Podcast appearances and mentions of John Rooney

John Rooney, the voice of the Cardinals, talks with Chaim Bloom about his vision for the organization and the balance between winning now and developing talent in the minor leagues. Bloom stresses the importance of creating a winning environment from 1 to 6 PM, where consistent effort and purposeful preparation lead to success. He highlights the key role of minor league managers in shaping winning habits and praises the players' work ethic and attention to detail.

Tom Ackerman kicks off Hour 2 with his NFL picks, breaking down key matchups and sharing insights heading into Sunday's games. Then, Jim Brennan joins to celebrate the success of the Dance for Dravet fundraiser, which raised more than $900,000 to support research for Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Next, John Rooney, the voice of the Cardinals, sits down with Chaim Bloom, the team's new President of Baseball Operations, to discuss balancing winning and player development, the importance of a winning culture from 1 to 6 PM, and Bloom's growing partnership with manager Oliver Marmol. The hour wraps with Bernie Miklasz, who joins Tom to reflect on fan sentiment, the Cardinals' strong track record under Bill DeWitt, and how Chaim Bloom's draft-and-development philosophy could shape the team's future success.

The show opens with Cardinals talk, as Tom takes calls from fans reacting to Chaim Bloom's hiring and the decision to retain manager Oliver Marmol. Fans share their frustrations and hopes for the team's future, while Tom breaks down the challenges of rebuilding a contender. From there, Tom turns to Hollywood, speaking with William H. Macy at the St. Louis premiere of “Soul on Fire” — a film honoring Jack Buck's compassion and John O'Leary's remarkable survival story. Macy discusses portraying Buck, filming around St. Louis landmarks, and the emotional response to the story. Hockey takes center stage next. Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery joins to discuss the team's preseason matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks, the progress of young players, and the goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Then, Lindenwood Head Coach Keith Fisher recaps the Lions' opener against Wisconsin, outlines areas for growth, previews games against Lake Superior State and Denver, and talks about the rapid growth of hockey in St. Louis. Hour 2 kicks off with NFL picks, as Tom previews the biggest games of the day and offers his predictions for key matchups. The focus then shifts back to the St. Louis community when Jim Brennan joins to celebrate the Dance for Dravet fundraiser, which drew more than 500 attendees and raised over $900,000 to support research for Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Next, John Rooney, the voice of the Cardinals, sits down with Chaim Bloom, the team's new President of Baseball Operations, who shares his vision for creating a winning culture from 1 to 6 PM. Bloom discusses balancing player development and competitiveness, praises the work ethic across the organization, and highlights his strong relationship with manager Oliver Marmol. The show wraps with Bernie Miklasz, who joins Tom to discuss Cardinals fan expectations, the team's remarkable consistency under Bill DeWitt's ownership — with 17 postseason appearances in 30 years — and Bloom's long-term plan focused on drafting and developing talent, especially starting pitchers.

In the second hour of tonight's edition of Sports Open Line, hear more from Chaim Bloom's conversation with John Rooney. Plus, another exclusive interview of Chaim Bloom with Matt Pauley!

A new era begins in Cardinals baseball today, as new President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, was introduced earlier today. Matt Pauley breaks down the biggest takeaways from a big day for the Cardinals future. We are joined by KMOX Sports Director, Tom Ackerman, to give his comments as well, and also talk on Oliver Marmol remaining with the Redbirds for the 2026 season. Then, hear Chaim Bloom's first radio interview with the Voice of the Cardinals, John Rooney. In the second hour of tonight's edition of Sports Open Line, hear more from Chaim Bloom's conversation with John Rooney. Plus, another exclusive interview of Chaim Bloom with Matt Pauley!

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A new era begins in Cardinals baseball today, as new President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, was introduced earlier today. Matt Pauley breaks down the biggest takeaways from a big day for the Cardinals future. We are joined by KMOX Sports Director, Tom Ackerman, to give his comments as well, and also talk on Oliver Marmol remaining with the Redbirds for the 2026 season. Then, hear Chaim Bloom's first radio interview with the Voice of the Cardinals, John Rooney.

Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins the show to talk about the Cardinals season and his thoughts about the ball/strike challenge system that will be part of baseball next year.

Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins the show to discuss the season coming to an end, players that can step up as leaders and why he says switch batter.

Katie Collier from Katie's Pizza breaks news with John and Chris Rongey; John Hancock; John Rooney on the Cardinals; no kids in many families

John Hancock joins Chris Rongey for the full-show from Cardinals Nation ahead of the final weekday day game at Busch Stadium; how safe is St Louis?; a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk fails; soybean disease; Katie's Pizza; John Rooney; Midday Midweek Midlife on having kids.

Recapping Powerball winning; what could St Louis learn from Arlington, Texas?; Todd Krentz; John Rooney; learning from your parents in child-rearing; police addressing drug-use downtown.

Cardinals radio voice John Rooney joins Chris and Amy as the team continues their series in Seattle. There are only 6 home games left.

Chris and Amy welcome financial advisor Todd Krentz; what are your Hoosier traits?; John Rooney is with the Cardinals in Seattle for the Mariners series; and listeners saved Amy's life.

John Rooney joins Chris and Amy following a poor outing from the Cardinals Andre Pallante. They discuss the upcoming September call-ups; Wilson Contreras's ejection; and the tightly-wound people he's seen in sports.

Chris and Amy preview an annual chicken wing event; Taylor and Travis get engaged; Cardinals vs Pirates; Kevin Killeen with a rare visit.

Chris and Amy's show includes discussion of the house explosion this week; Cardinals attendance issues; Kohl's fraud; Chicken wings; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce; Cardinals conversation with John Rooney; Kevin Killeen; pilot shortage looms; AI in classroom; Rongey is a curse.

Cardinals radio play-by-play voice John Rooney joins Chris and Amy after the Cardinals 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins. The final game of the series is this evening on KMOX. Rooney shares stories from the 60th Birthday of KMOX on this National Radio Day.

The new President of Saint Louis University joins Chris and Amy in studio; are all St Charles residents related?; Cardinals voice John Rooney; and a preview of the KMOX Blood Drive.

Cardinals Radio broadcaster John Rooney joins Chris and Amy following a Cardinals loss to Colorado and previewing the series finale this afternoon. He highlights infielder Brendan Donovan's return to the lineup.

Chris and Amy chat with St Charles County Exec about a new data center proposal and the juvenile justice system; should babies be at tennis matches?; John Rooney on the Cardinals series with Colorado; shirtless Cardinals fans.

The full show for Wednesday, Chris and Amy discuss the flooding in St Louis; Trump's call for the military; a lawsuit against Lyft; do babies need to be at tennis matches?; John Rooney on the Cards; Trump tariffs; motivating younger generations.

Chris and Amy learn about an interesting event that followed the dropping of atomic bombs on a pair of Japanese cities; the SLPS audit revealed some surprises; John Rooney talks Cardinals and broadcasting; Question of the week.

Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney says Miles Mikolas served up 'way too many hittable pitches' in the loss to Los Angeles. He joins Chris and Amy ahead of the final game between the Dodgers and Cardinals this afternoon. He says there is 'a big hole' now that the Cardinals have traded away several pitchers.

Chris and Amy comment on the Hiroshima anniversary; car fires in Clayton; the SLPS audit findings; ESPN & NFL; Francis Howell school district. Plus visits with John Rooney and comedian Anjela Johnson-Reyes, and a look back on the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young explains your rights if police ask for your phone to Chris and Amy; Beef prices are skyrocketing; John Rooney on the Cardinals and trade deadline; Maria Keena in-studio following the Sam Page story and electric rates.

Chris and Amy take a look at the Sam Page investigation with both legal analyst Brad Young and reporter Maria Keena; John Rooney discusses the Cardinals recent homestand and trade deadline; plus a look at World Without Cancer Day and how to help aging parents.

Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney is getting ready to hit the road with the Cardinals following tonight's game between the Cardinals and Marlins. He points out that a lot of the speculation about trades hasn't happened. Plus Rooney remembers Ryne Sandberg.

Judson Richards and Lou Canellis were joined by former White Sox radio play-by-play announcer John Rooney to reflect on the 2005 club's championship season. The 2005 White Sox are holding a 20-year reunion this weekend.

In the third hour, Judson Richards and Lou Canellis were joined by former White Sox radio play-by-play announcer John Rooney to reflect on the 2005 club's championship season. The 2005 White Sox are holding a 20-year reunion this weekend. After that, Bulls Radio play-by-play announcer Chuck Swirsky joined the show to discuss the latest storylines from NBA Summer League.

John Rooney shares memories of his years here at KMOX in several stints, including a keepsake clock radio. The Cardinals beat the Nationals after a lengthy rain-delay.

Chris & Amy welcome Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard to the studio with updates on tornado relief; Chris finds slow Uber drivers; Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney; could there be a worse business model than Chuck's arcade?

Chris & Amy are excited by the news of the Millennium Hotel sale; former Cardinal Adam Wainwright; STL Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard on tornado recovery; Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney; new Superman movie reviews; trashy tv.

'That was a tightly-played game last night,' says Cardinals Radio broadcaster John Rooney with Chris and Amy following the Cardinals 8-7 win over the Cubs on Tuesday.

Chris and Amy get an update live from Jerusalem from CBS Reporter Robert Berger; the question of the week, shorts on men; John Rooney on the Cardinals win over Chicago; Pope and property.

On today's edition of the Chris and Amy Show we discuss how to avoid insurance scams during tornado recovery efforts. Next, Andrew Egger of The Bulwark shares the White House's thoughts on the conflict between Israel and Iran. The Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney talks about last nights big win over the White Sox and not paying too much attention to standings. Finally, Kevin McBeth of IN UNISON promotes a benefit concert for tornado victims from the SLSO and Fabulous Fox. Maria Keen then details why St. Louis County wants $20 million for a dog shelter.

Today on Chris and Amy Show, Dr. Tina Tan, Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and President of the Infectious Diseases Society of America joins to talk about the impact of CDC Vaccine Advisory Board firings on vaccine availability. Michelle Schulz, Founder and Managing Partner at Schulz Trade Law in Dallas joins the show to talk about steel and aluminum tariffs have doubled and the impact on Granite City Steel. Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins to talk about the never say die attitude of the lineup, Gorman starting to hit, a rough stretch for Helsley and more. Plus, Wainwright running for Congress? and the egg beat returns.

Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney joins to talk about the never say die attitude of the lineup, Gorman starting to hit, a rough stretch for Helsley and more.

Cardinals radio broadcaster John Rooney joins Chris and Amy following a 5 run lead that slipped away from the Cardinals last night against the Royals. He says the story of 2025 has been the hitting and being 'in just about every ballgame.'

Tornado damage; Save our Sheriff; Stadium funding; Jeremy Piven; John Rooney; tattoo regrets; The Finance Game.

The second hour of Chris and Amy features a preview of comedian Jeremy Piven's visit to St Louis; revisiting the Question of the Week about sports parents; John Rooney recaps the Cardinals loss to the Royals; and voting for STL A-List.

Today we honor Dr. John Rooney, formerly the President of Rooney and Associates, Inc. John provided strategic guidance and innovative solutions to numerous organizations over the years. John's expertise in strategic planning, business development, and organizational management earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in the business community. John was also actively involved in philanthropic efforts and remained dedicated to helping organizations thrive in an ever-changing global marketplace until his passing on April 7, 2025. This week on The Wow Factor, we honor Dr. John Rooney, who shared his insights from his book, "Geography of American Sport," which explores the development of various sports, including wrestling, volleyball, and women's sports, emphasizing the impact of coach movements and the role of geography in shaping sporting culture. He talked about the creation of Patriot Golf Days, an event that raises funds for Folds of Honor scholarships, and how the organization gained corporate partnerships to better support military families and first responders. John also shared more about the origins of Folds of Honor, which supports fallen or disabled service members and first responders by providing education opportunities for their children. “Every sport has an origin.” - John Rooney “You've got to look out there and figure out what you want to do and how to get there.” - John Rooney “Go before you're ready.” -  John Rooney This Week on The Wow Factor: John discussed the regional origins and growth of different sports, emphasizing how geography plays a role in their development The inspiration behind Folds of Honor, which provides educational opportunities for the families of fallen servicemen and first responders Why it's so important to figure out what you want from life and take steps to achieve those goals The importance of being a learner and being open to new possibilities The need for leaders to let go and allow the next generation to take things to a new level How coming together and supporting one another can create a sense of belonging and make a positive impact, whatever the niche The intersection of sports and geography and how geography influences the development and popularity of various sports The significance of stepping outside your comfort zone to achieve success How organizations like Folds of Honor and Patriot Golf Days make an impact in supporting the families of fallen or disabled service members and first responders  John Rooney's Word of Wisdom: Go before you're ready. Take risks. Connect with John Rooney:  Dr. John Rooney on LinkedIn A Geography of American Sport: From Cabin Creek to Anaheim by John Rooney  The Recruiting Game: Toward a New System of Intercollegiate Sport (Second Edition) by John Rooney Atlas of American Sport by John Rooney Folds of Honor American Dunes Golf Course  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

St Louis Cardinals radio voice John Rooney says shortstop Masyn Winn is 'just getting better and better.' He joins John Hancock and Chris Rongey following the Cardinals come from behind win over the Orioles in Baltimore. Credit: © Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Hour 2 of today's show includes John Hancock for Amy Marxkors; Blake Jackson from the Battlehawks; Cardinals radio broadcaster John Rooney live from Baltimore.

John Hancock joins Chris Rongey as Amy Marxkors continues her vacation. CITY fires their head coach; Trump pushes back on social media against Putin; the Battlehawks season continues Friday; John Rooney says the weather is wet in Baltimore; Brian McKenna Day; mail in the streets; and honking in the streets.

Chris and Amy welcome Hancock and Kelley for the 1st hour; Cara Spencer addresses siren failure; Travis Feeney previews Battlehawks vs San Antonio; John Rooney says Cards can win series over Tigers; Amy gets a text from Major Garrett; a daycare owner recounts the tornado.

Chris and Amy react to the press conference about the sirens and Cara Spencer's handling of the situation; Battlehawks linebacker Travis Feeney says he'll dye his hair; John Rooney live from Busch Stadium; Angela Malone's daycare is impacted by tornadoes.

Cardinals radio voice John Rooney joins Chris and Amy to recap the 1-run loss to the Tigers last night at Busch Stadium. 'a lot of great things happened' says Rooney, 'except they didn't win last night.' The Cardinals wrap their series with Detroit this afternoon. Credit Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

On this week's show Peter and Ronan took a spin down to Seapoint to sit with Stuart Grehan and John Rooney MD at Flogas to preview the 2025 Flogas Irish Amateur Championship.

Cardinals PBP voice John Rooney joins Chris and Amy following a Cardinals win over Pittsburgh and starter Paul Skenes.