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The St. Louis Sportists

Ron Cook, Keith Farroll, Doug Lansdown, Tom Mathis and Joe Spurlin

Occasionally smart, always irreverent. Conversations about sports in St. Louis and beyond.

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68:07

You Don't Pay for Extra Cheese Here

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/08/13

Like a summer cold, the Cardinals continue to hang around in the Wild Card race. Is a major prospect about to get the call from Memphis? The Blue Jays and Red Sox combine for a play that we’ll remember for years. And hey, didn’t you used to be Paul Skenes?How exactly did the WNBA become one of the leading sports topics in the country? Kids – go to law school. You may be litigating the Little League World Series, or NCAA issues. The Bills have a new stadium with some rather significant issues.

64:33

Could Have Brought a Telephone Pole to the Plate

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/08/06

The Cardinals practice addition by subtraction at the trade deadline and welcome promising prospects to the system. Alec Burleson has a night to remember in the Bronx despite the rest of the team chasing some questionable pitches.Football is back and Patrick Mahomes is still ranked “top tier” by one national publication. One quarterback’s father visits his head coach – in the NFL, not high school. We ask Joe and Doug how to handle this situation. And Aaron Rodgers goes on a trip of his own.Mizzou

56:12

That Long-Haired Dude

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/07/30

The fortunes of the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals have taken a dark turn since the All-Star Break as the team dips under the .500 mark for the first time this season. Perhaps a .202 team batting average since early July is partially to blame. Have the metrics caught up with the Cardinals?The trade deadline is approaching – are there only two untouchable Cardinals? And how could Shohei Ohtani not being “100 percent” impact the Tarik Skubal market? The Yankees reveal their Costanza bobblehead for 2026

61:37

The WAC - Not the SWAC

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/07/23

Are the Cardinals recreating post-all-star swoon that took them out of playoff contention last year? Or will they rally as they have all year and remain in the National League Wild Card chase? Kyle Leahy has emerged as a reliable starter now that he is improving against the opposing lineup for a third time, but are there enough other solid starting pitching options? The trade deadline is days away. Who will stay and who will go for the Cardinals? The Boston Red Sox are red hot, and Bobby Witt

53:17

On the Ground, Grabbing My Hammy

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/07/16

Jordan Walker announces his presence with authority and introduces himself to Major League Baseball on Monday. For the Cardinals – the record is the same as it was at this point last season – is the outlook for the rest of the season the same? And is Dustin May’s trade value on the decline at a very inopportune time?Speaking of Mr. Walker, at what point is a contract extension appropriate? The team has a solid core with help on the way which leads to a feeling of an ascending franchise. Notre

65:22

He Threw the Ball to the Dugout

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/07/09

The Cardinals have a solid road trip and then return to rough treatment from the first-place Brewers. The gang struggles to understand the pitching theory for those games while understanding that winning may not be the top priority for the Cardinals in 2026The demoted Cardinals are finding rough sledding in Memphis, particularly Nolan Gorman. Is he headed down the path of Nolan Gorma, Colby Rasmus and others – perhaps sooner than later? And, what’s the best position on the infield for JJ

59:31

Licking, Missouri

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/07/02

The Sportists record on Bobby Bonilla Day and celebrate appropriately, complete with a glorious cake from Labonne Bouchee (Thanks, Brian)! There are surprise guests, late arrivals and all sorts of surprises in this episode as the team considers the critical phase of the season facing the St. Louis Cardinals. A month before the trade deadline, many questions about the 2026 seasons hang in the balance.A former Cardinal – Wilson Contrares – seems to be on edge lately challenging fans and players

67:09

I'll Write My Own Movie

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/06/25

The midpoint of the baseball season is almost here and the Cardinals are in the thick of the playoff chase. The lineup is strong, but the rotation is springing leaks. The opening day starter seems especially vulnerable, and even Keith, a usually reliable defender, is out of ammunition. Around the league, fans and players are concerned about a strike and Rafael Devers pulls a real-life Roger Dorn stunt in San Francisco. Pete Crow Armstrong continues to provide baffling moments along with

58:28

Oh, I'd Throw it Down the Middle to You

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/06/18

Doug, Tom and Ron discuss the Cardinals blazing past Flag Day in the number one Wild Card spot. The recent lineup transfusion has breathed new life into an offense that was growing stale. But what about the rotation with two starters that are taxing the bullpen regularly? And then, there’s the Dustin May question – suitable for a high school debate class. Sell high or hope he’s Carpenter 2.0 and build around him?Around the league, Spencer Strider is shut down for at least a month and the guys

62:16

World Cup 101 - With Jen Siess

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/06/11

It’s World Cup time and The Sportists have you covered.Jen Siess, the host of the pre- and post-game coverage for St. Louis City SC on Y98 and can be heard regularly on KMOX radio joins Ron for World Cup 101. If you are new to watching soccer or a life-long fan, you’re bound to learn something in this overview of the upcoming World Cup.Jen and Ron discuss the global impact of the tournament that can shut down conflicts or assembly lines. They look at the structure of the tournament from qualifying

61:19

Sir, We Can't Do This

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/06/04

The Sportists join the rest of St. Louis in asking, how much longer does Nolan Gorman have to prove himself? Winning teams celebrate players doing well, but a .500 month of May has the Cardinals looking for run production. But Noot is back and reinforcements have arrived from Memphis. Is a winning record in ’26 complicating the long-term plan?Across the state, the Royals are in freefall after a stretch losing 16 of 19 games. But, if you’re a Royals fan (and we’re truly sorry if you are), you’re

59:27

Slingshot Engaged

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/05/28

The Cardinals have hit choppy waters for the first time in 2026. Is this a cause for major concern or just a bad week in a long season? Never fear – Noot may be here – possibly by the time you’re reading this! And, it could be worse – you could be a Cub fan.We have our first update on Ahmad Hardy and details remain scarce. Even more developments in the Brendan Sorsby situation and his future is also uncertain. SEC Coaches are speaking their minds and one is suggesting that the league may break

60:09

Tango in the Congo

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/05/21

In a decidedly tarps-on effort, The Sportists analyze the Cardinals season at roughly one-third of the way through. Starting pitching has defied expectations but the bottom of the lineup is underperforming. Jordan Walker is over performing his contract – to a stunning degree.Around the league, the Cubs are faltering and Pete Crow-Armstrong has a momentary lapse of reason. Is it ever acceptable for a player to return smack talk when everyone carries a video camera? And, in a major league first, a

64:01

Sketchy at Best

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/05/15

When do Cardinal fans have to stop saying “it’s still early” before being excited about the 2026 team? The Sportists consider this as well as the amazing start of JJ Wetherholt. Also, there’s a “catching glut” that could work to their advantage later in the season, along with the return of Lars Nootbaar – which could be less than a month away.Paul Skenes and Jacob Misiorowski are confounding MLB hitters and the Cubs are piling up wins, but not distance between themselves and Central Division

54:50

More Music and Les Nessman

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/05/07

The Cardinals continue to roll and are starting to get some national attention. Wetherholt and Walker, specifically, are getting some callouts for their noteworthy starts to 2026. How long before other teams begin to call for players that were thought to be trade chips at the start of the season?Around the league, the injury bug hits Detroit and the Cubs are winning in an annoying fashion (if you’re a Cardinal fan). The “window” may be closing for the Astros – one of the first MLB teams to “tank”

66:57

Hey Big Boy, How's Your Colt Lookin'?

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/04/30

Can bad football save your life? The Sportists may have an instance. Surprisingly good baseball is being played by the St. Louis Cardinals as they close out April with a flourish. The catchers are providing unexpected offense, and this may be a season to not jump to conclusions on player performance.Around the league, managers are getting axed early and ABS continues to have unintended consequences. And the balance of power may have shifted to the National League after years of American League

63:50

And I Was Never Here

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/04/23

The Cardinals are still off to a strong start but there are troubling stats that need to be watched. Riley O’Brien is exciting in a good way and Ryan Stanek is driving fans to antacids. The NL Central is overperforming, and the Mets are hilariously underperforming. Is a mayoral hug to be blamed?The Royals finally have a new stadium site, but where’s the parking? Perhaps the Truman sports complex? The “other” Kansas City team (for now) – the Chiefs – draft for the future at a much higher

62:52

Go Ahead, Make My Day

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/04/16

The Sportists are as excited as the rest of Cardinal Nation to watch Jordan Walker blossom into a star this Spring. He’s become must-watch TV just like other previous Cardinals. And the team has eight come-from-behind wins. But, ya have to be behind for those wins.An entertaining Masters is one for the history books as Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back. CBS has a challenging ending, but nothing like the challenges coming up for the LIV tour, which may or may not still be a going concern.How much

57:35

I Don't Know Who That Dude Is

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/04/09

It’s Masters week and The Sportists are ready with their preview and analysis. Where else do you find concession stand picks and a Danny Willet reference?To the surprise of Tom’s daughter, the Cardinals are winning and are fun to watch. Jordan Walker seems reborn and the team sits at 7-5 heading into a weekend series against Boston.Not all is rosy on the north side of Chicago where their most promising young pitcher faces a second Tommy John surgery. And the Pirates are locking up a young star?

57:25

Free Refills!

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2026/04/02

In this week’s episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast, the guys preview the Final Four featuring the Fighting Illini of Illinois. We’ve followed the international cast assembled by Brad Underwood all season and with Blue Horseshoe, take a look at their prospects for the weekend.In other tournament games, Duke gets “Laettnered” and Michigan and Arizona impress. And closer to home, SLU fans have a very quick reality check when their coach is pursued by another program just days after signing an

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