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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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    06/16/25 Hour 2: Should Cards and Royals sell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 46:25


    How close are the Cardinals and Royals to 'selling' territory at this year's trade deadline? Andy talks about whether fans should hold out hope for contention, or prepare for a sell-off from both teams. Plus, was the Rafael Devers trade the most surprising trade this year? We end the show with our chat with former Mizzou defensive end Markus Golden from the Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game!

    06/16/25 Hour 1: Missouri's sliding baseball teams...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 47:54


    Andy's flying solo today! He talks about what went wrong for both the Cardinals and Royals during their rough weekend series. Plus, hear our chat with Jeremy Maclin from this weekend's Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game. And of course, Under The Bus and an extra special Father's Day-themed Sweetest Thing in Sports!

    Top Five at Five: Cards' and Royals' rough weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:56


    Andy talks about the Cardinals and Royals scuffling through the past weekend, the Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game, and more during Monday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Stephen A playing solitaire!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 3:24


    The big-name ESPN talking head was caught playing games on his phone during the NBA Finals! Plus, Alexi Lalas has a puzzling take on how to fix US soccer...

    Markus Golden joins KTGR at Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 3:07


    A former Mizzou star pass-rusher came by the Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game to support a great cause! Markus Golden joined KTGR on Saturday to talk about his time at Mizzou, and his recent retirement from a nine-year NFL career.

    Jeremy Maclin joins KTGR at Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 12:56


    Mizzou's hall-of-fame wide receiver was one of several alums that came back to Columbia to support a great cause! Jeremy Maclin joined KTGR on Saturday to talk coaching, Mizzou football and more right before the Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game at Mizzou Arena.

    06/13/25 Hour 2: Should the Royals buy or sell?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 47:20


    Brenden and Andy decide whether the Royals are closer to buying or selling at the trade deadline. They also talk about what a potential Trey Smith absence from minicamp could mean for the Chiefs, and give their NBA Finals Game 4 predictions.

    06/13/25 Hour 1: When will the Cards skid end?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 47:41


    Andy and Brenden discuss whether the strengths of the Cardinals are starting to wane in mid-June. Rob Veno joins to talk NBA Finals Game 4. Plus, Under The Bus to a disgruntled Brewers pitcher that got immediately traded!

    Top Five at Five: Cards and Royals keep skidding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 2:56


    Brenden talks about the Cardinals losing their fifth in a row, the Royals suffering another 1-0 defeat, and more during Friday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Ask for a trade, go to the White Sox!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 4:32


    A former Brewers pitcher requested out of the team, and was immediately granted his wish by joining a less competitive squad!

    Rob Veno: Can OKC hold up to even NBA Finals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 14:27


    It's a must-win game for the Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Friday night. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joined the Big Show on Friday to talk about the betting angles surrounding the Pacers and Thunder, and his thoughts on NFC North win totals for 2025.

    06/12/25 Hour 2: Should Royals call about trades now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 42:41


    Brenden and Andy discuss whether Sonny Gray can stop the Cardinals' skid in Milwaukee Thursday night. They also talk about their favorite NFC North win total bets for 2025. Plus, is it time for the Royals to have more urgency in the trade market?

    06/12/25 Hour 1: Mizzou's plan for revenue sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 50:04


    Not much was revealed, but Andy and Brenden still dive into everything Laird Veatch said about Mizzou's plan for operating in a post-House settlement world. Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch also gives his perspective on Veatch's press conference. Plus, Under The Bus to another Bengals holdout!

    Top Five at Five: Veatch on revenue sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 5:05


    Andy talks about what Laird Veatch revealed on Mizzou's approach to revenue sharing, the Cardinals looking to stop bad mojo against the Brewers, and more during Thursday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Bengals camp remains unstable...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 3:27


    The Bengals' rookie first round pick joins their holdout list! Plus, Christian Pulisic and Landon Donovan bicker over commitment to the national team...

    Eli Hoff on Mizzou's approach to revenue sharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 14:13


    There's still a lot to learn about how Mizzou athletics will approach the new revenue sharing structure in college sports. Eli Hoff of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joined the Big Show on Thursday to talk about athletic director Laird Veatch's comments earlier in the day, and how Mizzou might need to position themselves to stay competitive amongst its peers.

    06/11/25 Hour 2: Chase Coffman joins the show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 47:05


    Brenden and Andy talk about the Cardinals getting swept at home by the Blue Jays, and the Missouri legislature passing a bill to try and keep the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. Plus, former Mizzou All-American tight end Chase Coffman joins the show ahead of the Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game!

    06/11/25 Hour 1: Let's bicker about kickoff times!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 45:33


    All kickoff times and windows are released for Mizzou football and Andy and Brenden are ready to over-analyze them! They also discuss another tough injury for Cole Ragans and the Royals. Plus, Under The Bus to Andy's least favorite MLB player...

    Chase Coffman talks Bowers/Carroll alumni game, Mizzou football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 12:51


    The former All-American Mizzou tight end will be one of many Tiger greats coming back to Mizzou Arena this weekend. Chase Coffman joined the Big Show on Wednesday to talk about returning to Columbia for the Bowers/Carroll alumni game, and his thoughts on Mizzou football and the ever-changing NIL landscape.

    Top Five at Five: Mizzou kickoff windows announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 2:55


    Brenden talks about how the kickoff windows lay out for Mizzou football's schedule, tough injury news for the Royals and Cardinals, and more during Wednesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Jazz Chisholm keeps whining...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 3:52


    Jazz Chisholm is irked by how hard he was tagged by Maikel Garcia... Plus, the Knicks have moved on to their backup-backup-backup plan for head coach!

    06/10/25 Hour 2: Coaches challenges in college hoops!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 47:43


    Brenden and Andy talk about whether the Royals will hold up against the Yankees this week. Plus, they discuss the NCAA implementing coaches challenges for out-of-bounds plays. Andy even adds one more rule change he wants to see to further help pace of play...

    06/10/25 Hour 1: Cardinals can't close vs. Blue Jays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 48:56


    Andy and Brenden discuss whether Cardinals fans should be worries about Ryan Helsley after three straight blown saves. The Injury Expert Will Carroll joins to talk Jordan Walker, Lucas Erceg and other baseball injuries. Plus, Under The Bus to Paul Bissonnette... by the NHL commissioner!

    Will Carroll: Jordan Walker, Erceg Injury Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 13:29


    Will Carroll discusses relevant injuries for the Cardinals and Royals while also dipping his toe into some NFL talk when it comes to Anthony Richardson visiting with a prominent surgeon.

    Top Five at Five: Helsley blows another save

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 3:19


    Andy talks about the late swings that resulted in a Cardinals loss against the Blue Jays, coaches challenges in college basketball, and more during Tuesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Bettman fires back at Bissonnette!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 4:38


    Gary Bettman quickly shut down talks of Florida teams getting advantages from no state income tax! Plus, a college administrator is accused of stealing from her old job...

    06/09/25 Hour 2: Kershaw griping with the Cardinals?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 47:32


    Brenden and Andy talk about the impressive series win by the Cardinals over the Dodgers, and Clayton Kershaw's 'bush-league' comment over a clip on the video board. Plus, is Michael Lorenzen still worth keeping in the Royals' rotation?

    06/09/25 Hour 1: How will Mizzou navigate the new rules?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 49:11


    Andy and Brenden go over the House v. NCAA settlement case and what it could mean for Mizzou athletics starting next year. Former Mizzou basketball player Laurence Bowers joins to talk about this Saturday's Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game. Plus, Under The Bus to the French Open runner-up disrespecting the champion after her loss.

    Top Five at Five: House settlement becomes official

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 2:55


    Brenden talks about the many changes coming to college sports following the House settlement approval, the Cardinals winning a home series against the Dodgers, and more during Monday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Sore loser at the French Open...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 4:04


    Aryna Sabalenka shows no respect for the opponent that just beat her at the French Open... Plus, Jazz Chisholm makes a throwing error during an in-game interview.

    Laurence Bowers on Bowers/Carroll Alumni Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 12:25


    You can see you favorite former Mizzou basketball and football stars take part in a charity basketball game this weekend! Laurence Bowers joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about the Bowers & Carroll Alumni Game coming this Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

    06/06/25 Hour 2: Mizzou compared to Indiana??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 44:44


    Brenden and Andy discuss whether the Royals' offense has turned a corner following their series against the Cardinals. Plus, they dive into an interesting comparison for Mizzou's 2025 football schedule.

    06/06/25 Hour 1: McGreevy on the way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 46:52


    Andy and Brenden talk about how soon Michael McGreevy's next chance in the Cardinals' rotation could be. Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joins to discuss a crazy ending to NBA Finals Game 1. Plus, Under The Bus to an all-time bad first pitch at Busch!

    Top Five at Five: Cardinals pitching help coming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:32


    Andy talks about the Cardinals gearing up for a series against the Dodgers, the Royals possibly turning a corner offensively, and more during Friday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: An Indiana TV snafu!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 4:32


    Pacers fans in Fort Wayne, Indiana almost experienced a nightmare scenario while watching Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Plus, Taylor Lewan's awful first pitch at Busch!

    06/05/25 Hour 2: Brenden takes on Dam That Sire again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 47:20


    It looks like Missouri's legislature has a plan to present to try and keep the Royals and Chiefs in the state... will it work? Brenden and Andy discuss whether they would care to see either team move to Kansas or not. Plus, Dam That Sire before the Belmont Stakes this weekend!

    06/05/25 Hour 1: Can Cards/Royals never end??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 45:46


    Andy and Brenden react to another compelling Cardinals/Royals game in between their Thursday double-header, and give their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers agreeing to sign with the Steelers. Plus, Under The Bus to umpire interference!

    Top Five at Five: Cardinals walk off Royals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 6:13


    Brenden talks about a crazy finish to Cardinals/Royals double-header game 1, Aaron Rodgers reportedly signing with the Steelers, and more during Thursday's Top Five at Five! (with a bonus one from Andy!)

    Under The Bus: Elon stole Rodgers' thunder!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:26


    Aaron Rodgers appeared to have all the attention to himself... until Elon Musk tweeted! Plus, umpire's interference at the Women's College World Series.

    06/04/25 Hour 2: Will Pallante and others turn it around?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 45:33


    Brenden and Andy give their current concern levels on Andre Pallante and other Cardinals pitchers regressing over the last week. The guys also give their favorite side on NFC East over/under win totals. Plus, the NBA appears to be following the NHL's lead...

    06/04/25 Hour 1: The Magic of Cags!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:33


    Andy and Brenden talk about the Royals' offense storming back against Cardinals pitching on Tuesday night. They also discuss Ryan Day's comments in defense of the multi-AQ proposal for an expanded College Football Playoff. Plus, Under The Bus to the team that just got swept by the Rockies!

    Top Five at Five: Royals score 10 vs. Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:56


    Andy talks about the Royals besting the Cardinals in a high-scoring affair, Jac Caglianone's debut, and more during Wednesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Marlins swept by Rockies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 2:42


    The Rockies are the worst team in baseball... but they don't feel like it today! Plus, a source-off between Mike Francesa and Mad Dog Russo!

    06/03/25 Hour 2: Lucky Cards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 49:49


    Brenden and Andy discuss John Mozeliak's recent comments on the Cardinals' start, and whether they've just been lucky to be competitive this season. Plus, what Tim Fuller's impact could mean for Mizzou basketball and a harsh(?) firing of the Knicks head coach...

    06/03/25 Hour 1: Here comes Caglianone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 47:31


    Was this the right time to bring up Jac Caglianone to the big leagues? Andy and Brenden discuss Royals/Cardinals before their series at Busch Stadium. The Injury Expert Will Carroll joins to talk baseball injuries. Plus, Under The Bus to the suddenly rising cost of the Arrowhead renovation!

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