Podcasts about Ballpark Village

Drew Dreyer, entertainment manager at Ballpark Village joins Chris and Amy as the venue will be hosting World Cup watch parties starting this Thursday for Mexico vs South Africa, and will continue with watch parties for all of the USA and Mexico matches, plus other country-specific matches during the next month. 'We definitely have to thank the FIFA gods,' jokes Dreyer about the 8pm kickoff on Friday, June 12 for USA vs Paraguay.

Chris and Amy are hot, and so is St Louis this week. Pres Trump got booed at his NBA finals appearance; scientists have new recommendations for high-allergen foods and babies; World Cup watch parties are coming to Ballpark Village; Fred Bodimer grossed Amy out; Rob Rains weighs-in on the demotion of Victor Scott II to the minor leagues; Chicago could have had World Cup matches, but didn't want to deal with FIFA's demands; Andrew Egger from the Bulwark has the lay of the land in Washington, DC; Amy is worried about food safety.

(00:00-18:57) All emotions leads to love. Doug doesn't have any WNBA hats. Are the Battlehawks the lede over The Masters? Sophie Cunningham wanted nothing to do with Jackson. The Tina kits. Jordan Walker on pace for 76 homeruns. 1 or 2 at Augusta?(19:05-1:00:35) Doug chooses the lede and then we talk about every other topic. Batting averages aren't great. Revisiting some predictionary entries. You just got your ass owned in real time. A man's man from the shoulders up. Doug's the dad next door you wanna hang out with. RIP Blues. Thanks for the lottery pick, Detroit. Possible burner. Kinda surprising Rory McIlroy can hit his 7 iron further than Jackson. Some shoddy camera work on the last hole. We lost Haotong in the shrubs for a bit. GIVE ME BACK MY SON!! Martin: A wealthy elite. The return of The Dotem.(1:00:45-1:09:52) Audio of the song of the summer, Navy Caps On The Road getting played Friday at Ballpark Village. What are the chances we get in played in Busch Stadium. Your apology better be as loud as your disrespect. Per sources at Busch, take the under of 50% chance it gets played at Busch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All emotions leads to love. Doug doesn't have any WNBA hats. Are the Battlehawks the lede over The Masters? Sophie Cunningham wanted nothing to do with Jackson. The Tina kits. Jordan Walker on pace for 76 homeruns. 1 or 2 at Augusta?Doug chooses the lede and then we talk about every other topic. Batting averages aren't great. Revisiting some predictionary entries. You just got your ass owned in real time. A man's man from the shoulders up. Doug's the dad next door you wanna hang out with. RIP Blues. Thanks for the lottery pick, Detroit. Possible burner. Kinda surprising Rory McIlroy can hit his 7 iron further than Jackson. Some shoddy camera work on the last hole. We lost Haotong in the shrubs for a bit. GIVE ME BACK MY SON!! Martin: A wealthy elite. The return of The Dotem.Audio of the song of the summer, Navy Caps On The Road getting played Friday at Ballpark Village. What are the chances we get in played in Busch Stadium. Your apology better be as loud as your disrespect. Per sources at Busch, take the under of 50% chance it gets played at Busch.Joined by the voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber to put a bow on the 2025-2026 Blues season. What went wrong? The poor start was too much to overcome. Who would be considered the team MVP this season? Logan Mailloux's second half. The future of the franchise and upcoming draft picks.Nine Catchers might be catchier than Navy Caps. Full Busch coming soon. Chris Pronger has released an excerpt from his book on negotiating a new deal in the middle of the night a little intoxicated. All night bookstores.Jim Bowden's article in The Athletic talking about Jordan Walker's red hot start. Lots of Red Sox fans in town over the weekend. Solid standing O for Wilson Contreras. Audio of Contreras and Sonny Gray talking about their return to St. Louis. Nolan Arenado having a rough go of it in Arizona.So What'd Your Grandma Think featuring Scottie Scheffler and Sergio Garcia. Rory's Friday round was incredible. What's Doug's problem today? A 5:00 shadow of hair where a barren wasteland used to be. Gotta protect the integrity of the sideburns. Shaving with a seashell. Needlepoint Thongs.A Gallup Poll in The Athletic about the best and worst run franchises in the NHL. Lettin' the fellas over here handle the ice hockey. Jazz Chisholm got a little confused at the end of the game.Coachella and Burning Man. Can't think of anything Doug would hate more than a weekend at a music festival. Go away, cretin. E-Mail of the Day. Theatre Boi.Remember when Joe Stats used to play this at Quinton's? Look, Doug, it's James Carlton. There had to have been someone who missed Freese's homerun because they were in the bathroom. What do we talk about in July if the Cardinals are terrible? No low Am at the Masters. I LOVE THIS HOT BULL!! Major winners galore in the mix on Sunday.Teasing while in a light slumber. Oli Marmol talking about Jordan Walker's start to the season. Still not sure what to make of it. Over/Under on Walker's homeruns by season end.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Cox opens the show celebrating the Cardinals' dramatic Opening Day comeback and JJ Weatherholt's first big-league home run before shifting to politics, arguing Democrats ended their 41-day DHS funding standoff overnight after failing to secure reforms and facing pressure from Donald Trump. The Shortlist continues with discussion of Iran tensions, media messaging, and political satire, followed by Kim on a Whim focusing on Moody's shifting New York City's outlook to negative, sparking concerns about socialist spending, pension risks, and potential federal bailouts. The hour wraps with Opening Day crowd stories from Ballpark Village, complaints about public marijuana use, and Marc's humorous panic after leaving his phone behind at the stadium. Hashtags: #MarcCox #Cardinals #JJWeatherholt #OpeningDay #DHS #TSA #Trump #KimOnAWhim #Moody's #NewYorkCity #FiscalCrisis #BallparkVillage

Chris and Amy are live at Cardinals Nation inside Ballpark Village for Opening Day. They provide an update on today's activities at Busch Stadium, recap the Barch Madness standings, and try new food offerings with Vicki Bryant.

Tom Evers, MoDot Assistant District Engineer & JC Murray, the race chief for the MoDot STL Workzone Awareness 5k, join Chris and Amy on location at Ballpark Village ahead of Cardinals Opening Day. They talk about he number of crashes in work zones.

Chris and Amy have a shortened show ahead of Cardinals Opening Day. They broadcast live from Cardinals Nation at Ballpark Village. Guests include Vicki Bryant from the Cardinals with new food offerings at Busch Stadium; Bill DeWitt III, the Cardinals team President, and Spanish language broadcasters Bengie Molina and Polo Ascensio.

Alex Rich, entertainer and host of 'Jews in the Lou' podcast, says Ballpark Village is the place to be on Saturday to celebrate '314 Day' in St Louis.

Singer Alex Rich joins Chris and Amy to preview the '314 Day' festivities headed to Ballpark Village on Saturday; a Hoosier interaction in St Peters; does AI make you stupid?; Jon Taffer's view of St Louis as a 'bar city'.

Bob Ramsey and Men's Basketball Head Coach Josh Schertz are live from Ballpark Village for the Billikens Coaches Show! They recap the 2025-26 Men's Basketball season, as well as preview their upcoming appearance in the A-10 tournament.

Bob Ramsey and Earl Austin Jr are live at Ballpark Village for the Billikens Coaches Show! They are joined by SLU Mens' Assistant Coach Zak Boisvert and senior guard Dion Brown!

   One day after Donald Trump declared he's putting VP JD Vance in charge of America's "war on fraud" we need a scorecard to keep track of all the federal raids, busts, arraignments and investigations made public in some of our biggest cities.  KC's Mayor Pro Tem is in really hot water over an FBI investigation that's been going on for a full year without her knowing it.  LA, San Fran, Boston, Miami and the mother of all fraud... Minneapolis.. all had big news yesterday.    That takedown on the street by ICE of a 19 year old American in Olathe has a new narrative.  Turns out the young man was road raging ICE agents and is lucky.... no, very lucky... they are not charging him with a crime.   Never, ever believe the one sided first stories regarding ICE enforcing our laws.      World Cup host cities are crying poor and FIFA is threatening to pull out of fan fests and other events around the soccer games if they don't get millions and millions now.... from FEMA!    There is stunning financial data for the Atlanta Braves' Ballpark Village and it's easy to see why the Royals want to try to do this for themselves.    They are only the latest but the fan boy media around K-State Athletics are really embarrassing themselves by piling on the basketball team and coaches right now after four years of publicly drinking the Kool Aid on the biggest hiring disaster in school history.  Don't trust fan boy media anywhere!   And the lawsuit by 1587 Sneakers against 1587 restaurant is not exactly what you think.... we'll fill you in.

Tom Ackerman is live from Ballpark Village for the Billikens Coaches Show alongside SLU Women's Head Basketball Coach Rebecca Tillett, freshmen Alyssa Koerkenmeier and Jahda Denis!

Bob Ramsey is joined by Josh Schertz, the SLU Men's Basketball Head Coach at Ballpark Village for the first Billikens Coaches Show of the 2025-26 season!

A notorious "slave pen" in the heart of St. Louis trafficked thousands of men, women and children in the years before the Civil War. In January, a new plaque will be unveiled near its original location, now a parking garage across from Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium. Kenneth Winn, a former Missouri archivist and author of the plaque's inscription, shares the history of the slave pen and its owner Bernard Lynch. Also, reporter Rocky Kistner discusses the years-long effort to place the memorial and his own family's experience in acknowledging an ancestor's ownership of enslaved people in St. Louis.

Move over, Mariah! St. Louis has its own Queen of Christmas. George and Cheryl are thrilled to be joined by Julie “Fa La La” Lally, the city’s resident expert on holiday pop-ups, who shares everything you need to know to enjoy these festive fetes. From the first-ever holiday pop-up, Miracle, in 2016 to the brand-new Cocktails and Claws, Julie has been to them all and shares the inside scoop on what makes each one unique, as well as tips and tricks on how to get in, which ones are great for families and what, in her opinion, makes the perfect one. With 30 different choices this year, it’s essential listening to guarantee a season filled with holiday cheer. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by The Key Burger Bar & Boogie and supported by the Delmar Loop. The Key Burger Bar & Boogie is a pitch-perfect place where the music plays, the game is always on, and the dance floor is open—your new neighborhood hang in Grand Center. Stop in for a smashburger and stay for the drinks. Visit thekeystl.com for more info. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Downtown/Midtown:Cozy at The Garage: 750 S. 4th, 314-532-2012 – New in 2025.The Floating Sleigh on the Tom Sawyer riverboat: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan, 877-982-1410. – New in 2025.Santa’s Speakeasy at Hidden Gems: 3118 Locust, 314-925-8931Sleigh Shed at Union Station: 201 S. 18th, 314-923-3949Tinsel Tavern at Ballpark Village: 601 Clark, 314-797-7530Up on the Rooftop at 360d: One South Broadway, 314-241-8439Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum: 750 N. 16th, 314-231-2489Winterfest at Kiener Plaza: 500 Chestnut, 314-289-5300 Soulard:Bevo Fox Den Speakeasy Pop-Up at A-B Brewery Lights – 1200 Lynch, 314-577-2626 – New in 2025.Lit at Molly’s: 816 Geyer, 314-241-6200Rum & Mistletoe at Calypso: 1026 Geyer, 314-448-1516 Grand Center/CWE:Merry Moves at St. Louis Chess Club: 4652 Maryland, 314-361-2437Moose Mug Lounge at The Art Bar at Angad Arts Hotel: 3550 Samuel Shepard, 314-561-0033Wrapped at Cocina Latina in CWE: 508 N. Euclid, – New in 2025! Delmar Maker District:CANE at Steve’s Hot Dogs Delmar: 3145 S. Grand – New in 2025.The Ice Fountain at Fountain on Delmar: 5242 Delmar, 314-226-9269 – New in 2025.Clayton/Maplewood:The Chalet at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton: 7730 Bonhomme, 314-863-0400*Polar Patio Pop-Up at Side Project Brewing: 2657 Lyle, South City:Frosted at Tower Grove Park: 4257 Northeast, 314-771-2679Miracle at Small Change: 2800 IndianaSippin’ Santa at Planter’s House: 1000 Mississippi, 314-696-2603 Webster/Kirkwood/Frontenac:Cocktails & Claws at 4 Hands + Peacemaker Kirkwood: 150 W. Argonne – New in 2025!Shack the Halls: 731 S. Lindbergh (Shack), 314-736-5900Winter WINEderland at Robust Wine Bar: 227 W. Lockwood, 314-963-0033 West County/St. Charles County:Bling at The Wolf Cafe: 15480 Clayton, Ballwin, 636-527-7027Bormio at Noto: 5105 Westwood, Suite A, Saint Peters, 636-244-0874 Dasher’s Dive Bar in New Town: 3544 Galt House, Saint Charles, 314-575-2240Toasted Chestnut in Cottleville: 5546 Chestnut, Cottleville, 636-720-1905Up on the Rooftop 360 Westport: 111 West Port Plaza, Suite 1200, 314-683-2337 Other mentions:12 Bars of Charity: Together Credit Union Plaza, Ballpark VillageSalume Beddu: 7118 Oakland, 314-645-2050Steve’s Hot DogsO+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422Public School House: 5546 Chestnut. Cottleville, 636-720-1905 You may also enjoy these articles: Over 25 holiday pop-up bars in St. Louis “Winter WINEderland” returns to Robust Bistro & Wine Bar Your ultimate guide to family-friendly holiday activities in St. Louis Arch Eats: Home (or not) for the holidays Arch Eats: STL’s Most Delicious Holiday Traditions More episodes of Arch Eats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bulwark's Andrew Egger on Trump's change on Epstein files; Arch Apparel owner says he's having tough time in Ballpark Village.

(00:00-18:27) A little one-day getaway for the Kilcoyne family. What are we upset about today? Nice sleeping, Tim. Magic in the Six last night. Audio of the call of George Springer's big moment last night. Actually, it's the final pitch. Now we have the home run call. Sounds like someone was unhappy in the Mariner locker room. Can anyone hang with the Dodgers? Showering at work. Jackson's not taking bait today. An all-encompassing episode of Movie Boi.(18:35-29:40) Chinese food on fries. Can you accept payment as an amateur proctologist? John Kelly makings his return to St. Louis with the Kings. Ranking parishes.(29:50-59:58) You wanted Sade, you got it. Cuckolded by Ballpark Village. Cougars Next Door. Bidding on a night with Jackson. Audio titled: Some soft spoken neck beard does a walk and talk complaining about College Gameday going to Vandy because all they care about is stories and numbers. So you don't want me to book him? Criticism....is currency. Apathy...is irrelevance. Audio of Hugh Freeze talking about the state of the program and if he's talked to AD John Cohen. Who will be the guest picker? Who is Pekka Rinne? A case of mistaken texting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSICGeddy Lee and Alex Lifeson "secretly" broke the news about next year's Rush reunion tour on Sunday night during a Q&A event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. The tour will start on June 7th with the first of two nights at the Forum in Los Angeles, which is where they did their last show on August 1st, 2015. They will do multiple shows in seven cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico, with Geddy saying, "We'll see how that goes." They'll follow up Los Angeles with: 6/18 - Mexico City, MX - Palacio de los Deportes6/24+26 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena7/16+18 - Chicago, IL - United Center7/28+30 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden8/7+9 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena9/17 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket ArenaAll dates are subject to change and tickets go on sale Friday at Rush.com. Ozzy Osbourne's second memoir, Last Rites, is out today. https://youtu.be/A5Us8aOgyk4 MUSIC BOOK CLUB:Cat Stevens memoir Cat on the Road to Findout publishes. Photo book Taylor Swift: Album by Album by Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss and Moira McAvoy publishes. Original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has canceled his remaining 2025 tour dates due to unspecified "medical issues". https://blabbermouth.net/news/ace-frehley-cancels-remainder-of-2025-tour-dates-due-to-ongoing-medical-issues Luke Combs is now the highest-selling country artist of all time. Luke now holds 168 million certified units from sales and streams. That tops Garth's long-standing record of 162.5 million total. https://entertainment-focus.com/2025/10/06/luke-combs-surpasses-garth-brooks-to-become-the-most-riaa-certified-country-artist-in-history/ TVThe documentary Ozzy: No Escape From Now hits Paramount+. 99-year-old Dick Van Dyke stays pretty lighthearted about his own mortality. He'll be turning 100 on December 13th, and during a fan event on Sunday he joked, quote, "It'd be funny if I didn't make it." https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/dick-van-dyke-jokes-funny-211449081.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud2lzZWJyb3RoZXIuY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAN2WjeF-rEip0J1sYs96GHg-2WH9KN_kYWqg-tgvE6wRZFFvX6Ov6wavalwJBwqCbO4EYb6QiBx1k34ysgkTqu8dT9Pe9DknocF9dJaXjgBxF5dnB6qiUJc1WeugNIqvLwN6puSC1ny-mR40-m1HKz34BfXmQzE24j94gQRrrFfU MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Please stop sending AI videos of Robin Williams to his daughter, Zelda. https://ew.com/zelda-williams-asks-fans-to-stop-sending-her-ai-videos-of-dad-robin-williams-11825333 John C. Reilly wants to do a 20th anniversary tour in 2027 as his character Dewey Cox, from the biopic parody "Walk Hard". GAMESSonic the Olympic Hedgehog … SEGA and the International Olympic Committee have struck a multi-year licensing deal that brings Sonic the Hedgehog into the world of the Olympics. The partnership, dubbed “Five Rings,” connects Sonic with the core Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship. And, of course, involves merchandise. Lots and lots of merchandise.Call of Duty cheater crackdown … Activision is dropping the hammer on cheaters in the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 game, claiming that they've caught 97% of them within 30 minutes of signing in. The company said that its anti-cheater effort – which they're calling Team Ricochet – "hit the ground running" and that "fewer than 1% of cheating attempts reached a match. AND FINALLYWe have our ‘Ride of Die' Halloween Costume Party at Ballpark Village coming up… and maybe you need some inspiration on what to wear, or what NOT to wear, because these costumes will probably be everywhere this year: "Variety" put together this list of the Best Pop-Culture Halloween Costumes. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Ackerman sits down with David Freese at Cardinals Nation in Ballpark Village to relive his iconic Game 6 walk-off in the 2011 World Series, the Cardinals' postseason run, and the Jim Edmonds trade that brought him home. Freese also shares life after baseball in Austin, Texas with his wife and three children.

Chris and Amy chat with Matt Pauley on the Cards; MaJor Garrett from Washington; Jen Siess previews the Soccer Showcase show; and Mike LaMartina is in from Ballpark Village, Plus questions linger about Francis Howell School District; Ameren bills; clean sheets; and dogs in bed.

Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village, joins Chris and Amy to preview the activities available this weekend as the Cubs visit Busch Stadium. He mentions the Bud Deck, Crown Hall, and the AVA Garden Bar as great stops this weekend. Also: News on the Millennium Hotel site!

Chris and Amy discuss the upcoming STL Soccer Showcase show with Jen Siess; more discussion about sheet washing and dogs in bed; Mike LaMartina previews activities at Ballpark Village with Cubs in town; Chris out tomorrow for a wedding up north.

(00:00-22:14) Are we going to see a record low attendance when the Rockies come to town next week? Hello Kitty Night at Dodger Stadium. Do we see JJ Wetherholt next week? Banty fans at a Little League World Series game. Can't steal signs in Little League. The Chairman has a passionate anti Little League take. Braxlynn. This take has divided the audience. Chairman has a standing appointment with his vasectomist every March. Jackson's war on bottled beer.(22:22-35:36) Is this the Entourage theme song? Cards and Rockies are gonna put fans to the test. Over/Under 100K fans for the Cards and Cubs series. Brewers with the best record in baseball by three games. Some good teams in the National League. Someone in a Geo Metro texts in a Rocket Report.(35:46-48:17) Confirming there is an Auntie Anne's at Ballpark Village. Lamenting the loss of The Fudgery. When Union Station used to be bustling. Shoutout Tubi. Fox One streaming service launching later in August. YouTube TV. Miles Mikolas cancelled on us for today. He'll join us on Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Best Things to Do in -1. St. Louis, MO:St. Louis is often called the “Gateway to the West,” but it's also a gateway to a memorable, well-rounded travel experience. From world-class art and live entertainment to major league baseball and local culinary treasures, this Midwestern gem packs a punch. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, here are some of the top things to do in St. Louis that highlight the city's diverse appeal.

Ed's back from St. Louis where he enjoyed watching the Cardinals and exploring Ballpark Village as he interviews Heather Simon from vivaelbirdos.com about this year's team.

Katie Woo swings by Ballpark Village to chat about the Cardinals' pitching staff Victor Scott II's recent ascent, and all-things Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Woo swings by Ballpark Village to chat about the Cardinals' pitching staff Victor Scott II's recent ascent, and all-things Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St Louis Cardinals Team President Bill DeWitt III, joins Chris and Amy Live from Kegs & Eggs. He talks about Opening Day festivities and Ballpark Village.

Chris and Amy welcome Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina from the Spanish language broadcast and Cardinals Network Announcers John Rooney and Ricky Horton to Cardinals Nation at Ballpark Village.

Chris & Amy live at Ballpark Village ahead of the Cardinals Opening Day. Guests include: Major Garrett; Chip Caray; Bill DeWitt III; Bengie Molina & Polo Ascencio; John Rooney.

Big news as Chris joins the Gashouse Gang! Chris and Amy discuss their new 9am-noon time slot, with Chris Rongey taking over a dedicated sports hour from noon to 1pm. Major Garrett weighs in on the Department of Education shutdown rumors, tariffs, Ukraine-Russia relations, and judicial controversies. Plus, hear about upcoming events like the First Pitch Breakfast with Vince Coleman and Kegs and Eggs at Ballpark Village, along with fun debates over the NCAA Tournament and a pizza bracket challenge.

Chris and Amy discuss their upcoming new 9am-noon time slot starting Monday. Chris Rongey shares his excitement about joining The Gashouse Gang, the station's dedicated sports show. Major Garrett weighs in on the Department of Education shutdown rumors, tariffs, Ukraine-Russia relations, and judicial controversies. Plus, hear about upcoming events like the First Pitch Breakfast with Vince Coleman and Kegs and Eggs at Ballpark Village, along with fun debates over the NCAA Tournament and a pizza bracket challenge. Hour 2: Comedian Fortune Feimster joins Chris and Amy to discuss her Netflix special Crushing It, her Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour stopping in St. Louis, and her experiences working with Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Netflix series Fubar. Later, Bernie Miklasz offers his insights on Cardinals baseball, the NCAA Tournament, and his expanded role at the station. Hour 3: Chris and Amy discuss SIUE's historic NCAA Tournament bid with Joe Pott, previewing the Cougars' matchup against top-seeded Houston and the excitement surrounding their first-ever appearance. Then, former US Women's National Team captain Becky Sauerbrunn reflects on her legendary soccer career as she's honored in a pregame ceremony at Energizer Park before the USWNT match against China.

Hour 1: Chris and Amy dive into the snowy weather hitting St. Louis and explore the technical challenges of hitting in baseball. Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman joins to discuss Missouri's DOGE portal, a tool for reporting government waste, and bipartisan efforts to improve government efficiency. They also touch on the exciting Millennium Hotel redevelopment in downtown St. Louis and the incredible discovery of a royal tomb in Egypt. Hour 2: Chris and Amy discuss the investigation of a woman's body found near St. Louis City Hall and dive into weather safety and Missouri's tax rates. Amy highlights the resignation of Hagan Scotten, the prosecutor opposing the dismissal of charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Later, Matt Pauley joins to talk about Cardinals spring training, David Freese's role as a guest instructor, and Wilson Contreras' transition to first base. The hour wraps with a preview of the USA vs. Canada 4 Nations Face Off Championship Thursday at 7pm, plus The Egg Beat segment. Hour 3: Chris and Amy are joined by Ryan McClure, Executive Director of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, and Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village, to discuss the $670 million Millennium Hotel redevelopment, transforming downtown St. Louis with residential, office, and public spaces. The discussion also touches on MapQuest's new feature, which lets users rename the Gulf of Mexico, sparking some fun conversation. Finally, Polo Ascencio joins to talk about Cardinals spring training, Wilson Contreras' transition to first base, and the upcoming season's Spanish-language radio broadcasts.

Chris and Amy are joined by Ryan McClure, Executive Director of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, and Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village, to discuss the $670 million redevelopment of the Millennium Hotel site into a vibrant destination for residential, office, and public spaces. They highlight how this project will transform downtown St. Louis and connect it better with iconic landmarks. The conversation then shifts to MapQuest's new feature, allowing users to rename the Gulf of Mexico, sparking a fun discussion. Finally, Polo Ascencio joins the show to talk about the Cardinals' spring training, Wilson Contreras' transition to first base, and the team's plans for Spanish-language radio broadcasts during the upcoming season.

Chris and Amy are joined by Ryan McClure, Executive Director of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, and Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village, to discuss the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's selection of the Cordish Companies to redevelop the Millennium Hotel site. They highlight the $670 million redevelopment plan, which includes residential units, office space, and public spaces aimed at transforming the site and reshaping the St. Louis skyline. The goal is to make the site a major economic driver and connect it better with surrounding areas like the Gateway Arch and Ballpark Village. The conversation also covers timelines and the approval process.

In this episode of the Modern Facilities Management Podcast, host Griffin Hamilton sits down with Rich Rodgers, Director of Facilities at Ballpark Village in St. Louis, to discuss best practices in vendor relationships and the importance of effective facility leadership. Rich shares his unique career journey—starting as a police officer before transitioning into facilities management, navigating the challenges of managing Motel 6 locations, and eventually taking on leadership roles in large-scale property management. His experience in turning around struggling properties provides valuable lessons on building vendor partnerships, cost management, and strategic facility improvements. Key takeaways include: The importance of reframing vendor relationships as partnerships, actively listening to vendor insights, and maintaining open lines of communication. Cost-effective facility improvements, such as cleaning, painting, and landscaping, that create an immediate impact and set the tone for larger investments. How vendor engagement and accountability drive long-term success, including strategies for negotiating fair pricing without damaging relationships. Insights into Rich's new venture, Maintenance Marketplace, a technology-driven platform connecting property managers and real estate agents with vetted vendors.

Anthony Becht, Battlehawks head coach, joins Debbie and Tom ahead of the Battlehawks Pep Rally event scheduled for Wednesday nite at Ballpark Village. Credit: © Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Courtney Berg, Executive Director of Girls on the Run STL and Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village joins Chris and Amy to talk about the Girls on the Run spring 5K partnership with Ballpark Village.

In the second hour Chris and Amy are joined by Courtney Berg, Executive Director of Girls on the Run and Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village to talk about Girls on the run teaming up with Ballpark Village for the spring 5K. Next, they discuss where did rec league sports go? KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz joins to talk about SLU basketball, Blues improving under Montgomery and Mahomes getting all the calls. Finally, Rongey is excited about ‘Devil In The White City' Movie Revived With Leonardo DiCaprio.

Today on the Chris and Amy Show: CBS Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett on Trump executive orders. Courtney Berg, Executive Director of Girls on the Run and Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village talk about the partnership for the Girls on the run spring 5K kicking off at ballpark village. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz talks SLU basketball, Blues, and Mahomes getting all of calls. Katie Kull, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Reporter covering St. Louis City and federal courts talk about a man who was once face of crime prevention also working with drug dealer. KMOX Reporter Maria Keena talks about likelihood of radioactive waste in smoldering landfill near Rams old practice facility. Sterling K. Brown defends Imo's on Jimmy Kimmel.

At the end of year press conference where the Cardinals announced a pivot toward youth and debuted their buzzword "reset" to describe a reduction in payroll and commitment to development, St. Louis' veteran sportscaster Randy Karraker asked what has changed for the club. It was just six years ago that ownership said a .500 team was acceptable in other markets, but just a winning record wasn't enough in St. Louis, where division titles were the goal and National League pennants fly high. Karraker's question prompted a discussion on whether the Cardinals are changing expectations and their brand. That is the launching point for a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball as host and baseball writer Derrick Goold asks Karraker what questions fans should ask at the team's annual "kickoff" to the season. The 28th annual Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up will be over the holiday weekend at Ballpark Village and Busch Stadium, and three times fans will have a chance to ask Cardinals leadership directly about this shift in direction and stagnant winter. Karraker and Goold outline the questions that could be asked, the answers they're likely to get, and what all of this means is at stake for the year ahead. Karraker put it bluntly: The current Cardinals leadership hatched the Golden Goose, nurtured and benefited from it for at least two decades, and now run the risk of losing it. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. It appears weekly wherever you subscribe or listen to podcasts and is part of the newspaper's Constant Cardinals Coverage. 

Chef Cary McDowell has worked in some of the most iconic restaurants in the country, and here in St. Louis, he's made a name for himself in our city's best kitchens. From The Crossing to Pi Pizza to, most recently, Wright's Tavern, he just joined the culinary team at Katie's Piza and Pasta, which continues to grow at a rapid pace. The veteran chef came to St. Louis in the 90s and, thankfully for our dining scene, never left. We sat down for a conversation at Katie's at Ballpark Village to talk about his journey as a chef, including the way he managed to land his first job in New York. Plus, he shares the St. Louis restaurants he loves and wants to try.

Drew from Ballpark Village stops in to talk about his years "12 Bars Of Christmas" charity event.

Tis the season to shop local, a motto more important than ever this holiday season. Many small businesses make up the bulk of their sales over the next few months, and Aaron Park, the owner of Arch Apparel, joined us to talk about building a business and growing it over the last decade. The streetwear inspired clothing brand started in 2016, one of the first to help people rock their love of St. Louis beyond a sports logo. We chat about the ups and downs of retail, the opening and closing of brick-and-mortar stores and how they're working to continue to bring unique and innovative designs to your closet. Shop Arch Apparel in person at their Ballpark Village store or online at archapparel.com

Katie Lee owns Katie's Pizza & Pasta with three locations in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Recently, the pizza company scored a huge client for its frozen pizza line to be sold in Walmart grocery stores starting in mid-to-late 2025. We get into what went into such a lucrative retail deal. There is so much more to Katie Lee's story. She shares her background, how she started her business and what led her into the frozen market.  For more details on the Walmart deal, see the following release: Owner Katie Lee and Culinary Director Chef Jake Sanderson received the news onsite at Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, immediately following their pitch, which focused on Lee's unrelenting drive to grow the brand and keep doing more to share their award-winning offerings with a wider audience. Only a fraction of the hundreds of businesses who pitch thousands of products during Walmart's Open Call receive the prestigious Golden Ticket offer.  “We did it! We got a Golden Ticket,” said Lee. “It's the American dream come true, and we're so proud to expand into Walmart. We're so grateful to our St. Louis fans who have supported us as we started offering frozen pizzas through our restaurant business during the pandemic. We dreamed big and expanded into local grocery outlets, nationwide shipping, then moved into wider retail distribution, and now Walmart.” Katie's is outperforming the strong frozen pizza category with over 100% growth year over year for the past three years, which is 10 times the growth of the entire category. What sets the Katie's frozen pizza line apart is the team's commitment to hand-crafting the premium artisan pizzas daily with scratch ingredients. Katie's is the only restaurant of its size that makes pizzas and pastas by hand for retail, raising the bar on packaged frozen food. Going the extra mile ensures freshness and quality in every hand-stretched wood-fired pizza.  Following the 2021 renovation of its frozen production facility, Katie's frozen pizzas and pasta bakes became available at local St. Louis grocers Dierbergs Markets and Straubs. Growth continued with additional expansions into retailers including Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, Kings-Balduccis, Mothers, Whole Foods Markets and more.  About Katie's Pizza & Pasta Katie's Pizza & Pasta's promise is to create moments of enjoyment between friends and family through passion-filled food and warm hospitality. Katie Lee's dream to bring hand-made, in-house artisan and Neapolitan pizza to St. Louis began through one location under the ownership of her father, Tom Lee, in 2008. Today, KPP includes three locations. KPP Rock Hill opened in 2013 followed by the Town & Country location in 2017. The largest location opened in 2023 in downtown St. Louis' Ballpark Village featuring a pasta-making station, wood-fired grill, expansive patio, private events space and in-house market selling to-go items. Katie's portfolio of fresh and frozen pizzas, pastas and sauces are available at many grocery retailers and shipped nationwide. Since 2014, KPP's “Giveback Tuesday” program has donated over $470,000 to St. Louis-based charities. To learn more and sign up for our newsletter visit KatiesPizzaAndPasta.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X to see the latest.

Baseball is back, St. Louis. There's nothing quite like Busch Stadium, and there's no greater fans in baseball than Cardinals fans. And for 10 years, Ballpark Village has been the next-door neighbor to the one and only St Louis Cardinals. In celebration of the start of the season and to commemorate 10 years, we sat down with Mike Lamartina, the Chief Operating Officer, to talk about it all. We discuss the significance of the work-play-live concept of BPV, how they're preparing to celebrate a decade in business and how they continue to grow and expand. Ballpark Village lives and breaths Cardinals, as well as sports in general in St. Louis, but they also have to think beyond baseball for many months of the year. You can find local favorites like Salt and Smoke, Katie's Pizza and Pasta and Arch Apparel. The full calendar of events can be found: https://www.stlballparkvillage.com/events

New York, 2003. Nobody model Tom Sandoval hops off the bus to chase his dreams. After he's robbed, though, Tom finds himself living in a hostel with fellow actor Jax Taylor. Together, they hatch a plan to escape to LA, where he's convinced destiny awaits.   About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner workings of Hollywood's favorite pastime. The truth, they've found, is definitely stranger than any gossip. You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. Or buy our merch! Any personal, business, or general inquires can be sent to eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com  Joan Summers' Twitter: @laracroftbarbie Matthew Lawson's Instagram: @_matthewlawson   Sources: How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America [NYT] St. Louisan and 'Vanderpump Rules' cast member Tom Sandoval is hosting Ballpark Village's New Year's Eve party [STL Mag] I Was Ripped Off and Left Homeless in New York | Making a Portrait - Tom Sandoval [YouTube] The Actor's Audience - Tom Sandoval: Part 1 [YouTube] The Actor's Audience - Tom Sandoval: Part 2 [YouTube] 2002: Bon Jovi's “Misunderstood” [YouTube] Which Vanderpump Rules Cast Member Was Homeless at One Point? [Bravo] 'Vanderpump Rules' ' Tom Sandoval Once Starred In a Bon Jovi Music Video with Camila Alves [People] Vanderpump Rules: Exclusive Interview with Tom Sandoval, 01/31/13 [Reality Wanted] Tom Sandoval's Mom: [Instagram] Tom Sandoval on The Hills (2006) [Youtube] Gay Horror Films: The Pit and the Pendulum [Gay Horror Films] 2010: Puppet Master: Axis of Evil [Fullmoon Direct] 2011: Behind Your Eyes [Reddit] Trailer for Behind Your Eyes [Youtube] 23 Minutes to Sunrise (2012) [DTV Connoisseur]

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light and reviewing her hometown weekend playing the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis. She shares the details of a 3-day intermittent pub crawl throughout St. Louis with her cousins, stopping at McGurk's Irish Pub, Ballpark Village, and Tucker's Place. She loved her IMO's bacon pizza after her sold-out show and announced that the family after-party was “epic.”QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly Parton's new HeartSong resort lodge has opened in Tennessee and her Rockstar album is being released November 17th, Queen Taylor Swift is preparing for her South American tour, Tanya Tucker is performing at the CMA's, and Cher is promoting her “Christmas” holiday album. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Gooey Butter Cake from Schnuck's grocery, given to her by her friend Courtney from The Courtney Show in STL. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the “Crazy Plane Lady” admitting she had a meltdown, Mark Zuckerberg's MMA training, and WeWork files for bankruptcy.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the San Jose shipwreck off the coast of Colombia, and the lost continent Argoland has been discovered hidden beneath jungles in Southeast Asia. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the sale of Basquiat's self-portrait, Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict, an endangered bison has been spotted in Thailand, a passenger chases a plane on the tarmac after a missed flight, the 4th oldest nautical chart sold at auction, Michelangelo's secret drawing room in Florence opens to the public, Dunkin' Donuts is offering free donuts for the rest of the year, Goldie Hawn says she was touched by aliens, scientists are studying a 116-yr-old woman to develop cures for diseases, a rare spotted deer was born at the Chester Zoo, and an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot says he took magic mushrooms before trying to shut down airplane engines mid-flight. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “NYAD” on Netlix, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.