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Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Daniel Shoptaw and Allen Medlock
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Walker
Nolan Arenado
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Sonny Gray
Brendan Donovan
Nolan Gorman
Player Development
Mason Wynn
Wilson Contreras
World Series
Chaim Bloom
Cardinals
Spring Training
Katie Woo
Minor League Baseball
Victor Scott II
Seattle Mariners
Paul Goldschmidt

"Meet me at Musial" is a trademark of St. Louis, where the Musial statue is a rallying point. Every week, two far-flung fans virtually "meet at Musial" to go over the latest in Cardinal news and discussion. Daniel Shoptaw (@C70, from Arkansas) and Allen Medlock (@amedlock1, Oklahoma) prove that great Cardinal talk can come anywhere in Cardinal Nation when you meet up to discuss your favorite team.... more

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After a long stretch on the high school fields, Allen (@amedlock1) makes his season debut, helping Daniel (@C70) welcome in old friend Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79.bsky.social). The guys catch up on the Nathan Hale season and how high school baseba... more

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A middling week for the St. Louis Cardinals but if that's the worst they have, it's not bad. Daniel (@C70) talks it over with the host of the daily Locked On Cardinals podcast JD Hafron (@LO_Cardinals). After discussing how hard a daily show must b... more

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With Allen (@amedlock1) needing another week before getting back in the groove, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk to Eugene Tucker (@I_Am_Not_Eugene) of the Substack Portion Under Busch. The guys talk some about former Cardinals that may not have ... more

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With Allen (@amedlock1) on the verge of returning, Daniel (@C70) brings in one of the newer voices on the Cardinals prospect scene, Tyler Gettinger (@RedbirdFarmhands). The guys get into what make Tyler interested in the farm and spend some time on ... more

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Recent Guests

JD Hafron
Host of Locked On Cardinals
Locked On Cardinals
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 432, Locked On Those Redbirds
Eugene Tucker
Guest writer at Portion Under Bush, Substack contributor
Portion Under Bush (Substack)
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 422, Those Surprising Cardinals
Tyler Gettinger
Redbird Farmhands on Twitter; writes for Cardinal Prospects; co-hosts Redbirds on the Arch
Cardinal Prospects, Redbird Farmhands, Redbirds On The Arch
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 421, Gett-ing After the Prospects
Jim Stamm
Pirates fan and podcast guest; discussed background and podcasting journey
buckobanter (Twitter: buckobanter)
Episode: Conversations With C70, Episode 6, How You Doing You Old Pirate?
Rich Bray
Author and Cardinals history researcher
Author of The Trades That Made The St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 417, The Trades That Made The Cardinals
Ben Clemens
Writer at Fangraphs, known for Cardinal-related analysis
Fangraphs
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 413, Clemens With The Heat
Dayn Perry
Co-host from CBS Sports, contributor to Substack Birdy Work
CBS Sports / Birdy Work
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 412, Asking Cardinals Questions
Scott Plaza
Sports media personality, blogger, and podcaster
Redbird Rants
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 411, Cardinals On Our Time
Brian Walton
Notable Cardinals authority known from the Cardinal Nation
The Cardinal Nation
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 410, Your Guide To The Minors

Hosts

Daniel Shoptaw
Host with deep ties to Cardinal Nation coverage; frequent collaborator with Allen Medlock
Allen Medlock
Co-host offering on-the-record fan and analytical viewpoints, often driving program structure with questions

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Awesome!

    Listened once and it immediately became my favorite Cardinal podcast, great show guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HonestOutlaw
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    The best place to go for Cardinals information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caz1532
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Love the hosts and the content. Can’t skip the song fast enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Movemass
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast for St. Louis Cardinals Fans whether you are casual fan or a die hard fan. Great also if you're native to STL or far flung such as myself (in Arizona). Daniel Shoptaw (@C70, from Arkansas) and Allen Medlock (@amedlock1, Oklahoma) are two St. Louis fans that do a great job of breaking down the latest information regarding the birds on the bat. I've been listening to Daniel and Allen's podcast here on Audible since I found it a bit of a year ago and I look forward to each Friday wh... more

    Audible
    5
    Jonesy
    United States2 years ago
  • Fav

    I listen to most of the Cardinal podcasts. This one is my favorite one. They have their thoughts together. They discuss things but they also don’t act stupid or talk just randomly. I make sure I listen every week. If I’m behind on my podcasts then I turn this one on and skip others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneDunc20
    United States2 years ago

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Consistently great for Cardinals fans; insightful but occasionally mic issues noted.
High-quality Cardinals discussion with thoughtful analysis and solid guest mix.
Destined to be a go-to Cardinals podcast for deep riffs on prospects and front-office moves.

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Meet Me At Musial, Episode 432, Locked On Those Redbirds
Q: What are your thoughts on the Tarps Off phenomenon and how long it might last?
JD and the host discuss the fan energy and cultural shift toward a more exuberant, stadium-wide fan experience, noting it could endure if the team continues winning and the atmosphere stays engaging.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 432, Locked On Those Redbirds
Q: You do this every day. You're putting out 20, 30 minutes every day. How do you do it?
JD explains that the daily cadence comes from the ongoing, nearly constant content cycle in baseball and a genuine love for the game, which makes it manageable and rewarding despite the grind.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 419, What Wood You Say About the Cardinals?
Q: Which players or positions are under the most scrutiny during this period?
Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, and Victor Scott are highlighted as central to the team's success and development, with bullpen pieces like Riley O'Brien and Michael Pallante also under close observation for their roles in a likely turbulent spring-to-summer transition.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 419, What Wood You Say About the Cardinals?
Q: What broader goals does the guest see for the Cardinals in the near term given the 17-game stretch?
The guest emphasizes evaluating players' consistency during a tough run, balancing immediate performance with long-term development, and watching how the team handles high-caliber offenses to gauge true potential.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 416, Reis-ing The Stakes
Q: Kyle, how are you tonight?
Kyle explains his transition to mlb.com and the shift in his role, emphasizing the supportive editors and the collaborative, data-driven environment that is helping him grow as a writer.

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Two longtime Cardinals fans host frequent, in-depth discussions on roster moves, player development, and front-office strategy, often pairing analysis with guest expertise from sports media and baseball journalism. Episodes routinely balance current season previews, minor-league prospects, and broad team narratives with a focus on long‑term competitiveness, leadership, and fan sentiment. A notable strength is translating complex baseball dynamics into approachable, opinionated conversations that still reference data and development paths. The show tends to attract hardcore Cardinals supporters who enjoy thoughtful, emotionally invested dialogue and strong guest perspectives, with occasional crossovers into fan culture and season-long storyt... more

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