St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

In this week’s Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show hosted by Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley, hear their conversations with pitching coach Dusty Blake, shortstop Tommy Edman, Purina Community Affairs Director Daniel Koehler, ESPN journalist Buster Olney, and Cardinals Director of Ticket Operations Kerry Emerson. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane by revisiting Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's record-breaking 325th start as a battery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show hosted by Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley, hear their spring training interviews with Ken Rosenthal, Nolan Arenado, Ozzie Smith, and manager Oliver Marmol- plus, a replay segment of "Live at Shannon's" with special guest Tim McCarver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Cardinals broadcasters Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak; Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith; broadcaster Ricky Horton; Cardinals pitcher James Naile; and Theme Ticket Manager Bethany White. The Countdown to Opening Day Show with Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley airs every Wednesday 6-8PM CT on KMOX 1120AM and the Cardinals Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Whitey discusses why he traded Rollie Fingers, the timeline of the Ozzie Smith trade, convincing Ozzie to waive his no-trade clause to come to St. Louis, winning the 1982 World Series, having to trade Keith Hernandez, losing the 1985 and 1987 World Series, inventing bullpen by committee, Vince Coleman stealing bases at will, length of MLB games, his relationship with Jack Buck, and skipping school to go to Sportsman’s Park to watch the Browns and Cardinals when he was growing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

50 days till Opening Day! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by: top Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker, Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney, Miami Marlins reporter for the Miami Herald Craig Mish, Cardinals minor league reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel Guerrero, and Cardinals Director of Event Operations Ashleigh Middlebrook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56 days till Opening Day! In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Hall of Famer Scott Rolen, Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante, new TV voice of the Cardinals for Bally Sports Midwest Chip Caray, and Vice President of Ticket Sales Joe Strohm. Mike and Matt also discuss spring training, Dexter Fowler's retirement announcement, and take a trip down memory lane to July 2nd, 2022 where the Cardinals hit four consecutive home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

63 days til Opening Day! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne discuss Scott Rolen's selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame. FanGraphs Senior Writer Jay Jaffe, Cardinals broadcaster Ricky Horton, and General Manager Michael Girsch all join the show to discuss Rolen's future induction into the Hall and the upcoming Redbirds season. Pitchers and catchers report in less than three weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, MLB Network Radio host & former Mets GM Jim Duquette, Bally Sports Midwest analyst & former Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, MLB Network’s Keith Costas, Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com John Denton, and Cardinals Director of Marketing Martin Coco all join Cardinals Announcer Mike Claiborne and KMOX host Matt Pauley on this week’s Countdown to Opening Day Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first Countdown to Opening Day Show of 2023, hear Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley’s hot stove discussion with a number of guests, including: Katie Woo of The Athletic; Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest; Director of Cardinals Group Sales Ryan Eberhart; national baseball writer featured in the New York Times and MLB.com Scott Miller; and Bally Sports Wisconsin analyst and former Brewer Vinny Rottino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show of the year! Hear replays of some of this year's best interviews, including Jason Isringhausen and Brendan Ryan from Friday Night Live! By Loews with Mike Claiborne and Ricky Horton; Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright from the Chatter’s Box podcast with Kyle McClellan; and KMOX sports host Matt Pauley’s interview with new Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras on the day of his signing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals new catcher Willson Contreras, President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney and lead Cardinals Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold all join Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley on Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the full press conference with new Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras. Checkout more coverage on the [youtube.com/cardinals]Cardinals YouTube page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals TV broadcaster Dan McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the careers of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols. He details what it has been like covering their entire careers and speculates what it will be like when both take their place in the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Dan also discusses his path in broadcasting and relationship with Matt Holliday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker joins the show to discuss his pro career so far. He describes his day-to-day, his relationship with fellow prospect Masyn Winn, and what it was like to play in MLB’s Futures game in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals rookie slugger Nolan Gorman joins the show to discuss his first season in the big leagues, learning from José Oquendo, playing alongside his childhood best friend, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Ryan joins the program to discuss his career. Topics include the influence of Albert Pujols on a clubhouse, the famous "Chris Carpenter incident" in Cincinnati, how George Kissell and Jose Oquendo shaped him in the minors, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan tells stories about Yadi, Albert, and Waino. Plus, debuting in a Home Opener as a St. Louisan and much more. See below for more topics of conversation. 0:00 - Could Kyle McClellan still play? 1:19 - Ozzie Smith is still an amazing athlete in his 60s 2:19 - McClellan's first "Oh wow" moment in pro ball and meeting baseball legends 6:50 - His first Home Opener and what it took to get to the big leagues 11:35 - Hitting Matt Holliday in the head as a young pitcher 12:00 - Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright stories 24:00 - Albert Pujols stories 29:00 - Dave Rickett's impact on Cards catchers over the years 29:44 - McClellan's alumni involvement 33:39 - Brace for Impact 37:24 - The 2011 NLDS game 5 fruit snacks story 40:14 - When the dieticians took away Waino's plane snacks 40:53 - McClellan's new podcast, "The Chatter's Box" The Cardinals Insider podcast releases on the first of the month all baseball season long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1:00 - Al's draft story and early years in pro ball 4:30 - Meeting Stan Musial at Dodger Stadium 9:00 - Joe Cunningham's influence on his post-baseball life 10:45 - Lou Brock and Bob Gibson stories 16:52 - The 70s Cardinals and what could have been 20:17 - Brawls and his glove pounding routine 35:26 - Ken Reitz 39:35 - Bob Forsch 42:50 - Cardinals partners: Jack Buck, Joe Buck, Ken Wilson, & Dan McLaughlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oliver Marmol has been named the 51st manager in Cardinals franchise history. Oli, John Mozeliak, and Bill DeWitt Jr. discuss his new role with the media during this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill DeWitt Jr. and John Mozeliak discuss the departure of Mike Shildt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode looks at key stats and moments from the Card’s loss to the Dodgers, and Adam Wainwright and Mike Shildt offer perspective on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head inside the media room at Dodger Stadium as Adam Wainwright, Nolan Arenado, and Mike Shildt discuss the winner-take-all Wild Card match-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Simmons sits-down with Ozzie Smith to talk about his Cooperstown experience and the fraternity of being a Baseball Hall of Famer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lance Berkman played just two season in St. Louis, but became a fan favorite with his outgoing personality and clutch hitting in the postseason. He sits down to discuss joining the redbirds after battling the Cards for many years as a division rival. Plus, he tells stories and provides insights on the magical ‘11 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Series hero and St. Louis native David Freese joins the show to discuss his career with the Cardinals. Learn why he didn’t sleep in his own bed during the 2011 postseason, and the first question he asked John Mozeliak upon learning he had been traded to the Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eckstein joins team historian Brian Finch to talk about his 2006 World Series MVP, overcoming his size to excel as a Major Leaguer, and how he is spending his time in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis native John O’Leary was given slim odds of survival after being burned on 100-percent of his body as a little boy. Enter Jack Buck, who rallied the Cardinals around John giving him a reason to fight. Years later he has not only survived but thrived, and now speaks to groups about seeing the best in life’s trials. Throughout his journey John has been given the chance to interact with marquee names in Cardinals history. He joins the show to talk about those encounters and his newest book In Awe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Mac discusses capturing big moments, working with different analysts and his road to the big league booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and Matt Pagnozzi join the program to discuss their relationship and what it meant to each of them to represent their family and the city of St. Louis as Cardinals catchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cards Team Historian Brian Finch talks with St. Louis native Tom Shieber about his role in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Shieber was critical in reuniting the two halves of David Freese’s jersey from game six of the 2011 World Series for the Cardinals Museum’s special exhibit on the ’11 world champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode digs into the Cardinals Radio Network archives to unearth a conversation between Keith Hernandez, Mike Shannon, and Mike Claiborne. The three discuss Hernandez’s baseball career and how he has watched the game evolve from the broadcast booth in recent years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xavier Scruggs hosts The Bigs, a new MLB podcast featuring player-to-player conversations. He joins our show to talk about his new podcasting venture and tell stories from his time in the Cardinals organization. It’s a discussion about the human side of baseball, and making your dreams come true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Claiborne and Kevin Wheeler are back for the latest edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show! 2020 Hall of Fame inductee Larry Walker stops by for a great conversation. Also, hear from pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon, catcher Taylor Heineman and more as we approach three weeks till Opening Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne bring the latest edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show! Hear from second baseman Matt Carpenter and shortstop Paul DeJong as the roster begins to take shape with full spring-training game action underway in Jupiter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne break down all the latest news from the Cardinals exciting week. Nolan Arenado, Jack Flaherty, Harrison Bader and more join this exciting show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pitchers and Catchers is here and the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show has you covered! Hear from GM John Mozeliak and a candid conversation with skipper Mike Shildt. Also, childhood friends Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore join the show to discuss their 2021 goals and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne break down the latest moves as the offseason draws to a close. The guys catch up with Adam Wainwright about his offseason, how excited he is to continue pitching to Yadier Molina and what that relationship has meant to him over the last 16 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne break down all the latest news from the Cardinals exciting week. President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak breaks down the Nolan Arenado deal and discusses how it all came about. Then the All-Star 3rd Baseman joins the show to break down joining the Cardinals and his expectations for his future as a Cardinal. Announcer Joe Buck also joins to give his thoughts on the Arenado deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nolan Arenado discusses his excitement for joining the Cardinals and shares a message for the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day, Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne remember the late Hank Aaron and Larry King, they are also joined by the Cardinals' outfielders and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GM Michael Girsch sits down with Dan McLaughlin to discuss what 2020 was like and how those challenges will shape the club’s approach to 2021 in St. Louis and the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day, Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne bring all the highlights from the Cardinals Winter Warm-Up including interviews from Paul Goldschmidt, Mike Shildt and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day, Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne kick off 2021 by discussing the latest rumors around the offseason. The guys are also joined by Ozzie Smith, Harrison Bader and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day, Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne kick off 2021 by discussing the latest rumors around the offseason. The guys are also joined by Cardinals Radio Announcer John Rooney as well as Former Cardinals John Tudor and Tom Herr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Care Executive Director Michael Hall joins the show to discuss how his staff is transitioning Winter Warm-Up to a virtual format. He also discusses Adam Wainwright’s Roberto Clemente Award win, and the process of continuing to serve kids throughout Cardinals Nation during the pandemic. Visit cardinals.com/wwu for more info, including reservations for Winter Warm-Up virtual experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne bring us the latest edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day show! Claiborne and Wheeler are joined by Bruce Sutter, Jim Edmonds, Whitey Herzog, Chris Carpenter, and Ozzie Smith. MLB Network's Bob Costas and Joe Torre also join in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne bring us the latest edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day show! Cardinals FSN Midwest broadcaster, Rick Horton calls in to discuss the Cardinals offseason and his improving golf game. Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III speaks on the unusual year of 2020 and how the Cardinals have moved forward from a business standpoint. Director of Cardinals Publications, Steve Zesch, calls in to discuss the Cardinals new calendar for 2021 and other new merchandise. The crew also looks back to a special "Live at Shannon's show" featuring Cardinals legends Bill White and the late Bob Gibson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Kevin Wheeler and Mike Claiborne bring us the latest edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day show! General manager John Mozeliak stops by the program for a chat about the off-season and provides some insight into some of the Cardinals' plans in the FA and trade markets. MLB Network's Bob Costas also joins the show for an insightful conversation on the overall health of the sport and alot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day is back with it's first offseason edition ahead of 2021! Hosts Mike Claiborne and Kevin Wheeler bring us all the latest surrounding the Cardinals as the hot stove heats up! We highlight the best from GM John Mozeliak's media availability on Wednesday! Later on in an action-packed show, Cardinals President Bill DeWitt joins the program as well as manager Mike Shildt and Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1945 Stan Musial was drafted into the US Navy. He took great pride in his service the rest of his life, holding it as one of his proudest accomplishments. Brian Finch from the Cardinals Museum joins the show to discuss Stan’s time away from baseball during World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices