Podcasts
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Recent Episodes
Giles Oldroyd on guiding the Danforth Plant Science Center
The Danforth Center’s new president discusses his vision for positioning the city as a leader in plant science, regenerative agriculture, and food security. Tune in to learn how local research supports farmers at home and abroad, and what it means for St. Louis’ future as a center of innovation.
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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
The 314 Podcast
Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis—and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.
Released Every Other Thursday
Giles Oldroyd on guiding the Danforth Plant Science Center
The Danforth Center’s new president discusses his vision for positioning the city as a leader in plant science, regenerative agriculture, and food security. Tune in to learn how local research supports farmers at home and abroad, and what it means for St. Louis’ future as a center of innovation.
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Meet Greater St. Louis Inc.’s new CEO, Ron Kitchens
He built his career fixing smaller cities. Now, St. Louis’ future depends on his success. Tune in to hear Kitchens’ unfiltered vision for the city, starting with creating more jobs, utilizing Rams settlement money, and more.
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Mayor Cara Spencer reflects on first eight months in office
St. Louis’ new mayor reflects on tornado recovery, surprise November snowfall, and the big-picture vision she believes can bring the city’s mojo back.
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Alan Greenblatt on standing up to Donald Trump
What happens when telling the truth means risking your career? The veteran St. Louis editor explains why he chose to quit rather than censor a story, and reveals what the national media keeps getting wrong.
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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Arch Eats
Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.
Released every other Wednesday
Predicting St. Louis dining trends in 2026
From soup flights to Ozempic menus, George and Cheryl explore what to expect in the local dining scene this year—and what’s on the way out.
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St. Louis restaurants to watch in 2026
Curious about what George and Cheryl are most excited to eat in 2026? Tune in as they dish on the openings, returns, and bold new concepts that will have St. Louis buzzing this year—plus, some exciting breaking restaurant news.
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St. Louis’ hottest new restaurants of 2025
With so many restaurants openings this year, it’s hard to keep up. Tune in as George and Cheryl break it all down, sharing their favorite new spots and revealing their (slightly contentious) Top 5.
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What’s new with St. Louis’ holiday pop-up bars ft. Julie Lally
Tune in for the ultimate cheat sheet to St. Louis’ holiday bar scene, straight from the city’s resident holiday pop-up pro.
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Photography by Alise O'Brien
House of Lou
Take a step inside the city’s creative community with St. Louis’ first design podcast. Join Veronica Theodoro, St. Louis Magazine’s Design editor-in-chief, for a front row seat to the worlds of local interior design, architecture, gardens, and fashion. Whether your home is a brick bungalow or a contemporary high rise, you’ll come away informed and inspired, with new ideas for living a beautiful life. There’s so much to see in St. Louis, if you know where to look.
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Inside a Victorian restoration in Joplin ft. Susan Barrett
Love historic homes? Tune in for the story behind a years-long project that transformed two Victorian homes into a single historic house museum in Joplin.
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Christmas tree decorating with St. Louis pros Suzanne Miller and Rae Sutton
Unwrap tips and tricks from local décor experts to craft your most magical Christmas tree yet.
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From fashion to interiors: Inside Danielle Kalish’s inspiring design career
Hear how this St. Louis designer transformed her passion for style into a thriving interiors brand, and what’s next for her growing empire.
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The joys of shopping estate sales with Sugarcoat Home
Kate Pollmann and Jessica Conway of Sugarcoat Home share how they turned a love of antiques into a thriving business—and why we should all add a little more color and whimsy into our homes.
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Fast Forward STL
Fast Forward STL is a business and innovation podcast hosted by entrepreneur, investor, producer, and CEO of The Nitrous Effect companies, Keith Alper. Each episode features leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators doing remarkable work connected to St. Louis and the greater region. Together, they explore ideas, stories, and strategies that shape growth, spark curiosity, and occasionally make you say, “I didn’t know that.” From bold startups to legacy organizations reinventing themselves, the conversations dig into how people build, create, and solve real problems, and why it matters to our city’s future. The goal is simple: learn, explore, and help move St. Louis fast forward through business, leadership, and innovation.
Released Every Other Thursday
Capacity CEO David Karandish on entrepreneurship, AI, and attracting talent to St. Louis
What’s the secret to building a billion-dollar business and leading the AI revolution? How can St. Louis attract—and retain—more tech talent? Find out in the debut episode of Fast Forward STL.
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Introducing ‘Fast Forward STL’: A Business Podcast with Keith Alper
Listen to conversations with business leaders moving St. Louis forward.
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The BizSTL Podcast
Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, get new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.
Regional Business Council’s Karen Branding
The discussion touches on Branding’s background, the future of downtown St. Louis, her view of the challenges facing the region, and the key initiatives the RBC plans to tackle in 2025 and beyond.
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Take Root Hospitality’s Tara Gallina
The co-owner of the local restaurant group, which includes Vicia, Winslow’s Table, Taqueria Morita, and Bistro La Floraison, discusses the St. Louis hospitality business, expanding into catering and private events, and industry trends.
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TCARE vice president of clinical operations Rhonda Brown
The company’s vice president of clinical operations explains how the platform helps caregivers navigate burnout, TCARE’s strategic growth, and how it has benefitted from relocating from Wisconsin to St. Louis.
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BizSTL Podcast: Marson Foods’ Jan Marson and Tyler Wallace
The company, which manufactures waffle products, recently opened a $35 million, 150,000-square-foot production facility in Hazelwood.
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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards
Inside the Architect & Designer Awards, sponsored by Design & Detail, takes listeners behind the scenes and into the creative process, as host Veronica Theodoro interviews some of the winners of this year’s Architect & Designer Awards competition. Listeners will come away with insights, inspiration, and advice for their next home project. The seven-part series will be available on all podcast platforms, including fully-produced videos on YouTube–a first for House of Lou!
Award-winning outdoor living with Caryn Boultinghouse
Get a behind-the-scenes look into Boultinghouse’s award-winning outdoor living space honored in the 2025 Architect & Designer Awards.
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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: Julie Abner
Julie Abner of Julie Abner Designs discusses her winning project in the Modern Interior Design category of the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards.
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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: David Kent Richardson
David Kent Richardson of DKR Interiors won the Commercial Restaurant Space category of the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards for his work on Katie’s Pizza & Pasta in Ballpark Village.
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Inside the Architect & Designer Awards: Kathleen Grim
Kathleen Grim of Srote & Co. discusses her winning project in the Outdoor Living category of the 2024 Architect & Designer Awards.
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