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  • St. Louis At Bat: 100 Moments in Baseball History

    St. Louis At Bat: 100 Moments in Baseball History
    2026/10/10
    The latest exhibit at the Missouri History Museum is called, "St. Louis At Bat", in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Cardinals' first World Series win in 1926. Adam Kloppe, a Public Historian from the museum is the Content Lead for the exhibit. He talks about some of the stories and artifacts in the exhibit, which includes the Cardinals and Browns and Stars, but also beep ball, corkball, and more. Such great stories! You'll even learn about a story that DIDN'T make it into the exhibit. Planning a trip to see it? Details at mohistory.org.
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    37 分
  • The History (and Tragedies) of the Lemp Family in St. Louis

    The History (and Tragedies) of the Lemp Family in St. Louis
    2026/10/03
    If you've heard of the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, you may have also heard that it is haunted. The Lemp Brewery dates back to 1840, and part of the building still stands today, as does the Lemp Mansion. Stephen Walker, author of "Lemp, The Haunting History" joins Sue to talk about the Lemps themselves, their history in St. Louis, and why the rumors about the haunting exist. Wow, the stories! Learn about The Lavendar Lady and more...
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    38 分
  • History of the Interstates in St. Louis

    History of the Interstates in St. Louis
    2026/09/19
    2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which significantly changed the St. Louis area and helped launch the American family vacation. Local author and historian Joe Sonderman is back talking about it all, including how parts of entire neighborhoods were taken down to make way for the highways. Sonderman wrote, "St. Louis...Bridges, Highways, and Roads", by the way. Oh, and Fred Bodimer drops by to talk about how interstate construction affected his family.
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    37 分
  • The History of Soccer in St. Louis

    The History of Soccer in St. Louis
    2026/09/12
    St. Louis has a rich soccer history that goes back into the 1800s! This week, St. Louisan Dave Lange, author of "St. Louis Soccer, an Illustrated Timeline" joins Sue to talk about the story of soccer in St. Louis...how it arrived and how it survived. Did you know that 5 St. Louisans were part of one of the biggest upsets in sports history when the U.S. beat England in the 1950 World Cup? Find out that story and more in this week's episode. Dave will be doing a book-signing at Barnes and Noble in Fenton on 9/26/26.
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    37 分
  • Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri

    Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri
    2026/08/29
    The show title is also the title of a new book by Don Corrigan and photographer Diana Linsley, who worked together for years at the Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc., and joined forces for this one We have so many beautiful places and different terrains in Missouri, including everything from waterfalls to swamps...and this book talks introduces you to places close by, and some that require a road trip.
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    36 分
  • The History of The Muny

    The History of The Muny
    2026/08/15
    The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theater doesn't go back as far as the St. Louis Cardinals or The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra...it began in the 20th century, but what a story! Dennis Brown, author of "Stage Page" and former theater critic for the Riverfront Times wrote a history of The Muny (called The Muny Saga) for its 100th anniversary on muny.org. What does the River Des Peres have to do with the Muny, who performed there over the years, and which famous actors loved it the most? Hear the stories and follow along with the sage on this week's episode!
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    37 分
  • The History of Logan Uriah, The Moolah Shriners in St. Louis, and 3 Flags Day

    The History of Logan Uriah, The Moolah Shriners in St. Louis, and 3 Flags Day
    2026/08/09
    First up, Andrew Wanko, Public Historian at the Missouri History Museum tells the story of St. Louis' biggest cheerleader, then Jay Traxel, Membership Chairman at the Moolah Shrine Temple talks about the Shriner's history and their upcoming 140th Anniversary Celebration on August 15, 2026. Finally, Amanda Clark explains 3 Flags Day in St. Louis. It's a hodgepodge of St. Louis history!
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    37 分
  • The History of 6 Flags Over Mid-America

    The History of 6 Flags Over Mid-America
    2026/07/25
    Did you know that our own 6 Flags in Eureka, MO opened BEFORE Disney World? Yep...by several months! Elizabeth Gotway, Communications Manager for 6 Flags has worked at the park for 44 years and knows all the current and past rides, along with their stories. She and Sue talk about everything from Tom's Twister to Batman: The Ride, and how the park has updated old rides and how and when it decides to bring in new ones. Remember when there were concerts at 6 Flags? You're not going to believe who performed at Old Glory Amphitheater before he hit it big...
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    38 分