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Best podcasts about matthew defranks

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Sports Open Line
Hour 1: Blues get back in the win column, and opening up the phone lines to you!

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 35:20


In the first hour of Sports Open Line, lots of reaction after a Blues' 3-0 win over the Sabres. That includes talking with Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Then, a discussion on what would make the Cardinals' offseason a success, and we open up the phone lines to hear fans' responses.

Sports Open Line
Full Show: Matthew DeFranks on the Blues, Quentin Corpuel on Mizzou football

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 72:38


In the first hour of Sports Open Line, lots of reaction after a Blues' 3-0 win over the Sabres. That includes talking with Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Then, a discussion on what would make the Cardinals' offseason a success, and we open up the phone lines to hear the fans' response. In the second hour, Matt Pauley goes through minor league transactions the Cardinals made, and then talks Mizzou football with Quentin Corpuel, who covers the team for the Columbia Missourian. Then, we wrap up the week with hearing from Silver Slugger award winner, Alec Burleson.

Net Front Presence
Making sense of Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch and the Blues analytics

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 68:21


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues ending a seven-game losing streak, a blowout loss in Washington and Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch in Buffalo. Then HockeyViz's Micah McCurdy joins the show to break down what the analytics say about the Blues and how they can get back on track. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

Net Front Presence
Blues defense, goaltending in disarray as losing streak reaches five

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 73:33


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' five-game losing streak, and how much work there is to do on defense and in the net. Then Detroit-based hockey writer Sean Shapiro joins the show to chat about the two games vs. the Red Wings and the different rebuild strategies in Detroit vs. St. Louis. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

Net Front Presence
John Kelly talks about his return to St. Louis; Blues' stingy defense returns

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 62:21


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to St. Louis as a broadcaster with Los Angeles. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

Net Front Presence
Blues rebound from opening night loss, and Jim Thomas talks new Blues book

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 66:52


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the first week of the regular season for the Blues, Jake Neighbours’ productivity, Jim Mongtomery’s line changes and the goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Then former Post-Dispatch reporter Jim Thomas joins the show to share stories about the Blues, and discuss his new book “The Franchise: St. Louis Blues.” Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

Net Front Presence
Doug Armstrong joins the show as Blues set to open regular season

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 64:12


The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss Blues training camp, news on Milan Lucic and Oskar Sundqvist, and their expectations for the season. After that, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong joins the show to talk about the preseason and goes in-depth on player evaluation, including how analytics factors in and what he hopes to pass along to Alexander Steen. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

Net Front Presence
Net Front Presence: Blues prospects join the big club

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 31:35


St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Adam Jiricek, Otto Stenberg, Dalibor Dvorsky and other prospects getting tested in training camp. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch  

Net Front Presence
Breaking down the top Blues prospects: Net Front Presence

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 32:10


St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the first-round St. Louis draft picks heading to a key prospects tourney. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.  

Net Front Presence
Blues get younger on defense, fill big need up front

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 44:52


Post-Dispatch beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the flurry of Blues activity in the trade market, free agency and the NHL Draft. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Net Front Presence
Blues' off-season trades quiet, so far

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 27:11


Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and columnist Jeff Gordon discussed the Blues' approach in trades this off-season, with general manager Doug Armstrong taking a patient approach ahead of the NHL Draft. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Net Front Presence
Pressure mounts on Winnipeg as Blues flip the playoff momentum

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 34:34


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the stunning turn of events in the playoff series against Winnipeg. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Net Front Presence
Blues regroup after losing first two games at Winnipeg

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 33:10


Post-Dispatch sportswriters Matthew DeFranks and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss what went wrong for the Blues in Winnipeg and what must change now that their playoff series is back in St. Louis.

Net Front Presence
Blues cap remarkable playoff push, prepare to face Jets

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 32:03


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s charge into the postseason and its chances against Winnipeg.

Sports Open Line
Hour 2: Blues record setting winning streak gets snapped, game preview vs. Edmonton

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 38:08


In the second hour of the show, we take your calls, texts, and comments on the Cardinals' heartbreaking loss today in Pittsburgh. We are then joined by Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, to preview tonight's Blues game up in Edmonton!

Sports Open Line
Full Show: Cardinals drop the series in Pittsburgh with a 13-inning loss today

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 75:18


In this edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, there's a lot to talk about after the Redbirds lose to the Pirates in 13 innings. Matt covers Erick Fedde being pulled after 6 no-hit innings, balancing keeping your starters healthy while also not burning your bullpen, and the Cardinals' tough day at the plate. Bernie Miklasz joins us to touch on these questions, and then hear from Mark Emmert from Cardinals Magazine! In the second hour of the show, we take your calls, texts, and comments on the Cardinals' heartbreaking loss today in Pittsburgh. We are then joined by Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, to preview tonight's Blues game up in Edmonton!

Net Front Presence
Blues get an early taste of playoff hockey

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 3:28


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues losses at Winnipeg and Edmonton in postseaon-caliber games. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Net Front Presence
The Jimmy Snuggerud Era begins

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 3:08


Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s addition of prospect Jimmy Snuggerud and the ongoing playoff push. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Net Front Presence
The kids have been all right for the Blues

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:18


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Dalibor Dvorsky’s NHL debut and Zack Bolduc’s continuing development. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Canucks Hour
Crucial Mistake-Free Hockey

Canucks Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 69:27


Josh and Thomas preview the Canucks' crucial game against the Blues, with both teams tied in points and battling for a playoff spot. Matthew DeFranks joins the show to break down the Blues' recent success and their playoff push, while we discuss lineup changes, including Garland's return and Lekkerimaki's absence. We also dive into how Vancouver can carry momentum from their win over Winnipeg and the importance of playing mistake-free hockey tonight.    This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina SetaghianThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Net Front Presence
Surging Blues tighten Western Conference race

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:04


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team's recent surge and the impact of Colton Parayko's injury. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.

Sports Open Line
Full Show: The Blues are creeping back in to the playoff picture

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 37:15


It's a shortened Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, due to the Billikens Coaches Show. In this edition of SOL from Jupiter, Florida, Matt brings you Cardinals coverage on the Redbirds' first off day of the spring so far. Hear audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, and then Matt talks some Blues hockey with Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, as they get closer to the playoff picture.

Net Front Presence
Blues are on a roll heading into their clash with the Great 8

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 33:49


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Blues heading into their game with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

Net Front Presence
4 Nations showdown captivates hockey fans

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 36:29


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to preview the 4 Nations Face-Off title game and the stretch run of the regular season. 

Net Front Presence
Nick Leddy finally returns for the Blues, adding to a strong blue line

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 33:26


Post-Dispatch Blue reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss defenseman Nick Leddy’s return after 49 games on the injured list.

Net Front Presence
Blues bid farewell to Brandon Saad and his contract

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 30:53


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the departure of Brandon Saad and the impact of his contract termination.

Net Front Presence
Blues facing tough road ahead in chase for playoff spot

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 38:16


Post-Dispatch columnist Jeff Gordon is joined by Blues beat writer Matthew DeFranks to discuss the team’s difficult upcoming schedule, the play of defenseman Colton Parayko and the team’s performance under Jim Montgomery.

Net Front Presence
Blues offense gets into high gear

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 33:55


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent uptick in Blues offense.

Net Front Presence
Winter Classic delivers another big win for NHL, Blues

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 32:02


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the successful Winter Classic in Chicago and the post-Classic challenges facing the Blues.

Sports Open Line
Previewing the Winter Classic between the Blues and Blackhawks at Wrigley Field!

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 12:17


Matthew DeFranks, Blues beat writer for STL Today and the St. Louis Post Dispatch joins us to preview tomorrow's Winter Classic game on New Year's Eve.

Sports Open Line
Hour 2: Preparing for Winter Classic tomorrow, A look at local college basketball

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 42:05


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.

Sports Open Line
Full Show:

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 81:00


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.

Net Front Presence
Assessing the Cam Fowler trade

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 34:58


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the addition of defenseman Cam Fowler.

Net Front Presence
Blues follow great road trip with a clunker at home

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 30:29


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s 3-1 road trip and the 4-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks that followed.

Net Front Presence
Binnington shows why he got the nod for Team Canada at 4 Nations Face-off

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 33:42


Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent play of goaltender Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko – and their chance to play for their country in a showcase event.

Net Front Presence
The Jim Montgomery Era begins for the Blues

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 34:35


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ coaching change.

Net Front Presence
Robert Thomas returns, so now the Blues must get back to winning

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 32:58


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ recent downturn and the need to regain traction with top center Robert Thomas back.

Net Front Presence
Thomas back on the ice, but Blues are still shorthanded and struggling

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 30:21


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s struggle and the encouraging return of Robert Thomas to practice.

Net Front Presence
Blues lose Philip Broberg, suffer medical scare with Dylan Holloway

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 33:06


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s latest injury news, both bad and good.

Net Front Presence
Picking at the wreckage of an 8-1 loss

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 33:50


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss went wrong for the Blues in Ottawa.

Net Front Presence
Blues try to soldier on without Robert Thomas

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 30:21


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s loss of No. 1 center Robert Thomas with a broken ankle.

Sports Open Line
How do the Blues fix their defense?

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 11:22


In this segment of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses some Blues hockey with St. Louis Post Dispatch beat writer Matthew DeFranks.

Sports Open Line
Hour 1: Blues fall flat in home opener

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 34:19


In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses how last night's Blues loss to the Wild changes how we view the opening road trip, and how we view the team as a whole. Bernie Miklasz joins us to talk a little bit about Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, as well as some hockey. Then to add to the Blues talk, we bring Matthew DeFranks, of the St. Louis Post Dispatch on the show.

Sports Open Line
Full Show: Reaction to Blues losing home opener, MLB playoffs roll on

Sports Open Line

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 71:44


In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses how last night's Blues loss to the Wild changes how we view the opening road trip, and how we view the team as a whole. Bernie Miklasz joins us to talk a little bit about Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, as well as some hockey. Then to add to the Blues talk, we bring Matthew DeFranks, of the St. Louis Post Dispatch on the show. In the second hour with Matt Pauley, he speaks on where the MLB might eventually be interested in adding teams whenever that time comes. Plus, the White Sox might be up for sale. Chris Wittyngham, of MLS Season Pass, joins us to talk on City's final match of the season on Saturday. Lastly, hear audio from Blues head coach Drew Bannister.

Net Front Presence
Blues must adjust their defense with Nick Leddy on the shelf

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 32:06


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the injury to Nick Leddy and how the team will adjust its defensive pairings.

Net Front Presence
Blues rally for a dramatic 2-0 season start

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 31:11


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to recap the team’s comeback victories at Seattle and San Jose.

Net Front Presence
Faulk gets back to full speed, Broberg continues his adaptation

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 31:51


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon discuss the Justin Faulk-Philip Broberg defensive pairing and other topics as training camp winds down.

Net Front Presence
Bolduc makes strong early impression in his bid for scoring line role

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 36:57


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the early performance of promising winger Zack Bolduc and other players bidding for roster spots.

Lets Go Blues Radio - St. Louis Blues Hockey Podcast
Se13, Ep49: Training Camp Preview with Matthew DeFranks

Lets Go Blues Radio - St. Louis Blues Hockey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 74:09


Training camp has arrived 6 players join on tryouts with the Blues Matthew DeFranks joins the show and discusses prospect tournament, the upcoming season and more What does Matthew think of St. Louis The RFA offer-sheeted players: what's his take on their arrival? We play "DeFranks' Different De-Lives," where Matthew deciphers his past written headlines as stories about the Blues, Stars or Panthers AND MORE! Mike Burgoyne, St. Louis' best realtor! - mike@strikewithmike.com, 1-314-753-4060 Wolf Power Washing - Call Joe at 314-420-5434. Joe has the best rates in town! Check our our T-Shirt Shop! www.LetsGoBlues.com/shop Follow us on the socials! @lgbradio

Net Front Presence
Blues head to camp without Torey Krug, but with many new faces

Net Front Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 33:27


Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the revamped Blues roster after the loss of Torey Krug for the season and the addition of several key players.