The Bill Pollock Show: Recent Episodes
Bill Pollock
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Mizzou's Cuonzo Martin comes clean. What you see is what you get from the Tigers.
Jordan Binnington went for a drive after signing his $36 million deal
Hot takes from Mizzou DC Steve Wilkes and up and coming defensive stars Ennis Rakestraw and J.C. Carlies
Mizzou is 7th in the SEC tournament. An interview that may have drawn as many viewers as the Super Bowl? Plus don't get that equipment for your home gym. Sage advice!
Hey Mizzou won...they played their game against a tough opponent but they still blew an 8-point lead in the final 2:30 of the game.
Getting down to crunch time for Mizzou hoops.
Eli Drinkwitz best salesman Mizzou has ever had
The Royals are quickly building their team to contend in the AL Central and players like Hunter Dozier have bought in.
Chiefs GM Brett Veach says Patrick Mahomes could be ready to go in June. The offensive pieces around him and who is blocking for him could look different.
Spring training during a pandemic. Cardinals play to a 9-inning tie and the Rangers leave the field in the 6th inning after the Royals loaded the bases.
Our baseball expert Jeff Wilder discusses the top of the Royals lineup and the potential damage they can cause.
Scott Rolen for the Hall of Fame? The best argument for the discussion.
Mizzou, A&M postponed. How it would really help the Tigers to get this game rescheduled (along with Vandy)
Schwartz has surgery
Blues are bleeding
Cuonzo Martin wanted to see aggressive play from the Tigers. He didn't get it.
Cardinals have Nolan, but what about the other Nolan? Royals have a new third baseman too...sort of.
The Blues can't score. Even Tyler O'Neill knows his Gold Glove was a sham and the Mizzou players won after having a player's only meeting!
My baseball expert takes center stage as we talk Arenado and Tatis. Plus he answers listener questions.
Craig Berube was not happy with effort, officiating, etc. He was just plain mad following the Blues 1-0 loss to Arizona.
Breaking down the Mizzou-Georgia matchup
Parker Braun and Torrence Watson stepped up for Mizzou in the loss.
The Blues make history today.
The Cardinals need to beware of the Brewers?
The Royals trade for Andrew Benintendi tells me they are ready to compete now!
Mizzou with a lackluster performance after vaulting to 10th in the country. Disappointing effort.
Cardinals sign Yadi Berube sees improvement in the Blues Patrick Mahomes takes full responsibility for fixing the Chiefs SB issues
A banged up offensive line, too many penalties and an off field distraction were too much for the Chiefs to slow down the G.O.A.T and a good Tampa defensive game plan
The Blues pulled out their Reverse-Retro red jerseys and they were absolute fire. Too bad the team got off to another slow start in the second game against the Coyotes.
Dexter Fowler has been traded to the Angels. A look back at the impact that Fowler had not just on the Cardinals, but the NL Central.
Super Bowl LV! Final hot takes from the key players
Hot takes from Patrick Mahomes and as I think about this game, the more concerns I have about Tampa Bay's defense.
You'll hear from Nolan Arenado the Cardinals new third basemen. I took four of his most interesting answers. The best one is that he plans to stay in St. Louis a long time. Plus hear from Tershawn Wharton's college coach Todd Drury. He talks about how he found this kid in St. Louis and got him to play at Missouri S&T and now he'll be in the Super Bowl.
Plus, you know about Nick the dolphin picking the Chiefs, but what about manatees and river otters?
The real winner of the Arenado trade? Arenado!
Patrick Mahomes reveals the similarities between himself and Tom Brady
It's Super Bowl week, but the biggest sports story to come out of Missouri could be a baseball deal.
Chiefs are wearing red...that's it! They'll win the Super Bowl.
Mizzou upgrades their defense
Navigating sports platforms
Dan Gartland of SI.com shared some numbers on Tom Brady that will absolutely blow your mind. After hearing them, it will make Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beating Brady and the Bucs even sweeter.
The key matchup that was the difference in the AFC championship game.
Hot takes from the key players
We'll hear from Bill's Mafia and Tom Brady
I took the best hot takes from the Chiefs and weaved it into a nice storytelling preview of this weekend's AFC Championship game between KC and Buffalo.
Tyreek Hill says he's not thinking about playing in the Super Bowl...then comes right out and says the Chiefs will be heading to Tampa!!!
Mitch Morse started nearly 50 games for the Chiefs. His former teammates talk about facing him one more time.
The Kansas City Star is running stories about how KC Mayor Quinton Lucas is planning a Super Bowl celebration. WHOA!!! Let's just get to the game first before you even start thinking about how you're going to celebrate...man this is bad mojo!
Patrick Mahomes...concussed or choked out?
Hot takes on Mizzou's Jeremiah Tilmon who is becoming a force in his senior season.
Get all the hot takes from around Missouri over the last 24 hours. Andy Reid, the Blues, Mizzou men's and women's basketball and more.
A look back at the gutsy call made by Andy Reid and the coaches to keep the ball away from Baker Mayfield
Blues win the season opener! Bad news: Mike Hoffman who is Canadian didn't get his visa squared away in time and couldn't play. Oskar Sundvuist stepped in and scored two goals.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced for the Chiefs. Mahomes reflects on facing Mayfield and Kelce knows what this game means to fans in Cleveland.
Blues drop the puck tonight in Colorado. You'll hear from Craig "Which Doobie Do You" Berube.
Patrick Mahomes has had the last two weekends off to rest. Is that a good thing or bad thing? 3 of the last 4 playoff QBs who took that much time off were rusty and their teams lost
Alabama continues the SEC domination in nat'l championship games.
Andy Reid addresses Super Bowl pressure, facing Kareem Hunt and the success of young QBs in the NFL
John Dorsey was fired by both the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs, but he left his mark in both cities as the former GM of each franchise.
We'll see Dorsey's creations play out Sunday in the AFC Divisional Round matchup.
Bill Scott, our podcast NFL expert who covers the Packers for Wisconsin Radio Network, explains why Aaron Rodgers will be beat out Patrick Mahomes (and others) for the NFL MVP Award.
Did Adam Wainwright use a foreign substance to help with pitching? I share the ESPN story.
The New York Jets have interviewed Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head coaching position. Bieniemy interviewed with the Falcons and Lions on Monday, Chargers on Tuesday and the Jaguars along with the Jets on Wednesday.
Illinois is hiring defensive coordinator Ryan Walters away from Mizzou. Walters has been Mizzou's DC the past three seasons. Its time for an upgrade on defense.
Fresh off winning the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) Western Conference Finals, the Mizzou Rocket League team will proceed to the CRL National Championship Jan. 7-8, 2021.
In the championship, Mizzou will battle for the title of CRL National Champions as well as scholarship money. Rocket League developer Psyonix is putting up $50,000 to be divided among players on the qualifying teams.
I talk with the team's GM Kevin Reape
Mizzou basketball is a veteran group, they shouldn't be blowing 14-point leads anymore.
Fingers crossed in Chiefs Kingdom for Jared Allen
Heisman and Nat'l Championship Game updates
Listeners of the podcast sound off on who the NFL MVP should be...Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes? What if it wasn't one of those two?
A compelling argument for a underdog MVP candidate.
I think the Chiefs will be facing the Ravens in two weeks.
Hot takes from a couple of Andy Reid's disciples (a couple of boneheads)
Plus more from Tilly after his 25 and 11 performance in Mizzou's win over Arkansas
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says he will rest some starters Sunday when the Chiefs host the Chargers in the season finale.
Number-12 Missouri and number-seven Tennessee will square off tomorrow night in the SEC basketball opener in Columbia. Both schools are 6-and-0.
Hear from Andy and Cuonzo on today's podcast
Mizzou has to cancel their bowl trip but did the team do anything wrong? I don't believe so...and neither does Eli Drinkwitz who defends his players and program.
Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk joined me on a call and allowed me to air my grievances on long college football games and the College Football Playoff.
The Tigers winning play wasn't even what they had drawn up. A look back at Mizzou's comeback against Bradley.
Plus underrated Christmas songs to get you in the spirit.
Talk about swallowing your pride? Going from starting QB to a defensive back. That's what Shawn Robinson did and it was a huge show of character.
The Chiefs squeak by with another victory.
Mizzou limps into bowl season looking for one more win
I got put in my place by a Mizzou fan on my take on football recruiting.
Mike Matheny gave a very interesting and insightful answer about the defensive shift in baseball. It was encouraging and also discouraging on the state of Major League Baseball.
Plus the usual nonsense you've come to expect from the podcast.
Hot takes from Eli Drinkwitz following National Signing Day
How Patrick Mahomes almost became a Saints QB
Eli Drinkwitz was full of surprises at Tuesday's press conference.
I've got all the hot takes right here!
Coach Mox...this is YOUR STATE!
Mike Leach calls 2020 football the most joyless season on earth
People from Wisconsin...you're just weird.
What do the Chiefs have to do to lose?
We see where Mizzou football needs growth in the SEC
What impressed with with the Tigers win over Illinois
Coach K gets called out for his ridiculous statement
How confident are Mizzou fans in a football/basketball sweep?
Hear from Salvy, the AL Comeback Player of the Year
Hot takes from Mizzou basketball after they improve to 4-0.
Random thoughts with Patrick Mahomes
Targeting calls in college football are not going to get better.
One of the reasons the Chiefs drafted Patrick Mahomes and traded away Alex Smith was because Mahomes had the ability to make big plays from anywhere on the field and the knock against Smith was that he was just a game manager. That’s exactly the type of quarterback that was needed Monday. Smith helped out his former team by leading Washington to a 23-17 win over the Steelers giving Pittsburgh their first loss and moving the Chiefs into a tie for the best overall record in the NFL at 11-1. Smith was steady, 31 of 46 for 296 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers against a stingy Steelers defense.
Since 2013, Adam Wainwright’s Big League Impact organization has raised over $5.8 million for charitable causes. Wainwright won the 2020 Roberto Clemente Award after being nominated for the award five times and now joins five other Cardinals -- Lou Brock (1975), Ozzie Smith (1995), Albert Pujols (2008), Carlos Beltran (2013) and Yadier Molina (2018) -- who have won the award.
If your name is Harrison and you happen to be a kicker, you had a pretty good weekend in Missouri.
I've got no issues with the Chiefs' offensive gimmicks, I'm more concerned about the defense.
Hot takes from socccerrr's Vermes after Sporting KC's loss
Hot takes from Coach Drink
A hot take from Mahomes on Tyreek Hill plus sound bites from around the NFL
Hot takes from Cuonzo and X after Mizzou's impressive win over Oregon.
Drew Lock sticks up for momma
SOLER POWER UPDATE--he signs with the Royals
and soccccerrrr
The real reason Derek Mason was fired after Vandy's loss to Mizzou
This was pretty funny. I thought I asked a legit question about offense vs. defense when Mizzou hosts Arkansas, but Eli Drinkwitz was having none of it. Hear as I get shut down by coach.
Cuonzo Martin previews Mizzou's second basketball game of the season.
Drew Lock's mom to the rescue.
Dudes overblowing the whole Sarah Fuller kicking experience
Andy Reid shows some guts
Bad look for Lock but he owns it
Hot takes from Eli, Rountree and Bolton following Mizzou's win over Vandy
Eli vows Mizzou will play Saturday, but what about South Carolina? Are they ambitious?
Patrick promises the Chiefs will be ready Sunday night in Vegas.
Blues-Red Wings rivalry rekindled?
A Division-II conference in Missouri is leading the way on the court and in the fight against COVID-19
Catching up with Clyde and Charvarius of the Chiefs and Connor of Mizzou. Hear the hot takes from them, plus sports TV is going down a dark alley. Watching live sports is going to turn ugly.
From rust to making sure he just has enough players, Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz has plenty of concerns
Adding to the already hated rivalry between the Chiefs and Raiders, Andy Reid wasn't amused by the Raiders bus taking a victory lap around Arrowhead Stadium after their win last month. If the Chiefs have their two starting offensive tackles, this game could get ugly (meaning look out Raiders)
Plus a less than inspiring Baseball HOF Class.
No Chiefs, no Mizzou but still enough to talk about on this podcast.
Dustin Johnson and The Masters? How about 63-year old Bernhard Langer. That's the better story!
Drew Lock still has a lot to learn
Barry Odom still can't win as a head coach.
Tony LaRussa starts the M-I-Z, Z-O-U chant.
Andy Katz of ESPN mansplaining a coin flip to two athletic directors is glorious.
Hot takes from Eli Drinkwitz as he drops an Anchorman reference and I gaze into my crystal ball on how the SEC should adjust Mizzou's schedule, plus a coin flip determines home court advantage.
I'm just spit-balling here but the goal is to try to find a national champion for football and basketball and there's a good chance it's not going to happen in the usual manner during a pandemic.
Adjust, pivot, be creative. I offer a couple of ideas just to get the process started
White Sox manager Tony LaRussa busted for DUI and Mike Tyson claims he used a fake penis and baby piss to pass drug tests
Patrick Mahomes feels the Chiefs can't be stopped.
Alex Gordon reflects on his final Gold Glove.
Plus a story about Harry Caray nearly got killed
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced Fox’s Joe Buck, former Royals broadcaster Buddy Blattner and Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean as three of the eight finalists for the 2021 Ford C. Frick Award presented annually for baseball broadcasting excellence.
Buck has been Fox’s lead baseball play by play guy for 25 seasons after working 11 seasons on Cardinals broadcasts. Dizzy Dean broadcast for the Cardinals and St. Louis Browns and Blattner teamed with 2007 Frick Award winner Denny Matthews as the Royals' original broadcast crew, working in KC from 1969-through-1975. Blattner teamed up with Dizzy Dean for the first Baseball Game of the Week telecast on ABC and CBS. He was also voice of the NBA’s St. Louis Hawks.
The question isn't whether or not Tony LaRussa can still manage. The question is will the White Sox players respect him?
Hear the hot takes from the man who last time wore a baseball uniform he was celebrating the Cardinals' 11th World Series.
Don't count out Kolten Wong coming back to the Cardinals. I'll explain why the Gold Glover could be playing in St. Louis in 2021.
Hot takes from Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz and how the Tigers are catching the Gators at the right time.
COVID-19 hits the World Series
Bum managerial move by the Rays
A look back at Randy Arozarena's big postseason.
KC Mayor puts full court press on the NBA
Hot takes from Mizzou's RB Larry Rountree III and being third all-time in career rushing yards and he crushes Kentucky one more time, calling them out for dropping down to the ground! You'll love it.
Let's see Patrick Mahomes has brought another Super Bowl to KC, let's not forget a Whataburger and now he wants the NBA team in KC!
The Chiefs won their 10th straight over the Broncos and absolutely dominated the game.
The Mizzou Tigers manhandled the Kentucky Wildcats.
Plus a postgame celebration so strong, an IV was needed
Yadi spouts off about not being selected as a finalists for the Gold Glove and I'm not even sure if he knew how the finalists were selected this year. It doesn't look good for Yadi.
Plus more X's and O's as we briefly preview KC-Denver and Mizzou-Kentucky. Hear the hot takes from Mahomes, Lock and I'll throw in a take from Coach Drink on Tyler Badie, the player to watch this weekend.
I love how Eli Drinkwitz has taken ownership if you will of the five-game losing streak against Kentucky. Obviously what's happened in the past has no effect on Saturday but Eli is losing the slump as motivation.
Plus hot takes from Le'Veon Bell, the Chiefs latest offensive weapon.
Baseball ratings tanked like the NHL and NBA, but NFL is steady.
Chiefs Monday afternoon game a ratings monster and more tidbits on sports and life here in Missouri
Red Monday!!!
Chiefs-Bills preview. The team that can get the run game going may win. Hot takes from Andy Reid.
Plus hear from Drew Lock! He was back for the Broncos and played...meh...but he got the W
Mizzou basketball practice started on Wednesday and there was one question that made Cuonzo Martin really think. It made me really think. Does Cuonzo even think its safe or smart to try to play college basketball this fall?
Fans and media already putting lofty expectations on Mizzou QB Connor Bazelak.
Hot takes from Andy Reid says the team will get things fixed against the Bills
Mizzou, Pham and Pietro plus an executive decision is made on our NFL Pick 'Em contest presented by Vision Grills
There hasn't been too much to get excited about with Mizzou football, but the kicking game is looking solid. That's a big deal for Tiger fans.
Eli Drinkwitz explains why after two games, he's making a change at QB for the 0-2 Tigers. Hear the hot takes.
This postseason is highlight the failures of Cardinals VP John Mozeliak who gave away a lot of talent for pieces that haven't really helped the Cardinals progress in the playoffs.
The Patriots did many favors for the Chiefs on Monday night. We'll break that down plus hear from Andy, Patrick and Honey Badger.
Adam Wainwright tries his hand at TV today. Will his delivery be as good as his Uncle Charlie?
Looking back at Bob Gibson's most impressive stat.
It took Eli Drinkwitz over 25 practices to realize something fans saw in about two quarters of football on Saturday?
Cardinals recap, Eric Fisher revisits his TD catch in the Chiefs win and much much more!
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Hot takes from Shildt, Carpenter and Padres mgr and former Mizzou player Jayce Tingler on our Cardinals playoff preview.
Name, Likeness and Image. It's time for college student-athletes to have the opportunity to make money. U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver explains the bill he's co-sponsoring.
The same opportunities should exist for high school kids as well.
First, hot takes from Patrick Mahomes. Then we get into baseball. The Cardinals pitching rotation is set for their National League Wild Card Series against the Padres in San Diego and Kwang Hyun Kim will start Game One on Wednesday, with Adam Wainwright taking the mound for Game two on Thursday in the best-of-three series. Jack Flaherty will start Game three if needed. KK is 3-0 in seven starts this season with a 1.62 ERA. First pitch is tomorrow at 4:08.
Jeff Wilder, Missourinet's Baseball Expert, breaks down the expanded playoffs.
Cardinals unbelievable season run, goodbye for Gordon. Hot takes from Eli on Mizzou's win AND a Chiefs-Ravens preview
Gale Sayers was almost a Kansas City Chief.
Mizzou fans you'll have to forgive but I look back on the Hall of Famer known as the "Kansas Comet" who had a great career with the Chicago Bears. Why did he choose the Bears over the Chiefs?
Talking about the 19th hole at Missouri's newest golf course.
Mike Matheny had a surprise for the home plate umpire on the Royals manager's 50th b-day.
Interesting hot takes from Eli Drinkwitz ahead of the Tigers first game of the season against Alabama.
Adam Wainwright said Monday was the best he's felt all year and he still lost!
Looks like the Chiefs have some competition in the West this year.
Hot takes on Joe Buck
Why making the baseball playoffs is still a big thing for St. Louis
How did a fan sneak past the Chiefs COVID-19 testing?
A story of redemption
A story about a trailblazer
And what makes a successful college football season?
Hot takes from Andy Reid as the Chiefs get ready for the Chargers
The best music video of all-time? It's a no-doubter. Or so I thought.
Chiefs in mid-season form on offense.
A near no-hitter in Cleveland that most missed
An emotional homer for Yadi
What's the Chiefs biggest concern heading into 2020?
Keeping Patrick Mahomes on the field healthy...that's it. It's not defense. It's not finding ways to get others involved in the offense. When Patrick Mahomes is on the field, the Chiefs have a chance to win...every time!
COVID-19 hit Carlos Martinez pretty hard.
Mizzou has 14 skip practice because of the Coronavirus, but the SEC's scheduling has it right.
Mahomes and Matthews become one. What's up with dude's using their big sport moments to pop the question?
Did the Chiefs "over" extend Reid and Veach?
Mizzou players explain why they canceled practice.
Cardinals and Royals stay put at trade deadline...good moves.
We all wrote off Adam Wainwright. He even thought he was finished, but yesterday the newly turned 39 year old proved there is still something left in the tank.
That got me thinking about he and Yadi and Molina's place in Cards history which led me to thinking about Stan the Man. Its a wonderful tale.
Also, hot takes from Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Clark Hunt on the raising of their Super Bowl banner on Saturday at Arrowhead.
Teams or select players postponing or deciding to not play for one night is not going to rally support for their cause. The cause is ultimately to bring about discussions and actions to change social injustices.
Splintered groups in pro sports is not helping.
From the Chiefs to Chief
Discussion on headdresses and face paint and a Blues playoff preview with man their call Chief...Craig Berube.
Blues aren't done yet fans. Hot takes from last night's Game 5 loss.
The most bizarre moment of Thom Brenneman's apology
Fans at football games...a no-brainer.
What the hell was this unwritten rule about not swinging at a 3-0 pitch?
Blues-Canucks, Game 5 preview
Ryan O'Reilly puts in a Conn Smythe like performance in Game 4 for the Blues. (FYI Conn Smythe is the name of the award for playoff's MVP)
Brad Miller has one heck of a day at Wrigley and should have been the hero for two Cardinals wins.
Eli Drinkwitz, new Mizzou head coach, is not concerned about Alabama and LSU in the first three weeks. He's looking big picture. Hear some hot takes.
Come back with Binnington for game 4.
Cardinals can thank Milwaukee for keeping the division close 1/3 of the way through the season.
Number 1 issue for Mizzou ON the field is finding that starting QB
Let's talk baseball with our expert Jeff Wilder.
What does he think of baseball's presentation, extra inning format, umpires and the restart for the Cardinals season.
Plus he shares his story of getting into with Seattle Mariners fans
Did the St. Louis Blues make the right choices during the "Return to Play" phases back home?
Eli Drinkwitz feels the SEC is doing everything the right way when it comes to football in the fall.
I respect the Big Ten and Pac-12's decision to put a halt to fall sports, but I don't agree with it. I feel it's too early to make a decision and there could be more factors to consider before making a final decision, which is what the SEC, Big 12 and ACC appear to be doing.
I understand additional medical information has come out which has caused hesitation in two of the Power 5 conferences. My guest is Dr. Brian Bostick general cardiologist and cardiovascular disease researcher at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
He explains what Myocarditis is and how it could affect student-athletes.
Plus a Blues playoff preview!
On today's podcast we'll explore the reason college conferences are reconsidering football and fall sports.
There could be two reasons why the Big Ten is trying to get the rest of the Power 5 conferences to join them in punting on college football this fall.
It's bleak, but I don't think the Cardinals are done playing baseball in 2020...yet.
I lit a fire under the Royals after yesterday's podcast.
A Jorge Soleeeer power update
Which Doobie do you Berube says it's time for the Blues to wake
Schmuck's of the Week: Phillies fans and Yanks mgr Aaron Boone
Matheny toxic in Royals dugout.
Kelce a free agent
Hot takes from Which Doobie do you Berube?
John Mozeliak steadies the Cardinals with his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hot takes from Frank Clark and Andy Reid of the Chiefs.
Cardinals VP of Baseball Ops John Mozeliak said he wasn't surprised by the number of positive COVID-19 cases that hit the club.
The NHL's presentation of games with no fans is so much better than MLB's attempt.
Plus hot takes from the Blues, Royals and Cardinals.
Royals pitching is already in shambles
Mike Shildt comments on the start of baseball
I just talk about sports...you just have to listen.
The first baseball game in Missouri since last October's NLCS took place in Kansas City. Hot takes from the game.
Why Mike Shildt's move to name K.K. as the team's closer is an A+ move
Andy Reid is confident the Chiefs have the right protocols in place for a safe return for training camp
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is not getting wrapped up in the multiple scenarios that could play out this fall on college campuses. Coach Drink says the players are excited, the staff is doing everything to be safe and he's moving forward with plans that they will be playing their first game on September 5th.
Plus, hot takes from Dexter Fowler. Wait until you hear how he kept in shape at home during the shutdown.
The Bozoputer spits out how many days it has been since Salvy Perez last played a game for the Royals. Wait until you hear how excited Salvy is going to be to play again.
Random topics covered on the return of fall ball in the SEC.
I question how and why are the Royals playing practice games with the Astros?
Are "they" really going after Kansas City's football team for using Chiefs?
I have a lot of questions today.
What I hear from Mizzou A.D. Jim Sterk is optimism about the college football season. The SEC has multiple contingency plans in place, the number of positive tests don't seem to be too alarming and he sees a good attitude from student-athletes.
Mizzou Baseball Coach Steve Bieser joins me for a quick chat about the NCAA's decision giving the Tigers eligibility for the postseason in 2021. We talk about the long-term impact on the coronavirus on college baseball, plus he shares his thoughts on Major League Baseball's 60-game schedule and what we should watch for as fans.
Hot takes from Jack Flaherty, Mike Shildt and John Mozeliak plus I go off again on how MLB screwed up this summer.
I'm only upset out of love for baseball
Hot takes from Patrick Mahomes, GM Brett Veach and Head Coach Andy Reid after the Kansas City Chiefs locked in the face of their franchise for the next dozen years.
Hot takes from Mike Matheny
Breaking news on baseball and COVID-19
The Chiefs are adding "wrinkles"
I stayed off social media this weekend and I was a happier person.
Today I learned a tweet went viral Saturday claiming Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes wouldn’t play another game for the Chiefs until they changed their team name...turns out it was fake.
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said last week that the athletic department can follow all the guidelines for limiting exposure to COVID-19 and players are still going to get it.
I feel for universities. They have a much harder task ahead of them in terms of getting ready to play sports than the professional teams. I'll talk about that on today's podcast.
Are you a Royals fans? Cardinals fan? A fan of some other team? This is the podcast for you. Wondering how your team is going to do in a 60-game season?
I guarantee you’re going to hear every baseball analyst tell you what your team did their first 60-games last year. Missourinet’s baseball expert Jeff Wilder tells us don’t look at the first 60 games from 2019, look at the team’s last 60 games.
He's got a great reason. Enjoy the podcast.
Baseball is back and my mind is already racing with the possibilities of how a season could play out.
What are you so down about? The Commish says MLB will play 60 games, there will be NO DH in the National League...what are you worried about? Oh, that the players were spewing a bunch of B.S. about wanting to play? I can understand that
Hot takes from Eli Drinkwitz on Mizzou QBs, what shirts a coach should wear and why he won't let certain players speak with the media.
Plus, according to Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt, baseball teams just aren't that profitable. Wait until you hear the owner's latest proposal and what it includes to make money.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey takes a stand against the state of Mississippi, but will he follow through?
The weak argument that baseball didn't have rules against steroids is a bogus claim. If you still feel like defending Mark McGwire, listen to today's podcast.
Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and other athletes are using their celebrity and their sport as a platform to speak up for equality. Why are we listening this time around?
It's laughable, absolutely laughable what Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt said yesterday on 590 The Fan in St. Louis that "the industry (baseball) isn't very profitable." He's not necessarily lying but if that's the justification for wanting to skim money from player's contracts, it's an absolute joke.
Why do I support the players at this time?
I believe the players should make the same amount per game, because the owners are still making a profit. When DeWitt in St. Louis and Tom Ricketts in Chicago (said the same thing last week) that baseball isn't very profitable...it's STILL profitable. Players contracts aren't tied to how many people attend the games. If that were the case, the Royals could dock their players salary after attendance dropped off by 800,000 fans over the last two years, right?
MLB has sent the Players Association a third proposal to start the season in early July that includes a 76-game season with players to receive about 75 percent of their prorated salaries if there is a full postseason, multiple outlets report. The format also includes expanding the playoffs from 10 teams to as many as 16 and would eliminate free-agent compensation for 2020.
This proposal would pay players $1.4 billion in salary. The players wanted 114 games and a full pro-rated salary that would have paid out $2.9 billion.
This podcast is a daily look at sports and life in Missouri. A good portion on the podcast recaps some of the more powerful comments made by Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz who not only lead, but I would say more so, supported his players who want their voices heard as the country pushes for justice and equality.
We also like to have fun, so we talk some NASCAR and I truly believe there will be baseball this summer. It doesn't look good but I share two telling signs of why I believe the Cardinals and Royals will be back.
MLB owners officially declined the union proposal for a 114-game season and said it would not reply with a counter.
Our baseball expert Jeff Wilder believes there will be baseball season close to 75 to 81 games.
Why do I feel confident there will be baseball? Cardinals infielders Kolten Wong and Paul DeJong and pitcher Adam Wainwright took part in a workout at Busch Stadium. The team also reopened its spring training complex in Florida. If both sides felt the chance of no season was lost, Busch Stadium would not be open, players would not be working out.
Chiefs not heading to St. Joe this summer.
Mizzou-Missouri State hoops on hold
SOCCCEERRR could be back before baseball.
My latest ramblings.
Tony DiPardo and then his daughter Patti carried on the TD Pack Band that started with a handshake between Tony and Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt back in 1963 and ended in 2008. Jim DiPardo, the middle child of Tony, shares great stories of his father, the Chiefs and the Kansas City music scene.
Patrick Mahomes wants to golf with Phil Mickelson
Madden football sticking around a few more years
Give credit to MPJ for sticking to his convictions on religion.
The playoff scenarios for the Blues are endless. How about a Blues-Blackhawks matchup?
Missouri's tie to SpaceX
Hockey has a plan. Even football could get back on the field in minicamps by mid-June, yet greedy MLB owners keep jerking around with salaries.
It would be a huge loss for sports fans in this country if there is no baseball this summer, but an even bigger loss for owners down the road if they fail to reach an agreement with players
After watching Tom Brady's embarrassing display on the course during "The Match," the G.O.A.T. may have lost a little of his swagger ahead of this NFL season.
Part two of my conversation with Tom Dore, the former voice of Chicago Bulls TV. The former Missouri Tiger basketball player shares more thoughts on The Last Dance, plus...did Michael Jordan regret playing with Washington and could the Bulls have won a 7th NBA title.
Hear from Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and DC Steve Spagnuolo. A great take on whether Patrick Mahomes should never run a QB sneak again.
Kansas is getting a different appeals process than Mizzou. I'm just asking aloud why Missouri didn't get the same chance?
The Chiefs new touchdown song will sound better if we can have 80,000 screaming fans.
Kentucky's cheerleaders putting the "wild" in Wildcats
Plus, a new way to kill time at home during the coronavirus lockdown with a St. Louis company that makes sports board games.
Here’s a trivia. Name the Missouri basketball player who never played in the NBA but sat next to Michael Jordan for years on the Chicago Bulls team bus?
The answer: Tom Dore. Tom played for Norm Stewart and was a senior the year that Steve Stipanovich and Jon Sundvold were freshman.
Dore finished up at Missouri and went to place overseas and when he returned got into broadcasting…worked at KCMO radio in Kansas City and did some radio play-by-play on the Tigers broadcasts and actually partnered with Mike Kelly. You’ll hear a little bit of that story later.
You know I was born in Chicago, there for the Bulls first three titles with Michael Jordan, here in Missouri for the second three-peat and I thought it would be cool to talk to Tom, a Chicago guy himself—and we have that Bulls and Missouri connection. Tom got in right at the start of Bulls mania and had a front row seat to Michael whether it was near the court or on the team bus or plane.
The other day I dialed him up and we pick up the conversation of when he gets the gig to announce for the Bulls.
I think people misunderstood Jordan's tearful response in the latest episode of The Last Dance.
An 85-year old in Missouri who owns the record for most wins by any college basketball coach.
MLB owners like a plan, they need the players to approve but there are going to be many hurdles. First and foremost, the safety of everyone involved with getting a game played...from players to stadium staff to those who will be in contact with players outside the stadium.
Secondly, the owners and players are already squabbling over how they're going to make money. Sad to think that greed could ultimately derail a return to sports.
Third and of least importance perhaps but a great distraction...the introduction of the DH in the National League. If and when baseball resumes, the DH will be used in NL ballparks.
Who are the best candidates for the job on the Cardinals roster?
When is the right time to let young kids and teens play baseball and softball? One tournament in the St. Louis area believes it's this weekend.
I spoke with Rob Worstenholm of Game Time Tournaments and he explained the rules and safety measures being put in place for over 40 teams that have agreed to play in the event. I also pressed him on if it's too soon to host an event with so many people in attendance.
While stay-at-home orders are being lifted, is it too early for organized little league baseball tournaments? St. Charles and Jefferson Counties will be hosting tournaments this Mother's Day weekend.
Miami Dolphins legend Don Shula died at 90. Shula remains the winningest coach in NFL history. He has two Super Bowl rings and lead the undefeated Dolphins 1972 team.
Against Missouri teams, he went an incredible 17-4. 5-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Prior to 1971 and Shula, the Chiefs were 6-0 against the Dolphins but Shula was 12-4 against the Kansas City Chiefs and that includes three wins in the playoffs..The 1991 and 1994 wild card rounds and a divisional round playoff game in 1971, a double overtime win over the Chiefs. NFL Films did a story on it…The Longest Game Ever.
The Mizzou Tigers from 2007 say they really didn't respect the Kansas Jayhawks. The best hot takes from Chase Daniel's reunion with the 2007 Big 12 North Champs.
Chase Daniel met with the media and he gave details on his Zoom reunion with the 2007 Mizzou football team.
I had the courage to ask Chase if he regrets never being an NFL starter. You'll love his response.
When MLB comes back and it will be the first live sports we'll have in this country, they have an opportunity to showcase their game to new fans. MLB owners, players and TV partners have one chance to get this right.
My baseball expert Jeff Wilder and I have discussed regional divisions to build better rivalries in baseball. Now, MLB is considering a plan that would pit the Royals and Cardinals in the same division. I love it!
Mizzou still lacking when it comes to recruiting for football and men's basketball.
The NFL Draft for the Chiefs was a luxury item.
Hot takes from Brett Veach on selecting Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
How the Cardinals are using VR to help their hitters
The NHL starting back up in July could absolutely work...getting the regular season and playoffs in...yeah it can be done.
Plus DRAFT NIGHT! Hear from Chiefs GM Brett Veach. Will the Chiefs move up, move down, stay at 32? Draft a running back, center, cornerback or wide receiver?
Honestly, nobody knows but it's been fun discussing because there is absolutely NOTHING else going on!
New college football rules explained. Why can't we have triple digit jerseys?
Which Cardinals or Royals player would you want to hang out with for a weekend?
Baseball in Florida, Arizona and Texas? Another scenario kicked around.
Jimmy Baseball loved getting past third base in a threesome!
A LeBron fan wins Schmuck of the Week
After you watched the first two episodes of "The Last Dance," the G.O.A.T. conversation ends today.
Plus how to beat M.J. one-on-one for $5 million
You spend a couple hundred bucks on tickets for your family of four. You drop $40 for parking, maybe drop another $60 at Ballpark Village for dinner, then you get up to the gate and they tell you go home, you have a fever.
I debate that scenario with my baseball expert Jeff Wilder.
Before that we get into another hard-hitting topic. Those new ugly Brewers uniforms
Are we better off now than 25 year ago at keeping ourselves occupied during this government issued quarantine?
Plus, baseball in Arizona and Florida is better than the alternative. My baseball expert Jeff Wilder chimes in.
I describe how the greatest trick play in baseball was used against me five year later.
The XFL was doomed and wouldn't have survived even if there was no pandemic. St. Louis was the exception to the rule when it came to support.
I explain
While Missourians practice social distancing there is an outdoor activity taking steps to provide enjoyment and safety. Scott Hovis the executive director of the Missouri Golf Association says there are many courses following the MGA’s safety guidelines.
The Missouri State Lady Bears basketball team won their 13th regular season title, set a school record with 26 wins during the season and their coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, (or Coach Mox as she's known) won conference coach of the year and rookie coach of the year and took over a team that made it to the Sweet 16 the year before…talk about pressure.
Her team also beat a Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC school in the same season (spoiler alert...it was Mizzou and they did it with attitude!)
Enjoy our conversation!
The latest on NBA stars helping in St. Louis.
The Blues are getting the boys back together
Mizzou's over/under for win total is 5.
Listeners share their greatest sports memories. Not of them performing on the field, but actually watching people who know what they're doing. Many times it's not even the game itself but who you surround yourself with that make the memories.
With no live sports, fans are turning to video games and they're just a crazy as in real life
Look, I admit that the headline was used for click-bait. The story on Keyon Dooling takes maybe two minutes of my 28 minute podcast but it's a good story about how he's helping NBA players and his advice is well worth taking for all of us as we deal with his pandemic.
Also in this podcast, Tiger King talk, which athlete from Missouri is taking part in a fundraising beer pong tournament plus a story of a former college basketball player who is somewhat stranded in his own apartment in Italy.
What I'm telling you is there are some really cool stories in this podcast. Enjoy listening while you practice social distancing.
How crazy we start acting when we're told we shouldn't go somewhere. I share my personal story.
Plus, Chiefs, Cardinals and Blues news
Dillon Tenholder's season as the St. Elizabeth boy's basketball coach didn't end in storybook fashion, but his message to his team is something we can use in life, especially during these difficult times.
Hear how a college kid was given a chance in coaching and made the most of his opportunity by the time he was 21.
Today was the official date of Opening Day but we can still talk baseball. Tom Ackerman from KMOX joins me. We talk Cardinals, how MLB will proceed with their season, plus how will the Stanley Cup champs respond to the long layoff once they play hockey again? No doubt soccer will be well received in St. Louis but can it be supported by local advertisers?
Chiefs poach from the Battlehawks
SEMO finds a coach
We have a winner in the Corona-Schmuck bracket
The Chiefs have signed a couple of former New York Giants
Kansas City sports teams come together with a message for their fans
A Kenny Rogers tribute like none other, but first the podcast starts with results in voting for our Florida Spring Break Coronavirus-Schmuck bracket. We have our finalists
The quarterfinal results are in for the Corona-Schmuck bracket. Were there any upsets? Voting for the semifinals begins soon. Check out Facebook.com/BillPollockShow for the semifinal matchups
The NFL is giving fans a free pass to watch all the games your heart desires.
Are the Blues on alert for coronavirus?
Spring breakers not letting COVID-19 slow them down. So we've opened up the Corona-Schmuck bracket
Some questionable NFL signings on Tuesday...so today we have a new featured titled "NFL Teams That Don't Want To Win"
Bravo to the gamer who used Carlos Martinez to hit three Houston Astros in MLB The Show. If you could plunk one baseball player, past or present who would it be and why?
Adam Wainwright wants to get back out on the field to put on a show for you and the rest of baseball fans. Hear his hot takes.
Plus, Molly Bozak, wife of Blues player Tyler Bozak shared some exciting news on Twitter. I guess we know how they celebrated the Stanley Cup championship! LOL
Just how long will it be before we see the Cardinals and Royals play meaningful baseball. Hopefully by June.
Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk shares his take on how his athletic department is handling this pandemic.
MSHSAA coming under fire for pushing forward with Class 4 and 5 basketball this weekend.
We are in the cancel culture so I'm not surprised that sports have been suspended across the board from pros to college but how much of an impact will it really make on keeping the public safe? We'll explore that topic on today's podcast.
Our Schmuck of the Week is the dad of Missouri's first coronavirus patient who broke the families quarantine to take his other daughter to a school dance
Sunday history will be made during the NBC Sports Network's coverage of the Blues-Blackhawks game from Chicago. It will feature an all-female crew.
My guest is Kate Scott who will handle the play-by-play calls with A.J. Mleczko serving as the color analyst. Current Team USA hockey star Kendall Coyne-Schofield will serve as the “Inside the Glass” analyst.
Scott has been practicing. She was in St. Louis for a "dress rehearsal" when the Blues beat the Hawks 6-5.
She talks about this opportunity and not only what it means for her, but for other women who aspire to become sports broadcasters.
UMKC men's basketball is bailing on a trip to Seattle because of coronavirus implications. I believe there's other reasons for skipping this trip.
How coronavirus concerns could affect our pro teams in March and April
Cuonzo not happy with SEC officials
Dylan Carlson working on the finer points of his game at Cardinals spring training. Hear his hot takes.
Blues hot takes from Binnington and Schenn after their 8th straight win
Mizzou women's hoops has a bright future
We talk about Wong's best play
The 3rd Annual "Beat the Schmuck" NCAA Tournament is back!
Royals first billboard features Jorge Power
Cuonzo's coaching decisions come into questions at Mizzou?
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt and other step up for Curt Flood of the Cardinals and the Negro National League
Former Mizzou linebacker Cale Garrett shut downs an reporter at the NFL Combine who bashes Missouri born players
Travis Kelce calls it a crazy opportunity to go to the White House
The Bill Pollock Show caught up with Mizzou's Albert O at the NFL Combine
Alex Reyes of the Cardinals makes his first appearance since last June
The Battlehawks entertained the St. Louis home crowd and it wasn't large, but they were loud.
Spring training talk
Mizzou misses a road opportunity
Hot takes from Mizzou, the Blues, Cardinals and Royals plus the Baseball Hall of Fame settles our President's Day Debate
Hear from Alex Gordon and Mike Matheny on the veteran's return to the Royals.
Mike Shildt discusses starting pitching options.
If baseball wants to examine how to make the game more interesting for the 21st century perhaps were need to get out of 19th century thinking? Hear me out, but I want your feedback.
President's Day trivia. I called my son and busted him for faulty information!
Why I like the three-batter minimum rule...thanks to my wife for helping me change my mind.
Hot takes from Cuonzo after Mizzou's biggest win in 7 years
Jim Crane swung and missed big time trying to apologize or whatever that was he was doing on Thursday after his Astros were busted for cheating. Only thing I have to say is own it!
Baseball edition
new Cardinals hitting coach Jeff Albert was under the microscope as the media asked about his knowing of the cheating scandal while on the Houston Astros staff.
New Royals manager Mike Matheny shares his thoughts on veterans returning and young pitchers for 2020.
Our baseball expert explains why the new MLB playoff ideas are horrible.
Cuonzo explains why LSU is tough to guard. A Mizzou basketball preview.
MLB has a ridiculous plan for expanding playoffs
We wrap up Pizzagate. Which co-worker lost out when I ate their pizza?
First week of the XFL is in the books and the NFL should take some tips from the new league on how to run a football game!
The Blues have a major announcement
Mizzou's Cuonzo Martin wants fan support like he saw at Saturday's Rally for Rhyan game...every game!
Honoring the KCPD and law enforcement who kicked ass at the Chiefs parade
Mizzou's Eli Drinkwitz sent a message to potential college football players in the state of Missouri...it was a powerful message
Andy Reid held his exit interviews with players and told them to enjoy the Super Bowl but prepare for a title defense for 2020
Call 'em the San Francisco Forty "Whiners" complaining about the officials in the Super Bowl, stop it!
The Chiefs scored three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally past the 49ers 31-20 at Super Bowl 54 in Miami.
Patrick Mahomes is the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl 54. He finished the game 26-of-42 for 286 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for KC, and also scored a rushing touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is finally a Super Bowl champion. Before Sunday's win over the 49ers, Reid had the most career coaching wins in the NFL without a Super Bowl victory.
Kansas City will have a Super Bowl championship parade on Wednesday afternoon. The National World War One Museum and Memorial will provide vantage points on the north lawn. It will conclude with a rally at Union Station.
Our final Super Bowl preview
Hot takes from the Chiefs and 49ers
A breakdown of matchups and advantages and more fun on a Red Friday
Why did the 49ers pass on Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft? They were waiting for another quarterback. What until you hear who it was
Patrick Mahomes is NOT the reason the Chiefs are in the Super Bowl.
The comeback win by Mizzou was incredible but I need to see more.
Such a fun podcast. I've got reports from the Chiefs in Miami getting ready for Super Bowl LIV, you'll hear from Patrick Mahomes who is cherishing every moment of his week in Miami. After a 50 year wait, Chiefs fans get a chance to celebrate another title.
Meanwhile, fans are still celebrating the 51-year wait of the St. Louis Blues championship. Monday the Stanley Cup was at the Capitol in Jefferson City. I talked with fans who shared their feelings on what it means to touch the Cup.
Plus, the man who has probably handled the Cup more than any other person on this planet, Phil Pritchard. He's the Keeper of the Cup. Find out how he landed a dream job, why it's important to him and what this trophy means to players and fans he's encountered
Local reaction on the death of Kobe Bryant.
The Chiefs arrive in Miami. The Bill Pollock Show podcast is there
St. Louis nailed it as host of the NHL All-Star Game
I warned you about Mizzou at West Virginia
Early bird special for Sound Cloud subscribers of the Bill Pollock Show podcast.
Baseball expert Jeff Wilder joins me as we discuss: Cheaters and Jeter and HOF talk
Andy Reid blew up social media on Monday with his two-second response to how he celebrated the Chiefs AFC Championship.Joe Montana, who won four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, tweeted some love to the Chiefs.Patrick Mahomes topped Tom Brady once again!
A look back at what I thought would be the key moments of the game and how it really played out. Spoiler alert...I was pretty much right.
Plus a conversation with Pack Da Brew, our Vision Grills NFL Pick 'Em winner!
First it's our Chiefs playoff preview and then my one-on-one conversation with new Missouri State football coach Bobby Petrino. We talk about his past and his vision for the future of Bears football.
Cuonzo Martin baffled by his own Mizzou team after last night's blowout loss at the Hump.
Juan Thornhill awards one fan with tix to the AFC Championship Game and the Blues...one year later
Hot takes from Mahomes, Kelce and Tyrann, plus the Chiefs ran out of fireworks and one fan ran out of the game to save the team.
College Football Playoff Championship preview...Hot takes for the coaches and QBs ahead of the LSU-Clemson matchup
More from Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Chiefs and Texans...I think all this talk about "past playoff experience" is a bunch of mularkey.
Binnington vs Bieber...It's on
Plus more stuff and Greenland and my top 4 High School crushes
Andy Reid says the Chiefs are fully healthy. Hear his takes on the Texans ahead of Sunday's matchup.
Was Clowney's hit a cheap shot?
Is Brady done?
We look at that and more from the NFL Wildcard weekend with hot takes from Brady, Brees, Cousins and Watson
Patrick Mahomes will be watching the NFL playoff games this weekend. I'll preview Pats vs. Titans and Texans vs. Bills.
Two women allege the University of Missouri’s Title IX office mishandled its case involving former Tigers basketball player Terrence Phillips, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court. What does the lawsuit claim. I'll break it down.
A look back at the moment Chiefs fans found out the Dolphins took the lead over the Patriots.
Kevin Harlan is one of the best.
A couple of former Missouri Tigers had good days in Denver.
The Blues are unstoppable.
Hot takes on tomorrow's Mizzou-Illinois Braggin' Rights game
Plus NFL picks expert Jeff Parles
Hot takes from Chiefs newcomer Terrell Suggs, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. Everyone seems excited about what the 37 year old can bring to the team.
So are the Chiefs getting Terrell Suggs or not?
It's official Odom is a Hog and Coach Drink keeps building his staff
Blues take down the Kroenke Empire...ok, no they don't but they beat the Avs
Suckered by soccer? It sure sounds like it to me.
Hot takes from the Chiefs following their dominating win over the Broncos...their 9th in a row over Denver.
Mizzou basketball recap and one of the worse interviews with new football coach Eli Drinkwitz
The Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers are showing continued interest in free-agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos, according to a report via Twitter early Friday from MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Castellanos also expressed his interest in returning to the Cubs, where he injected life into their lineup and put up huge numbers in the second half.
Which is why the Cardinals should gladly let Marcell Ozuna slip away and go after Castellanos. Not only does it provide an answer in the outfield, Castellanos has actually played more games at third base in his career than any other position. He could spell Matt Carpenter over there if needed and it keeps a hot bat out of another Central Division rival's lineup.
This move and other debated with my baseball expert Jeff Wilder.
To hear the baseball segment of the podcast skip to the 12-minute mark. If you are interested in winning my grand prize in the Bill Pollock Show, NFL Pick 'Em contest from Vision Grills, check out the beginning. My expert Jeff Parles breaks down the five toughest games of the weekend.
If you're a Mizzou fan why its important to get behind your new football coach right now. This could be an opportunity that brings winning back to the Tigers.
Plus the Andy Reid/Drew Lock connection and both of Sunday's QBs talk about each other and have glowing remarks and respect
Why read online what Eli Drinkwitz had to say, when you can hear it from the coach himself on his first day on the job as Mizzou's football coach.
The ten best hot takes on what the team will look like on the field, his thoughts on recruiting and building trust with players
Sterk and Odom weren't on speaking terms near the end of this partnership.
Another example of why a change was needed at Mizzou
The Cardinals and Royals brass open up at Baseball's Winter Meetings
Monday morning reflection on Chiefs clinching the AFC West with hot takes from Reid and Mahomes.
To infinity and KC!!! Drew Lock Lightyear and his 2-0 record will start against the Chiefs. Plus, how he got the nickname Buzz Lightyear
Eli Drinkwitz about to get his second head coaching job in college football and has the task of trying to turn around the Mizzou Tigers
How is Mizzou AD Jim Sterk going to "wow" the fan base with his top choices as new football coach when he can't get the Board of Curators pumped up?
Hot takes from Mahomes and Reid as the Chiefs get ready for the Patriots
There are 351 D-I basketball schools in the country. The KenPom computer rankings list Charleston Southern as 313th. The Buccaneers came into Mizzou last night and upset the Tigers 68-60. Cuonzo Martin calls it one of the worst losses. Listen to his hot takes on the hot mess.
With all the Mizzou juniors leaving for the NFL, shouldn't this team have been better than 6-6?
Hot takes from the Chiefs and Denver's Drew Lock plus my thoughts on where Jim Sterk failed but how he can redeem himself with Sterk's best takes from Saturday's presser
The head football coach for Mizzou is in his fourth year and his team is slumping through a five-game losing streak with one game to play. His overall coaching record for the Tigers is below .500 and he has yet to win a bowl game. To make matters worse, he seems to be losing the fan base...attendance has dropped by 13,000 over his last three home games.
That coaches name...is Gary Pinkel.
Oddly enough, Barry Odom is going through the same hell that Pinkel went through back in 2004. Mike Alden showed the patience to stick it out at least a fifth year with Pinkel. You know how it played out. Does Jim Sterk have the patience to give Odom a fifth year to see if things work out?
That's what gets debated on today's podcast.
The maker of Nerf met his maker.
Hot takes from Mizzou WR Barrett Bannister. Says players need to take ownership of their offensive struggles.
Plus hear from new Royals manager John Sherman and Blues goalie Jordan Binnington after their win over Calgary
Cuonzo wants to see better shot selection. I want to see the Tigers move around more on offense and let's see some consistency from Tilmon!
Last week fans of the podcast came down hard on me for being too critical on Steelers QB Mason Rudolph for getting hit in the head by his own helmet, listeners saying he was the victim. I said wrong! Who was right? Gotta listen but I'll give you a hint (I was)
Mizzou football head coach Barry Odom defends his record and progress he's made in nearly four years with the Tigers as outside pressure grows for more wins
Who really deserved the NL Mgr of the Year honor.
Cuonzo has some work ahead of him but Tigers show some promise
Mizzou's football season could spiral out of control unless they can get the focus back on playing tough football. Hear from Derek Dooley
First Mike Shildt, now LSU's Ed Orgeron heard dropping F bombs following wins. What are these players thinking running video during speeches...totally breaking the "Bro Code"
Cuonzo previews Mizzou at Xavier
Barry's hot takes on Mizzou football
The state of the fragile Chiefs Kingdom and what's really going on with Mizzou football
With college basketball starting, I wanted to catch up with one of Missouri's true sons who continues his passion for coaching in Kansas. Enjoy my visit with former Missouri player, assistant coach and one-time head coach Kim Anderson.
He's at peace with coaching at the D-II level but still has strong feelings of how things went down in his three years running Mizzou men's basketball
Former Chiefs announcer Kevin Harlan nailed his play-by-play of a black cat who roamed onto the field in last night's Cowboys-Giants game. Plus, the history of black cats at sporting events.Former Missouri Tiger
Max Scherzer was at the White House to celebrate his World Series title.
Chiefs fans sold out and gave their tickets to Vikings fans.
The incredible story of Alex Gordon
Hot takes from Cuonzo Martin after Mizzou's exhibition tune up
At first I was totally against Mike Matheny's hiring in Kansas City, but after listening to him you know...maybe he deserves a second chance. He realizes he may have made some mistakes in St. Louis. Five of the best clips from Mike Matheny's press conference.
Was there a chemistry issue inside the Mizzou men's basketball locker room? Kind of sounded like it. That's changed as the sophomores are turning into leaders. Hot takes from Xavier Pinson and Dru Smith.
Chiefs have lost 3-of-4, Vikings have won four straight. Our game preview with Mike Grimm of Minnesota News Network
World Series reaction...things you've never seen before.
Hot takes from the Chiefs
The Blues post-Vlady come up with another W
Cheer for the former Mizzou pitcher or former Royals pitcher for Game 7?
Travis Kelce sets a record
Looks like college athletes will get paid
Memorable Game 6's of the World Series that took place in Missouri. We'll take a look back in recent history.
Plus, more boneheaded coaching decisions!
Its been a concern of mine for a long time. Mizzou head coach Barry Odom seems to be a great motivator but his in-game management and decisions continues to hold back this team from moving forward
Hot takes from Barry Odom
Bill Self has nice things to say about Cuonzo Martin
Is Patrick Mahomes "super-human?"
Good news for the St. Louis Cardinals
Is MU-KU really one of the "best" rivalries?
Andy Reid updates us on his QB situation
Mad Max is the only Mizzou pitcher to ever start a World Series game, he'll make his second start tonight in Game 1
Blues win
Hot takes from the Chiefs win.
Plus our expert picks five tough NFL game for our Vision Grills contest
Ben Wilson previews Mizzou-Vandy
Cardinals are flat. Some of Mike Shildt's managing decisions coming into question. My baseball expert Jeff Wilder is not happy with the way Shildt is handling Fowler. My question is tell me again why Flaherty was throwing 104 pitches in a 13-1 game?
Chiefs fans are losing it over two losses in a row. Why Chiefs Kingdom should keep the faith.
Mizzou fans need to settle down. First place is nice, but we'll find out what the SEC East looks like in the next month.
First two games for the Cardinals were bleak, but a new day and a new city for the Redbirds
I'm just going to warn you, there is some nasty foul language that you are going to hear coming from Cardinals manager Mike Shildt, so listener discretion is advised.
Shildt gave a pumped up rah-rah speech to his Cardinals team after their 13-1 Game 5 clinching win over the Atlanta Braves. Reserve outfielder Randy Arozarena decided to record live and show it to social media. The video already had over 1 million views.
If you're a fan who is not easily offended and you get the culture of a clubhouse, you'll appreciate Shildt's passion. However, from pure baseball analysis...it's really stupid what Arozarena did. You gotta keep this stuff private!
Cardinals fans should have confidence in a Game 5 win when they listen to Jack Flaherty
Barry Odom on Mizzou's defense post Cale Garrett
Mike Shildt describes how Yadi Molina changed his mind mid-pitch to deliver the sacrifice fly that helped St. Louis win Game 4
Why Senator Hawley from Missouri and any other politicians should stay out of the NBA's business.
Plus, it takes Ellen to teach people on Twitter how be to decent humans.
Chiefs were unbalanced with offensive playcalling.
Mizzou faces adversity after injuries
Cardinals still have life after two devastating losses
Blues lose some steam after raising the Stanley Cup banner. Hot takes from Berube, O'Reilly, Binnington and Petro
The Braves have the experience edge when it comes to postseason pitching in game one, but Miles Mikolas is keeping it loose heading into the Cardinals Game 1 NLDS
Just how much does it help to Tyreek Hill on the field from Patrick Mahomes?
A preview of tonight's NL Wild Card game between the Nationals and Brewers. Hear from former Mizzou pitcher Max Scherzer and former Royals World Series winner Lorenzo Cain.
As far as the Cardinals playoff rotation...do you pitch Wainwright in Game 4 or bring back Mikolas on short rest?
The Oakland Raiders lose a team captain who is suspended for the season after a nasty helmet to helmet hit.
A beverage cart goes wild at Chicago's O'Hare Airport and nearly crashes into a plane.
Hot takes from the Cardinals clubhouse following their clinching win over the Cubs
Plus, Soler, Merrifield Kansas City's stars in the majors and a great send off for Ned
The Chiefs found a way to pull out the win. More hot takes
Looking at the final weekend of baseball in the NL Central Division, and where Mike Shildt and Jack Flaherty should land with postseason awards.
Its all with our baseball expert Jeff Wilder
My football and betting expert Jeff Parles gives his prediction on five tough NFL games to help you make your picks for our Vision Grills NFL Pick 'Em Contest
Hot takes and hot cakes. Hear from Shildt and Mahomes and I call a diner in Michigan's UP where the Blues are playing the Red Wings tonight.
The Cardinals finished up this morning...almost seven hours after they started.
Ned Yost ponders life after baseball.
Meet a world champion weight lifter from Bates City, Mo. She's a Super Mom!
A warm welcome back for Goldy in Arizona
Mike Matheny is not a sure thing to replace Ned Yost
Andy Reid's hot takes from Monday's presser
What a weekend for sports winners in Missouri! Chiefs, Tigers and Cardinals.
Plus idiot coaching moves in the NFL
Mizzou's defense will be tested by a strong USC offensive line, a good running back and a young fearless freshman quarterback. Can Barry Odom finally snap the slump?
One Cardinal finally starts raking again.
Soler closing in on AL HR title
Missouri native is the WNBA Rookie of the Year
No fan base is happy in the Central Division. Cardinals can't be the Rockies, fans are sweating it out. The Cubs are dealing with a rash of injuries, their fans want Joe Maddon fired. The Brewers lost Christian Yelich, their fans are...wait, what? Getting excited?
Hot takes on that dump of a stadium in Oakland from Andy Reid, plus Patrick Mahomes tells us his ankle is fine.
Mizzou's tailgate is Ozark Mountain Daredevils. You know the song, Jackie Blue. I talk with one of the founding band members...spoiler alert...he's a big Tigers fan!
The Cardinals are in control of the Central Division, but what's happening behind them with Chicago and Milwaukee is creating a lot of chaos in the final 18-19 games of the season.
Barry Odom is looking for a complete game and why SEMO is the perfect opponent for the Tigers before their SEC opener.
Patrick Mahomes avoids a major injury. I feel much better after hearing from him.
Barry Odom kept things simple against WVU.
Our new NFL expert weighs in on some of the tougher matchups in week 1 to help you with your picks for the Vision Grills NFL Pick 'Em contest.
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Plus, are the Mizzou Tigers in trouble? My guest says no, don't panic fans.
Hot takes from Patrick Mahomes. Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid is suspended from the podcast until he shows more personality.
Cardinals don't quit. The biggest scam artist in baseball. His name is Edwin Jackson.
Mizzou's tailgate entertainment options lacking
I was thinking the way Jack Flaherty has been pitching, it's almost like Bob Gibson. Then I thought "OK, you're exaggerating."
Then I looked at the numbers...and NO I'M NOT!
Ned Yostradamus thinks Jorge Soler can get even better! I agree.
Barry Odom made a choice not to have his players tackle much in fall camp. How big of a mistake was that?
It's not time to push the panic button on Mizzou's season but at the same time what took place was concerning.
With the first game of the season, I'm keeping my expectations low for Mizzou in game one at Wyoming. I don't need to see Kelly Bryant set the world on fire. I'm ok with timing being off a bit. I just don't want to see an implosion with turnovers, dropped passes, etc.
Kelly Bryant and Matt Moore are grateful for second chances to play football. One is at Mizzou, the other with the Chiefs.
I debunk the theory that Army-Navy is the greatest rivalry, plus more!
Are the Cardinals Fool's Gold? I'm not sure they're a solid playoff team...a playoff team, but how far can they really go? At this point, not very far. How that can change?
Carpenter, Waino, Soleeeer, OJ, Aikman Luck, Maroon and a major football announcement from Vision Grills!
The best meal plan for Harrison Bader was some Humble Pie
Is Patrick Mahomes getting enough reps this training camp?
Bad XFL unis and more.
Royals rookie has family in attendance for his first MLB HR.
Reid goes off on NFL rules
Historic day in St. Louis for soccer fans
Mizzou screwed over again by the AP
Hot takes from Andy Reid following their lackluster 17-7 loss to the Steelers in the preseason.
Plus two high school football players from Missouri faced each other in the state championship game last December. Now they're teammates at Wyoming, Mizzou's first opponent. Caleb Roberson and Alphonso Andrews talk about life in Laramie and the big jumps they made from their hometowns to out west.
What do Paul DeJong, Patrick Mahomes, Marilyn Manson, Barry Odom and Joey Chestnut have in common? They're all talked about on today's podcast.
Plus, creepy dolls are popping up around one Missouri community. I investigated. Hear what I found out.
Cardinals back in first place!
Soccer coming to The Lou, Blues in high demand.
Travis Kelce pumped about the Chiefs offense
Columbia, Mo one of the best place on a college football Saturday
Royals vs Cardinals. On paper, the pitching matchup for tonight isn't close.
Andy Reid has a problem with his roster.
Mizzou's WR corp the deepest group they've had in a long time.
Lane Thomas and Jorge Soler, two 5-RBI guys from our teams, big heroes in Sunday wins for the Cardinals and Royals.
Top takeaway from the Chiefs win
Philly fans never cease to amaze me. We go to the video!!!
Patrick Mahomes will play the first quarter Saturday. Kelly Bryant DOESN'T deserve the championship ring The Cardinals have had fun beating up on Pirates pitcher Chris Archer
I needed my faith in Kansas City restored...Jorge Soler saved the day!
Watching the Cardinals against teams like the Dodgers and Astros...yeah they were smart not making a big trade
Some of baseball top power hitters all have kids playing for Toronto.
The Cardinals made a safe trade that may pay off down for the bullpen down the stretch.
Big Cheetah is back at Chiefs training camp.
Trevor Bauer apologizes for acting like an ass at Kauffman Stadium.
The best move the Cardinals could make at the trade deadine is no move at all.
The Cardinals are hot right now and have pulled into first place for the first time since May 6th. How does the rest of the Central Division look as we near the trade deadline?
The numbers on Bob Gibson are amazing, but there is one stat that keeps him out of the G.O.A.T conversation.
My baseball expert thinks adults should just give in and hand souvenir foul balls or home runs to kids. I argue batted balls are fair game and fans shouldn't be shamed into giving away a ball. It's a fun, hot debate.
I think Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has finally matured. His leadership instead of on-field antics could go along way for the Chiefs this season.
Cardinals getting lucky with Carlos as the closer?
Chiefs and Cardinals, both valued at $2.1 billion. Two of the best sports franchises in the world.
Tom Brady, bad parenting? Some think so.
Tommy Edman grand slam!!! Cardinals win. His career will take one of three paths either following David Ecstein, Skip Schumaker or Bo Hart
Royals fans excited about 6-1 out of the All-Star break. You were until you hear from Yostradamus!
Hot takes from Kelly Bryant. How he won over his teammates and now he'll win over Mizzou fans
Outstanding pitching performances from Miles Mikolas and Jake Junis. The Royals make a trade for a World Series hero. Hot takes from Barry Odom at SEC Media Days
Recapping Sunday's baseball.
Don't jinx it USA soccer
One year ago to the date the Blues made their first step to the Stanley Cup
Hot pockets spill onto I-70 when a semi tips over. A mayor from rural Missouri is not only run out of town, but run out of the state! All-Star tidbits and a funny story about the Stanley Cup
Patience for Goldschmidt.
Adam Wainwright joins rare company in Cardinals history.
The mental obstacles the Blues face this upcoming season.
Look at the big picture, cut through the propaganda, the Cardinals should be sellers instead of buyers. I'll explain why 2019 is not the year.
Hear from Stephen Piscotty on his return to St. Louis for the first time since he was traded to Oakland.
Betting lines have Mizzou's over/under at 6.5. The Tigers would really have to tank to not get fewer than seven wins.
Hot takes from Albert Pujols after his return to St. Louis
Gary Pinkel is fighting cancer again.
My listeners react to Jontay Porter not being selected in the NBA Draft plus my questions with Mizzou football coach Barry Odom over pizza
Sometimes my best podcasts are a little better when I'm a little grumpy. I cut through some of the Cardinals B.S. propaganda and I go off on the guy they call the Vandy Whistler!
Whit can hit. Royals on a roll
Cards can't figure out the Fish's newest pitcher
Brett Hull sings Gloria...with Laura Branigan
OJ is on Twitter
8th inning big for both of our baseball teams.
The Blues rally was a ratings bonanza for TV
St. Louis/NHL rally vs Toronto/NBA rally
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You'll hear the exciting NBC calls from Doc Emerick of all four Blues goals which I point out had one theme in common. Hot takes from Binnington, O'Reilly, Vlady and Army plus the three biggest moves that led to the Blues capturing their first Stanley Cup.
Blues fans know all about calls not going their way, but your team was able to come losing a game because of a non-call. In Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Blues got away with a tripping penalty on Tyler Bozak and David Perron ended up scoring to make it 2-0.
Bruins fans lost it. They were throwing stuff on the ice, fighting each other in the stands...I bring you the best and worst of Game 5 on today's podcast.
Will the signing of Craig Kimbrel work for the Cubs? It's a high risk-high reward signing. I'll explain why.
Because of an off-day and rain out the Cardinals get to start Mikolas, Flaherty and Wainwright again when they play the Cubs in Chicago. Which team has the advantage?
I'll tell you why the Blues will hoist the Stanley Cup and since I know they're going to win, we'll talk about celebrations. Birth rates usually spike nine months after a major sporting event. I give you my top three girls and boys names that Blues fans can call their newborn. Here's the catch...its Blues players last names.
Adam Wainwright came up big on his 126th pitch. I'll break that down. Royals swung and missed A LOT this weekend Craig Berube is laying the groundwork for Game 4 with NHL officials. History tonight, perhaps for Mizzou and the MLB Draft
Talking baseball with my expert Jeff Wilder. Cardinals-Cubs preview, a new rule change kicked around and a new way to vote for the All-Stars. I'm not sure I like it!
The Blues react to Gunnarson's OT goal. Tarasenko keeps scoring the Blues keep shutting down opponent's top players. The best hot takes from Game 2
Even the White Sox manager didn't think the Royals were throwing at Sox SS Tim Anderson. I look into that play a little more.
I think Mike Shildt is feeling the heat in St. Louis after the Cards drop to 7-18 in May.
How do you get an elephant back in his barn? One piece at a time. It took a lot of fruit and hay but the KC Zoo did it!
History says the Cardinals season is over. "But wait a minute, it's not even June yet," you say. Doesn't matter
Blues coach Craig Berube finds positives after a Game 1 loss to Boston in the Stanley Cup Finals.
More to Bill Buckner than an error in the World Series. A look back at my first favorite ball player.
OK, let's try to get back to some normalcy after tornado after tornado rumbled through different parts of Missouri. I wasn't in the mood to talk sports yesterday, but let's get amped up for a big weekend here in Missouri.
On today's podcast you'll hear from Patrick Mahomes, the St. Louis Blues who get ready for the Stanley Cup, plus the Cardinals are not ready to make knee jerk reactions and nobody is ready to panic in their clubhouse. Plus two Missouri natives make their WNBA debuts this weekend. Hear from Sophie and Naphessa...two mid-Missouri girls!
Hey this hasn't happened in 49 years, of course, today's podcast needs to be solely dedicated to the St. Louis Blues making the Stanley Cup Finals!
Blues can wrap it up tonight. A win over the Sharks sends them to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1970.
Royals-Cardinals preview.
Yeah, for sure, the Blues are headed to the Stanley Cup.
My advice to Brooks Koepka...run dude!
Help on the way for the Cardinals bullpen.
How do the Blues bounce back?
Kareem Hunt's uncomfortable Q&A with Cleveland media
Help is on the way for the Cardinals bullpen.
How do the Blues bounce back from that tough game 3 loss?
Kareem Hunt is with the Browns. His first Q&A with the media was uncomfortable.
My longtime stance has been to not blame leagues and officials for missed calls. I know you're upset Blues fans, but I'll try to explain the handpass call.
I'm not saying it's right, not saying something can't be fixed, but the league has some wriggle room with the interpretation of the rules.
I have no problems with Denver QB Joe Flacco saying he wasn't going to teach Drew Lock, the former Mizzou passer who was drafted by the Broncos with the 42nd pick. I'll explain why this isn't the same as Alex Smith mentoring Patrick Mahomes.
The Cardinals can't take Jose Martinez and his bat out of the lineup but his defense is brutal. Its a tough choice for Mike Shildt.
The Blues think their issues are correctable for Game 2 against the Sharks
The Denver Chicken Nuggets were knocked out of the NBA playoffs. How nice would it have been if they would have had a first round draft pick that actually played this season? (i.e. Michael Porter Jr)
Reaction and hot takes from the Blues Game 7 win over Dallas.
Maroon calls it the biggest goal of his career. Bishop has one word to describe his feelings after facing 54 shots.
Hot takes from the Blues following their Game 6 win
Cardinals just not as sharp as the Cubs at this point
The poor sap I feel sorry for after Kentucky Derby flipped ruling
Did Drew Lock disrespect John Elway? Jordan Hicks, best closer in baseball? The reasons for record HRs Cardinals-Cubs preview
All with our baseball expert Jeff Wilder
The three-person broadcast team NBC had for the Blues-Stars game was brutal to listen to. I'll explain why. Plus, hot takes from the Blues after their poor effort in a game four loss.
On the bright side of things, we'll start with baseball...Royals swept a DH from the Rays, Cards keep winning!
If you're truly talking about the most valuable player to a team, you can look at stats and find many other players in the NHL with more impressive numbers but no other player can take credit for sparking a team and a turnaround in the middle of a lost season more than Blues goalie Jordan Binnington.
Hot takes and highlights from the Blues win over the Stars Ned loves the effort of his team Drew Lock wasn't sure who he'd react once he heard his name at the NFL Draft. Which players drafted by the Chiefs intrigue me the most
I spent Thursday in the Branson area taking in some golf. On this podcast (scroll to the bottom) I have some takes from Scott McCarron. He shares some interesting stories about his career and how he and his wife tied the knot at Top of the Rock. Plus I catch up with Kirk Elmquist the tournament director. Enjoy my podcast as I share my experiences.
The Kansas City Chiefs barred wide receiver Tyreek Hill indefinitely from all team activities until they learn more about the audio that was released by a local television station. The audio which was sent to KCTV5 is allegedly a conversation between Hill and his fiance Crystal Espinal regarding the investigation into their three-year-old son's abuse.
Johnson County District Attorney Stephen M. Howe said charges would not be filed after police were called to Hill's home twice last month and investigators determined the child had been injured. Howe said he believed a crime had occurred, but the evidence didn't clearly establish who committed it.
Of course we have reaction from the Cardinals and Royals. Details on the Chiefs new pass rusher Frank Clark who comes to KC in a trade with Seattle. I also talk some Game 7 hockey, but I'm blown away by a Reddit video where parents agreed to have their middle school or high school kids peppered sprayed. What the hell is wrong with people?
The 2019 NFL Draft begins on Thursday with the first round in Nashville. The draft will last three days, with rounds two and three coming Friday and rounds four-through-seven on Saturday. Where will Mizzou's Drew Lock get picked? I'll run through some of the mock drafts.
Before that, Fowler steps up in Cards big win. Offense not the issue in Kansas City and the Blues reach for the Stars
Baseballs are flying out of parks at an alarming rate. Is something up with the ball? Our baseball expert Jeff Wilder tells us what to look for. Plus some random trivia and intelligent banter.
Each team has won two games on the other team's sheet. No time to panic for the Blues.
The Cardinals set a milestone for losses in franchise history. I'll share the numbers
Barrett Banister ended his 2018 season with a career-high three catches for 37 yards in the Liberty Bowl against Oklahoma State, finishing with eight total catches for 88 yards in 11 games. He hauled in a 12-yard catch on third down at Florida which set up a Tiger score that led to Mizzou's impressive 38-17 road win at the 13th-ranked Gators. He finished last year strong and enters this year with a strong spring game. He had eight catches for 73 yards in Saturday's Black and Gold game. Banister could be set up for a big year for the Tigers offense. Hear from him on today's podcast.
Plus, the Cardinals can't slow down Christian Yelich. The Brewers MVP number's are staggering in the first-five matchups between the two teams.
On Today's podcast--hot takes from Tiger Woods after winning his fifth Masters...Barry Odom on the new passing game at Mizzou, plus Royals and Blues reactions!
Kirk Elmquist tournament director for the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf is our featured guest.
Before that, hot takes from David Freese on homering in front of family. Whit goes 0-for-6
Blues-Jets preview
The Mizzou Black and Gold Spring Game is this Saturday. Barry Odom would like to see you come out and support his team.
I'm going and before the scrimmage I'm going to take a swing at Big Mo and get my picture taken with the football helmet cart!
Before our conversation, highlights and hot takes from the Blues playoff win.
Hear from Sophie after the former Tiger finds out she's drafted by Phoenix.
Whit Merrifield on his record-setting bunt and Matt Carpenter tells us he really loves St. Louis.
Watching Virginia and Texas Tech play defense, which is something Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin is known for, showed me that the Tigers still are a long way from being a defensive force. However, there is optimism...Cuonzo is just getting started
Final Four recap. You thought Waino was washed up. Merrifield closing in on history in KC
Two rough outings for Miles Mikolas, but how is this compared to how he started last year? Not much different.
Royals manager Ned Yost keeps his cool while his bullpen struggles.
A modern-day pitcher has tied a Bob Gibson mark I never thought would be touched.
Mr. Clutch. Former Cardinals star David Freese
Remember when we thought Liquid Paper would solve all of our problems?
Patrick Mahomes has been so busy, he's finally getting around to visit Jimmy Fallon and the interview is a complete bust.
A look around MLB.
Royals bullpen stumbles again, Ned Yost sticks up for his guys. Greinke one of the few pitchers who can "hit," and Bryce Harper doing his best to be a complete tool in D.C.
With the help of Mid-Mo Man I think we've been able to get a handle on the "Beat the Schmuck" bracket scenarios!Why is the relief pitching around baseball so bad in this first week?The remarkable turnaround for the Blues
I have an argument with myself trying to figure out if anyone can catch "David" in the BeatTheSchmuck contest.
One thing I gathered from #MarchMadness Bruce Pearl sounds like Mel Brooks
How to approach a pitcher like Josh Hader
Missouri State has advanced to the Sweet 16, heading to Sweet Home Chicago to face Stanford. Lady Bears coach Kellie Harper can't wait to play a team she respects so much and she can't wait to see what her team can do this weekend.Hot takes from March Madness. Hear from the winners and losers of last night's matchups.Plus reaction from the Royals and Cardinals on Opening Day
Jontay Porter has successful ACL surgery...again, but he went against doctor's orders.
It's baseball season. Opening Day. Let's break down the AL and NL Central with our baseball expert Jeff Wilder
Arkansas cans Anderson, Nebraska nixes Miles. What are college ADs thinking?
Baseball starts tomorrow. Royals fans should be inspired by what this team may be able to accomplish.
Mizzou is sending four students to face off against some of the top-ranked schools in the nation in one of the most challenging academic activities in the country. The Tigers have qualified for NAQT quiz bowl’s 2019 Intercollegiate Championship Tournament in Chicago on April 6. We'll talk with team captain Alex to see just how smart he is...I pit him against our news director Brian Hauswirth in a quiz show setting.
The Missouri State Lady Bears are the true Cinderellas of March Madness and are wiping the floor with their competition. Hear from coach Kellie Harper.
Mizzou files an appeal with the NCAA
The Cardinals adding guys to the IL like it's a big party.
Schwing! Schwindel makes the Royals
20-24 wins are great but if Robin Pingeton is going to get this team to a Sweet 16, Mizzou has to recruit speed.
Tennessee, Auburn, then maybe Kentucky. Other than that, the SEC was overrated.
The Cardinals got a steal of a deal by signing Paul Goldschmidt to that five-year extension.
Here's your last chance to join and/or make changes to your bracket in our Beat the Schmuck contest
NIT basketball. Creighton vs. Loyola...two Catholic schools. Who did God help win?
2nd thoughts on Gonzaga?
Is Mike Trout worth $430 million. Why that is tough to answer.
The Chiefs cheer squad for 2019 is announced.
March Madness talk mixed with baseball.
Championship aspirations for schools in Missouri, plus more tips for filling out your brackets.
The Do's and Don'ts of NCAA tournament picks from yours truly. My philosophy...keep it simple stupid.
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Our baseball expert Jeff Wilder joins us to talk new baseball rules and how they could change the game.
Mizzou QB Kelly Bryant was missing passes at spring practice, so I asked Barry Odom and Bryant, what the heck is going on?
Mizzou basketball only won five conference games all year. Which player thinks they can win five games in five days?
What's better than sliced bread? Talking about the history of sliced bread. I talk to two people for Chillicothe, Missouri...the birthplace of sliced bread!
A look back at a Mizzou record that fell over the weekend. A look at the current Tigers and a glimpse of future Tigers who shined this past weekend in Missouri High School basketball championships.
Cuonzo Martin was able to laugh about the horrible shooting night for his Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs after his team woke up in the second half. What a defensive display by Mizzou!
Sophie Cunningham wanted Florida and that's who Mizzou will get in their first SEC Tournament game at 1:30.
Royals' Salvy Perez tweets after surgery.
Chicago Bears sign a kicker named Blewitt...can't make this up.
Jeopardy heartbreak and Trump slips up.
Starting off with my prediction that came true on Salvy's surgery for the Royals
Hot takes from Cardinals pitchers Jack Flaherty and Alex Reyes
Mizzou men's basketball. Jordan Geist and Kevin Puryear reflect.
Mizzou women's basketball. Sophie Cunningham straight up honest about wanting to beat Florida...I love it.
Hot takes from Kelly Bryant, new Mizzou QB Plus a look at men's and women's basketball with a Tigers recap
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Hot takes from Mizzou OL Paul Adams and Chiefs GM Brett Veach at the NFL Combine. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt on Jordan Hicks, Miles Mikolas and KC's Whit Merrifield...more hot takes.
Plus a hot take from a Phillies fan on the signing of Bryce Harper
Why was the Stanley Cup in Kansas City? Four-time winner of the Cup and longtime Kansas City resident Ken Morrow is slowly trying to build the game of hockey on the western side of our state. When your name is on the oldest professional trophy in sports, you have some pull.
I was able to chat with Ken for a few moments after my intimate moment with the Stanley Cup.
Ken talks about the future of hockey in Kansas City. He relives his gold medal moments from the 1980 Olympics and does he still get excited when he sees the Cup?
For those interested in catching just the interview with Columbia College men's basketball coach Bob Burchard, here's the podcast with just my conversation with him.
After nearly 900 wins, one of the most successful basketball coaches in Missouri is retiring to spend time with family.
Mizzou coach Cuonzo Martin sounds frustrated by the lack of discipline coming from Jeremiah Tilmon. Martin on watching game film to reduce fouls "What's the point?"
Hot takes from Mo and Miles on the contract extension for Mikolas.
Jordan Binnington became the fourth goalie in the NHL to achieve a feat in their rookie season.
Plus legendary basketball coach Bob Burchard, an icon in the state of Missouri is hanging up his whistle for flips flops and sunscreen. Coach Bob joins the podcast.
Paul Crews caught the biggest brown trout in the history of Missouri fishing. I gave him a call and yes, his arms are still sore.
Before that...hot takes on Adam Wainwright and Royals former first-rounder Bubba Starling. The Blues are battling for first place and they've added a defenseman with quite a dating history.
Why Cardinals manager Mike Shildt would be happy if he could bat Carpenter, Fowler and Goldschmidt 1-2-3 in the order.
Mizzou sophomore Jeremiah Tilmon proved on Saturday he still needs to mature.
Big March Madness announcement coming!!!
Was I pickpocketed? You decide
Rachel Petty, an assistant trainer at Missouri Western University, said last spring it started out as a joke about how cute and fun it would be if they had a dog in their training rooms to hang out with student-athletes. Then she saw a picture of Myron, an Australian Shepard puppy, and fell in love with his face. She contacted a local breeder, put together a proposal for the university and just like that, Myron was officially a Griffon.
Myron spends his home life with Rachel, her husband, and daughter, but when he's at school it's all business...well...some play. O.K. a lot of play. That's his job.
Rachel explains that when a student-athlete is injured, sports is such a big part of their college life that dealing with the ups and downs of healing and rehab can be an emotional strain. Myron is there to help comfort the student-athletes.
"If we could provide a dog who has proven to help ease mental anxiety and increase spirits, we're kind of ahead of the game mentally," said Rachel. "He provides stress relief...dogs have been known to reduce blood pressure, so he's just all around good for our athletes."
Missouri Western University claims to be the only Division II school in the country that uses a therapy dog like Myron and she's talked with a handful of schools around the country about Myron.
I was skeptical before I became a dog parent, but I believe dogs can truly help. That's the backstory. I also ask Rachel some other hard-hitting questions. For example, does Myron literally lick their wounds? Who cleans up if Myron has an accident? How many student-athletes fake injuries just to come to visit Myron?
To hear more about Myron, you can skip to ___ of the podcast or start from the beginning and learn how you can win big during March Madness with the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Vision Grills. Also, Rachel was telling me how Myron knows exactly where to go when he gets to work.
Cuonzo Martin calls out his Tigers for lack of effort.
Mike Shildt expects more great things from pitcher Jordan Hicks
Ned Yost has no idea who is pitcher where for the Royals
I need your help. Pick your prize for the Bill Pollock Show March Madness Tournament. Details in the podcast
More on the historic night for the St. Louis Blues Of course Cuonzo is safe at Mizzou While the Cardinals shut down Martinez, Alex Reyes is ahead of schedule Ned Yost is tired of boring baseball
So the boys are in Florida and Arizona playing some catch, hitting some balls, etc etc. Until they start playing Spring Training Games, let's focus on the war of words between Kris Bryant of the Cubs and Yadi Molina of the Cardinals. Bryant blows off Yadi's comments calling the Cubs' third baseman "stupid" and "loser."
Mizzou vs #4 Kentucky. Hot takes from Cuonzo and Coach Cal
Our friends at the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum have come up with some cool concepts just in time for baseball season.
Matt Carpenter's salsa and Ozzie's backflip are featured. Plus I ask Phil Sklar if the Todd the Schmuck trophy is back for the 2019 March Madness tournament!
Mizzou coach Barry Odom is gonna have a little talk with some SEC coaches about trying to poach his seniors.
Plus our guest Matt Michaels explains why Mizzou baseball is at a disadvantage against other SEC powerhouses.
He confesses he's a "homer for Mizzou," and State Senator Caleb Rowden has voiced his displeasure with the NCAA's recent penalties against the athletic department. He opened up to me about how these penalties not only affect the university but his constituents in Columbia and Boone County.
We also talk music. He's got a great voice and had a successful music career.
Daily look at sports and life from Missouri.
Mizzou, Chiefs, Cardinals and Blues news today.
Missouri State's Jarred Dixon heaved a shot from halftime at the buzzer as the Bears beat Illinois State 66-65. The shot ended up on ESPN's Top Ten as the number one play but the host referred to them at Mizzou State? Speaking of Mizzou, fans sound off after that painful loss to A&M. Listen to their comments, see if you agree.
Plus, Robin Pingeton comments after her 500th win. NW Missouri State remains perfect.
Subscribers to the Bill Pollock Show on Soundcloud...you are getting an early download of Friday's scheduled podcast. Talking new baseball rules with our expert Jeff Wilder
Got sidetracked after my Mizzou news about sports teams that produced their own music videos. Oh yeah Stormin' Norm and the Ol' Cats from Mizzou had their own video.
Cuonzo felt the Tigers fell in love with the three-point shot on a night when they didn't have the touch (less than 30% shooting). He wanted them to get to the rim. (They attempted on 8 foul shots).
3:00-It's still an "Us vs. Them" mentality in the St. Louis media when it comes to the NFL in L.A. I'll run through some figures and stats and cut through the spin. Conclusion? The NFL is better off in L.A. than St. Louis.
7:50-The biggest reason the Rams left St. Louis to go back out west is now the same reason Major League Soccer is hesitant to award St. Louis it's next franchise.
13:40-My Mizzou-Tennessee preview. How Torrence and Tilmon can play a role in tonight's matchup.
17:00-George Young from KFRU/KLIK radio is my guest. He read the NCAA's investigative findings into Mizzou's rogue tutor. When you hear the results, the penalties will upset you even more.
One three-second answer by the NCAA's Committee of Infractions proves that institution is a hot mess. Time for real reform and change when it comes to the governing body of college athletics.
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Mizzou just quit playing defense last night. Cuonzo reacts
Super Bowl coverage continues on the podcast with Greg "The Leg"
It's warmer on Antartica than it is in the Midwest
Jared Goff admits he may have cheered for Brady when he was a little boy. Brady doesn't take the Super Bowl for granted.
Auburn is without their starting center. They are 0-3 in the games he's missed with an injury. Big night for Tilmon? I share my thoughts on tonight's game.
First, hear from Whit and Dayton on the Royals big signing
Hear how Drew Lock does in the huddle at Senior Bowl week. He did quite well.
Plus, is frustration starting to set in for Mizzou men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin when it comes to fouls on Jeremiah Tilmon. You listen and decide.
A look back at the highlights from the weekend in sports here in Missouri with my added commentary.
Hold on, time out here! I have just developed a system for replay that will work for football.
Featured on today's podcast is Drew Lock's hot takes from his Senior Bowl press conference from Wednesday. Drew doesn't shy away from the fact that the Mizzou program struggled during his time in Columbia. I talk about how that will work to his advantage.
Part two of my conversation with Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk.
He talks about officiating in SEC athletics. Do the Tigers really feel like outsiders in the SEC? Plus does he feel the college football playoff format need to change?
Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk invited me to his office. In part one of this two-part conversation, Sterk lays out their aggressive plan for increasing members and donations to their Tiger Scholarship Fund.
Why did he give Barry Odom a contract raise and extension?
Even though he was caught by TV cameras less than happy and using colorful language (for which he was playfully ribbed by co-workers and his three daughters) following a tough loss, Sterk tells me he doesn't need to be front and center at sporting events.
I don't mind the NFL overtime rules, but the league needs to do something about instant replay. How about they just ditch it? I'll explain.
Hot takes from Andy Reid--got outcoached again in a big game. Patrick Mahomes--played better than Brady. Saints coach Sean Payton--big whiner. Drew Brees--right on when it comes to the missed call.
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina comes to the defense of St. Louis and rips Kris Bryant of the Cubs!
Hot takes from Patrick Mahomes, Tom Bundchen-Brady. Watch parties and things do around the state from the Power & Light District in KC to Columbia to Ballpark Village in STL, I have the hot spots where you can catch the games.
I'll tell you the guy I feel for is poor Ron Parker, former Chiefs safety. The team is on the cusp of something big and he gets cut!
Andy Reid feels no pressure to win the Lamar Hunt Trophy for Clark.
A look back at the Chiefs last AFC title game!
Coldest games in NFL playoff history. Arrowhead Stadium could add another to the record books this Sunday.
You've already heard the story of Dave Cochran, the guy living out of his SUV, who helped Chiefs player Jeff Allen get out of the snow. Allen is sending Dave to the AFC game on Sunday, but I have a conversation with Dave. He's overwhelmed by the amount of love and support the people of Kansas City have given him over the last couple of days.
He's just looking to straighten out his life. Listen to our conversation.
I'll share the details inside the podcast but this really roasted me. Mizzou beats Tennessee. Tigers player Lauren Aldridge claps her hands after a big play during the game. Vols coach Holly Warlick throws a mini-tantrum. Aldridge apologizes for showing emotion. This stuff has to stop!
Plus, Philly Francis is he our new football expert? He joins the podcast to give us his picks for this weekend.
Oh, the media tried to get Andy Reid to bite on past playoff failures but he was having nothing of it!
Hot takes from Swinney and Saban following Alabama's loss
Cuonzo previews the Mizzou SEC home opener vs the Vols
Yes I'm a believer in "history repeats itself." The Chiefs have never beat the Colts in four previous playoff games. Andy Reid has only managed one playoff win in Kansas City and so far two of the three quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft have lost (Mitchell Trubisky and DeShaun Watson), plus the last pick of the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft (Lamar Jackson) lost on Sunday. It's not easy for young quarterbacks to win playoff football games and the Colts are one of the hottest teams right now...so yes Chiefs fans should be nervous!
The biggest D-bag Bears fans (listener discretion advised)
Plus hear from Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney...it's Alabama and Clemson, again!
The Chiefs have the week off and while we'll be paying attention to the AFC games this weekend for obvious reasons, this Bears-Eagles matchup features the last two former KC offensive coordinators facing each other as head coaches. Hear from Matt Nagy of Chicago and Doug Pederson of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Mizzou football done, Chiefs on a bye-week, Mizzou men's hoops off until Tuesday...what do I talk about?
Well you'll hear from the one healthy Porter and an in-studio guest...Philly Francis. He grew up with Andy Reid as his team's head coach and cried like a baby when his Eagles finally won a Super Bowl.
Who was the Einstein who thought it would be a good idea to bring a 1,700-pound steer and a 70-pound bulldog together for a "meet-n-greet?"
Urban Meyer who lied this summer about his knowledge of a domestic abuser on his staff is now going to teach a class at Ohio State on "Leadership and Character." You can make this stuff up!!!
St. Louis will host the 2020 NHL All-Star Game!
Who was the Einstein who thought it would be a good idea to bring a 1,700-pound steer and a 70-pound bulldog together for a "meet-n-greet?"
Urban Meyer who lied this summer about his knowledge of a domestic abuser on his staff is now going to teach a class at Ohio State on "Leadership and Character." You can make this stuff up!!!
St. Louis will host the 2020 NHL All-Star Game!
Happy New Year! Let's start with some warm and fuzzies from the Liberty Bowl. Drew Lock had a nice message for Mizzou fans as he stepped away from the microphone one final time as a Tiger. Plus, hear offensive lineman Paul Adams' thoughts on an emotional end to his college career. Also, how about Memphis native Johnathan Johnson? A career game for the junior back in his hometown.
Then, let's get into what needs to happen for next year as we dive into the X's and O's. For starters, that kicking game has to change...it's brutal. Even higher priority is fixing Barry Odom's management of time and timeouts and some of his decision making.
Chiefs playoff primer! Reaction from the locker room!
Mizzou-Oklahoma State preview. Hot takes from Barry Odom and Mike Gundy
Plus, the story of the man who created the Mizzou logo with a sailor cap.
This is a special Saturday edition of the podcast. You'll hear from Willie P who is in Dallas. He'll talk about how Notre Dame could beat Clemson, plus we'll talk briefly about the Sooners-Tide matchup. OU can win if this turns into a shootout.
Drew Lock looks back on his four years at Mizzou. He wants a bowl victory more for his teammates than for himself, but when you hear him speak a ninth win and bowl victory would mean a lot.
The Chiefs lead the NFL in scoring average, but haven't hit that mark in their last three games. Eric Berry is still banged up. This should be a win in KC but how effective will the Chiefs be heading into the playoffs?
Let's talk baseball with our expert Jeff Wilder. Our main discussion is on the shift. The Commish kicked around the idea of doing away with the shift...Jeff calls the bullshift!