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Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the great mystery that is the 2023-24 St. Louis Blues, how Jake Neighbours and net-front presence have been the biggest Bannister-inspired change for the Blues on the ice this season, the maturity and hockey knowledge from Neighbours at such a young age, the ceiling for Matthew Kessel's game & the Blues upcoming stretch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 202410 min

The Opening Drive - March 18th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- CITY gets another draw -- More reaction from the Marmol extension -- Blues extend their run to 47:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - STR - On Friday, the Cardinals announced a two year contract extension for manager Oli Marmol. What did you think? Bad optics? Does it REALLY make a difference?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: How do you like the NCAA tournament bracket?8:15 - KerbSide w/ Chris Kerber on a big weekend for the Blues, the upcoming stretch & why Kerbs is still just a little confused8:30 - The Fight8:45 - STLToday Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold talks VS2, Marmol's extension, Pallante keeping the door open & the Thompson/Libby competition9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Have we calmed down about the Marmol extension? No? Okay...9:30 - Kelly Chase & Barret Jackman talks about the upcoming "Puck Cancer" event, Chaser's battle & how to hold the veterans accountable9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 20242h 9m

MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger

Greg joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about today's special broadcast for the 'Spring Breakout Game", what he expect to see from Tink Hence tonight, why he's fully in on the Victor Scott II experience, all the legitimate reasons the Cardinals won't have him break camp, the importance of the 2nd half when evaluating pitcher injuries and building return timetables, how special Yamamoto already is as an MLB pitcher and why the Yankees seem like an obvious landing spots for one of Snell or Montgomery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 202414 min

St. Louis Blues All-Star C Robert Thomas

Robert joins Danny & Brooke to talk about his roulette dealer skills, how his kindness might've been taken advantage of, watching the growth of a young player like Toropchenko, the way that the goalie tandem hasn't continued to carry them, Kessel earning every bit of his contract extension, how he's helped stabilize Krug's game and his mindset as they hit the last stretch in a playoff battle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 20247 min

Blues analyst Joey Vitale

Joey joins the show to talk about the difficulties of an extremely busy schedule as a parent, how all these different sports throughout the year are actually the best things for your kids, the benefits of kids playing different sports instead of hyper-focusing and every game is going to be the biggest game of the season for the Blues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 20248 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay breaks down the biggest news in the tour this week--what can a mallet putter do for you? Plus the reaction to shrinking the PGA Tour in an EXTREME way...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - March 15th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Blues have a back-to-back this weekend against the Wild, Ducks -- CITY is Lowen-less as they travel to LA for a match against the Galaxy7:15 - Former PGA pro Jay Delsing on more comments from Rory, including some confusing ones7:30 - Blues analyst Joey Vitale breaks down the importance of raising multi-sport kids & the Blues having another "most important game of the year"7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Tommy Edman will officially start the season the IL, we won’t get any more updates for a week & won’t be able to hit–does this news change how you approach the OF battle to start the season?8:15 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas breaks down his easy dealing at the Casino Night & the play of Kessel to earn his new deal8:30 - The Fight8:45 - STR: Is Matt Carpenter already making an impact on this Cardinals' locker room?9:00 - MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger on today's "Breakout Game" and the status of Victor Scott II9:15 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:30 - They said WHAT!?9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 20242h 7m

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins Danny & Brooke in studio to talk about the Blues finally winning a game we all called "must-win" beforehand, how the stepping up of veterans and players like Kapanen completely change this team's complexion, if he thinks a long term deal for Buch will get done in the offseason, the variables that affect the discussion around money and term, looking back at the Blues inaction during the deadline, the ongoing saga of Doug Armstrong versus the idea of buying out a contract, the solid play of Toropchenko & if there is an extension in his future, what the rest of this year could hold for Jimmy Snuggerud, why trades seem like a more obvious path for the Blues to add impact players and change up their roster, where the ceiling is for Robert's game after this season and Quenneville still trying to get back into the NHL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 202420 min

STL CITY SC CB Tim Parker

Tim joins the show to talk about how they worked back form the disappointment of their loss in Houston and getting back on track, how the ball from the first-ever CITY goal has been hidden away, what it is like being a new father, how Totland has helped enhance the teams play in the back four, how the partnership continues to build between him and Nilsson, how he's acclimating to STL and his favorite parts of the food & sports scene, and why he's over the Miami hype-train.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 20247 min

Blues, NHL Hall of Famer Bernie Federko

Bernie joins us after a very relaxing break to talk about the incredible play and consistency from the goaltending tandem, the veterans who are starting to take their game up a level in their playoff spot battle, Matthew Kessell's new contract and what Bernie expects from him after a surprising jump, the importance of this last stretch and the mindset of a team fighting for a spot and his favorite aspects of young stars like Neighbours, Thomas & Bolduc.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - March 14th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Billikens bow out of the A10 Tournament & Fire HC Travis Ford -- Blues moved into ninth after a 3-1 win -- The pitching battle crystalizes in Jupiter7:15 – Sick of it!!!7:30 – STR: Is Zack Thompson the leading candidate to take over for Sonny Gray in the interim?7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: How can baseball grow their game with younger fans (or just different demographics overall)?8:15 - Blues Booth - Hall of Famer Bernie Federko breaks down the impressive play of the goalies over the last few weeks & which young players are jumping out to him the most8:30 - The Fight8:45 - STL CITY SC CB Tim Parker on his new backline mates in Totland & Nilsson, his thoughts on Miami & the excitement of being a new father9:00 - Rush Hour Reset 9:15 - The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford joins the show in studio to talk about Binner standing on his head, a potential Buch extension & Kessell getting wrapped up9:30 - More from JR in studio breaking down the Blues potential future9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 20242h 8m

Cardinals Spanish Language broadcaster Bengie Molina

Bengie joins the show in studio to talk about the special classroom events they have coming up--Beisbol in the Classroom, when he expects Yadi to join the Cardinals and spring and the impact he can have on this organization, his reactions to Victor Scott special play, why he doesn't expect him to break camp unless there is more injury news/updates, why he thinks Lynn & Gibson are going to battle for innings the way the Cardinals expected, his relationship with Angel Hernandez and how speaking Spanish changed their discussions, more on what he thinks Lance Lynn brings to this team and how he could be another veteran that impacts the young players, the difference in Wilsson last year vs. this spring and a deep dive into his thoughts on Zach Thompson & Matthew Liberatore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 202417 min

Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers

Jamie joins the show to break down an uneven road trip for the Blues, the story of the season and the biggest issues that are still holding them back, the 5v5 issues that have started to become the Blues' biggest issue, why he wasn't surprised by the Blues inaction at the deadline, wanting to see an extension for Buchnevich and how the Blues goalies have completely changed the complexion of this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 202410 min

STL Battlehawks LB Travis Feeney

Travis joins Brooke & Danny to talk about the changes he's noticed about the difference in the XFL and the UFL, how he ended up playing football instead of baseball, his NFL draft day story and Mike Tomlin made it so special, his pre-Battlehawks connections, if he's cool with the "T-Rav" nickname considering STL's favorite food and how that's helping him continue his football career with consistency and why he feels like the Battlehawks have a good shot to be champions this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 20247 min

The Opening Drive - March 13th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Bills advance -- Teams are still legally tampering -- Nick Saban makes a big statement about the state of CFB7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - STL Battlehawks LB Travis Feeney breaks down his excitement for the next season & how he made his decision between the MLB & NFL drafts7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Brad Thompson wants to see him break camp, John Denton expects him around July/August – After another strong day in Jupiter, where do you stand on the current Victor Scott II question?8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers on the Blues post-deadline expectations8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Rush Hour Reset9:00 – Cardinals spanish language broadcaster Bengie Molina *in studio* talks about 'Beisbol in the Classroom' and his thoughts on Victor Scott & the young pitchers9:15 – STR: The Cardinals say they are committed to a more consistent daily lineup–even without the current injuries, is that a realistic goal?9:30 - The Rollover: We got some AUR submissions to to get back to + Danny Mac learns the beauty of pedicures9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 20242h 6m

Billikens Men's Basketball analyst Earl Austin Jr.

Earl joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Billikens matchup against Rhode Island, how the Sincere Parker injury is a huge factor in today's matchup, the impact of Terrence Hargrove on this program in his 4 years with the Billikens, the impact growing from the young players like Larry Hughes & Cian Medley, the A-10 most likely being a one-bid team, the chances that Dayton could change that and the latest going around in the high school championships.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 12, 202410 min

Cardinals analyst, former MLB pitcher Brad Thompson

BT joins the show to talk about the promising signs from Sonny's side session yesterday, his expectations for a bounce back season from Gallegos, more love for Riley O'Brien, why he thinks Victor Scott should get a chance to make the Opening Day roster, Thomas Saggese jumping off the page throughout the spring and how Marp is already making an impact on the Cardinals--especially the young guys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 12, 202416 min

Voice of the Blues, John Kelly

JK joins Danny & Brooke to talk about the Blues continuing to play up to teams like the Bruins, what makes Hofer-Binnington a Top-5 goalie tandem in the league, what he saw from the different line combos last night, why the deals around the deadline and the buyers market didn't work in the Blues' favor and what he wants to see from this team across the last 17 games of the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 12, 20249 min

The Opening Drive - March 12th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Bruins-1 Blues-5 -- The reworked 3rd line goes OFF for a fantastic game -- Spring Training Updates -- News & Notes from the NFL’s “legal tampering” period7:15 - Can the Cardinals win with an Opening Day outfield of Burleson-Carlson-Walker?7:30 - You get one piece of sports memorabilia–but you can never sell it–what are you taking?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Updates from Sonny Gray at Spring Training + how his health shifts the entire conversation on the '24 Cardinals8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues TV voice John Kelly on a big win for the Blues & how the third line completely changed their game8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Cardinals analyst, former MLB pitcher Brad Thompson on why he wants to see Victor Scott in Dodgers stadium to start the season9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Bats from the Babe? McGwire's HR balls? You get ONE piece of memorabilia--what are you taking?9:30 – Billikens analyst Earl Austin Jr. on the Billikens matchup tonight & the growth of Medley & Hughes this season9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 12, 20242h 7m

The Opening Drive - March 11th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Blues-0 Rangers-4 -- Silence on deadline day -- Saggese & Co. pilot Cardinals past Fish -- Russell Wilson to sign with Steelers -- Drake foils Indiana State downtown7:15 - Two Things We Loved from the Weekend7:30 - Blues' rough Saturday and post-deadline questions after making no moves7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Injury updates on Edman and Noot8:15 - Kerbside: Chris Kerber breaks down a lackluster performance at MSG8:30 - The Fight8:45 - John Denton9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - STR: How do Cards balance the defense they promised with the injuries and the offense?9:30 - City comes away with a point in Austin9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 20242h 7m

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

With the Note finally wrapping up a five-game road trip, Chris Kerber tackles questions about Pavel Buchnevich and Doug Armstrong's decision to stand pat at the trade deadline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 20249 min

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton

As he waits for Cardinals skipper Oli Marmol to address Sonny Gray's bullpen session, John Denton of MLB.com dissects the team's sudden outfield carousel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 20248 min

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins "The Opening Drive" to give the most recent update around Pavel Buchnevich, if there could be a move to move a defenseman in the future, some stats that show how problematic this team is, why it's unreasonable to expect even the best players on this team to drag the other 20 across the finish line and this Blues team being what they are--which is average. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 20249 min

STL CITY SC HC Bradley Carnell

Coach Carnell breaks down the importance of changing the tone in the win against NYCFC, how the return of Lowen to form has been so important, why the NYCFC game might've been the best game they've played as a team since the start of LAST season, the strides that the defense is making over the last few games and how much defensive improvement has been a focus, what makes Burki a game-changing leader--not just a goalie, all the different ways to measure success in this sport, where he credits their success in player development and acquisition, how his mindset about the schedule changed very quickly, what to expect from the Austin FC matchup & how much time he finds to watch all the different academy & youth teams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 202413 min

Blues analyst Joey Vitale

Joey joins Randy & Danny to discuss how he would've handled duels if he was alive back in the day, how much of last night's game was a lack of effort from the Blues vs. a talent Devils squad, why the deadline is so tough and makes it impossible to look at your phone as a player and a very special move from Armstrong in how he went about re-signing Oskar Sundqvist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 202415 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins Randy & Danny to talk about the efforts to continue making golf a more global game, the recent progression in the opinion of players like McIlroy, the big problems that the PGA & LIV are both dealing with opposite of each other & why Scheffler is so special despite not carrying the weight of previous world #1 golfers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 202410 min

The Opening Drive - March 8th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Blues-1 Devils-4 -- Trade Deadline ends at 2PM CT -- Gibby looks rough, but Libby was dealing7:15 - NFL News & Notes from "Legal Tampering"7:30 - Former PGA Tour Pro Jay Delsing on the latest round of talk around the golfing world7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Reax to Gibson and Liberatore performances + The Blues extended Oskar Sundqvist--Are there any other Blues that they need to consider extensions for?8:15 - Blues analyst Joe Vitale on another poor game from the Blues & a special move from Army8:30 - The Fight8:45 - STL City SC HC Bradley Carnell on the big switch that gave them one of their best games ever against NYCFC & how they matchup tomorrow vs. Austin9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on the latest news around Buchnevich & the deadline9:30 - You could turn two with Ozzie--or what other legend would you want to play with? -catch a pass from Marino? -Shoot hoops with Jordan? -Face a shot from Brett Hull? -Pitch to Mark McGwire?9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 20242h 8m

NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly

Mike joins the show to break down where the Blues stand in the sell vs. stand pat debate, why a projected 29% chance at the playoffs is such a big factor in the decision, why he thinks that a move for Buchnevich is probably, which teams moves have changed the rankings across the NHL, why VGK continues to be so dangerous, why Buffalo has struggled for so long and the warning it's giving the Blues & why he's not expecting much from any Blues targets beyond Scandella and/or Buch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 202412 min

St. Louis Blues Center Robert Thomas

Robert joins Randy & Danny to talk about a rare off-day in NYC, what it's like from his perspective during the trade deadline, why he still enjoys the deadline as a fan, how the suitcase size during a long road trip can send a lot of messages during this time of the year, why he views the Blues best game as puck possession, the way that transition can open up their game--especially offensively and comedy shows becoming a favorite things for him to do on road trips.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 202410 min

STL Battlehawks WR Hakeem Butler

Hakeem joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the early returns from the start of Battlehawks training camp, his thoughts on the logistical situation with the league, why he's so excited to be a Battlehawk again, his excitement to play in front of the STL fans again, getting a chance to play with McCarron again and how special it feels to be part of--potentially--the best passing offense in the league. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 20249 min

The Opening Drive - March 7th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Are we ignoring a more time-sensitive Cardinals OF extension? -- Which deadline deals are affecting or informing us on potential Blues deals?7:15 – Sick of it!!!7:30 – Battlehawks WR Hakeem Butler talks about the TC setup for the Battlehawks & why he's so excited to be back with the Battlehawks for another year7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas joins from New York to talk about his favorite thing to do on an off-day in an away city and why he still sees the deadline as a fan of hockey8:15 - Fresh Take: You get a player to hit… At bat to win a World Series Two point conversion to win a Super Bowl Penalty Shot to win a Stanley Cup Jumper to win the NBA Finals8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Let’s put together our Cardinal bullpen as we speak...Both Randy & Danny have two big wildcards in their group of 89:00 - Rush Hour Reset 9:15 - NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly talks about what a Buch trade could look like and which moves have shifted momentum in the NHL the most9:30 - Who's your all-clutch team?9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 20242h 7m

Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers

Jamie breaks down another up-and-down showing from the Blues, why Friday isn't going to change this team one way or another, Jordan Binnington putting together his best season since the cup run, why the firing of coaches has taken another jump this year in the NHL, how the change in young player attitude is also a factor in these coaching decisions and the way that youth talent has grown in STL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 6, 202412 min

The Opening Drive - March 6th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Islanders-4 Blues-2 -- CBB Triple-Header goes...poorly -- Edman gets an update & the Cardinals hit a HR7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Seven of the Cardinals top 30 prospects came from last year’s trade deadline. What should we take out of that?All of the top 6 have a 2024 ETA–is the shuttle back? And how much will that matter for this year’s roster?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take - Sonny Gray has a MILD hamstring strain. If he isn’t available for opening day, what does the Cardinals rotation look like?8:15 - Blues Booth: Celebrity Line - Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers8:30 - The Fight8:45 - The Cardinals top 30 prospects list is out. What intrigues you about it?9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Why are NHL coaches getting fired at such an alarming clip this season?9:30 - STR: What does a Tommy Edman update tell us about the Cardinals start of the season? 9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 6, 20242h 8m

Voice of the Blues, John Kelly

JK joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about a big win for the Blues in Philly, how a looming deadline affects everything going on right now, how important a strong start could be for this road trip & then Dan steps up to JK's challenge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 5, 202410 min

Saint Louis Men's Basketball HC Travis Ford

Coach Ford joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the journey of Terrence Hargrove Jr. across his Saint Louis career, what makes a 4-year player like him so special, the way that the game has changed, the complete 180 that team-building has taken with transfers+NIL & tonight's matchup against a ranked Dayton squad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 5, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - March 5th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Sonny Gray leaves Monday's game with an injury -- Flyers-1 Blues-2 (SO) -- CBB Triple-header tonight7:15 - Spring Training Report - Sonny Gray leaves his start yesterday due to right hamstring tightness7:30 - SLU Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Ford talks about Terrence Hargrove, the changing of the game & his thoughts on his future7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Even though Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery haven’t signed, is this off season a bust for Scott Boras?8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues TV voice John Kelly on a big win in Philly kicking off a crucial road trip8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Oli Marmol says the Cardinals were a good base running team when they were in close games. So, why were they 19th in runs scored?9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Did the Flyers game change your opinion about how the Blues should treat the trade deadline?9:30 – MLB reveals the Cardinals top 30 prospects. What do we think?9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 5, 20242h 6m

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the Blues big win over the weekend, the big season from Jake Neighbours and just how high his ceiling can go & Kerbs breakdown of the upcoming schedule and the Blues playoff hopes coming down to their point total over the next few games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 202410 min

The Opening Drive - March 4th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- STL City SC-2 New York City FC-nil -- Blues-3 Minnesota Wild-1 -- Spring Training Update7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - Did Saturday’s City game make you feel better about the team after a sluggish start?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: Batting average against vs. starting pitching so far this spring…How much would we be freaking out if we were watching what the rest of the NL Central is watching?8:15 - Kerbside: Chris Kerber breaks down a big Blues win and how the next stretch will decide their playoff hopes8:30 - The Fight8:45 - NFL News and Notes9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - MLB Players have some good ideas as to how to continue to cut game times, but owners aren’t very receptive. Should they be?9:30 - There are tons of rumors ahead of the NHL trading deadline. And some of them involve the Blues?9:45 - Spring Training ReportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 20242h 8m

St. Louis Blues analyst Joey Vitale

Joey V joins the show to talk about avoiding the weather in Canada, Joey V's trade story (not the deadline but still), the craziness behind NHL trades and how money is moved, how Joey connects bird facts and the open-mindedness of a person, the Blues giving back all of their pre-break gains and why he still thinks there is a spark left for this team to push for a playoff spot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 202413 min

STL CITY SC Matchday Analyst Lindsay Kennedy Eversmeyer

Lindsay joins "The Opening Drive" to take about what hasn't been up to snuff for CITY through these first three games, if the CITY scheme can still beat MLS defenses on a consistent basis, whether or not she expects Dyhr to make his debut this weekend, if the Klauss-Adeniran combination is the best offensive form for CITY and her expectations for Saturday's matchup against NYCFC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 20247 min

St. Louis Blues Center Robert Thomas

Robert joins Randy, Brooke & Danny to talk about what he's heard about the MLB jersey frenzy, why he hopes next year's fanatics NHL jersey's aren't' a big change to their current ones, felt good about their performance on a back-to-back against the Oilers despite only getting one point, one player making a jump in his goal-scoring, his reflection on the benching in the 3rd against Detroit and where his increased shot attempts is coming from.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 20247 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins the program to talk about the big changes going around with the current PGA tour situation & why there's so much excitement about the return of Anthon Kim.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - March 1st, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Nationals-3 Cardinals-1 -- Worries about the anemic offense -- Busy Saturday in STL sports7:15 - STR: At the Athletic, Katie Woo wrote about why the Cardinals signed Brandon Crawford, and what he can do to help Masyn Winn. 7:30 - Former PGA Tour Pro Jay Delsing on the return of Anthony Kim7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: What we know — and don’t — about MLB’s ongoing issues with Nike uniforms8:15 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas reflects on the struggles in Detroit & how they can bounce back on Saturday8:30 - The Fight8:45 - It took almost no time following the announcement of the specifics for the new 12-game CFP for sources to start leaking the discussions on a proposed 14-team plan–and in a shocking development, this new proposal is going to benefit the SEC & B1G!9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - City SC Match Day analyst Lindsay Eversmeyer breaks down the issues from Houston's loss and what to expect from Saturday's matchup9:30 - Blues analyst Joey Vitale talks about Blues struggles and how they can build on certain parts of success to make a run at the playoffs9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 1, 20242h 10m

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about the Blues good showing against the Oilers, what he thinks about the Blues most likely trade targets, why he thinks one player's time with the Blues could be up soon and whether the Blues can count on their young stars growing into legitimate NHL stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 29, 202412 min

The Opening Drive - February 29th, 2024

Watch the full replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Oilers-3 Blues-2 (OT) -- CBB Triple-Header -- News from Spring Training7:15 – Sick of it!!!7:30 – What was your biggest takeaway from this year’s survey?7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: If you could know the truth about any sports scandal, what one would you choose?8:15 - Jeremy Rutherford talks about the Blues potential trade targets8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Spring Training Report: What are fair expectations for Lars Nootbaar in 2024?9:00 - Rush Hour Reset 9:15 - ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski has his top 50 trade targets as we head to the deadline…Do you think the Blues will be able to move each of these guys?9:30 - Mic drops on knowing the inside story of a sports scandal9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 29, 20242h 8m

Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers

Jamie joins the show to talk about the Blues game in Winnipeg, if he thinks we've seen enough reaction from the benched players in improving their game, getting into Mike Keenan's dog house, why he expects to see a difference in tonight's game from the Blues after a poor start doomed them in Winnipeg, what the conversations are like in the room as the deadline looms and you're a bubble team, what makes top players like McDavid such a joy to watch and what he remembers most from Gretzky's time in St. Louis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 28, 202413 min

The Opening Drive - February 28th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Blues-2 Jets-4 -- STL City SC - 0 Houston Dynamo - 1, CITY eliminated from Champions Cup -- Sonny makes his spring debut7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - With the additions of Carpenter and Crawford, the Cardinals now have a veteran, professional bench. How much of an advantage is this vs. the rest of baseball?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take - Why is leadership missing in sports?8:15 - Now that transaction season is essentially over, how does the N.L. Central stack up?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Five premier NFL running backs were not franchised by their teams. What are the best fits for?9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Bears GM Ryan Poles on the possibility of trading QB Justin Fields and drafting a QB with the first pick in the draft?9:30 - Blues Booth: Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers talks about a disappointing night in Winnipeg & how the Blues are responding to the 3rd period benchings9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 28, 20242h 7m

Voice of the Blues, John Kelly

John Kelly joins Danny, Randy & Brooke to talk about his memories of the Blues acquisition of Wayne Gretzky, his reaction to the benching of players by Bannister, the difference in Kessel's game across his strong start and the last couple weeks and how he thinks the goalie time will be split across the road trip.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 27, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - February 27th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cards-1 Marlins-1 -- Cardinals secure some (short-term?) depth at the SS spot -- Justin Faulk activated from LTIR, but this meant Matthew Kessel got sent back to Springfield7:15 - Safe to say this move for Crawford wouldn’t have happened if the Cardinals were confident that Edman would be 100% on Opening Day–so how big of a chance is this for Dylan Carlson at CF?7:30 - CITY already had to dig into their CITY2 depth for just the 3rd game of the season–is CITY’s depth really as good as we thought and can they compete in EVERY tournament they’re playing in this season?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Today is the 28th anniversary of the Blues trading for Wayne Gretzky. Is that…at the time it happened…the biggest deal in STL sports history?8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues TV voice John Kelly on the Blues need to lock in during this trip & the future of the NHL in Winnipeg8:30 - The Fight8:45 - How does the benching of Buchnevich, and then Thomas and Kyrou, affect Drew Bannister’s future as Blues coach? + JR's thoughts on Kyrou future with the Blues9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Today is the first start in a Cardinals uniform for Sonny Gray--how confident are you in Gray as the Cardinals #1?9:30 – Was there a bigger acquisition in STL sports history before or since the Gretzky deal?9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 27, 20242h 6m

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbsd joins Randy & Brooke to break down just how far you would go for a hypothetical Brady Tkachuk trade, why you can't give up too much for the fear of just becoming the Senators, how the Blues organizational depth gives them an opportunity, Kerbs tries to avoid talking about the weekend and how the Blues starting to give away games instead of grinding out tough wins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 26, 202413 min