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Matt Michaels and Ben Wilson break down everything in sports that Mid-Missouri cares about. If it's happening to Mizzou, the STL Cardinals and KC Royals, the Blues, the Chiefs, and more, you'll hear about it here! Catch full hours, interviews with our guests, Under The Bus and more right here in one place.

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    08/08/25 Hour 2: Wow, that guy's smart!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 47:08


    Brenden and Andy discuss Mizzou football hiring a director of football strategy and finance, and how right/wrong they were on last year's Mizzou 20 in '24 list! Plus, which player should you have your eye on in the Chiefs' first preseason game?

    08/08/25 Hour 1: Yadi's back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 47:51


    Andy and Brenden discuss Yadier Molina returning to be a guest coach with the Cardinals as they face the Cubs. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joins to talk NFL preseason. Plus, Under The Bus to the group behind the WNBA sex toy incidents...

    Top Five at Five: New hire for Mizzou football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 4:40


    Andy talks about Mizzou adding a director of football strategy and finance, the Cardinals inviting back Yadier Molina to be a guest coach, and more during Friday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: The crypto group wants attention...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 2:09


    The WNBA sex toy incidents were apparently orchestrated by a cryptocurrency group... Plus, Drew Lock got jinxed!

    Rob Veno on NFL preseason injuries, SEC outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 17:00


    Which preseason injuries are making the most impact on the start of the NFL season? Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joined the Big Show on Friday to talk about how to treat NFL preseason betting, injuries to Anthony Richardson and Rashawn Slater, and the SEC teams he thinks can make big jumps this season.

    08/07/25 Hour 2: Off-line play experts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 45:54


    Should Kyle Leahy be stretched into a starter? Brenden and Andy discuss why they think the Cardinals should pursue that path to replace Miles Mikolas in the rotation. Plus, we dive into a brutal start for Mizzou men's basketball's conference schedule.

    08/07/25 Hour 1: Biggest SEC jumper?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 48:12


    Andy and Brenden predict which SEC football team will make the biggest 'jump' in 2025. Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins to talk Mizzou football camp. Plus, Under The Bus to a NASCAR driver calling Talladega Nights bad for the sport!

    Top Five at Five: Drink calls QB battle even

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 2:55


    Brenden talks about Eli Drinkwitz's update on the Mizzou quarterback competition, what the Cardinals should do with Miles Mikolas, and more during Thursday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: NASCAR driver calls out Talladega Nights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 4:11


    Should this popular NASCAR driver be saying that Talladega Nights was bad for the sport? Plus, a camp injury to a former Mizzou Tiger in the NFL...

    Eli Hoff on camp battles, players to watch on Mizzou defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 12:48


    Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz says the starting quarterback battle is still even. Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the Big Show on Thursday to talk about how he views the competition so far, the playmakers that could emerge on offense, and which defensive newcomer could make the biggest impact.

    08/05/25 Hour 2: What's Mizzou's toughest game?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 43:20


    Brenden and Andy rank the five toughest games for Mizzou to win on their schedule in 2025. Plus, a Royals base-running blunder in Boston...

    08/05/25 Hour 1: A fun Cards win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 46:28


    Andy and Brenden discuss who impressed them the most in the Cardinals' win over the Dodgers, and how the new front office could approach Oli Marmol's future. The Injury Expert Will Carroll joins for Cardinals and Royals trade deadline thoughts. Plus, Under The Bus to any other NFL news not involving Shedeur Sanders!

    Top Five at Five: Cards pull together to beat Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 2:55


    Andy talks about a feel-good win for the Cardinals at Dodger Stadium, Mizzou's running back getting more national recognition, and more during Tuesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Browns want all the QBs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 2:14


    Every other NFL topic will be thrown Under The Bus eventually... because Shedeur Sanders is starting the Browns' first preseason game!

    Will Carroll: Reacting To Cardinals Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 15:10


    Will Carroll joins the show to react to the moves that were made by the Cardinals and Royals ahead of the MLB Trade deadline. He also dives into the weeds on the latest with Nolan Arenado after the third baseman hit the IL with a shoulder injury.

    08/04/25 Hour 2: Familiar Cardinals territory...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 48:25


    After another sell-off, who should we be looking closely at on the Cardinals roster for the rest of the season? Andy and Brenden talk about the impact of a disappointing trade deadline from the front office, and how the Royals can stay afloat in the AL Wild Card race.

    08/04/25 Hour 1: Can Mizzou crack the top 25?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 42:48


    Andy and Brenden discuss the CFB coaches voting Mizzou just outside the preseason top 25. They also talk about the NCAA deciding not to expand the basketball tournaments for 2026. Plus, Under The Bus to an awful experience at the MLB raceway game...

    Top Five at Five: Mizzou unranked by coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 2:56


    Brenden talks about Mizzou starting just outside the top 25 of the coaches poll, the Cardinals' lackluster weekend in San Diego, and more during Monday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Sprinter shove!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:52


    Noah Lyles stared down his teammate while crossing the finish line, causing a bit of a post-race tiff! Plus, ugly execution by MLB at Bristol...

    08/01/25 Hour 2: Mizzou's strongest position group

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 47:40


    Which position group for Mizzou football is the strongest heading into 2025? Andy gives his predictions for which rooms will impress the most. Plus, we discuss the goals for both the Cardinals and the Royals for the final two months of the season.

    08/01/25 Hour 1: Lackluster Cardinals deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 51:24


    Brenden joins from the road to fire off his takes about the Cardinals' disappointing trade deadline. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joins to talk AFC West and the Parsons/McLaurin holdouts. Plus, Under The Bus to a Texas receiver throwing shade to his former QB!

    Top Five at Five: Arenado to the IL

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 2:56


    Andy talks about where the Cardinals go from here after a lackluster trade deadline, the Royals possibly pushing for a playoff spot, and more during Friday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: The Cowboys...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:30


    Jerry Jones is getting the exact drama show he wants before the season starts! Plus, a Texas wide receiver appears to shade Quinn Ewers during his press conference...

    Rob Veno on Chiefs outlook, NFC East holdouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 12:39


    Will anyone be a major challenger to the Chiefs in the AFC West this year? Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joined the Big Show on Friday to talk about the win totals for AFC West teams, and how the trade demands by Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin could affect the NFC East.

    07/31/25 Hour 2: The Deadline Madness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 50:35


    Both the Cardinals and Royals make last-minute trades right before the deadline, and Andy reacts to it all! Plus, what Corey Batoon's contract extension could mean for Mizzou football.

    07/31/25 Hour 1: Was the return enough for Helsley, Matz?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 44:45


    Andy reacts to the Cardinals' sell-off in their relief pitching department, and the Royals adding more pitching depth at the trade deadline. Calum McAndrew joins to talk Mizzou football preseason camp. Plus, Under The Bus to the College Sports Commission...

    Top Five at Five: Trades, Trades, Trades!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 2:55


    Andy reacts in real time to the last-minute Cardinals and Royals trades right before the MLB trade deadline!

    Under The Bus: CSC backs off on collectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 3:50


    All the NIL collectives needed to do was threaten to sue, and the new college sports enforcement arm just ceded to them immediately!

    Calum McAndrew on Batoon extension, QB battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 13:55


    How even is Mizzou's quarterback competition? Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune joined the Big Show on Thursday to discuss the early happenings at preseason camp, as well as defensive coordinator Corey Batoon receiving a contract extension.

    07/30/25 Hour 2: AFC West win totals...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 47:12


    Brenden and Andy talk about whether the Royals will have more trades to work by Thursday's deadline. They also give their favorite win total bets in the AFC West, and which side they like the best on the Chiefs.

    07/30/25 Hour 1: Trade or Keep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 47:02


    Which Cardinals would you be okay with trading away, and which ones would you keep? Andy and Brenden discuss the trade possibilities, and a newly scheduled exhibition game for Mizzou men's hoops against Kansas State. Plus, Under The Bus to dry chicken wings!

    Top Five at Five: Gloomy Cardinals game...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 2:56


    Brenden talks about the Marlins shutting out the Cardinals, an interesting exhibition game for Mizzou basketball, and more during Wednesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Dry chicken wings??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 4:01


    Chip Caray likes dry chicken wings, but is that too "boring??" Plus, Jhoan Duran's hug-watch fake-out!

    07/29/25 Hour 2: Will the Cardinals have hope in '26?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 48:43


    Brenden and Andy talk about Ivan Herrera playing the outfield, and the larger plans the Cardinals will have to make to be competitive again. Plus, can the Royals make more deals to improve their team for a potential run?

    07/29/25 Hour 1: Three No. 3's??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 47:11


    Andy and Brenden give their under-the-radar breakout candidates for Mizzou football this season. The Injury Expert Will Carroll joins to talk key Cardinals and Royals injuries. Plus, Under The Bus to the MLB commissioner during a meeting in the Phillies clubhouse...

    Top Five at Five: Herrera in the outfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 2:55


    Andy talks about the Cardinals experimenting with Ivan Herrera as an outfielder, several Chiefs receivers picking up injuries in training camp, and more during Tuesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Harper cusses out Manfred!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 5:24


    The MLB commissioner didn't have a pleasant experience visiting the Phillies clubhouse recently... Plus, DeMeco Ryans doesn't want to talk about Texans injuries.

    Will Carroll - 7/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 15:28


    Will Carroll joins the show to discuss the latest injuries for the Cardinals, Royals and the rest of Major League Baseball. Plus, what did Will think of the Seth Lugo contract extension by the Royals?

    07/28/25 Hour 2: The Lugo Extension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 46:56


    Andy was very wrong last week predicting Seth Lugo's future with the Royals! So will the extension work out for the team? Brenden and Andy also discuss more storylines from Mizzou football camp, the Chiefs offensive line battles, and Happy Gilmore 2 (without spoilers!)

    07/28/25 Hour 1: Must... resist... camp overreactions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 42:51


    The quarterback race is taking center stage as Mizzou preseason camp begins. Andy and Brenden discuss how it could shake out over the next few weeks. Plus, a tough injury for a Cardinals pitching prospect and Under The Bus to the Marlins and Anonymous Baseball Writer!

    Top Five at Five: Camp begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 2:56


    Brenden gives his takes on the Mizzou quarterback competition, the Royals extending Seth Lugo's contract, and more during Monday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Ichiro takes shots on HOF stage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:54


    The Marlins and an anonymous writer were not safe from Ichiro's hall of fame acceptance speech! Plus, another Guardians pitcher is being investigated by MLB after unusual betting activity...

    07/25/25 Hour 2: Talkin' 'bout SP+

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 46:48


    Brenden and Andy discuss Bill Connelly's SP+ ranking of Mizzou relative to the rest of the SEC. Andy gives his one task the Royals must complete before the trade deadline. Plus, can Isiah Pacheco be a 1,000-yard rusher this season?

    07/25/25 Hour 1: Will Cards selling go 'deep'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 43:48


    Andy and Brenden react to a tweet from Jon Heyman regarding the Yankees' potential interest in Brendan Donovan. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joins to talk MLB races and AFC South. Plus, Under The Bus to NFL players selling Super Bowl tickets for profit...

    Top Five at Five: Cardinals offense wakes up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 2:55


    Andy talks about the Cardinals homering their way to victory over the Padres, the Royals prepping for a series against the Guardians, and more during Friday's Top Five at Five!

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