Best STL Bucket List Podcasts (2025)

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Brew in the Lou in Francis Park 39:15

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This week we sat down with Amee Colvin from the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) and Steve Crider, owner of 2nd Shift Brewing, to talk about Brew in the Lou, one of St. Louis’ favorite fall festivals celebrating local beer, food, music, and community. Brew in the Lou returns this weekend at Francis Park, featuring more than 40 local br…

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Lia Holter – Made. by Lia 32:26

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Lia Holter — the award-winning baker and owner of Made. by Lia in Old Town Florissant, who just released her first cookbook. Lia shares how she turned a passion for baking with her mom and grandmother into a full-fledged career — from launching a small Facebook page in 2012 to win…

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October 10-12, 2025 8:29

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 15 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the top Oktoberfests, food and drink festivals, markets, and concerts happening this weekend. This week’s highlights include: 🍻 Soulard Oktoberfest & Brew in the Lou 🍂 Harvest Fest in Tower Grove Park 📚 St. Louis Rare Book Fair + Hermann Arts & Crafts Fai…

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Nick Bognar – Indo, Sado & Pavilion 22:46

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October 3-5, 2025 8:46

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 15 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best festivals, food events, and shows happening across the city. This week’s highlights include: 🎉 GroveFest in The Grove 🦓 Zootoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo 🎨 Historic Shaw Art Fair + The Big Draw Festival 🥃 St. Louis Bourbon Festival in Bento…

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Jarrett Young – Transforming Education at City Academy 23:52

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Jarrett Young, Head of School at City Academy, joins The STL Bucket List Show to share how a small independent school in North St. Louis is transforming opportunities for kids and families through access, love, and education. We cover: Jarrett’s journey: North STL → St. Louis Public Schools → MICDS (DSEG) → Bowdoin → Harvard → back home to lead Cit…

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Tim Wiggins – Yellowbelly, Lazy Tiger & Extra Wavy 36:10

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, we’re joined by Tim Wiggins — the bartender and restaurateur behind Yellowbelly, Lazy Tiger, and the soon-to-open Extra Wavy. Tim traces his path from Small Batch and Bailey’s Range to building cocktail programs that pair bold, tropical flavors with balance and precision. In this episode: What to expect at Extra…

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September 26–28, 2025 6:55

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List breaks down the top Oktoberfests, festivals, concerts, and community events happening across the city. This week’s lineup includes: 🍺 Steins, brats & Bavarian vibes at local Oktoberfests 🌈 Pride weekend in Tower Grove Park 🎶 Evolution Festival in Forest Park wit…

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Joshua “Mr. Fresh” Danrich – From Garage Idea to Walmart Shelves 18:54

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At 16 years old, Joshua “Mr. Fresh” Danrich has taken a garage-born idea and turned it into a shelf-ready product now sold in 100+ Walmart stores across Missouri — plus Schnucks, Dierbergs, and Mobile On The Run. On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell digs into Joshua’s journey from science-loving kid to CEO of Mr. Fresh, a…

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Natasha Bahrami – The Gin Room 31:33

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Natasha Bahrami, the “Gin Girl” herself and owner of The Gin Room. Natasha shares her family’s story from Café Natasha to creating one of the country’s most education-forward gin bars, where the cocktail list is mapped to a botanical “DNA” flavor spectrum. We dig into standout drinks like…

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September 19–21, 2025 8:36

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and festivals happening across the city. This week’s highlights include: 🎈 The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow & Race 🎶 Frizz Fest at Tower Grove Park 💃 Hispanic Festival in Soulard …plus Cardinals Fan Appreciation Weekend…

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

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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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Steve Ewing – Steve's Hot Dogs 29:11

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Steve Ewing of The Urge, Steve’s Hot Dogs, and Steve’s Meltdown. Steve shares his journey from MTV airplay with The Urge to launching a restaurant group built on fun, creative comfort food—from loaded hot dogs to grilled cheese at the City Foundry. We talk signature menu items like the Ba…

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September 12–14, 2025 6:55

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best events and hidden gems around the city. This week’s highlights include: ⚡️ SMX World Championship Playoffs (The Dome) 🎶 MATI Festival (Grand Center Arts District) 🎨 Greentree Festival (Kirkwood) …plus Oktoberfests, art fairs, neighborhood eve…

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

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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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Michael Fricker – Monstera Mezcaleria 28:31

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re joined by Michael Fricker, owner of Monstera Mezcaleria & Natural Wine Bar in Tower Grove. He shares how a neighborhood bottle shop rebranded into a true mezcaleria focused on traditional, producer-owned agave spirits, plus the recent renovation that transformed Monstera into a full cocktail bar wi…

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September 5–7, 2025 7:20

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and festivals happening around the city this weekend. This week’s highlights include: 🎨 Saint Louis Art Fair (Clayton) 🎶 Free 4 All Festival (Grand Center Arts District) 🏎️ NASCAR Playoff Weekend + Confluence Music Festiv…

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

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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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Julie Shih – DD Mau 17:14

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce podcast, we’re chatting with Julie Shih, owner of DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery, which has locations in Webster Groves and Maryland Heights. We learn about how the restaurant got its start in 2018 and how she’s built a loyal following through fresh ingredients, plenty of customization and unexpected fan favorites like…

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August 29-September 1, 2025 7:38

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and festivals happening around the city this Labor Day weekend. This week’s highlights include: Tower Grove Farmers' Market 20th Season Harvest Festival 👩‍🌾 The Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden 🌸 St. Nichola…

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

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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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Will Smith – The City Foundry 37:30

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On this episode of The Sauce podcast, host and Sauce executive editor Lauren Healey sits down with Will Smith, developer of City Foundry STL, to explore the vision and challenges behind one of St. Louis’ most ambitious redevelopment projects. We also discuss: How a trip to Atlanta’s Krog Street Market sparked the idea for a St. Louis food hall The …

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August 22-24, 2025 6:33

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Your STL weekend rundown is back! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and happenings around the city so you can plan your weekend with ease. This week’s highlights include: Festival of Nations returns to Tower Grove Park 🌍 Street Food Festival at Ballpark Village + BOB’s Taco & Po' Boy Fest 🌮 Sty…

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

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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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Ben Poremba – Bengelina Hospitality Group 45:56

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On this episode of The Sauce podcast, host and Sauce executive editor Lauren Healey sits down with acclaimed restaurateur Ben Poremba to explore the roots of his culinary journey, how his heritage shapes his cooking, and what’s new in the Bengelina Hospitality Group. We also discuss: The challenges and rewards of running restaurants in St. Louis Wh…

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August 15-17, 2025 5:47

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Your STL weekend rundown is back! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and happenings around the city so you can plan your weekend with ease. This week’s highlights include: • Taste of St. Louis in downtown Clayton 🍴 • Foodies Eat First Fest downtown 🥂 • Tacos & Tequila Festival in O’Fallon 🌮 • Pl…

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

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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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August 8-10, 2025 4:36

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Your STL weekend rundown is back! In under 10 minutes, Brice from St. Louis Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and happenings around the city so you can plan your weekend with ease. This week’s highlights include: Food Truck Friday returns to Tower Grove Park 🍴 Blues at the Arch: live music + riverfront views 🎶 Cardinals vs. Cubs …

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

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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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August 1-3, 2025 7:14

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This Week in St. Louis — New Episodes Every Thursday Your STL weekend rundown is back! In under 10 minutes, Brice from St. Louis Bucket List highlights the best events, hidden gems, and happenings around St. Louis so you can plan your weekend with ease. This week’s highlights include: - Balloon Glowdeo + rodeo + fireworks at Brookdale Farms - Lego …

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

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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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July 25-27, 2025 5:31

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This Week in St. Louis — New Episodes Every Thursday It’s a packed weekend in the Lou! Brice from STL Bucket List is back with your go-to guide for what’s happening around the city, from concerts and markets to soccer games and pop-up paint nights. Highlights this week: - Flo Rida performing after Friday’s Cardinals game at Busch - CITY SC takes on…

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

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

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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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July 18-20, 2025 5:15

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This Week in St. Louis — New Episodes Every Thursday For the past six years, our STL Bucket List Weekend Guide has helped thousands of people discover the best things to do in St. Louis—from festivals and food to concerts, sports, and iconic city events. Now, we’re bringing that same energy to a new format. This Week in St. Louis is a quick 10-minu…

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

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

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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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Welcome to This Week in St. Louis (INTRO) 0:14

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For the past 6 years, our STL Bucket List Weekend Guide has helped thousands of people discover the best things to do in St. Louis every single Friday. From festivals and markets to concerts, sports, and the city's most iconic events, we’ve made it our mission to keep you connected to the culture. Now, we’re bringing that same energy to a new forma…

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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