The Tim McKernan Show
643 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsThe Tim McKernan Show is a podcast featuring long form interviews with people from the world of sports, politics, and entertainment. Hosted by Tim McKernan of the St. Louis based TMA Podcast Network.
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Ep. 43 - Mike Kelly
January 22, 2018 01:30 - 1 hourThe long-time radio voice of Mizzou for basketball and football joined Tim in studio before 2017's Braggin' Rights game, topics of the conversation include: How a chance meeting with Jim Holder opened the door at KMOX Memories of Norm Stewart, Larry Smith, and heartbreaking games Reasons Gary Pinkel deserves credit for not accepting the word 'No' Remembering the epic Armageddon at Arrowhead game in 2007 Re-thinking how the 2015 Hunger Strike could've been handled His reaction to Barry Odom...
Ep. 42 - Picking and Groaning
January 19, 2018 04:42 - 20 minutesProducer Joe is back to talk tattoo removal and to make picks for the Conference Title games this weekend in what might be the season finale of P'ing and G'ing. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes ...
Ep. 41 - Questions From The Audience
January 18, 2018 04:47 - 38 minutesTim's producing tandem of Iggy and the Plow Boy return for another spectacular session answering your questions and quandaries about a wide variety of topics... Most memorable bad beats and other poker stories Most painful loss we've experienced as sports fans What historical figure would you want to interview Any challenges dealing with this show's notoriety Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on...
Ep. 40 - Bill DeWitt III
January 15, 2018 01:39 - 1 hourThe St. Louis Cardinals President sat down with Tim at Busch Stadium in early 2018 to discuss a variety of team, sports, and civic related topics ... including: Details on what's coming with Phase 2 of Ballpark Village What impact has BPV had on other businesses downtown Reaction to the Rams departure and relationship with Stan What's the possibility of relocation or expansion in MLB Why stability and sustained competitiveness is their goal How does he respond when fans call the ownership ...
Ep. 39 - Picking and Groaning
January 12, 2018 04:19 - 38 minutesIn addition to the picks and groans, Tim's former producer Joe Pelusi also weighs in on his Georgia Bulldogs losing a heartbreaker in the National Championship... Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTune...
Ep. 38 - Questions From The Audience
January 11, 2018 06:28 - 37 minutesFolks continue to download episodes with Iggy and Plow Boy at a surprising rate, so Tim's radio producers are back for yet another session of question answering... Most admired person who has been interviewed on Tim's podcast Tim on Cardinals nearly landing Kevin Brown & Roberto Alomar Would you buy stock in St. Louis as a potential bounce back city The most random places we've been recognized by show listeners Guilty pleasure movies and Plow Boy's anecdote about his pubes Actress whose fi...
Ep. 37 - Dave Peacock
January 08, 2018 01:57 - 52 minutesThe former President of Anheuser-Busch now holds an equivalent position with Schnucks. However, in between those two posts, he spearheaded efforts to keep the NFL in St. Louis and to attract an MLS franchise to town. Ultimately, these projects didn't come to fruition and Dave joins us to discuss why that's the case. How did he become engaged with Governor Nixon's Task Force Comparing uncertainty of the NFL's vote with an AB experience Genesis of the extra $100 million idea and Goodell's ...
Ep. 36 - Picking and Groaning
January 05, 2018 05:18 - 23 minutesIt's an exciting session of prognostication this week as Tim finally hit a lock plus Producer Joe nailed a 3-team parlay in soccer. Now, with momentum on their side, they attempt to decipher the NFL Playoffs & College FB National Championship. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of th...
Ep. 35 - Questions From The Audience
January 03, 2018 03:08 - 53 minutesRadio producers Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins and Ken "Iggy" Strode return following a brief holiday hiatus to address more questions and concerns from our listeners... Personal improvement goals in the New Year Simple advice from 920 owner Burt Kaufman Can a man and woman really be "just friends" Discussing truths and Darin's favorite cereals How has the radio show listenership evolved Why did the show have a slow start in 2004 Single most crazy evening of our entire life Final reflections on t...
Ep. 34 - Mike Bush
December 31, 2017 16:38 - 1 hourPerhaps the last stalwart of local TV in St. Louis, Mike has been with KSDK since 1985 covering both sports and news. He joined Tim in studio in December 2017: Stories about his former colleague Jay Randolph Sr Development of Sports Plus on Sundays for KSDK Identifying talents like Trey Wingo and Matt Winer The tragic passing of KSDK colleague Bob Richards Recounting the 4 times he interviewed Barack Obama How Mike ended up on the phone with O.J. Simpson Calling the 1999 Rams Super Bowl w...
Ep. 33 - Picking and Groaning
December 29, 2017 06:22 - 30 minutesIt's time for another session with Tim and his former radio producer Joe Pelusi. Their picks have been a disappointment this season, however pride is still on the line as Tim can eclipse Joe's win and loss record for the year with a little luck... Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story o...
Ep. 32 - Jim Talent
December 25, 2017 05:19 - 1 hourThe former U.S. Senator joined Tim in studio for a wide-ranging chat: How would he fare as a candidate in the current political landscape What are some practical ways to encourage more bipartisanship Interesting anecdote on Bill Clinton and The Pope coming to STL Evaluating the effectiveness of the Trump administration thus far The challenge of campaigning after Mel Carnahan's tragic death How Iraq war and Stem Cell issues impact his reelection efforts Why he continues to have serious conc...
Ep. 31 - Picking and Groaning
December 22, 2017 06:34 - 22 minutesTim and his long-time radio producer Joe Pelusi continue to struggle with their picks, but will this be the week they finally redeem themselves ... or you could profit by just fading their prognostications. Either way, enjoy the conversation. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the...
Ep. 30 - Derrick Goold Hot Stove
December 18, 2017 21:00 - 55 minutesPost-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold returns to The Home Loan Expert studios fresh off covering Baseball's Winter Meetings. Topics of the Cardinals and Hot Stove conversation include: How likely are the Cardinals to make a move before X-mas What challenges does a potential trade with the Rays present Are the Cardinals operating within a 2 year window to win Is pursuing a Machado trade out of character for Cardinals How have the Cardinals competitive edges been diminished What is the perce...
Ep. 29 - Larry Conners
December 18, 2017 02:48 - 1 hourA long-time TV news stalwart in St. Louis, Larry Conners is now a radio teammate of Tim's at KFNS. Larry joined us in studio to discuss his 50 years in broadcasting plus he told some very entertaining stories: - His fruitful working relationship with Julius Hunter at KMOV - The bizarre nature of his move from KTVI to KMOV in 1986 - Being told by a Program Director at age 19 to quit broadcasting - Covering the funeral of Lyndon Johnson plus meeting Reagan - Controversial interview w/ President...
Ep. 28 - Picking and Groaning
December 15, 2017 04:39 - 37 minutesThe delightful Joe Pelusi aka @ProdJoe returns for a routine amount of picking, plus an additional amount of groaning in this week's Friday podcast offering... Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes s...
Ep. 27 - Questions From The Audience
December 14, 2017 07:44 - 42 minutesTim's producing posse of Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins plus Ken "Iggy" Strode are back for another spirited session to address questions from radio & pod listeners. Best Christmas presents given or received Iggy's shocking story involving his cousin Plowsy's process of playing drops on TMA Sports franchises that almost came to STL Changing the outcome of infamous games Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow u...
Ep. 26 - Lux
December 11, 2017 04:05 - 1 hourLux has been a mainstay at St. Louis alternative rock station 105.7 The Point for a decade, and recently returned to those airwaves after a brief stint hosting Morning Drive on sister station Now 96.3. Topics of this in studio conversation include: Teaching radio voiceovers to fellow students in the 2nd grade How a random My Space post led to employment at The Point The very creepy listener email Lux received on her birthday Stories about Artie Lange and native St. Louisan David Freese Re...
Ep. 25 - Picking and Groaning
December 08, 2017 05:52 - 34 minutesRetired radio producer Joe Pelusi is back to make more NFL picks with Tim, plus Prod Joe calls out local St. Louis sportscaster Doug Vaughn for good measure. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so ...
Ep. 24 - Questions From The Audience
December 07, 2017 04:00 - 1 hourRadio producers Ken "Iggy" Strode and Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins join Tim in studio to talk about topics sent in by radio & pod listeners. Highlights include: Our All-Time favorite Christmas movies Stanton trade scenarios & Fantasy GM Biggest fears and does true altruism exist Impact Dennis Miller had on Tim's career Proudest moment associated with TMA Exceptionalism of the TMA audience Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gatewa...
Ep. 23 - Dave Glover
December 04, 2017 03:50 - 1 hourDave Glover has hosted a very successful Afternoon Drive radio show on 97.1 FM News Talk in St. Louis for 17 years. He joined Tim in studio recently to go inside the radio industry, share turning points in his career, and discuss how to approach each day's show in an era of unprecedented political partisanship. Topics include: How he managed to get accepted at Wash U despite a poor GPA Why he was fired multiple times during his career as an attorney How a chance meeting involving Steve & D...
Ep. 22 - Picking and Groaning
December 01, 2017 04:53 - 47 minutesTim and his old radio producer Joe Pelusi had a rough outing with their picks last week. Nevertheless, they return to provide wagering advice and to debate how the games this weekend will shape the final rankings for the College Football playoff. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of...
Ep. 21 - Questions from the Audience
November 29, 2017 13:20 - 43 minutesTim's producers, Iggy and Plow Boy, return for another edition of QFTA where they address random queries from the listeners of Tim's podcast and radio show. What are the biggest misconceptions people have about us Do any sponsors take issue with our Morning Show content Who were the first interview subjects of our radio careers Options for the third TMA host if Doug hadn't been hired Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway...
Ep. 20 - Jay Randolph Sr.
November 27, 2017 03:55 - 1 hourProminent broadcaster Jennings Randolph Jr. (often referred to now as Jay Sr. to avoid being confused with his son, Jennings Randolph III) sat down with Tim in studio on Black Friday to talk about his career and to share some colorful stories. The conversation includes: Winning the Egyptian Amateur Golf championship in 1955 Relationship with the legendary golfer Arnold Palmer His father, the Senator, who authored the 26th Amendment Getting his break in broadcasting with the Dallas Cowboys...
Ep. 19 - Picking and Groaning
November 23, 2017 15:56 - 41 minutesTim is back in studio plus the delightful Joe Pelusi phones in with knowledge on College Football, NFL, soccer, tattoo removal, and Doug Vaughn's Twitter game. You can follow Joe on Twitter: @ProdJoe Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Plea...
Ep. 18 - The Price of Hope
November 21, 2017 04:51 - 1 hourTo commemorate the 5th Anniversary, Tim shares a very personal story about the most tumultuous week of his life. This special Thanksgiving episode is presented without commercial interruption but please do consider our sponsors listed below. Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Please rate, review, and subscr...
Ep. 17 - Isaac Bruce
November 20, 2017 03:54 - 52 minutesThe former Rams wide receiver who made the winning TD catch in Super Bowl XXXIV joined Tim in The Home Loan Expert studios for a wide-ranging convo: How Isaac wound up meeting Nature Boy Ric Flair Why he still spends so much time here in St. Louis The night he almost died driving from Columbia, MO Growing up as one of 15 kids in Fort Lauderdale Mixing up Kurt Warner with former RB Curt Warner How Isaac evaluates his Hall of Fame candidacy Thoughts on the current Rams and them leaving STL Bes...
Ep. 16 - Picking and Groaning
November 17, 2017 04:50 - 40 minutesProducer Joe is in The Home Loan Expert studios today as Tim joins via phone from Florida for football picks, soccer prognostication, and air travel complaints. You can follow Joe on Twitter: @ProdJoe Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Ple...
Ep. 15 - Questions from the Audience
November 15, 2017 11:20 - 55 minutesSports radio dogma states that religion and politics should rarely be discussed. Well, this is a podcast that breaks all the rules, as Tim is once again joined by producers Ken "Iggy" Strode and Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins. #QFTA You can follow Iggy and Plow Boy on Twitter: @iggystrode @PeoriaPlowBoy Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheT...
Ep. 14 - Chris Kerber
November 13, 2017 06:16 - 1 hourThe St. Louis Blues radio voice joined Tim in studio recently to discuss his journey from doing mock broadcasts in the stands at Busch Stadium as a kid to joining the lineage of accomplished STL broadcasters. Topics of this conversation include: ? His chemistry with radio broadcaster partner Kelly Chase ? Sending minor league teams cassette tapes to land a job ? Why he didn't apply for a Blues job the 1st time it opened ? How his big break was calling a play by Keith Tkachuk ? The Blues execu...
Ep. 13 - Picking and Groaning
November 10, 2017 05:46 - 39 minutesJoe Pelusi produced Tim's radio show from 2004 to 2013 and is back for another podcast full of prognostication and witty banter. You can follow Joe on Twitter: @ProdJoe Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes s...
Ep. 12 - Questions From The Audience
November 08, 2017 05:29 - 1 hourTim is again joined by his radio producers Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins and Ken "Iggy" Strode for another session to answer queries from radio / pod listeners: Why Iggy lied to Tiger Woods' mom and once pretended to be gay The time Plow Boy popped a very noticeable boner while at work Tim's controversial TV report on the Rams season opener in 2003 Would they rather see another NFL or an NBA team in St. Louis Most influential broadcasters in the development of their careers Biggest career regrets,...
Ep. 11 - Megan Green
November 06, 2017 05:15 - 1 hourThe 15th ward Alderwoman joined Tim in studio last week shortly after proposing legislation that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in St. Louis City. Other topics of this wide-ranging conversation include: What surprised her the most about St. Louis politics What is at the root of most problems facing the city What misperceptions do people have about St. Louis NFL and MLS stadium proposals plus Scottrade renovations The problem of Aldermanic courtesy and the worki...
Ep. 10 - Picking and Groaning
November 03, 2017 04:41 - 1 hourJoe Pelusi produced a morning radio show for Tim from 2004 to 2013 and now the two have reunited to talk gambling, fantasy sports, DFS, and to commiserate about life in general. Points of interest in this conversation include: How Tim's live bet of the over in Game 7 of the World Series backfired Hot betting tips on the world of European Soccer from Prod Joe Discussing if the Mizzou Tigers have been overvalued by bettors What exactly is the strategy behind a Sweetheart Teaser Why is Produce...
Ep 9 - Questions from the Audience
November 01, 2017 16:46 - 1 hourTim has two of his radio producers, Darin "Plow Boy" Atkins and Ken "Iggy" Strode, join him in studio to address questions sent in by listeners of both this podcast and their radio presentation. Highlights of the conversation include: The occasion that Iggy made Mickey Mantle cry tears of joy How marijuana was the key to Plow Boy attending college The craziest incident that Iggy participated in at Hedonism Incorporating sex talk into content and/or getting offended by media You can follow ...
Ep. 8 - Ed Martin
October 30, 2017 04:48 - 1 hourThe CNN commentator, Trump supporter, former Chief of Staff to Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, and President of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles sat down with Tim in the HomeLoanExpert.com studios in late October 2017. Topics of the conversation include: Insight on how his CNN appearances are produced His reaction to Jack Danforth's op-ed in The Washington Post Trump's tone, accomplishments, missteps, and use of Twitter The role China plays in handling North Korea going forward How seriously he's con...
Ep. 7 - Bryan Curtis
October 24, 2017 18:20 - 1 hourThe Editor-at-large for The Ringer chatted with Tim in two separate sessions earlier this week. Sports media topics of the conversations include: Why did ESPN decide to terminate the relationship with Barstool Takeaways from Dave Portnoy's emergency press conference What is Jemele Hill's future, and is ESPN "fashionably political" What exactly is ESPN's social media policy Reaction in Bristol to Trump's attacks on the network The Athletic co-founder's comments in the New York Times How sust...
Episode 6 - John Mozeliak
October 23, 2017 05:43 - 59 minutesThe St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations sat down with Tim at his office inside Busch Stadium last Thursday. Highlights of the conversation include: The timetable for when a new pitching coach will be hired How to balance a long-term vision vs. appealing the fan base What was the team's approach at the 7/31 trade deadline How he expects to address the closer situation this offseason The team's interest level in adding another starting pitcher How he prioritizes the team's ne...
Ep 5. - Tyoka Jackson
October 18, 2017 13:07 - 56 minutesEpisode 5 of the Tim McKernan Show features a conversation with former NFL defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson. Topics with Jackson include, how he would approach the anthem if he was still playing in the NFL, what are most NFL players protesting specifically? How should veterans feel about the NFL protests? How does Tyoka feel as a parent in today's racially charged culture? How prevalent is racism in everyday life? What's the best possible result of the NFL protests? What is his reaction to the...
Ep. 4 - Clay Travis
October 16, 2017 10:34 - 52 minutesEpisode 4 of The Tim McKernan Show includes a sit down conversation with Clay Travis on a number of topics. Clay discusses how he went from an attorney on the US Virgin Islands to a sports talk radio host, and how he took a career setback and turned it into OutkickTheCoverage.com. He also discussed the fallout from his CNN appearance, the importance of controlling your own destiny, navigating hot take culture, dealing with criticism and embracing controversy, the importance of context in inte...
Ep 3 - Jack Danforth
October 11, 2017 19:19 - 1 hourFormer 3-term U.S. Senator and former U.N. Ambassador John "Jack" Danforth joined Tim in our Kirkwood, MO studios in late September 2017 to discuss a variety of topics, including: his decision to write an Op-Ed on Donald Trump in the Washington Post (9:30), how did we as a society get to this point of bombastic Trump era politics (19:30), his reaction to the St. Louis protests (29:00), on being considered as George W. Bush's running mate in 2000 (44:00), his thoughts on the NFL protests (52:...
Ep 2 - State of the Cardinals with Derrick Goold
October 11, 2017 19:12 - 1 hourPost-Dispatch Cardinals reporter Derrick Goold joined Tim in studio on Wed 10/4 to discuss a variety of topics: the level of urgency the Cardinals feel this off-season (2:00), the decision to dismiss Derek Lilliquist (7:30), how data driven is Mike Matheny as a manager (13:30), why has the team become less compelling to fans (17:00), the franchise making business vs. baseball decisions (22:30), examining how the Cubs roster was constructed (27:30), why the Cardinals aren't as attractive of a...
Ep 1 - Gary Pinkel
October 11, 2017 19:08 - 1 hourTim sat down with former University of Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel at his home in Columbia, MO on Tuesday, September 26th. Topics include: not accepting moral victories during his early years at Mizzou (10:30), Nick Saban writing the forward to his book (16:00), how Mike Alden helped him block out the media noise (21:30), breaking down the recruiting wall between St. Louis and Columbia (27:00), his chance meeting with Vince Lombardi (31:30), the Armageddon at Arrowhead game (36:00),...