The Rachel Zimmerman Show

The wonderful Chef Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box and Telva at the Ridge joins Rachel this week to talk about being a James Beard Finalist for Best Chef - Midwest!

KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman talks about the legacy of KMOX, his career, and the value of sports to our culture here in St. Louis.

Chef Juwan Rice from Rated Test Kitchen joins the show to talk about his rise to success and the realities of being a creative in St. Louis.

Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez from the 6th Ward joins the show to talk about St. Louis issues, including her idea for a city manager position!

Alvin Reid of Donnybrook and the St. Louis American joins Rachel this week!

Singer/Songwriter Aida Ade joins the show for an interview and a beautiful performance - learn about her writing process and how mental health is a huge theme in her work.

314 Day founder Tatum Polk and 314 Day Foundation's Jami Balentine join the program to talk 314 Day 2025!

Orlandez Lewis is a vinyl enthusiast and radio personality from St. Louis - in this episode, he and Rachel discuss records, music, loss, and the things you learn as you get older.

Actor, comedian, and improv pro Jeff B. Davis joins Rachel via Zoom to talk about his upcoming shows in STL with Whose Live Anyway!

Liza Weiss with Missouri Appleseed joins the show, as does April Foster with Keyway Center for Diversion and Re-entry!

The super talented artist Brock Seals joins the Rachel Zimmerman Show to talk about his exhibit at City Museum!

Rachel chats with Kristy Bourgeois of the Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis! Plus, KMOX reporter Sean Malone tells us about the NLEC selling their downtown building.

This week, Rachel talks to Dr. Patrick K. Porter about the importance of keeping your brain healthy. Plus, LA resident Eric Stolze shares his story in the midst of the LA wildfires.

Why are so many Americans angry about our healthcare system? Rachel explores the topic this week and talks to Dr. Bill Hennessy and SLU's Keli Jackson to learn more.

Kirkwood born street artist fnnch tells us about a reception at City Museum on 12/22- plus, Dr. Laura Gabayan talks holiday anxiety and the pursuit of wisdom!

Comedian Sean O'Brien talks his new podcast "The Consumers"! Plus, we learn about the MO History Museum's locally-driven gift shop!

Dr. Pablo Seward Delaporte from SLU teaches us about Third Spaces - and then we will talk to Ashely and Hannah from Fortuna Games, a local third space!

Enjoy this compilation of clips from Audacy on-air personalities who have been on the show!

This week, Rachel talks to Melissa Weissler from Operation Food Search. Plus, Lt. Colonel Dustin M. Doyle of the US Air Force Band of Mid America talks their holiday concert series!

Mr. Blue Sky, an ELO tribute band, performs "Evil Woman" on the show - catch them at the Pageant on November 22nd. Plus, Dr. Greg Hammer talks about the winter blues, and we brighten up from the winter blues with Camille Brooks from Winterfest!

Steve Ewing talks The Urge and Steve's Hotdogs! Plud, SLU professor Keli Jackson talks political memes and Moosylvania's Andrew Cohen talks Moosespace!

Naresh Kumar raises awareness for human trafficking and talks about his multi-country bike rides, plus STL's own Andy Cohen joins the Rachel Zimmerman Show!

April Foster from Keyway talks about the important work the center is doing for diversion and re-entry. Kemi Awosile talks the upcoming Dia de los Muertos festival at MO History Museum.

Andrew Volpe talks his creative process and what to expect from this year's HalLUDOween shows!

Author Ken McGee talks his novel "Veiled", Yuppy Puppy's Jessica Cooke previews their upcoming gala, and BradENstl give the rundown of Calypso: Spirits of the Bayou