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by 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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- Today56 min
That Long-Haired Dude
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 and it may make you hungry.Patrick Mahomes is cleared to resume football activities and may be back on week one of the NFL season. And the Bills set back NFL fashion with their new, unfortunate special occasion uniforms.Mizzou fans feel disrespected by being ranked number 10 in the SEC pre-season rankings, but who would they move ahead of? Is a union coming to college football? And how will that Arizona State equipment truck make it to London? All of this plus the NBA to the STL, CITY makes big moves in the standings and on the pitch, football is nearly back and the misadventures of a late-night scooter enthusiast on this week’s episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast.The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
The WAC - Not the SWAC
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 Jr. makes his first trip to the injured list.The Open Championship is steeped in controversy, and the winner isn’t exactly a household name. Rory McIlroy is speaking freely about … anything he wants.The 2026 World Cup concludes with a win for Indiana, or Spain if you prefer. One Sportist is already missing having an afternoon soccer match to view. SEC media days are back, and Coach Drink has jokes. He also provides an update on Ahmad Hardy, which is mostly promising. And the SEC Commissioner again brings up breaking away from the rest of college football. What would Gordon Gekko say?All this plus St. Louis CITY SC is winning matches and signing players, what is the WNBA thinking regarding marketing and is Mizzou a football or basketball school on this week’s episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast.The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- 2 weeks ago53 min
On the Ground, Grabbing My Hammy
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 Dame – or Argentina – advances to the World Cup final in an unmistakably Notre Dame fashion, winning late. Spain is waiting. And France and England will still play, just not in the match they anticipated.The Open Championship is underway, and our golf expert sends in his preview. Will the “baked” conditions at Royal Birkdale lead to an unusual Open?All this plus can YOU make a penalty kick and does Coach Drink practice his media day material in front of his kids on this week’s action-packed episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast.The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
He Threw the Ball to the Dugout
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 Wetherholt long-term? How does that change if Masyn Winn isn’t in the picture?The USMNT finds a familiar end in Seattle. Keith and the guys discuss how Team USA did not show up when it mattered most. Viewership is up and Erling Halland is a breakout star. What does all of this mean for the long-term prospects for soccer in the US?LIV golfers will participate in a PGA event this weekend as the golfing world gets more confusing. Yet another improper action from Brendan Sorsby? And is Connor Bedard (literally) built for the long-haul?All of this plus the NBA’s one free-throw experiment, the unexpected World Cup dating boom in Kansas City and Mizzou continues to improve their non-conference schedule. It’s an action-packed episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast!The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- 4 weeks ago59 min
Licking, Missouri
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 alike. Dave Roberts is polishing his Hall of Fame credentials, and the Miami Marlins have a very hot June.Elsewhere, Sergio Garcia encounters some bad lasagna. Wimbledon starts and the vibe is very different than it used to be. Sophie Cunningham wins the internet and finally, we may have resolution to the Brendan Sorsby situation.Joe Spurlin offers a way to look at the World Cup that may change how you see the tournament for the rest of your life. And the gang is all watching more than they anticipated they would.The Blues pull the trigger on the Mason McTavish acquisition which may turn out to be a key of buying low. And the Alexander Steen era begins in St. Louis – how will it differ from the Army administration? And are the Blues Better now than they were at the end of the season?All of this plus Mo’s surprising move, who is America’s team and a town called Licking on this week’s wide-ranging episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast.The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- Jun 25, 20261h 7m
I'll Write My Own Movie
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 brilliance and the Yankees and Dodgers have reasserted themselves at the top of their respective leagues.The Blues make major news by sending away one of the franchise’s most polarizing players for a stunning haul that even social media applauds. At press time, the team has FOUR first-round picks, which presents versatility. The Brendan Sorsby saga takes another insane turn as the NFL cancels the supplemental draft. Look for more attorney involvement coming soon. And Brian Kelly has found work – although not exactly where we might expect.The World Cup continues to be can’t-miss TV and the one-name stars are shining. One former USMNT player says that they must play four perfect games to win the cup and says to not expect a win. Keith has strong feelings.Golf fans behave badly in New York, Jack Webb almost had an amazing role, Sylvester Stallone wanted to score a goal and a memorable line from a Louisiana politician. All of this and more in this week’s action-packed, full-house episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast.The St. Louis Sportists podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- Jun 18, 202658 min
Oh, I'd Throw it Down the Middle to You
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 wonder if he’ll ever return to form. The Brewers continue to confound and succeed and the White Sox have risen to the top of a very mediocre AL Central.The Brendan Sorsby era is over at Texas Tech – was a Wilfred Brimley-like figure involved at the end? Mizzou gets early windows for big games, and at least two Sportists don’t mind. Big finishes for the NHL and NBA and the NHL draft is only a week away. What will the Blues do?The World Cup is a rousing success so far and St. Louis is tuning in. The rest of the world (including the Democratic Republic of Congo) is chippy regarding the US hosting, despite David Beckham being everywhere.The US Open is ready at Shinnecock Hills and unless you’re a tough guy, you need not consider winning. All of this plus how to drive talk radio traffic, is June becoming a good sports month and good news for a St. Louis Battlehawk on this jam-packed edition of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast.The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
- Jun 11, 20261h 2m
World Cup 101 - With Jen Siess
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 to pool play, the knockout rounds and ultimately the championship.Who are the favorites to win it all this year, and which players will take over the headlines of the sports world for the next several weeks? And what about the US Team? How are they selected and why can’t they break through on the international stage?The Sportists give you the world in this episode – with a dash of St. Louis CITY at the end. Happy World Cup!The St. Louis Sportists Podcast is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.
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