Stick Lounge Podcast

Send us Fan Mail   In this inspiring episode of the Stick Lounge Podcast , we sit down with Des Moines City Council candidate, Pierre Blosse , a scientist-turned-entrepreneur and passionate community advocate whose journey spans continents, industries, and impact.  Born in Nantes, France and raised in California’s Bay Area, Pierre Blosse shares how a love for science led to degrees in Genetics and...

Send us Fan Mail     In this episode, The Stick Lounge Podcast welcomes back Kevin Schilling , Mayor of Burien and candidate for state legislature. Kevin shares his journey from growing up in Des Moines as a fourth-generation Washingtonian to serving his community through AmeriCorps, city council, and now mayoral leadership. We dive into his early education, global experiences, union roots, and ac...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, the Stick Lounge Podcast welcomes back the legendary Randy Hansen —this time joined by his close friend and fellow musician, Lori Lowenstein . Together, Randy and Lori front Stonehouse Wednesday , blending Randy’s original compositions with Lori’s melodic vocals and evocative lyrics.  We dive into the story of how their musical partnership began, the journey the...

Send us Fan Mail   In this powerful episode of Stick Lounge Podcast , we sit down with Lily to hear her story—a journey that began when she was just 12 years old. For years, Lily experienced unexplained symptoms that left her in pain and confusion. Despite countless visits to doctors, she was repeatedly dismissed, told she was “fine,” and made to feel like it was all in her head.  It wasn’t until...

Send us Fan Mail   🎃 Special Halloween Episode: "Ghost or Gray?" 👻  On this hauntingly special episode of the Stick Lounge Podcast , we embrace the magic of our favorite season—Halloween! Think crisp autumn air, crunchy leaves underfoot, pumpkin-flavored everything, and of course… a classic ghost story.  But this tale hits close to home. It’s a chilling encounter from Joe’s childhood i...

Send us Fan Mail     Stick Lounge Podcast had the pleasure of sitting down with legendary guitarist Randy Hansen and his longtime manager, Kevin Fillo . This unforgettable interview was a blast! Randy treated us to a personal performance right in the Stick Lounge, gifted former Des Moines Mayor Matt Pina a custom guitar, and shared incredible stories from his life, his tours, and the many fascinat...

Send us Fan Mail Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with Dr. Brooke Winner . Dr. Winner is a fellowship-trained, board-certified, high-volume minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. She is the founder of Full Spectrum Fibroid and Endometriosis . A quote from Dr. Winner, “I founded this clinic after hearing the exact same heartbreaking stories over and over from my patients. At first it made me sad, an...

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with Melly and Esha from Breakroom Chronicles! They are a TikTok Sensation Duo that you don’t want to miss! We talk about how they got started and where they think their talents could take them! Don’t miss Breakroom Chronicles meet and greet! Thursday August 21st, at Ulysses’ Pub and Pizzzeria, in Sea Tac, WA!  Make sure to check out Breakroom Chro...

Send us Fan Mail Tina Orwall is a dedicated Washingtonian who has made a lifelong commitment to serving her community. From her early years growing up in Oak Harbor and Seattle, to now representing South King County in the Legislature, Tina’s connection to our state runs deep. Throughout her career, Tina has carried a people-first attitude, advocating for the issues that matter most to Washingtoni...

Send us Fan Mail   MEET HARRY   Hi, I’m Harry Steinmetz, and I’m honored to serve as your Deputy Mayor and City Councilmember during one of the most challenging chapters in Des Moines’ history.  Since 2022, our city has faced leadership changes, budget shortfalls, and the long tail of the pandemic. Through it all, I’ve stayed focused on what matters: transparency, accountability, and delivering re...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with Tony Hetler ! Tony is a Des Moines resident that has lived in Des Moines since 1988. He is part of Destination Des Moines , which is an organization that helps with all the city events. He is also a member of the Rotary Club ! But what Tony is best known for is his years of experience in the real estate industry! Tony owns sev...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode we sit down with Matt Pina ! Matt is the former Mayor of Des Moines as well as the current guitarist for Uncle Ernie ! We discuss local politics, land use, business, and music! We really run through it all in this one! From Matt taking Des Moines from being in the red to in black while he was in office, to finding out some local celebrities are among us that we d...

Send us Fan Mail   Please support local Des Moines resident Amara Drazkowski   on her journey to become Miss Washington Teen! We were very impressed by this young lady. At the young age of 16, Amara has already had a very long journey. Dealing with health issues and even having a brush with death. Amara, after quite a struggle of advocating for herself, and forcing doctors to deep deeper, found th...

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast welcomes Dekel Zuhri ! Dekel is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. His practice is called Positive Awakenings , and he is accepting clients! Dekel specializes in LGBTQ+, Sports Performance, and Men's Issues, as well as many other areas. For all Dekel’s information, and to make an appointment, (if your in the market), you can find him at the link provid...

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with Oscar and Snack King Cole!   Oscar is part of the Legacy Foundation and is hosting the Bayside Sneaker Ball! Tickets are going fast and proceeds go to a good cause so make sure and get yours! You don’t want to miss it! Oscar also owns a security company. Make sure you look up Noble Protection Group for all your security needs!  Snack King Cole...

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast Welcomes Second Love Coffee Roasters ! We dive into the world of coffee and coffee roasting with owners Phillip and Scott ! Philip has worked in specialty coffee for over 10 years. Originally wanting to teach, he took café jobs on the side while going to school. The more he learned about specialty coffee and the community around it, the more he fell in love....

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast welcomes Joey Jewell! Des Moines very own “Frank Sinatra”! Joey is a professional Crooner who performs all over! Make sure you catch his upcoming performance on June 14th at the Des Moines Yacht Club, where he will be performing during the Legacy Foundations, Sneaker Ball! We are also joined by Patrice Thorell! President and founding member of the Des Moines...

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with Steve Edmiston! A  business and entertainment lawyer with Bracepoint Law. He is rated  "AV Preeminent" (highest ranking) by Martindale Hubble, and 10 on AVVO.   Steve is also an indie film screenwriter and producer. His credited features as include "Crimes of the Past," distributed by MarVista Entertainment; "A Relativ...

Send us Fan Mail Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with Kevin Schilling! Serving his second term on the Burien City Council and currently as Mayor, Kevin will run for State Representative of the 33rd district, open Pos. 1 seat vacated by Tina Orwall. As Burien Mayor, Kevin has taken bold action to address housing, homelessness, and public safety. His tenure has been marked by listening to the communi...

Send us Fan Mail   Stick Lounge Podcast has a great time interviewing Nathan Kaiser! Founder of 2BAR Spirits. Learn about the journey of becoming a distiller and why Nathan puts his heart and soul into his product. It’s definitely a labor of love and you can taste it! 2BAR is a local distiller out of the Seattle area. Make sure to check them out. You won’t be disappointed! Find 2BAR at the links b...

Send us Fan Mail The Stick Lounge Podcast sits down with London Grey. Local tattoo artist that practices out of Local Roots in Des Moines, WA.  We talk about where she grew up, moving from Alaska, to New York, to Hawaii, and ending up here in WA. State. London comes from a family line of fine artists and grew up “putting her spin” to the family craft. Her love of art, her family, her son, and her...

Send us Fan Mail   Meet Tammy Clarke! Des Moines resident, former teacher, and lots of fun stories!    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571618356907     https://www.instagram.com/stick_lounge/     https://www.tiktok.com/@stick.lounge.podc?lang=en     https://www.youtube.com/@Stick_Lounge_Podcast     https://open.spotify.com/show/5zUUm9kVmFZ4dZo9WcMoMb     https://www.iheart.com/podcast/13...

Send us Fan Mail     In this episode Joe and Hamp discuss the Stick Lounges first Speak Easy night! There is a password to get in! Catwoman, a.k.a Lily, sits in on this episode to add her color commentary! Keep your eyes and ears pealed for the Speak Easy password for entry on Saturday April 5th! Stick Lounge in Des Moines, WA.    The Password is……….    https://www.instagram.com/qbertwaterlandarca...

Send us Fan Mail    In this episode we interview Jason Bliss , owner of the Waterland Arcade . We go over how he became the arcade owner, where his love of video games and arcades in particular began, and what he hopes to accomplish going forward. The Waterland Arcade is a staple in the Des Moines, WA . Community. It’s also much more than your run of the mill arcade! Hosting DJ nights, Karaoke, an...

Send us Fan Mail William came in to the Stick Lounge as a guest of a birthday party. After a short conversation, we found out that we had to sit down and get to know each other more. William is a very interesting guy with a lot of knowledge. He's looking to start hi own podcast as well so keep an eye out for that! We talk about, food, life, being a man, history, and more! You don't want...