The Bernie Show

Bernie previews Zac Bolduc's upcoming debut for the St. Louis Blues and highlights how the Blues are desperate for some more offense with a number of players mired in offensive slumps.

Bernie puts Mizzou's dreadful basketball season into perspective, but explains why it is not the most hopeless program in the area. Bernie then offers up his thoughts on St. Louis CITY SC's 2-1 win over Houston in Champions Cup play Tuesday night.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from St. Louis Cardinals camp in Jupiter, Florida. Derrick talks about the impact Sonny Gray has already made on the pitching staff, and who will be looked to to provide more leadership in the clubhouse this season.

Bernie talks about why he expects the Cardinals to be a motivated team with chips on their shoulders after last season's dreadful performance. He also goes back 39 years with a prominent example of what another team was able to accomplish when it was being questioned.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer Tom Timmermann ahead of St. Louis CITY SC's opening match of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Tom talks about what areas he expects CITY to improve in this season, and where it should translate over the MLS season.

Bernie chats with Power Mizzou publisher and editor Gabe DeArmond about Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois' departure for Arizona. Gabe talks about the underlying factors behind the decision and what the future holds for Mizzou Athletics.

Bernie follows up on his conversation with Joe Sheehan and points out why Cardinals fans should be thankful to have Bill DeWitt as the team's owner instead of Cubs owner Tom Ricketts when it comes to spending money on the big league club.

Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan newsletter, about a great way to start getting a weekly newsletter from Joe for free. Bernie and Joe also discuss Cubs owner Tom Ricketts making comments similar to Bill DeWitt Jr. when it comes to spending despite having more revenue to work with, and what strides Jordan Walker could make this season.

Bernie asks if recalling former first round pick Zac Bolduc could help give the Blues the spark they need to snap out of a two-game losing streak.

Bernie talks about how once the initial shock wore off, he wasn't surprised one bit to see Desiree Reed-Francois depart to get out of the complicated minefield known as being Mizzou's athletic director.

Bernie opens up his notebook to talk about a potpourri of topics including Jayson Tatum appearing in yet another NBA All Star Game, the greatness of Albert Pujols in his prime, and the continued idiocy of some Pro Football Hall of Fame voters in keeping certain candidates out.

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer joins Bernie presented by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about how the club is putting last year behind itself and how it is determined not to have a repeat. John also reports on what newcomer has caught his eye in camp.

Bernie talks about how much better the Cardinals would be if they had Jordan Montgomery and/or Cody Bellinger, but he also criticizes anyone who thinks that would have been realistic.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins the show live from Jupiter, Florida after the first official Cardinals Spring Training workout. Derrick breaks down the pros and cons of the Cardinals' new uniforms. He also offers up his early takes from Tuesday's bullpen sessions including what can be made out of early Spring Training workouts.

Bernie previews 2024 for Jordan Walker and tries to predict just how much he will improve after an up and down rookie season.

Bernie talks about how not even the Cardinals realized just how much Yadier Molina meant to the team after playing without him for the first time in almost 20 years last season. He then pivots to talk about how Steve Spagnuolo shouldn't be defined by his time coaching the Rams given the lack of talent he had to work with.

Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay analyzes Fangraphs' predictions for the NL Central as well as the rest of Major League Baseball. He also looks into the future and examines Yadier Molina's Hall of Fame candidcacy.

Bernie bashes the new Cardinals Fanatics produced uniforms as looking like knock-offs of a classic look that resemble shirseys.

Bernie reacts to the Blues losing in Toronto, the San Francisco 49ers firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and the tragic shooting at the Chiefs' parade in Kansas City.

Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy explains how the Blues have come together with more players having defined roles, and which defenseman has flown under the radar to produce a solid season.

Bernie chats with MLB.com writer Anthony Castrovince as MLB Spring Training camps open. Anthony explains why there has been less activity than normal this offseason with several prominent free agents remaining unsigned. Anthony also offers up his predictions for the 2024 Cardinals.

Bernie talks about how meaningless preseason roster projections are ahead of Spring Training, as he points out how young talent, especially pitching, can emerge in the spring. Bernie also reveals which pitching prospect he is high on heading into camp.

Bernie talks about how the Blues' five-on-five play is a promising sign of better results to come for this year's Blues team.

Bernie chats with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac. Lou talks about how an improved power play and Drew Bannister's familiarity with the team's younger players has led to recent succcess.

Bernie explains why Kyle Shanahan was doomed to be second guessed when the 49ers won the overitme coin toss, regardless of whethere he decided to have the ball first.