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[leitch]

We are in the "hey, when we are in a new city, we should check out the nice college campuses there" portion of our life's journey.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY Who Are the Cardinals Likely to Trade at the Deadline? (MLB.com)

THURSDAY Gen-Xers Need to Go Back to the Movie Theater (The Washington Post) FRIDAY Your August Month in Preview (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I were off this week, but you should go back and listen to our Odyssey chat.

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Thursday's and Friday’s show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I tried to nail down whom the Cardinals will trade.

My kids are back to school NEXT WEEK. We do it early in the south. Have a great week, all, and remember: That’s what it’s like with Oliver Stone. You pick up the phone and 30 seconds later he’s fighting for his life.

[leitch]

I will very much miss this tournament.

Here are this week's stories:

SUNDAY A Lame World Cup Final, But a Great World Cup (New York)

TUESDAY So What's Up With the Orioles? (MLB.com)

WEDNESDAY What's the Framework for a Jordan Walker Deal? (MLB.com)

THURSDAY What This World Cup Meant (The Washington Post)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I dug into "The Odyssey" and "Office Space."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Friday’s show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked trade deadline.

Seriously, I want to go to the next World Cup and every World Cup. Have a great week, all, and remember: He picks up a beer, he smokes a joint, and then life goes on fast-forward as he gobbles up drugs and booze with both hands, while betraying his friends and making life miserable for anyone who loves him. By the age of 27 he is dead. Watching the movie is like being stuck in a bar with an obnoxious drunk, when you’re not drinking.

[leitch]

We went hiking and made an album cover.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY Home Run Derby Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY Cardinals Trade Deadline Preview (MLB.com)

THURSDAY On "The Odyssey" (The Washington Post)

FRIDAY Matt Damon Movies, Ranked (Vulture) This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I dug into "Evil Dead Burn," "The Invite" and "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Monday's and Friday's shows.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked second half Cardinals and the JJ Wetherholt extension.

My kids go back to school in two weeks, it's crazy. Have a great week, all, and remember: The fact that the book was driving its readers mad might have provided an opening for some entertaining satire. The Charlton Heston character, a publisher who stands to make millions by selling the book, might have been expanded into more of a hypocrite. What about the government? Is a book that makes you paranoid protected by free speech?

[leitch]

This is where I am, right now, as I post this.

Here are this week's stories:

SUNDAY Your USMNT-Belgium Preview (New York)

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY The U.S. Team Crumbled Under the Weight of the Soccer World (New York) WEDNESDAY The Seven Most Valuable Cardinals of the First Half (MLB.com)

THURSDAY "Widow's Bay" Is the Show You Should Be Watching (The Washington Post) What's Up With These Struggling Playoff Teams? (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I listed our favorite movies from the first half of the year.

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I was off this week

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I were off this week.

I am about to go back to North Carolina, where I have abandoned our family on our vacation. Have a great week, all, and remember: Here we have a celebration of a legendary woman (for those who take the film superficially) and a moral tale of a misspent life (for those who see more clearly).

[leitch]

Love it when Little League games go past midnight.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY Your USMNT-Bosnia Preview (New York)

WEDNESDAY What to Look Forward to in July (MLB.com) The Next Cardinals Stretch is the Biggest Cardinals Stretch (MLB.com)

THURSDAY Penalty Kicks Are a Metaphor For Life (The Washington Post)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I discussed “Supergirl" and "Jackass: Last and Best" and had a long discussion about "Obsession" and "Backrooms."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Monday's show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked about this critical stretch.

Happy Fourth, I guess. Have a great week, all, and remember: The world of this film simply doesn’t suggest the urgency and despair of the time.

[leitch]

I do not want this tournament to end.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY The World Cup Has Been Such a Blast So Far (New York)

WEDNESDAY The Cardinals Midseason Report (MLB.com)

THURSDAY The United States Has Moved On From Alexi Lalas (The Washington Post) Pixar Movies, Ranked (Vulture) Ranking the All-Star Position Battles (MLB.com)

FRIDAY DC Movies, Ranked (Vulture)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I discussed “Toy Story 5," "The Death of Robin Hood" and "The Last Temptation of Christ."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Thursday's and Friday's shows.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked what the Cardinals can do pitching-wise.

Go Keaton Wagler. Have a great week, everyone, and remember: “I know he had a dark side,” she says at one point, “but I never saw it, and I don’t want to know about it.” Well, we know about it, and that’s what makes the film so absorbing and so disturbing.

[leitch]

Getting to see my first World Cup game this week. Always been a dream, and it did not disappoint.

Here are this week's stories:

SUNDAY The Knicks Did It Holy Crap (New York)

MONDAY The Grotesquerie of UFC Freedom 250 Went Far Beyond the Fighters (The New York Times) This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

WEDNESDAY The Cardinals Need To Stop Thinking of Themselves As Sellers (MLB.com)

THURSDAY Steven Spielberg Is Younger Than Most of Us (The Washington Post) Players Who Deserve More All-Star Voting Love (MLB.com)

FRIDAY Pixar Movies, Ranked (Vulture)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I discussed "Disclosure Day" and "Dazed and Confused."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I was off this week.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked about the trade deadline.

I cannot buy enough Knicks championship stuff. Have a great week, all, and remember: Yes, he says, “I do think it is fair to say that Roger Ebert destroyed film criticism.” I was actually quite chuffed to read this. He’s the only one of my colleagues willing to admit the power of my influence.

[leitch]

We got this, no worries.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY The World Cup Is Fun, Try to Enjoy It (New York) This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY NBA Finals Game Three Recap (New York)

WEDNESDAY Ranking the Teams Likely to Return to the Playoffs (MLB.com) Which Cardinals Should You Vote into the All-Star Game? (MLB.com)

THURSDAY Off the Pitch, the USMNT Can't Win (The Washington Post) NBA Finals Game Four Recap (New York)

FRIDAY Expect High Ratings For This World Cup (The Hollywood Reporter) Steven Spielberg Movies, Ranked (Vulture) PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I discuss “Scary Movie," "Masters of the Universe" and "Power Ballad.”

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Friday’s show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked about the return of Noot.

Seriously, the World Cup is awesome. Have a great week, all, and remember: So many sinners have directed films that it is only fair for a saint to have a chance.

[leitch]

Take your kid to the Arch, it's great.

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY Seven Storylines To Watch in June (MLB.com) A Guide For Bandwagon Knicks Fans (New York)

WEDNESDAY The Cardinals Are Remaining Nimble and Smart (MLB.com)

THURSDAY The World Cup Will Probably End Up Fine (The Washington Post)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson and I discuss "Backrooms," "The Breadwinner" and "Exotica."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Friday’s show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked about roster moves.

I can't believe the World Cup is next week. Have a great weekend, all, and remember: This is a sluggish and dutiful film that plays more like a eulogy than an adventure.

[leitch]

One kid is done with middle school now. This is becoming a thing.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY The Knicks Did It (New York)

WEDNESDAY Welcome Back, Lars Nootbaar (MLB.com)

THURSDAY Knicks Fans Have Earned This (The Washington Post) FRIDAY Your June Month in Preview (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Grierson is back from Cannes, and we also discussed "The Mandalorian and Grogu" as well as "I Love Boosters."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Friday’s show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked more Cardinals.

Off to first trip to St. Louis next week. Took too long. Have a great week, all, and remember: She never worked in Hollywood again. She had a triumph later in 1967, in a series of concerts at the Palace in New York, the Opera House in Chicago, and elsewhere. But she was clearly on some kind of downward spiral, and when news of her death came, it was not a surprise.

[leitch]

If you get a chance to see a game in Sacramento, you should do so!

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

WEDNESDAY The Excitement of Tarps Off (MLB.com)

THURSDAY What Happened to Star Wars? (The Washington Post)

FRIDAY These Divisional Matchups Told Us a Lot (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) I did a solo show on "Is God Is" and "Obsession," and Grierson checked in from camp.

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's shows.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I kept our shirts on to talk about the Cardinals.

The school year is over. We made it. Have a great week, and remember: We are looking out through their eyes, instead of into them, as we would in more serious drama. We are on a quest, on a journey, on a mythological expedition. The story elements in the “Star Wars” trilogy are as deep and universal as storytelling itself. Watching these movies, we’re in a receptive state like that of a child–our eyes and ears are open, we’re paying attention, and we are amazed.

[leitch]

This is where I will be this week, I am looking forward to it.

Here are this week's stories: MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY What's With These World Cup Ticket Prices? (New York)

WEDNESDAY Cardinals Piece (MLB.com) THURSDAY I Miss "The Colbert Report" (The Washington Post) Your Guide to Rivalry Weekend (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) We talked "The Sheep Detectives" and previewed the Cannes Film Festival.

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I was off this week.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked the exciting-again Cardinals.

Sacramento! Greta Gerwig country! Have a great week, all, and remember: I have a weakness for actresses like Greta Gerwig. She looks reasonable and approachable. Some actresses are all edges and polish. This one, you could look up and see her walking dreamily through a bookstore, possibly with a Penguin Classic already in her hand.

[leitch]

I missed this show in 1993, but I wrote about Nirvana over the weekend and now close my eyes and pretend I was there.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY It's All Setting Up For the Knicks (New York) WEDNESDAY What's Up With These Crazy Divisions? (MLB.com) THURSDAY Wemby Is The Future (The Washington Post) FRIDAY Cardinals Piece (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) We talked “The Devil Wears Prada 2," "Hokum" and "Animal Farm."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Monday’s and Friday’s shows.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked the exciting-again Cardinals.

School is almost out. I can't believe it. Have a great week, all, and remember: Nobody went to see “Easy Rider” only once. 

[leitch]

This jacket is, in the words of my kids, "tough."

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

THURSDAY What It Means to Go See "Michael" (The Washington Post) Previewing MLB's Month of May (MLB.com) FRIDAY Cardinals Piece (MLB.com)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) We talked "Michael," "Mother Mary" and "Over Your Dead Body."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Monday's and Friday's shows.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked the fading Cardinals.

It's almost May 2026, I can't believe it, we have really survived so far. Have a great week, all, and remember: The original John Reed was a dashing young man from Portland who knew a good story when he found one.

[leitch]

I am enjoying the baseball.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY MLB Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY Jim Dolan Deserves Nothing (New York)

THURSDAY Seeing Bob Dylan in 2026 (The Washington Post)

FRIDAY Cardinals Piece (MLB.com)

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Fun show, with "The Christophers," "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" and "Normal."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Thursday’s show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked the (almost) first place Cardinals.

The Dylan show is tonight. Been 20 years since I saw that guy. Have a great week, all, and remember: What a jerk Bob Dylan was in 1965. What an immature, self-important, inflated, cruel, shallow little creature, lacking in empathy and contemptuous of anyone who was not himself or his lackey. Did we actually once take this twirp as our folk god?

[leitch]

Might put this on my car next time I'm back in Illinois.

Here are this week's stories:

MONDAY This Week's Power Rankings (MLB.com)

TUESDAY Who's Off to a Good MVP Start? (MLB.com)

WEDNESDAY The NBA's Future Is in Fine Hands (The Washington Post) Knicks! (New York) THURSDAY Cardinals Piece (MLB.com)

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Back! Discussing "The Drama," "Outcome" and "Exit 8."

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) I did Thursday's show.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Bernie and I talked Jordan (the great) Walker.

Vacation was well worth it. But back to work now. Have a great week, all, and remember: Maybe the makers of “Airplane II” exhausted their powers of comic invention at that point. Comedy is fairly hard work.

[leitch]

It was nice of William to fly us home from our vacation.

Here are this week's stories:

TUESDAY On Steven Soderbergh, Who Always Does It His Way (The Washington Post)

FRIDAY Keanu Reeves Movies, Ranked (Vulture)

PODCASTS

Grierson & Leitch (subscribe in iTunes) Off this week.

Morning Lineup (subscribe in iTunes) Off this week.

Seeing Red (subscribe in iTunes) Off this week.

Vacations are nice, and nice to come back from. Will return to full speed on Monday. Have a great weekend, all, and remember: You have the odd sensation, watching the movie, that it’s straining to get off the ground but simply doesn’t have the juice.