1 Cardinal, 1 Cub, and 1 Beer: Recent Episodes
Vincent L Opper
JJ Jackson and Vincent Opper look at the greatest rivalry in sports. Each episode brings recaps, highlights, and discussions that cater to the baseball nerds.
The guys take a look at the top players by position that have played for the Cards and the Cubs. As the season winds down, Vince is down due to the Cubbies getting swept by Cincy, and JJ is happy because he is always happy.
Ray Hartman returns from some pretty serious surgery to present his Battle Royal. JJ and Vincent prove their ignorance. They check out the week in baseball. Cards are opened!!
Vincent and JJ take a deep dive into Edgar Renteria and Bill Caudell. As the season winds down, JJ is enjoying watching the youngsters play while Vincent is nervous down the stretch.
JJ and Vincent cover the news of the week with the Cards and Cubbies. The guys dive into retired numbers. Baseball cards are opened. Vince discusses his disappearing butt.
JJ and Vincent welcome back Brewer fan Brandon Seinko to discuss the Brew Crew's outrageous winning streak.
JJ and Vincent visit with contributor Donn Frizzi to discuss the history of the Texas Rangers and Donn's fandom. Vincent is still a little hot over the trade deadline mix. JJ has temporary bragging rights and the Cards take 2 of 3 from the Cubbies.
JJ and Vincent are back after taking a week off to enjoy the All-Star break. The guys give mid-season grades to their teams. Max makes a cameo.
The guys take a look at a few of the All-Star snubs. They recap and pontificate on the Cardinals coming to Wrigley for the first time this year.
On this episode we unveil our new monthly segment "Ray's Battle Royal" hosted by frequent contributor, Ray Hartman. The guys revisit the first Cardinal/Cub series. Baseball cards? You bet!!
Donn Rizzi joins JJ and Vincent to discuss his homage to the 100-year anniversary of the 1925 Pittsburg World Series Championship. The guys talk about the first game of the season between the Cards and Cubs (Vinnie is not happy).
Ray Hartman, Gary Reinhardt, and Brody Jackson join Vincent and JJ for our monthly round table. The panel discusses the upcoming series when the Cubbies come to St. Louis.
JJ and his co-host review the week in baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. The guys talk about sports gambling.
JJ and Vincent look at those who should be All-Stars, those that could be All-Stars, and those who have a long shot at being All-Stars. With both teams fighting it out for first in the division, we are set to have a great summer.
Welcome to the rasslin episode. Aside from the baseball news, Vincent and JJ discuss their favorite wrestlers of all time. Thank you to the Rock and Roll Express for their promo. And the guys forgot baseball cards? Blame it on Vincent.
The Cardinals are red hot, coming in with a 9 game winning streak that has put them a mere game off the Cubbies for first place. What a week. The guys review Major League; the 1989 comedy starring Tom Berenger.
JJ and Vincent are joined by Jim Turner as they take a look at the first portion of the season. The weekly news is reviewed, and baseball cards are opened.
JJ and Vincent list their 5 favorite minor league baseball names. The guys break down the week in baseball and life in Cardinal Nation and Cubbie Heaven. Baseball cards are opened.
In light of the Cub's crazy win over the Diamondback's last weekend, JJ and Vincent will highlight the craziest games they have witnessed as fans. The guys look at the baseball news of the week. JJ discusses his "fun" Easter weekend. The guys open up baseball cards.
The guys spotlight two players they have admired who only played against their teams. Mike Matheney drops a promo for the show. The news of the week is presented as are baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent give their top 10 play by play/commentators. The guys recap the week in baseball and the week in Cardinal and Cub news. Baseball cards are opened
JJ and Vincent excitingly recap the first week of the season. The guys give their picks for the standings and the major awards. Baseball cards are opened and greatly enjoyed.
Roundtable time as we look at the start of the MLB season with our guests. We do delve into wrestling for some odd reason. Baseball cards are opened.
JJ and Vincent break down the Cubs opening day in Japan. The guys highlight friend of the show Jason Motte and the late Hack Wilson.
As the season opener gets closer, JJ and Vincent give you the news around the league and the news with the Cubbies and Cards. The guys deviate from sports to talk about their all-time favorite albums.
JJ and Vince welcome Steve Sousa from Slabmuseum.com to display his unique card and merch holders designed for collectors. The guys discuss the week in Spring Training. Baseball cards are open. We rock
Vincent and JJ answer an obnoxious listener. The guys review that classic Disney movie, Angels in the Outfield. Baseball cards are open, corny jokes are bantered, and a surprise guest in the form of Bing Bong.
JJ and Vincent go over the news of Spring Training along with news from MLB in general. Vincent takes a deep dive into Lee Elea's 1983 profanity laced tirade, while JJ talks about some of the card shows and signings in the area. Baseball Cards!!
We are joined by Ray Hartman and Jim Turner for our annual Spring Training round table. JJ and Vincent discuss the week in baseball news. The show gets it's first celebrity endorsement from former Cardinal and former Cub Jason Motte. How cool is that?
Vincent and JJ discuss the offseason and how their teams and the rest of the league are looking going into the season. The guys talk about their favorite ballpark foods. Obituaries and baseball cards!
Will Elmore joins us to talk about his booming business of making high quality belts from baseball cards (no joke). JJ and Vincent lament the stage of the Dodgers and how it makes them depressed. But hey, baseball cards are opened!!
JJ spotlights the 1926 Cardinals; Vincent spotlights the 1987 Cubbies. You will love the action-packed episode!!
The guys are joined by Kathy Opper, wife of Vincent. She discusses life as a Cardinal fan sharing the house with a Cub fan. JJ braves Covid, proving he is truly a man's man. Baseball Cards!!
JJ and Vincent go over the news of the day and talk about the highlights of the 2024 baseball season. Great stuff for the entire family.
Lifelong Brewer fan, Kim Wesling joins the guys to discuss the 1982 World Series classic between the Brewers and the Cards. Vincent is ultra-excited for the addition of Kyle Tucker and the subtraction of Cody Bellinger for his Cubbies.
Maxwell and Vincent look at all the major moves the Winter Meetings produce. From Soto, to Fried, to Chapman, we look at the whole ball of wax. We conclude by taking a look at the Cubbies long term vision. Baseball cards are open, and JJ is missed.
The guys come back from Thanksgiving break, ready to rumble. They break down the major news of the offseason thus far. JJ takes a long-term view of the future of the Cardinals. Baseball cards are opened.
JJ and Vincent discuss their top 5 baseball organizations. The guys keep you abreast with the latest in the offseason. Vincent, for the second straight week, gets 3 HOFers in his baseball cards.
Die-hard White Sox fan Alec Seymour joins the guys to discuss his emotions on the Southsiders and their epic season. The finalists for the big awards are named. Baseball cards!!
JJ is back!! The guys break down the World Series and take a look at the early moves of the off season.
JJ is fired? Wow. Vincent and Maxwell break down the World Series along with other baseball news.
As the Fall Classic dawns, JJ and Vincent discuss the NLCS and ALCS. Like any two rambling old men, the go off on a tangent about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They finish breaking down the long history of Dodger/Yankee World Series'.
Vincent and JJ continue to discuss the ongoing playoffs. Vincent declares Red Stripe, a great beer. The guys look at free agent busts for the Cubbies and Cardinals.
The Wildcard rounds are complete, and we are in the divisional portion of the playoffs. JJ and Vincent give their 2 cents on the post season. As a bonus, the guys are very sexy in this episode.
With both teams officially eliminated, JJ and Vincent discuss the Ohtani game, the final game in Oakland and the city's storied history, and spotlight the 70 Cubs and the 74 Cardinals.
Our 99th episode sees us spotlight former Cardinal great Keith Hernandez and for Cub, as well as former Hollywood actor, Chuck Connors. The guys review their teams' tiny hope for a playoff spot.
JJ and Vincent break down the current state of pitching and kick around some suggestions. The Fantasy League World Series is underway with the Royals vs. the Padres. The Cardinals and Cubs both cling to a playoff string. Baseball Cards BAYBAY
JJ and Vincent are joined by international roller derby legend Bill Scott who explains the current state of the sport and some of the finer rules. The guys look at the past week and ponder their teams' dwindling playoff aspirations.
JJ provides video of his trip to Milwaukee and Chicago with Brody. It was a tough week for the Cubs and the Cards but our heroes persevere. Baseball cards are opened!!
In our 95th episode, Brad Juliette from A Boys Dream Hobby Shop joins us to talk about his upcoming Tommy Herr appearance at the shop along with future plans with David Freese and (likely) Jose Canseco. JJ and Brody join us from Milwaukee. JJ and Vincent recap the week.
JJ and Vincent break down the final series between the Cubbies and Cards of the season. The guys look at some of the issues of having the All-Star game in the middle of the season. JJ gushes about Tommy Pham. The guys open their baseball cards like a couple of ten year olds....
JJ and Vincent look at the trades of note for the Cubs, the Cards, and MLB as a whole. The guys look at some of their favorite baseball books. The show finishes with dancers, a fireworks display, and opening Baseball Cards!!
JJ and Vincent discuss possibilities as the trade deadline approaches. Vincent spotlights Mark Prior while JJ spotlights Bill Greason. The week in Cardinal Nation and Cubbie Paradise is rehashed. Baseball Cards!!
JJ and Vincent discuss the All-Star Game. The guys take advantage of the break to examine the state of their teams, other teams, and some of the standout players. They finish with baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent come back from their one-week hiatus. The guys do another Top 5 as they examine right fielders. Guinness Stout is in our Beer Corner. The Cardinals continue to win, the Cubs seem to be coming out of their struggles. Vincent opens the worst package of cards in the history of the show.
On this episode JJ and Vincent go down an emotional lane as they review The Sandlot. JJ gets a huge find during out Baseball Card opening. Vincent reviews Foster's Lager. JJ revels in the Cardinal week, Vincent cries in his Foster's over the Cubbie week.
JJ and Vincent break down round 2 of the 2024 version of the Cardinals vs. the Cubs. The guys revisit their Top 5 segment with centerfielders. Vincent is moving closer to therapy. Baseball Cards!!
On this episode we interview Brad Juliette from A Boys Dream Hobby Shop in beautiful Caledonia, Mo. It was a tread water week for both the Cardinals and Cubbies. Vincent chokes down a few swallows of Milwaukee's Best in our beer corner. We finish we baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent visit the top 5 left fielders that they have seen in their lifetimes. The guys address the news and rumors for the week. Beer Corner features Coors Light. The show finishes with baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent discuss the first series of the year between the Cubbies and the Cards. Vincent gives a shout out to Stag Beer, originated in Belleville, IL. The episode finishes with; surprise, surprise, baseball cards.
What a packed show. Brewer fan Brendan Sienko joins us to discuss the most obnoxious fanbase to visit Miller Park and his claim to fame as an on-field talent. The guys show a video of their May 6th excursion to Busch. The week of baseball is looked at and the show finishes with.........
JJ is surrounded by Vince's. Co-host Vincent, as always, flanks JJ on the mic. JJ spotlights Vince Coleman. Vincent spotlights Vince Lloyd. The guys look at the season thus far and highlights the week in Cardinal and Cub Nations.
This episode we visit the top 5 third basemen of our lifetimes. Will Vincent include Bill Madlock? Watch and find out. The guys go over the week in baseball, specifically focusing on the Cards and Cubbies. We roll out our new feature, Beer Corner.
The guys welcome local artist John Boren to the show. John talks about his journey as a sport's artist. The week in Cubbie and Cardinal land is reviewed. Baseball cards are indeed opened again!!
JJ and Vincent review the past week of Cardinal and Cubbie baseball. The guys look at the 5 up and comers in the baseball scene. The show finishes with the opening of baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent memorialize the career of the late Whitey Herzog. The past week in Cardinal and Cub news is explored. The guys remain handsome and hot.
As the season starts rolling, the guys visit their top 5 second basemen of their lifetimes. Vincent goes off on Tony Clark, JJ gets excited for the return of Sonny Gray, and we update our One Cardinal, One Cub, and One Beer fantasy standings. Baseball cards too.
Vincent and JJ go over the first week of baseball. How did the Cards and Cubs get out of the blocks? They discuss their top 5 opening day memories. Vincent opens his last pack of 1989 minor league baseball cards.
BASEBALL SEASON IS BACK!! Join us as we gear up for the Cards and Cubbies opening day. Shannon Logan and Kevin Lee join us in our BrewHaHa to look at some interesting changes in the MLB season and business. JJ drafts the official 1 Cardinal, 1 Cub, and 1 Beer first annual Fantasy Baseball endeavor. Can life get any better? YES. With baseball cards!
Opening day is here (well it is in Seoul South Korea). Anyway, baseball junkies are getting a little early fix. JJ and Vincent are toked. The guys make their predictions for the season. Buckle up baby, the season is starting!!
Memories, memories, and memories. Vincent and JJ continue to break down Spring Training for their teams. JJ announces a new contest. Baseball cards???? Nahhh.
Vincent and JJ review the spring training updates for the Cubbies and the Cardinals. As a treat, the guys pick out their favorite walk-up music. For kicks and giggles, we open up baseball cards.
Brandon Crawford to the Cardinals! Cody Bellinger back with the Cubs! Spring training games are here! Isn't life great!!!
JJ and Vincent are charged for the beginning of Spring Training. The guys look at the transactions in MLB this week and discuss their views of the Cardinal's and Cubbie's 40-man and 26-man rosters. Baseball cards are opened!!
Spring Training is Freaking Here!! Now that the second sport in America, football, is over, we can get back to focusing on baseball; God's sport. JJ and Vincent are revved up for the season. Aside from the news and rumors, the guys spotlight former Cardinal manager Johnny Keane and former Cubbie GM Jim Hendry.
JJ and Vincent go over their top 5 first basemen of their lifetime. The guys break down the Corbin Burnes trade to the Orioles and the Royals extending Bobby Witt Jr. We close with baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent are joined by Brent Kohlenberger, a member of the Belleville Stags vintage base ball team. Brent talks about playing vintage base ball (circa 1860). He explains the nuances of playing gloveless, playing with rules that have passed away, and how to play in a gentlemanly way.
On our Hall of Fame edition, Ray Hartman and Phil Brooks join our panel to discuss those that are in, and a few that are still looking in. We discuss Matt Carpenter rejoining the Cards and the dwindling options the Cubbies have to close. Baseball cards are presented.
Enjoy a trivia edition!! Andrew Gieselmann takes on the boys in another trivia bloodbath. Both the Cards and Cubs have been active this past week. Join us for our analysis.
The Cubs make their first splash in the free agent market! JJ and Max break down the week for the Cubs and Cards. The guys are joined by Scott Throneberry, baseball father of 2 high caliber athletes. Scott talks about the commitment from kids and parents necessary to excel in the armature baseball world.
2024 baby!! The first episode of the new year kicks off with the guys discussing the transactions over the holidays. JJ and Vincent share their top 5 catchers in their lifetimes. Vincent opens baseball cards because JJ lost his package.
Merry Christmas. JJ and Vincent welcome Cub's superfan, Jamaal Gardner. We list our top closers of our lifetimes. The show continues to look at the slow moving off season. And, as is tradition, we open Baseball Cards!!
Trivia is back!! Rob Speer takes on the brain trust. JJ bears the rage of Vincent and Maxwell as we break down the Ohtani contract and how it is accelerating the demise of western civilization.
As the Winter Meetings heat up, JJ and Vincent discuss the trades, the rumors, and whatever else comes to mind. Vincent spotlights the Cubs College of Coaches while JJ spotlights the Brewery years for the Cardinals.
On this episode, we will look at the Cardinal's whirlwind week with the signing of three starting pitchers. We take a look at our preseason predictions and expose our sheer ignorance. JJ, Max, and Vincent talk about their takeaways from the 2023 season. Of course, we open baseball cards and continue with a new "guess the Cub."
Randy Roland and Gary Reinhart join Vincent, JJ, and Maxwell on an end of the season panel. The guys discuss recently announced Rookies of the Year winners and the Managers of the Year winners. Vincent is sorely disappointed with his baseball card package.
Maxwell and Vincent geek out on the hiring of Craig Councell as the new manager of the Cubbies. We recap the World Series, take a look at the Gold Glove winners, and predict where we think the top ten free agents will end up. JJ announces his annual free agent contest.
The return of Brody!! Brody and Maxwell do their final episode of Down on the Farm. JJ and Vincent join in the fun for their assessment of the World Series up to this point. Can you guess the Cub? We shall see. And.... join us for the opening of baseball cards as Vincent's package really sucks.
JJ, Maxwell, and Vincent take a look at the upcoming World Series matchup of the DBacks vs the Rangers. JJ and Vincent talk about the 5 greatest World Series moments from their lifetime. At the end, the guys open up their baseball cards.
On this episode the guys continue to break down the post-season. Can the D-Backs continue their post-season magic? JJ spotlights the great Lee Smith while Vincent takes a dive into the career of forgotten Cubbie great Riggs Stephenson. JJ completely blunders baseball card time. Will there be a Schleprock reference?
JJ and Vincent continue to review the ongoing playoffs (what else do they have to do being their teams are playing golf). JJ provides video highlights from his visit to the Cardinal Hall of Fame and the Field House Museum (St. Louis Browns exhibit). The guys make arguments for their top 5 left-handed starters in their lifetime. Finally, the boys open their baseball cards.
Vincent and JJ welcome Beau Thompson, who is on a quest to collect 1 million Cubbie baseball cards. Maxwell joins us as we look at 5 ups and 5 downs from the Cardinal and Cubs seasons. We enjoy opening classic baseball cards.
Maxwell and Vincent lament what looks like an increasingly dwindling Cubs playoff appearance. JJ gives an honest assessment of the Cardinal season and their future. The Saint of Second Chances is reviewed by the guys. Baseball cards once again!
Hey, the first show of the second year looks at the Cubbies skid. Is this going to doom their playoff prospects? The Cardinals are finishing out a disappointing season. However, Waino produces one last gem for his 200th. The guys spotlight the 1926 St. Louis Cardinals and the 1977 Chicago Cubs.
Welcome to our 1-year anniversary/50th episode!! JJ, Maxwell, and Vincent will take a look back of what they have learned and the best memories they have of the first year. A video tribute from some of our faithful watchers touches the heart. Vincent and Maxwell have a video of their trip to Des Moines to watch the AAA Cubs. The week in Cardinal nation and Cubbie universe is recapped. The guys wrap up with baseball cards.....
JJ and Vincent review the week for the Cardinals and the Cubs. The guys display their top 5 right handed starting pitchers from their lifetimes. Vincent displays is vintage.1976 Royal Crown can collection complete with the All-Stars from 50 years ago. What a freakin show!!
Vincent and JJ are rejoined by the returning Maxwell to discuss the Cardinals rough week and the Cubs effort to push towards the playoffs. Corby Baker joins as for our next round of trivia. We conclude episode 48 with baseball cards.
On this episode, JJ and Vincent break down the news and information on the Cardinal and Cubbie week. The guys share their Mt. Rushmore for their teams' greatest managers. Vincent opens a rare package from the 80's while JJ finishes his very odd celebrity pack.
Panel discussion is back!! Shannon Logan and Ray Hartman join us to discuss probing questions on the state of the Cardinals, the Cubs, and baseball in general. JJ and Vincent recap the week as the dog days of August march forward. A new contest is announced. We open our baseball cards.
The guys discuss the week in Cardinal Nation and Wrigleyville. JJ spotlights famed Cardinal 3rd sacker, Ken Reitz. Vincent spotlights metro-east legend Champ Summers. The episode ends with magic tricks (or baseball cards).
TRADE DEALINE EPISODE!! The guys look at the trades at the deadline that affect the Cardinals, the Cubs, and the other teams in baseball. Maxwell weighs in on how the Cubs did as buyers for the first time in a few years. Vincent and JJ discuss who is hot and who is not for the month of July.
As the trading deadline looms, we discuss our thoughts on what the Cubbie and Cardinals should do. The classic movie "Fear Strikes Out" is reviewed by JJ and Vincent. This classic movie was certainly ahead of it's time. Baseball Cards!!
The All-Star break is over and our guys are back to work. JJ and Vincent discuss buying or selling. The boys take a look back at their pre-season predictions and see how they are stacking up at the halfway point. Vincent gets his baseball cards in.
JJ and Vincent list their top 5 All Star memories. The guys look at their team's progression and regression at the break. JJ takes us to memorabilia show at Orlando Gardens.
As we enter the All Star break, Vincent and JJ lament their disappointment their teams have displayed through the first half of the season. Dan Rutledge and Brian Buchanan join our panel. Shannon Logan joins us to discuss the increasing role of women in MLB. Baseball cards close the show.
With JJ doing the vacation thing in Vegas, Maxwell sits in for our first episode of 0 Cardinals, 2 Cubs, and a Diet Pepsi. We break down the London series as Vincent absolutely loses his fecal matter over Ross's decision to put Mancini at first base. Down on the Farm looks at the players making some noise in the minors.
JJ and Vincent preview the series that is taking place in London. The guys take a deep dive into the rich history of baseball on the British Isles. The week in Cardinal and Cub news is reviewed. A shout out to our new associate card shops highlights opening baseball cards.
After a week off, the guys come back in a vengeance. JJ and Vincent talk about their struggling teams (not a whole lot of fun). Vincent talks about his Baseball Trip 2023 with Maxwell. The guys talk about their All Star picks at this point in the season. Baseball cards too.
Our first panel show has arrived!! Ray Hartman and Brandon Schmidt join regulars Brody, Maxwell, JJ, and Vincent discuss baseball (what else).
JJ is happy after a good week by the Cards. Vincent is depressed as the Cubs have struggled of late. Spotlights are shined on the greatest St. Louis Brown of all, George Sisler and the phenomenal Kerry Wood.
The Cards and Cubs have their first series of the season!! JJ and Vincent breaks down the series. Vincent gets mad at JJ and calls him a *&#$@. JJ challenges Vincent to a barbed wire, steel cage match. Mayhem ensues. The guys also look at the Willson Contreras controversy and look at the best of April in MLB. Vincent finally opens cards from this century!!
In probably the most packed show we have had, JJ and Vincent look at the Cardinals and Cubs trying to turn the ship around after a bad week. The guys are joined by "Big Ratings" Jeffry Phipps and regular contributor Maxwell Opper for our monthly trivia contest and a segment we call Dreaming about Ohtani. For kicks and giggles we will finish with baseball cards.
Maxwell, JJ, and Vincent pontificate on the week in Cardinal Nation and Cubbie Cult. Faux Brody and Maxwell break down AAA Memphis and AAA Iowa in addition to highlighting the month on all levels down on the farm. The episode finishes with the most cool segment on opening baseball cards we have ever seen.
On this episode of 1 Cardinal, 1 Cub, and 1 Beer, JJ and Vincent look at the week in Cardinal Nation and Cubbie Universe. The guys take a look at some of the on season wonders from Cardinal and Cub players of yesteryear. Of course, Baseball Cards.
JJ and Brody bring us along for their weekend trip to watch the Cards at Milwaukee. After taking a look at the week, Vincent spotlights the 1 Cardinal, 1 Cub, 1 Beer legend Lee "Bee Bee" Richard while JJ spotlights St. Louis legend Red Schoendienst. The guys open up their baseball cards.
Week one of the 2023 MLB season in now in the books. The boys take a look at how their teams came out of the blocks. Maxwell hosts trivia. Faithful listener and Patreon supporter, Dan Rutledge joins the trivia match. JJ and Vincent talks about some of the celebrity fans for their teams. Base!! Ball!! Cards!!
IT IS OPENING DAY!! JJ and Vincent look at the opening day rosters. Predictions for the divisions, end season awards, and who will hoist the World Series Championship are given just to prove how little we know. Brody and Max join us for Down on the Farm as they overview the AA Springfield Redbirds and the Tennessee Smokies. Baseball cards galore.
Tony Pruneau allows JJ in his mancave for the first remote in 1 Cardinal, 1 Cub, and 1 Beer history. Tony is interviewed and gives us a tour of the best baseball room in the Midwest. You wont want to miss this. Cardinal and Cub news is updated. JJ spotlights the great Willie McGee while Vincent spotlights the not so great Larry Himes. Vincent gets new baseball cards!!
JJ and Vincent break down the World Baseball Classic and Spring Training and the impact of the Cards and Cubs rosters. Cubbie and Cardinal closers are enshrined in the guys Mt. Rushmore of closers. A deep dive on the Pirates round out our look at the "other" teams in the division. Baseball Cards!!
Trivia is back!! Maxwell brings his best Ale Trebek as he hosts another trivia match between Vincent and JJ. The guys take a deep dive into the Cincinnati Reds. And the finale is baseball cards!!
Welcome to the Covid episode. JJ and Vincent look at the first week of spring training games. The guys give their thoughts on watching the new rules in place on the diamond. The Brew Crew is broken down as the divisional rivals are examined during March. JJ's Corner is back!! In keeping with tradition, baseball cards are opened.
On this episode we break down the new rules for the 2023 season. As we gear up for the beginning of spring training games, Brody and Maxwell will break down Low A and High A ball for the Cubbies and Cards. You wont want to miss our interview with Mark Sowders, formerly of Turn 2 Collectibles. And we open up some really cool baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent look at their likes and dislikes about each other's team. The classic Pride of the Yankees is reviewed. The boys express their excitement over the start of spring training. Baseball cards are opened.
JJ and Vincent are joined by former Cardinal news reporter Jeffery Phipps. He will discuss his coverage of the 1998 home run chase. Maxwell Opper drops in to host our first trivia contest. The boys discuss news from both camps and open up baseball cards.
JJ and Viincent look at a slow week in news but remain giddy at the start of Spring Training being right around the corner. The guys put together their Cardinals and Cubs all 2010s teams. As juvenile as it sounds, they do open up their baseball cards.
Vincent and JJ unveil their new, monthly segment that highlights the minor leagues of each team. Brody Jackson will provide the monthly analysis on the Cardinal farm affiliates while Maxwell Opper highlights the Cub's system. The guys also talk about their top 10 marginal players from each team's history. And the show is closed with the exposure of images from baseball men.
JJ and Vincent break down the 1978 St. Louis Cardinals and the 1969 Chicago Cubs seasons. The boys recap the week. JJ reports that there isn't really much to report (aside from Holliday resigning) and Vincent blows a gasket on the first base glut, Tom Rickets and Ryne Sandberg. JJ unveils the new contest and the guys open up their baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent welcome renowned collector/broker Phil Brooks to the show. He discusses some of his favorite collectibles and shares some great stories. The guys take a stab at predicting the opening day rosters and the opening day lineups. Oh heck, why not throw in some baseball cards?
On the first episode of the new year, JJ and Vincent discuss the (lack of) news coming from the Cardinal and Cub camps. The guys take a fun look at Major Leaguers who let their acting skills shine on the big and small screens. JJ shares some really cool merch. Do you think we would skip baseball cards? No Way!!
On our 2022 wrap up show, the guys are joined by Maxwell Opper. Tom Cook, from The Worst Fans in Baseball podcast, is interviewed about his podcast, specifically the episodes on the Cardinal's 1982 season. Maxwell, JJ, and Vincent go over the highlights of the 2022 season. Of course, BASEBALL CARDS!!
Our holiday episode explores the mysteries of the Cubbie's corner infield defense. JJ covers the Cardinal News and Vincent covers the Cubbie news. The gentleman play the game that is sweeping the nation; Cub or Cardinal!! The guys give their one Christmas wish for their teams and finish opening up their baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent are joined by Maxwell Opper and they celebrate JJ's birthday!! The 3 look at the remaining free agents and what would be good fits for the Cubbies. JJ spotlights former Cardinal great Ray Lankford. Baseball Cards anybody??
JJ and Vincent look at the acquisitions of Contrares (Cards), Bellinger (Cubs), and Taillon (Cubs). The boys dive deep into the Winter Meetings and the new and rumors that surround their teams. A productive discussion on cheating in baseball is explored. And....... BASEBALL CARDS!!
JJ and Vincent recap the news before the start of Winter Meetings. The guys take a look at 10 prospects from their favorite organizations that have caught their attention. And, of course, they open baseball cards like a couple of juveniles.
Post-season accolades and rumors abound. The boys discuss the news and the rumor mill for their teams and the entire league. Andrew Gieselmann shares his passion for the Cardinals that has evolved into selling beers for the masses at Busch Stadium. JJ highlights the 2022 MLB season, while Vincent highlights the 1995 Cubs. BASEBALL CARDS!
On this episode the boys roll out their first official contest and introduce their merch. JJ and Vincent look at the news in Cardinal Nation and Cub Universe. The World Series is reviewed. They reveal the top five free agent acquisitions and top 5 trades for their respective teams. Baseball cards anybody?
JJ and Vincent look at the news concerning their teams. The guys discuss the ongoing World Series. JJ highlights the 1964 Cardinals and their miraculous late season surg that propelled them to a World Series Championship over the Yankees. Vincent highlights the 2016 Cubbie World Series Championship over the Guardians (Indians at that time). The classic Bad News Bears movie (1976) is reviewed. And, of course, the boys open up their baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent highlight the return of Waino to the Cards, an exodus of Cardinal coaches, and the possibility of Abreu or Rizzo joining the Cubs. The guys look back at the playoffs and forward to the World Series. Maxwell Opper joins in to discuss the younger generation's relationship to our National Pastime. The boys play a nickname game and open their baseball cards.
JJ and Vincent give memories of recently passed Cardinal and Cub great Bruce Sutter. They shine their spotlights on George Kissell and Dave Kingman. Each pick out 5 they feel are deserving of Hall of Fame enshrinement. And, of course, they finish opening up their baseball cards because THEY REFUSE TO GROW UP!
JJ and Vincent break down the Cardinal early exit in the wildcard round with the Phillies. JJ uses high technology to show us his top 5 Cardinal postseason moments. Vincent exposes his heartbreak of the 2003 game 6 of the NLCS. Vincent talks about his emotional reaction to the Cubs FINALLY winning it in 2016. And the boys open their baseball cards.
It is playoff time!! JJ and Vincent break down all 12 of the playoff teams. They make "soft" predictions of this year's post-season. The guys give their thoughts on Aaron Judge's historic season. This is the final weekly recap of the 2022 season, and the show will finish opening our baseball cards.
One this episode, JJ and Vincent will talk about Albert Pujols 700th home run. JJ gives us a look at some of his favorite bobbleheads. We take a look at our favorite baseball movie, Field of Dreams. And, of course, we open baseball cards.
In our inaugural episode, JJ Jackson and Vincent Opper look at the previous week's games for the Cards and the Cubs. JJ highlights the 1982 Cardinals and his favorite all time Cardinal, Enos Slaughter. Vincent highlights the 1985 Cubs and former Cub great Ken Holtzman.