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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 (8-21-25) Hour 2 - War Damn Revenge Aug 21, 2025

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(00:00-28:29) It would have been Kenny Rogers 87th birthday. Is this a popular karaoke song? Gabe DeArmond's official predictions for the upcoming season. Doug predicts Gabe's prediction. War Damn Revenge. Audio of South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers talking about offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s unique method of motivating quarterbacks. Mizzou's last home loss was against Jayden Daniels and LSU. The SEC Umpire is on the line talking Mizzou in the SEC.

(28:37-48:40) What are you putting on a bratwurst, Doug? An essentially grown adult. 37 is the new 30. The Dallas Cowboys doc on Netflix. Scared money don't make money. Mr. Lix checks in with us. He's mostly concerned with Tim. The Dustin Johnson Paulina Gretzky photo shoot. DisneyWorld scooters, are they because of age or lard?

(48:50-1:04:57) Dirty Dancing came out on this date in 1987. Notre Dame changing their sports logo? Cracker Barrel with a logo change as well. People weren’t happy with the Lix call but were on board with his Disney take. Disney adults. BK is a Disney adult. Doug raised soy boys. Joe Buck dunking on Jackson via Tim’s phone.

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TMA (8-21-25) Hour 1 - Drones Are Cool Aug 21, 2025

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(00:00-18:58) Doug, what's the lede today? Warson Woods Wacko taking an L on the Mizzou quarterback news? Pribula and Horn both going to get some time in the opener. He's not wrong, but he's not right....yet. Audio of The Colonel's reaction to Drink's announcement. Look out for Jeff Handy. Doug's hunger strike. Clarity after the Central Arkansas game?

(19:06-48:52) Smack those chops. Get this guy a bugle. Was the Missouri Waltz a precursor to dry humping? The oldest college fight song. Go Cubs Go. Was Hella Good Gwen Stefani or No Doubt? At peace with Gloria being retired. Drones are cool. Paul from the wealthy part of West County is on the line and wants to educate us on fight songs and anthems. NFL Fight Songs. Was that one of the worst songs in the history of this show? First day of school pics. Dossier under construction.

(49:02-1:05:44) Today's a talk-it-over day, Doug. How do you staff a Marlins home game? Jim Bowden on how MLB realignment might cause us to lose out on great rivalries. Manfred longing for eight 4-team divisions.

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The Spread Zone | 2025 NFL Week 0 Predictions Aug 20, 2025

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Scott Rizzuto, Anthony Stalter, and Tim McKernan are back in the Spread Zone with their favorite plays for Week Zero of the college football season—breaking down market movers, team win totals, and game-day angles with sharp insight and sharper wit. From circling Iowa State’s first quarter under in Dublin, to fading LSU’s brutal schedule, to sprinkling value on Georgia, Clemson, and even South Carolina, the guys deliver high-confidence leans and wild-card futures. If you’re looking for edge plays, overreactions, and week-opening action, this episode has your Saturday card covered.

The Spread Zone is presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Cardinals Relief Pitcher, John King Aug 20, 2025

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John King joins the program to promote Big League Impact and their Fantasy Football League coming to fans this fall. John also talks about his experience on rehab in Memphis, seeing JJ Wetherholt live and in-person, and the vibe of the clubhouse as the season heads down the stretch.

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Cardinal Hall of Famer, Matt Holliday Aug 20, 2025

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Matt Holliday joins the show for his weekly call-in to talk all things baseball, food, and updates us on his hip situation. Matt talks about the possibility of a work stoppage in MLB in 2027 and Oli Marmol’s future with the Cardinals. Matt also talks about his sons, Oklahoma State football, and takes some questions from the audience.

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TMA (8-20-25) Hour 4 - Stop It Talty & EMOTD Aug 20, 2025

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(00:00-13:18) Still waiting on Mizzou QB news to see if we can prove Warson Woods Wacko correct. John Talty talking college football playoff metrics. Doug's not happy with Talty. A penultimate change. Doug doesn't tan well. Matt Holliday's future in crime.

(13:26-21:21) Is 7 too young to watch Goodfellas? Tim's a pro's pro when the red light goes on. I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'm so scared. Tim needs a team to run his social media.

(21:31-30:05) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (8-20-25) Hour 3 - Bald Like Tim Aug 20, 2025

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(00:00-8:28) The Athletic's list of the 25 most impactful TV play-by-play voices of the 21st century. Doug's getting worn out by this list.

(8:36-11:09) Bird York. Tim has people wishing they were bald. Birthday parties and Steak n Shake.

(11:19-20:21) Cardinal reliever John King joins the show. The vibe in the clubhouse given the team's current state. Losing guys at the trade deadline. Excited to see JJ Wetherholt. Playing in front of sparse crowds.

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TMA (8-20-25) Hour 2 - Worst Take Ever? Aug 20, 2025

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(00:00-9:20) Why'd you request this, Doug? I love you so much, Doug, but that's one of the worst takes ever. Audio of Dan Patrick talking about retirement and why he is ready to step away in a couple years. Ciders vs. WWW.

(9:28-15:44) People are more into talking about Big Al's call and the Mizzou QB announcement than the Cardinals. Old TV news stories. Gotta stay on that Propecia.

(15:54-44:28) Matt Holliday joins the show and Jackson played Ryan Ludwick's walk-up song by mistake. Athletes walking away at the right time with no regrets. Could he hit if he came back right now? Update on recovery from hip surgery. Finishing his career with a .299 average. Matt's thoughts on MLB's possible realignment. Would player fight the salary cap and consider a work stoppage in 2027? How many racks of ribs could he put down? What shape fry does he enjoy? OSU football.

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TMA (8-20-25) Hour 1 - The Final Boss of Pinterest Aug 20, 2025

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(00:00-31:13) Sweet, sweet James. Hello Wild Card. Fun with contract talks. Are we gonna get a QB announcement from Columbia today? Very sassy Colonel. Audio of Drink chomping ice during an interview talking about his quarterbacks. MASSIVE media chuckle. Vision boards and such. Predictionary for the Central Arkansas game. Olivia Rodrigo. Gabe's topless post game show. Doug likes Gabe's topless business model.

(31:21-58:10) We Are The World. Doug sees a sweep coming today. You like this Pallante fella, do ya? Nolan Arenado gotta be itching to come back seeing where this team is. Up in Jupiter? Martin's not gonna step down on this one. 47th Anniversary Meatloaf. Thank you, farmers. Ken Rosenthal follows up his article on Marmol by saying he expects him back at the helm next year. Pegged into tomorrow. Talking Santas.

(58:20-1:23:40) Did Martin cross paths with Chris Farley at Marquette? The Matt Foley character was inspired by Farley's dad. Notable Marquette alumni. Jackson doesn't like cameo porn. Keith is on the line still trying to get Martin to road trip to Milwaukee with him. Jeffrey Dahmer jokes. Jackson sniped him. Fungo is next up. Trying to recruit Doug to the St. Gabe's Golf Tournament. Big Al wraps up the trifecta.

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TMA (8-19-25) Hour 4 - Doug World & EMOTD Aug 19, 2025

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(00:00-9:41) Southside, to Eureka, back to the Southside. Making mixtapes of Tim's takes. Would you rather be in a closed coffin or post on social media everyday? Leashing your children at Six Flags. Doug World.

(9:49-12:55) Oli's comments in The Athletic talking about his job status. At peace with whatever the org decides.

(13:05-17:50) E-Mail of the Day

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