The Lou Sports Talk

Episode 26 is out! Listen to Ethan, Dylan, & TJ discuss how the St. Louis Cardinals can make the remainder of the season productive. They dive into ten different players and share what they would like to see those players continue to work on in the final couple weeks of the season and into the offseason in order to have improved for the start of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

It's another Natty 1-9 Episode where we get the opportunity to widen the topic to national sports. Today, we examined the issue that NFL owner's are facing with running backs that are frustrated about not being paid. Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan share their thoughts on if there is a solution in the near future. The guys then share their 7 seed projections for both Conferences. WARNING: Be ready for...

We had a quick turn around and dropped Episode 25 early for you all! Listen as Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan recap the Cardinals 2023 Trade Deadline Transactions. They break down what pieces they liked and are keeping a close eye on. They then get into a heated debate on if they expect the Cardinals to be a Playoff team again in the 2024 season. This debate includes discussion on the specifics of wh...

The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return this week as Brandon, TJ, Dylan, & Ethan share their thoughts on the conference realignments occurring in college sports. The guys also give their conference champion predictions for the upcoming season. 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Conference Realignment 10:05 - Conference Champion Projections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 24 is out! Listen in as Dylan and Ethan are joined by Katie Woo (@katiejwoo), the St Louis Cardinals writer for The Athletic. She previews the trade deadline for the Redbirds and gives some insight as to what the approach will be from the front office. The guys then share some of their own thoughts on who their highest valued trade pieces within the organization are, their dark horse trade...

Episode 23 is here and things get heated! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan discuss the Blues offseason up to this point. They then debate whether or not the Cardinals should trade Paul Goldschmidt. The debating doesn't end there though, they then debate which St Louis franchise is closer to being a playoff/championship contender; the Cardinals or Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Episode 22 of The Lou Sports Talk Podcast is out! Listen in as the Brandon, Dylan, & Ethan are joined by Blues Writer Lou Korac for NHL.com. He shares his thoughts of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals, Darren Pang leaving the Blues Broadcast, the direction the Blues will go in the NHL Draft and this upcoming offseason, and more. The guys then transition to discussing the Cardinals recent downhill spiral...

Episode 21 has arrived! Listen in as TJ, Dylan, and Ethan put a spin on "Impress or Regress" and discuss which players have performed well, not so well, and who will begin improving or slowing down on the St Louis Cardinals Roster. The guys also answer fan submitted questions on the Front Office, Jordan Walker, and how the team compares to the rest of the National League. Learn more about your ad...

Episode 20 is now out! Listen in as Brandon, Dylan, and Ethan recap the Cardinals struggles in the month of April. They revisit their biggest keys to the success that were made before the season and share how the team has done in accomplishing those keys as well as what needs to improve. They also discuss St Louis City SC's recent struggles and highlight the young homegrown talent's appearing on t...

In Part 2 of our Natty 1-9 series, listen in as Ethan and Dylan are joined by Sports Betting Insider Nathan Bergstrom for the podcast's newest segment, "What Are The Odds". Listen as Nathan dives into some of the most interesting betting numbers to examine as the MLB season begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Natty 1-9 is back! Listen in as Ethan and the newest member of the podcast crew, Dylan debate whether or not the new rule changes to the MLB are good for baseball. The guys also share their predictions for the 2023 MLB season and who they think will make the Postseason, win MVP, and the Cy Young Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19 of The Lou Sports Talk Podcast is out! Listen to Brandon, Ethan, and TJ discuss the St Louis Cardinals biggest takeaways from Spring Training and debate whether or not, top prospect Jordan Walker will be an Opening Day starter. The guys also share their Opening Day starting lineups and their biggest keys to ensuring the Redbirds are successful in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices....

Episode 18 is here! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan recap the St Louis Blues trades involving both Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly. They also discuss which Blues players Doug Armstrong could be keeping his eye to look to move next. They then talk about the potential of the Blues trading for Defenseman Jakob Chychrun and the chances of resigning O'Reilly. They wrap up the episode discussing the St Loui...

***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS*** The Season 2 Finale is here and the boys bring you a special Christmas episode! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan each share their Christmas wishlists that they would like for the Cardinals and Blues for the current/upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 16 is out now! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are discussing the St Louis Blues and their four thoughts on their season a fourth of the way through. The boys also touch on notable players drafted in the XFL Draft and go through some of the rules and details to keep an eye out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 2nd bonus episode is out now! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan discuss the most likely teams to make it into the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 15 is out! Brandon, TJ, & Ethan are joined by SLU Billikens Basketball & Lindenwood Football/Basketball Broadcaster Bob Ramsey to discuss Lindenwood Football & Basketball, as well as SLU Basketball. The guys then touch on the Cardinals hiring of Matt Holliday as their new bench coach. They wrap up the episode about discussing the concerns with the Blues in the midst of their current strugg...

Episode 14 is here! Listen in as Brandon, TJ, and Ethan wrap up the 2022 St Louis Cardinals season, discuss their thoughts on the MLB's new Postseason format, and break down the start of the St Louis Blues season! 0:00- Intro 1:15- Cardinals Talk 11:10- World Series  13:42- Postseason Format 22:00- Blues Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucky Episode Number 13 is out! Brandon, TJ, and Ethan are joined by Cardinals beat writer Jeff Jones from the Belleville News Democrat to talk about the Cardinals upcoming Postseason matchup against the Phillies and what to expect from the Redbirds. The guys also give their predictions for the Wild Card matchup's. They also preview the start of the Blues season and discuss young players to keep a...

Check out Episode 12! Brandon and Ethan discuss the potential concerns with the Cardinals subpar performance as of late and the potential red flags to keep an eye on as Postseason play nears. The guys also discuss the Blues moving Marco Scandella to the Long Term Injured List and what the added cap space means for the team. They finish the show by discussing Lindenwood Football's exciting start to...

Introducing our new bonus episodes! We felt that the National Nine at the end of our episodes wasn't enough time to discuss national sports. Be on the lookout for our new "Natty 1-9" episodes which will be occasionally released between full episodes! This week's topics include discussing our playoff standings projections for the upcoming NFL season as well as our dark horse MVP picks. Learn more a...

Season 2 is finally here! On episode 11, Brandon, TJ, & Ethan discuss the St Louis Cardinals success since the trade deadline and the main reasons for why things have turned around for the Redbirds. Tune in to hear all the exciting action! 0:00 - Intro 1:45- Cardinals Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 is almost here! In the mean time, check out our bonus episode where "The Popcorn Hangover" Podcast joins us to discuss some of our favorite classic and funny sports movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Season 1 Finale is here! On episode 10, Brandon, TJ, and Ethan discuss the Florida Panthers acquiring of Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary and how the Blues fare from not getting the hometown kid.  The boys also have a mock trade session and make their choices for who they think John Mozeliak should trade for at the deadline. It wouldn't be right if they didn't also bring up the possibility of Juan...

Episode 9 is out now! Brandon and TJ start off the show by recapping the start of the Blues offseason and discuss some of the different moves made and speculate whether or not Vladimir Tarasenko will be kept or traded.  The guys also break down some of the largest trades and signings made in both the NHL and NBA as they discuss who some of the winners and losers were. Learn more about your ad choi...