Episode 68 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon first recap and break down their thoughts on the St. Louis Blues offseason acquisitions. They then discuss the Cardinals recent struggles in the starting rotation and offense. They are then joined by Katie Woo, the Cardinals Writer for The Athletic & the Co-Host of Cardinal Territory. Katie shares her thoughts on the Cardinals streaky play but encouraging overall signs shown in 2025, Erick Fedde & Miles Mikolas' recent struggles, how top prospect...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr
Episode 67 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon & Dylan start by discussing the Cardinals recent stretch of play including their recent split with the Chicago Cubs. The guys point out a pattern of streaky play from St. Louis and what has partially caused that. They discuss the recent home run production they've had but question if it's sustainable with Ivan Herrera on the IL for several more weeks. They then switch to their first Blues Talk since their elimination from the Playoffs. With Free Agency ...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr
Episode 66 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Radio Broadcaster Mike Claiborne who shares his own evaluation of the Redbirds up to this point in the season. Is Ryan Helsley's struggles a legitimate concern? How does Oli Marmol find playing time for a red hot Nolan Gorman? Plus a sneak peek at what the Cardinals mindset at the trade deadline could be. The guys then share their own thoughts on the first two and a half months of play from St. Louis. Which parts of the team are i...
Jun 20, 2025•58 min
Episode 65 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan recap the Cardinals recent struggles in the month of June, including their latest disappointing home stand. What are some of the main reasons for the struggles? Is it time to hit the panic button yet? The guys discuss several of the big name players that are currently struggling and playing part in the recent skid. They also touch on the Cardinals latest roster transactions and the positive stretch of play that they've seen from Nolan Gorman. Learn more ab...
Jun 13, 2025•54 min
Episode 64 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Prospect Expert Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X). Haq shares his thoughts on numerous players including the use of Nolan Gorman, Ivan Herrera's growth, the concerns with Andre Pallante, as well as updates on prospects JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Mathews. The guys then discuss their concerns with some issues in the starting rotation and the lineup that they have noticed of late. Is it time for Cardinals fans to hit the panic button? Listen...
Jun 06, 2025•54 min
Episode 63 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Cardinals Radio Network Studio Host Matt Pauley to discuss the Cardinals success within the past five weeks, what's contributing to the success, and more. Is Jordan Walker beginning to figure things out at the plate? Is Masyn Winn's bat here to stay? How do the Cardinals begin to navigate the trade deadline? Ethan and Brandon then play, "Legit or Not" where they dive into different area's of the team and debate if those players/scenario's s...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Episode 62 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Lynn Worthy, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. They discuss the Cardinals turnaround, Nolan Arenado's recent struggles, if they're officially a good team, and the runways for Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker. Could it run out if the Cards keep performing the way they are? The guys then discuss some of their biggest takeaway's from St. Louis' week of games against Kansas City and Detroit, they break down some recent managerial ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In Episode 61, Ethan and Dylan are joined by Cardinals broadcaster and former pitcher Ricky Horton. Horton discusses the Cardinals recent resurgence, what some of the largest causes for it have been, it it's sustainable, and more. The guys then discuss several players that have excelled and contributed to the recent success from all sides of the ball (offense, pitching, and defense). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2025•56 min
Episode 60 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos discuss the Blues epic but heartbreaking 7 game series loss against the Winnipeg Jets. What went right? What went wrong for the Blues? The guys spend most of the episode breaking down comments made by Blues President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and Head Coach Jim Montgomery at the end of season press conference. What is the expectation for 2025/26? What will St. Louis look to add this offseason? Here the discussion on these top...
May 09, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Episode 59 has arrived and Ethan and Dylan give you the latest updates on the Blues vs Jets first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup. After an impressive 7-2 Game 3 win, the guys discuss what St. Louis did well and what needs to happen in order for them to knot the series up and eventually advance to the Conference Semifinals. The guys then switch to discuss the Cardinals recent struggles, notably from the bullpen. What happened to the 2024 'pen that carried the Redbirds to 83 wins? Were there un...
Apr 26, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Episode 58 has arrived and it's just in time to get you ready for the Blues return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Ethan and Brandon walk you through the roller coaster season that occurred in St. Louis and how they marched their way to this point. They are then joined by former Blues Forward & a current Sportsnet Color & Studio Analyst Jamal Mayers. Mayers previews the upcoming Blues vs Jets series, gives you all the important keys to the series, and shares what St. Louis needs to do in or...
Apr 18, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Episode 57 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Benjamin Hochman, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Hochman shares his thoughts on the Cardinals start to the season, their pitching woes, hitting success, and more. Is a six man rotation what makes the most sense with the struggles the bullpen has had? Where does Ivan Herrera fit in defensively? The guys then share their own breakdown of the Cardinals struggles on the mound and the improvements that the offense has made. Th...
Apr 11, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Episode 56 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Scott Warmann, a Cardinals & Blues Studio Host for FanDuel Sports Midwest. They discuss what some of the key reasons to the Blues success has been in their recent stretch, what has allowed for Jordan Kyrou take his game to another level, Jimmy Snuggerud's debut, and more. The guys then discuss other big factors that have helped St Louis continue to win including the success of their defense. The guys then recap the Cardinals first homes...
Apr 04, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Episode 55 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan start things off by discussing the red hot St Louis Blues, who have won eight straight game and have also put themselves in a prime position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How will St Louis calling up their top two prospects fit into the mold of what's working right now? Then, the guys recap the Cardinals 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Twins. What did they see from Sonny Gray? Is Nolan Arenado back? What do they think about the lineup? All...
Mar 29, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Episode 54 has arrived and Ethan & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler. Wheeler shares his thoughts on the Cardinals first free agent signing of the offseason, his concerns for a potential "sophomore slump" for Masyn Winn, what St Louis would have to do in order to sneak into the Postseason this season, and more. The guys then continue their preseason roster dive by discussing the middle infield. What should expectations for Masyn Winn be? Is 2025 a make it or break it year ...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Episode 53 is out! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Bernie Miklasz. A St Louis sports writing icon, Bernie has been covering the Cardinals for 40 years and is currently the Host of The Bernie Miklasz Show on YouTube, a writer on Scoops Sports Network, and a contributor for KMOX. Miklasz discusses multiple topics including who has stood out to him at Spring Training so far, the Cardinals being stuck in mediocrity, if Albert Pujols could be managing the Cardinals in the near future, and much more. ...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In Episode 52, Ethan, Brandon, and Dylan hit the Blues talk hard. They start by discussing the Blues red hot play out of the gate since the Four Nations Break. Could the recent success force GM Doug Armstrong to view the trade deadline differently? Then, the guys dive into their "Blues Trade Bait Board". They look into ten different players on the rosters that have potential to be moved at the deadline. They discuss, debate, and compare their thoughts on who the Blues will have traded come March...
Feb 28, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Episode 51 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon discuss the official start of Spring Training and the arrival of Nolan Arenado. Which players will be impacted by Arenado being a Cardinal in 2025? The guys then continue their preseason dive by discussing the bullpen, who they expect to stand out, and what the plan is with Ryan Helsley. They later discuss the impact that the Four Nations Faceoff will have on hockey throughout the world as well as the impact that St Louis talent has had in it. They wrap ...
Feb 21, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In episode 50, Ethan and Dylan are joined by John Denton, the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com to discuss the latest regarding the efforts to trade Nolan Arenado. With Alex Bregman signing with Boston, what does that mean for the Cardinals as they try to move on from the perennial all star? In honor of pitchers and catchers reporting, the guys begin their preseason look into the two positions and more. 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - John Denton Joins from Spring Training 21:12 - Reaction to Denton's Comme...
Feb 14, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Episode 49 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X), the host of the "Birds on the Farm" podcast. They discuss some of the notable headlines around some of the young Cardinals including who has the most to gain, how Nolan Gorman can improve, who St. Louis could draft in 2025, and more. The boys later discuss the different pro's and cons to Nolan Arenado potentially being traded. They then switch the conversation and talk Blues hockey where they discuss the team's...
Feb 07, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Season 5 has finally arrived and the boys start with a bang. Ethan and Dylan are joined by Blues Pre/Postgame Host Alex Ferrario. Ferrario discusses the recent moves made by the team including trading away Scott Perunovich and placing Brandon Saad on waivers. What does both the near and long term look like for St Louis? The guys then share some of their own thoughts on the Blues current struggles and even get Brandon "Big Papi" Gallegos' opinions as well. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Alex Ferrario Joins ...
Jan 31, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The boys have returned just in time for the holiday season and have brought Episode 47 with them! Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan start by recapping the notable events that have occurred for the Cardinals and Blues in the recent months. They then get into the holiday spirit by sharing the Christmas Wishlist for the Cardinals and Blues to accomplish in 2025. 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Cardinals Recap (Helsley & Arenado Trade Talk) 18:03 - Blues Recap (Montgomery Hired & Fowler Acquired) 27:35 - ...
Dec 20, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 17
After a long hiatus, Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan return with a mini episode that discusses the upcoming College Football Playoff! What did the committee do well? What did they do poorly? What needs to improve? The guys answer these questions and more! They also share their championship predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024•25 min
In the second of back-to-back Natty 1-9 episodes, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ preview the upcoming NFL season. They share they Playoff seeding projections, debate their differences, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2024•29 min
The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return as the fall nears, so does the college football season. Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the conference realignments, project their conference champions, their playoff dark horses, and share their thoughts on if the SEC is at an advantage or disadvantage with the competitive edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 03, 2024•24 min
Welcome to Episode 46! On today's episode, Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the impact that Jordan Walker returning to the Major League club could have, and how it will affect other positions on the team. They also discuss the Cardinals starting rotation, Sonny Gray's recent performance, and who the odd man out will be when all starting pitchers are healthy. 0:00 - Intro 6:36 - Odd Man Out of Starting Rotation? 24:10 - Jordan Walker Recalled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Aug 13, 2024•56 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In Episode 45, Ethan & Brandon are joined by Jeff Jones, Cardinals Beat Writer for the Belleville News-Democrat to recap the Cardinals trade deadline and how it could project them in the final two months of the season. The guys then have their own conversation discussing some of the biggest winners of the deadline and more. They also side-by-side compare the Cardinals and Brewers starting rotations. Will the Cardinals be able to catch Milwaukee? 0:00 - Intro 3:13 - Jeff Jones Recaps the Trad...
Aug 02, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 15
On Episode 44, Ethan is joined by Guest Host Kyle Siksta. They're then joined by John Denton, the Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. John shares his thoughts on the Cardinals top priorities for the trade deadline, who sticks out to him, who he could see the team part ways with, and more. Ethan and Kyle then discuss their own thoughts on necessary moves for St Louis to make in order to become a legit competitor for the Postseason. They also share their own mock trades! 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - John De...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In Episode 43, Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Alex Ferrario, 101ESPN Cohost of "BK & Ferrario" and Pre/Postgame Host on the Blues Radio Network. Ferrario discusses the latest news on Tory Krug's injury and what it means for him and the Blues. He also discusses Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension, and more. The guys then discuss if the Blues offseason is over and if the team is better off than they were in 2023/24. They then wrap up the Cardinals "Mid Season Roster Dive" by discussi...
Jul 17, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Episode 42 arrives with a bang! Ethan, TJ, & Dylan are joined by World Champion Catcher & Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster Bengie Molina. Bengie shares some of his most memorable baseball moments. He then discusses what has been working for the Cardinals in recent weeks and who his team MVP is up to this point for the season. He discusses the impact the bullpen has had in being able to close out games. He also shares his thoughts on the work that catcher's Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pagés did f...
Jul 08, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 1
