The St. Louis Sportists

All five Sportists discuss Mizzou rising and Kansas encountering dysfunction junction in Utah. The Four Nations Faceoff is fabulous and putting all other All-Star Games to shame with fighting, nationalism, singing bartenders and epic displays of skill. The Cardinal full squad has reported to Jupiter with surprise special guest star: Nolan Arenado. And all we are saying is give Matthew Liberatore a...

All FIVE Sportists unite on the same episode for the first time! Together, they look back at a Super Bowl that surprised nearly everyone - especially Joe and Keith, considering their handicapping advice on last week's episode. Is this the end of the road for Travis Kelce and will he manage to persevere financially? The Cardinals are in Jupiter and the question of the winter remains - will Nolan Ar...

This one has it all. April, Joe, Keith and Ron examine the big game from prop bets to passing games and marriage proposals to Todd Blackledge sightings. You will hear detailed predictions including final scores right down to details of the last drives of the game. Joe and Keith, noted gambling "hobbyists," provide insight on prop bets ranging from the length of the National Anthem to the color of...

Tom, Doug, Keith and Ron discuss the spiraling Blues and Brandon Saad pays the price. At least if he makes it to Springfield, his teammates may eat well. Tyler Tucker is Champ Kind and the Chiefs may be riding high, but not for one local merchant. Mizzou continues to play well and Caleb Grill has never met a shot he doesn't like. The Ilini searches for consistency at all hours of the day and one c...

In this crossover episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast and Ball-Watching, hosts Ron Cook, Keith Farroll, and guest Jake Koenig discuss the past season of St. Louis City SC, reflecting on the team's performance, coaching changes, and tactical adjustments. They delve into the importance of player chemistry, defensive strategies, and share predictions for the upcoming season, highlighting the p...

Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron take a deep dive into playoff football. Along the way, they discuss that the Rams' move to LA was hinted at much earlier than public knowledge. Ohio State's performance in the college football playoffs was impressive despite earlier criticism. The NCAA transfer portal continues to confound, the NFL playoffs offer a little bit of everything, Jaden Daniels is emerging as a t...

Keith, Tom, Jason and Ron discuss everything from Caitlin Clark to the current state of the Blues and the ongoing search for consistency. Coaches don't bring their A-Game for the college football playoffs and will Notre Dame have to be perfect to take down Ohio State? Will it be rest or rust for the Kansas City Chiefs and bet the over in the Washington-Detroit game (not Redskins). College basketba...

Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron look at win-or-go-home football for college and pro teams coming up over five glorious days. Conference basketball is underway for college teams and very few of us know who exactly is in which conference. The college football playoffs take us back to 1978 and why isn't Arch Manning getting a shot? Should Chief fans be more worried about Baltimore than Buffalo, and have the...

Doug, Tom, Keith and Ron go on the record in this clip-and-save edition. The Sportists cover everything from sleeper NCAA tournament teams to … well … Keith’s “unconventional” suggestion for increasing attendance at Busch Stadium. Conflicting predictions are offered on the playoff fate for the Blues and highs and lows for St. Louis City S.C. And if you have inside info on a team hitting the under,...

Joe, Doug, Keith, and Ron discuss the Blues, Cardinals, Chiefs, Mizzou, and the college football playoffs. Transfer portal madness continues, and Joe expresses his true feelings toward Kirk Herbstreit, which sounds like a description of David Simms. Keith is ready to accept tasty donuts in return for a one-time Cardinal All-Star, and Doug says semantics aside, this is a rebuild. And the guys remem...

In the first episode of Bet the Blue Shoe: A Sports Betting Podcast from The Sportists, Joe and Keith break down the four college football playoff games this weekend. They also find time to consider the Texans visit to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs and Keith has some Sunday Sleepers.

Patrick Mahomes is twisted like a pretzel by the Browns and April, Keith and Ron discuss how it impacts the season for the Chiefs. Will Nolan Arenado head to Houston and is Nolan Gorman fielding by sound at third base? What is the vibe in Austin around the Longhorns as Transfer Portal and NIL mayhem run rampant as the first college football 12-team playoff approach? And Keith analyzes whether we s...

This week, Doug, Tom and Ron consider the next steps for the Cardinals and if Mo needs a chaperone. The Chiefs continue to amaze and Mizzou shocks the Jayhawks. Bill Belichick takes over the Tar Heels and will hopefully have better luck with canines than Bill Walsh. The new playoff bracket offers so many storylines for college football and the resurgent Blues are fun to watch!

This week, Doug, Keith and Ron review the 2024 Mizzou football season. What was the signature win and where does Eliah Drinkwitz stand? When it comes to the Chiefs offense, are things too predictable if a martini-infused patron at The Local House Bistro can predict a red zone shovel pass? And just when you think Rob Manfred has run out of bad ideas, he delivers a stunner.

Keith and Ron discuss the Chiefs and their penchant for winning close games. Are they a one-loss juggernaut or a pretty good team benefitting from some ... luck? The Blues move even more quickly to make a coaching change than Keith imagined in his stint as GM in last week's episode, Indiana is exposed and do the Cardinals think they might have a chance in the Central? Happy Thanksgiving from the S...

In Episode 1, Ron and Keith discuss the state of Mizzou football (Sandstorm!) and the decision before Luther Burden. The scene shifts west to look for offense in Kansas City and to consider if trouble awaits in Carolina this weekend. Finally, Ron promotes Keith to GM of the Blues to decide if it's time to bring an old friend back behind the bench.

Ron and Keith shoot from the hip without notes or prep while enjoying several cocktails and watching the Blues...