The Lou Sports Talk

Episode 60 has arrived! Ethan Hannaford and Brandon Gallegos discuss the Blues epic but heartbreaking 7 game series loss against the Winnipeg Jets. What went right? What went wrong for the Blues? The guys spend most of the episode breaking down comments made by Blues President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong and Head Coach Jim Montgomery at the end of season press conference. What is the expectation for 2025/26? What will St. Louis look to add this offseason? Here the discussion on these topics and much more. 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Blues vs Jets Series Recap 20:28 - Press Conference Comments 36:25 - Sports Hub STL 37:40 - Roster Construction Comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59 has arrived and Ethan and Dylan give you the latest updates on the Blues vs Jets first round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup. After an impressive 7-2 Game 3 win, the guys discuss what St. Louis did well and what needs to happen in order for them to knot the series up and eventually advance to the Conference Semifinals. The guys then switch to discuss the Cardinals recent struggles, notably from the bullpen. What happened to the 2024 'pen that carried the Redbirds to 83 wins? Were there underlying issues all along and could Steven Matz end up being the potential solution? All of this and more. 0:00 - Intro 4:25 - Blues Talk: Game 3 Recap 16:26 - Blues Talk: Game 4 Keys 20:53 - Sports Hub STL 22:25 - Cardinals Concerns - Bullpen Woes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 58 has arrived and it's just in time to get you ready for the Blues return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Ethan and Brandon walk you through the roller coaster season that occurred in St. Louis and how they marched their way to this point. They are then joined by former Blues Forward & a current Sportsnet Color & Studio Analyst Jamal Mayers. Mayers previews the upcoming Blues vs Jets series, gives you all the important keys to the series, and shares what St. Louis needs to do in order to advance. The guys then share some of their own thoughts on the upcoming series including what area's the Blues will need to slow down in Winnipeg's game, the challenges that being without Dylan Holloway will bring, and much more. 0:00 - Intro 4:41 - How the Blues Marched to the Playoffs - A Look at the Timeline 17:11 - Jamal Mayers Previews Blues vs Jets 29:18 - Sports Hub STL 30:20 - Deep Dive into Round One: Keys, Injuries, Beating Hellebuyck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 57 has arrived! Ethan and Dylan are joined by Benjamin Hochman, a Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Hochman shares his thoughts on the Cardinals start to the season, their pitching woes, hitting success, and more. Is a six man rotation what makes the most sense with the struggles the bullpen has had? Where does Ivan Herrera fit in defensively? The guys then share their own breakdown of the Cardinals struggles on the mound and the improvements that the offense has made. They wrap up the episode discussing the Blues historic 12 game win streak and their concerns with the impact that being without Dylan Holloway could leave. 0:00 - Intro 4:36 - Benjamin Hochman joins 22:19 - Cardinals Pitching Struggles 35:56 - Offensive Turnaround: "The Brant Brown Effect" 46:33 - Sports Hub STL 47:35 - Blues Talk: Holloway's Injury Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 56 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Scott Warmann, a Cardinals & Blues Studio Host for FanDuel Sports Midwest. They discuss what some of the key reasons to the Blues success has been in their recent stretch, what has allowed for Jordan Kyrou take his game to another level, Jimmy Snuggerud's debut, and more. The guys then discuss other big factors that have helped St Louis continue to win including the success of their defense. The guys then recap the Cardinals first homestead and the biggest improvements they've noticed in the lineup through the first six games. Finally, is the low attendance to start the season something to be concerned about? 0:00 - Intro 5:32 - Scott Warmann shares keys to Blues recent success 27:07 - Blues Talk: Factors for Winning 40:58 - Sports Hub STL 42:40 - Cardinals Convo: Major Batting Approach Improvements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55 has arrived! Ethan, Brandon, & Dylan start things off by discussing the red hot St Louis Blues, who have won eight straight game and have also put themselves in a prime position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How will St Louis calling up their top two prospects fit into the mold of what's working right now? Then, the guys recap the Cardinals 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Twins. What did they see from Sonny Gray? Is Nolan Arenado back? What do they think about the lineup? All of this and much more! 0:00 - Intro 3:06 - Blues Talk 27:54 - Litehouse Media 28:40 - Opening Day Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54 has arrived and Ethan & Dylan are joined by KMOX Sports Talent Kevin Wheeler. Wheeler shares his thoughts on the Cardinals first free agent signing of the offseason, his concerns for a potential "sophomore slump" for Masyn Winn, what St Louis would have to do in order to sneak into the Postseason this season, and more. The guys then continue their preseason roster dive by discussing the middle infield. What should expectations for Masyn Winn be? Is 2025 a make it or break it year for Nolan Gorman? Should the Cardinals extend Brendan Donovan? All of these questions get answered and more. They then wrap up the episode with Blues Talk as the guys share their thoughts on the optimism that the recent play has given them about the future. 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Kevin Wheeler Joins 3:39 - How to feel going into the season 5:35 - Cardinals sign Relief Pitcher Phil Maton 9:37 - Which position group intrigues the most? 18:04 - Masyn Winn concerns 26:04 - Preseason Roster Dive - Middle Infield 47:18 - Litehouse Media 48:10 - Blues Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 53 is out! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Bernie Miklasz. A St Louis sports writing icon, Bernie has been covering the Cardinals for 40 years and is currently the Host of The Bernie Miklasz Show on YouTube, a writer on Scoops Sports Network, and a contributor for KMOX. Miklasz discusses multiple topics including who has stood out to him at Spring Training so far, the Cardinals being stuck in mediocrity, if Albert Pujols could be managing the Cardinals in the near future, and much more. Later, the guys continue their preseason roster dive by discussing St. Louis' outfield. How will Oli Marmol navigate playing time among his young outfield core? Who could see their At-Bat's lessened? Who will be the Opening Day starters? This and much more. Brandon briefly takes you into "Blues Talk" with discussion on the Blues catching fire in recent weeks. Are the Playoffs in the picture? 0:00 - Intro 3:23 - Bernie Miklasz Joins 5:45 - Most Notable Career Moments 14:54 - Who has Stood out this Spring? 18:08 - Who Loses Playing Time? 20:13 - Cards Stuck in Mediocrity 28:03 - Pujols Managing the Cardinals? Why It Makes Sense 36:52 - Litehouse Media 37:45 - Preseason Roster Dive: The Outfield 52:52 - Blues Talk: In the Playoff Hunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 52, Ethan, Brandon, and Dylan hit the Blues talk hard. They start by discussing the Blues red hot play out of the gate since the Four Nations Break. Could the recent success force GM Doug Armstrong to view the trade deadline differently? Then, the guys dive into their "Blues Trade Bait Board". They look into ten different players on the rosters that have potential to be moved at the deadline. They discuss, debate, and compare their thoughts on who the Blues will have traded come March 7th. 0:00 - Intro 5:58 - What's Working Right Now for the Blues? 14:23 - Does the Recent Success Effect Army's Plans? 18:43 - Litehouse Media 19:45 - Blues Trade Bait Board 20:15 - Brayden Schenn 25:52 - Jordan Binnington 30:42 - Jordan Kyrou 35:45 - Colton Parayko 38: 42 - Rapid Fire (Radek Faksa, Ryan Suter, Justin Faulk, Alexei Toropchenko, Nathan Walker) 40:28 - Pavel Buchnevich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 51 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon discuss the official start of Spring Training and the arrival of Nolan Arenado. Which players will be impacted by Arenado being a Cardinal in 2025? The guys then continue their preseason dive by discussing the bullpen, who they expect to stand out, and what the plan is with Ryan Helsley. They later discuss the impact that the Four Nations Faceoff will have on hockey throughout the world as well as the impact that St Louis talent has had in it. They wrap up the episode by diving into some of the rumors around Brayden Schenn potentially getting traded at the upcoming deadline. 0:00 - Intro 4:17 - Who will be effected most by Arenado staying? 17:04 - Roster Dive: The Bullpen 32:04 - Litehouse Media 33:15 - St Louis Impact on Four Nations Faceoff 43:56 - Blues near resumption 45:46 - Will the Blues trade Brayden Schenn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 50, Ethan and Dylan are joined by John Denton, the Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com to discuss the latest regarding the efforts to trade Nolan Arenado. With Alex Bregman signing with Boston, what does that mean for the Cardinals as they try to move on from the perennial all star? In honor of pitchers and catchers reporting, the guys begin their preseason look into the two positions and more. 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - John Denton Joins from Spring Training 21:12 - Reaction to Denton's Comments 28:20 - Pitcher & Catcher Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 49 has arrived! Ethan and Brandon are joined by Kareem Haq (@KareemSSN on X), the host of the "Birds on the Farm" podcast. They discuss some of the notable headlines around some of the young Cardinals including who has the most to gain, how Nolan Gorman can improve, who St. Louis could draft in 2025, and more. The boys later discuss the different pro's and cons to Nolan Arenado potentially being traded. They then switch the conversation and talk Blues hockey where they discuss the team's recent struggles, what's going wrong for the team currently, and what needs to change. 0:00 - Intro 5:40 - Kareem Haq joins to talk Cardinals youth 27:42 - Pro's & Cons of an Arenado trade 35:35 - Blues Talk - Recent Struggles, Four Nations Faceoff, Potential Trade Candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 has finally arrived and the boys start with a bang. Ethan and Dylan are joined by Blues Pre/Postgame Host Alex Ferrario. Ferrario discusses the recent moves made by the team including trading away Scott Perunovich and placing Brandon Saad on waivers. What does both the near and long term look like for St Louis? The guys then share some of their own thoughts on the Blues current struggles and even get Brandon "Big Papi" Gallegos' opinions as well. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Alex Ferrario Joins 30:59 - Is a Rebuild Necessary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys have returned just in time for the holiday season and have brought Episode 47 with them! Ethan, Brandon, TJ, & Dylan start by recapping the notable events that have occurred for the Cardinals and Blues in the recent months. They then get into the holiday spirit by sharing the Christmas Wishlist for the Cardinals and Blues to accomplish in 2025. 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Cardinals Recap (Helsley & Arenado Trade Talk) 18:03 - Blues Recap (Montgomery Hired & Fowler Acquired) 27:35 - Litehouse Media Sponsor 28:32 - St Louis Sports Christmas Wishlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second of back-to-back Natty 1-9 episodes, Ethan, Dylan, & TJ preview the upcoming NFL season. They share they Playoff seeding projections, debate their differences, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Natty 1-9 makes its triumphant return as the fall nears, so does the college football season. Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the conference realignments, project their conference champions, their playoff dark horses, and share their thoughts on if the SEC is at an advantage or disadvantage with the competitive edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 46! On today's episode, Ethan, Brandon, Dylan, & TJ discuss the impact that Jordan Walker returning to the Major League club could have, and how it will affect other positions on the team. They also discuss the Cardinals starting rotation, Sonny Gray's recent performance, and who the odd man out will be when all starting pitchers are healthy. 0:00 - Intro 6:36 - Odd Man Out of Starting Rotation? 24:10 - Jordan Walker Recalled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 45, Ethan & Brandon are joined by Jeff Jones, Cardinals Beat Writer for the Belleville News-Democrat to recap the Cardinals trade deadline and how it could project them in the final two months of the season. The guys then have their own conversation discussing some of the biggest winners of the deadline and more. They also side-by-side compare the Cardinals and Brewers starting rotations. Will the Cardinals be able to catch Milwaukee? 0:00 - Intro 3:13 - Jeff Jones Recaps the Trade Deadline 21:05 - Takeaway's from Jones Interview 28:00 - Cardinals Trade Deadline Dive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 44, Ethan is joined by Guest Host Kyle Siksta. They're then joined by John Denton, the Cardinals Beat Writer for MLB.com. John shares his thoughts on the Cardinals top priorities for the trade deadline, who sticks out to him, who he could see the team part ways with, and more. Ethan and Kyle then discuss their own thoughts on necessary moves for St Louis to make in order to become a legit competitor for the Postseason. They also share their own mock trades! 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - John Denton Interview 19:30 - Takeaways from Denton Interview 24:24 - Arch City Media Live 25:00 - Cards Convo: Trade Deadline Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 43, Ethan, Brandon, & TJ are joined by Alex Ferrario, 101ESPN Cohost of "BK & Ferrario" and Pre/Postgame Host on the Blues Radio Network. Ferrario discusses the latest news on Tory Krug's injury and what it means for him and the Blues. He also discusses Pavel Buchnevich's contract extension, and more. The guys then discuss if the Blues offseason is over and if the team is better off than they were in 2023/24. They then wrap up the Cardinals "Mid Season Roster Dive" by discussing the outfield's great production, Masyn Winn's surprising bat, and the struggles of Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, & Nolan Gorman. 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Alex Ferrario Joins 19:01 - Takeaways from Interview 27:34 - Arch City Media Live Read 28:15 - Cardinals Mid Season Roster Dive Part 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices