Best Dick Ward Podcasts (2024)

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Blasting Cards Excuses - Segment 4 5-3-24 9:13

6m ago9:13

9:13

Bernie attacks the other media members and fans who are making excuses for the Cardinals' slow start based on non-factors like the team's schedule.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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John Denton - Segment 3 5-3-24 15:11

16m ago15:11

15:11

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton checks in from Busch Stadium courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides medical updates on Dylan Carlson, Steven Matz and others and provides insight on who could get tabbed to replace Matz in the starting rotation. John also addresses the c…

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Free Turner Ward - Segment 2 5-3-24 38:53

15m ago38:53

38:53

Bernie talks about how blaming hitting coach Turner Ward for the club's hitting woes is as foolish as blaming his predecessor, Jeff Albert, given both of their track records.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Lede - Segment 1 5-3-24 39:23

35m ago39:23

39:23

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals, despite being improved, still have a lot of holes on their roster and inside the organization. Bernie also offers up some updated thoughts on the Kentucky Derby.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Cards Rotation IS Better - Segment 7 5-2-24 27:38

13m ago27:38

27:38

Bernie talks about how Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn have made the Cardinals better by going deep enough into games to minimize having to use fringe relievers.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Dick Jerardi Handicaps the Kentucky Derby - Segment 6 27:21

8m ago27:21

27:21

Bernie chats with longtime friend and horse racing handicapper Dick Jerardi ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Dick reveals what horses are catching his eye for the Derby and Friday's Kentucky Oaks race.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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How Good is the Cards Pitching? - Segment 5 5-2-24 7:22

14m ago7:22

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While the upgraded pitching staff has been a bright spot of this Cardinals season, Bernie takes a look if the success is a result of quality work or an overall downtick in offense across MLB.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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MLS360 Analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips - Segment 4 5-2-24 17:35

33m ago17:35

17:35

MLS360 analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips joins Bernie ahead of St. Louis CITY SC facing Houston Dynamo FC on the road Saturday night in a match that will be televised for free on Apple TV with no subscription or credit card info required as part of MLS Season Pass' free preview weekend. Bradley talks about the challenge St. Louis SC will face in tryi…

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ESPN MLB Writer Jesse Rogers - Segment 3 5-2-24 27:29

7m ago27:29

27:29

Bernie chats with Chicago-based MLB writer Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com. Jesse talks about how the NL Central is shaping up one month into the season. Jesse examines if the best is yet to come for the Cubs and if the Brewers can sustain their early season success. He also looks at what the Cardinals need to do to gain ground.…

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Bernie's Top Derby Picks - Segment 2 5-2-24 11:00

37m ago11:00

11:00

Ahead of his upcoming interview with Dick Jerardi, Bernie runs down what horses have caught his eye ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Bernie also shares some of his favorite Derby memories.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Lede - Segment 1 5-2-24 34:57

1h ago34:57

34:57

Bernie throws out some numbers to suppor the increasingly apparent reality that the Cardinals offense is performing at a historically poor level.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Gary Lineker meets Cliches: Why aren't strikers rounding the goalkeeper any more? 1:08:20

2h ago1:08:20

1:08:20

The pod welcomes Gary Lineker for the latest edition of Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Match of the Day host and England legend chooses his six personal fascinations and irritations of football. Among Gary's selections are his growing curiosity about expected goals, the psychology of penalty shootouts, the death of strikers rounding goalkeepers, a not…

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Bernie's Wednesday Night Viewing Picks - Segment 6 5-1-24 2:52

18h ago2:52

2:52

Bernie talks about what games he's looking forward to watching on a Wednesday night without Cardinals baseball.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Derrick Goold - Segment 5 5-1-24 21:02

18h ago21:02

21:02

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from Detroit after the Cardinals fell to the Tigers 4-1 Wednesday. Derrick provides an update on Steven Matz's back injury and talks about who he would expect to be called up if Matz has to go on the IL and miss at least one start.…

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Matz or Mikolas: Who Must Go? - Segment 4 5-1-24 19:57

19h ago19:57

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Bernie turns his attention to the struggles of Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz and asks when one of them will be removed from the rotation and who might come up to fill a spot. Bernie also explains why one of them will not be leaving the rotation.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Who's Bogging the Cardinals Offense Down? - Segment 3 5-1-24 41:20

19h ago41:20

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With the Cardinals continuing to struggle as a team at the plate, Bernie looks at which players have underachieved at the plate early this season.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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KC Star Columnist Vahe Gregorian - Segment 2 5-1-24 19:48

20h ago19:48

19:48

Bernie chats with Kansas City Star sports columnist and former St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Vahe Gregorian. Vahe talks about the ongoing battles by the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to build new stadiums and the viability of building stadiums in Kansas.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Lede - Segment 1 5-1-24 48:37

20h ago48:37

48:37

Bernie breaks down the Cardinals loss to Detroit on Wednesday including how the team feels like it's continually treading water.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Killa Matz - Segment 6 4-30-24 5:07

2d ago5:07

5:07

Bernie reveals his new nickname for Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz based on his ability to hurt the team with his performance on the mound.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Pitching and Defense Win - Segment 5 4-30-24 24:05

2d ago24:05

24:05

Bernie talks about how even Oli Marmol's detractors have to be impressed by the way the pitching staff has performed early in the season and how well this Cardinals team has executed "small ball."By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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USA Today MLB Writer Gabe Lacques - Segment 4 4-30-24 20:50

2d ago20:50

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Bernie chats with USA TODAY MLB writer Gabe Lacques who joins the show live from Oriole Park in Baltimore. Gabe offers up his thoughts on Kyle Gibson after his superb outing in Detroit. Gabe also provides updates on the top teams in both leagues one month into the season including if the Kansas City Royals can sustain their success.…

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AWOL Cards Offense & the Power of Jinxes - Segment 3 4-30-24 31:20

2d ago31:20

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Bernie sounds the panic alarm as the Cardinals offense is performing at historically low levels that indicate more than a short term slump. Bernie also turns to Vin Scully to teach a lesson about the power (or lack thereof) of the jinx.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Earl Austin Jr. - Segment 2 4-30-24 33:48

2d ago33:48

33:48

St. Louis American columnist and Saint Louis University men's basketball radio analyst Earl Austin Jr. joins the show. Earl assesses the performances of Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum in the NBA Playoffs and provides insight into if there's hope for Beal and the Suns to make a championship run in the future. Earl also analyzes some of the new additi…

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The Lede - Segment 1 4-30-24 38:32

2d ago38:32

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Bernie talks about how the Cardinals outfield isn't necessarily any worse than it was during the Tony La Russa era as he runs through the journeymen who got starts in the corner outfield spots in the 105-win 2004 season.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Adjudication Panel: Winning the "hard way" and the Missing Piece of the Jigsaw XI 58:13

3d ago58:13

58:13

Adam Hurrey is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker for the Adjudication Panel. The agenda includes: whether Arsenal won the north London derby "the hard way", when Sarcastic Pep becomes impossible to separate from Normal Pep, commentators answering their own rhetorical questions, teams "sealing" relegation, more footballspeak at the snook…

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Cards Who Need to Wake Up - Segment 5 4-29-24 25:50

3d ago25:50

25:50

Bernie looks at some of the Cardinals' early season offensive standouts who need to ramp their production off after slumping recently.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Athletic NFL analyst Ted Nguyen - Segment 4 4-29-24 34:08

3d ago34:08

34:08

Bernie chats with The Athletic NFL writer and analyst Ted Nguyen. Ted talks about which teams he felt had the best draft and why he believes the Chicago Bears were winners even beyond picking Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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MLB Analyst Zach Crizer - Segment 3 4-29-24 49:38

3d ago49:38

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Bernie chats with Baseball Prospectus and The Analyst contributor Zach Crizer. Zach talks about the trends in baseball over the month of the season including how Milwaukee is dominating the NL Central. Bernie and Zach also look at what is plaguing the Cardinals offensively over the first month of the season.…

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The Offensive Cardinals Offense - Segment 2 4-29-24 15:25

3d ago15:25

15:25

Bernie takes a look at just how historically bad the Cardinals offense has been through the first month of the season, and he explains why Michael Siani is the least of the team's worries.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Lede - Segment 1 4-29-24 31:42

5d ago31:42

31:42

Bernie reacts to the Cardinals taking two of three from the Mets over the weekend and explains why Matthew Liberatore shouldn't be faulted for fading in his third inning of work. Bernie also talks about what stood out to him in the NFL Draft and looks at the future for former Mizzou and current 49ers running back Cody Schrader.…

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What Bernie Dislikes About the Cardinals - Segment 5 4-26-24 7:16

6d ago7:16

7:16

Bernie dives into some early season trends that are troubling him as he evaluates the team 25 games into the season.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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John Denton - Segment 4 4-26-24 17:42

6d ago17:42

17:42

MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton checks in from Citi Field courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides insight into Miles Mikolas' struggles ahead of his start Friday night, and an update on Masyn Winn's back and how it may impact him long term.…

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What Bernie Likes about the Cardinals - Segment 3 4-26-24 7:51

6d ago7:51

7:51

Bernie talks about what has stood out to him 25 games into the Cardinals' season.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Bernie's NFL Draft 1st Round Breakdown - Segment 2 4-26-24 32:49

6d ago32:49

32:49

Bernie analyzes the first round of the NFL Draft as he questions Denver, Minnesota and Atlanta reaching for quarterbacks.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Lede - Segment 1 4-26-24 33:36

6d ago33:36

33:36

Bernie rants about the poor quality of Apple TV's MLB broadcasts and baseball's inability to capture viewers like the NFL. He also emphasizes how silly it is to overreact to a baseball team 25 games into the season.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Defense is Making the Difference for the Cardinals - Segment 6 4-25-24 17:25

7d ago17:25

17:25

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have been helped by their defense this season, and he highlights one unsung defensive hero who deserves more love than he has gotten.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Mike Martz - Segment 5 4-25-24 36:20

7d ago36:20

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Bernie chats with former Rams coach and 33rd Team contributor Mike Martz ahead of the NFL Draft. Mike gives his expert analysis on the draft's top quarterbacks and talks about his experience drafting in St. Louis despite often picking at the end of the first round.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Return on the Cards Pitching Investments - Segment 4 4-25-24 26:39

7d ago26:39

26:39

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have gotten good bang for their bucks spent on pitching in the offseason both in the rotation and the bullpen.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Mike Tanier previews the NFL Draft - Segment 3 4-25-24 28:25

7d ago28:25

28:25

Bernie chats with Too Deep Substack publisher Mike Tanier, whose work can be found at http://miketanier.substack.com. Mike previews the NFL Draft while poking fun at some of the so-called experts who overtype their mock drafts.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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What Went Wrong for Jordan Walker - Segment 2 4-25-24 16:56

7d ago16:56

16:56

Bernie takes a look at what has gone wrong for Jordan Walker as he reverted to hitting the ball on the ground after finding success elevating the ball last season. Bernie also explains why sending him to Memphis was the right move.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Lede - Segment 1 4-25-24 27:04

7d ago27:04

27:04

Bernie reacts to the top news of the day including the Cardinals ending their homestand on a winning note, the Boston Celtics showing vulnerability again against Miami and if this could be the year a Canadian team finally wins the Stanley Cup in the 21st Century.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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The Football Cliches Quiz XII - The Totally Football Show 1:08:08

8d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

The Football Clichés Quiz is back once again and this month the Clichés team welcome their latest podcast challengers in the form of the Totally Football Show's Michael Cox, Jay Harris and Sasha Goryunov. The questions include managers who just know their clubs, Monday Night Football hotbeds, Player of the Month merchants, some more A.I. foreign-la…

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QB Buyer Beware - Segment 6 4-24-24 16:54

8d ago16:54

16:54

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about why it's hard for a quarterback drafted in the first few picks to have a long, successful NFL career.By 590 The Fan - KFNS

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Kyle Gibson is a Throwback - Segment 5 4-24-24 34:30

8d ago34:30

34:30

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how fans should be celebrating how Kyle Gibson can consistently deliver performances befitting of pitchers on Tony La Russa's championship teams. Bernie also points out how the bullpen is better than some stats may ind…

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