Bernie offers up his take on why the Cardinals are in for a tough series in Toronto, even if they were playing with Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.

Bernie chats with NHL Network senior reporter E.J. Hradek. E.J. offers up his thoughts on the Calgary Flames' trade of Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, and why things didn't work for the Blues to acquire Tkachuk. E.J. also takes a look ahead at what moves may lie in the Blues' future with several forwards up for free agency at the end of the upcoming season.

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals as currently comprised are ill-suited for a deep postseason run and how the team desperately needs reinforcements.

Bernie chats with Saturday Down South senior writer Matt Hayes. Matt talks about all the news and notes from last week's SEC Media Days. Bernie and Matt also preview the upcoming Mizzou season including addressing why Connor Bazelak didn't work out at quarterback for the Tigers.

Bernie talks about the Cardinals' pursuit of Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and how John Mozeliak shouldn't pass up on the opportunity to acquire an elite bat like Soto.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from Toronto. Derrick goes in depth explaining how he and Rick Hummel reported on the Cardinals' unvaccinated players missing the series in Toronto and how the players aren't the only ones subject to regulations. Derrick also discusses the state of the team including how it may plug in holes on the pitching staff.

Bernie is fired up after a busy weekend as he rattles off his opening thoughts on the Cardinals dropping two of three games and losing Steven Matz to injury in Cincinnati, the Blues missing out on the Matthew Tkachuk sweepstakes after Calgary traded him to Florida, and Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt missing the Cardinals' series in Toronto because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Bernie takes a look at some of the scenarios for the Blues to acquire Matthew Tkachuk and what seem to be the most realistic options. Bernie also talks about Oliver Marmol and says he's provided more than enough evidence that he's not simply a mouthpiece for management.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Bernie talks to Rick about his experience helping Mike Shannon write his autobiography. Bernie and Rick also discuss the state of the Cardinals upon returning from the All Star Break and preview Friday night's matchup in Cincinnati.

Bernie previews the Cardinals' start to the second half of the season. He also talks about the importance of turning to trusted, verified sources of original reporting as the MLB trade deadline nears instead of falling prey to clickbait on social media.