Birds on the Black Podcast
405 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsBirds on the Black is a site dedicated to the St. Louis Cardinals. Analysis, Minors, Opinion, Gifs, Podcast, Videos, etc.
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Series Preview Braves vs. Cardinals
June 28, 2018 07:08 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Braves weren't supposed to lead the NL East this year. They weren't even supposed to be particularly competitive. And yet... here we are. Nubjays Wilborn joins me from the Press Box to talk about what's gone so right. Music: Artist: NICOLAI HEIDLAS Title: Back In Summer http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview Indians vs. Cardinals
June 25, 2018 05:19 - 38 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Cardinals managed a split in Milwaukee to end the road trip... but that didn't inspire excessive confidence in their ability to stand tall against the division-leading Cleveland Indians. Stephanie Liscio joins me to talk about the strange similarities of two teams on seemingly distinctly different paths. Music: Artist: NICOLAI HEIDLAS Title: BACK IN SUMMER http://www.hooksounds.com
The "Welcome to my life" episode
June 21, 2018 21:57 - 58 minutes - 135 MB"Good evening and welcome to Prospects After Dark"- Kyle Thanks to all that joined us on this Wednesday edition of PAD, we covered a lot! Who gets the call up for the newly injured Wacha? Updates on all the favorites.
Birds on the Black - Zach Gifford w/ Joe Schwarz (of The Athletic STL)
June 20, 2018 22:54 - 1 hour - 157 MBJoe Schwarz of The Athletic joins our own Zach Gifford to talk St. Louis Cardinals baseball. With Greg Holland is back off the DL, Zach and Joe discuss whether fans should expect the former star reliever to show improvements this time around or if he’s still looking like a sunk cost. Following, Luke Weaver’s growing pains are addressed, deadline strategies are discussed, and the unsung bullpen arms holding the season afloat are given their due.
🌙 Prospects After Dark - The Draft Hangover Episode
June 15, 2018 18:58 - 1 hour - 208 MBThank you to all that joined us on this Thursday edition of Prospects After Dark. We had a ton of questions involving the recent draft signings and many things minor league. Specific questions about Andrew Knizner, Evan Mendoza, Dakota Hudson and Delvin Pérez is just the start. We give cheers to the Hicks family, all the fathers out there who played a roll in their kids love for the game and, the draftees of the Cardinals (and many more)
🌙 Prospects After Dark - The Draft After Dark Episode (320 Kbps) (Mp3Converter.net)
June 08, 2018 17:27 - 2 hours - 327 MBKyle hosted Prospects After Dark during the MLB Draft. Timed it perfectly to get the St. Louis Cardinals first two picks of the draft. tons of questions, answers, insight and drinking. We hope you enjoy.
Series Preview Marlins vs Cardinals
June 05, 2018 04:23 - 39 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Marlins are in full-on rebuild mode. Jeter and company have their work cut out for them, with very little good will stored up among the fans. And yet, they play on. The visit St. Louis this weekend with at least a few remaining familiar faces for Marcell Ozuna, but without a strong (on paper) case to win the series. No one has more of an inside track on both the Marlins and the Cardinals than Craig Mish from SiriusXM Fantasy Radio. And today, he shares that knowledge with us. You'...
Series Preview: Pirates vs Cardinals
June 02, 2018 21:30 - 40 minutes - 23.4 MBHaving just seen the Pirates last weekend, there should be very few surprises. But what this series lacks in mystery, it makes up for in significance. While it's probably best to let the actual games do the answering, that's not nearly as interesting as trying to answer the questions ourselves. So, Jeff Jones (from the Locked on Cardinals podcast, among other places) and I tried our hand at sorting through out the latest in Cardinals Conundrums prior to Thursday night's game.
🌙 Prospects After Dark - The *Shattered Glass* Episode
May 29, 2018 18:01 - 1 hour - 238 MBWelcome to “Prospects after Dark”!!! Let’s talk about the Cardinals! And, you know, other weird things!
Series Preview: Cards @ Brewers, Chapter 3
May 28, 2018 23:17 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MBThe Brewers are on fire. The Cardinals are trying to get there. In a tight division, these games feel important, even if it's still only May. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview: Cardinals @ Pirates, Take 2
May 25, 2018 13:29 - 35 minutes - 20.6 MBThe Cardinals first trip to Pittsburgh this season didn't go so well for them. And the Pirates are still playing better than expected. So... what will happen this weekend, and how does the "Fly ball revolution" play into it? Alex Stumpf explains it all. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
🌙 Prospects After Dark - The "Stay Hydrated" Episode
May 24, 2018 20:28 - 1 hour - 179 MB🌙 Prospects After Dark - The "Stay Hydrated" Episode by Birds on the Black
Birds On The Black - Prospect Macarena #6 (Q&A With Kyle Reis)
May 24, 2018 17:23 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBBirds On The Black - Prospect Macarena #6 (Q&A With Kyle Reis) by Birds on the Black
Prospect Macarena #2 part 1 (Q&A with Kyle Reis)
May 23, 2018 06:29 - 35 minutes - 49 MBHere is what we discussed: We talked about Delvin Perez and what's been going on with him The biggest riser and faller in the organization so far in 201 The three best arms between Palm Beach and Peoria The expectations of Terry Fuller and what a successful 2018 season for him will look like We gave an update on Dylan Carlson We talk about the biggest surprise in the lower levels Try to decide if to decide if the bats of Wilfredo Tovar and Max Schrock could play in the majors right now We go...
Series Preview: Royals vs Cardinals
May 22, 2018 05:34 - 25 minutes - 14.7 MBIt's the I-70 Series... which carried a lot more weight "back in the day." But, it's still a series the Cardinals can't look past, even when the Royals aren't exactly what one might call "good." Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview: Phillies vs Cardinals
May 16, 2018 23:41 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBThe Cardinals *finally* beat the Twins to wrap up a 3-3 road trip. But now, they turn their attention to the upstart Phillies, who have battled rain delays the last week, but come into the series having won 6 of their last 7 games. Will the offensive outburst from Tuesday's day-game victory carry over through the weekend? Or will the Phillies' Odubal Herrera lead the visitors to victory at Busch? Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Nigh: Insanity!
May 16, 2018 23:40 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBThey're doing that thing again - that thing where they fool us into believing they're good, and then they play like they're anything but. So, here's my #hottaek: The Cardinals need to figure out how to score runs -- early, late, often, and consistently -- if they want to be taken seriously as a postseason contender. *That doesn't mean I want everyone released. Just to be clear. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
🌙 - Prospects After Dark - The "Alex Reyes (rehab)Episodee"
May 16, 2018 00:18 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBWelcome to another episode of Prospects After Dark, hosted by Kyle Reis. In this episode Kyle... Covers Alex Reyes's rehab start in Peoria. 5 IP, 1H, 12Ks, 1BB, ya. Gretchen Piscotty ALS Raffle Donation Does a Miss Cleo impression Takes 100 questions involving everything from Waino's future, Tyler O'neill raking in the minos. Juan Yepez. Bud Norris closer rule when Holland gets healthy. Delvin Perez update. Continues his love for Andrew Knizner. Elehuris Montero potential all star. wh...
Series Preview Cards @ Twins
May 15, 2018 22:26 - 47 minutes - 27.2 MBTo conclude the 4-game season set, the Cardinals are in Minnesota to take on the Twins... who kicked off a rough week for the Redbirds with back-to-back wins in St. Louis last Monday and Tuesday. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview Cardinals @ Padres
May 10, 2018 22:00 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Cardinals are headed west! At least for a few days. This trip, it's the Padres, who have loads of up-and-coming talent that may not *quite* be ready yet, but the promise is there. And so is Franchy Cordero... which is enough of a reason for me to make a late-night pot of coffee and watch. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night You... Ok?
May 09, 2018 16:11 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBThings seem a little... off. No? Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: NAZAR RYBAK Title: INNOVATED TECHNOLOGY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night: Unforgettable
May 07, 2018 23:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBI still, literally, CAN'T EVEN. Cards sweep Cubs. Back-to-back Walk-offs. WHAT IS LIFE?! Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Fabrika Music Title: Vintage City http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview Twins vs. Cardinals
May 07, 2018 15:10 - 34 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's another quick, mini-series to start the week (and end the homestand), this time with the Minnesota Twins. While the Cardinals won't face the familiar fastball of Lance Lynn, they will have their work cut out for them, facing a lineup that seems to be finding its footing. Can the Cardinals continue the momentum from a clean sweep of Chicago Week? Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night ADAASGDGHHA;SDF
May 06, 2018 18:25 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBCardinals dropping like flies, Carlos Martínez pinch hitting (WHAT?!), and the Cardinals still managed to win in walk-off fashion. Baseball, man. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: RODRIGO VICENTE Title: ADVENTURE http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night: The DRAMA
May 05, 2018 15:59 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBAll wins are created equal, but not all wins FEEL equal. Rivalry wins always feel bigger. Cubs vs. Cardinals, Quintana vs. Mikolas, Pham vs. THE WORLD... baseball, man. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: NAZAR RYBAK Title: IN THE HAPPY MOOD http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview: Cubs vs. Cardinals
May 04, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBThe weather wrecked havoc on the first series between the NL Central rivals. This weekend in St. Louis, it'll be the Cardinals looking to protect home turf. Will the Greatest Leadoff Hitter Of All Time carry the North Siders to victory? Or can Bud Norris and the Cardinals carry over their momentum the White Sox series to complete the Chicago Week sweep? Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night Just One Day
May 03, 2018 15:54 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBMartínez was masterful, but Giolito kept the Cardinals bats at bay. Is that concerning? Sure. Should baseball favor "good losses" and "bad wins" like college sports?? Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: NAZAR RYBAK Title: INNOVATED TECHNOLOGY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night: The Silent Treatment
May 02, 2018 16:03 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBThe Cardinals were silent far too long for my liking... but if all people really remember is the ending, then I guess they're just fine. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: NAZAR RYBAK Title: LETS WIN http://www.hooksounds.com
🌙 Prospects After Dark - the "95% sure José Martínez..." episode
May 01, 2018 18:03 - 1 hour - 227 MBBourbon is Rebel Yell Hot takes from the weekend sweep in pittsburgh Where to hide Jose Martinez Best prospect to not play in majors Knizner update Long term future for jordan hicks Tommy Edman love Reality of coaching staff, thoughts on Mike Matheny, Mabry Evan Mendoza update The best types of pens Most underrated Cardinal of all time
Series Preview: White Sox vs. Cardinals
April 30, 2018 22:45 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Cardinals take on the Chicago White Sox Tuesday and Wednesday in quick 2-game set. But even though the South Siders might be down, the Cardinals better not count them out.
About Last Night: You're My Weakness
April 27, 2018 15:14 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBThe drama. The suspense. The anxiety. Why do I do this to myself? Because the Cardinals... they're my weakness. It's nice when they pull of a win, for the sake of my high blood pressure. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: Nick Petrov Title: To The Top http://www.hooksounds.com
Series Preview: Cardinals @ Pirates
April 27, 2018 12:21 - 41 minutes - 23.6 MBTo complete the opening month's NLC Tour, the Cardinals take on PNC Park and the better-than-advertised but maybe-not-as-good-as-they-looked Pittsburgh Pirates. Thanks to Dan Hopper for joining me! Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com
About Last Night: INSPIRED.
April 26, 2018 16:14 - 6 minutes - 3.51 MBKolten Wong doing Kolten Wong things (FINALLY!) the week after I make an appearance at Busch. Coincidence? I think not. Music: Artist: SUBCHO Title: JOYFUL DAY http://www.hooksounds.com Artist: NAZAR RYBAK Title: INNOVATED TECHNOLOGY http://www.hooksounds.com
Prospects After Dark🌙 - *The Moonshine Episode*
April 24, 2018 17:56 - 1 hour - 229 MBKyle Reis hosts another Prospects After Dark🌙 in this episode Kyle... -Discusses Austin Gombers incredible start, stlCupofJoe makes an appearance while driving and they gush about it. -GIves a cheers to Jason Hicks, in honor of Jordan getting his first MLB win -The interview with Evan Mendoza -Top OF Prospects in the Cardinals system -United Cardinals Blog weekend -Suge Knight -Carson Kelly, Manny Machado -Who in the St. Louis Cardinals infield could be traded -Kolten Wong has a better OBP ...
Series Preview: Mets vs. Cards
April 24, 2018 02:03 - 40 minutes - 23 MBTara Wellman talks to Neil Paine from Panic City Podcast to preview the series starting Tuesday.
The Kyle Reis Show - Q&A With Cardinals 3B Prospect Evan Mendoza
April 23, 2018 16:40 - 24 minutes - 55 MBDuring the interview, Mr. Mendoza and I talk about: - The hot start that he's at this season. - Major League instructs, Spring Training, and Cardinals S.T.E.P Camp. - Evan's well know work ethic. - Evan's transition from pitching to playing the field everyday in college. - His time in the Cape Cod League. - What he worked on during his first post-draft offseason. - His relationship with Cardinals prospect Andrew Knizner, who is also an NC State alum. - NC State, and the positive impact that d...
Series Preview Reds vs. Cardinals
April 20, 2018 14:19 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MBThe Cardinals will welcome the Reds to St. Louis for the first time this season, just a few blustery days after they finished off the 4-game sweep in Cincinnati. But the 3-15 Reds have not sat idle since last weekend. They won a game (and scored a lot of runs to do so), and they fired their Manager, Brian Price. Let's just say, Wick Terrell (@wickterrell) and the gang at Red Reporter have had a few things to write about this week.
About Last Night: Like A Champ
April 18, 2018 15:51 - 6 minutes - 3.88 MBSeason 1, Episode 17 Cardinals vs. Cubs at Wrigley will never *not* feel a little bit like playoff baseball to me. Every pitch, every at bat is significant... no matter the date, no matter the records. To take the first game from the Baby Bears might mean nothing in 3 months. But today, it the only thing. Totally worth the frost bite, right guys?
#13
April 17, 2018 21:01 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOn the 13th episode of Prospects After Dark. Kyle fills the void of an off day by giving updates on St. Louis Cardinals, their affiliates, prospects and all things asked. Kick back, relax, and watch this beautiful disaster we call Prospects After Dark 🌙
Series Preview St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs (by Tara Wellman)
April 16, 2018 15:51 - 43 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Cardinals and Cubs have each seen their fair share of NL Central teams already this month, but there's nothing quite like the Cubs/Cardinals rivalry... I don't care what American League fans say! Corey Fineran is one of the hosts of the Ivy Envy podcast (@IvyEnvy). While I can't imagine many of you Cardinals fans would choose to listen to a Cubs podcast, I did it for you, and I can tell you, it's a good one! Both Anthony Rizzo and Jedd Gyorko could return to action early this week. Jo...
Series Preview: Cardinals @ Reds by Tara Wellman
April 12, 2018 16:16 - 27 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Cardinals head to Great America Ballpark for the first time this season. What better place to jumpstart an offense... am I right? James Rapien talks Cincinnati Sports every day, between ESPN 1530 and the Locked On Sports podcasts he hosts. While the 2-8 start to the season isn't what he'd hoped to be talking about heading into an always-tough series with the Birds, he was still kind enough to join the show to help give you all the info you need to be ready fo this weekend. Follow Ja...
Series Preview Brewers vs Cardinals (w/ Tara Wellman)
April 09, 2018 17:21 - 32 minutes - 18.5 MBFor the second time in as many weeks. the Cardinals face off against their division rivals... this time, at home. With the Cardinals coming off of a disappointing loss in the series finale with the Diamondbacks, will they find their offensive firepower against the ever-evolving Brewers pitching staff? Or will the Crew find a way to jumpstart their floundering offense, even in the absence of Christian Yelich, and bring some unwanted fireworks to Busch? Never fear, Kyle Lesniewski is here ...
Series Preview: D-Backs vs. Cards Jesse Friedman by Tara Wellman
April 05, 2018 20:45 - 28 minutes - 16.5 MBLet me introduce you to Jesse Friedman (@JesseNFriedman). He's the host of @TheRattleAZ podcast (which you can find on iTunes), and he's got all the info you need to be the most well-informed Cardinals fan you know for Opening Weekend in St. Louis. You're welcome. **Note: As I mention in the show, we recorded this preview on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 1 p.m. Central Time. Roughly 90 minutes after completion of this interview, the Cardinals announced that Adam Wainwright will, i...
🌙 *Bangin On Bud Norris Episode* - Prospects After Dark 🌙
April 03, 2018 18:03 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn this Episode of Prospects after Dark, Kyle talks about the minor league assignments in Springfield and Peoria, the managers that are worse than Matheny (looking at you Gabe Kapler), the struggles and successes in the rotation, says random irrelevant names of Cardinals' from the past, decides who will be sent down to make room for Greg Holland, talks about Wacha tipping his change up, talks about impregnating women named Sarah Connor, gives a shout out to his "home girls", talks about "bang...
Series Preview (by Tara Wellman) Cards @ Brewers w/ Kyle Lobner
April 02, 2018 14:16 - 25 minutes - 14.7 MBSeries Preview: Cards @ Brewers The Cardinals leave New York with some battle wounds, but also with the season's all-important first win. Next up, they meet the 2018 version of the Milwaukee Brewers. In all likelihood, the Cards and the Crew will battle it out all summer for a postseason spot. Let the games -- and the preview -- begin. No one knows the new-look Brewers better than Frosty Mug author, Kyle Lobner. The Milwaukee faithful are excited about the possibilities this season, and fo...
Series Preview (by Tara Wellman) Opening Day
March 28, 2018 19:01 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBSeries Preview Cards Mets For Opening Day Real baseball is finally here. But if you were busy enough keeping up with the Cardinals this spring and haven't had time to brush up on their opponents, you've come to the right place. In collaboration with some of the best bloggers and podcasters the internet has to offer, I'll be introducing you to the Cardinals' opponents, one series at a time. First up, Roger Cormier and the New York Mets. Follow Roger on Twitter @GoodFundies (which, if yo...
*The Four Loko Episode* - Prospects After Dark
March 27, 2018 19:33 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB“On this episode of Prospects after Dark, Kyle talks about his excitement to see Jack Flaherty in the Cardinals rotation, gives you a vague profile of Ramon Urias and Darren Seferina, goes deeper into the Knizner/Kelly talk, and discusses if there’s merit to the criticism of John Mabry. Also, Kyle fulfills the promise he made during the last episode and drinks a Four Loco with his Bourbon. It does not go well.” * Cake from "Friend is a Four Letter Word"
BotB Podcast: CardsCards w/ Will Leitch
March 27, 2018 18:09 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWill Leitch (Leitch is a senior editor at Sports on Earth, a contributing editor at New York, critic at The New Republic, culture writer for Bloomberg Politics, contributor to The New York Times, GQ, Fast Company and Slate; and has published four books, Catch, a novel, Life as a Loser, a memoir, God Save The Fan, a book of sports essays, and Are We Winning?, a book about fatherhood and baseball.) is joined by Bruno (Mostly wastes his life on twitter) to talk about the Cardinals, Life in Atlan...
"Knizner Picking At Balls (in the dirt)" Episode
March 20, 2018 19:33 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this episode of “Prospects after Dark, Kyle talks about, among a lot of other topics, the defense of Yairo Muñoz, the 40 man roster situation, the Springfield rotation, where Delvin Perez and Terry Fuller will start 2017, and Carson Kelly and his defense as compared to Andrew Knizner. Also, some steamy Ruth Bader Ginsburg talk while drinking Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
*Gombers Junk Episode* - Prospects After Dark
March 15, 2018 23:31 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn this episode of “Prospects after Dark”, Kyle talks about the Repertoire of Austin Gomber, goes over the rotation depth and it’s pecking order, talks more about Yairo Muñoz, and the health of the bullpen. Then, for the back-half of the episode during what we call Kyle after Dark”, Kyle answers your “MFK’s” and polishes off a OK glass of Black Ridge Small Batch Boutbon intro song Aural Pleasure by Blackalicious