The Opening Drive

Our 101 ESPN Blues color analyst, Joey Vitale, previews tomorrow's Oilers-Panthers clash to begin the Stanley Cup Final. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Blues CEO Chris Zimmerman addresses a litany of Note-related topics, including next Wednesday's nod to the Stanley Cup-winning squad of 2019, with Randy and Dan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The newly minted UFL Special Teams Player of the Year joins Randy and Dan to preview Sunday's championship affair at The Dome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Rockies-3 Cardinals-2  7:15 - Cardinal storylines with 100 games left 7:30 - Battlehawks special-teams ace Chris Garrett 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take: How is the Nolan Arenado deal looking for the Rockies now? 8:15 - Joey Vitale 8:30 - The Fight  8:45 - College football has set its schedule to go head-to-head against the NF...

In advance of his bobblehead giveaway at Busch Stadium, former Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen joins Randy and Dan to assess the current state of the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With the fifth anniversary of the Blues' first-ever Stanley Cup championship fast approaching, JR pays Randy and Dan an in-studio visit to share assorted stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Greg joins Randy and Dan to address Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn's national visibility and the rise of young flamethrower Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Cardinals-4 Astros-2 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - How important is this homestand against Colorado and Pittsburgh? 8:15 - Jason Isringhausen 8:30 - The Fight  8:45 - MLB storylines with 100 games left 9:00 – Rush Hour Reset 9:15 – Jeremy Rutherford 9:30 - Jeremy Rutherford, continued 9:45 - Rocc...

Kyle joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to break down the feelings of the longest road trip of the year so far, how an error affects his mindset when he's pitching, how an error won't affect him in a good moment but spirals in a bad moment, what he thinks about some of the big numbers coming out of this MLB season, a fascinating dive into the numbers around the MLB he does pay attention to and use in...

OJ joins the show to talk about his memories from STL, how he got into radio in his post-playing career, the memories from his first years in St Louis with the Cardinals, how he found himself in New York with a new chance on his career, the insane story around his mismatched pants at the Super Bowl & why he feels he's been overlooked by the Hall of Fame. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Cardinals-5 Astros-8 -- Gorman & Burleson set a new Cardinals record -- Are you starting to lose the momentum from the late streak by the Cardinals?  7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Baseball’s pitching numbers are outrageously good, but the offense is really struggling. Why is this? And is this trend making the game better? 7:45 - TAKE...

Watch the full replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Cardinals-4 Astros-7 -- How is anybody questioning Marmol sticking with JoJo? -- Are Gorman & Burleson changing this offense? 7:15 - Is Brendan Donovan the Cardinals ultimate secret weapon? 7:30 - Can you build a winning roster in the NFL with a WR taking up 13.7% of the cap (at signing) – Only Tyreek Hill has carried a higher number since...

Coach Becht joins the show to talk about the big win for the Battlehawks over the weekend, what it means to him to secure homefield advantage, go undefeated at home and bringing a playoff game back to STL, getting a little extra sweat during Saturday's game, the physicality level of the league in comparison to the NFL, the decision to play McCarron despite already having a spot locked up and the b...

Chip joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Cardinals series over the weekend with the Phillies, why Winn has taken such a big jump in his second year of work in the majors, the impact that the cardinals three moves--Gray, Lynn, Gibson--have had on their success so far this season and Chip's scouting report on the Cardinals' writers pickleball game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Kerbs joins Brooke & BK to talk about the now-decided Stanley Cup matchup, why it's an almost-perfect matchup for the marketing side of the NHL, the goaltending of the Oilers jumping out as the most important part of their run through the West, the way that Tkachuk's mindset has infected the entire Florida roster and how impactful the Tkachuk trade could end up being on the history of the NHL....

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- Did the weekend change your optimism when it comes to the Cardinals? -- CITY draws versus Messi & Co -- Battlehawks clinch homefield with some late-game theatrics 7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend 7:30 - Is this Dylan Carlson’s last opportunity to earn a starting nod?  7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 – Fre...

Terron joins the show to talk about his big upcoming weekend with his Celebrity Basketball Game & his football camp, why he likes the chances for his team in that Celebrity Game, why giving back to the community feels like a duty and an instinct to him after his success, what it was like to be on the field for 10 offensive touchdowns for the first time in his career, why he decided to come bac...

Darrius joins the show to talk about his explosive season for the Battlehawks so far, how he developed his relationship and familiarity with AJ MacCarron, what it's been like trying to overcome his injury the last two weeks, if he's thinking about the NFL and wondering about his next move during the season, the upcoming matchup against the Brahmas, the importance of this matchup & why he's con...

Coach Schertz joins Randy, Brooke & Dan to talk about the potential of an "Opening Drive Bump" with the Billikens this season, why he's restarted his camps for this summer, why those camps are so important not only for the youth of the area but for building a connection with younger fans, the work that went into filling out their full roster, how they can build on the momentum around the SLU f...

Blues mascot Louis & Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joined the show to talk about the upcoming Blues trivia night, some fun questions for a Bear that can't actually talk, a Blues' trivia question for MegaMind to knock out live on air & the best ways the get your kids used to mascots if they're having issues and how you can get involved in the upcoming Blues trivia night festivities. See...

Jay joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about how to deal with blisters and bad skin cracking on the golf course, if he's taking Rory or the field this weekend in a *sparse* overall tournament, what it feels like for a pro golfer to get wrecked by a seemingly regular hole, his thoughts on Lexi Thompson and the increased visibility of mental health on the tour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Watch the show replay on our YouTube channel ! 7:00 - Cards open a three game series at Philadelphia tonight… -- Florida Panthers-3 New York Rangers-2 -- Dallas Mavericks-124 Minnesota Timberwolves-103 7:15 - Mo was asked on Scoops about the ownership’s commitment to winning compared to the past–is this going to move the needle? Do these comments make an impact when the team is winning? 7:30 - For...

Kwofe joins the show to talk about how they decided to put a music festival in combination with the Enjoy Illinois 300, how the lineup has grown over the last few years, some of the big names you can catch this year and the important fact that you get the race and all the concerts in just ONE ticket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

JR joins the show in studio to talk about how the conversation around Mitch Marner is starting to change as the next stage of the Maple Leafs is being discussed, how much a Binnington proposal makes sense for their roster, how Craig Berube can bring change to the current culture in Toronto and the ways that Toronto will rejuvenate Berube and vice versa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Kyle Gibson joins the show live from his hometown in Indiana before making his way to Philly to join the team, what has changed for the team over the recent winning stretch, the older players who impacted his career & work ethic in the early stages of his career, how he starts thinking about a no-hitter around the 3rd inning or the 1st time through the lineup and what's coming up next with BLI...