The St. Louis Sportists

We all need a helping hand from time-to-time, sometimes even a generous benefactor. The National Champion Indiana Hoosiers rocketed to the top of the college football universe in only two seasons. What does Mizzou need to do the same? What is a catch? What is pass interference? It depends on the game you're watching. In the NFL, the Rams and Broncos approve of recent interpretations. The trickle-d...

The Sportists wonder, would Lane Kiffin have made a difference for Ole' Miss in such a close game against Miami? Just don't call them Mississippi. The National Championship game is set to be memorable (and expensive!) with a potential Pitbull sighting. Can the Canes keep it close or pull one out? Or is this just another entry on Curt Cignetti's Google search results? The NFL Wild Card games follow...

It's time for The Sportists to dust off the crystal ball and look ahead with the 2026 prediction episode. Before charging ahead, the team looks back at the predictions for 2025 - the good, bad and ugly. Some were spot-on (thank you, Cleveland bullpen). Others...not so much. College football playoffs charge ahead and we ask the traditional question, can anyone stop Indiana? Well, it's a new traditi...

Happy New Year from The Sportists! Mizzou goes to a bowl game and forgets to take an offense with them. Illinois takes their best game of the year to the Music City Bowl and outplays and outcoaches Tennessee. The Pop Tart Bowl has struck the jackpot for mid-tier bowls and others try, but come up short. And transfer portal madness is about to get underway. Big changes are coming to Kansas City in t...

It's a Christmas Miracle as all five Sportists return for this week's episode. Kansas City will be without a football team in 2031 and judging from last week's performance, they may not have one right now. What's next and what about the Royals? The college football playoffs are underway and a couple of big names are already out. How does Texas A&M rate a season that started 11-0 but ended with...

Joe, Doug, and Ron tell tales of a hardscrabble upbringing from a Steinbeck novel while explaining, what exactly is "Ava"? When talk turns to sports, Doug gives his first-hand account of a cold day in KC. Was it the end of a dynasty or merely a pause? The NFL continues to be a quarterback league with Mahomes, Rivers and Tua grabbing headlines -- all for different reasons. And did you know someone...

Joe, Doug, Tom, and Ron discuss the college football playoffs, a process that left everyone very happy. OK, maybe not.. They also explore proposed changes to the playoff system, the future of bowl games, and the matchups for Mizzou and Illinois. Did Andy Reid gamble the season away for the Chiefs? Brady Cook and Shedeur Saners get their shot in the NFL and Philip Rivers is set to show that 44 is t...

April, Joe, Tom, and Ron enter a new world where sports betting is now legal in Missouri. Does the onslaught of gamblin' ads have them yearning for a political spot? Mizzou comes out of chilly Fayetteville with a win and Drink gets an extension, but the consensus is that changes need to be made to reach the next level. The coaching carousel spins at lightning speed and the circus comes to Baton Ro...

Happy Thanksgiving from The St. Louis Sportists! Mizzou fails yet again to take down a ranked opponent. Do they have gas left in the tank to take down the Razorbacks this weekend? And How Long will Joe and his family brave the elements and possible streakers? Illinois gets jumped in Wisconsin and the coaching carousel prepares for madness as the Lane Kiffin decision approaches. And just when can w...

In this episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast, Joe, Doug, and Tom prepare for Mizzou's trip to Norman, which hasn't yielded the desired result since 1966. Who will take the snaps at QB for the Tigers? One decision from Lane Kiffin could start the college football coaching carousel spinning wildly. Will Drink stay or go? What about Arkansas? It's madness! The Chiefs biff in Denver, but may not...

The Sportists celebrate one year of podcasting magic by revisiting the Texas A&M visit to Columbia. Is it a bad thing when the defense is calling out your plays before the snap? If Drink goes elsewhere, will he take talented Tigers with him? Suddenly, Mizzou isn't the only 6-3 BCS team in Missouri -- hello Missouri State! And, it's officially a mess in Baton Rouge as Bryan Kelly and LSU are ha...

Joe, Doug and Ron talk about MIzzou's upcoming game with Texas A&M and ponder what happens if the Tigers lose another QB? Is it wishbone time? They also look at the Mizzou record with the first playoff rankings out. Is there such a thing as a quality loss? Elsewhere, the coaching carousel continues to spin and Hugh Freeze cancels a standing tee time. U-Mass is 0-9 and Joe says they are worse t...

The entire gang is back together to review the Mizzou loss in Nashville to Vanderbilt. Is the Pribula era over in Columbia or just taking a pause to recover? Tom's pre-season prediction of the dismissal of Brian Kelley at LSU comes to pass, and the governor of Louisiana is involved in picking a replacement. Huey Long would be proud. The Chiefs deliver a second-consecutive home win and now travel t...

Joe, Doug, Keith, and Ron take on one of the busiest seasons in sports. The Blues are off to an inconsistent start, and Coach Jim Montgomery is frustrated. Mizzou wins an ugly game on the road on The Plains of Auburn and looks forward to a seismic matchup against Vandy this week, which will feature College Game Day. Where has their rushing attack gone? College coaches are playing musical chairs wi...

In the 50th episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast, April, Joe, Keith, and Ron talk about the Missouri Tigers taking a run at the Crimson Tide, and coming up short. Will they right the ship this weekend on The Plains of Auburn? And Ron goes on a rant with some life-improvement advice for Mizzou fans. Lots of coaches are feeling their seats get very warm in both the college and pro ranks. James...

Tom, April, Keith, and Ron break down critical matchups for Mizzou and Illinois. Can the Tigers prove they're for real against Alabama? What can Illinois do to stop Ohio State? And who saw the Belichick story at North Carolina going sideways by early October? The Chiefs have a night to forget in Jacksonville and high-powered Detroit comes to GEHA Field this weekend. And what's up with the rest of...

Tom, Joe, Doug and Ron find a new leader in charge of the Cardinals. While wholesale changes may be in the offing, some people will need to stick around. Joe considers his pre-season Super Bowl favorites the Ravens and determines that the Bandwagon is Injured. The Chiefs regain their old form and a former Chief (unfortunately) joins the "Joe Theisman Hall of Fame." Mizzou takes a break while Illin...

Joe, Doug, Tom, and Ron survey the pro and college football landscape in this episode of The St. Louis Sportists podcast. Mizzou and the Chiefs score big wins while Illinois "declines to participate" against Indiana. The "permanent" opponents in the SEC are around for at least four years and Mizzou winds up with a regular appointment against the Aggies. Clemson is in a tailspin and Mike Gundy gets...

April, Tom, Keith, Doug, and Ron discuss the Chiefs who have now lost games on two continents in this young NFL season. Is this the end of a dynasty or a hiccup on the way to a tasty steak at 1587 Prime? And how is Tyrod Taylor still in the league, much less starting this week? And will the "Last" Vegas Raiders break through this week? Mizzou finally faces an SEC opponent but will have to wait to...

Hosts Ron Cook, Joe Spurlin, Doug Lansdown, Tom Mathis, and Keith Farroll discuss week two of college football and convincing wins for Mizzou and Illinois. What does it say when everyone knows the buyout amount for their head coach? The Chiefs run into trouble south of the border and the Jaxon Dart era may begin in New York sooner than any of us thought. The Bills and Ravens stage an instant class...

Joe, Tom, Keith, and Ron make their bold predictions for the upcoming NFL season in the group's favorite delivery method -- 20 Questions. From rushing leaders to the conference champions and the eventual Super Bowl winner, this clip-and-save episode covers a lot of turf. Will the Chiefs ride off into the sunset and conclude their dynasty while Keith swirls brandy in a snifter? Or will the Ravens f...

Jason Sellers provides the first-ever on-the-scene report from today's premier college football matchup. He and his son are part of a spirited, but well-mannered Texas Longhorn delegation to Columbus for the top five matchup against the Buckeyes. Get Jason's fearless forecast and Ron's betting advice on tonight's LSU-Clemson matchup on this Sportists short.

Play along with The Sportists in this episode where they preview the upcoming NCAA Football season by answering 20 questions. April (Welcome back!), Joe, Tom, Keith, and Ron dive into a comprehensive preview of the college football season, discussing predictions for various teams, key players, and potential surprises. They explore the quarterback situation at Mizzou, the prospects for Illinois, an...

It's a full house as all five Sportists are on the scene for episode 42. Looking for a way to save money? Turns out the key may be ... helmets. The Cardinals continue to tread water but have many left-handed batters and catching prospects. And the starting staff is imploding. Meanwhile, across the state, the Royals are only two games out of the Wild Card? And Cardinal TV announcers rank 19th out o...

In this episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast, hosts Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron discuss the surge, then faceplant by the St. Louis Cardinals, who drew to within 3 games of the wild card only to stumble against the Rockies (again). Milwaukee can't be stopped which obviously means ... free burgers! The Astros bring home an old friend and it's almost like he knows what pitch is coming. Nine teams...