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The nightly program has been a fixture on KMOX for many years and features a variety of hosts.

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    • Apr 2, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    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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    Sports Open Line (4/1/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 73:07


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley takes a look into the first 6 games of the Cardinals season, where they started 4-2, and decipher what matters, and what doesn't quite yet to the season being so young. Then, we are joined by KMOX Sports Contributor, Bernie Miklasz! The first hour wraps up by opening up the phone lines to hear from you! We kick off hour two with Matt chatting with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for their Final Four matchup with Uconn! Then, more Cardinals conversation and audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

    Hour 2: Brian Barnhart on Illini in the Final Four!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 38:40


    We kick off hour two with Matt Pauley chatting with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for their Final Four matchup with Uconn! Then, more Cardinals conversation and audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

    Hour 1: Bernie Miklasz after Cardinals series win over the Mets!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 34:26


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley takes a look into the first 6 games of the Cardinals season, where they started 4-2, and decipher what matters, and what doesn't quite yet to the season being so young. Then, we are joined by KMOX Sports Contributor, Bernie Miklasz! The first hour wraps up by opening up the phone lines to hear from you!

    Hour 2: AJ Thomas, safety for the St. Louis Battlehawks, Building the Community with Bengie Molina!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 34:42


    The second hour of the show kicks off by talking to Battlehawks safety AJ Thomas, ahead of their season opener tomorrow! Then, Building the Community with Bengie Molina, presented by Busey Bank!

    Hour 1: Jim Hayes after a Cardinals Opening Day win, Jen Siess on City SC coming off their first win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 37:30


    Matt Pauley brings you a Friday edition of Sports Open Line! Following a fantastic Opening Day at Busch Stadium, we welcome on Jim Hayes, Cardinals.TV reporter, and host of Cardinal Territory. Then, Jen Siess, pregame and postgame host on Y98, joins the show to talk everything St. Louis City SC!

    Sports Open Line (3/27/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 72:12


    Matt Pauley brings you a Friday edition of Sports Open Line! Following a fantastic Opening Day at Busch Stadium, we welcome on Jim Hayes, Cardinals.TV reporter, and host of Cardinal Territory. Then, Jen Siess, pregame and postgame host on Y98, joins the show to talk everything St. Louis City SC! The second hour of the show kicks off by talking to Battlehawks safety AJ Thomas, ahead of their season opener tomorrow! Then, Building the Community with Bengie Molina, presented by Busey Bank!

    Sports Open Line (3/25/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 73:41


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks all things Cardinals baseball as we approach Opening Day, and is joined by KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz! In the second hour, Matt previews Opening Day with Cardinals TV broadcaster Mark Sweeney, and then play back an interview Mike Claiborne had with Cardinals Director of Player Development, Larry Day! We wrap up the show with audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

    Hour 2: Cardinals broadcaster Mark Sweeney, Mike Claiborne's interview with Cardinals Director of Player Development, Larry Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 41:01


    In the second hour, Matt Pauley previews Opening Day with Cardinals TV broadcaster Mark Sweeney, and then play back an interview Mike Claiborne had with Cardinals Director of Player Development, Larry Day! We wrap up the show with audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

    Hour 1: Bernie Miklasz the day before Cardinals Opening Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 32:39


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks all things Cardinals baseball as we approach Opening Day, and is joined by KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz!

    Sports Open Line (3/24/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 70:34


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by Lynn Worthy, columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, as we near Cardinals Opening Day, and we welcome on Amy Marxkors, or "Hockey Amy," to discuss the Blues possibly playing their way out of a top draft pick. In the second hour of the show, Matt talks with Jeremy Werner, publisher of Illini Inquirer, to preview Illinois vs. Houston as the Fighting Illini look to advance to the Elite 8. Then, hear audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, and President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, on the left field competition and final roster decisions.

    Hour 2: Jeremy Werner on Illinois continuing on in NCAA Tournament, Audio from Marmol & Bloom on left field roster decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 37:06


    In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley talks with Jeremy Werner, publisher of Illini Inquirer, to preview Illinois vs. Houston as the Fighting Illini look to advance to the Elite 8. Then, hear audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, and President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, on the left field competition and final roster decisions.

    Hour 1: Cardinals roster decisions with Lynn Worthy, Blues talk with Amy Marxkors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 33:27


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by Lynn Worthy, columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, as we near Cardinals Opening Day, and we welcome on Amy Marxkors, or "Hockey Amy," to discuss the Blues possibly playing their way out of a top draft pick.

    Sports Open Line (3/20/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 32:50


    Happy Friday! Matt Pauley has you for tonight's Sports Open Line, and in the first hour, you'll hear from the Voice of the Billikens, Bob Ramsey, after SLU crushed Georgia in the first round of the NCAA tournament. We are also joined by Jen Siess, pre and postgame host for City SC on Y98! In the second hour of the show, Matt is joined by Stefan Caray, who has now joined the Cardinals TV broadcast team, on everything going on down in Jupiter at Cardinals camp! Then, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol!

    Hour 2: Cardinals TV broadcaster Stefan Caray, Audio from Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 37:27


    In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley is joined by Stefan Caray, who has now joined the Cardinals TV broadcast team, on everything going on down in Jupiter at Cardinals camp! Then, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol!

    Hour 1: Bob Ramsey on Billikens huge win over Georgia! Jen Siess on City SC's slow start

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 32:50


    Happy Friday! Matt Pauley has you for tonight's Sports Open Line, and in the first hour, you'll hear from the Voice of the Billikens, Bob Ramsey, after SLU crushed Georgia in the first round of the NCAA tournament. We are also joined by Jen Siess, pre and postgame host for City SC on Y98!

    Sports Open Line (3/18/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 66:49


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he is joined by Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports Contributor, and they discuss the Cardinals roster becoming clearer, with lots of news breaking from camp today. Then, hear audio from Cardinals utility man Thomas Saggese, who has returned from the World Baseball Classic. In the second hour of the show, Matt chats with Kevin Egan, of MLS on Apple TV, regarding STL City SC's slow start to their 2026 campaign. Then, lots of audio for the remainder of the hour, including Cards manager Oliver Marmol, a variety of starting pitchers, after the rotation was announced, and Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery!

    Hour 2: Kevin Egan of MLS on Apple TV, Spring Training audio from Oli Marmol, Cardinals pitchers, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 32:41


    In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley chats with Kevin Egan, of MLS on Apple TV, regarding STL City SC's slow start to their 2026 campaign. Then, lots of audio for the remainder of the hour, including Cards manager Oliver Marmol, a variety of starting pitchers, after the rotation was announced, and Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery!

    Hour 1: Cardinals Opening Day roster is taking shape!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 34:08


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he is joined by Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports Contributor, and they discuss the Cardinals roster becoming clearer, with lots of news breaking from camp today. Then, hear audio from Cardinals utility man Thomas Saggese, who has returned from the World Baseball Classic.

    Sports Open Line (3/17/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 71:27


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we go live to Miami for the WBC championship game tonight, where Joe Roderick gives us the latest right before Team USA faces Venezuela! Then, Amy Marxkors, co-host of the Chris & Amy Show on KMOX and Offside Hockey on Matrix Midwest, joins the show to talk Blues hockey. In the second hour of the show, we have a guest right off the bat in Greg Peterson, host of the Coast to Coast hoops podcast on VSiN Live, and then hear audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol as Opening Day nears!

    Hour 2: Greg Peterson ahead of NCAA tournament!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 36:51


    In the second hour of the show, we have a guest right off the bat in Greg Peterson, host of the Coast to Coast hoops podcast on VSiN Live, and then hear audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol as Opening Day nears!

    Hour 1: Joe Roderick live from Miami at the World Baseball Classic, "Hockey Amy" joins us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 34:35


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we go live to Miami for the WBC championship game tonight, where Joe Roderick gives us the latest right before Team USA faces Venezuela! Then, Amy Marxkors, co-host of the Chris & Amy Show on KMOX and Offside Hockey on Matrix Midwest, joins the show to talk Blues hockey.

    Sports Open Line (3/16/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 71:57


    In the first hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by Stu Durando, who covers Billikens athletics for his substack, Stu on SLU, and Nathalie Jones, sports director for ABC 17 News. Stu breaks down SLU's first round matchup with Georgia, and Nathalie discusses Mizzou's odds at making a run in the tournament! In the second hour of the show, Matt is joined by Glenn Kinley, sports director at WCIA TV, and he discusses Illinois basketball's path during the NCAA tournament. Then, we play back audio from Chaim Bloom's comments with Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning. Then, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol rounds out the show!

    Hour 2: Illinois basketball with Glenn Kinley, Bloom & Marmol audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 37:50


    In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley is joined by Glenn Kinley, sports director at WCIA TV, and he discusses Illinois basketball's path during the NCAA tournament. Then, we play back audio from Chaim Bloom's comments with Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning. Then, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol rounds out the show!

    Hour 1: NCAA Tournament Preview for SLU and Mizzou

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 34:07


    In the first hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by Stu Durando, who covers Billikens athletics for his substack, Stu on SLU, and Nathalie Jones, sports director for ABC 17 News. Stu breaks down SLU's first round matchup with Georgia, and Nathalie discusses Mizzou's odds at making a run in the tournament!

    Sports Open Line (3/11/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 71:41


    In hour 1, Matt Pauley is officially back in the KMOX studio! He opens the show by discussing the woes following USA baseball and their blunder last night against Italy, as well as what their implications are. We are also joined by Bernie Miklasz, who discusses Nelson Velasquez and his performance as an invite on this teams spring training roster. In hour 2 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he is first joined by Brian Dunseth, analyst for MLS on Apple TV, to discuss the early struggles facing St. Louis CITY SC. What is going wrong, and what will it take to put the right foot forward? We also hear audio from Cardinals manager, Oliver Marmol, on what he has seen so far during spring training.

    Hour 2: Brian Dunseth on CITY SC & Audio from Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 37:09


    In hour 2 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he is first joined by Brian Dunseth, analyst for MLS on Apple TV, to discuss the early struggles facing St. Louis CITY SC. What is going wrong, and what will it take to put the right foot forward? We also hear audio from Cardinals manager, Oliver Marmol, on what he has seen so far during spring training.

    Hour 1: How USA Baseball Can Move On & Beginning The End of Spring Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 34:31


    In hour 1, Matt Pauley is officially back in the KMOX studio! He opens the show by discussing the woes following USA baseball and their blunder last night against Italy, as well as what their implications are. We are also joined by Bernie Miklasz, who discusses Nelson Velasquez and his performance as an invite on this teams spring training roster.

    Sports Open Line (3/10/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 72:42


    In hour 1 of Sports Open Line with Jen Siess, she is first joined by Tom Ackerman to discuss everything that is going on down in spring training with the Cardinals. She is later joined by Amy Marxkors, who breaks down where the Blues are at currently, and what we can expect from the team in the near future. In hour 2 with Jen Siess, she is joined by Earl Austin Jr. to discuss SLU Men's Basketball and their upcoming appearance in the A-10 tournament, as well as what we can expect come time for March Madness. We also welcome Daniel Esteve back to the St. Louis airwaves to discuss the early season struggles for CITY and the updates to the MLS schedule.

    Hour 2: Tournament Time for the Billikens & Early Season CITY Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 38:11


    In hour 2 with Jen Siess, she is joined by Earl Austin Jr. to discuss SLU Men's Basketball and their upcoming appearance in the A-10 tournament, as well as what we can expect come time for March Madness. We also welcome Daniel Esteve back to the St. Louis airwaves to discuss the early season struggles for CITY and the updates to the MLS schedule.

    Hour 1: Spring Training Continues & Blues' Final Stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 34:30


    In hour 1 of Sports Open Line with Jen Siess, she is first joined by Tom Ackerman to discuss everything that is going on down in spring training with the Cardinals. She is later joined by Amy Marxkors, who breaks down where the Blues are at currently, and what we can expect from the team in the near future.

    Billikens Coaches Show (3/9/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 43:31


    Bob Ramsey and Men's Basketball Head Coach Josh Schertz are live from Ballpark Village for the Billikens Coaches Show! They recap the 2025-26 Men's Basketball season, as well as preview their upcoming appearance in the A-10 tournament.

    Sports Open Line (3/6/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 80:47


    In the first hour of the show, Matt Pauley is in Jupiter, Florida at Cardinals camp, and he is joined from Tokyo by Joe Roderick, who is covering the World Baseball Classic! Then, our next guest is Jen Siess, to discuss City SC's start to the season. In the second hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks with Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero, as well as senior writer for Cardinals Magazine, Stan McNeal! As we wrap up tonight, listen back on the comments from Blues GM Doug Armstrong after making two trades at the deadline earlier today.

    Hour 2: Daniel Guerrero and Stan McNeal from Jupiter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 40:48


    In the second hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks with Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero, as well as senior writer for Cardinals Magazine, Stan McNeal! As we wrap up tonight, listen back on the comments from Blues GM Doug Armstrong after making two trades at the deadline earlier today.

    Hour 1: Joe Roderick from Tokyo for the WBC! Jen Siess on City SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 39:58


    In the first hour of the show, Matt Pauley is in Jupiter, Florida at Cardinals camp, and he is joined from Tokyo by Joe Roderick, who is covering the World Baseball Classic! Then, our next guest is Jen Siess, to discuss City SC's start to the season.

    Sports Open Line (3/4/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 25:43


    It's a shortened edition of Sports Open Line before Billikens basketball on KMOX! Matt Pauley talks through Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's comments from earlier today in Jupiter at Cardinals camp, as well as looking ahead to the trade deadline for the Blues.

    Sports Open Line (3/3/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 73:09


    In the first hour of the show with Matt Pauley down in Jupiter at Cards camp! Just because it's an off day for the Redbirds, that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to talk about, as we are joined by Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports Contributor and Amy Marxkors, co-host of the Chris & Amy Show on KMOX and Offside Hockey! In the second hour, Matt talks with Christian Miles, broadcaster for MLS on Apple TV, and he has the call for City SC's game this weekend! Then, hear from KMOV anchor/reporter Jacob Cersosimo from Cardinals Spring Training, plus, audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

    Hour 2: Christian Miles on City SC, Jacob Cersosimo from Jupiter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 38:17


    In the second hour, Matt Pauley talks with Christian Miles, broadcaster for MLS on Apple TV, and he has the call for City SC's game this weekend! Then, hear from KMOV anchor/reporter Jacob Cersosimo from Cardinals Spring Training, plus, audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery.

    Hour 1: Spring Training talk with Bernie Miklasz, Blues with Amy Marxkors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 34:51


    In the first hour of the show with Matt Pauley down in Jupiter at Cards camp! Just because it's an off day for the Redbirds, that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to talk about, as we are joined by Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports Contributor and Amy Marxkors, co-host of the Chris & Amy Show on KMOX and Offside Hockey!

    Sports Open Line (3/2/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 38:44


    Matt Pauley hosts a one hour edition of Sports Open Line from Jupiter, Florida! A discussion on Oliver Marmol's new contract extension to remain the Cardinals manager, and we open up the phone and text lines to get your opinions! Then, hear from the man himself as we play audio from the Cards skipper down at camp.

    Billikens Coaches Show (3/2/26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 43:15


    Bob Ramsey and Earl Austin Jr are live at Ballpark Village for the Billikens Coaches Show! They are joined by SLU Mens' Assistant Coach Zak Boisvert and senior guard Dion Brown!

    Hour 2: City SC begins season with a tie, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 37:32


    In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley is joined by Sacha Kljestan, matchday and studio analyst for MLS on Apple TV, who will be on the call this weekend. Then, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol!

    Hour 1: Billikens drop big game in Dayton, good things to takeaway from Cardinals win in Port St. Lucie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 32:20


    In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley breaks down the latest from Cardinals camp in Jupiter, and talks with KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz, as well as Billikens radio analyst Earl Austin Jr!

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