Balloon Party with Tim McKernan

10:00 - Torry Holt once again is snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame10:15 - Emotions vs. Statstics10:30 - Should St. Louis fans root for the Chiefs?10:45 - The Kelce haircut?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Super Bowl Media Row stories10:15 - Being spoiled as a Cardinal fan10:30 - Fun with VHS tapes10:45 - Welcome to Canton, sirSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - What should we call our YouTube chat?10:15 - Harrison Bader on Xavier Scruggs podcast speaking fondly of his times with the Cardinals and how impactful it was to have Cardinal greats around the team aiding in players development10:30 - New Red Sox documentary and reminiscing about the '04 World Series10:45 - Shirt discussion and Tim will be vacationing until February 19thSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Has the expectations for STL sports teams increased or decreased since 2000?10:15 - St. Louisans who have turned into Chiefs fans10:30 - PECOTA rankings are out for the 2024 MLB season10:45 - Las Vegas Mayor saying she does not want the Oakland A's moving to VegasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Jackson's trip to Scottsdale10:15 - Reading the results from The Athletic's 2024 Cardinals fan survey10:30 - More on the 2024 Cardinals fan survey10:45 - Does Las Vegas being so involved with pro sports these days surprise you at all?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Is MLB's offseason an example of why the game continues to struggle to appeal to fans?10:15 - Do you believe veteran leadership can translate into wins or does it come down to talent on a roster?10:30 - Are the Cardinals out of excuses after the Burnes trade?10:45 - Is it possible for the Chiefs to repeat the Patriots dynasty?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - MarshyMarsh and the Playful Posse fills in for Action Jackson10:15 - How do you feel about All-Star Games these days?10:30 - Do you prefer seeing new championship matchups or an extended run of greatness?10:45 - Are expectations of a player based on the city's culture and work ethic?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Blues lose in tough fashion last night before the All-Star break10:15 - Tom Brady's broadcasting future10:30 - Why does somebody need to be blamed when a team loses?10:45 - How has the atmosphere at and around sporting events changed over the last 20 years?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Discussing The 2024 Cardinals fan survey by Katie Woo of The Athletic10:15 - How do you feel about the state of the Cardinals franchise going forward?10:30 - 24th anniversary of the Rams Super Bowl victory10:45 - Happy Birthday to coach Norman Dale, aka Gene Hackman! What's your favorite performance in a sports movie?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford joins the show and talks about the Blues 5-game winning streak and what he has seen to make this run of success happen. JR also discusses goaltending and some Blues players from the past who relished those late-game moments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Talking about the NFC Championship and the breakdown for the Lions10:15 - Discussing the AFC Championship and the differences between Mahomes and Lamar Jackson in crunch time10:30 - The Blues win 5 straight, will they make the playoffs?10:45 - Jeremy Rutherford talking all things Blues hockeySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cardinals Hall of Fame outfielder Jim Edmonds joined the Balloon Party live in-studio for the entire show! The guys discussed the latest Baseball Hall of Fame class, the Cardinals' outlook in 2024, and his new helmet company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Jim Edmonds joins us in studio for the entire hour10:15 - Jim talks about the Hall of Fame and his new helmet company, LIGHT Helmets10:30 - Jim on broadcasting and the 2024 Cardinals outlookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Blues with a huge victory last night in Vancouver10:15 - Hiring coaches in-house vs. outside hires10:30 - The career pipeline of broadcaster to coach10:45 - The return of So What'd Your Grandma Think? Luka DoncicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Blues win last night in Calgary10:15 - If the Cardinals have another lackluster start to the season, who's to blame?10:30 - The Cardinals talent development when it comes to pitching10:45 - Has the Baseball Hall of Fame lowered their standards?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Discussing the results of the Blues fan survey, courtesy of Jeremy Rutherford and the Athletic10:15 - More on the fan survey and theorizing how the results would look for John Mozeliak and the Cardinals10:30 - Do other fanbases have a similar disconnect with the front office like the Cardinals?10:45 - What's the STL Sports version of Joel Embiid's 70-point game?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford joins us to talk about the Blues outstanding performance in the win on Saturday and looks ahead to their upcoming road trip. JR also discusses the upcoming trade deadline and some of the improvements the Blues have made as the season progresses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - NFL Divisional round recap10:15 - Analyzing the Cardinals signing Matt Carpenter10:30 - NFC/AFC Championship preview10:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on all things Blues hockeySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Blues lose as the Power Play becomes an issue again10:15 - Can the Cardinals leadership changes materially impact the team's success in 2024?10:30 - Who was/is the fastest athlete in St. Louis since 198010:45 - NFL divisional round previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Fletcher Cox's thoughts on the rumors around Nick Sirianni10:15 - What was the loss in STL Sports history that negatively impacted you the worst?10:30 - The audience's answer to the worst loss10:45 - Waino is joining the MLB on Fox crew and Fever PitchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - News on the MLB broadcasting front and how that could affect the Cardinals and Blues10:15 - The Cardinals payroll during a time of uncertainty with the broadcast money10:30 - Jason Kelce retiring and engagement farming10:45 - Blues fan survey from The AthleticSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Jackson thinks Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is on the hot seat10:15 - Bill DeWitt III's comments about the state of the Cardinals TV broadcast and what the future can hold10:30 - Dolphins vs. Chiefs on Peacock10:45 - Jackson doubles down on his Sirianni takeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Blues win another one against a top team10:15 - Dan Lanning will not be the new coach of Alabama, so who will be?10:30 - Looking at the odds for NFL Wildcard Weekend10:45 - Pat McAfee and ESPNSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Nick Saban's retirement and who will be the next coach for Alabama?10:15 - Bill Belichick out in New England, where will he go next?10:30 - The Kevin Hayes situation and the importance of reporting the truth10:45 - Creating a culture for pro sports teamsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Blues loss last night and the Pat McAfee situation ESPN10:15 - Would Yadi make for a good manager of the Cardinals?10:30 - More thoughts on Yadi and Baseball management in general10:45 - Best heels in WWE history?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Denton joins us to discuss his newsletter in which Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III says the Cardinals will most likely not spend any more money this offseason. John also talks about the offseason in general and the Cardinals hiring Chaim Bloom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III saying the Cardinals will most likely not spend any more this offseason10:15 - National Championship last night and the final AP Poll of the season10:30 - John Denton of MLB.com on the Cardinals offseason and DeWitt's comments10:45 - Dolphins and Chiefs being on Peacock this SaturdaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford joins us to discuss the Blues recent run of success and how he thinks they will approach the trade deadline. JR also talks about how the Blues prospects faired at the World Juniors, and how soon they could make an impact in the NHL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Blues continue their winning ways10:15 - Blake Baker departing Mizzou for LSU's Defensive Coordinator position10:30 - Jack Flaherty audio discussing Wilson Contreras10:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on all things St. Louis BluesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Blues victory last night over Vancouver10:15 - Cardinals interest in Dylan Cease10:30 - What is the best, or most organizational altering, offseason for an STL Sports team?10:45 - Weekend plansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Will Blake Baker leave Mizzou to take the vacant LSU Defensive Coordinator position?10:15 - The difference between this year's St. Louis Blues and the 2019 team that turned things around this time 5 years ago10:30 - The Cardinals offseason grade at this point10:45 - Discussing the PGA - LIV situation and audio from Rory McIlroy's interview about the current state of professional golfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Cardinals new red uniforms coming soon10:15 - Jackson defends the Rose Bowl start time to preserve the sunset in the 2nd half, despite the late start for the Sugar Bowl10:30 - 104th anniversary of the Red Sox trading Babe Ruth to the Yankees10:45 - Worst trades in STL sports history and cursed franchisesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Balloon Party is back! Very College Football oriented show today10:15 - Missouri's win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl10:30 - Alabama - Michigan yesterday and a preview of Michigan - Washington10:45 - Kirby Smart's comments about the viability of non-CFP bowl games in the futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Producers Party returns. Mizzou - Ohio St. tonight for the Cotton Bowl10:15 - Blues vs. Avs and the Blues upcoming stretch10:30 - Discussing Joe Flacco and possible NFL playoff scenarios10:45 - 2024 predictionarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The Producer's Party returns with Action Jackson, Andrew Marsh, Matt Rocchio, Grant Francis, and Bradford Bruns10:15 - The NFL Awards, is Lamar Jackson the runaway favorite for MVP?10:30 - The best sports moments of 2023 draft10:45 - Best sport moments draft (continued)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Former NHL ref Tim Peel is in studio with Danny Mac today breaking down the Blues big win & how much of a problem Bedard could be going forward10:15 - More ref questions from the listeners + the expectations for the post-Berube Blues10:30 - The particulars of the Life of an NHL Official10:45 - Why are youth refs so important to the future of the NHL?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Josh is in for Tim again and he has THOUGHTS on why the Chiefs are never ever ever getting back to the Super Bowl...10:15 - How does STL feel about an openly anti-Chief host? Very well...10:30 - Happy birthday to The Wizard!10:45 - What was it like in New Orleans when the city + the Saints rejuvenated a whole area from 2006-09See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Josh Innes filling in for Tim again, talking about the Dodgers signing Yamamoto10:15 - The importance (or lack thereof) of premier pitching in the MLB10:30 - Biopics10:45 - Should Josh rename his podcast?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Josh Innes filling in for Tim today, discussing the Blues and their lack of entertainment value10:15 - The potency of Cardinals offense for 202410:30 - Locker room stories10:45 - Breaking up the "Cardinal way"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Tim's last show of 202310:15 - Jackson vs. Hockey fans heats up10:30 - Amazon possibly investing in Diamond Sports, which could take Blues and Cardinals games onto the streaming giant10:45 - Mizzou is hot on the recruiting/transfer trailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - A look back at the year in sports, 202310:15 - Best STL sports moment of the year10:30 - Worst STL sports moment of the year10:45 - STL sportsperson of the yearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford joins us to discuss his tweet quoting Jordan Kyrou and his article that provided context around the quote. JR also talks about Kyrou's bounce back performance and how the team has played under interim coach Drew Bannister. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Jordan Kyrou's comments following Berube's dismissal and his strong showing on Saturday10:15 - The Bally's situation as it pertains to the Cardinals10:30 - Are we too quick to label a coach/player a star or a bust?10:45 - Jeremy Rutherford on all things Blues hockeySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voice of Missouri sports Chris Gervino joins Danny Mac to talk about a special season for the football program this past year, Chris' reaction to the Cotton Bowl matchup, the storylines from this Missouri season, Cody Schrader being such an incredible story to follow, Dennis Gates' up-and-down second season & why the recruiting for both football & basketball should have Tiger fans excited.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derrick joins Danny Mac to break down the Cardinals decision-making process across this offseason, getting out ahead of the big deals to sign three veteran pitchers, the importance of covering the innings for the Cardinals going into next season, the questions still out there about the bullpen arms, if the Cardinals have more moves planned, why the catcher situation with Contreras will be very different than last season, the impact of Yadi in is new role, how Ohtani's contract and the Dodgers team-building is affecting the rest of the NL & why the Baseball Writer's Dinner of one of the Derrick favorite nights of the year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danny Mac in studio for Tim & Piddles!10:00 - Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Danny Mac to break down the Cardinals offseason so far10:15 - More from STLToday.com's Derrick Goold on if the offseason for the Cardinals is done & how Ohtani is changing baseball10:30 - Mizzou broadcaster Chris Gervino breaks down a big season for Mizzou football, an up-&-down start for Year 2 under Dennis Gates & the recruiting run for the Tigers10:45 - Ticket giveaways + MLB's recent movesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Where are people at on Doug Armstrong following the Berube dismissal?10:15 - Villains' and rivalries in sports10:30 - Mizzou's 2024 football schedule10:45 - The top sports business stories of 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Our reaction to the Blues firing Craig Berube10:15 - The audience shares their reaction to the Berube news10:30 - The entirety of Doug Armstrong's press conferenceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Discussing Ohtani's contract structure10:15 - Will the Cardinals extend Goldschmidt and the Jakub Vrana situation10:30 - Patrick Mahomes behavior on Sunday and Jackson isn't sure what a 4th line is10:45 - Pat MacAfee on College GamedaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Rutherford joins us to talk about the dissapointing weekend for the Blues and where they stand at this point in the season. JR also discusses Brayden Schenn's comments following the loss to Chicago and the possibility of changes to the coaching staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.