Conversations With C70

In what has become one of his favorite new season traditions, Daniel sits down with Cardinals bullpen catcher Jamie Pogue to talk about who is making impressions in camp, how Florida is treating him, and what things are like with Mike Shildt in charge.

If it's the All-Star Break, that means it's time for another star-studded roundtable. This year's crew is a little smaller, but plenty of quality thoughts as Tara Wellman (Bird Seeds, @tarawellman) and Adam Butler (Bird Law, @lancedance1) look back over the first half, most notably the stunning news from Saturday about the dismissal of Mike Matheny. Plenty of other talk as well, including the MVP and Cy Young of the team so far and what were the best and worst stories of the first half. Buckle in as we jump to lightspeed!

Daniel spends some time with Kyle Reis, the Cardinal minor league writer with the biggest following out there. Kyle talks about his history growing up in Busch Stadium, how he got into looking at the minors, and how it's possible to watch at least three games at one time. Daniel and Kyle also talk about the current state of the minor leagues, what to do with the glut of talent the Cardinals have, and other related topics. Plus can Kyle explain the phenomenon that is Prospects After Dark? Tune in and find out!

It's been a long time, but if pitchers and catchers are reporting to Jupiter, that means it's time for Daniel to talk to Jamie Pogue, bullpen catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. They talk about a disappointing 2017, the coaching staff changes, how you keep Carson Kelly fresh as he backs up Yadier Molina, and the unique way Jamie came up with his new number.

For the third straight year, Daniel gathers some of the top bloggers and podcasters to talk about the Cardinals season so far and what might be coming. There's not a lot of optimism, but Tara (Bird Seeds), Kevin (STL Cards 'N Stuff), Allen (The Redbird Daily), and the sister act of Laura and Holly (STL Cardgals) still have a good time talking about what's gone wrong, what needs to improve, and their favorite Cardinal moments.

70 meets 70! Daniel gets a chance to talk to the Patron Pitcher of the Blog Tyler Lyons. They talk about pitching a no-hitter, getting the call, and just what that number means.

St. Louis Cardinal blogger Daniel Shoptaw, known as Cardinal70, begins his own podcast by explaining his background and his vision for shows to come.