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Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's comeback draw with LA Galaxy, the best individual performances, life under David Critchley so far, and what the second half of the season might hold!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
This week on Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman covers a packed slate of action: IndyCar makes history with its first-ever Sunday night primetime race at Worldwide Technology Raceway, with Will Power on pole and Joseph Newgarden chasing another win. The Cardinals snap their 6-game losing streak with a fiery 8-5 win over the Brewers, highlighted by Nolan Gorman's 3-run homer and drama after Wilson Contreras was hit. In golf, Sam Burns leads the U.S. Open with Adam Scott and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. The Florida Panthers are one win from the Stanley Cup, and STL City SC draws 3-3 with the LA Galaxy despite a hat trick from Joao Klauss.
Send us a textBall Watching host, Jake Koenig, gives his two cents on all things USMNT, shares his final thoughts on St. Louis CITY SC's away loss at Portland Timbers, and previews the upcoming match at home vs. MLS Cup reigning champs '24 / potential Wooden Spoon in '25, LA Galaxy!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching host, Justin Graham, recaps St. Louis CITY SC's away loss at Portland Timbers, but gives the audience some hope via stats!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's last-minute win over San Jose, and the upcoming home match against Portland Timbers!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Heidi, Josh and Bob are joined by Kevin Scott of the Bi State to discuss the MetroLink new plans; David Pogue of CBS Sunday Morning talks recent Elon Musk interview; Brendan Wiese on STL City SC; Jack Marsh the Artistic Director of Circus Flora; and Royal Oakes ABC Legal Analyst talks Trump's tariffs
It's a weekend preview Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe go over the MLS matches on the weekend in Hour 1Apple TV's Kyndra de St. Aubin (and Tyler, briefly) look at ATLUTD and NY Red Bulls on Saturday in New JerseyJake and Justin from BallWatchingSTL drop by to talk about the Olof Mellberg dismissal and what's next for CITY
It has been a very busy week off the field in St Louis for STLCitySCThe team ius looking for a new head coach after the one that started the season only lasted 15 matches...Jake Koenig and Justin Graham from Ball Watching in St Louis break it all down for us
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, preview St. Louis CITY SC's first match under caretaker manager, David Critchley, and what the matchup against San Jose Quakes looks like from every angle! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
After just 15 MLS matches in charge STL City SC are moving on to their 2nd interim manager and fourth leader in three years of play. Tom & David dig into what this means for the club and if it is enough to salvage the season. Then they celebrate all the off the rails midweek soccer (what is going on in Cincy?!) and preview the huge matches coming this week in league and regional play.5:45 STL Move On From Olof Melberg26:10 Lucho Acosta Returns To Cincy41:00 ATL-ORL Track Meet47:10 RSL Suspend DP Attacker Diogo Goncalves52:40 SEA-SD Clash59:30 Whitecaps Prepare For Cruz Azul In CCC Final1:12:00 LAFC v Club America For Spot In CWC Soccerwise Live 2pm ET Every Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on Youtube/Twitch/Twitter
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's parting of ways with Head Coach, Olof Mellberg, and discuss what it means for the club moving forward.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome David Gass (@empiregass) to the show to do a little "State of the CITY" review, fifteen games into the season. David is the co-host of Soccerwise and a seasoned voice in North American soccer. With over a decade covering MLS, NWSL, USL, and national teams, David brings unmatched insight and energy to the mic. Catch new episodes of Soccerwise on Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
In Hour 2, Tom Ackerman hosts a deep dive into the latest from the St. Louis Cardinals, celebrating their recent winning momentum and strategic outlook with John Mozeliak and Bernie Miklasz. Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to discuss St. Louis City SC's current struggles and the steps needed to rebuild confidence and team cohesion. The conversation also touches on the excitement surrounding the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and updates from the NHL and NBA playoffs
Tom Ackerman talks with Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC, about the club's recent 1-0 loss to Colorado, ongoing offensive struggles, and missed scoring chances. Pfannenstiel addresses team confidence, the importance of leadership and accountability, and whether changes may be necessary. They also discuss how the team can rebuild unity and return to the principles that defined their success. Plus, Lutz highlights the role of sports in uniting the community during tornado relief efforts and stresses the club's commitment to supporting St. Louis in difficult times.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's away losses in MLS and the US Open Cup against Minnesota United FC. We also preview the upcoming away trip against the Colorado Rapids!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Cardinals are still rolling going 7-2 on the roadtrip. We talk it over with Martin Kilcoyne. Will Gorman and Walker get it together and how much runway do they have? We talk about Liberatore and his path to being a starter. What might Chaim Bloom change for next year? Martin has details from Tom Stillman following the St. Louis Blues playoff loss including the salary cap future. A look at the tailspin for STL CITY SC and fan discontent. How do the get more sizzle from the PGA Championship? We talk Battlehawks and deflated TKOs too. Listen here thanks to Lou Fusz Automotive group:
Tom Ackerman talks to STL City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel about the team's disappointing performance in their recent loss to Minnesota. Pfannenstiel discusses the squad's lack of energy, fight, and competitive mentality, emphasizing the urgent need for a mental reset and renewed focus. He outlines Olof Mellberg's efforts to establish a solid defensive structure and the shared responsibility across players and staff to turn things around. With playoff hopes fading, Pfannenstiel stresses the importance of game-by-game improvement and pride in performance. He also highlights the team's role in supporting the St. Louis community after the recent tornado, using sports as a unifying and healing force. Looking ahead, City SC sees the upcoming Open Cup rematch as a chance to respond with urgency, pride, and respect for the fans.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's Darbecue draw with sporting Kansas, and the upcoming away double with Minnesota United FC in MLS and USOC.They also welcome back their data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics on X and Substack), to the show to bring an objective and data-led perspective on the recent matches and where the team goes from here.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
STL CITY SC analyst Dale Schilly joins Chris and Amy after CITY ended with a tie against Sporting KC last weekend.
Following tonight's Cardinals game being postponed, Matt Pauley has you covered with a two-hour edition of Sports Open Line! The Cardinals are beginning to gain some national attention with their winning streak, and Matt discusses what is going right for the Redbirds. Mike Ferrin, of MLB Network Radio, joins the show to discuss everything happening around Major League Baseball. Then, Brian Dunseth, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, also joins the show to talk STL City SC. In the second hour of the show, we dive into Rob Manfred's decision today to remove 16 players from the permanently ineligible list, including Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. We welcome on Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, to talk everything Cardinals baseball. Then, Matt reacts to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake from earlier on KMOX.
Following tonight's Cardinals game being postponed, Matt Pauley has you covered with a two-hour edition of Sports Open Line! The Cardinals are beginning to gain some national attention with their winning streak, and Matt discusses what is going right for the Redbirds. Mike Ferrin, of MLB Network Radio, joins the show to discuss everything happening around Major League Baseball. Then, Brian Dunseth, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, also joins the show to talk STL City SC.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's USOC win over Union Omaha, home loss to San Diego FC, and the upcoming home matche against cross-state rival, Sporting kansas!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Chris and Amy welcome the KMOX Horse Editor, Scott Jagow following a big Derby win; Battlehawks' Chase Allen has Nixa, Mo roots; St Louis CITY SC analyst Dale Schilly; and Did you see this? A Fox News guest falls off a chair mid-sentence.
STL CITY SC Academy Director Dale Schilly joins Chris and Amy following a CITY win over Omaha, and head of a matchup with San Diego FC tomorrow. Credit: © Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Alex got to sing the national anthem at last night's STL City SC game!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, welcome St. Louis CITY SC's President and GM, Diego Gigliani, to the show! Prior to joining CITY, Diego worked in multiple soccer roles for both Manchester City and their parent City Football Group, influencing both on-field results and off-field operations for clubs across the globe.In the interview, we discuss a variety of topics, including things like: his upbringing in Buenos Aires and various areas of the world, what led him to soccer, how he brings learnings from his prior role to CITY, his job description at CITY, what goals he has for the club, and how he describes his leadership style. We hope you enjoy!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's brutal away loss to Seattle, and the upcoming home matches against Union Omaha in the USOC and on the weekend against San Diego FC!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
In Hour 1 of the Marc Cox Morning Show, the looming REAL ID deadline is front and center as travelers rush to update their identification. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits President Trump to discuss trade and partnership. Marc covers California's $20 fast food minimum wage and the rise of automation—including a burger robot that flips out 130 burgers an hour. Plus, a Missouri gun rights bill remains in limbo, tensions between India and Pakistan grow, and Y98's Alex Rich prepares to sing the national anthem at an STL City SC game. Hour 2 shifts to lighter fare with talk of yard work and robot rights, followed by business updates from Nichole Murray on Disney earnings, a measles case at the St. Louis Aquarium, and rising airport parking costs. “In Other News” wraps with Krispy Kreme giveaways, an NFL lawsuit, and an Amazon boycott. In Hour 3, Genevieve Wood of the Heritage Foundation breaks down Trump's media strategy, sanctuary city debates, and conservative concerns over school policies. John Pudner offers insight into the U.S.-Canada meeting's trade implications, and "Kim on a Whim" dives into media panic over the Missouri measles outbreak. In Hour 4, Jeff Monosso explains the REAL ID requirements and potential travel hurdles, especially in states like California and Illinois. Charles Payne analyzes U.S.-Canada economic relations, China's shaky economic signals, the trade deficit, and the student loan forgiveness debate. The show closes with a deep discussion on the papal conclave, where 133 cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, amid polling that reveals sharp divides in Catholic views on modern reforms.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, are joined by coaching analyst and current SLU Men's Head Soccer Coach, Kevin Kalish, to dive deep into CITY's first 10 matches of the 2025 season. We discuss the team's identity, assess performance thus far, and highlight areas for improvement.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's dramatic away draw against LAFC, and the upcoming away match against Seattle Sounders!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
St. Louis City SC heads to BMO looking to not only get their first win against the Black and Gold, but to score their first goal in what will be 5 tries! A special thanks to Matt and everyone at Flyover Footy, the STL City SC podcast of record, who provided us with some great additional content for this episode!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's well-earned home draw against Vancouver Whitecaps, and the upcoming away match against one of their bogey teams, LAFC!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Tom Ackerman talks with Dick Vitale about his humanitarian work and the Missouri Athletic Club Awards. He also highlights Mizzou Gymnastics' NCAA success and the rise of women's sports. Lutz Pfannenstiel joins to discuss STL City SC's defensive play, injury updates, and goals for improvement. John Mozeliak wraps up the show with a look at the Cardinals' road struggles, offensive challenges, and potential roster changes.
Tom Ackerman talks with STL City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel about the club's 0-0 draw against Vancouver. Pfannenstiel praises the team's organized defense and the scoring chances created, despite the lack of finishing. They address the growing frustration over controversial offside calls in consecutive home matches and the perceived inconsistency of officiating that may be affecting momentum. Injury updates include Henry Kessler's hamstring issue (out 3–4 weeks), and the team's ongoing challenges with multiple unavailable starters—plus a discussion on concussion protocol after Josh Yaro's situation. Lutz also shares optimism about the club's infrastructure, the strength of the youth program, and goals moving forward—especially improving offensive output and getting key players healthy.
Chris Rongey and John Hancock guide you through a packed show starting with a deep dive into St. Louis politics and infrastructure under new mayor Cara Spencer. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares the latest on the Florida State University shooting. The team then tackles GOP dynamics and Lisa Murkowski's critique of Trump-era politics. In Hour 2, Scott Jagow talks travel, local eats, and music highlights from Asheville and Charlotte, while Dale Schilly recaps STL CITY SC's loss to Columbus and big Academy win over Bayern Munich. Listener texts spark debate over hot dogs, music, and school phone bans. Hour 3 dives into Cardinals baseball with Rob Rains—covering player development, pitching rotations, and division rivals—before ending on a fun note with the "Tournament of Negligence," a cat vs. dog debate, and a nod to the Blues' 2019 Cup run.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's tough home loss against Columbus Crew, and the upcoming home match against another one of MLS' best, Vancouver Whitecaps!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's brutal Darbecue loss in kansas and the upcoming home match against one of MLS' best, Columbus Crew.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's recent match against Austin FC and the upcoming away match against sporting kansas.They also welcome their player analyst, AJ Cochran, back to the show to analyze CITY's start to 2025, how to get this attack kickstarted, and what positives can be taken away so far. Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's recent match against Philadelphia Union and the upcoming home match against Austin FC.They also welcome their data analyst, Mike Sinnott (@ChatCityTactics on X and Substack), to the show to analyze CITY's first five matches, what went wrong in Philly, and how to improve in the buildup/attack! Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY SC's first home win of the season against Seattle Sounders FC and the upcoming away match against Bradley Carnell's new team, the Philadelphia Union.Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Jen Siess is with you for 2 hours in tonight's Sports Open Line! Its a jam-packed show where she talks Cardinals baseball with Joe Roderick of Sports Hub STL, and Blues hockey with John Kelly, the TV voice of the Blues on FanDuel Sports Midwest. We also listen back to a conversation between our own Tom Ackerman and STL City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannestiel!
In hour two of the show, Jen shifts over to college basketball, as she talks with Stu Durando, who covers the Billikens on Substack under Stu on SLU, ahead of their NIT tournament game against Arkansas State. Then, she talks with KMOX host and voice of the SIUE Cougars, Joe Pott, as they are headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time ever! She wraps up the show by bringing on Justin Horneker, who covers STL City SC for STL Mag, about NSWL.
Jen Siess is with you for 2 hours in tonight's Sports Open Line! Its a jam-packed show where she talks Cardinals baseball with Joe Roderick of Sports Hub STL, and Blues hockey with John Kelly, the TV voice of the Blues on FanDuel Sports Midwest. We also listen back to a conversation between our own Tom Ackerman and STL City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannestiel! In hour two of the show, Jen shifts over to college basketball, as she talks with Stu Durando, who covers the Billikens on Substack under Stu on SLU, ahead of their NIT tournament game against Arkansas State. Then, she talks with KMOX host and voice of the SIUE Cougars, Joe Pott, as they are headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time ever! She wraps up the show by bringing on Justin Horneker, who covers STL City SC for STL Mag, about NSWL.
Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, break down St. Louis CITY's purr-fect first win/away win over LA Galaxy, and the upcoming match against Seattle Sounders FC... all LIVE from Hoffmann Brothers, their presenting sponsor for 2025. Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!
Taylor Twellman joins the show to talk about STL City SC and the start to their 2025 campaign. Taylor also talks Messi, airports, and the state of the MLS in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Taylor Twellman joins the show to talk about STL City SC and the start to their 2025 campaign. Taylor also talks Messi, airports, and the state of the MLS in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(00:00-27:09) Blues analyst Joey Vitale joins the show. Joey fell asleep before the first period was over last night. Joey has a tough time staying awake. No surprise Joey has high praise for Sydney Crosby. The Tkachuk boys. Blues coming out of the break with a tough stretch of games. Would Binnington be on the trade block? Too Fat To Kayak is on the phone lines talking City SC. He also has some unsolicited advice for Jackson. Good CPAP management. Jackson was in a news desert yesterday. (27:18-39:19) City SC kicking off tomorrow at Energizer Park. The Yankees have amended their facial hair policy. Drops of the Week. Does a landing strip get in the way of a cup? (39:28-54:18) Our friends from STL CIty SC are in the building. Iggy confused Matt Sebek with Joe Parisi. Chief Experience Officer. Delicious treats have been brought in from Pappy's. All local food options at Energizer Park. The community has really taken to City SC. How close is MLS to being a top 5 league in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matt Sebek of STL City SC joins us in studio to discuss the team's opener tomorrow and talks all about the new food vendors at Energizer Park this season, as well as the new jerseys for the 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-27:09) Blues analyst Joey Vitale joins the show. Joey fell asleep before the first period was over last night. Joey has a tough time staying awake. No surprise Joey has high praise for Sydney Crosby. The Tkachuk boys. Blues coming out of the break with a tough stretch of games. Would Binnington be on the trade block? Too Fat To Kayak is on the phone lines talking City SC. He also has some unsolicited advice for Jackson. Good CPAP management. Jackson was in a news desert yesterday. (27:18-39:19) City SC kicking off tomorrow at Energizer Park. The Yankees have amended their facial hair policy. Drops of the Week. Does a landing strip get in the way of a cup? (39:28-54:18) Our friends from STL CIty SC are in the building. Iggy confused Matt Sebek with Joe Parisi. Chief Experience Officer. Delicious treats have been brought in from Pappy's. All local food options at Energizer Park. The community has really taken to City SC. How close is MLS to being a top 5 league in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matt Sebek of STL City SC joins us in studio to discuss the team's opener tomorrow and talks all about the new food vendors at Energizer Park this season, as well as the new jerseys for the 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices