My guest is an amazing young man named, Jimmy Williams. He's a recent heart transplant recipient, best-selling author and motivational speaker. This is a 13 year old you need to meet. Oh by the way, he’s a nationally ranked junior golfer as well!

Alex Reyes is a free agent and we talk about that surprise this morning with Brian Walton. He watched Alex rise through the Cardinals system and has insight into why the team may have chosen to non-tender him. We also talk about the speedy Mike Antico and his projection as a center fielder. How far away from the majors is he? Ryan Loutos, a physically fit Wash U product, has turned heads pitching through the farm system as well. We get into all that plus details on more St. Louis Cardinals prospects too. Listen here:

A great listen here to start off the Thanksgiving holiday. We throw it back to the beta-tape era in broadcasting and get into how recording has changed with smartphones. Thoughts on how everyone is a "reporter" and students learning about media. How big is Aaron Judge and why is he in San Francisco? We also talk about the lopsided coaches salaries in Missouri. Why does Drinkwitz make so much compared to Marmol and Berube? Was the extension for Eli the right move and how do schools go about these deals? We discuss the broadcasting teams for NFL football and some other great stories of media members. Plus we harass Andy Strickland a little more.

In this week's holiday edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports podcast, Jim Powers chats with MSHSAA Assistant Executive Director in charge of Football Lou Mazzacco talks about the state football playoffs and how the system works with districting.

Brad Thompson checks in about the St. Louis Cardinals this year and potential off-season plans. His thoughts on Goldschmidt's accolades as well as Donovan's first Gold Glove. Brad talks about Wainwright's return and what it could mean for the team's approach to pitching needs for next year. We also get into other needs like a catcher, power-bat and more. Plus Jim Powers with High Schools Sports Caravans stops by to wrap-up the fall prep sports season. He details some of the area's top football talent along with swimming and cross-country.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Mike Martz. Moving back to St. Louis, connection to the city, his time with Rams, and Marc Bulger/ Kurt Warner.

Paul Goldschmidt is properly awarded MVP and it’s announced by the previous Cardinals winner. Very deserved and puts the window  with Arenado into perspective for the team. Ben Frederickson drops in with details and talks about the incredible experience at CityPark this week too. The MLS team’s ownership has been through a lot and Ben says it’s made them stronger. We also get into Yuri Collins and SLU’s early success. Plus are we seeing the real Blues hockey team now? How long can the moms stay?

In this week's edition of the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast with Jim Powers, Earl Austin Jr., makes his monthly appearance. Earl and Jim chat about the state football playoffs and then they start to preview the upcoming basketball season.

An interesting look at some of the Cardinals prospects from Brian Walton at thecardinalnation.com. An "In Your Own Words" angle from Masyn Winn, Pedro Pages and more. We also talk today about losing Delvin Perez and the adjustments to the 40-man roster. We get into the Rule 5 draft, the trade for Fermin and more, too. Will the team lose Inohan Paniagua, a top pitching prospect in the farm system? Listen here:

Glad to have Scott Fawcett on the show again this week for part 2 of our discussion. He is the creator of DECADE Golf and they're changing the way golfers play their best game. It’s a data driven system that’s been desperately needed and will continue to make the game better.