The Opening Drive

Gradkowski joins the show to talk about the health of the QB room, how Manny was able to step up and get the team a win last week, how they go about making sure they utilize all the weapons they have available, what makes Hakeem Butler such a special player and the stretch run to the playoffs.

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Ryan Blaney joined Randy & Brooke to talk about the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300, how he got into racing as a family thing the fall out from the big fight, and getting Randy a new experience at Charlotte Speedway.

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Mike joins the show in studio to talk about the big hurdle in getting a pizza place going (dough is sticky...), why a Traeger grill is a perfect way to cook a brisket, the perfect way to temp it, why you should always wrap your ribs in foil as part of your rib smoking process, how to cook burgers on a flattop vs. the grill, the perfect meat combination for the best burger patty, 85-15 being the optimal fat content for a burger, why pellet smokers are a good way to start off smoking and some other BBQ tips.

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Jay joins Randy, Dan & Brooke to talk about how Bryson is starting to become a bit of a fan-favorite, no doubting that some LIV golfers are losing their edge, the update on the Scottie case and the next big tournament to watch.

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7:00 - Cubs-Cardinals start tonight 7:15 -- Stars-2 Oilers-3 (2OT) -- Celtics-126 Pacers-110 -- So we all agree that there was no “dragging” of the cop, right?

7:15 - MLB Storylines

7:30 - Former PGA pro Jay Delsing on the update in the Scottie story

7:45 - TIOLI

8:00 - Fresh Take: Was Brooke right? Should the Cardinals have done more to sign Shota Imanaga?

8:15 - Mike Johnson, Chef from Hi-Pointe and SugarFire, talking BBQ for the Memorial Day weekend

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney breaks down his upcoming race across the river & tries to right a wrong in Randy's past

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset

9:15 - Battlehawks OC Bruce Gradkowski break down how they built the top offense in the league & how the QB room has come together to lead the team

9:30 - They said whaaaaaattttt?

9:45 - Rocc & Roll

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Kyle joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the difference between earned runs and un-earned runs from the POV of an actual starting pitcher, how it felt for the team to get over the hump and finish off a sweep, Gorman having a tough game in the middle of a improved defensive season, how it fires him up when Marmol stands up for the team like that and if he's rooting hard for the Pacers in this years NBA ECF.

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JR joins the show to talk about his interview with Tom Stillman, the messaging coming out from the Blues about how the TV revenue won't affect on-ice moves, if the Buchnevich extension can still fit their roster build over the next few seasons, if Brady Tkachuk is being made available in Ottawa, why a big move like that wouldn't be completely out of the question and what kind of haul the Senators could get for Brady.

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7:00 – Cardinals shock the world (maybe just the show) with a sweep of the Orioles -- NBA Playoffs -- NHL Playoffs

7:15 – Sick of It!!!

7:30 – Are you buying the Cardinals as real after this run...or are you just taking some extra hope and running with it?

7:45 – TIOLI

8:00 – Fresh Take: Tom Stillman says term will be key in trying to sign Buchnevich to an extension...Will that end up being the dealbreaker?

8:15 - The Cardinals will apparently go with Matthew Liberatore on Saturday. Would you prefer the Cardinals go with him for the long term, or sign a veteran free agent?

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on how Stillman lays out the future & if theres anything real with a potential Brady Tkachuk deal

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset 

9:15 - Cardinals righthander Kyle Gibson on another tough outing in his start, the difference between earned & un-earned runs & the locker room coming together

9:30 - OK…you can invite any fun/rich person to your wedding. They may or may not come. Who ya got?

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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Tom joins Randy, Brooke & Danny in studio to talk about how long it takes before he gets comfortable watching the playoffs without the Blues in it, the process of deciding on Drew Bannister and the importance of removing the "interim" label, why it's important that they present an accurate picture of the franchise & it's expectations, why being honest isn't the same thing as being complacent, why he thinks a bulk of the fans would be reasonable about a "to the studs" teardown, why they believe there are multiple routes to creating a competitive/contending team, not expecting a big flashy transaction this summer, why an older FA doesn't make sense with this team build, the Blues working with the league on contingency plans for a life after Bally, his confidence that they will have a plan for their fans to see the games--even if that cuts into their margins, a potential hit being 2-3 years long but the decision being about the long term benefits, a special 5-year anniversary edition of the "We Went Blues" day and some special announcements coming up for the celebrations, why the moment he was called down to the ice by the TD Garden staff was so special, the scene that shocked him during the parade, laying out what the long-term plan is: not tearing it down, a re-tool, remain competitive, grow internally, build a team for the near future that can truly contend--and to get there without going to rock bottom, the importance of the ability to work alongside the Cardinals & CITY, their plan for this offseason, wanting a player like Buchnevich but having to balance the roster fit/timings and being happy for Chief getting the job in Toronto.

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7:00 - Cardinals & Orioles are suspended with the lead off batter up for the Cardinals in the Bottom 6th, Tied 1-1 -- NBA Playoffs -- NHL Playoffs

7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!

7:30 - Is the Jadan Rashada story out of Florida a milestone in a new era of college sports?

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - Fresh Take: Load management has taken over the NBA and even trickled into the NFL–will MLB be the next league that has to figure out how to deal with it?

8:15 - It’s been a week since we asked about Thompson, Libby & the Cardinals #5 spot…and we have exactly zero answers and almost no new information–how are the Cardinals being so cavalier about 20% of their games?

8:30 - The Fight 

8:45 - Rush Hour Reset

9:00 – Blues owner Tom Stillman *in studio* talkijng about Drew Bannister, the plan for the offseason, the long-term plan for a new TV deal & what the long-term plan to return to the playoffs looks like

9:35 - If Jayson Tatum and the Celtics win a title tonight, does he take a spot on the STL Athlete Mount Rushmore?

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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