St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Ozzie Smith joins the show to discuss his career and baseball at-large. Topics include other Hall of Famers, the responsibility of being a Cardinals great, what makes Coopertown, N.Y. special, and what it takes to play into your forties. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals Gary Gaetti sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Gary discusses wearing a helmet with no ear flap, says that playing for the Cardinals was a dream come true, playing for Tony LaRussa, the 1994 strike, coming up through the Twins organization, the relief of winning a World Series in 1987, being involved in 7 triple plays, his experience of coaching after his playing days ended, learning from George Kissell and Dave Ricketts, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Champion Brad Thompson debuted with the Cardinals as a right-handed sinker baller in 2005. During his five season in St. Louis he shared the field with a handful of Cardinals legends. Since retiring, he’s become a fixture on the St. Louis broadcast scene, including as the primary analyst on Bally Sports Midwest. Thompson joins the show to tell stories about his time in uniform, and his experiences behind the mic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to sharing what goes on behind the scenes in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend. Hear what Scott Rolen can expect, and take in stories from past induction weekends To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Helsley discusses playing with Adam Wainwright, growing up in Oklahoma as a Cardinals fan, finding success in the bullpen, learning from Andrew Miller, his All-Star 2022 season, changes in the organization over the years, pitching to Yadier Molina, adjusting to rule changes and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and “Fast Eddie” of Fast Eddie’s Bonaire remember their dear friend Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon. Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan hosts the conversation discussing Shannon’s impact on them, Shannon’s playing days with the 1960’s Cardinals, his love for St. Louis, being an ambassador for Budweiser, the Live at Shannon’s radio show and other stories.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Eckstein sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his career. Topics include playing next to Scott Rolen, being managed by Tony La Russa, and the surprising message his dad had for him after the 2006 World Series. Eckstein also discusses raising awareness for organ donation, and supporting his wife Ashley Eckstein in her work as an actress. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Louis Cardinals new TV play-by-play voice Chip Caray sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Chip discusses his path in broadcasting, taking the Cardinals job replacing his friend Dan McLaughlin, his upbringing in St. Louis, getting to know his father and grandfather later in life, and he shares stories from his career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ozzie Smith and Adam Wainwright discuss Waino’s career and final season as a Cardinal. They also talk through life away from baseball and what comes next for Wainwright. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s less than a week away to Opening Day, so this is our last Countdown to Opening Day Show of the season! Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol; Christina Whitlock, the first uniformed woman coach in Cardinals history; Jonathan Webb of MLB International; Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill with Tom Ackerman; Joe Strohm, Cardinals Vice President of Ticket Sales; and Megan Hoffman, VP of Development with the American Heart Association to promote the Heart Walk at Busch Stadium on May 13th. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane as he revisits the last home game of the 2022 season that saw Cardinal legends Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright all exit the game together in grand fashion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight's Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show at 6:00PM CT, hear Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with catcher Willson Contreras, pitching prospect Tink Hence, ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Memphis Redbirds manager Ben Johnson, and Cardinals Manager of Season Tickets Kyle Eberhart. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane and revisits Albert Pujols’ 699th and 700th career home runs complete with the radio calls as heard on KMOX and the Cardinals Radio Network. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2006 Cardinals World Champion Scott Spiezio joins former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Scott discusses his dad playing with Bob Gibson and the 1960s Cardinals, his substance abuse problems including drinking vodka before MLB games, going to rehab multiple times, depression and anxiety, his relationship with his parents and kids, and how he is trying to help people now to not make the same mistakes he made.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight’s edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, hosts Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley speak with former outfielder Curtis Granderson, ESPN's Karl Ravech, CEO of Dinger Bats Kyle Drone, new Cardinals pitcher Anthony Misiewicz, and Cardinals VP of Event Services and Merchandising Vicki Bryant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show hosted by Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley, hear their conversations with pitching coach Dusty Blake, shortstop Tommy Edman, Purina Community Affairs Director Daniel Koehler, ESPN journalist Buster Olney, and Cardinals Director of Ticket Operations Kerry Emerson. Matt Pauley also takes a trip down memory lane by revisiting Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's record-breaking 325th start as a battery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show hosted by Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley, hear their spring training interviews with Ken Rosenthal, Nolan Arenado, Ozzie Smith, and manager Oliver Marmol- plus, a replay segment of "Live at Shannon's" with special guest Tim McCarver. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Cardinals broadcasters Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak; Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith; broadcaster Ricky Horton; Cardinals pitcher James Naile; and Theme Ticket Manager Bethany White. The Countdown to Opening Day Show with Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley airs every Wednesday 6-8PM CT on KMOX 1120AM and the Cardinals Radio Network. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals Hall of Fame Manager Whitey Herzog sits down with former pitcher Kyle McClellan for this edition of the “Chatter’s Box.” Whitey discusses why he traded Rollie Fingers, the timeline of the Ozzie Smith trade, convincing Ozzie to waive his no-trade clause to come to St. Louis, winning the 1982 World Series, having to trade Keith Hernandez, losing the 1985 and 1987 World Series, inventing bullpen by committee, Vince Coleman stealing bases at will, length of MLB games, his relationship with Jack Buck, and skipping school to go to Sportsman’s Park to watch the Browns and Cardinals when he was growing up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 days till Opening Day! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by: top Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker, Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney, Miami Marlins reporter for the Miami Herald Craig Mish, Cardinals minor league reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel Guerrero, and Cardinals Director of Event Operations Ashleigh Middlebrook. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 days till Opening Day! In this edition of the Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day Show, Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley are joined by Hall of Famer Scott Rolen, Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante, new TV voice of the Cardinals for Bally Sports Midwest Chip Caray, and Vice President of Ticket Sales Joe Strohm. Mike and Matt also discuss spring training, Dexter Fowler's retirement announcement, and take a trip down memory lane to July 2nd, 2022 where the Cardinals hit four consecutive home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

63 days til Opening Day! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day Show, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne discuss Scott Rolen's selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame. FanGraphs Senior Writer Jay Jaffe, Cardinals broadcaster Ricky Horton, and General Manager Michael Girsch all join the show to discuss Rolen's future induction into the Hall and the upcoming Redbirds season. Pitchers and catchers report in less than three weeks! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices