Sports on a Sunday Morning

Chaim Bloom talks about his first Winter Warm Up as Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, rebuilding trust with fans, bullpen upgrades including Justin Bruihl, avoiding arbitration with key players, and the team’s push to add a position player while strengthening player development throughout the organization.

Don Fischer, the Voice of the Hoosiers, reflects on Indiana football’s historic season that has carried IU into the national championship game for the first time ever. He looks back on more than 50 years calling Hoosiers football and basketball, shares emotional memories of Terry Hoeppner’s impact on the program, breaks down the win over Oregon, and previews the matchup with Miami while explaining...

Hour 1 covers a wild NFL playoff weekend including the Chicago Bears’ comeback win over the Packers, the Rams surviving Carolina, and a look ahead to the divisional round. Tom Ackerman also reacts to his Indiana Hoosiers reaching the national championship game against the Miami Hurricanes on January 19. The show breaks down the Billikens’ 84 to 72 win over La Salle and Kellen Thames’ SportsCenter...

Coach Josh Schertz breaks down SLU’s win over La Salle, including a dominant first half, Kellen Thames’ SportsCenter Top 10 play, concerns over free throw disparity, and what the Billikens must do to prepare for a tough Fordham matchup.

Hour 1 includes Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski discussing Indiana Hoosiers football’s historic rise under head coach Curt Cignetti, leadership, and Stifel’s growing role in sports and the Olympics. SLU head coach Josh Schertz breaks down an ultra-efficient offensive performance, defensive accountability, and an upcoming road test at VCU. Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman reflects on toug...

Hour 2 opens with a look at the NFL playoff picture before Greg Amsinger joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the upcoming Amsinger Series event, the St. Louis Cardinals’ direction, and what the next era of Cardinals baseball could look like. Chaim Bloom follows with insight on the Cardinals’ offseason strategy, roster decisions, and long-term vision, including the situation surrounding Nolan Arenado. Th...

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down Indiana’s decisive win over Alabama in the College Football Playoff, pushing back on national narratives that leaned on brand names over data. Bernie explains why Indiana was elite by every meaningful metric, praises head coach Curt Cignetti, and calls out media for failing to adjust to the modern college football landscape shaped by NIL and the tran...

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason approach, fan engagement during winter events, and the impact of the newly upgraded spring training complex in Jupiter. Bloom addresses the trade market, starting pitching depth, and the ongoing situation with Nolan Arenado, while outlining a long-term vision focused on development, smart roster fits, and sustainable succ...

MLB Network studio host Greg Amsinger joins the show to preview the upcoming Amsinger Series: New Cardinals Baseball Era event on January 16 at Lindenwood University, featuring Oliver Marmol and Chaim Bloom. Amsinger reflects on his roots at KMOX and Lindenwood, his lifelong love of the Cardinals, and the state of the franchise heading into 2026. The conversation covers transparency and direction...

Hour 1 features a full lineup of guests as Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Indiana Hoosiers football, leadership, and Stifel’s growing role in sports and the Olympics. SLU head coach Josh Schertz breaks down a dominant win, defensive accountability, and what it will take to stay sharp heading into a tough road test at VCU. The hour wraps with former St. Louis Blues defensem...

Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman joined Tom Ackerman to reflect on his physical playing style, the reality of competing through injuries, and what it means to play the game the right way. Jackman discusses his upcoming induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, praises Kelly Chase’s impact on the St. Louis community, and shares insight on the current Blues outlook, including strong goa...

SLU head coach Josh Schertz reacts to a 102–79 win over St. Joseph’s Hawks, calling it the most efficient offensive game of the KenPom era while sharply critiquing the Billikens’ first-half defense. Schertz breaks down recent defensive slippage, the difference between effort and discipline, and why identity must be earned every night. He also highlights the all-around impact of Brady Dunlap and Ke...

Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Indiana Hoosiers football’s historic rise under head coach Curt Cignetti, the shifting power in college football, and Stifel’s deep connection to sports in St. Louis and beyond. The conversation also covers Stifel’s sponsorship of the U.S. Ski Team, Olympic expectations in Milan–Cortina, and the impact of stars like Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela S...

The show opens with Indiana Hoosiers game week and a preview of the January 1 matchup against Alabama, followed by a Billikens segment with SLU women’s basketball head coach Rebecca Tillett on the team’s December surge, freshman development, and preparation for Atlantic 10 play. The St. Louis Blues’ 3–2 win over Nashville is recapped, along with discussion of the Cardinals entering a rebuild phase...

Hour 2 features NFL Week key games and point spreads with Tom Ackerman’s picks, followed by a College Football Playoff and New Year’s bowl breakdown including Ohio State vs Miami, Indiana vs Alabama, Oregon vs Texas Tech, and Georgia vs Ole Miss. Ackerman is joined by Marc Schreiber of the St. Louis Sports Commission to discuss lessons from Detroit and Indianapolis, a preview of the U.S. Figure Sk...

Tom Ackerman talks with Chaim Bloom about the Cardinals’ current trade posture and offseason timing, clarifying that no moves are imminent despite ongoing conversations. Bloom breaks down the return from the Wilson Contreras trade, including injury updates on Hunter Dobbins as he works back from a knee injury and aims for a full spring training, along with the upside of young pitching prospects Ai...

Tom Ackerman talks with Marc Schreiber about how St. Louis can learn from Detroit and Indianapolis by using sports to drive downtown investment and regional growth. Schreiber previews the U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to St. Louis in January, highlights the national impact of the Musial Awards airing on CBS, and looks ahead to major sporting events already booked and actively being purs...

Hour 1 opens with Indiana Hoosiers game week and a preview of the January 1 matchup against Alabama. Tom Ackerman is then joined by Saint Louis Billikens women’s basketball head coach Rebecca Tillett to discuss the team’s 6–7 record, strong December, freshman development, and preparation for Atlantic 10 play. The hour also includes a recap of the St. Louis Blues’ 3–2 win over Nashville behind Joel...

Tom Ackerman talks with SLU women’s basketball head coach Rebecca Tillett about the Billikens’ 6–7 start, a strong December, and preparing for Atlantic 10 play. Tillett discusses starting three freshmen, defensive growth, and the team’s high-activity style, highlights freshman Alyssa Koerkenmeier’s development, and shares thoughts on the rising momentum of women’s basketball at both the college an...

Tom Ackerman hosts a full edition of Sports on a Sunday Morning, opening with previews of the Kansas City Chiefs and Saint Louis Billikens, plus NFL and College Football Playoff discussion. Kevin Wheeler joins to break down the Miami Hurricanes win over Texas A&M Aggies and the wider CFP picture. SLU Athletic Director Chris May discusses the Billikens’ strong season under head coach Josh Schertz,...

Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning opens with NFL picks, followed by discussion of STL City SC hiring new head coach Yoann Damet. The conversation then shifts to the St. Louis Cardinals offseason, as Chaim Bloom breaks down recent moves, including the addition of Dustin May, and ongoing trade discussions. The hour wraps with Bernie Miklasz, covering Cardinals trade rumors, Mizzou football update...

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down St. Louis Cardinals trade rumors, including strong interest in Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero, the complications surrounding Willson Contreras and his no trade clause, and how Nolan Arenado fits into a separate category. They also discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers interest in Lars Nootbaar and how his rehab progress impacts trade value, along with ove...

St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the acquisition of Dustin May, including his injury history, recovery, and upside on a one year deal with a mutual option. Bloom explains the appeal of targeting younger free agents and why adding pitching depth to both the rotation and bullpen remains a top offseason priority. Bloom also provides injury...

Hour 1 of Sports on a Sunday Morning opens with Tom Ackerman previewing the Kansas City Chiefs noon kickoff and the Saint Louis Billikens 2 PM matchup against New Hampshire Wildcats. Tom recaps a wild Chicago Bears 22–16 overtime win over the Green Bay Packers, then dives into NFL and College Football Playoff scenarios. Kevin Wheeler joins to break down Miami Hurricanes 10–3 win at Texas A&M Aggie...

Tom Ackerman talks with Chris Zimmerman about the St. Louis Blues recent surge, including wins over the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets, putting the Blues within one win of a playoff spot. They highlight the importance of Jordan Binnington and preview upcoming games against the Tampa Bay Lightning before Christmas and the Nashville Predators after the break. Zimmerman also discusses the Blues’...