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Head coach of SLU Billikens men's basketball chats with us about the hot beginning of the season, the upcoming big game this weekend against Seton Hall, Hasahn French and more. What does he say about his freshman players? Listen here:

We talk Cardinals Top 50 Prospects, Mike Shildt's Manager of the Year Award, Yadier Molina extension, Nolan Gorman's future and more with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com

In the latest "Pucks with Bernie and Panger",  Bernie Federko talks about a milestone for Joel Quenneville, the chemistry with Perron and O'Reilly, plus there were no snow days for Bernie when he was a kid in Canada.

We talk today with first-time Gold Glove winner, Kolten Wong. The Cardinals second baseman had many impressive plays this year, helping lead the team to one of it's best defensive years. What was his relationship like with Jose Oquendo as he transitioned from the shortstop position? He says Oquendo helped to prepare him mentally and physically for the game by learning positioning and repetition.  Does Wong like making plays or hitting home runs better? Listen here for great insights into his game, his family's reaction to the award, clips from some of his biggest plays and more:

The latest “Hanging with Big Walt”, Keith Tkachuk talks about the Blues hot streak, why Winnipeg gets a bad rap, and people ripping on his kids on twitter.

Baseball off-season is getting shorter and shorter. So many sports to talk about in the St. Louis area. We start this morning by talking about the press conference to extend the Cardinals coaches and management. Ben Fred says he wasn't surprised by the extensions at all but was, in fact, surprised by the sentiment that the front office doesn't see an exact move to make right now to better the club. He says the team in 2020 will likely look the same as 2019, given the comments in the conference. So what does Ben Fred say is coming for the offense? Maybe nothing at all?

The word "outlier" has been used for Matt Carpenter often recently. What does that mean? Does Ben Fred think the Cardinals are wise to keep the support going for Carp? Ben Fred suggests a back-up plan if Carpenter's year goes the same way. How about help for Dejong?

We talk pitching too. Will Wainwright be back? Most people say Wacha won't. How about Martinez as a starter again? Ben Fred wants it to happen for C Mart but how? And who is the closer if he isn't?

What will Mizzou look like in Georgia? We get into which team travels to Athens- one that plays to their potential or not? Ben Fred fesses up to mentioning an undefeated season before it started as now the team is possibly off the rails. Will Odom keep his job?

Billikens basketball had a great home opener. Dan talks highs and lows. He says Hasahn French is the real deal and other players looked just as legit as last year's A10 tournament. What other names can fans get excited about?

We talk Blues, Robby Fabbri's exit and more here:

 

John Mozeliak, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, talks about yesterday's press conference to announce coaching extensions. He also answers questions about changes coming to baseball in 2020 and about the feelings of the fan-base. What kind of vibe does the ownership group get from the fans about the off-season and next year?

We also talk about Dylan Carlson, potential players coming up, and holes to fill. What about Ozuna? Matt Carpenter? How does Mo feel about an automated strike-zone? Listen here:

In the latest “Pucks with Bernie and Panger”, Darren Pang checks in with Martin Kilcoyne from the streets of Vancouver. Topics include the Blues overtime mojo, Sammy Blais stock on the rise, plus the stardom of Connor McDavid.

According to author, Dan O'Neill, no decade is more responsible for igniting St. Louis Cardinals passion and pride than 1980s. He says while inheriting a lineup ill-suited to the ballpark, a clubhouse tainted with substance abuse, a franchise in stagnation, Whitey Herzog re-invented the brand. In his new book Celebration: The Magic of the Cardinals in the 1980s, O'Neill says "with stunning moves and remarkable vision, he infused the Redbirds with pitching, speed and defense and introduced a decade of thrills and chills." Tomorrow night, Whitey Herzog and some of the most popular players from the 1980s teams will sit down to talk to O'Neill and fans in St. Louis. Listen about the book, published by St. Louis-based Reedy Press, and event here:

Martin Kilcoyne sits down to interview the interviewer. Martin and Dan tell stories about Tony La Russa, and how his interpersonal skills transcended what fans saw on television. Why did TLR insist on doing the interview with Dan before assembled media?

Also, Dan tells Martin about the revolving partnership he has in the booth each season. Whats it like to work with each personality from McCarver and Thompson to Edmonds and Horton? Which of his color commentators wants to socialize and talk baseball after a game? Who knows the most about baseball history vs. today's game?

Martin then asks the tough questions- When does Dan sleep? How does he do all that he does? Podcasts everyday, radio calls, ball games, married with 4 kids, charity events, golf and more to juggle. How did Dan get his start? Who was his first big interview? Is it true that Dan turned down the Cardinals play-by-play job?

Musings about working behind the mic, time away from family, taking a "Roast' too far and more: