In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by the Reardon Roundtable panel—Steve Butz, outgoing Missouri State Representative, and Jean Evans, political consultant for GO Consulting, former state representative, and former executive director of the Missouri GOP—to break down the historic midterm elections and their lasting consequences. The panel analyzes the Democratic seat flips that shattered the Missouri Republican supermajority, evaluates the redistricting backlash that cost Congresswoman Ann Wagner her seat in MO-02, and debates leadership failures and future budget crises in Jefferson City. They also react to Donald Trump naming Stephen Miller his new Chief of Staff. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Dan Buffa, film critic and author of Dose of Buffa on Substack, to review the latest releases in theaters and across streaming platforms. Buffa breaks down Martin McDonagh's Oscar-contending historical drama Wild Horse Nine starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, highlights Liev Schreiber and Stephen Graham in the Apple TV+ crime thriller Nocturne, and examines Tom Hardy's performance in Guy Ritchie's Paramount+ series Mobland. The two also discuss the Netflix documentary Funny Money detailing the rise, fall, and financial betrayal of comedian Dane Cook, as well as the emotional weight of recent retrospective documentaries. He is later joined by Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, reporting live from Enterprise Center to break down the latest sports news. Cusumano details the College Sports Commission's ruling denying Saint Louis University a roster exemption, sidelining Robbie Avila for the evening's showdown against the Missouri Tigers. He also analyzes the on-court matchups between SLU and Mizzou, previews the Missouri football team's upcoming road battle against an injury-plagued Texas squad in Columbia, and discusses the St. Louis Cardinals' promotion of Rob Cerfolio to general manager. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Gerry Rich, St. Louis native, longtime Hollywood studio marketing chief, and author of Chasing Hollywood, to look back on his journey from Ladue to the upper echelons of film promotion. Rich shares memories of launching groundbreaking independent releases like The Crying Game, Reservoir Dogs, and Strictly Ballroom at Miramax, as well as spearheading major franchise campaigns including GoldenEye and Iron Man. He also offers an inside look at the changing Hollywood landscape, addressing the challenges of studio consolidation, algorithm-driven development, and the shifting dynamics between streaming platforms and traditional theatrical releases. Mark is later joined by Jessica Radloff, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast, and former Senior West Coast Editor for Glamour, to discuss her latest book, Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw's-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy. Radloff breaks down the art of piecing together comprehensive oral histories, chronicles Young Sheldon's massive second life on streaming, and details her upcoming St. Louis book signing appearances at Lakeside Bookshop and the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival alongside actor Matt Hobby. She also shares recommendations for current television highlights, including Nobody Wants This and Lioness, and reflects on navigating Hollywood culture.
Nov 07, 2026
