The Opening Drive

The director of the new ESPN doc, "The Captain", Randy Wilkins joins Randy & Michelle to talk about getting the call to make this doc as someone who grew up in the Bronx, separating himself as a fan and a filmmaker, diving into the research, the truth of this story being easy to find, how Derek's competitiveness defines the documentary and the impact of Joe Torre in both Jeter's career and Thu...

John Hackworth joins the show to talk about the success for CITY2 in their first season, preview Saturday's game in Edwardwville, implementing the style that Luz wants, build a philosophy across multiple levels to be prepared for '23, break down what that style and philosophy will mean (hint: heavy pressing, high line) the advantage that CITY has had in their lead up and what drew him to join CITY...

JR joins Karraker & Michelle to talk about the potential of a Matthew Tkachuk trade for the Blues, the report about Tkachuk's potential trade list, whether or not Tarasenko would approve a trade to Calgary and a potentially way for the Blues can get around that uncertainty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Greg joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his impressive display on the ASG red carpet, his enlightening conversation with Juan Soto, the potential impact of Albert Pujols in that conversation, why tradition matters--especially for the Cardinals, why the Cardinals will WIN the NL Central (unless one thing happens...) and his breakdown of Cardinals 1st-round selection, pitcher Cooper Hjerpe. Se...

7:00 - If the Cardinals don't get to the NLCS, who pays the price? 7:15 - Sick of it!! 7:30 - Greg Amsinger on his red carpet talk with Juan Soto, the Pujols effect, and his breakdown of Cards 1st rounder Cooper Hjerpe 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Jeremy Rutherford on the revitalized Tkachuk potential, how Tarasenko comes into the trade picture 8:15 - STL City2 HC John Hackworth, on a strong run of form fo...

"The Wizard" joins Randy, Michelle & Jay to talk about the '82 WS win, hearing highlights from 40-years ago, what about golf attracted him post-baseball, his thoughts on the Cardinals so far this season, the importance of the emotional boost to a mid-season acquisition and his new campaign, "STL Wizards". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Jay Delsng joined Randy & Michelle in studio for a full hour to talk about anything and everything including getting a later start in his golfing career, pestering his dad to let him caddy, his favorite course to play at in his career, learning how to drink, gamble & curse from the older caddies, getting a scholarship to UCLA, being star struck in LA, his favorite stories from partying and...

7:00 - All-Star Game festivities brought the best of Goldy and some stars from the AL side 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - What in-house remedy will help the Cardinals win this division? 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: These ASG jerseys sucked, but the mic'd up parts were pretty good 8:15 - Eric Francis of Sportsnet had some groundbreaking comments yesterday on BK & Ferrario 8:30 - The Fight 8:...

Claibs joins Karraker & Smallmon to answer the earlier question about who the Cardinals bus driver is for this season, why it's Albert's clubhouse all over again, trying to always appreciate getting to witness Albert's greatness and why the Cardinals HAVE to make a move for pitching in the second half. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Cardinals Spanish-language broadcaster Polo Ascencio joins the show live from LA after enjoying the Home Run Derby last night to talk about Pujols, J-Rod, Soto and even Ohtani controlling the crowd, LA putting on a fantastic ASG show, and why it was special for him as someone who grew up in Tijuana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

The "Reverend Ike" joins the show with Randy & Michelle to reminisce about the Greatest Show on Turf, the feeling that every game brought during that '99 season and the whole run through '01, learning a lot of lessons early in his career how to grow and get better while losing from former rams like Jack Snow, the underrated tension of the NFC Champ game versus TB, what made Dick Vermeil so spe...

7:00 - That was a Home Run Derby to remember and Pujols continues to entertain the baseball world! 7:15 - Is the starting pitcher dead? How will this affect the future of baseball? 7:30 - Jim Bowden at The athletic seems like a pretty fan of Cardinals top prospect Jordan Walker... 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: What is the Blues identity now? Will the defense be a bigger part of the team? 8:15 -...

Jeff Passan joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about his latest in-depth ESPN+ piece on the death of the starting pitcher, Fernando-mania as the perfect foil for the current mindset, baseball being made worse by these pitching problems, being good for teams but bad for players and baseball, whether or not pitch courts are effective, wasting the talents of pitchers with the current roles, why ve...

Kerbs joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about about looks like a set roster going into training camp after just a few days, how does the Leddy over Perron decision tell you about the Blues, the need for puck-moving defenseman, expecting more from whoever is lucky enough to play next to ROR now, the pressure for the top forwards to step up overall, how far Neighbors is from contributing to the...

7:00 - Weekend wrap-up as the Cardinals win a shortened series again the Reds, MLB draft gets a little wild but the really craziness was happening across the pond...] 7:15 - Start one, Bench one, Cut one 7:30 - Three things we love from the weekend! Jackson Holliday goes #1! The Cardinals are hitting! Yadi got ejected...from a basketball game! 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: What's your level of f...

Colton Parayko joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his favorite sporting events to catch during the offseason, how it felt to see the Avs win after losing to them, bouncing back with a strong 2nd half this season, focusing more on getting W instead of individual stats, why Leddy is such a great teammate and his excitement for him re-signing, having to say goodbye to someone like Perron and st...

JMac joins Randy & Michelle to talk about his second year of being on the College Football Hall of Fame nomination, what it would mean him to be elected, taking what he can and getting more advice from Gary Pinkel now that he's coaching, football in St. Louis, how the college game is changing with NIL and his view of the constant conference shake-up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Jay joins the show as the British Open is already starting to heat up early into Round 2, gets into your golf questions including problems with a 5 iron, not wanting to hit/use your driver and how much golf ball technology really matters in your (casual) game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

7:00 - Cardinals' bats stay completely silent for a whole game as the Cards let a series against the Dodgers slip through their fingers and the British Open is already getting interesting 7:15 - Peak and Pit! 7:30 - Jay Delsing talks British Open and takes your golf questions 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: there's some consternation among the fans with Army right now, how can he foil that notion?...

JR joins Karraker & Smallmon to talk about the immediate reaction to Perron's interview earlier in the show, JR's reporting on the contract and if the Blues offered a 1 or 2 year deal, the cap crunch that the Blues are dealing with, how the other moves from yesterday broke down and how things stand with the Ryan O'Reilly extension. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Greg joins Randy & Michelle to try to make sense of a heart-breaking & frustrating Cardinals loss against the Dodgers, the incredible joy from this season with Albert Pujols, the Orioles making the most fascinating storyline going into the All-Star break, a crazy move in Toronto and his latest thoughts on the Cardinals in the draft, including the potential of Kumar Rocker as the pick for t...

7:00 - Well you either went to bed or woke up mad after that Cardinals ending...and it's not like it was exactly a banner day in STL sports before that either... 7:15 - Sick of it! 7:30 - David Perron on signing with the Red Wings, not getting an official offer from STL & a heartfelt message to the city/fans 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Greg Amsinger talks about an extremely frustrating night for Cardi...

Former Blue and now Red Wing David Perron joins the show to talk about his feelings after signing with the Red Wings, why he's disappointed, the Blues not officially offering him a new deal, what attracted him to signing in Detroit, being excited to pay with so many former teammates, his relationship with ROR and saying goodbye to the team and a last heartfelt message to the city of St. Louis. See...

EJ joins Randy & michelle to break down the big questions surrounding the Blues and NHL free agenc including the future of Tarasenko, the effects of the goaltending market, and what kind of contract Perron could get outside St. Louis . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

7:00 - Cardinals almost let it slip away but get out with a 7-6 win over the Dodgers and the NHL craziness if just getting started 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - BREAKING NEWS: Robert Thomas extension from the Blues 8x8 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: The Cardinals got one over the Dodgers--can they win the series? 8:15 - Tiger Wood has some choice words for the LIV Tour and the golfer who are joi...