Best Lucas Farrell Podcasts (2025)

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JKS with Tom Ballard 43:44

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3h ago43:44

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A person of prominence is dead. Immediately, the question raised is “what are you allowed to say about this person?” Specifically, how far are you allowed to go with any “jokes” about them? And what, if any, should the repercusions be if you go too far? No, don’t worry, I haven’t used the week off to rebrand as a right-wing conservative podcaster. …

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Latoya Thompson – From Truck to Brick & Mortar: The Bougie Bites Story 36:39

4h ago36:39

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On this episode, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Latoya Thompson, the force behind Bougie Bites—the plant-based, fast-casual spot turning non-vegans into regulars with smashburgers, fries, and big hospitality. Latoya opens up about the real journey: from personal styling and home-care entrepreneurship to a food truck, a ghost kitchen, and now a b…

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Frizz Fest – Black Joy, Blooming Businesses, and Community 37:40

5d ago37:40

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Frizz Fest is back! On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Tee Parks—festival MC, media host, and arts educator—along with Kendra & Steven Hunt of With Love Skincare, a Blooming Business that started as a DIY solution for their son’s eczema. We dive into: What “safe, seen, and celebrated” looks like at Frizz Fest How the fest…

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All the Sequins with Neridah Waters and Lucas Stibbard 38:36

5d ago38:36

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Seven years ago Neridah Waters created the amateur dance revolution known as Common People Dance Eisteddfod - which is happening this opening weekend of the Brisbane Festival - but how much does she and her partner Lucas Stibbard know about Australia's geography, airport busyness and Ancient Greek architecture? Quite a bit, it turns out. Go see the…

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Elliott Brown & Brandon Panosh – From Biscuits to Fine Dining: The Story Behind Scouts 48:29

6d ago48:29

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Elliott Brown and Brandon Panosh, the duo behind The Biscuit Joint in Midtown, to talk about their next chapter — Scouts, a fine dining concept rooted in community, hospitality, and the spirit of their early pop-ups. What began as intimate Dinner at the Loft evenings has grown into a nei…

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Stressed Syllables with Sheridan Harbridge and Steven Kramer 47:48

18d ago47:48

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Sheridan Harbridge is one of the writers of what, in my opinion, was the best thing I saw on stage last year, the musical My Brilliant Career. Some great news for lovers of Australian musicals is that The Melbourne Theatre Company has recently announced a return season early next year Sheridan is joined on this episode by Steven Kramer who is the w…

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Discover Downstate Illinois – Southern Illinois Coffee Trail Featuring LongStory Coffee 37:00

13d ago37:00

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In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Lucas welcomes Discover Downstate Illinois and LongStory Coffee for a conversation all about the heart of Southern Illinois and the growing coffee culture that is connecting communities across the region. We explore the Discover Downstate Illinois Coffee Trail, a curated path that takes you through local…

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Kinky Boats with Laurence Boxhall 48:34

18d ago48:34

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I love having Laurence on the show. he's done it a bunch of times before, but never solo. Will he prove that every time before this one he's been the dunce? Or will he somehow jag a whole bunch of questions that sit in his sweet spot? You'll have to listen to find out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast.…

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Tasha Mueller – From Seizures to Soil: Building R&R Farms and a Healthier Future 33:23

20d ago33:23

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Tasha Mueller, founder of R&R Farms 1904 in Wentzville, MO. Tasha shares her powerful journey from battling unexplained seizures as a young adult to finding healing through intentional living—and how that personal experience eventually inspired her to start growing hemp and creating CBD …

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Listening to Paint Dry with Duncan Fellows 45:59

29d ago45:59

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Duncan Fellows is a dear old friend who I have known since we were both teenagers. His effortless charm has endeared him to audiences of tv shows like Deadloch and The Messenger and will no doubt do so again in the soon to be released tv series He Had it Coming and Reckless. He was even married to my partner in the excellent tv series The Letdown. …

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Riya Kurian – From STL to Europe: Designing Trips That Go Deeper 44:58

27d ago44:58

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On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we’re joined by Riya Kurian, the founder of Next Horizon —a boutique travel planning company that curates personalized, meaningful trips across Europe and beyond. Riya shares how a spontaneous year teaching in France ignited her passion for cultural connection and solo travel, eventually leading her to l…

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Dr. Alex Garza – Shaping Healthcare in St. Louis & Beyond 36:34

1M ago36:34

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Dr. Alex Garza, Chief Community Health Officer at SSM Health, to talk about the intersection of healthcare, community impact, and leadership in St. Louis. Dr. Garza shares powerful insights from his career as an emergency physician, former head of the St. Louis Metropoli…

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Reverse The Tractor with Lorin Clarke and Andrew Farrell 47:49

2M ago47:49

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Lorin Clarke and Andrew Farrell are both the directors of documentaries about iconic Australian voices. One tinged with a kiwi accent, the other still bearing the slight Scottish brogue of his childhood. Lorin's film “But Also John Clarke” is about her father, the much loved satirist John Clarke, and Andrew's is about the Australian singer and icon…

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Larry Hagner – Just a Dad from The Lou 44:38

1M ago44:38

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This week, Lucas sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge and host of one of the top fatherhood podcasts in the world. Larry is a St. Louis native, a father of four boys, and a guy who’s made it his mission to help men become better husbands, stronger fathers, and more grounded leaders. Lucas, a dad of two under two, gets real with Larr…

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Welcome to Television with Mark Humphries 38:56

2M ago38:56

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I've been bugging Mark to come back and do the quiz for ages. He was the Australian Celebrity Mastermind champion! He is also the presenter of Sold! Who Broke the Australian Dream? which is a documentary about the housing crisis which you can - and should - watch on Binge right after you listen to this episode. Support this show http://supporter.ac…

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Gerard Craft & David Wolfe – Fordo’s Joins Urban Chestnut in The Grove 27:28

2M ago27:28

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This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with two of St. Louis’s most influential tastemakers: Gerard Craft, James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Niche Food Group, and David Wolfe, co-founder of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. Recorded at STL Bucket List Studios, this episode dives into their exciting new partner…

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Superlativeman with Ash Flanders 35:22

2M ago35:22

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Ash Flanders is an award winning actor and writer currently starring alongside Sigrid Thornton and Yael Stone in Melbourne Theatre Co's production of Mother Play. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning author Paula Vogel, Mother Play tells the intimate story of a mother and her two children over the course of several decades of the late 20th century as …

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Chris Hoffmann - Legacy, Leadership & Community Impact 39:46

2M ago39:46

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On this week’s episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Chris Hoffmann, CEO of Hoffman Brothers, one of St. Louis’ most respected family-owned companies. Chris shares his personal journey from Kirkwood kid to Marine Corps officer to business leader, opening up about lessons from the military, leadership growth, and what it means to sca…

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Alexis Zotos - From TV to Influencer & Podcaster 56:58

2M ago56:58

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This week on The STL Bucket List Show, we're joined by award-winning journalist and local storyteller Alexis Zotos to talk about her brand new podcast, What’s New in the Lou — recorded right here at Bucket List Podcast Studio. After years on your TV screens reporting the biggest stories in St. Louis, Alexis is taking her deep community knowledge an…

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Oh Solo Me-o with John Leary 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Bit of a different one - just John talking to himself for a while. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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St. Louis Shock Pickleball - Building a Sports Legacy in St. Louis 32:34

2M ago32:34

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This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Andrew Haines, the Chief Operating Officer of St. Louis Shock Pickleball, the city’s brand-new professional pickleball team making waves both locally and nationally. In this episode, Andrew shares how pickleball has exploded across St. Louis, what it takes to launch a pro spor…

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Magnetoreception with Nadine Garner and Fayssal Bazzi 40:00

2M ago40:00

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Most performers I know have all had one of those anxiety filled nightmares of finding yourself on stage on opening night, with no idea what the play is about, who your character is, or what your lines are. So it is a special kind of masochist who would willingly put themselves in exactly that situation. Nadine Garner and Fayssal Bazzi are two such …

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Eric & Conor - It's More Than Coffee (UpShot Coffee) 48:28

2M ago48:28

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In this special episode, host Lucas Farrell welcomes two of the minds behind one of St. Louis’ most celebrated coffee brands—Eric Peters and Conor VanBuskirk, the crew behind Upshot Coffee and the Official Coffee Partner of STL Bucket List. This conversation is personal. Upshot isn’t just another local business to Lucas, it’s part of his weekly rou…

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Up Your Coriolanus with Marco Chiappi and Gareth Reeves 38:24

3M ago38:24

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A charismatic, egocentric strongman politician with contempt for the population he leads, rides roughshod over the conventions of democracy to drive through decisions he makes, having little regard for opinions other than his own. Sound familiar? If it does, then I am slightly surprised, since this play has not been performed in Australia for thirt…

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Laurie & Dodie - Not your Mama’s Menopause 38:58

3M ago38:58

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Laurie and Dodie - two friends who didn’t see menopause coming and definitely didn’t expect it to feel this overwhelming. When the symptoms showed up (and no one had warned us), we went looking for answers and came up short on anything that felt truly supportive. Support the showBy Lucas & Marissa Farrell

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Dewey & Louie with Louise Leary and Martin Boyce 40:00

3M ago40:00

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My eldest sister Louise is one of the most avid listeners to this podcast. So when I told her it was likely I wasn't going to be able to put out an episode for the second week in a row, her disappointment was such that I could convince her to step in to make it happen. On this episode she is joined by her husband Martin and they both do very well a…

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Brent Labovitz - Serving St. Louis Families through Personal Injury Law 31:58

3M ago31:58

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This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Brent Labovitz, a dedicated personal injury attorney and lifelong St. Louisan who’s made it his mission to fight for justice on behalf of everyday people. From his early days in law school to becoming a trusted name in injury law, Brent shares what drives his passion, how he c…

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Rick Leach - A St. Louis Aviation Story 45:51

3M ago45:51

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In this episode, we sit down with Rick Leach, a 44-year aviation veteran whose career helped shape the regional airline industry—and much of it was built right here in St. Louis. From early roles at Air Illinois and Jet America to leading Trans States Airlines from its St. Louis base, Rick’s leadership fueled decades of growth and innovation in the…

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One Volume with Rebecca Massey and Gabrielle Scawthorn 36:42

4M ago36:42

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As an actor who also produces and hosts a quiz-based podcast, it's safe to assume that a piece of theatre about a pivotal historical figure who happens to hold the very quiz-friendly distinction of being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific field…

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Jack Marsh - Circus Tradition in St. Louis since 1986 34:35

4M ago34:35

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Jack Marsh, Executive and Artistic Director of Circus Flora—a beloved St. Louis tradition that blends world-class circus performance with rich storytelling. Jack shares his incredible journey from performing in the ring as a toddler to studying law at Harvard and eventua…

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Poetry Slam with Zöe Coombs Marr 34:56

4M ago34:56

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Zöe Coombs Marr is no stranger to this podcast - possibly making the most appearances on the quiz. Her show "Wrap It Up with Zöe Coombs Marr" kicks off next week as part of Melbourne’s Rising Festival. It is described as a live, late night taping of your favourite variety tv show. A place where there’s only ever five minutes of taping to go, and a …

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Summer Bucket List 2025 - Things to do in STL 14:45

4M ago14:45

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A quick episode highlighting some must-visit spots this summer! Support the showBy Lucas & Marissa Farrell

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The Two Larrys with Laurence Boxhall and Laurence Coy 44:39

4M ago44:39

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It's not often you get two Laurences in one show. But that's what the Australian production of The Lord of the Rings Musical has. And so does this episode of the quiz! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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St. Louis SLAM - Building a Dynasty in Women's Football 48:33

4M ago48:33

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In this empowering episode, Lucas Farrell sits down with St. Louis SLAM head coach Quincy Davis and star player Kerri McMahan to talk all things women’s football—and the dynasty being built right here in St. Louis. Fresh off their 5th national championship win, the SLAM is proving that professional women’s tackle football deserves the spotlight. Co…

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Competition with Claire Hooper and Lehmo 44:26

4M ago44:26

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If you like this podcast - and I'm assuming you do, because why else would you be here - then there is a very strong chance that you will love the ABC tv program "Claire Hooper's House of Games" This is not a paid endorsement of the show, I just think it's a delightful thing to watch every weeknight at 6.30 - or at any time on ABC iView! The eponym…

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Marlin Bonds - The Music Industry meets Tech 1:07:55

4M ago1:07:55

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Marlin Bonds—Founder & CEO of Hypno Loops, and a name you might recognize from the music world. Marlin is a 7x platinum, 2x Grammy-nominated, BMI award-winning producer and songwriter from St. Louis whose work has been featured everywhere—from Grey’s Anatomy and ESPN to …

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Nom de Pun with Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies 42:18

4M ago42:18

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Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies are both currently performing in a double bill of plays by the Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. “The Lover” and “The Dumb Waiter” are on at the Ensemble theatre in Kirribilli in Sydney right now, playing Tuesday to Sunday until the 7th of June. Gareth has been a guest on the quiz several times before, but this is Nico…

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Homegrown: Jen Garnica’s STL Roots and Leadership at SSM Health 13:53

4M ago13:53

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In this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, Luke welcomes Jen Garnica, Chief Nursing Officer at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. A St. Louis native and proud leader in local healthcare, Jen shares her story — from growing up in the city to leading one of its most advanced and mission-driven hospitals. Located in the heart of downtown, SSM…

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Shared Narrative with Onjuli Datta and Mikaella Clements 44:57

5M ago44:57

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Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta are a married couple who write novels together! Their first novel “The View Was Exhausting” is a rom-com about an A-List Hollywood actress and a millionaire’s son using their fabricated romance to control the narrative, and was named by Vogue magazine as a “perfect summer read”. Their new book is an entirely diffe…

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Javia Gilliam-Sanford and Kaje Sanford - The Art of Alcohol 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Javia Gilliam-Sanford and Kaje Sanford, the husband-and-wife team behind Pour Decisions, one of the most creative mobile bars in St. Louis. Their story started back in 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, when Javia—an experienced sommelier—lost her job. Instead of…

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Jentacular with Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold 48:22

5M ago48:22

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Both Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold are actors who have recently turned their storytelling talents into actual stories in actual books! Toby's debut novel "The Empress Murders" is described as both a razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit and an excoriating look at the excesses of the British Empire, just as the sun is beginning to set on it. A…

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Andy Levey - Museum of Illusions - St. Louis 35:59

5M ago35:59

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Museum of Illusions - St. Louis Support the showBy Lucas & Marissa Farrell

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If You Like Humphrey Bogart with Nicola and Rosie Dempsey 43:54

5M ago43:54

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Rosie and Nicola Dempsey are otherwise known as the comedy music double act Flo and Joan. The two previous times they’ve been on this show, Nicola’s pieces of trivia were both about Andrew Lloyd Webber - and there was even a question related to Lloyd Webber in last year’s episode - at the time, the depth of their knowledge about the man was somewha…

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Reggie Son ‘Shorty’ - Longevity as a Lifelong Entertainer 1:08:08

5M ago1:08:08

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Reggie Son—formerly known as Shorty Da Prince. A lifelong entertainer and proud St. Louis native, Reggie got his start on the radio at just 12 years old and went on to host national platforms like BET’s 106 & Park and The Radio One Network. Now back in his hometown, Regg…

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Real Life with Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis 44:24

5M ago44:24

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It’s become something of an Easter tradition to have Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis on the show the week before Good Friday to promote the very special Rockwiz event The Really Really Good Friday Spectacular at the magnificent Hamer Hall. Quiz aficionados themselves, they get surprisingly stuck on a few of the questions this time around. But it's…

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Michael Woods - Equity in Action with Dream Builders 53:39

5M ago53:39

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Michael Woods—a St. Louis native, certified personal trainer, published author, entrepreneur, mentor, and co-founder of Dream Builders 4 Equity. Michael shares his inspiring journey growing up in North City, the driving force behind his passion for unifying communities, …

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Sandwichfest with Pierre Novellie and George Fouracres 53:56

5M ago53:56

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George Fouracres and Pierre Novellie met while studying Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, so it's a fair expectation that they might do well at quizzes. They're both annoyingly multi-talented clever people, performing work ranging from stand-up to musicals, Pierre has a very successful podcast of his own - BudPod with Phil Wang, he's the …

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Nico Marie - Music, Movement, and Mindfulness 58:05

6M ago58:05

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In this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with the incredible Nico Marie, a talented DJ, yogi, and content creator. Nico shares her unique journey from childhood dreams of becoming a professional dancer to evolving into a well-respected DJ and yogi with over 190,000 followers on YouTube. Throughout the conversation, N…

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Herding Cats Again with David Correos and Harry Jun 53:29

6M ago53:29

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David Correos has been on this podcast before with Demi Lardner, but this time I needed a slightly less chaotic partner for him. Harry Jun is another very funny comedian, but they come up against a very tricky set of questions (as always, written by the unparalleled Cindy MacDonald) and it takes all my powers of clue-giving to get them to the corre…

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Brett Apted - Honest Skincare you can Trust 58:55

6M ago58:55

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In this episode, we’re joined by Brett Apted, a real estate entrepreneur and the founder of Western Provisions Company, a tallow-based skincare brand based in Defiance, MO. What began as a personal solution for Brett and his brothers’ children has since evolved into a popular wellness trend, making Tallow Balm one of the most sought-after skincare …