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As the Cardinals and Pirates get set to renew acquaintances, Daniel (@C70) makes one in the form of Jim Stamm (@JimStamm22). The guys talk about what it's been like to be a long-time Pirates fan and the hope that the current team inspires. Can this team be the one to win a playoff series? What's the feeling around ownership? Plus Jim caps it off with a great story about the one time he was a Cardinals fan. Come in and enjoy some good conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With almost a month in the books, some conclusions--or at least some broad strokes--can be drawn about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) sits down with Viva El Birdos podcast host Jake Wood (@woodbat28) to talk about how things are going. How concerning is Jordan Walker's recent cold spell? Is Nolan Gorman actually heating up in his place? Should the Cards think of dealing Riley O'Brien at the deadline? What about the rotation? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the season starts to wind down for Allen (@amedlock1), Daniel (@C70) continues bringing in the great guests, this week sitting down with new MLB.com writer and Dealin' the Cards contributor Josh Jacobs (@joshjaco98). The guys talk about Josh's new gig and what it is like plus the whole Cardinals media landscape before digging into the first two weeks of the Redbirds. Who has surprised and who has disappointed? How does Hunter Dobbins eventually fit into the picture? How much does run differential tell us about this team? All this and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As their two teams look to do battle on the field, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Alys (@alys216) to find out more about the Guardians. The two discuss Alys's natural affinity for all things Cleveland, what she's seen so far from the team, and what this upcoming series might hold. A fun chat with a fanbase we don't often interact with. (I blame Mark DeRosa.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still involved with the Rangers, Daniel (@C70) talks it over with blogger and author Rich Bray (@remembirds). While they eventually tackle the current team, the two spend most of their time talking Cardinal history as set out in Rich's Book, The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals. From Rogers Hornsby to Colby Rasmus, the two talk about some of the biggest deals in the history of the Redbirds. Why was the Mark McGwire deal such a big deal? How would we remember that 2011 trade if it wasn't for the miracle comeback? Why are there no 2020s trades in the book? Plenty of great stuff for those that love the deep history of the Cardinals! Amazon link to Rich's book here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) still tied up with the high school season, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with his good friend and now MLB.com writer and High Lord of the Prospects Kyle Reis (@kyler416). The guys go through the surprising start of the major league club before diving into Kyle's forte, the minor leagues. Should Jimmy Crooks get the call? Where is Quinn Matthews on the pecking order? How much fun is Springfield going to be? The guys cap it all off with a little discussion about upcoming Star Wars projects. It's a long one but a good one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The St. Louis Cardinals have played (and won) a baseball game so all is right with the world. After guesting over at Talking About Birds (@talkingaboutbirds.bsky.social) the day before the season starts, Daniel (@C70) brings Nate and Ben over to his side to break down all the excitement. Using The Cardinal Six game that the three played at the end of TAB as a guideline, the guys talk about the excitement of JJ Wetherholt, the questions around the bullpen, the use (or lack thereof) of ABS, Nate's namesake playing left, and so much more. It's a rollicking ride that rivals yesterday's sixth for craziness! (Also, it didn't make the episode but the game wound up Nate 9, Ben 6, Daniel 1.) TAB episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6G4LEQppzuxUu8VV7dXE78?si=Os1TGIeGSoC4di_ZBbC7cg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) fully involved with the high school baseball season, Daniel (@C70) brings in some other podcasting experts to try to class up the place. The voices of Cardinals Off Day, Ben Godar (@bengodar.bsky.social) and Ben Humphries (@bgh.bsky.social) along with the man who keeps the show running, Dan Chibnall (@bookowl.bsky.social) pile into the virtual studio to talk about the Cardinals. What did the guys take out of this winter? What will the Cardinals do well in 2026 and when will they be a good team again? Will Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman still be here when that happens? All this and much more as the guys get their spring training reps in before the return of COD! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) dealing with game day, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Fangraphs writer and newly dubbed Head of Challenge Research Ben Clemens (@benclemens.bsky.social). The guys talk about some of the new tools at Fangraphs before diving into the current Cardinals squad. Should we make such a strong dividing line between John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom? What should we make of the volatility in the rotation? What's the best case scenario for Dustin May? Plus the normal Nolan Gorman/Jordan Walker talk, some fanboying over Masyn Winn, and Ben's pick for player to watch. It all wraps up with some discussion about ABS. Come join in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the baseball season gets started for Allen (@amedlock1), the great guests keep coming to fill his chair. This time, Daniel (@C70) welcomes Dayn Perry (daynperry.bsky.social) to talk about all things Cardinals. Using a post from his great Birdy Work Substack, the two talk about Nolan Gorman, attendance, spring results, Masyn Winn, and much much more. Plus Dayn answers the now-expected question about who he's focusing on this season. All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) fully into baseball duties, Daniel (@C70) brings in another guy with experience in the field, Scott Plaza (@MrPlaztastic17). The guys talk about his baseball background and how he got into podcasting and writing, then shift gears to talk about spring training 2026. What's been interesting so far? What does it mean for how this season is going to go? What parts are exciting, what parts are less so? Plus the guys weigh in on the Cardinals Hall of Fame and the lack of spring training broadcasts. Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) preparing for his opening scrimmage game, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk things over with minor league reporter Brian Walton (@B_Walton) of TheCardinalNation.com, who is down in Florida covering Minor League Depth Camp. The guys talk about what the system looks like now, how it got to the depths that it did, and some of the exciting names that are on the horizon. Who is Brian looking at for this season? And exactly how does he manage weekly with Kyle Reis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) out with high school baseball about to start up, Daniel (@C70) gets to visit with St. Louis media icon Bernie Miklasz (@b_miklasz). The guys talk about the power of radio when it comes to baseball, the shifting tides of the media covering the Cardinals, and the job Chaim Bloom is doing so far to remake the club into one to be proud of. Why is Bernie excited about this team? Who does he compare JJ Wetherholt to? How confident is he in the future of this club, both on the field and in the owner's box? A great conversation with one of the best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these times of upheaval, it's good to hear a familiar voice. Jim Hayes (@RegionalTVCat) gets together with Daniel (@C70) to talk about the state of play both on and off the field. What were the Cat's thoughts about those veterans who got traded off? Who is he going to be looking for this year? What about the changes going on in the St. Louis media? All this plus find out why he rounded up his former player co-hosts for his podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Allen (@amedlock1) still dealing with snow and other issues, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with Benjamin Hochman of the Post-Dispatch (@hochman). The guys talk about the state of the Cardinals generally and what 2026 might hold. Who's Benjamin's guy to follow this season? Will Brendan Donovan get traded? How much patience will folks have with Chaim Bloom and company? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a major snow storm bearing down on both of them, Daniel (@C70) chats with Lynn Worthy of the Post-Dispatch (@LWorthySports). (The storm kept Allen (@amedlock1) from joining the fun.) Daniel and Lynn talk about the changes in the job after shifting to the columnist side of things before tackling the current Cardinals squad. There's a large delta on what this team could be which makes it fascinating. Who is going to emerge as a leader should Brendan Donovan get traded? What's the personality going to be? The guys also get into Chaim Bloom's tenure and what the future holds there. A good conversation to help you think warm baseball thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The move expected for over a year finally came this week. Nolan Arenado is no longer a Cardinal and Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with Matt Pauley of KMOX (@MattPauleyOnAir). Can we be happy for both the team and Arenado in this situation? How will his tenure in St. Louis be remembered? The guys also get into how to gauge what the fan base is thinking, how things may be different with Chaim Bloom in charge, and the player Matt is looking at most when the season starts. It's a full and fun show, so come give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it's the lid-lifter to a new season, you know Jeff Jones (@jmjones) of the Belleville News-Democrat is dropping by. With Allen (@amedlock1) hitting that time of year, Daniel (@C70) chats with Jeff about a wide variety of Cardinals topics, including the signing of Ryne Stanek for the bullpen. How strange is it to be looking at signings for what they'll get at the trade deadline? How does the uncertainty in the TV contract area affect the club and their actions? Why is JJ Wetherholt so important to the future of this team? All this and much more with one of the veterans of the press box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Christmas past and New Year's ahead, Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) get together to talk about where the Cardinals sit in these holiday doldrums. The guys talk all aspects of the Willson Contreras trade--was it a surprise, Boston again, prospects coming back--before discussing the signing of Dustin May and the other possibilities of this winter. A little morsel to pass the time during this holiday week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The winter meetings came and went and for the Cardinals, it was a quiet one, at least on the face of it. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about Willson Contreras's availability, the lack of activity in Orlando, and when we might see some activity. There's also discussion of Chaim Bloom's comments about Ivan Herrera's training and the draft lottery disappointment. All this and a few rabbit trails wandered down as we get ready for the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices