The Cat Chat Podcast

The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 62: Brendan Ryan Mar 13, 2020

Brendan Ryan is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Brendan discuss life after baseball and his classic Chris Carpenter story.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 61: Matt Holliday Feb 27, 2020

Matt Holliday is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Matt discuss life after baseball, the upcoming Cardinals season, and his thoughts on the Astros scandal.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 60: John Mozeliak Feb 17, 2020

John Mozeliak is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Mo discuss the plans for left field, Harrison Bader's new swing, the pitching situation, and fan criticism.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 59: Lane Thomas Jan 28, 2020

Cardinals outfielder Lane Thomas is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Lane discuss his path to the majors and his plans for the 2020 season.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 58: Dakota Hudson Jan 14, 2020

Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Dakota discuss the hot topics in the MLB, his offseason, and family life.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 57: Tommy Edman Dec 23, 2019

Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Tommy discuss his busy off-season and his future the Cardinals.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 56: Ollie Marmol Nov 18, 2019

Cardinals bench coach Ollie Marmol is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Ollie discuss Marmol's career and the future of the Cardinals.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 55: Paul DeJong Nov 07, 2019

Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Paul discuss Shildt's fiery side and his quest to win a Gold Glove.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 54: Tommy Edman Jul 22, 2019

Cardinals rookie Tommy Edman is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 53: Fernando Vina Jul 05, 2019

Fernando Vina is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Fernando discuss many topics, including how the loss of Darryl Kile affected the team, what it was like to play with Albert Pujols, and what it was like to play for Tony La Russa.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 52: Mike Shildt Jun 06, 2019

Mike Shildt is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and the Cardinals Manager discuss Shildt's approach to dealing with the media and the ups and downs of a MLB season.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 51: Rick Hummel May 17, 2019

Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel is the guest on the new episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and The Commish break down the current state of the Cardinals.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 50: Dominic Leone Apr 29, 2019

Cardinals Reliever Dominic Leone is the guest on the new episode of The Cat Chat Podcast.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 49: John Brebbia Mar 31, 2019

Cardinals Reliever John Brebbia is the guest on the new episode of The Cat Chat Podcast.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 48: Ryan Franklin Mar 11, 2019

Former Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin is the guest on the new episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Ryan discuss his near comeback and his thoughts on the Cardinals bullpen.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 47: John Mozeliak Feb 25, 2019

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak is the guest on the new Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Mo discuss the state of the Cardinals heading in to the new season.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 46: Tyler O'Neil Feb 11, 2019

Tyler O'Neil is this week’s guest on The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Tyler discuss a wide-range of topics, including baseball and piano.

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The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 45: Todd Wellemeyer Jan 28, 2019

Todd Wellemeyer is this week's guest on The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Todd discuss a wide-range of topics, including baseball, food trucks, and different dimensions.

The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep. 44: Jason Isringhausen Jan 14, 2019

The Cat talks it over with the former Cardinal Closer.

The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep. 43: Ricky Horton Dec 31, 2018

Ricky Horton is The Cat's guest on the new episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. Ricky gives his opinions about the Cardinals off-season and what it's like to work with the premiere regional cable journalist.

The Cat Chat Podcast – Ep. 42: Mike Shildt Dec 13, 2018

Mike Shildt is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat caught up with the Cardinals skipper at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.

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The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep. 41: Austin Gomber Dec 03, 2018

Austin Gomber is the guest on this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast. The Cat and Austin Gomber discuss Austin's journey to the majors and more.

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The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep. 40: The Story of Tom Alston Nov 19, 2018

On this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast is the story of Tom Alston, the first African American Cardinals player. The Cat and Warren Corbett talk about everything you should know about Tom Alston.

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The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep. 39: Jack Flaherty Nov 06, 2018

On this episode, The Cat talks to Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. The Cat and Jack cover many subjects including: the recent Gold Glove selections, his off-season in California, and regional cable journalism.

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The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep 38: Randal Grichuk Oct 23, 2018

On this episode, The Cat talks to former Cardinal Randal Grichuk. The Cat and Randal cover many subjects including: hitting, Toronto, which Cardinal player doesn't return Grichuk's texts, and media relationships.

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The Cat Chat Podcast - Ep 37: Derrick Goold Oct 15, 2018

On this episode of The Cat Chat Podcast, a rights holder holds the Cardinals beat writer, Derrick Goold, accountable.

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Ep. 36 - Joe Mather Sep 18, 2018

The Cat sits down with formal Cardinals outfielder, Joe Mather. Joey Bombs talks to The Cat about his time with the Cardinals and his new gig as the Visalia Rawhide manager.

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Ep. 35 - Harrison Bader Aug 29, 2018

Cat Sits Down With Cardinal Outfielder Harrison Bader.

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Ep. 34 - Mike Shildt Aug 13, 2018

Cardinals interim manager Mike Shildt joins the cat in this episode. Shildt discusses his new duties, including dealing with the media, and gives his thoughts on the Cards chances of getting to the playoffs. He also hails his appearance on the Cat Chat Podcast as a career highlight.

Ep. 33 - David Eckstein Jul 20, 2018

Cat Sits Down With Former Cardinal and World Series MVP David Eckstein.

Ep. 32 - Daniel Descalso Jun 27, 2018

The 2011 World Series champ has been a pleasant surprise for the D’Backs this season, and spoke with Jim Hayes to reminisce about his 5 years in St. Louis.

· Shocking news as Daniel doesn’t follow Jim Hayes on Twitter

· The adjustments to his swing that have paid dividends

· Reuniting with Jon Jay and their wardrobe as new dads

· Memphis Mafia friendships & Allen Craig’s bounce back year

· What does Daniel remember most about that epic run in 2011

· Experience playing under Tony La Russa as his first manager

· What are Daniel’s plans for life after baseball as of right now

· Why his favorite regional cable TV professional is Pat Parris

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Ep. 31 - Ben Fred & Mark Saxon Jun 14, 2018

Esteemed host Jim Hayes is joined in studio by media colleagues Ben Frederickson of the Post-Dispatch and Mark Saxon of The Athletic for a Cardinals round table…

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Ep. 30 - Kyle Lohse May 30, 2018

This 16-year MLB veteran recently called it a career; and chatted with The Cat about his time playing in St. Louis, post-baseball plans, and clubhouse antics…

What led Kyle to announce his retirement on Instagram
Similarities between his recent experience and Waino’s
Challenge of signing with a team late in Spring Training
Recalling some pranks that Kyle pulled on his teammates
How did the impersonation of Tony La Russa take place
Recounting his sac bunt in Game 6 of the World Series
The mystery forearm injury which threatened his career
How disappointing was it to leave the Cardinals in 2013

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Ep. 29 - Skip Schumaker May 16, 2018

This versatile former Cardinal and 2-time World Series champion is now on the Padres coaching staff, and chatted with Jimmy “The Cat” Hayes in San Diego…

Skip discusses his inaugural podcast and segue into coaching
The importance of launch angle plus how hitting has evolved
How often does he still get asked about the infamous squirrel
What does he remember about Freese and 2011 World Series
What kind of memorabilia has Skip saved from his MLB run
How important was playing 2B to establishing Skip’s career
The unique rapport he enjoyed w/ teammate Chris Carpenter
Discussing team chemistry and watching out for Kyle Lohse
Why he wore a jersey with “Squeaks” on the back nameplate

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Ep. 28 - Joe Kelly May 08, 2018

NOTE: This interview was recorded in Spring Training, before the Yankees and Red Sox broke out into fisticuffs on April 11, 2018.

The former Cardinals and current Red Sox pitcher has a sense of humor not seen since the likes of Sinbad, and he joins The Cat for a wide ranging conversation…

Discussing the decision to name his son ‘Knox’
What led to Joe’s success during the ‘17 season
How he keeps things loose in the Red Sox ‘pen
Ambushing an interview with Nelly on FSMW
Inception of Joe’s new Jim Buchanan character
What does Joe miss about playing in St. Louis
Reacting to the Yankees impressive offseason
Comparing that rivalry to Cardinals vs. Cubs
Grading regional cable’s performance in STL

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Ep. 27 - Keith Hernandez May 01, 2018

Keith is perhaps known best for his Mets playing and broadcast career plus Seinfeld cameo, but he won both a World Series and MVP Award with the Cardinals. Keith’s new memoir covers much of his career in STL, and he discusses that plus much more with esteemed podcast reporter Jim Hayes.

The impetus for his 5th book and why it’s so Cardinal-centric
Recounting his notable 1979 and 1982 seasons with St. Louis
Why he enjoys Cardinal uniforms, but with a notable critique
How did the Seinfeld appearance impact his overall notoriety
That time Bob Gibson took issue w/ Keith’s record collection
Why his cat Hadji has become a celebrity via Keith’s Twitter
What’s led to him having such a lengthy career as an analyst

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Ep. 26 - Jim Edmonds Apr 25, 2018

The 8-time Gold Glove Award winner and 2006 World Series champion is now The Cat’s teammate with regional cable, and chatted with him at Wrigley Field.

What it feels like being referred to as Cardinals Hall of Famer
What’s the transition to broadcasting like for Jimmy Ballgame
Camaraderie at Fox Sports Midwest and talents of Danny Mac
Why he’s interested in TV and his biggest challenges doing it
How likely is Edmonds to ever pursue coaching or managing
Who are the best players that Jim crossed paths with in MLB
Thoughts on Griffey saying that he embellished some catches
How he feels about falling off the Hall of Fame ballot so early
Does the baseball fan base intersect with the Real Housewives

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Ep. 25 - Rick Ankiel Apr 18, 2018

The former Cardinals pitcher and outfielder turned bestselling author joined his regional cable colleague Jim Hayes to discuss his remarkable life and career…

Reliving his infamous start versus the Braves in the 2000 NLDS
Why he still had plenty of confidence going into the Mets series
Describing his book writing process with Yahoo’s Tim Brown
What led him to drinking during two games in the 2001 season
Quick move from pitcher to outfielder in Spring Training 2005
How many people truly believed he’d succeed as an outfielder
Did he envision working in the media during his playing days
Biggest challenge as an analyst & thoughts on 2018 Cardinals

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Ep. 24 - Bud Norris Apr 10, 2018

The former Astros starter was a Cardinal killer going 7–2 with a 2.17 ERA in his first 11 starts vs. St. Louis. Now, he’s a vital member of the Cardinals bullpen and feels obligated to chat with regional cable TV reporter and podcast host Jim Hayes.

What he takes away from the loss in extras last night
Why it was special to earn his 1st save as a Cardinal
What physical challenges did Bud encounter in 2017
Biggest challenge switching from a starter to reliever
What was his reaction when Holland signed in STL
Why was Bud interested in playing for the Cardinals
Thoughts on his mythical status in STL from 2009-12
What are his expectations for the Cardinals this year
His impressions of Jordan Hicks as a Major Leaguer
How does he stack up as a golfer with his teammates

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Ep. 23 - Michael Girsch Apr 04, 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals GM sat down with esteemed regional cable reporter and podcast host Jim Hayes in New York after the season opener against the Mets…

How did the Greg Holland signing come together
Why did it result in Reyes moving to 60-Day DL
His thoughts on the slow 2018 Free Agent market
How would he evaluate the Cardinals’ off-season
Does he also have a double secret Twitter account
What are his big takeaways from Spring Training
Why it made sense for Carson Kelly in Memphis
Reaction to Pham turning down a 2-year contract
How was Jose Martinez under the radar so long
Do they ever make moves to “respond” to Cubs
How to balance winning right now vs. long-term
How has his role changed since becoming GM

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Ep. 22 - Chris Hrabe Mar 28, 2018

The KMOX broadcaster just returned from calling a number of the Cardinals spring training contests, and joined The Cat in studio to preview the season…

The importance of establishing a rapport with players
Experience of a Chicago native covering the Cardinals
Comparing the rivalry between cities in MLB vs. NHL
Why did Chris watch a solitary season of The Bachelor
Trying to contextualize the angst among Cardinals fans
Confidence level in the team’s roster to start the season
What needs to happen for the team to make the playoffs

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Ep. 21 - Stephen Piscotty Mar 20, 2018

The former Cardinals and current Athletics OF joined The Cat to discuss his offseason trade, time in St. Louis, and charitable efforts supporting his mom.

Getting acclimated to Spring Training in Arizona
Updating fans in STL with how his mom is doing
How his mom’s illness impacted his 2017 season
Stephen’s initial reaction to being traded by STL
Facebook Page raising money for ALS research
Getting hit by a pitch 3 times in the same at-bat
His terrifying collision w/ Peter Bourjos in 2015
Discussing favorite moments with the Cardinals
How will Grich function in Toronto without him
His rationale for being friendly with the media

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Ep. 20 - Bengie Molina Mar 13, 2018

The 2002 World Series champ, former Cardinals hitting coach, and older brother of Yadi Molina joined Jim to discuss baseball, his book, podcasting, and more…

How did Bengie become a co-host on a Cardinals fan podcast
What will the team’s Spanish radio broadcasts entail this year
How it feels to call Yadi’s games during emotional moments
The inspiration for writing a best-selling book about his father
Swapping entertaining stories about Yadier and Albert Pujols
How likely is Bengie to get back into coaching at some point
Intriguing take on why not having a closer is a plus right now
Why the Cards starting rotation might still be one piece away

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Ep. 19 - Trevor Rosenthal Mar 06, 2018

The former Cardinals closer and current Free Agent joined The Cat in studio during January to discuss his recovery, future in baseball, and living in STL.

Does it feel odd to live in St. Louis still and not be a Cardinal
What kind of conversations were had before Mo released him
What’s the timetable for potentially signing with a new team
Does he have any doubts that he’ll eventually be back to 100%
When did it become clear to Trevor that his injury was serious
Expectations for the closer market during the next off-season
Interest level in being a starter & what makes an effective closer
Dealing with blown saves and media’s unique interest in them
How did Trevor become such an expert at piloting his drones
Family Fun in St. Louis and his updated incognito appearance

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Ep. 18 - Jason Motte Feb 27, 2018

The former closer clinched the 2011 World Series and returned to the Cardinals on a minor league deal this spring. He joins us to share memories of playing in STL, discuss his potential role this year, and detail the exciting work he does for charity.

Did he ever anticipate a return to the Cardinals organization
What are his expectations for camp plus the upcoming year
What adjustments did he make with the Braves last season
How he transitioned from a catcher to pitcher 10 years ago
Memories which stand out from the 2011 World Series run
Coolest pieces of memorabilia he has from that time period
What it’s like dealing with the media when you’re a closer
How his foundation at the K-Cancer shirts have taken off

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Ep. 17 - John Mozeliak Feb 21, 2018

The Cardinals President of Baseball Operations spent Valentine’s Day at Spring Training doing regional cable journalism (in podcast form) with our Jim Hayes.

Questions he wants to see answered during camp this season
How much better is this season’s club compared to last year
Would the Cards benefit from making another move or two
How does Mo see roles in bullpen and rotation shaking out
His expectations for Waino and Matt Carpenter this season
How capable are Pham and DeJong of repeating production
Does Mo follow social media using double secret accounts
How will they manage Yadi Molina’s playing time in 2018
Discussing the changes and additions to the coaching staff
How aware is he of criticism of himself and Mike Matheny
Thoughts on the slow Free Agent market & future interest
Constructive feedback on The Cat’s podcast performance

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Ep. 16 - Dan Patrick Feb 13, 2018

Prominent broadcaster Dan Patrick joined Jimmy “The Cat” Hayes in late 2017.

How Dan became acquainted with former Cardinals 2B Bo Hart
Why a household chore led to Bo being discussed on DP Show
Griffey Jr’s dissatisfaction with Edmonds highlights on ESPN
How would he evaluate Edmonds as a Hall of Fame candidate
Thoughts on how SportsCenter has changed since he hosted it
Describes his successful partnership with Keith Olbermann

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Ep. 15 - Jen Langosch Feb 07, 2018

The reporter for MLB.com joined The Cat shortly after the Cardinals Winter Warm-up in January 2018 to discuss her career and the modern baseball beat.

How challenging will it be to travel for work as a new parent
Growing up in Georgia & wanting to be a Braves announcer
Why the beat reporter’s job encompasses more than writing
What it’s like working as a woman in a male dominated field
Strategies for dealing with critics via email and social media
Which players have been Go-To’s for knowledge and quotes
Mike Matheny’s evolving relationship with the local media

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Ep. 14 - Miles Mikolas Jan 30, 2018

The new Cardinals starting pitcher and Jupiter FL native joined The Cat to discuss signing in St. Louis, returning to the Big Leagues after 3 years in Japan, and more.

Growing up a Marlins fan and taking his daughter to music class
How the curveball was crucial to his professional growth in Japan
Comparing the level of competition in Japan to the Big Leagues
What was day-to-day life like for an American living over there
Any concerns about falling off the radar with Big League scouts
What’s his primary goal this season as a member of the Cardinals
Who are some current Cardinals that he’s played with previously
How does Miles feel about being nicknamed “The Lizard King”

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Ep. 13 - Matt Carpenter Jan 23, 2018

The Cardinals infielder and 3-time All-Star had a very revealing conversation with Jim Hayes days before the team’s 2018 Winter Warm-up. Primary topics include:

Would college teammate Jake Arrieta fit in St. Louis
Why was least year an anomaly for Matt offensively
How adding Ozuna helps transform the lineup card
Misperception fans have about him hitting lead-off
Why he describes Oquendo as his security blanket
Why Matt’s so proud to have Pham as a teammate
Can he shed light on hauntings at the Pfister Hotel

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Ep. 12 - Matt Vasgersian Jan 17, 2018

The lead studio host and also play-by-play voice for MLB Network has a healthy respect for journalists working at the regional level, so he joins The Cat to banter about baseball and a whole lot more.

The slowly evolving trade and Free Agent market this off-season
Matt’s assertion that Hosmer will land in St. Louis not San Diego
Why he believes the Cardinals stack up well against Cubs in ‘18
Are the Cardinals still a destination franchise despite Stanton saga
National view of Mike Matheny and his progression as a manager
How does he feel about rebirth of the XFL plus Vince McMahon

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Ep. 11 - Luke Weaver Jan 10, 2018

This 24 year-old righty starter “arrived” in the Bigs during the Cardinals 2017 campaign. He joins Cat to discuss his breakout year, ghostly rumors, & more:

Luke’s lemon tree and New Year’s Eve celebration
Impulsive tweet regarding the Pitch Perfect trilogy
What clicked for him in this breakout 2017 season
How does his mindset now compare to last spring
Issues with having so many Luke’s on the ball club
Takes on Flaherty, Lance Lynn & The Lizard King
Have teammates told him about the Pfister Hotel…

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Ep. 10 - Brad Thompson Jan 03, 2018

The former Cardinals pitcher and 2006 World Series champ is now a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest and 101 ESPN. Brad stopped by The Home Loan Expert studios to discuss his career and to hold Jim Hayes accountable for his tweets.

Why he doesn’t like to exaggerate his Major League exploits
Brad’s unconventional path to MLB and arriving with Peoria
Being mistaken for the Bat Boy after initially being called up
Brad tells us why he has an ill-fitting 2006 World Series ring
Why he ended up paying for his own Tommy John operation
What circumstances led him to work on radio and television
What’s his approach for providing fair yet accurate analysis
Importance of having specifically defined roles for pitchers
Do the Cardinals need at least one more big off-season move

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Ep. 9 - Bo Hart Dec 27, 2017

The former 2B thrilled Cardinals fans with an unbelievable run after being called up during the 2003 season. Now living in Memphis, he calls in to chat with Jim.

Why the story of his call-up has more details with each telling
What were the ingredients of his initial success with the Cards
Scott Rolen provides sage wisdom about dealings with media
Becoming acquainted with then Sportscenter host Dan Patrick
His disappointment with not making the 25 man roster in 2004
Trekking through the minor leagues after leaving the Cardinals
How often does he get recognized by Cardinals fans still today
The coolest pieces of memorabilia he has from his MLB career

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Ep. 8 - Kolten Wong Dec 20, 2017

Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong interrupted his morning workout in Hawaii to speak with Jim Hayes about a variety of baseball and, frankly, bizarre occult topics…

Offseason activities and monitoring of Hot Stove rumors
Explaining why 2017 was a relief and growth he enjoyed
Why return of Oquendo could help make DeJong an MVP
What he makes of the team’s clubhouse chemistry in 2017
A former Cardinals staff member who believes in Bigfoot
The haunted hotel in Milwaukee that spooks Yadi Molina

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Ep. 7 - Randal Grichuk Dec 13, 2017

Cardinals OF Randal Grichuk spoke with The Cat from his home in Texas about a variety of baseball and nonsensical topics, plus a special guest chimes in as well…

Should media guys address players by their nicknames
What does Randal’s off-season training regimen entail
Social media usage and does he follow trade rumors
Eating habits and did he hide his candy from The Cat
The rationale behind his stint in Palm Beach last year
Real reason he was named cheapest teammate on FSM
Ghostly encounters and does Randal believe in bigfoot

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Ep. 6 - Lance Lynn Dec 06, 2017

Veteran starter Lance Lynn has pitched 7 seasons in St. Louis. Now a Free Agent, he spoke with Jim Hayes at the end of Nov 2017 about his time with the Cardinals and what’s next in his Major League career. Topics of this conversation include:

The one person who feeds him nonsensical media reports
What he’d say to Giancarlo Stanton about playing in STL
Most challenging aspect of recovering from Tommy John
How pitchers like Chris Carpenter influenced his career
When and why did his personality with the media develop
The bullpen phone fiasco in Game 5 of 2011 World Series

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Ep. 5 - Dan McLaughlin Nov 29, 2017

The Cat’s colleague from Fox Sports Midwest joins in studio to discuss his outstanding play-by-play work for the Cardinals plus other topics including:

What occupies most of his time during the off-season
Why he’s been so successful making the biggest calls
Dealing with fan and player criticism of the broadcast
Stories about traveling with The Cat on team charters
Favorite players to interact with the past two decades
The challenge of working with multiple TV analysts
His thoughts on the infamous “Caller Dan” of TMA

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Ep. 4 - Matt Holliday Nov 22, 2017

The long-time Cardinals OF and 2011 World Series champion talks with The Cat about his career in St. Louis, what’s next, and more in this recent conversation:

What does he think about Jim having a podcast
How likely is Matt to play again next season
Thoughts on his Yankees teammate Aaron Judge
How challenging was it to sit at the end of last year
Why he still takes pride in having been a Cardinal
Recounting his final weekend playing in St. Louis
Interest in someday managing or broadcasting
Does he believe in the existence of extraterrestrials

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Ep. 3 - Paul DeJong Nov 15, 2017

The Cardinals shortstop and N.L. Rookie of the Year finalist recently called The Cat while spending some of his off-season in New York. Topics included:

Should grilling be considered cooking
Would he give up number 11 to Oquendo
Does Paul use his Bio-Chemistry degree
Takeaways from his first season in MLB
Why he enjoys Ice Fishing as a hobby
How often is he recognized in St. Louis

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Ep. 2 - Matt Adams Nov 08, 2017

The former Cardinals 1B will always be remembered for his HR off Kershaw in Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS. Now with the Braves, he still calls St. Louis home during the off-season, so he joined Cat in studio to discuss a number of topics:

How he transformed his diet and his body
How he found out about the trade to Atlanta and his immediate reaction
Thoughts on being asked to try LF in both St. Louis and Atlanta
What’s his strategy going forward for walk-up music
Does he believe professional wrestling is real
Why did he decide to sign up for Twitter recently

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Ep. 1 - Adam Wainwright Nov 01, 2017

2-time N.L. wins leader and long-time Cardinal Adam Wainwright has been putting up with Jimmy “The Cat” Hayes for over a decade. In this inaugural edition of the podcast, The Cat asks Waino about many things, including:

Why should armadillos be driven away from your garden?
What is the status of Adam’s elbow after having surgery?
How does he respond to people who have written him off?
How challenging is it to remain friendly with the media?
How does he explain the team’s performance in 2017?
What’s his reaction to Derek Lilliquist moving on?
What’s his philosophy when it comes to team chemistry?
What are his thoughts on the existence of Big Foot?

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