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The Tim McKernan Show

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The Tim McKernan Show is a podcast featuring long form interviews with people from the world of sports, politics, and entertainment. Hosted by Tim McKernan of the St. Louis based TMA Podcast Network.

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Episodes

Ep. 48 - Questions From The Audience

Our radio and podcast listeners continue to program great conversations featuring Tim's producing tandem of Iggy and Plow Boy, and this episode is no exception. Which radio presentations did you enjoy listening to growing up Best athletic accomplishments while participating in youth sports There's a conspiracy theory that Stevie Wonder isn't really blind Are any aspects of NFL contests "fixed" for gambling purposes What's the best concert or musical performance we've attended Is there any job th...

Feb 08, 201836 min

Ep. 47 - Mike Matheny

The Cardinal manager sat down with Tim days before Spring Training 2018 at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis for a candid and detailed discussion. What was his experience like during the Giancarlo Stanton saga How often is the manager monitoring St. Louis sports talk radio What kind of feedback has he gotten on new OF Marcell Ozuna The challenges he'll have in constructing a lineup card this year Response to guys like Pham having candid postgame interviews What does he make of Gr...

Feb 05, 20181 hr 23 min

Ep. 46 - Questions From The Audience

Get to know Tim's producers, Plow Boy and Iggy, even better as they address inquiries from listeners about an ever expanding variety of nonsensical topics. Should chili be considered a soup plus thoughts on faith and truth Has the cast of TMA matured since the program launched in 2004 Funniest moment(s) we can remember from the radio presentation If you could time travel anywhere for a week, where would it be... Has there been a time we've been annoyed by our fellow TMA cast What's the absolute ...

Feb 01, 201848 min

Ep. 45 - Tom Stillman

The Chairman of the St. Louis Blues and Summit Distributing sat down with Tim in mid-January 2018 to discuss his career, love of hockey, and vision for St. Louis. Playing pond hockey with one of Tim's former radio producers Working as an attorney in D.C. then moving to St. Louis in 1993 Breaking into beer distribution & getting involved with the Blues Making the move from Blues minority to majority owner in 2012 Why he often goes turkey hunting on off days during the playoffs Genesis of the ...

Jan 28, 20181 hr 15 min

Ep. 44 - Tony Messenger

Post-Dispatch metro columnist Tony Messenger joined Tim in studio in late January 2018 to discuss Eric Greitens and other civic topics in the region... Why there's little support for Greitens in the wake of scandal Where does he stand in regards to potential criminal charges Dissecting interviews and assessing the damage to his career How troublesome are Sunshine Law and Confide app issues What is Josh Hawley's role in these legal proceedings so far Contrasting the Governor and Hawley, Senate ra...

Jan 25, 201848 min

Ep. 43 - Mike Kelly

The long-time radio voice of Mizzou for basketball and football joined Tim in studio before 2017's Braggin' Rights game, topics of the conversation include: How a chance meeting with Jim Holder opened the door at KMOX Memories of Norm Stewart, Larry Smith, and heartbreaking games Reasons Gary Pinkel deserves credit for not accepting the word 'No' Remembering the epic Armageddon at Arrowhead game in 2007 Re-thinking how the 2015 Hunger Strike could've been handled His reaction to Barry Odom's fie...

Jan 22, 20181 hr 27 min

Ep. 42 - Picking and Groaning

Producer Joe is back to talk tattoo removal and to make picks for the Conference Title games this weekend in what might be the season finale of P'ing and G'ing. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more peop...

Jan 19, 201819 min

Ep. 41 - Questions From The Audience

Tim's producing tandem of Iggy and the Plow Boy return for another spectacular session answering your questions and quandaries about a wide variety of topics... Most memorable bad beats and other poker stories Most painful loss we've experienced as sports fans What historical figure would you want to interview Any challenges dealing with this show's notoriety Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @...

Jan 18, 201837 min

Ep. 40 - Bill DeWitt III

The St. Louis Cardinals President sat down with Tim at Busch Stadium in early 2018 to discuss a variety of team, sports, and civic related topics ... including: Details on what's coming with Phase 2 of Ballpark Village What impact has BPV had on other businesses downtown Reaction to the Rams departure and relationship with Stan What's the possibility of relocation or expansion in MLB Why stability and sustained competitiveness is their goal How does he respond when fans call the ownership 'cheap...

Jan 15, 20181 hr 12 min

Ep. 39 - Picking and Groaning

In addition to the picks and groans, Tim's former producer Joe Pelusi also weighs in on his Georgia Bulldogs losing a heartbreaker in the National Championship... Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more pe...

Jan 12, 201838 min

Ep. 38 - Questions From The Audience

Folks continue to download episodes with Iggy and Plow Boy at a surprising rate, so Tim's radio producers are back for yet another session of question answering... Most admired person who has been interviewed on Tim's podcast Tim on Cardinals nearly landing Kevin Brown & Roberto Alomar Would you buy stock in St. Louis as a potential bounce back city The most random places we've been recognized by show listeners Guilty pleasure movies and Plow Boy's anecdote about his pubes Actress whose film...

Jan 11, 201836 min

Ep. 37 - Dave Peacock

The former President of Anheuser-Busch now holds an equivalent position with Schnucks. However, in between those two posts, he spearheaded efforts to keep the NFL in St. Louis and to attract an MLS franchise to town. Ultimately, these projects didn't come to fruition and Dave joins us to discuss why that's the case. How did he become engaged with Governor Nixon's Task Force Comparing uncertainty of the NFL's vote with an AB experience Genesis of the extra $100 million idea and Goodell's stern le...

Jan 08, 201852 min

Ep. 36 - Picking and Groaning

It's an exciting session of prognostication this week as Tim finally hit a lock plus Producer Joe nailed a 3-team parlay in soccer. Now, with momentum on their side, they attempt to decipher the NFL Playoffs & College FB National Championship. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year f...

Jan 05, 201823 min

Ep. 35 - Questions From The Audience

Radio producers Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins and Ken "Iggy" Strode return following a brief holiday hiatus to address more questions and concerns from our listeners... Personal improvement goals in the New Year Simple advice from 920 owner Burt Kaufman Can a man and woman really be "just friends" Discussing truths and Darin's favorite cereals How has the radio show listenership evolved Why did the show have a slow start in 2004 Single most crazy evening of our entire life Final reflections on the cal...

Jan 03, 201852 min

Ep. 34 - Mike Bush

Perhaps the last stalwart of local TV in St. Louis, Mike has been with KSDK since 1985 covering both sports and news. He joined Tim in studio in December 2017: Stories about his former colleague Jay Randolph Sr Development of Sports Plus on Sundays for KSDK Identifying talents like Trey Wingo and Matt Winer The tragic passing of KSDK colleague Bob Richards Recounting the 4 times he interviewed Barack Obama How Mike ended up on the phone with O.J. Simpson Calling the 1999 Rams Super Bowl winning ...

Dec 31, 20171 hr 9 min

Ep. 33 - Picking and Groaning

It's time for another session with Tim and his former radio producer Joe Pelusi. Their picks have been a disappointment this season, however pride is still on the line as Tim can eclipse Joe's win and loss record for the year with a little luck... Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year f...

Dec 29, 201729 min

Ep. 32 - Jim Talent

The former U.S. Senator joined Tim in studio for a wide-ranging chat: How would he fare as a candidate in the current political landscape What are some practical ways to encourage more bipartisanship Interesting anecdote on Bill Clinton and The Pope coming to STL Evaluating the effectiveness of the Trump administration thus far The challenge of campaigning after Mel Carnahan's tragic death How Iraq war and Stem Cell issues impact his reelection efforts Why he continues to have serious concerns f...

Dec 25, 20171 hr 35 min

Ep. 31 - Picking and Groaning

Tim and his long-time radio producer Joe Pelusi continue to struggle with their picks, but will this be the week they finally redeem themselves ... or you could profit by just fading their prognostications. Either way, enjoy the conversation. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for pr...

Dec 22, 201721 min

Ep. 30 - Derrick Goold Hot Stove

Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold returns to The Home Loan Expert studios fresh off covering Baseball's Winter Meetings. Topics of the Cardinals and Hot Stove conversation include: How likely are the Cardinals to make a move before X-mas What challenges does a potential trade with the Rays present Are the Cardinals operating within a 2 year window to win Is pursuing a Machado trade out of character for Cardinals How have the Cardinals competitive edges been diminished What is the perception o...

Dec 18, 201755 min

Ep. 29 - Larry Conners

A long-time TV news stalwart in St. Louis, Larry Conners is now a radio teammate of Tim's at KFNS. Larry joined us in studio to discuss his 50 years in broadcasting plus he told some very entertaining stories: - His fruitful working relationship with Julius Hunter at KMOV - The bizarre nature of his move from KTVI to KMOV in 1986 - Being told by a Program Director at age 19 to quit broadcasting - Covering the funeral of Lyndon Johnson plus meeting Reagan - Controversial interview w/ President Ob...

Dec 18, 20171 hr 32 min

Ep. 28 - Picking and Groaning

The delightful Joe Pelusi aka @ProdJoe returns for a routine amount of picking, plus an additional amount of groaning in this week's Friday podcast offering... Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more peopl...

Dec 15, 201736 min

Ep. 27 - Questions From The Audience

Tim's producing posse of Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins plus Ken "Iggy" Strode are back for another spirited session to address questions from radio & pod listeners. Best Christmas presents given or received Iggy's shocking story involving his cousin Plowsy's process of playing drops on TMA Sports franchises that almost came to STL Changing the outcome of infamous games Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Tw...

Dec 14, 201741 min

Ep. 26 - Lux

Lux has been a mainstay at St. Louis alternative rock station 105.7 The Point for a decade, and recently returned to those airwaves after a brief stint hosting Morning Drive on sister station Now 96.3. Topics of this in studio conversation include: Teaching radio voiceovers to fellow students in the 2nd grade How a random My Space post led to employment at The Point The very creepy listener email Lux received on her birthday Stories about Artie Lange and native St. Louisan David Freese Returning...

Dec 11, 20171 hr 17 min

Ep. 25 - Picking and Groaning

Retired radio producer Joe Pelusi is back to make more NFL picks with Tim, plus Prod Joe calls out local St. Louis sportscaster Doug Vaughn for good measure. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people ...

Dec 08, 201734 min

Ep. 24 - Questions From The Audience

Radio producers Ken "Iggy" Strode and Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins join Tim in studio to talk about topics sent in by radio & pod listeners. Highlights include: Our All-Time favorite Christmas movies Stanton trade scenarios & Fantasy GM Biggest fears and does true altruism exist Impact Dennis Miller had on Tim's career Proudest moment associated with TMA Exceptionalism of the TMA audience Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway ...

Dec 07, 20171 hr 4 min

Ep. 23 - Dave Glover

Dave Glover has hosted a very successful Afternoon Drive radio show on 97.1 FM News Talk in St. Louis for 17 years. He joined Tim in studio recently to go inside the radio industry, share turning points in his career, and discuss how to approach each day's show in an era of unprecedented political partisanship. Topics include: How he managed to get accepted at Wash U despite a poor GPA Why he was fired multiple times during his career as an attorney How a chance meeting involving Steve & DC ...

Dec 04, 20171 hr 25 min

Ep. 22 - Picking and Groaning

Tim and his old radio producer Joe Pelusi had a rough outing with their picks last week. Nevertheless, they return to provide wagering advice and to debate how the games this weekend will shape the final rankings for the College Football playoff. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year fo...

Dec 01, 201747 min

Ep. 21 - Questions from the Audience

Tim's producers, Iggy and Plow Boy, return for another edition of QFTA where they address random queries from the listeners of Tim's podcast and radio show. What are the biggest misconceptions people have about us Do any sponsors take issue with our Morning Show content Who were the first interview subjects of our radio careers Options for the third TMA host if Doug hadn't been hired Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GM...

Nov 29, 201743 min

Ep. 20 - Jay Randolph Sr.

Prominent broadcaster Jennings Randolph Jr. (often referred to now as Jay Sr. to avoid being confused with his son, Jennings Randolph III) sat down with Tim in studio on Black Friday to talk about his career and to share some colorful stories. The conversation includes: Winning the Egyptian Amateur Golf championship in 1955 Relationship with the legendary golfer Arnold Palmer His father, the Senator, who authored the 26th Amendment Getting his break in broadcasting with the Dallas Cowboys How a ...

Nov 27, 20171 hr 36 min

Ep. 19 - Picking and Groaning

Tim is back in studio plus the delightful Joe Pelusi phones in with knowledge on College Football, NFL, soccer, tattoo removal, and Doug Vaughn's Twitter game. You can follow Joe on Twitter: @ProdJoe Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, revie...

Nov 23, 201740 min
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