Clark Judge from Pro Football Journal that can be found at nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com joins Bernie to recap the week 8 NFL action. Clark talks about Christian McCaffrey is a perfect fit for the San Francisco 49ers. He also talks about how Trevor Lawrence is continuing to struggle despite having Doug Pederson as his coach.

Bernie previews Game 3 of the World Series with Yahoo Sports MLB editor Zach Crizer. Zach talks about how Dave Dombrowski deserves a lot of credit for once again jump starting a franchise into the World Series in Philadelphia while the Cardinals have missed out on the fall classic for nine straight seasons. Zach also talks about how game one shed some light into how to beat the Astros in a postseason game.

Bernie talks about how he's excited to see the Battlehawks officially return to St. Louis as there's plenty of reason to support the team even if the XFL has had question marks. He also touches on how remarkable it was for Christian McCaffrey to register a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown for the 49ers against the Rams on Sunday. He then discusses how Pete Carroll made the right move by jettisoning Russell Wilson and going with Geno Smith at quarterback.

Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' win on the road over then #25 South Carolina on Saturday.

Bernie talks about how while it's not a surprise, how Nolan Arenado's return is crucial for the Cardinals to make a legitimate run for the postseason in 2023.

Bernie looks into what's been wrong with the Blues during their first four-game losing streak under Craig Berube. He also previews World Series game 3 and talks about why he doesn't think this series will end in Philadelphia.

Bernie offers up his favorite college football and NFL picks. Bernie explains why Wake Forest and Miami (OH) stand out as good bets for this weekend. Bernie also offers up his NFL picks including to take the Lions with the points and to avoid the Jets/Patriots matchup as the line perplexes him.

Bernie talks about how the Astros putting LHP Will Smith on the World Series roster could give them an advantage after not having a lefthanded reliever on the ALCS roster. Bernie then previews Missouri's matchup at South Carolina and Illinois going to Nebraska. Bernie is not optimistic that Missouri can cover let alone win. Bernie is more optimistic about the Fighting Illini at Nebraska as recent history and this season's performance work in Illinois' favor.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick thinks the first two games are imperative for the Phillies who experience a noticeable drop off beyond their top two starting pitchers. Rick also talks about how the Phillies might not even be in the World Series if the Cardinals hadn't dropped game one of the NLWCS.

Bernie previews the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Bernie talks about how he's rooting for Dusty Baker but doesn't want to hate on the Phillies. He also points out how the Astros' depth, which the Cardinals should be envious of, separates them.