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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 (7-30-25) Hour 1 - Wahhh, I'm Sweaty Jul 30, 2025

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(00:00-18:05) Those pesky fish. Just four safeties. Less than 48 hours to go til the trade deadline. Katie Woo hearing they won't be parting ways with Gray, Contreras, or Mikolas. Helsley seems to think he's going to get moved. Says he'd be interested in coming back. Audio of Sonny Gray talking about struggling to pitch in the heat. Timmy Two Gloves official statement. Wet, it's just wet. What happened to rosin bags?

(18:13-30:33) This music lets you know we're tough and cool. OK, Derek, whatever you say. Jackson was the breakout star of Spring Training. Stanning John King. Barge Guy back for another go round today. What's he hearing 48 hours out? You can fry an egg on a barge. Not happy with the price of soccer cleats. Huge couple of days for Barge Guy.

(30:43-49:27) Trade deadline song. SELL, SELL, SELL. Nice job, Mike. Call in. Get your weight forward, bro. Doug wasn't happy with Bryce Harper going after Rob Manfred and Dan Patrick agrees. Audio of Dan talking about the salary cap/work stoppage situation and the Harper/Manfred confrontation. Player/commissioner interactions. Cuck chair in the fitness center. Gallup Poll results from yesterday's baseball fandom discussion.

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TMA (7-29-25) Hour 4 - Cute Boys Eat Sliders & EMOTD Jul 29, 2025

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(00:00-12:34) Thank you, St. Louis for making Tim the best. The budget gong just doesn't hit the same. Sophie Cunningham's Arby's shirt. Cute boys eat White Castles. Doug's down on pickles. Is White Castle the least sexual thing you can eat? Audio of Jim Bowden says that the majority of trades involving relievers will go down on Thursday.

(12:42-00:00) Tim is entranced by the Mizzou vs. South Carolina game from last year on the studio TV. More audio of Doug with Frank Cusumano talking about Mizzou uniforms and reflecting on Doug's career in television. Little bit of chatter on Nolan Arenado trade potential.

(00:00-00:00) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (7-29-25) Hour 3 - Tim Delicious Jul 29, 2025

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(00:00-14:19) Steve Winwood. Pat O'Brien's voicemails. Larry Nickel on the phone lines. Mourning the loss of The Hulkster. Doug almost called wrestling a sport. Larry's interview with Hogan where he asked about the George Foreman Grill. Top 5 Countries.

(14:27-31:32) Jackson's sixth and seventh grade run of bar mitzvahs. Audio of Larry Nickel's conversation with Hulk Hogan from back in the 920 days. The Urgency Index. What team needs a bat the most? What's going to happen with Arenado? A bin of Barkley.

(31:42-42:14) Was All-4-One a boy band? Short shelf life on those boy bands. Tim "Delicious" Kennedy. It's time to hear from the Bin of Barkley. Audio of Charles talking about being frustrated with golfers not wanting to talk to media and a Dr. J story. More Barkley audio talking about Moses Malone telling him he was too fat and lazy. Will the Cards make a trade by the time we see Martin next?

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TMA (7-29-25) Hour 2 - Pitt + Woods = McKernan Jul 29, 2025

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(00:00-12:40) When Doves Cry was #1 on this date in 1984. Mt. Rushmore of Prince songs. Preemptive texts: The Cardinals won, Idiots! Where's Larry? Audio of Ken Rosenthal talking about the possibility of the Cardinals trading JoJo Romero and Brendan Donovan. What's the Connie Mack template? Bob Perky. What has happened this year that excites you?

(12:48-34:13) It's a gift and a curse. Brad Pitt + Tiger Woods = Tim. Bryce Harper went after Rob Manfred in the Phillies clubhouse. Audio of Bryce Harper talking about the situation. MLB salary cap discussion. Baseball fandom since 2015.

(34:23-46:54) Doug's sabbaticals. Larry Connors reciting Hot in Herre. The text inbox has overwhelmingly said their baseball fandom has decreased since 2015. Short attention spans and baseball. Baseball provides the antithesis of instant gratification.

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TMA (7-29-25) Hour 1 - Good Catch, Ivan Jul 29, 2025

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(00:00-17:54) It's gonna be a big drop Tuesday. Hey look, the Cardinals won. Hello Andre Pallante. Text inbox name changes start on Friday. Females to the front of the line. Pony weather coming this weekend. Kaite Woo on the trade deadline fast approaching. Helsley, Romero, Maton, and Matz all mentioned in the article. Herrera getting some play in LF. Good job catching that pop fly, Ivan. Audio of Herrera talking about his outfield debut.

(18:02-38:54) Workshopping Moneyball 2 with a field full of catchers. Barge Guy starts us off on the phone lines this morning. Bargey has some material this morning. Sell the farm. It's not The Deer Hunter, Martin. Doug on the 5 Fox. Audio fun of Doug with Frank on KSDK. Gabe's Mizzou Only Fans.

(39:04-53:21) Is Jackson doing a movie theme today? Ryne Sandberg passed away yesterday. Audio clip from Sandberg's Hall of Fame speech in 2005. Has there ever been a baby born at Busch Stadium? There's a starm rollin' in.

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Cardinals Analyst Brad Thompson Jul 28, 2025

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Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinal baseball as the trade deadline looms. Brad talks about Fedde being picked up by the Braves, Nolan Arenado’s possibility of being traded, and other target/trade pieces that could be moved.

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Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber Jul 28, 2025

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Chris Kerber joins the program to discuss his offseason routine, some storylines for Blues fans to follow, and a season ticket update for the 2025-26 season.

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TMA (7-28-25) Hour 4 - Hug Watch & EMOTD Jul 28, 2025

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(00:00-22:17) Cardinal broadcaster, Brad Thompson joins us from the Magic House. The Touch Tunnel. Trade Deadline Week. Expecting some turnover in the bullpen. Will a position player be moved? The organization's mindset with the attendance as of late. Putting out a good product while building for the future. Hug Watch for the next few days. Who are the untouchables?

(22:25-28:01) What will the 'Gers be wearing against KU? Will the Sigma Chis be welcoming Tim back to campus? Audio of Charles Barkley on Pardon My Take talking bars of soap and vaseline in his belly button. Tekoah Roby's Tommy Johns surgery.

(28:11-36:30) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (7-28-25) Hour 3 - Black Loofas Jul 28, 2025

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(00:00-18:53) Friend of the show Jeff Passan just posted his Top 50 or 57 trade deadline candidates. How many Cardinals made his list? Ballwin Beer Bitch is on the phone lines. New skypigging trend. Salads in mason jars. The loofa trend. When your waffle fries taste like bathroom. Doug's Mt. Rushmore of airport bathrooms.

(19:01-26:03) Audio from Ichiro's Hall of Fame speech in Cooperstown. Ichiro doing some material at the Marlins' expense. Buffet eating.

(26:13-37:32) Do they play this at the Viper Room in Columbia. The Billy Joel documentary on Max. Why did Steve Perry leave Journey? Hunting Wives. Movie Boy doesn't do Hallmark movies.

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TMA (7-28-25) Hour 2 - We've Got Leaves Here Too Jul 28, 2025

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(00:00-11:02) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins us. Hard to believe the Stanley Cup celebration was six years ago. What are the biggest headlines and questions going into camp? Dvorsky and Snuggerud. Are the Blues done with offseason moves? Getting out and exercising after back surgery in March. Fan buzz going into the '25-'26 season.

(11:10-34:25) Audio of Eli Drinkwitz talking about the quarterback competition heading into the fall. O/U on the win total is 6.5. Sam Horn has thrown 8 career passes as a Tiger. Doug thinks Sam Horn should focus on baseball. Soft non-con schedule for the Tigers. Front loaded home schedule. Wellington bashing Drink in a conductor hat. Far from a woodsman. Mr. Burkett loves rabbit. Deer urine. Chris in Des Moines on the phone lines wants to clear up the deer urine thing.

(34:35-47:41) Look, Doug, it's James Carlton. A Winter's Bone. Doug was on Sports Plus with Frank last night. Renovations at Faurot Field. Liking the over on Mizzou win total. James hasn't slept after missing a putt over the weekend.

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