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Best Podcast in Baseball

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Cardinals
Major League Baseball
Nolan Arenado
MLB
Paul Goldschmidt
Spring Training
Jordan Walker
Cardinals
Sonny Gray
Milwaukee Brewers
Player Development
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chaim Bloom
Brendan Donovan
Baseball
Nolan Gorman
Boston Red Sox
Hall Of Fame
National League Central
National League

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead baseball writer Derrick Goold and guests discuss the Cardinals, MLB and anything related to the national pastime and the city that adores it.

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With City SC headed toward the MLS playoffs, SLU men's basketball set to host Mizzou, and the Mizzou football team about to face Texas, there's a lot of potential excitement for sports fans in St. Louis.

At the same time, the Cardinals, committed t... more

The search for larger truths from a small-ball, smallest-market World Series is on, and it's possible that this year's Fall Classic, pitting two of the most innovative and shrewd clubs in the game against each other in the Brewers and Rays, does not ... more

A World Series preview 44 years in the making: The Fall Classic returns to Milwaukee for the first time since the Cardinals were there in 1982 and upended the American League champion Brewers. 

Forty-four years and one league change, and the Brewer... more

Two years into their overhaul of the minor-league system to modernize it, staff it, and reanimate it, the Cardinals are on the power play.

By adjusting their scouting focus and expanding their avenues for acquiring talent (i.e., trading All-Stars d... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Wheeler
KMOX radio host and baseball broadcaster
KMOX
Episode: Does a small-ball, smaller-market World Series hold larger truths for Cardinals and MLB?
Curt Hogg
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel baseball beat writer
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Episode: The Big Cheese: What World Series history for Brewers means for future of NL Central and Cardinals
Geoff Pontes
Prospect writer at Baseball America
Baseball America
Episode: A major revival in the minors: Cardinals player development goes on the power play
Terry Lemons
Author of The Year St. Louis Became a Baseball Town, The Cardinals, Babe Ruth, and the 1926 World Series
Episode: How 100 years ago this week Babe Ruth helped launch Cardinals' brand in 1926 World Series
Nathan Mills
Editor at the Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Episode: Trade winds: When it comes to contention, is a bird in hand worth two birds on a bat?
Bob Kendrick
President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Episode: A conversation with NLBM president Bob Kendrick: Storytelling's power to inspire baseball with its past
Ken Davidoff
Author of 101 Lessons from the Dugout (co-author)
Author, former baseball writer
Episode: 101 life lessons from the dugout and a few extra from the CBA negotiation room
Ed Wheatley
Historian and author of The Finest in the Field
Author/Historian, book: The Finest in the Field
Episode: The seams that bind St. Louis baseball and the history of the game itself: A Glove Story
Patrick Mooney
Cubs beat writer, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Both humbled by Brewers, Cardinals and Cubs clash for 1st time in series vital for hosts

Host

Derrick Goold
St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer and host of the show; often leads conversations with a combination of on-field analysis, historical context, and enterprise reporting.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 835 ratings
  • Wheeler 😑

    Really enjoy reading and listening to Derrick. However I struggle with Kevin Wheeler who seems to just want to argue and disagree on everything. Hard to listen to him

    Maybe have some guests that are less argumentative and want to have constructive dialogue

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Deadly Jester
    United States6 months ago
  • Great

    Only problem is the frequency or lack of frequency. It would be nice if this was a weekly show that dropped on a certain day each week. At least during the Regular Season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt äœ•é©ŹéŁž
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This has been an outstanding podcast since the beginning Bernie and Derrick days.

    I think Kevin Wheeler’s appearances need to change or be dropped. I don’t want an hour of “arrogant sports talk radio guy” yelling at me. I listen to this podcast for the opposite of that.

    It gets really awkward when they argue and there’s just no need for it. Disagreements, no worries. But those episodes really stand out as different in a poor way, and usually it just results in a “Mark as Played” without listen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Oscaraa3
    United States10 months ago
  • Thanks!

    Thanks for more of these. Nathan is great. Wheeler is ok. I just hear him enough already.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wiggssa
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listening in Ohio

    “Wheels” has to be my favorite BPIB guest. Love his insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ohio Cards Fan
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Regular cadence and consistency are frequently praised as a strength when episodes drop timely.
Some fans want fewer argumentative moments and more constructive dialogue.
Listeners appreciate DG's fair, insightful Cardinals coverage and guests who bring depth.
Guests and host chemistry are often highlighted as a major draw for both national and local perspectives.

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#38
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Apple Podcasts
#93
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#222
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Apple Podcasts
#50
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#27
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Does a small-ball, smaller-market World Series hold larger truths for Cardinals and MLB?
Q: But if depth wins, then doesn't payroll usually win?
Wheeler says higher-spending teams have an advantage in both acquiring proven stars and building depth. He argues that competitive balance differs between reaching the postseason and winning championships, and that revenue sharing is more central to addressing disparities than a cap and floor.
Does a small-ball, smaller-market World Series hold larger truths for Cardinals and MLB?
Q: Is this, is this, do you watch this and go, all right, yeah, no, the future is here. Or do you go, man, this is a nice respite before we really get into it.
Wheeler chooses the latter, saying the World Series outcome will not change labor talks or the future of baseball. He argues teams should adapt their approach to their roster rather than treat the series as proof of a new model.
A major revival in the minors: Cardinals player development goes on the power play
Q: Can you give listeners and fans sort of an introduction to Stuff Plus and what that says about Tanner Franklin and why it sings out how good he could be?
Pontes explains that Stuff Plus evaluates pitch velocity and movement to estimate how difficult a pitch is to hit, but it does not measure command, efficiency or a pitcher's ability to work deep into starts. Franklin's above-average pitches suggest a high floor and raise his potential as a starting pitcher if he continues to develop.
A major revival in the minors: Cardinals player development goes on the power play
Q: What's going on with the Cardinals' system?
Pontes credits the front office with pursuing talent through the draft, trades, minor-league free agency and international acquisitions, alongside improved player development. He describes the system as deep, with more high-end talent and potential major leaguers than he has seen in his Baseball America rankings.
The Big Cheese: What World Series history for Brewers means for future of NL Central and Cardinals
Q: Is it possible that this Brewers team gets even better in the next year or two years to come than they are right now?
Hogg says the team appears to be on an upward trajectory, with young players returning and impactful prospects approaching, while noting that future results are uncertain.

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A veteran baseball journalist hosts candid conversations about the St. Louis Cardinals, MLB trends, and the surrounding baseball ecosystem, often featuring team executives, players, and prominent national voices. Episodes frequently blend on-field analysis, organizational strategy, rebuilding dynamics, and historical storytelling, with a strong emphasis on the Cardinals' window for contention and the city's baseball culture. Notable strengths include its accessible, expert-driven discussions, depth on player development and front-office moves, and a track record of bringing in a mix of local and national perspectives to illuminate both local and broader baseball narratives.

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2. Curt Hogg
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4. Terry Lemons
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6. Bob Kendrick
7. Ken Davidoff
8. Ed Wheatley

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