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Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka
St. Louis Cardinals
John Mozeliak
Sonny Gray
Jordan Walker
Paul Goldschmidt
24 Hours Of Lemons Race
Bush Stadium
Cardinal Bloggers and Podcasters Event
Major League Baseball
Trade Deadline
Baseball
Heim Bloom
Mikolas
Willson Contreras
Alec Burleson
Nolan Arenado
New York City
Adam Wainwright
Bill Dewitt
Brian De La Cruz

The only Cardinals podcast dumber than running on Yadi. A weekly podcast mostly about the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Latest Episodes

The Cardinals are off to a hot 4-2 start 🔥 as early storylines take shape. We break down extension buzz around JJ Wetherholt, roster moves, and what we’re seeing from a revamped Jordan Walker—big exit velos, better launch angles, and real signs of a... more

Opening Day is HERE 🔥 and we’re joined by Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) to break it all down. JJ Wetherholt makes the club, Matthew Liberatore gets the Opening Day start, and the roster is officially set. We dive into surprises like Nathan Church stepping i... more

We break down a scorching start from Nelson Velázquez and whether it actually matters, plus the latest on Lars Nootbaar’s status as Opening Day looms. We dive into standout Spring Breakout names, Jordan Walker questions, and a loaded camp featuring J... more

We went to Florida for Cardinals spring training and brought back plenty to talk about. We break down the messy outfield situation, Lars Nootbaar’s uncertain Opening Day status, Josh Baez’s monster spring (and potential for the big league club), and ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Clemens
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Episode: Graph Fans (w/ Ben Clemens)
Jake Wood
Writer and podcaster for Viva Elberto's
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Episode: It's a Packed Show (w/ Jake Wood)
Daniel Shoptaw
A Cardinals blogger and podcaster
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Episode: "Doyle Rules!" Would Be a Lazy Title For This Episode (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)
Nick Pollack
Founder of PitcherList, known for fantasy baseball analysis and pitching insights
PitcherList
Episode: Pitchers Missed (w/ Nick Pollack)
Dan Szymborski
Senior writer for FanGraphs, ESPN contributor and creator of the Zips Projection System.
FanGraphs
Episode: unZIPped with Dan (w/ Dan Szymborski)

Hosts

Nate Heininger
Co-host of the Cardinals-focused show with recurring involvement across episodes.
Ben Samorka
Co-host frequently discussing Cardinals moves, prospects, and analytics with banter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Knowledgeable and Finny

    Ben and Nathan balance their love of the Cardinals with an understanding that it should be fun and silly to think this much about baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LousyHusband
    United Statesa month ago
  • I enjoy watching baseball

    My go-to cardinals podcast. Nate and Ben are knowledgeable and hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lazilbean
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show

    The guys are knowledgeable and informative. Great chemistry, with the right mix of baseball commentary and humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lone Star Yankee
    United Statesa year ago
  • These guys know their stuff and deliver a great conversation about the birds. Many times they take the words right out of my mouth (lately the frustrations) or they answer/address the question that I had been asking myself all week. Highly recommend this entertaining and informative pod.

    Audible
    5
    jbt
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    These guys know their stuff and deliver a great conversation about the birds. Many times they take the words right out of my mouth (lately the frustrations) or they answer/address the question that I had been asking myself all week. Highly recommend this entertaining and informative pod.

    Audible
    5
    jbt
    United States2 years ago

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The show is seen as a go-to for Cardinals fans who want a mix of analysis and personality, though some episodes note the hosts sound similar at times.
Listeners enjoy the blend of baseball analysis with lighthearted banter and trivia.
Fans praise chemistry and humor between hosts and their deep knowledge of Cardinals history.

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(We Hope) The Kids Are All Right - Opening Day 2026! (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)
Q: Who will win the opening-day game against the Rays?
The hosts pick the Cardinals to win, with Libby (Liberatore) matching up favorably against the Rays, reflecting optimism for the season opener.
Hunks Are Back
Q: How did your recent sporting experience compare to attending a Cardinals game?
The live experience of the Nuggets game was exciting with visible physicality, crowd interaction, and the overall atmosphere was quite different than that of a baseball game.
unZIPped with Dan (w/ Dan Szymborski)
Q: Do you have a realistic take, some realistic expectations for Cardinal fans on what we might see from Jordan Walker this year?
Walker hasn't really hit minor league pitching in a few years and it's concerning.
unZIPped with Dan (w/ Dan Szymborski)
Q: How are the cats in your life doing?
The cats are fine. My off season has been good.
Winter Manage Expectations
Q: Did you ask any players questions during the interviews?
Yes, I asked Brendan Donovan about his hair care routine and it got a big laugh.

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A weekly show centered on the St. Louis Cardinals, blending in-depth discussion of moves, prospects, and analytics with lighthearted banter. Episodes frequently analyze offseason acquisitions, rebuild strategies, and player development, often featuring guest analysts from baseball analytics communities. Listeners likely appreciate a mix of thoughtful baseball insight and entertaining host chemistry, with recurring focus on up-to-date Cardinals news, prospect pipelines, and long-term team planning. A notable strength is the co-host dynamic and willingness to explore both data-driven perspectives and big-picture team-building, which can appeal to fans who enjoy both nerdy analysis and personable storytelling.

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