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In the second of back-to-back Natty 1-9 episodes, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ preview the upcoming NFL season. They share they Playoff seeding projections, debate their differences, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return as the fall nears, so does the college football season. Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the conference realignments, project their conference champions, their playoff dark horses, and share their thoughts on if the SEC is at an advantage or disadvantage with the competitive edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 46! On today's episode, Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the impact that Jordan Walker returning to the Major League club could have, and how it will affect other positions on the team. They also discuss the Cardinals starting rotation, Sonny Gray's recent performance, and who the odd man out will be when all starting pitchers are healthy. 0:00 - Intro 6:36 - Odd Man Out of S...

In Episode 45, Ethan & Brandon are joined by Jeff Jones, Cardinals Beat Writer for the Belleville News-Democrat to recap the Cardinals trade deadline and how it could project them in the final two months of the season. The guys then have their own conversation discussing some of the biggest winners of the deadline and more. They also side-by-side compare the Cardinals and Brewers starting rotation...

On Episode 44, Ethan is joined by Guest Host Kyle Siksta. They're then joined by John Denton, the Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. John shares his thoughts on the Cardinals top priorities for the trade deadline, who sticks out to him, who he could see the team part ways with, and more. Ethan and Kyle then discuss their own thoughts on necessary moves for St Louis to make in order to become a leg...

In Episode 43, Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Alex Ferrario, 101ESPN Cohost of "BK & Ferrario" and Pre/Postgame Host on the Blues Radio Network. Ferrario discusses the latest news on Tory Krug's injury and what it means for him and the Blues. He also discusses Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension, and more. The guys then discuss if the Blues offseason is over and if the team is better off tha...

Episode 42 arrives with a bang! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan are joined by World Champion Catcher & Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster Bengie Molina. Bengie shares some of his most memorable baseball moments. He then discusses what has been working for the Cardinals in recent weeks and who his team MVP is up to this point for the season. He discusses the impact the bullpen has had in being able to close out game...

Episode 41 arrives! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan give you a "Birds Eye View" of roles that the starting pitching and catching has played for the Cardinals in 2024. Which starting pitchers have exceeded their expectations? Could we see the Redbirds put a catcher on the trade block? Then later in the show, "Blues Talk" returns as the guys discuss Alexander Steen being brought on as the Assistant General...

In Episode 40, Ethan & Dylan are joined by Cardinals KMOV Writer Brendan Schaeffer. Schaeffer and the guys discuss the takeaways from the Cardinals play over the past month, the different holes on the roster, early potential trade candidates, and whether or not the Redbirds are a playoff team. Ethan and Dylan later have their own conversation as they discuss whether or not the Cardinals have met t...

Two episodes in a week! Episode 39 has arrived and Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Katie Woo, the St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for The Athletic. They discuss the Cardinals recent struggles to start the season, as well as what the answer is. Can this team turn it around? What is the fix? They also discuss John Mozeliak's latest viral comments accountability. The guys then continue the convers...

Episode 38 is here! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Cardinals Radio Broadcaster Mike Claiborne as they discuss his top tier fit, the real issues with the ball club, the future of the organization if things don't turn around, and much more. The guys then have their own discussion about the current state of the ball club and the current crossroads the team finds themselves at. What needs to happen in...

Episode 37 has arrived! The Blues season has concluded and we're joined by Lou Korac, Blues Beat Writer for NHL.com to get you ready for the offseason. Who will the Blues next Head Coach be? Is the team treading water? What needs to happen for the Blues to take the next step to getting closer to the Cup again? The boys hear Korac's thoughts then discuss the topics on their own as well. They wrap u...

Episode 36 is live... just like the baseball season! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan discuss one of the most common past times at the beginning of every baseball season, overreactions. The guys each bring several overreactions to the table and debate if they're "About 'Em or Not". 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Recapping the Season Start 9:35 - Overreactions: About 'Em or Not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Baseball. Is. Back. In this short episode, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ share their biggest takeaway's from the Major League Baseball offseason and project who will win their divisions, make the postseason, and more. 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - American League East 4:44 - American League Central 6:48 - American League West 9:48 - National League West 12:28 - National League East 15:30 - National League Central Lear...

Episode 35 is here and right in time for Opening Day! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by the Cardinals Broadcasters on Bally Sports Midwest, Chip Caray & Brad Thompson. Hear Chip & Brad banter back and forth as they dive into some fun and exciting projections for different players on the roster. The guys then discuss their own thoughts on the team heading into the season. Is the starting pitchi...

In Episode 34, Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by St. Louis Blues Play-By-Play Radio Broadcaster, Chris Kerber. Kerbs discusses takeaway's from the Blues decision to not make any moves at the trade deadline, as well as the future of this "retooling" team. The guys then discuss their own personal thoughts on the Blues decision to stay silent at the deadline. Will this retool be as quick as origi...

Episode 33 has arrived, along with Spring Training for the St. Louis Cardinals! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler to preview the biggest headlines of the Spring for the Redbirds including the level of confidence in the pitching, Masyn Winn, and more. The guys then dive a bit deeper into some of their thoughts on the Cardinals roster heading into the 2024 season...

Episode 32 has arrived and we have a treat for you. We are joined by St. Louis City SC Defender Kyle Hiebert. Kyle takes us through his track from growing up playing soccer in a hockey dominated country, to being a cornerstone piece for City SC. He also discusses some of his favorite moments from the 2023 season and what to expect from year two. The guys then throw in some Blues talk as they conti...

Season 4 is here! Did you miss us? Brandon, Ethan, & TJ discuss what went on in St. Louis sports during their hiatus including the Cardinals & City SC's latest offseason moves. They dive into an in depth conversation on the Blues by comparing the numbers pre and post the firing of former Head Coach Craig Berube. They discuss where the team has improved but question whether or not the team is actua...

Season 3 comes to an end with a HEATED Natty 1-9 episode! Brandon, Ethan, TJ, and Dylan all debate whether or not they agree with the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to place Alabama in the Playoff over Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas time is here! 2023 nears its end, and so does Season 3. In the final main episode of the season, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan are joined by Derrick Goold, the St. Louis Cardinals Lead Writer for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold discusses everything he knows of a potential contract extension for Paul Goldschmidt, the Cardinals seasoned starting pitching acquisitions, the Shohei Ohtani me...

The Natty 1-9 makes its glorious return when Brandon, Ethan, TJ, & Dylan discuss their biggest takeaway's from the NFL season up to this point as well as some piping hot takes for the remainder of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29 has arrived and Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan are joined by Chip Caray, the St. Louis Cardinals Play-By-Play Broadcaster for Bally Sports Midwest. Caray primarily discusses how important this offseason is for the Cardinals to get back to their winning ways as well as what needs to happen in order for 2024 to be different than last season. He also shares about his favorite parts of his fir...

Episode 28 has arrived and Brandon & Ethan are joined by John Denton, the St. Louis Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. Denton discusses the rumors revolving around Yadier Molina joining the Cardinals coaching staff and the effects that would have on different aspects of the team. He also discusses the work that the Cardinals Front Office needs to accomplish in the offseason, specifically replenish...

Episode 27 is here! Brandon, Dylan, & Ethan welcome the start of hockey season. They put wraps on the 2022/23 season and the offseason with stats and areas of struggle as well as updates on roster movement. They are then joined by Andy Strickland, the St. Louis Blues Rinkside Reporter for Bally Sports Midwest. Strickland discusses what excites him about this 23/24 Blues team as well as who he has...