The STL Bucket List Show

From Vegas mega-resorts to St. Louis entertainment weekends, this episode goes behind the scenes with Mike Jerlecki , Vice President and General Manager for Hollywood Casino St. Louis and River City Casino (PENN Entertainment) . We talk about what it’s really like running a casino operation, how the guest experience is built from the ground up, and what’s coming next for sports betting in Missouri...

On this week's episode of The STL Bucket List Show , Luke sits down with Justin Mincher (President) and Tyson Cameron (Vice President) from Team St. Louis , a local organization building an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ people and allies through sports, social events, and healthy lifestyle programming. From volleyball leagues that are at-capacity to pickleball socials that welcome total begi...

On this week's episode of The STL Bucket List Show , host Lucas Farrell sits down with Nick Sansone of Sansone Group .  Nick is a St. Louis real estate leader with deep family roots in the region, and a huge passion for supporting local businesses, restaurants, and the community. In this conversation, Nick shares what it’s like building a family business where the company name is also the fam...

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...

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 ambitio...

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 bu...

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 na...

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 gr...

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 over How the region’s community campaign works, and why it matters 211 , what...

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 co...

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 pathologi...

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 (B...

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 ou...

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 t...

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 Academy Why 100% of students receive financial...

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...

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...

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 Fest How the festival uplifts 80+ Blooming Businesses year-r...

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 creativit...

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 passi...

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 f...

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 busi...

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 d...

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 press...

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...