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The St. Louis SportistsRespect the StreakRon 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 next generation of Manning quarterbacks and Texas football. When is a stadium deadline not...2025-06-2749 min
The St. Louis SportistsIt's not Omaha - it's Geauxmaha!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 plans a historic trip to the horseshoe ... in a...2025-06-1952 min
The St. Louis SportistsThe Oakland Chiefs, St. Louis Chiefs or Kansas Chiefs - a Kingdom NightmareJoe, 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 options. The US Open goes to Oakmont where an...2025-06-1255 min
The St. Louis SportistsConversations - Tony Messenger - Sports, Justice and St. LouisTony 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 prisons still operate in Missouri -- in 2025 as...2025-06-0444 min
The St. Louis SportistsThere's No Crying from the YachtHaaaaaaaaaaw! 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 the NBA reach the current...2025-05-2953 min
The St. Louis SportistsA Case of Miller Lite From a QTIt'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 Olaf Mellberg may not be the...2025-05-2255 min
The St. Louis SportistsGreed, for Lack of a Better Word, Is GoodJoe, 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 reasons that would make Gordon Gekko proud while tinkering with...2025-05-1650 min
The St. Louis SportistsWe're Gonna Need the VIN off That BuggyJoe, 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. Joe and Ron decide that Bob Baffert is transitioning...2025-05-0850 min
This Is Not Church PodcastReading Romans Right: A Conversation With Keith Giles & Matthew DistefanoThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soonIn this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew DistefanoKeith Giles is the best-selling author of the Jesus Un series. He has appeared on CNN, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything." Keith and his wife currently reside in El Paso.Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including The Wisdom of Hobbits, winner of the 17th annual National Indie Excellence Award for best philosophy book. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the H...2025-05-051h 05
The St. Louis SportistsA Word to the Wise is SufficientIt'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. Louis CITY SC can score goals in Los Angeles and, nowhere else. It's...2025-05-0249 min
History & Factoids about todayMay 2nd-Engelbert Humperdinck, Leslie Gore, Larry Gatlin, Foreigner, Dwayne Johnson "The Rock" (2024)National Brother and Sister day. Entertainment from 2004. Confederate General Stonewall Jackson shot by own men, Osama Bin Laden Killed, German soldiers begin to surrender in WW2. Todays birthdays - The Red Baron, Engelbert Humperdinck, Leslie Gore, Larry Gatlin, Lou Graham, Christine Baranski, Ty Herndon, Dwayne Johnson, Ellie Kemper. DaVinci died.Intro - Pour some suagar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/Sweet Thursday - Johnny MathisBrothers & Sisters - Steve & Anne ChapmanYeah! - Usher Lil John LudacrisYou'll think of me - Keith UrbanBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent ht...2025-05-0214 min
The St. Louis SportistsThere's a Lot of Good Dudes - He's Not One of 'EmNow 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 news and bad news -- they stop the highest...2025-04-2349 minThis Is Not Church PodcastThe Mender: A Conversation with Hannah DulaneyThe Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soon In this episode we chat with Hannah DulaneyBorn in Southern California to a journalist and an English teacher, Hannah Dulaney doesn’t remember a time when words weren’t it for her. From a young age she was writing short stories and essays about her experiences with faith and family before beginning to explore the realm of poetry more seriously in 2018. When she’s not writing she spends most of her time reading Louise Glück and coming up with new...2025-04-2158 min
The St. Louis SportistsDidn't We Give a Kid a Tractor?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 plus Brooks & Dunn, Nelly and three different stories -- it's a boot scootin' episode of...2025-04-1748 min
The St. Louis SportistsRevved Up Like a DeucePorter 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. The gang looks back on the Final Four, the current state of college...2025-04-1150 min
The St. Louis SportistsI Feel GoodJoe, 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 Transfer Portal strikes again. Ever wanted to sit in the gree...2025-04-0243 min
The St. Louis SportistsThe Over/Under Cardinal Season PreviewThe 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 game on The Price is Right, and accidents getting off a bus. The Blues are the hottest team in...2025-03-2655 min
The St. Louis SportistsTrue Madness 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 the playoffs, and the city is captivated. Speaking of city, St. Louis...2025-03-2124 min
The St. Louis SportistsConversations - Khaled Abdallah - The A's AdriftSt. 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 identity. The conversation also touches on the Coliseum's future and the Oakland Roots' emergence as a new community-focused sports team.2025-03-1730 min
The St. Louis SportistsDo Not Iron Shirt While WearingJoe, 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 guest Khaled Abdallah, host of the 40/40 Vision Podcast. What is to be made of the...2025-03-1251 min
The St. Louis SportistsMake Him Go Left! 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 fellow Sportist while Tom relishes the thought of the Kansas Jayhawks coming up short...2025-03-0552 min
The St. Louis SportistsLadies and Gentlemen, This is Mambo #5Joe 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 training. And although he's "on assignment," Keith's analogy of a date leaving before dinner returns as colleges cancel...2025-02-2743 min
The St. Louis SportistsFour Nations and Five Days in UtahAll five Sportists discuss Mizzou rising and Kansas encountering dysfunction junction in Utah. The Four Nations Faceoff is fabulous and putting all other All-Star Games to shame with fighting, nationalism, singing bartenders and epic displays of skill. The Cardinal full squad has reported to Jupiter with surprise special guest star: Nolan Arenado. And all we are saying is give Matthew Liberatore a chance. Underdog betting is here and Joe discusses the arrival of "real" sports betting in Missouri and why parlays build casinos. Keith's idea to return to the granny shot for free throws finds a follower and Doug...2025-02-2050 min
The St. Louis SportistsMy Gosh! They're All .500!All FIVE Sportists unite on the same episode for the first time! Together, they look back at a Super Bowl that surprised nearly everyone - especially Joe and Keith, considering their handicapping advice on last week's episode. Is this the end of the road for Travis Kelce and will he manage to persevere financially? The Cardinals are in Jupiter and the question of the winter remains - will Nolan Arenado join them? Four Nation hockey faces off and the Blues face some hard questions as the trade deadline approaches. College basketball marches toward March and one anchor discovers surprising...2025-02-1351 min
Zero: The Climate RaceThe UK’s £200 billion plan for carbon-free power by 2030The UK government has pledged to achieve 95% clean power by 2030. It's an ambitious, tough goal – and even tougher to accomplish while reducing energy prices. Chris Stark, head of the nation’s Mission Control for Clean Power, says he’s “confident” the UK can deliver. But at the same time, the Labour government’s leaders are sending mixed signals on climate: They want to expand airports and may sign off on new oil fields in the North Sea. Stark tells Akshat Rathi why he’s still certain the country can balance its carbon budget, and why it’s important for politicians to s...2025-02-0628 min
The St. Louis SportistsA Super Bowl Preview Like No OtherThis one has it all. April, Joe, Keith and Ron examine the big game from prop bets to passing games and marriage proposals to Todd Blackledge sightings. You will hear detailed predictions including final scores right down to details of the last drives of the game. Joe and Keith, noted gambling "hobbyists," provide insight on prop bets ranging from the length of the National Anthem to the color of Gatorade as well as more serious wagers like rushing and receiving totals. Life-long Chief fan April takes on the alleged "Chief bias" shown by the NFL and officials and Keith...2025-02-0553 min
The St. Louis SportistsSaad Songs Say So MuchTom, Doug, Keith and Ron discuss the spiraling Blues and Brandon Saad pays the price. At least if he makes it to Springfield, his teammates may eat well. Tyler Tucker is Champ Kind and the Chiefs may be riding high, but not for one local merchant. Mizzou continues to play well and Caleb Grill has never met a shot he doesn't like. The Ilini searches for consistency at all hours of the day and one coach has had enough. The gang considers the most stupid rules in all of sports, and yes, Rob Manfred is front and center. And...2025-01-2946 min
The St. Louis SportistsSt. Louis City SC Preview - Crossover with Ball Watching In this crossover episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast and Ball-Watching, hosts Ron Cook, Keith Farroll, and guest Jake Koenig discuss the past season of St. Louis City SC, reflecting on the team's performance, coaching changes, and tactical adjustments. They delve into the importance of player chemistry, defensive strategies, and share predictions for the upcoming season, highlighting the potential for improvement and success.Chapters00:00 Intros02:05 Thoughts on Last Season04:45 Coaching Change and Tactical Adjustments08:54 Defensive Strategies and Player Chemistry12:04 Predictions for the Upcoming Season2025-01-2519 min
The St. Louis SportistsLeBron Mahomes and a Mo Rant for the AgesJoe, Doug, Keith and Ron take a deep dive into playoff football. Along the way, they discuss that the Rams' move to LA was hinted at much earlier than public knowledge. Ohio State's performance in the college football playoffs was impressive despite earlier criticism. The NCAA transfer portal continues to confound, the NFL playoffs offer a little bit of everything, Jaden Daniels is emerging as a top quarterback in the league and the gang offers way-too-early Super Bowl predictions. Mizzou basketball has made a remarkable comeback this season and Dennis Gates is a big reason why. Keith delivers an...2025-01-2348 min
The St. Louis SportistsYour Date Leaving Before DinnerKeith, Tom, Jason and Ron discuss everything from Caitlin Clark to the current state of the Blues and the ongoing search for consistency. Coaches don't bring their A-Game for the college football playoffs and will Notre Dame have to be perfect to take down Ohio State? Will it be rest or rust for the Kansas City Chiefs and bet the over in the Washington-Detroit game (not Redskins). College basketball season swings into conference play for Mizzou and SLU. The group closes with a discussion around the upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame vote, evaluations of the Hall of Fame candidates...2025-01-1546 min
Bookie's World🌎BW-S3-Ep4- ‘Creative Blocks, Career Goals, & Finding Marcels’- Chaeriah M.In this episode of Bookie’s World, King Bookie checks in with her good girlfriend, part-time beauty expert, and Mardi Gras Connoisseur, Chaeriah.Although Chaeriah is actively working on the side with both her Entertainment+ Beauty Companies, she discusses her disdain with Corporate America and our society as she transitions out of insurance and into more of her creative passion projects. Some of her points include: 1) Take advantage of free resources 2) The earlier you start, the better 3) Always have a plan even it may not go strictly as planned 4) Ke...2025-01-1246 min
The St. Louis SportistsThat's a Conference Game? And Welcome to Golf, Commissioner Manfred Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron look at win-or-go-home football for college and pro teams coming up over five glorious days. Conference basketball is underway for college teams and very few of us know who exactly is in which conference. The college football playoffs take us back to 1978 and why isn't Arch Manning getting a shot? Should Chief fans be more worried about Baltimore than Buffalo, and have they made it off the plane yet? Golf needs to be fixed. Is Rob Manfred just the person for the job? Blues prospects shine at the World Juniors and the college football...2025-01-0835 min
The St. Louis SportistsThe 2025 Prediction EpisodeDoug, Tom, Keith and Ron go on the record in this clip-and-save edition. The Sportists cover everything from sleeper NCAA tournament teams to … well … Keith’s “unconventional” suggestion for increasing attendance at Busch Stadium. Conflicting predictions are offered on the playoff fate for the Blues and highs and lows for St. Louis City S.C. And if you have inside info on a team hitting the under, know how much not to bet. The STL Sportist comes to you from the Local House Bistro Studios and is brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings.2025-01-0339 min
The St. Louis SportistsBelieving Your Paycheck - But Deposit the CheckJoe, Doug, Keith, and Ron discuss the Blues, Cardinals, Chiefs, Mizzou, and the college football playoffs. Transfer portal madness continues, and Joe expresses his true feelings toward Kirk Herbstreit, which sounds like a description of David Simms. Keith is ready to accept tasty donuts in return for a one-time Cardinal All-Star, and Doug says semantics aside, this is a rebuild. And the guys remember Rickey Henderson, who was truly one-of-a-kind. 2024-12-2429 min
The St. Louis SportistsBet the Blue Shoe - The Historic College Football Playoffs and VisineIn the first episode of Bet the Blue Shoe: A Sports Betting Podcast from The Sportists, Joe and Keith break down the four college football playoff games this weekend. They also find time to consider the Texans visit to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs and Keith has some Sunday Sleepers.2024-12-2023 min
The St. Louis SportistsThese Pretzels Are Makin' Me ThirstyPatrick Mahomes is twisted like a pretzel by the Browns and April, Keith and Ron discuss how it impacts the season for the Chiefs. Will Nolan Arenado head to Houston and is Nolan Gorman fielding by sound at third base? What is the vibe in Austin around the Longhorns as Transfer Portal and NIL mayhem run rampant as the first college football 12-team playoff approach? And Keith analyzes whether we should reevaluate our expectations for the Blues after the strong start under Jim Montgomery. 2024-12-1827 min
The St. Louis SportistsAdult Supervision and Angry DogsThis week, Doug, Tom and Ron consider the next steps for the Cardinals and if Mo needs a chaperone. The Chiefs continue to amaze and Mizzou shocks the Jayhawks. Bill Belichick takes over the Tar Heels and will hopefully have better luck with canines than Bill Walsh. The new playoff bracket offers so many storylines for college football and the resurgent Blues are fun to watch!2024-12-1219 min
The St. Louis SportistsSignature Wins, Martini Infused Shovel Passes and ... MagicThis week, Doug, Keith and Ron review the 2024 Mizzou football season. What was the signature win and where does Eliah Drinkwitz stand? When it comes to the Chiefs offense, are things too predictable if a martini-infused patron at The Local House Bistro can predict a red zone shovel pass? And just when you think Rob Manfred has run out of bad ideas, he delivers a stunner.2024-12-0426 min
The St. Louis SportistsVery Lucky or Very Skilled?Keith and Ron discuss the Chiefs and their penchant for winning close games. Are they a one-loss juggernaut or a pretty good team benefitting from some ... luck? The Blues move even more quickly to make a coaching change than Keith imagined in his stint as GM in last week's episode, Indiana is exposed and do the Cardinals think they might have a chance in the Central? Happy Thanksgiving from the Sportists!2024-11-2616 min
The St. Louis SportistsEpisode 1 - Keith Becomes GMIn Episode 1, Ron and Keith discuss the state of Mizzou football (Sandstorm!) and the decision before Luther Burden. The scene shifts west to look for offense in Kansas City and to consider if trouble awaits in Carolina this weekend. Finally, Ron promotes Keith to GM of the Blues to decide if it's time to bring an old friend back behind the bench.2024-11-2114 min
The St. Louis SportistsPrologueRon and Keith shoot from the hip without notes or prep while enjoying several cocktails and watching the Blues...2024-11-1309 min
Theshortdesk PodcastShe Saw His Phone!Text Theshortdesk PodcastEP 182!!!!!0:39-We start off this week with no John due to Hurricane Milton, but Ronnie Keith's cousin Darrell aka KoldMilkTv joins Dwayne and Ronnie Keith as we discuss our week, and the aftermath of Hurricane Milton!12:54- Fan mail readout and of course Dwayne' sister has some words for him and we get another impromptu Top 5 from a fan.26:55- One has to go Florida Rapper Edition34:18- Judge Mathis was in the news earlier this year as his wife of 39 years filed for divorce. It seems like the divorce m...2024-10-152h 04