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The Morning After STL

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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St. Louis Business Journal Writer, Jim Drew Feb 06, 2026

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Jim Drew of the STL Business Journal joins the program to discuss his story yesterday about David Hoffman eyeing a purchase of the Cardinals. Jim gives us some background on the story and on the Hoffman family and David’s business ventures. We discuss David’s purchase of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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TMA (2-6-26) Hour 4 - Fool Me Twice Feb 06, 2026

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(00:00-11:24) How are we supposed to do a show with Can You Stand The Rain playing? Tim's son is obsessed with the Missouri Tigers and Zach Bryan. Going thru Nelly's catalog. Slo Down. The Tip Drill video. Tim took a couple of kicks below the belt from his kid.

(11:32-11:42) We've fallen behind so we're gonna come back with the winner of the EMOTD.

(11:52-13:25) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...

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TMA (2-6-26) Hour 3 - Hot Take Bassoon Feb 06, 2026

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(00:00-11:49) Joined by Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou and the lede is the troughs being taken out of the bathrooms at Faurot Field. Is this game against South Carolina a must win for the Tigers to make the tournament? Jackson's been off his go-go medicine for a bit. His sleeping patterns.

(11:57-25:31) The theme has fallen off. Tasty hair meds. Audio of an emotional Wes Miller apologizing to fans postgame. The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.

(25:41-41:34) Interesting statistic on travel for the Super Bowl teams. Doug doesn't like Jay Cutta. Joe Lounardi's updated bracketology. Jackson's ominous music after a hot take is a great addition. Doug puts tap water on his pizza.

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TMA (2-6-26) Hour 2 - Shoutouts & 'Yola Feb 06, 2026

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(00:00-3:28) Happy birthday, Bob Marley. Jackson ruins the guessing game. Drops of the Week.

(3:35-26:15) Joined by friend of the show, Blues analyst, Joey Vitale. Heading to Detroit for some youth girls hockey. Joey's youth, playing hockey and pouring concrete. St. Louisans representing their countries in the Olympics. Immigration talk. Joey with quite the Marlon Brando impression. Don't you dare say Jackson hasn't seen The Godfather.

(26:25-35:25) It's been a big week on the phone lines so let's go to Fungo. Shoutouts and yola. St. Gabe's basketball update. Friday night is pizza night.

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TMA (2-6-26) Hour 1 - The Mother Mouse Feb 06, 2026

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(00:00-25:42) Oh no, Doug, they're furious. The station wasn't on the air briefly before the show. The calm before the TMA storm. Was it Martin's fault? The mother mouse. Papers is looking sharp in his Polos+ TMA gear. David Hoffmann says he eventually wants to purchase the Cardinals after he pays off the Pittsburgh Penguins. Business journal article discussing Hoffmann's intention to buy the Cardinals. Bill Dewitt III says they're committed and have no plans to sell. What breed of dog is most prevalently owned by STL Today commenters? Delivering papers. HVACs and wives given away on TMA. We need a Steve from Joey B's call.

(25:50-55:16) Happy birthday, Rick Astley. Tim's gonna have a big show. Weekend hoops slate. Martin's trying to get Greg Olsen on. Flag football in Saudia Arabia. Scary audio of Nevin Shapiro talking about Miami's biggest win and giving Mario Cristobal his season grade. It's just Brazzers.

(55:26-1:24:58) Joined by Jim Drew of the St. Louis Business Journal discussing David Hoffmann's interest in purchasing the Cardinals. The Hoffmann family background and where his money came from. Majority ownership of The Post Dispatch. The Dewitts' interest in selling the club. Jim is up for some two-part questions. Movie Boi shoutout from Jim. Neon's not in the budget for the MBP. Caller Adam is on hold and he's not happy at all that he hasn't been able to get on the show this week. Adam wants to be on Movie Boi. And Adam just got himself suspended.

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The Spread Zone | Big Game Prop Plays Feb 06, 2026

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Scott Rizzuto, Anthony Stalter, and Tim McKernan are back for a special prop bet episode of the Spread Zone leading up to Sunday’s Big Game. From deep dives into injuries to analyzing every line, all your Big Game betting needs are here on the Spread Zone, presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Saint Louis Billikens Director of Athletics, Chris May Feb 05, 2026

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Saint Louis University Athletic Director Chris May joins us in-studio to talk all things Billikens Hoops. Chris discusses the incredible ride so far this season while remaining focused on making a run in March. We also ask Chris about how SLU plans to retain Coach Schertz amidst the national attention the Bills are getting. We also discuss the possibility of SLU joining the Big East and how that comes about.

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TMA (2-5-26) Hour 4 - Learning To Clench Feb 05, 2026

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(00:00-3:47) Is Tim better looking in person? Yes. What are we gonna give away next? Jackson's learned to clench.

(3:55-9:49) Jackson's down on The Rock as an actor. What are Doug's Super Bowl plans? Mike Francesa has some thoughts on people watching the big game alone. Chairman took it as a shot. Big dynasty game against Texas A&M.

(10:00-12:37) QFTA today at 11:25 and not a second after. The winner of the EMOTD is...

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TMA (2-5-26) Hour 3 - Summer of Jack Feb 05, 2026

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(00:00-18:28) Is this luft balloons or red balloons? Some positive feedback on the Chris May interview. Tough spot for him talking about the conference change possibility. Predictionary for Billikens March Madness seed. Feenin' to get the Bills playing in St. Louis. Jackson's have a BIG week. Tim got an offer to play PGA National during the last break. Summer of Jack.

(18:36-30:25) It's not Miley's birthday, we're just having some fun. Larry Nickel and Prod Joe on the call on the east side. EMOTD.

(30:35-39:20) Al in Dadeville, winner of Design Aire Heating & Cooling's EMOTD competition, is in studio and he's got himself a giant check for $10,000. Was like Georgia taking down Alabama. The history of the Al in Dadeville moniker. Al being harassed in the text inbox.

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TMA (2-5-26) Hour 2 - Where Takesmiths Go To Roam Feb 05, 2026

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(00:00-25:08) Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston's marriage was kind of a struggle. Jackson's themes have become a little wobbly. Dan Orlovsky on Greg Olsen's podcast talking kids' sports. Sometimes you just gotta question kids' efforts. Radio Row: Where takesmiths go to roam. A stable of bulls? Which youth sports parents are the worst?

(25:16-33:06) Carrying over the youth sports discussion. Apparently wrestling parents are a feisty bunch. Pat Spencer. This is the most this program has ever talked lacrosse. Who's the lacrosse GOAT?

(33:16-59:58) Billiken Athletic Director Chris May has joined us in studio and he's brought gifts. Paying us in headgear. Rebounding from TMA Night at Chaifetz. Why has this year's team captured the St. Louis market so much more than teams of the past? Robbie Avila's leadership. Keeping Coach Schertz at SLU. Feeling good about where they are in the A10 but being open to changes in the future. What is the process for a university changing conferences? The student excitement for this team. Roll Bills.

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