The Lou Sports Talk

Episode 70 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos introduce themselves to their new listeners watching on STL Sports Central's YouTube Channel. They then discuss if the recent games have been enough to convince them that the Cardinals should sell at the trade deadline. They then predict who will be traded and share some other names to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Episode 69 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Chip Caray, the Cardinals Play-By-Play Broadcaster for FanDuel Sports Midwest. Chip shares his thoughts on the Redbirds first half of play, their altered approach at the MLB Draft, and just how important the upcoming couple of weeks will be for St. Louis as the Front Office decides if they will buy or sell at the deadline. The guys share their...

Episode 68 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon first recap and break down their thoughts on the St. Louis Blues offseason acquisitions. They then discuss the Cardinals recent struggles in the starting rotation and offense. They are then joined by Katie Woo, the Cardinals Writer for The Athletic & the Co-Host of Cardinal Territory. Katie shares her thoughts on the Cardinals streaky play but encouraging...

Episode 67 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon & Dylan start by discussing the Cardinals recent stretch of play including their recent split with the Chicago Cubs. The guys point out a pattern of streaky play from St. Louis and what has partially caused that. They discuss the recent home run production they've had but question if it's sustainable with Ivan Herrera on the IL for several more weeks. They th...

Episode 66 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Radio Broadcaster Mike Claiborne who shares his own evaluation of the Redbirds up to this point in the season. Is Ryan Helsley's struggles a legitimate concern? How does Oli Marmol find playing time for a red hot Nolan Gorman? Plus a sneak peek at what the Cardinals mindset at the trade deadline could be. The guys then share their o...

Episode 65 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan recap the Cardinals recent struggles in the month of June, including their latest disappointing home stand. What are some of the main reasons for the struggles? Is it time to hit the panic button yet? The guys discuss several of the big name players that are currently struggling and playing part in the recent skid. They also touch on the Cardinals latest ros...

Episode 64 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Prospect Expert Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X). Haq shares his thoughts on numerous players including the use of Nolan Gorman, Ivan Herrera's growth, the concerns with Andre Pallante, as well as updates on prospects JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Mathews. The guys then discuss their concerns with some issues in the starting rotation and the...

Episode 63 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Radio Network Studio Host Matt Pauley to discuss the Cardinals success within the past five weeks, what's contributing to the success, and more. Is Jordan Walker beginning to figure things out at the plate? Is Masyn Winn's bat here to stay? How do the Cardinals begin to navigate the trade deadline? Ethan and Brandon then play, "Legi...

Episode 62 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Lynn Worthy, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. They discuss the Cardinals turnaround, Nolan Arenado's recent struggles, if they're officially a good team, and the runways for Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker. Could it run out if the Cards keep performing the way they are? The guys then discuss some of their biggest takeaway's fr...

In Episode 61, Ethan and Dylan are joined by Cardinals broadcaster and former pitcher Ricky Horton. Horton discusses the Cardinals recent resurgence, what some of the largest causes for it have been, it it's sustainable, and more. The guys then discuss several players that have excelled and contributed to the recent success from all sides of the ball (offense, pitching, and defense). Learn more ab...

Episode 60 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos discuss the Blues epic but heartbreaking 7 game series loss against the Winnipeg Jets. What went right? What went wrong for the Blues? The guys spend most of the episode breaking down comments made by Blues President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and Head Coach Jim Montgomery at the end of season press conference. What is the expec...

Episode 59 has arrived and Ethan and Dylan give you the latest updates on the Blues vs Jets first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup. After an impressive 7-2 Game 3 win, the guys discuss what St. Louis did well and what needs to happen in order for them to knot the series up and eventually advance to the Conference Semifinals. The guys then switch to discuss the Cardinals recent struggles, notably...

Episode 58 has arrived and it's just in time to get you ready for the Blues return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Ethan and Brandon walk you through the roller coaster season that occurred in St. Louis and how they marched their way to this point. They are then joined by former Blues Forward & a current Sportsnet Color & Studio Analyst Jamal Mayers. Mayers previews the upcoming Blues vs Jets series,...

Episode 57 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Benjamin Hochman, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Hochman shares his thoughts on the Cardinals start to the season, their pitching woes, hitting success, and more. Is a six man rotation what makes the most sense with the struggles the bullpen has had? Where does Ivan Herrera fit in defensively? The guys then share their own...

Episode 56 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Scott Warmann, a Cardinals & Blues Studio Host for FanDuel Sports Midwest. They discuss what some of the key reasons to the Blues success has been in their recent stretch, what has allowed for Jordan Kyrou take his game to another level, Jimmy Snuggerud's debut, and more. The guys then discuss other big factors that have helped St Louis conti...

Episode 55 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan start things off by discussing the red hot St Louis Blues, who have won eight straight game and have also put themselves in a prime position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How will St Louis calling up their top two prospects fit into the mold of what's working right now? Then, the guys recap the Cardinals 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Twins. Wh...

Episode 54 has arrived and Ethan & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler. Wheeler shares his thoughts on the Cardinals first free agent signing of the offseason, his concerns for a potential "sophomore slump" for Masyn Winn, what St Louis would have to do in order to sneak into the Postseason this season, and more. The guys then continue their preseason roster dive by discussing the...

Episode 53 is out! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Bernie Miklasz. A St Louis sports writing icon, Bernie has been covering the Cardinals for 40 years and is currently the Host of The Bernie Miklasz Show on YouTube, a writer on Scoops Sports Network, and a contributor for KMOX. Miklasz discusses multiple topics including who has stood out to him at Spring Training so far, the Cardinals being stuck...

In Episode 52, Ethan, Brandon, and Dylan hit the Blues talk hard. They start by discussing the Blues red hot play out of the gate since the Four Nations Break. Could the recent success force GM Doug Armstrong to view the trade deadline differently? Then, the guys dive into their "Blues Trade Bait Board". They look into ten different players on the rosters that have potential to be moved at the dea...

Episode 51 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon discuss the official start of Spring Training and the arrival of Nolan Arenado. Which players will be impacted by Arenado being a Cardinal in 2025? The guys then continue their preseason dive by discussing the bullpen, who they expect to stand out, and what the plan is with Ryan Helsley. They later discuss the impact that the Four Nations Faceoff will have...

In episode 50, Ethan and Dylan are joined by John Denton, the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com to discuss the latest regarding the efforts to trade Nolan Arenado. With Alex Bregman signing with Boston, what does that mean for the Cardinals as they try to move on from the perennial all star? In honor of pitchers and catchers reporting, the guys begin their preseason look into the two positions and...

Episode 49 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X), the host of the "Birds on the Farm" podcast. They discuss some of the notable headlines around some of the young Cardinals including who has the most to gain, how Nolan Gorman can improve, who St. Louis could draft in 2025, and more. The boys later discuss the different pro's and cons to Nolan Arenado potentially...

Season 5 has finally arrived and the boys start with a bang. Ethan and Dylan are joined by Blues Pre/Postgame Host Alex Ferrario. Ferrario discusses the recent moves made by the team including trading away Scott Perunovich and placing Brandon Saad on waivers. What does both the near and long term look like for St Louis? The guys then share some of their own thoughts on the Blues current struggles...

The boys have returned just in time for the holiday season and have brought Episode 47 with them! Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan start by recapping the notable events that have occurred for the Cardinals and Blues in the recent months. They then get into the holiday spirit by sharing the Christmas Wishlist for the Cardinals and Blues to accomplish in 2025. 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Cardinals Recap (Helsley...

After a long hiatus, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan return with a mini episode that discusses the upcoming College Football Playoff! What did the committee do well? What did they do poorly? What needs to improve? The guys answer these questions and more! They also share their championship predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices