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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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50:59

If Missouri State Goes to a Bowl Game ...

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/07/03

Joe, Doug and Ron wonder what to make of a Cardinal team that can sweep Cleveland and then be held scoreless over three games in Pittsburgh. A weekend series with the Cubs looms and Miles Mikolas will get the start on Friday, hoping for "soft contact." Doug and Joe share their memories of Dave Parker including a memorable incident with an usher at Busch Stadium. Missouri State moves to Conference USA and has a surprisingly high win total for their over-under. Is a bowl game actually possible for

49:26

Respect the Streak

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/06/27

Ron Cook and Joe Spurlin discuss a variety of sports topics, including updates on Mizzou and Illinois scheduling, the Tampa Bay Rays' playoff stadium concerns, and a mid-season review of the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards have shown resilience with 20 comeback wins - is a West County resident's late game superstition playing a role? They also delve into trade deadline strategies for the Cardinals, discuss LSU's College World Series victory, and check in with Steve Spurrier for some thoughts on the

52:30

It's not Omaha - it's Geauxmaha!

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/06/19

Keith, Jason, and Ron discuss the inconsistent performance of the St. Louis Cardinals - are they the May version or was that just a mirage? Does the WNBA need to do a better job protecting Caitlin Clark? A new feature looks wrap up "loose ends." It's the College World Series in Omaha and it has LSU looking formidable on the field and in the Jell-O Shot Challenge. Klaus comes alive for St. Louis City SC, but it's only enough for yet another draw. The Florida Panthers are unstoppable, and Jason

55:09

The Oakland Chiefs, St. Louis Chiefs or Kansas Chiefs...

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/06/12

Joe, Doug and Ron celebrate The St. Louis Sportists reaching the 1,000-follower milestone by considering several burning questions. What to make of the St. Louis Cardinals and their many positive pieces that have yet to form a complete puzzle? We finally have White Smoke from Aaron Rogers' mud hut and money for the Chiefs to stay in Missouri is a virtual certainty. Does that settle where the Chiefs will play home games in the future? Not so fast, my friend. The Hunt Family must consider all

44:16

Conversations - Tony Messenger - Sports, Justice and...

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/06/04

Tony Messenger, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins Ron at The Local House Bistro in this installment of the Conversations series. They cover a wide range of topics from public money for stadiums to why Tony can't watch the Denver Broncos in public. Tony shares how growing up with a father as a coach prepared him to be a columnist and if he believes the Cardinals or Blues will someday move from downtown St. Louis to St. Louis County. Learn about how debtor's

53:39

There's No Crying from the Yacht

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/05/29

Haaaaaaaaaaw! Joe, Doug, Ron and Keith consider if the Cardinals are actually a playoff caliber squad? Are the Rockies so bad that they are legally liable? At what point do you cash in a futures bet? How will history remember the Olaf Melberg era in the annals of St. Louis City SC history? How much can a coach really blame injuries for a sub-par record? Are the SEC and NCAA about to act out a scene from Die Hard 3? Do people care if the Chiefs and Royals play in Missouri or Kansas? How did

55:43

A Case of Miller Lite From a QT

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/05/22

It's the first all-Ava hosted episode of the podcast as Joe, Doug, and Ron bring some Douglas County to the sports topics of the day including the major question before the surging St. Louis Cardinals - when are Arenado, Helsley and others "off the market?" Juan Soto is jogging, ambling or not going all-out, which would NOT fly if you're an Ava Bear. Keith is "tying up loose ends" which leads us to wonder if he woke up this morning and met up with Tony Soprano. City SC is in full-blown crisis and

50:56

Greed, for Lack of a Better Word, Is Good

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/05/16

Joe, Keith and Ron take no chances in this week's podcast. From Joaquin Andujar and John Tudor, the guys discuss the current Cardinals and their recent upswing. Will the fans come back? Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe are eligible for the HOF. But it's complicated. The Blues have a big decision to make on a key player and the clock is ticking so loudly Jack Bauer can hear it. The NFL Schedule is out, and the Chiefs are regularly irregular. The NCAA is considering a 16-team football playoff for

50:23

We're Gonna Need the VIN off That Buggy

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2025/05/08

Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron attempt to recover from one of the most devastating playoff losses in Blues history and transition to other topics. Before they go, they discuss how the timing of the game and how the epic magnitude of Game 7 may have led new fans to the Blues. And with the core back and money to spend, the future looks bright for the Blue Note. The Cardinals show surprising grit as they transition from one talent cycle to the next and have oddly surprising success against Paul Skenes.

49:06

A Word to the Wise is Sufficient

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/05/02

It's the episode with the Last Call for the ages. (Trust us) Before that, Joe, Doug, Keith, and Ron discuss the extra-physical first round playoff matchup between the Blues and the Jets. The Cardinals continue to confound prompting references to Sarah McLachlan and Robert Palmer. The NFL Draft turns out to be one that will be remembered for years and some of the stories are stranger than fiction. The gang takes on the Kentucky Derby from mint juleps to the return of Bob Baffert. Finally, St

49:26

There's a Lot of Good Dudes - He's Not One of 'Em

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/04/23

Now on YouTube! The Sportsists join the video age and check in on the Blues first-round playoff matchup against the Jets. With apologies to the late Dennis Green, it's starting to look like the Cardinals are who we thought they were. The Tennessee saga with Nico is over for now - was it all just a trade? The NFL draft is this weekend with potential drama around a two-way player, a potentially over-confident quarterback and is Andy Reid taking on traits of Al Davis? St. Louis City SC has good

48:07

Didn't We Give a Kid a Tractor?

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/04/17

Joe, Doug, Tom and Ron discuss the St. Louis Blues clinching a playoff berth and look ahead to round one against Winnipeg. The Cardinals are keeping things .500 and are surprisingly fun to watch. Doug leads a recap of The Masters and gives a historical perspective for Rory McIlroy's dramatic win. NIL madness descends to chaos the day before the Tennessee spring football game. What could possibly be next? We're afraid to ask. St. Louis CITY SC scores -- just not enough, unfortunately. All this

50:28

Revved Up Like a Deuce

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/04/11

Porter Waggoner would be proud of this episode. Joe, Doug, Tom, and Ron discuss the Blues' playoff prospects and look at what has changed since the Four Nation break that ignited the season-defining stretch run. Don't sleep on the contribution of Jobu. The Cardinals have high highs and odd lows. And Miles Mikolas just gave up another 100 mph exit speed hit off of the Green Monster. Then, the Sportists make a stop in Augusta for a tradition unlike any others as Masters weekend hits full swing.

43:42

I Feel Good

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/04/02

Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron take on the topics of the day while name dropping throughout the episode. Damn the torpedo bats, as The Sportists salute Missouri coaching legend Jim Pendergrass after his most recent state basketball championship. The Blues refuse to lose and add an elite college player, the Cardinals show that they can win even if fans don’t show, The Tush Push survives in the NFL … for now. March Madness gives us a chalky Final Four, there is no “O” in CITY SC, and the college football

55:51

The Over/Under Cardinal Season Preview

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/03/26

The Sportists predict the season outcomes for the St. Louis Cardinals in over/under style. You can predict along with The Sportists (a list of the questions can be found at STLSportists.com) and hear a very free-flowing discussion of the prospects for the 2025 team. How will injuries, the six-man rotation, and the upcoming front office regime change impact the product on the field and the attendance in the stands? Hear fearless forecasts and references to Dominican basketball, the Cliffhanger

24:52

True Madness

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/03/21

Ron (after two martinis) and Keith (stone-cold sober) report live from the Draft Kings Sportsbook at the Casino Queen on day one of March Madness. There, they get by with a little help from their friends - Dr. Kim Simonds, a die-hard Kansas Jayhawk fan, and Brian Bunte, an Illinois graduate and Ilini hoops expert. They break down the prospects for their schools and Ron and Keith discuss the traditional 5 vs. 12 upset that seems to happen every year. The Blues are putting on a furious charge for

30:31

Conversations - Khaled Abdallah - The A's Adrift

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/03/17

St. Louis and Oakland share a common (and unfortunate bond) - losing beloved sports franchises. In the first episode of the Sportist Conversations, Khaled Abdallah, host of the 40/40 Vision podcast, joins Ron Cook to discuss the recent developments surrounding the Athletics, including their move to Sacramento and the implications for fans and the city of Oakland. He shares insights on the new ballpark experience, the sentiment of long-time fans, and the impact of ownership decisions on the team's

51:29

Do Not Iron Shirt While Wearing

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/03/12

Joe, Doug, Keith, and Ron discuss upcoming March Madness, NFL free agency, and St. Louis City SC's breakthrough win in LA. They delve into the world of Tommy John surgery and the link to "general fatigue." Spring training for the Cardinals is winding down and the reset has not produced substantial changes. College basketball as teams prepare for March Madness and the gang considers the fluctuating fortunes of Illinois and Mizzou. They delve into the current situation of the A's with the help of

52:26

Make Him Go Left!

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/03/05

Hosts Ron Cook, Doug Lansdown, Tom Mathis, and Keith Farroll discuss the St. Louis Blues' playoff vs. trade deadline predicament - go for another magical run or be practical for the future? Keith considers the tribulations of a one-legged soccer player and disturbing fan behavior in San Diego. Doug tips off a spirited Mizzou hoops conversation, and the gang realizes that the current team is the most fun to watch in an exceptionally long time. Ron tosses out a vexing trivia question that frazzles a

43:35

Ladies and Gentlemen, This is Mambo #5

The St. Louis Sportists ·

2025/02/27

Joe and Ron discuss the current landscape of sports betting in Missouri and the inexplicably stupid decision by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to push back the start, which reduces state revenue, ignores the will of voters, and possibly helps send the Chiefs and Royals to Kansas. College basketball moves toward March Madness with several teams capable of reaching the Final Four. The Travis Kelce farewell tour gets a greenlight along with robot umpires for balls and strikes in spring

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