More To Say, with Randi Naughton

He wrote the book on the historic Lemp Mansion in St. Louis.  Stephen Walker is the author of 'Lemp; The Haunting History'.  It's everything you wanted to know about the storied history of the Lemp Family, their lore and why, even today, The Lemp Mansion is more popular than ever. Stephen also wrote and directed the one-man play frequently being staged at the Lemp mansion.  For all of the Lemp eve...

Lab Grown Diamonds.  Are they even real gemstones? What's the difference between lab grown and mined diamonds?  What about quality?  What about price? We talk with Michael Haddad from The Diamond Family in St. Louis about the myths surrounding lab grown diamonds. The Diamond Family has a long history as a luxury jeweler. So before you pop the question, or upgrade your jewelry collection, do your h...

Like it or not kids, it's back to class for you in a few weeks.  I'll run down when some of the Bi-State districts are starting,  as well as highlight some cool community back-to-school events. We'll also talk with Kameel Stanley, who talks about 'Trap Run STL' a community wide event in the city's northside in early September.

You might often hear me refer to my podcast partner Logan Janis. Who’s Logan?  I’ve had several people ask me.  Logan is one of the hosts of the ‘Mostly Superhero” podcast and my podcast partner. Hear how this unlikely partnership came to be and why I call Logan the ultimate St. Louis hype man! www.mostlysuperheroes.com

On average, women make up roughly 30% of professionals in the global wine industry, from production, to wine makers to executive positions. Winewomen.org  is an organization whose goal is to advance women’s professional careers in the wine industry.  Hear from President Ashley Burnett about how they're doing this.

As a cornerstone of the craft brewing industry in St. Louis, Four Hands Brewing Co. was founded in 2011 featuring year‑round staples & seasonal and limited-release brews. We talk with 4-hands Marketing manager Liz Swyers about their ST. Louis footprint, their many events, and a strong commitment to community, having donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local non-profits.

It's magic!  Magic Amanda Lindsey and her magic tricks caught the attention of the famous magical duo Penn & Teller, now she's wowing magic fans with a permanent place to entertain in the Delmar Loop!  Hear how she started, her time on the national stage & the advice from Penn & Teller and how you can catch her act!

The Lake of the Ozarks is a destination for millions of people from all over the country.  It gained even more popularity because of a viral photo during the pandemic. We talk with someone from LOZ Conv & visitors Bureau about new attractions, real estate, rentals, The shootout boat races & more!

Fresh off winning the Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre, the MUNY presents it’s 107th season this summer! I chat with the MUNY President and CEO Kwofe Coleman about the honor, the new lineup this season and how this iconic St. Louis institution fared during the recent tornado.

STREAMING NOW -"More to Say" Podcast! Logan Janis & I talk w/ Steve Ewing about this effort to help after the STL tornado. It's the "Build Back the Block" tornado relief concert June 17th @steveshotdogs & @FountainSTL on Delmar! @mostlysuperhero & @steveewing Of @TheUrgeRocks    

From Radio intern to social media sensation! Kelly Manno is a Tik Tok star and Gen X standup comedian who has amassed 4 & a half million followers! Now she is hitting the road for her standup tour “Gen X Takeover comedy tour” which takes her to her hometown of St. Louis! She started posting Tik Toks during the pandemic, and her 3 teenagers thought it was pretty cringe.  Not anymore! Hear this...

Susan Polgar is one of the most renowned women in the history of the game of chess! Sabotage and betrayal, intimidation, misogyny and even violent assault, and she overcame all of it to break the game’s long-standing gender barrier and claim her place at the pinnacle of professional chess. Susan has penned her story in REBEL QUEEN: The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster, available...

Iconic St. Louisan actor-singer-author Jenifer Lewis has appeared in 100's of movies, TV shows and on Broadway! She is often referred to as "the Mother of Black Hollywood". Jenifer will receive an honorary degree from Washington University at their 164th commencement. Enjoy this lively conversation about her life, career and her will to survive after a devastating incident in Africa!

Austin Pendleton is a prolific actor, director and playwright whose career spans six decades. He is best known for his roles in ‘What’s up Doc’ (1972), The Muppet Movie’ (1979) and ‘My Cousin Vinny (1992) and countless other films and stage appearances. In one of my favorite conversations to date, Austin Pendleton looks at his long and storied career, which isn’t done yet, who his favorite on-scre...

I've had a number of inquiries about all that 'stuff' in the background on the shelves of my More to Say podcast. It's not just randomly gathered junk...there's a reason it's all included. Let's take a tour, shall we?

The Zeller Family lost their beloved Jake to suicide.  They decided to turn this tragedy into a movement to end the stigma of mental illness.  Now, years later, Team Jakey holds community events, raises money and has and open discussions about mental illness and suicide prevention. Hear from Jake’s twin brother Sam Zeller about how they’re moving forward and helping others who may be struggling. I...

Mike Keenan is one of the most revered and most reviled hockey coaches ever to stand behind an NHL bench. This Stanley Cup winner has coached some of the best players in the world (Messier, Gretzky, Chelios, Hull, Pronger). Many of those relationships were toxic. Now retired after 50 years in coaching, we chat w/Keenan about his past beefs with teams, players and fan bases as well as his new book;...

  The Goo Goo Dolls have been making music for almost 40-years! This iconic Grammy nominated rock band has hits like “Name”, “Iris “and “Broadway” They’re currently on their “Summer Anthem Tour”, which will hit the stage in STL this summer. I spoke with band member Robby Takac (bass, vocals) about their tour, new album, their legacy and our connection dating back to the Buffalo, NY in the big hair...

How St. Louis based Lion’s Choice has been the king of roast beef for almost 6-decades. We chat with the CEO Fred Burmer about their longevity, how they compete with other quick service restaurants and what’s in the future to keep the brand going strong!

Imagine owning one of your favorite teams you followed growing up. It’s a reality for Sue McCollum- owner and CEO of Major Brands, as well as CEO of two Anheuser-Busch distributorships. She is now one of 10 limited-partner owners of the Buffalo Bills! A native Western New Yorker, Sue is a life-long member of #BillsMafia!  Now, she is part owner. How did it happen and what will her role be with thi...

To preview our upcoming interview with the Lion's Choice CEO, we're giving away free eats!  Here's how you can enjoy an iconic STL brand for yourself!

Weight loss shots.  Here’s the skinny! Dr. Joseph Moleski, board certified family physician and owner of STL Medical Weight Loss https://www.stlmedweightloss.com/  talks about the weight loss treatment millions of people are trying. Who is a good candidate, what are the effects and results to expect?

Rising star Cameron Fuller is a multi-talented actor/producer/director.  Currently starring as Nathan on the 3rd season of Tyler Perry’s ‘Zatima’ on BET+ Hear about his STL connections, his football playing days & working with Hollywood legends like Tyler Perry and Denzel Washington as well as his newest directorial debut is for the film “Runaway”, which focuses on human trafficking.  

CATCHING UP WITH TONY LARUSSA   MLB Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa is known for his accomplishments on the field.  Tony led his teams to three World Series titles and is one of the winningest managers in major league history. In addition to his illustrious career playing and managing Major League baseball for decades, Tony also shares his love for animals and veterans. I reconnected with Tony to chat...

Flying for the Holidays?  Know your rights!  NEW “More to Say” podcast, find out what you can do if your flight is cancelled or delayed. Flyersrights.org is all about helping airline passengers.  It’s what the airlines don’t want you to know!