The nightly program has been a fixture on KMOX for many years and features a variety of hosts.
The Sports Open Line podcast has been a staple in my listening rotation for the past decade. Hosted by the incredibly knowledgeable and level-headed Kevin Wheeler, this show is a must-listen for sports enthusiasts like myself. I first became a fan of Wheeler's work during his time at 101ESPN, and I was thrilled to see him catch on with a local station last year. The podcast format allows me, as an out-of-town listener, to keep up with the latest news, interviews, and season recaps even when I can't tune into the live broadcasts. Especially during times without games, this podcast has been a much-needed source of sports updates and analysis.
One of the best aspects of The Sports Open Line podcast is Kevin Wheeler himself. His baseball expertise is unparalleled, making him one of the sharpest minds in the industry. Whether he's discussing current events or dissecting game strategies, Wheeler's insights are always spot-on and thought-provoking. He offers a balanced perspective that takes into account both statistical analysis and intangible factors, providing listeners with a well-rounded understanding of the sports world.
In addition to Kevin Wheeler's expertise, The Sports Open Line podcast also excels in its guest interviews. From professional athletes to coaches to sports analysts, each episode features engaging conversations with influential figures in the sports industry. These interviews provide unique insights and behind-the-scenes stories that enhance my understanding and appreciation for various sports.
While there are countless positives about The Sports Open Line podcast, one drawback is its limited coverage of non-baseball sports. As someone who enjoys following multiple sports, I often find myself wanting more coverage on football, basketball, soccer, and other popular sports. While there are occasional episodes dedicated to these topics, they are less frequent than the baseball-focused episodes.
In conclusion, The Sports Open Line podcast hosted by Kevin Wheeler is an invaluable resource for any avid sports fan. With his sharp mind and level-headed approach, Wheeler provides insightful analysis and thoughtful commentary on the latest sports news and events. The addition of guest interviews further enriches the podcast, offering exclusive perspectives from influential figures in the industry. While there may be a slight bias towards baseball, the overall quality and content of this podcast make it a must-listen for anyone seeking sports updates and analysis.
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Matt talks some Illini football with Metro East native Brandon Henderson
Matt Pauley is joined by NASCAR driver Kyle Larson
Barret Jackman joins Matt to talk about the Blues changing up the jersey & the logo & what the offseason could hold for the Blues future.
Matt is joined by Wayne Randazzo to talk about the Cardinals upcoming matchup in Cleveland.
A jam-packed interview-only 2nd hour as Matt is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to preview Cardinals-Guardians, the Blues remix & future with Barrett Jackman, a little racing with NASCAR driver Kyle Larson & some CFB talk with a hometown kid--the Illini's Brandon Henderson.
Matt Pauley in joined by former EPL player & MLS analyst Warren Barton to talk about another CITY loss & their chances to find a win in the Houston heat over the weekend.
Matt Pauley continues to dive into a rough two day stretch for the Cardinals as they split their series with the Cubs, he's joined by Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa and Apple TV+ MLS analyst Warren Barton talks about CITY's chances in Houston. A jam-packed interview-only 2nd hour as Matt is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to preview Cardinals-Guardians, the Blues remix & future with Barrett Jackman, a little racing with NASCAR driver Kyle Larson & some CFB talk with a hometown kid--the Illini's Brandon Henderson.
Matt Pauley was joined by multiple Hall of Famer, former Cardinals manager & World Series Champion to talk about the current state of baseball and the Cardinals building towards the future.
Matt Pauley continues to dive into a rough two day stretch for the Cardinals as they split their series with the Cubs, he's joined by Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa and Apple TV+ MLS analyst Warren Barton talks about CITY's chances in Houston.
It's a last minute edition of Sports Open Line, as Cardinals vs White Sox has been postponed, and they will play a traditional doubleheader tomorrow. Matt Pauley discusses the Cards' win last night, which featured a great outing by Matthew Liberatore, and a 12 run offensive explosion. Matt talks with both Bernie Miklasz and Joe Roderick of STL Sports Central about everything Cardinals baseball. In the second hour of the show, we have breaking news! It is announced that Michael McGreevy will start game two of the Cardinals' doubleheader tomorrow night, despite only having 4 days of rest. That, plus many more Cardinals topics to go through with Jacob Cersosimo, KMOV and Matrix Midwest Sports Anchor/Reporter.
In the second hour of the show, we have breaking news! It is announced that Michael McGreevy will start game two of the Cardinals' doubleheader tomorrow night, despite only having 4 days of rest. That, plus many more Cardinals topics to go through with Jacob Cersosimo, KMOV and Matrix Midwest Sports Anchor/Reporter.
It's a last minute edition of Sports Open Line, as Cardinals vs White Sox has been postponed, and they will play a traditional doubleheader tomorrow. Matt Pauley discusses the Cards' win last night, which featured a great outing by Matthew Liberatore, and a 12 run offensive explosion. Matt talks with both Bernie Miklasz and Joe Roderick of STL Sports Central about everything Cardinals baseball.
In the first hour of a Monday edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses what went down for the Redbirds over the weekend. The team has fallen back, and he talks about the team's outlook from here, and then we are joined by Brian Walton who owns/covers the Cardinals minor league system for TheCardinalsNation.com! We round out hour one of the show by talking through the drama that unfolded with Willson Contreras/Rhys Hoskins on Saturday. Sports Open Line rolls on in hour two, as Matt Pauley jumps into a variety of Cardinals baseball topics. Kevin Ryans, Fox2/KPLR 11 sports anchor/reporter joins the show, as well as KMOX Golf editor Dan Reardon to break down the ending of the U.S. Open at Oakmont, where J.J. Spaun brought home the win!
Sports Open Line rolls on in hour two, as Matt Pauley jumps into a variety of Cardinals baseball topics. Kevin Ryans, Fox2/KPLR 11 sports anchor/reporter joins the show, as well as KMOX Golf editor Dan Reardon to break down the ending of the U.S. Open at Oakmont, where J.J. Spaun brought home the win!
In the first hour of a Monday edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses what went down for the Redbirds over the weekend. The team has fallen back, and he talks about the team's outlook from here, and then we are joined by Brian Walton who owns/covers the Cardinals minor league system for TheCardinalsNation.com! We round out hour one of the show by talking through the drama that unfolded with Willson Contreras/Rhys Hoskins on Saturday.
In this segment of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we are joined by Brian Walton who owns/covers the Cardinals minor league system for TheCardinalsNation.com!
Matt Pauley kicks off hour 2 of the program talking with Darryl Johnston, former NFL player and current Executive Vice President of Football Operations to talk about the upcoming UFL Championship game taking place in St. Louis. Then KMOX contributor Dan Reardon joins the program to preview the US Open taking place at Oakmont this weekend.
Matt Pauley recaps the Cardinals getting swept by Toronto as they now leave for Milwaukee to take on the Brewers, he's joined by KMOX sports contributor Bernie Miklasz to talk all about that. Plus, City SC takes on LA Galaxy on Saturday at home and Matt talks about that matchup with Neil Sika of MLS Season Pass.
Matt Pauley talks with KMOX Sports contributor Bernie Miklasz to discuss the Cardinals after they were swept at home by the Toronto Blue Jays, losing today 5-2.
In hour 2 of Sports Open Line tonight with Matt Pauley, it is heavily Cardinals focused. Ryan Fagan joins the show to discuss the Cardinals performance thus far in 2025, as well as what the Cardinals have to do to keep on the right track this season. Later on, Matt discusses who to expect to be called up for tomorrow's double header.
In hour 1 of Sports Open Line tonight, Matt Pauley is first joined by Joe Roderick to discuss the Cardinals series vs the Royals, as well as what the pitching staff needs to do to bounce back. Later on, Jake Zivin joins the show to discuss a potential turnaround for CITY SC, and what needs to happen for them to achieve this. In hour 2 of Sports Open Line tonight with Matt Pauley, it is heavily Cardinals focused. Ryan Fagan joins the show to discuss the Cardinals performance thus far in 2025, as well as what the Cardinals have to do to keep on the right track this season. Later on, Matt discusses who to expect to be called up for tomorrow's double header.
In hour 1 of Sports Open Line tonight, Matt Pauley is first joined by Joe Roderick to discuss the Cardinals series vs the Royals, as well as what the pitching staff needs to do to bounce back. Later on, Jake Zivin joins the show to discuss a potential turnaround for CITY SC, and what needs to happen for them to achieve this.
In the first hour of Sports Open Line tonight, with Matt Pauley, it's heavily Cardinals focused, as we discuss Nolan Gorman having more playing time with the injury to Jordan Walker, plus the rough journey ahead in June for the Redbirds. Bernie Miklasz joins us for his weekly segment, and then Scott Braun, co-host of the Foul Territory Podcast. After that, Sports Open Line rolls on in hour two! Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, then we are joined by Alex Matheson, Battlehawks long snapper, for an intriguing conversation before their conference championship game this weekend. Matt then chats with mark Emmert, Senior Writer at Cardinals Magazine, and what is in this month's issue!
Sports Open Line rolls on in hour two! Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, then we are joined by Alex Matheson, Battlehawks long snapper, for an intriguing conversation before their conference championship game this weekend. Matt then chats with mark Emmert, Senior Writer at Cardinals Magazine, and what is in this month's issue!
In the first hour of Sports Open Line tonight, with Matt Pauley, it's heavily Cardinals focused, as we discuss Nolan Gorman having more playing time with the injury to Jordan Walker, plus the rough journey ahead in June for the Redbirds. Bernie Miklasz joins us for his weekly segment, and then Scott Braun, co-host of the Foul Territory Podcast.
In the first hour of the show with Matt Pauley, he breaks down the series win in Baltimore, and discusses the future of the Cardinals lineup with J.J. Wetherholt on the way, possibly next season. Then, Matt is joined by former Cardinal and FanDuel Sports Network Analyst Mark Sweeney! He talks about what he has liked from this Cardinals team, and why it will continue throughout the season. Our next guest is Gio Savarese, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and former Head Coach of the Portland Timbers. In the second and final hour of the show, Matt Pauley comments on the future of some young Cardinals. Then, hear from Battlehawks TE Jake Sutherland, as the team prepares for the playoffs in a couple weeks. Then, Matt's conversation with St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel, about the firing of head Coach Olof Mellberg and the promotion of David Critchley.
In the second and final hour of the show, Matt Pauley comments on the future of some young Cardinals. Then, hear from Battlehawks TE Jake Sutherland, as the team prepares for the playoffs in a couple weeks. Then, Matt's conversation with St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel, about the firing of head Coach Olof Mellberg and the promotion of David Critchley.
In the first hour of the show with Matt Pauley, he breaks down the series win in Baltimore, and discusses the future of the Cardinals lineup with J.J. Wetherholt on the way, possibly next season. Then, Matt is joined by former Cardinal and FanDuel Sports Network Analyst Mark Sweeney! He talks about what he has liked from this Cardinals team, and why it will continue throughout the season. Our next guest is Gio Savarese, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and former Head Coach of the Portland Timbers.
In this segment, Matt Pauley is joined by former Cardinal and FanDuel Sports Network Analyst Mark Sweeney! He talks about what he has liked from this Cardinals team, and why it will continue throughout the season. After a road series win in Baltimore, Mark looks back through the series, and previews what is to come in Texas.
In tonight's 2-hour show of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he discusses the Cardinals beginning to gain some national attention, as well as what to do with guys that are struggling such as Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins the show for his weekly interview. Then, we shift the conversation over to City SC, as they blow a lead in their second straight game vs Minnesota United, this time eliminating them from the US Open Cup. Max Bretos of MLS Season Pass joins us to break it down, as well as evaluate Olof Mellberg's future with the team. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley previews the Cardinals' series against the Diamondbacks. Also, Matt discusses the balance between giving runway to young players vs putting the best team on the field. We then wrap up the show by talking with Brian Flaspohler, as we celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Major League Baseball in St. Louis.
In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley previews the Cardinals' series against the Diamondbacks. Also, Matt discusses the balance between giving runway to young players vs putting the best team on the field. We then wrap up the show by talking with Brian Flaspohler, as we celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Major League Baseball in St. Louis.
In tonight's 2-hour show of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he discusses the Cardinals beginning to gain some national attention, as well as what to do with guys that are struggling such as Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins the show for his weekly interview. Then, we shift the conversation over to City SC, as they blow a lead in their second straight game vs Minnesota United, this time eliminating them from the US Open Cup. Max Bretos of MLS Season Pass joins us to break it down, as well as evaluate Olof Mellberg's future with the team.
In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he begins by expressing his disappointment with City SC, as they blew a 2-0 lead to Sporting KC and ended up with a draw. Bernie Miklasz then joins us for his weekly chat on Sports Open Line, as Matt and Bernie chat about Cardinals baseball. Back to soccer to round out the first hour, as Nate Bukaty of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV joins the show. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley continues talking Cardinals baseball, and looks ahead to the weekend series against the Royals. Then, hear a conversation with Mike Rose, St. Louis Battlehawks Linebacker, to get to know him both as a player and a person.
In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley continues talking Cardinals baseball, and looks ahead to the weekend series against the Royals. Then, hear a conversation with Mike Rose, St. Louis Battlehawks Linebacker, to get to know him both as a player and a person.
In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he begins by expressing his disappointment with City SC, as they blew a 2-0 lead to Sporting KC and ended up with a draw. Bernie Miklasz then joins us for his weekly chat on Sports Open Line, as Matt and Bernie chat about Cardinals baseball. Back to soccer to round out the first hour, as Nate Bukaty of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV joins the show.
Following tonight's Cardinals game being postponed, Matt Pauley has you covered with a two-hour edition of Sports Open Line! The Cardinals are beginning to gain some national attention with their winning streak, and Matt discusses what is going right for the Redbirds. Mike Ferrin, of MLB Network Radio, joins the show to discuss everything happening around Major League Baseball. Then, Brian Dunseth, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, also joins the show to talk STL City SC. In the second hour of the show, we dive into Rob Manfred's decision today to remove 16 players from the permanently ineligible list, including Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. We welcome on Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to talk everything Cardinals baseball. Then, Matt reacts to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake from earlier on KMOX.
In the second hour of the show, we dive into Rob Manfred's decision today to remove 16 players from the permanently ineligible list, including Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. We welcome on Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to talk everything Cardinals baseball. Then, Matt reacts to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake from earlier on KMOX.
Following tonight's Cardinals game being postponed, Matt Pauley has you covered with a two-hour edition of Sports Open Line! The Cardinals are beginning to gain some national attention with their winning streak, and Matt discusses what is going right for the Redbirds. Mike Ferrin, of MLB Network Radio, joins the show to discuss everything happening around Major League Baseball. Then, Brian Dunseth, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, also joins the show to talk STL City SC.
In this edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley breaks down the Cardinals most recent homestand where they took 5 of 6 games from the Pirates and Mets. Cardinals head on the road for a three city roadtrip and Matt details why those are always scary for any team. Then later on, Matt is joined by Battlehawks kicker Rodrigo Blankenship to detail his gameplan for every game here in St. Louis.
In hour number 2, Matt Pauley is joined by Battlehawks kicker Rodrigo Blankenship as he details what he does on an every day basis when getting ready for games in St. Louis. Matt also details how the Cardinals are looking good but need to keep up the pace heading into a three city roadtrip.
Join Matt Pauley for this edition of Sports Open Line where he talks all things Cardinal baseball. With the Redbirds heading on the road for a 9 game roadtrip, Matt Pauley breaks down the latest from the Cardinal organization as they have an off day today.
It's a shortened edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, leading into City SC soccer on KMOX. Lots of Cardinals talk, as the team is riding a 5 game win streak into a road trip, where they look to continue their winning ways of late. Bernie Miklasz joins Matt, as they discuss the team's positives, as well as the struggles of Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman.
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