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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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The Spread Zone|Best Betting Weekend of the Year Jan 07, 2026

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Scott Rizzuto, Anthony Stalter, and Tim McKernan are back in the studio leading up to what Rizz calls "the best betting weekend of the season". NFL Wild Card Week and College Football Playoff action have the boys ready to go for this week's Spread Zone, presented by FanDuel Sportsbook. Plus, Tim has a situation to address with a long-shot bet he has going.

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Our Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford Jan 07, 2026

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Jeremy Rutherford joins the show in-studio to talk all things St. Louis Blues. JR talks about the 4-point weekend and what the future of the Blues “core”. As always, JR takes two-part questions from the audience, including Kyrou and Binnington’s performance.

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Hall of Fame Broadcaster, Joe Buck Jan 07, 2026

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Joe Buck joins the show to discuss Indiana football and a number of other topics. We first ask Joe about his black eye incident and then get into his Hoosiers. Will Joe be at the game in Atlanta? Does he get to park for free? Joe then talks about Curt Cignetti and his analysis of him as a coach. We then ask Joe about receiving the Ford C. Frick award and going into Cooperstown. Finally, we get Joe’s thoughts on the Cardinals offseason so far and the Blues.

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TMA (1-7-26) Hour 4 - Doug, Doug, Goose Jan 07, 2026

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(00:00-6:09) Cuckin' Matt Damon. They're already not happy with today's filtering process. Guaranteed a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard as neither CSW or The Incel penned an email. Audio of the Auburn coach unhappy with the controversial ending of their game. The fans weren't happy on The Plains.

(6:17-20:47) Jackson's in his Jam Jams Playlist so we get some Paramore. Naming off the colleges in Philadelphia. Never talk unit size. Always live your life like Arite Lange. Talking through Tim's futures bet on Miami. Chairman is not taking any guff about his filtering.

(20:57-32:24) Revealing the winner of the EMOTD.

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TMA (1-7-26) Hour 3 - Oh WOW, That Chutney! Jan 07, 2026

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(00:00-6:48) Today could be your opportunity to get yourself a point in the EMOTD competition. Family members of the dais are not allowed to win. Ken Rosenthal with a piece on Brendan Donovan.

(6:56-22:13) More poor emails coming in. An audio supercut sent in by Larry Thornton of Frank Cusumano reacting to food. Audio of the Chevy Chase clip that was discussed on the show yesterday. Look at you over there scoffing. Sling Blade.

(22:23-36:25) Day 3 of the E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (1-7-26) Hour 2 - Somebody's Gotta Be On This Team Jan 07, 2026

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(00:00-35:37) Joined by friend of the show and avid Indiana Hoosier fan Joe Buck. Joe got kicked in the head by one of his kids. Fine watching the Indiana vs. Oregon game at home on his couch but will try and get to the National Championship game should they make it. But will he get to park for free? Joe gives his thoughts on Curt Cignetti and what he's done at Indiana. Ole Miss and Miami. The Fan Show debacle. Joe's going into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe gives his take on the current state of the Cardinals and Nolan Arenado still being with the club. Somebody's gotta be on this team.

(35:45-40:00) Why are we playing Hanson? Just feelin' a little cheeky. Is The Incel at the Other End of the Couch the Ole Miss of the E-Mail of the Month competition?

(40:10-1:02:32) Our Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford hanging out in studio. JR talking about his piece on Justin Faulk. One-on-one conversations versus being in the scrum. Harrison's Brother Master first in the queue with his obligatory Jordan Kyrou question. JR believes that the team will be addressing and possibly trading from the core. How would the fan base react to moving on from this group? What's the most hoosier part of JeffCo? Who on the dais would be the best kisser?

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TMA (1-7-26) Hour 1 - Did Something Happen In The NBA Last Night Jan 07, 2026

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(00:00-14:37) Papers has another new cap. Are we being groomed? The Angry Hoosier and Jeremy Rutherford will both be joining us later. Martin's being a whiny little B word about traffic. 1.5 second window before you get a honk. We're the place to go for marital problems.

(14:45-33:52) Big sports night tonight: SLU vs VCU, Mizzou vs. Kentucky, Blues vs. Blackhawks. Home court advantage in college basketball. How do you hunt for hotwives? Apparently you can cuss on College Gameday. Dumbass Jackson. Doug's been to Richmond. Favorite commonwealth states. Turning your back on the Canadian National Anthem.

(34:02-51:07) Charlie Marlowe loved Avicii. Renaissance Fairs. Jousting and eating mutton. What are you looking forward to most over the next five days of sport? Billikens with their first true road test. JR's column in The Athletic about Justin Faulk and his consistency.

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TMA (1-6-26) Hour 4 - Fiber Is Nature's Broom Jan 06, 2026

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(00:00-6:13) Put em on the glass. The Hyzer House Hooligan isn't happy for a second straight day. What a great mouth horn, Tim. The Gatekeeper of Humor.

(6:21-11:54) Some slower Zeppelin. Doug still needs new headphones. Ross Dellenger with an article on topics of CFB that will possibility be tended to after the season wraps up. Week Zero, playing dates for the CFP, date of transfer portal, and spring and summer access periods.

(12:04-18:55) The boy is trying. Following through on the deep tease of a gold mine for Doug. 10 STL Dining Trends to watch in 2026. Announcing the winner of day 2 of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (1-6-26) Hour 3 - Rest In Peace, Stahhhhh Jan 06, 2026

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(00:00-13:59) Day 2 of the E-Mail of the Day Competition.

(14:07-26:28) Jackson's the kind of guy you wanna be in a foxhole with? You ever been pinched? Somebody won 4-1 in the EMOTD competition but it's still a mystery who. People listening to the show at gunpoint. Yule Tide lemminating. Use a figure skate like in Cast Away. Where do you go to see goiter people? What's coming up on Movie Boi?

(26:38-29:00) Sophie Cunningham won't be back on the Fever and that hurts. Interesting conversation in the YouTube chat.

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TMA (1-6-26) Hour 2 - Poor Sam Elliott Is Just Sad And Horny Jan 06, 2026

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(00:00-27:42) You wanted Can You Stand The Rain, you got it. Your Nancy Drew books. Will Jordan Walker remember he owes us an interview? Audio of Jim Bowden on MLB players realizing that athletes in other sports receive more revenue sharing money, and that can be fixed with a salary floor. Monster numbers for the college bowl games. Landman. Chevy Chase. Jackson's Golden State Valkyries hat may have broken the text inbox. Some people very....

(27:50-44:46) Doug still needs new headphones. The audience is rattled by Jackson's WNBA hat. Is MLB losing fans because of the W? Audio of DK Metcalf talking about the incident with the fan in Detroit. The WNBA guy got the bat signal and is on the phone lines to talk MLB and WNBA. Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis for Cardinal baseball. Luggage beers. Converting guys into loving layups.

(44:56-1:01:00) Slower Pearl Jam. Lotta people mad at that Iowa caller. Was Chairman Kurt asleep? Up-to-the-minute bwacketology from Joe Lunardi. Which local teams are in, Doug? The topless Eric Musselman. 2013 March Madness. Is SLU not listed to bet on to win the National Championship? Whoever produced today's show gets an F for the day. The Frank audio was just for Jackson. Is Doug with child?

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