Balloon Party with Tim McKernan

10:00 - Missouri Tigers kick-off this evening vs. South Dakota10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: More on Mizzou's opener and the two-QB plan for tonight's matchup10:30 - More Half &Half: Can fans be entitled and the post-career lives of athletes10:45 - Taylor Twellman on all things St. Louis City SCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Big picture Cardinal discussion10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Does the lack of development with Cardinals pitchers over the last 10 or so years give you pause for the future?10:30 - More Half & Half: The accessibility of streaming live sports10:45 - Gambling in the early part of the football seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - 101 ESPN's Fantasy Football draft last night10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Jackson's questions are subpar10:30 - The recent trend surrounding sports documentaries10:45 - Local RSN situationSee 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 return from Las Vegas10:15 - The new Mizzou Football 'Rules' video10:30 - Lil Piddles Weekend Wrap-Up: Is this the most dead the STL sports scene has been in the 21st century?10:45 - More Wrap-Up: How people watch live sports in 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!10:00 - Blues announcement + Lil Piddles Friday Six Shooter #1: Update on Action Jackson in Vegas & whether or not we should add units to our Mizzou OVER bet10:15 - Lil Piddles Friday Six Shooter #2: Are both fans and the league better off when stars like Giannis put pressure on ownership? & #3: Could Cardinal fans in St. Louis ever reach a point of apathy?10:30 - Lil Piddles Friday Six Shooter #4: CITY is the healthiest they have ever been—are you on the championship bandwagon?10:45 - Lil Piddles Friday Six Shooter $4.5: Is betting this next CITY match a trap? & #5: Tim goes golf nerd on whether or not an Italian venue takes him away from betting on the USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former HC of the Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams & Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil joins Tim to preview his upcoming appearance in STL and dive into some old stories from 1999.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!10:00 - Is Action Jackson thriving in Vegas?10:15 - Super Bowl Champion, Hall of Famer Dick Vermeil revisits the magic of 199910:30 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Is a deal with the ACC the next big swing in CFB realignment?10:45 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: How much is Ohtani's injury going to change FA fortunes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - An early update on Lil Piddles' travels to Vegas and the first question from a Rocchio-driven version of the Sports Business Newsletter10:15 - How exactly are the Cardinals going into the offseason without large changes in the staff?10:30 - Questions #2 & #3 from the Sports Business Newsletter -- we're talking corporate espionage and relocation rumblings10:45 - Shinedown tix giveaway and the final note from today's Sports Business Newsletter: Reggie Bush vs. NCAA Part...3?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins us to break down STL City SC's 6-3 victory over Austin and how important Roman Burki was. Taylor also talks about the timetable for return on Joao Klauss and Messi's performance at League's Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Balloon Party has signed an extension for another year!10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: How will the Cardinals front office view this season?10:30 - Taylor Twellman on all things St. Louis City SC10:45 - Missouri uniformsSee 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 hole-in-one and Masyn Winn's first hit being tossed into the stands10:15 - Lil Piddles Weekend Wrap-Up: Fans being obnoxious to pro athletes10:30 - STL City SC's win yesterday10:45 - Could Apple purchase ESPN?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 Mizzou football as they open up the season in 13 days10:15 - Lil Piddles Friday Six-Shooter: Masyn Winn being called up and St. Louis embracing soccer10:30 - Organic rivalries in sports and best STL sports villains'.10:45 - Sports movie character you would most want to beSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The shift to streaming sports10:15 - Deep dive on the Cardinals disconnect with the fan base10:30 - More on the disconnect and how communication is such a crucial factor10:45 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Sports memorabiliaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Jamie Rivers and his new role for the Blues and Bally's Sports Midwest10:15 - Jackson vs. Hockey Fans10:30 - Lil Piddles Sports Business Newsletter: Al Michaels and the future of play-by-play10:45 - More Sports Business Newsletter: Conference realignmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins us to discuss a variety of STL City SC topics, including some things to look forward to as the team gets back underway this Sunday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Williams Nwenari to Mizzou10:15 - Taylor Twellman on all things STL City SC10:30 - Lil Piddles Half & Half and revisiting the Monday Night Miracle10:45 - Piddles doesn't know about the Monday Night MiracleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Williams Nwaneri and Mizzou football10:15 - Lil Piddles Weekend Wrap-Up: ESPN getting into sports gambling10:30 - The ease of accessing sports information10:45 - The Messi effect in the MLASSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Danny Mac and former NHL referee Tim Peel discuss how Tim got into officiating10:15 - Moments from Tim Peel's officiating career10:30 - Officiating in today's NHL10:45 - What Tim Peel is up to nowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Danny Mac and Jeremy Rutherford discuss the Blues' documentary, "The Anatomy of the Draft".10:15 - Blues Quick-Hitters10:30 - Did Army do enough this season to make the Blues competitive again?10:45 - Blues Hall of FameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Congrats to Michelle Smallmon on her new role at ESPN Radio!10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Are seasons like 2023 detrimental for younger Blues and Cardinals fans?10:30 - The state of sports gambling10:45 - Sports documentariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins us to discuss the USWNT loss and the context behind their disappointing performance. Taylor also talks about Messi's early impact on the MLS, the possibility of Mbappe coming to play stateside, and STL City SC's return. 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 Kevin Brown (Orioles broadcaster) story and playing the audio of his comments10:15 - Lil Piddles Sports Business Newsletter: More on conference realignment10:30 - Taylor Twellman on the disappointing loss for the USWNT, Messi's impact on the MLS, and City's return10:45 - Notorious sports owners draftSee 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 pitching situation in 202410:15 - Will Adam Wainwright get to 200 wins?10:30 - Lil Piddles Weekend Warp-Up: NCAA conference realignment10:45 - More on conference realignmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - How will the Cardinals handle this offseason from a PR perspective?10:15 - Lil Piddles Friday Six-Shooter: Who on the Cards can prove themselves in the final two months?10:30 - Comparing and contrasting the best Cards teams of the 21st century to the current club.10:45 - NFL over-under win totalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Denton of MLB.com joins us to discuss the Cardinals moves at the trade deadline and some possible options for free agency this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Lil Piddles Sports Business Newsletter: Florida State wants out of the ACC10:15 - John Denton on all things Cardinals10:30 - More Sports Business Newsletter: NIL laws and SportsCenter's relevancy10:45 - Student athletes gamblingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Reviewing the Cardinals after the trade deadline10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Will anyone traded from the Cardinals return in the offseason?10:30 - Is now the time for Mizzou football to capitalize on the STL market?10:45 - Cardinals front office and their messaging to the fansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins us to discuss the Women's World Cup and Carli Lloyd's comments about the team. Taylor also talks City SC and how they will look when they return in the coming weeks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Trade deadline day: What will the Cardinals do?10:15 - Piddles Half & Half: Where will Jack Flaherty go?10:30 - Taylor Twellman on the USWNT and STL City SC10:45 - Audience reactions to deadline day so farSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Reactions to the trades made over the weekend and what could be coming on the horizon10:15 - Lil Piddles Weekend Wrap-Up: Can the Cardinals really 'retool' for 2024?10:30 - The Nolan Arenado rumors from last week10:45 - Comparing how the Blues were viewed when they were in sell mode vs. The CardinalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jorge Castillo of the LA Times joins us to discuss his article yesterday about the Dodgers pursuit of Nolan Arenado. Jorge talks about what he's heard and what he thinks will happen with both the Dodgers and Cardinals as the trade deadline looms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Jorge Castillo of the LA Times joins us to discuss his article on the Dodgers interest in making a move for Nolan Arenado10:15 - The significance of this trade deadline for the Cardinals10:30 - Miles Mikolas being ejected last night and the difference between the Cardinal broadcast and the Cubs broadcast10:45 - Lil Piddles Friday Six-ShooterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Where will Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery end up after the deadline?10:15 - Deep dive on the Cardinals mindset based on 2006 and 201110:30 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Masyn Winn10:45 - More Half & HalfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Possible Jordan Hicks extension10:15 - Deep dive on the Cardinals mindset since 201110:30 - More Half & Half: Tyler O'Neil and the Cardinals bullpen10:45 - Netflix's 'Quarterback' show and which STL athlete would you like to see on something similar?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins us to discuss the significance of Messi's debut goal for the MLS last week and what it means for the MLS, Apple TV, and American Soccer as a whole. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Taylor Twellman talks Messi's MLS debut and his encounters with Messi10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Cardinals deadline10:30 - Will Ohtani be traded? Will Adam Wainwright get to 200 wins?10:45 - Some of the worst rebrands in the history of sportsSee 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 are coming and Balloon Party time management10:15 - Lil Piddles Friday Six-Shooter10:30 - Six-Shooter continued: Sports media10:45 - Sandwich talk and mic dropsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Denton joins the show to talk about the possibilities and speculation as the deadline looms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Who should the Cardinals deal, Montgomery or Flaherty?10:15 - Would the Cardinals deal Goldy, or extend him?10:30 - John Denton joins us to give his thoughts on the Cardinals as the trade deadline looms.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 Cardinals walk off win last night10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: Can the Cardinals still play for 2023 while re-tooling for 2024?10:30 - More on the Cardinals at the deadline10:45 - The great running back debate and the RSN situationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins us to discuss the run of success for St. Louis City SC and the importance of going out and winning the Western Conference to secure home field advantage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - John Mozeliak's comments to the media yesterday about the deadline10:15 - Lil Piddles Half & Half: What will the Cards look like post-deadline?10:30 - Taylor Twellman on all things City SC10:45 - Mizzou Football and City SC could lift the cities spirits come OctoberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - Welcome back to Balloon Party!10:15 - Lil Piddles Weekend Wrap-Up: Cardinals at the deadline10:30 - Wrap-Up continued: Sports media layoffs10:45 - Text of the daySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10:00 - The worst thing the Cardinals could do in the second half of the season, is start winning10:15 - Blues Director of Player Personnel, Tim Taylor10:30 - The Cardinals track record with their ability to draft pitchers10:45 - ADHD radioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Taylor joins Chris Kerber on The Balloon Party to talk about the Blues' recent prospect camp and their most recent first round draft pick, Dalibor Dvorsky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blues Forward, Jake Neighbours joins The Balloon Party to chat with Chris Kerber about the offseason, and his development as he prepares for the 2023-24 season.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 Cardinals bullpen has been as bad as it seems10:15 - Blues Forward, Jake Neighbours10:30 - The Blues have a log jam at defense10:45 - Chris Kerber tells a touching personal storySee 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 last night's MLB All-Star Game.10:15 - Blues Head Coach, Craig Berube joins Chris Kerber.10:30 - Breaking down the Blues' forward group for the upcoming season.10:45 - What single thing has caused the most problems for the Blues over the last few years?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blues Head Coach, Craig Berube joins the show to talk about Oskar Sundqvist signing a one-year contract with the Blues, the defensive side of the puck for the forwards, and why he thinks last year did not go the way the team thought it would.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Twellman joins Chris Kerber to talk about the sustained success St. Louis City SC is having following their victory in Toronto this past weekend. They also discuss the MVP caliber season that goalkeeper Roman Burki is having, and how St. Louis has grown into a premier soccer city.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.