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Net Front Presence

Net Front Presence

The St. Louis Blues hockey podcast featuring the Post-Dispatch's Blues beat writers Jim Thomas and Matthew DeFranks, along with sports columnist Jeff Gordon.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Lee Enterprises

176 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Net Front Presence has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 176 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 12th season.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 32 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Lee Enterprises.

Episodes
176
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
34 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

<p>The St. Louis Blues hockey podcast featuring the Post-Dispatch's Blues beat writer  Matthew DeFranks and sports columnist Jeff Gordon. </p>

Latest Episodes

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Blues measure themselves against the league's best. How'd they do?

Oct 26, 202632 min

Eight games into the season, Blues search for a consistent identity

Oct 19, 202631 min

Signs of life from the Blues top line feeds optimism after first homestand

Oct 12, 202642 min

The good and the bad from the Blues first two regular-season games

Oct 5, 202634 min

Blues settle roster battles as injuries change mix on defense

Sep 29, 202651 min

What did we learn about the Blues lineup in the first week of training camp?

Sep 21, 202656 min

The Blues are (almost) back, and so are we

Sep 14, 202641 min

The Blues season is over. Now what?

Apr 21, 202652 min

What is there left to watch in the last week of the Blues season?

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' games against Colorado, the production and makeup of the top line, a lack of secondary scoring and their outlook on the last week of the season.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Apr 9, 202637 min

Dissecting the Blues' run into and out of the postseason picture

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the potential end to the Blues' playoff hopes, how the post-Olympics run impacted the on-ice product and draft position, then get to Jake Neighbours' tumultuous month.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Apr 3, 202642 min

Reflecting on the trade deadline, a post-Olympics surge and the direction of the Blues

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Blues' resurgent play after the Olympic break, their trade deadline activity and Tom Stillman's comments about the direction of the Blues.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Mar 18, 202639 min

Previewing the Olympics from a Blues and St. Louis perspective

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss upcoming Olympic Games, the five Blues representing their countries, the five St. Louis natives playing hockey and some key storylines to watch in the coming weeks.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Feb 9, 202654 min

How a St. Louis native is representing Italy at the Olympics

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the recent Blues losses ahead of the Olympic break, Robert Thomas' surgery, Jimmy Snuggerud's breakout and Otto Stenberg's loan to the AHL. Then they are joined by Nick Saracino, a St. Louis native that will play for Italy in the upcoming Olympic Games, about his hockey journey.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Feb 2, 202658 min

Blues barrel towards decisions at the trade deadline

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the upcoming decisions the Blues must make at the trade deadline, the Robert Thomas rumors, the coaching change in the AHL and Oskar Sundqvist's injury.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Jan 23, 202634 min

Blues secure Philip Broberg, induct newest class of Hall of Famers

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' win over the Hurricanes, the six-year contract extension signed by Philip Broberg, and what success looks like before the Olympic break.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Jan 14, 202638 min

Recapping the most impactful Blues moments and storylines of 2025

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss in Colorado to end the year, the changing goaltending situation with Joel Hofer and Jordan Binnington, the Canadian Olympic team, and then select the most important moments and storylines surrounding the team in the calendar year.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Jan 2, 202655 min

Talking Justin Carbonneau as the Blues head home from Canada happy

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' consecutive wins over Ottawa and Montreal, the goaltending performance vs. the Senators by Joel Hofer, and Matt watching Justin Carbonneau in person in Boisbriand. Then Alexandre Jacques, Carbonneau's head coach with Blainville-Boisbriand, joined the show to discuss Carbonneau's season and his future.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Dec 8, 202555 min

Jim Montgomery Week: Verbal spat with Jordan Binnington, then return to Boston

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about Jordan Binnington's exchange with Jim Montgomery, the Blues goaltending in the last month, a rash of injuries up front and the team's upcoming three-game road trip. Then Conor Ryan of Boston.com joins the show to discuss Jim Montgomery's return to Boston after he was fired by the Bruins last season.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Dec 4, 202550 min

Taking listener questions as Blues miss opportunities on five-game road trip

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss the Thanksgiving checkpoint in the NHL, another overtime loss for the Blues, a 1-1-3 road trip, Logan Mailloux's recall and the end of Milan Lucic's PTO in the AHL. Then they finish the episode by taking listener questions.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for a future episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Nov 28, 20251h 1m

Overtime woes and blown leads and scoring droughts, oh my!

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' struggles in overtime and the recent two-goal leads they've blown. Then they get into Pavel Buchnevich's long scoring drought, Jake Neighbours' return and wonder if there's a solution to the overuse of the top-four defensemen.</span></p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Submit questions for next week's episode via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or via X (formerly Twitter) @MDeFranks.</span></p> <ul> <li><a id="OWA72f75500-2cca-4ecc-0022-12fdb41ab81b" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/m01f0v">Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch</a></li> <li><a id="OWA1aea8ced-1961-ce8b-d9a4-51e641e0ae7d" class="OWAAutoLink" href="https://go.stltoday.com/4618vf">Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch</a></li> </ul>

Nov 21, 202557 min
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