Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Thank goodness it's Friday. A rough week got some light at the end of it when the Cardinals and rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt agreed to a 8-year extension. With Allen (@amedlock1) in Hawaii, Daniel (@C70) gets the pleasure of talking it over with legendary media figure Bernie Miklasz (@b_miklasz). They discuss most of the aspects of the Wetherholt deal, from what it means to the organization...

As the 2026 version of the All-Star Game draws closer, Daniel (@C70) talks about the first All-Star Game with author Randall Sullivan, who has written the book The First All-Star Game: Babe Ruth, FDR, and America at the Crossroads. The two talk about why a baseball book from a guy who has written a variety of different types of tomes but nothing sports, plus a lot about the history of the game and...

The Cards started one of the toughest sections of their schedule with a bang, winning two of three from Atlanta with the rubber game one of the craziest in a while. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the boost in offense and what that could be caused by before focusing on the last couple of starts by Dustin May. Does that hurt the trade value? There's also talk about Masyn Winn, the u...

The representative for the 25th district of New York doesn't seem like an obvious guest, but Rep. Joe Morelle has a deep love and connection to the St. Louis Cardinals. Rep. Morelle and Daniel talk about how he came to the Cardinals, what it has been like following the team from afar for so long, and his thoughts about the current team. What rule changes does he like? Which players have caught his...

It's been a rough week for the Cardinals, losing the last two series and seeing (for the most part) their starting pitching getting cuffed about the head and shoulders. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) discuss the issues surrounding Matthew Liberatore. Should he go to Memphis? Would it matter? Jordan Walker's had a bit of a slump but is there any concern it is more than that? The guys also get...

The Cardinals went to Kansas City and fell on their faces Thursday night. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the outing of Matthew Liberatore as well as the rest of the pitching staff. How much runway are the Cardinals going to give Libby and should they? The trade deadline comes up and a look at the schedule indicates these conversations may be different at the All-Star Break. Plus t...

It was a rough night in Minnesota, but that just means Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) have plenty to talk about. Besides the decisions made in the game, there were front office decisions made as well. Nolan Gorman is no longer a major leaguer while Blaze Jordan is. Is this a surprising move? What does the future hold for Gorman? How will Jordan do? The guys also talk about the demotion of Vi...

After a great year of guests, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get back into the regular flow of things. Last Saturday was Blogger and Podcasters Day, which they both attended, and they give their thoughts about the event. What was the vibe with Chaim Bloom in the room? Did Allen get the answer he was expecting from his question? The guys then shift into talking about Lars Nootbaar's return fr...

After a long stretch on the high school fields, Allen (@amedlock1) makes his season debut, helping Daniel (@C70) welcome in old friend Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79.bsky.social). The guys catch up on the Nathan Hale season and how high school baseball looks these days, then they dive into what the Cardinals are doing. Is there any reason to be disappointed about the recent losing streak? What does...

A middling week for the St. Louis Cardinals but if that's the worst they have, it's not bad. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with the host of the daily Locked On Cardinals podcast JD Hafron (@LO_Cardinals). After discussing how hard a daily show must be, the guys dive into a lot of things relating to the club. Bryan Torres gets the call as Nathan Church goes on the IL. How will the club use him? Lars...

With Allen (@amedlock1) needing another week before getting back in the groove, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk to Eugene Tucker (@I_Am_Not_Eugene) of the Substack Portion Under Busch. The guys talk some about former Cardinals that may not have had the best experience in Baseball Heaven. That transitions into a talk about the surprising Cardinals, who had a successful road trip this week to th...

With Allen (@amedlock1) on the verge of returning, Daniel (@C70) brings in one of the newer voices on the Cardinals prospect scene, Tyler Gettinger (@RedbirdFarmhands). The guys get into what make Tyler interested in the farm and spend some time on the surprising success of the major league before turning their attention to the players that might someday wear the birds on the bat in St. Louis. Wha...

As we flip the calendar into May, the St. Louis Cardinals are above .500 and playing fun, interesting, and sometimes agonizing baseball. As Allen (@amedlock1) finishes up the high school regular season, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Richard McGill (@NoSleepTilYavin) to talk about how things are going and whether any of this is really sustainable. How long can Matthew Liberatore and Michael McGreevy...

As the Cardinals and Pirates get set to renew acquaintances, Daniel (@C70) makes one in the form of Jim Stamm (@JimStamm22). The guys talk about what it's been like to be a long-time Pirates fan and the hope that the current team inspires. Can this team be the one to win a playoff series? What's the feeling around ownership? Plus Jim caps it off with a great story about the one time he was a Cardi...

With almost a month in the books, some conclusions--or at least some broad strokes--can be drawn about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) sits down with Viva El Birdos podcast host Jake Wood (@woodbat28) to talk about how things are going. How concerning is Jordan Walker's recent cold spell? Is Nolan Gorman actually heating up in his place? Should the Cards think of dealing Riley O'Brien at th...

As the season starts to wind down for Allen (@amedlock1), Daniel (@C70) continues bringing in the great guests, this week sitting down with new MLB.com writer and Dealin' the Cards contributor Josh Jacobs (@joshjaco98). The guys talk about Josh's new gig and what it is like plus the whole Cardinals media landscape before digging into the first two weeks of the Redbirds. Who has surprised and who h...

The St. Louis Cardinals have played (and won) a baseball game so all is right with the world. After guesting over at Talking About Birds (@talkingaboutbirds.bsky.social) the day before the season starts, Daniel (@C70) brings Nate and Ben over to his side to break down all the excitement. Using The Cardinal Six game that the three played at the end of TAB as a guideline, the guys talk about the exc...

As their two teams look to do battle on the field, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Alys (@alys216) to find out more about the Guardians. The two discuss Alys's natural affinity for all things Cleveland, what she's seen so far from the team, and what this upcoming series might hold. A fun chat with a fanbase we don't often interact with. (I blame Mark DeRosa.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

With Allen (@amedlock1) still involved with the Rangers, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with blogger and author Rich Bray (@remembirds). While they eventually tackle the current team, the two spend most of their time talking Cardinal history as set out in Rich's Book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals. From Rogers Hornsby to Colby Rasmus, the two talk about some of the biggest deals in the...

With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) still tied up with the high school season, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with his good friend and now MLB.com writer and High Lord of the Prospects Kyle Reis (@kyler416). The guys go through the surprising start of the major league club before diving into Kyle's forte, the minor leagues. Should Jimmy Crooks get the call? Where is Quinn Matthews on the...

With Allen (@amedlock1) fully involved with the high school baseball season, Daniel (@C70) brings in some other podcasting experts to try to class up the place. The voices of Cardinals Off Day, Ben Godar (@bengodar.bsky.social) and Ben Humphries (@bgh.bsky.social) along with the man who keeps the show running, Dan Chibnall (@bookowl.bsky.social) pile into the virtual studio to talk about the Cardi...

With Allen (@amedlock1) dealing with game day, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Fangraphs writer and newly dubbed Head of Challenge Research Ben Clemens (@benclemens.bsky.social). The guys talk about some of the new tools at Fangraphs before diving into the current Cardinals squad. Should we make such a strong dividing line between John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom? What should we make of the volatility i...

As the baseball season gets started for Allen (@amedlock1), the great guests keep coming to fill his chair. This time, Daniel (@C70) welcomes Dayn Perry (daynperry.bsky.social) to talk about all things Cardinals. Using a post from his great Birdy Work Substack, the two talk about Nolan Gorman, attendance, spring results, Masyn Winn, and much much more. Plus Dayn answers the now-expected question a...

With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) fully into baseball duties, Daniel (@C70) brings in another guy with experience in the field, Scott Plaza (@MrPlaztastic17). The guys talk about his baseball background and how he got into podcasting and writing, then shift gears to talk about spring training 2026. What's been interesting so far? What does it mean for how this season is going to go? What parts are e...

With Allen (@amedlock1) preparing for his opening scrimmage game, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk things over with minor league reporter Brian Walton (@B_Walton) of TheCardinalNation.com, who is down in Florida covering Minor League Depth Camp. The guys talk about what the system looks like now, how it got to the depths that it did, and some of the exciting names that are on the horizon. Who i...