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Celebrating 10 years of Recruiting Future! Over the last 10 years, I've interviewed hundreds of TA Leaders as well as CEOs, thought leaders, and the people building the technology that drives the industry forward. Back in 2015, we thought the pace of change was super fast and that the level of disruption was off the scale with social and mobile technologies reshaping how we communicated. In some ways, we might think it was impossible back then to imagine the world we live in now, but many of the changes we see in TA today have been in the works for a long time. The speed of change in talent acquisition is governed by the tension between organizational inertia, which slows things down, and external events like the pandemic, which can cause things to move at lightning-fast speeds. The Generative AI revolution is most definitely in the latter category. We are on the cusp of the most significant changes to TA and recruiting we have ever seen. So, as a TA Leader, how do you manage that change and make sure you and your organization are fit for the future? Over the last few months, I've been using the power of AI to unlock the Recruiting Future archive and model the mindset and behaviours of the most successful TA leaders that I've interviewed. People who have changed how their organizations think about talent, who thrive on disruption as a catalyst for positive change, and who know how to use technology to enable their vision. These leaders all have four things in common. They use foresight to understand and shape the future, they build influence with the most senior stakeholders in their organisation, they think different to create innovative talent strategies and they use the impact of new technologies to accelerate change. Foresight, Influence, Talent and Technology = Fitt This episode features clips from interviews with two TA leaders, two CHROs, a Behavioural Scientist, and a Futurist talking about these four key areas and what you and your teams can do to be fit for the future. Featuring: Laszlo Bock, former CHRO at Google, on skills Lisa Montieth, Head of TA UK at HSBC on foresight Lyndsey Taylor, Global Head of HR Transformation at Brooks Automation, on influence Rory Sutherland, Vice Chair at Ogilivy UK, on talent Laura Coccaro, Chief People Officer at iCIMS on technology Kevin Wheeler, Future Of Talent Institute, on job displacement Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 The Cardinals' recent road swing through New York and Atlanta revealed a team playing compelling baseball but vulnerable to late-game ruptures in the bullpen that led to a 1-6 record. That prompts the question to launches a brand new episode of the Best Podcast in Baseball: If the Cardinals are focused on development in 2025 and aim to develop winners for beyond 2025, should they have outfited the most volatile area of the roster -- the bullpen -- with more certainty to avoid losses like on the road trip?  KMOX/1120 AM's Kevin Wheeler rejoins the podcast to discuss that concept and what role the results of games actually play in the development of young players.  Along with Post-Dispatch baseball writer and BPIB host Derrick Goold, there are some hearty debates about the importance of fundamentals and style of play as a force multiplier not a counterpunch for superstar talent and about how fissures in a bullpen can crack other facets of a baseball team, especially one that already needs a lot to go right to win. Goold and Wheeler arrive at the crux of the Cardinals' season -- how much time is enough for young players to work through their improvements and how much time is too much time to wait for improvements that aren't happening as talent stagnates. It's that last part that the Cardinals don't want to face at the end of 2025. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a weekly production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.

In today's Redbird Rush with Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley, they discuss the potential for speed on this Cardinal team, why 2025 is a crucial year, and what to do at shortstop in case of a Masyn Winn injury? All that plus much more in the Redbird Rush hour!

Jen Siess has you once again for Sports Open Line! Lots of Cardinals talk in the first hour of the program tonight, as we hear some audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, and then she chats with KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler. Listen back on a conversation between Tom Ackerman and Cardinals President of Baseball Operations from over the weekend, and then Jen switches over to some soccer discussion, as Lori Lindsey, game analyst for MLS Season Pass and former USWNT midfielder joins the show!

Jen Siess has you once again for Sports Open Line! Lots of Cardinals talk in the first hour of the program tonight, as we hear some audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, and then she chats with KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler. Listen back on a conversation between Tom Ackerman and Cardinals President of Baseball Operations from over the weekend, and then Jen switches over to some soccer discussion, as Lori Lindsey, game analyst for MLS Season Pass and former USWNT midfielder joins the show! In a shortened second hour, Jen gives us injury updates on some key City SC players, as well as hearing from head coach Olof Mellberg. Then, we welcome on Ben Arnet, Sports Director of KOMU 8 in Columbia, to preview Mizzou's round one matchup with Drake on Thursday, in the NCAA tournament.

Happy Friday! Spend some time with us for tonight's edition of Sports Open Line! Hear from MLS Season Pass broadcaster Ross Smith, ahead of City SC's showdown with Seattle tomorrow night. Then, Kevin Ryans, sports anchor/reporter for FOX2 joins us to talk all things St. Louis sports. It's a lot of baseball talk in hour two of Sports Open Line! KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler joins Matt for their Friday conversation. Plus, hear from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.

It's a lot of baseball talk in hour two of Sports Open Line! KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler joins Matt for their Friday conversation. Plus, hear from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.

IDEAL STRUCTURE OF AI-ENABLED TA   You might have noticed a run of AI Agent demo's on Brainfood Live recently - product makers are increasingly confident that they are going to produce intelligent software which will increasingly behave more like a colleague than a tool. What does this mean for the humans in the recruitment function?   Transformation is closer than we think and we need to get busy thinking about a future where AI indeed transforms our function, how that function needs to be structured for maximum efficacy and perhaps most importantly, how we ensure the efficiency gains provided by AI, convert to experience gains secured for humans.   We will discuss:   - State of AI in TA today - Current structure of TA teams - what are the options? - Will AI simplify TA structure - Y/N? - What functions will human TA retain, which will be automated? - How do humans 'stay in the loop'? - SHOULD humans stay in the loop? - What do we know about candidate experience and how will AI improve this? - Bias: how do we ensure AI does not exacerbate bias in hiring? - Where will recruiters be spending time in 2026? - How will the role of hiring managers change with the increase use of AI? - What does the optimal structure of TA look like going forward? - How do TA leaders start the journey toward getting there today?   All this and more, with some of the smartest people in the industry talking us through it. We're with industry legends John Vlastelica, Founder (RecruitingToolbox), Kevin Wheeler, Founder (Future of Talent Institute), Jim Miller, VP of People & Talent (Ashby), Syeda Younus, Director Research (Gartner) & Mary Kay Baldino, Head of Talent Acquisition (Morningstar)   We are on Friday 14th March, 12PM PST / 3PM EST / 7PM GMT     Register by clicking the green button and follow the channel here (recommended)     Ep296 is sponsored by our friends at Ashby   Ashby is what an ATS should be: an integration of sourcing automation, AI-supported outreach sequencing, native interview scheduling, a searchable CRM, and advanced analytics – all in one ATS++ system. That means better data, less context switching, and more streamlined workflows. Chosen by over a thousand companies, including Quora, Docker, Ironclad, and Multiverse, Ashby stands out as the top-rated ATS on G2. It is renowned for its real-time and reliable reporting, the ability to centralize the entire hiring process, and unparalleled customer support.   Talent Trends Reports are freely available: Download the latest here

Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director for STL City SC, joins Kevin Wheeler to discuss the team's early season performance, including strong defensive play and the need to improve offensive scoring. Pfannenstiel talks about the new coaching staff under Olof Mellberg the upcoming match against LA Galaxy, and the opportunity to challenge themselves against the defending champions. The conversation highlights the team's philosophy, the importance of community connection, and Roman Burki's role as both captain and the league's top goalkeeper.

Hour 1: Kevin Wheeler kicks off the show with Bernie Miklasz, breaking down Cardinals Spring Training, Jordan Walker's minor knee injury, and key offensive evaluations. Then, Josh Schertz joins to discuss SLU Basketball, Gibson Jimerson's senior night, and the A-10 Tournament. The hour wraps up with a deep dive into the Blues' playoff race, Colton Parayko's injury impact, and Western Conference challenges. Hour 2: Kevin continues with a deeper dive into the Blues' playoff push, analyzing their wild card race standings, recent performance, and the impact of player injuries. Next, Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to discuss STL City SC's early season, their upcoming match against LA Galaxy, and the team-building philosophy that drives their success. The hour wraps up with John Mozeliak, providing updates on Cardinals Spring Training, including evaluations of Victor Scott and Jordan Walker, bench and bullpen competition, and pitching rotation depth.

Kevin Wheeler kicks off Hour 2 with a deep dive into the Blues' playoff push, analyzing their wild card race standings, recent performance, and the impact of player injuries. Next, Lutz Pfannenstiel joins the show to discuss STL City SC's early season, their upcoming match against LA Galaxy, and the team-building philosophy that drives their success. The hour wraps up with John Mozeliak, providing updates on Cardinals Spring Training, including evaluations of Victor Scott and Jordan Walker, bench and bullpen competition, and pitching rotation depth.

John Mozeliak joins Kevin Wheeler to discuss Victor Scott's standout Spring Training performance, including defensive improvements and his growing comfort at the plate. They also talk about the evaluation of young players, balancing data with live practice, and avoiding development roadblocks. Mozeliak provides insight into bench construction, focusing on flexibility with players like Barrera and Luken Baker, and examines pitching depth with McGreevey and Liberatore. Plus, an update on Jordan Walker's injury status and expected return to games later in the week.

Kevin Wheeler and SLU head coach Josh Schertz break down the Billikens' senior night win, highlighting Gibson Jimerson's 35-point performance and 50% three-point shooting. Schertz praises Jimerson's legacy, noting records that may stand the test of time. They also discuss the contributions of senior players, the importance of limiting turnovers, and the fundamentals needed for success in the A-10 Tournament. The segment wraps up with a look ahead at upcoming sports coverage on KMOX.

Kevin Wheeler kicks off the show with Bernie Miklasz, breaking down Cardinals Spring Training, Jordan Walker's minor knee injury, and key offensive evaluations. Then, Josh Schertz joins to discuss SLU Basketball, Gibson Jimerson's senior night, and the A-10 Tournament. The hour wraps up with a deep dive into the Blues' playoff race, Colton Parayko's injury impact, and Western Conference challenges.

Kevin Wheeler fills in for Tom Ackerman and talks with Bernie Miklasz about Cardinals Spring Training, including Victor Scott's performance, camp battles, and young players' development. They also break down March Madness, SIUE's historic tournament bid, the Missouri Valley Conference Final, and Mizzou's struggles. Plus, a look at umpire performance, strike zone accuracy, and job security.

Wall Street Journal Reporter Louise Radnofsky joins the show to talk about the new thinking of concussions in sports. Bernie Miklasz and Kevin Wheeler argue during Gashouse Gang. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins the show to talk about his argument on the Gashouse Gang, the media sometimes being soft and his personal conversations with front office members after writing something. Finally, The Egg Beat

KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins the show to talk about his discussion with Kevin Wheeler on the Gashouse Gang on the reassignment of Cardinals prospect Quinn Mathews. Bernie also touches on the media sometimes being soft and his personal conversations with front office members.

In the second hour of the show, Kevin Wheeler hops on to chat some more Cardinals, including lineup configuration, the future, and what to make out of Spring Training games. Then, hear some audio from manager Oliver Marmol. We finish the show with thoughts from last night's USA-Canada hockey game and the 4 Nations Face-Off.

In the first hour of the show tonight with Matt Pauley, we are joined by Lloyd Sam, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, ahead of City's first regular season game of the 2025 MLS Season tomorrow night at Energizer Park. Then, down in Jupiter, on the eve of the first Cardinals Spring Training game, Benjamin Hochman of the St. Louis Post Dispatch joins the show to talk some Cardinals baseball in preparation for baseball to be played! In the second hour of the show, Kevin Wheeler hops on to chat some more Cardinals, including lineup configuration, the future, and what to make out of Spring Training games. Then, hear some audio from manager Oliver Marmol. We finish the show with thoughts from last night's USA-Canada hockey game and the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Kevin joins Matt to break down another tough loss for the Blues, this time at the hands of Matthew Tkachuk & the Panthers and a deep dive into the Cardinals moves, how much these moves affect the 2025 roster and season and why the discussion around the Cardinals offseason is so confusing.

In Hour 2, Matt passes the baton off to New Orleans for Joe Roderick to sit down with Fox Sports' Chris Meyers to talk about the Big Game matchup and then he's joined by Kevin Wheeler to break down another disappointing Blues lose and signs of life from the Cardinals offseason.

Joe Pott steps in for Tom Ackerman as Kevin Wheeler breaks down the latest Baseball America and MLB Pipeline top 100 prospects lists. The discussion highlights three exciting Cardinals prospects: JJ Wetherholt, Quinn Matthews, and Tink Hence. Wetherholt is recognized for his rapid progression and offensive prowess, potentially debuting in the majors this year. Matthews, a standout Stanford pitcher, brings an impressive track record of strikeouts and could join the big leagues soon. Meanwhile, Tink Hence's electric arm and potential versatility as a starter or closer make him a player to watch. Wheeler explores how these young talents can shape the future of the Cardinals' pitching staff.

Hour 1 features Joe Pott stepping in for Tom Ackerman as Kevin Wheeler dives into the latest Baseball America and MLB Pipeline top 100 prospects lists. The discussion focuses on three exciting Cardinals prospects: JJ Wetherholt, Quinn Matthews, and Tink Hence. Wetherholt's offensive brilliance and rapid progression could lead to a major league debut this season, while Matthews, a standout Stanford pitcher, could soon join the big leagues with his strikeout prowess. Tink Hence is highlighted for his electric arm and potential versatility as both a starter and closer. Wheeler delves into how these young talents could shape the Cardinals' future pitching staff. Coach Josh Schertz joins Joe Pott to analyze the St. Louis University Billikens' tough loss to George Washington, where the team battled back from a 16-point deficit. Schertz reflects on senior Gibson Jimerson's leadership and loyalty, which have been crucial for the Billikens' success. As the team looks ahead to critical games against VCU, Dayton, and UMass, Schertz stresses the importance of mental toughness and fan support in their playoff push. Joe Pott also talks with Chairman Tom Stillman about the St. Louis Blues' 2025 Hall of Fame class, which includes Wayne Babych, Curtis Joseph, and Jim Roberts, who received the True Blue award. Stillman reflects on the Blues Hall of Fame as a way to honor the franchise's history and the ownership group's commitment to preserving this tradition. He also discusses the current season, with the Blues at 23-23-4, and emphasizes the need for patience as new head coach Jim Montgomery works to build the team's culture and develop young talent.

In the second hour of tonight's show, listen for more Cardinals talk with our very own Kevin Wheeler, like we do every Friday.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by KMOX sports contributor Bernie Miklasz to dive into some hot topics in the MLB. They discuss the potential return of Alex Bregman to the Houston Astros and explore how the market for Nolan Arenado is shaping up. Then, SIUE men's basketball coach Brian Barone stops by to preview his team's upcoming game against Morehead State, offering insight into the season and what fans can expect from the Cougars. In the second hour of tonight's show, listen for more Cardinals talk with our very own Kevin Wheeler, like we do every Friday.

In the second hour, Matt Pauley speaks with Michael Hall, Executive Director for Cardinals Care ahead of the Winter Warm Up this weekend. Then, a Cardinals conversation with KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler.

In the first hour of tonight's Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we react to the Dodgers adding another stud to their rotation in Roki Sasaki. Then, Matt talks with Notre Dame CB and DeSmet alum Christian Gray, after his massive interception against Penn State, leading them to the National Championship game on Monday. In the second hour, Matt Pauley speaks with Michael Hall, Executive Director for Cardinals Care ahead of the Winter Warm Up this weekend. Then, a Cardinals conversation with KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler.

In the second hour of the show, you hear him often on KMOX, we are joined by the voice of the Billikens, Bob Ramsey. Rammer speaks on the Bills' big win over St. Bonaventure, and look forward to a tough test in VCU up next. Then, Matt's weekly chat with KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line tonight with Matt Pauley, we are joined by Connor O'Gara, senior national columnist for Saturday Down South, to talk Notre Dame's win over Penn State, and preview Ohio State-Texas tonight. Then, breaking down John Mozeliak's comments on how this offseason has gone for the Redbirds. In the second hour of the show, you hear him often on KMOX, we are joined by the voice of the Billikens, Bob Ramsey. Rammer speaks on the Bills' big win over St. Bonaventure, and look forward to a tough test in VCU up next. Then, Matt's weekly chat with KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler.

In a shortened second hour due to Billikens basketball, Matt Pauley talks more on the Winter Classic, and an in-depth Cardinals conversation with Kevin Wheeler.

Matt Pauley is back for Sports Open Line! In his first show of the new year, hear lots of College Football talk, as we are in the middle of the first College Football playoff with the new format. Rich Cirminiello, VP of College Awards for the Maxwell Football CLub, and an NFL Draft Analyst, joins us to talk college football playoffs as we are down to the final four teams vying for a National Championship. Plus, Matt talks on why the Winter Classic was timed extremely poorly on New Year's Eve. In a shortened second hour due to Billikens basketball, Matt Pauley talks more on the Winter Classic, and an in-depth Cardinals conversation with Kevin Wheeler.

As we look back at 2024 in sports; Tom Ackerman, Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz look back at the Cardinals and what is ahead in 2025.

In the second and final hour of today's show, Joe Pott updates us on SIUE/Lindenwood basketball, we hear a conversation between Kevin Wheeler, Bernie Miklasz, and CBS' Dennis Dodd, and finally, Joe talks with Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for STL Today and the St. Louis Post Dispatch, to preview tomorrow's Winter Classic game on New Year's Eve.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Joe Pott, we talk on Mizzou football's win in the Music City Bowl over Iowa, and why that was a great ending to Mizzou's season. We are joined by Patrick Daugherty, NFL writer for NBC Sports, as he recaps NFL Week 17, and looks forward to Week 18. Our next guest is Daniel Esteve, FOX2 and KPLR11 Sports Anchor and Reporter, and he comments on Mizzou's bowl game victory. In the second and final hour of today's show, Joe Pott updates us on SIUE/Lindenwood basketball, we hear a conversation between Kevin Wheeler, Bernie Miklasz, and CBS' Dennis Dodd, and finally, Joe talks with Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for STL Today and the St. Louis Post Dispatch, to preview tomorrow's Winter Classic game on New Year's Eve.

In Hour 2 of Sports Open Line Matt Pauley dives headfirst into the future of sports in two big ways; breaking down Jeff Passan's recent look into MLB's research on pitching fatigue and how it is connected to the youth game, and with Finlete's Rob Connolly on a new era of sporting contracts involving a Cardinals' prospect.

KMOX's Kevin Wheeler joins Matt Pauley for his weekly conversation about the Cardinals, but this time it's a Friday-on-a-Tuesday! Matt & Kevin dive deep into Jeff Passan's latest reaction to pitcher fatigue research, what this means for the future of baseball and how this connects to the youth game.

Kevin:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Talent02:56 The Evolution of Recruiting Technology05:45 The Role of Marketing in Recruitment09:06 AI's Impact on Recruitment12:04 The Future of Recruiters in an AI World15:02 The Human Element in Recruitment17:58 Closing Thoughts and Advice David:17:59 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest20:40 David Crawford's Career Journey22:09 Identifying Challenges in Talent Acquisition23:50 Building Trust and Consensus in Leadership25:14 Technology and Recruitment Processes27:38 The Role of Recruiters in Healthcare29:07 Translating Job Descriptions into Real Conversations30:33 Assessing Character and Values in Interviews31:58 Navigating Post-COVID Challenges in Recruitment33:26 Continuous Learning and Industry Engagement 

In the second hour of the show tonight, Matt Pauley kicks it off with Ben Arnet, Sports Director at KOMU TV in Columbia, joins us to preview Mizzou basketball's showdown with Kansas on Sunday, as well as update us on transfer news with Mizzou football. And who will Mizzou take on in a bowl game? Then, Kevin Wheeler joins the show, as he normally does on Fridays, to piece together a projected Cardinals offense in 2025.

Happy Friday! In the final edition of Sports Open Line before Matt Pauley heads to Dallas for the Winter Meetings, he talks with Lynn Worthy, Cardinals beat writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch and STL today, joins us to preview the Winter Meetings and to discuss whether the Cardinals have changed their tone on their offseason plans. Then, hear audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery after another Blues win. In the second hour of the show tonight, Matt Pauley kicks it off with Ben Arnet, Sports Director at KOMU TV in Columbia, joins us to preview Mizzou basketball's showdown with Kansas on Sunday, as well as update us on transfer news with Mizzou football. And who will Mizzou take on in a bowl game? Then, Kevin Wheeler joins the show, as he normally does on Fridays, to piece together a projected Cardinals offense in 2025.

While discussing how Major League Baseball could proactively move to help smaller-market clubs remain competitive, KMOX/1120 AM host and frequent Best Podcast in Baseball guest Kevin Wheeler strikes upon a model the Cardinals could aspire to emulate during their self-imposed reset. "The Atlanta Braves," Wheeler suggests. A team that develops, acquires, and keeps young impact players, Atlanta is closer, Wheeler argues, to the Cardinals in operations than the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers, aggressive-spending Philadelphia Phillies, or some of the big-budget barons of the American League. That prompts a look, position by position, about how the Cardinals could mirror Atlanta, and how wide the gap is for them to close. The Cardinals can start by accumulating talent, and that is what they're looking to do via trade this winter and, potentially, through the next season. This leads to the question on whether the Cardinals have a homegrown, surefire, superstar hitter ready to take a "Golden At-Bat" -- which is all the talk this past week as the commissioner referenced a rule that would allow a team to choose its hitter for a pivotal moment in a game, disregarding the lineup and more than a century of estabslihed rule for the drama.  The Cardinals' front office heads to Dallas for the annual Winter Meetings on Sunday (Dec. 8), and they're in trade-talk mode. This brand new episode of BPIB, hosted by baseball writer Derrick Goold, begins by looking at the dominos that must fall elsewhere in the market for teams to turn toward the Cardinals and begin some holiday shopping with St. Louis. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of Stltoday.com, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Derrick Goold.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley comments on the homes of many athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, being broken into. Then Matt's weekly conversation with Kevin Wheeler. And we wrap up the week with a portion of today's Gashouse Gang episode with Bernie Miklasz.

In the first our of a Friday edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley talks about the Blues' win over the Sharks last night. Then, we bring on Rob Rains, of STLSportsPage.com, to talk Cardinals off-season plans and the likely returns of Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley trades. Plus, a big trade involving the NL Central breaks during the hour. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley comments on the homes of many athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, being broken into. Then Matt's weekly conversation with Kevin Wheeler. And we wrap up the week with a portion of today's Gashouse Gang episode with Bernie Miklasz.

In the second and final hour of the show, Matt Pauley previews the college football weekend, talks with Daniel Kaplan, business sports writer, on Fanduel Sports Network, formerly known as Bally, and them coming out of bankruptcy. Then KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler and Rachel Zimmerman joins us, Kevin Wheeler talks some Cardinals baseball, and Rachel previews the Rachel Zimmerman show this weekend.

In the first hour of tonight's Friday edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley expresses his opinion on the end of last night's Blues loss to Buffalo. Then, Lou Korac, Blues writer for NHL.com and FanSided, and he walks us through the late game decisions by the Blues. We finish hour #1 by hearing the comments of Battlehawks Head Coach Anthony Becht as the team moves on from starting QB AJ McCarron. In the second and final hour of the show, Matt Pauley previews the college football weekend, talks with Daniel Kaplan, business sports writer, on Fanduel Sports Network, formerly known as Bally, and them coming out of bankruptcy. Then KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler and Rachel Zimmerman joins us, Kevin Wheeler talks some Cardinals baseball, and Rachel previews the Rachel Zimmerman show this weekend.

Jason and Randy are in St. Louis for the Flyover Festival and stopped by KMOX to talk to Kevin Wheeler about Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, the Cardinals rebuild, the Dodgers World Series win, an English Premier League VAR official got caught snorting something, a player in the OHL got suspended for calling another player a "Mennonite," Caitlin Clark plays golf, and Nicolas Cage (Kenny Stevenson) leaves a voicemail challenging Logan Paul to a boxing match on ice skates, and so much more!

In the second hour, Matt continues down the list of trade candidates, and then keeps on talking Cardinals offseason with Kevin Wheeler, fellow member of the Gashouse Gang. They discuss possible landing spots for Nolan Arenado. After that, hear audio from Blues Head Coach Drew Bannister, and we finish the show with cross-talk with Rachel Zimmerman.

Happy Friday! In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, he talks with Nathalie Jones, Sports Director of ABC 17 News, on Mizzou football's game against Oklahoma tomorrow night. Then, Matt goes down the list of MLB Trade Rumors' list of trade candidates on the Cardinals, and discuss how likely it is they are shipped away. In the second hour, Matt continues down the list of trade candidates, and then keeps on talking Cardinals offseason with Kevin Wheeler, fellow member of the Gashouse Gang. They discuss possible landing spots for Nolan Arenado. After that, hear audio from Blues Head Coach Drew Bannister, and we finish the show with cross-talk with Rachel Zimmerman.

In the second hour of Sports Open Line tonight, Matt Pauley and Kevin Wheeler talk Cardinals off-season, as small moves are starting to be made, and we anticipate what's next for the Redbirds. Plus, hear Patrick Mahomes' weekly conversations with Carrington Harrison. Matt chats with Rachel Zimmerman of the Dave Glover Show and host of the Rachel Zimmerman Show, as well.

Continuing the conversation that began in the Best Podcast in Baseball episode 21, season 12, KMOX/1120 AM's Kevin Wheeler considers the question on how the Cardinals can accumulate younger talent, draft picks, or both. The answer begins at first base. The questions continue from there in this brand new Best Podcast in Baseball that ultimately reaches a discussion about the World Series and whether a clash between high-spending baseball royalty, the Dodgers of Los Angeles and the Yankees of New York, is great for marketing the game, good for the fans, great for the history buffs, potentially grand for TV ratings, and yet is it a positive for the industry? The 2024 World Series is the culmination of several years with a consolidation of talents. On the field will be two handfuls of future Hall of Famers, two 50-homer players, and the favorites to win this year's MVPs in each league. In fact, no World Series has featured this many past MVP winners. And all of them have either been traded or, in the case of homegrown Yankee slugger Aaron Judge, reached free agency. The billion-dollar constellation of superstars in this World Series are all players who have hit the jackpot of free agency or extensions, with the exception of Juan Soto, who is days away from doing so. If such players collect on the same teams, like the Dodgers or primed-to-spend Mets, what does that mean for how other teams contend, especially those in the middle markets? That is something else to watch in the wake of this World Series. But the podcast resumes its discussion of the current Cardinals and how president of baseball operations is taking a franchise that is also part of baseball royalty and like a vintage muscle car sprucing it up before passing it along to a new owner, who is tasked with turning it into a lean, mean, more full-efficient machine. Within the next two weeks, Paul Goldschmidt will become a free agent for the first time in his career, and the Cardinals must decide whether to present him with a qualifying offer to secure a draft pick if he signs elsewhere. Such a move would give Goldschmidt the choice to accept a one-year, $21-million contract for 2025 or see if he could better in the marketplace. As the Cardinals look to cut costs, their decision seems clear -- but in this brand new podcast, Wheeler and Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold discuss another motivation in play for the Cardinals and their "reset." Are they better creating an inventory of players to trade in 2025 or picks, and what does that mean for bringing back pitchers at the end of their contracts like Steven Matz, Erick Fedde, and Kyle Gibson, who has a team option for 2025. Could they be trade pieces? If so, when would be the best time to maximize the return on them -- the offseason or the trade deadline. BPIB discuss the benefits of setting an asking price and sticking to it versus the risk of injury and performance that comes with waiting for the urgent market of July. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and baseball writer Derrick Goold.

The official changes to some Cardinals' leadership roles, from the front office to the dugout, as they approach their "reset" winter continued on the eve of the World Series with the first new addition to the front office, a new coach, and a new role for an all-time great. Kevin Wheeler, co-host of the drive-time show and baseball coverage at KMOX/1120 AM, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss with Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold the moves the Cardinals have made, the names involved -- and some of the motivations and goals driving them. From there the conversation expands into an audit of the Cardinals strategy and financial position. The team has advertised as cut in payroll as it bends young and reinvests in an eroded player development program, but there's more going on than just a shifting of dollars and sense. There is the potential for a huge cut in revenue that is driving some of their decisions, and is not their plan to increase spending on minor-league coaches and technology, nor the $100-million project to upgrade the Roger Dean Stadium complex in Jupter, Florida, with new player development facilities. Looming on the horizon is the possibility the Cardinals will not get some or all of the $78 million owed them from their broadcast partner for 2025 and the reality that the jackpot years ahead in their billion-dollar broadcast rights deal aren't going to come to fruition. That shift in revenue prompts the questions that direct this podcast -- how much must the Cardinals cut, and how soon? The answer may not be as simple as just shedding salaries. There is a way for the Cardinals to chase their goal of accumulating young talent, clearing opportunity for in-house talent, and still cleave dollars off the payroll. And that is where this brand new podcast ends with Part 1 and will continue with Part 2. Part 2 will drop Friday. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and baseball writer Derrick Goold.