The Bernie Miklasz Show

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - With the Blues on break for the All-Star Game, Bernie reflects on what a special time it is for hockey in the city of St. Louis...7:15 Super Bowl LIV is set - The Chiefs will represent the AFC, and the 49ers will represent the NFC. Bernie takes a preliminary look at the match-up, and marvels over the brilliance of Patrick Mahomes...7:30 John Mozeliak spoke to the media on Saturday at the 2020 Cardinals Winter Warm-Up. Bernie believes he gave us some clarity as to what their plan is for the outfield this upcoming season...7:45 Mike Shildt took the stage at Winter Warm-Up this weekend, and - of course - he was asked about Jeff Albert...8:00 Chris Kerber, 101 ESPN & Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - John Mozeliak gives us an update on Carlos Martinez, and talks about the importance of Harrison Bader improving as a hitter...8:30 John Mozeliak tells us why you may see more and more teams throughout baseball carrying three catchers in 2020...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Defending Aaron Rodgers, ranking fruits & the brilliance of Joaquin Phoenix...9:00 John Mozeliak spoke to the media on Saturday at the 2020 Cardinals Winter Warm-Up. He gave some insight in the conversations he had with Jeff Albert amidst the news of the cheating scandal in Houston...9:15 Super Bowl LIV is set - The Chiefs will represent the AFC, and the 49ers will represent the NFC. Bernie takes a preliminary look at the match-up...9:30 Jason Motte, 2011 World Series Champion with the St. Louis Cardinals, joins Bernie to talk rule changes for relief pitchers heading into 2020, his foundation, and much more...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie sets the stage for the Blues' game this Saturday in Colorado...7:15 The Mets have finally fired Carlos Beltran for his part in the Astros' cheating scandal. Bernie gives his thoughts on the move...7:30 Bernie previews this weekend's AFC and NFC Championship Games...7:45 "YES or NO" - Thoughts on snow, Instagram and hot buttered rum...8:00 "Bernie Bits" - Bernie sets the stage for the Billikens' big game tonight at Chaifetz...8:15 Joey Vitale, 101 ESPN & Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:30 Your Mic-Drops - If you could ask Mo one question this weekend at Winter Warm-Up, what would you ask?...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Why is it OK for Bernie to rip the Astros but not the Patriots?...9:00 Mark Saxon, The Athletic St. Louis & 101 ESPN, joins Bernie to preview this weekend's Cardinals Winter Warm-Up...9:15 "What Else?" - Bernie previews both the Blues and Billikens games for this weekend...9:30 Mike Sando, The Athletic NFL, joins Bernie to preview both the AFC and NFC Championship Games...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - The Blues home-win-streak comes to a close last night, as they lose in overtime to the Flyers 4-3...7:15 "Blues Review" - The Blues were HOT after their loss last night. Bernie tells us why this is the type of attitude that makes them a great team...7:30 Bernie explains why a few quotes out-of-context led to the frenzy surrounding Nolan Arenado's trade rumors...7:45 "NFL Truth or Trap" - Should Joe Burrow "pull an Eli Manning?" Plus, Bernie ranks his confidence level in the four remaining quarterbacks...8:00 Chris Kerber, 101 ESPN & Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie to talk all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Mad Dog Russo loses his mind on Justin Verlander, and Jalen Rose calls out Odell Beckham Jr. for being the fraud that he is...8:30 & 8:45 Travis Ford, St. Louis University Men's Basketball Head Coach, joins Bernie in-studio for two segments to talk all things Billikens ahead of their huge game on Friday night against the nationally ranked Dayton Flyers...9:00 "What Else?" - Bernie gives a few thoughts on Bobby Petrino's hiring at Missouri State...9:15 Is Marcell Ozuna isn't going to land in Texas, then where? Bernie explains...9:30 Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic St. Louis & 101 ESPN, joins Bernie to talk about his recent conversation with former Blues Head Coach Mike Yeo...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie sets the table as the Blues attempt to win a franchise record 10th straight home game tonight at Enterprise Center...7:15 Alex Cora is the next man in baseball fired for the cheating scandal with the Houston Astros. Bernie puts this move in context...7:30 "Cardinals 1 to 10" - A new Cardinals segment! FreezePops makes statements about the Cardinals, and Bernie gives his confidence level (1-10) for each statement...7:45 "NFL Overreactions" - Luke Keuchley calls it a career at 28 years old, Joe Brady gets a job he might not be qualified for & Bernie is starting to get a little nervous about the Titans in Kansas City...8:00 Darren Pang, FOX Sports Midwest, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Bobby Petrino will be the next head coach of Missouri State football. Bernie gives his thoughts on the hire...8:30 Tim Kurkjian, ESPN, joins Bernie to talk about cheating in baseball, the Cardinals offseason & much more...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Bernie talks about how he would set-up his "cat bunker."...9:00 "What Else?" - Bernie sets the table as the Blues attempt to win a franchise record 10th straight home game tonight at Enterprise Center...9:15 Josh Donaldson signs with the Twins - 4 years, $92 million. Bernie compares and contrasts the offseasons of the Cardinals and Twins...9:30 John Clayton, Pro Football Hall of Fame Writer, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things NFL...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie breaks down the Blues current win streak, as St. Louis beat the Ducks last night 4-1...7:15 Bernie breaks down the firings of Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch by the Astros, as Major League Baseball suspended both of them for one year...7:30 Bernie explains why the 2019 LSU Tigers are the greatest single-season college football team of all-time...7:45 More on the Astros story - Can Cardinals fans NOW stop obsessing over bringing Jeff Luhnow back to the Cardinals front office?...8:00 John Kelly, FOX Sports Midwest, joins Bernie for his weekly visit on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Kerbs and Joey continue to be hilarious on the Blues broadcast...8:30 Bernie breaks down the firings of Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch by the Astros, as Major League Baseball suspended both of them for one year...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Should you give your girlfriend of 3 weeks keys to your apartment?...9:00 "What Else?" - Blues are absolutely rolling & the Illini crack the AP Top 25 in men's hoops for the first time since 2014...9:15 Bernie breaks down the firings of Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch by the Astros, as Major League Baseball suspended both of them for one year...9:30 Ian Fitzsimmons, ESPN Radio, joins Bernie to breakdown last night's National Championship victory for the LSU Tigers...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Cardinals Twitter was ablaze this weekend with Nolan Arenado rumors. Bernie weighs in on the unlikely trade-package being floated on social media...7:15 "Blues Review" - The Blues have now won three in a row, beating the Rangers on Saturday night 5-2, but that wasn't the story of the weekend. It was announced on Saturday that David Perron will be the "Last Man In" for the Central Division at this year's All-Star Game at Enterprise Center. Bernie talks about why this selection is so special...7:30 The NFL Divisional Round was INSANE this weekend. Bernie talks about the impressive Kansas City offense and the choke-job by the Ravens...7:45 Bernie previews tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson...8:00 Chris Kerber, 101 ESPN & Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Changes ahead for Drew Lock's offense & Bill Walton licks peanut butter off of a camera...8:30 Barrett Jones, ESPN Radio, joins Bernie to preview tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship Game between LSU and Clemson...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Let's not call Derrick Henry the next Jim Brown JUST yet. Plus, a conversation about grilled cheese...9:00 "What Else?" - Bernie explains why David Perron's selection to this year's All-Star Game is so special...9:15 Cardinals Twitter was ablaze this weekend with Nolan Arenado rumors. Bernie weighs in on the unlikely trade-package being floated on social media...9:30 The NFL Divisional Round was INSANE this weekend. Bernie talks about the impressive Kansas City offense and the choke-job by the Ravens...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - The Blues win their second straight at home, beating Buffalo 5-1 last night at Enterprise Center...7:15 Bernie gives his initial thoughts on the trade last night between the Cardinals and Rays, sending Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay and top-rated lefty pitching prospect Matt Liberatore to St. Louis...7:30 Sean Kelley, ESPN Radio, tells Bernie why he believes Joe Burrow vs. Trevor Lawrence might be the greatest quarterback match-up in modern National Championship Game history...7:45 "Blues Review" - Alex Steen makes history last night in the Blues 5-1 win over Buffalo...8:00 "Bernie Bits" - Mike Leach is heading to the SEC. Plus, Kerbs and Joey explain why human butts have extra padding...8:15 Bernie continues to breakdown the trade between the Cardinals and Rays, diving in on the Randy Arozarena portion of the trade...8:30 Joey Vitale, 101 ESPN & Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie in-studio for an extended segment to talk all things Blues during his weekly visit with the show...9:00 "What Else?" - Revisiting last night's impressive win by the St. Louis Blues...9:15 Bernie continues to breakdown the trade between the Cardinals and Rays...9:30 MIC-DROPS - What were your thoughts on the trade between the Cardinals and Rays? Like? Dislike? More moves to come?...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - The Blues take on Ryan O'Reilly's former team, the Buffalo Sabres, tonight at Enterprise Center...7:15 Marcell Ozuna tells a Dominican television station: “My first option will be St. Louis." Bernie talks about what these comments might mean about his free agency process...7:30 Our listeners ask a question - Does the Cardinals handling of Ozuna in free agency have anything to do with a possible move they're trying to make for Nolan Arenado?...7:45 "NFL Truth or Trap" - Deshaun Watson is underrated, the Vikings might be a problem for the 49ers & Taysom Hill is friends with NPR Dav...8:00 Bernie Federko, FOX Sports Midwest and Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2002, joins Bernie for his weekly visit on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Larry David was a believer in Lamar Jackson before anyone else...8:30 Jamison Hensley, ESPN, joins Bernie to check-in on the Baltimore Ravens, as they host an AFC Divisional Round game against the Titans this weekend...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Has Bernie ever thought about starting a cat calendar?...9:00 "What Else?" - Bieber vs. Binnington is on!...9:15 Ken Rosenthal weighs in on whether or not the Cardinals would be a good fit for Nolan Arenado...9:30 Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic St. Louis and 101 ESPN, joins Bernie for his weekly visit on all things St. Louis Blues...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie reacts to the Blues snapping their losing streak, as they beat the Sharks 3-2 last night at Enterprise Center. Plus, Mizzou suffers a bad loss to Tennessee last night in men's basketball...7:15 "Blues Review" - Bernie explains why David Perron is deserving of a nod for this year's All-Star game...7:30 Where does Tyler O'Neill fit in to the plans of the 2020 St. Louis Cardinals? Bernie gives his thoughts...7:45 The Los Angeles Rams are starting to look a lot like the St. Louis Rams, as the team is starting to make a lot of questionable decisions...8:00 Darren Pang, FOX Sports Midwest, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Kerbs and Joey get a little distracted during Perron's eventual game-winning goal last night on 101 ESPN. Plus, Bernie tells us why the Cardinals are probably not real players in the trade market for Nolan Arenado...8:30 Bob Nightengale, USA Today, joins Bernie to talk about the latest on Marcell Ozuna's free agency, and shares some insight on the Red Sox sign-stealing scandal...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Why are people fixated on Ozuna over Puig in free agency?...9:00 "What Else?" - Revisiting last nights big victory for the Blues...9:15 Bernie tells us why the SEC is still the king of college football...9:30 Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, joins Bernie to check-in on the Kansas City Chiefs, as they host an AFC Divisional Round game against the Texans this weekend...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie sets the table for the Blues' five-game home-stand, which gets underway tonight against the Sharks...7:15 The Cardinals have talked all offseason long about improving internally in 2020. Bernie takes a look at some of the candidates for improvement ahead of this upcoming regular season. Who has a real shot to improve?...7:30 Tua Tagovailoa declares for the 2020 NFL Draft...7:45 "NFL Wild Card Weekend Overreactions" - The Saints window is closing, Belichick isn't the problem & Kirk Cousins still isn't THAT guy...8:00 John Kelly, FOX Sports Midwest, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - The Reds continue to improve their roster this offseason. Plus, Gardner Minshew is taking a road trip across the country...8:30 If Tom Brady does not return to the Patriots next season, where will he land next?...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Bernie loves his ice maker more than anything in the entire world...9:00 "What Else?" The debut of our new segment! We take a look back at the top stories of the day...9:15 “Bernie’s Offseason Audit” – Yadier Molina...9:30 John Clayton, Pro Football Hall of Fame Writer, joins Bernie for his weekly visit on all things NFL...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie recaps an insanely fun weekend of football, as every NFL Wild Card Weekend game was a close-call...7:15 "Blue Review" - The Blues go 0-2-1 on their west coast road trip. Bernie is displeased with what he saw from the Blues on Saturday in Vegas...7:30 Bernie gives his biggest takeaways from NFL Wild Card Weekend...7:45 If the Cardinals' interest in bringing Ozuna back is real, they will reveal how they really feel about their young outfielders...8:00 Chris Kerber, 101 ESPN and Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Is this the end of Tom Brady in New England? Plus, Kirk Cousins is in on the joke...8:30 The next generation of great quarterbacks is upon us. Bernie explains...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Why the Golden Globes are superior & gum vs. mints...9:00 "Back Page" - We react to the breaking news of the Dallas Cowboys hiring Mike McCarthy as their next head coach...9:15 If the Cardinals' interest in bringing Ozuna back is real, they will reveal how they really feel about their young outfielders...9:30 Trey Wingo, ESPN and ESPN Radio, joins Bernie to recap a fun NFL Wild Card Weekend...9:45 The Crossover.

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - The Blues have their worst game of the season, and the Cowboys finally make a decision on Jason Garrett...7:15 Will the Cardinals pony-up for Ozuna, and does it make sense to do so?...7:30 Sean Kelley, voice of college football on ESPN Radio, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things college football...7:45 Bernie makes the Hall-of-Fame-case for Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt...8:00 "Bernie Bits" - Bernie continues to weigh-in on Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt's Hall of Fame credentials. Plus, Joey Vitale was making Chewbacca noises last night on the the Blues broadcast...8:15 Bernie previews NFL Wild Card Weekend, and gives his predictions for one of the most fun weekends of the football season...8:30 Joey Vitale, 101 ESPN & Blues Radio Network, joins Bernie for his weekly chat on all things St. Louis Blues...8:45 "Ask Bernie"...9:00 John Clayton, Pro Football Hall of Fame Writer, joins Bernie to preview NFL Wild Card Weekend...9:15 “Back Page” – A look back at the top stories of the day...9:30 Will the Cardinals pony-up for Ozuna, and does it make sense to do so?...9:45 The Crossover

7:00 "Morning Caffeine Rush" - Bernie returns from his holiday break, and recaps an incredible 2019 for the St. Louis Blues...7:15 "Blues Review" - Bernie talks about the recent winning streak for the Blues, and explains the key difference between this year's team and last year's team...7:30 As we turn to a new year, it's time to make New Year's resolutions. What should the St. Louis Cardinals' resolutions be for the 2020 season?...7:45 "NFL Truth or Trap" - Redskins hire the right guy, Patriots are in trouble & the Cowboys continue to be a joke...8:00 Bernie Federko, FOX Sports Midwest, on David Perron, dominant goalies & all things St. Louis Blues...8:15 "Bernie Bits" - Remembering David Stern, Drew Lock is a rapper & Steve Harvey hates Gronk...8:30 Bernie runs through everything he has learned so far during College Football Bowl Season...8:45 "Ask Bernie" - Thoughts on Adam Driver, Bernie's favorite thing about his new kitchen & should Jake Allen be playing more than Jordan Binnington?...9:00 "Back Page" - Bernie tells a story about St. Louis almost getting an NBA team once upon a time...9:15 MIC-DROPS - As we turn to a new year, it's time to make New Year's resolutions. What should the St. Louis Cardinals' resolutions be for the 2020 season?...9:30 Gary Danielson, CBS Sports, joins Bernie to talk about Joe Burrow's amazing season, and makes a case for Clemson against LSU in the National Championship Game...9:45 The Crossover

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