April, Joe, Tom, and Ron enter a new world where sports betting is now legal in Missouri. Does the onslaught of gamblin' ads have them yearning for a political spot?

Mizzou comes out of chilly Fayetteville with a win and Drink gets an extension, but the consensus is that changes need to be made to reach the next level. The coaching carousel spins at lightning speed and the circus comes to Baton Rouge in the form of the Lane Train. Will Tom accept the Penn State job if offered?

The Chiefs have made every game a playoff game after a Thanksgiving turkey in Dallas. Is Patrick Mahomes just taking his love for the edge to a new extreme? Is the long tenure of Mike Tomlin coming to an end in Pittsburgh?

The gang picks five pro games and a couple of college playoff games with a look at chaos scenarios. And if you want to become a professional gambler, Blue Horseshoe has some cold, hard math for you to consider.

The Blues are better, but still bad and the goaltender and the coach are chirping at each other. And a unique injury has inquiring minds wanting to know more. Are lines being juggled too frequently at the cost of stability?

Mizzou faces the Jayhawks on the hardwood this weekend after a rough night against Notre Dame. And agressive early-season scheduling has The Sportists watching more college hoops earlier in the season in a long time.

All of this and a look at Olympic hockey venue chaos (play outside!) on this loaded edition of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast.

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