Best Jonathon Krost Podcasts (2025)

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Hilarious start to a professional baseball career- Keep Digging 11:30

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You might think that a typical professional baseball player’s early experience might include lessons from a paid instructor, inclusion on an exclusive travel ball team, or carefully guided support from a parent. That’s not even close to Danny Sheaffer’s experience. While enjoying over 40 years in professional baseball, Sheaffer played three seasons…

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Ron Taylor recast: 4 WS rings, 5 decades in MLB 45:58

1M ago45:58

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What a career in baseball!! Four World Series rings Member of Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame At 35, pivoted to a medical degree and became team physician for Toronto Blue Jays With the recent passing of Dr. Taylor, we are recasting one of our early episodes that saluted his career. We start with giving additional information not included in the ori…

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Want to be a Cardinal? Beat Bob Gibson Twice 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Diminutive Al Jackson, nicknamed "Little Al", twice took on the formidable Bob Gibson and beat him 1-0, both complete game victories. This occurred just before the Cardinals traded for Jackson in 1966. Jackson went on to help the Redbirds win a pennant and World Series championship as a starter and a reliever. Via phone interview, teammates Dick Hu…

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The Dodger Killer/The Creeper, AKA Larry Jaster, on 40 years in MLB and his time with St. Louis (part II) 29:55

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Jaster, an integral member of the Cardinals success in the late ‘60s, spent an hour with Jon and I, talking about the World Series and pennant championships he helped to secure. You’ll hear more about Eucker and his antics along with anecdotes about Tom Seaver, Willie McCovey, and others. This is part II of our conversation with our salute to Larry…

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Larry Jaster: The Creeper/The Dodger Killer - part 1 30:37

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When a Clemente line drive broke Bob Gibson's leg in '67, "The Creeper" stepped up. With ace pitcher Gibson out of commission for a large part of the '67 season, the Redbirds had their wings clipped, but on the arms of his teammates like Larry "The Creeper" Jaster, they persevered, not only winning the pennant but ultimately taking the World Series…

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Larry Jaster, aka The Creeper aka The Dodger Killer 30:25

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Larry Jaster's exploits in MLB earned him not one, but two nicknames: The Creeper and The Dodger Killer. This spotlight of an unsung hero covers Larry's five decades in baseball as a player and coach. He shares his recollections of helping the Cardinals win the pennant in '67, being the first person to pitch in Canada for the Expos, shutting out th…

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Ron "No-Chin" Willis contributed significantly to the '67 and '68 Cardinals championships 38:32

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"No-Chin" Willis kept his chin up as he worked his way through the minor leagues and into a position to help the St. Louis Cardinals win the WS in '67 and the NL pennant in '68. His adventures include being on fire in the Cardinal dugout and being among the league leaders in saves in '67. This episdoe also includes an interview with a guard at Busc…

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Given his last rites and THEN a World Series ring 29:27

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What former Cardinal, while pitching a minor league game, collapsed on the mound and was taken to a hospital where he was issued his last rites? Surviving this near fatal experience, years later he provided key pitching for the Redbirds in their championship seasons of ’67 and ’68. The answer is the unsung hero of this episode: Joe Hoerner. An All-…

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Who is the Cardinal father/son duo that had each of them win a WS ring with the Redbirds? 25:37

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Many father/son duos have been on the field of play in MLB: Ken/Ken Jr. Griffey, Bobby/Barry Bonds, Sandy/Roberto Alomar, Felipe/Moises Alou, Ray/Bob Boone, and Jose/Jose Jr. Cruz to name a few. However, only one duo had both the father and son sporting multiple WS rings with each of them having a WS ring as a St. Louis Cardinal. This episode revea…

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Which Cardinal won the 1967 Sporting News Rookie of the Year? (rerelease) 34:03

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Your hosts, Tom and Jon, are taking a much needed break from producing episodes this month. We will be back in March to share more spotlights on unsung heroes from the storied St. Louis Cardinal franchise. Meanwhile, enjoy this previously released episode that interviews this rookie who beat out Tom Seaver for the 1967 MLB The Sporting News Rookie …

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Carl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch (rerelease) 32:58

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Your hosts, Tom and Jon, are taking a much needed break from producing episodes this month. We will be back in March to share more spotlights on unsung heroes from the storied St. Louis Cardinal franchise. Meanwhile, enjoy this previously released episode that features Car Warwick, his wife Nancy, and their son Greg. Carl was a critical component o…

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Living and Teaching the Cardinal Way: Danny Sheaffer 58:31

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Mentored by Dave Ricketts and George Kissell, Danny Sheaffer played for various MLB teams, including the Cardinals in the mid 90s. Armed with the knowledge of Ricketts and Kissell, Danny made an impact on recent Redbird stars such as Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright. Powerful anecdotes concerning both Molina and Waino are depicted in this episode …

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Terry Kennedy, 4X MLB All-Star, on his career, MLB today, and his time with the Cardinals 53:08

6M ago53:08

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How does a catcher "manage" a pitcher? What did Bob Gibson tell his catcher to do when the catcher was uncertain of which pitch to signal for? What does pre-game prep for pitchers and catchers look like? What was it like having a locker next to Ted Simmons, especially if you were the person trying to take his position? In July of 1980, with a field…

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Revered bullpen coach who championed The Cardinal Way 46:53

7M ago46:53

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Part II of our spotlight on Mr. Dave Ricketts covers his later playing years and the molding of star players like Ozzie Smith, Tony Pean, Terry Kennedy, Ted Simmons, and others. A good portion of the episode is a gripping interview with Danny Sheaffer, a former Cardinal catcher and minor league manager for the Redbirds. He recounts fascinating stor…

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Yadier Molina: "I am here because of him. He made me into a catcher." 26:10

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Tony LaRussa said, “There have been some truly great Cardinals who have come through the organization, but I don’t know anyone greater or more beloved than him.” To whom is Tony referring? It could be Stan Musial, Red Schoendienst, Bob Gibson, Ozzie Smith, or a host of other HOF players, but he wasn’t. This beloved Redbird isn’t even in the MLB Hal…

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How a twenty-nine-year-old rookie sparked the 1967 World Series championship season 43:16

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On September 18, 1967, the Cardinals clinched the National League pennant. The next day's game against the Phillies was almost as interesting. Starting for the Cardinals was Dick Hughes, who owned the best winning percentage of all NL pitchers. Dick talks about this game and other highlights of the '67 WS champions, including how he got his nicknam…

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Who was the Cardinal that won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year in 1967? 34:03

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He's the same guy who Tom Seaver beat out for the 1967 MLB Rookie of the Year. He's the same guy who led the Cardinals in wins that year. He was a 29-year-old rookie who picked up the mantle when Gibson went down with a broken leg, leading the team with 16 wins, only becoming a regular starter in May. He's an eighty-six-year-old who delights us wit…

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Dick Hughes: The man with whom championships were a constant companion 42:37

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It started with a state championship in high school and concluded with a World Series ring in 1967, with a slew of minor league crowns in between. Despite various setbacks, Dick Hughes pitched for one successful team after another, including the 1967 World Series champion Cardinals, in a season that he would lead the team in wins and be named The S…

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Who is the all-time best second baseman for the Cardinals? Is it "The Phantom"? 34:28

9M ago34:28

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Who is the best all-time second baseman for the Cardinals? Roger Hornsby, a two-time Triple Crown winner? Frankie Frisch, who set a record for most assists in a single season (643) that still stands today? Tommy Herr? Red Schoendienst? Among others who should be in this conversation is Julian “The Phantom” Javier, who played more games at second th…

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Warwick Comes Through in the Pinch in the 1964 World Series 32:58

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Why was Bob Uecker rejected as a roommate while with the ’64 Cardinals? Why did Augie Busch rent an entire motel for the Cardinals to use during spring training in ’64? What were the circumstances surrounding the time Bob Uekeer had to drive his teammate Carl Warwick to a St. Louis hospital? These stories are a just a few of the memories that Carl …

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Living the Dream in MLB? Sometimes, not so much. 45:22

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Being a professional baseball player sounds like a glamourous occupation, right? Not so much in the early 60s, especially if you were playing in the minors. Nancy Warwick shares with us the struggles of managing a family amid trades, poor pay, and a husband who was absent half the time playing on the road. With husband Carl Warwick, a significant p…

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Putting Together the '64 Championship Team 47:19

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Did you know that The Sporting News named Bing Devine, the Cardinals General Manager, Baseball's Executive of the Year for both 1963 and 1964? It would be no surprise in 1964 as the Redbirds were World Series Champions, but did you know that August Busch fired Devine in the latter part of the '64 pennant run? That's an example of one of the many in…

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Flakey Mike Shannon, Breakfast with Dizzy Dean, and Swamp Gravy 37:24

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In this episode we conclude our conversation with 85-year-old Gordie Richardson, a key player in the Cardinals journey to win the World Series in 1964. Gordie recalls his interactions with legends like Mike Shannon, Bop Gibson, Dizzy Dean, Yogi Berra, and his memories of winning the pennant and his time in New York taking down the Yankees. He also …

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Small town youngster helps take huge bite out of Big Apple Yankees 44:01

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85-year-old Gordie Richardson spends an hour with us talking about his experience in helping the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling finish atop the National League in 1964. He shares memories of Dick Allen, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, and many of his Cardinal teammates. Gordie left his peanut farm near a small town of 2,000 people for the spotlights o…

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Peanut farmer shells the Phillies in 1964 35:11

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Who is the most famous peanut farmer from Georgia? Most likely, your answer is former president Jimmy Carter. If you’re an ardent Cardinal fan, you might come up with Gordon Richardson, the featured Cardinal from the 1964 WS champions. Gordie was a 25-year-old peanut farmer boy who stood in the way of the Phillies as the Cards grabbed the pennant b…

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No Stranger to the World Series 31:14

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Maybe you know your baseball. Maybe you don’t. Test your baseball knowledge by answering these six baseball trivia questions. Here’s the fun part: they all have the same answer: Who was the pitcher that figured prominently in World Series championships with both the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers? Who was the starting pitcher for the last…

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Carl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch 32:17

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Carl Warwick may not have been a large man at 5’ 10”, 170 lbs., but he had some big pinch hits in the 1964 World Series when the Cardinals defeated the Yankees in 7 games. Warwick bounced around during his MLB career with the spotlight finally finding him coming through in the clutch on the biggest stage. Join us for our third look at a role player…

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Ron Taylor, aka Dr. Baseball 40:50

1y ago40:50

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How many Cardinals have earned three World Series rings with three different teams? The surprising answer is that there are several more Redbirds than just the unsung hero featured in this episode. Join us as we sing the praises of Ron Taylor who played a critical role on two teams- the 1964 Cardinals and the 1969 Mets- that had unlikely come from …

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Barney Schultz: The Intrepid Reliever Who Wouldn't Fail in the Fall of '64. S1 E1 22:31

1y ago22:31

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Most Cardinal fans will easily rattle off the names of stars who headlined St. Louis's late season drive to the 1964 pennant and eventual World Series crown: Brock, Gibson, Shannon, Boyer, Flood and others. Not ordinarily included on this list is Barney Schultz, the knuckleballer who put out one fire after another, especially in the critical month …

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St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes 1:01

1y ago1:01

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Welcome to the St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF players - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Join hosts Tom Nance, a lifelong Cardinals fan, umpire and former baseball coach, and Jon Krost, a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast, a lifelong Cardinals fan who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey…

Jonathon Krost Podcasts

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St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF- Saluting Unsung Heroes

Thomas Nance and Jonathon Krost

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Hilarious start to a professional baseball career- Keep Digging 11:30

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Ron Taylor recast: 4 WS rings, 5 decades in MLB 45:58

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Want to be a Cardinal? Beat Bob Gibson Twice 44:15

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The Dodger Killer/The Creeper, AKA Larry Jaster, on 40 years in MLB and his time with St. Louis (part II) 29:55

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Larry Jaster: The Creeper/The Dodger Killer - part 1 30:37

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Larry Jaster, aka The Creeper aka The Dodger Killer 30:25

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Ron "No-Chin" Willis contributed significantly to the '67 and '68 Cardinals championships 38:32

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Given his last rites and THEN a World Series ring 29:27

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Who is the Cardinal father/son duo that had each of them win a WS ring with the Redbirds? 25:37

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Which Cardinal won the 1967 Sporting News Rookie of the Year? (rerelease) 34:03

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Carl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch (rerelease) 32:58

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Living and Teaching the Cardinal Way: Danny Sheaffer 58:31

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Terry Kennedy, 4X MLB All-Star, on his career, MLB today, and his time with the Cardinals 53:08

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Revered bullpen coach who championed The Cardinal Way 46:53

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Yadier Molina: "I am here because of him. He made me into a catcher." 26:10

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How a twenty-nine-year-old rookie sparked the 1967 World Series championship season 43:16

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Who was the Cardinal that won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year in 1967? 34:03

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Dick Hughes: The man with whom championships were a constant companion 42:37

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Who is the all-time best second baseman for the Cardinals? Is it "The Phantom"? 34:28

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Warwick Comes Through in the Pinch in the 1964 World Series 32:58

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Living the Dream in MLB? Sometimes, not so much. 45:22

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Putting Together the '64 Championship Team 47:19

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Flakey Mike Shannon, Breakfast with Dizzy Dean, and Swamp Gravy 37:24

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Small town youngster helps take huge bite out of Big Apple Yankees 44:01

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Peanut farmer shells the Phillies in 1964 35:11

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No Stranger to the World Series 31:14

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Carl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch 32:17

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Ron Taylor, aka Dr. Baseball 40:50

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Barney Schultz: The Intrepid Reliever Who Wouldn't Fail in the Fall of '64. S1 E1 22:31

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St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes 1:01