The Lou Sports Talk: Recent Episodes
Brandon Gallegos
On Episode 44, Ethan is joined by Guest Host Kyle Siksta. They're then joined by John Denton, the Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. John shares his thoughts on the Cardinals top priorities for the trade deadline, who sticks out to him, who he could see the team part ways with, and more. Ethan and Kyle then discuss their own thoughts on necessary moves for St Louis to make in order to become a legit competitor for the Postseason. They also share their own mock trades!
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - John Denton Interview
19:30 - Takeaways from Denton Interview
24:24 - Arch City Media Live
25:00 - Cards Convo: Trade Deadline Special
In Episode 43, Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Alex Ferrario, 101ESPN Cohost of "BK & Ferrario" and Pre/Postgame Host on the Blues Radio Network. Ferrario discusses the latest news on Tory Krug's injury and what it means for him and the Blues. He also discusses Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension, and more. The guys then discuss if the Blues offseason is over and if the team is better off than they were in 2023/24. They then wrap up the Cardinals "Mid Season Roster Dive" by discussing the outfield's great production, Masyn Winn's surprising bat, and the struggles of Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, & Nolan Gorman.
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Alex Ferrario Joins
19:01 - Takeaways from Interview
27:34 - Arch City Media Live Read
28:15 - Cardinals Mid Season Roster Dive Part 3
Episode 42 arrives with a bang! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan are joined by World Champion Catcher & Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster Bengie Molina. Bengie shares some of his most memorable baseball moments. He then discusses what has been working for the Cardinals in recent weeks and who his team MVP is up to this point for the season. He discusses the impact the bullpen has had in being able to close out games. He also shares his thoughts on the work that catcher's Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pagés did filling in for Contreras and the potential of St. Louis carrying three catchers on the roster. The guys then continue the "Mid Season Roster Dive" as they discuss the impact the bullpen has had. But is overuse an issue? They wrap up the episode with Blues Talk as they joined (virtually) by Brandon "Big Papi" Gallegos to discuss the Blues recent additions and Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension.
0:00 - Intro
2:49 - Bengie Molina Joins
30:18 - Diving into the Bullpen
41:25 - Blues Talk
Episode 41 arrives! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan give you a "Birds Eye View" of roles that the starting pitching and catching has played for the Cardinals in 2024. Which starting pitchers have exceeded their expectations? Could we see the Redbirds put a catcher on the trade block? Then later in the show, "Blues Talk" returns as the guys discuss Alexander Steen being brought on as the Assistant General Manager, and his eventual transition to GM. What does it mean for the organization? All of this and more!
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Cardinals "Past Month" Recap with Brandon
11:12 - Cardinals Roster Dive - Starting Rotation & Catchers
28:01 - Arch City Media Live
28:50 - Blues Talk
In Episode 40, Ethan & Dylan are joined by Cardinals KMOV Writer Brendan Schaeffer. Schaeffer and the guys discuss the takeaways from the Cardinals play over the past month, the different holes on the roster, early potential trade candidates, and whether or not the Redbirds are a playoff team. Ethan and Dylan later have their own conversation as they discuss whether or not the Cardinals have met the expectations they set during previous episodes. Is the team's success sustainable without Paul Goldschmidt or Nolan Arenado's power, a fifth starter, or another bullpen arm?
0:00 - Intro
6:03 - Brendan Schaeffer talks Cardinals Baseball
26:44 - Takeaway's from Schaeffer Interview
31:30 - Arch City Media
32:07 - Cardinals Convo
Two episodes in a week! Episode 39 has arrived and Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Katie Woo, the St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic. They discuss the Cardinals recent struggles to start the season, as well as what the answer is. Can this team turn it around? What is the fix? They also discuss John Mozeliak's latest viral comments accountability. The guys then continue the conversation discussing if a shakeup is necessary in order to turn things around.
0:00 - Intro
4:01 - Katie Woo Joins
24:19 - Cardinals Convo: Time For A Shakeup?
Episode 38 is here! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Cardinals Radio Broadcaster Mike Claiborne as they discuss his top tier fit, the real issues with the ball club, the future of the organization if things don't turn around, and much more. The guys then have their own discussion about the current state of the ball club and the current crossroads the team finds themselves at. What needs to happen in the next month for the Cardinals to not have to potentially go down a difficult path?
0:00 - Intro
3:38 - Cardinals Broadcaster Mike Claiborne Joins
28:40 - Takeaways from Claibs
34:09 - Arch City Media
34:47 - Cards Convo - A Serious Crossroads
Episode 37 has arrived! The Blues season has concluded and we're joined by Lou Korac, Blues Beat Writer for NHL.com to get you ready for the offseason. Who will the Blues next Head Coach be? Is the team treading water? What needs to happen for the Blues to take the next step to getting closer to the Cup again? The boys hear Korac's thoughts then discuss the topics some on their own as well. They wrap up the episode by switching over to Cardinals baseball. The pitching continues to carry the Redbirds early in the season but are there any legitimate concerns yet?
0:00 - Intro
2:58 - Lou Korac joins
21:28 - Blues Talk
47:16 - Cardinals Convo
Episode 36 is live... just like the baseball season! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan discuss one of the most common past times at the beginning of every baseball season, overreactions. The guys each bring several overreactions to the table and debate if they're "About 'Em or Not".
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - Recapping the Season Start
9:35 - Overreactions: About 'Em or Not?
Baseball. Is. Back. In this short episode, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ share their biggest takeaway's from the Major League Baseball offseason and project who will win their divisions, make the postseason, and more.
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - American League East
4:44 - American League Central
6:48 - American League West
9:48 - National League West
12:28 - National League East
15:30 - National League Central
Episode 35 is here and right in time for Opening Day! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by the Cardinals Broadcasters on Bally Sports Midwest, Chip Caray & Brad Thompson. Hear Chip & Brad banter back and forth as they dive into some fun and exciting projections for different players on the roster. The guys then discuss their own thoughts on the team heading into the season. Is the starting pitching rotation good enough? Can the team overcome a tough April schedule? Can they get healthy quickly? Listen to hear all of these answers and more! Brandon then concludes the show with a quick Blues Talk segment summarizing the road to the Cup Playoffs.
0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Chip Caray & Brad Thompson
27:13 - Takeaway's from Interview
32:40 - Arch City Media
33:31 - Cards Convo
53:41 - Blues Talk
In Episode 34, Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by St. Louis Blues Play-By-Play Radio Broadcaster, Chris Kerber. Kerbs discusses takeaway's from the Blues decision to not make any moves at the trade deadline, as well as the future of this "retooling" team. The guys then discuss their own personal thoughts on the Blues decision to stay silent at the deadline. Will this retool be as quick as originally said? Is Jordan Kyrou an offseason trade candidate? Is Doug Armstrong on the hot seat?
0:00 - Intro
3:29 - Blues Broadcaster Chris Kerber Joins
29:14 - Blues Talk
Episode 33 has arrived, along with Spring Training for the St. Louis Cardinals! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler to preview the biggest headlines of the Spring for the Redbirds including the level of confidence in the pitching, Masyn Winn, and more. The guys then dive a bit deeper into some of their thoughts on the Cardinals roster heading into the 2024 season, what they like and don't like. To wrap up, Brandon shares some quick updates on what is going on with the Blues.
0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Kevin Wheeler Joins
18:32 - Headlines of Cardinals Spring Training
44:34 - Blues Talk
Episode 32 has arrived and we have a treat for you. We are joined by St. Louis City SC Defender Kyle Hiebert. Kyle takes us through his track from growing up playing soccer in a hockey dominated country, to being a cornerstone piece for City SC. He also discusses some of his favorite moments from the 2023 season and what to expect from year two. The guys then throw in some Blues talk as they continue to discuss the current state of the team. They discuss the team's recent 5 game win streak and answer what they believe will decide whether the Blues are buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline.
0:00 - Intro
5:29 - Kyle Hiebert Joins
27:31 - Arch City Media
28:30 - Blues Talk
Season 4 is here! Did you miss us? Brandon, Ethan, & TJ discuss what went on in St. Louis sports during their hiatus including the Cardinals & City SC's latest offseason moves. They dive into an in depth conversation on the Blues by comparing the numbers pre and post the firing of former Head Coach Craig Berube. They discuss where the team has improved but question whether or not the team is actually better than they were before making Drew Bannister their Interim Head Coach.
0:00 - Intro
2:04 - What Did We Miss?
21:16 - The New Blues - Are They Better?
Season 3 comes to an end with a HEATED Natty 1-9 episode! Brandon, Ethan, TJ, and Dylan all debate whether or not they agree with the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to place Alabama in the Playoff over Florida State.
Christmas time is here! 2023 nears its end, and so does Season 3. In the final main episode of the season, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan are joined by Derrick Goold, the St. Louis Cardinals Lead Writer for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold discusses everything he knows of a potential contract extension for Paul Goldschmidt, the Cardinals seasoned starting pitching acquisitions, the Shohei Ohtani mega contract, and whether or not top level starting pitching is a realistic get at this point via trade. Later, the guys get into the Holiday spirit and write out their St. Louis sports wishlist for the 2024 season. Will their wishes come true? Are they realistic? You be the judge.
0:00 - Intro
2:13 - Shohei Ohtani Mega Contract
6:33 - Derrick Goold Joins
21:07 - Takeaways
26:07 - Christmas Wishlist's
The Natty 1-9 makes its glorious return when Brandon, Ethan, TJ, & Dylan discuss their biggest takeaway's from the NFL season up to this point as well as some piping hot takes for the remainder of the season!
Episode 29 has arrived and Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan are joined by Chip Caray, the St. Louis Cardinals Play-By-Play Broadcaster for Bally Sports Midwest. Caray primarily discusses how important this offseason is for the Cardinals to get back to their winning ways as well as what needs to happen in order for 2024 to be different than last season. He also shares about his favorite parts of his first year in St. Louis as a broadcaster, his favorite coaches and players to speak with behind the scenes, and more! The guys then share their takeaways from their conversation with Caray and share their own offseason predictions. They then switch gears and discuss the red hot Blues and what has caused this sudden change in play in recent games.
0:00 - Intro
2:46 - Chip Caray Joins
20:58 - Takeaway's from Chip Caray Interview
33:45 - Blues Talk
Episode 28 has arrived and Brandon & Ethan are joined by John Denton, the St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. Denton discusses the rumors revolving around Yadier Molina joining the Cardinals coaching staff and the effects that would have on different aspects of the team. He also discusses the work that the Cardinals Front Office needs to accomplish in the offseason, specifically replenishing the starting pitching rotation. The guys then discuss their initial takeaways from the first handful of games that the St. Louis Blues have played.
0:00 - Intro
2:33 - John Denton from MLB.com Joins
18:02 - Cardinals Talk
29:06 - Blues Talk
Episode 27 is here! Brandon, Dylan, & Ethan welcome the start of hockey season. They put wraps on the 2022/23 season and the offseason with stats and areas of struggle as well as updates on roster movement. They are then joined by Andy Strickland, the St. Louis Blues Rinkside Reporter for Bally Sports Midwest. Strickland discusses what excites him about this 23/24 Blues team as well as who he has been keeping an eye on, in training camp. He also shares what his expectations for this team are this season. The guys then wrap up the show by sharing their own thoughts on what areas they want to see improvement in and where they expect to see the Blues finish the season in the Central Division Standings.
0:00 - Intro
3:43 - Recapping Last Season/Offseason
16:56 - Andy Strickland Joins
30:42 - Thoughts on Strickland's Comments
37:23 - Where Do the Blues Fit in the Central?
Episode 26 is out! Listen to Ethan, Dylan, & TJ discuss how the St. Louis Cardinals can make the remainder of the season productive. They dive into ten different players and share what they would like to see those players continue to work on in the final couple weeks of the season and into the offseason in order to have improved for the start of 2024.
It's another Natty 1-9 Episode where we get the opportunity to widen the topic to national sports. Today, we examined the issue that NFL owner's are facing with running backs that are frustrated about not being paid. Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan share their thoughts on if there is a solution in the near future. The guys then share their 7 seed projections for both Conferences. WARNING: Be ready for hot takes.
0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Running Back Conflict
9:30 - Playoff Projections
We had a quick turn around and dropped Episode 25 early for you all! Listen as Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan recap the Cardinals 2023 Trade Deadline Transactions. They break down what pieces they liked and are keeping a close eye on. They then get into a heated debate on if they expect the Cardinals to be a Playoff team again in the 2024 season. This debate includes discussion on the specifics of where the Cardinals need to improve. Will adding two starting pitchers be enough?
The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return this week as Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan share their thoughts on the conference realignments occurring in college sports. The guys also give their conference champion predictions for the upcoming season.
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Conference Realignment
10:05 - Conference Champion Projections
Episode 24 is out! Listen in as Dylan and Ethan are joined by Katie Woo (@katiejwoo), the St Louis Cardinals writer for The Athletic. She previews the trade deadline for the Redbirds and gives some insight as to what the approach will be from the front office. The guys then share some of their own thoughts on who their highest valued trade pieces within the organization are, their dark horse trade candidates, who they don't want to see traded, and so much more!
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Katie Woo joins
18:36 - Takeaways from Katie Woo Interview
21:35 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Talk
Episode 23 is here and things get heated! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan discuss the Blues offseason up to this point. They then debate whether or not the Cardinals should trade Paul Goldschmidt. The debating doesn't end there though, they then debate which St Louis franchise is closer to being a playoff/championship contender; the Cardinals or Blues.
Episode 22 of The Lou Sports Talk Podcast is out! Listen in as the Brandon, Dylan, & Ethan are joined by Blues Writer Lou Korac for NHL.com. He shares his thoughts of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals, Darren Pang leaving the Blues Broadcast, the direction the Blues will go in the NHL Draft and this upcoming offseason, and more. The guys then transition to discussing the Cardinals recent downhill spiral and what change is required in order to turn the direction of the team around.
Episode 21 has arrived! Listen in as TJ, Dylan, and Ethan put a spin on "Impress or Regress" and discuss which players have performed well, not so well, and who will begin improving or slowing down on the St Louis Cardinals Roster. The guys also answer fan submitted questions on the Front Office, Jordan Walker, and how the team compares to the rest of the National League.
Episode 20 is now out! Listen in as Brandon, Dylan, and Ethan recap the Cardinals struggles in the month of April. They revisit their biggest keys to the success that were made before the season and share how the team has done in accomplishing those keys as well as what needs to improve. They also discuss St Louis City SC's recent struggles and highlight the young homegrown talent's appearing on the pitch.
In Part 2 of our Natty 1-9 series, listen in as Ethan and Dylan are joined by Sports Betting Insider Nathan Bergstrom for the podcast's newest segment, "What Are The Odds". Listen as Nathan dives into some of the most interesting betting numbers to examine as the MLB season begins.
The Natty 1-9 is back! Listen in as Ethan and the newest member of the podcast crew, Dylan debate whether or not the new rule changes to the MLB are good for baseball. The guys also share their predictions for the 2023 MLB season and who they think will make the Postseason, win MVP, and the Cy Young Award.
Episode 19 of The Lou Sports Talk Podcast is out! Listen to Brandon, Ethan, and TJ discuss the St Louis Cardinals biggest takeaways from Spring Training and debate whether or not, top prospect Jordan Walker will be an Opening Day starter. The guys also share their Opening Day starting lineups and their biggest keys to ensuring the Redbirds are successful in 2023.
Episode 18 is here! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan recap the St Louis Blues trades involving both Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly. They also discuss which Blues players Doug Armstrong could be keeping his eye to look to move next. They then talk about the potential of the Blues trading for Defenseman Jakob Chychrun and the chances of resigning O'Reilly. They wrap up the episode discussing the St Louis Battlehawks exciting first game of the season.
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS The Season 2 Finale is here and the boys bring you a special Christmas episode! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan each share their Christmas wishlists that they would like for the Cardinals and Blues for the current/upcoming season.
Episode 16 is out now! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are discussing the St Louis Blues and their four thoughts on their season a fourth of the way through. The boys also touch on notable players drafted in the XFL Draft and go through some of the rules and details to keep an eye out for.
Our 2nd bonus episode is out now! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan discuss the most likely teams to make it into the College Football Playoff.
Episode 15 is out! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are joined by SLU Billikens Basketball & Lindenwood Football/Basketball Broadcaster Bob Ramsey to discuss Lindenwood Football & Basketball, as well as SLU Basketball. The guys then touch on the Cardinals hiring of Matt Holliday as their new bench coach. They wrap up the episode about discussing the concerns with the Blues in the midst of their current struggles.
0:00- Intro
2:10- Bob Ramsey joins
17:42- Cardinals Talk
20:35- Blues Talk
Episode 14 is here! Listen in as Brandon, TJ, and Ethan wrap up the 2022 St Louis Cardinals season, discuss their thoughts on the MLB's new Postseason format, and break down the start of the St Louis Blues season!
0:00- Intro
1:15- Cardinals Talk
11:10- World Series
13:42- Postseason Format
22:00- Blues Talk
Lucky Episode Number 13 is out! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan are joined by Cardinals beat writer Jeff Jones from the Belleville News Democrat to talk about the Cardinals upcoming Postseason matchup against the Phillies and what to expect from the Redbirds. The guys also give their predictions for the Wild Card matchup's. They also preview the start of the Blues season and discuss young players to keep an eye on as the season starts.
Check out Episode 12! Brandon and Ethan discuss the potential concerns with the Cardinals subpar performance as of late and the potential red flags to keep an eye on as Postseason play nears. The guys also discuss the Blues moving Marco Scandella to the Long Term Injured List and what the added cap space means for the team. They finish the show by discussing Lindenwood Football's exciting start to their first season at the Division I level and preview their upcoming matchup against ranked FCS opponent Tennessee-Martin.
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Cardinals Chat
19:54 - Blues Buzz
27:25 - Lindenwood Football Focus
Introducing our new bonus episodes! We felt that the National Nine at the end of our episodes wasn't enough time to discuss national sports. Be on the lookout for our new "Natty 1-9" episodes which will be occasionally released between full episodes! This week's topics include discussing our playoff standings projections for the upcoming NFL season as well as our dark horse MVP picks.
Season 2 is finally here! On episode 11, Brandon, TJ, & Ethan discuss the St Louis Cardinals success since the trade deadline and the main reasons for why things have turned around for the Redbirds. Tune in to hear all the exciting action!
0:00 - Intro
1:45- Cardinals Talk
Season 2 is almost here! In the mean time, check out our bonus episode where "The Popcorn Hangover" Podcast joins us to discuss some of our favorite classic and funny sports movies!
The Season 1 Finale is here! On episode 10, Brandon, TJ, and Ethan discuss the Florida Panthers acquiring of Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary and how the Blues fare from not getting the hometown kid. The boys also have a mock trade session and make their choices for who they think John Mozeliak should trade for at the deadline. It wouldn't be right if they didn't also bring up the possibility of Juan Soto coming to St. Louis as well. Tune in to hear all the exciting action!
0:00- Intro
1:53- Blues/Tkachuk Talk
15:59- Cardinals Mock Trades
29:51- Juan Soto Trade Discussion
Episode 9 is out now! Brandon and TJ start off the show by recapping the start of the Blues offseason and discuss some of the different moves made and speculate whether or not Vladimir Tarasenko will be kept or traded. The guys also break down some of the largest trades and signings made in both the NHL and NBA as they discuss who some of the winners and losers were.
Round number 8 is here! Ethan, TJ, and Dylan answer some written in questions from listeners on Jack Flaherty and what the Cardinals need to do at the trade deadline in order to become a more threatening World Series contender. The guys also name off who they think deserves to be starting in the 2022 MLB All Star Game. They wrap up the show with an exciting National Nine which includes questions on the top collegiate athletic schools and thoughts on USC and UCLA moving to the Big 10.
0:00- Intro
1:44- Cardinals Talk-- Jack Flaherty and potential trade candidates for St. Louis
22:50- MLB All Star Game Deserving Starters
29:00- National Nine
Episode 7 is here! Brandon and TJ run this week's episode as Ethan is out of town on vacation. The duo talk about the Redbirds and the success they've had in June including the return of Jack Flaherty, Miles Mikolas' no hitter bid, and the MVP campaign Paul Goldschmidt is having. The boys mix things up and go into some deeper detail this week with the National Nine(teen) as they cover the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Finals, a Stanley Cup Finals Preview, and more!
Episode 6 is here! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are back at it as they recap the top moments of the Blues season. They also discuss some specific topics on the Cardinals including where some of the younger players will fit in when Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill return, what to do with the pitching, and other topics as well. The boys also bring in some exciting topics in this week's National Nine Talk including the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Conference Finals.
0:00- Intro
1:35- Blues Season Recap
11:19- Cardinals Talk
32:50- The National Nine
Number 5 is here! The boys are back at it as they discuss takeaways from the Blues vs Wild Playoff series as well as previewing Round 2 against Colorado. They also discuss their thoughts on the start of the season for the Cardinals and what needs to improve.
2:13- Blues Playoff Talk
22:10- Cardinals Thoughts
31:25- National Nine Talk
Take 4. The boys are back at it with discussions on the Blues as they begin Playoff play and break down how they fare in the loaded Western Conference. The guys also give their takeaways from the NFL Draft including some of their winners and losers.
1:20- Blues Talk
17:00- NFL Draft Takeaways
32:10- National Nine Talk
The boys are back for take number 3 with discussions on the Cardinals solid start to the season and the Blues hot streak. They answer questions about whether or not people should be concerned about the struggle from the Redbirds Starting Rotation in Week 1. They also discuss what changed in the Blues play to get them back in the win column and how Brandon, TJ, and Ethan's wake up call in last week's episode could be the reason the Blues are red hot.
1:30- Cardinals Talk
16:30- Blues Talk
31:17- National Nine Talk
The boys are back at it as Brandon, Ethan, & TJ discuss Albert Pujols returning to the St. Louis Cardinals and respond to the people that disagree with the signing. The guys also chat about the main issues with the struggling Blues and what needs to change in order for a Cup run to happen. They also bring in their picks for this weekend's Final Four matchups. They finish up the show with the National Nine which included Baker Mayfield and American League standings predictions.
1:30- Albert Pujols Returns to the Cardinals
11:20- St. Louis Blues Struggles
19:15- Final Four Talk
26:15- National Nine
Get to know the boys, Brandon, Ethan, & TJ as they discuss Lindenwood jumping to NCAA Division 1 and how it effects the school, sports, and St. Louis. The guys also talk Cardinals Baseball and the recent signings made this offseason along with questions regarding Jack Flaherty's status. The guys finish up the show with the National Nine which included Deshaun Watson and Freddie Freeman talks.
0:00- Intro
5:15- Lindenwood moving to NCAA Division 1
14:50- Cardinals Baseball
31:10- National Nine