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Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka
St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado
Jordan Walker
Major League Baseball
Sonny Gray
Baseball
Brendan Donovan
Ryan Helsley
Willson Contreras
Trade Deadline
Nolan Gorman
MLB
Zips Projection System
Spring Training
Victor Scott
JJ Wetherholt
Mason Wynn
Chicago Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt
John Mozeliak

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

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Latest Episodes

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Recent Guests

Chaim Bloom
President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals (as discussed in episode)
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Ben Clemens
Writer and analyst at FanGraphs
FanGraphs
Episode: Graph Fans (w/ Ben Clemens)
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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
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
Host of Talking About Birds; primary voice in Cardinals coverage.
Ben Samoura
Co-host; frequent partner in banter and analysis.

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 States4 months ago
  • I enjoy watching baseball

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lazilbean
    United States6 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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Fans note strong chemistry and a consistently entertaining format that's easy to binge.
The show is a welcoming, opinionated take on Cardinals topics and prospects, delivered with energy and fun.
Audience value practical insights on players and front-office moves while staying entertaining and upbeat.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' balance of knowledge and humor, with engaging chemistry and relatable Cardinals coverage.

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Blunt Rotation
Q: Where do you see the Cardinals this season in terms of the competitive window and the role of younger players?
Bloom indicated the team is not yet at its peak but is building around a core of young players who can grow into a competitive team, with longer-term potential rather than a single-year all-in push.
Blunt Rotation
Q: What is your thought on extensions and how do you view the risk between the player and the organization?
Bloom described it as a two-way street where the organization and player share risk, which makes extensions inherently cautious and contingent on long-term value rather than short-term gains.
(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.

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A lively, informal Cardinals-focused show that blends deep baseball analysis with humor and banter. Episodes frequently center on young player development, roster moves, series previews, and NL Central dynamics, with a strong emphasis on prospects and in-season storylines. The hosts balance data-driven observations with lighthearted segments, pop culture riffs, and fan engagement bits, creating an approachable landscape for long-time fans and casual listeners alike. Noteworthy aspects include a recurring focus on rising stars, a community-driven vibe, and frequent cross-talk about front-office moves and player development that makes the show feel like a welcoming clubhouse chat for Cardinals fans.

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