Tigers Tailgates and Friends

Cale Schaumburg and Jackson Smith are two high school standout lefthanded pitchers. Find out their training workouts, mindsets, how they approach appearances and hitters. You’ll hear where they’re committed to for college baseball. Hear what makes these exceptional pitchers tick. I’ll also introduce some new Cardinals baseball related songs written and developed by Chairman Kurt and where you can find the complete version. I’ll share some Mizzou football and volleyball news as well

We’ll talk season and bowl game recap, gambling in sports,Drinks extension. SEC coaching carousel and Kirby Moore leaving with coach Lindsey replacing him. The transfer portal: good or bad? SEC power rankings by CBS sports, spring football, NIL- always a hot topic and early polls: what do they mean?

I get together with Bill Akridge, Jared Richardson and Nathan Shelton, 3 men who played baseball for me as teenagers. We delve into their college days, their journey into prominence as an Insurance business owner, a Boeing Engineer and an Attorney at Law. Youll learn what molded these men into leaders husbands and fathers. We’ll discuss what friends for life means to the four of us.

I’ll share with you some of the flavor and sounds of the Viking Softball Alumni and Sophomore days from last weekend. I’ll have actual game hilites from 2 DH sweeps. I’ll bring you player of the games interviews, recaps from Coach Starkey as well as a special segment about “The Wall”.You’ll hear my interview with Vking catcher Alexia Chevriers mom who with her dad came from Quebec to see her play.

Our in depth conversation with Mizzou baseballs Jose Carballo, Director of of Recruiting and Ops. We go from his days in Puero Rico to high school in Florida and playing for his father. His journey through college days and joining the coaching ranks. What brought him to become a Tiger and what his responsibilities are with the team. We take a look at youth baseball in Puerto Rico and why juice boxes and milk cartons are a big part of kids baseball.

My sitdown with ESPN Sportscenter anchor John Anderson will take you back to his undergrad days at Mizzou. His time as captain of the Mizzou track and field team. His opinion as to what happened to “The Shack”.How he got the job at ESPN,his time there, the friends and co-workers. His favorite Sportscenter commercials, The book he wrote with Chi Chi Rodriquez. The reality show he hosted and how much money it made him. Why he’s back at Mizzou and what it means to him. We’ll talk people he’s met and things hes done.

Join me as we bring you the Jeffco Softball players of the week and the Viking Spotlight interview. We’ll also sit down with East Centrals Athletes Director Ryan Good. His journey from player to college head baseball coach to Junior College Athletic Director.

Today we have our Jeffco Softball player of the week to start. A 3 part episode beginning with the top 10 most attractive female athletes across sports. Followed by the top 10 cowboy actors of the modern era. We finish with the most legendary lines innthe movie Tombstone starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp. Whether you agree , disagree or never heard of some of these people, it’ll really start a conversation

We have our first Jeffco Viking softball player of the week:Alexia Chevrier and in the freshman spotlight Kiera Daniels. We also have Mizzou food sciences student Keelin Anderson. Learn how he went from working in one field and turned to a food sciences and dietary major. An amazing young man who laid out his career path and what it took to achieve his goal.

Ray Halbrook joins is from LivestreamSTL the premier streaming service in the St. Louis area. He’ll share what services they provide and give you a behind the scenes look at production of sports events. You’ll get an inside look at some of the lighthearted moments in the broadcast booth during games. Find out how you can help keep this outstanding service providing great coversge of area athletes

Join me as i take you inside the drones used to cover the events, how their made, how they practiced for the events and what it took to cover the Olympics. Ill also bring you the best 7 team USA moments of the games. Ill also share my top 10 Winter Olympics athletes since 2000.

Margo Martinez is a NCAA Div-1 football official working in the Southland Conference. Find out how she got her start and progressed to big time college football. You’ll also hear about her primary job as founder and owner of custom clothier BeTheMan LLC. How she came from an Oklahoma ranch family to college and to a highly successful business owner in St. Louis. Talented, smart, driven and funny all rolled into one great multi-faceted business woman. You’ll hear the full story about Margo.

Join us as we finish previewing the team with 5 more player interviews. We learn a littke about their mindset going into the 2026 season. We’ll also take a lighthearted look into these athletes. We’ll also have a preview of the next episode.

We bring you part 3 of Jeffco Viking Softball player interviews for the 2026 season. We’ll take a look at what makes these players tick. Getting you ready for sll the action of 2026 Viking softball action

We’ll have part 2 of the Jeffco Viking Softball preview with interviews of 5 of the sophomore players. You’ll get a quick inside look at these players

Join me as preview Jeffco Viking Softball for 2026. My guest is Head Coach Chris Starkey, he’ll preview this years team, talk recruiting field improvements and fundraising. Pitching depth and the incoming freshman class as well as the sophomore returners will also be discussed. I will also have interviews with 5 of the freshman players and you’ll het a look at this talented and motivated group.

We’ll give you a look at some of the subjects and ideas coming your way this year. Interviews, Lists, Rankings, a rumor about a video podcast will be addressed and i’ll tell you about the one person who had the biggest impact on the University. Whats hidden within that impact? You will find out and there just might be a mention of Truman our beloved mascot as well.

We’ll have a 2 segment episode this week, first segment is -Things the listeners want in 2026. After putting the word out, the response was unreal. Responses covered almost all Tiger sports as well as Jefferson College athletics. Administration to tickets. Segment 2 ranks the SEC fan bases from 16-1. Hate em or Luv em you will have an opinion

My guest is Ron Lykins, multi- Olympic gold medal wheelchair basketball coach and head coach of the Mizzou wheelchair basketball team team. You’ll find out how Ron got his start in wheelchair hoops and was selected to lead the Olympic wheelchair teams. Also how he made his way to the head coach of the Mizzou wheelchair teams and molded them into a powerhouse program. We’ll give you there remaining home schedule and tell you where they play.

Today we talk with Jerome Carnigal Mizzou Football Athletic Trainer intern. He shares with us an inside look into treatment of injuries and the care of the Tigers during fall camp and as the season progresses. We’ll learn techniques of medical care from triage to follow with physicians.

Jeffco Viking catcher Alexia Chevrier from Quebec Canada sits down with me to get you acquainted with this softball player from north of the border. We’ll delve into her youth, her participation on the Canadian National team as well as her adaptation to American cuisine. We’ll also talk with Coach Chris Starkey about the fall season just completed, what they worked on and what they achieved. Listen and enjoy this international flavor of Jeffco Viking softball.

Gather round and join me as i interview Santa as he stops by for a visit before his big night on Christmas eve. Youll find out what makes his reindeer so fast strong and special. Find out the special treat the reindeer get for a job well done. Santa shares his secrets on how many elves work at the north pole, what time he leaves on Christmas eve and what Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves and reindeer do once they return to the north pole and why Mrs. Claus is so important to the Christmas season.

Chris Gervino goes from journalism student at Mizzou to TV Sports Director to Mizzou Basketball and Football voice to Hall of Fame inductee. Follow his journey with us and find what and who made this gentleman great. Why is JoAnn Bland so important in his career? Hear about some of the hilites of Chris’ illustrious career.

Our conversation with mizzou backup QB Essien Smith takes us from high school to becoming a preferred walkon at Mizzou. He’ll share his fall camp workouts, his relationships with Beau Pribula and the work that goes into preparing for games. We’ll get an inside look at the football teams meals and team meetings.

My guest today, Joe Moroni was working at the Pentagon when an American Airlines Flight slammed into the building on 9/11. You’ll hear his first hand account of that day, and the worst two phone calls he had to make. You’ll hear stories of rescue and courage and even hear how this story includes Robert Diniro and Christie Brinkley. You’ll also lesrn how Joe made his way to Mizzou to feed the Tiger athletes and some heart warming stories of friendship within his kitchen.

My guest Brock Webb is responsible for digital communications between athletics and the fans. Find out how he pulls off this monumental task and what it takes to maintain webpages game activities social media business and all things Mizzou. A True Son to be sure.

Our elite college coaches in the STL metro area will focus on 4 of the best. Eddie Uschold of Mo.Baptist, Pat Evers of Maryville, Chris Starkey of Jefferson Junior College and NJCAA HOF Coach Dave Oster of Maryville. We get into their backgrounds and learn a little about their programs and learn why they excel at what they do.

Ava Oberle is an outstanding high school softballer. Find out how good and what motivates her. We’ll also take a lighthearted look at her. Find out how this podcast ranks and we’ll take a look at sign stealing in SEC football. You’ll get a peek at the great guests lined up for next week and you dont want to miss our thanksgiving episode. My guest was a witness and hero at the pentagon on 9/11.

We’ll give you the Viking minute where we’ll give you a peak into Viking Softball for the upcoming season with 4 interviews sure to get you charged up. Also we’ll have two Festus softballers who’ve committed to D-1 programs to continue their softball careers. We’ll promo our Thanksgiving episode that you wont want to miss.

Joining me is Hall of Fame Sportswriter, we’ll discuss how he got into journalism and became one of the best to ever put pen to notebook. People we’ll discuss are Jack Buck, Whitey Herzog, Tony Larussa, along with Jack Clark, Ozzie Smith and others. Youll learn of major stories Rob broke why hes having so much fun at what he does. Rainbows for kids, a charitable organization for families with kids who have cancer and Stlsportspage that everyone can enjoy if youre a Cards fan.

My guest is a US Army Veteran, shes a huge Tiger Football fan, shes a business owner and she has time to volunteer in her community. Find out more about this amazing Columbia wife mother and friend and how she handles it all. Tawnya Moroni is someone you will want to know, and do business with and talk Tiger football with. Also find out how she has ties to 9/11.

We venture into the world of sports injuries with Athletic Trainer Kate Meyer. You’ll learn how she got into this very popular and expanding work force. We’ll talk injuries, prevention, and modalities used and what it’s like to care for athletes. We’ll discuss the triage situation during games and how the medical community comes together to care for athletes during and after competition.

We uncover a 35 year old treasure during the North End Zone construction project at Farout Field at Mizzou. With know one having an answer to this mystery, i was guided to University of Oklahoma Athletic Director, Joe Castiglione, who uncovered the entire mystery complete with the origin and reason for its need. Complete details were provided as well as other unknown or little known pieces of Tiger lore from a time gone bye. An informative and wonderful first hand account to be sure.

You’ll meet OG- The Original Gangster or as some would call him,The Original Gentleman. He’s the locker room attendant for Mizzou Football. Find out where he came from and how he got to Mizzou. You’ll find out how he’s become somewhat of a father figure to the players, what this job means to this fine outstanding man.

We take a look at the storied career of one of the best play by play voices in American sports. Find out how Mike Kelly got his start and how he climbed the ladder to success. Find out about his consecutive game streak, his honors along the way, the friends he’s worked with as well as his favorite memories and best atmospheres he’s been a part of.

You’ll hear the story of the first female to sign a professional contract baseball contract in Australia. Genevieve Beacom left handed hurler competed with males all her life and in 2023 a MLB executive compared her as the female Shohei Otani. Learn how this came to be and where she is now

We bring you Part II with Culinary Performance Services Chef Randy Young. We’ll share his very interesting background out west and take you on another path on fueling up the Tiger Football Team. He’ll share the inner workings of the staff and how they get this monumental job done day after day.

We bring you part 1 with Culinary Performance Services Chef Wade Dixon, who will take you through fueling up the Tiger football team. You’ll learn tricks of the trade, preparation and how the stuff comes together to bring great meals to the players during fall camp. Stay with us next week for part 2 with another chef who’ll share more of what they do.

Herculaneum and Mizzou grad Zac Taylor is a man who can get grass to grow anytime, anywhere and paint a football field with the best. Learn how he went from Mizzou student and ended up working some of the biggest collegiate football games and golf tournaments and pro soccer fields and The Red River Rivalry to become one of the marquee Turf Specialist in the country.

How to shop, prepare and pull off a football tailgate you’ll be proud of. We’ll start with what to buy, how to pack, what supplies you may need. We’ll discus keeping hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold. We’ll give you tips if you’re a beginner or might even give you an idea or two if you’re a veteran. We’ll also discuss the A’s to Z’s of packing your vehicle

Get to know this Seckman High School graduate who’s been involved in archery a very long time. She has become one of the best archers in the nation right here in our own back yard. You’ll also learn a little about archery and how this girl keeps getting awards and recognition.

An SID wears many hats, learn what goes on in the daily life of this young man, Eric Mueller, Mizzou Sports Information Director for Volleyball and Softball. You’ll hear why this job is a pivotal part of the Tiger Athletic Department.

You’ll discover how Mizzou football and Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries formed a partnership to put smiles on the faces of children. Joe Knight development director shares the story of how wonderful this program is for the community. Find out how you can help this program what it means to the kids and foster parents.

Shannon Welker, Head Coach of Mizzou Gymnastics gets the very best from his athletes. Learn how he made his way to Mizzou and developed this team into a national power. He’ll talk recruiting, work ethics and passion. Find out why he is A master of coaching and has all-Americans, SEC champions and national champions in his program.

We talk with the Director of Culinary Performances Services at Mizzou Alan Petersen. Find out the ins and outs of feeding the Tiger Athletes at two locations. Learn the whys behind the different foods served and why this isn’t just basic 3 meals a day. You’ll learn why the stock market and weather patterns affect the food service.

My guest is Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, Dave Matter. We’ll explore the early years of Dave covering Mizzou as a newspaper reporter. Then how he got into the position he’s in now and how he works with the outstanding group of Sports information directors under his watch. We’ll talk about the great books he’s written and you’ll find out why he’s as good as it gets. Being a J-School graduate, he truly is “ A True Son”

My guests today are two of the best high school pitchers in St. Louis. Junior LHP Jackson Smith from Festus High School who is committed to to the Michigan Wolverines of the Big10 and Senior RHP JD Dohrmann from Vianney High School who is committed to Mizzou. You get an inside look at these phenomenal arms “and what makes them tick” we”ll also have our 1st in a 4 part episode on how to plan for a Mizzou football roadtrip as well as our recipe of the week

My guest is Tiger style NCAA 2-time national champion and 2- time world champion and the newest member of the Mizzou Tigerstyle wrestling coaching staff, Mr. Keegan Otoole. We’ll discuss his introduction to wrestling as a youth and how he trained and readied himself to become a Tiger. We’ll touch on how much harder it is to be a collegiate wrestler and what Ben Askren means to Keegan. We’ll revisit his time in Russia at the Worlds and what he did to upset the Russian coach. Learn how is faith and mental fortitude made Keegan into the man father and champion that he is.

My guest is Carlie Isbell, Festus HS and St. Louis Chaos softball player. Focused, driven and committed barely describes this elite softball talent. Find out what makes this young lady tick and how she went from an infielder to one of the best catchers in the area. What drives her and what her goals are for the future. You don’t want to miss the inside scoop on this rising softball athlete.

We’ll give you an update on the north endzone expansion progress. You’ll get an inside look at recruiting and closing the deal. Getting to Como in the fall could be a challenge and we’ll tell you why.