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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.

Latest Episodes:

TMA (7-28-25) Hour 1 - Knick Knack Flippin' Jul 28, 2025

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(00:00-17:49) The gang is back together. Doug went and stayed for the entire Cards game yesterday. Big series against the Marlins. Is it pumpkin spice SZN already? Renewed interest in Nolan Arenado. What is the plan for the trade deadline?

(17:57-38:43) Teasing discussing the secret TMA 21st Anniversary Party. Eyes Wide Shut: Good. Happy Gilmore 2 is harmless. Movie Boy Episode 2 was out on Saturday. Special guest Gareth. Article in The Athletic as the one player on the Cardinals for sure to be traded at the deadline. Who is in charge at this deadline? Expecting someone to want Ryan Helsley. Whoever doesn't get Suarez could be in the mix for Arenado.

(38:53-55:01) Jackson got some boat drinks in him and got banty at the Cardinal game on Saturday. Audio of Manny Machado upset with Jon Jay after the game on Saturday. They were friends when they were living in The Magic City. Bobbleheads and Flo Rida brought the people down. Flippin' knick knacks. Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown. Classic Francesa audio talking about Ichiro's Hall of Fame prospects.

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Eddington & Top 5 Movies of the 2020s Jul 26, 2025

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Welcome back to Movie Boy! This podcast will feature discussions on movies, new and old alike, as well as some broader movie topics and conversations.

In this episode:

(0:00) - Intro, housekeeping, and movies to circle for August and September

(17:15) - A deep dive on Eddington, Ari Aster's newest movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. This conversation features my buddy Gareth!

(1:09:10) - Gareth and I discuss our 5 favorite movies of the 2020s so far as well as plenty of honorable mentions

(1:36:42) - Mailbag!

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Blues Analyst, Joey Vitale Jul 25, 2025

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Joey Vitale joins us for his weekly Friday call-in to discuss a wide variety of topics. Joey updates us on his chickens and the type of predatory birds that visit his home, as well as his excitement level for the upcoming hockey season.

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TMA (7-25-25) Hour 4 - Casting Tin Cup 2 & EMOTD Jul 25, 2025

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(00:00-12:08) Chuck Mangione. Movie Boy Episode 2 drops tomorrow talking Eddington. Happy Gilmore 2 released today on Netflix. Jackson wants a Tin Cup 2. Casting Tin Cup 2. Wellington is not a Tony Romo fan.

(12:16-31:15) Caddyshack debuted 45 years ago today. Chairman's never seen Caddyshack or Top Gun. Happy Birthday Iggy. Eugenio Suarez. Would Donovan garner any trade interest? Cards lining up for a "soft sell" at the deadline. Who are the Cardinals' untouchables? Puppy Yoga this weekend. Wellington was held captive at Bikram Yoga.

(31:24-39:08) E-Mail of the Day

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TMA (7-25-25) Hour 3 - Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers Jul 25, 2025

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(00:00-14:14) Mr. Lix is on the phone lines. Lix is getting frustrated with us. Some question about a Grant Horvat exemption and his camera crew. Is Welly starting to come off as a boomer? Spicy sauvignon blanc. Not Lix's best call. Jackson plays devil's advocate on LIx's Grant Horvat take. YouTube Golf debate.

(14:22-30:59) Real American. RIP Hulkster. Thunderlips. A heated debate on the Mt. Rushmore of wrestlers. Very divisive. Audio of Eric Kratz on Foul Territory talking about Nolan Arenado. Arenado's falloff. The AA player is the caramelized onions, the money coming off the books is the meat.

(31:09-39:41) Doug got a new gong during the break. A new pitch. Double bang. Doug's going to Little Big Town tonight. Happy Birthday to The Big Cat. Chairman's QuikTrip love affair has reached it's end. Gotta Casenet em first. Back to Hinge.

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TMA (7-25-25) Hour 2 - The Chicken Hour Jul 25, 2025

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(00:00-25:08) Blues broadcaster Joey Vitale joins us for his Friday hit. His friend Sidney Crosby has a birthday coming up but he hasn't gotten him a gift. Protecting his chickens. Was that a spittoon? Learning about adversity thru chickens. Joey's excited about the hockey season. Excited to see this team progress and move forward. Jim Montgomery holds people accountable but doesn't alienate them. Back to chicken talk. How much coffee does Joey drink before these calls? Who do the Blues need to see step up and emerge this season?

(25:16-38:15) Our Twitter poll on which coach is more liked: Drink or Marmol? Which local coach do you trust most including Montgomery, Gates, Drinkwitz, Marmol, Schertz, Underwood, and Bielema? Rehashing the white food discussion from yesterday.

(38:25-53:48) RHWOFTMA still in pre pre-production. Gabe says the Drink extension had to be done. Mizzou athletics spent $31.7M in NIL. The NIL effect on college sports. College athletes and agents.

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TMA (7-25-25) Hour 1 - The Merits of Sunblock Jul 25, 2025

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(00:00-18:53) The path to hell is paved with good intentions. Day 4 with Michael Wellington. Early alarm for Welly this morning. Addicted to the endorphins. We’re having some light technical difficulties this morning. More time to chop it up old school. Here come the Redbirds. Mt. Rushmore of sporting couples. Welly and Jackson hit the links yesterday. What's your take on sun screen?

(19:02-34:29) Walkin' thru thick marmalade. Welly says Springfield is one of the hottest places going. Window AC units are great. Endicott, New York. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about last night's HUGE win against the Padres. Audio of Sonny Gray's post game comments. Ozzie Bobblehead night. What do you collect, Doug? Most cherished pieces of sports memorabilia.

(34:39 -53:24) A little reggae, Doug. EDM house music on the golf course. Swing Easy CC. Comments from Ryan Helsley on the likelihood of him being traded. What makes a player want to come here and stay here? Poll question for the TMA Twitter: Who do you like more, Eli Drinkwitz or Oli Marmol?

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Former Cardinals Pitcher, Kyle Gibson Jul 24, 2025

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Kyle Gibson joins the program to talk about his retirement from MLB just a week ago and to promote Big League Bash. Kyle talks about how he got involved with Adam Wainwright and Big League Impact, as well as what to expect from Big League Bash (Saturday, July 27th at the Factory in Chesterfield). Kyle also talks about the Cardinals current pitching woes, what it's like as a player leading up to the deadline, and some of his favorite ballparks.

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Tennessee Baseball Head Coach, Tony Vitello Jul 24, 2025

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Tony Vitello, head coach of Tennessee baseball, joined the program to talk about his former pitcher and newest Cardinal 1st rounder Liam Doyle. Coach V talks about what Liam brings on the mound, as well as his fire and competitiveness in preparation for games. Coach also talks about about another former Volunteer, Turner Franklin, who the Cardinals drafted earlier this month.

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TMA (7-24-25) Hour 4 - Sawdust Landings & EMOTD Jul 24, 2025

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(00:00-9:16) THE Joshua. Gabe DeArmond put up a Gallup Poll. Would you be OK with an 11-1 Tigers Football season if the only loss was to Kansas? Jackson has to miss the Mizzou/KU game for a wedding. Jackson's got a track and field question in the next segment.

(9:24-25:22) Justin Fields going down could move Brady Cook up the depth chart. Jackson's pressing track and field question. Doug tells the story of a high jump compound fracture. Sawdust. TMA Track Meet. We're breaking news left and right. Drinkwitz gets and extension and Hulk Hogan has passed away.

(25:32-32:13) E-Mail of the Day

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