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Ep. 75 - Steve Savard Apr 22, 2018

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The lead news anchor and former sports director for KMOV St. Louis was also a long-time radio broadcaster for the Rams. He joined Tim in studio in April 2018. What bothers Tim about his departure from KMOV in 2005 How often does he listen to Tim and Doug Vaughn on radio Why doesn't Steve like watching his promotional TV spots Why is Vaughn so legendary behind-the-scenes at KMOV Steve's journey from Billings to El Paso to Hartford to STL Why he chose broadcasting over becoming a State Trooper What circumstances led Steve from sports to the news desk Why his colleague Courtney Bryant has so much potential Working on Rams radio and his relationship with Jack Snow His perspective on the relocation process and Kevin Demoff What would interest Steve next in his broadcasting career What role did Super Bowl XXXVI play in the Rams demise Recounting the parade in STL after winning the Super Bowl How has anchoring news impacted Steve's view of St. Louis Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow or Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 74 - Questions from the Audience Apr 18, 2018

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Tim flies solo while addressing queries from radio and podcast listeners alike, vowing to address all the questions submitted. Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow or Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 73 - Kelly Chase Apr 15, 2018

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A staple of the hockey community in St. Louis and beyond, the former enforcer turned radio analyst has been with the Blues organization for over 25 seasons... Why the Humboldt tragedy has been so personal for him Explanation for the hockey community being so tight-knit Why he counseled one of his sons to stop playing hockey His warning against parents hiring junior hockey advisors How much scoring prowess did Chaser have in his youth Why a fight with Ken Baumgartner was key to his career Anecdote on a terrible signing by the Blues in early 00's What was life like off the ice with the early 1990's Blues Recounting some of his favorite fights on and off the ice Behind-the-scenes of Keenan orchestrating his departure Infamous "Here comes Cheveldae" incident vs. Detriot Thoughts on Chris Kerber & keeping the broadcast fresh Are concerns about the locker room divide in STL valid Chase's expectations for the Blues during the off-season What it would mean to be part of a Stanley Cup winner Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow or Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 72 - Joe Strauss Retrospective Apr 11, 2018

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The inaugural Joe Strauss Memorial Golf Tournament takes place this coming Monday at Westborough Country Club, so it's the perfect time to assemble some classic audio of our friend "El Diablo" from his visits on The Morning After plus his own radio shows alongside Post-Dispatch colleague Bryan Burwell. Tributes to Joe are included as well. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a donation to Siteman Cancer Center. Joe received treatment there and the Golf Tournament will benefit this fine organization. This podcast will be presented with limited commercial interruption, but please consider doing business with our sponsors - The Home Loan Expert Ryan Kelley, James Carlton State Farm Agency, Design Aire Heating & Cooling, and Verizon Wireless. Follow on social media @TimMcKernanShow or Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people can discover the podcast. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 71 - Julie Stewart-Binks Apr 08, 2018

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Formerly a reporter for ESPN and FS1, Julie became the first female hired as a full-time on air talent at Barstool Sports. She chatted with Tim in March 2018. What sparked Julie's interest in the world of broadcasting How does the environment at Barstool compare to ESPN Why has Barstool inspired such loyalty in their audience What is the marketplace for women expressing opinions How she developed a unique rapport with Mike Francesa Julie's fandom of French Fries and which is her favorite To close out this week's pod, we have an encore presentation of Rich Eisen on The Ryan Kelley Morning After in December 2015 which was cited recently on QFTA. Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Triad Bank Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow on Twitter Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 70 - Masters Preview with Jay Randolph Jr. Apr 03, 2018

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Tim's esteemed broadcast colleague is a former collegiate golfer and now an Ambassador at Normandie - the oldest public course west of the Mississippi. What stands out when attending The Masters for the 1st time Most signature moment Jay's been on site for at The Masters How challenging was it to get tickets and lodging in Augusta What goes into the media credentialing process for the event Why is this the most anticipated Masters tourney in memory How do other players on tour learn to deal with Tiger-mania What are Jay's expectations for Tiger during this tournament Discussing algorithm construction for Fantasy Golf purposes How can weather impact the course on Saturday in particular What are his value and/or contrarian plays to be in contention Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow on Twitter Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 69 - Joe Thomas Apr 02, 2018

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The 10-time Pro Bowler and likely Hall of Famer spoke with Tim days before announcing his retirement from the Cleveland Browns in early March 2018... What factors did Joe consider when deciding his retirement How intrigued is he by opportunities in sports broadcasting What is Joe's evaluation of Tony Romo's TV work thus far Why his podcast - The ThomaHawk Show - is fairly unique When did Joe realize that he possessed NFL caliber abilities How is former teammate Johnny Manziel faring nowadays Discussion on the Browns changing their iconic uniforms Finally, to close out the podcast we have an encore presentation of Joe's radio appearance on The Ryan Kelley Morning After on KFNS from January 2018. Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Triad Bank Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow on Twitter Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 68 - Questions From The Audience Mar 29, 2018

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Tim reconvenes with St. Louis radio producers Ken "Iggy" Strode and Darin "Peoria Plow Boy" Atkins to discuss a potpourri of listener generated topics. Most memorable date in your love-life experience Thoughts on using curse words around youngsters If you finished college now would you live in STL Does Tim prefer the East or West coast in Florida What is our strangest STL radio remote broadcast Most surprising interview on the podcast thus far Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Triad Bank Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow on Twitter Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 67 - John Mozeliak Mar 25, 2018

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Spring Training just wouldn't be complete unless the Cardinals President of Baseball Operations sat down with Tim at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium... Evaluation of the Cardinals starting rotation right now What to make of Mikolas' slow start in spring training Why was Hicks sent to minor league camp temporarily "Track Record" as a defense for front office decisions Organizational depth plus keeping Munoz over Bader How does Carson Kelly feel about being in Memphis Who has the inside track on being the Cardinal closer Why the bullpen was built on depth rather than splash Mo's response to fans that are fixated on team payroll Is it truly post-season or bust for Mike Matheny in '18 Please support our sponsors: Verizon Wireless The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Triad Bank Design Aire Heating & Cooling Follow us on Social Media: @TimMcKernanShow on Twitter Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Thanks to Story of the Year for our theme. Please rate, review, and subscribe so more people discover the pod. Feedback is welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com

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Ep. 66 - Live From Spring Training with Derrick Goold Mar 22, 2018

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold joins Tim as they answer your Cardinals questions live from Spring Training.

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