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  • 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
  • The History of Webster Groves

    The History of Webster Groves
    2026/07/18
    Where did Webster Groves get its name? How did it come to be? Oh, and you'll not believe the reason it finally decided to incorporate! Webster Groves resident and author of the book "Webster Groves, A Walk Through History", Steve Schoenbeck joins Sue to talk about one of the oldest suburbs of St. Louis.
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    37 分
  • 150th Anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

    150th Anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
    2026/07/11
    Yes, it is the 150th anniversary of the publication of Mark Twain's book, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Amanda Clark, Public Historian at the Missouri Historical Society drops by to talk about that, the author's connections to St. Louis, and more. She and Sue discuss everything from the islands that used to be in the Mississippi to the Eads Bridge, to what granite has to do with the riverfront. You can still take a river cruise on the "Tom Sawyer" today, or take a canoe ride down the Mississippi River!
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    38 分
  • St. Louis Theater

    St. Louis Theater
    2026/06/27
    St. Louis native Dennis Brown has some great stories. A former theater critic for The Riverfront Times, he has had a very interesting career himself, working on "Murder She Wrote" among other things! Brown has written a new book entitled, "Stage Page", and he joins Sue to talk about it, his intriguing career, and St. Louis theater. Oh, and Gregory Peck.
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    36 分
  • A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves

    A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves
    2026/06/18
    Did you know that Rawlings has been a St. Louis company since 1887? Oh, yes. It is in Maryland Heights today. Author Ed Wheatley is back, this time talking about his new book about Rawlings, the history of baseball gloves, and some iconic players who used them. The book is entitled, "The Finest in the Field" A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves" with a forward by Johnny Bench. What were the first gloves like, and how did they come to be what they are today? What was Ozzie Smith's first glove? What a great story. Listen and find out!
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    37 分