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Cardinals Insider
by MLB.com
Cardinals Insider grants comprehensive access to the 11-time world champions. Guests include current players, alumni, broadcasters, and club officials. Episodes release on the final weekday of each month during the baseball season.
Episodes
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Randy Flores and Rob Cerfolio with John Rooney
As the Cardinals continue to hone in on player development, assistant GM and director of scouting Randy Flores joins assistant GM of player development and performance Rob Cerfolio and Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney to discuss JJ Wetherholt and Brycen Mautz as the club's minor league player…
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Anuk Karunaratne
Cardinals Senior Vice President for Business Operations Anuk Karunaratne sits down with hosts Brett McMillan and Elisabeth Meiniecke for the latest episode of the Cardinals Insider podcast. Karunaratne discusses his role with the organization, coming to the team 18 months ago, St. Louis fans’...
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Chaim Bloom
New Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sits down with TV Announcers Chip Caray and Brad Thompson for the latest episode of the Cardinals Insider podcast. Bloom shares what he thinks makes the organization special, his appreciation for the Cardinals’ tradition, his goals for…
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John Mozeliak Press Conference
Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak met with the media for a final time after the 2025 season before stepping down from his role. Mozeliak discussed that change can be a good thing, the economic landscape of the game evolving over the years, he reflected on both this past...
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John Mozeliak | April 2025
Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak joins the show to discuss the start of the season, and the vibe around the 2025 roster. Discussion also includes how roster decisions are made when assembling the club for Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Asst. GM Rob Cerfolio | February 2025
Assistant GM for Player Development and Performance Rob Cerfolio discusses the Cardinals new player development philosophy. He also details his path through the game, and shares what made the Cardinals an attractive destination for the next chapter of his baseball career. Learn more about your ad...
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End of Season Press Conference | 2024 Bonus Episode
Hear full audio of the press conference announcing plans for the Cardinals’ Baseball Operations structure in 2025 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dads Weekend Clubhouse Speech | September 2024
On this episode, go inside the clubhouse for the manager’s speech during the dads’ weekend trip to Minnesota. Plus, Ozzie Smith talks about his famous “Go Crazy” homer in a way you’ve never heard before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1964 Reunion Interviews | August 2024
Two members of the 1964 Cardinals discuss the club's seventh World Championship, and the great players who helped capture it, including talk about ace Bob Gibson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Edmonds, Morris, and Sanders on 2004 | July 2024
Jim Edmonds, Matt Morris, and Reggie Sanders talk about the Cardinals 2004 N.L. pennant winning season. Plus, hear some classic Mike Shannon NLCS calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bob Kendrick | June 2024
President of the Negro Leagues Museum, Bob Kendrick, joins the program to discuss the St. Louis Stars, Rickwood Field, and MLB legends whose careers began in the Negro Leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Memories of Whitey | May 2024
Rick Horton and Ken Dayley join the show to discuss what it was like pitching for Whitey Herzog, and to share personal memories about the late Cardinals legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ozzie and Arenado Grounders Breakdown | April 2024
Listen in as Ozzie Smith and Nolan Arenado take ground balls together, and the hosts of the show interject behind the scenes experiences from the full interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ozzie Smith | September 2023
Ozzie Smith joins the show to discuss his career and baseball at-large. Topics include other Hall of Famers, the responsibility of being a Cardinals great, what makes Coopertown, N.Y. special, and what it takes to play into your forties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brad Thompson | August 2023
World Champion Brad Thompson debuted with the Cardinals as a right-handed sinker baller in 2005. During his five season in St. Louis he shared the field with a handful of Cardinals legends. Since retiring, he’s become a fixture on the St. Louis broadcast scene, including as the primary analyst on...
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Hall of Fame: Behind the Scenes | July 2023
This episode is dedicated to sharing what goes on behind the scenes in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame weekend. Hear what Scott Rolen can expect, and take in stories from past induction weekends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Edmonds, Morris, and Sanders on 2004 | July 2024
Jim Edmonds, Matt Morris, and Reggie Sanders talk about the Cardinals 2004 N.L. pennant winning season. Plus, hear some classic Mike Shannon NLCS calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mike Matheny | June 2023
Mike Matheny returned to Busch Stadium in an alumni capacity for the 2013 National League championship reunion. He sat down with the Cardinals Insider Podcast to discuss leadership in baseball, Cardinals legends who helped shape him, and his upcoming second book. Learn more about your ad choices....
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David Eckstein | May 2023
David Eckstein sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his career. Topics include playing next to Scott Rolen, being managed by Tony La Russa, and the surprising message his dad had for him after the 2006 World Series. Eckstein also discusses raising awareness for organ donation, and...
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Ozzie & Waino | April 2023
Ozzie Smith and Adam Wainwright discuss Waino’s career and final season as a Cardinal. They also talk through life away from baseball and what comes next for Wainwright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bonus: Contreras Press Conference
Listen to the full press conference with new Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras. Checkout more coverage on the [youtube.com/cardinals]Cardinals YouTube page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dan McLaughlin | September 2022
Cardinals TV broadcaster Dan McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the careers of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols. He details what it has been like covering their entire careers and speculates what it will be like when both take their place in the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Dan also discusses his...
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Jordan Walker | August 2022
Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker joins the show to discuss his pro career so far. He describes his day-to-day, his relationship with fellow prospect Masyn Winn, and what it was like to play in MLB’s Futures game in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brendan Ryan | July 2022
Brendan Ryan joins the program to discuss his career. Topics include the influence of Albert Pujols on a clubhouse, the famous "Chris Carpenter incident" in Cincinnati, how George Kissell and Jose Oquendo shaped him in the minors, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Rick Horton | June 2022
Former Cardinals pitcher, and current radio broadcaster, Rick Horton joins the show to discuss his relationship with Whitey Herzog, how the Buck family got him going in broadcastings, and his front seat to Albert Pujols’ storied career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kyle McClellan | May 2022
Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan tells stories about Yadi, Albert, and Waino. Plus, debuting in a Home Opener as a St. Louisan and much more. See below for more topics of conversation. 0:00 - Could Kyle McClellan still play? 1:19 - Ozzie Smith is still an amazing athlete in his 60s 2:19 -...
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4/1/22 | Al Hrabosky
1:00 - Al's draft story and early years in pro ball 4:30 - Meeting Stan Musial at Dodger Stadium 9:00 - Joe Cunningham's influence on his post-baseball life 10:45 - Lou Brock and Bob Gibson stories 16:52 - The 70s Cardinals and what could have been 20:17 - Brawls and his glove pounding routine...
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10/25/21 | Marmol Named Manager
Oliver Marmol has been named the 51st manager in Cardinals franchise history. Oli, John Mozeliak, and Bill DeWitt Jr. discuss his new role with the media during this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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10/14/21 | Shildt’s Departure
Bill DeWitt Jr. and John Mozeliak discuss the departure of Mike Shildt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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10/7/21 | Wildcard Postgame & Reaction
The episode looks at key stats and moments from the Card’s loss to the Dodgers, and Adam Wainwright and Mike Shildt offer perspective on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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10/5/21 | Wild Card Preview
Head inside the media room at Dodger Stadium as Adam Wainwright, Nolan Arenado, and Mike Shildt discuss the winner-take-all Wild Card match-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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9/30/21 | Ozzie and Simmons
Ted Simmons sits-down with Ozzie Smith to talk about his Cooperstown experience and the fraternity of being a Baseball Hall of Famer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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9/18/21 | Lance Berkman
Lance Berkman played just two season in St. Louis, but became a fan favorite with his outgoing personality and clutch hitting in the postseason. He sits down to discuss joining the redbirds after battling the Cards for many years as a division rival. Plus, he tells stories and provides insights…
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8/31/21 | David Freese
World Series hero and St. Louis native David Freese joins the show to discuss his career with the Cardinals. Learn why he didn’t sleep in his own bed during the 2011 post-season, and the first question he asked John Mozeliak upon learning he had been traded to the Cardinals. Learn more about your...
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8/17/21 | David Eckstein: Flashback Friday
David Eckstein joins team historian Brian Finch to talk about his 2006 World Series MVP, overcoming his size to excel as a Major Leaguer, and how he is spending his time in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7/30/21 | John O’Leary
St. Louis native John O’Leary was given slim odds of survival after being burned on 100-percent of his body as a little boy. Enter Jack Buck, who rallied the Cardinals around John giving him a reason to fight. Years later he has not only survived but thrived, and now speaks to groups about seeing...
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7/2/21 | Dan McLaughlin: Flashback Friday
Danny Mac discusses capturing big moments, working with different analysts and his road to the big league booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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6/30/21 | Tom and Matt Pagnozzi
Tom and Matt Pagnozzi join the program to discuss their relationship and what it meant to each of them to represent their family and the city of St. Louis as Cardinals catchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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6/23/21 | Hall of Fame Sr. Curator, Tom Shieber
Cards Team Historian Brian Finch talks with St. Louis native Tom Shieber about his role in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame. Shieber was critical in reuniting the two halves of David Freese’s jersey from game six of the 2011 World Series for the Cardinals Museum’s special exhibit on the…
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5/31/21 | Keith Hernandez on Live At Shannon’s
This episode digs into the Cardinals Radio Network archives to unearth a conversation between Keith Hernandez, Mike Shannon, and Mike Claiborne. The three discuss Hernandez’s baseball career and how he has watched the game evolve from the broadcast booth in recent years. Learn more about your ad...
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4/30/21 | Xavier Scruggs
Xavier Scruggs hosts The Bigs, a new MLB podcast featuring player-to-player conversations. He joins our show to talk about his new podcasting venture and tell stories from his time in the Cardinals organization. It’s a discussion about the human side of baseball, and making your dreams come true....
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4/1/21 | A Very Cold Opening Day
Team reporter Emily Stephens joins the show to discuss the top storylines from Opening Day in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2/2/21 | A Few Minutes with Arenado
Nolan Arenado discusses his excitement for joining the Cardinals and shares a message for the fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1-22-20 | What 2020 taught the Cards
GM Michael Girsch sits down with Dan McLaughlin to discuss what 2020 was like and how those challenges will shape the club’s approach to 2021 in St. Louis and the minor leagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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1/6/21 | Changes to Winter Warm-Up
Cardinals Care Executive Director Michael Hall joins the show to discuss how his staff is transitioning Winter Warm-Up to a virtual format. He also discusses Adam Wainwright’s Roberto Clemente Award win, and the process of continuing to serve kids throughout Cardinals Nation during the pandemic....
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11/11/20 | The Man and The Navy
In 1945 Stan Musial was drafted into the US Navy. He took great pride in his service the rest of his life, holding it as one of his proudest accomplishments. Brian Finch from the Cardinals Museum joins the show to discuss Stan’s time away from baseball during World War II. Learn more about your…
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10/9/20 | Ozzie and Gibby Revisited
Bob Gibson and Ozzie Smith discuss Gibby’s career and more during a lengthy interview from Opening Day 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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9/4/20 | Waino’s Complete Game
Adam Wainwright discusses an emotional complete game on his 39th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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8/25/20 | Reliving ‘46
When the 2020 baseball season was postponed one fan couldn’t imagine a morning without reading a box score. So, he took it upon himself to make sure every day had a baseball game this summer, even if it required reaching into the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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8/14/20 | Driving to Chicago
The Cardinals are eyeing a return to the field this weekend. John Mozeliak provides an update on rosters, travel arrangements and test results before the team heads north. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Cardinals Insider grants comprehensive access to the 11-time world champions. Guests include current players, alumni, broadcasters, and club officials. Episodes release on the final weekday of each month during the baseball season.
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