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Mizzou Tigers WR Theo Wease Jr.

Theo joins “The Opening Drive” before a big game against Boston College to talk about how iron sharpens iron in one of the best WR rooms in the entire country, which WR is the best at a number of different categories, when he started focusing on his fashion, why he joined the Tigers when transferring, continuing to grow the program since he arrived, if he noticed his big game against Buffalo as it was happening, his work in graduate school, becoming a coach in the future, which coaches have affected him the most, what he would bring to the NFL if he got a chance there and locking in for a big game for the Tigers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 13, 20249 min

The Opening Drive - September 12th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-2 Reds-1 -- Lynn is divine in his return to the mound -- Dolphins-Bills tonight -- PAC-12 After Dark RETURNS7:15 – Sick of it!!7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on the biggest surprise in the NL MVP race & why there is some hope for a quick turnaround for the Cardinals7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: Should we feel better about future Cardinal starting pitching than we have?8:15 - The Dolphins and Bills play tonight--Are Tua and Allen actually underrated?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - The NFL averaged 21.0 million viewers per game during the league's opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record--The league and Nielsen said Wednesday morning that the per-game average on TV and digital platforms was a 12% increase over last year. Why? What brings you in?9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Super Bowl Champion, former St. Louis Rams DT D’Marco Farr talks about the magic leading up to 1999 and the greatness of that defense9:30 - Rocc & Roll9:45 - The Lineup GameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 20242h 8m

MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger

Greg joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about his latest rendition of “Greg’s List” where his #1 storyline was the shocking potential of Francisco Lindor stealing the NL MVP from Shohei Ohtani, why a 50-50 season from Ohtani will be the one thing that stops him, whether first half and second half stats should be treated as the same, the Royal rebuilding in just a season or two, whether or not the Cardinals can build around Winn the way KC has built around Bobby Witt Jr and why he isn’t interesting in watching bad history with the White Sox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 202415 min

Super Bowl Champion, Former STL Rams DT D’Marco Farr

D’Marco joins Randy for a reunion in multiple ways to talk about the 25th anniversary of the GSOT, why the opening game of the season was such a tone setter for the machine, why he’ll never forget the scouting report on the running game in that game, an apology to Tony Banks, the pride that Rams defense took in their game going into that season, the way London Fletcher held him accountable and made him a better player and why they will never be able to take away the 1999 GSOT from St. Louis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 202413 min

St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Gibson

Gibbs joins the show to talk about the opening week of the BLI Fantasy Football leagues, how his pitching early in his career caused major injuries to him early one, having to get Tommy John after that, why he thinks young pitchers can throw a lot as long as they’re going it the correct way, why arm & shoulder strength & timing is more important than pitch count, how he gauges whether a start was a success or not, hitting another career milestone, the most important part to him about having a longer career in MLB and his excitement for Lynn’s return to the mound for his start on Wednesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 11, 202417 min

The Opening Drive - September 11th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-0 Reds-3 -- Can't get over the Cardinals numbers with the bases loaded this season...7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Where were you on 9/11? What was it like?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Is there a template that the Cardinals have used in the past to build their franchise back to what it was?8:15 - How have Belichick and Brady done in joining the media? And is Jason Kelce the next big superstar?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Total over-reaction…which NFL division could you see sending three teams to the playoffs?9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Cardinal pitcher Kyle Gibson talks about how his early injuries affected his pitching career & his excitement for Lynn's return9:30 – Is pitching at the youth level negatively affecting pitching at the MLB level? Or will fixing the velo issues in MLB eventually trickle down?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.

Sep 11, 20242h 9m

The Opening Drive - September 10th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Monday Night Football -- A record setting night for the Jets defense -- Surprise in the backfield for the 49ers -- Cardinals back in action7:15 - Four Downs: NFL WEEK ONE7:30 - Derrick Goold described the Cardinals’ roster building as “hot-wiring” meaning they can take it anyway they want. What’s the best way for them to take it in 2025?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Does it make sense for the Cardinals to continue riding the fence between a miracle playoff run and starting an offseason that will apparently see big changes?8:15 - Do the CFB results from around the country have you seeing Mizzou’s schedule different?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - In his chat yesterday, Derrick mentioned that he thinks a big bat is more likely than an ace pitcher in an offseason move--does you agree with that decision?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Is Deshaun Watson the worst trade in history? The worst contract in history? The worst of both?9:30 - NFL Overreaction: If the 49ers can look like THAT without McCaffery, they might have an even bigger lead on the rest of the NFC than the Chiefs have in the AFC…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.

Sep 10, 20242h 7m

The Opening Drive - September 9th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Cardinals drop 2/3 against the mariners over the weekend -- CFB Week 2 sees some big wins, upsets & almost upsets -- CITY drops a disappointing 2 points7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - The Cardinals had an announcement on Friday that should not go under-the-radar. Gary LaRocque, Director of Player Development, is retiring after 12 years at the post--Is this the first of many, or the most significant change this offseason?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: Is there anything the Cardinals can do to solve their Miles Mikolas problem?8:15 - KerbSide: Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber on the things to watch for as prospects camp starts this weekend8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Following questions around the pass-rush & a new-look defensive backfield, the Mizzou defense has yet to allow a point through two games–Will Mizzou’s defense be the defense-maker this season?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET -- Is this going to be greatest season for CFB parity?9:15 - TV Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray talks about hope still being alive despite another series loss to a below-500 club9:30 - NFL Highlights & Lowlights9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 9, 20242h 11m

Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray

Chip joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the Cardinals HOF weekend, why Dave Duncan belongs in Cooperstown, why he was always in Chip’s Top 3 in baseball, if he thinks a 6-man rotation could be an option for the Cardinals, Miles Mikolas’ struggles going all the way back to the middle of the season, Walker’s development at the big league level since his latest call-up, the lack of pitchers duels in MLB & his thoughts on his Georgia Bulldogs as the CFB season starts to heat up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 9, 20249 min

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins Brooke & BK to talk about the Blues prospect camp coming up this weekend, his excitement to be broadcasting hockey on 101 this week after a long offseason, the adjustment that Brayden Schenn had to make as he took over the captain C this past year, looking forward to him this season with a younger roster & an increase in leadership and why he thinks 2nd-line Center is still the best spot for Schenn to play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 9, 20248 min

Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold

Derrick joins the show in studio with Brooke & Dan to talk Cardinals, their realistic playoff chances, why time (aka games left) has become the biggest obstacle, why it’s hard to describe this year as anything but a disappointment, the lack of offense being inexplicable and damning for the first 5 months of the season, Gorman being one of the biggest questions after this season, “hot-wiring” the roster construction by giving them a lot of options on shorter deals, the questions still up in the air on the future of Goldy as a Cardinals, if his recent offensive surge will factor into the decision making, his skepticism about MO’s effect on the fans, why Mo wants to move back from being the loudest voice in the room & have new voices takeover, how development has changed in MLB over the years, the issue with the Cardinals producing players…just not for the Cardinals, how the Brewers have passed the Cardinals in multiple ways, how the timing of Carlson’s injury in Spring was the beginning of the end, how the local TV deal will inevitably affect the Cardinals—and MLB’s—budget & salary, why this will be a short-term problem with a lot of long-term gain and why the option for Gibson makes sense in 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 202439 min

Mizzou broadcaster Chris Gervino

Chris joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about a big win for Mizzou back at the start of Week 1, how to grade a defensive games that’s so strong but happened against a lower-level team, why sellouts for games like Murray St. & Buffalo matter to the program, giving Norfleet a week off mainly out of caution, the different ways that the Mizzou running game can attack ways compared to last years one-man attack, how the projections have changed following Boston College & Vanderbilts big wins, an interesting nugget for the Buffalo matchup & why he’s confident Laird Veatch is the right man for the AD job.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 202410 min

MLS Season Pass analyst, Former MLS forward Taylor Twellman

Taylor talks about being honored at the Revolution-CITY game this weekend, wishing the game was in CITY so that he could see his Uncle Jay play at the Ascension, what happened in his career that helped create his ThinkTaylor charity, how the knowledge and narrative around TBIs needs to continue to grow across all sports, not being surprised by the growing pains for STL CITY, how Hartel & Teuchert have helped them change their style to help control the ball, the changes this team has undergone since the change from Carnell to Hackworth, if he sees a chance for CITY to make the playoffs, the big names that made sure MLS found its way to soccer & why that makes the CITY-Revolution matchup so fascinating.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 202413 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins Danny before he tees off as the Ascension Charity Classic to talk about another edition of the tournament, what makes this event so special, the ways that the tournament benefits so many different organizations in north county, the hope that John Daly stick around a little bit longer, his nerves when he hit the inaugural shot a few years ago and his excitement for this years tournament to get underway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 202412 min

The Opening Drive - September 6th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Congratulations to Randy Karraker & the rest of the 2024 STL Sports Hall of Fame class – NFL Kickoff Last night did not disappoint… -- Tigers & CITY back in action this weekend7:15 - Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing talks about this weekend Ascension Charity Classic7:30 - Fresh Take: Have games like the Sau Paolo game been successful for the NFL over the last decade+? Does it add anything for your as a football fan here in the states?7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Former MLS forward, MLS Season Pass analyst Taylor Twellman talks about being honored at the CITY-Revolution game & the growth of CITY's style since Hack took over8:15 - Mizzou broadcaster Chris Gervino talks about the Tigers Week 2 matchup aganst Buffalo8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Rush Hour Reset9:00 - Post-Dispatch, STLToday.com lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold talking about the issues with the Cardinals this season, especially an offense that never hit expected levels9:15 - More from Derrick Goold on the Cardinals & future of POBO John Mozeliak9:30 - Derrick Goold breaks down how the future tv deal for the Cardinals will dictate he budget starting in 20259:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 6, 20242h 10m

The Opening Drive - September 5th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-3 Brewers-2 (F10) -- NFL Season Kick Off7:15 – Sick of it!!7:30 – The Cardinals are winning series & staying in the chase--will that get you back down to Busch? Or do you need some type of commitment from the FO?7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: The fans have made it CLEAR that they want to turn the page and see all the young players who could impact the Cardinals in 2025–which young player do you most want to see make the jump NEXT season?8:15 - Cardinals SP Kyle Gibson talks about Matz's return & Jordan Walker's big game8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Another NFL season kicks off tonight so let’s make a few predictions…9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Former St. Louis Ram, Super Bowl Champion Trent Green joins Randy to talk about the GSOT, seeing greatness is Warner early & if he could've led the GSOT in an alternate timeline9:30 - Trent Green Part 29:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 20242h 11m

Former St. Louis Rams QB Trent Green

Trent joins Randy for this week’s edition of out GSOT 25th anniversary celebration talking about the beginning of his career, how he got from Vianney BACK to STL, locking in for the 1999 preseason before well…you know, how much attention he was paying to Kurt Warner before he his injury, how the Baltimore game changed the way he saw things, the 49ers game being the take-off point, if he believes he would’ve lead the GSOT in a similar way & getting the chance to play with one of the most talented teams in NFL history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 202425 min

St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Gibson

Kyle joins Danny & Brooke with a little apology for Wednesday’s mishap, the state of the lockeroom after a couple of big wins verses the Yankees & Brewers, his reaction to the Steven Matz start & his work ethic to get back to the majors, the trick he played on Jordan Walker during his 5-5 game & the special way he gets to celebrate his off day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 5, 202415 min

Bally Sports Midwest reporter Jim Hayes

Jim Hayes joins Brooke & Danny to talk about his skill in avoiding the water bath following a big Cardinals’ win, his thoughts on the Siani no-catch in extra innings, how he would handle a potential contract for Goldy in the offseason, giving the young players more runway as they finish out the season, how you balance both Siani & VSII doing enough to both earn starts at CF and why he was surprised at the spot start for Steven Matz—despite his success during Tuesday’s game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 4, 202411 min

Former St. Louis Blue, broadcaster Kelly Chase

Chaser joins Danny & Randy to talk about his induction into the STL Hall of Fame this week, quite the opener in a way that only Chaser could start an interview, how he's feeling in his battle with cancer, what it meant to have so many different people from STL & the hockey world support him, the most exciting moments in his career all coming back to his time in St. Louis, why he finally feels like a real St. Louisian & the unbelievable impact of Hull on the city of St. Louis and the Blues history in this city.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 4, 202415 min

The Opening Drive - September 4th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-7 Brewers-4 -- Was that a catch by Siani -- AP Top 25 was announced and Mizzou jumped up to #97:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Former Blues forward, broadcaster Kelly Chase on his induction into the STL HOF on Thursday7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Goldy thinks he has time left–and the numbers to prove it! Are you buying into a potential Goldschmidt resurgence? And do you want the Cardinals to be a part of it?8:15 - BSMW sideline reporter Jimmy “The Cat” Hayes on Saini's big extra-innings night & a potential future for Goldy8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Could Goldy's recent resurgence--continued last night--be the catalyst for another contract in 2025?9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Is there a way we can help the hosts with a complete lack of fantasy football skill?9:30 – Dan laid out a good guess at the Cardinals 2025 rotation—is this good enough? Would young arms replacing the 4-5 spots be enough to get you interested?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.

Sep 4, 20242h 5m

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins the show to talk about Tuesday’s confirmation that Krug will miss the season with an ankle surgery, some of the early questions around the Blues 2024 line & defensive combinations, what the new signing for Draisaitl will mean for McDavid’s next contract, the Oilers incredible leverage at the top of their salary cap & if they will be able to break NHL history and win with the most top-heavy roster ever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 20249 min

MLB.com Cardinals insider John Denton

John joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the big day and weekend from Jordan Walker, finding the joy in baseball again for the 22-year old, Walker needing to lay off the outside pitch—especially with teams figuring out the sweeper can get him, the Cardinals plan with Victor Scott II as Michael Siani makes his return, the Cardinals hope for Steven Matz getting a start on Tuesday and why some numbers have Goldy thinking he can make a return as an MLB hitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 202412 min

CBS, 247 CFB writer, author John Talty

John join Brooke & Dan to talk about his new book, “The Price”, talking about the price that CFB is paying to enter into a new era that is better for the sport but worse for a lot of the people currently in it, why the overall lack of control within college football is the biggest reason Nick Saban retired, the way that boosters around programs can become like NFL owners if they have enough money and what purpose is left for the NCAA doing into this new era?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 202413 min

The Opening Drive - September 3rd, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Cardinals holiday weekend gets spoiled -- Jordan Walker's big day -- CFB Week 1 -- CITY finally takes all 3 points7:15 - Three Things We Loved About the Weekend7:30 - Steven Matz seems like an ideal bullpen piece for next season, so why aren’t starts like these being being to young arms like McGreevy and Graceffo that have shown, this season, to have *something*?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Should the Cardinals go hands-off with Walker and just let him work through any adversity at the big league level?8:15 - CFB reporter John Talty, co-author of THE PRICE:WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S ERA OF CHAOS8:30 - The Fight8:45 - The college football hotseat apparently heats up EXTREMELY quickly...9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - MLB.com Cardinals writer John Denton on the Cardinals big win in New York, things going wrong in Milwaukee & Jordan Walker's 5-hit day9:30 - Blues broadcaster Chris Kerber talks about the breaking news around Torey Krug & Leon Draisaitl's new contract9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 3, 20242h 9m

The Opening Drive - August 30th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Padres-1 Cardinals-4 -- Cardinals’ offense outhits the Padres 3/4 games, including 10-3 yesterday - College Football Kickoff - Tragedy in the NHL7:15 - Do you feel like you, as a fan, pay players salaries? In a pie chart, the Cardinals top two revenue sources are local TV money and ticket sales. Could baseball exist without you?7:30 - Jay Delsing breaks down the big lead by Scheffler and if Morikawa can make a run of it7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Is there a World Series matchup we’ve missed out on more than the Cardinals/Yankees? Last time was 1964. Missed out in 1996, Cards up 3-1 vs. Atlanta. 2004, Yankees up 3-0 vs. Boston and lost. 2006, Yankees had best record/home field in AL, lost to Detroit in the first round.8:15 - Mizzou analyst Howard Richards talks about a big win for the Tigers to start the season8:30 - The Fight8:45 - The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford talks about the new surrounding Johnny Gaudreau9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Mizzou review & the newest chips for LB39:30 - Former Rams RB Steven Jackson talks about his induction into the STL Sports Hall of Fame9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 20242h 10m

Former St. Louis Ram Steven Jackson

SJ39 joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about joins the STL Sports HOF next week, what life is like for him playing zone defense with his kids, how his style of play demanded that he focus on his health at such a high level, how he learned from Hall of Famers on how to be great, the lessons he learned by Torry Holts, Isaac Bruce, Aeneas Williams & Marshall Faulk and some of his favorite memories from his NFL career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 202410 min

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins Randy & Danny to talk about a sad day in the NHL with the loss of Johnny Gaudreau, his reaction to the Blues prospect rankings coming in at #16, how many spots he thinks will be up for legitimate competition in camp and the future of the Blues TV deal as they look for new avenues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 202411 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins Randy & Dan to butcher an “Orange Whip” reference, talking about the big lead for Scheffler, early Ryder Cup talk popping up, if Morikawa can take his run from Thursday and catch up and the lead up to the Ascension over the next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 202411 min

Mizzou Football analyst Howard Richards

Howard joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about a brilliant first quarter for the Tigers, pulling back on the gas a little bit but still coming away satisfied with the game overall, how Mizzou’s pressure was despite just two total sacks, Pride’s pick-6 being directly effected by the pressure, the few things he would focus on for the Tigers going into next weekend and what he saw from the offense in keeping the playbook vanilla but also trying a few things.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 202410 min

Former Rams GM, Super Bowl Champ Charley Armey

Charley joins Randy for the first edition of our look back at the World Champion 1999 Rams, how he built that team over the year leading up to 1999, the decision to draft Torry Holt over a defensive back in 1999, how all the plans came together going back to the Pace draft, London Fletcher being a crucial part of the mindset change with the team, how Dick Vermeil was able to change the mindset of the team from ‘we gotta go to work” to “we get to go to work”, change everything to a winning program based on “we” and why he would put that team in the top 3 of single-season greatest teams in NFL history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 202419 min

MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger

Greg joins Randy, Brooke & Danny to talk about his Ohtani ranking as the greatest living player, having to apologize to Albert Pujols live on the set, why he put Pujols at #5, why he’s so disappointed in Cardinals fans for the current run of empty ballparks, why a change in the offensive philosophy is a requirement at this point, why a Christian Walker move to the Yankees could open up a perfect return for Goldy to the Diamondbacks, invoking 2011 for some potential last month hope, the big difference between the 2011 Cardinals and this team, why the Padres can still jump from 3rd in the West to division champs & expecting an upset in Lindenwood’s matchup vs. kU.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 202415 min

Lindenwood Football HC Jed Stugart

Coach Stuart joins the show to talk about how they are prepping for a big game against a ranked P5 team, looking back at some of the other big upsets for inspiration, how a history with Lance Leipold held make this game possible and how the transfer portal went for Lindenwood this past year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 29, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - August 29th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-4 Padres-3 -- Andre Pallante continues to look solid. Wasn’t incredible, but got big outs when he needed them7:15 – Lindenwood Football Coach Jed Stugart talks about the matchup vs. KU and how their team changed in the portal7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger doesn't like seeing these small crowds from the Cardinals fans...7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: If the Cardinals say they’re going young…and will spend money on development…and make changes in the development staff…will you be up for that?8:15 - They said Whaaaaaaattt???8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Former Rams GM, Super Bowl Champion Charley Armey talks about how the 1999 team together and the impact of Dick Vermeil's culture change9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - If the Cardinals say they’re going young…and will spend money on development…and make changes in the development staff…will you be up for that?9:30 - What do you hope to see from Mizzou tonight against Murray State?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.

Aug 29, 20242h 12m

The Opening Drive - August 28th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Padres-7 Cardinals-5 -- Cardinals outhit the Padres 11-10, but go 1-10 w/ RISP, left 10 runners on base (compare that to the Padres, who left just 4 on base and went 4-7 w/ RISP)7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Does what the Cardinals do affect your mood?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: With the Cardinals self imposed financial limitations and inability to develop young players, is there a chance that they could be bad for a long time?8:15 - The NFL season starts a week from tomorrow. Give two teams that made the playoffs last year that won’t, and two teams that didn’t make the playoffs that will.8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Kyle Gibson breaks down how airflow affects his starts and how exactly pitch com works from his POV9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Yesterday we mentioned that there would soon be an NFL player with a Billion Dollar contract. Shohei Ohtani has a $700 MM deal. Who will be the first athlete with a Billion Dollar Deal?9:30 – San Diego Padres Manager Mike Shildt talks about the success of the Padres & how he's able to get teams to win during the dog day9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 20242h 9m

St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Gibson

Kyle joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about what he hears on the pitch com, how each team will record a different voice, why he likes to know the airflow in different stadiums to understand how certain balls will fly, why he doesn't like going from hot-cold-hot-cold and inside-to-outside if the game is at an extreme temperature (either way), whether or not the new jerseys are helping keep them cooler, the issue with the jersey's holding too much sweat, working with Herrera with Contreras out, how he helps prepare the rest of the team when he gets to the park before a game & what's coming up next with Big League Impact. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 202413 min

San Diego Padres manager Mke Shildt

Shildt joins the show to talk about having fun for this season with the Padres as the wins start piling up, the way that the veterans have paved the way for the whole team to have success, why he still keeps Kissell’s book on his desk, the memories that flooded him being back at Busch stadium, what adding Cease did for this team, the way that Xanders Bogearts connects the whole Padres lineup while also bringing World Series experience, why he still thinks Merrill is the NL ROY, not getting a chance to face off against Skenes yet and his secret sauce to winning so many games in the 2nd half of seasons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 202411 min

The Opening Drive - August 27th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Padres-7 Cardinals-4 -- Gibson gets buried early -- Was there something big that jumped out about this Padres team compared to the Cardinals?7:15 - The jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth when he "called his shot" in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series has sold for $24.12 million with Heritage Auctions If you had unlimited funds, what piece of memorabilia would you buy?7:30 - Ivan Herrera is the Cardinals backup catcher while Willson Contreras is out injured. Should the Cardinals have had a better defensive option than Herrera? Pages-thrown out 10-51 base stealers. Herrera has thrown out 3-44.7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Are the Cardinals better off with Willson Contreras out of the lineup?8:15 - Can Drinkwitz continue to work his magic on the running game?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - How much of a difference has Shildt made for the Padres as their manager?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Justin Verlander has manly thoughts on the problems around pitching & on the state of baseball. Is he right?9:30 - Jerry Jones think he's the best GM in the NFL...is that good for everyone else?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.

Aug 27, 20242h 7m

The Opening Drive - August 26th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Cards take 2/3 from the Twins -- Start a 4-game series vs. Padres tonight -- STL CITY SC ties 4-4 with Portland7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - At the end of Friday’s show, we heard Michelle Smallmon eviscerate “Gus” about the Rams move. And over the weekend, that exchange went viral across the country. A lot of people say we should “get over it.” Do you agree?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: If the Cardinals had a chance to achieve a winning record, does that chance still exist with the latest injury to Willson Contreras?8:15 - KerbSide: Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber breaks down the training camp battles on the horizon8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Aaron Judge and Juan Soto are being regarded as the best 1-2 punch of our time. But for a year, are they really THAT MUCH better than Pujols and Edmonds in 2004?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - TV Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray, talks about a win over the Twins and how the rotation could change up for the final month9:30 - NFL Highlights & Lowlights9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 26, 20242h 9m

Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray

Chip joins the show after the Cardinals took 2/3 in Minnesota, how big the loss of Wilson will be, how much the water issue at the hotel could’ve effected the Cardinals this weekend, the way that Helsley has reasserted himself after a couple of shaky appearances, the development from Pallante over this year and what has taken him from an arm to a starter, the Cardinals ability to survive the toughest part of the schedule and set themselves up for a late run and the current charity he & Cardinals Cares are working with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 26, 20247 min

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins Randy & Brooke to talk about why Army’s built this roster the best way he could go into training camp, creating a lot of competition for young players, adding both size & speed, why the goaltending will be a storyline from the beginning of TC though the entire season, the Dvorsky story potentially changing the forward equation, all the different potential defensive pairings, if the NHL will start to utilize more offer sheets and the upcoming Brews & Blues event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 26, 20248 min

The Opening Drive - August 23rd, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-3 Brewers-0 -- STL CITY SC back in action tomorrow night @ Portland Timbers 9:30PM -- CFB Week 0 + Football is BACK7:15 - Former PGA pro Jay Delsing talks about what makes Castle Pines such a crazy course7:30 - MLS Season Pass analyst Miguel Gallardo on CITY's playoff chances & why the defense is still the big question7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: How would you feel if the Cardinals let Goldschmidt walk and he succeeds somewhere else?8:15 - Voice of the Tigers Mike Kelly talks about the big questions around Mizzou's defense & running game8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford breaks down the potential ceilings for the newest Blues' additions9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Will any MLB team reach 100 wins this season? Century mark hasn't been missed since 20149:30 - If the Braves collapse, who’s best positioned to take advantage?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.

Aug 23, 20242h 8m

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR joins the show to talk about the big moves from the Blues to start the week, the expectations for Broberg and Holloway considering their age and potential, how much of a win Broberg could be in the long-term, how this deal developed over the week, the way that the agents got involved, how Holloway was convinced about this move, where JR thinks the line combinations with go, how important the depth is going forward and the competitions for the final spots on the blue line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 202411 min

Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly

Mike joins Randy & Danny to talk about the anticipation for this season being the highest he’s ever seen, why he agrees with all that anticipation, the big names that are jumping out on the defensive line, seeing some of the transfer jump out all across the defense, why depth will be key on that side of the ball, why the loss of Darris Smith will still factor in, Curtis Looper and the Tigers ability to continually develop running backs for the offense, why he doesn’t expect Bama to miss a beat with Kalen DeBoer taking over, the way that ‘general managers’ are changing things in college football and Mizzou’s drive to sell out the first game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 202413 min

MLS Season Pass analyst, Former MLS GK Miguel Gallardo

Miguel joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about the Leagues Cup wrapping up and the return of MLS play, some potential changes going forward in the Leagues Cup competition, if the 7-out-of-9 stretch run for CITY is possible considering the new options, how hard it is for teams to integrate so many new players on the fly mid-season, how important the return of Klauss & Alm could be late in the stretch run, why the defensive reinforcements still leave something to be desired for and the attack needing to carry this team to Ws.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 20248 min

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins Randy & Dan to talk about the wild way that this week’s course with play, why Castle Pines is so insane, his shock over Keegan Bradley being in the lead, if he could captain AND play and what's coming up on Sunday's show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 23, 20245 min

The Opening Drive - August 22nd, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-10 Brewers-6 -- Cardinals will try to win the rubber match this afternoon7:15 – Sick of It!!!7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger still has some hope left for the Cardinals7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: How do you feel about the NFL right now? Do you have a new team or are you completely swearing it off still?8:15 - They said Whaaaaaaattt???8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Is Luken Baker the next Luke Voit?9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 - NFL storylines heading into the final pre-season weekend…9:30 - Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson n the big win for the Cardinals and what a walk-off like that can do for a team that still believes9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 22, 20242h 8m

St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Gibson

Kyle joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about how he’s still finding moments of joy in a tough season of baseball, why the walk-off win on Wednesday night was such a big moment for the team, what it meant to see Arenado have that moment with how hard he works on a daily basis, enjoying a long baseball game every once in a while, wishing he could get more chances to throw complete games and what he thinks about some of the recent rule changes and the potential of more coming to the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 22, 202414 min

MLB Network lead host Greg Amsinger

Greg joins the show and start off with a question of his own on Randy & the room’s excitement after a walk-off victory, why he thinks there is still SOME hope for the Cardinals, why he puts the Cardinals and the Braves at a similar ‘breaking point’, why the Cardinals bullpen is the equalizer that could give them the edge in the stretch run of the season, why Joey Votto will be a Hall of Famer his favorite Votto story and his first memory of the greatness of the "Greatest Show on Turf". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 22, 202413 min

The Opening Drive - August 21st, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-2 Brewers-3 -- What is the point of the roster movement??7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!7:30 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals have completely lost the plot & completely mismanaged another chapter of Jordan Walker’s career7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - St. Louis Blues HC Drew Bannister on prepping for a competitive training camp while Army continues to make the roster faster & more aggressive8:15 - This is no doubt a mistake, but did we mis-read this as a miscommunication between Oli & Mo?8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Should the Blues off-season be instructive for the Cardinals this coming off-season? And as the off-season unfolds, should the Cardinals take the tack of the Blues in communicating with their fans?9:00 – Cardinals beat writer John Denton on the continued disappointment around the Cardinals complete mishandling of Jordan Walker9:15 – Rush Hour Reset9:30 – The Cardinals flubbed this and continue to lose ground to the rest of MLB...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.

Aug 21, 20242h 6m