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The St. Louis SportistsThere Will Be a StreakerHappy Thanksgiving from The St. Louis Sportists! Mizzou fails yet again to take down a ranked opponent. Do they have gas left in the tank to take down the Razorbacks this weekend? And How Long will Joe and his family brave the elements and possible streakers? Illinois gets jumped in Wisconsin and the coaching carousel prepares for madness as the Lane Kiffin decision approaches. And just when can we believe when a coaching move is official?The Chiefs win a must-win game against the Colts and have a quick turnaround to take on the Cowboys...
2025-11-261h 04
The St. Louis SportistsLike He's Telling You a SecretIn this episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast, Joe, Doug, and Tom prepare for Mizzou's trip to Norman, which hasn't yielded the desired result since 1966. Who will take the snaps at QB for the Tigers?One decision from Lane Kiffin could start the college football coaching carousel spinning wildly. Will Drink stay or go? What about Arkansas? It's madness!The Chiefs biff in Denver, but may not drop another contest in the regular season. Jameis has a secret and will Shedeur time be prime time? Aaron Rodgers is expected to emerge from the Mudhut...
2025-11-2150 min
The St. Louis SportistsWe Strong Then The Sportists celebrate one year of podcasting magic by revisiting the Texas A&M visit to Columbia. Is it a bad thing when the defense is calling out your plays before the snap? If Drink goes elsewhere, will he take talented Tigers with him? Suddenly, Mizzou isn't the only 6-3 BCS team in Missouri -- hello Missouri State! And, it's officially a mess in Baton Rouge as Bryan Kelly and LSU are having a less-than-amicable parting.The third-place Chiefs (yes, third!) head to Denver for a crucial AFC West matchup and Blue Horseshoe leads the...
2025-11-131h 17
The St. Louis SportistsIf the Script Ever Gets Out, it's OverJoe, Doug and Ron talk about MIzzou's upcoming game with Texas A&M and ponder what happens if the Tigers lose another QB? Is it wishbone time? They also look at the Mizzou record with the first playoff rankings out. Is there such a thing as a quality loss?Elsewhere, the coaching carousel continues to spin and Hugh Freeze cancels a standing tee time. U-Mass is 0-9 and Joe says they are worse than their record indicates. Dabo Swinney is having a very interesting Fall and Indiana has not regressed to the mean (they would invite you...
2025-11-061h 01
The St. Louis SportistsI Will Never Pick Atlanta for Anything Ever Again. Ever.The entire gang is back together to review the Mizzou loss in Nashville to Vanderbilt. Is the Pribula era over in Columbia or just taking a pause to recover? Tom's pre-season prediction of the dismissal of Brian Kelley at LSU comes to pass, and the governor of Louisiana is involved in picking a replacement. Huey Long would be proud.The Chiefs deliver a second-consecutive home win and now travel to Buffalo to take on the Bills. Lamar Jackson returns for the Ravens, and all may not be lost for Joe and Ron's pre-season Super Bowl pick.
2025-10-301h 08
The St. Louis SportistsHe Called it His WalletJoe, Doug, Keith, and Ron take on one of the busiest seasons in sports. The Blues are off to an inconsistent start, and Coach Jim Montgomery is frustrated.Mizzou wins an ugly game on the road on The Plains of Auburn and looks forward to a seismic matchup against Vandy this week, which will feature College Game Day. Where has their rushing attack gone?College coaches are playing musical chairs with 10 vacancies out of 136 FBS schools. Time to start tracking flight paths and tail numbers? The Chiefs dismantle the Raiders, and the Broncos...
2025-10-231h 09
The St. Louis SportistsI Can Not Punch Down Any FurtherIn the 50th episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast, April, Joe, Keith, and Ron talk about the Missouri Tigers taking a run at the Crimson Tide, and coming up short. Will they right the ship this weekend on The Plains of Auburn? And Ron goes on a rant with some life-improvement advice for Mizzou fans. Lots of coaches are feeling their seats get very warm in both the college and pro ranks. James Franklin is out, but in the words of Dire Straits, he can look forward to some Money for Nothin'. Arch Manning and the...
2025-10-151h 13
The St. Louis SportistsThe St. Louis Blues Season Preview in 20 QuestionsTom, April, Keith, and Ron break down critical matchups for Mizzou and Illinois. Can the Tigers prove they're for real against Alabama? What can Illinois do to stop Ohio State? And who saw the Belichick story at North Carolina going sideways by early October?The Chiefs have a night to forget in Jacksonville and high-powered Detroit comes to GEHA Field this weekend. And what's up with the rest of the league when the last two undefeated teams fall on the same weekend?The St. Louis Blues begin the regular season and The Sportists have predictions...
2025-10-091h 06
The St. Louis SportistsYa Can't Get Rid of EveryoneTom, Joe, Doug and Ron find a new leader in charge of the Cardinals. While wholesale changes may be in the offing, some people will need to stick around.Joe considers his pre-season Super Bowl favorites the Ravens and determines that the Bandwagon is Injured. The Chiefs regain their old form and a former Chief (unfortunately) joins the "Joe Theisman Hall of Fame."Mizzou takes a break while Illinois wins a tight one against USC. And in Fayetteville, Bobby Petrino rides again.In-game betting has become HUGE and shows no signs of abating...
2025-10-021h 07
The St. Louis SportistsLike Foghorn LeghornJoe, Doug, Tom, and Ron survey the pro and college football landscape in this episode of The St. Louis Sportists podcast. Mizzou and the Chiefs score big wins while Illinois "declines to participate" against Indiana. The "permanent" opponents in the SEC are around for at least four years and Mizzou winds up with a regular appointment against the Aggies. Clemson is in a tailspin and Mike Gundy gets the news we all expected.Jaxon Dart time comes for the Giants before anyone expected and the Chiefs-Ravens matchup will give us one AFC favorite with a 1-3 record...
2025-09-261h 17
The St. Louis SportistsScore Some Goals, Ya KnuckleheadApril, Tom, Keith, Doug, and Ron discuss the Chiefs who have now lost games on two continents in this young NFL season. Is this the end of a dynasty or a hiccup on the way to a tasty steak at 1587 Prime? And how is Tyrod Taylor still in the league, much less starting this week? And will the "Last" Vegas Raiders break through this week?Mizzou finally faces an SEC opponent but will have to wait to play a ranked team. Florida was throwing interceptions so quickly, The Sportists couldn't accurately text a correct count. On the...
2025-09-181h 16
The St. Louis SportistsThe Micah Parsons ProjectHosts Ron Cook, Joe Spurlin, Doug Lansdown, Tom Mathis, and Keith Farroll discuss week two of college football and convincing wins for Mizzou and Illinois. What does it say when everyone knows the buyout amount for their head coach?The Chiefs run into trouble south of the border and the Jaxon Dart era may begin in New York sooner than any of us thought. The Bills and Ravens stage an instant classic and the Lions are tamed in week one of the NFL season.Blue Horseshoe takes the gang through picks for this weekend with...
2025-09-111h 04
The St. Louis SportistsThe NFL Preview in 20 QuestionsJoe, Tom, Keith, and Ron make their bold predictions for the upcoming NFL season in the group's favorite delivery method -- 20 Questions. From rushing leaders to the conference champions and the eventual Super Bowl winner, this clip-and-save episode covers a lot of turf. Will the Chiefs ride off into the sunset and conclude their dynasty while Keith swirls brandy in a snifter? Or will the Ravens finally kick down the door, to paraphrase former Oiler coach Bum Phillips?The college picks make their triumphant return, and the group looks at week one in the NFL...
2025-09-031h 17
The St. Louis SportistsLIVE - From the Horseshoe - Texas vs. OSUJason Sellers provides the first-ever on-the-scene report from today's premier college football matchup. He and his son are part of a spirited, but well-mannered Texas Longhorn delegation to Columbus for the top five matchup against the Buckeyes.Get Jason's fearless forecast and Ron's betting advice on tonight's LSU-Clemson matchup on this Sportists short.
2025-08-3005 min
The St. Louis SportistsThe NCAA Football Preview Show in 20 QuestionsPlay along with The Sportists in this episode where they preview the upcoming NCAA Football season by answering 20 questions.April (Welcome back!), Joe, Tom, Keith, and Ron dive into a comprehensive preview of the college football season, discussing predictions for various teams, key players, and potential surprises. They explore the quarterback situation at Mizzou, the prospects for Illinois, and the overall landscape of college football, including which coaches might be on the hot seat. What does the season hold for Mizzou and its quarterback situation? Are the Fighting Ilini poised to make a big move...
2025-08-281h 20
The St. Louis SportistsDad, You Don't Have to Arm Wrestle AgainIt's a full house as all five Sportists are on the scene for episode 42. Looking for a way to save money? Turns out the key may be ... helmets.The Cardinals continue to tread water but have many left-handed batters and catching prospects. And the starting staff is imploding. Meanwhile, across the state, the Royals are only two games out of the Wild Card? And Cardinal TV announcers rank 19th out of 30. Maybe they're trying too hard.Auburn gifts themselves many national championships overnight. Is it the "little brother" complex? The charmed life of Chase Daniel...
2025-08-2159 min
The St. Louis SportistsJoe Vs. The Little League World SeriesIn this episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast, hosts Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron discuss the surge, then faceplant by the St. Louis Cardinals, who drew to within 3 games of the wild card only to stumble against the Rockies (again).Milwaukee can't be stopped which obviously means ... free burgers! The Astros bring home an old friend and it's almost like he knows what pitch is coming. Nine teams have had baseball's best record, but none for more than two weeks. Is that a good thing?The Ryder Cup will be at Bethpage Black, home...
2025-08-1456 min
The St. Louis SportistsWhere Else Would You Rather Be?Doug, Keith and Ron take on subjects ranging from the malaise of the St. Louis Cardinals to the Wing-T offense in this week's episode. The Cardinals putter along at .500 while continuing to give Miles Mikolas starting assignments. The Milwaukee Brewers seem to have cracked the code for the NL Central and the MLB game at Bristol is compared to the Fyre Festival.The NFL has entered into an agreement with ESPN - what does it all mean? Shedeur Sanders may not make it in the NFL, but he can sure sell some jerseys. Trackman comes to the...
2025-08-081h 03
The St. Louis SportistsSo I Asked Chat GPT...Doug, Tom, Keith and Ron put technology to the test to find out why MLB is playing a baseball game at a racetrack this weekend.The major focus this week is on the trade deadline in baseball. Did the Cardinals do enough? What kind of roster logjams do the Cardinals have to contend with now and in the future and how will the looming potential work stoppage impact these decisions? What teams excelled and which made questionable decisions at the trade deadline?Sophie Cunningham is becoming Caitlin Clark's Marty McSorely (it will make sense, we...
2025-08-0150 min
The St. Louis SportistsHolidays with the HollidaysJoin The Sportists for Christmas in July. Well, not really. But we do need to see Matt Holliday and his newly-wealthy family celebrate the season this winter.Joe, Keith, Tom and Ron dive into the Cardinals' Rocky Mountain Low. Or was it rock bottom in the Rockies? Which players are on the block? And what does this do for Oli Marmol's job security?Friend-of-the-Podcast Khaled Abdallah joins from Sacramento to bring us up-to-date on the craziness with the Athletics. How is the first season going in a minor-league stadium, and what's next for the franchise?
2025-07-251h 10
The St. Louis SportistsThe Password Is ...Joe, Doug, Keith and Ron review the first half of the Cardinals' season. While the record and several players are pleasant surprises, questions remain.The group provides updates on online gaming and sports betting, NCAA violations involving Memphis basketball, and the implications of "spot fixing" in sports. The conversation shifts to insights from the MLB draft and highlights from the All-Star Game, including innovations like microphone usage for pitchers and the "swing off" to decide the game.There's nothing like SEC Media Days, but we do miss the Head Ball Coach. The MLB draft complicates...
2025-07-1757 min
The St. Louis SportistsConversations - Zip Rzeppa - A Fantastic JourneyRon has a wide-ranging conversation with St. Louis broadcasting legend Zip Rzeppa. They cover Zip's days at Boston University on the basketball court and in the classroom - with two notable classmates - one with whom he would work with later in life on the air in Boston.They discuss the Zippo Awards, one of the most legendary recurring segments in St. Louis broadcast history. Where did Zip get the idea?The two discuss Zip's stops before St. Louis in Boston and Cincinnati, where he became a recording star (really!). And Zip reflects on a...
2025-07-111h 00
The St. Louis SportistsIf Missouri State Goes to a Bowl Game ...Joe, Doug and Ron wonder what to make of a Cardinal team that can sweep Cleveland and then be held scoreless over three games in Pittsburgh. A weekend series with the Cubs looms and Miles Mikolas will get the start on Friday, hoping for "soft contact." Doug and Joe share their memories of Dave Parker including a memorable incident with an usher at Busch Stadium. Missouri State moves to Conference USA and has a surprisingly high win total for their over-under. Is a bowl game actually possible for the Bears? Texas State and SMU join conferences that...
2025-07-0350 min
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
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
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 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
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 Season
2025-01-2519 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
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