The STL Bucket List Show

Shalie Dahl Moore was born in Southeast Alaska, her family harvested wild salmon, halibut, and shrimp. Growing up, Shalie spent most of her free time outside of school on her families fishing boat. Wheelhouse Fish Co. is inspired by her upbringing and the unique lifestyle of Alaskan fishermen and families.  After ending up in the Midwest through college, Shalie is bringing wild Alaskan seafood to...

If you are from St. Louis, there’s a strong chance you’ve been to the famous Gioia’s Deli. Originally founded on The Hill back in 1918, Gioia’s has stood the test of time as a legit community staple. In 1980, the Gioia’s family sold the business to the Donley’s. In 2016, Alex Donley took over the brand from his mother with his wife and quickly began to grow the business to multiple locations.  Gio...

We’re joined by Nurse Mel, Caitlyn, and Darrien for a fun filled episode from the team at SSM Health. These three nurses are “influencers” with a goal to recruit, educate, and of course make you laugh. Luke Farrell sits down with the group to talk all things nursing, SSM Health, and more.  Follow on IG:  @ssmhealthcareers  @nurse.dare @nursemel226_ @nurse.caitlynn Support the show 🎙 New episodes d...

This episode is THE big one! Thank you to our listeners for following along with us for 100 episodes, guests, and special stories from the people of St. Louis. Not only is this a milestone podcast episode, but also a milestone life moment for hosts Lucas and Marissa Farrell, who have finally welcomed the birth of their first born, baby Mila!  Episode 100 is welcomed by Rebekah Coste, owner of St....

On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Luke & Marissa chat with Jake from Fête Booth Fête Booth is St. Louis’ premier Photo Booth and Multimedia experience. Each weekend you will catch Fête Booth at countless events around St. Louis ranging from corporate gatherings, weddings, mitzvahs, wedding showers, and more.  Jake absolutely loves the event industry and is truly the LIFE of the part...

In this episode of The STL Bucket List, we chat with Cory Jobe, the President & CEO of Great Rivers and Routes. Explore the unique intersection of two iconic American roadways and the confluence of three mighty rivers in the Southwest Illinois region. Learn about the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, representing counties like Madison, Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, Calhoun, Greene, and t...

In this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Patrick Huck, the co-founder of Advanced Training & Rehab. As a local and family-owned business, Advanced Training & Rehab has become a staple in the St. Louis community with over 20 locations. Patrick shares the essence of why people choose Advanced Training and Rehab for their physical therapy needs. The founda...

Welcome to the STL Bucket List Show! In this episode, hosts Luke & Marissa Farrell, joined by Sam Moore, Director of Public History at the Missouri Historical Society (MHS), explore the dynamic history of St. Louis. Discover MHS's founding mission in 1866, with over half a million annual visitors to the Missouri History Museum and a vast artifact collection supported by 4,500 members. Unc...

In this episode, Ann and Chris, not twins but the next best thing, share their journey. Having successfully managed their first shop 13 years ago, the sisters took a break to ideate their next venture. Fueled by chardonnay and cheese boards, Project 2 emerged. At their "GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS" in St. Louis, MO, they invite you to explore their curated selection, showcasing their sophisticat...

Welcome to another episode of STL Bucket List Show! Today, we're joined by Jan Marson and Darren Jackson, the driving forces behind Food City. This initiative is on a mission to revolutionize the St. Louis Metro Area's food scene, emphasizing inclusivity, sustainability, and social responsibility. Jan and Darren walk us through Food City's approach of supporting diverse stakeholders...

Forest Park holds a special place in the heart of St. Louis residents, especially us. It’s the place we got engaged, enjoy day dates on art hill, ice skate at Steinberg, and so much more.  We had the honor to host Roman Fox, the Horticulture Superintendent to celebrate A Day 4 Forest Park. This day will focus on our region’s greatest civic treasure – a place of beauty and joy for millions of visit...

Biltong Billy, a thriving small business based in St. Louis, MO, is the brainchild of husband and wife, Giovanni and Olivia Falco. Originating from South Africa, Giovanni's nostalgia for authentic biltong led him to handcraft a drying machine, sparking curiosity among friends and family. The irresistibly delicious snack quickly gained popularity, transforming Biltong Billy into an FDA-approve...

St. Louis radio legend joins us in the studio. Tim McKernan has been a radio personality in St. Louis for over 20 years. Starting his journey in TV, and quickly falling in love with radio. Tim is the host/owner of The Morning After which has been a successful local show in St. Louis for almost 2 decades.  In this episode we talk about life, entrepreneurship, family, and his newest journey with Sou...

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Brittany is the definition of a St. Louis entrepreneur. After quitting her job in 2021, she set out to solve the difficult process of booking group experiences. Disco! partners with premium local businesses to grant access to top group experiences for both corporate and individual planners.  Disco! gives personal recommendations and allows you to book group events with just 3 clicks. After recentl...

Get ready to embark on a delectable adventure with Bold Spoon Creamery, a certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise. Picture this: Rachel's backyard ice cream experiments in 2017 turned into a tasty dream come true. Supported by her fantastic friends, known as "The Spoons," and college students who couldn't resist her creations, Bold Spoon Creamery was born. From a share...

Lauren, co-founder of Old Bakery Beer in Alton, IL joins us on The STL Bucket List Show. The Old Bakery Beer Company is a certified organic craft brewery with a full line-up of beers and delicious seasonal bites. Community plays a big part in what Lauren and her team are building.  Listen to the full episode to dive deep on how the business was brewed, Lauren’s Alton Bucket List, and more.   Suppo...

Emily Frisella is a mission-driven entrepreneur who has been building businesses since the age of 20. She has spent her career cultivating effective teams and inspiring leadership in multiple ways, including founding the wildly popular Women in Business Workshop. Frisella is the best selling author of two cookbooks, as well as her most recent business book, Relationships First: People, Passion, &a...

Today's episode features a full table of guests from the Normal Brand. Hosts Lucas and Marissa share a mic to give one up for the family that works together. Brothers Jimmy, Conrad, and Lan Sansone are entrepreneurs who started the popular clothing brand for women and men. With now nine shops open since the start of their business in 2015, the trio has excelled in family and success. The owne...

Support the show 🎙 New episodes drop every Wednesday. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK 🔔 🎧 LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts ▶ https://apple.co/36ycuuO Spotify ▶ https://spoti.fi/3svGoqS 🔗 CONNECT WITH STL BUCKET LIST: Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/stlbucketlist Website ▶ stlbucketlist.com 🤝 WORK WITH STL BUCKET LIST Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Email ▶ show@stlbu...

GroveFest is one of the largest block parties in all of STL. We hosted Abdul-Kaba Abdullah, executive director of Park Central Development, who put on GroveFest every October.  For the past 17 years, GroveFest has brought thousands of St. Louis residents to the Grove to celebrate our community. This annual street festival, which takes place on the first Saturday of October, is free and packs a ton...

Tim Parker, MLS Allstar, teammate, friend, husband, recent father, and the STL Bucket List show’s first major athletic guest appearance.  Episode 82 scores major talking points with STL  City’s center-back. We got to kick it with Tim and his growing family on today’s episode learning about one of the leagues major leaders. Parker is as genuine and authentic as one could imagine.  He works hard to...

Support the show 🎙 New episodes drop every Wednesday. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK 🔔 🎧 LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts ▶ https://apple.co/36ycuuO Spotify ▶ https://spoti.fi/3svGoqS 🔗 CONNECT WITH STL BUCKET LIST: Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/stlbucketlist Website ▶ stlbucketlist.com 🤝 WORK WITH STL BUCKET LIST Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Email ▶ show@stlbu...

If you’ve been to the STL Bucket List HQ recently, you’ve seen the incredible work of JOVITE on our wall. Jovite Labonte is one of St. Louis’ most talented artists and his work is just starting to pop up all over the city.  Jovite expresses himself through his work and we’re honored to have him bless our workspace with this statement piece.  Tune into this weeks episode of the podcast as Luke &amp...

Ashley and Archie Harmon are the owners of the  Chillax Tap and Co in St. Peter’s. The couple has built both a family and a business here in St. Louis. Both partners took the leap of faith from their past careers to curate a community through the experience of craft beer. They have developed a family oriented space to enjoy a relaxing day tasting a wide selection of available craft beers. Today’s...