Best STL Bucket List Podcasts (2025)

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nCase Technologies – The STL Startup Making Lifesaving Tools Easy to Carry 47:00

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Saving lives with one small case. This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Dani Wilder and Matt Bitner-Glindzicz, the founders of nCase Technologies — a St. Louis startup on a mission to make carrying naloxone (Narcan) as simple as carrying your keys. What began as a tragic loss in college led to an idea that could ch…

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From Turkey Talk To Luxury Rides And Bucket-List Travel 1:15:48

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Send us a text You can see the Live Video To all of our shows at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJsM_js_n_aX6Vt-lV2lQ https://www.facebook.com/inyourcityshowBy IN YOUR CITY SHOW With Kelley Lamm and Gordon Montgomery

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November 28-30 6:21

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here. In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers Thanksgiving weekend events across the Lou, from holiday markets to neighborhood celebrations and festive nights out. This week’s highlights include: Shop local events Thanksgiving weekend concerts, markets, and seasonal festivals Christmas pop up bars an…

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Tamara Keefe - Clementine's Ice Cream 27:54

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Ice cream that can make you quit your corporate job? Clementine’s founder Tamara Keefe did exactly that. In this episode of The Sauce podcast, Lauren sits down with Tamara to talk about how she walked away from a “dream” executive role, turned a lifelong ice cream hobby into Clementine’s Ice Cream, and built a St. Louis–born brand that now supports…

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How An Italian Culinary Legacy Found A Home At The Ritz-Carlton 48:16

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Send us a text The kitchen should feel like a home you’re invited into, and that’s exactly what we experienced with Mario Iaccarino of Casa Don Alfonso at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. From Sorrento to Clayton, Mario shares how design, memory, and an open-kitchen stage turn dinner into a sensory journey—copper pans glowing, custom tiles whispering h…

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November 21-23 7:38

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the downtown holiday kickoffs, markets, concerts, and cozy winter events happening across the Lou. This week’s highlights include: Winterfest Opening Day at Kiener Plaza Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights + Thanks-for-Giving Parade Brewery Lights, Garden …

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The St. Louis Children’s Choirs – Shaping Young Voices & Building Community 36:03

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Belonging, big stages, and brave voices with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs This week on The STL Bucket List Show, Luke sits down with Ben Nordstrom (Executive Director) and Dr. Alyson Moore (Artistic Director) of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, an iconic program that has been shaping young singers and leaders for 48 seasons. They talk about how …

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Arica Avery – STL Pot Chef 21:47

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with Arica Avery, the force behind STL Pot Chef, to talk about cannabis-infused dining, community events, and breaking stigma in St. Louis. Arica shares how college experiments with flavor and dosage grew into a full slate of curated experiences, from pop-up markets to chef competiti…

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Hottest Happy Hour Episode 80 - Ghosts, Demons & the Lemp Legacy 47:35

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Send us a text It’s our Haunted Halloween Special on the IN YOUR CITY Show! 👀 We’re getting chills (and maybe a few goosebumps) as we welcome Franki Cambeletti and Maddie Klein of Haunted Soulz Paranormal Investigations, along with our favorite ghost guru from the Haunted Garage Podcast! Together, they lift the veil on the supernatural world — from…

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Hottest Happy Hour Episode 43: We Raise A Glass with Billy Busch 51:53

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Send us a text Best known as the author of Family Reins: The Extraordinary Rise and Epic Fall of an American Dynasty, Billy opens up about the triumphs and challenges behind the legendary Busch family legacy. From unforgettable days at Grant’s Farm to the behind-the-scenes drama of an iconic brewing empire, he shares a rare, candid perspective on w…

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November 14-16 9:13

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the top comedy shows, concerts, and local events lighting up the Lou. This week’s highlights include: Flyover Comedy Festival 🎤 The Lion King in Concert 🦁 Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit 🥾 Wine with Friends (Port Edition) at Noboleis Vineyards 🍷 Blues home …

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Hottest Happy Hour Episode 47: The Power of Faith & Film - The John O'Leary Interview 54:08

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Send us a text we welcome John O’Leary, the inspirational speaker and extraordinary survivor whose life story ignited the anticipation behind the upcoming feature film Soul on Fire. Based on his bestselling memoir On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, the movie is a powerful biographical drama starring Joel Courtney, William H…

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Michelle Tucker – Leading United Way STL to Help One in Three 42:42

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Michelle Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, joins The STL Bucket List Show to talk leadership, community impact, and how collective giving and volunteer power support more than a million neighbors each year. We cover: Her path from corporate leadership to the nonprofit sector, and what carries over How the region’s commun…

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Kevin Lemp – 4 Hands Brewing Company 17:51

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Kevin Lemp, president of 4 Hands Brewing Co., to talk about 14 years of brewing, creativity, and community in St. Louis. Kevin shares how he turned a passion for small-batch beer into one of the city’s most beloved craft beverage brands — and how 4 Hands has evolved into a full-sc…

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Hottest Happy Hour Episode 1: Back On Air In St. Louis 1:54:09

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Send us a text You can see the Live Video To all of our shows at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJsM_js_n_aX6Vt-lV2lQ https://www.facebook.com/inyourcityshowBy IN YOUR CITY SHOW With Kelley Lamm and Gordon Montgomery

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Hottest Happy Hour Episode 3: Storm Stories, Style, And Hot Dogs 1:55:19

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Send us a text You can see the Live Video To all of our shows at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJsM_js_n_aX6Vt-lV2lQ https://www.facebook.com/inyourcityshowBy IN YOUR CITY SHOW With Kelley Lamm and Gordon Montgomery

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Hottest Happy Hour Episode 2: Music, Missteps, And Second Chances 1:49:10

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Send us a text You can see the Live Video To all of our shows at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJsM_js_n_aX6Vt-lV2lQ https://www.facebook.com/inyourcityshowBy IN YOUR CITY SHOW With Kelley Lamm and Gordon Montgomery

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November 7-9 6:15

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the top concerts, festivals, and family events happening across the Lou. This week’s highlights include: 🔥 Laumeier After Dark 🍂 Schlafly Full Moon Festival 🎷 Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl ⚽ Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament at CITYPARK …and more! Whether yo…

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Greg Warren – From Kirkwood to The Tonight Show 59:18

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St. Louis comedian Greg Warren joins host Luke Farrell ahead of a huge month — performing seven hometown shows at the St. Louis Funny Bone (Nov. 6–9, including a Sunday family matinee) and appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Dec. 15. Greg shares stories from his early days at Mizzou and The Funny Bone, his decade-long career at P…

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Derek Deaver & Tara Byerley – Three Kings Public House + Casa de Tres Reyes 21:10

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with owner Derek Deaver and director of operations Tara Byerley to talk about the growth of Three Kings Public House and its sister concept, Casa de Tres Reyes. Derek shares his path from early days at Mike Duffy’s to opening Deaver’s in Florissant, then launching Three Kings on the …

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October 31-November 2 8:20

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the top Halloween parties, cultural celebrations, markets, and concerts happening across the Lou. This week’s highlights include: 🎃 Freakfest at the City Museum 🕯️ SLAM Underground: Gothic at the Art Museum 🌼 Día de los Muertos Festivals in the Delmar Loo…

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National Stuttering Association – Building Community, Confidence, and Connection 31:57

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Roughly 79 million people worldwide stutter. In St. Louis, the National Stuttering Association (NSA) is building connection, confidence, and community — so no one has to navigate it alone. On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Chad Mannisi (Chair of the NSA Board of Directors) and Christine Rose (Regional Ch…

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Todd Hotaling – Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) 32:00

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Todd Hotaling from Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) to talk Westport Plaza, Union Station, holiday pop-ups, and what’s coming next for one of St. Louis’ largest hospitality groups. LHM at a glance: 20+ St. Louis hotels, 10 restaurants, and marquee attractions at Union Station.…

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Old Orchard Fall Festival – Oct. 25 & 26 25:47

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The Old Orchard Fall Festival is back—and bigger. This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Madeleine Wiering, of Papillon Press, and Lexie Toomey, of First House, to share how Webster Groves’ Old Orchard District is turning Big Bend into a two-day neighborhood celebration. Festival at a glance: 🗓️ Oct 25–26 • 10 AM–6 …

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October 24-26, 2025 9:03

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 10 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the top festivals, Halloween events, pop-ups, and concerts happening across the Lou. This week’s highlights include: 💀 Central West End Halloween Street Party 🎪 Circus of Life at the Big Top 🌼 Día de los Muertos in Clayton 🍎 Apple Butter Festival in Kimms…

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Josh Smith – Neon Greens 20:55

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On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with Josh Smith, designer turned restaurateur and owner of Neon Greens, the innovative Grove salad bar where lettuce travels from a hydroponic farm to the kitchen by conveyor belt. Josh shares how he turned a pandemic hobby into one of St. Louis’ most creative dining experiences, gro…

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October 17-19, 2025 10:33

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Your St. Louis weekend rundown is here! In under 15 minutes, Brice from STL Bucket List covers the top fall festivals, spooky season events, markets, and concerts happening across the Lou. This week’s highlights include: 🍦 Delish on Delmar 🍻 Oktoberfest at Westport Plaza 🎨 SLICE: St. Louis Independent Comics Expo 🎶 PINES FEST 2025 …and more! Whethe…

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Brandon Williams – From the NFL to Leading Boys & Girls Clubs of STL 46:41

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From North City & North County to the NFL and back home to lead, Brandon Williams’ journey has always been about team—and today that team is the 6–18-year-olds served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. On this week’s episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Brandon (Hazelwood East alum, Wisconsin Badger, forme…

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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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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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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 …