Tom Brady retires, then he doesn't, then he does. Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan for Minnesota, then he doesn't. The indecision is running rampant in the NFL and we aren't sure who to believe. We try our best to break it all down. The Blues are on a break, at least for the next 12 days. Where do they stand going into All-Star Weekend? MLB and the MLBPA resumed talks this week, are we any closer? Pull up a stool, grab a beverage and join us in the Tavern!
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What a weekend in sports!! The NFL gave us one of the most compelling weekends of football we have seen in a long time. Who choked and who was just the better team? Plus, where do our picks go now for the Big Game? MLB and the MLBPA met today in the midst of the lockout. How did the conversation go? The Blues are back on the ice less than 24 hours after beating Vancouver. Can they make it 4 straight? We give you live updates. Plus, the NCAA is in the midst of conference play in basketball, where...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Black Monday hits the NFL with multiple coaches and GMs being let go. What does this mean for next season? Plus, the playoffs in the NFL are set, what upsets may we see this weekend? Gary Pinkel receives a well-deserved honor and the Blues continue to battle COVID. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ FOLLOW TOASTED ST. LOUIS! Facebook: https://www.face...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We're Back!! The holiday break is over and we are ready to kick off 2022 with a bang! The St. Louis Blues are back in action for the first time since the Winter Classic. They are skating against the red hot Pittsburgh Penguins and Sydney Crosby. We will have updates as the game wraps up. St. Louis City SC makes a huge announcement today. Who is Bradley Carnell and how big is this hire? MLB's lockout continues into its second month. Where do we stand at this moment? Plus, is Rob Manfred's tenure ...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The NHL's COVID rules continue to bite the St. Louis Blues. What will this team look like Tuesday against the Florida Panthers? It was breaking news last week but where do we sit now that we are almost a week into the MLB lockout? Could it be as bad as 1994-95? A wild weekend of Conference Championships finally settled the question as to who would be in the College Football Playoff. Did the committee get it right? Who is going to win? Plus, a big matchup tonight in frigid Buffalo as Week 13 wrap...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The MLB and MLB Players Union are inching closer to a lockout but not before throwing around more insane amounts of money. Who signed under the wire and what does that mean for those left out when midnight strikes? The Blues don't quit Tuesday night and Craig, I mean Jordan, Binnington puts up impressive display. Can the Blues carry the momentum forward to Tampa? Plus, which slumping team will prevail on Thursday Night Football? Dallas or New Orleans. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https:/...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
So much for Monday being a boring day to start the week. MLB kicked off free agency with one of the biggest spending sprees we have seen. The Rangers spent half a billion, the Mets lost their minds and multiple Gold Glove winners are on the move. And the Cardinals just sit back and wait, hoping to catch some crumbs. Week 12 in the NFL was nothing short of horrific for Scott and Wags picks but we did answer some questions. Who are the top dogs and who missed a golden opportunity? Plus, can Monday...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 6
With a CBA fight brewing, the free agent pitching market surprisingly heats up. Multiple big names are on the move (but some are staying home). Who has landed where and for how long? Plus, major awards are being handed out this week. Who has to upgrade their award shelf? The Blues are streaking!!! But not in a good way. What does the latest loss to the worst team in the league mean for this season? NFL picks did not go so well at all last week. Can we rebound?
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 5
High School Sports Guru Jim Powers joins the show tonight to preview the High School District Championship games. Featured will be: CBC vs SLUH, Francis Howell vs Troy, Summit vs Eureka, Fort Zumwalt North vs Chaminade, Vashon vs Union and Lutheran North vs Cardinal Ritter among others. Plus, high school basketball will be tipping off very soon. Who are the teams to watch on both the men's and women's side of things. Who could be the next Candace Parker or Jayson Tatum? FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN...
Nov 09, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 4
MLB Network Radio host and Mizzou alum Dani Wexelman joins us to talk about the MLB playoffs and where the Cardinals might be going in their manager search. Plus, the Blues look to remain undefeated when they take the ice in Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Who is in for Pavel Buchnevich? And speaking of replacements, who is it we are seeing as the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns tomorrow night? Baker is out and he may not be the only one. We get you set for Thursday Night Footbal...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt responded to his firing today. All of the juicy details about what went wrong in tonight's episode. Oh wait, were there any? Find out. The Blues take on the Arizona Coyotes out in the desert. What team will we see tonight and who is in and out of the lineup? Week 6 is just about in the books. How did we do with our picks? Plus, our winners (Jacksonville?) and losers (Chargers?).
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The St. Louis Cardinals shocked their fans today with the firing of manager Mike Shildt. What does that mean for the future of this team and the players and coaches? Why now? Whose next? The St. Louis Blues aren't going to let the Cardinals still all their thunder. The Blues open up the season on Saturday in Colorado with a bunch of new faces in the mix. BluesFanReacts joins us to predict the NHL season. It's Thursday night which means it's the start of the NFL week. We get you our picks for the...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
After taking time to recover from a heartbreaking Wild Card Game, Scott and Wags take a look at the Cardinals plans for the off-season and how they can get over that hump. The Blues begin their season Saturday on the road against the Colorado Avalanche. Who were the surprises on the roster and how do we see this season going? The NFL is wrapping up Week 5 (crazy right?) and we see who did the best on picks. Plus, our weekly Winners and Losers. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.fac...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 37
As training camp winds down, there's some interesting roster questions that the St. Louis Blues still need to solve. Is it too early or NOW for Scotty Perunovich and Jake Neighbours? Is it time for Klim Kostin to graduate to the NHL? Does James Neal or Michael Frolik make this team? Can Dakota Joshua keep a roster spot...at the expense of someone like, say, MacKenzie MacEachern? Tom Franklin takes a look at where things stand. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toasted...
Oct 06, 2021•9 min
A wild Sunday in MLB sets the playoff picture and gives the Cardinals an opponent. How do the Cards match up against the Dodgers? What is the pitching plan? Can Tyler O'Neill, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado stay hot? We have the answers! Plus, which series are you looking forward to the most? What are your picks? NFL Week 4 wraps up tonight with a battle for first in the AFC West between the Raiders and Chargers. Who won and who lost the weekend? Are the Chiefs and Bucs still the favorites t...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 36
It's over. The Zach Sanford Era is over. He's Ottawa's problem now. Tom, Wags, and BluesFanReacts discuss the trade, who steps up to fill Sanford's void, his legacy in STL, and more. PLUS...Shane Ryan of the Sens Hour Podcast joins us to give us the inside scoop on Logan Brown, the native St. Louisan and son of former Blue Jeff Brown. Long story short: he's just as happy to be rid of Brown as we are with Sanford. Also, Doug Armstrong's sticking around for a bit. Yay...? 7:20 - Zach Sanford is go...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Scott and Wags are pumped up for Week 4 of the college football season. This week there are some important Top 25 matchups and maybe we put a team on upset alert (looking at you Big 12). Two massive neutral-site games could see offenses zipping up and down the field. Two Top 10 teams have potential trap games and a Pac 12 matchup that has lots of implications. Plus, Mizzou travels East for an early tilt against Boston College and Illinois looks to get back in the win column at Purdue....
Sep 25, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Peter Chiarelli has a fancy title with the St. Louis Blues, and Ken Hitchcock is back, lending his wisdom. And you Blues fans can't stand it. In today's Fresh Toast, Tom Franklin explains why we're reading WAAAAAY too much into these moves. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ FOLLOW TOASTED ST. LOUIS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedStLouis T...
Sep 23, 2021•5 min
The Cardinals look for a series win against Milwaukee tonight. The NL Player of the Week is looking to take the award again this week. Plus, who is coming back against the Cubs this weekend? NFL Week 3 is already upon us. We take a look at the Thursday night game and give you our picks for the week. Can we keep building on our good luck? The Blues sign Robert Thomas and add to their staff. We play a round of Good Idea, Bad Idea. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toast...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Robert Thomas and the Blues end the drama, with the youngster signing a two-year, $2.8 million AAV deal. But why is his deal so similar to Jordan Kyrou's when the two have taken vastly different paths over the last couple seasons? Tom Franklin answers that, plus a look at where Robert Thomas...and PTO invitee James Neal fit in a Blues lineup that still has depth to spare. Can Neal still be the "Real Deal"? Welcome to the debut episode of Fresh Toast! Short-form videos for you to devour when you ...
Sep 22, 2021•15 min
The Cardiac Cardinals are back again this year. Eight straight wins and a three game lead in the second Wild Card spot. Can they keep it rolling? Who was named NL Player of the Week and who got let go? Lamar Jackson finally checked off one of the final things off of his bucket list last night. What does that say about the Baltimore Ravens AND the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, how'd we do on picks and which teams are Winners and Loser this week? FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Scott was wined and dined last night at the Real Men Wear Pink Gala Event. He tells us everything that went down and how you all can help with the cause. Somehow, someway, the Cardinals are in the playoff race. After a sweep of the Mets the Cards sit a game ahead of the Padres, who come to town tomorrow. We break down how they got here and if they can hold on. The Washington Football Team and New York Giants square off on Thursday Night Football. We have your live updates and we drop the rest of...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Week 1 in the NFL is just about in the books. How did we do in our picks? Who won the weekend and who has some work to do? Plus, live updates on the Raiders and Ravens. If that wasn't enough football, the college game provided some fireworks in a week that was short on drama. Is Oregon a lock to make the College Football Playoff now? What grade does Mizzou get after their loss to Kentucky? THIS IS NOT A DRILL, The Cardinals are officially in playoff mode. With the Mets, Padres and Brewers on tap...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
The NFL kicks off tonight with the Tampa Bay Bucs hosting the Dallas Cowboys. Live updates as the game progresses. We wrap up our divisional breakdowns with the NFC South and West. Can the Saints still dominate the South without Drew Brees? Is Christian McCaffrey a dark horse MVP? Can Matt Stafford lead the Rams to a Super Bowl? Or will Russell Wilson and the Seahawks make one last run? Plus, we give you our picks for Week 1. A St. Louis legend retires and the Cardinals are still trying to lure ...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We have football coverage from wall to wall tonight! First up, Ray Halbrook from LiveStreamSTL joins us to break down the high school football scene. Then, a wild weekend in College Football. How do we feel about Mizzou? Did Illinois even field a team? Who is the early favorite and who has some work to do? In the NFL, we break down the NFC East and North. Can the Washington Football Team actually win the division? How does the Aaron Rodgers saga end for the Green Bay Packers? When will Justin Fi...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 29
College Football is BACK!!! And there are some big games on tap to kick off the year and we are here to break it down. The Big Ten pits 4 of its rising squads against each other today; Penn State and Wisconsin at 11am and Indiana and Iowa at 2:30. Alabama travels to Miami for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and Georgia battles Clemson in the Duke's Mayo Classic at 6:30pm. We also preview today's Mizzou opener and see if Illinois can go 2-0 to start the year. The Tavern opens early today at 10am so ...
Sep 04, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Age is just a number, at least to Adam Wainwright. The Cardinals starter continues to turn back the clock as he picks up the August Pitcher of the Month award in the NL. Will he garner any Cy Young votes? We continue our NFL preview as we look at the AFC North and West divisions. Who wins the stacked North? Cleveland, Pittsburgh or Baltimore? Is Kansas City still the runaway favorite in the West? A massive matchup in college football tonight as Minnesota hosts #4 Ohio State. We update you on the...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The NFL is ONE WEEK AWAY and it is time for the Toasted Tavern Divisional Previews! Tonight we tackle the AFC East and South. Will the Bills reign supreme in the east or will Mac Jones or Tua Tagovailoa have anything to say about it? The Titans seem to be the healthiest team in the south but will that give them the automatic division title? Scott and Wags predict where all of those teams end up. The Blues finally got one of their young studs under contract. No, it wasn't Robert Thomas who still ...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Good back or not, Colton Parayko inks an 8-year, $52 million ($6.5 AAV) contract to remain a St. Louis Blue until his late 30s. Is it a calculated risk or too risky of a gamble? Tom Franklin and Blues Fan Reacts discuss! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toastedtavernstl/ FOLLOW TOASTED ST. LOUIS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedStLouis Twitter: https://www....
Sep 02, 2021•35 min
We are BACK!!! After a week of technical and professional setbacks, we are back LIVE this week and we will announce our new schedule with the start of high school football beginning. Another .500 week for the Cardinals and they STILL have an outside shot at the Wild Card. Can this team put together a 2011-esque run? Plus, after another blown save, is it time to move Alex Reyes out of the closer role? We are just over a week away from the start of the NFL season! Big names are dropping to injurie...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
