Meet Me At Musial

As 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 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 2016! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 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 things with another Musial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (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 expanded playoff idea?  Plus stick around for an update from Coach Allen's (@amedlock1) first managerial outing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 most upbeat show but we can only work with what MLB will give us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things 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 fun time and a good conversation so come on in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is 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 baseball talk in the midst of the bleak winter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel (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 beat writers.  A great way to start off what will hopefully be a great year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 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 season and we wish you a very happy new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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 little chatter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It'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 the show with you as you hit the road for the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No 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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'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 early talk about the winter to come.  Come and join the guys as they catch up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 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 about J.A. Happ or Jon Lester?  And what does the future hold for Paul DeJong?  Come give a listen to find out the answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As 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?  All these questions are tackled, if not answered, and then some in an episode that focuses just on this topic, leaving the hot button topic of projected arbitration salaries painfully neglected. Audio clip of John Mozeliak courtesy of Rob Rains/St. Louis Sports Page Theme song by Some Guy Named Robb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 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

The 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices