
Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast
by Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka
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21K to 69K🎙 Daily cadence·216 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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The Cardinals are Offensive
May 7, 2026
1h 28m 59s
Double Jay Double You
Apr 30, 2026
1h 32m 31s
Masyn Winn is Turning It(us) On
Apr 23, 2026
1h 33m 32s
Jordan Walker is the Best Player in Baseball Forever Guaranteed
Apr 16, 2026
1h 20m 22s
Jordan Walker is My Son and My Dad
Apr 9, 2026
1h 26m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() What Actually is a Rumor Mill | The Brendan Donovan trade saga takes center stage as the Cardinals slow-play their best asset, hoping to turn patience into a real prospect haul while the market shifts around them. We break down why Contreras moved first, how Arizona’s Ketel Marte situation could reshape Donovan’s value, and where teams like the Mariners, Giants, and Red Sox fit in. Plus, the Arenado market remains frozen as St. Louis waits on bigger dominoes to fall, the offseason clock keeps ticking toward Spring Training, and league news includes Anthony Rendon’s Angels exit, a long-term deal in Oakland, and Team USA loading up for the WBC.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 36m 40s | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | ![]() 200 Losses | In this historic, recorded live and in person, 200th episode, we discuss how the Cardinals make another major offseason move, sending Willson Contreras to Boston in a cash-assisted deal headlined by right-hander Hunter Dobbins. We break down what St. Louis is getting in Dobbins — his injury, stuff, and fit under Chaim Bloom — plus minor league depth additions and the team’s search for a right-handed outfield bat. Around the league, O’Hearn lands in Pittsburgh, Murakami heads to Chicago, and we check in on the World Series as the hot stove keeps moving.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 14m 41s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() May He Be Good | The Cardinals make a big pitching bet, signing Dustin May and betting on a reshaped arsenal after one of the strangest injury arcs in recent MLB history. We break down what’s changed in his stuff, velocity, and pitch mix — and what it means for 2026. Plus, trade chatter is heating up around Brendan Donovan, JoJo Romero, and Willson Contreras as the offseason market takes shape, while Arenado’s situation remains a waiting game. And around the league: Polanco, Kelly, García, Kim, and more find new homes as the World Series conversation rolls on.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 23m 24s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() Don't Play the Lottery | We’re talking Cardinals news as St. Louis grabs Zak Kent off waivers, weighs growing trade interest in Brendan Donovan, drops in the 2026 draft lottery, and continues exploring a 2026 role for Yadi. Then we dive into Jordan Walker’s big Driveline overhaul and what Fangraphs sees as the path to unlocking his elite raw power. Plus: all the latest league chaos — massive contracts for Schwarber and Alonso, Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers, a flurry of trades across MLB, and Jeff Kent heading to Cooperstown.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 37m 16s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Thrilling Milestone | The Winter Meetings are here, and the Cardinals might actually be ready to move Willson Contreras — with reports he’s now open to waiving his no-trade for the right fit. We dig into what that means, what happens with Donnie, Lars, and Nado, plus the Cardinals landing the No. 4 Comp Balance A pick and early extension talks with Oli Marmol. Then we break down Ryan Helsley’s big deal with Baltimore, Jordan Walker’s “earn it” spring ahead, and the wild news that the Cardinals will be revenue-sharing recipients for the first time in decades. And around the league: Devin Williams gets paid, Alek Manoah finds a new home, and the Blue Jays hand out another big contract.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 32m 03s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | ![]() Fitts and Starts | The Cardinals kick off the offseason with a blockbuster: Sonny Gray is shipped to Boston in a restructured deal that guarantees him $41M for 2026, while St. Louis brings back young arms Richard Fitts and top prospect Brandon Clarke. We break down what the new rotation pieces bring, plus the Cardinals’ smaller moves with Yohel Pozo, Scott Blewett, and Sem Robberse. Trade chatter heats up around JoJo Romero and Ryan Helsley, and we check in on early World Series action and the latest league news, including Ohtani heading to the WBC and a surprising Semien/Nimmo trade.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 34m 54s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Donnie From the Block | The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for a busy offseason, planning for JJ Wetherholt to debut in 2025 and preparing potential trades involving Arenado, Gray, Donovan, and even Nootbaar. They protected four prospects on the 40-man, DFA’d Jorge Alcalá, and left Blaze Jordan unprotected. We break down the growing trade buzz, the potential options St. Louis is exploring, the Hall of Fame ballot, and big league news including Grayson Rodriguez’s blockbuster trade and several major qualifying-offer decisions.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 33m 14s | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
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3 placements across 3 markets.
