Viva El Birdos

Jake Wood
  • 4.0 (7)
  • Baseball
  • Updated Weekly

The NEW Viva El Birdos podcast will feature a flavor of a little bit of everything! Cardinals roster news and info, team updates, and everything in between!

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 78: Baez Bomb Bonanza w/Stefan Caray

    This week, the boys are back to full strength as we welcome back the return of Scott Plaza! We are also joined by Cardinals Broadcaster and contributor to STL Sports Central, Stefan Caray! Joshua Baez had an historic debut at Wrigley field, we debate Nolan Gorman Vs Blaze Jordan, and we talk about Jordan Walker seemingly on the edge of another hot stretch. Please don't forget to subscribe; we're only 17 shy of 200 and I know there are many out there who listen regularly who havent, the streaming numbers support it, so support us!

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 77: Behind Enemy Lines w/David Gasper

    This week, Jake goes 1-on-1 with Brewers Daily Host David Gasper to break down the most significant trade the Cardinals executed at this year's deadline.

  3. Aug 3

    Episode 76: 2026 Deadline Decisions

    This week, Jake and Gabe discuss the Cardinals continued poor performance but do highlight one area of the team thats continuing to show well. We also get into a game of stay or go with several of the Cardinals top rumored players to be available, and finally we finish with a fun game of placing one player from the Cardinals on a different team and one player across baseball on a different team.

  4. Jul 27

    Episode 75: Wheelin' and Dealin'

    This week, Jake and Gabe are joined by 1120 KMOX personality Kevin Wheeler to discuss the awful start the Cardinals have gotten out to post-All-Star break. We also check in on different areas of the roster and our impressions of them so far; finally, we finish it off with some trade discussion and discourse over a few Cardinals pieces that may or may not be available come August 3rd!

  5. Jul 20

    Episode 74: Birdos After Dark w/ Kyle Reis

    This week, Jake and Gabe are joined by thecardinalnation.com prospect writer and co-host of Wednesday with Walton and Reis, Kyle Reis! This week, we talk about the ascending left-handed pitchers in the Cardinals system, JJ Wetherholt's new extension, Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby win, and the Cardinals' 2026 draft picks, all with the Kyle Reis twist we know and love!

  6. Jul 13

    Episode 73: 2026 Draft Review w/Nate Rasmussen

    This week, Jake is joined by Nate Rasmussen of OverSlotBaseball.com to discuss the Cardinals' draft picks from this weekend. They get into the weeds on the players drafted from day 1 and highlight a couple of other interesting players drafted on day 2. Come learn about the newest Cardinals from one of the best amateur evaluators in the business!

  7. Jul 6

    Episode 72: Interview with John Ulett

    This week, Jake goes 1 on 1 with St. Louis Cardinals Public Address Announcer and iconic voice John "U-man" Ulett. From his time with KSHE-95, to traveling with the team as a sports director, to iconic moments in Cardinals history he has witnessed firsthand. As well as his opportunity to give back to the community and work with kids on the Cardinals Kids or the "PA for a day" promotion.

  8. Jun 29

    Episode 71: "Chaim Time"

    Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins the show! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:33 Analyzing Matthew Liberatore's Performance 05:05 Nolan Gorman's Development and Strikeouts 06:54 Chaim Bloom's Experience Across Organizations 09:50 Managing Expectations and Early Season Success 13:07 Deciding on Pitcher Roles and Performance 15:03 Addressing Trade Rumors with Players 18:31 Impact of Upcoming Draft on the Franchise 20:48 Philosophy on Player Extensions 24:47 Player Promotions and Development Strategies 27:02 Fostering Growth and Honest Feedback 27:56 Catching Depth and Player Versatility 30:49 Urgency and Long-Term Strategy 33:12 Evaluating Player Performance and Development 36:00 Challenges with Tink Hence 37:15 Reflections on the Season 40:50 Engagement with Fans and Organizational Focus 44:08 Trade Conversations and Deadline Dynamics 47:39 Leadership Changes and Future Directions

See All (79)

Ratings & Reviews

4
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

The NEW Viva El Birdos podcast will feature a flavor of a little bit of everything! Cardinals roster news and info, team updates, and everything in between!

Information

  • Creator
    Jake Wood
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jake Wood
  • Show Website
    Viva El Birdos

You Might Also Like