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Tigers Tailgates and Friends

Author: Brian Garner

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Tigers Tailgates and Friends is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian Garner. I’ll bring to you an inside look at Mizzou football and other Tiger sports We’ll discuss issues like parking tickets and tailgating and even mix in some interviews. I’ll share stories and hope to educate, entertain and maybe put a smile on your face.

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Joining me is Hall of Fame Sportswriter, we’ll discuss how he got into journalism and became one of the best to ever put pen to notebook. People we’ll discuss are Jack Buck, Whitey Herzog, Tony Larussa, along with Jack Clark, Ozzie Smith and others. Youll learn of major stories Rob broke why hes having so much fun at what he does. Rainbows for kids, a charitable organization for families with kids who have cancer and Stlsportspage that everyone can enjoy if youre a Cards fan.
My guest is a US Army Veteran, shes a huge Tiger Football fan, shes a business owner and she has time to volunteer in her community. Find out more about this amazing Columbia wife mother and friend and how she handles it all. Tawnya Moroni is someone you will want to know, and do business with and talk Tiger football with. Also find out how she has ties to 9/11.
We venture into the world of sports injuries with Athletic Trainer Kate Meyer. You’ll learn how she got into this very popular and expanding work force. We’ll talk injuries, prevention, and modalities used and what it’s like to care for athletes. We’ll discuss the triage situation during games and how the medical community comes together to care for athletes during and after competition.
We uncover a 35 year old treasure during the North End Zone construction project at Farout Field at Mizzou. With know one having an answer to this mystery, i was guided to University of Oklahoma Athletic Director, Joe Castiglione, who uncovered the entire mystery complete with the origin and reason for its need. Complete details were provided as well as other unknown or little known pieces of Tiger lore from a time gone bye. An informative and wonderful first hand account to be sure.
You’ll meet OG- The Original Gangster or as some would call him,The Original Gentleman. He’s the locker room attendant for Mizzou Football. Find out where he came from and how he got to Mizzou. You’ll find out how he’s become somewhat of a father figure to the players, what this job means to this fine outstanding man.
We take a look at the storied career of one of the best play by play voices in American sports. Find out how Mike Kelly got his start and how he climbed the ladder to success. Find out about his consecutive game streak, his honors along the way, the friends he’s worked with as well as his favorite memories and best atmospheres he’s been a part of.
You’ll hear the story of the first female to sign a professional contract baseball contract in Australia. Genevieve Beacom left handed hurler competed with males all her life and in 2023 a MLB executive compared her as the female Shohei Otani. Learn how this came to be and where she is now
We bring you Part II with Culinary Performance Services Chef Randy Young. We’ll share his very interesting background out west and take you on another path on fueling up the Tiger Football Team. He’ll share the inner workings of the staff and how they get this monumental job done day after day.
We bring you part 1 with Culinary Performance Services Chef Wade Dixon, who will take you through fueling up the Tiger football team. You’ll learn tricks of the trade, preparation and how the stuff comes together to bring great meals to the players during fall camp. Stay with us next week for part 2 with another chef who’ll share more of what they do.
Herculaneum and Mizzou grad Zac Taylor is a man who can get grass to grow anytime, anywhere and paint a football field with the best. Learn how he went from Mizzou student and ended up working some of the biggest collegiate football games and golf tournaments and pro soccer fields and The Red River Rivalry to become one of the marquee Turf Specialist in the country.
How to shop, prepare and pull off a football tailgate you’ll be proud of. We’ll start with what to buy, how to pack, what supplies you may need. We’ll discus keeping hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold. We’ll give you tips if you’re a beginner or might even give you an idea or two if you’re a veteran. We’ll also discuss the A’s to Z’s of packing your vehicle
Get to know this Seckman High School graduate who’s been involved in archery a very long time. She has become one of the best archers in the nation right here in our own back yard. You’ll also learn a little about archery and how this girl keeps getting awards and recognition.
An SID wears many hats, learn what goes on in the daily life of this young man, Eric Mueller, Mizzou Sports Information Director for Volleyball and Softball. You’ll hear why this job is a pivotal part of the Tiger Athletic Department.
You’ll discover how Mizzou football and Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries formed a partnership to put smiles on the faces of children. Joe Knight development director shares the story of how wonderful this program is for the community. Find out how you can help this program what it means to the kids and foster parents.
Shannon Welker, Head Coach of Mizzou Gymnastics gets the very best from his athletes. Learn how he made his way to Mizzou and developed this team into a national power. He’ll talk recruiting, work ethics and passion. Find out why he is A master of coaching and has all-Americans, SEC champions and national champions in his program.
Exclusive Access

Exclusive Access

2025-07-0801:03:29

We talk with the Director of Culinary Performances Services at Mizzou Alan Petersen. Find out the ins and outs of feeding the Tiger Athletes at two locations. Learn the whys behind the different foods served and why this isn’t just basic 3 meals a day. You’ll learn why the stock market and weather patterns affect the food service.
Dave Matter- True Son

Dave Matter- True Son

2025-07-0152:56

My guest is Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, Dave Matter. We’ll explore the early years of Dave covering Mizzou as a newspaper reporter. Then how he got into the position he’s in now and how he works with the outstanding group of Sports information directors under his watch. We’ll talk about the great books he’s written and you’ll find out why he’s as good as it gets. Being a J-School graduate, he truly is “ A True Son”
TERMINAL VELOCITY

TERMINAL VELOCITY

2025-06-2420:28

My guests today are two of the best high school pitchers in St. Louis. Junior LHP Jackson Smith from Festus High School who is committed to to the Michigan Wolverines of the Big10 and Senior RHP JD Dohrmann from Vianney High School who is committed to Mizzou. You get an inside look at these phenomenal arms “and what makes them tick” we”ll also have our 1st in a 4 part episode on how to plan for a Mizzou football roadtrip as well as our recipe of the week
Controlled Chaos

Controlled Chaos

2025-06-1750:13

My guest is Tiger style NCAA 2-time national champion and 2- time world champion and the newest member of the Mizzou Tigerstyle wrestling coaching staff, Mr. Keegan Otoole. We’ll discuss his introduction to wrestling as a youth and how he trained and readied himself to become a Tiger. We’ll touch on how much harder it is to be a collegiate wrestler and what Ben Askren means to Keegan. We’ll revisit his time in Russia at the Worlds and what he did to upset the Russian coach. Learn how is faith and mental fortitude made Keegan into the man father and champion that he is.
My guest is Carlie Isbell, Festus HS and St. Louis Chaos softball player. Focused, driven and committed barely describes this elite softball talent. Find out what makes this young lady tick and how she went from an infielder to one of the best catchers in the area. What drives her and what her goals are for the future. You don’t want to miss the inside scoop on this rising softball athlete.
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