Fifty years ago Bob Gibson set a new standard for pitching with his 1.12 ERA. But, Gibson’s career began in 1959 when he debuted with the Cardinals. One of the first men to catch him was J.W. Porter. Porter joins the program to discuss catching Gibson as a rookie, and the other famous names he played with, and against, during his career.

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Jason Motte closed out the 2011 World Series for the Cardinals, but his impact away from the ballpark is equally important. The Jason Motte Foundation seeks to K cancer, and it maintains a visible presence in St. Louis. Motte was invited to Cardinals’ big league spring training where he sat down with Cardinals Insider to discuss his career and off-field mission.

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Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, and Whitey Herzog all discuss their perspective of the home opener. Plus, Cardinals Magazine Senior Writer Stan McNeal joins the show to talk about Yadier Molina’s on-going efforts to help the people of Puerto Rico in the wake of last year’s hurricane.

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José Oquendo, Chris Carpenter, and Mike Matheny each join Ozzie Smith for separate chats at the team’s complex in Jupiter, Fla. Topics include teaching baseball in the modern age, the 2018 season outlook, and what it means to be a Cardinal.

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Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader joins the show to discuss his off-season and journey to the big leagues. Topics include what playing youth baseball in New York City was like, an at-bat in the College World Series which signaled he was ready for pro ball, and riding to his big league debut with his father.

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The Cardinals 2017 Minor League Pitcher of the Year joins the show from spring training. Discussion includes his most prized childhood baseball possession, his detailed process for breaking in a new glove, and what he learned from his September call up.

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Cardinals prospect Oscar Mercado joins the show to discuss his rise in power and what it was like to play a new position in 2017. Plus, Willie McGee weighs in on joining the big league staff.

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The Cardinals' new slugger makes his first media appearance as a Redbird. Hear his thoughts on coming to St. Louis.

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Paul DeJong and Luke Weaver join the podcast to discuss their standout rookie seasons.

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Cards GM Mike Girsch goes one-on-one with Cardinals Insider. He details how life has changed and what he wants to accomplish in the years to come.

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