed impact of a healthy Oskar Sundqvist, the Blues missing a 4th line with a real identity and how the cap and other variables could effect the Blues as the deadline looms.
Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the potential games lost at this point, how a deal soon could change that math, whether we're dealing with apathy or anger from the fans and why the international draft question became and remains a very large part of this conversation (and the future of baseball).
7:00 - BASEBALL UPDATE, Mizzou & SLU both in 2nd round tourney action, Jayson Tatum Minute
7:15 - Sick of it! (No baseball, cause..obligatory) Snow is the forecast, errands, gas prices & more!
7:30 - Greg Amsinger on MLB cancelling more games, apathy vs. anger & the international draft question
7:45 - TIOLI: Wentz has some tough press, decaf drinkers scare us, Blues predictions & bagpipe opinions
8:00 - Wo are the 5 biggest MLB & NFL stars, and how do they stack up?
8:15 - John Kelly on his concern level for the Blues, what he saw across this losing streak & missing the 4th line
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bob Ramsey on the Billiken's matchup against La Salle this afternoon, looking forward at the Bonnies
9:00 - How does MLB solve a severe lack of star power in the game?
9:15 - Jeremy Rutherford on the alarming turnovers & constant mistakes, how the Blues shake this funk
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Sam Woods inducts Tigers, Cutler back in the booth & Wentz gets another chance
9:45 - What's On Tap?: And why MLB needs a villain again.
David Perron joins Randy & Michelle on the heels of a rough game for the Blues, why his struggles and working through their problem could help the Blues, why he and the Blues aren't starting to worry, how the makeup of the roster and style have changed and why the message for this team is that the answers are in the room.
Bernie breaks down the Blues fighting through the NHL dog days, playing down to their competition, how division game hit differently, why Justin Faulk is clearly the Blues' team MVP so far this season and the pride the Blues alumni take when a player like Brady and other STL-natives come through the show.
Coach Brad Underwood joins the show to talk about the resilience he's seen from this team, how that prepares them for the Big 10 & NCAA tournaments, the underrated dominance of Kofi Cockburn, building a team mentality, Fred Hoiberg and Coach gifting each other wine and understanding the "abruptness of the end".
7:00 - Blues play down to another bottom team, MLB proposal details & NFL shake-up
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!: At your wits end with baseball, life advice & more
7:30 - Illini Men's HC Brad Underwood on the domination of Kofi, resilience of this team, preparing for the tourney
7:45 - TIOLI: Blues deadline machinations, Rodgers can't be happy, AFC West QB rankings, Crab cake day
8:00 - Fresh Take: Rodgers and Wilson are changing the NFL landscape in the span of an hour
8:15 - Blues, NHL Hall of Famer Bernie Federko on another underwhelming Blues performance
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - MLB has made concessions and come to the middle...now it's on the players to get this done.
9:00 - Blues winger David Perron on why the Blues aren't freaking out, working through the struggles prepares them
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: The NFL is king and now there are plenty of reasons other sports are overtaking the MLB...
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! Denver hones in on Wilson > Rodgers, Bobby Wagner follows Wilson, Seattle retool
9:45 - What's on Tap? Baseball digging in further, panic bus update, the similar impact of Sundqvist/Bader
STL-native and latest Tkachuk to dominate the NHL, Brady joins the show to talk about how it feels coming back through St. Louis, leaning on his dad to become a better caption for Ottawa, why he looked up to Barrett Jackman while growing up, how he's improving on his game, who the most competitive Tkachuk in hockey workouts and across the whole family and the excitement for just his second game at Enterprise.
Claibs checks in from Jupiter to reports actual, real life baseball players on the field in Jupiters, why Jordan Walker is hard to find a comparison for, the potential injury concerns with a shortened Spring Training, the Cardinals focusing on PITCHERS and not just THROWERS, the effect of a pitch clock and other MLB rule changes & why the Senators and Rangers this week are a real test for the Blues going forward
Panger joins the show to talk about tonight's Blues-Senators matchup, why Ottawa means so much to him, how Keith Tkachuk prepared his sons to be leaders in the NHL, the inconsistency of the Blues this season, wanting to see a true four-line rotation & the move that he thinks the Blues need to make.
Former agent & GM Brian Lawton breaks down the current difficulties facing the Blues in making a trade, why this deadline is made for buyers and poor for sellers, a potentially fruitful deadline, which available d-man is perfect for the Blues (and affordable) and whether or not he thinks the Blues are currently a championship-level team.
7:00 - MLB may really cancel games, I thought we were here a week ago...what will it take for your to come back?
7:15 - Calvin Ridley suspended for gambling on NFL games, terrible timing for the league with its current partnerships
7:30 - TIOLI: Westbrick, Wes Welker grabbing a drink, Rodgers & Lebron crippling franchises
7:45 - NHL Network's Brian Lawton on the Blues defenseman trade targets, not yet playing at a championship level
8:00 - Fresh Take: Does the NFL's current close connections to sports betting complicate the Ridley story?
8:15 - Darren Pang joins the show on his way to Edmonton to talk about the Blues-Senators matchup
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne live from Jupiter as there are real live baseball players out on the fields
9:00 - Senators captain Brady Tkachuk on playing in St. Louis, his dad's legacy & the most competitive Tkachuk
9:15 - Today's Big Thing: What will it take for you to come back to baseball?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: ESPNer officiates your wedding, Robert Kraft gets a happy ending & WestBRICK
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Aeneas Williams, Michael Vick and we don't know how to do stock math...
Danny Mac has to scold Randy for his composure during the previous fight and breaks down his thoughts on the a lack of daily meetings between both sides, a positive takeaway with minors still getting their work in, the players most affected by the lockout and why he's a fan of an expanded postseason.
Kerbs joins Michelle and Michelle as he tries to explain a tough run of games for the Blues, the frustrations from the Blues lack of crashing combined with their success when they do, whether or not they're playing a style that optimizes their game and the groundbreaking impact from the Brett Hull trade that fans can still feel today.
Hall of Fame football player and human being Aeneas Williams talks about his latest edition of the "Men's Locker Room", this time using the platform to broadcast a live zoom interview at Spirit Church between Aeneas and Michael Vick, talking about responsibility and Michael's path from NFL start to convicted criminal and back again.
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues struggle, CBB is wins all around, Baseball talks & the Tatum Minute
7:15 - Aeneas Williams joins the show to talk about his " Men's Locker Room" interview with Michael Vick tonight
7:30 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Tatum, Scherzer, Tkachuk--Stanley Cut, March Maddness, NFL Playoffs
7:45 - TIOLI: Miracle is the best sports speech, Commanders on the prowel for a QB, Trubisky talk of the town
8:00 - Fresh Take: What is the bigger bummer? Missing the end of Waino/Yadi or developing Flaherty/Carlson?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on an inexcusable weekend, the Blues scoring the rare times they crashed & passing mistakes
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin joins the show to talk about the proposed rules changes , expanded playoffs & game pace
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The fans on what the biggest bummer is--and a new option, the primes of Arenado/Goldy
9:15 - How much do you like the idea of pitch clock? Bigger bags? Ban the switch?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! Happiness with the Illini, Kyrie gets booed, Coach K milks it
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Travis joins the show to talk about this weekend's season finale against VCU, breaks down a solid win against Rhode Island, the depth and season that we saw from the A10 this year, honoring a great group of seniors, how Travis has had to motivate and remind his team to cheer for each other and his experience with Coach K and the impact he has had on the sport.
Joey Vitale needs to weigh in on who he would trust to handle the order at a big team dinner, the insane intelligence and planning of Brayden Scheen (both on and off the ice) and why this is a weekend for the Blues to get some W's against the Islanders and Devils.
David Perron joins Randy & Michelle to talk about him getting into a groove over the last five games, how he's riding the momentum of the team, if he goes into a game planning to shoot the puck more, missing out on a hattrick, getting to spend time with his parents in NY, the uniqueness of this extended NYC stay & why Schenn is the man to trust at a big team dinner
Jay joins the show with an incredible story about an unexpected reaction with Arnold Palmer, how the current generation of golfers reaches out to the younger group, last week's announcement for the Ascension Charity Classic working with the APGA and going through a life of constant swing changes.
7:00 - Blues with 2 early games this weekend, SLU finale vs. VCU
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Getting to golf in early March, Garlic Cheese bread / baseball, baseball, baseball--Manfred Laughing/'Baseball Now' Podcast boys
7:30 - Jay Delsing will an incredible Arnold Palmer story & the constant life of changing your swings
7:45 - TIOLI: Tarasenko is a Blue next year, Jackson Mahomes moving to LA, missing the Blackhawks extra right now
8:00 - Fresh Take: If the Cardinals opening day is the next as a Blues playoff matchup...where do you go?
8:15 - David Perron talks about a hot start over the last few days and who to trust when you're going to dinner
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Joey Vitale has some food thoughts as well, but also previews the Blues early back-to-back in New York
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues Game 5 clincher or Cardinals-Orioles opening day with Waino-Yado starting?
9:15 - SLU Men's BBall coach Travis Ford talk about the season finale against VCU, growth of this team in '22
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Coach K sendoff worth $5K+, Malik Willis & tiny-hands Pickett
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Bummed by no baseball this weekend and Waino's message to the fans
Jeremy Rutherford joins Randy & Michelle with a break down from last night's loss, why they need to start shooting more, looking back the Buchnevich deal, Perron started to get rolling, how he sees the 4th line combos, a trade proposal from Randy for a new defenseman and why he still needs to see more from Binnington.
Brody Lewis, B. Moss, Grady Muller and Patrick Hannigan join the show in studio to talk about starting a baseball podcast as fifth grade students, why they love baseball and decided to talk about it, their favorite players and what motivates them in their podcast endeavors, plus some anti-Manfred thoughts from an incredible group of baseball fans and podcasters.
JK joins the show to talk about how the Blues stacked up against the Rangers, why the Blues might have overrated to the Trouba hit, why JK still loves the attitude from Schenn and looking back at the Buchnevich deal.
Greg joins Randy & Michelle to talk about this week in the labor negotiations, why 10 teams (or is it just 4) that spend money are the main talking points, why the CBT (the luxury tax) is the current sticking point and how far apart the groups are and the expected trade/FA frenzy once a deal gets done.
7:00 - Blues get going but it unfolds fast, but the Blues are in NYC for a week, Billikens get a big win
7:15 - Sick of it!: Manfred's punchable face, the importance of sports, rude players, the definition of pizza
7:30 - Greg Amsinger from MLB Network joins to break down the issues with MLB negotiations, explains CBT holdup
7:45 - TIOLI: Taking a call in the bathroom, James Harden loving it in Philly
8:00 - How many baseball games will you be okay with missing? What would you consider a "real" season?
8:15 - John Kelly on the quality of the Rangers and whether or not the Blues overreacted to Trouba's hit
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The hosts of "Baseball Now" join the show in studio to talk about creating a podcast as 5th graders
9:00 - Reacting to the uplifting and inspiring "Baseball Now" podcast...how can you not love baseball?
9:15 - Jeremy Rutherford revisits the Buchnevich trade, Perron getting going & why he needs more from Binner
9:30 - You're Killing me, Small!: Buffalo paying up for a new stadium, Brady's faux-retirement, 49ers primed for a deal
9:45 - What's on Tap? Getting out on the links (with Ozzie?)
Panger joins the show to talk about never loosing faith in Jordan Binnington, the magic of a goalie managing their crease, if he sees the Blues adding a defenseman and one name to watch for in that department.
Derrick Goold joins Randy & Michelle to provide some more context and info on the situation in Florida, clearing up the confusion on whether or not the two sides came anywhere close to a deal, why the players were bothered by MLB's manufactured deadline, if he expects more games to be cancelled & how the analytics train got this far off the tracks.
MVC commissioner Jeff Jackson joins the show to talk about Arch Madness getting started in town soon, the strength of depth from the conference this season, being a multi-bid league, the easiest ways to enjoy Arch Madness and then him and Michelle bring the Illini-Sister Jean beef directly to the air.
Bernie joins the show to talk about how big a few days off can be this late in the season, the unsurprising (to Bernie) return of Binnington to form, Buchnevich making a return to NYC, ROR's ability to change the game without scoring & the NHL becoming too passive.
7:00 - Blues get back in action tonight but pure angry from MLB is the only thing fueling us today
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!
7:30 - Baseball anger is seeping out...and it looks like the CBT is to blame.
7:45 - TIOLI: Budda Baker is going to protect himself, Any baseball until June, lower paid players leading MLBPA
8:00 - Fresh Take: Owners want to keep their money and not always compete. How do you deal with that?
8:15 - Bernie Federko reviews the Buchnevich deal with the Rangers tonight, on the NHL being too passive
8:30 - MVC commissioner Jeff Jackson on Arch Madness & taunting Smalls with Sister Jean magic
8:45 - The Fight
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The other shoe has dropped, so where does baseball go from here?
9:15 - Derrick Goold live from Florida on negotiations, expecting more cancelled games & analytics affect on baseball
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Any players out there? LeBron & the struggling Lakers. Giants trading Saquon?
9:45 - Darren Pang previews Blues-Rangers, throws out a new name in the defenseman conversation
Claibs joins Randy & Michelle live from Jupiter to talk about how the baseball schedule will change if there is no deal, why the Cardinals could benefit from a shortened season, how a shorter season would be better for baseball overall and lightening up the conversation with some March Madness talk as the month opens.
7:00 - MLB met for hours and late into this morning, but it's down to either an agreement or game cancellation
7:15 - NFL Four Downs: Colts OT Proposal, announcer FA, Kyler Murray making demands, Super Bowl share
7:30 - Breaking down the moves and decisions during his tenure: was Derek Jeter a bad owner?
7:45 - TIOLI: Westbrook doesn't take L's home, NBA expansion is coming, LeBron as a good owner
8:00 - Fresh Take: How does a shortened season affect the Cardinals? Are there some hidden benefits?
8:15 - Breaking down Gregg Rosenthal's '21 Starting QB Rankings: How is Mahomes this low?
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne joins the show live from Jupiter as fans continue to gather for the white smoke
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: MLB negotiating results from 16+ hours; tax numbers, playoff expansion
9:15 - The deadline has been hit and moved by the MLB, how are the fans taking this latest development?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Andrew Luck living his best life, Joey Gallo gets linked in, potential backups jobs
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Most random former Ram you can think of...and Randy closes the show on a macabre note
Larry Hughes joins the show in studio to talk about the latest going on at the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy, including reaching out to the kids with their programs, making it fun, why options across sports is a great thing for this generation, how the changes in the NBA and basketball change their coaching and his thoughts on the NBA including the struggles of the Laker, why he loves Tatum & the Celtics & if the early success from the new look 76ers is the real deal.
Danny Mac joins the show to talk about today's deadline from MLB to avoid missing games, how the competitive balance tax conversation has changed, why today is such an important date, the inevitability of gambling in baseball & why he's worried more about the beer vendor than certain records being met on the field.
Kerbs joins Randy & Michelle to break down two dominant wins from the Blues over the weekend, why he expects Husso in net Wednesday, David Peron getting back on the board & the Blues playing with every team they've faced this year.
7:00 Weekend Roundup: Blues dominant, Binner look's like he's back & MLB hit its deadline
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: Sunday Sept '25 Cards/NFL/MLS - Weekend Morning Burnch/Sleep-in/Soccer
7:30 - Is it smart for MLB to prioritize becoming a gambling sport than negotiating a better pace-of-play
7:45 - TIOLI: The NFL won't even think about going after Jerry Jones, will the Cardinals give Kyler the big money
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do you think Binnington is back?
8:15 - Chris Kerber talks about two dominant wins, Binnington bouncing back & Perron getting on the board
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Dan McLaughlin talks about the potential deadline in today's MLB/MLBPA labor talks
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How big of a deal will it be if MLB doesn't come to a deal and starts missing games
9:15 - Larry Hughes comes in studio to talk about the LH Basketball Academy, the Lakers issues & an exciting East
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: 76ers starting off strong, Lakers big L to the Pelicans & Kyler Murray's TL;DR post
9:45 - What's on Tap?: We're giving away Motley Crue seats, so Michelle & Randy break down...Hair bands!
Nike jumps on the show to talk about a brand new announcement for the Ascension Charity Golf Classic: they will be creating a 2nd event with the APGA to help reach out to young, minority golfers in the area and continue to broaden the horizons of golfing in STL
JR joins the show to talk about his latest collection of Brett Hull stories, the background to Robert Bortuzzo, how he came to embody the "grit" part of the Blues, how he sees the defenseman trade market playing out and which goalie the Blues roll with this weekend
Joey Vitale joins Rnady & Michelle to talk about his insane story from the draft-day trade with the Red Wings, how long-term injuries can affect players, is David Perron can make an impact this season & some parting shots on clam chowder and chocolate-covered nuts
Jay Delsing joins the show, talking about the blatant hypocrisy of Phil Mickelson's recent comments, the balance of money versus love for the game, how that balances changes as you get older and then some (uncalled for) parting tips and shots for a former producer.
7:00 - Blues - Sabres tonight: Is the Blues defense going to be enough no matter who is in net? Illini drop a close one
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Greg Amsinger in studio/Baseball isn't forever...A hard fought Illini game/Being done with baseball
7:30 - Jay Delsing on Mickelson talking from both sides, not only playing for the money & shots at Meat
7:45 - TIOLI: Cuonzo Marton & Mizzou Bball - If you're Fox, you back up the truck to TB12 - Skip the Straw day
8:00 - Fresh Take: Three players you can't wait to if in Spring Training
8:15 - Joey Vitale on his crazy Red Wings trade story, how David Perron can turn it around & chocolate-covered nuts
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on stories from Brett Hull, the story behind Bortuzzo & how he can impact this team
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Could Ryan O'Reilly's offensive malaise change how the Blues address his FA next year?
9:15 - This or That? The QB carousel is going to be active this offseason, time to pick between them!
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!
9:45 - Nick Ragone has a brand new announcement for the Ascension Charity Classic
Lindenwood alumnus and MLB Network host Greg Amsinger joins Randy and Michelle for a full hour in studio to talk about baseball, labor negotiations, Lindenwood's D1 announcement, hair tips, his opinion on Rob Manfred, how to fix the game he loves and more!
David Perron joins the show to talk about Binnington getting back into form, being back in Philadelphia after everything that happened in '19 and how he helps the team win when he's struggling to score.
John Kelly breaks down the potential goalie situation the Blues could be faced with, why having two good goalies can never be a bad thing & looking forward to tomorrow against the Sabres.
7:00 - Binning is bouncing back & Husso is playing like a #1, who do the Blues start, MLB labor talk updates
7:15 - Sick of It!: No more Ta'amu in STL
7:30 - Matt Carpenter has found a new approach, thanks to former teammates and a MLB roadtrip
7:45 - TIOLI: Gabbert the starter for TB?
8:00 - Fresh take: Packers & Rodgers saga continues, Troy Aikman makes a network switch
8:15 - John Kelly talks about the benefits for the Blues if Binner bounce back & they have two starters
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Blues F David Perron on being happy for Binnington, getting another big win in Philly & tomorrow vs. Buffalo
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Greg Amsinger of MLB Network is in studio for a full HOUR
9:15 - Proud Lindenwood alums Greg & Randy break down the news
9:30 - More mic drops and baseball thoughts from Greg
9:45 - Closing out a full hour with Greg talking hair tips & the future of baseball
Bernie Federko joins Randy & Michelle to talk about Berube's correct call to start Binner, why Bernie felt a bounceback like this from Binnington was inevitable and Mr. Federko takes a walk down memory lane with the old Blues-Flyers rivalry and his memories of former GM Emile Francis
7:00 - Blues bounce back, Binner bounces back bigger & SLU gets a W
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! Chips on Ships edition
7:30 - College Football Playoff will be staying at four teams...thanks a lot NCAA
7:45 - TIOLI: Phil Mickelson's comments, Rodger's cleanse & if Binner is back
8:00 - Fresh Take: If a player faces civil accusations but isn't charged criminally, do you want that player in your city?
8:15 - Bernie Federko on Berube's best move in the win & playing Binner in the future
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - What needs to happen for you to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Doug Pederson doesn't care about changing the Jaguars bad culture.
9:15 - Aaron Rodgers just might be playing us all...and we've got the sound from McAfee's show to prove it
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Play Gloria!
9:45 - What's on Tap?: JJ Redick goes IN on Zion
Chaser jumps onto the show for a full segment of story time! Brett Hull's incredible lack of a filter, going toe-to-toe with Twister & the Chaser's favorite post fight fall-out after a bout with one Brendan Shanahan.
Claibs joins the show to talk boats, Paul Goldschmidt joining the negotiations for the players, the sounds of progress, the need for a left-handed bat and the Cardinals handling of the DH & appreciating great Blues GMs from past and present.
Panger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about tonight's matchup against the Flyers, thinking back to the 2019 matchup that sparked the run, the Broadstreet Bully matchups back in the day and Panger's thoughts on Binner's struggles and the Blues goalie share going forward.
7:00 - Blues preview vs Flyers, how a shortened ST affects the Cardinals DH spot
7:15 - NFL 4 Downs
7:30 - It's the ultimate Twos-day: What are two moves you'd like to see in St. Louis sports?
7:45 - TIOLI: Jackson Mahomes wants free stuff, Miracle on Ice: This Day in History
8:00 - Fresh Take: NFL to partner with XFL / NFL fan bases that are the worst sore losers
8:15 - Blues, NHL broadcast Darren Pang talks about Blues-Flyers, hasn't changed his thoughts on Blues' goalies
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne calls in live from Jupiter to talk MLB and revisits the great Blues GMs present & past
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What are Army's three best moves of the last three years?
9:15 - Storytime with Kelly Chase: Berube, Twister, Hull & more
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: McIlroy's comments on Mickelson, Juwann Howard fallout, USMNT lawsuit
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Danny Mac is back, this time on the phone, to talk about how the MLB can't afford to miss regular season games, how he thinks the Cardinals with address the DH and how the lockout could affect that approach, if Alex Reyes is due for the bullpen this season and weighs in on how much he hears complaints re: Cardinals broadcast availability
Jesse Rogers joins live from Florida while reporting on this week's meetings to talk about his confidence in the March 5th start date, if the multiple sessions give him hope, whether the fan optics factor into these discussion and if more owners will start taking an active role in negotiations.
Kerbs drops in to talk about the Blues still getting 4 points in their Canadian swing, why Saturday was one of the better wins of the season, if the Blues are getting enough credit for their success and how the Blues could address the goalie starts with Husso's continued strong play.
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues win big, Bills & Mizzou lose, Juwan takes a swing
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: LBJ/Steph/Giannis--Cousins/Mayfield/Garoppolo
7:30 - President's Day: Which person in sports do you think would make a good President?
7:45 - TIOLO: Brain Flores as coach-in-waiting, keep forgetting Commanders, cookie debate breaks out
8:00 - Fresh Take: Who do you blame for the Cardinals not being on every TV platform?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on the Blues bouncing back with maybe their best win of the season
8:30 - The Fight: Zack goes for the Hall of Fame!
8:45 - You're Killing me Smalls!: LeBron will play with Bronny, Juwan goes with a mush
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: The blues are tied for the best record in the West. Do they get enough credit for being good?
9:15 - Jesse Rogers talks about the potential March 5th start date, his level of hope for the negotiations
9:30 - Fans have problems with the Cardinals, Bally Sports Midwest & their provides...what's the answer?
9:45 - Dan McLaughlin on MLB not being able to miss regular season games, the DH & Reyes in the bullpen
Joey joins the show to break down a rough Blues loss last night against the Canadiens and weighs in on the Blues need for a defenseman at the deadline, but mainly Joey just wants to break down safari stories with Michelle.
David Perron joins Randy & Michelle while the Blues are snowed into Montreal to talk about a tough loss against the Canadiens, how the game and preparation are changing for him as he gets older, getting to play in his hometown, the downside of the current restrictions and breaks down the Blues cards games on the train.
Jay joins the show to talk about the latest stories in the golfing world, including Tiger talking to the media and the developing saga between Phil Mickelson, the PGA and the Saudi Golf League.
7:00 - Blues tough loss to the Canadiens, MLB meeting just 15 minutes, SLU & Illini big games on Saturday
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Very similar pits for everyone this week...
7:30 - PGA golfer Jay Delsing talks about Phil Mickelson and the Saudi Golf League
7:45 - TIOLI: Tigers Williams PIM record, Lakers missing playoffs, MLB shooting their foot off
8:00 - Blues forward David Perron calls in from a snowed-in Blues squad in Montreal
8:15 - Blues broadcaster Joey Vitale dives right into the safari talk before talking about a rough loss
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Fresh Take: This offseason could see a wild QB carousel
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Greg Amsinger thinks Cardinal Nation will be fine post-pandemic...is that the only issue?
9:15 - The Blues defense struggled again, this time in front of Husso--is a trade for D-man needed?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Harbaugh's new deal, LeBron James 20-years later, Kelly Smiley bills covered
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Aaron Donald has some conditions on his return
Local celebrity JR joins the program to talk about the Blues back in action tonight, his recent article breaking down the Blues usage of forward depth and line combinations & the jump that Robert Thomas is making this season
John Kelly joins Randy & Michelle to talk about what to expect from tonight's matchup against the Canadiens, how the Montreal team has fallen off so quickly, what makes the Tarasenko line so great & why Robert Thomas is special.
Greg Amsinger joins the show today talk about favorite Expos of all time, whether you have a "#2" MLB team to root for and weighs in on today's big question: Is Cardinal Nation dead?
7:00 - Billiken's & Illini in action last night, Blues in practice & today's main topic: Is Cardinals Nation dead
7:15 - Sick of it!: No Spring Training!
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger talks favorite Expos of all time, do you have a "#2" MLB Team?
7:45 - TIOLI: Being RoY makes you cleaner, excited for Aaron Donald, Waino's future
8:00 - Fresh Take: Fans weigh in on the circumstances, causes & fall out of the fall of Cardinal Nation
8:15 - Blues broadcaster John Kelly breaks down the Blues strongest line and weighs in on potential trades
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Ken Rosenthal breaks down MLBPA's top priorities
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Is Cardinal Nation dead? Listeners weigh in on the question
9:15 - The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford talks about what makes Robert Thomas special & the Blues use of depth
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Stafford needs a water, a photographer needed a railing & Juan Soto turned down $$
9:45 - What's on tap?: Where is the Mizzou passion relative to the rest of the SEC?
Bernie is back this week, breaking down why last night's win over Ottawa was prefect example of this team playing Craig Berube-style hockey, the continued resurgence of Vladimir Tarasenko, how much of a win the Buchnevich trade has been & if he thinks the Blues will add more defense at the deadline.
Khalia Collier, VP of Community Relations for St. Louis City SC and Marcela Manjarrez, EVP Chief Communications Officer for Centene joined the show to talk about Tuesday's stadium announcement, why this is important for the city and the community moving forward and what the next steps are for CITY.
7:00 - Missouri struggles against Arkansas, Blues back in the W column, Illinois & SLU in action tonight
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! Rituals, getting over the Rams, approaching people at the gym
7:30 - Now that the NL has the DH, how do you want the Cardinals to address the spot?
7:45 - TIOLI: Kanye buying the Broncos? Wentz out of Indy?
8:00 - Khalia Collier of STL City SC and Marcela Manjarrez of Centene talk about the stadium partnership
8:15 - Bernie Federko talks about the Blues win over the senators and how the skill of the game has changed
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Fresh Take: Should Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva have been allowed to skate?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How bad does baseball look with the Matt Harvey testimony?
9:15 - Dollar Tree is called Poundland in the UK: What are the weirdest things in American sports?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Brady not done, Marquise Brown going gaming
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Mike Claiborne joins the program from Jupiter to give his latest update from the area, his thoughts on the latest MLB/MLBPA negotiations and update on what's next on ClaibsOnline.com
Panger joins the program to give a different view on Binnington and Husso than we've heard lately, gives his thouhgts on the play in front of net from goalie-to-goalie and why the Blues can't overlook the Senators.
David joins Danny & Randy to talk about the advances in golfing technology and how the casual fan in St. Louis can take advantage of the courses in town and new tech with Callaway.
7:00 - SLU drops two straight to the Bonnies, Blues-Senators preview
7:15 - What possible sporting event terrifies you? Cubs, Royals & Rams already happened...
7:30 - David Kohlberg breaks down the new things going on with Callaway golf
7:45 - TIOLI: Harden's strip club obsession, MLB playing a full 162, MLS engagement
8:00 - Fresh Take: Drellich and Rosenthal don't see a path to a full 162
8:15 - Darren Pang takes a different view on Binnington/Husso & breaks down the Blues play in front of the net
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne gives us his eye on Jupiter, thoughts on MLB/MLBPA's recent negotiations
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: STL City SC unveiling second founding partner & stadium sponsor: Centene
9:15 - MLB wants to eliminate hundred of MILB jobs in it's latest proposal
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! STL native engaged to Simone Biles, Prince Harry hangs with LAR
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Watching more Kanye-Pete on IG
Kerbs joins Randy & Danny to break down why Valentine's should be in August, why a complete game against Chicago is a good sign, Oskar Sundqvist still getting back to 100% and the current situation with travel for this Canadian swing
7:00 - Super Bowl wrap-up, Blues over Blackhawks, surprise call from St. Louis-native Greg Amsinger on the game
7:15 - Star One, Bench One, Cut One: Pick your poison, best one day in sports
7:30 - Blues rebound 5-1 over Chicago...it's Husso's net now
7:45 - TIOLI: KSDK congrats Rams, #16 at the Waste Management
8:00 - Fresh Take: Were the Super Bowl commercials good this year? Enough to make up for the game?
8:15 - Chris Kerber joins the show to break down a more structured game from the Blues & the goalie split going forward
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - More thoughts from the fans of St. Louis after last night's Super Bowl
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What does the future hold for the Bengals?
9:15 - It's Valentine's! What are we doing to show some love today we don't ordinarily do?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Super Bowl of the stars
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Conor joins the show to break down the matchup between the Bengals and Rams, including why Conor's picking the Bengals in this game and how he'll handle being St. Louis' favorite writer.
Travis joins Randy & Danny to break down tonight's matchup against St. Bonaventure, including what to expect from the center rotation going forward and the importance of St. Louis' depth this season.
Greg Amsinger gives his thoughts on the comments from Manfred yesterday, down to his "reluctant optimism" and gives the one element he wants to see the Cardinals improve.
The bread-baking broadcaster joins the show and reminisces on his days at CBC with football coach Mike Shannon, and eventually relents to comment on a tough 7-4 loss for the Blues
Jay has stories from the past at the Waste Management Open...apparently Arizona is a good state for golf
7:00 - Blues with a disappointing result, Billiken's in action tonight, Pro Football HoF results
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Blues are back, but that was TOUGH
7:30 - Jay Delsing has stories from the Waste Management Open
7:45 - TIOLI: A&M HC Sydney Carter has haters
8:00 - Fresh Take: What do we take out of Rob Manfred's comments yesterday?
8:15 - Joey Vitale talks a lot of CBC memories before reluctantly recapping the Blues 7-4 loss
8:30 - The Fiht
8:45 - Greg Amsinger on Rob Manfred's comments, one Cardinals element to address
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What are our favorite prop best for Super Bowl 56?
9:15 - Travis Ford joins the show to talk about tonight's matchup against St. Bonaventure
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls: Dick Vermail to the HOF, more on Manfred
9:45 - MMQB's Conor Orr breaks down Bengals-Rams
Keith Law breaks down his recent ranking of MLB Farm Systems and breaks down his Top 20 list for the Cardinals.
JR joins Danny & Randy to talk about the Blues getting Berube's extension done, the goalie competition moving forward and why the salary cap is the biggest obstacle to the Blues trade.
John Kelly joins for his weekly hit to talk about the Blues return to action tonight against the Devils, why defense is the second half focus and how he sees the goalie situation developing the rest of the season.
7:00 - The Blues are back in action tonight
7:15 - Sick of it!: Donut doors, Cardinals SS, labor discussions
7:30 - What to expect: Rod Manfred's comments later today
7:45 - TIOLI: Greg Robinson is quite the entrepreneur, Sosa & DeJong most ABs than Gorman
8:00 - Fresh Take: What is your base menu for the Super Bowl? Three must have for your party.
8:15 - John Kelly breaks down the Blues return to action tonight versus the Devils
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talks Blues moves, Berube's new deal & trade deadline thoughts
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What are the three keys for Blues success in the second half?
9:15 - Keith Law on the Cardinals Top 20 Prospects & farm system rankings
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls: Harden wants out, Spygate thoughts won't go away
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Aeneas joins Randy & Danny to talk about Torry Holt's Hall of Fame candidacy, his thoughts on the Bengals-Rams matchup and then he lights up the entire studio with ten straight minutes of pure positivity and optimism.
David joins the program to talk about returning from a long break, the status of his golf game after a little trip, Jordan Kyrou's big weekend & why he thinks the Blues can go on a roll.
7:00 - SLU, Mizzou & Illini in action last night, Blues back tonight
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!: Valentine's edition
7:30 - Keith Law's Top 20 Cardinals Prospects '22: Gorman, Yepez, Thompson & Wynn
7:45 - TIOLI: McVay's fiancé's photo, Cardinals prospect debuts
8:00 - Fresh Take: Super Bowl Media Day Sound from Burrow, Stafford, Donald & Chase
8:15 - PSA Randy: Yearly reminder to get yourself checked and take care of yourself!
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Blues F David Perron on the biggest challenge coming back from a long break
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Being realistic about a Blues deadline move
9:15 - Aeneas Williams brings a metric ton of positivity to the airwaves
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! Dickerson says LA is a Raiders town, Lakers continue to struggle
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Mike joins from Jupiter for his usual update on the activity around the facilities, MLB labor negotiations, the news on the Bortuzzo extension, why he expects FA to be the wildest every once a deal is reached & why it's time to get excited about Jordan Walker
Darren Pang joins for his weekly hit to talk about how the Blues can approach returning from a long layoff, his expectations for the Blues at the deadline & why he thinks the Blues are contenders
7:00 - Brady's first post-retirement podcast, Lovie Smith & Dennis Allen to HC, Alvin Kamara video surfaces
7:15 - Baseball has stopped testing for the moment...Would the game be better if they completely stopped?
7:30 - What would your ideal Super Bowl Halftime show be?
7:45 - TIOLI: Kyler Murray's Instagram, Blues expectations & Super Bowl viewership
8:00 - Diving into Andrew Millers interview on the owners, labor talks
8:15 - Bally Sports Midwest broadcaster Darren Pang on getting back from a long layoff
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Mike Claiborne on activity in Jupiter, MLB labor talks, Bortuzzo extension & getting excited for Jordan Walker
9:00 - Brady's comments on retirement aren't as committal at they were a week ago. What is he gonna do now?
9:15 - Blues moves: Bortuzzo extension, Brown contract, Perunovich to IR
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! Kyler Murray round 2, Olympics Fyre festival & ESPN's Riddick to the NFL
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Coach Venturi is back on the 101 airwaves to talk about the greatness of Joe Burrow, the Super Bowl matchup in full between the Rams and Bengals and how tough it was for the Colts to blow it this year.
Dick Vermeil joins the show to talk about his thoughts on his own Hall of Fame candidacy, why he expects big plays to be the decider between Bengals-Rams & why he knows Torry Holt will be in Canton.
Kerbs joins Randy & Danny Mac to talk about the Blues going into the second half of the season, how he sees the goalie situation playing out, his trade deadline predictions & a big weekend for Jordan Kyrou
7:00 - Kyrou with a big ASG weekend, another big win for SLU, Mizzou & Illinois
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: All Star Games, Blues young stars & MLB broadcasters
7:30 - In a week that should be all about football, we're talking about anything but
7:45 - TIOLI: SLU to Tourney, Illini seeding, Yadi's future
8:00 - Fresh Take: What Olympic events interest you? Is it hard to watch considering the venue?
8:15 - Chris Kerber on Blues second half thoughts, deadline predictions
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - St. Louis Blues mid-season report cards: Lots of As and Bs
9:00 - Dick Vermeil on his Hall of Fame chances, Super Bowl matchup & how he knows Torry Holt belongs in Canton
9:15 - Rick Venturi returns to the 101 airwaves to breakdown his thoughts on the Rams-Bengals matchup
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Tom Brady...broadcaster?
9:45 - What's on Tap: After a quiet weekend, Randy & Danny try to figure out a step in the MLB/MLBPA discussions
Ross Tucker, host of the 'Ross Tucker Podcast', joins the show to talk about his takeaways from the championship games and his thoughts looking forward to the Super Bowl matchup
Travis joins Randy & Danny to share some discontent with the voters of a certain watch list, preview a tough matchup tomorrow against Dayton, break down what catapulted Gibson Jimerson to the leading scorer in the A10 & the one thing he's seen change since the start of the year
JR joins the show to talk about his latest article at TheAthletic.com, talking about how Jordan Kyrou took the next step and get's into his thoughts on the possibility of a trade for Jakob Chychrun
Joey joins the program with not a lot of hockey to talk about, but that's never been a problem as Vitale dives into some embarrassing medical stories you just didn't expect
Jay joins for his weekly hit to talk about his times running into Justin Timberlake & Bill Murray, the way the science of euipment changed the game and why he likes the idea but doesn't expect a union among golfers
7:00 - Jags to hire Pederson, MLBPA says no to mediator, Saint Louis with a huge game tomorrow
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Saint Louis wins over George Mason in 2OT, Rams win over 49ers
7:30 - Jay Delsing on breakfast with Justin Timberlake and the science of new clubs
7:45 - TIOLI: Josh Kreonke in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Bills beating Dayton AND Davidson
8:00 - Dan & Randy's MLB Mega-draft: one pitch, player, owner, manager, GM, city & ballpark
8:15 - Joey Vitale is instant offense, even when the Blues haven't played in a week
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford breaks down Jordan Kyrou's special star & the possibilities of a Chychrun trade
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: reactions to our baseball drafts, vote now!
9:15 - Saint Louis Billikens Head Coach Travis Fiord on a George Mason win, getting ready for the Blizzard against Dayton tomorrow
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Harbaugh staying in Michigan
9:45 - Ross Tucker, NFL broadcaster, on Super Bowl matchup
Co-director of the newest 30 for 30, "The Tuck Rule: The Call That Changed it All" , Ken Rodgers talks about the unexamined relationship between Brady & Woodson as former college teammates, tracking all the different tendrils that shot off of this play & asking Tom Brady where his career would be if the call goes differently.
More popularly known by his tweeter handle @BigRed_STL, Bob Underwood joined the show to talk about how the site got started, the importance of telling St. Louis Football Cardinal stories, reaching out to former players & more
John Kelly joins Randy and Danny to talk about his 1st half thoughts, why he thinks the Blues are in good shape & look at the priorities for the 2nd half
Greg joins the show to talk about why he has some optimism regarding the MLB/MLBPA after a meeting where they were able to come to agreement, points out the sticking point around minimum salary and gets into his thoughts on ESPN's Top 100 MLB list
7:00 - A big night for the local CBB teams, SLU & Illinois with wins, surprising Harbaugh news & ESPN Top 100 MLB list
7:15 - Sick of it!: Albert v Jeter
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger talks about his optimism for the labor negotiations, ESPN's Top 100 list
7:45 - TIOLI: Phil Michelson leaving PGA, SLU to tournament, Super Bowl Saturday
8:00 - Fresh Take: You get control of the Cardinals from Mo the day after the new CBA is reached...What's your move?
8:15 - Blues broadcaster John Kelly on his 1st half review of the Blues, oriorities for the 2nd half
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Bob Underwood from BigRedSTL.com talks about how the site started, reaching out to former Cardinals greats
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What sports departure should have been the most emotional?
9:15 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: David Ortiz wife congratulates, but still divorcing him
9:30 - Ken Rodgers, Director "The Tuck Rule" on the relationship between Brady & Woodson, all the ways this story branches out & Brady's answer when asked about his career if they lose
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Coach Drinkwitz joined Danny & Randy to talk about today's National Signing Day, give his thoughts on the realities of CFB in the era of the transfer portal and starts looking forward to spring ball
David dropped by to talk about his recent rankings of SEC teams in the transfer portal, and give his thoughts for Mizzou on National Singing Day
Bernie joins the show to talk about the potential benefits of this long rest, his 1st half season review & why he thinks a big defenseman is exactly what the Blues need
Danny Mac is once again is the co-pilot chair!
7:00 - Brian Flores lawsuit, Harbaugh reportedly to the Vikings, MLB/MLBPA meeting takeaways
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!: Randy goes into the Dad Joke hall of fame
7:30 - Randy & Danny each have three realistic FA targets for the Cardinals
7:45 - TIOLI: NFL, Adele & snow days
8:00 - Fresh Take: is the excitement around Joe Burrow the most for a second year QB?
8:15 - Bernie Federko on 1st half season review and his thoughts on a trade for a defenseman
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - The Athletic's David Ubben talks about SEC transfer portal and recruiting rankings
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Reaction from around the NFL to Brian Flores' lawsuit
9:15 - What if Spring Training is delayed?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Parents attacking refs, Lamar Odom & WFT was a better name
9:45 - Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz on transfer realities, signing days thoughts & looking toward spring ball
Mike Claiborne joins the show to give his thoughts on the day's Mount Rushmore + 1 conversation and give an exclusive breakdown of activity at the the Cardinals facility in Jupiter.
The Wizard joins the show to talk about what defensive player in baseball he would watch today, his upcoming celebration with the '82 Cardinals infielder, playing infield with Keith Hernandez and why Scott Rolen deserves to be in the Hall.
Panger joins Randy & Randy with his thoughts on how the Blues could face off against the Avalanche, how the time off could affect the Blues (and the goalie situation) and weighs in on the day's GOAT conversation
7:00 - Topic of the Day: Your Mount Rushmore (plus one) of GOATS
7:15 - What do the Blues need to be in order to beat the Colorado Avalanche in a playoff series?
7:30 - Could we have as much QB movement this offseason as last year?
7:45 - TIOLI: GOATS, playoff odds & Chiefs overreactions
8:00 - Getting into your answers to Mouth Rushmore + 1
8:15 - Darren Pang joins the Blues Booth to talk about the second half of the season
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith on Hall of Fame voting, '82 Cardinals celebration
9:00 - The listeners have more Mount Rushmore + 1 lists
9:15 - Mike Claiborne shares his GOAT list and breaks down potential action in Jupiter
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls!: Nick Cannon, Tom Brady & more
9:45 - What's on Tap
NFL.com and NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha joins the program to give a 1st-person account from the Chiefs loss to the Bengals, how the Rams completed the second big comeback of the day and how this Super Bowl matchup looks
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues loss, mixed local CBB results and another WILD NFL weekend
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: NFL Review edition
7:30 - NFL 4 Down: Homes struggles, questionable play calls and big comebacks
7:45 - TIOLI: who's the most hated sports figure in STL?
8:00 - How can these 11 days off benefit the Blues?
8:15 - Tom Brady is (most likely?) retired
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha Championship Sunday breakdown
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: How does a Rams SB berth affect you?
9:15 - How much does having a veteran team benefit an MLB team this year?
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls! Randy Karraker edition
9:45 - What's on Tap?
David joins us with a working connection to talk about a terrific game overall for the Blues, why his fight was about emotion and what it's like to play and watch Ivan Barbashev
Joey Vitale joined the program today with some extra energy to talk about the Blues over the Flames and why he's only focusing on all the good things from this potential goalie conversation.
Jay drops in for his weekly conversation on the latest in the golfing world, takes a moment with Danny Mac to remember just how incredible Tiger Woods is
7:00 - Blues win 5-1, Husso impressive again
7:15 - Peak & Pit: Big wins for Blues, SLU, ILL--HoF voting, snow this morning
7:30 - Jay Delsing updates us on the world of golf
7:45 - TIOLI: STL getting wins, taking weather loses
8:00 - Fresh Take: Danny Mac means Cardinals takes
8:15 - Joey Vitale is fired up after the Blues win
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - AFC, NFC Championship picks
9:00 - David Perron is fired up after an emotional night and a big win
9:20 - Today's Big Thing + You're Killing me, Smalls: Big emotional win for the Blues
9:40 - What's on Tap: Blues on Saturday, local CBB full up and a big NFL weekend
STL Native and former Rams Trent Green is excited about what this AFC Championship matchup between Burrow and Mahomes means for the NFL for years to come and takes a walk down memory lane to his time in the Super Bowl with St. Louis.
Jeremy stops in for another edition of the Rutherford Report, breaking down his recent article on the looming decision for the Flames and Matthew Tkachuck and what that could mean for the Blues this summer, and gives his thoughts on tonight's game including who he thinks fans will see in goal tonight.
Joe Buck joins Randy & Michelle to talk about this weekend's AFC and NFC matchups, why he was so high on the 49ers over the Packer, how the Rams have gone for broke and whether it'll work out and Joe has a surprisingly definitive answer when it comes to the Binnington-Husso question.
Blues broadcaster Jon Kelly talks about the play in front of Binnington, why he's confident about Binner's bounceback, the struggles of Niko Mikkola and why Blues fans might just need to calm down.
Greg Amsinger joins Randy & Michelle to talk about the results for the Baseball Hall of Fame, his strong thoughts for the resulting conversation and a last minute update on MLB-MLBPA negotiations
7:00 - Blues-Flames in action tonight, big win for Saint Louis
7:15 - Sick of It!: Rams' grand vision
7:30 - MLB Network's Greg Amsinger on Baseball Hall of Fame vote, labor talks
7:45 - TIOLI: Super Bowl rematch, Conference champs & more
8:00 - Should the Baseball hall of Fame vote e changed to committees?
8:15 - Blues television broadcaster John Kelly on Binnington's confidence, Mikkola's struggles
8:30 - Joe Buck talks Rams going for broke and has a definite opinion on Binnington-Husso
8:45 - The Athletic's Blues writer jeremy Rutherford brings his report on tonight's Blues-Flames matchups
9:00 - The Fight
9:15 - NFL broadcaster Trent Green breaks down both the AFC & NFC championship games and remembers his time in the Super Bowl with St. Louis
9:30 - You're Killing me, Smalls: Favre on Rodgers and Ja'Marr Chase's ultimate motivation
9:45 - What's on Tap?: Randy & Michelle's Conference Champion picks
SLU HC Travis Ford joined the show to talk about a big bounce back win over UMass, their mindset on getting Gibson Jimerson more shots and what to watch for in tonight's matchup against George Washington.
The Reverend Isaac joins Randy & Michelle to look back at the memories of the Greatest Show on Turf's Super Bowl run, preview this weekend Conference Championship games & broke down what makes Cooper Kupp so good.
Bernie joined the show to talk about the confidence and expectations for Jordan Binnington, how to shake off a tough loss & how the Blues need to improve going forward
7:00 - Baseball Hall of Fame reaction, labor negotiations update, Payton retired from Saints and local CBB
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy: Long distance relationships and surviving a very close-distance situation
7:30 - If baseball misses games, what would it take for you to come back?
7:45 - TIOLI: Pistachios, quarterbacks and Hall of Famers
8:00 - The Fight
8:15 - Blues Hall of Famer Bernie Federko on moving on from a tough loss & needing better play in front of Binnington
8:30 - A short appearance from #57, getting into the Blues looking for redemption tomorrow
8:45 - Pro Football Hall of Famer and former St. Louis Ram Isaac Bruce talked about the anniversary of Greatest Show on Turf's super bowl win and this weekend's conference champ games
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What's a baseball museum without a Top Five player and pitcher of all time?
9:15 - Billiken's Men's Basketball HC Travis Ford talks about a dominating win over UMass, Gibson Jimerson's play and tonight's matchup against George Washington
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls: David Ortiz gets in but what are these writers doing?
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne joined the program live from a store in Turks and Caicos to talk about this week's MLB labor discussions, bring his thoughts on moves he wishes St. Louis teams had/hadn't made & react to a wild NFL weekend.
Blues & NHL broadcaster Darren Pang joined Rand & Michelle to recap a rough game for the Blues and give the goalie-perspective to the struggles of Jordan Binnington
7:00 - Blues Breakdown
7:15 - Is this the end for Brady and Rodgers future?
7:30 - What should we take out of Monday's MLB labor negotiations?
7:45 - TIOLI: Best landing place for Rodgers, Blues reactions & morning beverages
8:00 - Has Jimmy Garopolo forced the 49ers to change their thinking? How would a Super Bowl affect it?
8:15 - Blues broadcaster Darren Pang on a rough night for he Blues and where do we go wit Binnington from here
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster mike Claiborne brags about the weather and talks MLB labor negotiations & the wild NFL weekend
9:00 - After a 5 assist night against the Blues, what's the best way to get Matthew Tkachuck into a STL jersey?
9:15 - Who SHOULD make the Hall of Fam today...and who WILL?
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls: What is Green Bay going to do about Aaron Rodgers?
9:45 - Old(er) QBs just don't get it done anymore...what does this mean for Tom Brady?
49ers Reporters for ESPN's NFL Nation Nick Wagoner joined Karraker & Smallmon to talk about a big win for the Niners over Green Bay, what he expects in the upcoming NFC championship and the ridiculousness of the Rams trying to stop San Francisco fans from buying tickets.
Cardinals broadcaster Dan McLaughlin joins karraker & Smallmon to talk about the potential progress between the MLBPA and owners in their next meeting, where the Cardinals options for DH could come from and Randy suggests a new SLU call for Danny mac to try.
Blues Broadcaster Chris Kerber joined Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the Blues dominating win over the Canucks, whether another strong performance from Vile Husso proves he's the real deal, why he thinks the Blues are tops in the NHL and preview tonight's matchup against the Flames
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues-Canucks, NFL Divisional Round, CBB
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One: In their prime; Mahomes, Peyton, Favre?
7:30 - NFL 4 Downs: The importance of specials teams & the greatness of Joe Burrow
7:45 - TIOLI: Best QBs to start a team with, STL food favorites & more
8:00 - NFL Breakdown: Dominant road teams & the importance of home field
8:15 - Blues broadcaster Chris Kerber talks Blues win over the Canucks and previews tonight's matchup against the Calgary Flames
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Cardinals Broadcaster Dan McLaughlin on MLB Labor Discussions, SLU basketball
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Blues look great over the weekend
9:15 - What should MLBPA offer when the two sides meet on Monday?
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls: You won't believe the news out of LA this morning
9:45 - ESPN 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner on the Niners big win, the play and status of Garoppolo & more
Jay Delsing on his dream arena/stadium to play in and on the passing of Masters Champion Bob Golby.
Joey Vitale on the Blues first trip to Seattle and on which stadium/arena he would love to play in as a player.
Adam Wainwright on being prepared when the the lockout is over and on the Winter Warm-up cancelation and his upcoming benefit in Springfield, IL.
7:00 - Blues begin a three-game road trip starting in Seattle tonight
7:15 - Peak & Pit
7:30 - Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright on upcoming event and baseball lockout
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do the Blues really have a goalie controversy?
8:15 - Blues broadcaster Joey Vitale
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Jay Delsing
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What venue would you like to play in?
9:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:30 - Reacting to Adam Wainwright Interview
9:45 - NFL Divisional Round Playoff Picks
Greg Amsinger on his favorite baseball movie, why Cardinals fans should be positive going into the 2022 season, and who will go into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year?
Jeremy Rutherford on the Blues dramatic comebacks this season, do we have a goalie controversy, and which number could be retired next by the Blues?
John Kelly on the Blues first trip to Seattle, his favorite Chris Pronger moment, and will Ville Husso get more starts?
7:00 - Blues travel to Seattle for the first time with a full roster
7:15 - Sick of It: Seeing the L.A. Rams making the playoffs again and St. Louis weather
7:30 - MLB Network host Greg Amsinger
7:45 - Take It or Leave It: L.A. fans are the worst and Jordan Kyrou needs a fan club
8:00 - Why can't we turn away from the NFL?
8:15 - Bally Sports Midwest Blues announcer John Kelly
8:30 - The Fight: Can Randy bounce back after giving up the first Hall of Fame fighter of 2022?
8:45 - Blues writer for the Athletic and 101 ESPN insider Jeremy Rutherford
9:00 - NFL playoff Quarterback freak out rankings
9:15 - How should baseball market to the younger audience?
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:45 - What's on Tap?
David Perron on getting the opportunity to play in Seattle for the first time, what he's learned about Buchnevich this season, and on how the team handles playing the hot hand.
Randy Orton on the upcoming Royal Rumble at the Dome, on performing in front of the hometown crowd, and his proudest moment in the WWE.
Bernie Federko on the Pronger retirement ceremony, does Ville Husso deserve more starts, and the Blues identity.
Xaiver Scruggs on who would be a great DH for the Cardinals, how can baseball do a better job of marketing their young stars, and how can MLB improve the game to attract a younger audience.
7:00 - Does Ville Husso deserve more playing time?
7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy
7:30 - What responsibility do players have in dealing with the media?
7:45 - Take It or Leave It
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do the Blues have a goalie controversy
8:15 - Bally Sports Midwest Blues analyst Bernie Federko
8:30 - The Fight: Dustin is back for a chance at the Fight Hall of Fame
8:45 - Blues forward David Perron
9:00 - WWE Superstar and St. Louis native Randy Orton
9:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:30 - Former Cardinal and ESPN MLB analyst Xavier Scruggs
9:45 - What's on Tap?
Mike Claiborne on Chris Pronger's time in St. Louis and how special last night was at Enterprise Center.
7:00 - Blues comeback again in win over Predators
7:15 - Rams win big over Cardinals
7:30 - Are the Cardinals the 9th best team in baseball?
7:45 - Take It or Leave It
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do the Blues have a goalie controversy?
8:15 - Which four young QB's will be the next faces of the league?
8:30 - The Fight: Dustin returns for Day 2 against Randy
8:45 - Former Blues Kelly Chase reflects on last night's retirement ceremony for Chris Pronger
9:00 - Mike Claiborne on Chris Pronger's career in St. Louis
9:15 - Reliving last night's retirement ceremony for Chris Pronger
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:45 - What's On Tap
Donny on the Bills big win Saturday night against the Patriots, on the Bill/Chiefs matchup this weekend, and his gameday superstitions.
Danny Mac talked about is favorite Chris Pronger memories and gave his thoughts on the Cardinals international signings.
Chris Kerber discussed his favorite moments calling Chris Pronger games, on Binnington's recent struggles, on the importance of tonight's Central Division rivalry with the Predators.
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues lose to Maple Leafs and NFL Wild Card Weekend
7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One
7:30 - NFL 4 Downs
7:45 - Take It or Leave It
8:00 - Fresh Take: Blues to retire Chris Pronger's #44 tonight
8:15 - Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber
8:30 - The Fight
8:45 - Voice of the Cardinals, Dan McLaughlin
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Cardinals announce international signings
9:15 - Bills super fan, Donny Fandango from 105.7 the Point
9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Blues comeback against the Kraken 7:15 - Peak & Pit 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Teams taken for granted. Do we appreciate them enough? 8:15 - Radio color analyst for the Blues, Joe Vitale 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Mizzou Football Hall of Fame Coach, Gary Pinkel
9:15 - Today’s Big Thing: Is the NHL messing up by not having some of their biggest stars compete? + 3 Bold Predictions for the NFL Playoffs 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Tap? Super Bowl Champion, Sylvester Williams
7:00 - Blues take on the Kraken for the first time 7:15 - Sick of it! 7:30 - Finding the Silver lining in the Blues having multiple Covid cases 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Who has the chance to emerge as a superstar in the NFL Playoffs? 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You’re Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Radio Voice of the Seattle Kraken, Everett Fitzhugh 9:15 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - Which NFL defense do you have confidence in winning the game when the offense is lost? 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Perron placed on Covid protocols; Joe Judge has met judgement 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - What do we want to see out of Thursday’s Bargaining Meeting? 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Expectations for the Cardinals in 2022 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Is there a team you watch just because you hate them?
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Rams Lawsuit - What would it have been like? 9:15 - Play-by-play Announcer, Kevin Harlan 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Georgia takes down Alabama to win the National Championship 7:15 - What NFL QB’s do we have in for the NFL playoffs? 7:30 - Blues Color Analyst, Darren Pang 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - NFL Coaching Carousel. What openings make sense for teams? 8:15 - Do the Blues need to make a move to win the Stanley Cup? 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Cardinals Broadcaster, Mike Claiborne
9:00 - MLB Writer for ESPN.com, Jesse Rogers 9:15 - Has the college football landscape changed? 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues epic comeback, No #TieGate in Vegas 7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 7:30 - NFL 4 Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: College Football Championship Memories 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Voice of College Football on ESPN Radio, Sean Kelley
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: NFL Black Monday 9:15 - TV Voice of the Cardinals, Dan McLaughlin 9:30 - You’re Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Blues place 3 players in Covid Protocol; Antonio Brown officially released 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: 8:15 - Blues Radio Color Analyst, Joey Vitale 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What athletes had the makeup to turn a switch and make other teams play? 9:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:30 - Comedian, Aries Spears 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Blues drop a close one to the Penguins 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - MLB Network Host, Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - The Fight 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - Fresh Take: St. Louis City SC Head Coach, Bradley Carnell 8:45 - Cardinals best & worst contracts
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: ESPN College Football Senior Writer, Adam Rittenberg 9:15 - Blues Forward, David Perron 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Blues look to slow down Penguins 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Today’s players don’t love football? 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: 10 out of 10 Athletic HOF Voters voted for Rolen. Why would someone NOT vote for him? 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - TV Voice of the Cardinals, Dan McLaughlin
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Outside of Green Bay, who are we confident in to win a Super Bowl? 9:15 - Why the College Football Playoff must expand… 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Tap?
7:00 - Blues defeat Wild 6-2 in Winter Classic 7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 7:30 - NFL 4 Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Cardinals Broadcaster, Mike Claiborne 8:15 - Blues Color Analyst, Darren Pang 8:30 - The Fight 8:50 - Blues Forward, Jordan Kyrou
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What has Rob Manfred actually done for baseball? 9:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - What's on Deck?
7:00 - Winter Classic Preview 7:15 - Peak & Pit 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - The Fight 8:15 - Blues Radio Color Analyst, Joey Vitale 8:30 - Former Blues Forward, Keith Tkachuk 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Sports Resolutions 9:15 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - Fresh Take: New Year Wishes and Resolutions 9:45 - The Final Crossover
7:00 - Blues take down Oilers after a long time off 7:15 - Sick of it! 7:30 - MLB Network Host, Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Most impactful moments of 2021 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Pro Football Hall of Famer, Dan Dierdorf 9:15 - Blues forward, David Perron 9:30 - Former Blues Center, Larry Patey 9:45 - Crossover
7:00 - Last Night in sports 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy 7:30 - Dick Vermeil 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - The Most Disappointing moments of 2021 8:15 - Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - The Most Thrilling moments of 2021
9:00 - Kelly Chase 9:15 - Today's Big Thing 9:30 - You're Killin' me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover
Chaser hops in with Karraker and Smallmon to tell some great stories about the Alumni Game, give his analysis of the Blues, and recall some of his favorite stories with The Great One
Bernie Federko Joins K&S to dish about the upcoming game against the Oilers and the Winter Classic
Super Bowl Champion Dick Vermeil joins K&S to talk about his dear friend, fellow legend John Madden.
7:00 - Fins! Fins! Fins! 7:15 - Contender or Pretender 7:30 - St. Louis Sports Personality of The Year 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - The Fight 8:15 - Darren Pang 8:30 - Barret Jackman 8:45 - Fresh Take
9:00 - Mike Claiborne 9:15 - Today's Big Thing: The Best Storylines to look forward to in 2022 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover
The Legend himself Mike Claiborne comes in to talk to us about his time covering the Winter Classic and whatever else comes to his mind!
Jax Jax Jax rolls into Karraker and Smallmon to talk about the Winter Classic and his most indispensable Blue
7:00 - Weekend Roundup 7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one 7:30 - 4 Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take - The extra delay helps the Blues more than you might think 8:15 - Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Are we watching the final gasps of the Bowl system?
9:00 - Today's Big Thing 9:15 - Jeff Brown 9:30 - You're Killing me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover
Kerbs swings by to talk about the extended pause, a healthier Blues team, and the Winter Classic
7:00 - Braggin’ Rights Game; Mizzou vs Army 7:15 - Festivus 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Air out your sports grievances! 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Back in the Festivus Spirit 9:15 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - Vice President of the St. Louis Sports Commission & Executive Producer of the Musial Awards, Marc Schreiber 9:45 - Last time on the show w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Tuesday Night Football; No Olympics for the NHL 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - NFL News and Notes 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What's the status of Major League Baseball? 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Braggin' Rights Game 9:15 - Former NFL Offensive Tackle and Mizzou Football Color Commentator, Howard Richards 9:30 - ESPN NFL Reporter, Nick Wagoner 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Monday Night Football; NHL Postponement 7:15 - The Backelor 7:30 - Former Blues President & CEO, Mark Sauer 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What did Mike Keenan do to make you hate him? 8:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster, Mike Claiborne
9:00 - Bally Sports Midwest & TNT NHL Analyst, Darren Pang 9:15 - Today’s Big Thing: Is Mike Keenan the reason it took the Blues so long to win a cup? 9:30 - University of Illinois Men's Head Basketball Coach, Brad Underwood 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues, NFL Sunday, Buck Showalter, Tiger 7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 7:30 - NFL 4 Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Proven Manager vs Analytics. What Buck Showalter hiring means for baseball... 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - The NFL is wide open at the moment, but who is the team to beat?
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: The NHL is on its way to a soft shutdown. Why the Blues have had to play shorthanded when others are not... 9:15 - Is the Cardinals front office too optimistic about the future? 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - Thursday Night OT Thriller 7:15 - Peak & Pit 7:30 - MLB Network Host, Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Will the Cardinals move fast once the lockout is finished? 8:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Missouri Valley Conference Associate Commissioner, Jack Watkins
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Are you an STL fan and on the Chiefs bandwagon? 9:15 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 9:30 - Blues Radio Color Analyst, Joey Vitale 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - Urban Meyer Fired! 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - MLB, MLBPA unlikely to talk core economics until January 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - The Fight 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - Fresh Take: SLU Men's Basketball Head Coach, Travis Ford 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Where does Urban Meyer go from here? 9:15 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - What impact will Covid have on sports the rest of the season? 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - The Blues defeat the Stars in Big D 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - NFL News and Notes 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00- Fresh Take: How baseball has changed over time 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - The Blues are nearing full strength. How dangerous could this team be down the stretch?
9:00 - It’s Signing Day! 9:15 - What do you wish baseball did now that happened more often in the past? 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - Mizzou Football Head Coach, Eli Drinkwitz
7:00 - Blues vs Stars Preview 7:15 - The Backelor 7:30 - The St. Louis Bowl 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00- Fresh Take: Plead your case! If you’re an owner, what are you looking to see in the new CBA? 8:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster, Mike Claiborne
9:00 - NFL Disaster Index 9:15 - Cardinals Hall of Fame Shortstop, Ozzie Smith 9:30 - Bally Sports Midwest & TNT NHL Analyst, Darren Pang 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Weekend Roundup 7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 7:30 - NFL 4 Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Mike Shildt to the Commissioner's office? 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Has Urban Meyer gone off the rails?
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Despite losing players, the Blues continue to grab points 9:15 - Plead your case! If you’re a player, what are you looking to see in the new CBA? 9:30 - You’re Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover with Danny Mac
7:00 - Na Dub (Nathan Walker) leads the Blues past the Red Wings, 6-2 7:15 - Peak & Pit 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Vice President of the St. Louis Sports Commission, Chris Roseman 8:15 - Why the Stanley Cup meant so much to the city 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Blues Radio Color Analyst, Joey Vitale
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Mizzou Linebacker, Blaze Alldredge 9:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:30 - Bally Sports Midwest Host and Reporter, Alexa Datt 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - Blues take on the Red Wings tonight! NO PUNCHING 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - MLB Network Host, Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: How will looming contracts affect the Cardinals moving forward? 8:15 - The Fight 8:30 - Bally Sports Midwest & TNT NHL Analyst, Darren Pang 8:45 - You’re Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Is this the worst stretch of injuries/players out that we’ve seen for the Blues? 9:15 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - Alabama Wide Receiver, Jameson Williams 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - Blues win in overtime! 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - NFL News and Notes 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: What should the Cardinals do with their young infielders? 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: World Wide Technology Raceway Owner, Curtis Francois 9:15 - Why does Major League Baseball feel the need to scrub the player’s name, image, and likeness? 9:30 - Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Kevin Kugler 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Blues take on the Panthers tonight; Monday Night Football 7:15 - The Backelor 7:30 - Blues Emergency Backup Goaltender in Tampa Bay, Kyle Konin 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Who’s lived up to the big contract and who hasn’t? 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster, Mike Claiborne
9:00 - Today’s Big Thing: Former Cardinals are heading to the Hall of Fame! Who else makes it? 9:15 - Would you put money down on an NFL team right now to win the Super Bowl? 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: NFL Sunday, Blues lose 4-3 in a Shootout to Panthers on Saturday 7:15 - NFL 4 Downs 7:30 - University City High Head Basketball Coach, Kelvin Lee 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: The MLB lockout has been brewing for awhile 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - It’s Bowl SZN: Taking a look at this year's bowl games
9:00 - Pending results…What direction do the Cardinals go in free agency after the lockout? 9:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 9:30 - You’re Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Blues lose in Tampa; MLB Lockout continues; Thursday Night Football 7:15 - Peak & Pit 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: MLB Locked Out - Day 2: Is the Union helping or hurting the middle class players? 8:15 - Blues Radio Color Analyst, Joey Vitale 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - SLU Men's Basketball Head Coach, Travis Ford
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Comedian, Leanne Morgan 9:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:30 - NHL on ESPN Play-by-Play Broadcaster, John Buccigross 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - MLB Lockout & Last Minute Signings 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - MLB Network Host, Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: MLB Locked Out - Day 1 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Will the lockout alient fans? 9:15 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:30 - MLB Writer for ESPN.com, Jesse Rogers 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - Blues comeback; MLB Hot Stove; College Football Playoff 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - NFL News and Notes 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Major League Baseball goes from hero to zero 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - What individual has had the biggest impact on their organization by leaving?
9:00 - Former Cardinals 1st Baseman & Host of 'The Bigs' podcast, Xavier Scruggs 9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Are the Blues a reflection of the 2021 Cardinals? 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Hot Stove; Monday Night Football; College Football Carousel 7:15 - The Backelor 7:30 - Cardinals Starting Pitcher, Steven Matz 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Mizzou Basketball Head Coach, Cuonzo Martin 8:15 -Bally Sports Midwest & TNT NHL Analyst, Darren Pang 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster, Mike Claiborne
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Caution! The Stove is HOT 9:15 - The Ripple Effects of Lincoln Riley's move to USC 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: MLB Free Agency, NFL Sunday, College Football 7:15 - NFL Four Downs 7:30 - Former St. Louis Stadium Task Force member, Dave Peacock
8:00 - Fresh Take: Reacting to Dave Peacock 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - TIOLI
9:00 - MLB Free Agency Frenzy 9:15 - We've had to sleep on it...Thoughts on the relocation lawsuit 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Cardinals signing Steven Matz; St. Louis NFL lawsuit settlement 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - NFL News and Notes: Not found of the settlement with Stan 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Thanksgiving Draft 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - MLB Network host, Greg Amsinger 8:45 - The Fight
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Cardinals adding Steven Matz to the rotation 9:15 - Mizzou Quarterback, Connor Bazelak 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Blues vs Golden Knights; Monday Night Football; Mizzou & Illinois Basketball; Looking ahead at the College Football Playoff 7:15 - The Backelor 7:30 - TIOLI 7:45 - Examining the 2022 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot
8:00 - Fresh Take: 2022 is the year for the Cardinals. Will they be aggressive this offseason? 8:15 - You’re Killing Me Smalls 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Blues forward, David Perron
9:00 - Cardinals broadcaster, Mike Claiborne 9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Rams Defensive Back, Aeneas Williams 9:30 - Bally Sports Midwest & TNT NHL Analyst, Darren Pang 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Mizzou Football defeats Florida; Blues fall to the Stars on Saturday; NFL Sunday 7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 7:30 - NFL Four Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Do the BFIB believe the Cardinals offseason hype? 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Voice of the Missouri Tigers, Mike Kelly
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What options make sense for the Cardinals this offseason? 9:15 - Pro Football Hall of Famer and former St. Louis Cardinal Offensive Lineman, Dan Dierdorf 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover w/ Danny Mac
7:00 - Blues bounce back over the Sharks / Harper & Ohtani are MVP's 7:15 - Peak & Pit 7:30 - Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Red Friday with Vice President, Ticket Sales for the Cardinals, Joe Strohm 8:15 - Blues Radio Color Analyst, Joey Vitale 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Blues forward, David Perron
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: Kroenke threatens to settle the STL lawsuit separately. SHOCKER! 9:15 - President of the St. Louis Sports Commission, Frank Viverito 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - Host of NFL RedZone, Scott Hanson
7:00 - Your Cy Young winners are... 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - MLB Network host, Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Chief Experience Officer at St. Louis CITY SC, Matt Sebek 8:15 - TV Voice of the Blues, John Kelly 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Bills Mafia Musial Award honorees, Dan Konopski & William Burke
9:00 - Today's Big Thing: What would you do to make baseball better? 9:15 - Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - You're Killing Me Smalls 9:45 - The Crossover
7:00 - Blues Fall to the Coyotes 3-2. This is bad, this is very very bad! 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - NFL News and Notes 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Does the Cardinals emerging outfield take away the pressure of Matt Liberatore producing right away? 8:15 - Blues Analyst and Hall of Famer, Bernie Federko 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You're Kidding Me Smalls
9:00 - Minnesota Duluth Men's Hockey Coach, Scott Sandelin 9:15 - Today's Big Thing: Would it be beneficial for the NFL to expand to 40 teams? 9:30 - Analytics are the driving force of baseball. But are they driving fans away? 9:45 - The Crossover with Danny Mac
7:00 - Skip Schumaker has OFFICIALLY been announced as the Cardinals bench coach 7:15 - The Backelor (NFL QB's) 7:30 - TIOLI 7:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
8:00 - The Fight 8:15 - Fresh Take: Apparently college head coaches don't even need to be good to get paid 8:30 - Bally Sports Midwest & TNT NHL Analyst, Darren Pang 8:45 - Sports columnist for the Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy
9:00 - Cardinals broadcaster, Mike Claiborne 9:15 - Today's Big Thing: What are your expectations for this Cardinals coaching staff? 9:30 - Baseball editor for sportsnet.ca, Ben Nicholson-Smith 9:45 - The Crossover with Danny Mac
7:00 - Weekend Roundup: Blues lose a pair of close games late & the Cardinals win Rawlings Gold Glove as the National League’s best defensive team 7:15 - Start One, Bench One, Cut One 7:30 - NFL 4 Downs 7:45 - TIOLI
8:00 - Fresh Take: Is Juan Yepez ready to make an impact with the Cardinals? 8:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - You're Killing Me Smalls
9:00 - Former NFL Offensive Lineman & host of the Ross Tucker Podcast, Ross Tucker 9:15 - Today’s Big Thing: Nolan Arenado remains the National League’s best defender 9:30 - Former Cardinals Outfielder & 2011 World Series Champion, Jon Jay 9:45 - The Crossover with Danny Mac
7:00 – Blues fall to Predators 4-3 in OT last night 7:15 – Peak & Pit 7:30 – Last off-season, Mo said "be patient"... Do you buy into that again this offseason? 7:45 – TIOLI 8:00 – Fresh Take: A highly anticipated Skootie Bootie update & some moves in the NFL 8:15 – Blues Analyst Joey Vitale 8:30 – The Fight 8:45 – You’re Killing Me Smalls 9:00 – Today’s Big Thing: SLU Men's Basketball Head Coach Travis Ford 9:15 – Jay Delsing, host of 'Golf with Jay Delsing' 9:30 – Blues LW David Perron 9:45 – The Crossover with Danny Mac