Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

There wasn't much Cardinal baseball to talk about over the last week but Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are here anyway. The guys discuss the All-Star Game, more in theory than the actual game that happened. Should things be rearranged for more optimal exposure? What makes connections to fans more, the game or the derby? After all that, the guys dive into what's going on with the Cardinals, starting with the 2024 draft. How quickly should JJ Wetherholt move? How surprising was it that he was the pick? There's then discussions of injury returns, especially Tommy Edman, and what might happen at the trade deadline. There are no rainouts on this show, even if you might want one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know it's a weird week when the team goes from four games out to 5.5 within the span of ten hours. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about the brief Royals series and how that shook out. After that, they get into the trade deadline talk, discussing what the Cardinals might need and what they might give up. There's a discussion of the All-Star Game and Allen's contention Ryan Helsley should have had company in Texas. They then look ahead to the Cubs series before Allen's internet connection tells them it's time to wrap it up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only doing one show a week means that Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) don't have to worry about load management, though apparently their technology isn't at the same level. Even with some technical difficulties, the guys get into how so many times we are hearing about unavailable relievers. Does that plus the strong run of Andre Pallante shift the trade deadline discussion? There are bats returning soon and no obvious place to put them. How will that work out? Does that mean some major league pieces will be trade bait? That plus some broadcast talk at the end for your Fourth of July weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As of this recording, the Cardinals are 41-39, meaning the halfway point of the season is upon us. Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) talk about how things are looking for a club that's playing well enough to be a playoff team. How concerning is last night's blowout loss to the Reds? What are the Cardinals thinking with the promotion of Gordon Graceffo? What will the Cardinals be looking for at the trade deadline and how will they be able to get it? All this and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday night's game at Rickwood Field was a moving and special experience and nothing that Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) are qualified to do full justice to. They talk about it anyway, though, as well as the other ceremonial games that MLB has been having as well. After that, they shift to the Cardinals with the debut of Adam Kloffenstein leading the way. How is the club going to use him? Should we be concerned about Lance Lynn? Are getting back injured players really like making a trade? All that and more (plus some technical glitches) and a bonus at the end of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As is their tradition, the Cardinals invited bloggers and podcasters up for a game last weekend and both Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) were in attendance. Now back in their homes in Arkansas and Oklahoma, they break down what John Mozeliak had to say in the Q&A. When will Jordan Walker return? Is it surprising that the club isn't fond of the outside labs and when will they get their own? What's Mo thinking as the trade deadline gets nearer? All that and reasons for optimism around the club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an off day, the Cardinals went to Philadelphia Friday night and dropped a close one to the Phillies. Unlike some other losses this year, it didn't fill Daniel (@C70) and Allen (@amedlock1) with as much fear and trembling as some others. The current good run of Cardinal baseball has eased some tensions, but for how long? The guys talk about load management, Oli Marmol's cooling seat, and what has to happen before 2023 stops lingering in the collective memory. Plus they kick around what to do about Paul Goldschmidt and the disturbing downturn of Dylan Carlson. Plenty in here for everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High school baseball season is over which means the band is back together. Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Allen (@amedlock1) after 20 weeks of great guests to see where things stand both with him and the Cardinals. After an update about Tulsa Hale, the guys get into a resurgent Cardinals team that still has its flaws. Is this a repeat of 2023 when they surged and then stumbled? How great is Masyn Winn and, conversely, how much do we worry about Jordan Walker? What might be happening in the front office? And with the official reveal, how do the City Connect jerseys sit with the guys? All that and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's always a blast when Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) joins the show and this time is no exception. Daniel (@C70) and Alex talk about the current team while they bludgeon their way to a win against the Red Sox. Have they missed their window of being able to support good pitching? Will this team be good, interestingly bad, or just bad? The guys also dip into their well of Cardinal memories, talking about Vince Coleman, Matt Morris, Dave Duncan, Jeff Weaver, and other players and teams from the past. Plus they discuss the leaked City Connect jerseys and talk about the balanced schedule in ways that probably won't surprise you. It's an extra-long show but that's just more goodness for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Best Dans in Baseball! Daniel (@C70) welcomes back his former podcast partner Dan Buffa (@buffa82) as the Cardinals take on Milwaukee on Saturday night. There's a whole lot of problems with this team but unfortunately not a lot of solutions. The guys talk about the miserable offense, when on the calendar you have to start looking to next year, and Willson Contreras's horrible injury. Stick around for Dan's recommendations about what to see out at the theater! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major league product is getting a little bit better but the minor leagues are the focus of this show. Blake Newberry (Viva El Birdos, TheCardinalNation.com, @bt_newberry) drops by to chat with Daniel (@C70) about all sorts of different facets of the organization. What sort of changes have taken place with the minor league pitchers? Are there some signs that the major league offense might be able to rebound? Have the Cardinals handled Jordan Walker or Tink Hence properly? All this and a little draft talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some better play and some more wins have Daniel (@C70) and this week's guest Ben Godar of Cardinals Off Day (@bengodar) at least somewhat more optimistic about this team. How long can it last, though? Can the pitching keep this run going until the offense really clicks? Why is Jordan Walker in Memphis? Why is Ben scared of the high draft pick this summer? Can they make the team completely out of catchers? All this and much more in a fun conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Cardinals face off against the Brewers, Daniel (@C70) chats with Nate of Talking About Birds (TalkingAboutBirds DOT COM) about how things have gone so far this season for St. Louis. How concerning is the offensive downturn, especially out of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado? Can Nolan Gorman turn it around? How is this team winning with pitching and how long can it continue to last? Plus some raves about Masyn Winn and a fact you might not know about mortality rates in Colorado. And we've got Allen (@amedlock1) back to talk about how things are going with Tulsa Hale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals fans are blessed with incredible minor league coverage from many sources and at the top of that list is Brian Walton (@B_Walton) of The Cardinal Nation.com. Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to sit down with Brian and talk about a variety of different topics. Is it a good thing that Victor Scott II is still in St. Louis? What's the most interesting thing to keep an eye on in regards to Thomas Saggase? What's the verdict on Randy Flores's tenure? Which minor league team is the most intriguing to watch this season? All this and much more in a great conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals, as of this writing, are a team above .500. That's something we couldn't say at all in 2023! Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it all over with Kelsey Burd (@kburdtweets) to find out just how the vibes are going around this team right now. How much better does this team feel than after the first two games? What happens when Lars Nootbaar--and then others--rejoin the team? Will Ivan Herrera ever give back the catching job? All of this and much more as two multi-show podcasters meet up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's only one game in the books (as the show is recorded) but that doesn't mean it doesn't feel familiar. Daniel (@C70) brings in Russ Robinson (@frrobinson1957) to talk about an Opening Day that fell flat. Was the loss itself frustrating or was it more because it was very much like 2023 in its character? Is it surprising that Victor Scott II made it to the majors after the injury to Dylan Carlson? There's been some updates on the injuries, so there's some talk about that as well as what might be different if Bill DeWitt Jr. stepped away. Plus we check in with Allen (@amedlock1) and see how his week went! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great line of 2024 guests continues as Daniel (@C70) welcomes in Richard McGill (@RichardMcGill89), half of the father-son duo that makes up the Playing Catch podcast. With the regular season just a week away, the guys take stock of what the Cardinals are showing down in Florida. How concerning is the lack of power? Are the starting pitchers going to be this bad? Or is everything meaningless in such a small sample size? The guys go through all of that and then touch on the news out of Los Angeles (by way of Korea) about Shohei Ohtani. Plus we check in with Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) about his team as they hit spring break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pirates are usually last when you think about the NL Central. While that's not why we're just now getting around to talking about them, it is a bit of reasonable representation of how things go. However, things might be changing in the Steel City. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) who brings us insight on that squad. What was the offseason like for them (and how was it like the one in St. Louis)? When will Paul Skenes make it to the show? What team could finish behind the Pirates in the standings? Plenty of good chatter about the black and gold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Ben Cerutti (@stlfancb7) comes by the show to talk about his projection system and what it says about the year to come. However, the main topic for today was something nobody saw coming. Oli Marmol was the winner of the St. Louis Spring Extension contest, getting a two year deal. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with Ben, discussing the reasons the club did it now and whether it will keep them from making a needed move this winter. Then they get into Ben's projections, talking about who looks good according to these numbers, and more notably what it means for Victor Scott II. Plus there's another chat with Allen (@amedlock1) at the end of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reds may be the most interesting team in the NL Central. The range of outcomes may be greater for them than any other team. Daniel (@C70) chats with Doug Gray (@dougdirt24) about that team from Cincinnati. Did they have a successful offseason? What's it like to not have Joey Votto around? What has to happen for the Reds to take the division with 90 wins? All that and much more on our third divisional showcase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices