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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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Former Cardinals 1B, Matt Adams Nov 26, 2025

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Matt Adams stops by the studio to talk it over with us. We talk to Matt about living in STL, his coaching experience in his post-playing career, and his perspective on Mike Shildt leaving San Diego. Matt also talks about the mindset and fire that is needed for Major League Baseball and what it was like hitting the walk off in the 2014 NLDS and a World Series with Washington in 2019. Finally, Matt takes two-part questions from the audience.

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Our Blues Insider, Jeremy Rutherford Nov 26, 2025

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Jeremy Rutherford joins the program to talk all things Blues. We recap JR’s trip to the Empire State and he takes two-part questions from the audience. JR shares his perspective on Jordan Kyrou’s performance, the possibility of Jordan Binningtion being on the move, and other possible moves that could be on the table.

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TMA (11-26-25) Hour 4 - A Lactose Thanksgiving & EMOTD Nov 26, 2025

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(00:00-5:13) This is why you stick around, Martin. Cat Stevens. Breaking down the Pinkel interview.

(5:21-8:02) What would the dais bring to Thanksgiving dinner? Chairman is making a pumpkin tres leches cake for Thanksgiving. Hopefully you're ok with lactose, Doug.

(8:12-20:00) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (11-26-25) Hour 3 - Choppin' It Up With Big City Nov 26, 2025

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(00:00-12:45) Another segment with Big City. Taking questions from the audience. His injury back in 2015. Looking back on some of the outstanding Cardinal teams he was a part of. Matt had some gaudy offensive numbers in college. His post-Cardinal path.

(12:53-24:00) One more segment with Matt Adams. Two-part questions. Favorite french fry soppin. Not a fan of St. Louis style pizza. Does he still have the golf bug? Which pitchers he was successful off of and which ones owned him. Dealing with the ghosts at The Pfister Hotel.

(24:10-42:21) Joined by Mizzou coaching great, Gary Pinkel. Coach Pinkel gives his thoughts on the college coaching carousel. The job that Eli Drinkwitz has done with the Mizzou program. How he dealt with job openings while coaching at Mizzou. Was there ever a moment he was close to taking another job? The current College Football Playoff format.

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TMA (11-26-25) Hour 2 - The New Wave of JeffCo Nov 26, 2025

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(00:00-23:19) Look Doug, it's Jeremy Rutherford. How were things in the tri-state area? Jackson's parents are doing maintenance on the stable at their place in the Hamptons. JR's date with Joey Vitale. JR has issues with Martin's reporting. Was JR the first JeffCo to go to Manhattan? JR's thoughts on the Binnington rumors. Could the Blues be in selling mode sooner rather than later? Thanksgiving is the NHL version of Flag Day. Who is in line to be the next captain?

(23:27-32:59) Matt Adams gonna be joining us coming up and Gary Pinkel in the 10:00 hour. According to Pat Forde, the BOC meeting at Mizzou is the beginning of things, not the end. College Football Rivalry Week Picks.

(33:09-46:24) Big City Matt Adams hanging out with us in studio looking like he could still play. Does he still hop in the cage and take some swings? Still considers St. Louis home. St. Louis is the Paris of eastern Missouri. Enjoyed his time coaching in the Padres organization. Matt gives his thoughts on what went down with Mike Shildt in San Diego. Do players care about a manager's resume? The importance of culture in a clubouse. The homerun off Kershaw in the playoffs was the biggest of his career.

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TMA (11-26-25) Hour 1 - Your Live, Laugh, Love Is Showing Nov 26, 2025

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(00:00-30:38) A presentation for the ages today. Jeremy Rutherford, Matt Adams, and Gary Pinkel joining us today. Black Friday sale on the TMASTL Shop. I was smirking at the gif. Martin's take on the Sonny Gray to Boston move. Necessary, but not exciting. Audio of Chaim Bloom talking about the deal and appreciating what Gray did here. More Chaim Bloom audio talking about how the deal came about and what other moves the team may explore. People seem to like Chaim's voice. Bear Cups. Is Skanksgiving overrated?

(30:46-58:10) An homage to Tim's accident. Board of Curators meeting today at the University of Missouri. Is there a Drinkwitz extension coming? Dueling sources. Do you call it Red Stick? Is Martin reporting on the 2Fox that Drink is staying? They're not happy with Tim in Louisiana. Oh great, another pasty white.

(58:20-1:12:43) Bette Midler. Wind is the theme. Doug doesn't see the wind. Doug wouldn't mind being on 30A right now. Audio of Ken Rosenthal on Foul Territory talking about the possibility of Wilson Contreras being moved. Martin says 35% Contreras gets traded. You might be able to look as cute as Tim.

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TMA (11-25-25) Hour 4 - Embrace The Suck & EMOTD Nov 25, 2025

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(00:00-3:20) Ken Rosenthal with more details on the Sonny Gray trade to the Red Sox.

(3:28-4:45) Cardinals receiving LHP Brandon Clark and RHP Richard Fitts for Sonny Gray, Boston getting cash in the deal.

(4:55-8:56) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (11-25-25) Hour 3 - Welcome To The World, Brother Nov 25, 2025

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(00:00-27:20) Outside the laser tag. The Billikens are the betting favorite to win the A10. Ranked teams are 85-0 against non ranked teams so far this season. I AM HANDY RANDY! Does Billy Sims count? The 5 potential teams that Tarik Skubal could go to according to The Athletic. Doug wants Skenes. Somebody get this guys a Werthers. Video of Drink getting into it with a fan in the stands at OU. Reports of a deal between Drink and Penn State falling through. Only three current coaches in all of CFB who have won a National Championship. Audio of Lane Kiffin talking about his team not being bothered by the noise.

(27:28-46:06) This one's for Martin. Mt. Rushmore of Steely Dan songs. Is Steely Dan considered yacht rock? Quinton's in '99. I prefer a broader slice. Bastardized takes. Shrewsbury Seminary Student is on the line. Shrewsy had no idea who Chairman was or that he was on the show. The IBON era and The Cat's new bathroom. Peanut butter mouth. Midday steams.

(46:16-57:35) Why'd you request this, Doug? Mac Miller is Jackson's most listened to artist ever. Jim Montgomery talking about missing prime scoring opportunities. Doug's fascinated with the architecture of MSG. Prime Zach Levine. We've got some breaking news? Friend of the show Jeff Passan reporting the Red Sox are acquiring Sonny Gray from the Cardinals. Embrace the suck.

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TMA (11-25-25) Hour 2 - Spatchcocking 101 Nov 25, 2025

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(00:00-20:19) Eric Roberts and Mr. Brightside. YouTube went down briefly but Jackson revived it. Paul from the wealthy part of West County is on the phone lines and he wants to help Tim remember who he is. Paul wants Tim to get back to his fundamental beliefs. Any new stock tips, Paul? The Iggy All Day app. Does Paul wear Skechers? Doug is anti fried turkey. Doug dragged his body in and out of here yesterday.

(20:28-34:54) Let's get a Money Puck update after last night's loss in New York. Take that Ryan O'Reilly. Jeremyiah Love and his Heisman chances. Martin's Heisman vote is not up for sale. Audio of the woman earlier in the college football season whose AP vote was brought into question. Some audio from last night's hooprock game between Creighton and Baylor and the Creighton broadcast having a meltdown. Ball don't lie. Audio of Doug's favorite coach, Dan Hurley talking about his team's Thanksgiving. Nate in the sports coat.

(35:04-47:40) Two Princes. No real theme today. Ben Stein. Voodoo economics. This time is supposed to be about unity. They're mad at the uniform, not the human being. All the greats are on the skeleton. Tim has a budgeting kink but we won't shame him. Audio of Dylan Holloway on needing to capitalize and having a shoot-first mentality.

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TMA (11-25-25) Hour 1 - Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Hot Nov 25, 2025

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(00:00-20:42) Become our lovers. Doug's voice has improved from a 2 to a 3. Somehow they're already not happy in the Michelob Ultra YouTube chat. Rheumatoid is hot. Strike what Doug just said from the record. Give us your analysis of last night's Blues loss, Doug. Audio of Jim Montgomery breaking down the loss and talking about missing prime scoring opportunities. Cardinal apathy vs. Blues apathy. Some great Charlie Marlowe drops. The return of the Pozo. Sharon was at The Garden. We're gonna take a break and then get to Steve in Wildwood.

(20:50-47:55) Turning to carbohydrates for the long winter's nap. Let's see what Chairman Steve has to say. We needed that enthusiasm. The crumb snatcher's disease. Steve's moving out of One Cardinal Way. Steve saw Jackson out and about last night. Why is he leaving the Dewitt's Carlton? Royal Rumbles in the hallway. Lookin' hot in his underwear and sleep mask. Jackson was hoping for a night out without seeing any TMA listeners. Which caller would you least wanna see while out on the town?

(48:05-1:07:35) Ed and Brody join us in-studio. Fireman carrying mom into a pontoon boat. Brody has takes on the college football coaching carousel. Brody's down on Pribula and the Mizzou offense. MLB offseason. Just go into a meditative state. Brody has a watching sports disease. The Motor City is revving up.

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