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The Hard Nine

The Hard Nine Pod
St. Louis Cardinals
Major League Baseball
Jordan Walker
Nolan Arenado
Nolan Gorman
Sonny Gray
Wilson Contreras
Paul Goldschmidt
Philadelphia Phillies
Milwaukee Brewers
Victor Scott
Mason Wynn
Turner Ward
Los Angeles Dodgers
Brendan Donovan
Albert Pujols
Boston Red Sox
Ivan Herrera
Oli Marmol
Alec Burleson

A St. Louis Cardinals podcast hosted by Caleb and Mike Noble.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes228Founded5 years ago
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Josh Jacobs
Contributor for Dealin' the Cards and writer for Redbird Rants.
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Episode: The Cardinals are Finally Back to .500! Is this Sustainable? w/ Josh Jacobs

Hosts

Caleb Noble
Host of The Hard Nine; longtime Cardinals analyst; casual banter with baseball insight.
Mike Noble
Co-host with a knack for playful banter and deep baseball analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • The Best St. Louis Cardinals Podcast by Amateurs

    If you’re looking for a smart, entertaining, balanced discussion of current St. Louis Cardinals news, this should be your favorite podcast.

    Too many of my fellow Cardinals fans are sniveling, whiny, complainers who are never satisfied with anything. That kind negativity spills over into almost every Cardinals podcast.

    Caleb and Mike Noble also have complaints about the Cardinals organization, but they’re knowledgeable, reasonable fans. They can analyze the org without making it personal. When ... more

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    jonseals
    United States3 years ago

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Lively, knowledgeable Cardinals discourse with balanced critiques.
Strong fan engagement and marketable insights into stadium promos and attendance.
Casual yet sharp banter makes MLB discussion approachable.

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Why Did the Cardinals Decide to Call Out Jordan Walker Publicly?
Q: What do you think will get people back to the stadium: a good baseball team or a star?
The hosts agree that if the team is in contention, attendance will increase, but they question whether star players are necessary.
The 2024 Cardinals are a Disaster!
Q: If you were to judge the direction of this team after watching them, how long do you think Ollie keeps his job?
At some point, the culpability will fall on him.
The 2024 Cardinals are a Disaster!
Q: How do you attract free agents when they've seen what's happened the last two years here?
You pay them money and they will come to you.
The 2024 Cardinals are a Disaster!
Q: If we're blowing it up, who are you building around?
I'm trying to move everybody with a contract besides Sonny and Wilson.
The Cardinals are Scuffling Again Ahead of the Trade Deadline
Q: Do you think he can be traded? Or do you think he has to just be cut loose?
The management won't cut him loose. They value him as an asset or a potential asset.

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A two-host, casual yet opinionated baseball show focused on the St. Louis Cardinals and broader MLB narratives. Across recent episodes, the hosts analyze series results, roster decisions, young players, injuries, and marketing moves that affect fan engagement and attendance. They mix sharp team critique with banter, anecdotes from ballparks, and occasional pop culture tangents, creating an approachable but informed listener experience. A standout angle is how promotions and stadium atmosphere intersect with on-field performance, giving audiences both actionable takeaways and entertaining storytelling.

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