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Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Daniel Shoptaw and David Jones
St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado
Major League Baseball
Jordan Walker
Brendan Donovan
Ryan Helsley
Sonny Gray
Spring Training
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Nolan Gorman
Paul Goldschmidt
Baseball
Trade Deadline
World Series
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Chaim Bloom
Michael Mcgreevy

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Join Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) and David Jones (@iPopEditor) as the go through the week that was for the Cards!

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Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  It was a rough week for the Cardinal offense and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) wonder if this is just a tough patch... more

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  The club made some moves this week but none were bigger than the promotion of Blaze Jordan at the expense of Nolan Gorman. ... more

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  With a little help from the Reds, the Cards finished off one of their rare sweeps this season, moving back to seven games a... more

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  As the Cardinals open their series with the Rangers, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) look over the offense and find i... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Wellman Nichols
The original queen of the blogosphere and passionate baseball fan
Episode: GTBH 5/11/25: A Winning Streak Is the Second Biggest News of the Week
Alex Crisafulli
Baseball enthusiast and contributing writer
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Episode: GTBH 9/1/24: A Show (Crisa)fulli of Fun

Hosts

Daniel Shoptaw
Host focused on Cardinals coverage and analysis; appears across the majority of episodes with a long-running partner dynamic.
David Jones
Co-host providing continuous Cardinals insights, roster context, and fan perspective; frequently paired with Daniel Shoptaw.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Must listen for true Cardinals fans.

    Like Meet Me at Musial, this is another must listen for true fans of the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel and Jeff provide thoughtful reflection without the ridiculous hot takes you get on the internet or sports radio. Truly appreciate the time and effort they put in to making the show. It is something I look forward to listening to every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11in11
    United States6 months ago
  • Great insight and analysis

    I love listening to people discuss the Cardinals! I appreciate the thoughts on this podcast, as well as the hosts keeping it family-friendly. They’re honest, but fair. Always a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ19843333
    United States3 years ago
  • Better Sound Concise Podcast

    I have listened to Meet Me at Musial for a while and enjoy Dan’s Cardinal and Star Wars analysis. I am finding this podcast to be a little better then MMAM. Episodes are a little shorter and the sound is way better. Intro music is quieter and the sound is better between Dan and Tara then in the other podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madjackbird
    United States8 years ago

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Engaging with clear long-term development focus and roster depth talk.
Thoughtful, fan-friendly Cardinals analysis without hot takes.
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GTBH 8/31/25: New Faces, Same Blahs
Q: Is it ever okay for someone to root against their team?
It's a matter of perspective; some fans may root for the future by condemning the present, though it's not something I would personally do.
GTBH 9/15/24: Pick a Lane
Q: Will they still be ahead of Pittsburgh at the end of the series?
Yes, the Cardinals will still be ahead of Pittsburgh by the end of the series.

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Two frequent Cardinals fans provide weekly, data-informed discussion and takeaways on the St. Louis Cardinals, balancing deep roster analysis with lightweight banter. Episodes center on injuries, bullpen performance, youth movement, and strategic decisions around call-ups, development, and roster depth, often anchored by player-by-player assessments and run-prevention vs run-scoring debates. A recurring strength is the lively, fan-driven perspective that blends scouting insights with real-time game context, occasional humor, and a forward-looking view on prospects and organizational depth. A notable niche is the focus on developing players and farm-system implications for the near and mid-term, making it useful for listeners who crave depth... more

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