Best The St Louis PostDispatch Podcasts (2025)

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Overtime woes and blown leads and scoring droughts, oh my! 57:06

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' struggles in overtime and the recent two-goal leads they've blown. Then they get into Pavel Buchnevich's long scoring drought, Jake Neighbours' return and wonder if there's a solution to the overuse of the top-four defensemen. Submit questions for next week's epis…

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Steve Konowalchuk provides updates from the AHL as goalie interference takes center stage in St. Louis 53:52

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the rash of goaltender interference questions for the Blues in the last week, plus Logan Mailloux's loan to Springfield, and Jordan Kyrou and Oskar Sundqvist's returns to the St. Louis lineup. Then Springfield coach Steve Konowalchuk joins the show to discuss Milan Lucic's p…

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Making sense of Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch and the Blues analytics 1:08:21

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues ending a seven-game losing streak, a blowout loss in Washington and Jordan Kyrou's healthy scratch in Buffalo. Then HockeyViz's Micah McCurdy joins the show to break down what the analytics say about the Blues and how they can get back on track. Find more podcasts …

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Blues defense, goaltending in disarray as losing streak reaches five 1:13:33

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' five-game losing streak, and how much work there is to do on defense and in the net. Then Detroit-based hockey writer Sean Shapiro joins the show to chat about the two games vs. the Red Wings and the different rebuild strategies in Detroit vs. St. Louis. Find more…

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John Kelly talks about his return to St. Louis; Blues' stingy defense returns 1:02:21

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the Blues' blowout loss to the Blackhawks, and then defensive clinic vs. the Stars, plus Jordan Kyrou's two-way game and Joel Hofer's mentality moving forward. Then former Blues broadcaster John Kelly joins the show to discuss his return to St. Louis as a broadcaster with Lo…

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Blues rebound from opening night loss, and Jim Thomas talks new Blues book 1:06:52

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills talk about the first week of the regular season for the Blues, Jake Neighbours’ productivity, Jim Mongtomery’s line changes and the goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Then former Post-Dispatch reporter Jim Thomas joins the show to share stories about the Blues, and…

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Doug Armstrong joins the show as Blues set to open regular season 1:04:12

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The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Matthew DeFranks and Nathan Mills discuss Blues training camp, news on Milan Lucic and Oskar Sundqvist, and their expectations for the season. After that, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong joins the show to talk about the preseason and goes in-depth on player evaluation, including how analytics factors in and what h…

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Net Front Presence: Blues prospects join the big club 31:35

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Adam Jiricek, Otto Stenberg, Dalibor Dvorsky and other prospects getting tested in training camp. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch Subscribe to the Post-DispatchBy [email protected]

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Breaking down the top Blues prospects: Net Front Presence 32:10

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the first-round St. Louis draft picks heading to a key prospects tourney. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Mizzou beat writers talk fall camp competitions, players to watch 27:45

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With Mizzou's 2025 preseason about to begin, the Eye on the Tigers Podcast is back. On this episode, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff is joined by two of his counterparts — Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Daily Tribune and Jarod Hamilton of PowerMizzou — to find some consensus. What percent chance does Beau Pribula have to win the starting quarter…

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Blues get younger on defense, fill big need up front 44:52

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Post-Dispatch beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the flurry of Blues activity in the trade market, free agency and the NHL Draft. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Blues' off-season trades quiet, so far 27:11

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and columnist Jeff Gordon discussed the Blues' approach in trades this off-season, with general manager Doug Armstrong taking a patient approach ahead of the NHL Draft. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Blues fall painfully short of advancing, but make great strides 31:37

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Post-Dispatch sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the agonizing end to the Blues-Jets series, but also the better times to come. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Pressure mounts on Winnipeg as Blues flip the playoff momentum 34:34

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks and sportswriter Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the stunning turn of events in the playoff series against Winnipeg. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Blues regroup after losing first two games at Winnipeg 33:10

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Post-Dispatch sportswriters Matthew DeFranks and Tom Timmermann joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss what went wrong for the Blues in Winnipeg and what must change now that their playoff series is back in St. Louis.By [email protected]

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Blues cap remarkable playoff push, prepare to face Jets 32:03

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s charge into the postseason and its chances against Winnipeg.By [email protected]

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Blues get an early taste of playoff hockey 3:28

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues losses at Winnipeg and Edmonton in postseaon-caliber games. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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The Jimmy Snuggerud Era begins 3:08

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s addition of prospect Jimmy Snuggerud and the ongoing playoff push. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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The kids have been all right for the Blues 3:18

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss Dalibor Dvorsky’s NHL debut and Zack Bolduc’s continuing development. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Scouting Drake and what Mizzou needs to watch out for in March Madness 3:20

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff digs into Missouri's first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament and suggests three keys for MU to advance into the second round. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Surging Blues tighten Western Conference race 3:04

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team's recent surge and the impact of Colton Parayko's injury. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Mizzou's potential SEC Tourney outcomes, spring football standouts, women's hoops coaching search update 2:20

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In this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch beat writer Eli Hoff sets the stage for Mizzou's entrance into the SEC Tournament, shares notes and observations from spring football practices, then offers his takeaways on the future of Missouri's women's basketball program. Listen to the full episode. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.…

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Blues make positive statement ahead of the trade deadline 30:57

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Post-Dispatch beat reporter Mathew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues' dramatic upturn ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Find more podcasts from the Post-Dispatch. Subscribe to the Post-Dispatch.By [email protected]

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Checking in on Mizzou's NFL Draft prospects and men's hoops panic meter rising 35:06

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff is joined by NFL Draft analyst Joe DeLeone to recap how Mizzou players performed at the NFL combine and how their NFL Draft stock is holding up. Is Luther Burden III still a first-round talent? How early could Armand Membou be selected? Will Brady Cook hear his na…

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Mizzou men's hoops builds for March, women's hoops coaching change and spring football coming 53:25

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On this jam-packed episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff talks through all of the latest developments in Mizzou sports. He shares his takeaways from Missouri men's basketball's defeat in Arkansas and 30-point win over South Carolina, plus a quick bit of bracketology. Eli walks you through what led MU women's …

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Blues are on a roll heading into their clash with the Great 8 33:49

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the state of the Blues heading into their game with Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.By [email protected]

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A big night against Alabama and digging into Mizzou's 'kill shots' 40:03

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into Missouri's big-time win over No. 4 Alabama, from the crowd to the game-starting run to the fire in the arena afterward. He also explores what an analytic called "kill shots" means for Mizzou in March. Eli closes out the show with a look at the remaining …

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4 Nations showdown captivates hockey fans 36:29

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to preview the 4 Nations Face-Off title game and the stretch run of the regular season.By [email protected]

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Mizzou hoops right back on track after thumping Oklahoma 46:07

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff breaks down the key moments from Missouri men's basketball's latest two games. He talks through what one offensive possession against Texas A&M showed about Dennis Gates' coaching philosophy and what made Mark Mitchell's dominance of Oklahoma so evident. Eli also …

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Mizzou hoops stock rose despite Tennessee loss, plus a look at the remaining 9 SEC games 41:07

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into Missouri men's basketball's 85-81 loss at Tennessee. He argues it was actually a net positive for the Tigers, given the extent to which they pushed the Volunteers. With Mizzou halfway through its slate of SEC games, Eli sorts MU's remaining nine matchups…

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Nick Leddy finally returns for the Blues, adding to a strong blue line 33:26

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Post-Dispatch Blue reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss defenseman Nick Leddy’s return after 49 games on the injured list.By [email protected]

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Blues bid farewell to Brandon Saad and his contract 30:53

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the departure of Brandon Saad and the impact of his contract termination.By [email protected]

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An offensive shutdown for Mizzou hoops and looking ahead to a key 4-game stretch 26:19

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On this basketball-focused episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff digs into what went wrong for Missouri in its low-scoring loss to Texas and what the pessimistic and optimistic views of that game are. He then previews the Tigers' upcoming stretch of four games in a row against ranked opponents and what it wil…

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Mizzou men's basketball raises its ceiling, football gets a splashy transfer and budget talk 41:14

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Post-Dispatch sportswriter Eli Hoff talks through a big-time win for Missouri men's basketball, which upset No. 5 Florida and changed the course of its season this week. What do the Tigers' latest wins mean for their season? A different expectation, Eli argues. He also talks through the latest MU fo…

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Blues facing tough road ahead in chase for playoff spot 38:16

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Post-Dispatch columnist Jeff Gordon is joined by Blues beat writer Matthew DeFranks to discuss the team’s difficult upcoming schedule, the play of defenseman Colton Parayko and the team’s performance under Jim Montgomery.By [email protected]

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Blues offense gets into high gear 33:55

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent uptick in Blues offense.By [email protected]

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What stands out from Mizzou hoops' start to SEC play, plus a football transfer to watch 32:36

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff breaks down his takeaways from Missouri's first two Southeastern Conference basketball games of the season. He found a positive from Mizzou's loss to Auburn and plenty more to like when MU beat LSU. He also picks out a recent transfer signing who he thinks will excel on the gridiron for the…

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Music City Bowl takeaways, 'exhibition game' comment and SEC hoops 42:11

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On this week's Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff talks through his takeaways from Missouri's Music City Bowl win over Iowa. He also unpacks the bowl game's status — is it just an "exhibition game," like Eli Drinkwitz said? — before tossing out a bold idea about how to play bowls moving forward.By [email protected]

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Winter Classic delivers another big win for NHL, Blues 32:02

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the successful Winter Classic in Chicago and the post-Classic challenges facing the Blues.By [email protected]

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Reacting to Mizzou's Beau Pribula signing, Music City Bowl preview and more 38:24

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Benjamin Hochman discuss Missouri's splashy transfer portal pickup of Penn State quarterback Beau Pribula. Eli ponders how the Tigers will approach the QB room in 2025, while Hochman shares stories from Pribula's high school coach. Eli and Benjamin then preview Mizzou's Music City Bowl …

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Breaking down Braggin' Rights matchup and what to make of Mizzou's portal movement 1:00:33

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff is joined by Jeff Gordon to talk about the surprises of Missouri's men's basketball season and what could be coming together for the Tigers. Jeff provides his rundown of Illinois before dissecting Sunday's Braggin' Rights matchup between Mizzou and the Illini. Then, Eli rounds up Missouri's…

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Assessing the Cam Fowler trade 34:58

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the addition of defenseman Cam Fowler.By [email protected]

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Blues follow great road trip with a clunker at home 30:29

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s 3-1 road trip and the 4-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks that followed.By [email protected]

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Hoops downs Kansas, Nwaneri enters portal, Mizzou gets Music City Bowl 55:10

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On this episode of Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson unpack a busy week of Missouri sports news. They start with the Tigers losing five-star edge rusher Williams Nwaneri to the transfer portal and what it means for the program's present and future. Eli and Ben also recap Mizzou men's basketball taking down No. 1 Kansas, the g…

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Binnington shows why he got the nod for Team Canada at 4 Nations Face-off 33:42

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Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the recent play of goaltender Jordan Binnington and Colton Parayko – and their chance to play for their country in a showcase event.By [email protected]

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Bowl opponents, portal priorities and remembering Bob Holt 51:55

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On this episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson remember Bob Holt, the late Arkansas beat reporter and MU alum who was famous for his SEC media days questions. Eli and Ben also talk through the latest in Mizzou's bowl options and what they think the transfer portal priorities should be for the Tigers. They close out …

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The Jim Montgomery Era begins for the Blues 34:35

12M ago34:35

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ coaching change.By [email protected]

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Mizzou's defensive shortcomings and a bowl game wishlist 50:20

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On this week's episode of the Eye on the Tigers Podcast, Eli Hoff and Ben Frederickson talk about where Missouri goes from here after a loss to South Carolina that ended any remaining playoff hopes for the Tigers. They discuss what the offense can show down the stretch and where the defense has struggled before debating some of their preferred matc…

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Robert Thomas returns, so now the Blues must get back to winning 32:58

1y ago32:58

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the Blues’ recent downturn and the need to regain traction with top center Robert Thomas back.By [email protected]

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Thomas back on the ice, but Blues are still shorthanded and struggling 30:21

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Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporter Matthew DeFranks joined columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss the team’s struggle and the encouraging return of Robert Thomas to practice.By [email protected]