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Join host, and former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan as he presents a series of interviews focused on specific topics from across Cardinals nation. Guests and topics range from the present day team, to the great moments and players in Cardinals history. All delivered with insights only a big leaguer can provide. So subscribe, and dig into The Chatter’s Box!

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    • Apr 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES

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    The Chatter's Box podcast, hosted by Kyle Mac, offers a unique and captivating listening experience for baseball enthusiasts. With its long-format interviews featuring big names in the sports industry, this podcast stands out from others in its genre. Kyle Mac is praised for his strong interviewing skills, allowing the guests to share their stories and providing listeners with real gems.

    One of the best aspects of The Chatter's Box podcast is undoubtedly Kyle Mac's ability to let the other person talk. This approach creates an environment where the guests feel comfortable opening up and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. From current players to baseball legends like Ozzie Smith and Whitey Herzog, this podcast provides an opportunity to hear from some of the greatest names in the sport. The episodes become a journey into the locker room, making listeners feel like they are part of the conversation.

    The worst aspect of The Chatter's Box podcast could be its limited availability during the off-season. Some listeners expressed a desire for more episodes during this time when there may be fewer Cardinals-related topics to discuss. However, considering that the podcast focuses on current and former players, it is understandable that there may be gaps in content during certain periods.

    In conclusion, The Chatter's Box is a must-listen for any Cardinals or baseball enthusiast. Host Kyle Mac's experience and relationships within the game shine through his interviews with Cardinals legends. His likability and approach allow for new perspectives to emerge and unheard stories to be shared. As a die-hard Cardinals fan, these episodes are addictive and enjoyable. Overall, The Chatter's Box is a well-executed podcast that delivers insightful and entertaining content for fans of America's favorite pastime.



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    Larry Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 44:49


    Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Walker sits down with former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.”  Walker talks about what it means to be a Hall of Famer, being traded to the Cardinals, St. Louis fans making him feel like family, how people viewed Coors Field stats differently, getting the phone call that he was elected, induction weekend, learning to play baseball, his playing career, and more.

    Jason Motte

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 73:45


    2011 World Series Closer Jason Motte joins former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan on this month's Chatter's Box podcast. Motte discusses being drafted and playing in the minor leagues as a catcher, catching McClellan, his journey switching from catcher to pitcher, moving up through the minor leagues, being teammates with McClellan, details about his debut, closing out the 2011 World Series, his charity raising money to fight cancer and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jason Isringhausen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 40:35


     St. Louis Cardinals all-time saves leader and Cardinals Hall of Famer Jason Isringhausen joins former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan on this month's Chatter's Box podcast. Izzy discusses his role now working with players and coaches in the minor leagues, becoming a reliever and working on the best way to warm up, advice from Bruce Sutter, having a short memory as a closer, Dave Duncan's impact on his career and baseball, the most important info from scouting reports for a reliever, discusses how he would pitch differently in today's game, coaching after getting out of baseball, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jeff Suppan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 41:43


    2006 World Series Champion Jeff Suppan sits down with former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Suppan discusses his quest for hitting a homer to get a curtain call, pitching towards the end of his career, operating a restaurant for 7 years after playing, coming back to St. Louis as an alum, the St. Louis fan support, the winning culture of the Cardinals, the 20th anniversary of the 2004 team, Dave Duncan as a pitching coach, giving up home runs 5 & 6 to Mark McGwire in 1998, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Masyn Winn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 32:11


    St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn sits down with former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Winn discusses how COVID effected his senior season in high school and possibly changed his path from going to college to being drafted, getting to the big leagues so quickly, some teams wanting him to pitch and some teams wanting him to play shortstop when he was scouted, thinks he could still be a good pitcher, knowing his role on the offense, difference of how many pitches you get to hit in the minors compared to the big leagues, throwing the ball as hard as he could in the MLB Futures game, playing angry to help drive him, his competitiveness and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Lance Lynn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 28:06


    Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Lynn discusses how different it is now being back in St. Louis compared to earlier in his career, how his role has evolved as a pitcher and teammate over his career, being a free agent, choosing to come home to St. Louis, he explains some of his on-field antics, being impressed with the young talent on the roster, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Daniel Descalso

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 36:53


    2011 World Series Champion Daniel Descalso sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Daniel discusses rejoining the organization as bench coach, the responsibilities of his new role, the focus of spring training, teaching guys fundamentals before they make it to the big leagues, working with some of his former teammates on this roster, Masyn Winn taking the next step, the game of baseball evolving and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kyle Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 36:01


    New St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Gibson discusses growing up in Indiana, pitching at Mizzou, living in St. Louis for the last five years, his wife's family always rooting for the Cardinals, why he believes the organization can turn it around after last season, his approach to spring training, working with young players, looking forward to Opening Day, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bengie Molina

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 44:18


    World Series Champion and two-time gold glove winner Bengie Molina sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Bengie discusses his current role with the St. Louis Cardinals as a Spanish Broadcaster, people listening to the Spanish broadcast around the world, Mike Scioscia giving him a chance to play in Anaheim, winning a World Series with his brother Jose as a teammate, the pressure on Yadier with two brothers in the major leagues, catching for Cy Young winners, caring about pitchers, his parents' sacrifices and influence, playing against his brothers, and what Yadi is doing now in retirement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Brendan Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 54:24


    Cardinals alum Brendan Ryan sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Brendan discusses missing the team bus one time in the minor leagues, working on his fielding with Jose Oquendo, playing for Tony LaRussa, shares stories about riding the bus with veterans, receiving a special gift from Albert Pujols, discusses his nightmare of running out to play shortstop late with Chris Carpenter on the mound in Cincinnati in 2010, being traded to Seattle after the 2010 season, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Adam Wainwright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 39:45


    Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright fresh off his 200th career victory sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Wainwright discusses winning his 200th career game after a season of struggles, why he came back to play in 2023, if he really will retire after the season, what his plans are after retiring, leaving a legacy in the Cardinals' organization, his relationship with Yadier Molina, support from his wife and family, his work helping people around the world to have clean water, and his unknown connection with Astro's Mauricio Dubon To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gary Gaetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 43:23


    Cardinals Gary Gaetti sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Gary discusses wearing a helmet with no ear flap, says that playing for the Cardinals was a dream come true, playing for Tony LaRussa, the 1994 strike, coming up through the Twins organization, the relief of winning a World Series in 1987, being involved in 7 triple plays, his experience of coaching after his playing days ended, learning from George Kissell and Dave Ricketts, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ryan Helsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 29:48


    St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Helsley discusses playing with Adam Wainwright, growing up in Oklahoma as a Cardinals fan, finding success in the bullpen, learning from Andrew Miller, his All-Star 2022 season, changes in the organization over the years, pitching to Yadier Molina, adjusting to rule changes and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Remembering Mike Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 68:13


    St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and “Fast Eddie” of Fast Eddie's Bonaire remember their dear friend Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon. Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan hosts the conversation discussing Shannon's impact on them, Shannon's playing days with the 1960's Cardinals, his love for St. Louis, being an ambassador for Budweiser, the Live at Shannon's radio show and other stories. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Chip Caray

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 56:55


    St. Louis Cardinals new TV play-by-play voice Chip Caray sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Chip discusses his path in broadcasting, taking the Cardinals job replacing his friend Dan McLaughlin, his upbringing in St. Louis, getting to know his father and grandfather later in life, and he shares stories from his career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scott Spiezio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 58:06


    2006 Cardinals World Champion Scott Spiezio joins former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Scott discusses his dad playing with Bob Gibson and the 1960s Cardinals, his substance abuse problems including drinking vodka before MLB games, going to rehab multiple times, depression and anxiety, his relationship with his parents and kids, and how he is trying to help people now to not make the same mistakes he made.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Whitey Herzog

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 71:00


    Cardinals Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter's Box.” Whitey discusses why he traded Rollie Fingers, the timeline of the Ozzie Smith trade, convincing Ozzie to waive his no-trade clause to come to St. Louis, winning the 1982 World Series, having to trade Keith Hernandez, losing the 1985 and 1987 World Series, inventing bullpen by committee, Vince Coleman stealing bases at will, length of MLB games, his relationship with Jack Buck, and skipping school to go to Sportsman's Park to watch the Browns and Cardinals when he was growing up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ozzie Smith | Gold Glove Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 15:42


    Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith joins former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan the show to discuss why defense was so important to him, motivation, hard work, fundamentals, watching the current Cardinals team, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rick Hummel | November 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 56:29


    Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel joins Kyle McClellan. The pair discuss all the greats Hummel covered, the 80s Cardinals, Tony La Russa's approach with the media, how Whitey Herzog got the most out of his players, Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Anthony Reyes | Postseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 26:02


    2006 World Series Game 1 starting pitcher Anthony Reyes joins Kyle McClellan to discuss what he is doing now, preparation for postseason starts compared to regular season, finding out he was going to start game 1 of the World Series, focusing on Yadier Molina during the game, making adjustments mid-game, pitching with a lead in the World Series, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ted Simmons | 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 40:23


    An opposing team's view of the 1982 World Series with Cardinals Hall of Famer Ted Simmons who was the Milwaukee Brewers catcher that season. Former Cardinals pitcher Dave LaPoint joins Kyle again as co-host and Simmons discusses teaching LaPoint a pitch, catchers needed to learn who hitters are, the DH, playing in a World Series Game 7 and believing he was going to win it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tom Herr | 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 28:38


    Tommy Herr discusses the pressure to learn how to play with Ozzie Smith, his early career, catching Whitey's eye with his speed, learning to steal bases from Lou Brock, the 1982 infield defense, and what he remembers most about 1982. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    John Stuper | 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 35:43


    1982 World Series Game 6 winning pitcher John Stuper joins Kyle McClellan and former teammate Dave LaPoint to discuss Whitey Herzog throwing rookies into the fire, Bruce Sutter's dominance, stories about Joaquin Andujar, leaving Milwaukee down 3-2 in the World Series after losing Game 5, how Whitey helped LaPoint believe in his changeup, and players working on fielding during batting practice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ozzie Smith | 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 49:03


    Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith joins Kyle McClellan and special co-host Dave LaPoint for the first episode of a series on the 1982 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Ozzie explains waiving his no-trade clause to end up in St. Louis, the team's tremendous infield defense with Keith Hernandez, Tommy Herr & Ken Oberkfell, Willie McGee's work ethic, overall team speed, how Whitey Herzog helped him concentrate at the plate, and why Herzog kicked scouts out of the team's World Series meeting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nolan Gorman | Prospect to Big Leaguer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 22:15


    Cardinals rookie slugger Nolan Gorman joins the show to discuss his first season in the big leagues, learning from José Oquendo, playing alongside his childhood best friend, and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Oliver Marmol | 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 31:40


    Cardinals first-year manager Oli Marmol joins Kyle McClellan to discuss his path to the big leagues and what his tenure in the dugout has included so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Yadi and Waino | 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 34:40


    Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright join former teammate Kyle McClellan to discuss their friendship and careers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Albert Pujols: Part 2 | 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 76:12


    Albert Pujols joins Kyle McClellan for part two of their discussion on Albert's life and career. Topics include his first spring training, memorable postseason moments, charity work, and his departure and return to St. Louis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Albert Pujols: Part 1 | 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 26:01


    Host Kyle McClellan sits down with his former teammate and Cardinals' legend Albert Pujols for the first part of a two-part conversation on Pujols' life and baseball career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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