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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
Cardinal Bloggers and Podcasters Event
Bush Stadium
Major League Baseball
Trade Deadline
Baseball
Heim Bloom
Mikolas
Willson Contreras
Alec Burleson
Nolan Arenado
Adam Wainwright
New York City
Pikachu
Yadier Molina

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

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Latest Episodes

Nolan Arenado gets his possible farewell at Busch, Masyn Winn heads into knee surgery, and Ivan Herrera preps for offseason elbow work. Meanwhile, Herrera’s bat is scorching in September, Burley and Donnie are swinging it well, and even José Fermín i... more

Ben and guest Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) break down the latest St. Louis Cardinals news as Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn hit the IL, Nolan Arenado returns, and Thomas Saggese heats up. Plus, what’s next for Ivan Herrera and Jordan Walker and a preview ... more

We discuss Masyn Winn’s upcoming offseason knee surgery, Willson Contreras’ return, and Brendan Donovan’s rehab assignment, along with notable roster moves including Garrett Hampson’s DFA and Nick Raquet’s remarkable journey back to the majors. On th... more

We discuss Brant Brown’s comments on Jordan Walker’s preparation and what it says about the Cardinals’ hitting approach as a whole. Injury updates include Riley O’Brien, Alec Burleson, and Yohel Pozo, while César Prieto and Jimmy Crooks join the big ... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Wood
Writer and podcaster for Viva Elberto's
Viva Elberto's
Episode: It's a Packed Show (w/ Jake Wood)
Daniel Shoptaw
A Cardinals blogger and podcaster
C70 at The Bat
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 known for his engaging banter and humorous insights into the St. Louis Cardinals.
Ben Samorka
Co-host with a knack for insightful analysis and a humorous take on Cardinals' performance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • 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 States6 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • Ben and Nate are two St. Louis Cardinals fan who host a weekly podcast talking about the birds on the bat. Great banter between these two with some really funny bits. Keep up the good work guys!

    Audible
    5
    Jonesy
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Reviews highlight the engaging mix of personal anecdotes and baseball commentary, making it a favorite among Cardinals enthusiasts who appreciate both enjoyment and information.
Many fans enjoy the insightful analysis of players and team happenings, though some expected more focus on bird-related topics given the podcast's title.
Listeners appreciate the humor and light-hearted approach to discussing the St. Louis Cardinals, often reflecting on the chemistry between the hosts.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#222
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#97
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#30
Philippines/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#49
China/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#170
Taiwan/Sports/Baseball

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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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