The Opening Drive

Oct 25 2024 4260 ep. 44 mins 35

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Hit the hole weekday mornings on The Opening Drive with Randy Karraker, Brooke Grimsley, and Dan McLaughlin.

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St. Louis Blues C Robert Thomas

Oct 25 2024 9 mins

Robert joins us after the rough news on his six week injury to talk about the current issues getting around the house, the biggest parts of the Maple Leafs win that jumped out to him, his nerves being at the highest level while having to watch his team from the couch, if the swelling has come down on the ankle yet, being pretty sure it was broken the moment it got hit & getting som

St. Louis Blues analyst Joey Vitale

Oct 25 2024 13 mins

Joey joins "The Opening Drive" from to talk about a big Blues win in Toronto, why he wasn't on the broadcast last night, the incredible play of Broberg & Holloway in the game, what exactly is making Broberg such a special player on both offense & defense for the Blues so far and why Jake Neighbours would get the nod for the 'Work Boots' award he was unable to give out last night. L

The Opening Drive - October 25th, 2024

Oct 25 2024 137 mins

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-5 Maple Leafs-1 -- Broberg & Holloway show out for the Note -- Vikings-20 Rams-30 -- JT Minute / MVP Watch 7:15 - Lindenwood coach Jed Stugart talks about another big week, this time back at home, for the Lions 7:30 - Jay Delsing breaks down the best gifts to buy going forward into the holiday season 7:45 - TIOLI

Super Bowl Champion, St. Louis Rams TE Roland Williams

Oct 24 2024 13 mins

Roland joins Randy for the next edition of our celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the GSOT, doing the interview on the anniversary of his big game versus the Browns, the way that Coach Vermeil sold the entire time about he vision of creating a Super Bowl winning team, why it became so fun to block for Marshall Faulk, vindication from Randy remembering his big block on Marshall

St. Louis Blues HOFer, analyst Bernie Federko

Oct 24 2024 10 mins

Bernie joins “The Opening Drive” to talk about his linemate Wayne Babych being inducted into the Blues HOF, the shoulder injury that stepped him from becoming an all-timer, what makes Robert Thomas an irreplaceable asset, Philip Broberg continuing to show out and impress on the blue line and who he wants to see step up with the minutes now available in the top lines. Learn more

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton

Oct 24 2024 15 mins

John joins Randy, Brooke & Dan to talk about the Cardinals front office shake up with Rob Cerfolio, what he thinks the hiring of Brown means for the offensive coaching, all the big changes that will be coming and a painful future for the Cardinals fans on the horizon with the big names that will be on the way out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice

The Opening Drive - October 24th, 2024

Oct 24 2024 140 mins

Watch the full show relay on our YouTube Channel! 7:00 - Robert Thomas to miss six weeks with fractured ankle -- Blues at Maple Leafs tonight -- Vikings at Rams tonight kicks off Week 8 -- The Dodgers will send Jack Flaherty to the mound against Gerrit Cole of the Yankees 7:15 – Sick of it!! 7:30 – John Denton, MLB.com Cardinals beat writer on the recent moves & expecting a

Fighting Illini Football HC Bret Bielema

Oct 23 2024 10 mins

Coach Bielema joins the show to talk about the special uniforms they got to play in for a special game, the players wanted to keep the jerseys after the game, the boost you get from a QB who isn’t making mistake and exudes confidence like Altmyer does and the impact on their team from players out of the Metro East & STL areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

101 Host, Blues analyst Jamie Rivers

Oct 23 2024 14 mins

Jamie breaks down a tough loss to a very good Jets team, why the extra pass is becoming an issue in the offensive zone, Saad’s two goals showing how you can generate quick offense, the struggles for the Blues in entering the other team’s zone, putting an APB out on Armstrong for theft after another incredible game from Broberg and why he thinks Berube’s impact is already bein

The Opening Drive - October 23rd, 2024

Oct 23 2024 136 mins

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel! 7:00 - Blues-2 Jets-3 -- Is a lack of a full game becoming a problem? -- While you were sleeping... - NBA Tip-0ff Night #1 7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy! 7:30 - Blues Booth: 101 host, Blues analyst Jaime Rivers talks about a bad loss to a very good Jets team & a consistent bright side from Broberg 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT 8:00 - Fi