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The Morning After STL is the longest-running local sports morning show in St. Louis. Tim McKernan, Martin Kilcoyne, Doug Vaughn, and Jackson Burkett have the fortune of hosting the circus each morning from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. — LIVE on 101 ESPN Radio at 101.1 FM, https://101ESPN.com, https://TMASTL.com, TMASTL YouTube, The TMASTL app, and anywhere you find podcasts.

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Cardinal Pitcher Ryne Stanek Feb 19, 2026

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New Cardinal pitcher Ryne Stanke joins the show and talks about being born in St. Louis but moving to Kansas City, being named after Cub great Ryne Sandberg. Coming into the clubhouse as a veteran presence. His World Series run with the Astros in 2022.

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Cardinal President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom Feb 19, 2026

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Chaim Bloom sits down for his first appearance on the show. Chaim talks about the fans' outlook on the change in direction and his perspective on it. His roadmap of what the organization is trying to do. Minor leaguers that are close to making an impact. Analyzing players and picking the right guy vs. picking the wrong guy. How the looming work stoppage affects their conversations in the front office. Jordan Walker and his potential. Not wanting to rush guys like Liam Doyle. Lessons he's learned in his time in baseball.

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TMA (2-19-26) Hour 4 - Hit Me Dougie, One More Time Feb 19, 2026

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(00:00-11:30) Hit Me Baby One More Time. No post game show for Gabe last night. Is Jackson going to get on Grove 23 today? Lisa is such a gem.

(11:38-12:50) Equal time, it's the right thing to do. Playing a little catch up.

(13:00-19:29) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...

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TMA (2-19-26) Hour 3 - Schadenfreude Abound Feb 19, 2026

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(00:00-14:10) New Cardinal starter Dustin May sits down at the table. Learning from veterans who have done it for a while. Feels like a bridge between the veterans and the young guys. Coming up as a young guy with a lot of hype. Has done pretty much everything except be a closer. His health scare where his wife convincing him to to the hospital saved his life. Fantastic experience playing at Dodger Stadium in LA. Golfing with McGreevy at Grove XXIII.

(14:18-21:03) You like this beat, Doug? People want to see Mizzou lose and see Jackson suffer.

(21:13-27:20) The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD

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TMA (2-19-26) Hour 2 - Don't Question His Zoology Feb 19, 2026

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(00:00-24:19) Coming back from break with a new banger of a song about not wanting to pay to play Grove XXIII. Shout out Wi Tu Lo. Recapping the boys' round of golf from yesterday. Jackson looks like he's eyeing someone. Friday Flourish. Jackson's cuban sandwich. Doty likes his burgers well done.

(24:27-37:47) Panda bears and koala bears. Are you questioning his zoology? Biggest takeaways from the Chaim Bloom interview. Most highly touted Cardinal prospects of the last 20 years.

(37:57-53:58) Criminal activity on the YouTube as Ben Boyd is up to no good. Rental car issues. NCAA Net Rankings aren't up yet. Jackson's video game habits. Who is more likely to make the tournament, SLU or Mizzou.

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TMA (2-19-26) Hour 1 - Boilers & Key Lime Pie Feb 19, 2026

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(00:00-26:19) Doug's boiler is affecting his golf game. We're gonna talk Mizzou basketball for all four hours today. Audio of the final seconds of Mizzou/Vandy. Dennis gates talking about the end of the game dramatics and his team's resilience. Illinois routs USC. Jackson's updated local college basketball team rankigs. SLU games against Dayton and Duquesne will be on channels 2 & 11. Chaim Bloom will be joining the show in 15 minutes or so. They're not happy that USA Hockey isn't the lede. Jackson shot 88 yesterday.

(26:27-1:04:26) Doug's key lime pie. Chops Ritter and Sam Snead. Chaim Bloom sits down for his first appearance on the show. Nothing he'll see in the text inbox is worse than what he hears at home. His smooth voice. The fans' outlook on the change in direction and Chaim's perspective on it. His roadmap of what the organization is trying to do. Minor leaguers that are close to making an impact. Analyzing players and picking the right guy vs. picking the wrong guy. How the looming work stoppage affects their conversations in the front office. Jordan Walker and his potential. Chaim takes some questions from the text inbox. Not wanting to rush guys like Liam Doyle. Lessons he's learned in his time in baseball. Chaim likes the navy caps.

(1:04:34-1:38:37) People seem to be reacting positively to the Chaim Bloom interview. Doug's takeaway was patience. Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt. St. Louis: You're 25 minutes from anywhere. Up yours, Florida. Jackson and Doug's late night dalliances. Ryne Stanek sits down with the show. Born in St. Louis but moved to KC in 2nd grade. Coming in as a veteran voice in the clubhouse.

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Weird Origins of Common Phrases | Stupiracy Feb 19, 2026

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In Season 2, Episode 3, Rizz and Tim take a closer look at the everyday phrases we use without thinking — and the surprisingly dark, strange, and often misunderstood histories hiding behind them.

Common expressions like “cat got your tongue,” “bite the bullet,” and “spill the beans” feel harmless in modern conversation, but their origins trace back to brutal punishments, battlefield medicine, political secrecy, industrial disasters, and long-abandoned traditions. As the episode peels back the layers behind these familiar sayings, it becomes clear how often history gets flattened into convenient myths or repeated without context. This episode explores where these phrases actually came from, why some popular origin stories are completely wrong, and how language quietly carries centuries of human behavior, fear, and invention into the present.

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Cardinal Manager Oli Marmol Feb 18, 2026

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Cardinal manager Oli Marmol joins the show and starts of talking parking spots. Interacting with media and fans. Not worried about the outside noise or proving anyone wrong. His relationship with Chaim Bloom. Who does he see stepping up with a lot of experienced players gone? What he likes about JJ Wetherholt. His playing career. The art of the ejection. What are the indicators of success for this season?

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Cardinal Catcher Yohel Pozo Feb 18, 2026

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Cardinal catcher Yohel Pozo stops by the show talking about his offseason weight loss and his new diet. The highlights of his young career up to this point. The homerun against the Yankees with his special bat. Not surprised by his offensive success. Working with Yadier Molina. Missing Wilson Contreras. Feeling optimistic about this young team and surprising people.

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Former Cardinal Closer, Jason isringhausen Feb 18, 2026

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Jason Isringhausen joins the show. Izzy talks about his golf game. Working with the younger guys in camp. Reminiscing on some of the years with Tony La Russa. And is mustache is looking wonderful.

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