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The Tim McKernan Show

The Tim McKernan Show is a podcast featuring long form interviews with people from the world of sports, politics, and entertainment.

Latest Episodes

Ep. 34 – Mike Bush

Perhaps the last stalwart of local TV in St. Louis, Mike has been with KSDK since 1985 covering both sports and news.  He joined Tim in studio in December 2017:   Stories about his former colleague Jay Randolph Sr Development of Sports Plus on Sundays for KSDK Identifying talents like Trey Wingo and Matt Winer The tragic passing of KSDK colleague Bob Richards Recounting the 4 times he interviewed Barack Obama How Mike ended up on the phone with O.J. Simpson Calling the 1999 Rams Super Bowl winning season Surreal experience calling baseball with Jack Buck   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.
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Ep. 33 – Picking and Groaning

It’s time for another session with Tim and his former radio producer Joe Pelusi.  Their picks have been a disappointment this season, however pride is still on the line as Tim can eclipse Joe’s win and loss record for the year with a little luck…   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 32 – Jim Talent

The former U.S. Senator joined Tim in studio for a wide-ranging chat:   How would he fare as a candidate in the current political landscape What are some practical ways to encourage more bipartisanship Interesting anecdote on Bill Clinton and The Pope coming to STL Evaluating the effectiveness of the Trump administration thus far The challenge of campaigning after Mel Carnahan’s tragic death How Iraq war and Stem Cell issues impact his reelection efforts Why he continues to have serious concerns for National Security Finding his faith and the role that religion should play in politics   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 31 – Picking and Groaning

Tim and his long-time radio producer Joe Pelusi continue to struggle with their picks, but will this be the week they finally redeem themselves … or you could profit by just fading their prognostications.  Either way, enjoy the conversation.   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 30 – Derrick Goold Hot Stove

Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold returns to The Home Loan Expert studios fresh off covering Baseball’s Winter Meetings.  Topics of the Cardinals and Hot Stove conversation include:   How likely are the Cardinals to make a move before X-mas What challenges does a potential trade with the Rays present Are the Cardinals operating within a 2 year window to win Is pursuing a Machado trade out of character for Cardinals How have the Cardinals competitive edges been diminished What is the perception of this franchise around the league   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 29 – Larry Conners

A long-time TV news stalwart in St. Louis, Larry Conners is now a radio teammate of Tim’s at KFNS. Larry joined us in studio to discuss his 50 years in broadcasting plus he told some very entertaining stories: – His fruitful working relationship with Julius Hunter at KMOV – The bizarre nature of his move from KTVI to KMOV in 1986 – Being told by a Program Director at age 19 to quit broadcasting – Covering the funeral of Lyndon Johnson plus meeting Reagan – Controversial interview w/ President Obama in 2011 on KMOV – The unfortunate end to decades long employment at Channel 4 – The infamous taser story plus the worst poker hand he ever lost Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast. Feedback is always welcome: tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 28 – Picking and Groaning

The delightful Joe Pelusi aka @ProdJoe returns for a routine amount of picking, plus an additional amount of groaning in this week’s Friday podcast offering…   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 27 – Questions From The Audience

Tim’s producing posse of Darin “Plow Boy” Atkins plus Ken “Iggy” Strode are back for another spirited session to address questions from radio & pod listeners.   Best Christmas presents given or received Iggy’s shocking story involving his cousin Plowsy’s process of playing drops on TMA Sports franchises that almost came to STL Changing the outcome of infamous games   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 26 – Lux

Lux has been a mainstay at St. Louis alternative rock station 105.7 The Point for a decade, and recently returned to those airwaves after a brief stint hosting Morning Drive on sister station Now 96.3.  Topics of this in studio conversation include:   Teaching radio voiceovers to fellow students in the 2nd grade How a random My Space post led to employment at The Point The very creepy listener email Lux received on her birthday Stories about Artie Lange and native St. Louisan David Freese Returning to The Point and most memorable interviews there How she’s integrated social media into her radio presentation How much prep and talk time does she do for any given show   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Ep. 25 – Picking and Groaning

Retired radio producer Joe Pelusi is back to make more NFL picks with Tim, plus Prod Joe calls out local St. Louis sportscaster Doug Vaughn for good measure.   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow us on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan   Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheTimMcKernanShow   Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme music.  Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes so more people can discover the podcast.   Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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