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Meet Me At Musial: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Daniel Shoptaw and Allen Medlock
St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado
Jordan Walker
Major League Baseball
Minor League Baseball
Paul Goldschmidt
Milwaukee Brewers
JJ Wetherholt
Sonny Gray
Draft
Michael Siani
Seattle Mariners
World Series
Kyle Gibson
Baseball
Nolan Gorman
Cleveland Guardians
Ryan Helsley
Heim Blum
Randy Flores

"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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With Coach Medlock (@amedlock1) still tied up with the high school season, Daniel (@C70) gets a chance to talk it over with his good friend and now MLB.com writer and High Lord of the Prospects Kyle Reis (@kyler416). The guys go through the surprisi... more

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The St. Louis Cardinals have played (and won) a baseball game so all is right with the world. After guesting over at Talking About Birds (@talkingaboutbirds.bsky.social) the day before the season starts, Daniel (@C70) brings Nate and Ben over to his... more

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With Allen (@amedlock1) fully involved with the high school baseball season, Daniel (@C70) brings in some other podcasting experts to try to class up the place. The voices of Cardinals Off Day, Ben Godar (@bengodar.bsky.social) and Ben Humphries (@b... more

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With Allen (@amedlock1) dealing with game day, Daniel (@C70) sits down with Fangraphs writer and newly dubbed Head of Challenge Research Ben Clemens (@benclemens.bsky.social). The guys talk about some of the new tools at Fangraphs before diving into... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jim Hayes
Longtime commentator covering the St. Louis Cardinals
Fowl Territory
Episode: Meet Me At Musial, Episode 408, The Cat Serves It Up
Lynn Worthy
Post-Dispatch columnist
Post-Dispatch
Episode: Meet Me at Musial, Episode 406, Ignoring Winter and Talking Ball
Matt Pauley
Host at Sports Open Line and Gas House Gang.
KMOX
Episode: Meet Me at Musial, Episode 405, Arena-No Longer a Cardinal
Jeff Jones
Sportswriter for the Belleville Democrat
Belleville Democrat
Episode: Meet Me at Musial, Episode 404, Let's Crack Open a Dozen
Gregory Masterson
Writer at Twins Daily, passionate Minnesota Twins fan
Twins Daily
Episode: Conversations With C70, Episode 3, The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise

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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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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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#75
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#146
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#186
Taiwan/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

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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.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 412, Asking Cardinals Questions
Q: Will Olly Marmol be able to manage a six-man rotation and prioritize development without sacrificing short-term competitiveness?
The hosts suggest Marmol is capable of balancing accountability with player development, leveraging the expanded staff and frontline data to give younger players opportunities while maintaining leadership within the clubhouse.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 407, The Ad Hoc Committee
Q: What do you think the window is on this team?
The way this is going to pan out, the Cardinals will try to get to 81 wins and be a wild card contender in the future.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 389, A Very Rocky Week
Q: Has it added any optimism for you for next year?
Probably not, as we haven't seen the steps forward and players we thought we would.
Meet Me At Musial, Episode 386, A Fedde Wild Week
Q: Do you think the Cardinals look to add controllable pitchers in trades?
I think they could prioritize a couple of prospects that are highly regarded, but not on the 40 man roster yet.

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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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2. Dayn Perry
3. Scott Plaza
4. Brian Walton
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6. Lynn Worthy
7. Matt Pauley
8. Jeff Jones

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