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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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    08/05/25 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!

    Under The Bus: Jon Heyman...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 4:48


    It's the MLB trade deadline period, which means Jon Heyman is likely to say something outlandish! Plus, NFL players in hot water over Super Bowl ticket sales, and Tennessee's best defensive player may not show up to practice...

    Rob Veno: How will trade deadline shape playoff races?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 14:30


    With the Cardinals and Royals fading from their playoff races, how active will they be at the trade deadline? Rob Veno of WagerTalk.com joined the Big Show on Friday to talk about the NL Central and the AL Wild Card races. Plus, Rob's thoughts on the AFC South win totals.

    07/24/25 Hour 2: Who's 'untouchable?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 51:07


    Brenden and Andy come up with their lists of Cardinals and Royals players that should be off-limits in trade talks. They also give their favorite win total bets in the AFC South, and discuss a rumor about North Carolina potentially angling to jump to the SEC...

    07/24/25 Hour 1: How long could Drink stay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 47:06


    Andy and Brenden react to Mizzou giving head football coach Eli Drinkwitz another contract extension. They also discuss the major struggles for the Cardinals on their latest road trip in Arizona and Colorado. Plus, Under The Bus to a Browns staffer falling into Lake Erie!

    Top Five at Five: Drinkwitz gets contract extension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 2:55


    Brenden talks about Mizzou extending the contract of its head football coach, the Cardinals reeling after a rough road trip, and more during Thursday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: Sophie fined by WNBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 3:17


    Sophie Cunningham speaks out after receiving a fine for a TikTok video on officiating... Plus, a very Cleveland Browns-y mishap...

    07/22/25 Hour 2: Simmons starting LT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 48:11


    Brenden and Andy discuss how committed the Cardinals should be to several of their starting pitchers after Michael McGreevy's strong performance. They also talk about Josh Simmons taking the first-team left tackle reps at Chiefs training camp, and what to expect out of Rich Hill starting for the Royals on Tuesday.

    07/22/25 Hour 1: What a Petitti!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 47:38


    Andy and Brenden talk about whether the Big 10 commissioner is defending his proposed CFP format effectively. The Injury Expert Will Carroll joins to talk Cardinals and Royals injuries. Plus, Under The Bus to another NFL owner holding up a contract negotiation...

    Top Five at Five: McGreevy impresses in Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 2:55


    Andy discusses Tony Petitti's CFP comments at Big 10 media days, Michael McGreevy pitching well in Colorado, and more during Tuesday's Top Five at Five!

    Under The Bus: More ownership blabber!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 4:22


    The Bengals owner had a crazy remark when trying to justify the team's contract standoff with Shemar Stewart. Plus, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee accuses the SEC of being 'top-heavy.'

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