Nolan Arenado
Nolan Arenado has come up in 53 episodes of Talking About Birds, most recently My Own Method on September 24, 2026.
Episodes about Nolan Arenado
- #239: My Own MethodSeptember 24, 2026 · In the show notes
The Cardinals are officially eliminated, so Nate and Ben start making peace with a season that — against every expectation — still counts as a success…
- #204: More Molinas, More (Catchers Not Being) ProblemsJanuary 22, 2026 · In the show notes
We react to Nolan Arenado’s candid comments on his exit from St. Louis and what they reveal about the Cardinals’ reset, plus Yadier Molina’s return to…
- #203: Nevertheless, Our Nolans Are LessJanuary 15, 2026 · In the show notes
The Cardinals officially close the book on the Nolan Arenado era, trading the longtime third baseman and cash to the Diamondbacks (Butts'n'cracks) and…
- #201: What Actually is a Rumor MillJanuary 1, 2026 · In the show notes
The Brendan Donovan trade saga takes center stage as the Cardinals slow-play their best asset, hoping to turn patience into a real prospect haul while…
- #199: May He Be GoodDecember 18, 2025 · In the show notes
The Cardinals make a big pitching bet, signing Dustin May and betting on a reshaped arsenal after one of the strangest injury arcs in recent MLB history…
- #195: Donnie From the BlockNovember 20, 2025 · In the show notes
The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for a busy offseason, planning for JJ Wetherholt to debut in 2025 and preparing potential trades involving…
- #191: More Like Twenty-Twenty-BYEOctober 23, 2025 · In the show notes
We’re wrapping up the 2025 Cardinals season and taking a hard look at what the numbers got right — and what they completely whiffed on. ZiPS nailed Sonny…
- #188: In the End, It Doesn't Even BatterOctober 2, 2025 · In the show notes
John Mozeliak officially says goodbye, Chaim Bloom steps in as Cardinals president of baseball ops, and Oli Marmol will return in 2026. Willson Contreras…
- #187: Wheels UpSeptember 25, 2025 · In the show notes
Nolan Arenado gets his possible farewell at Busch, Masyn Winn heads into knee surgery, and Ivan Herrera preps for offseason elbow work. Meanwhile…
- #186: The Nates and the Bens (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)September 18, 2025 · In the show notes
Ben and guest Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) break down the latest St. Louis Cardinals news as Willson Contreras and Masyn Winn hit the IL, Nolan Arenado returns…
- #183: Pallante the UnpalatableAugust 28, 2025 · In the show notes
We discuss the latest Cardinals news, including Willson Contreras’ six-game suspension, updates on Donovan, Scott, Arenado, and Winn’s recovery…
- #182: RespondleAugust 21, 2025 · In the show notes
We discuss the latest Cardinals roster shuffles with Donovan and Scott hitting the IL, Arenado’s progress toward a return, and Mozeliak’s public backing…
- #181: Please Stop Looking at Me, Yadier MolinaAugust 14, 2025 · In the show notes
The Cardinals are clinging to life in the Wild Card race, and we’ve got updates on Yadier Molina’s involvement, Lars Nootbaar’s bruised knee, and Nolan…
- #180: Gorman Rising, Again (Please ((please(((oh please)))August 7, 2025 · In the show notes
In this episode, we discuss the Cardinals placing Nolan Arenado on the IL and the return of a red-hot Nolan Gorman. We break down the trade deadline…
- #176: Hey Don, You're an All StarJuly 10, 2025 · In the show notes
Brendan Donovan is officially an All-Star! We talk about what that means for the Cardinals and dive into Mozeliak’s comments on ownership’s willingness…
- #171: Road to RegressionJune 5, 2025 · In the show notes
In this episode of Talking About Birds, the hosts recap a tough week for the Cardinals, who placed Jordan Walker on the IL and called up Ryan Vilade…
- #169: Mission ImBaseballibleMay 22, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate and Ben discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' recent performances, including their winning streak and upcoming series against the Diamondbacks…
- #168: Bad Divisions (and Bad Decisions)May 15, 2025 · In the show notes
Join Nate Heininger and Ben Simorka on 'Talking About Birds,' the only podcast that cheers on the Cardinals' winning streak like they do. In this…
- #161: Opening Day, 2025: Victor Scott II, tooMarch 27, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss OPENING DAY!!!!! And, the conclusion of Spring Training, the surprising end to the Centerfield battle, the return of VS2, what to do…
- #157: Dongs Have Been DoinkedFebruary 27, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss going to a Blues game, the start of the MLS season, the problem with ties, the new ABS testing and the impact on the game, more…
- #156: Hunks Are BackFebruary 20, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss going to NBA games, music in sports, humans getting taller, Spring Training starting!, embracing Arenado and moving on, still roasting…
- #155: Casa BirdnitasFebruary 13, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss the boring, bad Super Bowl (except Kendrick), skiing, Casa Bonita, singing seals, the Michael Helman trade, the Nick Anderson signing…
- #154: unZIPped with Dan (w/ Dan Szymborski)February 6, 2025 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben are joined by Dan Szymborski (Fangrahs, ESPN, ZIPs) to discuss the 2025 ZIPs projections, what to expect from Jordan Walker, where the…
- #148: All I Want for Christmas is for the Cardinals to Make a Meaningful Move This WinterDecember 26, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben talk about technical difficulties, recording in person, slapping five, Christmas presents, Detroit style pizza, Fernando Tatis, Christmas…
- #147: AstNO'sDecember 19, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Christmas, going to the twin cities, twins, Target Field, bad stadium names, MORE ARENADO, breaking Arenado news mid-pod, trading…
- #146: It's Our Intention to TryDecember 12, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss a minor procedure, a suddenly hot stove, Arenado's preferences, a surprisingly direct Mozeliak, dumb baseball players, a trade to the…
- #144: GOBBLE GOBBLENovember 28, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Ultraman, callsigns, joining the military, gobble gobble, buckles on hats?, Nolan Arenado and his stance on trades, gobble gobble, the…
- #142: Which Baseball Player Shall Be Playing Third?November 14, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss drinking tea, being old, things maybe changing or maybe not changing at all, deciphering John Mozeliak, what to do with Arenado…
- #141: Catcher Me If You Can (w/ Daniel Shoptaw)November 7, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben are joined by Daniel Shoptaw (@C70) to discuss Halloween, our favorite sweet treats and ballpark eats, Blogger day's future, Willson Contreras…
- #135: Pickle PalsSeptember 26, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Ben's travels, little dune buggies, hot sauce, living that beach life, Sonny Gray, Quinn Matthews, the 2025 rotation, dropping…
- #134: He's the Edman Now, Dog (w/ Kelsey Burd)September 19, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate is joined by Kelsey Burd (@kburdtweets, "Peace, Love, and Baseball) to discuss moving to Philly, loving the sport, appreciating Roberto Clemente…
- #129: The Rise of J-WalkerAugust 15, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss the thrilling conclusion of the summer race, Matt Carpenter's "injury" and his future, the return of Jordan Walker and whether that's…
- #119: Doinking DongsJune 6, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Ben's first 5k, trying to water sky, the upcoming Bloggers + Podcasters day at Busch Stadium, the loss of Nootbaar, Gio DudeWaffle's…
- #112: Muad'Dib WinnApril 18, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss the Cardinal 5k, Dune 2, RIP WHITEY HERZOG, the return of NOOOOT, Sonny Gray's dominance, Nolan Arenado waking up, Masyn Winn…
- #105: Where the Crawfords SingFebruary 29, 2024 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss the terrible Oakland A's, Mo' saving the off-season with the greatest FA signing of all time, where Brandon Crawford fits in, Winn's…
- #72: Trade My Team into PiecesJuly 13, 2023 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss fishing in Canada, the Home Run Derby, the All Star Game, well dressed Arenado, what the Cardinals should do now that they are…
- #71: Why Don't They Make the Whole Team Out of the Black BoxJuly 6, 2023 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben talk the sad reality of the Cardinals 2023 playoff chances, the upcoming trade deadline and what it means to sell, Adam Wainwright, the return…
- #68: We're Streaking, and We Hate It!June 15, 2023 · In the show notes
It's bad, man. Real bad. But, is there still reason for optimism? Can the Cardinals pull themselves out of the basement and compete in a terrible…
- #62: Arenad-OH NOMay 4, 2023 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben are back from the fishing trip and ready to dig in to another week of mediocre baseball. How annoying are the new ads on the jersey? Is Mike…
- #55: Team America!March 16, 2023 · In the show notes
Did the Cardinals just make room for Jordan Walker? Why let Pacheco go? Will team USA advance to the next round of the WBC? How much fun are Arenado…
- #47: I've Got a Nolan Ticket!January 19, 2023 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss all the various Winter Warm Up interviews, the DeWitts telling everyone they won't spend more money, Mozeliak making a very pedantic…
- #38: Catcher In Our EyesNovember 17, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss adopting stray cats, Connor Thomas, Platinum Arenado, Donovan, Jordan Walker, the catcher position, adding more outfielders, and all…
- #36: Keep Nolan, Nolan, NolanNovember 3, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss scary movies, the Oscars, Nolan Arenado's contract, what the Cardinals should do with the extra cash, lol at the Rockies, Donovan's…
- #35: doggonit, mad dog goneOctober 27, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss Skip Schumaker's new job, Arenado's upcoming decision, Waino's return, the gold glove nominations and who should/will win, the World…
- #34: Nobody WinsOctober 20, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate and Ben discuss Bruce Sutter (RIP), finish the climactic conclusion to the Heroes and Hatchlings draft, Waino's return, Arenado's contract…
- #31: Beers, Baseball, Balbert BujolsSeptember 29, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate and Ben discuss the 2022 NL Central Champion St. Lous Cardinals, Pujols 700th home run, Arenado and Goldy, Quintana, Monty, Waino, Mikolas, the…
- #25: MV2August 18, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate and Bend discuss Nolan Arenado's MVP candidacy and offseason plans, Edman's decline, the series against the Rockies (ugh), the series against the…
- #22: Cantankerous CountyJuly 28, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate & Ben discuss heroics in Chicago, the Arenado/Goldschmidt situation, Yadi's return, Matz' injury, the uncertainty of the rest of the IL, the…
- #7: Fan Bucks and Flat ScreensApril 14, 2022 · In the show notes
Nate and Ben discuss home openers, tiny flat screens, spending your fan bucks, Arenado, Matz's blisters on his fingers, early signs of a good offense…
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