Tigers Tailgates and Friends

We’ll have a 2 segment episode this week, first segment is -Things the listeners want in 2026. After putting the word out, the response was unreal. Responses covered almost all Tiger sports as well as Jefferson College athletics. Administration to tickets. Segment 2 ranks the SEC fan bases from 16-1. Hate em or Luv em you will have an opinion

My guest is Ron Lykins, multi- Olympic gold medal wheelchair basketball coach and head coach of the Mizzou wheelchair basketball team team. You’ll find out how Ron got his start in wheelchair hoops and was selected to lead the Olympic wheelchair teams. Also how he made his way to the head coach of the Mizzou wheelchair teams and molded them into a powerhouse program. We’ll give you there remaining...

Today we talk with Jerome Carnigal Mizzou Football Athletic Trainer intern. He shares with us an inside look into treatment of injuries and the care of the Tigers during fall camp and as the season progresses. We’ll learn techniques of medical care from triage to follow with physicians.

Jeffco Viking catcher Alexia Chevrier from Quebec Canada sits down with me to get you acquainted with this softball player from north of the border. We’ll delve into her youth, her participation on the Canadian National team as well as her adaptation to American cuisine. We’ll also talk with Coach Chris Starkey about the fall season just completed, what they worked on and what they achieved. Liste...

Gather round and join me as i interview Santa as he stops by for a visit before his big night on Christmas eve. Youll find out what makes his reindeer so fast strong and special. Find out the special treat the reindeer get for a job well done. Santa shares his secrets on how many elves work at the north pole, what time he leaves on Christmas eve and what Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves and reindeer d...

Chris Gervino goes from journalism student at Mizzou to TV Sports Director to Mizzou Basketball and Football voice to Hall of Fame inductee. Follow his journey with us and find what and who made this gentleman great. Why is JoAnn Bland so important in his career? Hear about some of the hilites of Chris’ illustrious career.

Our conversation with mizzou backup QB Essien Smith takes us from high school to becoming a preferred walkon at Mizzou. He’ll share his fall camp workouts, his relationships with Beau Pribula and the work that goes into preparing for games. We’ll get an inside look at the football teams meals and team meetings.

My guest today, Joe Moroni was working at the Pentagon when an American Airlines Flight slammed into the building on 9/11. You’ll hear his first hand account of that day, and the worst two phone calls he had to make. You’ll hear stories of rescue and courage and even hear how this story includes Robert Diniro and Christie Brinkley. You’ll also lesrn how Joe made his way to Mizzou to feed the Tiger...

My guest Brock Webb is responsible for digital communications between athletics and the fans. Find out how he pulls off this monumental task and what it takes to maintain webpages game activities social media business and all things Mizzou. A True Son to be sure.

Our elite college coaches in the STL metro area will focus on 4 of the best. Eddie Uschold of Mo. Baptist, Pat Evers of Maryville, Chris Starkey of Jefferson Junior College and NJCAA HOF Coach Dave Oster of Maryville. We get into their backgrounds and learn a little about their programs and learn why they excel at what they do.

Ava Oberle is an outstanding high school softballer. Find out how good and what motivates her. We’ll also take a lighthearted look at her. Find out how this podcast ranks and we’ll take a look at sign stealing in SEC football. You’ll get a peek at the great guests lined up for next week and you dont want to miss our thanksgiving episode. My guest was a witness and hero at the pentagon on 9/11.

We’ll give you the Viking minute where we’ll give you a peak into Viking Softball for the upcoming season with 4 interviews sure to get you charged up. Also we’ll have two Festus softballers who’ve committed to D-1 programs to continue their softball careers. We’ll promo our Thanksgiving episode that you wont want to miss.

Joining me is Hall of Fame Sportswriter, we’ll discuss how he got into journalism and became one of the best to ever put pen to notebook. People we’ll discuss are Jack Buck, Whitey Herzog, Tony Larussa, along with Jack Clark, Ozzie Smith and others. Youll learn of major stories Rob broke why hes having so much fun at what he does. Rainbows for kids, a charitable organization for families with kids...

My guest is a US Army Veteran, shes a huge Tiger Football fan, shes a business owner and she has time to volunteer in her community. Find out more about this amazing Columbia wife mother and friend and how she handles it all. Tawnya Moroni is someone you will want to know, and do business with and talk Tiger football with. Also find out how she has ties to 9/11.

We venture into the world of sports injuries with Athletic Trainer Kate Meyer. You’ll learn how she got into this very popular and expanding work force. We’ll talk injuries, prevention, and modalities used and what it’s like to care for athletes. We’ll discuss the triage situation during games and how the medical community comes together to care for athletes during and after competition.

We uncover a 35 year old treasure during the North End Zone construction project at Farout Field at Mizzou. With know one having an answer to this mystery, i was guided to University of Oklahoma Athletic Director, Joe Castiglione, who uncovered the entire mystery complete with the origin and reason for its need. Complete details were provided as well as other unknown or little known pieces of Tige...

You’ll meet OG- The Original Gangster or as some would call him,The Original Gentleman. He’s the locker room attendant for Mizzou Football. Find out where he came from and how he got to Mizzou. You’ll find out how he’s become somewhat of a father figure to the players, what this job means to this fine outstanding man.

We take a look at the storied career of one of the best play by play voices in American sports. Find out how Mike Kelly got his start and how he climbed the ladder to success. Find out about his consecutive game streak, his honors along the way, the friends he’s worked with as well as his favorite memories and best atmospheres he’s been a part of.

You’ll hear the story of the first female to sign a professional contract baseball contract in Australia. Genevieve Beacom left handed hurler competed with males all her life and in 2023 a MLB executive compared her as the female Shohei Otani. Learn how this came to be and where she is now

We bring you Part II with Culinary Performance Services Chef Randy Young. We’ll share his very interesting background out west and take you on another path on fueling up the Tiger Football Team. He’ll share the inner workings of the staff and how they get this monumental job done day after day.

We bring you part 1 with Culinary Performance Services Chef Wade Dixon, who will take you through fueling up the Tiger football team. You’ll learn tricks of the trade, preparation and how the stuff comes together to bring great meals to the players during fall camp. Stay with us next week for part 2 with another chef who’ll share more of what they do.

Herculaneum and Mizzou grad Zac Taylor is a man who can get grass to grow anytime, anywhere and paint a football field with the best. Learn how he went from Mizzou student and ended up working some of the biggest collegiate football games and golf tournaments and pro soccer fields and The Red River Rivalry to become one of the marquee Turf Specialist in the country.

How to shop, prepare and pull off a football tailgate you’ll be proud of. We’ll start with what to buy, how to pack, what supplies you may need. We’ll discus keeping hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold. We’ll give you tips if you’re a beginner or might even give you an idea or two if you’re a veteran. We’ll also discuss the A’s to Z’s of packing your vehicle

Get to know this Seckman High School graduate who’s been involved in archery a very long time. She has become one of the best archers in the nation right here in our own back yard. You’ll also learn a little about archery and how this girl keeps getting awards and recognition.

An SID wears many hats, learn what goes on in the daily life of this young man, Eric Mueller, Mizzou Sports Information Director for Volleyball and Softball. You’ll hear why this job is a pivotal part of the Tiger Athletic Department.