The Opening Drive

Daniel joins the show to break down what the new Amazon-Diamond deal will mean for sports broadcasting, why this announcement was such a surprise considering the previous cases, this deal will expand access but will also come with expanded costs, why the deal has stunned MLB, if this stops MLBs long-term plans to become a DTC provider for team broadcasts, Diamond hoping the new leverage can change the current deal for teams like the Cardinals, why this deal doesn't shake up the NHL & NBA rights as much because their deals are year-to-year, the plan for Amazon to build a larger sports streaming business than is currently contractually possible, why teams like the Cardinals are breathing a sigh of relief to this news & how the Peacock-streaming playoff game went for the NFL.

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Greg joins Danny, Brooke & Randy to talk about poor dentist etiquette, the surprise deal coming from Amazon & Diamond, what this means for the future of broadcasting in baseball & MLB's direct handling, why he thinks the Cardinals will show up to Spring Training with three more relievers "in their pocket" and how the next run of signings will be like a second round of FA.

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7:00 – Coming out of the Winter Warmup, what was your biggest impression coming out?

7:15 – Sick of it!!!

7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on where the new deal leaves the MLB's future as a DTC broadcast + his expectation for the Cardinals to sign 3 new relievers

7:45 – TIOLI

8:00 – Sports Business Journalist Daniel Kaplan breaks down the new Amazon/Diamond deal & what this mean for the Cardinals in the future

8:15 - HOFer Bernie Federko on which speech he's most excited to hear on Friday

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - Baseball America Top 100 prospects list is out and the Cardinals are prominently featured--which young player(s) are you most excited for?

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset: Is Atlanta's roster good enough to convince Belichick? Are the Cowboys making a mistake staying with McCarthy?

9:15 - Blues Insider Jeremy Rutherford on which Blues player moves the needle the most

9:30 - If the MLB tries to outlast Amazon, there's no way that works...right?

9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll

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Robert joins the show to break down his current favorite rewatchable movies, the current netflix show he just binged, what it was like being in the White House back in 2019, the biggest takeaways from a few big wins against winning teams, the big mistakes that have cost them games, how long it takes to establish more familiarity after a big shift of line changes, what it's like to be on the ice with a legend like Ovi, picking up a couple tips from guys like Stamkos, how being a hockey nerd helps his game and why Sidney Crosby is still his biggest "welcome to the league moment".

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Jamie joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about his most touristy thing he's done in DC, the Blues shooting themselves in the foot with poor puck retention/possession, what he saw from the Blues in a handful of games against good teams, what he needs to see from them as it lightens up in a home-and-home against the Capitals, if Jamie thinks Ovechkin will pass Gretzky's record and what it is like travelling around Canada with "The Great One".

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7:00 – A rough night of CBB -- Is it unreasonable for the fans to expect a larger financial risk from Cardinals ownership?

7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!

7:30 - What is a reasonable expectation for the Cardinals spending going forward?

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - FRESH TAKE: Baseball Hall of Fame Ballots from Randy & Danny + Why Beltran & the steroid guys should be in

8:15 - Blues Booth: Jamie Rivers on the Blues newest question mark: puck possession/retention

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas breaks down the Blues current issues with creating offense off the rush

9:00 – Rush Hour Reset

9:15 – Danny & Randy both mentioned some controversial names for their Cooperstown ballots--how are they going to defend it?

9:30 - What does the breaking new surrounding Amazon and Diamond sports mean for the Cardinals?

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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JK joins Randy, Brooke & Danny to talk about the Blues-Flyers game, what they didn't show against the Flyers that they were showing against the previous top teams on the schedule, everything comes down to puck control, Matthew Kessel starting to surprise the Blues with his development and the one aspect of their game that is holding the Blues back (other than the PP).

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Coach Becht joins the show to talk about the Battlehawks--but first a little tangent on the success of his son as the QB of Iowa St--and dive into his excitement when the merger and news about the Battlehawks was announced, why he wasn't worried about STL keeping their team, the next steps over the next month that go into building their team, his excitement behind some of their draft picks from earlier this week, why he's so excited about the offense under Bruce Gradkowski, the defense being a big point of emphasis for their team-building and the plans to open the top level and get a schedule out as soon as possible.

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7:00 - The Blues slip up against the Flyers + Is Nick Sirianni going to make it through the day?

7:15 - Is Edman going to be delayed to start the season? And is he missing out on a chance to perfect his play at CF?

7:30 - What does Marmol think of his job over the last two years?

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - Battlehawks Coach Anthony Becht breaks down the Battlehawks newest additions and the UFL schedule between not and the season

8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues TV voice John Kelly on the Blues failing to show up against the Flyers

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - The Divisional Round is now set: Which matchups are jumping out early?

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset

9:15 – If you're Belichick, does Atlanta's QB situation scare you off? And if the Chargers give him an offer, why wouldn't Harbaugh take it?

9:30 – Do the Cardinals have a plan for what comes AFTER Bally Sports Midwest?

9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll

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Kerbs joins Randy & Brooke to break down a rough game for the Blues after that tripping non-call in OT, how those kind of missed calls can affect a team, Robert Thomas taking his game to a new level & takeaways from the Blues run across the last two weeks' tough schedule.

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