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“Hanging with Big Walt” Blues good start, Binnington playing with an edge, police breakfast, and Matthew Thakuk skill often overlooked.

This morning with Brian Walton, we visit about the record setting Gold Glove awards for the Cardinals. We also talk about Matt Carpenter's tribute video to the city and his Hall of Fame likelihood. Brian fills us in on the free agent situations for Nick Plummer and Justin Williams too. Pitcher Andre Pallante hasn't gotten much coverage but has looked impressive in the AZ Fall League. Thecardinalnation.com's Cardinals system manager of the year and a look at who is playing winter ball. Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with political insider Jeff Rainford. Former Chief of Staff for St. Louis mayor Francis Slay. Upcoming trial with NFL, and what he remembers about the process that led to Rams exit.

A look at the important ruling handed down against the NFL and Rams this week. Billikens get set to kick off their season with a special memorial to Ford Stuen, lost earlier this year at just age 29. News on Mizzou recruiting and the PGA returning to St. Louis. Listen here:

We talk with Brian Walton here about the end of the MLB season and how starters were used in the playoffs. Also, info on how the looming CBA negotiations affect the minor leagues. His website's latest analysis of the top players in the Cardinals system as well as managers. Listen here.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with former NFL player Kyle Turley on his career, playing for Mike Ditka and Mike Martz, benefits of CBD & struggles with addiction after football.

In-fighting within the NFL owner ranks and doubt circulating about payment responsibility. A great article this week from Seth Wickersham on the closed-door owners meeting. Is Kroenke turning on his own kind? Ben Frederickson gets into details here about a settlement offer, expansion team and more.

Switching gear to the Cardinals- we talk about the Marmol hire and what fans could be feeling about him now. Will he bend to politics? How fluid will the roster be and what will his approach be to platooning? Ben talks about the possibility of a shortened spring training and a stalemate off-season. We talk about if the team will go out and score big names this winter or will they have reasons to not.

Mizzou football gets a big commit in Luther Burden. We talk about this weekend's matchup and how the rest of their season plays out. A big loss for the Billikens in Javonte Perkins. Ben gives us his thoughts on that huge disappointment for the men's basketball team. Listen here:

Players are moving in and out of the Arizona Fall League some with success. Others, not as much. Hicks made a few questionable starts then left making way for another pitcher. Brian Walton talks to us this morning about those names and if they might contribute for the Cardinals in 2022. We also discuss Oli Marmol's hiring and how his first few days have gone. Who will be the bench coach now? What will be the biggest differences between Marmol and Shildt? Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Matt Holliday on his good friend Oli Marmol getting #StlCards job, analytics talk, Arenado happy in St. Louis, and Matt’s interest in being Cardinals manager.

“Hanging with Big Walt” on his 20 years in St. Louis, career memories, and St Louis Blues being overlooked.