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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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77:35

We Strong Then

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/11/13

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 having a less-than-amicable parting.The third-place Chiefs (yes, third!) head to Denver for a crucial

61:53

If the Script Ever Gets Out, it's Over

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/11/06

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 than their record indicates. Dabo Swinney is having a very interesting Fall and Indiana has not

68:11

I Will Never Pick Atlanta for Anything Ever Again. ...

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/10/30

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 to Buffalo to take on the Bills. Lamar Jackson returns for the Ravens, and all may not be lost for Joe

69:04

He Called it His Wallet

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/10/23

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 with 10 vacancies out of 136 FBS schools. Time to start tracking flight paths and tail numbers? The

73:19

I Can Not Punch Down Any Further

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/10/15

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 Franklin is out, but in the words of Dire Straits, he can look forward to some Money for Nothin'.

66:42

The St. Louis Blues Season Preview in 20 Questions

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/10/09

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 the league when the last two undefeated teams fall on the same weekend?The St. Louis Blues begin the

67:25

Ya Can't Get Rid of Everyone

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/10/02

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 Illinois wins a tight one against USC. And in Fayetteville, Bobby Petrino rides again.In-game betting has

77:26

Like Foghorn Leghorn

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/09/25

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 the news we all expected.Jaxon Dart time comes for the Giants before anyone expected and the

76:54

Score Some Goals, Ya Knucklehead

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/09/18

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 play a ranked team. Florida was throwing interceptions so quickly, The Sportists couldn't accurately

64:10

The Micah Parsons Project

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/09/11

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 classic and the Lions are tamed in week one of the NFL season.Blue Horseshoe takes the gang through picks

77:52

The NFL Preview in 20 Questions

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/09/03

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 finally kick down the door, to paraphrase former Oiler coach Bum Phillips?The college picks make their

5:40

LIVE - From the Horseshoe - Texas vs. OSU

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/08/30

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.

80:05

The NCAA Football Preview Show in 20 Questions

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/08/28

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, and the overall landscape of college football, including which coaches might be on the hot seat. What does

59:42

Dad, You Don't Have to Arm Wrestle Again

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/08/21

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 of 30. Maybe they're trying too hard.Auburn gifts themselves many national championships overnight.

56:22

Joe Vs. The Little League World Series

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/08/14

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 have had baseball's best record, but none for more than two weeks. Is that a good thing?The Ryder Cup

63:38

Where Else Would You Rather Be?

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/08/08

Doug, Keith and Ron take on subjects ranging from the malaise of the St. Louis Cardinals to the Wing-T offense in this week's episode. The Cardinals putter along at .500 while continuing to give Miles Mikolas starting assignments. The Milwaukee Brewers seem to have cracked the code for the NL Central and the MLB game at Bristol is compared to the Fyre Festival.The NFL has entered into an agreement with ESPN - what does it all mean? Shedeur Sanders may not make it in the NFL, but he can sure sell

50:24

So I Asked Chat GPT...

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/08/01

Doug, Tom, Keith and Ron put technology to the test to find out why MLB is playing a baseball game at a racetrack this weekend.The major focus this week is on the trade deadline in baseball. Did the Cardinals do enough? What kind of roster logjams do the Cardinals have to contend with now and in the future and how will the looming potential work stoppage impact these decisions? What teams excelled and which made questionable decisions at the trade deadline?Sophie Cunningham is becoming Caitlin

70:42

Holidays with the Hollidays

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/07/24

Join The Sportists for Christmas in July. Well, not really. But we do need to see Matt Holliday and his newly-wealthy family celebrate the season this winter.Joe, Keith, Tom and Ron dive into the Cardinals' Rocky Mountain Low. Or was it rock bottom in the Rockies? Which players are on the block? And what does this do for Oli Marmol's job security?Friend-of-the-Podcast Khaled Abdallah joins from Sacramento to bring us up-to-date on the craziness with the Athletics. How is the first season going

57:01

The Password Is ...

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/07/17

Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron review the first half of the Cardinals' season. While the record and several players are pleasant surprises, questions remain.The group provides updates on online gaming and sports betting, NCAA violations involving Memphis basketball, and the implications of "spot fixing" in sports. The conversation shifts to insights from the MLB draft and highlights from the All-Star Game, including innovations like microphone usage for pitchers and the "swing off" to decide the

60:57

Conversations - Zip Rzeppa - A Fantastic Journey

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/07/11

Ron has a wide-ranging conversation with St. Louis broadcasting legend Zip Rzeppa. They cover Zip's days at Boston University on the basketball court and in the classroom - with two notable classmates - one with whom he would work with later in life on the air in Boston.They discuss the Zippo Awards, one of the most legendary recurring segments in St. Louis broadcast history. Where did Zip get the idea?The two discuss Zip's stops before St. Louis in Boston and Cincinnati, where he became a

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