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Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastLet's Play TwoIt's either a double header or a split squad game, take your pick! In the first half, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Twins beat writer Matthew Leach (@matthewhleach.bsky.social). Twins beat writer is hard to come to terms with as Matthew was the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com until 2011. They talk about Matthew's journey back to beat writing, how the Twins are looking, and his thoughts about the state of the Cardinals from the outside looking in.Then Daniel brings in Thomas Gauvain (@thomasgauvain) of Redbird Rants to talk about the first...2025-03-301h 07

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastInterstate '85In a departure from the regular, Daniel (@C70) sits down to talk with Marshall Garvey (@MarshallGarvey) about his soon-to-be-released book Interstate '85, which chronicles the 1985 World Series between the Cardinals and the Royals. Marshall talks about the people he was about to reach out to talk about the series, including one certain umpire. He highlights things that he learned and stories that came out of his research on one of the most interesting Series out there. Then Daniel goes solo to talk about the end of spring camp for the Cards and Rich is here to bring a little...2025-03-221h 12

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 9/1/24: A Show (Crisa)fulli of FunEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With David (@iPopEditor) still on the IL, Daniel (@C70) goes to the bench to bring in legendary pinch-hitter Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) to talk about a good week of Cardinal baseball that probably means nothing in the grand scheme of things. What can we see in the last month that will make a difference for 2025? How smart can two guys that haven't seen a game in a while sound? Are the Cubs destined to rule the worl...2024-09-0249 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastThe Trade Deadline Has Been Fedde, Fedde Good To ThemWhat a busy week for the St. Louis Cardinals. John Mozeliak and company were busy up to the deadline on Tuesday afternoon, making two trades with different motivations. The front office made the deal of the deadline with the White Sox and Dodgers, then parted ways with Dylan Carlson in a move that maybe they didn't have to make. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about both deals in depth. How surprising was it that Tommy Pham returned? What concerns are there with Erick Fedde? Will the change of scenery work for Carlson? The guys also get into the...2024-08-031h 04

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 7/14/24: This Is The JJEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. While the Cards finished up the first half on Sunday, the bigger news was happening in Texas. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) react to the selection of West Virginia SS JJ Weatherholt with the seventh overall pick. How did a player projected to maybe go 1-1 wind up available for St. Louis? Where is he going to play? How exciting is it to have this sort of talent in the organization? The guys do get to th...2024-07-1553 min

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 6/10/24: Blogger and Podcaster Day at BuschEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) got together this weekend in Busch Stadium but that doesn't mean that they actually recorded anything. Instead, with a couple of days to process, the guys get into what the experience was like both for the new guy (David) and the old veteran (Daniel, obviously). They also discuss John Mozeliak's comments on player development, Jordan Walker, center field, the fifth starter, and much more as well as discussing the current sta...2024-06-111h 06

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 3/3/24: What, Us Worry?Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards were rained out on Sunday, meaning that they didn't get a chance to finally hit a home run. You'll have to judge if Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) picked up the slack. The guys talk about some early stats that aren't flattering and their level of concern over them. They try to make some sense out of the Brandon Crawford signing. And Daniel doesn't let David get by without addressing his prediction from last...2024-03-0439 min

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 1/22/24: The Traveling WilburysEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. This week there were plenty of moves for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) to discuss, even if most of them wound up in the "eh, it's fine" pile. James Naile goes to Korea, which means the Cards can sign Matt Carpenter. Can his bat do anything? Can he be the leader they want? Do they even need said leader? The guys also get into Tommy Edman's contract extension, so stick around for Daniel's hot take, or as...2024-01-2343 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastWalking On Sonny-ShineJohn Mozeliak is not a last minute shopper and he finished his Christmas list this week with the addition of the third pitcher to the Cardinal rotation, Sonny Gray. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) discuss the signing of the new hurler and what that means for the rotation as a whole. Is St. Louis actually still a destination for pitchers? Are the Cards currently a favorite for the division? Will they do more to upgrade the rotation? Daniel does his best #Yamamoto2STL pitch and the guys discuss the trade market. Plus the draft lottery is this week and...2023-12-021h 06

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastThe Back 40As the playoffs wind to their conclusion, there's still plenty for Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) to discuss in this week's episode. It seems like Yadier Molina might be returning as some sort of coach for the Cardinals. What role works best for the legendary catcher and what are some of the drawbacks to having him back in uniform? Then the guys start looking at the 40-man, talking about who could go and what could happen in the trade market, using Daniel's Substack article (https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/the-40-man-itch) as a basis. A good solid conversation about...2023-10-211h 26

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastFather Time vs. Adam WainwrightIt's early for meaningless baseball but 2023 has us in this predicament. Which means Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) have to find some things to talk about so there's not dead air for an hour. Adam Wainwright's blowup against the Royals Friday night provided some fodder. How do you deal with the legend when he doesn't seem to have it? What should the Cardinals do about him, if anything? That leads to some discussion of next year's roster--which is likely to be a popular topic the rest of the year--and then some talk about Tyler O'Neill and his week. Come...2023-08-121h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastBirds of a FeatherIt's our final look at the trade deadline! Daniel (@C70) discusses the prospects that came back in the Jack Flaherty trade with Derek Arnold (@EutawStReport). It's a bit of a role reversal as the Cards are selling and the O's are buying. Where does Cesar Prieto fit into the Cardinals organization? Is there more promise to Drew Rom than some of the numbers indicate? How intriguing is Zack Showalter?After that, Daniel chats with Tyler Zickel (@tyler_zickel) who is the voice of the A ball Vancouver Canadians, the most recent (extended) home of now-Cardinal Matt Svanson...2023-08-0450 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastLet's Talk About The New GuysThree out, five in. The trade deadline has started in earnest for the St. Louis Cardinals and while known names have gone to Toronto and Texas, new faces are now in the organization. Daniel (@C70) dipped into the large pool of content creators at the Fans First Sports Network (@FFSN) to go to the source and find out more about the prospects the Cardinals acquired.First up, in an interview conducted by Leo Moony (@minor_leaguer, part of the Around the Nest Podcast), the voice of the AA New Hampshire Fisher Cats Steve Goldberg (@SteveGoldberg_) fills us...2023-08-0137 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastA Giant Task (Series Preview)Some bonus content for you this week, starting with a look ahead at the Cardinals and Giants. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in fellow @FansFirstSN contributor Bryan Murphy (@GiantsChroncast) to give us some insight about the team by the bay. What's working for the Giants right now and what isn't? Should Cardinals fans continue to fear Brandon Crawford? What stands out about the pitching matchups? Plus Daniel allows Bryan to talk about his favorite St. Louis/San Francisco memories, so there's a trigger warning for the last few minutes. Learn more about your...2023-06-1234 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 272: It’s Time to Play BallSeasons are starting, whether it's high school (where Allen, Mr. Red Dirt Redbird and @amedlock1, is at) or professional (at least, the exhibition version). Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about goings on in camp on the eve of the Cardinals' first spring training game. Does the fact that Tyler O'Neill wants to play center cause a rift with Dylan Carlson? Can Giovanny Gallegos pitch faster or does he continue to do his impression of Daniel trying to get to a point? Also, is there any chance anyone gets into the...2023-02-251h 10

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 1/15/23: Time To Warm UpEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's a new year but some things never change as Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) talk about the front office and their approach following John Mozeliak's comments from Winter Warmup. There's more than that in here, though! Who is going to be the player to up the hair game? Is Dakota Hudson really the best choice for a rebound pick? Was Matt Holliday's resignation all that surprising? Tara's...2023-01-1642 min

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 12/5/22: The McLaughlin SituationEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) were supposed to record in their normal Sunday slot, but technology didn't cooperate. In the interim, a major piece of news came out. Cardinal broadcaster Dan McLaughlin was arrested for his third DUI. Daniel and Tara talk about what this means for him personally as well as the impact on the broadcast. They also get to the winter meetings, with the Cardinals in on...2022-12-0650 min

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 10/2/22: Grasping The End of an EraEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was an emotional end to the finale of the home schedule for the Cards as three icons of the organization left the field, at least two for the final time in a regular season. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) try to put into words what it means to see this era of Cardinal baseball come to a close. How can you describe what Albert Pujols and Yad...2022-10-0351 min

Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastGTBH 9/25/22: The Legend of AlbertEvery week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. A huge bit of history was made this week and, as they have often this season, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) get to wax rhapsodic about the man, the myth, the legend that is Albert Pujols. How crazy is it to see someone that will be spoken about as reverently as Ruth and Aaron in the coming decades? How amazing is this final run in Cardinal red? Just...2022-09-2644 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 257: History Accomplished700! A mark that seemed so improbable at the beginning of the season and so impossible midway through became reality last night. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) marvel at the man that is Albert Pujols and talk about this historic event and all that surrounds it, such as if it couldn't come in St. Louis, LA was the next best place. While the guys could talk about Pujols forever, they do turn to the recent downturn of the offense, their thoughts on the current pitching staff, and some look forward to the postseason. Main...2022-09-2458 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 256: Pomp and CircumstanceIt's been a historic week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk all about it. From the incredibleness that is Albert Pujols to the reliability of Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, plenty of milestones were on display. Did that distract the team any? Is there a concern about their late inning heroics being non-repeatable in October? Is Jack Flaherty a part of the postseason rotation? How are pitchers going to be used in the playoffs? So many questions around a pretty solid team. Come listen and see if...2022-09-1755 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 255: Chugging AlongThe Cardinals finally dropped back-to-back games for the first time since late July. But is it a good thing they've cooled from their red-hot August? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was for the Cardinals and what might be lurking ahead. Is the pitching staff hitting a little bit of a wall? What will the bullpen roles be like in the playoffs? Are there downsides to Ryan Helsley's new entrance display? All that plus talk about Alec Burleson's callup and the MLB rule changes so come on in and jo...2022-09-101h 16

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 254: Sending Up a FlareThe Cardinals are heading into Labor Day weekend in very strong position, up 7 1/2 over the Brewers. Is this race over already? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about how things are going for the surging Redbirds. How much will Jack Flaherty bring when he returns next week? Is there concern over Miles Mikolas? Is Lars Nootbaar for real? The guys also talk about MLB debuts and player usage. Spend your afternoon with them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-09-031h 08

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 253: Flies In The OintmentIt's been a very good few weeks for the St. Louis Cardinals, but that doesn't mean it's been perfect. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) don't spend as much time as they should marveling at Paul Goldschmidt's Triple Crown run or Nolan Arenado's mastery but instead look around at some of the potential issues of the club. What does the pitching staff look like when Jack Flaherty returns? Has Dakota Hudson actually turned it around? What's up with players like Genesis Cabrera and Paul DeJong? What may the club do this offseason? All that p...2022-08-271h 11

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 252: Fantastic FourThe Cardinals are up four games in the NL Central and that has Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) riding high. The guys talk about the week that was, including Albert Pujols's heroics and his chances at 700, plus discuss other matters such as who they trust in the bullpen, how important Jordan Montgomery in particular has been to the club, and what is going on with Tyler O'Neill and Paul DeJong. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-08-201h 06

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 251: Trying To Stay On TopThe Cardinals stumbled in Colorado while the Brewers finally found their post-Hader footing, so this weekend's series between the two teams is big. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the week that was, the weeks to come, and the winter looming. Can Jack Flaherty make a difference? What is up with Tyler O'Neill? How trustworthy is Genesis Cabrera? Plus some talk about the big non-Cardinal news of the weekend and a rant over the new schedule as only the old men can do it! Learn more about your...2022-08-131h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 250: Time For a RunThe Cardinals didn't get big and bold at the trade deadline but they did get better. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all three trades the Cards made and the repercussions involved in them. Will JoJo Romero influence this season? How perfect is the fit of Jose Quintana? Did the club somehow sour on Harrison Bader? All that plus discussion of next year's starting rotation and the excitement that comes from sweeping the Cubs. Come and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...2022-08-051h 05

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 249: Trade Winds SwirlingWith still a couple of days before the deadline, the Cardinals haven't made any moves in the trade market yet. That's expected to change and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about what could happen, what probably won't happen, what they want to happen, and what they don't want to happen. Will the Cardinals bring Juan Soto back with them from Washington? Should they be active in acquiring Frankie Montas? How does the fact Paul DeJong is on the taxi squad influence trade thoughts? A lot of talk about rumor...2022-07-3058 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 248: Soto, Johnny Mo, and the Week That WasDaniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) had the chance to go to St. Louis and be a part of Blogger Day last week, which means there's a lot of commentary on the comments President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak had for the group. How do those comments color the swirling trade rumors around Washington Nationals wunderkind Juan Soto? Could the Cardinals actually be in that? The guys also talk about the All-Star Game, Yadier Molina's rehab and return, and what pitchers the Cards could look at during the next week in the trade mar...2022-07-231h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 247: Stumbling and SputteringIt's a tough stretch for the St. Louis Cardinals. Is that all it is or should we be worried that there's more to it? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) look at the past week with all its frustrations and foibles. What's up with the offense? Can anyone start clicking at the top of the lineup? Are the folks on the injured list going to improve things when they return? Can Mo use a time machine to acquire Zack Wheeler? Who might join Paul Goldschmidt and Albert Pujols in LA for the All-Star Game? ...2022-07-0957 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 246: A Lotta Bull(pen)Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to kick off your holiday weekend with some Cardinals talk! The guys spend a good bit of time on the bullpen--how it's used, what's the role of Jordan Hicks when he returns, stuff like that--before getting into the Jack Flaherty situation and how it impacts the rotation and the trade deadline. A free flowing conversation that comes to a fairly unique end, so be sure to stick around for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-07-0159 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 245: Brewing Up a RaceAfter yet another split between the Cardinals and the Brewers, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together to talk about that team up north that will be the only real obstacle to a division title. They also talk about the state of the bullpen, especially the middle relief portion, and what can or should be done at catcher, plus they take a moment to remember Darryl Kile 20 years later. Come on in and get comfortable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2022-06-241h 02

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 244: Almost HistoryDaniel (C70 At the Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are back at it this week, talking about a big week of Cardinal news. Less so the games and more so things around the team, though Miles Mikolas almost throwing a no-hitter commanded a lot of attention. The guys talk about their thoughts on almost seeing history as well as what might be a preview of the changing of the guard at catcher, as Yadier Molina heads to the IL. They discuss the somewhat new atmosphere and approach to the roster and team from this year as wel...2022-06-171h 04

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 243: Back To Where They BelongNot only are the Cardinals back in first place in the NL Central but Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) is back in the co-hosting chair! Allen joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and talks about his season coaching Tulsa Hale and the challenges that went along with a new program. Then the guys get into the week of Cardinal baseball, talking about the road ahead, if Corey Dickerson had the best timing on getting hurt, and what happens when Jack Flaherty and Jordan Hicks are healthy. Plus, even with him finding a stroke in Memphis, have we seen the...2022-06-111h 04

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 242: Night After Blowout Old Man TalkAdam Wainwright likes to go take pictures as he goes on his "Day After Pitching Old Man Walk". It'd be great to say that Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) painted verbal pictures during this podcast to inform and delight, but that's probably pushing the analogy too far. The guys do wander down some rabbit trails, such as a former Cardinal outfielder and if anyone will reach 3,000 hits again, but they also talk about the young additions to the Cardinals and their chances the rest of the year. Sit back and enjoy the...2022-06-041h 21

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 241: I Was Hoping For Kenobi. Why Is Kyle Here?After the debut of one of the most highly anticipated Star Wars projects to date, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) to talk...baseball and the minors, what were you expecting? The guys get into how Kyle adjusts when prospects become major leaguers, whether teams are rushing their players through the minors, what to expect from Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore, and who is coming up from the farm. OK, OK, there's also Star Wars talk at the very end, mainly about Obi-Wan Kenobi but also other various Star Wars pr...2022-05-281h 42

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 240: Passing The TorchOn one end of this past week, you had the old guys of Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, and Albert Pujols taking the spotlight. On the other, the news of the promotions of Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar) to chat about those bookends plus other things arising out of this week. What's the bullpen going to look like? Should the starters be going longer? Is this offense really as bad as we sometimes think? Plus the guys mark the possible end of the careers of Matt Carpen...2022-05-211h 15

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 239: Saying the DeJong ThingIt was a momentous week for the Cardinals and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest host Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) are here to talk all about it. Of course, the big news was the Paul DeJong demotion but the guys talk about a few things before that topic, including the sputtering offense. Eventually they get to DeJong, the reasons why Tommy Edman is still at second, and why is Nolan Gorman still at Memphis? Plus, after some internet issues, Daniel and Jason discuss some relievers and the manager's use of them. Settle in for a g...2022-05-141h 28

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 238: West Coast PonderingsThe Cardinals are out on the West Coast, meaning that it's a late start to the night of baseball. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Russ Robinson (Redbird Rants, @frrobinson1957) to talk about all things Cardinals before the game gets underway. The guys talk about all manner of things, whether it's the COVID issues around Adam Wainwright, the confidence in the pitching rotation and what sort of depth there is backing it up, and the Cardinal Hall of Fame. Of course, we are also legally obligated to discuss Paul DeJong's struggles, so that's in there as well. Come...2022-05-071h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 237: Off To A Good StartThe Cardinals being on an alternate viewing stream on Friday night gave Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and guest Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) something new to complain about, even if they didn't completely take advantage. This show isn't all about griping, though, not with the Cardinals off to a strong start to the 2022 season. What's working with the club right now? How much fun has it been to see a relaxed Albert Pujols and has he rubbed off on Yadier Molina? Why does it seem the only Marlin Daniel knows is Jazz Chisholm? All that and much...2022-04-231h 29

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 236: Examining The Small SampleAs the Cardinals put a pounding to the Brewers, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in Evan (Redbird Rewind, @webb_evan12) to talk about the very early going of the 2022 season. The offense has looked pretty sharp, all things considered, led by....Tommy Edman? (Well, Nolan Arenado first but Edman is right up there.) The guys talk about that surprise as well as other bits and pieces from the first week. Does anyone feel better about the pitching staff? How much fun are Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina having during this season so far? All that and much more!2022-04-161h 00

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 235: Starting With a BangThe 2022 St. Louis Cardinals season is here and, so far, it's spectacular. With one game in the books, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) sits down with Carter Zehr (Cardinals Chat podcast, @CardinalsChat18) to go through the ins and outs of the Opening Day celebration. How great was the honoring of the Big Three? How exciting was the offense? Was there anything at all troubling about the day in general? The guys break down everything plus talk about the decision of Jordan Hicks as fifth starter. Baseball's back! Closing audio courtesy of Bally Sports Midwest L...2022-04-0858 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 234: The ReturnWith the return of Albert Pujols to St. Louis, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) thought it best to bring in his own blast from the past. Dan Buffa (@buffa82), the original co-host of this show back when it was Best Dans in Baseball, makes his return after six years away. In a free-wheeling conversation, the guys talk about the return of Albert, the needs of this rotation, what this offense could look like, and Jordan Hicks's spring. Plus, as a nod to the old show, they wrap it up with some TV and movie talk. Come party like it's...2022-04-021h 02

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 233: Let’s Talk About Some BirdsWith Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) still off on baseball assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in some old friends with a new look. Nate and Ben of Talking About Birds (@TalkAboutBirds) have revived their podcast and are bringing their unique looks at Cardinal baseball back to the masses. The guys talk about all sorts of things, whether it is the future of Jordan Hicks, what the addition of Cory Spangenburg means, and what this strong spring means for the 2022 season. Plus there's some general talk about where baseball might be going. Come talk about those birds! 2022-03-261h 22

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 232: Depth ChargeWith Allen getting a much-needed day off from baseball activities, Ben Cerutti (Birds on the Black, @stlfanbc7) joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) to talk about the initial week of spring training and the initial exhibition game. When can we start wondering about how different Oli Marmol is from Mike Shildt? What bat is still out there that intrigues Mr. Cerutti? Where should Jordan Hicks start the season, how damaging are the injuries to Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty, and do the Cardinals realize that their pitching depth could use some shoring up? Get back into the swing of t...2022-03-201h 12

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 231: Somebody Finally Found The KeyThe lockout is over and baseball is on its way back with spring training games in less than a week. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar) to talk about the CBA and some of the provisions in it before shifting their focus to the Cardinals. What are the expectations for the newest Cardinal, Drew VerHagen? Should the Cardinals get Albert Pujols for one last hurrah? Just how good is this team anyway? All that and an update on the Nathan Hale Rangers! Learn more about your ad ch...2022-03-131h 08

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 230: Grumpy Old MenDaniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) was feeling particularly grumpy about the state of baseball, what with that whole lockout and some of the solutions (like expanded playoffs) to try to fix it, so he got someone he knew was on the same page to join him this week. Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) might not be as old as Daniel, but the two share a sensibility about the game. How does baseball find a way out of this mess? What will the ramifications be in regards to baseball's future and popularity? And just how bad is this expa...2022-03-051h 19

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 229: Baseball Is a MessThe lockout still going. Rule changes seemingly unavoidable. It seems now it is possible to not be romantic about baseball. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) to talk about all that is wrong with the sport right now. Is there any optimism that the season will start on time? How excited are either of these guys for the season right now anyway? There's minor league talk as well, both about how the lockout affects those guys and which guys Kyle is anxious to see when things get underway. It's not the...2022-02-191h 13

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 228: The J Stands For Just a ChatThings are still very unsettled in baseball but Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are glad to be joined by Katie Woo (The Athletic, @katiejwoo) to talk about what is actually happening. The three discuss Katie's first year on the beat, how time no longer has meaning, and some of the best moments of the past season. Then they get into the lockout, whether this week was a step back or there's still hope for an on-time season, and the issues that relate to the Cardinals, such as free agency or Paul DeJong. A f...2022-02-0653 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 227: The Birdle Is The WordleIs the episode title a cheap effort to tie into the popular word game? Yeah, pretty much. However, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) spends time talking with Brenden Schaeffer (KMOV, @bschaeffer12) and Wordle gets mentioned, so we'll go with it. The two put aside their massive differences to talk about all sorts of baseball topics. Does the movement in the CBA talks portend good things? What will the Cardinals do when the gates open? How does Brenden feel about Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman? Finally, are the Cardinals about to have a retired number problem. A good hour of baseb...2022-01-301h 09

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 226: Eight Is GreatDaniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) kick off the eighth season of the show by honoring what has become tradition to begin things, bringing on Jeff Jones (Belleville News-Democrat, @jmjones) to start the season off properly. The guys talk about a wide variety of items, starting with the current MLB lockout and what this winter has been like for a writer and wrapping up with a look at the 2022 Cardinals. In between, there's Hall of Fame voting and what it's like for Jeff to move into the "old guy" section of the Cardinals be...2022-01-1659 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 225: A Year End Grab BagAs 2021 comes to a close, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together one final time to put a bow on the season. The lockout is still the only real topic in baseball and the guys talk about what they want to see come out of the CBA negotiations and how confident they are the 2022 season will start on time. They then tackle some of the topics around the Hall of Fame voting before finishing up with a quick look back at the Cardinals season. Thanks to all that have supported us this sea...2021-12-291h 08

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 224: Lockout Around the Christmas TreeThe baseball world got unnaturally quiet this week as the CBA expired and the owners decided to lock out the players. Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) joins Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) to talk about how things are different and when we might see baseball back to normal. They also spend time talking about the signing of Steven Matz and what the 2022 Cardinals will look like should they get back on the field. What is their ceiling? Is there something the Cardinals can do to improve their squad? Come while away the baseball hours with a littl...2021-12-051h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 223: Giving ThanksIt's Thanksgiving week and we hope you'll be thankful there's another Meet Me at Musial episode! Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about what they are thankful for as Cardinal fans but they also get into some of the news of the day. Does the activity around baseball mean that the looming lockout isn't going to be that bad? What are Allen's thoughts on the new members of the coaching staff? The guys also revisit the starting pitcher vs. shortstop discussion and talk more about what the team could look like in 2022. Take...2021-11-2458 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 222: Chirping Away at the OffseasonNo Allen Medlock (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) on this one, unfortunately, but Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) brings in yet another podcasting team to help cover the gap. Tara (Birds on the Black, @tarawellman) and Alex (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) from Chirps sit in and cover a wide range of subjects. How much impact will Skip Schumaker have on the organization? How will things be different under Oli Marmol? Does it matter that the Cards resigned T.J. McFarland? All this and some talk about the Gold Gloves as well! Learn more about your...2021-11-131h 07

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 221: A New BossWe've got Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) back safely ensconced in the co-hosts chair just in time to talk about the new Cardinal manager. It's no surprise that Oli Marmol got the gig but what does that mean for the rest of the staff? Allen and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) go over that, then discuss the excellent showing by the Cardinals in the Gold Glove nominees. Who will win and who won't? The guys also talk about the decade of Cardinal baseball that has happened since Allen Craig caught the last fly ball of Game 7 and some earl...2021-10-291h 03

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 220: Turning TwoWith Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) out on assignment, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) welcomes in the guys from the Turnin' 2 Podcast (@Turnin2Podcast), Tito (@triveratops) and the man known as Dylan_Dinger. The guys continue to break down the surprising firing of Mike Shildt with everyone tossing in conjectures and thoughts. They also discuss Shildt's reported interview coming up with the Padres as well as who they'd like to see take over the Cardinals job. After that, they discuss some of the free agents the Cardinals have. Should Luis Garcia or T.J. McFarland return? What...2021-10-231h 02

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 219: No Shildt, CardinalsAs Han Solo once said, "This is not how I thought this day was going to go." Stunning news out of St. Louis this afternoon as Mike Shildt was fired as manager. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) is joined by the Bens of Cardinals Off Day, Mr. Godar (@bengodar) and Mr. Humphries (@b_g_h) to talk about this surprising turn of events. What could be the cause of these "philosophical differences"? What impact does a manager have a team these days anyway? Who will be the 51st manager of the Cardinals and will Mike Shildt manage anywhere else...2021-10-151h 21

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 218: The Winter BeginsThe postseason was short and less than sweet and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about it. From Adam Wainwright's mastery to Alex Reyes's last pitch, the guys talk about some of the important points of the game while taking a brief look at the winter to come. Plus Allen has some news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2021-10-091h 14

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 217: Beginnings and EndingsThe Cardinals lost a game this week. It's remarkable that that piece of information is news! After a record run, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about what's next for this team. Which team should the Cardinals want to see in the wild card game? Is there a path to the World Series for this club? This weekend is the last for Mike Shannon and Matt Carpenter. Is there anything to Shannon's most recent bombshell? And how will Carpenter go out? All this and more as the guys get ready for October! 2021-10-011h 08

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 216: A Dozen Reasons to Love the CardinalsTwelve wins in a row, something the club hasn't done since 1982 which is not entirely outside of Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen's (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) lifetimes but far enough back that the guys aren't going to remember it. Daniel and Allen talk about what this team has done over the stretch and most notably yesterday in Milwaukee, rallying in a game that seemed destined to end the streak. Not everything is perfect--the bullpen usage still is a concern--but there's a lot of happy talk and a little bit of looking ahead in this week's show!...2021-09-241h 05

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 215: The Boring Team Goes WildAfter a sweep in New York and some help along the way, the Cardinals reach the weekend a 1/2 game ahead of the Padres for the second wild card right before San Diego pays a visit to Busch. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about this turn of events and what has gotten the Cards to this point. The pitching staff is shaping up, but how does Dakota Hudson and Jack Flaherty fit into the picture? There's talk about the outfield and how it is clicking, plus there's some talk about shortstop for nex...2021-09-171h 05

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 214: Past, Present, and FutureIt wasn't the worst week of Cardinal baseball, but take out an inning and it would have been a lot better. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about many different facets of the week, especially the Dodgers series (though, surprisingly, not much about the return of Mr. Pujols). Did Mike Shildt have enough urgency for that series? Does any team really want to win the wild card? The guys also talk a lot about Matt Carpenter, Alex Reyes, and some possible additions for the future. Come on in and sit a spell! 2021-09-101h 08

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 213: An Expanded Roster But A Shrinking HorizonWe've flipped the calendar to September, the last guaranteed month of baseball (OK, there are three games in October with the Cubs as well.) Daniel and Allen talk about the last week, the series with the Reds, and look at a few other issues surrounding the Cardinals. Is the closer spot really about matchups and will Alex Reyes find himself back there soon? What does the rest of the way look like for the Cardinals? And could the Cardinals have come up with a more boring September callup class? All this and much more! Learn more...2021-09-031h 07

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 212: A Meltdown of a SeasonAfter one of the (but, amazingly, not THE) hardest losses of the season, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) come together to talk about the state of the Cardinals through the prism of the debacle against the Pirates. What is Mike Shildt doing? Is the bullpen going to survive? Even though they scored seven runs, this offense isn't reliable either. Plus there's the Yadier Molina extension to discuss as well. So much packed into one hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2021-08-271h 01

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 211: Reasons for HopeWhile the Cardinals didn't win the series against the Brewers, they easily could have (you can argue should have) and weren't outclassed by the division leaders. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about the win on Thursday, the series in general, and what's coming up for the Cardinals, Reds, and Padres. There's also a discussion of bullpen management by the manager (before news of Ryan Helsley's injury broke) and more condemnation about the circumstances around Kolten Wong playing on the visitor's side this weekend. All this and much more! L...2021-08-201h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 210: Baseball Finds a WayIt was a successful week of Cardinal baseball, winning two of three from the Royals and sweeping the Pirates. Now, on the verge of another series with Kansas City, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sit down and talk about if there are signs for optimism. Jack Flaherty is coming back, though Wade LeBlanc seems to be going out. Can the club make a run at the wild card? Is the upcoming Milwaukee series a line in the sand? They talk about the overuse of Tommy Edman and the under....well, really non-use of La...2021-08-131h 03

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 209: Looking For Something FreshIt's honestly not been a great week for the St. Louis Cardinals, capped off by a come from ahead loss on Wednesday night when the final four runs scored via bases loaded walks. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) try to come to terms with a Cardinals team that seems like they are already playing meaningless baseball even if they aren't technically eliminated. Should we see more creativity, both on the field and from the front office? How are we feeling about Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos? What sort of pitfalls might the club...2021-08-061h 17

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 208: Trades For Thee But Not For MeBack in January, the guys were recording when Nolan Arenado became a Cardinal. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) hoped lightning would strike twice as they recorded less than 24 hours before the trade deadline, only to see a couple of potential targets head elsewhere (it appears). While much of the show focuses around the club's inaction and silent running during this active time, the guys do talk about the recent games in Cincinnati and Cleveland as well as the schedule ahead. All of that pales in comparison to the waiting game going on rig...2021-07-301h 03

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 207: Trending UpwardIt was a much better week of Cardinal baseball than we've seen in a while, even if it had one crushing ninth inning mixed in. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about a wide variety of Cardinals topics. Is there a concern over the bullpen usage and that Alex Reyes and Giovanny Gallegos might get overused? Will John Mozeliak make a move at the deadline or rely on the return of Jack Flaherty and Miles Mikolas? Will Yadier Molina ever rest? Plus the guys rave over the defense that St. Louis displayed again...2021-07-231h 11

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 206: The Good, The Bad, and the BaldYou know it's going to be a good time when Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416) joins in on the conversation. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) pepper Kyle with questions at all levels of the organization. What should the Cardinals do at the deadline? What kind of chips do they have at the minor leagues? There's plenty of discussion about the minors, most notably the new #PatronProspect Alec Burleson. (Apparently, you can't have two at one time, learn something new every day.) Then Kyle brings the knowledge about the draft. Find out whi...2021-07-161h 28

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 205: Heading For a BreakAfter a week that inspired a flicker of hope, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together to talk about all the things going on with the Cardinals. The focus, of course, is on the upcoming trade deadline. Who could they actually use as trade chips? Is Andrew Knizner being showcased? With Carlos Martinez going down, are they forced to make a pitching move? There's also a look at the upcoming series with the Cubs and how bad things have been for the North Siders as well, so there's something positive! ...2021-07-091h 11

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 204: Do We Feel Better?The Cardinals took all three games against the Diamondbacks, meaning they've won four of five before this recording. Does that make us feel any better? With Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) out of pocket, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) breaks it down with Ben Godar (Cardinals Off Day, @bengodar). Is there any hope now that the June funk seems to have been broken? What do we need to see between now and the All-Star Break? Can anything be done about the seeming systemic failures going on in the organization? Plus Nolan Arenado is your National League All-Star starting first...2021-07-021h 23

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 203: Folks, This Is BadThe Cardinals played three games between episodes against teams in last place in their divisions. They lost all three and none of them were particularly close. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) try to make some sense out of this team and really struggle at it. What should we make of Tommy Edman's comments about hitting preparation? What kind of moves can be made that would be effective? Is it too early to write this team off? Is someone going to lose their job over all this? Come give it a listen and share i...2021-06-251h 13

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 202: What'd I Miss?Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) was out on vacation last week but, as Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) informed him, he didn't really miss anything relating to the Cardinals. The club is as maddeningly frustrating and mediocre as ever and the guys talk about the biggest issues relating to St. Louis. It's hard to believe, but the focus seems to have shifted to the offense. Could they get a bat? Would they get one, if it meant displacing someone like Paul DeJong? The pitching isn't ignored, of course, but unfortunately no issues are solved. The guys want to hear f...2021-06-221h 07

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 201: Well THAT Was a WeekThe Cardinals were one Adam Wainwright start away from putting up a goose egg in the win column between shows. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all the ugliness and what the Cardinals can do about it. How confident are you about this weekend against the Cubs? Is it a big series for the middle of June? What can Shelby Miller bring to the table, if the Cardinals do actually bring him back to the fold? All that and plenty more for your listening pleasure! Learn more about...2021-06-111h 03

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 200: Problems, Problems EverywhereA bit of a Murphy's Law week for the Cardinals with very little going right and a whole lot going wrong. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to sort through things, trying to at least name all the problems even if they can't come up with solutions. How are we feeling about Mike Shildt these days? Are the Cardinals using sticky stuff like everyone else....or is the lack of it their problem? Where's the offense been? What do you do about the starting rotation? It's enough to give podcasters a headac...2021-06-051h 00

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 199: A Clean Capper to a Dirty WeekIt wasn't the best span of time that the 2021 Cardinals have had, losing two of three to the Cubs and White Sox before taking the opener in Arizona. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all sorts of aspects about the club. Are we starting to see another tier in the bullpen? Have we seen enough of Justin Williams? How harmful was the Miles Mikolas injury? What does the fact that Tommy Edman has played every inning say about this squad? There is also talk about the inconceivable Cubs/Pirates play and, of cou...2021-05-281h 18

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 198: Sweeps One Way or AnotherThe Cardinals go out to San Diego and get swept, then return the favor to the Pirates in a short mid-week series. Do either of them move the needle about what we think about this team? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) hash it out, talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly from this past week of baseball. How much of an impact has adding Nolan Arenado had to the whole lineup? What are the concerns about the upcoming Cubs series? What's the best way to fix the bullpen? (Hint: It rhymes...2021-05-211h 07

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 197: Those High Flyin' BirdsWhen the Cardinals only lose once between shows, it's a pretty good week. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk about all things Cardinals, from the intense and exciting Brewers series to what the rotation next year might look like. There's Alex Reyes and Jordan Hicks, there's what the return of Miles Mikolas might mean, and there's discussion about the lineup. All that and a little update on the Pujols discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2021-05-141h 13

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 196: Even Legendary Stories EndIt's rare that Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) spend much time talking about a team that's not the Cardinals, but when it's the Angels releasing Albert Pujols, you better believe they'll find the time. Was the manner of his Anaheim end worthy of a player of his stature? Is #Pujols2STL really feasible? Is it really what people want, after the emotion clears? Eventually the focus does turn to the Cardinals. So many walks in Thursday's game with John Gant being the main culprit. How much longer does he have in th...2021-05-071h 20

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 195: A Woo SensationWith Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) unavailable, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) flies solo while chatting with new Cardinals beat writer for The Athletic Katie Woo (@katiejwoo). The two talk about Katie's background in baseball and how she came to love the sport, her time with MiLB.com, and what it was like to get the call from The Athletic and how her adjustment period has been. And, of course, they talk about the Cardinals. From Matt Carpenter's historic explosions to the rebound of Genesis Cabrera, they cover most of the pressing topics of the day an...2021-05-0148 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 194: One Step Forward, Two Steps BackWhat's this? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sans guest? In a first for 2021, the two sit down together to talk about the week that was in Cardinal baseball. Is it an encouraging sign that the starting pitching put up three quality starts in a row? Is it better to lose a 3-2 game or a 12-2 game? How long do you stay the course? Plus, don't worry, there's plenty of Matt Carpenter talk as well as the first entry in what is sure to be this summer's favorite game, can they get Max Sc...2021-04-231h 01

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 193: All About The BenjaminWe're two weeks into the season and all the questions that were circling this team in the offseason still seem to be unanswered. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) welcome in St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Benjamin Hochman (@hochman) to talk about the problems relating to the 2021 Cardinals. What could be the first thing the club does to right the ship? Is the Lane Thomas move a big deal? What kind of future is there for Jeff Albert? Plus Benjamin and Allen talk about what it's like to return to the ballpark and...2021-04-1754 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 192: Right As RainsThere's one road trip and one remarkable home opener in the books for the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) talk it over with longtime reporter and writer Rob Rains (STL Sports Page, @RobRains). The guys talk about Rob's storied career covering the Cardinals before getting into some thoughts about the current squad. How remarkable was Nolan Arenado's home run to win the home opener? Can Tyler O'Neill turn it around? Is there hope for Matt Carpenter? The guys wrap the show with some more Arenado comments and a bit of dis...2021-04-101h 09

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 191: Silver and GoldBaseball is truly back! The Cardinals beat up on the Reds in Game 1, but how much can we take from that? Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sit down with new MLB.com beat writer Zachary Silver (@zachsilver) to talk about all things Cardinals. Zachary goes over his background and how he came to the St. Louis job, plus what he's looking forward to on the beat. He gives his impressions from spring training as well as the first game of the season and the conversation covers much of the roster. Come in and l...2021-04-0352 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 190: It's Just SportingIt's (almost) two shows in one! In the first section, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) sit down with The Sporting News writer and editor Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) to talk about what it's like to be a St. Louis boy that grows up to work at a legendary St. Louis institution. The guys also talk about baseball cards, the upcoming season, and how the Cardinals look to someone that is taking in the whole MLB picture. The second part finds Daniel and Allen talking about Harrison Bader, given the news that he...2021-03-271h 33

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 189: A Conversation With CeruttiWe're less than two weeks until the season kicks off and spring training continues to roll on. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) welcome in Ben Cerutti (Birds on the Black, @stlfanbc7) to talk about what's going on in camp and what might be coming in the future. The guys talk about the lack of depth in the starting rotation pool, how the club should handle Alex Reyes, and whether there are some positive signs for Matt Carpenter. Plus there's plenty of talk about Ben's new podcast, Conversations With Cerutti, and his patented pro...2021-03-201h 13

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 188: Shouldering the LoadThe epic run of guests continues as Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) join forces with Alex Crisafulli (Birds on the Black, @alexcards79) to talk about the most recent news from Cardinals spring training. Of course, being middle-aged guys, they wander into some surprising territory, like a discussion of Nolan Ryan, but for the most part they focus on Miles Mikolas's shoulder, Alex Reyes's bullpen status, Matt Carpenter's hitless streak, and Tyler O'Neill's good spring. Plenty of good baseball talk in this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2021-03-131h 18

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 187: The Cardinal NationDaniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) have the distinct privilege of having Brian Walton (TheCardinalNation.com, @B_Walton) as this week's guest. Brian brings his knowledge of the minor leagues to bear as the guys talk about prospects of long ago and the prospects of today along with topics like the minor league reorganization and how different things were in 2020. Plus Daniel gets to finally find out a little bit about the Cardinal Hall of Fame committee that Brian is a part of. Come join us for a good chat! Le...2021-03-0659 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 186: Breaking Out the JerseysSpring training is starting to find its next gear and the Cardinals will soon be getting out the white home jerseys (though maybe not for the first game on Sunday). Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) welcome in Ben Godar (Viva El Birdos, @bengodar) to talk about some of the early returns from spring training. Can we take anything from Harrison Bader's first live BP? What do you look for in the early part of spring? The guys also talk about Jack Flaherty's arbitration hearing and what that may mean going forward, especially with...2021-02-271h 09

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 185: Redbirds Beat SnowbirdsWhile the middle part of the country, including Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1), deal with cold and snow, the Cardinals have taken flight south to Jupiter, as spring training has kicked off with pitchers and catchers (and more) reporting. Joining the guys this week is prospect expert and general raconteur Kyle Reis (Birds on the Black, @kyler416), which means it's a fun hour of talk that focuses mainly on those up-and-coming players. What does everyone think about Zack Thompson wearing 57? What kind of information came out of the Springfield camp from last yea...2021-02-201h 08

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 184: Warm Talk in Cold WeatherDaniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) continue their run of excellent guests by roping in KMOV's Brenden Schaeffer (@bschaeffer12). Brenden gives a first-hand account of covering the team in an empty stadium, discusses the craziness that was the Arenado deal, and then dives into the 2021 Cardinals. It'll get you warmed up and ready for spring as the pitching staff, the outfield, and other factors are discussed. And no, Daniel couldn't go the whole show without a dig at Brenden. He tried, he really did. Learn more about your ad choi...2021-02-131h 03

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 183: Cardinals Past and PresentThe Cardinals have been extremely busy over the last few days and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are here to talk about it. Before they get into that, though, the guys chat with Mike Mitchell (@rickeysredbirds), author of Mr. Rickey's Redbirds. Mike talks about the process of writing his book, some of the stories about Rickey and baseball in St. Louis, and whether Rickey would have tried to break the color barrier had he stayed in St. Louis instead of moving to Brooklyn. Then the guys get into all this wo...2021-02-061h 21

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 182: Say Hello To The New GuyDaniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) had things all nicely planned out. Then the Cardinals threw a curveball worthy of Uncle Charlie. This week, the guys talk to Geoff Goldman of FOX Sports (soon to be Bally Sports) Midwest. Geoff discusses his job as Senior Director of Communications, talking about how things have changed over the past 20 years, what 2020 was like for him and the crew, and even that infamous Dexter Fowler video. Then, as that conversation winds down, a conflagration began on Twitter as Ken Rosenthal confirmed what we...2021-01-301h 24

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 181: Chatting With The CatMore weeks without much in the way of Cardinals news, but we've got the cure for your baseball ennui right here. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are very pleased to welcome in FOX Sports Midwest sideline reporter Jim "The Cat" Hayes to this week's show. Jim talks about how rough doing what he does was in 2020, tells some stories about Hall of Famers and former Cardinals, and how he approaches Twitter. No cargo shorts were harmed in the making of this podcast so come give it a listen! Them...2021-01-2349 min

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 180: Starting Off Another SeasonSeason 7! Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are joined by Jeff Jones (Belleville News Democrat, @jmjones) to talk about the season that was, the offseason that is, and the season that is to come. What's it like trying to cover a team during a pandemic? What are the dynamics around Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina and will they return to St. Louis? Who is one player to watch in the coming season and what will said season look like? All this and much more as we start another fun year of talking baseball at th...2021-01-091h 10

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 179: Good Riddance to a Bad YearOne last show for 2020! Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) are joined by Jason Hill (Viva El Birdos, @JPHill_Cards) as they look at the limited pool of Cardinal news for the last month. What are the Cards thinking about with the legends? Could Kolten Wong return? Will anyone at all be joining the birds on the bat? The guys then go through some 2020 awards before handing out a resolution for 2021. Thanks for joining us this year and we look forward to better days! Learn more about your ad choice...2020-12-311h 13

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 178: Tendering Some OpinionsIt's been a little bit since the guys got together but the baseball landscape hasn't changed all that much. Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) get together and talk about the players non-tendered from the Cardinals and players out there now that could be a target. There's also a discussion about how you'd feel about certain Cub players becoming Cardinals. A good bit of baseball talk to warm the winter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2020-12-051h 00

Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals PodcastEpisode 177: Reviewing the SquadCall this show an audio counterpart to Daniel's (C70 At The Bat, @C70) Exit Interview series. After some general talk about the quietness of the week, he and Allen (Red Dirt Redbird, @amedlock1) go through the first part of the interview posts. What kind of grade should Harrison Bader get? Is there any hope for Matt Carpenter? What can you make of Jack Flaherty's season? All that and much more as we work our way to the holiday season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2020-11-1357 min