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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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TMA (1-15-26) Hour 1 - Old Man Fade Jan 15, 2026

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(00:00-40:50) Who will be this year's MV3? Doug got a fade. Jerry The Barber. Kerbs will join us and we've got a surprise guest. Jackson broke the Brian Dabol story (a year early) and it sounds like John Harbaugh will be the next Giants coach. Billiken simps. Martin's run in with Run DMC. Jackson would like to put THAT right in front of you. Leaving money on the table. Hard to compare SLU and Mizzou. Simp with a gimp. Props to the pyrotechnician. Jackson vs. Dino Bravo. I have spoken.

(40:59-52:07) Too much clothing. Is Doug lobbying for naked basketball? Movies shot at Fordham. Dan LeBatard and friends are perpetually angry about Miami's disrespect. Talk radio the way it was meant to be performed.

(52:17-1:03:18) A big Run DMC Thursday. Audio of Nolan Arenado talking about what changed this winter compared to last winter. Time for your tapioca bath. Cry more, Vaughn.

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The Spread Zone | NFL Divisional Round Rebound Jan 14, 2026

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Coming off a struggling week for The Spread Zone for Wild Card Weekend, the guys look to rebound in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. The guys also give their takes on the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami, and everyone is falling on the same side. Find out who the guys like and make some money in this week’s Spread Zone, presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Our Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford Jan 14, 2026

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Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to talk all things Blues following the victory over Carolina. We talk about the HOF induction ceremony on Monday and the impact that had on the team. JR also shares his perspective on the timeline for the Blues (and the NHL at large) trade activity given the Olympic break. As always, Jeremy takes two-part questions from the audience.

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TMA (1-14-26) Hour 4 - Pop That Potchuli Jan 14, 2026

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(00:00-12:04) Post Malone's rise to being a sex symbol. Transforming genres. Let's name people and pick their scents. Blessed to receive an offer from the aristocracy. Get some manners, table manners at that. Doug thinks you're probably OK if you don't use soap and just use warm water. Who has a sexier chest, Doug or Tim?

(12:12-16:55) Are we heading toward a 24 team College Football Playoff? Audio of Heather Dinich talking to Mike Greenberg about playoff expansion.

(17:05-19:38) Announcing the winner of today's E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (1-14-26) Hour 3 - An E-Mail To Be Named Later Jan 14, 2026

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(00:00-5:41) This is about the horse, right? Seems like some e-mailers might be selling off assets.

(5:49-18:42) E-Mail of the Day

(18:52-36:04) Tomorrow's best for a QFTA. Ranking Jackson's favorite shows to do. Is Bluey a girl? Pat MacAfee's approval rating. Who is the "star" of College Gameday? Is Jackson intimidated by Pat MacAfee's testosterone level? The Zyn-sian scale. Brady's approval rating increasing in the broadcast booth. Post-legalization stoners. Mount Rushmore of Chris Farley films.

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TMA (1-14-26) Hour 2 - Horse Partners Jan 14, 2026

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(00:00-15:33) Only one coach standing in the AFC North as Mike Tomlin steps aside joining John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski. Audio of Mike Francesa talking about John Harbaugh and then devolving into race horse talk. Straight cheeks. A-10 and WNBA quizzes. Mt. Rushmore of horny, older men.

(15:41-43:17) Joined in studio by Blues insider, Jeremy Rutherford. Catching him up on new show alliances. JR saw Doug at the urinal at the Blues HOF event. Harrison's Brother Master is demanding to know which players were in attendance. Potential deals before the deadline. Wanting to see some of the young guys take some steps. JR does not wear a 5XL. Can a dip be a side? What to make of Colton Parayko? JR says Justin Faulk is most likely to be traded. Goalie Gate.

(43:27-58:30) Is Carl Weathers still with us? Article in STL Today about Senator Eric Schmitt lobbying for SLU to join the Big East Conference. Marquette is sittin' this one out. National fame without a degree.

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TMA (1-14-26) Hour 1 - Tumultuous Times Are Upon Us Jan 14, 2026

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(00:00-22:00) Do you go Nolan Arenado or Blues Hurricanes? Arenado to the Diamondbacks. Doug's not so sure on the return. Why do you hate Geronimo Pena? Be light on your feet in tumultuous times. Is Brendan Donovan next? Free, good parking would win Doug back. Doug is so whiny today. Grandpa Jersey over here bitching about trades. Older men in cute shirseys. Leavin' the milk out.

(22:08-45:00) Blues get the 3-0 win over the Hurricanes and Jim Montgomery was happy with the effort. Audio of Joel Hofer and Nick Bjustad on how important it was for them to perform in front of the Blues HOF guys. Mt. Rushmore of wrestling tag teams. Buschwackers and Legion of Doom. Audio of Jim Montgomery following the shutout win over Carolina. A "Where Is Doug?" app. Doug went to figure skating instead of watching Indiana/Oregon. If Sharon and Master at Self-Made Stay At Home Ladue Mom, it could be too much. Martin confuses jackson and Ms. Butler. Hot dogs at the urinal.

(45:10-1:06:38) Madonna. Was she engagement farming before it was popular? Dan Le Betard and his crew aren't happy that Miami is an underdog in the CFP National Championship game. Will the home field advantage matter for Miami? Audio of Ken Rosenthal talking about the Nolan Arenado trade and unloading assets being long overdue. Is Donovan traded by Spring Training? The whining continues.

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MLB Network Host, Greg Amsinger Jan 13, 2026

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Greg Amsinger joins the show to talk about the Cardinals and promote his event at Lindenwood featuring Oli Marmol and Chaim Bloom. We get Greg’s thoughts on the Cardinals offseason so far. Greg also talks about Chaim Bloom and his trades with the Red Sox, along with his perspective on the future of Nolan Arenado. Finally, Greg talks about the future of the MLB and the Cardinals TV situation.

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TMA (1-13-26) Hour 4 - Fighting Back Against The Criticism Jan 13, 2026

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(00:00-10:54) Doug and Tim's votes didn't matter again. Talk of a salary cap in MLB. Rob Manfred's legacy project. A team-friendly Tim deal.

(11:02-24:54) Lynn Jones doesn't regret her viral moment with Liam Coen in Jacksonville over the weekend. Audio of Ms. Jones talking about the situation. Adam Schefter's tweet may have been the catalyst for all of the attention. Do fans want "media" covering their team to be fans or completely impartial?

(25:04-26:41) The winner of the E-Mail of the Day is.....

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TMA (1-13-26) Hour 3 - I'll Stop The Show & Soak With You Jan 13, 2026

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(00:00-17:18) Andy Crouppen joins us in studio back from a little holiday respite. Tickets are a little pricey for the CFP National Championship. Passports and bath houses. An unsettling night's sleep. Hot springs. It's none of your business what happens in the bath houses. Budapest. The upper crust velvet monkeys. Legal precedent for harboring exotic monkeys. 100 year old urinals. Why do they put ice in urinals?

(17:26-26:55) Audio of Bears coach Ben Johnson on if there's something personal between him and Matt LaFleur and his viral F the Packers moment. Audio of a young, future takesmith in Philly not happy after the Eagles lost to the 49ers. Destined for afternoon drive. Troy Aikman speculating if last night was the last we see of Aaron Rodgers. Rams and Bears on Sunday night. Audio of Aaron Rodgers fed up with questions about Mike Tomlin.

(27:05-39:30) E-Mail of the Day

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