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The Opening Drive

The Opening Drive

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Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray

Chip joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about an odd start to his Cardinals experience, starting to turn the corner, the offense hitting its stride, the big questions still hovering around the pitching staff and his expectations for a big series against the Dodgers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 18, 202310 min

Sean Mullin, Director & Lindsay Berra, Executive Producer of IT AINT OVER

Lindsay & Sean join the show in studio to talk about the documentary on Yogi Berra, what makes the story so special, what it was was like for Lindsay to grow up with a legend for a grandpa, Sean becoming a part of the family over the production, their favorite Yogi stories and Yogi-isms and how to watch the documentary now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 18, 202311 min

The Opening Drive - May 18th, 2023

7:00 – Cards-3 Brewers-0Matthew Liberatore with a shove→5.0IP 0R 3H 6K 3BBNBA PlayoffsHeat-123 Celtics-116 (Heat lead 1-0)NHL PlayoffsECF starts tonight Panthers v. Hurricane101 ESPN will be carrying every single Eastern & Western conference final game for the Stanley Cup playoffs7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!7:30 – BIRD WATCH7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: Could Liberatore be a legitimate top-3 starter for this rotation?8:15 - "It Ain’t Over" Director SEAN MILLER & Executive producer LINDSAY BERRA join the show in studio to talk about the making of the documentary and the magic of knowing Yogi Berra8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray joins the show to talk about the Cardinals uptick over the last three series win9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - MLB broadcaster Bob Costas joins the show to talk about the Cardinals turnaround, the need for pitching and his favorite Yogi Berra story9:30 – Bob didn't have the rosiest take on the Cardinals--can they fix the staff like he says is necessary?9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll10:00 - What’s going on with Caleb Love & his decommit from Michigan?10:15 - Randy’s secret game...RAY or NAY!10:30 - HILL TO DIE ON...Rocc has takes, and that just never goes well...10:45 - As it stands after last night--would Liberatore be a starter in a wildcard round?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 18, 20232h 44m

Wednesdays with Cardinals Pitcher Adam Wainwright

Waino joins Carey, Randy & Brooke for another Wednesday morning to talk about Flaherty's big start on Monday, understanding why the Contreras situation was such a big deal in the media but trying to understand what happened behind closed doors, the offense starting to find its groove and getting to watch Liberatore pitch tonight after the shift in the rotation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 202316 min

The Opening Drive - May 17th, 2023

7:00 – Cardinals-2 Brewers-3Matthew Liberatore is being called-up and put into the rotation for tonight’s game, Waino moved to Thursday FP @ 6:45 Corbin Burnes (4-2 3.35) vs. Liberatore (was 4-1 with a 3.13ERA in 8 starts in Memphis)NBA Playoffs7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy7:30 - Would SLU in the Big East make sense? 7:45 - TIOLI8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Glanville on rules changes and the benefit for baseball long-term8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Will the Cardinals 6-man rotation help fix their pitching staff issues?9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Rocc ‘n Roll9:40 - Wednesdays with Waino - Cardinals P Adam Wainwright joins the show to talk about Flaherty's big start, Contreras being back behind the plate & Liberatore getting the start todaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 20232h 11m

Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne

Claibs joins the show to talk about the Cardinals big win of the Brewers, the feeling of the team being completely different from the start of the year, why Flag Day is still an interesting date in this Cardinals season, Flaherty's gem and what this could mean go forward, his favorite Shannon stories as he continues to share on ClaibsOnline & why he's so disappointed in Carey & Rocc for their NBA takes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 202310 min

ESPN analyst, Co-Host of Starkville Doug Glanville

Doug joined Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the Cardinals starting to turn things around against Boston, the big difference he saw in the Cardinals sweep against their rough start of the season, his takeaways from the Contreras kerfuffle and why he isn't buying into any of these questions around Aaron Judge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 202313 min

TNT analyst Darren Pang

Panger joined "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Panthers taking down the Maple Leafs, the Oilers failing to make it with McDavid, his predictions for the Semifinals & why he thinks the Blues will combine some of their picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 202312 min

The Opening Drive - May 16th, 2023

7:00 – Cardinals-18 Brewers-1Flaherty pitched a gem→7.0IP 3H 0ER 2BB 10KOffense went OFFBro-hugs on the stairs! THE CARDINALS ARE BACK(?)7:15 - BIRD WATCH7:30 - Which is bigger from last night:The Cardinals getting a GEM from a SPORThat the gem came in Contreras’ first start back behind the plate?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: With Mikolas starting to get back to his level and Waino back in the fold, how important is Montgomery’s start tonight?8:15 - TNT Analyst Darren Pang is off from TNT until the Final, but he has predictions for the Semis8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Doug Glanville, ESPN analyst on his thoughts on the Cardinals turnaround and his reaction to the back-and-forth of Contreras9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on Flaherty & the Cardinals hitting their stride9:30 – Is the offense’s continued explosion the real story?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.

May 16, 20232h 6m

BSMW Cardinals analyst Brad Thompson

BT joins the show to talk about the Cardinals strong turn on the roadtrip, Arenado finding his swing again, all the questions we can't stop asking about Contreras and what BT has seen from the rotation as it slowly improves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 202312 min

ESPN, Sirius MLB & SNY broadcaster Dani Wexelman

Dani joins Carey & Brooke to talk about all the Cardinals questions that have been building from the Walker decision, why she's still confused by how the Cardinals are going to handle him, the back-and-forth of the Contreras situation and how dire the pitching situation may be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 202311 min

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins the show to talk about a wild run in the NHL Playoffs as Matthew Tkachuk & Co. eliminated the Maple Leafs, VGK knocks out McDavid and what he thinks the Blues plan could be going into the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 202311 min

ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers

Jesse joins the show again to talk about his thoughts on the Cardinals after covering their series win in Chicago, why the 180 flip for the Cardinals is confusing, what could've happened over the last week and if he thinks the Cardinals could be turning the corner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 20238 min

The Opening Drive - May 15th, 2023

7:00 - Weekend wrapupTwo come-from-behind wins and then a shellacking–not a bad weekend for the Redbirds…The Cardinals are making decisions as Contreras will return to (mostly) full-time catching duties, starting with Flaherty’s start today vs. MilwaukeeCITY lose twice to Chicago across five days , again had a lot of trouble finishing in the final third, were outshot on goals-on-target 6 to 2NHL Playoffs + NBA Playoffs7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - BIRD WATCH7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: How much can Arenado and the rest of the offense make up for the pitching staff if they keep hitting like this?8:15 - ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers on his Cardinals' article, the odd handling of Contreras and where the Cardinals go from here8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Chris Kerber breaks dwon the big day for Tkachuk in the playoffs and his thoughts on the Blues potential draft plan9:00 Dani Wexelman, host @ ESPN, SiriusXM 89 SNY TV & Perfect Game joins the show to talk about all the odd Cardinals moves over the start of the season9:15 - RUSH HOUR RESETWhat went into this Contreras decision?9:30 Cardinals, BSMW analyst Brad Thompson on the Cardinals starting to turn things around9:45 Rocc 'n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 20232h 11m

Sean & Chris Pronger talk JRNY

Sean & Chris Pronger joins the show to talk about their new whiskey that they are showing around St. Louis, JRNY, what is was like growing up with the two of them in the same house, how Chris got some payback on Sean for their childhood fights, a podcast coming up on the horizon and how to check out the new whiskey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 12, 20236 min

STL CITY SC Head Coach Bradley Carnell

Coach Carnell joins the show for #ControlleChaos to talk about how things are different leading up to this game after playing Chicago just 4 days before, why he's still confident in the overall progression of the attack after the last few games, why the finishing has been such a problem, the injury report going into tomorrow's game & how things are changing with the schedule as mid-week games became more common. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 12, 20238 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about another shot across the bow from Phil Mickelson and what's coming up next in the world of golf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 12, 202310 min

Comedian Ben Bailey in studio

Ben joins the show in studio a little early for his schedule to talk about what the experience was like hosting "Cash Cab", how he went from acting to hosting to stand-up comedy, coming up with a lot of bird jokes & how you can catch him this weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 12, 202312 min

The Opening Drive - May 12th, 2023

7:00 - NBA Playoffs + NHL PlayoffsCardinals start their 3-game series in Boston tonight @ 6:10PMWaino (0-0 7.20) vs. LHP James Paxton (who last pitched 1 start in April of 2021)7:15 - Comedian Ben Bailey, former host of the US version of “Cash Cab”7:30 - Celebrity Line: Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Celebrity Line - STLCitySC coach Bradley Carnell on the oddness of playing Chicago again after 4 days and how they can get the finishing up the level they need8:15 - Fresh Take: Would you have rather the Cardinals signed Contreras, or a pitcher, last off-season? 8:30 – The Fight8:45 - BIRD WATCH9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Is John Mozeliak passing the torch in the Cardinal front office?9:30 - Celebrity Line - Chris Pronger and Sean Pronger on their new whiskey and growing up with another haymaker in the house9:45 - Rocc 'n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 12, 20232h 7m

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins the show to show us his singing chops, get into the latest developments in the SC playoffs, what the Blues are looking at post-lottery, why he thinks a ROR reunion isn't in the cards for the Blues and his pick to hoist the cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 20238 min

MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger

Greg joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the Cardinals mishandling of the Contreras situation, why a FA mistake of this level needs a better rationale, Mo preparing the organization for when he leaves, the Cardinals still having a chance in a bad division and why he thinks the biggest issue could be Yadi having spoiled this team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 202319 min

The Opening Drive - May 11th, 2023

7:00 – Cards-4 Cubs-10So the pitching staff is just average to pretty bad at this point?NBA Playoffs + NHL Playoffs7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals rash of odd decisions and the changing of the guard behind the scenes7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take :How many games can you reasonably win with this pitching staff as it looks now?When do Liberatore, Graceffo & Thompson become essential moves?8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Is the Cardinal coaching staff maximizing the talent on the roster?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Listeners sing for their supper--I mean--tickets9:30 – The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford on the potential for a Ryan O'Reilly reunion and where the Blues stand post-lottery9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 20232h 5m

The Opening Drive - May 10th, 2023

7:00 – Cardinals-6 Cubs-4Flaherty→5.0IP 7H 3ER 5BB 3K 1HRWell, Jack had an interesting postgame…7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy7:30 - Buster Olney has made strong comments about the future of Contreras and the Cardinals 7:45 - TIOLI8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Is Jacks velocity something to worry about going forward?8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy on figuring out the Cardinals pitching staff troubles9:00 – Rush Hour reset9:15 - Rocc 'n Roll9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino - Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright breaks down his recent start, the resolve of Contreras and the different perceptions from inside and outside the locker room9:45 - Are we missing something big with the Cardinals current culture and mindset?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 20232h 6m

STLToday Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy

Lynn joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about covering a Cardinals team in crisis for the first time in a while, the issues he's seeing with the pitching staff and if an expectation of them to improve is unrealistic and if the the recent wins are enough to start a positive turn in the clubhouse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 20238 min

Wednesdays with Cardinals Pitcher Adam Wainwright

Waino joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about a difficult and confusing last week of Cardinals news from the outside, why the reality inside the clubhouse is different from the outside perception, why he's so impressed with Contreras' handling of the situation, why the meeting with Willson was so important and impactful, his breakdown of his first start in his return, why those 3 runs will bother him so much and why pitching in historic parks like Wrigley & Fenway is so fun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 202314 min

Cardinals beat writer John Denton

John joins the show live from Chicago to talk about Willson Contreras' impressive game with everything going on, his takeaways from the Cardinals & Contreras' pregame comments, his thoughts on Oli not sharing parts of the thought process, if the confidence is becoming an issue with this team and the odd usage of players like Zach Thompson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 202310 min

Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne

Claibs joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the Cardinals continued struggles, why this season has been the toughest in the last 30+ years for this franchise, his take on the Contreras issue and what he thinks will need to change before we see him behind the plate again, if the Cardinals misevaluated Contreras or had too much faith in their coaching, the entire NL Central being bad and why Wrigley brings back so many Mike Shannon memories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 20238 min

Cardinals Magazine staff writer Stan McNeal

Stan joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about updated version of his Cardinals book, why this Contreras situation is so rare, why he thinks Arenado's biggest issue is overthinking his struggles and what to expect on the next edition of the Cardinals Magazine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 20238 min

The Opening Drive - May 9th, 2023

7:00 – Cardinals-3 Cubs-1One more and it’s a streak…Willson Contreras–with all the stuff swirling around him AND the added heft of his return to Chicago–has a great game anis involved with all three of the Cardinals runsSTL CITY SC takes on Chicago Fire tonight @ 7:00PM in Round 4 of the US Open Cup (Round of 32)7:15 - BIRD WATCH7:30 - Cardinals Magazine writer Stan McNeal breaks down the rareness of the Contreras move relative to a stable Cardinals future7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Joe Maddon has made his comments about Contreras--what do we take from it?8:15 - What...Marmol said what now?!8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Are we being homers by wondering about last night's NBA Draft Lottery 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 – Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne on the Cardinals recent issues and the managements handling of the questions9:30 – MLB.com Cardinals reporter John Denton breaks down the pregame conversation around Contreras and why he thinks the organization is handling this the way they are9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 20232h 7m

ESPN Cubs/White Sox writer Jesse Rogers

Jesse joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about the Cardinals seemingly scapegoating Willson Contreras for the issues with the pitching staff, why the Cardinals season continues to generate such odd decisions, his thoughts on Willson Contreras as a catcher in his time in Chicago and his thoughts on the Cardinals/Cubs series that stats tonight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 8, 20238 min

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the similarities between the Blues and Cardinals tough seasons, the NHL playoffs continuing to be fascinating as the Kraken's run is still going and the Maple Leafs are in trouble and his faith in the NHL Draft lottery potentially changing the STL Blues draft fortunes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 8, 20239 min

The Opening Drive - May 8th, 2023

7:00 - WeekendThe Cardinals are moving Contreras to DH and we have some questionsWhat does it say when your biggest FA ever is moving positions 33 games into the season?What do you do with Gorman now with ABs at the DH spot?Can this offense overcome a sub-.200 player in the lineup every day (Knizner or Barrera at C)?What caused the shift from Saturday to Sunday to axe the idea of Contreras playing OF?And so many more...7:15 - Two Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - BIRD WATCH7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: What is going on with the Cardinals and Contreras?8:15 - Celebrity Line - Chris Kerber talks Blues draft lottery on the horizon and an NHL playoffs that continues to surprise (Kraken anybody?)8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Did the Cardinals completely misevaluate a player that they saw first-hand dozens of times?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - St. Louis is taking this decision well..9:30 - Celebrity Line - ESPN’s Jesse Rogers talks about the odd decisions from the Cardinals, scapegoating Willson Contreras and the upcoming matchup between the Cardss & Cubs9:45 - Rocc 'n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 8, 20232h 8m

The Opening Drive - May 5th, 2023

7:00 - Cardinals-7 Angels-11NHL PlayoffsNBA Playoffs7:15 - Sick of It7:30 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing on the struggles on his father's St. Louis Browns clubs7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - MLS Season Pass match analyst Ross Smith on CITY's need to figure out the attack with the current run of injuries8:15 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals are garnering more reaction from the fans.. 8:30 – The Fight8:45 - BIRD WATCH9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Former Cardinal and Falcon, BSS analyst Brian Jordan talks about the HBCU combine in STL & the struggles of the Cardinals9:30 - Polo Ascencio in studio talk Cinco de Mayo, Cardinals struggles and a potential podcast9:45 - Kentucky Derby name game!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 20232h 11m

Cardenales Spanish language broadcaster Polo Ascencio

Polo joins the show in studio to talk about the history of Cinco de Mayo, the struggles for the Cardinals, why he still has some positivity left in him and why fans of 101 should get ready to see a little more Polo...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 202312 min

Former Cardinals, Bally Sports South analyst Brian Jordan

Brian joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about the HBCU combine that Brian is helping with after the passing of Demetrious Johnson this past winter, why the event is so important to the youth in the St. Louis area, what it was like to trudge through the rough years on the Cardinals, the issues he sees with the Cardinals and why he is still questioning the demotion of Jordan Walker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 202311 min

MLS Season Pass analyst Ross Smith

Ross joins "The Opening Drive" to break down CITY's upcoming matchup against Dallas FC, why the big question for CITY is what they're going to do up top, why he thought Niko struggled in that role this past game and why control and energy are the key to the next few games for CITY. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 20238 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins the show to talk about growing up with his dad on a terrible St. Louis Browns teams, the upcoming LIV & PGA events, takes a couple of our golf questions & Rory McIlroy getting fined.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 202310 min

The Opening Drive - May 4th, 2023

7:00 – Cards-4 Angels-6Did Marmol’s management lose them this game?NBA Playoffs + NHL Playoffs7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on the Cardinals struggles, Walker's demotion & why he isn't giving up yet7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take : Did Marmol’s management lose them this game?8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - On the heels of Shohei Ohtani pitching last night, who has been the best athlete you’ve ever seen perform in person?Did Ohtani take over #1 for Randy?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Blues insider from The Athletic Jeremy Rutherford talks about the upcoming NHL lottery and tries not to dwell on the past...9:30 – Are the Cardinals dealing with an identity crisis?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.

May 4, 20232h 7m

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins the show to talk about the upcoming lottery odds, why the Blues draft history make fans so afraid and he needs a little assist from the hosts on his next project at The Athletic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 4, 20238 min

MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger

Greg joins the show to break down his thoughts on the Cardinals struggles, why he isn't freaking out but he is wary, his thoughts on the demotion of Jordan Walker and all the potential variables that could've factored in, the two different styles of management and what the players prefer in the MLB and why a potential move for the Cardinals is possible and why it gives him hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 4, 202314 min

Blues EVP & Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer Steve Chapman

Steve joins the show to talk about the Blues & Cardinals efforts in the discussion and debate around legalizing sports gambling in Missouri, why this is so potentially important for Missouri and what is currently being lost from the lack of legislation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 20237 min

ESPN, MLB Network analyst & Former Cardinal Xavier Scruggs

Scruggs joins "The Opening Drive" to try to explain why he thinks the Cardinals have failed to live up to expectations from the Spring, why the Jordan Walker demotion made sense but still rubbed him the wrong way, where the blame falls for the defensive issues and small mistakes, Marmol's importance into getting the Cardinals back in line why the pitching staff questions have continued since the offseason and what that means going forward and the incredible joy of getting to experience a talent like Ohtani--and how facing a superstar could tell us a lot about the Cardinals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 202312 min

The Opening Drive- May 3rd, 2023

7:00 – Cardinals-1 Angels-5The only consistency this Cardinals team has is LOSINGNHL Playoffs + NBA Playoffs7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy7:30 - ESPN & MLB Network analyst Xavier Scruggs on the Cardinals struggles to start the year 7:45 - TIOLI8:00 – Today’s Fresh Take: Cardinals have average 2.7 runs in their 20 losses, are now at 20th in total runs scored -- is this just a time thing or is a lineup decision the key?8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Blues EVP & Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer Steve Chapman on the local efforts for sports gambling9:00 – RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Rocc 'n Roll9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino Cardinals P Adam Wainwright on his rehab starts ending, his season start on the horizon and overcoming one of the worst starts in Cardinals history9:50 - What's on tap?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 20232h 9m

Wednesdays with Cardinals Pitcher Adam Wainwright

Adam Wainwright joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to try to make some sense of the Cardinals struggles to start the season, how tough it's been for him to watch it from far away, why he's always been jealous of Shohei getting to hit so much, getting ready for Big League Impact's Swing for Impact event at Top Golf and a winning mentality to get back into the divisional race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 202317 min

The Opening Drive - May 2nd, 2023

7:00 – Cards host LA Angels tonight,Patrick Sandoval (2-1 3.16) vs. Matz (0-3 6.23)NHL Playoffs + NBA Playoffs7:15 - NFL NotesDraft recap, schedule coming out, teams best set for success?7:30 - BIRD WATCH7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Should the Cardinals have really signed a “Number One” pitcher in free agency? And what’s next for the Cardinals in terms of personnel? Waino returning. Yepez at Memphis. 8:15 - Here are the common denominators of bad teams. Why are the Cardinals bad?– Talent– Execution– Coaching– Effort– MISC8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Celebrity Line: TNT Analyst Darren Pang breaks down the big loss for Boston & the big moments for Matthew Tkachuk 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Celebrity Line: Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne remembers his favorite Mike Shannon memories9:30 – Celebrity Line: Angels broadcaster, analyst Erica Weston breaks down the future for Ohtani and the Cardinals-Angels matchup9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 20232h 7m

Bally Sports West' Angels host/reporter Erica Weston

Erica joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the upcoming Angels-Cardinals series, what the 2023 season has held so far for the Angels, the ongoing discussion's around the future of Shohei Ohtani, Erica's journey through STL and back to LA and her observations from the Cardinals struggles to start the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 202311 min

TNT analyst Darren Pang

Panger joins Carey, Randy & Brooke after an incredible run of games in the 1st round of the playoffs, his reaction to Boston bowing out early despite their regular season, why Matthew Tkachuk is such a special player and what to watch for as the second round gets under way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 20239 min

Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne

Claibs joins the show to reminisce about his favorite memories of his longtime radio partner Mike Shannon and why the last few days have been tough but the positive realization he came to alongside one of Mike Shannon's oldest friends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 202310 min

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins the show to talk about some big upsets in the NHL playoffs with Matthew Tkachuk upending the Bruins historic season and the Kraken shocking the reigning champs and previewing the Blues Opening House coming up on Wednesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 1, 20238 min

The Opening Drive - May 1st, 2023

7:00 - Weekend wrapupCards get swept by the Dodgers, sit in last place in the central with 10 wins and 10 games back from 1st.Remembering a legend, Mike Shannon7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - BIRD WATCH7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals still sit at 2 series wins after April–can this team turn it around before June? 8:15 - Chris Kerber breaks down the latest in the NHL playoff, including the Bruins shocking loss to Matthew Tkachuk & the Panthers8:30 - The Fight8:45 - ESPN broadcaster Joe Buck talks about his memories of Mike Shannon9:00 - Al Hrabosky remembers his friend and colleague, Mike Shannon9:15 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:30 - Fan reaction from the passing of former Cardinals star and legendary broadcaster Mike Shannon9:45 - Rocc 'n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 1, 20232h 9m