
Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast
by Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka
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- 🇬🇧GB · Baseball#1825K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Baseball#1141K to 10K
- 🇹🇭TH · Baseball#4010K to 30K
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7.8K to 30K🎙 Daily cadence·216 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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26K to 100K🇬🇧30%🇹🇭30%🇫🇮30%+1 more - Active Followers
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Better Than Albert (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)
Jun 25, 2026
1h 30m 02s
Flag Day
Jun 18, 2026
1h 34m 02s
Screaming Singles
Jun 11, 2026
1h 38m 49s
Blunt Rotation
Jun 4, 2026
1h 34m 52s
Bootstrap River
May 28, 2026
1h 39m 53s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() Better Than Albert (w/ Daniel Shoptaw) | JJ Wetherholt is on pace for a better rookie season than Albert Pujols in 2001. He's got the best June of his career, he's 7th in fWAR among all position players, and he's a legitimate MVP candidate. C70 joins us to talk about what that means.Masyn Winn is showing signs of life, Nathan Church looks like a different hitter since coming back, Blaze Jordan has already eclipsed Gorman's season production, and the bullpen is falling apart. Plus: the Home Run Derby is changing formats again, Quinn Matthews might be close, and we close with You Income You Lose Some — guessing career earnings of Cardinals legends.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.Play Nate's game at: https://crossonym.com/ | 1h 30m 02s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Flag Day | The Cardinals are 40-31 with a 55% chance to make the playoffs, and the trade deadline conversation just got real. Do you trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero, or do you owe it to Walker, Burleson, and the rest of the young core to go for it?Alec Burleson is the fifth-best hitter in baseball against right-handed pitching. Josh Baez hit four home runs in one game. Blaze Jordan is already looking like an upgrade at third. And Andre Pallante might actually be a different pitcher now.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.Play Nate's game at: https://crossonym.com/ | 1h 34m 02s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Screaming Singles✨ | St. Louis CardinalsJordan Walker+4 | — | Talking About BirdsPatreon | — | Cardinalswin streak+4 | — | 1h 38m 49s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Blunt Rotation✨ | Cardinals performancepitching staff+3 | — | Talking About Birds | — | CardinalsDustin May+5 | — | 1h 34m 52s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Bootstrap River✨ | Cardinals performanceplayer analysis+4 | — | Talking About BirdsPatreon+1 | St. LouisBrewers+1 | CardinalsDustin May+7 | — | 1h 39m 53s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Step 1: Tarps On. Step 2: Go To Game. Step 3: TARPS OFF✨ | Cardinals performancetarps off movement+4 | — | St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Stadium | tarps offNolan Gorman+7 | — | 1h 21m 05s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() What Even is a Horse✨ | St. Louis CardinalsMLB performance+4 | — | CincinnatiGuardians | — | CardinalsMichael McGreevy+5 | — | 1h 26m 14s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() The Cardinals are Offensive✨ | Cardinals offenseplayer performance+4 | — | Red SoxHouston+4 | — | CardinalsJordan Walker+5 | — | 1h 28m 59s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Double Jay Double You✨ | Nathan Church performanceIván Herrera breakout+4 | — | Red SoxPhillies+2 | — | Nathan ChurchIván Herrera+6 | — | 1h 32m 31s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Masyn Winn is Turning It(us) On✨ | St. Louis CardinalsMasyn Winn+5 | — | CoachellaBob Baker Marionettes+1 | St. Louis | Masyn WinnJordan Walker+7 | — | 1h 33m 32s | |
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| 4/16/26 | ![]() Jordan Walker is the Best Player in Baseball Forever Guaranteed✨ | Jordan Walker's performanceCardinals coaching strategies+3 | — | — | — | Jordan WalkerAaron Judge+6 | — | 1h 20m 22s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Jordan Walker is My Son and My Dad✨ | Jordan WalkerCardinals+4 | — | Aramark pizza donutPirates+3 | — | Jordan WalkerAaron Judge+5 | — | 1h 26m 55s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Jumping Jehoshaphat Wetherholt✨ | Cardinals startJJ Wetherholt extension+4 | — | Talking About Birds | — | CardinalsJJ Wetherholt+6 | — | 1h 24m 28s | |
| 3/26/26 | ![]() (We Hope) The Kids Are All Right - Opening Day 2026! (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)✨ | Opening DaySt. Louis Cardinals+4 | Daniel Shoptaw | — | — | Opening DaySt. Louis Cardinals+5 | — | 1h 33m 50s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() You Don't Raise Heroes, You Raise Nelsons✨ | Nelson VelázquezLars Nootbaar+5 | — | Team USACubs | — | Nelson VelázquezLars Nootbaar+6 | — | 1h 33m 52s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Got More Stupider 2026✨ | spring trainingCardinals+4 | — | Team USAPhillies | — | Cardinalsspring training+6 | — | 1h 41m 06s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() Get More Stupider 2026✨ | ABS systemOli Marmol contract extension+5 | — | CardinalsBrewers | — | ABS systemOli Marmol+5 | — | 1h 35m 25s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() After Dark, Prospects! (w/ Kyle Reis)✨ | Cardinals farm systemMLB prospects+3 | Kyle Reis | The Cardinal Nation | St. LouisNL Central+1 | Cardinalsprospects+7 | — | 1h 42m 14s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Graph Fans (w/ Ben Clemens)✨ | St. Louis Cardinals2026 season predictions+4 | Ben Clemens | FanGraphsTalking About Birds+1 | — | St. Louis CardinalsBen Clemens+6 | — | 1h 36m 54s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Swing Thots | Pitchers and catchers are officially in camp, and we’re breaking down the early storylines — including Jurrangelo Cijntje throwing from both sides, a bullpen swap that brings George Soriano to St. Louis, and Bryan Ramos joining the infield mix. We also dive into Victor Scott II’s revamped swing, the possibility of a six-man rotation, a fresh Top 53 prospects list from FanGraphs, and a look at the Cardinals’ massive new spring training complex. Plus, league news featuring Corbin Carroll’s surgery and the state of the free agent market. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. | 1h 25m 04s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Amphibious Pitcher | The Cardinals get it done, trading Brendan Donovan in a blockbuster that brings switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, outfielders Tai Peete and Colton Ledbetter, plus extra draft capital to St. Louis. We break down what the deal means for the Opening Day lineup, discuss Bloom’s search for an outfield bat, Miguel Andujar landing in San Diego, and the Cardinals moving to an MLB-run broadcast model in 2026, along with rumors, World Series talk, and the latest league news.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. | 1h 25m 36s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Picture Pages (w/ Dan Szymborski) | ZiPS creator Dan Szymborski joins us to break down the Cardinals projections, biggest surprises, cats, funny voices, and what the data says about the rebuild. We discuss Jordan Walker, JJ Wetherholt, McGreevy, and the catcher logjam, plus one bold ZiPS miss to watch for 2026, along with rumors, World Series notes, and league news.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. | 1h 46m 11s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() More Molinas, More (Catchers Not Being) Problems | We react to Nolan Arenado’s candid comments on his exit from St. Louis and what they reveal about the Cardinals’ reset, plus Yadier Molina’s return to the organization in a key developmental role. We also dive into the farm system with Josh Baez’s rising stock and a closer look at Deniel Ortiz. In rumor season, we break down reported Cardinals interest in Griffin Canning, Miguel Andújar, and Austin Hays, then wrap with a busy league news roundup including massive deals for Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, a Luis Robert Jr. blockbuster, Realmuto reuniting with Philly, and an injury update on Ha-Seong Kim.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. | 1h 25m 17s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Nevertheless, Our Nolans Are Less | The Cardinals officially close the book on the Nolan Arenado era, trading the longtime third baseman and cash to the Diamondbacks (Butts'n'cracks) and ushering in a new phase for the franchise. We break down what Arenado meant to St. Louis, what the Cardinals are paying to move on, and what they’re getting back in hard-throwing right-hander Jack Martinez. Plus, we hit the rest of a busy offseason with new bullpen additions, growing trade buzz around Brendan Donovan, and a rapid-fire look at major league moves around baseball.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. | 1h 29m 40s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() JJ Wetherholt, Cardinal Jesus | The Cardinals make yet another bullpen pitching move, but the spotlight stays firmly on JJ Wetherholt as league executives anoint him the early NL Rookie of the Year favorite and the organization’s most important position player since Yadier Molina. We debate whether St. Louis needs a veteran bat to support the youth movement, break down major upgrades coming to spring training facilities in Jupiter, and dive into the growing uncertainty around the Cardinals’ TV future as FanDuel’s financial troubles loom. Plus, jersey-buying dilemmas, Joe Kelly’s retirement, and a round of league news as the offseason keeps delivering.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. | 1h 30m 12s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
4 placements across 4 markets.
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4 placements across 4 markets.
