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In Season 2, Episode 8, Rizz and Tim revisit one of the strangest and most overlooked moments in American military history — an invasion where the people being attacked didn’t even know they were at war.

During the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Navy arrived at the island of Guam ready for battle, only to discover that the Spanish officials stationed there were completely unaware the war had begun. What followed was a surreal, bloodless takeover marked by misunderstandings, apologies, and a translator who went from local resident to governor almost overnight. This episode unpacks how isolation, poor communication, and...

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto, Tim McKernan, Anthony Stalter, and Jackson break down the Sweet 16 slate from top to bottom, starting with the chaos of March Madness and the near-impossible odds of a perfect bracket before diving into game-by-game betting strategy for both Thursday and Friday matchups. The crew analyzes key games like Texas vs. Purdue, Iowa vs. Nebraska, Arkansas vs. Arizona, and Illinois vs. Houston, highlighting value on spreads, totals, and moneylines while debating where favorites may be vulnerable and where underdogs can hang or pull off upsets. They continue with Friday’s slate, in...

Jeremy Rutherford joins the program in-studio to talk all things Blues hockey. JR comes baring gifts! SLUH golf shirts, which CBC alum Martin Kilcoyne rejects. We talk about the penalty against Robert Thomas last night and Jordan Binnington’s future with the Blues. JR also talks about Parayko’s future, Thomas’ performance and mindset, and more. JR also takes two-part questions from the audience.  

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(00:00-12:18) Ralph Macchio on Entourage. Cardinals over/under win total. The hierarchy of cash packaging. Like to have walls on my garage someday. It's the summer of love in St. Louis. Dodger Reddit is scared the Cardinals are switching to navy caps on the road. Hot Dog Roberts.

(12:26-18:09) Come see Jackson's blonde hair and snifter tomorrow. His beard's coming in quite nicely. Debating the Cards win total.

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(00:00-12:31) ESPN's MLB predictions are out. Cubs picked to win the NL Central. Woke Nerds. Happy Birthday to Jackson's King, Gene Shalit. Audio of Opening Day starter, Matthew Liberatore taking about taking the ball on that stage. Chaser knows everybody.

(12:39-27:57) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD

(28:07-41:37) Market Moves. Article in The Athletic talking about moving the college football start date up to Week 0. Urgency to pass the change for the 2027 season. Reddit page holding Jackson accountable for his take on adult karate. Tim's gonna do the show tomorrow...

(00:00-14:03) Guess I best host the program, then. Mt. Rushmore of LL Cool J songs. Nature's adderall. Puck Cancer. Audio of Josh Schertz talking about job possibilities and speculation.

(14:11-33:38) Big Grateful Dead Wednesday, Doug. Look, it's JR. Jeremy Rutherford hanging out in studio. JR brought gifts. Blues beat the Capitals last night. Can't see Jordan Binnington sticking around to be a backup next year. Two part questions. That's John Kijowski's music. He's mad he didn't get a SLUH shirt (join the club). Robert Thomas's demeanor. The tragic passing of Jessi Pierce.

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(00:00-27:50) It's a phone bank show. Here we go Blue Note, Yeah Yeah Yeah. Maybe Josh Schertz but The Dish went silent. Job opening in Chapel Hill. Nick Lachey and Sean Miller. Was Martin in the bottle over the weekend? Tim's back on Facebook after his ban. Do whippets count as narcotics? Sentient AF. Good morning, Caller Ellen. Scott Rolen loves this show. Babysitting for Edmonds. Closet beatnik.

(27:58-54:02) Vacation Vaughn off again tomorrow. McGreevy's got Friend of the Show written all over him. Producer Joe's fantasy baseball draft last night. Marsh running the...

(00;00-3:43) Scottie Scheffler has just WD'd from the Houston Open due to his wife having a child. That means he's gonna win the Masters.

(3:51-8:25) Meat & Potatoes. Doug Pederson at HogSnappers. Eating pancakes 24 hours ago. Counterfeit Pancoins.

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(00:00-11:21) Brody's here and it's the highlight of his week. Brody has March Madness takes. Dennis Gates. This Nelson Velasquez nonsense. Nathan Church taking shrapnel. Brody's going golfing rather than Opening Day. Everybody wants Jackson on their podcast.

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(23:47-30:30) The TMA Fantasy Baseball Draft is tonight. Store Velasquez for later. Jackson's beard is coming in nicely. Doug never shaves. 9 Woods. Average ADPs in fantasy baseball. A little ball of hate.

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(00:00-27:13) My Girl Bill. Caller Adam is up next talking Schnucks Rewards points and has a pro tip. Larry and Chairman Kurt are sideways in the YouTube chat. Is there an island on Lake St. Louis? Audio of JJ Wetherholt talking about the phone call with his mom to tell her he's going to the Major Leagues. Put a brick on the over. Miles Mikolas is the Opening Day starter for the Nationals. Can Fermin catch? Why is Martin such a coward?

(27:21-43:33) How can you argue with this? Boots Randolph is the perfect...

(00;00-32:00) Tim is back and Jackson is already turning his back on him. Paul Sorvino conduct. Salute to Major Eric Shun. Flaming Hot Cheetos. If you have a 56 inch waist you're gonna need good plumbing. Lisa (The Gem) is on hold and I smell a take coming. Skip's jawline. Nude hiking in Franklin County. No lurking, gawking, or lurking while gawking. Two weeks til the Mastys. Tiger gonna play? P Reed watching volleyball in the STL. Sydney Sweeney dating local Billiken fan. TB12 and HeyKay getting married under the arch.

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Ryan Luechtefeld joins the show to talk about Billikens performance over the weekend after falling to Michigan in the Round of 32. Ryan talks about the high intensity effort from the Billikens despite the loss and reflects on the special season for SLU. Ryan talks about the future for Josh Schertz and the Billikens and how they can become a consistent contender.

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Gabe DeArmond joins the show to recap and react to Missouri’s disappointing tournament loss to Miami on Friday. Gabe talks about the loss and what that means for the future of the program. We discuss next season for Missouri and what the top recruiting class could look like for the Tigers.  

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Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinals baseball. We talk final roster moves and lineup possibilities ahead of Opening Day on Thursday. How are some of the younger guys looking? How does the pitching staff shake out? Who is someone under the radar to watch?  We also talk about the TV situation with the Cardinals this season.

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Chris Kerber joins us to talk all things St. Louis Blues. Kerbs talks about what he’s noticed since the break and some of the positives to take from this overall negative season. Kerbs also talks about some things for Blues fans to pay close attention to down the stretch.  

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(00:00-12:00) Joined by former Billiken Ryan Leuchtefeld breaking down the Billikens season and loss in the round of 32 against Michigan. Who's coming back? What will next year's team look like? Josh Schertz's future at SLU.

(12:08-16:18) Tournament surprises

(16:28-19:10) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...

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(00:00-17:59) If you don't like this, something's wrong with ya. Sit around the campfire and pass the tuba around. Bassmaster update. New poll out on the most disrespectful fans in MLB. There's pockets of disrespect everywhere. Plowsy and Carlos Martinez berating a backup goalie. Milty won't spit on you.

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(24:29-38:27) James Carlton in studio. Mt. Rushmore of recognizable voices. Talking tournament. Kay Adams & Tom Brady. More hoops talk.

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(00:00-14:26) Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Better goaltending since the break. Building an identity. Still evaluating guys and making decisions for the future. Motivating veterans guys with no trade clauses. Five years since Bobby Plager's passing.

(14:34-35:07) Joined by Cardinal broadcaster Brad Thompson. Depth to the pitching staff. Bullpen roles. Nelson Velasquez. Which of the young guys are going to be part of the nucleus? JJ Wetherholt. Nolan Gorman's spring. Still doing the Fredbird Show. His ballpark far preferences. Monte is on the line and has some bones to pick with...

(00:00-35:39) Feels low energy in the room. Where's Tim? Where's Cam? Where's Iggy? Where's Jim? Romper Room. Mizzou with a dud on Friday night. Papers take on the loss. Lots of blue bloods bow out yesterday. SLU just couldn't hang with Michigan. We need a crappy bowl game to go to to feel better. The state of Mizzou hoops. Matt Painter. Martin got heckled this weekend. So you're saying there's still a chance for the Blues?

(35:47-52:26) Big 10 with six teams in the Sweet 16. Illinois helped the over hit on wins by local teams...

Welcome back to Movie Boi! This podcast will feature discussions on movies, new and old alike, as well as some broader movie topics and conversations.

In this episode:

Andrew Marsh and I react to two trailers that came out this week, Dune 3 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We discuss the trailers and the excitement for two movies that will dominate movie culture in 2026.

(00:00) - Oscars recap

(7:00) - Dune 3 trailer reactions

(31:00) - Spider-Man: Brand New Day reactions

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Former SLU Billiken Ryan Luecthefeld joins us to provide us his reaction to the win last night for Saint Louis. Ryan also talks about what that win means for the program from a national perspective. What did Ryan see last night that gives him hope for the matchup with Michigan?  

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Gabe DeArmond joins us to preview Missouri’s NCAA Tournament game late this evening against Miami. Gabe talks about some of the key players that need to step up for the Tigers to advance and also gives a scouting report on the Hurricanes. Gabe also talks some Mizzou Football as the team announces Austin Simmons will be the QB1 next season.  

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Joey Vitale joins the program to give us his thoughts and perspective on the Blues live from Vancouver. We get Joey’s thoughts on this unique stretch for the Blues and what fans should be looking for for the future of the franchise. Joey also talks goaltending and some defensive line pairings and where the state of hockey is.  

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(00:00-12:36) We've lost a legend as Chuck Norris has passed away. Tang Su Du. Let's hear from some of Mizzou's players. Road trip to Buffalo? Never interview someone with a weapon. Texas Walker Ranger.

(12:44-16:56) Adult karate classes. Did Martin get tazed? Hiding out in the bathroom for session 2. Volunteering as stall monitor.

(17:06-19:53) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...

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(00:00-22:11) Tim's theme song means we're joined by Tim on the phone lines talking about the dominant win for the Billikens. Great 7-day stretch for SLU. Auditioning for the Big East. Georgia's lackluster defense. Scoring 100+ without a ton of threes. Schertz staying at SLU for at least next year. What SLU's doing for the St. Louis sports landscape. Thoughts on Mizzou Miami tonight.

(22:19-30:15) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD

(30:25-46:11) Joined by former Billiken, Ryan Leuchtefeld talking about the big Billiken win last night in Buffalo.

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(00:00-21:04) Joined by Blues analyst Joey Vitale. What do you do to kill time in Vancouver? What does Joey make of this Blues team? Is it hopeless at this point? Watching the development of some of the young guys. The speed of the game. Jimmy Snuggerud. The difference in the game up close compared to up high or on TV.

(21:12-34:22) Is this a male or female singing this? The High Point coach had some strong words after upsetting Wisconsin about teams not playing mid majors. Hubert Davis didn't seem to feel much like...

(00:00-28:13) We're not taking Doug's BS today. Billikens, Billikens, Rah, Rah, Rah. Dismantled the Bulldogs last night. Martin got exposure all over the country last night. A light berating. I-L-L put it on Penn. Jackson on The Gauntlet on The Fast Lane yesterday. Bad draw with the hockey category. Billikens get Michigan. Why won't Jackson play the fishing drop?

(28:21-48:07) Let's go to Predictionary and check out where we stand on total wins for local teams. Big win for VCU over UNC. Roundball Rock. Coach Schertz talking about his team's performance last night. Robbie...

(00:00-9:52) The backstory of One Shining Moment. People aren't happy with our alleged bass fishing slander. Pond savvy. Cheating at fishing tourneys. We're gonna have to put the fish talk on hold here.

(10:00-12:39) Some Billiken March Madness facts.

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(00:00-15:03) Martin's birthday and St. Patty's Day breakdown. Favorite holidays. Who hates stuffing? The rolls at Texas Roadhouse. A saddle on the stool. Doug's tornado helmet. Preempting bass fishing for weather coverage. Most unique sporting events Martin and Doug have covered. Spanky Spangler.

(15:11-26:06) Some dialogue would be great right now. Doug's exhausted. The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD

(26;16-42:05) One Shining Moment. How 'bout all three make a little run. Ballsmith. Martin's fancy brush. Carrying around a comb and a kerchief. How's everybody's yield?

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(00:00-12:51) Big Chill Thursday. A Boomer Classic. A true son, but a poor son. Mike Francesa explains that Zuby Ejiofor transferred from Kansas to St. John's because he was being blocked by Joel Embiid. Doug's Boiled Food Emporium.

(13:00-30:50) We don't mean to get behind on the clock but we didn't account for the Ned Beatty discussion. Good energy in the First 4 games. The Miami of Ohio coach talking about what their win meant for Mid Major programs. Why'd you have to bring that up, Martin? Martin doing live spots in San Francisco and...

(00:00-37:38) The pre-show was getting negative this morning and Martin's back. Martin got some hacks in the batting cage. It's Tournament Day. Blues lose again. Travel logistics. Jackson on The Fast Lane. Basketball nerd for just a second. Dickie Fitts to AAA. Doug's having garage issues. Kinetic Cam. Big total for SLU/Georgia tonight. Season feels a little hollow if the Billikens lose tonight. Robbie Avila nicknames. Doug's yard cable.

(37:46-58:25) Doug's finally realizing the Blues probably aren't making the playoffs. Bring postcards back. Josh Schertz audio talking about wanting this tournament appearance for...

Rizz and Tim explore a chapter of warfare that’s rarely discussed openly: the long, complicated history of soldiers going into battle under the influence of drugs.

From ancient warriors using herbs and mushrooms to induce rage or numb fear, to modern armies distributing stimulants to keep soldiers awake, aggressive, and mission-focused, this episode traces how chemistry has been used to manufacture the “ideal” warrior. Along the way, it confronts the consequences — addiction, trauma, and the psychological fallout that follows when the war ends. As Stupiracy connects ancient battle rituals to modern military experimentation, the episode raises an unset...

In this episode of The Spread Zone, Scott Rizzuto and Jackson Burkett break down the start of March Madness with picks and betting angles from the First Four through the Round of 64, including Prairie View A&M as a short underdog, a look at the Miami (OH) vs. SMU total, and several key matchups like VCU vs. North Carolina and St. Louis vs. Georgia. The guys also highlight double-digit underdog value, large spread considerations, and a strong lean toward Northern Iowa as a live 12-seed with upset potential.

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Jeremy Rutherford joins us in-studio to discuss a wide variety of Blues hockey topics. Jr talks about Kyrou and Thomas and what he thinks will happen this summer with possible moves. JR also discusses goaltending and what he thinks the future of that will look like in St. Louis. As always, Jeremy takes two-part questions from the audience.

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(00:00-7:58) Jackson's time at FGCU. Can Miami of Ohio beat SMU tonight? Jack Hughes wants his Golden Goal puck back. Cam's hockey memorabilia. Is the Hockey Hall of Fame keeping the puck to stick it to the U.S.? MLB Lifetime Pass.

(8:06-14:01) Doug's still hoping the Blues win out and make a run. The Cards starting lineup for today. Team Italy's uniforms in the WBC.

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(00:00-11:47) Market Moves. Per The Athletic, which Cardinal is standing out in Spring Training? Some guys having horrendous springs at the plate. Pujols was the last Cardinal drafted player to make an All-Star game as an outfielder.

(11:55-22:47) Cash Rules Everything Around Me. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.

(22:57-32:59) Rory McIlroy's Master's Dinner has been released. Gas station pizza. Pork steaks and girl scout cookies.

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(00:00-2:02) Gonna do a little quickie here to get the clock back on track but JR is in-studio and will be joining us for some two part questions.

(2:10-27:19) Our Blues insider, Jeremy Rutherford in-studio taking two part questions. JR's favorite Cam stories. Brad Winchester (his own teammate) taking him out. You don't see as many concussions these days. Chaser wasn't happy with a story JR wrote. The Auston Matthews situation in Toronto. Six Flags. Binnington. What do the Blues need the most right now? Best media food on the road. Trading within the...

(00:00-29:55) We all miss Tim. What a rich sports viewing evening. Sounds of the WBC. Bryce Harper's game tying homerun. Venezuela's eventual game winning hit in the 9th. Are people mad? Bryce Harper. Charles Barkley and Dicky V. Audio of Bruce Pearl and Charles Barkley chopping it up before the game. Biz is the Barkley of hockey. Blues alumni skates. Fighting on the golf course.

(30:03-47:47) Woody Hayes. Tie Domi. Tips for playing Riverside. Doug's hole-in-one. Is Cam the greatest hockey movie ever? Unbelievable sports movies. Cam was supposed to be a part of...

(00:00-7:31) A lil Hozier. Cam leaves and now we're talking about eating dog food? Can't put a Beggin' Strip in front of me and expect me not to eat it. Accent chests.

(7:39-14:02) The heartbeat of good ol' Saint Louie. Jig Jam. Hard to believe Opening Day is a little over a week away. Joe Roderick all over the WBC. Chairman in Japan.

(14:12-15:46) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...

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(8:35-14:23) Back to Bootsy Tuesday. A meandering sax just trying to find its way. Some March Madness facts for us.

(14:33-29:51) Audio of Dennis Gates with his message calling for businesses in St. Louis to help Mizzou keep players in the program. The NIL landscape in college athletics. Chairman and Doug tried some dog food during the break. Doug promised he wasn't gonna eat dog food today, but here we are. We're gonna take a break after Jackson's B material.

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