Tom Ackerman kicks off Hour 1 by diving into the beautiful spring weather in St. Louis, setting the stage for local sports action. He discusses the recent performances of the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues, Battlehawks, and City SC. The conversation transitions to upcoming sporting events, including the highly anticipated final round of the Masters Golf Tournament, where Rory McIlroy faces off against Bryson DeChambeau. Tom is joined by golf expert Dan Reardon for insights on McIlroy’s quest for a career slam and what to expect in this thrilling matchup.

The focus shifts to St. Louis Billikens Basketball, with Coach Josh Schertz joining the show to talk about his team’s recruiting efforts. Coach Schertz highlights four new transfer portal additions—Paul Otieno, Quentin Jones, Trey Green, and Dion Brown—and the team's strategy for building a championship-caliber roster.

The hour also covers the St. Louis Blues' playoff scenarios, including their playoff-clinching possibilities, their reliance on Calgary's performance, and the return of Colton Parayko. The hour wraps up with coverage of the Frozen Four Hockey Championship, where Western Michigan claimed the national title, with the Enterprise Center hosting the event, creating an exciting atmosphere and fan engagement.

Tom Ackerman is joined by Bernie Miklasz to discuss the latest happenings in the St. Louis sports world, including the Cardinals’ recent performance and the excitement surrounding NCAA events in the city. They dive into Miles Mikolas’s pitching performance, analyzing his place in the rotation and statistical trends. The conversation shifts to the team’s offensive and pitching inconsistencies, examining the breakdowns in both areas. They highlight young talents like Victor Scott and Jordan Walker, discussing their potential and the challenges they face. The discussion also covers Nolan Arenado’s current batting slump and its impact on the team. Finally, they preview the upcoming series against the Astros, Mets, and Braves, stressing the importance of these challenging games for the Cardinals’ season.

Tom Ackerman sits down with John Mozeliak to assess the state of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mozeliak highlights recent pitching improvements from Andre Pallante, Miles Mikolas, and Matthew Liberatore. They discuss ongoing offensive struggles, including double plays and Willson Contreras’s production at the plate. Injury updates include Iván Herrera’s recovery and the recent back spasm that placed Masyn Winn on the IL. Mozeliak also talks about the emergence of Kyle Leahy, potential Memphis call-ups, and the team’s evolving approach to pitching depth.

Tom Ackerman welcomes St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel to preview tonight’s matchup against Columbus Crew at CITYPARK, airing on 98.1 FM. Lutz breaks down the team’s offensive focus in training this week, aiming to bounce back after three straight matches without a win. He shares insights on tactical adjustments, the team’s pressing philosophy, and the challenge of missing key players like Roman Bürki, Eduard Löwen, Joakim Nilsson, Tomas Totland, John Klein, and Chris Durkin. With young talent stepping in from City2, Lutz talks about building momentum, keeping spirits high, and the potential for late moves before the April 23rd transfer window deadline.

Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis University head coach Josh Schertz to talk about the busiest time of the college basketball offseason: roster building. Schertz shares insights into recruiting priorities, including the addition of elite talent like Paul Otieno (transfer from Quinnipiac), Quinten Jones (Northern Illinois), Trey Green (Xavier), and Dion Brown. The conversation covers strategic challenges such as improving playmaking, offensive rebounding, and team athleticism—along with an update on Kellen Thames and his ongoing medical evaluation. Schertz also reflects on lessons from his successful runs at Lincoln Memorial and Indiana State as he builds a championship-caliber program at SLU.

Tom Ackerman and Dan Reardon break down the final round of The Masters, focusing on Rory McIlroy's pursuit of the elusive career Grand Slam. With guidance from renowned sports psychologist Bob Rotella, McIlroy heads into the day as the favorite. They also preview the fierce competition from Bryson DeChambeau—who’s been hot on 18 all week—as well as contenders Ludvig Åberg, Jason Day, Patrick Reed, and Corey Conners.

In a short interview, Lutz joins Tom to apologize to the fans for the team's performance in a 2-0 loss to cross-state rivals Sporting KC

Mo joins Tom to talk about the start of the season, the greatness of the 2004 team as they reflect from Fenway, the impact of Brant Brown on the offensive system, the importance and effect of giving the young players that "runway", a quick weather report & an update on Nolan Gorman's return from the IL.