Bernie gets in to the holiday spirit as he and Jim Heuer go through and play some of their favorite Christmas songs of all time.

The Voice of the Illini, Brian Barnhart, joins Bernie to preview Thursday night's Braggin' Rights game vs. Missouri. Brian takes a look at how Brad Underwood's team is coming together after the departure of Kofi Cockburn. He then pivots to football where he goes in depth on the impact of Illinois extending football coach Bret Bielema.

Bernie reacts to some of the day's MLB transactions including the Reds designating Mike Moustakas for assignment and the Cubs signing catcher Tucker Barnhart to a two-year deal. He also discusses the Cardinals' spending habits. He points out how the team got lucky being able to keep Nolan Arenado at a discount, and speculates the club may be in a position to trade for an elite starting pitcher, if needed, since it hung onto prospects this offseason.

Bernie previews Thursday night's Braggin' Rights game between Missouri and Illinois. Bernie takes a look at how Brad Underwood has built up the Illinois program while the current team is still trying to mature and come together. He also points out how Mizzou has improved under Dennis Gates even if it's still an underdog. He then shitfts his attention to the Saint Louis University Billikens as he questions Travis Ford's coaching ability given how he's admitted this is his most talented squad at SLU.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie remembers the life of Steelers great Franco Harris who passed away and his impact on the game.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie goes in depth to highlight how Mets owner Steve Cohen is making many of his peers foolish. Bernie compares his aggressive spending to the more conservative approach of Bill DeWitt and others as he points out how many other teams will be left in the dust.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with New York Times baseball contributor Scott Miller. Scott talks about the impact of Carlos Correa's last minute pivot to the New York Mets after agreeing to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Bernie also talks about the transfer portal and his disdain towards following it after Mizzou WR Tauskie Dove entered the portal.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Jim Heuer talk about the impact of City trading down in the superdraft to gain $400K in general allocation money.

Bernie visits with NFL writer Mike Sando of the Athletic as he broadcasts from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Mike reminisce about Steelers RB Franco Harris who passed away at the age of 72. They also discuss Mike's latest quarterback tiers he published last week in The Athletic.

Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the Blues' 5-2 loss to Seattle Tuesday night as well as the Mets signing Carlos Correa after the Giants and Correa disagreed over findings from his physical.