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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
Bush Stadium
24 Hours Of Lemons Race
Cardinal Bloggers and Podcasters Event
Major League Baseball
Trade Deadline
Baseball
Mikolas
Heim Bloom
Alec Burleson
Willson Contreras
Nolan Arenado
Adam Wainwright
New York City
Pikachu
Cubbies

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

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Latest Episodes

We break down early impressions of the ABS system, Oli Marmol’s contract extension, and key Cardinals injury updates before diving into spring training standouts like JJ’s hot start and some live arms flashing big velocity. Then it’s NL Central previ... more

Kyle Reis of The Cardinal Nation joins the show for a deep dive into the Cardinals’ farm system and what’s coming soon to St. Louis. We talk realistic MLB roles for Nathan Church (praise be), Victor Scott II, Fermin, and JJ, and whether Blaze Jordan ... more

Ben Clemens of FanGraphs joins the show to break down where the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals are headed, from win expectations and outfield needs to Chaim Bloom’s “down to the studs” rebuild and the strategy behind recent trades and draft-pick flexibilit... more

Pitchers and catchers are officially in camp, and we’re breaking down the early storylines — including Jurrangelo Cijntje throwing from both sides, a bullpen swap that brings George Soriano to St. Louis, and Bryan Ramos joining the infield mix. We al... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Clemens
Writer and analyst at FanGraphs
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Dan Szymborski
Senior Writer for FanGraphs and the founder of the ZiPS projection system.
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Jake Wood
Writer and podcaster for Viva Elberto's
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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
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Episode: Pitchers Missed (w/ Nick Pollack)

Hosts

Nate Heininger
Co-host known for his humor and insights about the St. Louis Cardinals, providing engaging commentary alongside personal anecdotes and player analysis.
Hambone
Co-host known for his light-hearted banter and comedic takes on baseball, often engaging in humorous exchanges and discussions with fellow hosts.
Ben Samorka
Co-host with a knack for blending analysis and entertainment, participating actively in discussions that inform and amuse listeners regarding the Cardinals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • I enjoy watching baseball

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lazilbean
    United States3 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
  • Worth a Listen

    Surprisingly little talk about birds, but other than that it’s a quality show if you like the St Louis Cardinals and/or Arby’s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wonderdog10
    United States2 years ago

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The camaraderie among hosts makes for a warm and inviting listening atmosphere.
Hosts blend humor and insight, creating an enjoyable experience for Cardinals fans.
Frequent mentions of player performances and team news keep fans informed while entertaining them.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter, but some desire more stats and analysis around bird facts.

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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.
Winter Manage Expectations
Q: What was your experience like at the Winter Warm Up?
It was a pretty incredible experience. I got to go as credentialed press and had really great access to player interviews and the press environment.

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Focusing primarily on the St. Louis Cardinals, the content often reflects both the team's performance and the personal anecdotes of the hosts, which adds a relatable and humorous touch to the discussions. Key topics include player trades, roster changes, and seasonal expectations, all accompanied by lively banter and playful debates. The unique dynamic between the hosts, who share a blend of seriousness in analysis and light-hearted humor, stands out, making it an enjoyable listen for baseball enthusiasts, especially Cardinals fans.

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