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Danny Mac recaps this weekend's games and gives his Bear Thoughts on the Bears passing game amidst their 8-game losing streak. Chicago's rookie corners are coming around and showing some reason to be optimistic for 2023.
On this episode of the Danny Mac podcast, Dan McNeil offers NFL Week 16 betting insights. He also discusses Franco Harris and why the 1972 Steelers were easy to like, and how he witnessed the Immaculate Reception, Part 2.
Danny Mac gives his Bear Thoughts on the Eagles keeping the Bears at arms-length Sunday. Justin Fields didn't throw a pick, but we has a lot of learning to do in the passing game. Jalen Hurts didn't play well, but Philadelphia still managed to keep its distance from Chicago.
12-16 Segment 1 - Cam and Kate have a delightful candlelight dinner - Blues wild comeback in Edmonton - Danny Mac, Cardinals 'mutually agree' to part ways
2:00 - What do you want to see? 2:15 - Is there another level for Colton Parayko? 2:30 - Which team that traded its No. 1 pick is in the worst shape? 2:45 - What's Trending 3:00 - Show me the money! 3:15 - Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber on the Blues' upcoming road trip out West 3:30 - You down with WBC? Yeah you know me 3:45 - Is it tough to build an identity with different player skill sets? 4:00 - The Gauntlet 4:15 - What's next for Cards? 4:30 - I have an idea! 4:45 - C.R.A.P. 5:00 - It's the season…Trade season 5:15 - Sports Six Pack 5:30 - Thoughts on Danny Mac… 5:45 - What You Missed
12-6 Segment 1 - Tom Brady stuns Saints on MNF - Danny Mac news - Substance abuse and addiction - Blues collapse in third period vs. Rangers - Calls & Texts - Cam's Notebook presented by Bloc Dispensary
We've got a great look at this year's hugely successful PGA Champions Tour tournament, Ascension Charity Classic in North St. Louis. They gave more than a million dollars to charity this year, over $800,000 last year and $225,000 in 2020 even without a tournament. With the PGA's growing presence in our city, Nick Ragone and his team are talking even bigger and better for years to come. Watch here: Scoops with Danny Mac airs Sunday nights on KTVI Fox 2.
Mike Shannon's interviewing oddities, Lane Kiffin's contract (not with Auburn), going out on a limb with "breaking news" and the Ray Lankford trade, Michigan dominating Ohio football and can Mizzou have a legitimate football team? Would Bobby Petrino be a better fit than Drinkwitz? Favorite booth guests during Cardinals games and native St. Louis comedians. Ascension is taking their golf tournament to the next level - could it include a huge concert in the future?
A great listen here to start off the Thanksgiving holiday. We throw it back to the beta-tape era in broadcasting and get into how recording has changed with smartphones. Thoughts on how everyone is a "reporter" and students learning about media. How big is Aaron Judge and why is he in San Francisco? We also talk about the lopsided coaches salaries in Missouri. Why does Drinkwitz make so much compared to Marmol and Berube? Was the extension for Eli the right move and how do schools go about these deals? We discuss the broadcasting teams for NFL football and some other great stories of media members. Plus we harass Andy Strickland a little more.
Danny Mac joins the show to talk about why he's had enough Thanksgivings with Randy for a lifetime, getting back to his roots with the Blues pre & post-game this week and the special connection between Pujols, Goldy & the MVP award.
Dan and Martin get into STL CITY big soccer night tonight. What does it means for STL? We also talk SLU Billikens mens basketball hot start, Cardinals off-season plans and more. How sick really is Martin?
On today's show, host Jon Zaghloul recaps the Bears' loss to Detroit, and explains why, even during a rebuild, it is UNACCEPTABLE! Jon also catches up with Dan McNeil, host of “The Danny Mac Podcast” and “Danny Mac's Friday Tailgate” (18:00)! They further discuss the Bears' loss to the Lions, Justin […]
Dan McNeil dives into NFL news and betting trends, and he offers his thoughts on candidates for this season's awards. Has Geno Smith even played enough in his career to be considered for Comeback Player of the Year?
Dan McNeil recaps NFL Week 9, including Bears v Dolphins. The Bears lost again, but QB Justin Fields is coming into his own -- his ability to escape pocket for positive yardage means the Bears are officially a threat.
A great start to the week here with Martin Kilcoyne of Fox 2 News. We get into SLU basketball, the World Series, Matt Holliday's return to the Cardinals, and are we over the Astros cheating scandal yet?
Danny Mac joins Carey & Randy to talk about Randy being cagey like a fox but more importantly, the Cardinals coaching moves over the weekend, what made this the right time for Matt Holiday to return to MLB and the Cardinals, how Dusty Blake fits into the Cardinals philosophy as pitching coach, what the combination of the new coaches with Marmol tells you about the Cardinals philosophy and future going forward and if the future of Winn changes the plan for a big amount of money on the middle infield this offseason, the need for a catcher in the offseason, a bat from another spot still being a need and how the World Series shone the light on the Cardinals need to acquire more pitching depth.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 8-0 for the first time in franchise history, and Dan McNeil asks if anyone can keep them out of the Super Bowl. Dan also laments the sorry state of NFL pregame shows, analyzes the Bears' matchup with the Dolphins this Sunday, and explains why Miami's trade for Tyreek Hill was the best off-season move.
Rain delay theater, Martin's pet peeves, Mike Shannon, World Series announcers, gold glove winners and Martin picks a bone with Dan.
Thanks to a pummeling at the hands of the Cowboys, the Bears came crashing back to Earth in NFL Week 8. But this week, the bigger news is the Roquan Smith trade -- how will this exchange affect the Bears going forward this season?
What's the biggest difference Danny Mac sees between the Cardinals and the teams remaining?
We talk Halloween stories and Martin's experience with Trunk or Treats. We also get into Arenado's return, the Pujols effect and next year's tough schedule A look at the big Battlehawks announcement this morning too.
Dan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about his initial reaction to Arenado opting-in with the Cardinals, putting Arenado on a higher pedestal than even Scott Rolen, how Arenado must be confident in the organization's plan for the offseason, why Matt Holliday would bring instant credibility into a clubhouse as a coach, Skip bringing that mentality to the Marlins as a manager and the way analytics and philosophy will impact the coaching position decisions.
We talk LIV golf with Jay Delsing today as well as Rory's rise. What happens when the LIV players try to come back for the Masters? We also get into the Ascension Charity Classic rolling into year 4. Do they extend the contract beyond 4 years? We talk Tiger and more.
Dan McNeil returns with a preview of Bears v Cowboys in NFL Week 8. The Bears looked sharp on MNF, but Dan says that a single performance shouldn't give fans false hope against an aggressive Cowboys team. The weekend ends with Bills v Packers and Aaron Rodgers, who is a double-digit underdog for the first time in his career -- guess who Dan is picking?
A ton of Cardinals news to go over in our Great Talk today with Martin Kilcoyne. What is the scoop behind Jeff Albert's departure and social media? How do coaches and front office staff gauge fan sentiment but balance social media hate? Martin suggests Jeff Albert could have been more available to the press for questions if he was feeling so much pressure. We talk about the offense and Albert's influence. How much does it matter if a coach played pro ball? We talk about payroll increase, Wainwright's return, former Cardinals who could coach and Schumaker to Miami. Plus Arenado's future?
The Bad Weather Bears showed up ready to play on Monday Night Football. Leveraging the NFL's best rushing attack, Chicago found a spark on offense and burned the New England Patriots, 33-14.
Danny Mac joins Randy & Carey to talk about a special season that was very tough to watch end, never forgetting about the impact of Albert Pujols in his final year, how everything went "right" during the regular season with Albert & Yadi, the Phillies proving you need at least one--maybe two--top end starters to give you a jolt, the Cardinals staring down the barrel of multiple "what-ifs" this offseason, the Phillies spending money and cutting their teeth in a tough division being the x-factor, how the Cardinals treat the catcher position and how Contreras potentially fits in that spot.
Danny Mac looks back at the Cardinals/Saints game, and looks ahead to the Week 7 matchups. The Christian McCaffrey trade speaks to the necessity of running backs for winning games.
Another great talk today checking in on Stan Kroenke's mandatory portion of the NFL/St. Louis settlement. We also get into the pressure and craziness of kids sports now. Debate about the new MLB playoff format, how Cardinals approach the tougher schedule next year, Waino, Jordan Walker, and other off-season shopping list items.
Dan McNeil weighs on in NFL Week 6 action and recaps the MNF battle between the Chargers and Broncos. Russell Wilson's guaranteed contract is looking more and more like a failed business decision -- will Broncos GM George Paton keep his job after this season?
Dan McNeil wonders how Amazon Prime Video executives must feel after yet another Thursday Night Football debacle. The Bears v Commanders game was a boring outing for TNF and highlighted both teams' deficiencies. Will Chicago continue to squander every opportunity to win?
Another great talk with Martin Kilcoyne today. We get into the end of the Cardinals season. We look at taking Quintana out, leaving Helsley in, the down-turn for Goldy and Arenado and more. Does winning the division matter anymore? What clicked for Pujols mid-season? Our thoughts on Wainwright for next year and how the team fills holes. Who will be the DH? The catcher? The ace? Thoughts on Arenado's opt-out and Goldschmidt's future. How about projections for Jordan Walker?
Danny Mac joins Randy & Carey from his charity event to talk over a rough weekend for the Cardinals, his thoughts on the Quintana move on Friday, some surprising comments from Marmol about that decision, the lack of offense over the weekend, trying to put the consistency of the team into the right context and wondering what's next for the playoffs after homefield advantage comes up decidedly short across MLB.
Dan McNeil says the Bears gave the game away to the Vikings yesterday. Mistakes ruled the day for Chicago, even though Minnesota took its foot off the gas and gave the Bears a second chance. Plus, a recap of NFL Week 5 action.
Dan McNeil recaps the Thursday Night Football stinker between the Colts and Broncos. Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan look terrible so far this season and have saddled their teams with costly contracts. Plus, Dan's NFL Week 5 previews.
- How do #STLCards & #RingTheBell matchup? - Breaking down the pitching matchups - This series comes down to Arenado & Goldy - Riding the hot hand in the postseason - Who leads off for the Cardinals? - Pujols will have another magical moment - Series predictions
Dan McNeil reacts to the Chicago Bears' loss versus the NY Giants in Week 4. Justin Fields showed flashes of promise early in the game, but couldn't keep up with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley.
Dan McNeil revisits the glory of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins -- still the only team to go unbeaten for an entire NFL season. Miami is making a point of celebrating Don Shula's flawless squad during this year's games.
- A road trip to remember for #STLCards - A lot of questions surrounding playoff rotation - An emotional homestand for players and fans - Can Tyler O'Neill be ready for the playoffs? - Who's making the postseason roster?
John joins the show to talk about the historic moment on Friday night, calling both 699 & 700 that early in the game, how the night went with the three-man booth and the possibility for history, on Danny Mac letting him have the call and some thoughts on the Cardinals going forward into October.
Dan McNeil recaps NFL Week 3 and the exciting game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans. Justin Fields struggled once again -- but it's still too soon to say whether he's in over his head in the NFL.
Want to learn how to write movies? This book is about writing movies! We're joined by Danny Mac, who also writes movies. Normally these descriptions have clever jokes, but it's late on a Sunday night, and I'm beginning to suspect you don't read these descriptions, do you? I could probably write whatever I want here, couldn't I? I could probably confess something real dark here, right? Hahahaha. But could I?On the night of August 12, 2017, at 4 a.m., I awoke during a camping trip at Willow Lake to find myself sleepwalking through dense woods. It took me nearly half an hour to relocate the campsite, at which point I discovered blood on the fender of my car and a patch of dirt that seemed to have been freshly dug and reburied. I was unable to account for the past 6 hours. (To be continued…)*TheBookPilePodcast@gmail.com*Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 50 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Quebec. Kellen was named one of TBS's Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.com*David Vance's videos have garnered over 1 billion views. He has written viral ads for companies like Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Lumē, and sketches for the comedy show Studio C. His work has received two Webby Awards, and appeared on Conan. He currently works as a writer on the sitcom Freelancers.
This week, your favorite podcast discusses the movie Cocaine Bear and which animals would be the best fighters on coke. Danny Mac stops into to say he's going to poach every MTB line everywhere. And someone claiming to be Dylan Stark explains why he wasn't able to join us on the show last week after saying he would. Join our Patreon to help us pay for this shitshow. Check out the sponsors: Take a Hike Shop Bliz Eyewear (Use code "sponchesmom" for 30% off.) Diet Smoke (Use code "gnar15" for 15% off.) Archer Components Gnar Couch
Dan McNeil recaps NFL Week 2 and looks at what teams look like contenders and which ones are in for an adventure. Chicago leaves Wisconsin with a L and have a long way to go on the offensive department.
Danny mac joins Carey & Randy to talk about the weekend for the Cardinals, Yadi & Waino set to break the battery starts record on Wednesday, Pujols amazing weekend and the continued chase to 700, Danny Mac trying to keep his calls completely organic and his take on the Cardinals as they continue to roll through their schedule.
Dan McNeil looks at NFL Week 1 madness, and breaks down the Bears come-from-behind win. Jaylon Johnson comes up big with an early takeaway, and the Bears come away with confidence against a dominating defense.
Dan McNeil reacts to the Buffalo Bills dismantling of the LA Rams on the road. Danny Mac also takes a look at the matchups this weekend.
Dan McNeil looks at the bright spots in the Bears roster heading into Week 1 against San Francisco. Danny Mac talks about the retirement of Bears President & CEO Ted Phillips.
On today's show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses Roquan Smith's return to the Bears, and explains why the team is better off for not caving to his demands. Jon also catches up with Dan McNeil, host of “The Danny Mac Podcast” and “Danny Mac's Friday Tailgate” (18:10)! They discuss his legendary […]
Ryan Kelley joins us ahead of his climb. Hostile start to the 8 o'clock hour. Danny Mac mentioned the family Dotem on the broadcast last eve. They also talked Heyward on the call last night. Revisiting some moves the Cards didn't make. We talk about a drape situation. Mr. Lix calls in and let's us have it. Fish talk. Jellyfish stings. Pee patrol. We move on to wildlife discussion.