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Chris and Amy chat with Post-Dispatch baseball writer Lynn Worthy about the Cardinals and Rangers series; are you still going go movie theaters?; CBS's Major Garrett talks about attending a baseball game with Chris in Washington, DC, plus he weighs-in on the 'anti-weaponization' fund & America 250 politics; plus, how expensive are NBA Finals tickets?!

Chris and Amy are getting their own day at Busch Stadium on June 17; what are some good 'call signs' for Chris and Amy when they're at the Air Show tomorrow?; Tom Ackerman called-out Chris over pickleball this morning; Did you see this? Spotify listeners are choosing nostalgia; Lynn Worthy joins from the Post-Dispatch to talk Cardinals; Major Garrett from CBS on the comings-and-goings in Washington, DC; and Bill McDermott previews the men's World Cup tournament,

CINCINNATI -- The Cardinals continue a stretch of 12 consecutive games against National League Central rivals, and all five division teams will reach their 50th game of the season with a record at .500 or better. At least four will have winning records as the first third of the season comes to an end. But is there a real NL Central race? Post-Dispatch editor Nathan Mills joins baseball writer Derrick Goold to discuss the division and what each team needs to do to win the title. The Cubs and Brewers stand out. The Reds have intriguing talent. The Pirates have a wicked pitching staff. The Cardinals ... must continue to win at the margins, and there's a word that Goold gives to that: "Zero Defect."  Besides, the real race in the division may not be on the field at all. It could be in the dugout. If the Cardinals continue to play beyond expectations, manager Oli Marmol may present the best challenger in the division to Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy's three-peat as National League Manager of the Year. Also discussed on this episode: The method behind the six-inning starts from the Cardinals rotation. How to update classic pitching metrics for a modern starter. The invention, in real-time of Skyline Chili poutine. You're welcome. More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. In its 14th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold. 

If Dennis Brown were a weather report, today's forecast would be: 50% wisdom, 50% experience, accompanied with a strong chance of storytelling. What a privilege to converse with Dennis as we explore his incredible journey through the world of theater and literature, from rubbing elbows with Hollywood legends like Gregory Peck and Jessica Tandy to sharing the stage with up-and-coming talent in St. Louis. He reflects on the heartwarming and sometimes hilarious moments from his years as a theater critic, revealing how he managed to maintain his passion for storytelling while navigating the ups and downs of the theatrical world.One minute he's recounting the time he interviewed a young playwright, and the next, he's dropping gems of wisdom about what it means to truly listen and engage with the stories that surround us. Dennis's unique perspective not only captures the essence of theater but also serves as a reminder of the importance of community in the arts. Who knew that writing and storytelling could be as exhilarating as a rollercoaster ride? Buckle up, because Dennis is here to take us on a thrilling ride through the enchanting world of theater, one story at a time![00:00] Meet Dennis Brown[00:33] Show Welcome and Banter[01:32] Shaw Quote on Critics[02:23] Dennis Background and Theater Roots[03:32] Thesis That Started It All[05:30] Teaching and Lifelong Learning[07:51] Breaking Into the Post Dispatch[09:31] Career Advice Stay Open[11:17] CBS Speech to Publicist[12:37] Working With Famous Actors[15:21] Interviewing Secrets and Stories[20:20] Sponsor Break and PSA[22:14] Back to Stage Page and Books[24:57] How to Be a Theater Critic: Informed Subjectivity[28:52] Illustrations by Marjorie Williamson[30:04] Illustration Perfectionism[31:11] Choosing The Reviews[33:58] Reviews As Short Stories[36:18] The Lost Art Of Criticism[40:03] Hook Meat And Ending[41:03] Gregory Peck Prep Method[47:04] GP On The Road[52:00] Angela Lansbury Favor[54:23] Final Book Plug FarewellTakeaways:Our guest today is Dennis Brown, a super talented storyteller and playwright with some awesome stories to share about his adventures in theater.We dive into the world of theater history, featuring names like Gregory Peck and Jessica Tandy, and how they left their mark on the industry.Dennis emphasizes the importance of being informed rather than strictly objective when it comes to theater criticism; it's all about that informed subjectivity, folks!The podcast reveals that Dennis' teaching experience keeps him young and in touch with fresh perspectives, highlighting the value of student insights.We also uncover that writing is a cerebral activity that connects us deeper, and even Gregory Peck had his unique way of learning lines by writing them out!Finally, we learn about Dennis' new book 'Stage Page', which is packed with reviews that tell more like short stories, celebrating the marvelous St. Louis theater scene.Dennis Brown - Home PageDennis Brown - My BooksThis is Season 9! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#stlouistheater #dennisbrown #theatercritics #CBS #publicist #screenwriting #theaterarts #websteruniversity

Hour 1 opens with breaking reaction to U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, with Marc arguing the move was a justified “love tap” response to escalating provocations and dismissing isolationist criticism from voices like Tucker Carlson, whose recent rhetoric he characterizes as increasingly hostile toward Trump. The show then previews upcoming guests including immigration researcher Steven Camarota on taxpayer costs tied to non-citizens, Congressman Bob Onder, and Riley Gaines ahead of her St. Louis appearance. In local discussion, Marc and Kim slam a Post-Dispatch editorial calling for more investment in repeat offenders, arguing St. Louis policy consistently prioritizes funding programs over incarceration and accountability, while also questioning Mayor Cara Spencer's large-scale North City recovery and beautification spending amid persistent crime concerns. The hour continues with a Kim on a Whim segment mocking media-driven hysteria over hantavirus and criticizing masking culture, before shifting into a broader political debate where Marc dismantles Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's claim that billionaires cannot “earn” wealth, citing entrepreneurs like Taylor Swift, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk as evidence of American opportunity and upward mobility, framing the argument as a clash between capitalism and socialist ideology. Hashtags: #Iran #Trump #TuckerCarlson #AOC #Billionaires #Capitalism #Immigration #StLouis #Crime #RileyGaines #BobOnder #Hantavirus #MediaBias #Redistricting #AmericanDream

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgFixing downtown St Louis means fixing roads-sidewalks-Weve done it before to discuss the Post-Dispatch series on fixing downtown (these are not behind the paywall). And specifically, the most recent piece on infrastructure. And the role that MORE special taxing districts could play. "Getting that downtown heart beating again is the goal of promising new city legislation designed to upgrade the area within a designated Sports and Entertainment Community Improvement District (CID), recently approved by the Board of Aldermen and signed by the mayor." 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgFixing downtown St Louis means fixing roads-sidewalks-Weve done it before to discuss the Post-Dispatch series on fixing downtown (these are not behind the paywall). And specifically, the most recent piece on infrastructure. And the role that MORE special taxing districts could play. "Getting that downtown heart beating again is the goal of promising new city legislation designed to upgrade the area within a designated Sports and Entertainment Community Improvement District (CID), recently approved by the Board of Aldermen and signed by the mayor." 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Jeff Rainford, with Rainford & Associates and a Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Slay. Rainford reacts to the St Louis Post Dispatch's series of editorials on the current state of downtown St Louis.

Chris and Amy comment on the Post-Dispatch's series of editorials on revamping Downtown St Louis; Six Flags re-instates chaperone policy; gas prices could be going higher says NewsNation's Alicia Nieves; Thomas Crees is St Louis County's Director of Violence Reduction; John Rooney is excited for this year's Cardinals; Major Garrett was at the White House Correspondents Dinner and witnessed the evacuation; what can be done to aid St Louis? listeners weigh-in.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the end of the Blues' season, the array of exit day interviews and the offseason ahead. They also take reader and listener questions in the second segment. Submit questions for a future episode at this link. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: Kirkwood is at a crossroads: Kirkwood is facing roughly a $7 million budget deficit, driven by a $13 million electric utility overrun, a potentially $90 million water system overhaul, and flat sales tax revenue. 2.School board culture wars lose steam in St. Louis area. (I know you can't read Post-Dispatch, so a summary): Conservative school board activism in the St. Louis area has largely fizzled out, with culture war candidates declining to seek reelection, losing races, or resigning mid-term after years of community pushback and voter fatigue. Political scientists attribute the cooling to voters prioritizing school stability over ideological battles, as well as conservative attention shifting to higher-level political fights under the Trump administration. Francis Howell in St. Charles County remains the main exception, where a well-funded conservative PAC continues fielding candidates, though it has lost elections for the past two consecutive years. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes@ShowMeShowMeInstitute.orgto discuss: Kirkwood is at a crossroads: Kirkwood is facing roughly a $7 million budget deficit, driven by a $13 million electric utility overrun, a potentially $90 million water system overhaul, and flat sales tax revenue. 2.School board culture wars lose steam in St. Louis area. (I know you can't read Post-Dispatch, so a summary): Conservative school board activism in the St. Louis area has largely fizzled out, with culture war candidates declining to seek reelection, losing races, or resigning mid-term after years of community pushback and voter fatigue. Political scientists attribute the cooling to voters prioritizing school stability over ideological battles, as well as conservative attention shifting to higher-level political fights under the Trump administration. Francis Howell in St. Charles County remains the main exception, where a well-funded conservative PAC continues fielding candidates, though it has lost elections for the past two consecutive years. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' games against Colorado, the production and makeup of the top line, a lack of secondary scoring and their outlook on the last week of the season. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the potential end to the Blues' playoff hopes, how the post-Olympics run impacted the on-ice product and draft position, then get to Jake Neighbours' tumultuous month. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' resurgent play after the Olympic break, their trade deadline activity and Tom Stillman's comments about the direction of the Blues. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org to discuss his latest op-ed in the Post-Dispatch about why it's time for St. Louis to get rid of the earnings tax and his suggestion on how to replace it? STOKES: " The city has been hemorrhaging population, jobs, and wealth for decades. Honestly, at this point in its history, what does St. Louis have to lose?" 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org His recent Post-Dispatch op-edon eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. New reporting showing St. Louis and St. Louis County are using Rams settlement fundsto fill budget gaps. The debate in Kirkwoodover possible new restrictions on demolishing historic homes after controversy surrounding a proposed teardown. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84 || Mass shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink leaves 3 dead. The shooter claimed to be trans 18:29 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: 1. His recent Post-Dispatch op-ed on eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. || 2. Aldermen introduce bill to form downtown St. Louis entertainment district. || 3. Data Centers are a hot topic around the St. Louis area with Foristell now meeting about them. showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 36:40 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: from Munich with confusion https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84 || Mass shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink leaves 3 dead. The shooter claimed to be trans 18:29 SEGMENT 2: DAVID STOKES, Director of Municipal Policy at the Show-Me Institute || TOPIC: 1. His recent Post-Dispatch op-ed on eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. || 2. Aldermen introduce bill to form downtown St. Louis entertainment district. || 3. Data Centers are a hot topic around the St. Louis area with Foristell now meeting about them. showmeinstitute.org/author/david-stokes/x.com/DavidCStokes 36:40 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER: from Munich with confusion https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9:05 – 9:22 (17mins) David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy at theShow-Me Institute, @DavidCStokes @ShowMe ShowMeInstitute.org His recent Post-Dispatch op-edon eliminating Missouri’s income tax, and why he argues the state’s proposal is very different from the Kansas tax cuts. New reporting showing St. Louis and St. Louis County are using Rams settlement funds to fill budget gaps. The debate in Kirkwood over possible new restrictions on demolishing historic homes after controversy surrounding a proposed teardown. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners 314-795-0272Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-18:51) I'll take it from here, Tim. Inheriting a disaster. Donuts with dad. Tiger Boi. Seemed like a game the Tigers would have never been able to win last night. Could be the first time in years that SLU, Mizzou, and Illinois make the tournament.(18:59-50:55) Discussing an article in the Post Dispatch about the Rams settlement money and the lack of a plan. Martin getting fired from Rams preseason duties for not holding rights. The plan for Sam Bradford to be the next Peyton Manning.(51:05-1:16:50) Throwing people thru plate glass windows. But father, we love you. Bucky McMillan's post game thoughts after losing to the 'Gers. Woy Williams. Lemay mustaches. 10 year old Jackson at Mizzou basketball camp. Dan Hurley just keeps having issues with his chairs in the post game. K-State coach Jerome Tang went in on his team in his postgame comments. Jamie Rivers issued a statement on coming into TMA tomorrow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss upcoming Olympic Games, the five Blues representing their countries, the five St. Louis natives playing hockey and some key storylines to watch in the coming weeks. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The Cardinals' winter of accumulation climaxed with the trade many months in the making: They moved All-Star utility fielder Brendan Donovan in a three-team trade to Seattle and received a windfall that included two of the Mariners' top-10 prospects and two draft picks, one each from the Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays. So, it's time to take stock. What did all of this subtraction actually add to the Cardinals? Back from a brief winter vacation, the Best Podcast in Baseball returns to discuss exactly that. Post-Dispatch editor Nathan Mills joins BPIB host and baseball writer Derrick Goold to explore the ramifications of the Donovan deal and much more on the eve of spring training. The podcast also explores whether the Cardinals should prioritize a contract extension for manager Oli Marmol, what the bigger benefit is for the two draft picks acquired, and what to take from the Cardinals' rise to No. 2 in Baseball America's farm rankings. It wasn't just prospects the Cardinals added this winter. They've got a bigger scouting apparatus -- they call it an acquisitions department -- and they're going to see how big and how soon that pays off.  More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

(00:00-25:42) Oh no, Doug, they're furious. The station wasn't on the air briefly before the show. The calm before the TMA storm. Was it Martin's fault? The mother mouse. Papers is looking sharp in his Polos+ TMA gear. David Hoffmann says he eventually wants to purchase the Cardinals after he pays off the Pittsburgh Penguins. Business journal article discussing Hoffmann's intention to buy the Cardinals. Bill Dewitt III says they're committed and have no plans to sell. What breed of dog is most prevalently owned by STL Today commenters? Delivering papers. HVACs and wives given away on TMA. We need a Steve from Joey B's call.(25:50-55:16) Happy birthday, Rick Astley. Tim's gonna have a big show. Weekend hoops slate. Martin's trying to get Greg Olsen on. Flag football in Saudia Arabia. Scary audio of Nevin Shapiro talking about Miami's biggest win and giving Mario Cristobal his season grade. It's just Brazzers.(55:26-1:24:58) Joined by Jim Drew of the St. Louis Business Journal discussing David Hoffmann's interest in purchasing the Cardinals. The Hoffmann family background and where his money came from. Majority ownership of The Post Dispatch. The Dewitts' interest in selling the club. Jim is up for some two-part questions. Movie Boi shoutout from Jim. Neon's not in the budget for the MBP. Caller Adam is on hold and he's not happy at all that he hasn't been able to get on the show this week. Adam wants to be on Movie Boi. And Adam just got himself suspended.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the recent Blues losses ahead of the Olympic break, Robert Thomas' surgery, Jimmy Snuggerud's breakout and Otto Stenberg's loan to the AHL. Then they are joined by Nick Saracino, a St. Louis native that will play for Italy in the upcoming Olympic Games, about his hockey journey. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the upcoming decisions the Blues must make at the trade deadline, the Robert Thomas rumors, the coaching change in the AHL and Oskar Sundqvist's injury. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' win over the Hurricanes, the six-year contract extension signed by Philip Broberg, and what success looks like before the Olympic break. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss in Colorado to end the year, the changing goaltending situation with Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington, the Canadian Olympic team, and then select the most important moments and storylines surrounding the team in the calendar year. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

Hour 2 covers a mix of timely commentary and news updates. Heidi Harris opens with thoughts on New Year's Eve, DEI hiring debates in NYC, and social media's impact on perception. She discusses mental health challenges, tragic news stories, and the pressures of public life. The hour also includes market updates, local business closings, the Post-Dispatch ownership change, and the decline of physical newspapers. In “In Other News,” Heidi highlights sports controversies, dangerous U.S. jobs, astronomy events, a quirky mandolin theft, and a fatal car crash in Nigeria. The hour blends reflection, analysis, and lighter stories with practical news. #NewYear2026 #DEI #MentalHealth #LocalNews #InOtherNews

There should be ballads written about Willson Contreras' brief time with the Cardinals. From his arrival as the All-Star eager for the challenge of following Yadier Molina, to that weird week when he took fly balls in left field and stopped catching, to the injuries and fractures and ultimately his move to first base, out from behind home plate without skipping a beat at the plate. Contreras brought both joy and fury to the Cardinals' lineup and clubhouse, and at some point his absence will be felt by the teammates who remain. But he won't be a alone. In a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, recorded on Christmas Eve, Post-Dispatch editor Nathan Mills and baseball writer Derrick Goold discuss the Cardinals' counterintuitive shopping list for the holidays and what is missing from it and possibly from the clubhouse during his reboot of an organization. The Cardinals traded a starter (Sonny Gray) only to sign a starter (Dustin May) a few weeks later; they traded a right-handed bat from the middle of the order (Contreras) only to suggest a few hours later that they would now look for a right-handed bat to add to the roster. The Cardinals are swapping All-Stars for pitching depth and then looking to replace those veterans with players on shorter-term deals or with more control and less cost. What's missing from those moves is the leadership and experience that the Cardinals have long championed as part of their continuity, as part of their identity as a club. And more trades ahead could mean the departure of Brendan Donovan, who personifies the way the Cardinals like to play and be in the clubhouse; JoJo Romreo, the seasoned reliever in the bullpen; and Nolan Arenado, the future Hall of Famer and Gold Glove-cornerstone at third.  Mills and Goold discuss what happens when a young group of players isn't inheriting expectations but tasked with trying to grow them. More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing. Back from Orlando, Florida, and the annual Winter Meetings and into the chill of St. Louis, Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold shares with editor Nathan Mills what he learned about the Cardinals stoking the hot stove for a busy few weeks heading toward the holidays. The Cardinals gave a glimpse into their enhanced scouting staff and expanded view of the marketplace as well as revealed how they may look to add the same roles they've been looking to trade and what traits they're seeking in the pitchers they continue to collect. The Brendan Donovan market is so strong that other teams are wondering what they can get for their infielders. The Willson Contreras market is starting to take shape, but will it matter if he won't accept a trade? And the Nolan Arenado market is going to be slower to develop. All of that, plus Mills sternly rebukes Goold's suggestion that the Dodgers go ahead and get it over and just trade for Mr. and Mrs. Met already and complete the Edwin Diaz trumpet-blaring entry into the ninth inning. There is also an unexpected power ranking of mascots. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' consecutive wins over Ottawa and Montreal, the goaltending performance vs. the Senators by Joel Hofer, and Matt watching Justin Carbonneau in person in Boisbriand. Then Alexandre Jacques, Carbonneau's head coach with Blainville-Boisbriand, joined the show to discuss Carbonneau's season and his future. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about Jordan Binnington's exchange with Jim Montgomery, the Blues goaltending in the last month, a rash of injuries up front and the team's upcoming three-game road trip. Then Conor Ryan of Boston.com joins the show to discuss Jim Montgomery's return to Boston after he was fired by the Bruins last season. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Thanksgiving checkpoint in the NHL, another overtime loss for the Blues, a 1-1-3 road trip, Logan Mailloux's recall and the end of Milan Lucic's PTO in the AHL. Then they finish the episode by taking listener questions. Submit questions for a future episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing.  Welcome to the great plains. When next Major League Baseball hosts a World Series it will have been a decade since any of thw 10 teams from the Midwest divisions have reached the Fall Classic. They've rarely had a club get as far as the championship series, and the National League Central hasn't won a game in the best-of-seven NLCS since 2018. Oh, and coming out of the pandemic the small-market teams that dot the NL and American League Central divisions have been rocked by revenue turbulence. All while the games star free agents gather at the coasts. With that as the background, Cincinnati Enquirer baseball writer Gordon Wittenmyer suggested to Post-Dispatch baseball writer and BPIB host Derrick Goold that they poll as many executives as possible at the General Manager Meetings to ask: Which team in the NL Central is most likely to be the next team to win a World Series? The answers were revealing -- not just for the task, but also for what executives view as the most likely traits a team needs to win. The "most resources," came up often as the big-city Cubs received the most votes. Here is the Post-Dispatch story that came from the poll. And here is the podcast that expands upon the poll to discuss the factors that got the divisions here, how one or more can escape the bind, and whether Major League Baseball is just going to keep soaring above fly-over country until the economic structure of the game changes. The two baseball writers dissect how the Pirates could augment a talented team with a different payroll formula, how the Brewers may lose their edge, how the Cardinals made regain theirs, how the Reds could make a push to the top, how the Cubs could financially squash the competition, and why they don't.  In the end, one of the writers makes his prediction for the NL Central team that will next win a World Series title. It's a team that just doesn't exist yet. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' struggles in overtime and the recent two-goal leads they've blown. Then they get into Pavel Buchnevich's long scoring drought, Jake Neighbours' return and wonder if there's a solution to the overuse of the top-four defensemen. Submit questions for next week's episode via email to mdefranks@post-dispatch.com or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the rash of goaltender interference questions for the Blues in the last week, plus Logan Mailloux's loan to Springfield, and Jordan Kyrou and Oskar Sundqvist's returns to the St. Louis lineup. Then Springfield coach Steve Konowalchuk joins the show to discuss Milan Lucic's play in the AHL, how he plans on using Logan Mailloux and the development of top prospects like Theo Lindstein and Otto Stenberg. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch

More Post-Dispatch podcasts.  Please consider subscribing.  Before plunging into the Hot Stove season and the arrival of the GM Meetings, a look at the performances this past season by the top 12 prospects in the Cardinals system, as ranked in the annual Post-Dispatch Dozen. For several years now, baseball writer Daniel Guerrero has ranked the top 12 prospects in the Cardinals organization, but what sets this ranking apart is the eligibility (players cannot have a moment in the majors) and rubric. Each players is considered through the four Ps of Prospects: proximity to majors, overall potential, how prominent and demanding is his position, and, of course, production or performance. Guerrero joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to explain the process and discuss the 2025 PD 12. Read even more on his rankings and updates on each player here. Only one of the 12, catcher Jimmy Crooks, graduated to the majors, leaving 11 incumbents for the 2026 rankings, but there will be some changes to the rankings going into the coming season, as Guerrero and host Derrick Goold discuss. Just not at the No. 1 spot with ascending talent JJ Wetherholt. Though, No. 2 is up for grabs with recent first-round pick Liam Doyle set to throw his fastball into the mix. Also, Guerrero scoops the host on a strong sleeper pick for the 2026 PD 12. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.

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

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 When the World Series ends, the roster work begins, and the Cardinals have new staff and new leadership in place -- so will it mean new direction? On Oct. 31, the Best Podcast in Baseball drops, fittingly, the 31st episode of this season. And it's not meant to scare fans. Although, the two teams playing in the World Series might cause a shiver through Cardinals Nation about how far away the local club feels from the two tycoon clubs playing this Halloween for the championship.  Nathan Mills, an editor at the Post-Dispatch and co-host of the hockey podcast Net Front Presence, joins baseball writer Derrick Goold in a brand new BPIB to discuss how far away the Cardinals are from playing this late into October. Also discussed: What lessons can be taken from a World Series that features two of the top-five payrolls in the game, what pitchers fit the Cardinals needs, and what priorities the Cardinals should set for this winter when splurging and star-chasing seems unlikely. The butterfly effect of new positions and new hires for the front office is detailed, as it whether such moves reinvigorate a fanbase. Many words that begin with the prefix re- are used in the making of this podcast. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball has reached a new season-high with 30 episodes. Each episode is sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and lead baseball writer Derrick Goold.  

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

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

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 It's been a minute since a brand-new Best Podcast in Baseball and there's a lot to catch up on. For the first time in 18 years, the Cardinals have a new president of baseball operations, and for the first time in even longer they're talking about a team-building plan that doesn't include promises of aiming to contend for a World Series championship. That will likely mean an active winter of trades. At the same time, two prominent former Cardinals, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina, are throwing their names in the ring for manager vacancies elsewhere, with at least two teams (and likely a third soon) entertaining Pujols as a strong candidate for their open position. And, in the past week, a former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt retired from the position with San Diego, spurring conversation about why he left both jobs abruptly and resurfacing reasons reported in the Post-Dispatch and elsewhere after his sudden firing in 2021. Former players and old conversations all swirl together to invite the question on whether to truly move in a fresh direction did the Cardinals need a stretch like this that brings closure to the past and signals the new era. Kevin Wheeler, of KMOX/104.1 FM, joins Derrick Goold for a (long overdue) new episode of BPIB to discuss that and more. The "just hanging on" kitten plays a prominent role in the conversation. In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.  

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

(00:00-13:12) Joined in-studio by former writer for the Post-Dispatch and children's book author Dan O'Neill. The Day Avery Rose Lost Her Nose. Dan was down on Team USA's wardrobe and the Ryder Cup being in New York.(13:20-18:31) The people of Chicago aren't happy with Oli Marmol after intentionally walking Michael Bush over the weekend when he had a chance for the cycle.(18:41-25:15) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-21:45) So long wild card, you were always a fickle mistress. Martin's new talking point. Are the Cardinals gonna try and spin this season? What's the story with Jackson's mustache? You ever play tuck? Nice. Effing. System. All hail The Big Dumper. Rotund backsides. Nice tease, Tim.(21:53-40:34) Goodbye Horses. Re-watching "the tuck scene." You don't know what pain is. Per the Post-Dispatch, Sonny Gray says he would consider waiving his no-trade clause for next season. Gonna need some arms in the rotation if he goes. How this team rebuilds under the new regime. Walker & Gorman have set the club back. Stop the whining and bitching, there's football now.(40:44-57:25) Heather Graham's one-piece. Roller skates. 7 inch lifts in today. Audio of Ian Poulter giving his thoughts on American golf fans. One taser per hole. Audio of some New Yorkers giving their thoughts. Little surprised Carson Daly got the gig of hosting the opening ceremonies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 Throngs of Cardinals fans got accustomed to seeing successful baseball. The Cardinals got accumstomed to seeing throngs of fans. Now both are facing the prospects of neither. That's how St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jeff Gordon puts it when he joins baseball writer Derrick Goold for this brand new Best Podcast in Baseball. The two staff writers for StlToday.com discuss the stunning lack of attendance for a four-game visit from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and how the Pirates sure do have plenty of power pitching, but they also present a cautionary tale for the Cardinals about the gravitational pull of the perpetual rebuild's black hole. There are ways for the Cardinals to pull out of that outcome. Goold likens the situation to a space launch. Sure, the Cardinals can spend time engineering and building a homegrown shuttle, but eventually it's going to take the booster rockets from spending on outside help to get it off the ground and out of low-hovering orbit.  In its 13th season as one of the first and most widely heard podcasts on baseball and the Cardinals, the Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.  

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 During a lengthy rain delay before the finale of the Cardinals' visit to Tampa Bay, St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold and Tampa Bay Rays baseball writer Marc Topkin discuss transfers of power on their beats and how they contribute to a clouded forecast. In St. Louis, former Rays executive Chaim Bloom is positioned to take over as president of baseball operations in the coming month, and Topkin offers insight about the role Bloom had with the Rays, where to find his fingerprints on player development, and why he just might have the best resume possible to lead the Cardinals' front office. In Tampa Bay, the Rays are paying rent at the Yankees' spring training ballpark, George Steinbrenner Field, due to hurricana damage at Tropicana Park. The Rays feel like they're perpetually on the precipice teetertottering between having strong established roots in Tampa Bay or packing up and going to another city. New ownership may change that -- but they'll need a ballpark. They appear to have a fan base, one that owes some of its interest in baseball to the Cardinals and all the decades they spent calling St. Petersburg, Florida, home for spring training. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored weekly by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is its 13th season. BPIB is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.

Post-Dispatch podcasts page: https://go.stltoday.com/0hfn43 Please consider subscribing: https://go.stltoday.com/9aigz5 The Cardinals' begin their final three-series home stand of the season with a reunion. Yadier Molina returns to St. Louis for the first time since 2023 and will be in uniform for the first time since 2022 as he joins Oliver Marmol's staff for two games against the Cubs at the invitation of the manaer. Molina is the first of seven things to watch during the home stand that welcomes the Cubs, Rockies, and Yankees for nine games in 10 days. St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Jeff Gordon and baseball writer Derrick Goold list the other three things each they are looking for in the next week at Busch Stadium. Attendance is on the list, especially with two brand-name opponnents. But so is the bullpen, Jordan Walker's swing, Nolan Gorman's playing time, and in the coming weeks what appetite the Cardinals have to discuss contract extensions with any of the young players. In its 13th season as one of the first and most popular Cardinals-related podcasts, the Best Podcast in Baseball in sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis. BPIB is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.