The Lou Sports Talk

Episode 115: Cardinals Outfield Get A Makeover, More Changes Coming? ft Lynn Worthy

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 115 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Dylan Hampel are joined by Lynn Worthy, a Sports Columnist for the St Louis Post-Dispatch. Worthy shares his thoughts on Lars Nootbaar's return, Hunter Dobbins joining the 6-man rotation, Victor Scott II being sent down to Triple A and more. The guys later discuss what Nootbaar's usage will look like as well as how far Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez is from the Majors and more.

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Episode 114: Cardinals Add Firepower, Will It Pay Off?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 114 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Joshua Barclay and Daniel Hinkamp react to the St Louis Cardinals recent roster moves including the recalling of Nelson Velazquez, Jimmy Crooks and Hunter Dobbins. What kind of impact will Velazquez's power have on the lineup? What made the Cardinals decide that now was the right time to recall Crooks? What kind of role will Dobbins serve while in the bullpen.

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Episode 113: Should the Cardinals Make These Roster Changes?

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 113 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by their newest member, Josh Barclay who brings a surplus of scouting knowledge. The guys recap the hectic weekend of baseball and the notable debuts made by Brycen Mautz and Bryen Torres. Should the Cardinals consider using Mautz in their bullpen? What is his ceiling? Could Torres stick around on the big league roster? Could he temporarily be the starting centerfielder? The guys debate and discuss all of these questions and more!

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Episode 112: Tarps Off! Are the Cardinals Back? ft The Tarps Off Boys, Bryce Bradford & Caleb Cummings

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 112 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Dylan Hampel are joined by Bryce Bradford & Caleb Cummings, the two that started "Tarps Off" over the weekend at the Cardinals games against Kansas City. They discuss how "Tarps Off" started, going into the Cardinals Clubhouse and more. The guys may have even had a "Tarps Off" session during the episode... Later, Ethan & Dylan discuss whether or not Cardinals baseball is truly back.

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Episode 111: Cardinals Rotation Resurgence - Is It Sustainable? ft Adam Akbani

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 111 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Kyle Siksta and Daniel Hinkamp are joined by Adam Akbani, a Writer & Analyst for "Just Baseball Media" & a Contributor on the "Dealin' The Cards" & "Redbird Farmhands" podcasts. Adam discusses the recent success from the starting rotation, the future for certain pitchers within in, as well as notable prospects including Rainiel Rodriguez, Liam Doyle & Brycen Mautz. The guys later explain what has led to the rotation's recent success and whether or not it is sustainable.

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Episode 110: Is the Cardinals Early Season Success Legit? ft Brenden Schaeffer

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 110 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Daniel Hinkamp are joined by Brenden Schaeffer, who covers the St Louis Cardinals for MLB.com & STL Sports Central. Schaeffer discusses how realistic a contract extension for JJ Wetherholt is, Jordan Walker's career revival, who will start in centerfield once Lars Nootbaar returns and more. The guys also take a dive into what has led to the Cardinals early season success. Which players are contributing and is the hot start prove that St Louis is legit?

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Episode 109: Can The Cardinals Pitching Survive Like This?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:15:00 -0000

Episode 109 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel & Kyle Siksta examine the challenging road ahead for the St Louis Cardinals during their stretch of 17 straight games.

They discuss the struggles that pitching has faced early in the season, if there should be concern for the rotation and bullpens shaky start to the year.

On top of that, the guys debate whether or not Hunter Dobbins should be remaining with the five man rotation when the time comes.

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Episode 108: Who Are The St Louis Blues? - A Breakdown of the 2026 Exit Interviews

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:18:00 -0000

Episode 108 has arrived!

Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel & Daniel Hinkamp share their biggest takeaways from the St Louis Blues end of season press conferences from Doug Armstron, Jim Montgomery and multiple players.

What led to this season's failures? Will Jordan Kyrou and Jordan Binnington be traded in the offseason? Will the team have a captain next year? What is the trajectory for the Blues to be a Cup team again?

The guys answer all of these questions based off of comments made during the exit interviews and more!

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Episode 107: A Deep Dive into Jordan Walker's Historic Start

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:10:00 -0000

Episode 107 has arrived! Ethan Hannaofrd & Daniel Hinkamp take a deep dive into Jordan Walker's historic start to the season.

Just how good has he been? What is contributing to his early season success? Will it continue? The guys also discuss Matthew Liberatore's mediocre start to the season and discuss a noticeable difference in his pitching.

They wrap by sharing their concerns for Matt Svanson's start to the year. Is a trip to Memphis inevitable?

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Episode 106: The Cardinals Outfield - The Good & Bad

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:00 -0000

Episode 106 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Daniel Hinkamp discuss their early season takeaways from play of the St Louis Cardinals outfield.

Can Jordan Walker and Victor Scott II continue their solid starts to the season at the plate?

What do the Cardinals do about their hole in left field?

The guys then shift the conversation to the ice where they discuss the St Louis Blues slim chances of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

What has gotten the Blues to the point of even being back in the mix and how can they carry their late season success into 2026/27?

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Episode 105: Is the Cardinals Future Brighter Than We Thought?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 105 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford starts the episode by introducing the newest co-host of the podcast, Kyle Siksta. The two break down their immediate takeaways from Opening Weekend and the entertaining product that the St Louis Cardinals have provided in the first handful of games. They break down the successes of JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker and then dive into the early struggles coming from the bullpen.

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Episode 104: St Louis Cardinals 2026 Season Preview ft Bernie Miklasz

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 104 has arrived just in time for Opening Day! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by St. Louis sports reporting legend Bernie Miklasz to ring in the new season. Miklasz explores what makes Opening Day in St. Louis a unique spectacle compared to other cities and offers a deep dive into the Cardinals' current rebuild, contrasting it with the team's transition in the 1990s. The conversation turns critical as Bernie analyzes the front office's decision to leave Nelson Velazquez off the Opening Day roster and discusses the massive potential of JJ Wetherholt. Later, the guys share their own disappointment regarding the Velazquez snub before diving into their official 2026 season projections and final record predictions.

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Episode 103: Cardinals Opening Day Projections ft Stefan Caray

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 103 has arrived! Ethan & Daniel are joined by Stefan Caray, a fourth-generation member of the Caray broadcasting family who has called games on MLB.com, ESPN, and most recently, Cardinals Spring Training broadcasts. Caray discusses some of the most notable headlines from Spring Training, including Dustin May's increased fastball velocity, Nolan Gorman and Nelson Velazquez's hot bats, and more. Ethan later shares his Opening Day roster projections, lineup, and starting pitcher.

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Episode 102: Another Blues Retool Underway? ft Lou Korac

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 102 has arrived!

Ethan Hannaford & Daniel Hinkamp are joined by Lou Korac, the St Louis Blues Writer for NHL.com and the Blues site editor for The Hockey News. Korac breaks down the trade deadline for the St. Louis Blues, including why Colton Parayko ultimately chose not to waive his no-trade clause for a move to the Buffalo Sabres. The guys also discuss the trades that did happen, including captain Brayden Schenn being dealt to the New York Islanders and defenseman Justin Faulk heading to the Detroit Red Wings. Plus, they zoom out on what these moves say about the direction of the organization under GM Doug Armstrong and whether the Blues’ recent winning stretch is something that can last. Ethan & Daniel later discuss what the future of the Blues could look like.

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Episode 101: Victor Scott II Joins - Preparation, Baseball 101 & The New Era of Cardinals Baseball

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 101 has arrived!

Ethan Hannaford & Dylan Hampel are joined by St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II to discuss his offseason preparation, embracing the expectations that come with playing in St. Louis, and the defensive mindset required to anchor center field. He also shares insight on clubhouse culture, his development at the big-league level, and what this next chapter means for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Plus, Ethan and Dylan break down manager Oli Marmol’s contract extension — what it says about the organization’s direction, why the timing matters, and what it could mean moving forward.

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Episode 100: Olympic Gold for TEAM USA - St Louis' Connection ft Cam Janssen

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 100 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Dylan Hampel are joined by former St. Louis Blues forward Cam Janssen. Janssen is also a Co-Host of the "Cam & Strick Podcast" as well as "Hot Take Central 2.0" on The Lou Information Station. They discuss Team USA Hockey's Olympic Gold victory over Canada, everything that led to the win, the historic significance and more. They also discuss what to look forward to for the remainder of the season for the St Louis Blues, what the trade deadline could look like and more.

The guys share their own thoughts on Olympic Gold for the Americans then share a couple of quick notable moments at the start of Spring Training for the Cardinals. They wrap up the episode reminiscing on the journey that "The Lou Sports Talk" has taken over 100 episodes and announce a couple of giveaways occurring this week!

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Episode 99: Early Spring Training Takeaways ft Matt Pauley

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 99 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Daniel Hinkamp are joined by Matt Pauley, the Pregame & Postgame Host for the Cardinals Radio Network and the Host of Sports Open Line on KMOX. Pauley joins live from Jupiter, Florida where the Cardinals Spring Training has begun. He shares some of the biggest takeaways and observations to occur in camp. He also reacts to the newly renovated training facilities and discusses some of the biggest headlines in camp.

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Episode 98: Which Cardinals are Running Out of Time?

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 98 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel discuss several different Cardinals that the clock is ticking on. Will 2026 be the final opportunity for Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, Andre Pallante and/or Ivan Herrera (as a catcher) to prove that they will be contributors for future seasons when the club returns to its championship contending way?

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BONUS EPISODE: Previewing the Big Game

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0000

It's a Special Edition for Super Bowl Sunday nearing! In this bonus episode, Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel, TJ Williamson and Daniel Hinkamp preview the big game between New England and Seattle. What are the biggest keys to the game? Who has the edge? The guys discuss these things and more.

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Episode 97: Cardinals Trade Brendan Donovan - A Breakdown ft John Denton

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 97 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by John Denton, the St Louis Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com. Denton reacts to the Cardinals three team trade that sends Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners and earns them three players and two draft picks in return. He evaluates Chaim Bloom's offseason, the return for Donovan, if the Cardinals could make any more offseason moves and more. The guys later discuss Brendan Donovan's legacy in St Louis and the continued encouraging signs that the Cardinals are taking to build towards the future.

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Episode 96: Most Intriguing Cardinals Heading into Spring Training

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 96 has arrived! Spring Training nears for the Cardinals and with the start of a new season comes new headlines. Ethan Hannaford & Daniel Hinkamp discuss the most intriguing Cardinals to be watching going into Spring Training.

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Episode 95: Changes Coming For The Blues? ft Mike Meyer PLUS Winter Warm-Up Takeaways

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 95 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford is joined by Mike Meyer, who covers the St Louis Blues for STL Sports Central. Meyer discusses Steve Ott becoming the new head coach of the Springfield Thunderbirds, Philip Broberg's contract extension, how the young Blues are doing and more. Ethan later shares his biggest takeaways from comments made by Chaim Bloom and Oli Marmol at Cardinals Winter Warm-Up.

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Episode 94: Cardinals Trade Nolan Arenado - A Breakdown ft Katie Woo

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 94 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford & Dylan Hampel are joined by Katie Woo, a Los Angeles Dodgers Beat Writer for The Athletic that covered the Cardinals from 2021-2025. Woo, only hours after breaking the trade, breaks down what led to Arenado ending up in Arizona, the ownerships willingness to attach so much money with players this offseason, her favorite memories of Arenado as a Cardinal and more. Woo also shares the latest on what she's hearing in the Brendan Donovan trade sweepstakes. The guys also discuss how the Nolan Arenado ERA will be remembered in St Louis as well as the Cardinals latest bullpen acquisitions.

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Episode 93: Exploring the Young Cardinals of 2026 & Beyond

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 93 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford is joined by Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X), the Host of the Birds on the Farm Podcast & Editor of CardinalsProspects.com. Haq shares his thoughts on players acquired in exchange for Sonny Gray & Willson Contreras, notable Cardinals prospects to watch for this season, who the Cardinals could get in return for Brendan Donovan and more.

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Episode 92: St Louis Sports Christmas Wishlist

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 92 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel and Daniel Hinkamp share what they are hoping that 2026 will bring for the Cardinals and Blues the most in this final episode of the year.

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Episode 91: Latest Cardinals Acquisition Proves New Era is Underway

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 91 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Daniel Hinkamp discuss the St Louis Cardinals signing Starting Pitcher Dustin May, why it makes sense for a rebuilding team, what could be gained from it and more. They later discuss the St Louis Blues continued injury woes, the recalling of one of their top prospects, Otto Stenberg & more.

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Episode 90: Did the College Football Playoff Committee Get It Right?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 90 is out! Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel & TJ Williamson debate and discuss their thoughts on the College Football Playoff Committee's final rankings. What did they do well? What did they do wrong? Should Alabama have not been punished for the SEC Championship loss? Why did the Committee wait so long to flip Notre Dame and Miami? What is up with their horrific messaging? The guys discuss all of these topics and more. They conclude the show with the College Football Playoff projections as well.

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Episode 89: Sonny Gray Traded, Who's Next? ft Derrick Goold

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:07:00 -0000

Episode 89 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel breakdown Sonny Gray being traded to Boston, the Cardinals return, and what it means for the direction St Louis is heading. They are then joined by Derrick Goold, the St Louis Post Dispatch's lead baseball writer. He shares his thoughts on Sonny Gray being traded, the market interest in Willson Contreras & Brendan Donovan, what he's hearing on Nolan Arenado and more.

0:00 - Intro

3:14 - Cardinals Trade Sonny Gray to Boston

20:01 - Willson Contreras More Open to Waiving No Trade Clause

26:55 - Derrick Goold Joins

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Episode 88: Are the Blues Actually Bad? PLUS Cardinals Top Trade Candidates

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 88 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Daniel Hinkamp discuss the Blues struggles to start the season. What has gone wrong? Was last year a fluke? What has caused their overtime struggles? They then share the latest updates on the Cardinals offseason trade rumors regarding Brendan Donovan and other veterans. Also, how should the Cardinals handle their catching depth?

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Episode 87: NFL Midseason Evaluation PLUS Updated Playoff Projections

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 87 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford, Dylan Hampel and TJ Williamson discuss their biggest takeaways from the NFL season up to this point. The react to their preseason playoff projections and also share new ones!

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Episode 86: Mizzou Loses Another Big Game - Is a Pattern Developing? ft Zach Sweet

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 86 is out! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by Zach Sweet, a Mizzou Tigers Beat Writer for the Missouri Columbian. He discusses Mizzou's tough loss against Texas A&M, the Tigers inability to win big games and Eli Drinkwitz's future in Columbia. The guys later discuss if Mizzou's inability to win the big game is becoming a reputation for Drinkwitz and more.

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Episode 85: A Busy Offseason Begins ft Polo Ascencio (Plus Mizzou vs Texas A&M Preview)

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 85 is out! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by Polo Ascencio, the St Louis Cardinals Spanish Play-By-Play Broadcaster. He recaps the World Series after witnessing the Dodgers three home games in person. He then discusses the salary cap debate, Chaim Bloom's start to the offseason, the latest of Yadier Molina's future in coaching baseball and more. The guys later preview Mizzou's big upcoming matchup against 3rd ranked Texas A&M.

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Episode 84: Blues Backs Against the Wall ft Randy Karraker

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 84 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Daniel Hinkamp are joined by St Louis sports talk radio legend Randy Karraker. Randy and the guys discuss several different topics including the Blues early season struggles, the new expectations for Mizzou following Pribula's injury, Lars Nootbaar's trade status and more. The guys later spend more time on the Blues concerning struggles to start the season. What has gone wrong? What is not working? What needs to change?

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Episode 83: The Hot & Cold Blues

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 83 is out! Ethan Hannaford is joined by the newest member of the podcast, Daniel Hinkamp. Ethan and Daniel discuss and breakdown the biggest takeaways from the St. Louis Blues streaky start to the season. Are there any legitimate concerns? Or is it too early to panic?

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Episode 82: Have the Blues Already Lost Their Offseason Trade? PLUS Mizzou vs Bama Recap

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 82 is a full house! Ethan Hannaford, Brandon Gallegos and Dylan Hampel review the start to the St Louis Blues season. What has worked? Where have they made adjustments? They then discuss some of the early concerns from trade acquisition Logan Mailloux. Are the Blues already losing the the trade? TJ Williamson then joins to assist in recapping the Missouri Tigers loss against Alabama this past week. What went wrong for Mizzou? What is the path to the College Football Playoff for them?

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Episode 81: Blues Marching Into 25/26 ft Mike Meyer (PLUS Mizzou vs Bama Preview)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 81 is out! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel are joined by Mike Meyer, St. Louis Blues Writer for STL Sports Central. Meyer recaps his biggest takeaways from the preseason and discusses the opening night roster, players to keep an eye on, and his expectations for the Blues in 2025/26. Ethan and Dylan later preview Mizzou vs Alabama set to take place on Saturday. Can the Tigers still make the College Football Playoff if they were to lose?

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Episode 80: The Chaim Bloom ERA Begins

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 80 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel discuss both the end of an ERA and the beginning of a new one with John Mozeliak stepping down as the Cardinals President of Baseball Operations and Chaim Bloom being hired as the new one. They discuss Mozeliak's legacy and how he will be remembered by fans. They then discuss Bloom's comments to the media in his first press conference as the P.O.B.O. including the looming rebuild, Oli Marmol remaining the manager in 2026, and much more.

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Episode 79: 2025/26 St Louis Blues Season Preview PLUS Is Mizzou Legit?!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 79 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos are joined by TJ Williamson to discuss the Missouri Tigers big win over South Carolina to move to 4-0. What is working right now for Mizzou & are they legit? Ethan and Brandon then preview and discuss the St. Louis Blues as the start of the 2025/26 season nears. Could their Stanley Cup window open this season? Are they better now than they were last year? What should the expectation be?

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Episode 78: Will Nolan Arenado Be A Cardinal in 2026? (PLUS NFL Week 2 Recap)

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 78 is out! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel discuss the return of Nolan Arenado from the injured list, what can be taken from this final several games for him, and if he will be a Cardinal in 2026. TJ Williamson then joins to recap Week 2 of NFL action including Joe Burrow's injury landing him on the IR, the Chiefs slow start, the Packers looking like the real deal, and more.

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Episode 77: The Rise of Liam Doyle Begins (PLUS A Border War Recap)

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 77 is out! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon "Big Papi" Gallegos discuss the Cardinals promoting their #2 prospect Liam Doyle to Double A Springfield for the postseason. What does it tell us about where Doyle is at in his development? The guys also discuss the Cardinals recent stretch of games and the players they're expected to get back soon. They then shift to college football where they recap the Border War between Mizzou and Kansas as what we've learned about Quarterback Beau Pribula through two games. The guys briefly touch on Illinois' victory on the road over Duke as well.

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Episode 76: The Future of Lars Nootbaar

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 76 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel discuss Jimmy Crooks (Cardinals 6th Ranked Prospect) making his Major League Debut and what it means for the near future of the catcher position for St. Louis. They then discuss Victor Scott II returning from the IL, Nathan Church remaining in the outfield rotation, and what it means for Jordan Walker following recent comments made by hitting coach Brant Brown about his lack of focus on preparation. The guys then take time to discuss Lars Nootbaar, the roller coaster of a season he has had, and most importantly, if there is room for him on the roster in 2026.

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Episode 75: Which Cardinals Could Be Out in 2026?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 75 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel react to Willson Contreras' animated ejection from Monday night's game that resulted in a 6 game suspension. They then discuss the distinct improvements that Nolan Gorman has made through runway this season. Is he convincing the Cardinals front office that he should be a part of the future core of the club? If he stays, then who goes?

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Willson Contreras Ejection Reaction

12:00 - Empty Busch Stadium - Fans Showing Their Impact

20:31 - Nolan Gorman's Recent Rise

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Episode 74: Should Wetherholt Get the Call Up in 2025? (PLUS Mizzou & Illinois CFB Preview)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 74 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan Hampel discuss the Cardinals disappointing five game losing streak as the team's inconsistent play continues. They also debate whether or not the Cardinals should bring up top prospect JJ Wetherholt for the remainder of the season. TJ Williamson then joins and the crew gives their College Football Preview. They discuss some of the big headlines and then preview Mizzou & Illinois. Could either make it to the Playoff? What is holding them back?

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Episode 73: A Playoff Run in the Cards? (PLUS NFL Season Preview & Projections)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 73 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos break down the Cardinals recent success to put them right back in the Wild Card race. How did the Cardinals get here? Who has stepped up? Can they defy the odds with some late season magic? Then, TJ Williamson (The Lou Sports Talk's "Football Guy") joins for 2025 NFL season preview as well as the guys' playoff projections.

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Episode 72: A Redbird Rebuild (A Dive Into the Cardinals New Direction) ft Kareem Haq

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 72 is out! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos are joined by Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN), the Host of the Birds on the Farm podcast. They discuss all of the prospects the Cardinals acquired at the trade deadline, the Cardinals new focus in acquiring young talent, an update on some of their top prospects, & more. The guys then share their thoughts on how Manager Oli Marmol will navigate the several logjams on the roster for the remainder of the season.

0:00 - Intro

2:11 - Kareem Haq Joins

40:58 - The Rebuild Begins

54:42 - Navigating Logjam

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Episode 71: Cardinals Biggest Trade Deadline Questions

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 71 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Dylan hampel break down and discuss some of the biggest questions for the St. Louis Cardinals regarding decisions at the trade deadline and in the near future. Did the Cardinals handle Erick Fedde's usage correctly? How does Emmanuel Clase's off field issues affect the trade market for Ryan Helsley? Has the Cardinals pitching prospect injuries pushed their competitive window back? What does Ivan Herrera playing in left field mean for a certain Cardinal outfielder? All of these questions get answered and more!

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Episode 70: Will the Cardinals Trade Ryan Helsley?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:53:00 -0000

Episode 70 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos introduce themselves to their new listeners watching on STL Sports Central's YouTube Channel. They then discuss if the recent games have been enough to convince them that the Cardinals should sell at the trade deadline. They then predict who will be traded and share some other names to keep an eye on.

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Episode 69: Buy or Sell? Cardinals Near Crossroad ft Chip Caray

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 69 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Chip Caray, the Cardinals Play-By-Play Broadcaster for FanDuel Sports Midwest. Chip shares his thoughts on the Redbirds first half of play, their altered approach at the MLB Draft, and just how important the upcoming couple of weeks will be for St. Louis as the Front Office decides if they will buy or sell at the deadline. The guys share their thoughts on the Cards successful MLB Draft, they then recap the All Star Break festivities, and they wrap by discussing what St. Louis could potentially do at the upcoming deadline.

1:10 - Intro

4:50 - Chip Caray Joins

21:05 - STL Sports Central

22:10 - ASG & MLB Draft Recap

35:53 - How will the Cardinals Approach the Trade Deadline?

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Episode 68: Changes to Come for the Cardinals? ft Katie Woo (PLUS Recapping Blues New Additions)

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0000

Episode 68 has arrived!

Ethan and Brandon first recap and break down their thoughts on the St. Louis Blues offseason acquisitions. They then discuss the Cardinals recent struggles in the starting rotation and offense. They are then joined by Katie Woo, the Cardinals Writer for The Athletic & the Co-Host of Cardinal Territory. Katie shares her thoughts on the Cardinals streaky play but encouraging overall signs shown in 2025, Erick Fedde & Miles Mikolas' recent struggles, how top prospect JJ Wetherholt will fit into the team's mold, and how the Cardinals will begin to navigate the trade deadline.

1:15 - Intro

4:35 - Blues Acquisitions Recap

28:55 - Cardinals Starting Pitching & Offensive Struggles

40:25 - Kate Woo Joins

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Episode 67: Big Blues Offseason Rumors PLUS Cards Split Series with Cubs

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 67 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon & Dylan start by discussing the Cardinals recent stretch of play including their recent split with the Chicago Cubs. The guys point out a pattern of streaky play from St. Louis and what has partially caused that. They discuss the recent home run production they've had but question if it's sustainable with Ivan Herrera on the IL for several more weeks. They then switch to their first Blues Talk since their elimination from the Playoffs. With Free Agency just days away, will the Front Office elect to make any additions or trades to set them up for a more successful 2025/26 season? Who are some names to keep an eye on? Could Jordan Kyrou be on the trade block?

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Episode 66: Flag Day Evaluation ft Mike Claiborne

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 66 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Radio Broadcaster Mike Claiborne who shares his own evaluation of the Redbirds up to this point in the season. Is Ryan Helsley's struggles a legitimate concern? How does Oli Marmol find playing time for a red hot Nolan Gorman? Plus a sneak peek at what the Cardinals mindset at the trade deadline could be. The guys then share their own thoughts on the first two and a half months of play from St. Louis. Which parts of the team are impressing and concerning? Ethan also shares some critical facts that don't necessarily favor the Cardinals chances of making the Postseason from a historical standpoint. All of this and more!

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Episode 65: Concerns Grow for Redbirds Along with Struggles

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 65 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan recap the Cardinals recent struggles in the month of June, including their latest disappointing home stand. What are some of the main reasons for the struggles? Is it time to hit the panic button yet? The guys discuss several of the big name players that are currently struggling and playing part in the recent skid. They also touch on the Cardinals latest roster transactions and the positive stretch of play that they've seen from Nolan Gorman.

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Episode 64: Could Cardinals June Schedule Expose Concerns? ft Kareem Haq

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 64 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Prospect Expert Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X). Haq shares his thoughts on numerous players including the use of Nolan Gorman, Ivan Herrera's growth, the concerns with Andre Pallante, as well as updates on prospects JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Mathews. The guys then discuss their concerns with some issues in the starting rotation and the lineup that they have noticed of late. Is it time for Cardinals fans to hit the panic button? Listen to find out!

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Episode 63: Legit or Not? ft Matt Pauley

Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 63 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Radio Network Studio Host Matt Pauley to discuss the Cardinals success within the past five weeks, what's contributing to the success, and more. Is Jordan Walker beginning to figure things out at the plate? Is Masyn Winn's bat here to stay? How do the Cardinals begin to navigate the trade deadline? Ethan and Brandon then play, "Legit or Not" where they dive into different area's of the team and debate if those players/scenario's successes or struggles are... legit or not.

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Episode 62: Is the "Runway" Running Out? ft Lynn Worthy

Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 62 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Lynn Worthy, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. They discuss the Cardinals turnaround, Nolan Arenado's recent struggles, if they're officially a good team, and the runways for Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker. Could it run out if the Cards keep performing the way they are? The guys then discuss some of their biggest takeaway's from St. Louis' week of games against Kansas City and Detroit, they break down some recent managerial decisions made by Oli Marmol, and then discuss the latest they've seen from Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. Are there any positive signs coming from either of them? How long is the runway? Could runway be sacrificed for success in 2025?

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Episode 61: Cards Catch Fire - Keys to Early Season Resurgence ft Ricky Horton

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 61, Ethan and Dylan are joined by Cardinals broadcaster and former pitcher Ricky Horton. Horton discusses the Cardinals recent resurgence, what some of the largest causes for it have been, it it's sustainable, and more. The guys then discuss several players that have excelled and contributed to the recent success from all sides of the ball (offense, pitching, and defense).

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Episode 60: Heartbreak in the Heartland - Recapping End of Season Press Conference

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 60 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos discuss the Blues epic but heartbreaking 7 game series loss against the Winnipeg Jets. What went right? What went wrong for the Blues? The guys spend most of the episode breaking down comments made by Blues President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and Head Coach Jim Montgomery at the end of season press conference. What is the expectation for 2025/26? What will St. Louis look to add this offseason? Here the discussion on these topics and much more.

0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Blues vs Jets Series Recap

20:28 - Press Conference Comments

36:25 - Sports Hub STL

37:40 - Roster Construction Comments

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Episode 59: Bullpen Woes - Who's to Blame? PLUS Blues Playoff Talk

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 59 has arrived and Ethan and Dylan give you the latest updates on the Blues vs Jets first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup. After an impressive 7-2 Game 3 win, the guys discuss what St. Louis did well and what needs to happen in order for them to knot the series up and eventually advance to the Conference Semifinals. The guys then switch to discuss the Cardinals recent struggles, notably from the bullpen. What happened to the 2024 'pen that carried the Redbirds to 83 wins? Were there underlying issues all along and could Steven Matz end up being the potential solution? All of this and more.

0:00 - Intro

4:25 - Blues Talk: Game 3 Recap

16:26 - Blues Talk: Game 4 Keys

20:53 - Sports Hub STL

22:25 - Cardinals Concerns - Bullpen Woes

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Episode 58: Blues vs Jets Preview ft Jamal Mayers

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 58 has arrived and it's just in time to get you ready for the Blues return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Ethan and Brandon walk you through the roller coaster season that occurred in St. Louis and how they marched their way to this point. They are then joined by former Blues Forward & a current Sportsnet Color & Studio Analyst Jamal Mayers. Mayers previews the upcoming Blues vs Jets series, gives you all the important keys to the series, and shares what St. Louis needs to do in order to advance. The guys then share some of their own thoughts on the upcoming series including what area's the Blues will need to slow down in Winnipeg's game, the challenges that being without Dylan Holloway will bring, and much more.

0:00 - Intro

4:41 - How the Blues Marched to the Playoffs - A Look at the Timeline

17:11 - Jamal Mayers Previews Blues vs Jets

29:18 - Sports Hub STL

30:20 - Deep Dive into Round One: Keys, Injuries, Beating Hellebuyck

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Episode 57: Improvement at the Plate, Issues on the Mound ft Benjamin Hochman

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 57 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Benjamin Hochman, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Hochman shares his thoughts on the Cardinals start to the season, their pitching woes, hitting success, and more. Is a six man rotation what makes the most sense with the struggles the bullpen has had? Where does Ivan Herrera fit in defensively? The guys then share their own breakdown of the Cardinals struggles on the mound and the improvements that the offense has made. They wrap up the episode discussing the Blues historic 12 game win streak and their concerns with the impact that being without Dylan Holloway could leave.

0:00 - Intro

4:36 - Benjamin Hochman joins

22:19 - Cardinals Pitching Struggles

35:56 - Offensive Turnaround: "The Brant Brown Effect"

46:33 - Sports Hub STL

47:35 - Blues Talk: Holloway's Injury Impact

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Episode 56: Keys to the Blues Winning Formula ft Scott Warmann

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 56 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Scott Warmann, a Cardinals & Blues Studio Host for FanDuel Sports Midwest. They discuss what some of the key reasons to the Blues success has been in their recent stretch, what has allowed for Jordan Kyrou take his game to another level, Jimmy Snuggerud's debut, and more. The guys then discuss other big factors that have helped St Louis continue to win including the success of their defense. The guys then recap the Cardinals first homestead and the biggest improvements they've noticed in the lineup through the first six games. Finally, is the low attendance to start the season something to be concerned about?

0:00 - Intro

5:32 - Scott Warmann shares keys to Blues recent success

27:07 - Blues Talk: Factors for Winning

40:58 - Sports Hub STL

42:40 - Cardinals Convo: Major Batting Approach Improvements

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Episode 55: Here Come The Birds & Blues

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 55 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan start things off by discussing the red hot St Louis Blues, who have won eight straight game and have also put themselves in a prime position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How will St Louis calling up their top two prospects fit into the mold of what's working right now? Then, the guys recap the Cardinals 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Twins. What did they see from Sonny Gray? Is Nolan Arenado back? What do they think about the lineup? All of this and much more!

0:00 - Intro

3:06 - Blues Talk

27:54 - Litehouse Media

28:40 - Opening Day Recap

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Episode 54: Questions Up The Middle ft Kevin Wheeler

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 54 has arrived and Ethan & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler. Wheeler shares his thoughts on the Cardinals first free agent signing of the offseason, his concerns for a potential "sophomore slump" for Masyn Winn, what St Louis would have to do in order to sneak into the Postseason this season, and more. The guys then continue their preseason roster dive by discussing the middle infield. What should expectations for Masyn Winn be? Is 2025 a make it or break it year for Nolan Gorman? Should the Cardinals extend Brendan Donovan? All of these questions get answered and more. They then wrap up the episode with Blues Talk as the guys share their thoughts on the optimism that the recent play has given them about the future.

0:00 - Intro

2:35 - Kevin Wheeler Joins

3:39 - How to feel going into the season

5:35 - Cardinals sign Relief Pitcher Phil Maton

9:37 - Which position group intrigues the most?

18:04 - Masyn Winn concerns

26:04 - Preseason Roster Dive - Middle Infield

47:18 - Litehouse Media

48:10 - Blues Talk

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Episode 53: Could Pujols Manage the Cardinals? ft Bernie Miklasz

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 53 is out! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Bernie Miklasz. A St Louis sports writing icon, Bernie has been covering the Cardinals for 40 years and is currently the Host of The Bernie Miklasz Show on YouTube, a writer on Scoops Sports Network, and a contributor for KMOX. Miklasz discusses multiple topics including who has stood out to him at Spring Training so far, the Cardinals being stuck in mediocrity, if Albert Pujols could be managing the Cardinals in the near future, and much more. Later, the guys continue their preseason roster dive by discussing St. Louis' outfield. How will Oli Marmol navigate playing time among his young outfield core? Who could see their At-Bat's lessened? Who will be the Opening Day starters? This and much more. Brandon briefly takes you into "Blues Talk" with discussion on the Blues catching fire in recent weeks. Are the Playoffs in the picture?

0:00 - Intro

3:23 - Bernie Miklasz Joins

5:45 - Most Notable Career Moments

14:54 - Who has Stood out this Spring?

18:08 - Who Loses Playing Time?

20:13 - Cards Stuck in Mediocrity

28:03 - Pujols Managing the Cardinals? Why It Makes Sense

36:52 - Litehouse Media

37:45 - Preseason Roster Dive: The Outfield

52:52 - Blues Talk: In the Playoff Hunt

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Episode 52: Blues Trade Deadline Preview

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0000

In Episode 52, Ethan, Brandon, and Dylan hit the Blues talk hard. They start by discussing the Blues red hot play out of the gate since the Four Nations Break. Could the recent success force GM Doug Armstrong to view the trade deadline differently? Then, the guys dive into their "Blues Trade Bait Board". They look into ten different players on the rosters that have potential to be moved at the deadline. They discuss, debate, and compare their thoughts on who the Blues will have traded come March 7th.

0:00 - Intro

5:58 - What's Working Right Now for the Blues?

14:23 - Does the Recent Success Effect Army's Plans?

18:43 - Litehouse Media

19:45 - Blues Trade Bait Board

20:15 - Brayden Schenn

25:52 - Jordan Binnington

30:42 - Jordan Kyrou

35:45 - Colton Parayko

38: 42 - Rapid Fire (Radek Faksa, Ryan Suter, Justin Faulk, Alexei Toropchenko, Nathan Walker)

40:28 - Pavel Buchnevich

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Episode 51: The Arenado Chain Reaction

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 51 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon discuss the official start of Spring Training and the arrival of Nolan Arenado. Which players will be impacted by Arenado being a Cardinal in 2025? The guys then continue their preseason dive by discussing the bullpen, who they expect to stand out, and what the plan is with Ryan Helsley. They later discuss the impact that the Four Nations Faceoff will have on hockey throughout the world as well as the impact that St Louis talent has had in it. They wrap up the episode by diving into some of the rumors around Brayden Schenn potentially getting traded at the upcoming deadline.

0:00 - Intro

4:17 - Who will be effected most by Arenado staying?

17:04 - Roster Dive: The Bullpen

32:04 - Litehouse Media

33:15 - St Louis Impact on Four Nations Faceoff

43:56 - Blues near resumption

45:46 - Will the Blues trade Brayden Schenn?

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Episode 50: Will Arenado Stay or Go? ft John Denton

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0000

In episode 50, Ethan and Dylan are joined by John Denton, the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com to discuss the latest regarding the efforts to trade Nolan Arenado. With Alex Bregman signing with Boston, what does that mean for the Cardinals as they try to move on from the perennial all star? In honor of pitchers and catchers reporting, the guys begin their preseason look into the two positions and more.

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - John Denton Joins from Spring Training

21:12 - Reaction to Denton's Comments

28:20 - Pitcher & Catcher Preview

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Episode 49: Do Veterans Hinder "Youth Movement" of 2025? ft Kareem Haq

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 49 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X), the host of the "Birds on the Farm" podcast. They discuss some of the notable headlines around some of the young Cardinals including who has the most to gain, how Nolan Gorman can improve, who St. Louis could draft in 2025, and more. The boys later discuss the different pro's and cons to Nolan Arenado potentially being traded. They then switch the conversation and talk Blues hockey where they discuss the team's recent struggles, what's going wrong for the team currently, and what needs to change.

0:00 - Intro

5:40 - Kareem Haq joins to talk Cardinals youth

27:42 - Pro's & Cons of an Arenado trade

35:35 - Blues Talk - Recent Struggles, Four Nations Faceoff, Potential Trade Candidates

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Episode 48: The Blues "Chip Further Up" The Roster ft Alex Ferrario

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Season 5 has finally arrived and the boys start with a bang. Ethan and Dylan are joined by Blues Pre/Postgame Host Alex Ferrario. Ferrario discusses the recent moves made by the team including trading away Scott Perunovich and placing Brandon Saad on waivers. What does both the near and long term look like for St Louis? The guys then share some of their own thoughts on the Blues current struggles and even get Brandon "Big Papi" Gallegos' opinions as well.

0:00 - Intro

6:00 - Alex Ferrario Joins

30:59 - Is a Rebuild Necessary?

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Episode 47: St Louis Sports Christmas Wishlist

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0000

The boys have returned just in time for the holiday season and have brought Episode 47 with them! Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan start by recapping the notable events that have occurred for the Cardinals and Blues in the recent months. They then get into the holiday spirit by sharing the Christmas Wishlist for the Cardinals and Blues to accomplish in 2025.

0:00 - Intro

2:44 - Cardinals Recap (Helsley & Arenado Trade Talk)

18:03 - Blues Recap (Montgomery Hired & Fowler Acquired)

27:35 - Litehouse Media Sponsor

28:32 - St Louis Sports Christmas Wishlist

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Natty 1-9: Did the College Football Playoff Committee Get It Right?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0000

After a long hiatus, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan return with a mini episode that discusses the upcoming College Football Playoff! What did the committee do well? What did they do poorly? What needs to improve? The guys answer these questions and more! They also share their championship predictions!

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Natty 1-9: NFL Season Preview

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0000

In the second of back-to-back Natty 1-9 episodes, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ preview the upcoming NFL season. They share they Playoff seeding projections, debate their differences, and more.

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Natty 1-9: College Football Playoff Dark Horses

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return as the fall nears, so does the college football season. Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the conference realignments, project their conference champions, their playoff dark horses, and share their thoughts on if the SEC is at an advantage or disadvantage with the competitive edge.

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Episode 46: The Return of Jordan Walker

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Welcome to Episode 46! On today's episode, Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the impact that Jordan Walker returning to the Major League club could have, and how it will affect other positions on the team. They also discuss the Cardinals starting rotation, Sonny Gray's recent performance, and who the odd man out will be when all starting pitchers are healthy.

0:00 - Intro

6:36 - Odd Man Out of Starting Rotation?

24:10 - Jordan Walker Recalled

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Episode 45: Mozeliak's Deadline Magic ft Jeff Jones

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 45, Ethan & Brandon are joined by Jeff Jones, Cardinals Beat Writer for the Belleville News-Democrat to recap the Cardinals trade deadline and how it could project them in the final two months of the season. The guys then have their own conversation discussing some of the biggest winners of the deadline and more. They also side-by-side compare the Cardinals and Brewers starting rotations. Will the Cardinals be able to catch Milwaukee?

0:00 - Intro

3:13 - Jeff Jones Recaps the Trade Deadline

21:05 - Takeaway's from Jones Interview

28:00 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Dive

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Episode 44: Deadline Time ft John Denton

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0000

On Episode 44, Ethan is joined by Guest Host Kyle Siksta. They're then joined by John Denton, the Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. John shares his thoughts on the Cardinals top priorities for the trade deadline, who sticks out to him, who he could see the team part ways with, and more. Ethan and Kyle then discuss their own thoughts on necessary moves for St Louis to make in order to become a legit competitor for the Postseason. They also share their own mock trades!

0:00 - Intro

3:05 - John Denton Interview

19:30 - Takeaways from Denton Interview

24:24 - Arch City Media Live

25:00 - Cards Convo: Trade Deadline Special

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Episode 43: Are Krug's Days as a Blue Numbered? ft Alex Ferrario

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 43, Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Alex Ferrario, 101ESPN Cohost of "BK & Ferrario" and Pre/Postgame Host on the Blues Radio Network. Ferrario discusses the latest news on Tory Krug's injury and what it means for him and the Blues. He also discusses Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension, and more. The guys then discuss if the Blues offseason is over and if the team is better off than they were in 2023/24. They then wrap up the Cardinals "Mid Season Roster Dive" by discussing the outfield's great production, Masyn Winn's surprising bat, and the struggles of Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, & Nolan Gorman.

0:00 - Intro

2:50 - Alex Ferrario Joins

19:01 - Takeaways from Interview

27:34 - Arch City Media Live Read

28:15 - Cardinals Mid Season Roster Dive Part 3

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Episode 42: Mid Season Roster Dive - Part 2 ft Bengie Molina

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:09:51 -0000

Episode 42 arrives with a bang! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan are joined by World Champion Catcher & Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster Bengie Molina. Bengie shares some of his most memorable baseball moments. He then discusses what has been working for the Cardinals in recent weeks and who his team MVP is up to this point for the season. He discusses the impact the bullpen has had in being able to close out games. He also shares his thoughts on the work that catcher's Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pagés did filling in for Contreras and the potential of St. Louis carrying three catchers on the roster. The guys then continue the "Mid Season Roster Dive" as they discuss the impact the bullpen has had. But is overuse an issue? They wrap up the episode with Blues Talk as they joined (virtually) by Brandon "Big Papi" Gallegos to discuss the Blues recent additions and Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension.

0:00 - Intro

2:49 - Bengie Molina Joins

30:18 - Diving into the Bullpen

41:25 - Blues Talk

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Episode 41: Mid Season Roster Dive - Part 1

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 41 arrives! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan give you a "Birds Eye View" of roles that the starting pitching and catching has played for the Cardinals in 2024. Which starting pitchers have exceeded their expectations? Could we see the Redbirds put a catcher on the trade block? Then later in the show, "Blues Talk" returns as the guys discuss Alexander Steen being brought on as the Assistant General Manager, and his eventual transition to GM. What does it mean for the organization? All of this and more!

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Cardinals "Past Month" Recap with Brandon

11:12 - Cardinals Roster Dive - Starting Rotation & Catchers

28:01 - Arch City Media Live

28:50 - Blues Talk

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Episode 40: A Flag Day Checkpoint Evaluation ft Brenden Schaeffer

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 40, Ethan & Dylan are joined by Cardinals KMOV Writer Brendan Schaeffer. Schaeffer and the guys discuss the takeaways from the Cardinals play over the past month, the different holes on the roster, early potential trade candidates, and whether or not the Redbirds are a playoff team. Ethan and Dylan later have their own conversation as they discuss whether or not the Cardinals have met the expectations they set during previous episodes. Is the team's success sustainable without Paul Goldschmidt or Nolan Arenado's power, a fifth starter, or another bullpen arm?

0:00 - Intro

6:03 - Brendan Schaeffer talks Cardinals Baseball

26:44 - Takeaway's from Schaeffer Interview

31:30 - Arch City Media

32:07 - Cardinals Convo

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Episode 39: Next Steps For The Redbirds ft Katie Woo

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Two episodes in a week! Episode 39 has arrived and Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Katie Woo, the St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic. They discuss the Cardinals recent struggles to start the season, as well as what the answer is. Can this team turn it around? What is the fix? They also discuss John Mozeliak's latest viral comments accountability. The guys then continue the conversation discussing if a shakeup is necessary in order to turn things around.

0:00 - Intro

4:01 - Katie Woo Joins

24:19 - Cardinals Convo: Time For A Shakeup?

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Episode 38: Crossroads For The Cards ft Mike Claiborne

Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 38 is here! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Cardinals Radio Broadcaster Mike Claiborne as they discuss his top tier fit, the real issues with the ball club, the future of the organization if things don't turn around, and much more. The guys then have their own discussion about the current state of the ball club and the current crossroads the team finds themselves at. What needs to happen in the next month for the Cardinals to not have to potentially go down a difficult path?

0:00 - Intro

3:38 - Cardinals Broadcaster Mike Claiborne Joins

28:40 - Takeaways from Claibs

34:09 - Arch City Media

34:47 - Cards Convo - A Serious Crossroads

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Episode 37: Are The Blues Treading Water? ft Lou Korac

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 37 has arrived! The Blues season has concluded and we're joined by Lou Korac, Blues Beat Writer for NHL.com to get you ready for the offseason. Who will the Blues next Head Coach be? Is the team treading water? What needs to happen for the Blues to take the next step to getting closer to the Cup again? The boys hear Korac's thoughts then discuss the topics on their own as well. They wrap up the episode by switching over to Cardinals baseball. The pitching continues to carry the Redbirds early in the season but are there any legitimate concerns yet?

0:00 - Intro

2:58 - Lou Korac joins

21:28 - Blues Talk

47:16 - Cardinals Convo

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Episode 36: Early Season Overreactions - About 'Em or Not?

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 36 is live... just like the baseball season! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan discuss one of the most common past times at the beginning of every baseball season, overreactions. The guys each bring several overreactions to the table and debate if they're "About 'Em or Not".

0:00 - Intro

1:43 - Recapping the Season Start

9:35 - Overreactions: About 'Em or Not?

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Natty 1-9: "MLB Standings Projections"

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Baseball. Is. Back. In this short episode, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ share their biggest takeaway's from the Major League Baseball offseason and project who will win their divisions, make the postseason, and more.

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - American League East

4:44 - American League Central

6:48 - American League West

9:48 - National League West

12:28 - National League East

15:30 - National League Central

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Episode 35: "New Season, New Start" - 2024 Cardinals Projections ft Chip Caray & Brad Thompson

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 35 is here and right in time for Opening Day! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by the Cardinals Broadcasters on Bally Sports Midwest, Chip Caray & Brad Thompson. Hear Chip & Brad banter back and forth as they dive into some fun and exciting projections for different players on the roster. The guys then discuss their own thoughts on the team heading into the season. Is the starting pitching rotation good enough? Can the team overcome a tough April schedule? Can they get healthy quickly? Listen to hear all of these answers and more! Brandon then concludes the show with a quick Blues Talk segment summarizing the road to the Cup Playoffs.

0:00 - Intro

3:07 - Chip Caray & Brad Thompson

27:13 - Takeaway's from Interview

32:40 - Arch City Media

33:31 - Cards Convo

53:41 - Blues Talk

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Episode 34: "Deadline Silence" ft Chris Kerber

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000

In Episode 34, Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by St. Louis Blues Play-By-Play Radio Broadcaster, Chris Kerber. Kerbs discusses takeaway's from the Blues decision to not make any moves at the trade deadline, as well as the future of this "retooling" team. The guys then discuss their own personal thoughts on the Blues decision to stay silent at the deadline. Will this retool be as quick as originally said? Is Jordan Kyrou an offseason trade candidate? Is Doug Armstrong on the hot seat?

0:00 - Intro

3:29 - Blues Broadcaster Chris Kerber Joins

29:14 - Blues Talk

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Episode 33: Swinging Into Spring ft Kevin Wheeler

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 33 has arrived, along with Spring Training for the St. Louis Cardinals! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler to preview the biggest headlines of the Spring for the Redbirds including the level of confidence in the pitching, Masyn Winn, and more. The guys then dive a bit deeper into some of their thoughts on the Cardinals roster heading into the 2024 season, what they like and don't like. To wrap up, Brandon shares some quick updates on what is going on with the Blues.

0:00 - Intro

3:07 - Kevin Wheeler Joins

18:32 - Headlines of Cardinals Spring Training

44:34 - Blues Talk

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Episode 32: "City Soccer, Take Two" ft Kyle Hiebert

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Episode 32 has arrived and we have a treat for you. We are joined by St. Louis City SC Defender Kyle Hiebert. Kyle takes us through his track from growing up playing soccer in a hockey dominated country, to being a cornerstone piece for City SC. He also discusses some of his favorite moments from the 2023 season and what to expect from year two. The guys then throw in some Blues talk as they continue to discuss the current state of the team. They discuss the team's recent 5 game win streak and answer what they believe will decide whether the Blues are buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline.

0:00 - Intro

5:29 - Kyle Hiebert Joins

27:31 - Arch City Media

28:30 - Blues Talk

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Episode 31: Bannister's Blues - Better or Worse?

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:22:15 -0000

Season 4 is here! Did you miss us? Brandon, Ethan, & TJ discuss what went on in St. Louis sports during their hiatus including the Cardinals & City SC's latest offseason moves. They dive into an in depth conversation on the Blues by comparing the numbers pre and post the firing of former Head Coach Craig Berube. They discuss where the team has improved but question whether or not the team is actually better than they were before making Drew Bannister their Interim Head Coach.

0:00 - Intro

2:04 - What Did We Miss?

21:16 - The New Blues - Are They Better?

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Natty 1-9: "Did the Committee Get It Right?" (Extended Version)

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Season 3 comes to an end with a HEATED Natty 1-9 episode! Brandon, Ethan, TJ, and Dylan all debate whether or not they agree with the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to place Alabama in the Playoff over Florida State.

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Episode 30: St. Louis Sports Christmas Wishlist ft Derrick Goold

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:48:02 -0000

Christmas time is here! 2023 nears its end, and so does Season 3. In the final main episode of the season, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan are joined by Derrick Goold, the St. Louis Cardinals Lead Writer for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold discusses everything he knows of a potential contract extension for Paul Goldschmidt, the Cardinals seasoned starting pitching acquisitions, the Shohei Ohtani mega contract, and whether or not top level starting pitching is a realistic get at this point via trade. Later, the guys get into the Holiday spirit and write out their St. Louis sports wishlist for the 2024 season. Will their wishes come true? Are they realistic? You be the judge.

0:00 - Intro

2:13 - Shohei Ohtani Mega Contract

6:33 - Derrick Goold Joins

21:07 - Takeaways

26:07 - Christmas Wishlist's

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Natty 1-9: Four NFL Midseason Thoughts & HOT Takes

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

The Natty 1-9 makes its glorious return when Brandon, Ethan, TJ, & Dylan discuss their biggest takeaway's from the NFL season up to this point as well as some piping hot takes for the remainder of the season!

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Episode 29: The Cardinals Offseason Blueprint ft Chip Caray

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:00:28 -0000

Episode 29 has arrived and Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan are joined by Chip Caray, the St. Louis Cardinals Play-By-Play Broadcaster for Bally Sports Midwest. Caray primarily discusses how important this offseason is for the Cardinals to get back to their winning ways as well as what needs to happen in order for 2024 to be different than last season. He also shares about his favorite parts of his first year in St. Louis as a broadcaster, his favorite coaches and players to speak with behind the scenes, and more! The guys then share their takeaways from their conversation with Caray and share their own offseason predictions. They then switch gears and discuss the red hot Blues and what has caused this sudden change in play in recent games.

0:00 - Intro

2:46 - Chip Caray Joins

20:58 - Takeaway's from Chip Caray Interview

33:45 - Blues Talk

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Episode 28: "Yadi Coaching for the Birds on the Horizon?" ft John Denton

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 28 has arrived and Brandon & Ethan are joined by John Denton, the St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. Denton discusses the rumors revolving around Yadier Molina joining the Cardinals coaching staff and the effects that would have on different aspects of the team. He also discusses the work that the Cardinals Front Office needs to accomplish in the offseason, specifically replenishing the starting pitching rotation. The guys then discuss their initial takeaways from the first handful of games that the St. Louis Blues have played.

0:00 - Intro

2:33 - John Denton from MLB.com Joins

18:02 - Cardinals Talk

29:06 - Blues Talk

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Episode 27: "Oh When the Blues Go Marching In" ft Andy Strickland

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:42:31 -0000

Episode 27 is here! Brandon, Dylan, & Ethan welcome the start of hockey season. They put wraps on the 2022/23 season and the offseason with stats and areas of struggle as well as updates on roster movement. They are then joined by Andy Strickland, the St. Louis Blues Rinkside Reporter for Bally Sports Midwest. Strickland discusses what excites him about this 23/24 Blues team as well as who he has been keeping an eye on, in training camp. He also shares what his expectations for this team are this season. The guys then wrap up the show by sharing their own thoughts on what areas they want to see improvement in and where they expect to see the Blues finish the season in the Central Division Standings.

0:00 - Intro

3:43 - Recapping Last Season/Offseason

16:56 - Andy Strickland Joins

30:42 - Thoughts on Strickland's Comments

37:23 - Where Do the Blues Fit in the Central?

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Episode 26: "Improvements to be Made"

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 26 is out! Listen to Ethan, Dylan, & TJ discuss how the St. Louis Cardinals can make the remainder of the season productive. They dive into ten different players and share what they would like to see those players continue to work on in the final couple weeks of the season and into the offseason in order to have improved for the start of 2024.

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Natty 1-9: Hot Take Central Playoff Projections

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

It's another Natty 1-9 Episode where we get the opportunity to widen the topic to national sports. Today, we examined the issue that NFL owner's are facing with running backs that are frustrated about not being paid. Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan share their thoughts on if there is a solution in the near future. The guys then share their 7 seed projections for both Conferences. WARNING: Be ready for hot takes.

0:00 - Intro

2:04 - Running Back Conflict

9:30 - Playoff Projections

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Episode 25: "What's Next for the Redbirds?"

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

We had a quick turn around and dropped Episode 25 early for you all! Listen as Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan recap the Cardinals 2023 Trade Deadline Transactions. They break down what pieces they liked and are keeping a close eye on. They then get into a heated debate on if they expect the Cardinals to be a Playoff team again in the 2024 season. This debate includes discussion on the specifics of where the Cardinals need to improve. Will adding two starting pitchers be enough?

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Natty 1-9: A New Look for College Football

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return this week as Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan share their thoughts on the conference realignments occurring in college sports. The guys also give their conference champion predictions for the upcoming season.

0:00 - Intro

1:22 - Conference Realignment

10:05 - Conference Champion Projections

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Episode 24: "Deadline Time" ft Katie Woo

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Episode 24 is out! Listen in as Dylan and Ethan are joined by Katie Woo (@katiejwoo), the St Louis Cardinals writer for The Athletic. She previews the trade deadline for the Redbirds and gives some insight as to what the approach will be from the front office. The guys then share some of their own thoughts on who their highest valued trade pieces within the organization are, their dark horse trade candidates, who they don't want to see traded, and so much more!

0:00 - Intro

2:05 - Katie Woo joins

18:36 - Takeaways from Katie Woo Interview

21:35 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Talk

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Episode 23: "Should the Cardinals Trade Paul Goldschmidt?"

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Episode 23 is here and things get heated! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan discuss the Blues offseason up to this point. They then debate whether or not the Cardinals should trade Paul Goldschmidt. The debating doesn't end there though, they then debate which St Louis franchise is closer to being a playoff/championship contender; the Cardinals or Blues.

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Episode 22: "A Retool, Not a Rebuild" ft Blues Writer Lou Korac

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:00:49 -0000

Episode 22 of The Lou Sports Talk Podcast is out! Listen in as the Brandon, Dylan, & Ethan are joined by Blues Writer Lou Korac for NHL.com. He shares his thoughts of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals, Darren Pang leaving the Blues Broadcast, the direction the Blues will go in the NHL Draft and this upcoming offseason, and more. The guys then transition to discussing the Cardinals recent downhill spiral and what change is required in order to turn the direction of the team around.

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Episode 21: "Who's Hot, Who's Not?

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:00:23 -0000

Episode 21 has arrived! Listen in as TJ, Dylan, and Ethan put a spin on "Impress or Regress" and discuss which players have performed well, not so well, and who will begin improving or slowing down on the St Louis Cardinals Roster. The guys also answer fan submitted questions on the Front Office, Jordan Walker, and how the team compares to the rest of the National League.

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Episode 20: "An April to Forget About"

Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:48 -0000

Episode 20 is now out! Listen in as Brandon, Dylan, and Ethan recap the Cardinals struggles in the month of April. They revisit their biggest keys to the success that were made before the season and share how the team has done in accomplishing those keys as well as what needs to improve. They also discuss St Louis City SC's recent struggles and highlight the young homegrown talent's appearing on the pitch.

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Natty 1-9 (Part 2): What Are The Odds ft Nathan Bergstrom, Sports Betting Insider

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:00:54 -0000

In Part 2 of our Natty 1-9 series, listen in as Ethan and Dylan are joined by Sports Betting Insider Nathan Bergstrom for the podcast's newest segment, "What Are The Odds". Listen as Nathan dives into some of the most interesting betting numbers to examine as the MLB season begins.

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Natty 1-9 (Part 1): Is the Pitch Clock Good for Baseball?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:00:01 -0000

The Natty 1-9 is back! Listen in as Ethan and the newest member of the podcast crew, Dylan debate whether or not the new rule changes to the MLB are good for baseball. The guys also share their predictions for the 2023 MLB season and who they think will make the Postseason, win MVP, and the Cy Young Award.

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Episode 19: "Run it Back Redbirds"

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:37 -0000

Episode 19 of The Lou Sports Talk Podcast is out! Listen to Brandon, Ethan, and TJ discuss the St Louis Cardinals biggest takeaways from Spring Training and debate whether or not, top prospect Jordan Walker will be an Opening Day starter. The guys also share their Opening Day starting lineups and their biggest keys to ensuring the Redbirds are successful in 2023.

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Episode 18: So long Cap' - Breaking Down the Blues' Trades Made and Potentially to Come

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:04 -0000

Episode 18 is here! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan recap the St Louis Blues trades involving both Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly. They also discuss which Blues players Doug Armstrong could be keeping his eye to look to move next. They then talk about the potential of the Blues trading for Defenseman Jakob Chychrun and the chances of resigning O'Reilly. They wrap up the episode discussing the St Louis Battlehawks exciting first game of the season.

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Episode 17: The Boys' Christmas Wishlists for the Cardinals and Blues

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:29:29 -0000

***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS*** The Season 2 Finale is here and the boys bring you a special Christmas episode! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan each share their Christmas wishlists that they would like for the Cardinals and Blues for the current/upcoming season.

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Episode 16: "Four Thoughts on the Blues, a Fourth through the season"

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Episode 16 is out now! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are discussing the St Louis Blues and their four thoughts on their season a fourth of the way through. The boys also touch on notable players drafted in the XFL Draft and go through some of the rules and details to keep an eye out for.

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Natty 1-9: "Who's In? College Football Talk"

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:16:52 -0000

Our 2nd bonus episode is out now! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan discuss the most likely teams to make it into the College Football Playoff.

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Episode 15: "Panic time for the Blues?" ft Bob Ramsey

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:44:20 -0000

Episode 15 is out! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are joined by SLU Billikens Basketball & Lindenwood Football/Basketball Broadcaster Bob Ramsey to discuss Lindenwood Football & Basketball, as well as SLU Basketball. The guys then touch on the Cardinals hiring of Matt Holliday as their new bench coach. They wrap up the episode about discussing the concerns with the Blues in the midst of their current struggles.

0:00- Intro

2:10- Bob Ramsey joins

17:42- Cardinals Talk

20:35- Blues Talk

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Episode 14: "A change of seasons"

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 22:36:48 -0000

Episode 14 is here! Listen in as Brandon, TJ, and Ethan wrap up the 2022 St Louis Cardinals season, discuss their thoughts on the MLB's new Postseason format, and break down the start of the St Louis Blues season!

0:00- Intro

1:15- Cardinals Talk

11:10- World Series

13:42- Postseason Format

22:00- Blues Talk

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Episode 13: "October Baseball" ft Jeff Jones

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:30:06 -0000

Lucky Episode Number 13 is out! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan are joined by Cardinals beat writer Jeff Jones from the Belleville News Democrat to talk about the Cardinals upcoming Postseason matchup against the Phillies and what to expect from the Redbirds. The guys also give their predictions for the Wild Card matchup's. They also preview the start of the Blues season and discuss young players to keep an eye on as the season starts.

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Episode 12: "A Little Bit of Everything"

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:01:00 -0000

Check out Episode 12! Brandon and Ethan discuss the potential concerns with the Cardinals subpar performance as of late and the potential red flags to keep an eye on as Postseason play nears. The guys also discuss the Blues moving Marco Scandella to the Long Term Injured List and what the added cap space means for the team. They finish the show by discussing Lindenwood Football's exciting start to their first season at the Division I level and preview their upcoming matchup against ranked FCS opponent Tennessee-Martin.

0:00 - Intro

1:44 - Cardinals Chat

19:54 - Blues Buzz

27:25 - Lindenwood Football Focus

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Natty 1-9: "NFL Standings Projections"

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:00:43 -0000

Introducing our new bonus episodes! We felt that the National Nine at the end of our episodes wasn't enough time to discuss national sports. Be on the lookout for our new "Natty 1-9" episodes which will be occasionally released between full episodes! This week's topics include discussing our playoff standings projections for the upcoming NFL season as well as our dark horse MVP picks.

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Episode 11: "The Catch Up"

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:00:15 -0000

Season 2 is finally here! On episode 11, Brandon, TJ, & Ethan discuss the St Louis Cardinals success since the trade deadline and the main reasons for why things have turned around for the Redbirds. Tune in to hear all the exciting action!

0:00 - Intro

1:45- Cardinals Talk

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BONUS EPISODE: Collab with "The Popcorn Hangover" Podcast

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 03:51:55 -0000

Season 2 is almost here! In the mean time, check out our bonus episode where "The Popcorn Hangover" Podcast joins us to discuss some of our favorite classic and funny sports movies!

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Episode 10: "Who's Coming to St. Louis?"

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:00:43 -0000

The Season 1 Finale is here! On episode 10, Brandon, TJ, and Ethan discuss the Florida Panthers acquiring of Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary and how the Blues fare from not getting the hometown kid. The boys also have a mock trade session and make their choices for who they think John Mozeliak should trade for at the deadline. It wouldn't be right if they didn't also bring up the possibility of Juan Soto coming to St. Louis as well. Tune in to hear all the exciting action!

0:00- Intro

1:53- Blues/Tkachuk Talk

15:59- Cardinals Mock Trades

29:51- Juan Soto Trade Discussion

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Episode 9: "Who got paid? Breaking down the NHL and NBA offseason's."

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:50:57 -0000

Episode 9 is out now! Brandon and TJ start off the show by recapping the start of the Blues offseason and discuss some of the different moves made and speculate whether or not Vladimir Tarasenko will be kept or traded. The guys also break down some of the largest trades and signings made in both the NHL and NBA as they discuss who some of the winners and losers were.

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Episode 8: "Are the Redbirds a Real Contender?"

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:02:14 -0000

Round number 8 is here! Ethan, TJ, and Dylan answer some written in questions from listeners on Jack Flaherty and what the Cardinals need to do at the trade deadline in order to become a more threatening World Series contender. The guys also name off who they think deserves to be starting in the 2022 MLB All Star Game. They wrap up the show with an exciting National Nine which includes questions on the top collegiate athletic schools and thoughts on USC and UCLA moving to the Big 10.

0:00- Intro

1:44- Cardinals Talk-- Jack Flaherty and potential trade candidates for St. Louis

22:50- MLB All Star Game Deserving Starters

29:00- National Nine

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Episode 7: "There's a New Sheriff in Town"

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:00:02 -0000

Episode 7 is here! Brandon and TJ run this week's episode as Ethan is out of town on vacation. The duo talk about the Redbirds and the success they've had in June including the return of Jack Flaherty, Miles Mikolas' no hitter bid, and the MVP campaign Paul Goldschmidt is having. The boys mix things up and go into some deeper detail this week with the National Nine(teen) as they cover the Golden State Warriors winning the NBA Finals, a Stanley Cup Finals Preview, and more!

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Episode 6: "It's Baseball Season"

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:08:54 -0000

Episode 6 is here! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are back at it as they recap the top moments of the Blues season. They also discuss some specific topics on the Cardinals including where some of the younger players will fit in when Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill return, what to do with the pitching, and other topics as well. The boys also bring in some exciting topics in this week's National Nine Talk including the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Conference Finals.

0:00- Intro

1:35- Blues Season Recap

11:19- Cardinals Talk

32:50- The National Nine

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Episode 5: "Did Someone Say Round 2?"

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:00:54 -0000

Number 5 is here! The boys are back at it as they discuss takeaways from the Blues vs Wild Playoff series as well as previewing Round 2 against Colorado. They also discuss their thoughts on the start of the season for the Cardinals and what needs to improve.

2:13- Blues Playoff Talk

22:10- Cardinals Thoughts

31:25- National Nine Talk

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Episode 4: "We're talking 'bout the Playoffs?"

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:41:57 -0000

Take 4. The boys are back at it with discussions on the Blues as they begin Playoff play and break down how they fare in the loaded Western Conference. The guys also give their takeaways from the NFL Draft including some of their winners and losers.

1:20- Blues Talk

17:00- NFL Draft Takeaways

32:10- National Nine Talk

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Episode 3: "Did We Save the Blues?"

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:36:09 -0000

The boys are back for take number 3 with discussions on the Cardinals solid start to the season and the Blues hot streak. They answer questions about whether or not people should be concerned about the struggle from the Redbirds Starting Rotation in Week 1. They also discuss what changed in the Blues play to get them back in the win column and how Brandon, TJ, and Ethan's wake up call in last week's episode could be the reason the Blues are red hot.

1:30- Cardinals Talk

16:30- Blues Talk

31:17- National Nine Talk

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Episode 2: The Sequel "King Albert Returns to His Throne"

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:54:26 -0000

The boys are back at it as Brandon, Ethan, & TJ discuss Albert Pujols returning to the St. Louis Cardinals and respond to the people that disagree with the signing. The guys also chat about the main issues with the struggling Blues and what needs to change in order for a Cup run to happen. They also bring in their picks for this weekend's Final Four matchups. They finish up the show with the National Nine which included Baker Mayfield and American League standings predictions.

1:30- Albert Pujols Returns to the Cardinals

11:20- St. Louis Blues Struggles

19:15- Final Four Talk

26:15- National Nine

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Episode 1: Pilot "Rookie Season Begins for the Podcasters"

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:21:13 -0000

Get to know the boys, Brandon, Ethan, & TJ as they discuss Lindenwood jumping to NCAA Division 1 and how it effects the school, sports, and St. Louis. The guys also talk Cardinals Baseball and the recent signings made this offseason along with questions regarding Jack Flaherty's status. The guys finish up the show with the National Nine which included Deshaun Watson and Freddie Freeman talks.

0:00- Intro

5:15- Lindenwood moving to NCAA Division 1

14:50- Cardinals Baseball

31:10- National Nine

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