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Chris May, Athletic Director for St. Louis University, is my guest this morning to chat with us about how his program is handling the pandemic and when we can expect a Billiken basketball schedule to come down. He talks about how inspiring and cooperative the students have been along the way. He fills us in on safety protocols and how psyched he is for this year’s men’s basketball team. Sounds like they could go a long way. Listen here.

Chris opens the show reflecting on his roundtable conversation with his Webster University sports broadcasting students about their "new normal" lives as student athletes amidst the pandemic, then shares a classic Joey Vitale story about Sidney Crosby from Joey's guest appearance speaking to the class.

Rick Gehman joins the show to preview this weekend's Vivint Houston Open and also look ahead to The Masters.

The Cardinals have cut Kolten Wong loose and many, many other questions loom for the off-season. We now see how many good quality players are available on the open market but, without a plan for fans in the stands, do the Cardinals have any idea about budget? If Wainwright and Yadi return, what is left to spend? We dive into it here with Brian Walton. More on the up-the-middle defensive holes and Tyler O'Neill's Gold Glove. Brian's thoughts on Gorman, Liberatore and the minor league plans for 2021 too. Listen here:

In a unique episode of The Chris Hrabe Show, Chris sits down with five of his sports broadcasting students from Webster University who are also student athletes. They discuss what the past few months have been like on campus and on (or off) the field/court/diamond, what they've learned to appreciate, and life as an NCAA athlete moving forward.

Chris Gervino, Mizzou football and basketball radio voice, joins me this morning to talk all about Coach Drinkwitz's team. His view of the fight in Florida and how the team is shaping up. Also thoughts on recruiting efforts and the status of Missouri men's basketball. Listen here:

Martin Kilcoyne, Sports Director for FOX 2 news in St. Louis, joins Chris today to talk all about the White Sox hiring Tony La Russa. Martin has a history with Tony and is one of the best to give us perspective on how the hire will pan out in Chicago. He also gives his opinion on free agency for Cardinals vets this off-season. Listen here:

David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 in Chicago joins me this morning to talk about the sentiment of Sox fans regarding the new hire. He also talks about the legacy that Tony La Russa holds and how long Kap thinks his city will have the Cardinals HOFamer as their manager. How will he handle the media? Will he embrace bat flips, social justice statements and new age baseball? Listen here:

Chris is joined by Dan Katz (@BarstoolBigCat) to talk about life at Barstool during one of the craziest football seasons ever, and gives his insight on some of the craziest personalities that have appeared on "Pardon My Take."

Then, Ben Heisler of Sports Illustrated jumps on to preview the weekend in football gambling and daily fantasy.

A look at the Kolten Wong release, the “long, cold winter” ahead for free agents plus baseball’s budget, and Tony La Russa back in the dugout managing. Will we see him adapt to players these days or will his past stance on things affect his relevancy? Ben Frederickson also talks about the Cardinals ability to evaluate its own talent and need for slugging going forward.

We talk about analytics and their place in baseball. Has it gone too far? Ben gives a great analogy for how statistics and humanity should play together in sports.

We talk a little about Mizzou football too. Listen here:

Danny Mac joins Chris in studio for their Thursday visit and a new Thursday list. Plus, the guys talk about the Adam Wainwright and Jack Flaherty interviews from earlier in the week, and some potential MLB rule changes that could be here to stay.

Chris also gives his thoughts on the Cardinals declining Kolten Wong's option at the top of the show.