OTwithOliver: Recent Episodes
David Oliver
Documenting the important people, places and events of St. Louis' past and future. Plus, anybody worth talking to who may be visiting our fair city.
"A New Home"- what did we learn?
The success after the doc about The Hill
Why Bosnians gravitated to St. Louis.
The difference between refugees and immigrants.
How history repeats itself- for better or worse....they did it again
Ron Zetcher, What did we learn?
We talk about the hall of fames he is a member of. Norm Stewart stories. Norm stories, did I mention Norm stories. With some great Bill Tubbs stuff thrown in. Yesssss… we do talk about the UCLA game.
Graduated from UCity, just re-retired from teaching in Ladue. He was adopted on day one, embraced it, embraced challenges, embraced life. This one snuck up on me. Knew it’d be good, but not this good.
Bill Kunz- What did we learn?
Great Tom Coghill story (Iron Barley).
Bill was there when Union Station opened.
Hooters was a unique place early '90s.
What it's like to be on DDD.
What's it like to drop 200lbs and keep it off. Fun talk.
Put your money where your heart is. Horns Down Shop owner Jesse Cox is doing just that with his Missouri Tigers NIL program. Informative, interesting conversation. How does it work? How can fans, not companies, chip in? Is this a good thing? An insider prospective on how it works and what maybe to come..
Opa, George A. Liyeos. Chairman of this year’s Greek Open. I asked George on, cause I’m not that up to speed on the Greek St. Louis community, and his family as been a vital part of it for decades. We play the vocab game, think Big Fat Greek Wedding, vinegar not Windex, there’s a new Greek doc coming out and yes, the Greeks started everything. Any episode with a Lou Potsu mention is a good one. Glad we did this. Apple: https://rb.gy/ixndo0 Web: https://otwitholiver.com/ #stl #greek #greek #stlouis
What did we learn:
How to get your book published....in StL
Escaping OZ series
Chandler Scott series
What if we had a 4-party system.
Have you ever gone commando because someone stole the world's largest pair of underwear from you? The legacy of founder Bod Cassily and his untimely death. First date with future wife was at the Museum. How much fun it is to see Museum swag outside of Missouri. Some great had to be there stories and what the new Director has in the works for the Museum.. including the ability to now take tours.
Ever wonder what happened to your favorite restaurant that no longer exists? Do your folks talk about a restaurant you never got to go to? If only there was someone who could fill in the blanks. Oh wait, meet Ann Lemons Pollack. From July 29, 2020, RIP.
The Magic House was created in late 1979 and for the last few months Derrick has been the Director of Marketing steering the ship out of covid and into the next generation. Born and raised in StL, he understands what the place means locally and nationally. 55,000 square feet of fun. I found out stuff I didn't know....and you will too. Good talk, good guy.
Kathy- What did we learn? What should you know in today's real estate market? #metoo Before we knew what to call it. One of the first to sell homes on-line, when others said don't. She's not resting on past successes.
Laurence: What did we learn: Grew up in Memphis, Memphis surprisingly to MU. Kansas victories, Braggin' Rights, Elite Eight, friendships, championships, Big 12-SEC, Norfolk State. The NIL role he now plays in Columbia.... good guy, good talk.
OJ- What did we learn:
Turned tragedy growing up into his foundation. Planted the seed for the U at Miami before exploding on the scene with the Cardinals, who may never have moved if they won at Washington in '84. Two rings with NY and loved him some Whitney Houston. The newest member of the StL Hall of Fame, may be another one to come.
Tami has been killing it at the Aquarium since Christmas '19. What did we learn?
How do you transform a building built in the late 1800s into an aquarium.
How do you keep 13,000 fish alive in 250,000 gallons of salt water.
How the StL aquarium's interactive galleries make it unique.
Why Union Station has finally found its purpose.... and the Blues lobster is kind of cool...the sharks are worth the trip.
After breaking racial barriers growing up in the LOU, Ron helped shape what is today the incredibly successful St. Louis youth basketball scene. Don't know much about basketball, no worries, this is about life. If you do know about the Eagles....Ron might be the only guy on the planet who can tell you what actually happened. Hughes-Beal, a StL treasure.
KSHE=St. Louis. John Ulett= KSHE.
What did we learn:
Payola happened, bands KSHE broke, JC and that unprecedented thing, boobies for t-shirts in Crestwood, what do you tell a son whose father died in your arms, when do you wear World Series rings and what's it like to hit a hole in one. All in an hour- enjoy.
30+ years at Fox 2, what did we learn:
First job at 15-years old, from a small KY town to StL, how? Listen :)
Kudos to Dick Ford. Has earned 13 Emmys and 4 Murrows.
Her favorite stories, thoughts on '93 flood.
How she has been inspired and hopes to inspire, especially young women.
We should all be so grounded, fun talk.
Tim, fun. What did we learn:
The evolution of TMA.
The importance of ROI for shows and having a gangsta dad exec.
Radio craziness behind the scenes.
Why when it hits the fan, stick to your guns.
Smash, old school. You are going to enjoy this, laugh. What did we learn:
Still friends with Mellencamp after growing up in Indiana bands. Funny exercise story.
Replaced Stern in DC after getting the job auditioning on Howard's show.
KIX and KSHE don't know how to give a car away.
Why music still moves his needle.
Cycle Showcase STL- Feb 12/13
What did we learn about Randy?
Pirate Roadie
Little River Band Rocks
Dave Mungenast was in a Burt Reynolds movie.
Great way to create a weekend memory...
Has been behind the mic in StL for 20+ years. What did we learn:
Has a cousin who can write, but also cost him a chance to see Billy Joel's last concert at Shea.
Loves the Midwest after growing up on Long Island.
KMOX signal might be overrated. Jack Buck was what you've heard.
We should all know more about Nurses for Newborns.
Raised by coaches, not a father, Skip paid it forward. What did we learn:
Coached and coached with Saban, Pinkel, Stull.
What's up with the Blue Turf at Boise, Omni Turf at Missouri?
Are transfer portals and NIL a good thing for college football.
What does it take to be a leader?
Social entrepreneur Dan Buffa is a hoot. What did we learn:
Scarlett Johansson is Jewish.
Wrestling at the Chase on your couch is fun.
Be an Uber driver when Garth Brooks is in town.
This is US, Sopranos, Kingdom, Banshee and Jon Favreau deserve respect.
Have your own business, wanna start one? What did we learn?
More than 50% off when you listen.
Why will you fail, or not.
What makes an existing business worth buying?
Like boxing?
Scott Edwards, what did we learn:
Opened 12th EVER USA Comedy Store in 1980.
Best Tom Hanks Bosom Buddies story I've heard.
Behind the scenes with Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Dana Carvey and more.
He's got a book if you want to be a comedian.
From North StL City to all-time leading Army rusher. What did we learn:
Late '80s Hip Hop is underrated.
Improbable journey to MICDS only surpassed by landing at Army.
The importance of knowing you want to make a difference.
Nothin' to it, but to do it.
Paul Schankman, 32-time Emmy winner and Director of "House of Thunder", what did we learn: How TV Reporting has evolved. Anchoring the morning of 9/11 and reporting from NY the next day for a week. Shaw Gardens has a museum. St. Louis had one of the most influential battles of the Revolutionary War. - Changing history books on OT.
Zack Abron, is there a more humble person who has ever left a university as its all-time leader in multiple categories?
What did we learn:
Transition from Coach Smith to helping Coach Pinkel turn it around.
How fun were wins vs Nebraska, Illinois, Texas Tech.
How therapy affected his life after his eldest son was shot and killed.
A bike ride does a mind good.
If you are a Tiger fan, must listen. If you are in need of inspiration, a must must listen.
You may be a Cardinal fan and not know Ron, but if you are an actual Cardinal, you do.
What did we learn?
Cardinals almost moved Busch III over the river.
What is it like to work for Mark Lamping, John Mozeliak and Bill DeWitt Jr.
Behind the scenes for McGuire and steroids....and the rally squirrel.
What was it like in the clubhouse before Freese forced a game seven?
He's also got a hell of a company you want to check out.
Mike Claiborne, Missouri Sports' newest HOFer, after 40+ years on the StL dial.
What did we learn:
What was it like being someone who looked different than most in the press box. What you could never get away with now that you did back in the first all-sports radio days. How someone almost got killed at the Jerome Bettis meet and greet advertising party. Rich Gray, Bob Ramsey, Bryan Burwell, Mike Shannon= special. Shutting Michael Jordan up putting on the green.
St, Louisan Rick Fessler, what did we learn:
1) Made his own fortune
2) Making the world a better place: vidllife.com
3) If you want to be inspired, click
No one deserves to be in the Missouri Sports HOF more than Frank, what took so long?!
Great stories you've never heard, from a person you should know more about.
Fun conversation we are re-airing for reasons you will hear in the podcast. Make a difference: https://www.carneyskids.org
Monroe Douglass- what did we learn?
Helped save SLU BBall.
Could have gone anywhere. Thanks, Coach Grawer
Likes he's life.
Paul Manno, JR. Doing it and doing it right. What did we learn:
Got a great gift for his 21st Birthday.
Customers are always right, even during game seven of the Stanley Cup.
Denzel Washington is a nice guy.
What do you do after beating cancer a SECOND time, join the OT Family of course. What did we learn: The importance of following your instincts. The joy of observing. Why Bill loves his job and St. Louis....I enjoyed this one and Bill's fans will too.
Anchor/Author John Brown talks about his latest book, Missouri 365, spotlighting the most important Missouri news that happened each day on the calendar. 100 Things to do in Missouri- and how to maximize the experience. missourilegends.com. Overall, how he enjoys the enjoyment.
Billiken Bob. Was there when St. Louis all-sports radio debuted- and has shined for 35+years. He's the guy who you know knows. Paved the way at Lindenwood. Five MO sportscaster of the year awards. Evaluated against other play-by-play announcers...ballgame
How did Cardinal Cowboy come to be? Don't know, now you will. He turned lemons into lemonade and St. Louis is better for it. He's an influencer, an inspiration and next up on OT. Life lessons for everyone...but seriously, what's up with the hat and pants:)
When he graduated he was MU's all-time leading rusher- with little fanfare. Number retired- we talk about that. What else did we learn: Corby Jones. Living in Italy coaching football. Taking 12-year old daughter to Como and Booche's. Wish more were like him.
What's your favorite Mike Bush memory, you've got a few. What we learned: Considers himself lucky to have landed in St. Louis 36+ years ago. Significance of Sports Plus. Why he got into news. Musial Awards. Responsibility during covid. Labor Day telethon coming back. Sea Bass at Paul Mannos....
Paul's made history in the Soviet Union behind the mic, was a part of the NY radio scene circa Howard Stern.... and now blogs a lot about movies and whatever tickles his fancy. Good stuff on hidden gems, the LATER show with Bob Costas, poker and his brother being a US Secretary of Labor. Not your average conversation.
We started a FB Group page- you're cool enough. Be a part of the party, suggest guests, questions, thoughts on documenting St. Louis. Paul Harris later today, Mike Bush next Thursday.
You a MU grad or know one? Shakespeare's!!What did we learn: How the brand happened. What's it like to be a military brat? Define authenticity. What do you do when the Today Show says you are the best college food in the country. Enjoy what you do, enjoy this conversation.
Already an award winning documentarian, Franki comes on OT to be.... well, himself.
He's got a new film coming out about Elsa Lemp, Just a man on a journey, and aren't we all. Fun talk. Good, grounded guy.
Doug Vaughn, a non-conceited treasure.
Things we learned:
The beauty of a three putt.
Why you give up money and Miami for St. Louis.
How to be cool without telling folks you are.
otwitholiver wherever you get your podcasts. St. Louis Seven afterwards can be seen on otwitholiver youtube channel.
Here comes the Muny!! Spoiler alert, 100% capacity.
What we learn: What's it like chauffeuring Sonny and Cher. How do you get 75 people on a stage at the same time. What is it like to be a legend and follow one?
What's fun about doing OT is you get to talk with good people, old friends. HOFer 4x, 30+ years SLU color commentator. If you want to talk StL Basketball, you want to listen to this conversation...and laugh.
If you know Tim, you know this episode is full of laughs. If you don't know him, little bit of everything for you: Growing up in StL, Mizzou memories, co-host with Frank O.Pinion, disdain of onions, new podcast with Chris Kerber, a long-time friend- of Chris' and mine.
So, you are a vital cog of ABC's 20/20 in the '80s, you create Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and pen a fantastic book, Food Americana, documenting the evolution of cuisine in the US. What do you do next, appear on OT of course. This was too much fun.
If you have enjoyed a meal at Tony's the last 35-years, you probably have Vince to thank. We talk about his dad, what Frank Sinatra ordered and what he restaurant was like in the heyday. No restaurant has been better, same came be said for Vince.
Growing up in Gary, Indiana a daughter of an interracial couple in the mid-60s, Rebecca knew who she was and what she wanted to be. Open about her marriage with actor Terry Crews, their ultimate successes and what defines her moving forward. Fun talk
Dave has covered the Missouri Tigers for so long he should write a book. Wait, he did, with Gary Pinkel. Great stories about big games, joining the SEC, the hunger strike and his thoughts on the future of the MU football/basketball programs.
Before 11-seasons in the NFL, Leo brought Faurot to its feet. We talk growing up in Columbia the son of a CFL HOFer. Tiger memories. Ohio State. And how it was his mom that kept him grounded for success after football.
Revolutionized the TE position. Small town boy with speed and hands. How he proposed, how he likes his gumbo and a bittersweet story on how he found out he had made the NFL hall. AND... he kicks this off singing the national anthem...
Small town kid does good, check that, great. The first "shutdown corner". Fun Mizzou and Cardinal stories, how the NCAA paid for his honeymoon- and he's hit a hole in one.
Great guys. Great project to help those behind the scenes at concerts/events. FREE video with Sammy Hagar and others. Great items to bid on. Debuts Friday. Did I mention great talk....
Go ahead, try and talk about March Madness without bracketology. The man who created it and the man who helped him write the book. Fun stories on how this evolved. You can watch this episode, and others, on youtube.#otwitholiver
Wrestling at the Chase. Packing a gun for Harley Race. WrestleMania. Putting on shows across the midwest and what it's actually like. Fake? Not Dan, he is as true as it gets.
Two time state champion at Ritenour. 2nd round pick of the Cards....how many rings if he and Carlton are not traded? What did he think about pitching to Clark? And the only man to ever pitch a no hitter and sing on Solid Gold....fun episode.
2020 American Coach of the year for guiding DeSmet to a perfect championship season, Coach talks about his time as a Spartan student and how he got back to his alma mater- and brought the program out of the abyss and back to glory.
We cover our bases in this one! How Ron was at KMOX TWICE, the fortitude it took to overcome the loss of a son. Find out how much fun it was to work with Jack Buck and talk with Mohammed Ali among others. Proteges: Joe Buck, Dan McLaughlin, Chris Kerber, Greg Amsinger, Tom Ackerman. Nuff said.
Coach doesn't answer all the questions, but we had fun reminiscing about growing up in St. Louis, his philosophy about college recruiting and how great it was to win North's first football championship since 1999. If you prefer video, youtube, otwitholiver channel.
Quick, how many have won the Big 8 offensive player of the year three times and elected a MLB all-star.. today's guest. Relive the glory days, surprising off the field stories.
14+ years in the NBA, and it all started in St. Louis on KASP. Never heard of that station, you're going to like this episode. LOTS of fun stories. You can see the conversation if you'd prefer on youtube channel otwitholiver. Have you ever met John Goodman?
Interested in getting a trackable ROI for your company? Interested in how it's done? Just a couple things we discuss with Garret Atkins co-founder of award winning VIE Media. A little something for everyone, enjoyed it.
Great way to end the year. Born in St. Louis, dream job- and we are lucky to have him. Fun stories, fun talk.
Since 1983, St. Patrick Center has been making St. Louis a better place. Here's how and why...
Over the last 40+ years in St. Louis, Art's been there. More importantly, if it's important now, Art's a voice you should hear.
Can't beat 30-minutes of FREE social marketing tips from one of the best...don't be afraid, we keep it simple to understand.
Welcome to the OT machine El Monstero. Like their shows, this conversation is fun, unique and something not to be missed...
It's KSHE week on OT! Great talk with JC from July. He's been in and out of the hospital this month, non-covid, and is doing well. If you missed it, twice as nice second time around.
You like good KSHE stories? You like classic rock? How about just two people talking music? Truth or consequence, say it aloud.
Successful people overcome obstacles, take advantage of opportunities and emulate those that helped along the way. AB averaged a double-double at SLU, he's averaging a triple-double in life. Great talk with tons of fun stories.
Quick question. Any industry, who climbs to the top, retires voluntarily, and returns to the top. Add one.
There's a new award winning documentary about The Hill. It's about time they put it all in one place- toasted ravioli and all.
When you say Schlafly Beer- you've said it all. Yup, I went there. Good man, good talk. Civic leader- with a ring too.
What happens when an 18-year old pro-Trump podcaster meets with a 51-year old non-Trump supporter for the first time and they record it....click and find out.
Wanna have a good time, call in the Doctor- and we have for 25+ years. They cover your favorites, but with DRZ flare. As they are on stage, this conversation is unique and entertaining.
You say, greatest Cardinals QB? I say, today's guest. Lots of stuff you might not know. A story everyone should.
You know what 40+ years in a profession means? Fantastic stories (Frazier-Chievous), ups and downs and you must be pretty great at what you do.
We all know Terry as an applauded kindergarten teacher for at risk kids, but did you know he played some football too? He did it all for the Cardiac Cards, while being a father at 16. Time to click...
So, product of St. Louis desegregation, MU All-American, #1 NFL Draft pick, CIA. I see a book, here's your chance to hear the story.
You don't make it 100-years without a good product, and a good heart. Gus III walks us through how it all came to be and how it keeps going. You can't document StL without Gus' Pretzels.
For his latest passion project, David takes us from KC's first snap to Super Bowl Champs. Fun stories outside of Arrowhead too.
Always ahead of the curve, always there for his clients. Terry's Russian dad pushed him into law, Stan Kroenke pushed him into that Super Bowl spot. In between, lots of great stories.
Straight out of Indiana University, after graduating from MICDS, Tom landed at KMOX and has been on 1120AM since. Great Jack Buck stories, behind the scenes with the Blues and now adding another chapter with the Garage Happy Hour podcast. The next in a long line....
From actually going door to door to now being one of the nation's top mortgage lenders, Ryan talks about what it takes to make it. No idea where he finds the time to climb mountains for kids: climbforthekids.com
Has anyone done more for the St. Louis sports scene the past 25+ years than Frank? Anybody? As if not enough, two words, Musial Awards...
John brings his "A" game on this one. Nothing is off limits, and most stories end with a laugh. For my money, maybe the best interviewer in the market. He's also a great guest.
Award winning documentarian, voice of Channel 9 and author of a new book about St. Louis' iconic Switzers candy. Great stories from a man who has seen, and recorded, a lot of St. Louis history.
No one works harder than hometown boy Steve Savard to bring St. Louis its news. We talk NFL dreams, his journey back to St. Louis and what it's been like at KMOV the past 25+ years. Great broadcaster, great guy,
We talk Mizzou, growing up in St. Louis, living in St. Louis today. Demetrious is enthusiastic, passionate and opinionated. As you are about to find out...
You knew this one was coming! Three great St. Louis Steamers talking about a great time in St. Louis soccer history. I just directed traffic.
You asked for it, here it is. We talk Columbia and St. Louis, on and off the gridiron. Covered a lot of ground, nothing new for Mel.
In this episode, we document the St. Louis Actors' Studio and founder William Roth while promoting how you can zoom one-on-one with Jon Hamm and other famous St. Louisans. You read that right..
How many Wharton School of Business graduates do you know who run restaurants in town? You know one now. It was as much fun to sit down with Harry as it is to eat at his Gulf Shores restaurants.
When it comes to explaining the rich history of St. Louis radio, nobody tells it better than Dick Ulett- he was in the middle of it. Got a favorite radio commercial? It was probably produced at his Clayton Studios. I eat this stuff up....
The great thing about Frank's show, it's Frank's show. He doesn't wane from who he is or what makes him laugh. Grady, Ed E.Torial. Why he didn't replace Jack Carney. Why we like Frank.
Husband, Father, Grandfather, coach. Coach Grawer created a dynasty at DeSmet and revitalized, some say saved, St. Louis University's D1 program. Joined by son Brian, this one went by fast. Good man, good talk.
House fire, Jack Buck, Survivor, Ozzie Smith, #1 Best Seller, Father, Joe Buck, Influencer. Space does not allow me to best explain what you can get from listening to this.
ANOTHER great story from John O'Leary - Live Inspired's episode that drops tomorrow. 8.10.20
John re-tells how Jack Buck helped him learn again to write after a horrible house fire. Episode drops Monday 8.10.20. I'd find the time!
You cannot be out with Chuck for more then five minutes before his friends stop by to say hi- a man of the people as they say. A friend for a long time, we sat down to talk about St. Louis race relations, its past, present and future.
So, when people come to visit you in St. Louis where do you take them? Crown Candy? Me too. Here are some things you might know and some things you probably don't. 100+ years doesn't just happen.
Ever wonder what happened to your favorite restaurant that no longer exists? Do your folks talk about a restaurant you never got to go to? If only there was someone who could fill in the blanks. Oh wait, meet Ann Lemons Pollack.
Want to talk about St. Louis FM radio the last 50-years and not include Jc Corcoran- good luck with that. Great talk, great stories, really enjoyed this.
An important political voice in St. Louis since founding the RFT in 1977, Ray has had a unique front row seat during our city's highs and lows. A journalist at his core, Ray knows how to keep your attention- and he does just that in this episode.
LGBTQ issues... at Mizzou in 1973.
Ray Hartmann episode debuts this Sunday, 7.19.20, wherever you get your podcasts
So, would you choose your first job on a flip of a coin? Ray Hartmann did. Full episode debuts wherever you get your podcasts 7.19.2020
Recently retired, Guy reminisces about growing up in Chicago, thriving on St. Louis radio for 40+ years and countless behind the scene stories- ever sank a 22-foot putt for muchas $$$$$? Episode is as fun as that feeling.
If it's been important in St. Louis the last 40+ years, Art's reported on it. After graduating from Missouri (great stories), Art found his way back to KSDK (more great stories) and has lived quite the life off camera (even more great stories).
Not like you don't already have enough to worry about in your first job, now you've got idiots like this to deal with.
If you like Mizzou, Rams and/or Blues, this episode has got something for you.
Great stories, great talk.
Before sushi was in every strip mall, Munsok So was knockin' it out of the park with his Drunken Fish locations. He recently opened Laclede's first Korean restaurant and we run the gambit from leaving Seoul at 6-years old to how covid is changing his restaurants- maybe for the better.
In 2015 while unusually out to lunch, a wall collapsed at the Drunken Fish on the Landing. Owner Munsok So had some tough choices to make. Episode debuts 6.21
Munsok So is this Sunday's episode debuting 6.21. You probably know him as owner of Drunken Fish and Kimchi Guys. He's been resourceful since childhood learning English after moving from Seoul at 6-years old.
Lots of reasons to listen to this one. Local STL boy making a difference. Even without going to jail for 5-years, still a great example on why you keep plugging, Love putting a spotlight on this kind of stuff. Entertaining talk.
Have you ever gotten too close to life's line, good news is if you're reading this, you found your way. So did Zachary Babcock. He thinks about it every day, you? Episode debuts 6.14.20
Know anybody who spent five years in jail, turned their life around and now not only has his own top-rated podcast, but helps hundreds fulfill their dreams? You do now. Episode debuts 6.14.20
What a strange year it was for graduating seniors. In this episode, we sit down with six scholar athletes to honor their accomplishments and get their perspective.
Just one of the great stories told during Howard's episode.
https://otwitholiver.com/episodes/howard-balzer
Long time St. Louis favorite Randy Karraker stops by this week. What did we not talk about? Great KMOX and Jack Buck stories. Reminiscing about some Cardinals, Blues- and yes Rams- successes from his unique perspective. Great talk, Great broadcaster.
Simply put, Vahe is one of America's best sports writers. Growing up in a fascinating family, Vahe eventually landed at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he began his illustrious career. Enjoyed this one, subscribe on Apple..
StL Seven @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDKdGJvf1HI You can subscribe there too:)
Rob has been a fixture in the St. Louis sports scene since the '80s. An author of over 30+books, Rob is still as busy as ever with new projects and his web site stlsportspage.com
Ed is one of St. Louis' most knowledgeable, accomplished baseball historians. His award winning series on the Browns is accompanied by two documentaries you should check out on PBS. #StLouis, #baseball, #Cardinals, #Stlbrowns, #TheNineNetwork
Dan Buck joins our maiden video podcast to spotlight his new passion project, POWERplex STL in Hazelwood, while also reminiscing about his media days The Big 550 KTRS and his journey that led him to St. Patrick Center https://youtu.be/VcY6hd3-Mp0
you should also take a quick 3-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Covid19SportsImpact
The comedy "scene" in St. Louis is blowing up, and if you want to know who, what and why, you need to listen to the podcast "Casually Mollie", with Mollie Amburgey. A fast-rising comedian herself, she is documenting the LOL in the LOU. https://www.facebook.com/casuallymollie/ You can also check out her St.L Seven @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JqA-A_uFnU
Veteran St. Louis sports reporter Howard Balzer talks about his journey from the east coast to StL, how the print industry used to work and, first-hand, ESPN's inaugural NFL draft day coverage. Want to know why the Rams left... You can also check out his "St. Louis Seven" video @ https://youtu.be/-4RsPy8UlgU
Long time St. Louis sports writer Dan O'Neill talks about growing up in a big St. Louis Catholic family and how he personally experienced the demise of the traditional newspaper. Great stories about the Blues and Cardinals. You can also check out his "St. Louis Seven" here- https://youtu.be/O9wq_-WudJA
Discuss when St. Louis might hit its coronavirus "peak", spoke with local restaurants and plug this Sunday's promotion with great folks providing meals at the Boathouse. Also, created the phone number 314-390-6920 so St. Louisians can share positive messages for others to hear.
Before all this craziness, it was already important to know where your food was coming from- was it local? Now, it's even more imperative you know about places like Earth Dance Organic Farm School in Ferguson.
Great talk, you can also check out their St. Louis Seven on youtube @ https://youtu.be/ywubdzpz45Q
WOW, we talk about his career with the StL football Cardinals, the Super Bowl, the Vietnam replica wall in Perryville, how unlikely his football career even happened and, amongst other things, a poignant retelling of how he found out about being inducted into the NFL hall. Thanks Jackie
Here it is, everything you wanted/needed to know about Imo's. Hear from Margie Imo on how she and husband Ed filled a need for delivery and how the franchise grew into what it is today. Along for the ride are great stories from Ed Musen on how their advertising became what we know today and Nick Palank with insight on where Imos is heading. It's a must listen. Go check out their "St. Louis Seven" episode on otwitholiver youtube channel.
St. Louis football HOFer Jackie Smith's episode debuts 3/21/20. Here he is reminiscing about his future wife...
Art's story starts in the Philippines before being flushed out by Ferdinand Marcos and landing in St. Louis. If you know of anyone struggling with opioids, this is a must listen. Also, reminds you why immigration is such an important issue in this country. You can also check out Art's St. Louis Seven episode on youtube.
Just documenting important people, places and events in St. Louis.
Without question, Terry's story is important.- he's the freakin' Godfather of StL BBQ- also a key cog in years of SLU basketball radio.
Know of someone or event we should document? otwitholiver@gmail.com
Man, was that a great guest :). FYI, youtube channel is otwitholiver, not 02witholiver. Forgot to mention twitter account @otwitholiver.com. Thanks for listening, following twitter, liking FB and telling your friends this is a good listen.