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Kerbsd joins Randy & Brooke to break down just how far you would go for a hypothetical Brady Tkachuk trade, why you can't give up too much for the fear of just becoming the Senators, how the Blues organizational depth gives them an opportunity, Kerbs tries to avoid talking about the weekend and how the Blues starting to give away games instead of grinding out tough wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Weekend Wrapup -- STLCity SC-1 Real Salt Lake-1 -- Detroit Red Wings-6 Blues-1 -- The Cardinals are off to a 2-1 start 7:15 Three Things we loved from the Weekend 7:30 - What young Cardinal impressed you most this weekend? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 – Fresh Take: Rumors in Canada indicate that the Senators might be listening to offers for Brady Tkachuk. If you’re the Blues, what would you give up for him? 8:15 - Kerside w/ Chris Kerber breaking down the latest big NHL trade rumor... 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - On MLB Network Radio, Adam Wainwright explained last season’s Cardinals disaster. Does it feel like a one-off? Or is it fair to put it on “the magic didn’t happen? 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - What does it say about the Blues that the coach saw fit to bench the two highest paid players for the third period on Saturday? 9:30 - Cody Bellinger is back with the Cubs. Does this change your opinion about the N.L. Central? 9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert joins the show to talk about a big win last night, reacting in-time to the refs announcement last night, his reaction to Binner standing on his head to get the shutout, Kyrou having a big game and being a catalyst with his 2 assists, getting to be a part of a record-setting run of three goals, how the players start starting about the deadline as it gets closer, his first impressions from Zac Bolduc's game, what his rookie lap felt like, why you let the rookie enjoy his first game without any interference, his mother's cookies being the best & why he'll always pick a steak from his dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey joins the show to elaborate on a story we all definitely needed to hear more about, how pouring concrete over the summer months prepared him for hockey in a different way than hours of stick work would have, why Kyrou's game against the Islanders jumps out, Binnington standing on his head for the shutout, the importance of the upcoming stretch with their road trips before the deadline and this being--clearly--the most important 9-game stretch of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay joins the show live from Mexico to break down his expectations for Tiger going forward after his performance last weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-4  Islanders-0 -- Hattrick for Buchy -- Cardinals are asking some familiar questions... 7:15 - Which Cardinals under 30 are capable of being Cardinal Hall of Famers? 7:30 - Former PGA Tour Pro Jay Delsing on his expectations for Tiger going forward 7:45 - TIOLI 8:00 - Fresh Take: Jim Bowden has Oli #2 on managerial hot seat ranking. Are you buying? 8:15 - View from Vitale: Joey Vitale breaks down the most important player from a big 4-0 win (and you wouldn't expect this one...) 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:00 - St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas breaks down a big win & his favorite foods from his parents 9:15 - CITY has their second opening game in 4 days, opening the MLS season at home against CITYPARK vs. Real Salt Lake + Lutz Pfannenstiel agreed to a one-year contract extension with the club while turning down multiple attempts to pull him away 9:30 - They said What?? 9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Becht joins the show to talk about the additions to his coaching staff, the importance of chemistry within your staff, what it means to have McCarron returning, his expectations for this season, the boom in ticket sales not just in STL but across the league, wanting to "shatter" attendance records in Week 2, the parts on the roster that he's the most excited about, why the championship game being hosted in STL would be so special, how that goal of a home-town championship appearance has already materialized and what he feels he brings to the team on the sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JR joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the current rumors and conversation he's heard about the chances that Buchnevich gets moved at the deadline, why he could see them standing pat, why he could see them making a mid-line move, why Bolduc's parents won't be at the rink for his debut (but will be watching!) and the new things we will learn about Robert Thomas from JR's upcoming piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about the big reveal last night of the Top 10 players in MLB on MLB Network, why certain players fell out or made big jumps, how the list is decided via projection vs. production, why the voice of the fans could force some changes from the league, why Jordan Walker is his easy answer for the Cardinal he wants to watch the most, wanting to see Manfred announce two more MLB teams before he retires & what Amsinger's go to snack would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 – Blues host islanders tonight @ 7PM -- Rough night for the Illini... -- Which Cardinal are you most excited about watching play this year? 7:15 – Sick of it!!! 7:30 – MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger on the future of the Boras 4 & the explanation for MLB Network's Top 10 7:45 – TIOLI 8:00 – Fresh Take: Which Cardinal are you most excited about watching play this year?  8:15 - Jeremy Rutherford breaks down the chances that Buch could be changed 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - Battlehawks HC Anthony Becht on his new staff & preparing for this season 9:00 - Rush Hour Reset  9:15 - Who is the face of STL sports right now? 9:30 - If the Blues remain in the playoff hunt by the trade deadline, are you OK with them standing pat? 9:45 – Rocc ‘n Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie joins Randy, Danny & Brooke to talk about what Patrick Roy brings to the Islanders as a coach, what Zachary Bolduc could bring to the Blues lineup, what he thinks of the Blues options coming up at the deadline and why the biggest questions comes down to what the Blues could get if they decided to sell at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - CONCACAF Champions Cup -- STL City SC-2 Houston Dynamo-1 -- #1 UCONN has their 12-game winning streak snapped 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Rob Manfred announced that he’s going to retire in 2029. What would you like to see happen with baseball before he does? 8:00 - Fresh Take - If you could change one outcome in the history of sports, what would it be? 8:15 - Blues Booth: Blues analyst, 101 host Jamie Rivers on why Blues non-action at the deadline shouldn't be a ref flag 8:30 - The Fight 8:45 - College football approved a 5-7 format for the CFP. Is this the best way for them to go? 9:00 – Rush Hour Reset 9:15 – If you could change one outcome in the history of sports, what would it be?    9:30 - The Cardinals have a large group of young players, but none of them make The Athletic’s all-under-25 team.   9:45 - Rocc and Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices