Good Fan Bad Fan: A St. Louis Baseball Podcast

Light-hearted and informative takes on St. Louis Cardinals baseball with perspectives from two life-long Cardinals fans, as one takes a more positive outlook on the team and the other is plagued with concerns. Enjoy and engage with us in friendly conversation.

Bananas for Baseball with a Special Guest Part 2 04/09/2025

Bananas for Baseball with a Special Guest Part 2 This is part 2 of our discussion with our special guest on the Savannah Bananas, the St. Louis Cardinals and a critique on the marketing strategies of each franchise. As always, thanks for joining in the conversation and go Cardinals. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/36021550

Bananas for Baseball with a Special Guest Part 1 04/07/2025

Bananas for Baseball with a Special Guest Part 1 Thank you for tuning in to Good Fan Bad Fan. We have our first guest on the show with a two part discussion on the Savannah Bananas, the St. Louis Cardinals and a critique on the marketing strategies of each franchise. As always, thanks for joining in the conversation and go Cardinals. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/36021540

Episode 16 Teaser: Bananas for Baseball with a Special Guest 04/04/2025

Episode 16 Teaser: Bananas for Baseball with a Special Guest Thank you for tuning in to Good Fan Bad Fan. In lieu of our Friday podcast, we are excited to announce that next week we will have our first guest on the show with a two part discussion on the Savannah Bananas, the St. Louis Cardinals and a critique on the marketing strategies of each franchise. Look for the first part of the interview early next week. As always, thanks for joining in the conversation and go Cardinals. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/36000700

Pitching Think Tank: Thoughts on a 6 Man Rotation 04/02/2025

Pitching Think Tank: Thoughts on a 6 Man Rotation The Cardinals recently announced they will be using a 6 man rotation after the first couple weeks of the season. Join us to discuss the merits of a six man rotation and how pitching rotation/bullpen construction is a difficult thing to do in today's game. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35919580

Home Sweet Home Opener 03/31/2025

Home Sweet Home Opener Recorded right after the home opener, the Good Fan Bad Fan crew give their takes on the first game of the year. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35919555

Looking Into That Crystal Ball 03/21/2025

Looking Into That Crystal Ball The 2025 MLB season is underway and the Cardinals will play their first game in one week. We take a look at our crystal ball and make some predictions for the upcoming season. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35802335

Countdown to the World Baseball Classic 03/19/2025

Countdown to the World Baseball Classic The 2026 World Baseball Classic is only one year away. How do we like the WBC? What can be done to prevent injuries to pitchers in order to get the best on the field? /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35771795

Mo Money, Mo Problems 03/17/2025

Mo Money, Mo Problems What are the Cardinals thinking? Various ticket prices have been raised, camps and conversations with Cardinals are expensive and the demand for the product the Cardinals have to offer is at one of the lowest levels its been in the last quarter century. Why with the such little demand to go see the product the Cardinals are putting on the field would ownership increase prices? Join us today for our discussion and mentioning a team in St. Louis that is definitely doing some things the right way. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35715400

Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball? 03/07/2025

Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball? The title says it all. Are the Dodgers ruining baseball? Or are they just being smart? How does this apply to the Cardinals as they look toward the future? Opinions are about to fly. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35507000

An ABS (Automated Balls-Strikes) Workout 03/05/2025

An ABS (Automated Balls-Strikes) Workout They are trying new things again in baseball. This time it is the Automated Balls-Strikes (ABS) system. Is it a good thing? Will it stick around? Join us for a discussion on this and other rule changes throughout baseball history. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35506960

Does Winning in Spring Training Matter? 03/03/2025

Does Winning in Spring Training Matter? The Cards have gotten off to a rocky start in Spring, but do the wins and losses matter? /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35506915

Know Ya Boo and Arenado Too 02/14/2025

Know Ya Boo and Arenado Too Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this day, we have two very special guests with us as we discuss the impact of the Bregman signing on the Arenado trade situation and have some festive fun! /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35281475

We're All Optimistic Today! 02/12/2025

We're All Optimistic Today! Happy Pitchers and Catchers Report Day!!!! Today we're all optimists, giving predictions for the upcoming year through rose colored glasses. Go Cardinals! /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35206745

Jimmy Takes His Shot 02/10/2025

Jimmy Takes His Shot Leading off this week for Good Fan Bad Fan: Jim Edmonds recently gave an interview that sent shockwaves through the St. Louis sports world. What is an optismistic and pessimistic take on his thoughts? More unified than you might think. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35206735

Good Fan Bad Fan: El Hombre y El Jefe - Pujols as Manager 02/07/2025

Good Fan Bad Fan: El Hombre y El Jefe - Pujols as Manager Finishing off the week discussing Albert Pujols' managerial success in the Dominican Winter League and his prospects as the Cardinals next manager. Finish the week off strong talking about El Hombre! /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35157385

Good Fan Bad Fan: An Ode to Max Scherzer 02/05/2025

Good Fan Bad Fan: An Ode to Max Scherzer This week, the middle of the order brings you an Ode to Max Scherzer, lamenting why we have never had the hometown pro, while gratefully acknowleging the greats we have acquired through trades over the years. Join us for this mid-week, middle of the line-up show! /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35157170

Good Fan Bad Fan: Are the Cards Swinging and Missing? 02/04/2025

Good Fan Bad Fan: Are the Cards Swinging and Missing? Leading off for this week: In the weak Central Division, are the Cardinals swinging and missing at an opportunity to make it to the playoffs by doing nothing this offseason and sticking to their idea of a reset? Join Ryan and Steve as they dive in to some ballpark food and (not so) expert opinions. Also, later in the week: an ode to Max Scherzer and Pujols' managerial potential. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35141710

Good Fan Bad Fan: The Premier Episode 01/30/2025

Good Fan Bad Fan: The Premier Episode Join us for the premier episode of Good Fan Bad Fan, a podcast where Steve, the Good Fan, and Ryan, the Bad Fan, converse over the St. Louis Cardinals, sharing their positive and negative takes on the club and their upcoming season. The three topics on deck in this episode: 1) Will Arenado be a Cardinal at the beginning of the year? 2) Is the rebuild a good idea? 3) Which prospect are you looking forward to seeing play this year? Then take a walk down memory lane as we recount some of our favorite Cardinal memories. /episode/index/show/b05491c2-7c5f-4eda-8d44-970a56fccef4/id/35042185

Good Fan Bad Fan: A St. Louis Baseball Podcast

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