Bernie chats with CBSSports.com senior college basketball writer Jerry Palm. Jerry talks about Matt Painter finally taking Purdue to a Final Four and what it means to him as a Purdue alumnus. Jerry also previews what it will take for Alabama and NC State to pull off upsets in Saturday's semifinal games.

Bernie catches up with Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III ahead of Thursday's home opener. DeWitt talks about what's new at Busch Stadium for 2024 and provides the latest information in the ongoing saga to make Cardinals television broadcasts more accessible.

Renowned sports injury guru and Under the Knife Substack publisher Will Carroll joins Bernie. Will talks about Tommy Edman's wrist injury and presents the best and worst case scenarios for Edman returning.

Bernie continues his reaction to the Cardinals' opening series in Los Angeles. In addition to questioning pitching moves, Bernie asks why Oil Marmol felt the need to rest players just three games into the season.

Bernie previews what could be the game of the season in women's college basketball between LSU and Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes. Bernie then turns his attention to the Cardinals' collapse in Los Angeles Sunday night.

Bernie laments the fact that the Blues don't have more to show for their recent surge even if they made their own hole to climb out of to reach the postseason. Prior to that, Bernie also ranted about bloggers who feel like a remote connection to a team or a player makes them an expert.

MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about what stood out in Victor Scott's debut and what to expect from Zack Thompson as he makes his season debut Friday night.

Despite all the negativity coming from a 7-1 loss, Bernie points out one positive involving Victor Scott and a parallel to another Cardinals legend's MLB debut.

Bernie recaps the Illini's exciting win over Iowa State Thursday night and looks at what they must do to prevail over #1 UConn Saturday.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the cries for more leadership in the Cardinals clubhouse were warranted. He also expresses relief that Jordan Montgomery signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.