• Road to Regression
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode of Talking About Birds, the hosts recap a tough week for the Cardinals, who placed Jordan Walker on the IL and called up Ryan Vilade, while also signing Tyler Matzek to a minor league deal. The pitching staff continues to struggle—Pallante’s arsenal lacks effectiveness, Leahy isn’t generating strikeouts, and Mikolas’s fastball ranks among the worst in MLB. Offensively, Nolan Arenado is slumping, raising questions about rest versus defensive value, while Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson help keep the team afloat. The episode also previews upcoming series against the Dodgers and Blue Jays, and covers league news including injuries to Corbin Burnes and AJ Smith-Shawver, the Royals promoting Jac Caglianone, and troubling reports about threats made against Lance McCullers.


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Put More Kids in the Seats
    May 29 2025

    In this episode of 'Talking About Birds,' Nate and Ben dive into the latest happenings around the St. Louis Cardinals, including a recap of recent games and series. They provide insights into key players like Miles Mikolas and Jordan Walker, discuss the Cardinals' dynamic with other teams in the league, and share thoughts on potential trades. Are the Cardinals good this year? It sure seems like it!

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Mission ImBaseballible
    May 22 2025

    Nate and Ben discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' recent performances, including their winning streak and upcoming series against the Diamondbacks (butts'n'cracks) and Orioles. They dive into Nolan Arenado's candid comments on his struggles and the rise of new stars like Victor Scott and Ivan Herrera. The hosts also explore recent roster updates, league news, notable player performances, and much more!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Bad Divisions (and Bad Decisions)
    May 15 2025

    Join Nate Heininger and Ben Simorka on 'Talking About Birds,' the only podcast that cheers on the Cardinals' winning streak like they do. In this episode, they discuss the Cardinals' impressive week of wins, the significance of Wilson Contreras and Nolan Arenado's performance, and the state of the Cardinals' defense. They delve into major MLB news, including Pete Rose's Hall of Fame eligibility posthumously, the Yankees' player injuries, and team management changes. Tune in for in-depth analysis, listener engagement, and much more!

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Erick Fedde Wap
    May 8 2025

    In this episode of 'Talking About Birds,' hosts Nate Heininger and Ben Simorka cover a range of topics centered around the Cardinals' recent performances and developments. They discuss standout defensive plays, potential trade scenarios, and the performances of key players like Willson Contreras, Matthew Liberatore, and Michael McGreevy. Injuries, including Mike Trout's, and the impact on team dynamics are also covered. The episode includes light-hearted segments such as a pun game involving current Cardinals players, interactions with listeners, and upcoming game previews against the Nationals and Phillies.


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Fishing for Dongs
    May 1 2025

    In this episode, Nate Heininger and Ben Simorka discuss their recent fishing trip at the Lake of the Ozarks, where they performed as expected. They transition into talking about the St. Louis Cardinals, including their continued struggles, key player performances, and potential trades involving Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton. They also touch on MLB league news, such as potential moves for the Tampa Bay Rays and the performance of other teams.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • I Need A Hug
    Apr 24 2025

    Nate & Ben discuss 5k rainouts, fishing tournaments, Coachella, good food, the Cardinal bullpen, Masyn Winn returning, the Siani decision, building a lineup with the current roster, what to do with Burleson, Miles Mikolas, the Liberatore breakout continuing, Matz being good, bear hugs as medical procedures, JJ Wetherholt and Chase Davis, the terrible no good very bad weekend in New York, concerns about Pallante, and much more!

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Slinger Dogs
    Apr 17 2025

    Nate & Ben discuss the Cardinal 5k, Slinger Dogs, French Toast Dips, food truck ideas, the expansion to the 6 man rotation, what a .500 team looks like, the offense is GOOD, the defense is GOOD, the pitching is WE DONT KNOW YET, weed easter, Masyn Winn on the IL, the hopeful return of Gormania, Cooper Hjerpe, Matt Svanson, a ridiculous week of Cardinal starters, Liberatore's breakout, Willson's breakout, and much more!

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    1 hr and 25 mins