The St. Louis Sportists

The St. Louis Sportists

by Ron Cook, Keith Farroll, Doug Lansdown, Tom Mathis and Joe Spurlin

Season 1

I 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. Blue Horseshoe leads the team through five college games and five pro games and a strong bias against Atlanta is revealed. The St. Louis Blues are a factory of sadness, and the goaltending is a primary culprit. Can things get worse? Never say never. An entertaining World Series is unfolding, and the Dodgers and their ample resources are hanging on as the teams head back to Toronto. All of this and more, including a surprising case of chasing gambling losses on this week's episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.

He Called it His Wallet

Joe, 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 accept a gift from the Giants. The Sportists take their weekly visit to Blue Horseshoe's Corner and pick five college games and five pro games. One Sportist insults Mizzou and then picks them. CITY wraps up a frustrating season and the guys ponder, when is a backpack actually a wallet? All of this and women's baseball on this week's episode of The St. Louis Sportists podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting. Chapters Introduction and Overview of St. Louis Sports Quick Hits: Baseball and NFL Updates St. Louis Blues: Consistency and Leadership Challenges Missouri Tigers: Road Challenges and Coaching Dynamics Coaching Changes and Hot Seats in College Football Kansas City Chiefs: Performance Analysis and Upcoming Matchups Coaching Changes and Speculations College Football Picks and Predictions Analyzing SEC Matchups Missouri vs. Vanderbilt Showdown Texas A&M vs. LSU Rivalry Mizzou's Sandwich Game Against Vandy NFL Predictions and Team Performances Reflections on Coaching and Team Management Baseball Insights and Player Performance The Future of Coaching in Baseball Final Thoughts #SportsPodcast #Podcast #Blues #StLouisBlues #Cardinals #STLCards #ForTheLou #TimeToFly #CollegeFootball #NCAAFootball #FootballPicks #StLouisCity #AllForCity #NHL #NFL #MLB #MLS #Mizzou #MizzouFootball #CoachingCarousel

I Can Not Punch Down Any Further

In 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 Longhorns give opposing teams a "not so fast, my friend" with a decisive win in the Red River Rivalry. Also rising -- the Kansas City Chiefs -- who have gone from struggling to top form surprisingly quickly. The Blues begin with a clunker on opening night, but rally in Western Canada. And the new roster additions are meshing nicely with the existing base. Blue Horseshoe leads the team through college and pro picks for the weekend and Keith and Ron review a disappointing season for St. Louis CITY. All of this and how to handle it when a player on an arch-rival turns out to be a really good person on this week's episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by First Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.

The St. Louis Blues Season Preview in 20 Questions

Tom, 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 - most all of them trending in aa positive direction. Can the Blues use the strong finish from last season as a springboard to an even more successful season? City has won three out of their last four, but too little, too late. And Keith says to hold on the parade. All of this plus marketing genius and Ed Orgeron is even more serious about a comeback. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.

Ya Can't Get Rid of Everyone

Tom, 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. The Sportists uniformly agree - don't chase money. The Ryder Cup had a definite New York Feel, that is New York cab driver. Was the European team simply ... better? Before the baseball season began, the guys offered very specific Cardinal predictions. And, well, we have receipts. All of this and the philosophical question - what would Len Dawson do? Find out on this episode of The St. Louis Sportists podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.

Like Foghorn Leghorn

Joe, 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. The guys deliver their pro and college picks with a visit from a Looney Tunes favorite. The Ryder Cup is upon us and the European team has deployed an interesting training technique to handle New Yorkers. John Mozeliak and Miles Mikolas receive polite applause, but is it celebratory or are fans applauding their departure? Robot umps are coming to baseball, and the Sportists would like to welcome our new robotic overlords and remind them that as podcast hosts, we can be useful. CITY wins again and moves ahead of Kansas. We look back at records that will not be broken with appearances from Cal Ripken (and Kevin Costner) and Bobby Moore. So, join us - you don't have to be a man, and 40 to enjoy this episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.

Score Some Goals, Ya Knucklehead

April, 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 weekly college picks, the gang wonders how Illinois is an underdog when they have major momentum. With the "runway" season the Cardinals are concluding, which players have either taken off, crashed or remain on the runway? The Sportists consider several players with these three options (and some colorful aeronautical descriptions) in mind. CITY wins a match! Keith makes the most of his additional 30 seconds to discuss the triumph. All of this and nightmarish memories of how Judge Houston likely cost the Blues a Stanley Cup or two on this week's edition of The St. Louis Sportists podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and Black Dog Consulting.

The Micah Parsons Project

Hosts 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 six college games and five pro games featuring the unique reasoning and logic that you would expect from The Sportists. And yes, Blue Horseshoe was 5-0 against the spread on college games last week. The Cardinals are looking for any positives as the season winds down and St. Louis CITY finds a new way to disappoint, despite gaining a draw. All of this and a reference to a Yoko Ono bonus track and a ride on The Mud Hut Express on this week's episode of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings.

The NFL Preview in 20 Questions

Joe, 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. The Border War is back and if you can kick a football, Tom and the Mizzou coaching staff would like a word with you. Illinois makes a trip to Duke and no, it's not for basketball this time. Is preparation an issue for Jordan Walker? An unsettling interview suggests that it may be the case. Tom tells us why it's worth watching the Cardinals in September and CITY finds a new, creative way to drop a match. Are two Cleveland pitchers about to be hit with a lifetime ban? All of this and Joe classes up his background on this edition of The St. Louis Sportists podcast. #NFL #NFLPredictions #NFLPreview #CollegeFootball #NCAAF #NCAAFootball #Cardinals #STLCards #STLCardnals #ForTheLou #TimeToFly #AllForCity #STLCity #StLouisCity #Mizzou #MizzouFootball

The NCAA Football Preview Show in 20 Questions

Play 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, or will they wrestle with pigs? Will Arch Manning and Texas live up to expectations? The hosts then move into the first episode of Blue Horshoe's Corner where Joe Spurlin leads them through picks on five key matchups of the weekend - naturally, against the spread. The Cardinals are faltering, and nobody is showing up at Busch Stadium. NFL "final cuts' are made and St. Louis CITY is the victim of international theft. Joe offers his final (?) thoughts on the Little League World Series and what do you do with a buffalo that won't run? It's time to put some points in your sandwich and settle in to a holiday weekend, king-sized edition of the St. Louis Sportists podcast. The St. Louis Sportists are brought to you by 1st Coast Steel Buildings and The Local House Bistro.

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