Bernie Central

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Bernie Central episodes

January 23 Cignetti Changed College Football, And Eli Drinkwitz Just Felt It
Indiana’s national championship was inspiring, but it also sent a shockwave through college football. Bernie explains why Curt Cignetti’s miracle run just made every power-conference coaching job more dangerous, including Eli Drinkwitz’s at Mizzou.
In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie breaks down how Indiana’s roster-building strategy flipped the sport on its head, why patience is disappearing, and what Drinkwitz must prove in 2026.
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38 min
January 22 Stop the Delusion, How to Judge the Cardinals 2026 Rebuild
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35 min
January 21 Jim Edmonds Got Robbed, and the Hall of Fame Knows It
The Hall of Fame just announced their new inductions, but we can't forget about how they left out Jim Edmonds, and Bernie is not letting that slide. If Cooperstown wants to play “morality police,” Bernie says the voters better stop picking and choosing which cheating and scandals count.
On today’s show, Bernie breaks down the Hall of Fame’s inconsistent standards, the selective outrage, and why Jim Edmonds’ career, defense, bat, and postseason resume scream Cooperstown.
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38 min
January 20 Stop Being Cautious, The Cardinals Finally Have a REAL Star!
The Cardinals have been bleeding fans at Busch, and Bernie says the solution is staring them in the face: J.J. Wetherholt. If St. Louis wants buzz, ticket sales, and a real centerpiece for the rebuild, stop acting weird and market the kid like the star he is.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie breaks down why Wetherholt is ready right now, why the Cardinals should commit to him on Opening Day, and why comparing him to past “can’t-miss” disappointments is flat-out lazy.
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30 min
January 19 Cardinals Ownership Future Explained, DeWitts, Bloom, and the Rebuild
The DeWitt family says they are staying put as Cardinals owners, and Bernie Miklasz is not apologizing for defending their track record. In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie lays out why judging 30 years of ownership based on the last three seasons is lazy, emotional, and flat-out wrong.
Bernie breaks down the numbers, the championships, the payroll realities, and the rebuild under Chaim Bloom, while also calling out where ownership absolutely failed and waited too long to act.
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28 min
January 16 Why the Cardinals Can’t Compete With the Dodgers Anymore
The Dodgers just handed Kyle Tucker a massive $240 million contract, and Bernie Miklasz explains why that move highlights a brutal reality for the St. Louis Cardinals. This isn’t about envy, it’s about economics, competitive balance, and how far apart MLB franchises truly are.
As the Cardinals rebuild under Chaim Bloom, Bernie breaks down whether St. Louis can realistically compete with payroll giants like the Dodgers and Mets, what declining attendance means for ownership, and why a salary cap battle is looming.
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30 min
January 15 Is 2026 Nolan Gorman’s Last Chance with the Cardinals?
The Cardinals are officially rebuilding, and that makes 2026 a defining year for Nolan Gorman. With Nolan Arenado gone, the door is open, but Gorman must finally prove he belongs.
Bernie breaks down why 2026 is truly make or break for Gorman, how the Cardinals’ lack of power complicates the decision, and why patience might still pay off during a full-scale rebuild led by Chaim Bloom.
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27 min
January 14 How Chaim Bloom Reset the Cardinals Future in One Offseason
The Cardinals have done something almost unheard of in modern baseball.
They have no guaranteed contracts beyond 2026, and that changes everything.
In today’s episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz explains why Chaim Bloom’s teardown created a blank canvas for the Cardinals, why paying $59 million to move veteran contracts was smart business, and how this level of payroll flexibility could accelerate the rebuild instead of dragging it out.
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29 min
January 13 Cardinals Move On From Nolan Arenado. What Comes Next?
The Nolan Arenado era in St. Louis is officially over, and the Cardinals have finally made their most defining move of the rebuild. Bernie Miklasz breaks down why this trade had to happen, why the return never mattered, and what it tells us about the future direction under Chaim Bloom.
In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie reacts to the Cardinals trading Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, analyzes the financial reality behind the deal, and explains why fans arguing over millions missed the entire point. He also lays out the Cardinals’ tentative infield plans for 2026, evaluates Brendan Donovan’s trade value, and gives a final verdict on the Goldschmidt–Arenado era in St. Louis.
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27 min
January 12 Cubs Sign Alex Bregman: What It Means for Cardinals Trade Plans
The Cubs just landed Alex Bregman, and it is already sending shockwaves through the NL Central. The real question is whether this move changes the trade market for the Cardinals, especially Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado.
On today’s Bernie Show, Bernie break down why the Cubs spending spree matters, how Boston could pivot after missing out, and why the Arenado chatter is getting way ahead of the facts.
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22 min

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