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Martin Kilcoyne pinch hits to talk all about the lates in St. Louis sports news this morning on Ben Fred Friday with Ben Frederickson of stltoday.com. Manager search for the Cardinals, Rams lawsuit, Mizzou, Blues looking sharp and more. Listen here:

We talk to Brian Walton this morning about the two coaches who seem to be the front runners for Cardinals next manager. Oliver Marmol and Stubby Clapp are long tenured in the organization. What are Brian‘s thoughts on the difference between the two? Also, he was in Arizona last week scouting the Cardinals top prospects playing down there. Lars Nootbaar  has turned up the offense and Jordan Hicks is getting in much-needed innings. His thoughts on Zack Thompson, Juan Yepez and more here.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Dan Dierdorf. On Coach Hanifan, Al Michaels, Jack Buck, working on St. Louis Blues broadcasts (really) & the NFL leaving St. Louis twice.

Ben Frederickson here with the latest on the NFL Rams lawsuit and how bad it could be for the league. Does it go to trial and/or do they try to give St. Louis a team for compensation? HIs thoughts on that. Also, we discuss the Blues season start and who to watch closely in the first few games. Mizzou talk and more. Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Rich Gould on his television career. Calling St. Louis Cardinals games, working with Rush Limbaugh, and what he might do next.

A look at the Arizona Fall League with Brian Walton. He’s there this week and talks about the “prospect showcase” of 30 games. Players like Jordan Hicks and Lars Nootbaar, with major league experience, are there to get more playtime. Does Hicks get stretched out as a starter? Also he talks about the other big prospects coming from the farm system. Gorman, Donovan, Yepez and a few intriguing pitchers who could help the Cardinals very soon. News on rule changes this year too. Listen here:

A look at tonight's Wild Card matchup against the Dodgers. What does Brian Walton think is the key to a win? He also talks about the taxi squad guys that have come from the Cardinals minor leagues. Kramer Robertson, Nick Plummer, Juan Yepez plus those players not making the trip that some say should have. Listen here:

"The Kilcoyne Conversation" with sports legal analyst Daniel Wallach with latest twists/turns in St. Louis lawsuit vs NFL & Stan Kroenke. Scorched earth approach, billions on the line, and latest legal Hail Mary by NFL.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Danny Mac on Cardinals season, calling games during the “streak”, matchup with Dodgers, and Mike Shannon.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Gene Stallings. Playing for Bear Bryant, national title at Alabama, fired by Bill Bidwell, his love of St. Louis, and a Jack Buck story.