The Blues season ends, the Cardinals are stuck in neutral and St. Louis City SC wins. Is this April 2023 still? After just missing out on the playoffs, what do the Blues do now with the head coach spot, the team and where they stand in the hierarchy of St. Louis sports? The Cardinals have a big NL Central showdown this weekend but will the slip-ups…

Is this the best time of year for sports or not? Cardinals Opening Day Festivities Blues pushing for a playoff spot The Masters NCAA Tournament Champions MLS in full swing Scott and Wags fill you in on it all! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ToastedTavern Instagram: ht…

After an extended hiatus, the Toasted Tavern returns on the eve of the Cardinals Home Opener! What does the first week have to say about the Cardinals chances this year? Would it be better for the Blues to sneak into the playoffs or miss out? Will City SC continue to regress as the season wears on? Scott and Wags will TRY to answer those questions …

After some twists and turns, the Tavern is BACK!!! Scott Tobben and Wags bring you their take on the local sports landscape! Where do the Cardinals sit at the All-Star Break? Will the Blues pull off another stunner of a trade this summer? How much DID Taylor Swift rock Arrowhead? FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toasted…

Well, we are a few weeks into the baseball season and already fans want heads to roll. Who is in trouble in St. Louis and Kansas City? The Blues hit the golf course as the NHL playoffs get underway. Where does this franchise sit as we near the Draft Lottery? St. Louis City SC just keeps turning heads. Are they good or just lucky? Those answers and …

Did you miss us? Well, even if you didn't we are BACK with our MLB season preview. Scott and Wags dig deep into each division with their predictions and they tell you who takes home the postseason hardware. Plus, the guys look at the surprises, the questions and so much more in the Cardinals and Royals organizations. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Face…

The end has come! No, not for the show, but Vladimir Tarasenko's time with the St. Louis Blues. We break down the deal and tell you who could be next. The NHL isn't the only league swinging deals, the NBA had a crazy last 48 hours. Did the playoff landscape change? Plus, March Madness is near, which conference tournament is the most intriguing and …

What a week for announcements! The Cardinals officially unveiled a new television play-by-play voice, Mizzou picked up a new Special Teams Analyst and some guy in Tampa retired again. Plus, the Super Bowl is set; we give you our first reactions to the Eagles and the Chiefs. And, the NHL All-Star Weekend begins on Friday, does anyone actually care? …

It's the first show of the new year and we are coming at you with a BANG. KMOX's Tom Ackerman joins us to recap the Winter Warmup and give us his thoughts on the upcoming Cardinals season. The Blues are back in action tonight but we have to ask, are they lining up for a rebuild? Plus, the NFL Playoffs were wild on Wild Card Weekend. Have we seen th…

It's the return of the Toasted Tavern!! Scott Tobben and Michael Wagenknecht are back to bring you the latest in the sports world with an emphasis on the Midwest. On this episode: The St. Louis Cardinals free agency moves or lack thereof Alex Ferrario from 101 ESPN joins us to talk about the recent struggles of the St. Louis Blues The NFL playoff p…

Albert Pujols. That's the hook. The chase for 700 has been reinvigorated, the Cardinals are trying to pull away and fans MIGHT be warming up to the idea of this team in the playoffs. Is this team ready to take the leap? What are the fans in the stands saying? We have all of that and so much more! FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.fac…

The trade deadline is still a few days away but rumors continue to fly and deals are starting to be made. The biggest name, Juan Soto, is still available and the Cardinals are rumored to be heavily involved. Is a deal workable? Could something happen before the Cards and Nationals open their series on Friday? We discuss the deadline rumors tonight!…

The Trade Winds are blowing strong and often in MLB and the NHL with St. Louis being at the heart of the storm. Are Juan Soto and Matthew Tkachuk arriving in town soon or will one or both teams pull out of the race for a superstar? What is the asking price for two potential generational talents? Will Mo and Army try to one-up each other in the arms…

The Cardinals sit in first place after a four-game series with the Brewers but how are fans REALLY feeling about this team? Scott and Wags breakdown the fan reaction and how they feel about the season so far. The Stanley Cup Finals are nearing a conclusion and the NBA Finals are wrapped up. How are the guys feeling about the champions (or almost ch…

The Cardinals are scuffling and all the blame seems to point in one direction. Did the front office spend money correctly? We break down if the money spent was worth it and what the Cards NEED to do to turn this season into a positive. The Blues are deep into their off-season plans but what really will happen? Doug Armstrong spoke to the media to l…

The Cardinals and Cubs embark on an insane weekend series beginning tonight. 5 games in 4 days!! We break down the pitching matchups and what to expect. Plus, are the Cards primed for a run after the sweep of the Padres? We finally get to react to the end of the Blues season. Where is this team going and is the window open, closing or closed? The N…

St. Louis could suffer two heartbreaks tonight but some positive news is on the way. The Cardinals can't finish off the Mets after multiple comebacks but did this recent loss trigger the moves made late this afternoon? We will break down the new additions and what it could mean. The Blues look to even the series with Colorado tonight. Coach Berube …

How quickly positivity and excitement can disappear. The Blues fall in Game 1 of their series versus the Avalanche and fans are already jumping ship. We'll tell you why you should stick it out at least one more game. The Cardinals salvaged a game in their split doubleheader Tuesday against the Mets. Their reward? Max Scherzer tonight. We have live …

The NHL Playoffs move into the second round beginning tonight. The Blues are in Colorado for their matchup against one of the best teams in the West. Our predictions for the series are coming your way. A split doubleheader for the Cardinals and Mets today. How did game 1 go? Live updates for game 2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

Did someone order up some summer weather? The Cardinals were hot and the Blues were coming home with home ice, and then we did a show. Our bad guys. The Blues did bounce back on Sunday but what happened to the Cardinals? Scott and Wags break it all down on tonight's show. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernST…

What a treat, not, that we get not one but two late-night games for local teams. The Blues come home for Game 3 after stealing home-ice advantage from the Wild. With injuries mounting, can they hold that advantage and take the series lead? Plus, we have live updates of other Stanley Cup Playoff action. The Cardinals are on the west coast for game 2…

Baseball fans have MADE IT! After two long years of starts and stops plus the threat of a lockout, MLB FINALLY got to have a normal Opening Day and Weekend. But after all of the pomp and circumstance, what actually is going to happen? We bring you our MLB season predictions and tell you who WE think will win the World Series. --- Support this podca…

Tonight, we are excited to welcome one of the hosts of 101 ESPN's BK and Ferrario, Brandon Kiley. After having Alex Ferrario join us twice already, it was time for BK to start catching up. We'll get BK's thoughts on the Cardinals' potential, the Blues' playoff push, the craziness of the NFL off-season and where Mizzou basketball goes from here. FOL…

Two years after willing Mo to finally trade for Nolan Arenado, we have done it again! Albert is back in a Cardinals uniform and you can thank us now! Seriously, what does Albert bring to the table, and do the Cardinals need to do more? Plus, the latest injury news and more from camp. The Blues rebounded after a thumping on Saturday by picking up a …

After some technical difficulties on Tuesday, we are back to talk all manner of sports! NCAA March Madness MLB Spring Training NHL and NBA trade deadline and playoff push NFL off-season craziness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toasted-st-louis/support

President of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society and Fan Club, Ed Wheatley, joins us to talk about the history of a team that doesn't get enough recognition but still has deep ties to the city. What do you want to know about the Browns? Let us know. We also pick his brain about the famous Wrestling at the Chase and the influence St. Louis has h…

The hand-wringing is over! MLB and the MLB Players Union have struck a deal! Baseball is back!!! We break down how we got here and what's to come over the next few days and weeks. Conference Tournaments are underway in college basketball. We will check in on Mizzou, SLU and Illinois as they try to stamp their spot in the Big Dance. The NFL has trie…

The deadline has come and gone, MLB and the MLBPA have failed to reach an agreement on a new CBA. What does that mean for the season and the future of baseball? On a lighter note, the Blues are streaking as they head to New York for three games. 101 ESPN's Alex Ferrario joins us to talk about the season so far, the upcoming trade deadline and much …

MLB is heading into one of the most important weekends in recent memory. Can the owners and union strike a deal or are we setting ourselves for a shortened season? MLB Radio Network's Dani Wexelman joins the show to fill us in on the latest on the lockout and what we can expect to see on Monday. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.face…

Time kicks ticking as MLB and the MLBPA try to end the lockout before games start to be affected. As the Monday deadline looms, has any progress been made? We check in on the latest. The Blues are riding a 5-game point streak as they return home Friday night for a matchup versus the Buffalo Sabres. The Blues sit in second in the Central but will Do…

Tom Brady retires, then he doesn't, then he does. Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan for Minnesota, then he doesn't. The indecision is running rampant in the NFL and we aren't sure who to believe. We try our best to break it all down. The Blues are on a break, at least for the next 12 days. Where do they stand going into All-Star Weekend? MLB and the MLB…

What a weekend in sports!! The NFL gave us one of the most compelling weekends of football we have seen in a long time. Who choked and who was just the better team? Plus, where do our picks go now for the Big Game? MLB and the MLBPA met today in the midst of the lockout. How did the conversation go? The Blues are back on the ice less than 24 hours …

Black Monday hits the NFL with multiple coaches and GMs being let go. What does this mean for next season? Plus, the playoffs in the NFL are set, what upsets may we see this weekend? Gary Pinkel receives a well-deserved honor and the Blues continue to battle COVID. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twit…

We're Back!! The holiday break is over and we are ready to kick off 2022 with a bang! The St. Louis Blues are back in action for the first time since the Winter Classic. They are skating against the red hot Pittsburgh Penguins and Sydney Crosby. We will have updates as the game wraps up. St. Louis City SC makes a huge announcement today. Who is Bra…

The NHL's COVID rules continue to bite the St. Louis Blues. What will this team look like Tuesday against the Florida Panthers? It was breaking news last week but where do we sit now that we are almost a week into the MLB lockout? Could it be as bad as 1994-95? A wild weekend of Conference Championships finally settled the question as to who would …

The MLB and MLB Players Union are inching closer to a lockout but not before throwing around more insane amounts of money. Who signed under the wire and what does that mean for those left out when midnight strikes? The Blues don't quit Tuesday night and Craig, I mean Jordan, Binnington puts up impressive display. Can the Blues carry the momentum fo…

So much for Monday being a boring day to start the week. MLB kicked off free agency with one of the biggest spending sprees we have seen. The Rangers spent half a billion, the Mets lost their minds and multiple Gold Glove winners are on the move. And the Cardinals just sit back and wait, hoping to catch some crumbs. Week 12 in the NFL was nothing s…

With a CBA fight brewing, the free agent pitching market surprisingly heats up. Multiple big names are on the move (but some are staying home). Who has landed where and for how long? Plus, major awards are being handed out this week. Who has to upgrade their award shelf? The Blues are streaking!!! But not in a good way. What does the latest loss to…

High School Sports Guru Jim Powers joins the show tonight to preview the High School District Championship games. Featured will be: CBC vs SLUH, Francis Howell vs Troy, Summit vs Eureka, Fort Zumwalt North vs Chaminade, Vashon vs Union and Lutheran North vs Cardinal Ritter among others. Plus, high school basketball will be tipping off very soon. Wh…

MLB Network Radio host and Mizzou alum Dani Wexelman joins us to talk about the MLB playoffs and where the Cardinals might be going in their manager search. Plus, the Blues look to remain undefeated when they take the ice in Sin City to face the Vegas Golden Knights. Who is in for Pavel Buchnevich? And speaking of replacements, who is it we are see…

Former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt responded to his firing today. All of the juicy details about what went wrong in tonight's episode. Oh wait, were there any? Find out. The Blues take on the Arizona Coyotes out in the desert. What team will we see tonight and who is in and out of the lineup? Week 6 is just about in the books. How did w…

The St. Louis Cardinals shocked their fans today with the firing of manager Mike Shildt. What does that mean for the future of this team and the players and coaches? Why now? Whose next? The St. Louis Blues aren't going to let the Cardinals still all their thunder. The Blues open up the season on Saturday in Colorado with a bunch of new faces in th…

After taking time to recover from a heartbreaking Wild Card Game, Scott and Wags take a look at the Cardinals plans for the off-season and how they can get over that hump. The Blues begin their season Saturday on the road against the Colorado Avalanche. Who were the surprises on the roster and how do we see this season going? The NFL is wrapping up…

As training camp winds down, there's some interesting roster questions that the St. Louis Blues still need to solve. Is it too early or NOW for Scotty Perunovich and Jake Neighbours? Is it time for Klim Kostin to graduate to the NHL? Does James Neal or Michael Frolik make this team? Can Dakota Joshua keep a roster spot...at the expense of someone l…

A wild Sunday in MLB sets the playoff picture and gives the Cardinals an opponent. How do the Cards match up against the Dodgers? What is the pitching plan? Can Tyler O'Neill, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado stay hot? We have the answers! Plus, which series are you looking forward to the most? What are your picks? NFL Week 4 wraps up tonight wit…

It's over. The Zach Sanford Era is over. He's Ottawa's problem now. Tom, Wags, and BluesFanReacts discuss the trade, who steps up to fill Sanford's void, his legacy in STL, and more. PLUS...Shane Ryan of the Sens Hour Podcast joins us to give us the inside scoop on Logan Brown, the native St. Louisan and son of former Blue Jeff Brown. Long story sh…

Scott and Wags are pumped up for Week 4 of the college football season. This week there are some important Top 25 matchups and maybe we put a team on upset alert (looking at you Big 12). Two massive neutral-site games could see offenses zipping up and down the field. Two Top 10 teams have potential trap games and a Pac 12 matchup that has lots of i…

Peter Chiarelli has a fancy title with the St. Louis Blues, and Ken Hitchcock is back, lending his wisdom. And you Blues fans can't stand it. In today's Fresh Toast, Tom Franklin explains why we're reading WAAAAAY too much into these moves. FOLLOW THE TOASTED TAVERN! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToastedTavernSTL/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.…

The Cardinals look for a series win against Milwaukee tonight. The NL Player of the Week is looking to take the award again this week. Plus, who is coming back against the Cubs this weekend? NFL Week 3 is already upon us. We take a look at the Thursday night game and give you our picks for the week. Can we keep building on our good luck? The Blues …

Robert Thomas and the Blues end the drama, with the youngster signing a two-year, $2.8 million AAV deal. But why is his deal so similar to Jordan Kyrou's when the two have taken vastly different paths over the last couple seasons? Tom Franklin answers that, plus a look at where Robert Thomas...and PTO invitee James Neal fit in a Blues lineup that s…