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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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TMA (8-14-25) Hour 1 - Poseidon's Kiss Aug 14, 2025

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(00:00-25:40) What a Stifel dossier we have today. Adam Waingwright and Matt Holliday will join us. Kissed by the blue devil. Gareth returns. Bullpen collapses lead to celibacy. Those pesky Rockies did it again. Topless coaches. Marmol talking about the bullpen. Audio of Waino on MLB Network defending his take that the Cardinals can be the third wildcard team. Do the Cardinals have a team pet?

(25:48-59:04) Does Martin hate Jackson now? Adam Wainwright joins us. Getting Adam's perspective on the disappointing series loss to the Rockies. A broadcasting perspective. His interaction with opposing fan bases. Playing some Mets fan audio from WFAN for Waino. His thoughts on declining attendance. The possibility of a looming work stoppage. Does he think there will be a 2027 season? Adam's fantasy football league benefiting Big League Impact.

(59:14-1:16:18) I guess you don't need health insurance, huh? Some Waino pushback in the text inbox. Salary cap and competitive balance conversation. The bottom five payrolls in MLB. Borderline Imus.

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The Spread Zone | 2025 NFL Preseason Breakdown Aug 13, 2025

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With preseason hype building, the Spread Zone crew returns to dissect the juiciest 2025 NFL win total bets. From confident overs like the Packers and Lions to bold fades like the Giants and Commanders, no team is safe. The guys debate which squads are primed to exceed expectations, which are due for a letdown, and which are too volatile to touch. Plus, they lock in their most trusted picks—complete with underdog hot takes and QB skepticism. Whether you’re betting the board or sitting tight, this episode helps you separate value from trap.

The Spread Zone is presented by @FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Cardinals President of Baseball Ops, John Mozeliak Aug 13, 2025

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John Mozeliak joins the program to talk all things Cardinal baseball. John discusses what his final few months as POBO looks like, his relationship with Chaim Bloom, and what the trade deadline was like from his perspective. Mozeliak also talks about Oli Marmol’s future and his thoughts on how he’s done as a manager, as well as the possibility of a work stoppage in baseball in the coming years. Finally, John shares his perspective on the development and performance of Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker, and also the timetable to see guys like JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Matthews

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TMA (8-13-25) Hour 4 - John Mozeliak & EMOTD Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00-30:58) Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins us. What are his final two months like? The dynamic with he and Chaim Bloom. Players not waiving their no trade clause and staying in St. Louis. How he perceives the 2025 season so far. His thoughts on the drop off in the Minor League system. The economic situation in baseball and what is lurking after the 2026 season. His outlook on players like Gorman and Walker. Calling up guys like Wetherholt and Mathews.

(31:06-42:32) Breaking down the interview with John Mozeliak.

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

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TMA (8-13-25) Hour 3 - I Got The Villagio, Sister Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00-12:40) Have you run into friends destroying your relationships? Does a lawnmower count as heavy machinery? Foot rubs, but now lawn mowing. The Cottleville Webster Groves war continues. It's a good day to go see Austin Gomber. Shout out to Private Citizen Pete. Will Gomber get a standing ovation today?

(12:48-26:46) Not a bad weather day for today's Busman's Special. Bucket hats & School Boy Q. Audio of Marmol talking about the Contreras injury. There's room for Jackson in the Tim and Chairman alliance. A White Castle Festival. The griddle ain't the only thing that's hot. What happened to Zaxby's.

(26:56-34:45) Well, we were on time. The level of interest with where the team sits in the wild card race. The drop off of the Minor League system.

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TMA (8-13-25) Hour 2 - Then Just Stay Home Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00-24:05) How can you not love Ralph Tresvant's voice? Audio of Drink with Marty & McGee giving his opinion on the playoffs and the low percentage of teams that make the CFP. More on campus playoff games. What's an Ice Head? Steve Gottsegen. Jackson is just firing off great takes. The Rose Bowl at sunset. We don't want Sam Horn to win the job because he wears 21. Goosing smoothies with testosterone.

(24:14-57:28) Shaving down Movie Boy. Marathon QFTA's. Ruining the studio with brine. Tis a pity she was a whore. The 61Hate wants some hard hitting questions for Mozeliak. Audio of Buster Olney on BK & Ferrario talking about the Chaim Bloom situation. Martin and Jackson are fracturing. More Buster Olney audio talking about the Cardinals lack of pitching depth. The guys with no trade clauses. Why the gag order on Bloom? One voice.

(57:38-1:07:22) Kansas University getting a huge $300M donation. Mizzou donors. Raising money for Tim's winshield. Michael Porter Jr. on a podcast talking about players gambling on sports.

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TMA (8-13-25) Hour 1 - I Am Strapping, Thank You For That Aug 13, 2025

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(00:00-19:02) Boosie isn't happy. Big X Tha Plug. John Mozeliak joining us at 10. Reading Martin's Twitter replies. One more loss and we want em all out. Yasiel The Boy Puig has been holding Martin accountable.

(19:10--35:04) Doug's boy Shaboozey. Nobody takes polaroids anymore, do they? A soft hostage situation. The State of the Wild Card. Audio of Oli talking about the loss and being shut out. Brewers just keep on winning. Franchises with the most and fewest postseason wins all time. You double down, and you move the goal line.

(35:14-47:06) Wishing New Edition into existence. Didja get it yet? Audio of Greg Amsinger, possibly at a Speakeasy, talking about the Cardials getting that last wild card spot. LIberatore struggling to go deep into games. Marmol talking about Liberatore's performance and pitch count.

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TMA (8-12-25) Hour 4 - Boone County Tech & EMOTD Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00-11:41) What's this song about? Billy Joel didn't wanna be a slave to the rhyme. Doug moving KMOV out of downtown was the death of the city. Liking the rebuild. Quarterback on Netflix.

(11:48-18:00) ESPN's Gallup Poll on best helmet in college football. Our uniform correspondent, Movie Boy, has some thoughts.

(18:10-25:14) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (8-12-25) Hour 3 - Here's Why You're Wrong Culture Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00-16:19) Jackson mean mugging Martin. Audio from "The Big Picture" Ringer podcast talking about the psychology of the hate listen. Deep dive on why people seek out that which they hate.

(16:27-23:41) Why are schools are starting earlier and earlier?

(23:51-32:22) What does 'rolling balls' mean? Sports talk radio is in your future, young man. The Danny Amendola of the U High. Doug wants to hold out some hope for a Cardinal postseason.

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TMA (8-12-25) Hour 2 - Platonic Foot Rubs Aug 12, 2025

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(00:00-22:16) Keith from South Milwaukee, former Wisconsin Whitewater football player calls in. Trying to get the Lance Leipold on the show for us. Questions about Milwaukee chili. Ok, that's enough. Audio of Bret Bielema on KSDK talking about having the opportunity to make the CFP. Kansas getting more top 25 votes than Missouri. Hater or homer? Who hurt you?

(22:24-33:12) The Thriller album. Gaslighting and rage baiting. The shirt thing got to Jackson yesterday. Jim Dandy from Mikolas yesterday. Would have been a real gut punch to lose that one to the Rockies. Reds and Mets are right there to chase down. Rockies just might be out of it.

(33:22-49:07) Jackson loves Cee-Lo. Kurt Warner's son quarterbacking the Fresno State Bulldogs. Texas and Ohio State kicking off at 11:00 on August 30th is a travesty. Dan Orlovsky's 7 QB traits. Jackson's Joe Burrow swagger. The pillow fort line of demarcation. No accidental brush ups. A very platonic footrub is on the table.

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