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“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with the St. Louis Blues Head Coach Craig Berube. On his golf game, playing with Ozzie Smith, and Jack Nicklaus, on Blues new additions, and Tarasenko situation.

Cardinals pull out a split series with the Dodgers this week. Fans got to watch the return of Pujols and some flash from Wainwright and Molina. What are the chances those three play together next year? We’ve seen how Pujols can be successful at his advanced age. Is there a spot for him in St. Louis next year? An important series this weekend with Cincinnati in town. It will have significant impact on the Cardinals playoff chances. Ben Fredrickson of The Post – Dispatch gives us his thoughts on the remaining three weeks of baseball. We discuss the one day contract for David Backes, a Blues fan favorite. Classy move by the organization to have him retire a Blue. Plus details on the enormous showing for the PGA event at Norwood Hills this weekend. The Ascension Charity Classic is getting rave reviews with an expected attendance of over 30,000. All eyes are on the golf community here this weekend with huge names in town to play. Proceeds for the tournament go right back into the north county community and an incredible job by Nick Ragone, Steve Spratt and their team putting it on. Listen here:

A visit today with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com all about the end of the Cardinals minor-league season. He fills us in on where Matthew Liberatore and Zack Thompson stand as far as trajectory to the big leagues. He also talks about how, while Cardinals fan are stirring about Albert Pujols in 2022, prospect Juan Yepez could fill that DH spot as well. Scouts keep raving about Jordan Walker even though he’s just 19, so how early could we see him in the majors? An update on Nolan Gorman too. Listen here:

"The Kilcoyne Conversation" with former Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday about the 2011 season. Looking back on the crazy comeback, NLDS over Phillies, Game 6 with David Freese, and Tony LaRussa retirement.

Big series for the Cardinals in Milwaukee this weekend and a momentus night for the Wainwright/Molina battery. Ben Frederickson joins us to talk about the occasion and how Wainwright is just an excellent pitcher, period, regardless of age. With a tough schedule ahead, is Ben hopeful at all for a playoff run? Dan points out the Phillies making hay recently and a softer schedule in September. An article this week from Kolten Wong raised concern in St. Louis as he highlighted issues he had with the Cardinals. We also get into the long extension for the Blues and Colton Parayko this week. Does his back hold up? A synopsis of this week's ruling in the Rams/NFL case in St. Louis plus this weekend's Mizzou football kickoff too. Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” talking @SEC football with @Tom_Hart The time a #Mizzou coach was mad at him, what other coaches are saying about @CoachDrinkwitz, and meetings with Nick Saban.

A look at the Wild Card standings around MLB with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. We dive into the minor league schedule extension as well as potential September call ups for the Cardinals. Timeline for Dakota Hudson’s return and the other position players who could help the team make a playoff run. Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” talking with Earl Austin Jr. Opening weekend of football, his career, origin of Earl Time Update, and where does East St. Louis' Luther Burden rank among all-time prep stars?

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Jay Delsing on what to expect with the Ascension Charity Classic, what Champions Tour players are saying, and what would compel Phil Mickelson to show up.

What happened last night? Ben Frederickson of the Post Dispatch agrees that Cabrera could have been tipping pitches. His thoughts ar that the Cardinals are a team without a clear goal. Are they playing for the Wild Card spot or for a future team? Ben questions Shildt's decisions in recent days and the use of the bullpen in some cases. Illini football starts this week in conference with a new coach. We take a look at the match up for Brett Bielema's team. Can they pull it out as a 7 point underdog at home? Ben talks about the new "alliance" in college football and the latest with the Rams vs. St. Louis lawsuit. He says the case will come down to how the judge and jury see the relocation guidelines plus Kroenke buying land so early. Listen here: