Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

With Allen (@amedlock1) still involved with the Rangers, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with blogger and author Rich Bray (@remembirds). While they eventually tackle the current team, the two spend most of their time talking Cardinal history as set out in Rich's Book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals. From Rogers Hornsby to Colby Rasmus, the two talk about some of the biggest deals in the history of the Redbirds. Why was the Mark McGwire deal such a big deal? How would we remember that 2011 trade if it wasn't for the miracle comeback? Why are there no 2020s trades in the book? Plenty of great stuff for those that love the deep history of the Cardinals! Amazon link to Rich's book here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) still tied up with the high school season, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with his good friend and now MLB.com writer and High Lord of the Prospects Kyle Reis (@kyler416). The guys go through the surprising start of the major league club before diving into Kyle's forte, the minor leagues. Should Jimmy Crooks get the call? Where is Quinn Matthews on the pecking order? How much fun is Springfield going to be? The guys cap it all off with a little discussion about upcoming Star Wars projects. It's a long one but a good one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals have played (and won) a baseball game so all is right with the world. After guesting over at Talking About Birds (@talkingaboutbirds.bsky.social) the day before the season starts, Daniel (@C70) brings Nate and Ben over to his side to break down all the excitement. Using The Cardinal Six game that the three played at the end of TAB as a guideline, the guys talk about the excitement of JJ Wetherholt, the questions around the bullpen, the use (or lack thereof) of ABS, Nate's namesake playing left, and so much more. It's a rollicking ride that rivals yesterday's sixth for craziness! (Also, it didn't make the episode but the game wound up Nate 9, Ben 6, Daniel 1.) TAB episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6G4LEQppzuxUu8VV7dXE78?si=Os1TGIeGSoC4di_ZBbC7cg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) fully involved with the high school baseball season, Daniel (@C70) brings in some other podcasting experts to try to class up the place. The voices of Cardinals Off Day, Ben Godar (@bengodar.bsky.social) and Ben Humphries (@bgh.bsky.social) along with the man who keeps the show running, Dan Chibnall (@bookowl.bsky.social) pile into the virtual studio to talk about the Cardinals. What did the guys take out of this winter? What will the Cardinals do well in 2026 and when will they be a good team again? Will Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman still be here when that happens? All this and much more as the guys get their spring training reps in before the return of COD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) dealing with game day, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Fangraphs writer and newly dubbed Head of Challenge Research Ben Clemens (@benclemens.bsky.social). The guys talk about some of the new tools at Fangraphs before diving into the current Cardinals squad. Should we make such a strong dividing line between John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom? What should we make of the volatility in the rotation? What's the best case scenario for Dustin May? Plus the normal Nolan Gorman/Jordan Walker talk, some fanboying over Masyn Winn, and Ben's pick for player to watch. It all wraps up with some discussion about ABS. Come join in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the baseball season gets started for Allen (@amedlock1), the great guests keep coming to fill his chair. This time, Daniel (@C70) welcomes Dayn Perry (daynperry.bsky.social) to talk about all things Cardinals. Using a post from his great Birdy Work Substack, the two talk about Nolan Gorman, attendance, spring results, Masyn Winn, and much much more. Plus Dayn answers the now-expected question about who he's focusing on this season. All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) fully into baseball duties, Daniel (@C70) brings in another guy with experience in the field, Scott Plaza (@MrPlaztastic17). The guys talk about his baseball background and how he got into podcasting and writing, then shift gears to talk about spring training 2026. What's been interesting so far? What does it mean for how this season is going to go? What parts are exciting, what parts are less so? Plus the guys weigh in on the Cardinals Hall of Fame and the lack of spring training broadcasts. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) preparing for his opening scrimmage game, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk things over with minor league reporter Brian Walton (@B_Walton) of TheCardinalNation.com, who is down in Florida covering Minor League Depth Camp. The guys talk about what the system looks like now, how it got to the depths that it did, and some of the exciting names that are on the horizon. Who is Brian looking at for this season? And exactly how does he manage weekly with Kyle Reis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) out with high school baseball about to start up, Daniel (@C70) gets to visit with St. Louis media icon Bernie Miklasz (@b_miklasz). The guys talk about the power of radio when it comes to baseball, the shifting tides of the media covering the Cardinals, and the job Chaim Bloom is doing so far to remake the club into one to be proud of. Why is Bernie excited about this team? Who does he compare JJ Wetherholt to? How confident is he in the future of this club, both on the field and in the owner's box? A great conversation with one of the best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these times of upheaval, it's good to hear a familiar voice. Jim Hayes (@RegionalTVCat) gets together with Daniel (@C70) to talk about the state of play both on and off the field. What were the Cat's thoughts about those veterans who got traded off? Who is he going to be looking for this year? What about the changes going on in the St. Louis media? All this plus find out why he rounded up his former player co-hosts for his podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still dealing with snow and other issues, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with Benjamin Hochman of the Post-Dispatch (@hochman). The guys talk about the state of the Cardinals generally and what 2026 might hold. Who's Benjamin's guy to follow this season? Will Brendan Donovan get traded? How much patience will folks have with Chaim Bloom and company? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a major snow storm bearing down on both of them, Daniel (@C70) chats with Lynn Worthy of the Post-Dispatch (@LWorthySports). (The storm kept Allen (@amedlock1) from joining the fun.) Daniel and Lynn talk about the changes in the job after shifting to the columnist side of things before tackling the current Cardinals squad. There's a large delta on what this team could be which makes it fascinating. Who is going to emerge as a leader should Brendan Donovan get traded? What's the personality going to be? The guys also get into Chaim Bloom's tenure and what the future holds there. A good conversation to help you think warm baseball thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The move expected for over a year finally came this week. Nolan Arenado is no longer a Cardinal and Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with Matt Pauley of KMOX (@MattPauleyOnAir). Can we be happy for both the team and Arenado in this situation? How will his tenure in St. Louis be remembered? The guys also get into how to gauge what the fan base is thinking, how things may be different with Chaim Bloom in charge, and the player Matt is looking at most when the season starts. It's a full and fun show, so come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it's the lid-lifter to a new season, you know Jeff Jones (@jmjones) of the Belleville News-Democrat is dropping by. With Allen (@amedlock1) hitting that time of year, Daniel (@C70) chats with Jeff about a wide variety of Cardinals topics, including the signing of Ryne Stanek for the bullpen. How strange is it to be looking at signings for what they'll get at the trade deadline? How does the uncertainty in the TV contract area affect the club and their actions? Why is JJ Wetherholt so important to the future of this team? All this and much more with one of the veterans of the press box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Christmas past and New Year's ahead, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about where the Cardinals sit in these holiday doldrums. The guys talk all aspects of the Willson Contreras trade--was it a surprise, Boston again, prospects coming back--before discussing the signing of Dustin May and the other possibilities of this winter. A little morsel to pass the time during this holiday week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winter meetings came and went and for the Cardinals, it was a quiet one, at least on the face of it. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about Willson Contreras's availability, the lack of activity in Orlando, and when we might see some activity. There's also discussion of Chaim Bloom's comments about Ivan Herrera's training and the draft lottery disappointment. All this and a few rabbit trails wandered down as we get ready for the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a little bit since the guys got together, but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) always pick up where they left off. How surprising was the Sonny Gray trade, at least in timing? What are the expectations for this week at the winter meetings? How clear is the change in philosophy from the change in the front office? Plus some talk about the contention window and what 2026 might look like. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holiday season is upon us and so Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are talking turkey. The Cards have stuffed their 40-man roster with some new seasonings while some other trimmings have been discarded. Can we read anything out of Chaim Bloom's carvings? Can Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman be a featured dish or are they destined to be the casserole that gets overlooked? Could Bloom cook up a trade before the big gathering? Tuck in your napkin and enjoy another podcast serving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (@C70) continues his tour around the majors with a stop in Denver, talking with Shannon (@LoveTheRox) about being a Rockies fan. What's it like being a season ticket holder of this team? What got her involved in baseball and how did she get started online? Is Paul DePodesta the answer? And is she disappointed the Rockies didn't set the record last year? Plus talk about Matt Holliday and Nolan Arenado for the Cards fans listening. Come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a little time off, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get back to talking baseball. The guys discuss the playoffs before turning to some of the moves the Cardinals made this week. Where do we see the hand of Chaim Bloom? Do any of these moves really mean anything or will they be quickly forgotten? There's also discussion of why no Cardinal personnel filled any open managerial/front office spot, what the jump from college to pro may be like for Tony Vitello, and lots of CBA worry. Plus Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn won awards! Come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (@C70) continues his look around baseball, talking with Gregg Masterson (@greggtmasterson) about his Twins fandom. How did he get tied into the Twins and what kept him there? Why is the '87 team not nearly as discussed as the '91 champs? How did he get into content creation? The guys then talk about the MLB Fan Council, especially given the attention it has gathered this week. What hope is there as a Twins fan for the future? And, for the Cardinals fans, some talk about Sonny Gray. It's a packed show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing his look at fans of other teams, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Lux Farina (@TheMFinKC) to talk about the baseball team on the other side of Missouri. Lux talks about how he started following the Royals and how that fandom led him into the online community and then into podcasting. The guys then talk about the Royals, what went wrong in 2025, what it's like watching Bobby Witt Jr., and what this winter will be like. Hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (@C70) tries something a little different, looking to have conversations with a broader baseball reach. First up is Joshua Howsam (@JoshuaHowsam), a Blue Jays fan with writing and podcasting in his background. The guys talk about Joshua's fandom and what it's like being a fan of a team that isn't much older than he is, plus other things like the MLB Fan Council before diving into this Toronto squad. How does this World Series play out? How exciting is it? Join us for a fun conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With still no direct Cardinals news given the playoff hiatus, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) spend some time with a few other topics. The postseason has been remarkable, even if the expected NL winner turned out to be the actual NL winner. Is that just a function of payroll? Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest ever? The guys then dig into a little bit of the injury news, with three Cardinals going under the knife recently, and how that might affect Chaim Bloom's approach. They wrap it up talking about the former Cardinals skipper now being the former Padres skipper as well. Come enjoy this random assortment of baseball talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the playoffs going on, there's not necessarily a ton of Cardinals news out there but that didn't stop Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) from getting together to chat. They talk about the playoffs, then about some of the press Chaim Bloom and the new front office got this week. The guys tackle Cardinal legends as managers or coaches and the Jordan Walker Driveline video. Plus Rich (@remembirds) talks about Harry Carey's firing. Spend some time with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices