Best Daniel Shoptaw Podcasts (2025)

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Salaries, Extensions, and Prospects 59:58

10d ago59:58

59:58

A discussion about $500 million dollar Salaries, The most recent contract extensions, the top prospects in MILB and a quick review of the St Louis Cardinals.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 4/14/25: We're So Back (For Now) 40:01

13d ago40:01

40:01

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Ferris wheel that is the 2025 season is back on the upswing after the Cards took two of three from Philadelphia. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about how likely this is to last. Willson Contreras is starting …

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GTBH 4/6/25: Ship Them Away From Boston 41:11

21d ago41:11

41:11

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As the final innings of a ESPN-broadcast pounding take place, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) take a look at some of the real concerning things that have taken place recently. How concerning is Ryan Helsley's meltdown …

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GTBH 3/30/25: Make Broom for St. Louis 37:15

28d ago37:15

37:15

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2025 season has kicked off and, if this weekend is any indication, it’s going to be a fun one. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about all the different facets of the Cards’ sweep of the Twins. Should we call VS…

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GTBH 3/23/25: Great Scott (II)! 41:27

1M ago41:27

41:27

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards finalized their Opening Day roster and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to talk about the surprises. Victor Scott II will be in center for the opener--in St. Louis, not Memphis. What are the ripple ef…

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GTBH 3/17/25: Make The Hard Decision 47:25

1M ago47:25

47:25

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Just one week left in spring but there's still plenty of questions around the club. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) work their way around some of them. What's really behind this idea of a six-man rotation and why are t…

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March Madness and the Fighting ILLINI! 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

Don Glenn and guest Dave Wischnowsky talk the Big TEN Tournament, March Madness, Brad Underwood and the Fighting illini!By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 3/9/25: Opportunities Abound 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Another week of spring training in the books and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are noticing things. Like the improved play of Nolan Gorman, capped off with a home run on Sunday. Or the fact that the Yankees suddenly …

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GTBH 3/2/25: What, Us Worry? 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Spring training is in full swing and there's been just enough statistical data for people to start getting a little buzz going. It's not like Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are really concerned about Masyn Winn not ha…

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Talking Baseball with Kevin Wheeler 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Kevin Wheeler one of the Hosts of the Gashouse Gang come on to talk Baseball and the St Louis Cardinals.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 2/23/25: Here We Go Again 38:18

2M ago38:18

38:18

Every week, two of the Best Fans of Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With two spring games in the book, of course it is time for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) to overact wildly about the results. OK, maybe not, but the games do give a jumping off point to talk about Tekoah Roby, Sem R…

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GTBH 2/16/25: Nolan Reports 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) kick off season 9 of the show by talking about the main event, the reporting of Nolan Arenado to Cardinals camp. The guys break down his media scrum and talk about the impact he'll have …

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GTBH 2/10/25: No News Is...Pretty Typical 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The quiet winter is starting to come to an end and it can't come quickly enough for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). They talk about what hasn't happened, how the roster could change during the year, Nolan Arenado, and…

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TSotB Super Bowl Show 45:42

3M ago45:42

45:42

I give you my take on Super Bowl LIX. I break down the teams and my thoughts on the outcome as well as my take on the alleged referee bias.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 1/20/25: Trying To Light The Fire 42:35

3M ago42:35

42:35

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. This weekend, the Cardinals hosted Winter Warm Up, in part to help the streets around St. Louis finally thaw. The news is still frigid, however, as everything is waiting on the glacier pace of a Nolan Arenado trade. Daniel (…

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GTBH 1/12/25: Welcome To Arb-y's 34:45

3M ago34:45

34:45

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's been a quiet few days...weeks...months for the Cards, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to break down all the news about Bailey Horn. OK, not really, but they do go through the arbitration cases while p…

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GTBH 12/23/24: Wrapping Things Up 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Every week is pushing it in the winter, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are back before the Christmas holidays to break down all the Cardinal activity which is...nothing. So we talk about Nolan Arenado, why ownersh…

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Talking Baseball with Kevin Wheeler 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

I sit down with Kevin Wheeler from KMOX radio in St. Louis Talking the winter meetings and the Cardinals I also manage a little NCAA playoff talk and some NFL as wellBy Donald Glenn

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GTBH 11/24/24: Podcasting--How Does It Work? 40:30

5M ago40:30

40:30

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Actually, due to many different circumstances, it's been about a month since Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have been able to sit down and talk about the Cardinals. Not a lot has changed, though there has been some ne…

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MLB, NFL and NCAA Women's basketball 1:09:19

5M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Talk about MLB off season, the NFL and the NCAA are moving toward the playoff and A new Feature on Women's sports starting with Women's basketball!By Donald Glenn

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Illini Sports with Cory Whitt from the Orage and Blue Threw & Thru 1:04:01

6M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

I sit down with my good friend Cory Witt to discuss Illini football, Men's and Women's basketball. We even get a few minutes in on the St Louis Cardinals.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 10/27/24: Cerfolio's Portfolio 38:42

6M ago38:42

38:42

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The World Series is going on, and while Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk a bit about it, the Cardinals made some news of their own this week. What will Rob Cerfolio bring to the table from the Cleveland organizatio…

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GTBH 10/21/24: All Rise for The Federalist 28:28

6M ago28:28

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Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's been quiet, which means Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have to cast a wider net to find topics. Does the fact that Tommy Edman was NLCS MVP for the Dodgers mean that trade should go with the other trades of quest…

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Red Grange the Golden age of RED 1:09:21

6M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

I talk about the upcoming Illinois-Michigan game and have an interview with Douglas Villhard about his book The Golden Age of Red. A historical fiction novel about Red GrangeBy Donald Glenn

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GTBH 10/7/24: Warding Off Problems 35:00

7M ago35:00

35:00

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. A week out from that important press conference, it was a little quieter for the Cards. That doesn't mean Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) don't have things to talk about. The Cards have cut ties with hitting coach Turn…

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Talking baseball with Daniel Shoptaw 1:31:01

7M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Daniel and I talk MLB playoffs, MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the year. We also review the St Louis Cardinal season and what lies ahead.By Donald Glenn

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talking Baseball with daniel Shoptaw 1:31:01

7M ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Sorry this one goes a little long, but Daniel and I talk the playoffs, share our thoughts for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year. We also discuss the St Louis cardinal season and what lies in store.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 9/30/24: A New Era Blooms For The Cardinals 1:05:11

7M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The season is over for the Redbirds and while Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) pause to address that a bit, the big news was the press conference held by ownership on Monday. The Chaim Bloom era is getting started with …

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GTBH 9/22/24: The End Is Near 40:08

7M ago40:08

40:08

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. At least Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) don't have to try to talk about the White Sox every week, so there are silver linings to everything. After marveling at those 120 losses, the guys get into what's going on with …

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Baseball and the NCAA 46:18

7M ago46:18

46:18

I talk a little Baseball, Pro football, a review of Illinois and Nebraska and a quick preview of some other NCAA gamesBy Donald Glenn

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GTBH 9/15/24: Pick a Lane 34:38

7M ago34:38

34:38

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After a disappointing weekend in Canada, the Cards sit a game under .500 with just two weeks left to salvage something from 2024. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) think the team can win some games but the real work seem…

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GTBH 9/8/24: Miles To Go 45:43

8M ago45:43

45:43

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After another very rough outing by Miles Mikolas, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) try to figure out his place on the team and how likely it is he'll be finishing out his contract in 2025. Gary Larocque stepped down as …

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GTBH 9/1/24: A Show (Crisa)fulli of Fun 49:47

8M ago49:47

49:47

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With David (@iPopEditor) still on the IL, Daniel (@C70) goes to the bench to bring in legendary pinch-hitter Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) to talk about a good week of Cardinal baseball that probably means nothing in the gr…

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GTBH 8/26/24: I Don't Know, Fly Casual 25:12

8M ago25:12

25:12

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Well, almost every week. For the first time in Gateway history, Daniel (@C70) flies solo. After talking about the upcoming temporary hosting change, he gets into where the Cardinals are after taking two of three from the Bre…

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MLB, the PGA Playoffs, the NFL and the NCAA 47:48

8M ago47:48

47:48

Baseball nearing the playoffs, the PGA starting the playoffs the NFL getting started and a look at the NCAA including coaching changes and the new playoff system. Plus a special announcement.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 8/19/24: Back Into The Mess 31:04

8M ago31:04

31:04

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Waiting a day to record didn't really help Daniel (@C70) and David's (@iPopEditor) mood or patience with this current incarnation of the Redbirds. How frustrating are moral victories at this time? Will the club finish over .…

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GTBH 8/11/24: Treading Water 37:07

9M ago37:07

37:07

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After a week on the IL, David (@iPopEditor) is back to join Daniel (@C70) to talk about a club that seems to be just spinning its wheels. What are the real chances for October baseball? What should the club do with Jordan Wa…

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GTBH 7/28/24: Skidding Toward The Deadline Wall 41:45

9M ago41:45

41:45

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As of recording, the trade deadline is less than 48 hours away and it's still not clear what the Cardinals will do. They plan to be buyers but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) question if that is the right move for a te…

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GTBH 7/21/24: A Good Southern Weekend 43:11

9M ago43:11

43:11

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the All-Star Break in the rear view mirror, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the series against the Braves this weekend. Winning two of three is all you could ask for, but it wasn't enough to keep from l…

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Sports news from pro football, baseball, basketball and college as well. 1:04:23

10M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

After a longer than expected break I am back, talking about new rules in the NFL, Bronny James, The current state of baseball, NIL and the Transfer porta in the NCAA, with some special focus on the St Louis Cardinals and the Fighting Illini of the University of Illinois.By Donald Glenn

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GTBH 7/14/24: This Is The JJ 53:36

10M ago53:36

53:36

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. While the Cards finished up the first half on Sunday, the bigger news was happening in Texas. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) react to the selection of West Virginia SS JJ Weatherholt with the seventh overall pick. How did a pl…

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GTBH 7/7/24: Pushing Toward the Break 47:56

10M ago47:56

47:56

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It wasn't always pretty but it was a successful week for the Cardinals, who have pushed deeper into the October picture with some victories. How does the last week change the trade deadline picture? How will the roster shake…

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GTBH 6/30/24: Insert Larry David Gif Here 45:30

10M ago45:30

45:30

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards finished a 7-3 homestand by taking a series against the Braves and splitting a four gamer with the Reds. That's good! However, the run production was minimal and some of the pitching stalwarts got blown up. That's …

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GTBH 6/23/24: An Expected Sweep In an Unexpected Place 55:14

10M ago55:14

55:14

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was an eventful week for the Cards, playing games in three states and winning a majority of them, even if it wasn't how you'd expect. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about different ways to look at the Marlins …

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GTBH 6/16/24: A Great Holiday 41:55

10M ago41:55

41:55

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards took both series they played this week which should put a bounce in the step of Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). There's still a lot of questions around this team, like what are they going to do for offense when Pedro…

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GTBH 6/10/24: Blogger and Podcaster Day at Busch 1:06:44

11M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) got together this weekend in Busch Stadium but that doesn't mean that they actually recorded anything. Instead, with a couple of days to process, the guys get into what the experience wa…

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GTBH 6/2/24: True Brotherly Love 41:06

11M ago41:06

41:06

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals took a hot stretch into Philadelphia and were treated like a little brother that had violated their big brother's bedroom. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) recorded this as Game 3 was going on and the Card…

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GTBH 5/27/24: Soggy Cardinals Still Soar 33:32

11M ago33:32

33:32

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals only lost one game this past week, so why are Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) still stressing out? After all, the club has made up ground in the division, swept the powerhouse Orioles, and won two rain-so…

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GTBH 5/19/24: Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, But It's Still Not Good 43:38

11M ago43:38

43:38

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Redbirds won both of their series last week, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't throwing any parties just yet. There's still a lot of concerning things with this team even if things are a little more optimi…

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GTBH 5/12/24: The Worst Week of a Terrible Season 44:01

12M ago44:01

44:01

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Redbirds won on Sunday for the first time all season but that's really all the good news Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have about the last seven days. The Cards dropped all their games with only a rainout sparing…

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