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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.

Latest Episodes:

TMA (12-9-25) Hour 4 - Get Better Genes Baldy & EMOTD Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00-11:35) Is this the saddest song ever? This show gets in the way of people's jobs. Jackson loves The Scientist by Coldplay. Lots of sad songs getting sent in. Is SLUH an all girls school? Schwarber back with the Phillies.

(11:43-21:48) No one said it would be this hard. What's the worst choice Doug has ever made? Sorry I asked. Stapling Clearsil pads to your head to combat baldness. Audio of Paul FInebaum saying nobody watches Notre Dame on NBC. College football TV deals. Audio of Jim Bowden talking about Jordan Walker's trade value and 'staying patient.'

(21:58-27:12) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (12-9-25) Hour 3 - Pirates in Red Uniforms Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00-13:59) Broadcasting live from the surface of the sun. Martin, you're hot garbage, pal. Are we just the Pirates in red uniforms now? Bring your sorority sisters down to Spring Training to see us. CFP Playoff first round games.

(14:07-24:38) Continuing the tribute to the '92 VMAs. People offering to come in and tint our windows. The Freese and Maroon interview is out. Jeff Burkett loved the interview. Is Maroon gonna be the next Biz Nasty? Principal Burkett is a made man. Iggy joining QFTA tomorrow.

(24:48-42:06) What's your favorite Elton John song? Benny The Jet Rodriguez. I say a lot of words, but there are rules. Audio of Justin Herbert's reluctant interview with Laura Rutledge following the Chargers OT win last night on MNF. Media Saban vs. Coach Saban. Speaking of sex Jackson found the Laura Rutledge audio with Saban and Kirby Smart. Drink's extension agreement.

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TMA (12-9-25) Hour 2 - Cue The String Section For Big Daddy Vaughn Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00-20:14) Ed and Brody in studio. Brody's in a good mood this morning. Brody's got Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman. Brody called Matt Campbell to Penn State. Fired up for Jeff Kent going into the Hall of Fame. MLB HoF discussion. Ed wants Jim Edmonds in the HOF. Lots of Hall of Fame talk.

(20:22-32:50) Joe Lunardi has released his latest bracketology. Missouri is in the first four out. Damnit Doug, you're ruining this. Can't wait to see Lipscomb. Caller Adam wants to talk bracketology. Adam's not happy with Doug's videos of the inside of his house. Top 5 call of the year. Jackson's fighting the sun. Doug's chandelier issue.

(33:00-48:54) Let's go see Pearl Jam. Audio of Oli Marmol on Foul Territory talking about Wilson Contreras feeling at home in St. Louis but being willing to have the conversation about being moved elsewhere. Greg Amsinger and Marmol talking about Victor Scott moving to the leadoff spot. Jackson doesn't sound optimistic about the Braggin' Rights game. Caller on the line has a Ohio State vs. Indiana clock question.

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TMA (12-9-25) Hour 1 - I Wasn't Hitting On Bruce Hornsby Dec 09, 2025

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(00:00-25:54) We're looking for 10 more citizens. A golf cuck. I got nothing, what do you want from me? Wow, Martin it's actually happening. It's a big phone line Tuesday. David Freese's dream golf foursome. Will there be a Cardinals trade today? Drink's extension. Is Jackson frustrated? We need a Toughness Tuesday around here.

(26:02-46:21) Tim's having ear cushion issues. Tim and Bruce Hornsby. Doug and Pierre Turgeon. Tim's liquid AF. Audio of Oli Marmol on Foul Territory talking about the Sonny Gray trade and what's to follow. Why do you hate Dick Fitts? Bloom says releasing Arenado isn't an option. Backwards hats. Showing yourself off in South County. The Meramec River is the line of demarcation for the South. Livin' off catfish makes people heavy. St. Louis geography warfare is heating up.

(46:31-55:23) Ranking the Back to the Future movies. An ode to the 1992 VMA Awards. Caller Ellen is on the line. Short attention spans. Ken Burns Civil War documentary. Arbor Day is on board.

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Maroon & Freese Interview Dec 08, 2025

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David Freese and Pat Maroon are the definition of St. Louis Hometown Heroes.

Each player experienced legendary moments in their teams runs to championships.

In this interview from June of 2020 when Tim McKernan and Pat Maroon were working together on a podcast during COVID, David Freese joins McKernan and Maroon for a conversation that goes from his 2011 heroics to his experiences off the field.

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Comedian Bert Kreischer Dec 08, 2025

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Bert Kreischer joins the show to preview his show in St. Louis on Sunday, December 14th at Enterprise Center. Bert talks about his experiences in STL, his relationship with Nikki Glaser, his time at Florida State, and much more!

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Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com Dec 08, 2025

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Gabe DeArmond joins the program to talk all things Missouri and the CFP. Gabe kicks off with Missouri’s loss to Kansas yesterday and some of the issues surrounding the team. Then, Gabe briefly discusses the bowl matchup for Missouri football. Gabe also shares his perspective on the final CFP rankings and the process around it. Also, we talk Heisman and who we think will take home the trophy.

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Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber Dec 08, 2025

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Chris Kerber joins the show to talk about the winning weekend for the Blues and Kerbs talks about what this means for a team that was recently on the ropes. Kerbs gives us some injury updates, including Kyrou, and how others will have to continue to step up. Chris also discusses line combinations and the Schenn-Holloway chemistry.

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TMA (12-8-25) Hour 4 - This Old Caulk Festival & EMOTD Dec 08, 2025

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(00:00-12:57) Brick by brick, Doug. People saw Tim at the SLU game but were too nervous to say hi. Do you have to report it if someone gives you $50K? Beak wetting. Can't be spilling on the floor when you're in court side seats. People were texting Chairman to tell him they saw Tim at the SLU game. Tim is the St. Louis Rihanna. Dog N Suds.

(13:05-19:52) According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, Notre Dame's omission could have ripple effects on the CFP format. 24 Team Playoff on the horizon? Audio from The Dan Patrick Show with the Notre Dame AD talking about the confusion and frustration with the process. Irreparable damage done in the Notre Dame/ACC relationship.

(20:02-23:58) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (12-8-25) Hour 3 - How Much Are You Looking At The Moon, Man? Dec 08, 2025

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(00:00-12:09) Happy birthday Nicki Minaj. Audio of Jim Montgomery talking about playing with desperation in the 3rd period in Montreal. Moon talk. Waxing and waning gibbous. Central Michigan guy had his shorts on inside out. You want some, fella? That poor OSU kicker.

(12:17-25:11) Joined by comedian Bert Kreischer. Coming to St. Louis on December 14th. How much experience does Bert have in St. Louis? Bert loves Greg Warren. Nikki Glaser. Being a Florida State fan. His YouTube show Something's Burning. Cheech and Chong. Getting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on his show. Going topless starting in 2006.

(25:21-37:23) Look, Doug, it's James Carlton. Doug's got some red hot CFP takes. James is OK with the results of the rankings but down on the process. Changes in the format going forward. Mendoza or Pavia for the Heisman? Georgia is asking for $400K back from Damon Wilson for transferring to Mizzou.

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