The Opening Drive

JR joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about the Blues rollercoaster season showing up in the MIDDLE of their game against VGK, what cause the collapse across the last two periods, Binner's "antics", Neighbours continuing to prove that we need to reevaluate his potential as a goal scorer & why Binnington's attitude is an important part of his reputation around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show favorite and former Mizzou wrestler Greg Warren joins the show in studio with Mizzou wrestling HC Brian Smith to talk about the upcoming duel between Mizzou & Illinois coming up in December at the Stifel Theatre, Greg lays out the greatest prank call in college wrestling history and Brian breaks down all the incredible matchups schedule for the duel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 – Golden Knights-6 Blues-3 -- Saint Louis-69 Drake-75 -- Thursday Night Football - Patriots at Steelers 7:15 – Sick of it!! 7:30 – The Cardinals officially announced Yadier Molina as a Special Assistant to POBO John Mozeliak--How can Yadi best serve the Cardinals in his limited amount of time with the team in 2024? 7:45 – TIOLI 8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals are slowing/winding down in the offseason--did they do enough to change the expectations going into next season? 8:15 - Yesterday we asked who the Blues whipping boy is this year. Today, who is the Cardinals whipping boy? 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Oli Marmol is headed into the last year of his contract. Are the Cardinals telegraphing their move, and who might be on deck to replace him? 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Greg Warren & Mizzou wrestling coach Brian Smith break down the greatest prank call in college wrestling history & pump up the upcoming duel between Missouri & Illinois at Stffel Theatre 9:30 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford breaks down what went wrong the Blues decided to ride the roller-coaster IN GAME instead of between... 9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll 10:00 - NFL News & Notes 10:15 - What exactly happened with the Tyler O'Neill statement? Was Mo really talking without a deal somewhere close? 10:30 - Rocc’s Hill to Die On 10:45 - What’s on tap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert joins the show to talk about the problem with playing a team in back-to-back games, whether or not he gets pre-game anxiety despite playing multiple times each week, the way the nerves go away as soon as he touches the puck, the fun of playing former teammates like Petro & Barby, the enjoyment of creating little rivalries with players across the league, Chief losing his voice this past week, not believing in "sick days" or even "flu games" and a very direct rejection of our latest nickname attempt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about another fight for our friend Kelly Chase, the amazing play of Binner in Vegas, the biggest causes of the Blues roller coaster-like play and their need to take advantage of the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 – Big win for the Illini -- MLB draft lottery was just another lose for the Cardinals -- ALL the news from the Winter Meetings... 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Did the CFP committee communicate with itself enough in the process? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 – Blues Booth: Jamie Rivers on another fight for Chaser & the Blues need to take advantage of their schedule 8:15 - Fresh Take: What is Mo trying to accomplish at the Winter meetings? Could the Cardinals be making a mistake if they don’t go all-in for a front of the rotation starter? 8:30 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas talks about his pre-game thoughts, facing his former teammates & rejecting the whole concept of "flu games" 8:45 - The Fight 9:00 – Rush Hour Reset 9:15 - NFL News & Notes - Who’s the team that, if they are the last to make the playoffs, teams don’t want to play? 9:30 - Who is the Blues whipping boy? Jordan Kyrou is third on the team in scoring. Seems like there are guys that contribute more to where the Blues are in the standings… 9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Reed joins Brooke, Carey & Randy to talk about why the SEC is just different--no matter how much Carey doesn't like it--why it JUST MENS MORE, Bama being his favorite to win the CFP, the biggest updates coming across the transfer portal, the MIZ vs. Ohio St. matchup, how much the transfers and players sitting out will affect the perception & what Mizzou's future at RB looks like with Schrader & Peat leaving after this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JK joins the show to break down the best game the Blues have played all season, Binnington putting up an all-timer in the dessert, Toropchenko & Alexandrov making an impact in limited ice time, Parayko continuing his top play, the Blues being 12-0 when they score first and why the current issue with Kyrou is one you would never expect... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on out YouTube channel! 7:00 - Bengals-34 Jaguars-31 (OT) -- Blues-2 VGK-1 -- Mozeliak on the Cardinals outfield & the odd-man-out 7:15- The Cardinals' outfield appears set and TON seems to be on the way out--what about the former cold-dead-hands Carlson? 7:30 - Do the Blues have a problem with their balance of SKILL vs WILL–and is this the biggest cause of the roller coaster season? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take: What did Mo say—what did Mo mean? Would he drop a name like O'Neill without having a deal in place? 8:15 - NFL News & Notes 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Blues Booth: Blues TV voice John Kelly on Binnington with one of his most impressive games since 2019 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset 9:15 – 24/7, CBS Sports CFB analyst Carl Reed on why the game is different when you involve the SEC--sorry Carey! 9:30 – The outfield seems...set. But what about the infield and DH questions for the Cardinals? Is Gorman part of the long-term plan? 9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kerbs joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Blues continued defensive issues, why he's starting to focus on the Blues needing to get better overall goaltending and the Blues biggest issues so far this season--the Blues inability to balance SKILL versus WILL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denis joined Carey & Brooke to talk about the chaos from Sunday's CFP announcement, why he still think's the committee's decision is an "abomination", why FSU still deserved a shot after the injury, the case for Bama & Drinkwitz and Mizzou getting the best possible draw in a matchup with blue blood Ohio St. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Weekend Wrap-Up -- Blues fall -- CFP is set -- Did FSU get jobbed? 7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend 7:30 - NFL FOUR DOWNS: NFL WEEK 13 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 – CBS Sports CFB insider Dennis Dodd breaks down an "abomination" of a choice by the committee and things falling Mizzou's way 8:15 - Fresh Take: Mizzou gets the best possible result—for clout–with a matchup against Ohio State. But would a win to finish off the season again, say, Liberty mean more than a loss to the Buckeyes? 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber on the Blues growing goaltending issues & the issue of skill-versus-will 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Was Bama truly deserving of the #4 spot over FSU? 9:30 - Is Mizzou getting a NY6 bowl--and against Ohio St--the final topper for Drink taking the program to the next level? 9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of last night's raucous ride at Enterprise Center, Joey Vitale details how St. Louis took down Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Tigers prepare themselves for a potential New Year's Six bowl berth, PBP man Mike Kelly recounts the program's remarkable regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues bash Sabres, Cowboys rally past Seahawks 7:15 - Pick the conference championship games in college football -- but you have to pick at least one upset 7:30 - Former PGA Tour pro Jay Delsing 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 – Fresh Take: The Brewers are poised to sign Jackson Chourio, according to Ken Rosenthal. Which Cardinals should be approached about long-term deals? 8:15 - Kyle Gibson INT 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Joey Vitale 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Mizzou broadcaster Mike Kelly 9:30 - Cuts from Brooke's interview with Brady Cook 9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Gibson reunites with Randy, Brooke and Carey to discuss joining the St. Louis pitching staff and why this team isn't far from reaching the promised land again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-Sabres, Cowboys-Seahawks tonight 7:15 - Sick of It! 7:30 - Greg Amsinger 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 – Fresh Take: Reaction to Amsinger's endorsement of Sonny Gray as No. 1 material 8:15 - Bernie Federko previews Blues-Sabres 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Every college fanbase thinks it doesn't have scumbags. Is there a college that DOESN'T have scumbags? 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET -- Are the Cardinals largely finished with free agency? 9:15 - Bengie Molina 9:30 - Jeremy Rutherford 9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Federko joins Randy, Brooke and Carey in advance of the Blues' home date against Buffalo, paying special attention to Jordan Kyrou's spotty production through 21 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindenwood University product Greg Amsinger endorses Sonny Gray as a legitimate No. 1 starter and envisions Shohei Ohtani joining another West Coast squad entering the 2024 MLB campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB catcher Bengie Molina makes an in-studio visit to assess the Cardinals' biggest offseason splash thus far and his brother Yadier's thoughts on managing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices