From North County and Jennings to film, music, and cinematic short-form storytelling, Eric “Remrod” Mayes has been using creativity to spotlight St. Louis for years. In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Remrod shares how his early passion for music, photography, and film led to building a platform rooted in positivity, consistency, and community impact. We talk about what it really takes to stay creative long-term, why giving back to local businesses matters, and how he approaches sho...
From Dallas to downtown St. Louis, from corporate banking to coaching and community building, Britteney Ofodile has been quietly shaping spaces that help women lead with confidence and grow with purpose. In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Britteney shares how moving to a city where she knew no one became the catalyst for building Her Move, a digital community for mompreneurs and ambitious women, and how she ended up consulting for one of downtown’s buzziest spots, The Moniker. We al...
St. Louis is a city of neighborhoods, and for Maryann Vitale Alles, home is where everything starts. In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Maryann, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties, to talk about growing up on The Hill, building a 500 agent company, and why values and culture matter just as much as sales volume. From first time buyers and luxury homes to tornado recovery and hyper local neighborhood expertise, Maryann shares how...
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 change public health nationwide. Their patented naloxone keychain case is waterproof, discreet, temperature-resistant, and designed to increase the l...
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 SLCC blends musical excellence with character growth, why belonging is at the heart of every rehearsal, and what happens when 400 kids from across ...
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 overHow the region’s community campaign works, and why it matters211, what to call it for, and connecting to 28,000+ resourcesUnited for Families, a two-generation approach th...
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 Procter & Gamble before taking the leap into comedy full-time, and what it takes to stay sharp in an ever-changing industry. We cover: Getting t...
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 Chapter Coordinator & speech-language pathologist at SLU) to talk about creating safe spaces, advocacy, and resources for people who stutter and ...
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 PM both days📍 Old Orchard, Webster Groves (Big Bend Blvd between East Dale & Summit)🎟️ Free to attend — RSVP encouraged What to expect: ...
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, former 49er/Ram/Steeler) to talk about why out-of-school time matters and how BGCSTL is helping kids feel safe, seen, and supported across the r...
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 breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and food trucks. The event supports scholarships and educational programs for local Lutheran schools. Amee shar...
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 City AcademyWhy 100% of students receive financial aid, with families paying ~$3,900 toward a $28,000 educationThe City Academy model: no buses, daily...
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, an air freshener & deodorizer brand made with 100% essential oils. We cover: Pitching at Walmart Open Call (and landing the golden ticket)Formul...
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 brick-and-mortar in Overland. We dig into radical transparency (yes, she posts payroll), why guest experience beats hype, and how to “stand on busin...
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 FestHow the festival uplifts 80+ Blooming Businesses year-roundThis year’s highlights: hair show competition, youth zone, Black-owned farmers market, food + dri...
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...