Bernie talks about reporters freaking out over magic numbers and roving reporters who think they're funny. Bernie also previews the Cardinals' Tuesday matchup against the Brewers and looks at who's been producing recently in the lineup.

Bernie talks about how Adam Wainwright might me delusional thinking he can pitch through what he's calling a "dead arm" phase and calls for Oliver Marmol to sit him down if he can't return to form before October. He also points to the 2004 World Series as a reason to use caution when trotting out tired starters.

Bernie chats with on3.com senior college football writer and vice president-editorial Ivan Maisel. Ivan talks about how the SEC may still be the top conference in college football, but it's no longer an undisputed statement with the rise of many Big Ten schools. Ivan also touches on Kansas' 4-0 start and if the Jayhawks can continue to build under and hold on to Lance Leipold.

Bernie chats with The Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh about his piece he wrote about Albert Pujols reaching 700 career home runs. They talk about how improbable his journey was from making the big league club after one professional season in 2001 to his return to St. Louis in 2022. They also discuss how Pujols' return to form has given a new generation of fans an appreciation of the greatness he displayed during his first stint with the Cardinals.

Bernie previews the Cardinals' two-game series in Milwaukee and points out how the Brewers are fighting for their lives trailing the Phillies by essentially 2.5 games in the Wild Card race. Bernie points out how the Brewers haven't capitalized on the Cardinals' September swoon and how the lack of competition has softened the Cardinals. Bernie expresses the need for the Cardinals to regain their edge headed into the postseason.

Bernie talks to Bucs and NFL columnist Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com. Ira talks about the pending arrival of Hurricane Ian and how that may impact the Buccaneers. He also goes in depth on the status of Bucs after a 2-1 start despite suboptimal play and how Tom Brady may be starting to show signs of cracking from his personal issues outside of football. Ira then weighs in on other top stories around the NFL including the Jacksonville Jaguars' hot start.

Bernie talks about the Cardinals' meddling road record and how the team has not won a series against a winning team this season. He also points out the team's offensive struggles away from Busch and how the team is full of question marks heading into October.

Bernie talks about how Mizzou couldn't come away with a win after Auburn tried handing them the game on a silver platter Saturday. Bernie looks at some of the other action across the SEC including Florida's performance in a narrow loss at Tennessee and the emergence of Anthony Richardson as a top quarterback.

Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton as he travels from Los Angeles to Milwaukee after the Cardinals' six games on the west coast. John details his experience getting to witness and cover Albert Pujols hitting his 700th career home run Friday night. John also expresses concern about Adam Wainwright's September struggles as he points out how Wainwright is traditionally at his strongest at the end of the season.

Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards following the Tigers' 17-14 overtime loss at Auburn Saturday. Howard talks about how Mizzou blew a prime opportunity to generate some positive momentum opening conference play as this could have been the most disappointing loss he's witnessed first-hand in his broadcasting and playing careers. Howard also talks about the importance of getting Luther Burden more involved in the offense after being a non-factor in two of the Tigers' last three games.