Joe, Doug, Tom, and Ron discuss the college football playoffs, a process that left everyone very happy. OK, maybe not.. They also explore proposed changes to the playoff system, the future of bowl games, and the matchups for Mizzou and Illinois.

Did Andy Reid gamble the season away for the Chiefs? Brady Cook and Shedeur Saners get their shot in the NFL and Philip Rivers is set to show that 44 is the new 22 -- without swearing.

Mizzou goes down hard in the Border War against Kansas and the last two minutes of college basketball games take a long, long time. And don'd feel bad if you can't name a Penn State basketball player.

The Cardinals don't make a move at the winter meetings, unlike when Rollie Fingers was briefly a Cardinal. Pete Alonso goes to Baltimore, but can he pitch?

The Blues are down to seven of their top 12 forwards, yet almost reached the .500 mark. Can they tread water until reinforcements return?

The soccer Billikens go for a National Championship this weekend and hydration breaks are coming to the World Cup, if players are thirsty or not (TV networks are!). All of this and cornering the market on frozen orange juice concentrate in this week's episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast.

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April, Joe, Tom, and Ron enter a new world where sports betting is now legal in Missouri. Does the onslaught of gamblin' ads have them yearning for a political spot?

Mizzou comes out of chilly Fayetteville with a win and Drink gets an extension, but the consensus is that changes need to be made to reach the next level. The coaching carousel spins at lightning speed and the circus comes to Baton Rouge in the form of the Lane Train. Will Tom accept the Penn State job if offered?

The Chiefs have made every game a playoff game after a Thanksgiving turkey in Dallas. Is Patrick Mahomes just taking his love for the edge to a new extreme? Is the long tenure of Mike Tomlin coming to an end in Pittsburgh?

The gang picks five pro games and a couple of college playoff games with a look at chaos scenarios. And if you want to become a professional gambler, Blue Horseshoe has some cold, hard math for you to consider.

The Blues are better, but still bad and the goaltender and the coach are chirping at each other. And a unique injury has inquiring minds wanting to know more. Are lines being juggled too frequently at the cost of stability?

Mizzou faces the Jayhawks on the hardwood this weekend after a rough night against Notre Dame. And agressive early-season scheduling has The Sportists watching more college hoops earlier in the season in a long time.

All of this and a look at Olympic hockey venue chaos (play outside!) on this loaded edition of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast.

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Happy Thanksgiving from The St. Louis Sportists! Mizzou fails yet again to take down a ranked opponent. Do they have gas left in the tank to take down the Razorbacks this weekend? And How Long will Joe and his family brave the elements and possible streakers?

Illinois gets jumped in Wisconsin and the coaching carousel prepares for madness as the Lane Kiffin decision approaches. And just when can we believe when a coaching move is official?

The Chiefs win a must-win game against the Colts and have a quick turnaround to take on the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Are the Lions the Chiefs of the NFC?

Blue Horseshoe takes the gang through five college and five pro games (for recreational purposes only) and the slate of games basically runs from Thursday morning through Monday night.

The Blues show few signs of improvement at the quarter mark of the season. Is it time for a change-of-scenery deal for a player once thought to be a cornerstone for the future?

The Cardinals say so long Sonny Gray and ship their number one starter to Boston, but receive shockingly promising prospects in return. The Brendan Donnovan market is warmer than usual and Ryan Helsley's agent gets credit for creativity.

All of this plus college hoops "Feast Week," Billiken soccer success and the dangerous nature of kangaroos on this week's action-packed edition of The St. Louis Sportists podcast.

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