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Co-hosted by couple Lucas and Marissa Farrell, the founders of the popular Instagram account STL Bucket List. Lucas and Marissa discuss all things St. Louis with some of the city's most influential people. This weekly show highlights guest speakers with a passion for serving the community through talents, businesses, entrepreneurship, and influence. Tune in every Wednesday for real conversations with compelling minds in and around St. Louis.
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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 neighborhood-driven food group, blending creativity, culture, and a love for St. Louis. We dive into: How a loft supper club during the pandemic evolv...
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 locally owned coffee shops and roasters who are passionate about their craft. LongStory Coffee shares how they started, the values that guide their busi...
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 products right on her family’s century-old farm. What started with 11,000 hemp seeds and zero farming experience has since become a mission-dri...
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 leave the corporate world and launch her own business. From planning once-in-a-lifetime honeymoons to advising on credit card points, Riya walks us ...
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 Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force, and Army veteran. We dive into his mission at SSM Health to create healthier communities through innovation, compassion, a...
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 Larry about the ups and downs of parenting, the pressure men feel to have it all together, and why creating community around fatherhood matters more t...
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 partnership: a permanent Fordo's Killer Pizza location inside the Urban Chestnut taproom in The Grove. From the art of wood-fired pies to the evolution of...
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 scale a business while staying rooted in values. We dive into: Hoffman Brothers’ rapid growth from 45 to 650+ employeesThe launch of Hoffmann Brother...
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 and unmatched storytelling skills to the mic. We dive into what inspired her to launch this new project, the future of local media, and how she’s con...
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 sports team in this fast-growing space, and what fans can expect from their first major event happening July 17–20 at Chaifetz Arena. Whether you're a ...
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 routine. From brewing his daily espresso to bringing his family into the shops on the weekends, Upshot has been a staple in his life for years. T...
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 show
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 connects with clients, and why giving back to the local community matters just as much as winning in the courtroom. Support the show
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 skies. He later founded GoJet Airlines in St. Louis and developed the game-changing CRJ-550, the world’s first 50-seat jet with true first-class s...
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 eventually returning to the circus world full-time. Recorded under the big top, this episode dives into the evolution of Circus Flora, the importance of c...
A quick episode highlighting some must-visit spots this summer! Support the show
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. Coach Davis dives into the evolution of the team since 2003, the grind behind game day, and the mission to inspire the next generation of female athl...
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 K-pop chart-toppers and Netflix’s Love Is Blind. But Marlin’s latest chapter is something completely different—and deeply personal. After the ...
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 Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and a teaching hospital affiliated with Saint Louis University. The hospital bo...
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 backing down, they found a new path forward. They noticed how people’s relationships with alcohol were changing and decided to create a space wher...
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