Tim is again joined by his radio producers Darin “Plow Boy” Atkins and Ken “Iggy” Strode for another session to answer queries from radio / pod listeners: Why Iggy lied to Tiger Woods’ mom and once pretended to be gay The time Plow Boy popped a very noticeable boner while at work Tim’s controversial TV report on the Rams season opener in 2003 Would they rather see another NFL or an NBA team in St. Louis Most influential broadcasters in the development of their careers Biggest career regrets, including Iggy’s stint at 1380 The Woman The full story of why Tim passed on a big job with SNY in 2007   You can follow Iggy and Plowsy on Twitter: @iggystrode @PeoriaPlowBoy   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow the show on Twitter: @McKernanShow@tmckernan@SeaMonster590   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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The 15th ward Alderwoman joined Tim in studio last week shortly after proposing legislation that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in St. Louis City.  Other topics of this wide-ranging conversation include: What surprised her the most about St. Louis politics What is at the root of most problems facing the city What misperceptions do people have about St. Louis NFL and MLS stadium proposals plus Scottrade renovations The problem of Aldermanic courtesy and the working relationship between the Board of Alderman and their President / The Mayor The challenge of finding financial details on some proposed bills How would a potential City and County merger work Thoughts on how protests are handled both in 2014 and today   You can follow Megan on Twitter: @MeganEllyia   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan KelleyJames Carlton Agency (State Farm)Gateway Buick GMC   Follow the show on Twitter: @McKernanShow@tmckernan@SeaMonster590Like 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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Joe Pelusi produced a morning radio show for Tim from 2004 to 2013 and now the two have reunited to talk gambling, fantasy sports, DFS, and to commiserate about life in general.  Points of interest in this conversation include: How Tim’s live bet of the over in Game 7 of the World Series backfired Hot betting tips on the world of European Soccer from Prod Joe Discussing if the Mizzou Tigers have been overvalued by bettors What exactly is the strategy behind a Sweetheart Teaser Why is Producer Joe finally picking the Rams after 5 years Bankroll management, a controversial fantasy trade, and bow hunting?   You can follow Producer Joe on Twitter: @ProdJoe   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC   Follow the show on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan @SeaMonster590 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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Tim has two of his radio producers, Darin “Plow Boy” Atkins and Ken “Iggy” Strode, join him in studio to address questions sent in by listeners of both this podcast and their radio presentation.  Highlights of the conversation include: The occasion that Iggy made Mickey Mantle cry tears of joy How marijuana was the key to Plow Boy attending college The craziest incident that Iggy participated in at Hedonism Incorporating sex talk into content and/or getting offended by media You can follow Plow Boy and Iggy on Twitter: @PeoriaPlowBoy @iggystrode   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Gateway Buick GMC Follow the show on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan @SeaMonster590 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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The CNN commentator, Trump supporter, former Chief of Staff to Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, and President of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles sat down with Tim in the HomeLoanExpert.com studios in late October 2017.  Topics of the conversation include: Insight on how his CNN appearances are produced His reaction to Jack Danforth’s op-ed in The Washington Post Trump’s tone, accomplishments, missteps, and use of Twitter The role China plays in handling North Korea going forward How seriously he’s considering a run for U.S. Senate You can follow Ed on Twitter @EagleEdMartin Please support our sponsors:The Home Loan Expert, Ryan KelleyJames Carlton Agency (State Farm)Gateway Buick GMC Follow the show on Twitter:@McKernanShow@tmckernan@SeaMonster590Like 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 this new podcast.Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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The Editor-at-large for The Ringer chatted with Tim in two separate sessions earlier this week.  Sports media topics of the conversations include: Why did ESPN decide to terminate the relationship with Barstool Takeaways from Dave Portnoy’s emergency press conference What is Jemele Hill’s future, and is ESPN “fashionably political” What exactly is ESPN’s social media policy Reaction in Bristol to Trump’s attacks on the network The Athletic co-founder’s comments in the New York Times How sustainable is the subscription model? You can follow Bryan on Twitter @bryancurtis   Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Follow the show on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan @SeaMonster590 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 this new podcast. Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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The St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations sat down with Tim at his office inside Busch Stadium last Thursday.  Highlights of the conversation include: The timetable for when a new pitching coach will be hired How to balance a long-term vision vs. appealing the fan base What was the team’s approach at the 7/31 trade deadline How he expects to address the closer situation this offseason The team’s interest level in adding another starting pitcher How he prioritizes the team’s needs this offseason Why has Matheny become a polarizing figure among fans and media A report in the Post-Dispatch critiquing the team’s clubhouse chemistry How much attention does he pay to media coverage and social media Please support our sponsors: The Home Loan Expert, Ryan Kelley James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Follow the show on Twitter: @McKernanShow @tmckernan @SeaMonster590 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 this new podcast. Feedback is always welcome:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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Episode 5 of the Tim McKernan Show features a conversation with former NFL defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson. Topics with Jackson include, how he would approach the anthem if he was still playing in the NFL, what are most NFL players protesting specifically? How should veterans feel about the NFL protests? How does Tyoka feel as a parent in today’s racially charged culture? How prevalent is racism in everyday life? What’s the best possible result of the NFL protests? What is his reaction to the protests in St. Louis? His response to people who ask if NFL players should be allowed to protest while they’re “at work”? Does he expect Colin Kaepernick to play again in the NFL? Is there an unfair standard when it comes to second chances in the league? How have race relations changed since his days playing in the NFL? What he’d like fans to do as as result of these protests? This episode was recorded from TheHomeLoanExpert.com Studios. 
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Episode 4 of The Tim McKernan Show includes a sit down conversation with Clay Travis on a number of topics. Clay discusses how he went from an attorney on the US Virgin Islands to a sports talk radio host, and how he took a career setback and turned it into OutkickTheCoverage.com. He also discussed the fallout from his CNN appearance, the importance of controlling your own destiny, navigating hot take culture, dealing with criticism and embracing controversy, the importance of context in interviews and features, and the challenge of living with notoriety. This podcast is recorded from TheHomeLoanExpert.com Studios
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Former 3-term U.S. Senator and former U.N. Ambassador John “Jack” Danforth joined Tim in our Kirkwood, MO studios in late September 2017 to discuss a variety of topics, including:  his decision to write an Op-Ed on Donald Trump in the Washington Post (9:30), how did we as a society get to this point of bombastic Trump era politics (19:30), his reaction to the St. Louis protests (29:00), on being considered as George W. Bush’s running mate in 2000 (44:00), his thoughts on the NFL protests (52:00), an up and coming politician in Missouri that he truly believes in (55:00), thoughts on Evangelicals supporting Trump (1:02:00), comparing the  modern tone to past U.S. Presidencies (1:09:00) Follow us on Twitter:  @McKernanShow @tmckernan @SeaMonster590 Special thanks to Story of the Year for providing our theme.  Feedback is always welcome via email:  tmckernan@insidestl.com
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