Best Nate Heininger Podcasts (2024)

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Chief Beef is Here 1:30:55

2h ago1:30:55

1:30:55

Nate & Ben discuss the fishing trip, falling out of boats, BEES, SO MANY BEES, the Cardinals mediocre April, the rise of Alec Burleson (CHIEF BEEF), Goldy and his always bad April, the Cardinals overall lack of power and how to fix it, the killer trio at the end of the bullpen, Dylan Carlson's imminent return, the starting pitching and possible upc…

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kHyal 1:29:33

7d ago1:29:33

1:29:33

kHyal's diverse background encompasses experiences rooted in fine art, high end audio, graphic design, marketing, and fashion design. As the founder of Fizz Agency and MegaGlam, the lifestyle brand combining fashion, design and street art, kHyal is far from slowing down.By Connecticut Art Director Club

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JordAAAn Walker 1:37:41

7d ago1:37:41

1:37:41

Nate & Ben discuss 2024 Coachella, the upcoming fishing tournament, going to Busch Stadium, Paul Goldschmidt's characteristically slow start, Jordan Walker's demotion, Zach Thompson, Jose Fermin, Andre Pallante and the maybe just starting to crumble rotation, Nick Robertson and the probably really good bullpen despite John King, the complete lack o…

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Muad'Dib Winn 1:25:07

14d ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Nate & Ben discuss the Cardinal 5k, Dune 2, RIP WHITEY HERZOG, the return of NOOOOT, Sonny Gray's dominance, Nolan Arenado waking up, Masyn Winn ascending, the two catcher combo, Lance Lynn, Tommy Edman's return, saying no to taxpayer funded ballparks, the upcoming series against the Brewers, the series against the DBacks, and much more! Talking Ab…

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Jeremy Brazeal 1:06:30

21d ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Jeremy Brazeal is the Executive Creative Director for Reality. Although Jeremy’s roots started in illustration - he always had his heart set on becoming a creative director. Though there were a few detours along the way, Jeremy eventually led creative teams for both Lego and Coca-Cola. We talk design, leadership, and how cycling keeps him in balanc…

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Doctor Baseball 1:44:48

21d ago1:44:48

1:44:48

Nate & Ben discuss going to live baseball games, hot dogs, the upcoming Cardinals 5k, sleeping through a 5k, Sonny Gray's debut, the overall pretty okay Cardinal starting pitching, the overall pretty good bullpen, the young guys stepping up, the old guys not looking great, the ghost of Tommy Edman's eventual return, platelet rich injections, the Di…

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Stupid Sexy Dodgers 1:28:50

28d ago1:28:50

1:28:50

Nate & Ben discuss the START OF THE 2024 SEASON!!!!!, Chip Caray's terrible voice, the sweaty see through jerseys, the fucking Dodgers, feeling good about the start, Mike The Turtle Shildt, why we are happy with the pitching, why we aren't happy with the pitching, VSII's comfort at the bigs, Donovan's continued surge, and much more!…

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Kelly Walters 54:50

1M ago54:50

54:50

Kelly Walters is an artist, designer, educator, researcher and the founder of Bright Polka Dot. Ever since Kelly was a student at University of Connecticut, many of her creative efforts have focused on race and representation in design. In addition to her studio, Kelly is also the Director of the Communication Design BFA program at Parsons School o…

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Great Scott II 1:40:00

1M ago1:40:00

1:40:00

Nate & Ben celebrate opening day!, discuss opening day traditions, a trip to driveline, going for the hole, the sad reality of Dylan Carlson, the joy of VSII, Jordan Walker's big scary body, Michael Siani and the no good very bad bench, or maybe the bench isn't bad, Zach Thompson's rise to the rotation, the confusing case of Matt Liberatore, a brea…

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Double Stuff Plus 1:47:31

1M ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Nate is back! and joins Ben to discuss Mediterranean food, horse, A League of Their Own, the Oliver Marmol extension, Lars Nootbaar's ribs, Keynan Middleton's forearm, Sonny Gray's hamstring, Miles Mikolas, a breakdown of Stuff+ and why you can still be excited about Cardinal pitching, a preview of the 2024 Cubs, league news, and much more! Talking…

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Nate Solberg 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

Nate Solberg's creative curiosity started at a very young age and he shares how a massive college project shaped his work ethic. He talks about some influential internships and his current role at North American Entertainment Group. We are also very grateful for Nate as he created the logo and brand of this very podcast.…

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It Felt Normal (w/ Daniel Shoptaw) 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Ben is joined by the PodFather, Daniel Shoptaw, while Nate is off in Europe. They discuss Dune, the various health related problems the Cardinals are facing and the Dylan Cease trade. Shoulda, coulda the Cardinals matched the haul the Padres sent to the White Sox? Will Nate make it back from his trip? Robo umps are coming! Ben and Daniel also break…

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Speak the Words That You Want to See in the World 1:32:55

2M ago1:32:55

1:32:55

Nate & Ben discuss IT Bands, speaking at college classes, Albert Pujols as a manager, Sonny Gray's injury what it means for the rotation, feeling hyped about some of the rotation options, Tommy Edman's return and Carlson's role on the team, Steven Matz, Lance Lynn, Brandon Crawford, an overview of the highly talented and highly volatile Reds, and m…

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Cassandra Hamer 59:58

2M ago59:58

59:58

Cassandra Hamer's love of design started very early in her childhood with her classmates being some of her first "clients". Currently, she is on the in house design team of Ace Hardware and talks about how she got there. She shares with us how the lack of design education in public schools contributed to her eagerness to learn and was the motivatio…

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Where the Crawfords Sing 1:38:36

2M ago1:38:36

1:38:36

Nate & Ben discuss the terrible Oakland A's, Mo' saving the off-season with the greatest FA signing of all time, where Brandon Crawford fits in, Winn's development, Sonny Gray as opening day starter, Nolan Arenado, who is standing out in early Spring, the Cardinals vs LHP, NL Central Preview focused on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cody Bellinger, and mu…

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Season 3: The Cardinals Strike Back, the Rise of a New Hope 1:31:44

2M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

Nate & Ben discuss the start of our 3rd year as a podcast!, Cardinal baseball being on TV THIS WEEKEND, the end of a very interesting offseason, the battle for the rotation and bullpen, the deathball, who we are most excited about, extension candidates, Tommy Edman's injury, Matt Carpenter's role on the team, Anthony Rendon and loving the sport, ou…

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Bob Vitale 1:32:02

3M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

Bob Vitale is one of the founding members of the design studio, SVP Partners. He shares how a supportive family allowed him to pursue graphic design and how that sparked the beginning of his career. We also discuss a charity organization near and dear to Bob’s heart called Sticks for Soldiers, which provides support to wounded military veterans.…

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Sonny Skies Ahead 1:26:03

3M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Nate & Ben discuss surviving the ski trip, doing the splits, the START OF SPRING TRAINING!!!, Sonny Gray, the potential six man rotation, who makes the bullpen cut, one last shot at a rotation addition, city connect jerseys, shitty jerseys, Adam Wainwright, and much more! Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and jo…

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Keynan & Hels 1:28:27

3M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Nate & Ben discuss the upcoming ski trip, the triumphant return of Casa Bonita (Pretty House), the Keynan Middleton signing and why we really like it, the DFA'ing of Zuniga, Moises Gomez, Fangraphs & Pecota standings projections, Ivan Herrera, Masyn Winn, the Corbin Burnes trade, the Athletics Ownership vs a Teacher's Union, and much more! Talking …

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Chuck Brooks 45:45

3M ago45:45

45:45

For the past 10 years, designer Chuck Brooks has been at the award-winning design studio, Box 8 Creative in New Haven. Chuck shares some insight into the creative team’s process that has helped steer many successful brands such as Mecha Noodle Bar, Alvarium Brewing and Roasting, and Doro Restaurant Group.…

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Not in the Best Shape of Our Lives 1:29:07

3M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Nate & Ben discuss going to a hockey game, falling on ice, the fact that SPRING TRAINING STARTS THIS MONTH, Alfsonso Rivas and Moises Gomez, Josh James, the deathball, deadball, and multiball!, non-roster invitees to spring training, Xavier Scruggs and his interview with Oli Marmol, finding the love for Marmol and the Cardinals again, Alec Burleson…

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Episode 100! (w/ Kelsey Burd, Kyle Reis, & Daniel Shoptaw) 1:40:24

3M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

Nate & Ben are joined in this extra special episode by Kelsey Burd (@kburdtweets), Kyle Reis (@kyler416), and Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) to celebrate episode 100 of the podcast and to discuss Deadball, the return of Matt Carpenter, Tommy Edman's contract, our personal Mount Cardmores, prospects, vibes, birds, and much, much, more! Talking About Birds is…

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Butch Quick 1:22:14

4M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Butch Quick is an illustrator and designer who’s interest in comic books at a young age set him on his creative path. We discuss his experience as a concept artist and his love of package design. Having been in the business for over 40 years, Butch is still evolving, and his more recent interest in portrait photography has allowed him a whole new w…

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The Only Pro Tommy Edman Podcast 1:35:08

4M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

Nate & Ben discuss Ben's birthday celebration, opening day tickets, Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker getting BIG(ger), Goldy and his extension situation, the value of bulk innings vs quality innings, the (maybe) fight between Contreras and Flaherty, the international signing period and more big beefy boys, the Baseball America Prospect List, Tommy Edma…

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Bloom Goes the Dynamite 1:27:52

4M ago1:27:52

1:27:52

Nate & Ben discuss Victor Scott 2's rap career, STL drinkin' beer, greedy owners (again, always), the hiring of Chaim Bloom and why it is probably the most important signing this offseason (and maybe of the decade), the Richie Palacios trade, Andrew Kittredge, Tommy Two Bags Edman and the case of the hurt wrist, Imanaga, and much more! Talking Abou…

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Dan Taylor 58:09

4M ago58:09

58:09

Dan Taylor talks about his early days at RIT and then moving to New York City and interning at Pushpin Studios. He talks about how Taylor Design came to be and how he and his team stay focused in an ever-changing world.By Connecticut Art Directors Club

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Your ZIPSer is Down 1:28:36

4M ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Nate & Ben discuss New Year's Eve, David Ortiz and the hilariously bad gender reveal, food based gender reveals, the 2024 Cardinals ZIPs projections and why we should be hyped about 2024, the ZIPs projections and why 2024 may be another rough year, our thoughts on lineup construction, and news from around the league. Talking About Birds is listener…

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Time to Fly to 2024 1:39:53

4M ago1:39:53

1:39:53

Nate & Ben are together, in the same room! with shiny lights! to discuss Ozzie Smith, Adam Wainwright's country foray, our new years plans, the Yamamoto signing and why the Cardinals were never really in it, Matsui and why it's good the Cardinals didn't beat the Padres deal, some quick Steamer observations, news from around the league, and much mor…

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Karl Heine 1:05:45

4M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

After graduating from the University of Bridgeport, Karl found himself working in commercial art sales to supplement his freelance work. Without knowing it at the time, this led him on the path to start Creative Placement. We talk about the current state of the creative world, his love of photography, and how Designer Journals came to be.…

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Mo! Mo! Mo! Merry Christmas! 1:18:34

4M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

Nate & Ben discuss Matt Carpenter's time as a Cardinal, Yuki Matsui, Josh Hader and how to improve the bullpen, Yamamoto, why the Cardinals should sign Blake Snell?, the rise of Victor Scott 2, Jeffery Bezos, Nick Robertson, and much more! Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at:…

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I'm Lifting Up to Boston 1:45:52

5M ago1:45:52

1:45:52

Nate & Ben discuss favorite Christmas movies, the hype machine around Ohtani and its absurdity, Tyler O'Neill's career as a Cardinal and the trade, Nick Robertson and his place with the team, why the Cardinals should absolutely obviously and immediately extend Goldschmidt, rotation depth, Yamamoto, the Cardinals bench, Ohtani's contract and why its…

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Richard Hollant 1:31:13

5M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Today we sit down with CADC Hall of Fame recipient, Richard Hollant. Richard's creativity started at a very young age growing up in Haiti and he shares the common theads that connect everything he does. He has influenced many communities and organizations with his agency Co:Lab and discusses the mindset behind Freecenter.…

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COLD STOVE (w/ Daniel Shoptaw) 1:38:29

5M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Nate & Ben are joined by Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) to discuss Christmas decorations, Mo's confidence, Yadi's return, the new rotation, Tyler O'Neill's trade value and potential, Ryan Fernandez and his slider, Phil Maton and the rumor mill, the draft lottery :(, the very cold stove, and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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More Like (Sonny) Gray Hairs, Am I Right? 1:41:06

5M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

Nate & Ben discuss the Japanese GQ, baseball memorabilia, famous horses, Sonny Gray!, hurray Sonny Gray!, where the Cardinals go next, finding another ace and balancing upside, still chasing Yamamoto, our Hall of Fame picks, cheaters who win, Jason Heyward, and much much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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Carissa Decelles 1:08:57

5M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Today's conversation is with designer and the current CADC president, Carissa Decelles. Her love for design was heavily influenced by her time at Uconn studying with Edvin Yegir. Carissa is currently the art director and brand development lead at Miranda Creative and also involved in many advocacy efforts here in Connecticut.…

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You Can't Have Any Dessert Until You Eat Your Innings 1:30:04

5M ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Nate & Ben discuss Thanksgiving favorites, the return of Dirty "The Clutch" Daniel Descalso, Joe McEwing, the ros and the cons of the Lance Lynn & Kyle Gibson signings, where the Cardinals go next with pitching (sign Brandon Woodruff), the Ivan Herrera era, the Noot factor, the return of Wilking, Mike Schildt, the stupid sexy Braves, and much more!…

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Hits and Giggles 1:31:11

6M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Nate & Ben discuss the winter meetings (lol gross), awards week, a reliever winning the mvp and cy young, Riley O'Brien (sorry riley), the Rule 5 Draft, Wilking, Bedell, lesser discussed FA options, Alek Manoah, the manager shuffle, the trouble with Las Vegas, and much more! Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and…

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Chris Piascik 51:58

6M ago51:58

51:58

Chris Piascik "accidentally" became an illustrator after years as a graphic designer. His style and humor has allowed him to work with many brands including Coca-Cola, Nickelodean, and Google. Chris has a large following on YouTube and has hosted many classes on Skillshare. In this conversation we talk about how this all came to be.…

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Someone Please Look at My Insides 1:30:19

6M ago1:30:19

1:30:19

Nate & Ben discuss Mario vs Spider-Man, Jordan Montgomery and Derrick Goold's article, trusting articles and the insanity of the off-season, Jared Young, Chaim Bloom, augmenting the front office, trade candidates, rotation vs closer help, the World Series, Craig Counsell and the lolBrewers and ohnoCubs, and much more!…

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The Bad Pitch Project 1:27:51

6M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Nate & Ben discuss halloween, our favorite candy, Waino in the broadcast booth, player personalities, Tommy Edman's gold glove candidacy, the recent DFA's and future DFA's, a potential SP contract or 3, fixing the bullpen that maybe doesn't need fixing, the World Series, and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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Bonnie Siegler 53:45

6M ago53:45

53:45

Designer Bonnie Siegler is the founder of Eight and a Half design studio. She shares stories of working for MTV in the early years and getting hand written notes from Prince. Since going off on her own, she has worked with VH1, Air America Radio, and Saturday Night Live. We also chat about two books she's published: Dear Client: This Book Will Teac…

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Bring Me a Nasty Boy 1:28:35

6M ago1:28:35

1:28:35

Nate & Ben talk about grocery store sushi, missing jury duty, getting arrested, Adolis Garcia, the pitch clock in the playoffs, Mike Shildt, the now almost confirmed return of Yadi, the upcoming winter meetings, the World Series, the great Championship series, GM and POBO/CBO/Po'Boy/BOGO movements, and much more!…

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Everybody Got a Virus 1:24:07

7M ago1:24:07

1:24:07

Nate & Ben discuss the STL CITY Western Conference victory, the apparently impending Yadi reunion, how the Cardinals need to do a lot more than just re-hire Yadi, the coaching staff, Goldy and why they should extend him NOW, early AFL results, the future is Victor Scott II, Aaron Nola's small but important fix, Tyler O'Neills trade value, the leagu…

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Jack Tom 1:16:43

7M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Jack Tom is a designer and illustrator with decades of experience. He grew up on the west coast but made his way to New York to meet Milton Glaser. He shares that story and how that led him to work under Chris Blum at Honig-Cooper & Harrington and later to develop his love for magazines working for McCall's. We get into an lot in this episode, enjo…

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Eat at Arby's 1:26:28

7M ago1:26:28

1:26:28

Nate & Ben discuss the upcoming spooky season, hitting golf balls on the moon, Coors Light, the cancelled end of season presser, how the Cardinals should handle the pitching staff, who to DFA, the playoffs, and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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The Nightmare is Over? FOR NOW?!?! 1:31:08

7M ago1:31:08

1:31:08

Nate & Ben discuss Nate's trip to Budapest, running a half marathon, the final record of 2023, how the Cardinals faired against the NL Central, bad defense and how to fix it, Adam Wainwright and the front office's mismanagement of him, mid-season predictions, the playoffs, and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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Emotional Haircut (w/ Kyle Reis) 1:20:57

7M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Ben is joined by Kyle Reis (@kyler416) to discuss their feelings about the 2023 season, a break down of players received by the Cardinals at the trade deadline, we check in on the farm and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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John Rudolph 51:10

7M ago51:10

51:10

We sit down with the founder of Map Agency, John Rudolph. John's roots are in upstate New York, though after attending Syracuse, he made his way to Connecticut where he worked as a designer at numerous small agencies. Great conversation!

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Wain-Yes! 1:29:33

7M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Nate & Ben discuss an upcoming trip and a half-marathon, Waino getting to 200 wins (hurray!), the 2024 organizational changes, how Mozeliak can fix this, alllll the injuries, and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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The St. Louis Cardinals Deserve the First Overall Pick 1:39:18

8M ago1:39:18

1:39:18

Nate & Ben talk about the Lemons race, what is Grimace, a deep apology, Liberatore's role in the bullpen and beyond, Jordan Walker's defense, Nolan Gorman's evolution against LHP, the last 16 games and what to look for, the available pitching coming over from the NPB, the NL Central, and much more!By Nate Heininger & Ben Simorka

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