Seeing Red Episode 146: The Slow Erosion of the Cardinals Gameday Experience

First off, thanks for everyone who came out to Left Bank Books in St. Louis on Thursday: What a fun night! The two games Will Leitch attended this week turned out to be the only bad games of the week: He and Bernie Miklasz talk about another hot week for the Cardinals, and how they're now holding the final Wild Card spot. They also look at the "runway season" and see who has passed their midterms, and who hasn't. Music as always by the great The Sundogs.

A hot week for the Cardinals leads into the first series of the year against the Cubs. It should be a hot one! Will Leitch and Bernie Miklasz look at the Cardinals-Cubs rivalry, both right now and historically. Can the Cardinals be to the Cubs now what the Cubs were to the Cardinals 10 years ago? And Leitch is heading to town this week: Cubs-Cardinals rivalry, let's go! Also, our book event for Will's novel "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride" at Left Bank Books on June 26 is THIS THURSDAY. Come and see Will and Bernie in person. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

The Cardinals had a fantastic weekend series against the Dodgers ... and then fell flat on their face with consecutive miserable series against the Blue Jays and the Brewers. Can they turn it around in time for their first series against the Cubs next week? Bernie Miklasz and Will Leitch discuss. Also, don't forget our book event for Will's novel "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride" at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

The Cardinals had a tough loss on Monday, a great comeback followed by yet another Ryan Helsley blown save. Should the Cardinals be worried about their All-Star closer? What other options do they have anyway? Bernie Miklasz and Will Leitch break it down. Bernie also talks about some late-night texts with a certain former Cardinals manager. Also, don't forget our book event for Will's novel "Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride" at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

We were slightly delayed this week, which gave us time to see the Cardinals get knocked around by the ordinarily punchless Royals on Tuesday. Bernie Miklasz and Will Leitch wonder: Is the rotation going to come apart? If so, what can they do to fix it? Will they even try? Also, don't forget our book event for Will's next novel at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

The Cardinals keep winning, and it begs the question: Can this team keep it up and potentially be a postseason team? Bernie Miklasz and Will Leitch discuss what the Cardinals' playoff outlook might turn out to be, whether they'll add at the deadline, just how much of a focus that should be. They also talk about some nice crowds this weekend at Busch and how they don't understand the media world anymore. Also, don't forget our book event for Will's next novel at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

So, the Cardinals have hit a tough part of their schedule ... and they keep winning! Bernie Miklasz and Will Leitch talk about the soaring Cardinals, and why this really may be sustainable--this might be really who the Cardinals are. They also look back at the careers of Matt Carpenter and Kolten Wong and talk about St. Louis in the wake of the devastating tornado. And have a great Memorial Day weekend, all! Also, don't forget our book event for Will's next novel at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

Will Leitch made his first trip to Busch Stadium to see the Mets trounce the Cardinals on Friday, May 2 ... and they haven't lost since. Leitch and Bernie Miklasz talk about everything the Cardinals are doing right, how sustainable it is and what, if any, moves the team should make in response. We also discuss the terrible FanDuel streaming app and praise Oliver Marmol (for now). Fun show! Also, don't forget our book event for Will's next novel at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

Will Leitch made his first trip to Busch Stadium this year, and he found himself flabbergasted by how much the gameday experience had been allowed to degrade. He and Bernie Miklasz discuss the Cardinals feeling like an old abandoned skating rink, while praising Victor Scott II and Michael McGreevy.  Also, don't forget our book event for Will's next novel at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod. 

Bernie MIklasz and Will Leitch start our show with a look back at the career of Walt Jocketty, the former Cardinals general manager who died last week. Jocketty is in many ways the orchestrator of the Cardinals success over a 30 year stretch, and he's indicative of what the Cardinals have lost. They also discuss Carlos Marmol's bullpen usage and what should be reasonably expected from this team. Also, don't forget our book event for Will's next novel at Left Bank Books on June 26. Fun! Music as always by the great The Sundogs. Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter/X/Bluesky at seeingredpod.