The Opening Drive

Robert joins us after the rough news on his six week injury to talk about the current issues getting around the house, the biggest parts of the Maple Leafs win that jumped out to him, his nerves being at the highest level while having to watch his team from the couch, if the swelling has come down on the ankle yet, being pretty sure it was broken the moment it got hit & getting some extra shifts just based on momentum, the plan for his rehab over the next six weeks, the immediate impact from Broberg providing offensive from the back end, and the way Holloway uses his speed & strength to impact the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey joins "The Opening Drive" from to talk about a big Blues win in Toronto, why he wasn't on the broadcast last night, the incredible play of Broberg & Holloway in the game, what exactly is making Broberg such a special player on both offense & defense for the Blues so far and why Jake Neighbours would get the nod for the 'Work Boots' award he was unable to give out last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-5 Maple Leafs-1 -- Broberg & Holloway show out for the Note -- Vikings-20 Rams-30 -- JT Minute / MVP Watch 7:15 - Lindenwood coach Jed Stugart talks about another big week, this time back at home, for the Lions 7:30 - Jay Delsing breaks down the best gifts to buy going forward into the holiday season 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Which game is bigger for the team this weekend, Mizzou at Alabama or Illinois at Oregon? 8:15 - Blues Booth: Joey Vitale breaks down a big game from Broberg & Holloway 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas joins the show to talk about the news on his ankle injury & what jumped out to him from a dominating Blues win 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset: Is there a World Series team you’re rooting for, and why? 9:15 - The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford talks about another winning offseason from Army 9:30 - NFL Storylines heading into Week 8 9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roland joins Randy for the next edition of our celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the GSOT, doing the interview on the anniversary of his big game versus the Browns, the way that Coach Vermeil sold the entire time about he vision of creating a Super Bowl winning team, why it became so fun to block for Marshall Faulk, vindication from Randy remembering his big block on Marshall run and why he still has the GSOT as one of—if not the—greatest offenses of all time in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bernie joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about his linemate Wayne Babych being inducted into the Blues HOF, the shoulder injury that stepped him from becoming an all-timer, what makes Robert Thomas an irreplaceable asset, Philip Broberg continuing to show out and impress on the blue line and who he wants to see step up with the minutes now available in the top lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John joins Randy, Brooke & Dan to talk about the Cardinals front office shake up with Rob Cerfolio, what he thinks the hiring of Brown means for the offensive coaching, all the big changes that will be coming and a painful future for the Cardinals fans on the horizon with the big names that will be on the way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show relay on our YouTube Channel! 7:00 - Robert Thomas to miss six weeks with fractured ankle -- Blues at Maple Leafs tonight -- Vikings at Rams tonight kicks off Week 8 -- The Dodgers will send Jack Flaherty to the mound against Gerrit Cole of the Yankees 7:15 – Sick of it!! 7:30 – John Denton, MLB.com Cardinals beat writer on the recent moves & expecting a rough couple of seasons in the future 7:45 – TIOLI 8:00 – Fresh Take: The Cardinals are making changes in the front office and coaching staff. How much difference can those changes make for the 2025 on field product? 8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues HOFer Bernie Federko talks about Thomas' injury & his teammate being selected for the Blues HOF 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - They said whaaaaatttt? Brian Cashman DOES NOT FORGET... 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset 9:15 - Super Bowl Champion, Former Rams TE Roland Williams celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the GSOT 9:30 - Without Noel & with an obviously hobbled Cook, can the Tigers put up a fight against Bama? 9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Bielema joins the show to talk about the special uniforms they got to play in for a special game, the players wanted to keep the jerseys after the game, the boost you get from a QB who isn’t making mistake and exudes confidence like Altmyer does and the impact on their team from players out of the Metro East & STL areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie breaks down a tough loss to a very good Jets team, why the extra pass is becoming an issue in the offensive zone, Saad’s two goals showing how you can generate quick offense, the struggles for the Blues in entering the other team’s zone, putting an APB out on Armstrong for theft after another incredible game from Broberg and why he thinks Berube’s impact is already being seen on the Maple Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-2 Jets-3 -- Is a lack of a full game becoming a problem? -- While you were sleeping... - NBA Tip-0ff Night #1 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Blues Booth: 101 host, Blues analyst Jaime Rivers talks about a bad loss to a very good Jets team & a consistent bright side from Broberg 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fighting Illini HC Bret Bielema talks about an emotional win against Michigan and looking forward to the #1 team in the nation this weekend 8:15 - Fresh Take: When we look at Cleveland, what should we expect from the Cardinals in terms of player development? 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - NFL News and Notes 9:00 – Rush Hour Reset 9:15 – Doug Armstrong foils any RFA madness & seals Jake Neighbours to a two-year extension--What does this mean for the Blues rebuild? 9:30 - We've gotten another matchup of MVPs in the World Series this year--is it the best matchup we've ever seen between assumed-award winners? 9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Monday Night Football Double-Header -- Cardinals announce staffing changes -- Blues back in action tonight hosting the Winnipeg Jets 7:15 - Four Downs: NFL WEEK SEVEN 7:30 - Potential CFB Playoff Surprise: Could the ACC get two teams into a playoff that we all assumed would be dominated by B1G & SEC squads? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fresh Take: Is this a good start for the Cardinals offseason? 8:15 - Blues Booth: John Kelly talks about the early returns from the season, Hofer getting more chances & the questions in the Top 6 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Text in at 314-399-9646 if you’ve heard of any of these people who are now making ~$30mm a year to play basketball… 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET → Blues Pres/CEO Chris Zimmerman talks about the Blues big night tonight 9:15 - If the Blues top line can’t be both the #1 creator & the #1 defender—what’s the ideal way to format the Top 6 to refocus the roles? 9:30 - MLB got the matchup it wanted—will it matter? 9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Zimmerman joins the show to talk about tonight’s big night for the Blues, the importance of the Blues Hall of Fame, what the change from Bally to FanDuel Sports Network means for the Blues, the kind of changes that could be coming later, the things that will stay mostly the same and why the Blues are getting behind the vote for sports betting in Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JK joins the show to talk about the Blues matchup against an undefeated Jets team, Joel Hofer standing on his head early in the Hurricanes matchup, why he sees parts of Brian Sutter in Jake Neighbours’ offensive game and how they could affect how the Blues use the Top 6 lineups going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kerbs joins Brooke & BK to talk about their win against the Hurricanes after an early deficit, pulling a positive from the grind of not winning a game until extremely late, the vibe of this team that’s building after all of these hard-fought comeback wins and just how high the ceiling is for Philip Broberg after this incredible start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Weekend Recap -- Another shake up in CFB, Mizzou & Illinois pass each other in the rankings -- World Series is set + Edman's big series -- STL CITY SC wraps it up... 7:15 - Three Things We Love From The Weekend 7:30 - Philip Broberg Is Exactly What The Doctor Ordered For This Blues Team... 7:45 - Take It Or Leave It 8:00 - Fresh Take: Brady Cook Just Put An End To All Questions About Mizzou's Starting QB--What's next for the Tigers? 8:15 - Chris Kerber (Voice Of The Blues) 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Giancarlo Stanton Is A Reminder Of What Postseason Success Can Mean For A 'failed' Acquisition 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset: The College Football Playoff Is *WIDE* Open. What Does That Mean For Mizzou & Illinois? 9:15 - What Is The Biggest Difference In The Blues This Year vs. Last? 9:30 - NFL Highlights & Lowlights 9:45 - Rocc N' Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-1 Islanders-0 -- Yankees-5 Guardians-7 -- Dodgers-10 Mets-2 -- NFL Week 7 Kicks Off 7:15 - Lindenwood coach Jed Stugart talks about their match against Gardner-Webb 7:30 - Jay Delsing on the dumbest rule in golf & a new golf show on Amazon Prime headlines by STL natives 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: How important is Mizzou’s game against Auburn? And is the Vanderbilt game better now? How much do style points matter? 8:15 - 101 Blues analyst Joey Vitale talks about the impressive play of Broberg & an incredible night from Hofer 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - They said whaaaaatttt? 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset 9:15 - Will Nick Leddy’s injury lead to a long-term change in the defensive pairings? Are the Blues making a mistake not putting Broberg & Parayko together on the 1st pairing? 9:30 - NFL Storylines heading into Week 7 9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay joins Randy, Dany & Brooke to talk about what has to be the worst rule in golf & his upcoming interview with the hosts of a new golf comedy/documentary on Amazon Prime focusing around a few locals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about some wild weather in St. Louis, Philip Broberg having a dominant start to the his Blues season, an incredible game from Hofer, if we'll more shakeups on the pairings and lines going forward & a very important message about perspective & life following a loss in Joey's family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Stugart joins the show to talk about the big win last weekend, the importance of having a consistent kicker that you can rely upon, why we see so much family & heritage across football nowadays & a tough matchup against Gardner-Webb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moose joins the show to talk about the UFL ramping up for 2025, ticket sales opening for the Battlehawks, being jealous of the Battlehawk’s incredible fandom and being able to get that excitement across the league, the give-and-take between the UFL & the NFL when it comes to rules, technology, etc, the way that the Packers have been able to pass the baton to Jordan Love & his continued growth this season despite the injury and what he thinks is best for the Cowboys going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices