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Quaranteam - Dave In Dallas: Part 6 Planning a Future. Based on a post by RonanJWilkerson, in 12 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. October 17, 2020. All of Dave's partners were at the park, setting up the folding table and portable gazebo. None of his partners were wilting flowers, so he couldn't exactly muscle his way in to doing the set up. But, they had taken off with the intent that three would return to clean the dishes while the rest hung out in the park for Shawna to get off in barely an hour. Roscoe and Esme, of course, were among those getting to run around in the grass and fresh air. So, Dave was at the sink, scrubbing dishes with some of his favorite songs playing out of his Echo Show in the kitchen. The volume was cranked, and so was Dave's voice as he sang along, rather skillfully, but a bit out of practice. Currently, he was belting through a Kenny Loggins song. One that got him energized and moving. Isabella's eyes, Oh, shine your light and make your momma smile "Who, yeah, shake it baby!" Dave spun around, caught in the act. Doing dishes, and singing. And dancing. Sort of. Mel and Becca stood at the entrance to the kitchen, clapping and whistling. Lupie was beside them, with a smile and a raised eyebrow. "I claim dibs on naming my first daughter Isabella!" Rebecca called out. Melanie pursed her lips and looked defeated. "I'd fight you for that privilege, but with a daughter named Esmeralda, that'd be too close. Besides," Lupie added with a wry smile, "some would say it's the same name, so I guess I got there first." Then, she playfully stuck out her tongue. Now, Lupie is often fun loving, but this was a level of silly unheard of for her. Everyone was too busy laughing with her to show much in the way of shock though. Dave moved in to hug her and delivered a soft kiss. Lupie hummed into the kiss and smiled before pulling back with a playful scowl. "Don't think I forgot you were doing basic chores, David." "They needed doing, and I didn't have much on my plate at the moment, corazon ." Lupie just narrowed her eyes at Dave's reply, but the smile below gave away her jest. For added measure, Dave slapped her ass and then squeezed. That and Lupie's 'Eep!' got Mel and Becca laughing again. Then they took up position behind Dave's shoulders, so he was surrounded by his partners. Their hands slid along his sides in ways that were chaste, for now, but hinted at an interest in something more. "No, horny girls, remember this is Shawna's celebration. Picnic party in the park, the gift from Becca and Reena, and then she gets Dave all to herself until after breakfast." The younger women groaned, but acquiesced. "Shawna's heading straight there from work, and she texted me a few minutes ago she was on her way out the door. We need to wrap up here in short order and get to the park." Lupie sent Dave to wash up and change for the party while the ladies finished the remaining dishes and picked up the last needed items for the party. They got to the park about ten minutes before Shawna, or just enough time for Roscoe to finish saying hello to each of them. The other ladies greeted Shawna warmly, then she advanced on Dave, who had been waiting his turn. "Congratulations, babe. I'm proud of you and happy for you." Shawna wrapped him in a tight hug and a long, lingering kiss that was smoky rather than fiery. "I've been looking forward to that all day." Dave smiled and dropped a quick peck on her lips. "So, just the two of us until tomorrow morning huh?" Shawna grinned. "Umm-hmm. Very accommodating crew you've drawn to you, darling." "And pretty good cooks too. You should get something to eat. I made that cucumber tomato salad you like." "Ooo, with the fresh veggies you just harvested?" Dave nodded. Shawna skipped happily to the table, Dave beside her, holding her hand. Dave ate a double helping of everything. Each dish was tasty, and he was hungry. He sidled up to Shawna. "So how's Skippy the Wonder Boy doing?" Shawna's department now consisted of her, a young and fresh out of college guy with his master's in meteorology, and a young lady that was on her internship last spring when lockdowns hit. Each had different levels of skills, and each had shortages that Shawna, as the boss, had to train them up from. At least 'Skippy' had finished all the classes. He seemed like a pleasant guy on air. Unfortunately, he looked perpetually 14, wearing one of daddy's suits. The scruffy attempt at a beard was not helping. Shawna's scowled. Hard. "Mitchell is coming along just fine. Especially for a young man thrust into a position with far more responsibility than he should have to carry this soon out of school." "I'm sorry, hun. He always comes off as very pleasant, but he also looks way too young." "He is too young. He's handling his professional duties quite well, though. It's his personal life I worry about occasionally." "How so?" "Well, his first partner was a former Cowboys cheerleader, and looks it. She's been off the squad for two years, so she didn't get snapped up by some rich guy wanting a trophy." Shawna paused to a rough exhale. "But yeah, this earnest, and rather naïve, nerd boy has the devastatingly hot, bubbly woman three years older than him dumped in his lap. His first day back after she'd joined him, I thought the top of his head was going to fall off, he was smiling so big." Dave snorted at the image. He could understand the boy's predicament. That made him think. "That was just the start. His second partner was his sister's best friend; she was homecoming queen and prom queen. The sad side is, his sister didn't make it." Shawna's voice caught. "So sometimes he's having sex with this beauty that he never thought would come near him, and sometimes they're crying together over his dead sister and her dead friend." "Damn this fucking virus," Dave said huskily. He blew out a breath. "He really is one of us isn't he?" Shawna nodded. "How many partners does he have?" "Mindy, his fourth partner joined him last week. He's probably getting a fifth soon." She thought for a moment. "Guess that means you'll be getting another lady soon as well." Dave shrugged. "Yeah, maybe. I'm at seven now, so maybe that's it. That would be fine by me. Any one of you alone are incredible." He paused for the appreciative kiss. "I was thinking, if both families are plused up enough to be safe, then maybe we should invite him and his partners over. For games, or just talk and some background music." Shawna brightened. "Now that's the man I fell for." She kissed him firmly on the cheek. "I don't know if he has any friends or family left, and his girls are nice ladies, but not nerds. Well, Ginger, his third partner is an anime fan, but I think that's the extent of her nerd creds. Mindy's an athlete. Now, all of them love him to death, and they may share some of his other interests, but not the nerdy stuff." Dave frowned. "Sounds like Oracle isn't working out for him." "Oh, no. He has interests that aren't strictly speaking nerdy. And I know there's some sharing going on there. Kelly, the former cheerleader, shares his love of gardening." "And that's something Liv and I can share with the both of them." "Yup." "Okay, let's talk it over with the others and plan something." Dave looked chagrined. "So, uh, what's his real name?" Shawna gave him a pursed-lip grin with narrow eyes. "Mitch. Mitchell Westfield" "I'll work on that." Shawna gave him some side-eye, but with a grin, as they walked back to the others. Becca and Reena were waving them over excitedly and everyone had gathered around the box with the cake Lupie'd made. Shawna opened the package Reena held up for her. In the small box was a black t-shirt with the station logo over the heart on the front and "Weather Boss" across the back. The girls had carefully made sure it was just the right fit, not too snug or too loose for Shawna to wear to work. She laughed and hugged each teen. "You two are pretty awesome you know?" Both young ladies beamed. Shawna draped the t-shirt over her shoulder as Lupie opened the box to reveal the cake. It was three layers, with milk chocolate icing. On the top was the station logo, with the words 'Chief Meteorologist'. Around the sides, as one walked around, there was a sun breaking through clouds, a cloud with rain falling from it, and the third tableau depicted a tornado, with a bit of dust obscuring the bottom. "Oh, it's perfect Lupie! Thank you so much!" The ladies embraced before Lupie set about slicing the well-crafted dessert. Naturally, Shawna got the first slice. Between the layers was a thin puree of strawberries; Shawna's favorite. That was good for a small happy dance, which in turn, made Lupie happy. With everyone chatting happily, Dave slipped away from the others. He just had a small side trip he needed to make. About fifteen minutes later, Shawna came around the bend in the sidewalk as it exited the trees near the base of the bridge. She moved, unhurried, to Dave's side as he stood at the peak of the bridge, looking down at the stream passing below. In flood stage, it took a wider path, and might legitimately be called a river. Most of the time, it remained within the narrow channel with broad margins that were pleasant to walk along if you wore the right footwear. "You know, we all saw you leave. We just thought you needed some space. Or some time." She looked into his face, seeing the evidence of tears, but not a full-on bawling episode. "This is Eddie's bridge isn't it?" Eyes watering again, Dave didn't trust himself to speak and merely nodded. Shawna stepped closer and hugged him. They stood like that for a few minutes before she slowly released him. "Thanks. I needed that. I just; I'm such a damn wimp. I know I need to be stronger for all of you, but I; I can't move past this." "You keep focusing on the times you fall down. I see the man that gets back up, shoulders the burden, and keeps going." "I don't want to though, I only do it because I have to." "That's what makes you the man I've fallen in love with. No one wants to take the burden, and some people refuse to do it. You do it, knowing how much pain you'll go through again." "This world sucks ya know." "It always has, we just papered over it and let ourselves forget. Now is one of the times the ugliness rips through the paper walls and makes us look it in the face." Shawna paused to stroke the side of Dave's face soothingly. "Do you remember the Kurlan Naiskos, in TNG?" "Yeah." "One of your voices is an ox. Carry any burden, push through any problem, get the job done no matter the cost to yourself. A low-key hero. Maybe not the only hero within you. All I'm saying is, I am very glad to have you in my life, and to be a part of your life." They stood there at the railing, looking at the water for a minute or so. Then Shawna spoke again. "Honestly David, we're talking about your son's death here. I'd be worried if you weren't having bouts of sorrow. Hell, that would scare the shit out of me. I'd much rather come home to find you curled into a fetal position bawling your eyes out, than you just blithely going about your life as if nothing happened." Dave looked up at her and smiled weakly. "Okay. Sorry, I just feel like such a pussy when I get like this." "Don't make me tell Becca on you," Shawna said with a grin. With a sly smile, Dave rejoined, "So, how may I convince you to keep my dirty secret?" "Hmm, kitty's hungry, Davey." Shawna said in a low tone. Then she nibbled her finger and switched to a higher pitched schoolgirl pleading tone. "Kitty needs cream. Please Davey, pump your cream into my hungry, wet kitty." "Kitty hell, I'm looking at a strong, capable panther that could eat me alive and make me smile the whole time." Shawna grinned, excited. The skirt she wore that day was long and loose, without being flowy. Dave knelt briefly to reach his hands up and pull off her thong panties. He stuffed them in his pocket as she gathered the lower part of her skirt in her hands and leaned back against the railing. Fortunately, Dave was wearing jeans instead of cargo shorts today. Cargos would have dropped to his ankles the moment he unbuckled, leaving his bare ass out for anyone to walk by and see. Though no one seemed to be on the trail today. Instead, he unbuckled and unzipped, lowering his jeans and boxers just enough to bring his already half-erect cock out. When he stepped closer to Shawna, she wrapped her left leg around his waist and draped the skirt to cover the both of them. A few minutes of hungry kisses and energetic groping had Dave at full mast. He slipped himself inside Shawna's drenched pussy while she groaned. They fucked hard. Shawna focused mostly on staying upright and close, but put some effort into fucking back at him. Dave drove himself into her, his hunger matching hers, one hand behind her torso, the other fondling her tit through her shirt and bra roughly, the way she liked when they were going fast. His thumb and forefinger grasped at her nipple, and Shawna hit her first orgasm. She shook in Dave's arms, her rippling inner muscles running riot on his intruding organ. As she calmed, he approached his peak. She could see it in his eyes and urged him onward with soft, lusty whispers. As Dave erupted, she clutched him tight, her body overcome with spasms as the serum renewed her attachment to him, giving her pleasure when he attained climax. When her shuddering subsided, she kissed him warmly. Dave slipped himself out of her and quickly fixed his boxers and jeans. He handed her panties back, so she had something to stem the fluids flowing out of her. There were knowing smiles when they rejoined the others, but no commentary. In the mid-evening, with dusk sufficiently fallen outside, Dave and Shawna lay cozily tangled in the bath. With darkness outside and only the smallest, dimmest light on the vanity, the lighting gave a warm, inviting ambience. Peach bubble bath scented the air more than the water. It was just a little late in the year for a fresh peach; Dave checked that early in his planning. Shawna took another deep breath, a big, lazy grin on her face. "My favorite scent ever." "So can I call you my Georgia peach, even if you're not from Georgia?" "Well, I sort of am. My mother's from Georgia. Mom and Dad met at UGA. He was majoring in Civil Engineering and she was majoring in Music Education. When they graduated, they moved to St Louis to start their new life together. Dad grew up in Creve Coeur, a town near St Louis." "That's a sweet story." "Umm hmm. I'm hoping to have the same happily ever after here. They're both alive and quarantining hard. Hopefully, the vaccine will get there soon. I haven't said anything to them directly, but they are being careful." Dave gave a slight extra squeeze to the hug. They sat there in silence again for a while. Then Dave's hands slipped downward a bit, cupping her tits lightly as he hummed '; really love your peaches wanna shake your tree ;” Shawna recognized the tune and chuckled. It was a long, slow, comfortable night, with more cuddling and light touching than sex. Ditto for the wake up. Chapter 8; Planning a Future. October 19, 2020. Shawna's early shift meant she was home for dinner with enough time to change and sit with the family talking while Lupie and Reena prepared the meal. "Mom was a pretty good painter. She actually sold a few at small auctions. The one she was proudest of, she gave to Dave though. He's a fan of seascapes, so she made this beautiful painting with a cliff in the upper left and a roiling, storm-tossed ocean filling most the canvas. Lots of white caps and ocean spray, dark stormy waters, the whole works. You could almost feel like you were on the deck of a ship struggling to stay afloat in the storm." Liv looked wistful as she spoke of her mom's talents. "Oh! I've seen that one!" Jan exclaimed. The others looked between Livy, Dave, and Jan. With a neutral face that they had become accustomed to at certain times Dave said, "I put it away in a closet to keep it safe. I; went through a dark time there for a while. I didn't want to damage it." "And I found it when I was looking for the book boxes you mentioned. I'm sorry I brought it up, Dave." Olivia nodded her agreement with Jan. "Don't be ladies. Janelle's gift is a bright point. Honestly, I'm at a place now that I would feel safe bringing it back out. And the photos." A small relief settle over the gathering. There were a few spots that obviously held a picture or painting for some years, but had been bare when the ladies arrived. The general state of the world, and the events of Olivia and Melanie's arrival made each reluctant to broach the subject. "It would be good to see pictures of Eddie, Janelle, and; Carter?" Shawna said softly. "I don't think I ever saw Livy's parents, but I met Eddie a few times." Becca chimed in. "He was a nice guy. Kinda handsome too. But, I know where he got that from." She blew an air kiss to Dave. The others grinned or chuckled, with a few nods. "Well, she made the painting in Eddie's senior year, and he was between girlfriends when Mom finished. She had me bring it over on a weekend she knew Eddie was staying with Dave. Dave hadn't moved to this house yet." Dave chuckled, in memory, as he realized where Olivia was going with this story. "Keep in mind, Eddie is almost three years older than me. At the time, I was a few months past fifteen, and Eddie was shy of his eighteenth birthday by a few months. Mom drives me, but hangs back a bit, having me talk to Dave and Eddie. I get to Dave's front door, all flustered, 'cuz here's my crush, that I fantasize about spending my life with," Olivia is beaming a big smile at this point, with Dave replying with a shame-faced smile, "being all happy for this gift I'm giving him and showing me all this affection, but like I'm a well-loved daughter, not a woman he'd go out with. And all these little-girl-in-love feelings are just going haywire." The older ladies all showed some level of sympathy for Olivia. For her part, Becca slipped off her spot, nestled in beside Dave and said, "I don't know what you're talking about." The play-act was good for a chuckle. "That's when Eddie pipes up and offers to take me out that evening. He looked uncertain, but somewhat interested. We were friends, but there'd been no romance, no attraction. I was torn, because Eddie is a; " Olivia swallowed "--was a great guy, but he wasn't the guy I was after. I agreed, though. A week later he admitted that Dave put him up to it, and Mom was almost certainly involved. The three of them made multiple attempts at throwing us together. Hell, Eddie was the only boy Daddy didn't try to scare off." "Wait, so you dated Eddie?" "Not really. It was just two friends hanging out. It happened a few times as Mom, Dad, and Dave kept trying to get us together, but it never stuck. We both thought the other was an incredible person," she paused for a second again, "but there was no; no spark of desire. I mean, yeah, he thought I was pretty, I thought he was handsome, but it just wasn't there." "OK, 'cuz that would have been really weird. Especially if you two had; " "Nope." Olivia said it awfully quick, with a bit of extra color rising in her face. That caused everyone else to lean in. "Girl," was all Shawna said. Olivia rolled her eyes and exhaled hard. "They were trying so hard, and we really liked each other, and we thought maybe if we just tried; but we couldn't kiss without giggling. Like we couldn't bring our lips together we'd bust out laughing first. On the cheek was fine, but lips touching was just too goofy." Olivia stared off into space for a moment. "Okay, there was one time we tried to go all the way. I was over eighteen by then. We each undressed ourselves, but by the time we were both naked, we both had the nervous giggles. On paper, we should have been a great match, but something big was missing." "Oh, I've felt it," Becca said, waving her hand in the air, "I know what the big missing thing was." The whole house cracked up laughing. "Hey, we are talking about my friend here. And he's Dave son, so he was no slouch there. It just wasn't hard. That was a little demoralizing. I'm standing there, naked, tits out, not trying to hide anything, and I was already keeping it trimmed, so it's all out there where he can see it, and he's limp. Full length, but limp. That was a blow to my ego." "Coulda been worse. If you had slept with Eddie ;” A collective shiver ran through the room. "Yeah, yeah that would be weird. I may or may not have gone out the next weekend and found a guy to assuage my hurt ego, though." A few sympathy nods occurred in response. "About two months later, I found another boyfriend, but by then, I knew in my heart I was just biding time 'til I was old enough to pursue Dave. I was over eighteen, of course, but I knew I needed to be a bit older to really get his attention. That relationship eventually petered out, and every guy since has been a month or two fling about twice a year so I don't go crazy." "And now you have your dream guy." Jan supplied. Just then, Reena came out to the arch separating the dining room and living room. "We're starting to bring dishes out to the table. You can start taking seats." Looking at Becca, she added, somewhat resignedly, "Did you tell him yet?" Becca squealed. "I almost forgot! Thank you for reminding me! We were watching MTV earlier, and they're going through a leadership change. Like all the bigwigs got fired, and now they have a new CEO." Dave looked askance. "I haven't been interested in MTV for a few decades, back before they should have stopped using the 'M' if they were being honest." "That's just it though! The new guy has announced they will refocus on music." "But I liked The Real World!" Kareena grumped. Becca stuck her tongue out at Reena, before turning back to Dave. "And you'll never guess who the new head of MTV is!" "I don't follow music industry executives, so no, I really have no idea, who it could be." "But you know this guy," she said with a wide grin. "He's a little white, a little nerdy. He likes polka; " "No. Way." Dave said with a grin on his face. "Weird Al?" Shawna started chuckling. "Seriously?" "Yep! Weird Al Yankovich is the new head of MTV! They're having a grand re-opening Wednesday, noon, Pacific Time. They said there will be themed hours, so certain times will be 80's music, or 90's, or girl-pop, or hard rock, etc." "Wonder if they'll borrow VH1 'Pop-up Video' with the little factoids. That could be a good hour-block too." That's when Lupie appeared to summon them all to the table for dinner. Firmly this time. As dinner wound down, Lupie turned to Becca. "Have you asked him yet?" The little blonde shrunk into herself. "No," she said softly. "Ask me what?" Dave inquired. Reena looked at Becca like she was waiting for her to take the lead, but wouldn't for much longer. Rebecca swallowed hard, inhaled like she was steeling herself, and looked at Dave. "We didn't get a prom. Reena pointed that out last week. And, back then, it wasn't an issue for me. I mean, even without; everything that's going on. But now, it'd be kinda cool. So, um, the others are putting a prom on for us; me and Reena, I mean; so, uh, Dave, would you take me to prom?" Dave was surprised, and a little stunned. "I, uh," he sputtered, until Lupie, Jan, and Shawna fixed him with very determined looks. "Of course. Yes, Rebecca Sampson, I will escort you to prom." The cheers around the table settled after a moment, and attention turned to Reena. She beamed. "Dave, would you take me to prom also?" With a big grin, Dave replied, "Well, I dunno, I already have one prom date ;” his tone was playfully enough to keep most of the panic flutters out of Reena's stomach. "I would happily share a prom date with Reena." Becca interjected. "Then yes, Kareena Agrawal, I will escort you to prom along with Becca." Another round of cheers as both girls laughed. "So, you get a second prom Dave, this time with two hot dates!" Jan teased. Dave looked at her side eyed. "First actually. I wasn't in any kind of social demand in high school." "Wait, you didn't go to prom?" half the ladies exclaimed. Dave scoffed. "It was a social thing. I was a nerd. Okay, I'm still a nerd, don't give me that look. Anyway, I didn't belong at social events. Dances, football games, I didn't go and nobody missed me." "I'm a nerd, and I went to prom, David." Shawna replied. "You're a pretty girl. Boys like to go to dances with pretty girls. Girl nerds still get asked out, especially when they're attractive." No one wanted to ruin the mood by pursuing that line of discussion further, but they all noted an undertone in Dave's comments. October 21, 2020. Dave planted soft kisses on Lupie's shoulder as he drove himself in and out of her hot, wet tunnel. He held her hip with one hand and traced lazy patterns on her abdomen with the other. Lupie's hands rested on the wall as she bent over, pushing her ass out so Dave could pump himself into her sex. They were ten minutes into what was supposed to be a quickie, but both enjoyed the union so much they were subtly stretching out the encounter. Of course, the fact that Esme's room was right next to Dave's office added some need for quiet. And quiet fucks were generally slower. Still, they couldn't take forever. With this many people in the house, no matter how quiet they were, if they kept going, someone would walk in on them. Dave slipped his hand from Lupie's belly up to her tit. He took a firm, possessive grip and rubbed her nipple with his palm and massaging the bulk of her tit with his fingers. Lupie's right hand left the wall and flew to her mouth. Her shoulder braced against the wall, Lupie's eyes rolled back as her torso convulsed. Her low moan of ecstasy was largely stifled by her hand. The undulation of her inner muscles set Dave off, and he fired several ropes of hot cum into her waiting passage. Both stood there for a minute, steadying themselves and luxuriating in the primal satisfaction of the completed act. As Dave softened and slipped out of her, Lupie reached to the side table and grabbed some tissues to catch any leakage. She turned, resting her back against the wall and staring into her lover's eyes. "You know David, tomorrow is the day. Hopefully." Dave looked at her quizzically. "I ovulate tomorrow. I've been tracking it. This time could be the one that gets me pregnant." Dave leaned into Lupie and took her in his arms. A shudder passed through him as he realized he might soon be a father again. A dark, demented voice rose up to remind him just how well that worked out the last time. "Still," Lupie purred with a grin, "I wouldn't mind a second dose tomorrow, just to increase our chances." Dave kissed her slowly on the lips, with no tongue. "Purely for reproductive purposes of course." He added a wink. Lupie hugged him tightly after barking out a short laugh. Then they dressed and she headed back downstairs. Dave opened the new microfridge and pulled out a bottle of water and a pouch of tuna in sunflower oil. Livy and Mel picked up the fridge last week, during the grocery run. The same trip they'd gotten the palmprint secured gunsafe for Livy's headboard. Mel and Reena put it in place while Dave and Liv installed the safe. He guzzled about half the water bottle before setting it down. Then he took his time with the tuna and the other half the bottle. Time enough to mull over his problem. His game might be dead in the water, for good this time. As with so many others, he hadn't heard back from the artists that made the images for him in too damn long. The background artist, Harrison Black, had been incommunicado for months. That may not be an insurmountable problem. There was only one background missing from the scenes he had planned out. Those scenes might be movable to one of the existing settings. Or maybe he could find an artist to make that last image and match Harri's style; but that would be a dicey prospect. As long as he didn't add any new locations, he was good there. But; his character artist was also not responding. His last email two months ago mentioned he was sick. He had finished all of the characters through the last update, but the game had three more characters to complete the cast, and one played a pivotal role in the last two scenes of the pending update. He needed to find a new artist. And negotiate a new contract. For a game whose market may have shrunk drastically. Who the hell would pay money for a game about a guy surviving an apocalypse and fucking hot babes when they're in the middle of an actual apocalypse and every surviving guy had several women addicted to his cum? It was still worth a shot though. After mulling over the wording, Dave opened Discord and navigated to UnVale, the site he'd used before. He found an appropriate thread and started typing. budget: $800 plus 10% of revenue work: headshot and 3d poly-rigged female character, character description (rough physical and detailed personality) provided in further communications. three characters needed. possibly three artists, one per character. Upfront and percentage applied per character. timeline: 6-8weeks Commercial use, erotic game respond by DM please With that done, Dave left the server. There were other things to do. He logged into the email server for Eastfield and checked for messages. His dean emailed with a list of classes for spring semester. Technically, she was offering the list for his approval. Yeah right. She's the dean. Yeah, He'd made full professor rank five years ago, but getting in a pissing match with the dean over class assignments was never a good idea. And she'd never given him reason to anyway. The 'check these to make sure they are right' note always elicited that rebel reaction in him. Interesting. Math department must be shorthanded. Dave had one section of college algebra in addition to two sections of physics. One of those was calc-based, the other algebra & trig based. And then a section of gen ed physical science. That had been awhile, but something he'd done before. He emailed back the list looked fine, but he'd need a copy of the texts for the math and physical science classes, and quickly, so he could start planning. Hard copies if possible. At least a looseleaf version. He tagged in a suggestion they offer an astronomy class or earth science or oceans class. Something more focused that could get the kids attention. Student interest tends to improve student scores, after all. He pointed out with a little review time, he could teach the astronomy or earth science class. If they went with an oceans class, he'd need one of the biology folks to cover the portions of the class on sea life. Ugh. College algebra had some interesting and useful tools but teaching it to a class of mostly 'why do I have to take this'? whiners could make for a demoralizing semester. Well, maybe that would be the plus side of an apocalypse. The survivors might be all that much more desirous to grow and achieve. Okay, plan with positive thoughts. Expect hungry, eager young minds. Or even hungry, eager older minds. And a little bit scared. Some more than others. Lastly, he suggested that whichever of the three they offered should have a field trip component. Now more than ever, it was important to break students out of their doldrums and really see the stuff they talked about in class. "Dave! Dave! Dave!" Becca burst through his office door. "It's on! It's coming on next! Come down!" She gave him a quick kiss on the lips and raced back out. Dave was chuckling by the time she turned around, and rising as she passed the doorframe. He joined her in the living room in short order, without running. Lupie, Liv and Mel were waiting as well. Jan and Esme came out of the library just as Dave hit the bottom of the stairs. "All of you are music video fans?" Dave asked. "Or Weird Al?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. "I'm a you fan, David," Lupie replied, "and a Becca fan. You two are so excited by this, I had to be here to watch." "You exposed me to Weird Al when I was young and impressionable. My interest in him is all your fault." Olivia observed with a smirk. "Hey, I'm just band wagoning here," Melanie chortled. Then Jan chimed in. "This is a cultural event. It would be educational for Esme," she said with a sly grin. The commercial cut away and an aural cascade of celebration sounds issued from the TV. "Hello, all you beautiful people, I'm Martha Quinn, your Video Jockey for this inaugural segment of the renewed Music Television channel. Yes, we are concentrating on music again, and, in honor of the impending Halloween holiday, we have an oldie but a goldie; Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'." The screen cut to the iconic video by the king of pop. The full version. When it ended, Quinn was back. "I get chills from that every time." Martha shook her head, smiling. "Now, with the Thanksgiving holiday not far away, our new CEO has whipped up something to make the meal; just a little extra special." Guitar chords from Eric Clapton's 'Cocaine' start playing. When you eat leftovers, And you're feeling averse, ptomaine Half the room cracked up laughing. Dave didn't hear most the rest of the lyrics, but hell, his family was laughing. And surely the song would play again. It was good to laugh. By the time they settled down, the video was over and Martha Quinn's face stared back at them. "I hope you all enjoined that as much as I did. I'll be back to host 'The '80's Hump Day Show' this evening, but until then my younger colleagues will host shows featuring current, or at least more recent, styles. Our new formatting is geared to exemplify and introduce the unique and wonderful flavors of different eras and genres. We here at MTV would like to foster greater understanding and appreciation between peoples of different generations, so please, at some point during the week, take the time to sit in with us as we cover an era or style you are unfamiliar with and get to know some of the things that make other people in your life tick." Dave couldn't shake the sense that Quinn knew about the Quaranteam serum and was trying to foster connections between partners of well separated age groups, without talking about the serum in even the slightest. Then again, the sentiment had its own value, without the serum issues. October 22, 2020. The doorbell was still an unusual sound to hear these days, even though the house no longer felt like his own pyramid. It definitely wasn't quiet at the moment. House Belsus was in the midst of a round robin Mario Cart championship. Although, this one was a warmup. Shawna wasn't here, so they'd have another contest when the whole house was present. At the moment, Mel and Olivia were frustrated with each other and Esme's otherworldly ability both in the game and playing the two off each other. As the two of them attacked the other, Esme got ahead of them both. Becca was laughing, and well ahead of all three, sailing free and clear of any competitor or trap. Until Esme got a blue shell. Just as it detonated, the doorbell sounded. "I got it!" Reena shouted, leaping to her feet and rushing for the door. Dave rose to follow, but was tackled by Becca, Liv, and Mel. Lupie began to object, since Esme was in the room, but the girls were mostly just hugging, with some kissing. Lips only, no tongue. "Hey, come on! I need to go answer the door," he protested. "Nope," Becca retorted. "Reena hasn't gotten to welcome a new lady to the house yet. And you need to make a proper first impression when she walks in; smothered in adoring women!" Dave rolled his eyes but stopped trying to wiggle free. Lupie and Jan chuckled off to the side. "I heard that from outside." said a voice carrying a tinkle of amusement. All three young ladies scrambled up so Dave could stand and face their newest sister. She stepped forward, offering her hand. "Hi, I'm Vanessa Worton. You must be Dave. You have quite the entourage here." Dave reached his hand out to accept her greeting. Champagne blonde hair; with dark roots; fell from a middle part down the sides of her face to drape a few inches down her shoulders. Round, olive green eyes stared back at Dave from a face balanced between oval and rectangular. The wide smile, with plenty of teeth showing, appeared a mix of forced and natural while her cheeks gathered into pleasant apples above and beside her mouth. Vanessa wore a tight-knit thin teal sweater under a medium beige cardigan. Light tan slacks and slip-on comfortable walking shoes in dappled white and dark grey finished her business casual look. At 5'5" she wasn't exactly short for a woman, but neither was she tall by any stretch. She appeared to be a well-kept late thirties. The skin of her face was supple, but showed signs of experience in life; not all of it positive. Vanessa chuckled. "Well, it's always ego boosting for a man to be speechless upon seeing me. Especially one surrounded by such lovely ladies already." Dave collected himself. "Would you like a seat?" When he saw her noticing the paused game, he added, "We were having a playoff. Although this is really just practice, since Shawna's at work. She'll be home in another hour and a half. That's her usual time, though depending on her shift some days could be earlier or later." "So all of you are into video games?" Vanessa said as she stepped around her large pink rolling suitcase to find a seat. "No, some of us are into video games, and some of us join in for family unity." Lupie rejoined. "I can appreciate that." Vanessa smiled back. "Family sticks together." Her smile looked slightly artificial for a moment. "I like that you all refer to each other as family, rather than a team. It sounds; cozier, comforting. And the whole dogpile thing? Very Norman Rockwell. If Rockwell painted polygamous families," she added with a wide grin. "You must be Lupie," she said approaching the Latina. "I think your letter was the most convincing, and intimidating. I almost passed over Dave so I wasn't getting in the way of, or being overshadowed by, two long term loves." Everyone but Jan, Lupie, and Becca bore puzzled looks. That's when Jan cleared her throat and spoke up. "I was contacted the end of last week to type up a short mention of my time here, my thoughts, and such. I sent that in Sunday night." "I got mine in yesterday." Lupie said. "Me too," said Becca. "It was interesting getting three uniquely different people saying slightly different things that all painted the same picture." Vanessa walked back to Dave. "You're an interesting guy David Belsus." Dave looked slightly uncomfortable by instinct, but quickly applied some of the confidence he'd been gaining or faking. "You seem to have me at a disadvantage, Ms. Worton." "Vanessa. Or preferably, Nessa. Given how; close we are going to be." She flashed him a playfully wicked smile. Dave was getting enough practice now to see beneath the surface. Under the playfully strong woman exterior was a deep current of uncertainty, even nervousness. "I have professional reasons to be here as well. I'm a realtor, so I'm involved in the re-housing project going on. If I hadn't matched to you, I would have been by to visit sometime next week, but as it is, I'd like to start that conversation now, lay out the parameters for all of you and after I wake up from imprinting we can talk about what you; well, what we want," she ended with a grin. "Sounds good," Dave replied. "Re-housing, huh? Are we really supposed to wind up with many more ladies in the house?" "I don't know any more than you've been told, really, but I've seen some families much bigger. Most seem to be heading that direction though. The metroplex - all of North Texas - got hit hard, David." She paused. "Harder than some other areas because of all the deniers. I don't know the numbers, since I'm not involved in that work, but we have a lot fewer men here. We also had a higher loss of women, but not nearly to the same degree as the increased loss of men. Only a few of the women are interested in re-locating, so families here will likely be bigger than families in California or New England; on average anyway." "That's how it's been before all this though too." "Well, yeah," she said with a chuckle. Then she cleared her throat and seemed to settle into a 'professional' facial set. "To ease the logistical load for utilities and other services, the government is encouraging folks to gather into consolidated neighborhoods or downtown living areas. They mostly want people to live in multi-use towers. Basically, skyscrapers with stores and service shops on the bottom floor or two, and residential spaces above. Each family would have one entire floor. A large family might get two floors." "I would rather not live in a high-rise." Dave kept his tone neutral and even, in a way that suggested much more passion behind the sentiment than that actually expressed. "Well that brings us to the communities being formed. Some are on cul-de-sacs with enlarged houses. And the cul-de-sacs are clustered. There are some that have semi-circle roads with houses on the outer edge and a park or shops in the middle. The smaller ones of those are also clustered." "Of course, the Las Colinas and South Lake folks already have their gated communities. They may bring a few others in to occupy a house that was already empty, or vacated by a; casualty, but mostly, they are 'keeping to their own'. I wouldn't expect you; us; to get in there." "Not sure I'd want to." That earned a few nods. "There are a variety of sizes in the midrange communities. Those also vary by amenities in the house. Some houses in the same community have different amenities, inside or outside. In fact some of the nicer communities in the midrange are; choosy, so, again, they could be hard to get into." Dave, Lupie and Liv just shrugged. "Now, generally speaking, the communities will be mixed so there is, as best as possible, a cross section of races, political views, and interests in each community. The intent is to hopefully negate the polarization we've all seen increasing over the past twenty years." All of the older members of the family nodded. Everyone old enough to watch the news knew exactly what she was talking about. "But, there will be some; themed communities. In the Mesquite area, there will be a community of multiple cul-de-sacs near a stables." "And a country bar?" asked Reena, teasingly. "Please," Dave rejoined, "Mesquite is for ropers. They wear bright colored boots and never rode a horse. They drive lift kit pickups without a single scratch in the bed. A whole community of truck balls, rattails and mullets." He paused for a second. "Actually, that's not a bad idea. I could do with never seeing another mullet or rattail." "Or a lift kit." "Or truck balls." "I'll scratch Mesquite off the list of possible destinations for this team. Um, family," Vanessa corrected. "What about Park Cities area?" Dave looked at her balefully. He started ticking off on his fingers, "I make less than six figures, I do not own a tux; and only one suit; and I have no idea what to do with my pinkie finger when drinking tea or coffee." All of the ladies giggled. "Worse," he made quote fingers in the air, "Lupie is Hispanic, Jan is Korean, and Shawna, who's at work at the moment, is black. Not exactly a picture of Park Cities demographics." Vanessa looked like she was about to object, but held off. He wasn't wrong. Changing the topic, she said, "So, all we really need right now is to think about what spaces you will want, and what spaces you will need. Do you need an office? Do any of the women need one as well? Can those be combined?" "That could wind up as an excuse to visit with you more often during the day," Mel asserted. Reena and Becca giggled. Esme hadn't left the room, so she slightly veiled her meaning. "I will need a separate office. Sometimes I just need to focus. Besides, having my own office hasn't stopped y'all from making 'visits' during the day." Lupie blushed at the implication. She wasn't the only one though, just the most recent. "But Dave, I might need some math help," Becca pleaded. Vanessa looked slightly amused while the others laughed. The tale had been shared around. "I should never have told you that story," Dave said with narrow eyes and pursed lips. Though there was a twinkle in his eye and his lips curled up at the corners. "So, something for you ladies to share with me later, I take it?" Dave threw his hands in the air theatrically. "I'm surrounded." "Well, Dave, that's how; " Liv cut herself off as she remembered Esme was still in the room. Esme rolled her eyes. "Do I need to leave?" "No, you do not." Dave replied. "We will watch ourselves. This conversation is one you should have some input on. You might not get what you ask for, but at least I'd like to hear your preferences as much as anyone else's." Vanessa nodded, looking at Lupie. "Yup, just like you said." Lupie blushed. At Dave's reaction, Nessa looked to him and added, "All good things, all good things." "Olaf!" Esme cried. "You should be Olaf for Halloween. That's next week right?! We're doing something for it, right Da- uh, Dave?" Dave did not miss what Esme almost said. If she finished the original word, he might have lost it altogether. As it was, he managed to maintain his composure. He wasn't the only one. Lupie looked ready to bust with joy. Nessa bore a knowing grin that matched the others around the room. The shaky breath he took to steady himself was all they needed to confirm the impact the verbal slip had on him. In their eyes, he could see that for some, it was the reaction they needed him to have. Well, one more proof they all matched well. His natural reactions were what they wanted. Sometimes, anyway. "I think I just ovulated." Livy muttered. "What was that?" Dave asked. "Nothing darling, nothing at all," the busty brunette replied with a mild blush. The cackling of half the room did not help deter attention. "Maybe we should just get back to the discussion topic," Dave said with a wry grin. "Esme, any thoughts?" "Adults are crazy." Vanessa and a few others laughed. Dave just stared at Esme, a slight grin on his face and one raised eyebrow. Esme giggled. "Okay, I'd like a big backyard, a pool and an indoor play space that can also be an art room." Then, with an impish smile she added, "And a pony." "Ponies do not come with a house." Dave observed wryly. "The pool idea is a good one. If there's no community pool close by, that is. I mean, having one in the backyard would be great, but so long as it's easy to get to, a shared pool will do nicely. Is that doable, Nessa?" "Absolutely. Most of the communities either have a pool space already built, or have one planned. Some of the houses have backyard pools." She cleared her throat. "Though, none of the houses have enough yard space for a horse." She winked at Esme. "But two communities are reasonably close to riding stables with lots of pastureland." Dave chuckled and shook his head. "And let's list the art, craft and play space as a want, not a need, but a really want. An indoor space like that could be very handy when the weather sucks. It could also work as a classroom. After all, you can do a lot of science with craft supplies." Esme groaned and slapped her forehead. " That's my signal to leave. Besides, I still have a geography assignment to work on. Let me know when you're ready to finish the game." She slipped out to the library. Vanessa looked at Lupie. "She's adorable." "Thank you. She's also a handful." "I can see that." Vanessa replied. "Doesn't stop me from wanting one. Not right away, I mean, but, sometime in this coming year, I want to start trying." She turned to Dave as she said this. "Is that a problem?" "No. Not at all. We haven't talked about timing or anything, but I'd like to have kids with each of you. At least, I think you all want kids. If I'm wrong, let me know." All the ladies nodded, some adding a few words to express their interest. "Timing is the issue, though. We don't want the whole house pregnant at once. And some have college to complete and careers to establish." "Anyone trying now? If it's not too personal." Lupie raised her hand. "You're family now, or soon will be. It's not too personal. We hadn't said anything yet, but we are trying." The others squealed happily and rushed to hug her. "I think the conversation just came to an end," Dave observed. "That's ok, the main need for tonight was to get you all thinking about what you want. By early next week we should get together and nail down a specific list of needs and wants." She shifted in her seat. "Speaking of which, I'd like to wait until after dinner, maybe an hour after. I'd prefer to have dinner first and give it time to settle." "That's perfectly understandable. We can talk again just before. I'll; " "I am sure of my decision. But that's ok, feel free to ask again later for your peace of mind." At Dave's puzzled look, she explained, "Lupie and Jan mentioned you would be concerned about my comfort level with this decision." Her eyes twinkled. "Your ladies know you, David. I'm looking forward to being here." Dinner was a simple, quick affair of burgers, mac n' cheese from scratch and steamed green beans. Lupie and Mel offered to make something a bit more exciting, but Vanessa insisted quicker was preferred. They smiled and got busy in the kitchen. Nessa recognized Shawna as soon as she entered the living room. She didn't fawn over the local celebrity, exactly, but it took her a minute to adjust. After dinner was a slow time of conversations in pairs and triples. Nessa spent a lot of time listening but shared a few things about herself with the family. Eventually, she gave Dave a look that he was becoming accustomed to. He rose, approached her, and offered his hand. She took his hand and rose to stand beside him. The two ascended the stairs together. Everyone watched but said nothing. There were a few grins exchanged. When they entered the bedroom and shut the door, Vanessa turned to him, pulling herself close and burying her face in his chest. Then she looked up, meeting his questioning eyes. "I want this David. I want to be a part of the family you have here. I want to be with you. I talked with the others downstairs. I know you like to take your time. This isn't your first imprinting though, so you know I won't; get there except at the priming and imprinting; surges. I'll enjoy the efforts, but don't spend too much time on it, it will just be frustrating for me. So, show me your kind, attentive side, but don't overexert yourself on it, ok? Save it for one of the others this evening." Dave stroked her back gently and kissed her forehead. Nessa raised up on her toes and kissed him full on the lips. She hummed when he responded. They took their time, reveling in the closeness. She could feel in his body the desire to give her an emotional bond before the physical one, but the serum did not permit that. Still, that he wanted to do that for her bode well for a future together. The kiss grew more intense. Hands roamed from the 'safe' areas towards the more stimulating parts of the partner's body. Dave and Nessa's breathing increased in unison. That was the best part. That the person getting you all excited was just as excited as you. The hunger in their eyes rebounded, building in power like a laser. The frantic energy powered their hands as they tore at each other's clothes. They were stripped bare in short order, at nearly the same moment. Dave put an arm around her back and began kissing her again, turning himself one quarter away and walking toward the bed. As they arrived, she crawled quickly up the bed, turning on to her back and laying her head on a pillow as she reached the headboard. Dave gazed at her as he drew himself up on the bed with Nessa. Her body was smooth and lovely, well maintained, but not young anymore. Quite alluring. Neither washboard abs nor a paunch. Smooth, medium sized tits with a natural sag, medium brown areolas a bit larger than a half-dollar coin, and nipples slightly smaller than a pencil eraser that were fully erect. Below, her bush was neatly trimmed away from her vulva, which was clearly engorged with arousal as her inner petals flowered themselves outward, her outer lips parted slightly, just barely exposing the tip of her clitoris. Her face had dropped any sense of demur acceptance. She needed him. It was time, she was his and he was hers, for this moment. Dave crawled between her legs and positioned himself over her. He lowered himself enough to make contact over much of their bodies, without resting his weight fully on her. His erection sandwiched between them. He lay soft, gentle, languorous kisses on her forehead, cheeks and lips. She hummed her approval. As his kisses proceeded down her neck to her clavicle, her breathing picked up again. Her pelvis rubbed against him, seeking what only he could give her, seeking the fullness she needed to feel. Dave kept kissing and progressing down to her tits, kissing the yielding flesh there as she began to whimper. The yearning radiated from her in palpable waves. Dave repositioned his face to Nessa's, with his hips arched over her core. She steadied her tumultuous hunger, recognizing his preparation. Dave moved slowly until the tip of his organ rested against her wet, open entrance. He thrust forward, smoothly, firmly, penetrating her depths with half of his length over the course of several seconds. Vanessa responded with a cross between a groan and a cry, clutching him tightly with her hands on his shoulder blades. He pulled back out, eliciting a brief whimper until he thrust full length into her, which earned him a moan of pleasure. Her enthusiasm brought Dave quickly to the point of leaking precum, which had the expected effect the moment the fluid made contact with her velvety interior. Dave held her through her serum induced ecstasy. As she settled, she wrapped her arms around his back and looked into his eyes. He kissed her again as he began thrusting once more. Then he lowered his lips to her ear. "You're mine now Nessa. No other man may touch you." She gasped, excited. "Mine to take care of." He felt her shuddered beneath him. "Mine to enjoy." He felt her inner muscles flex and grasp his thrusting cock. "All mine. Your heart." "Yes." "Your mind." "Yes." "Your body." "Yes." "and your will." He thrust deep, holding himself there and working his hips to strike all of her inner surfaces. "Yes! Please David, please more!" Dave began thrusting with more vigor, pounding her sex with his own. Pummeling her interior as she writhed in her enjoyment of his actions. Her hips rolled and bucked. Her hands clutched and groped on his back; and her eyes. Her eyes implored him to take her like a beast. His breathing ragged, he savaged her lower body, stoking his own fires as surely as hers. So lost he was in the primal act, he never noticed his own building arousal until he'd fired off a few spurts into her, arresting her cries of pleasure and replacing them with a primal scream and orgasmic spasms which ended with her flopping to the bed in a naked heap. "Imprinting; imprinting; imprinting ;” October 23, 2020. With the exception of Shawna, who was gone for work, the entire house devoted all of Friday to prom preparation. Lupie went to the store and picked up a few items she'd held off getting until day-of. On her return, she immediately lay into her prep work, getting the cold appetizers ready. Melanie came in to help in the early afternoon, once she had finished curating the song lists. She was the designated DJ for the evening. Becca and Reena both spent time with her a few days prior, nailing down what they wanted to listen to during dinner and dance to after. Liv and Janice were the decorating committee. They left the living room re-arrangement for last, starting that after Dave and the girls went to upstairs to dress. During the day, they set up the unused bedroom as a hotel room. It was close enough to the upstairs bathroom not to break the illusion. And it was well away from Esme's room. Esme was instructed to use the master bathroom from bedtime until after breakfast. By early afternoon, Becca and Reena retreated to the master bathroom to do their hair and nails. Reena did Becca's nails, and then her own. Once that cycle was done, she did Becca's hair and guided Becca through the steps for doing Reena's. Each girl did her own makeup, though Reena added a few touches to Becca's. Vanessa awoke by lunch time. She was tickled when Dave asked her to help out. He wanted a bit more dance practice. Dave was not a dancer. Mel and Olivia gave him some practice, about an hour or so each, on separate days earlier in the week. Those sessions went about how'd you'd expect. Started off with some innocuous club dancing, progressed into something steamy, and wound up in the horizontal mambo. On the plus side, each coed got her dose before prom night. By mutual acclamation, prom night was exclusively for Reena and Becca, and Dave reserved himself during the day as well. With Vanessa, he practiced a few more sedate dance styles, and a couple of the club moves, without the steamy stuff. She was still a bit sore from the vigor of last night. Although, she said so with a smile. Shawna took an early shift that day and arrived home shortly after Dave and Vanessa wrapped up their dance practice. Shawna first changed into an orange halter dress before taking possession of Dave, hauling him off to their tv room where his clothes were laid out. Nessa went downstairs to help Liv and Janice move the living room furniture to the borders of the room, leaving a respectable dance space in the middle. Once Dave and Shawna were both convinced his suit was laying perfectly, with no lint, and all the colors just right, they descended to the living room to wait with the others. Dave initially proposed he come to the master bedroom door and escort each girl downstairs, but they decided they would rather make their entrance on the stairwell, letting everyone, including Dave, see them as they came down. They drew straws to decide order, only to find out that Reena was drawing to go last and Becca was drawing to go first. A bit more communication would have saved them the whole drawing process and the debate on whether to draw straws or flip a coin, or rock-paper-scissors. The other ladies were dressed nice, but not prom nice. Lupie was looking lovely in her dark blue sundress with 2" (~5cm) diameter white polka dots. Mel & Liv wore 'club wear'. For Mel that meant 'liquid look' black pants and a tight white crop top showing a modest amount of midriff. For Liv it was tight jeans and a frilly blue blouse showing modest cleavage. Janice wore a red cocktail dress with her left shoulder exposed, a skirt that hugged her hips gently and fell past her knees. Nessa borro

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9:05 – 9:22 (15mins) Show-Me Institute, David Stokes to discuss: Use Taxes on the Ballot in Missouri This November– Several Missouri cities, including Ladue, Creve Coeur, and Festus are asking voters to approve local use taxes in the November 4 election. A use tax applies to goods purchased online or by catalog and delivered to a buyer’s home. These taxes expand the sales tax base to include online purchases and are often promoted as a way to level the playing field for local businesses. Rockwood School District’s Prop S Measure– The Rockwood School District is asking voters to approve Proposition S, a no-tax-rate-increase bond issue for facility upgrades and safety improvements. Prop S is on the November ballot for residents in the district. 9:25 – 9:37 (12mins) Larry Conners 314-795-0272Weekly: "Mr. Conner's Neighborhood @LarryConnersUSASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hancock joins Chris Rongey for the full-show from Cardinals Nation ahead of the final weekday day game at Busch Stadium; how safe is St Louis?; a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk fails; soybean disease; Katie's Pizza; John Rooney; Midday Midweek Midlife on having kids.

Cannabis-friendly restaurants. Ozempic menus. Dirty sodas and focaccia sandwiches. These are just a few of the trends George and Cheryl picked up on in St. Louis Magazine’s annual A-List, a celebration of the best of all that the region has to offer. Using this year’s A-List as a jumping off point, the co-hosts shine a light on what they anticipate will come to define eating and drinking in St. Louis in the coming year. Tune in for their insights and see what’s in store for the area’s food scene. This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. The new season kicks off its first Young Friends Night with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert. Friday, October 3 at Powell Hall. Get tickets. 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: Made. By Lia, 610 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, 314-551-2383.dohmo, 9538 Olive, Olivette, 314-222-3518.Vampire Penguin, 12 S. Euclid, CWE, 706-294-5600.Twisted Rolls Chimney Cakes, 14640 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-386-5025.Melt ‘n’ Dip, 11575 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-220-1168.Café Ganadara, 6413 Hampton, Saint Louis Hills. 314-802-7044.Spoonful Dessert Cafe, 12943 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-485-1757.The Moniker, 1000 Washington, Downtown, 314-932-5602.Aperi, 4317 Manchester, The Grove, 314-405-8333.Big Chief Roadhouse, 17352 Manchester, Wildwood, 636-458-3200.Off Elm, 8709 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-502-9272.Dirty Pop, Mobile pop-upCrispy Sips, Mobile pop-upSodie, Mobile pop-up, 573-450-7162.Pop n Sons, Mobile pop-upChicken n Pickle, 1500 S. Main, St. Charles, 636-229-9700.Puttshack – St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown; 314-887-7888.Topgolf – St. Louis (Chesterfield & Midtown), Multiple locationsFive Iron Golf, 8015 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-608-9089.Flight Club, 7710 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-887-7020.The Hub at the District, 17057 N. Outer 40, Chesterfield, 636-812-0580.Cottle Village Farmstead + Distillery, 6470 State Rte N, Cottleville, 636-268-2123.Katie’s (Crestwood location), 9635 Watson, Crestwood (opens late fall 2025)The Mexican STL, 9615 Watson, Crestwood, 314-525-5025. (opens September 2025)4 Hands + Peacemaker – Kirkwood, 150 W. Argonne, Kirkwood, 314-287-6688.Noto/Bormio, 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-317-1743.Cibo, 7489 Delmar, U CityMarconi Mercato, 2030 Marconi, The Hill, 314-380-9003.Neon Greens, 4176 Manchester, The Grove, 314-899-0400.Expat BBQ, 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, 314-924-9728.Union Loafers, 1629 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-833-6111.Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi Bar & Ramen Bar, 6683 Delmar. U City.Big Mouth Sandwich Co. (inside Perennial Artisan Ales and The Mack), Multiple locationsGarden Variety Deli, 3131 Morganford, Tower Grove South, no phoneEuphoria Kitchen + Kocktails, 5916 Delmar, East Loop, 314-256-1045. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: St. Louis Magazine’s A-List Awards 2025 Editors’ Favorites: Food, Drink & Nightlife Readers’ Choice: Food & Drink See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Murray joins the show to discuss a wide range of timely topics. Markets saw mixed movement, with the Dow down and the NASDAQ and S&P 500 on the rise. She covers Schnucks' new 68,000 sq. ft. store coming to Creve Coeur, OpenAI's release of ChatGPT-5, and Eli Lilly's groundbreaking weight-loss pill. Other highlights include a drop in mortgage rates, a troubling rise in imposter scams targeting seniors, and a conversation on the trending “FAFO” parenting approach.

Sauce Magazine was recently acquired by STL Bucket List. But the publication's cofounder and previous owner alleges in a lawsuit that she's still owed money from when she sold it to the man who just sold the publication. We break down what the sale means with STLPR digital editor Jessica Rogen and Sauce Magazine executive editor Lauren Healey. We also talk through the latest in St. Louis dining, including the opening of Fordo's Killer Pizza in the Grove, Bel Air Social in the Central West End, and Pierce Creek in Creve Coeur. Plus, we say goodbye to Pho Long's original location and El Burro Loco.

With summertime heat and humidity reaching unbearable levels, Arch Eats hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr are looking for any way they can find to cool off. There are the usual suspects—the classic frozen treats like custard, snow cones, and slushies—but in this episode, they’re covering the under-the-radar, unexpected desserts that have been in their rotation this season. From fish-shaped waffles stuffed with black sesame brittle ice cream to Korean shaved ice and ice cream nachos, they’ll take you on a frosty tour of the area’s most unique dessert spots that is guaranteed to cool you off and pique your culinary curiosity. This episode of Arch Eats is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours & Experiences and supported by Proper Brands. Anheuser-Busch invites guests to its next food and beverage pairing dinner at the Budweiser Biergarten on July 17. The evening features a four-course meal complimented with four carefully selected beverages. Reserve your seat. 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: St. Louis Rotisserie, 12414 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-576-5656. Straub’s, Multiple locations. Citizen Kane’s Marketplace, 127 W. Clinton, Kirkwood, 314 394-1093. dohmo, 9538 Olive, Olivette, 314-222-3518. Joyful House, 3900 S. Grand, Dutchtown, 314-696-8255. Café Ganadara, 6413 Hampton, Saint Louis Hills. 314-802-7044. Spoonful Dessert Cafe, 12943 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-485-1757. Vampire Penguin, 12 S. Euclid, CWE, 706-294-5600. Twisted Rolls Chimney Cakes, 14640 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-386-5025. Snow Factory, Multiple locations. Rollup Ice Cream & Eatery, 4551-B Telegraph, Oakville, 314-200-8293. JARS by Fabio Viviani, 8853 Ladue, Ladue, 314-202-8736. Sando Shack, 7376 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-932-7046. Sugarwitch, 7726 Virginia, Carondelet, 573-234-0042. Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream, 4400 Manchester, The Grove, 314-833-3800. Silvie Dee’s, 8721 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-918-5472. Poptimism, 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, no phone. La Vallesana, 2801 Cherokee, Benton Park, 314-776-4223. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: More episode of Arch Eats Top spots for snow cones in St. Louis Where to find the best ice cream, frozen custard, snow cones, and more in St. Louis Where to bring home the top St. Louis ice cream, frozen custard, gelato, and more Ask George: What’s your favorite indulgence from a local ice cream or custard shop? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June was packed with restaurant news across the region. Two food trucks — Bougie Bites and Fufu n' Sauce — opened brick-and-mortar locations in Overland and Vinita Park, respectively. Lefty's Bagels debuted in Creve Coeur, and Grace Meat + Three launched Grace Chicken + Fish in Crestwood. In Waterloo, country artist Alexandra Kay opened the Coffee Girl Cafe. STLPR digital editor Jessica Rogen and host Elaine Cha break down the latest openings and closings in the St. Louis food scene.

Greg and Dan discuss the Dream Center of Peoria with Andy King, but also with the NEW teenage band that is helping raise money for our local facility. The band is named "patchwork", but will be more uniquely known as, "PTCHWRK" as they wanted to express their creative side and be different. The Dream Center's purpose is to bring students to accomplish their goals and showcase their amazing talents. The idea is to start well and finish well with becoming a writer/musician/performer. The band members are: Jake, Annabelle, Samantha, Christian, and Allister. Their idea for their name came to play when realizing that all of them are "spread out" from each other and don't live nearby, making it "patchwork" that they perform together now and enjoying being a band together. Their main genres are classical rock and sometimes emo rock. They enjoy the Dream Center as it is a place for musicians to become themselves, much the case how these young people found their way. Kids helping kids! You can hear this upcoming band perform on Sunday June 29th, from 2-7 at OZ'Z Bar and Grill in Creve Coeur, IL, about 10 minutes from Peoria! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Calhoun talks with Mark Perkins from Great Rivers Greenway about taking over as CEO.

In this week's edition of Roaming St. Louis, KMOX host Scott Jagow visits Spoonful, a Korean dessert café with locations in Creve Coeur and Edwardsville. Learn about bingsu, tayaki and more with owner Monica Lee.

Everyone has their favorite spots for ribs or pulled pork or brisket, but where do you go when you get a hankering for something a little more unusual? On this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr search St. Louis smokehouses for their most unique dishes—everything from Jamaican-inspired chicken to a vegan specialty that can fool even the most avowed carnivore. Tune in to hear about their mouthwatering finds. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode of Arch Eats is sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and supported by South Grand. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis celebrates its 50th festival season this May and June with four vibrant new productions. With pre-show picnics and post-show cocktail parties, a night at the opera is truly a feast for all your senses. Learn more. 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: Wonton King, 8116 Olive, U City, 314-567-9997. Piccadilly at Manhattan, 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016. Studio STL_unusual BBQ , TV air date May 19, 2025 Adam’s Smokehouse, 2819 Watson, Clifton Heights, 314-875-9890. Dalie’s Smokehouse, 2951 Dougherty Ferry, Valley Park, 636-529-8198. Duke’s BBQ Shack, 100 Ash, Wentzville, 636-856-9227. Mi Hungry BBQ & Jamaican Cuisine, 8660 St. Charles Rock, Overland, 314-427-3368. A Touch of Texas BBQ, 3559 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-405-8850. The Shaved Duck, 2900 Virginia, Tower Grove East, 314-806-0688. BEAST Craft BBQ Co., 20 S. Belt, Belleville, 618-257-9000 + two other locations. C&K Barbecue, 4390 Jennings Sta., Goodfellow Terrace, 314-385-8100. Roper’s Ribs, 6929 W.Florissant, O’Fallon, 314-381-6200. Sister Cities Cajun, 3550 S. Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447. Gobble Stop Smokehouse, 1227 Castillon Arcade Plz., Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586. O’B Que’s, 158 Long, Chesterfield, 636-778-9675. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: More episode of Arch Eats ‘Arch Eats’ Podcast: Best BBQ in St. Louis The best BBQ in St. Louis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a few years ago, St. Louis felt like a bagel wasteland as boiled bread enthusiasts mourned the loss of the beloved Bagel Factory, and with it their access to respectable versions of the form. Today, we suffer through this bagel-shaped-bread era no more thanks to a bagel renaissance that, over the past few years, has brought excellent options to the metro area. On this episode of Arch Eats, George and Cheryl walk listeners through the St. Louis bagel scene, sharing their favorite picks from some of the city’s essential shops, and offering tasting notes and insider tips on everything from lox to schmear to a certain chef’s famous egg salad. Whether you’re a die-hard bagel enthusiast or the occasional dabbler, they’ll let you in on everything you need to know to get the most out of your bagel experience. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode of Arch Eats is sponsored by Cardinals Nation and supported by South Grand. Get game-day ready with the Cardinals Nation pre-game party! Before every home game, enjoy a DJ-hosted, pep-rally style party featuring a full buffet and an all-inclusive bar. Get your tickets today. 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: Yellowbelly, 4659 Lindell, CWE, no phone. Jinzen, 8113 Maryland, Clayton, 314-354-8086. Songbird, 4476 Chouteau, The Grove, 314-781-4344. Bagels and Bliss, 8151 Delmar, U City, no phone. The Bagel Factory Bridge Bread, 2604 Cherokee, Gravois Park, 314-296-3077. Lefty’s Bagels: 13359 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-279-0959 (Coming in June 2025 to Covenant Center, 8 Millstone Campus, Creve Coeur) The Daily Bread, 11719 Manchester, Des Peres, 314-909-0010. Straubs, Multiple locations Deli Divine, 5501 Delmar, West End, 314-987-3354. Baked and Boiled, 1801 S. Ninth, Soulard, 314-571-9017. Bagel Union, 8705 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-320-7556 You may also enjoy these SLM articles: More episode of Arch Eats The best bagels in St. Louis Recipe: Olio’s Famous Egg Salad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officer Cambra Pogue & Brooke Bedwell from the Creve Coeur Police Department join Megan Lynch ahead of a Rape Aggression Defense System (RADS) class in May.

If you’ve gone out to eat lately, chances are you’ve been struck with sticker shock when the bill arrives. There’s no question that going out to eat is getting more and more expensive—but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr scour some of the area’s finest restaurant menus for the best happy deals in town. And they’re not talking about the divey $2 draft beer spots. The pair found positively jaw-dropping deals at some of the biggest name spots in the St. Louis restaurant scene that will allow you to enjoy their delicious food and drinks at a fraction of what they’d cost on the regular dinner menu. Tune in to see how you can leave these great restaurants with a full stomach—and a full wallet, too. Best dishes! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode of Arch Eats is sponsored by St. Louis Public Library Foundation and supported by Great Rivers Greenway. When you become a friend of St. Louis Public Library, your support creates opportunities to learn, explore, and dream bigger. Become a friend of the library today at slpl.org. 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: Hunan Empress: 162 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield, 314-878-8828 Sado: 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883 Basso: 7036 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-932-7820 Twisted Tree: 10701 Watson, Sunset Hills, 314-394-3366 Big Sky Café: 47 S Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-962-5757 Brasserie by Niche: 4580 Laclede, Central West End, 314-454-0600 Bistro La Floraison: 7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880 801 Chophouse: 137 Carondelet, Clayton, 314-875-9900 801 Fish: 172 Carondelet, Clayton, 314-875-9636 801 Local: 2021 S Lindbergh, Frontenac, 314-860-4400 Madrina: 101 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-963-1976 Bristol Bar & Grill: 11801 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-567-0272 J Gilbert’s: 17A W County Center, Des Peres, 314-965-4600 The Gin Room/Salve Osteria: 3200 S Grand, Tower Grove East, 314-771-3411 Olive+Oak: 216 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-736-1370 O+O Pizza: 102 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422 Yellowbelly: 4659 Lindell, Central West End, 314-499-1509 Pan D’Olive: 1603 McCausland, Franz Park, 314-647-8000 You may also enjoy these SLM articles: Arch Eats: Affordable Eats in St. Louis Arch Eats: Affordable International Cuisine in St. Louis Best happy hours in St. Louis Best bars in St. Louis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the 30th anniversary of the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, highlighting an impressive lineup of films from March 30th to April 8th at B&B Theaters in Creve Coeur. Hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston discuss the festival with John Wilson, the Director of Cultural Arts at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis, and Wendy Sachs, director of the documentary 'October 8th.' The discussion moves into the significance of the film, which addresses the surge of anti-Semitism following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Wendy shares her personal journey and the challenges faced in creating the documentary, shedding light on the coordinated efforts behind the rise of anti-Semitism and the importance of education and awareness. John and Wendy emphasize the importance of using the festival and films like 'October 8' to educate the public, provoke meaningful conversations, and foster community engagement. The festival aims to provide a diverse cinematic experience that is both informative and entertaining, covering themes from historical to contemporary issues, comedy, and more.[00:00] Introduction to the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival[00:33] Meet the Hosts and Today's Special Guest[01:01] Return to Civility: A Thoughtful Reminder[02:14] Introducing John Wilson: Festival Director[02:57] Wendy Sachs: A Multi-Hyphenate Talent[04:41] The Making of 'October 8th': Wendy's Journey[07:05] Challenges in Hollywood: The Struggle for Distribution[11:27] The Coordinated Effort Behind Campus Activism[13:37] Festival Highlights and Thematic Films[18:56] Wendy Sachs on Selecting Documentary Participants[21:36] Exploring Modern Anti-Semitism[24:39] Introduction to the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival[25:51] Highlighting Key Films and Themes[30:13] Personal Reflections and Impact[35:18] Call to Action and Education[38:36] Conclusion and FarewellTakeaways: The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exciting lineup of films that promise to stir up some serious conversation. Wendy Sachs, director of the documentary 'October 8th', shares her journey creating a film that tackles the rise of antisemitism in America, sparked by recent events. John Wilson, the festival director, emphasizes the importance of community engagement through cinema, aiming for viewers to leave with new perspectives and a sense of connection. The film festival features a variety of films, from serious documentaries to light-hearted comedies, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy and discuss. October 8 | Official Website | March 14 2025Wendy SachsSt. Louis Jewish Film Festival - St. Louis JCCLinks referenced in this episode:stljewishfilmfestival.orgoctober8film.comjccstl.comdredscottlives.orgEpisode with Benjamin Ginsberg on The New Anti-Semitism: The Left, the Right, and the JewsThis is Season 8! For more episodes, go to

Blackouts continue to be a problem for Major League Baseball. What percentage of people out there in the audience use Roku? We're big in Singapore but not Oceania. Doug's a takesmith. Billiken coach Josh Schertz checks in on the show. Everything outside of a regular season A10 Championship is within their control. Dealing with injuries throughout the season. Impressed with the growth and resilience. Revenue sharing in college sports. Expecting an interesting 12-24 months in college athletics. Jackson's the captain of Creve Coeur. Blues analyst Jamie Rivers joins the show. Everybody's fired up about the Four Nations Finals. Who's Jamie rooting for on Thursday night? The Tkachuk boys becoming house hold names. Schenn on the trading block? Other guys the Blues could consider moving. 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.

Blackouts continue to be a problem for Major League Baseball. What percentage of people out there in the audience use Roku? We're big in Singapore but not Oceania. Doug's a takesmith. Billiken coach Josh Schertz checks in on the show. Everything outside of a regular season A10 Championship is within their control. Dealing with injuries throughout the season. Impressed with the growth and resilience. Revenue sharing in college sports. Expecting an interesting 12-24 months in college athletics. Jackson's the captain of Creve Coeur. Blues analyst Jamie Rivers joins the show. Everybody's fired up about the Four Nations Finals. Who's Jamie rooting for on Thursday night? The Tkachuk boys becoming house hold names. Schenn on the trading block? Other guys the Blues could consider moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some like it hot… others it prefer mild, smoked, or even glazed in sweet chili sauce. In this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr delve into the seemingly endless world of chicken wings and help you make sense of the city’s best offerings by breaking them down into categories and sharing their top picks. They’ll talk about the usual suspects, but they’ve also unearthed some surprises, including a popular Middle Eastern restaurant that boasts a cult following for its wings and an under-the-radar tea house that just might be the episode’s biggest surprise wing story. Tune in to hear if your go-to makes the cut—or maybe find a new, unexpected favorite. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by BelGioioso Cheese and supported by Violet's at The Train Shed. BelGioioso brings the taste of Italy right to your table with a wide range of artisan cheeses crafted with care and the finest ingredients. Discover the tradition, quality, and craftsmanship of BelGioioso Cheese, and find out where to buy it in St. Louis by visiting belgioioso.com. 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: Katie’s: 9568 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-942-6555 EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery: 550 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, 636-532-0550 Beast Craft BBQ: 20 S Belt W, Belleville, 618-257-9000 Stellar Hog BBQ: 5623 Leona, Holly Hills, 314-481-8448 Big Chief Roadhouse: 17352 Manchester, Wildwood, 636-458-3200 Syberg’s: Multiple locations Helen Fitzgerald’s: 3650 S Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, 314-984-0026 Three Kings Pub: Multiple locations The Village Bar: 12247 Manchester, Des Peres, 314-821-4532 Westport Social: 910 W Port Plaza, Maryland Heights, 314-548-2876 Café Ganadara: 6413 Hampton, St. Louis Hills, 314-802-7044 Chiang Mai: 8158 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-961-8889 O! Wing Plus: 10094 Page, Overland, 314-395-0180 Sister Cities Cajun: 3550 S Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447 Billy G’s: Multiple locations Fenton Bar & Grill: 701 Rudder, Fenton, 636-305-7041 Salt + Smoke: Multiple locations Chuck’s Hot Chicken: Multiple locations The Vine: 3171 S Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-776-0991 Gobble Stop Smokehouse: 1227 Castillon Arcade, Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586 BC’s Kitchen: 11 Meadow Cir, Lake St. Louis, 636-542-9090 Golden Wok: 15941 Manchester, Ellisville, 636-230-8966 Sum Tea House: 8501 Olive, University City, 314-222-1540 Baumann’s Fine Meats: 8829 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-968-3080 You may also enjoy these SLM articles: The best chicken wings in St. Louis 'Arch Eats' Podcast: Top sports bars and restaurants in St. Louis More episode of Arch Eats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky from the "How to Destroy Everything" podcast join Debbie Monterrey to discuss the series which features a family story from Creve Coeur.

What dining trends are hot, and which ones are not? It's a question that Arch Eats hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr get asked all the time. The dawn of a new year is the perfect time to discuss what's coming and what needs to go. Tune in to get the dish on what to expect this year, both culinarily and experientially. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. Experience the covert mission of real-life spy and artist Peter Malkin in St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum's special exhibit, "The Artist Who Captured Eichmann." See his works in this powerful exhibition that blends history and art, on display through June 1, 2025. 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: Café Ganadara: 6413 Hampton, St. Louis Hills, 314-802-7044 Scarlett’s Wine Bar: 4253 Laclede, Central West End, 314-797-8223 Lucy Quinn/Little Lucy: 4156 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast, 314-932-5829 Lineage: 3408 Locust, Midtown Brasas: 6138 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-256-1937 Jalea: 323 Main, St. Charles, 314-303-0144 No Ordinary Rabbit: 1621 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-696-2010 Ivy Café: 14 N. Meramec, Suite A, Clayton, 314-776-9377 Basso: 7036 Clayton, Richmond Heights, 314-932-7820 Cibo: No website at the moment Noto/Bormio: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-244-0874 Good Company/Aperi: 4317 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast, 314-405-8333 Swade Cannabis: Multiple locations Lazy Tiger: 210 N Euclid, Central West End, 314-925-8888 Press Pizza: 2509 S Jefferson, Gravois Park, 314-328-1094 Euphoria Kitchen & Kocktails: 5916 Delmar, Delmar Loop The Table: Multiple locations STL Pot Chef: Multiple locations Bartolino’s Twin Oaks: 1304 Big Bend, Twin Oaks, 636-254-1001 akar: 7641 Wydown, Clayton, 314-553-9914 Cathy’s Kitchen: 250 S Florissant, Ferguson, 314-524-9200 Pavilion: 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883 Nobu’s: 6253 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-449-6628 Robin Restaurant: 7268 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast Mainlander: 8 S Euclid, Central West End Sweet Tapioca Café: 123 Hilltown Village Ctr, Chesterfield, 636-778-1212 Spoonful Dessert Café: 12943 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-485-1757 dohmo: 9538 Olive, Olivette, 314-222-3518 JARS by Fabio Viviani: 8853 Ladue, Suite Q, Creve Coeur, 314-202-8736 Napoli Kirkwood: 436 N Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-926-1141 You may also enjoy these SLM articles: Most Anticipated Restaurants in St. Louis More episode of Arch Eats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Retired from Sugaree, but not retired from baking," declares George.  Just in time for the holiday season, pie expert Pat Rutherford-Pettine, former owner of Sugaree Baking Company, joins the podcast to share her secrets to baking the perfect pie. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Pat has tips for everyone. Here's what you'll learn: The secret to great pie dough Why quality ingredients matter—and where to find them in St. Louis The best pie pans: which material works best? Mastering pie fillings: the keys to perfect fruit pies and what to avoid with pumpkin pie and pecan pie The best pie for novice bakers to start with And if baking still feels too daunting, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr share their picks for the best pies around town. Tune in and get ready to "wow" your friends and family this holiday season! Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by The Train Shed. The pop-up cocktail experience Sleigh Shed returns this holiday season through December 31 as Train Shed at Union Station transforms into a glittering holiday destination! Reserve your seat at trainshed-stl.com.  Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: Frank & Helen's Pizzeria: 8111 Olive, University City, 314-997-0666. Brasas: 6138 Delmar, Delmar Loop, 314-256-1937. Sugaree Baking Co.: 1242 Tamm, Clayton-Tamm, 314-645-5496. Pint Size Bakery: 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142. The Blue Owl: 6116 Second, Kimmswick, 636-464-3128. Helfer's Pastries: 380 Saint Ferdinand, Florissant, 314-837-6050. Federhofer's: 9005 Gravois, Affton, 314-832-5116. Edera: 48 Maryland, Central West End, 314-361-7227. La Bonne Bouchée: 12344 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-576-6606. Sugarfire Pie: 9200 Olive, Olivette, 314-736-6300. Mauki's Bakery & Country Store: 1730 South 8th, Soulard, 314-202-8106. Pie on the Fly: 614 N Main, O'Fallon, MO, 636-294-3300. The Parkmoor: 220 W Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-938-5554. Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314. Cravings: 8149 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-961-3534. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: Where to order Thanksgiving dinner in St. Louis Arch Eats Podcast: Turkey Tips & Thanksgiving Wine Pairings More episode of Arch Eats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr in this episode of Arch Eats, and beat the heat with frozen treats! From ice cream to frozen custard and other frozen novelties, discover a dozen must-visit spots, including some hidden gems. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Augusta Winery. Put on your sundresses and sandals and head to Augusta wine country on Highway 94 to experience award-winning wines, live music, and special events at Augusta Winery. For more information on hours, directions, and events, visit AugustaWinery.com.  Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: Howie Farms: Villa Ridge (accessible at the following markets: Tower Grove Farmers' Market, Ferguson Farmers' Market, Boulevard Farmers' Market) Ferguson Farmers' Market: 501 S. Florissant, Ferguson, 314-521 4661 Tower Grove Farmers' Market: 4256 Magnolia, Tower Grove Park, 314-772-3899 Kim's Bakery (Chesterfield): 13357 Olive, Chesterfield, 314-523-1332 Starrs: 1135 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-2345 Sugarwitch: 7726 Virginia, Patch/Carondelet, 573-234-0042 Silky's Frozen Custard: Three metro area locations (Creve Coeur, Ellisville, and Cottleville) Mr. E's Cider Donut & Frozen Custard Stand: 951 S. Green Mt at Eckert's Belleville Farm, Belleville, 618-233-0513 The White Cottage: 102 Lebanon, Belleville, 618-234-1120 Crown Candy Kitchen: 1401 St. Louis, Old North, 314-621-9650 Ices Plain & Fancy: 2256 S. 39th, Shaw, 314-601-3604 Singers Ice Cream: 22 Gravois Station, House Springs, 636-671-7600 Spoonful of Sugar (Benton Park): 2800 McNair, Benton Park, 314-328-1048 Serendipity: 4400 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast, 314-833-3800 Sylvie Dee's: 8721 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-918-5472 Clementine's: Eight metro area locations Ronnie's Ice Cream: 9531 Watson Industrial, Crestwood, 314-962-0094 Half Pint: 8124 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-731-6329 (phone number for The Annex) Fountain on Delmar: 5242 Delmar, Delmar Maker's District, 314-226-9269 Fountain on Locust: 3037 Locust, Midtown, 314-535-7800 Spoonful Dessert Cafe (Creve Coeur): 12943 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-485-1757 Dairy Haven (Caseyville, Il): 112 N Main, Caseyville, 618-345-8866 St. Louis Frozen Custard Factory: 9418 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-961-9191 Neon Greens: 4176 Manchester, Forest Park Southeast, 314-899-0400 Ted Drewes: 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis Hills, 314-481-2652 You may also enjoy these SLM articles: Where to find the best ice cream, frozen custard, snow cones, and more in St. Louis Where to bring home the top St. Louis ice cream, frozen custard, gelato, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 06-24-24 KSDK-Ch. 5 posts a story on a left-wing gun control group and indicate advocacy for the group by including a "you can donate here" link. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/as-seen-on-tv/st-louis-city-moms-demand-action-continues-pushing-change/63-40d804e4-f3c9-47f1-9061-bf62e689a830 We discuss the "shooting" at the AMC Creve Coeur 12 Theater by a juvenile on Saturday afternoon. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/06/23/juvenile-custody-after-launching-gel-beads-into-crowd-theater/ Howard Wall, director of the new Center for Regional Economic Research at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, talks about former President Trump's economic proposals regarding replacing income taxes with tariffs, ending income taxes on tips, and other economic issues. (https://www.howardwall.org/) (https://www.utc.edu/gary-w-rollins-college-of-business/center-for-regional-economic-research) MORNING NEWS DUMP: Rep. Elise Stefanik blasts the administration regarding open borders and illegal immigrants committing murder and sexual assault. Story here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/06/24/monsters-bail-set-at-10m-for-illegal-immigrant-who-allegedly-murdered-12-year-old-jocelyn-nungaray-n2175898 SCOTUS upholds a federal gun control law preventing domestic abusers from owning guns. St. Louis County police say a juvenile is being held in custody after terrorizing patrons at the AMC Creve Coeur 12 Theater by shooting a toy gun at the audience.  According to Trilby Lundberg, gas prices may begin to edge upward over the next few weeks. Several businesses has their vendor booths literally blown away at the St. Francois County Fair in Farmington, MO, over the weekend due to a medical helicopter landing the wrong spot. Cardinals completed a weekend sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 5-3 win on Sunday at Busch Stadium. The homestand continues tonight with the first of 3 against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch at 6:45pm.  NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's grilling season in St. Louis! In this episode, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr dive into the world of St. Louis barbecue. Instead of simply naming the best spots, they conduct a draft to assemble their ultimate barbecue dream teams, selecting their top choices for ribs, brisket, side dishes, and more. Along the way, learn about the history of St. Louis-style barbecue and how the scene has evolved over time. Tune in to discover which smokehouses make it to their dream team lineup. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by South Grand Cultural Alliance and supported by Westport Plaza. The South Grand Dine Around Restaurant Crawl takes place on Thursday, June 20. Get your taste buds ready to eat around the world within five blocks, as you sample foods from 20 of South Grand's restaurants and bars. For more details, visit southgrand.org. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: The Parkmoor: 220 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-938-5554. Bones French Quarter: 14766 Manchester, Ballwin, 636-391-8293. Expat BBQ: 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown. Maull's Pappy's Smokehouse: Two locations, Midtown and St. Peters. The Stellar Hog: Two locations, Holly Hills and Chesterfield. BEAST Craft BBQ Co.: 20 S. Belt W, Belleville, Il, 618-257-9000. Bogart's Smoke House: 1627 S. 9th, Soulard, 314-621-3107. Shorty's Smokehouse: 121 S. Main, Waterloo, Il., 618-939-7665. Big Chief Roadhouse: 17352 Manchester, Wildwood, 636-458-3200. The Shaved Duck: 2900 Virginia, Tower Grove East, 314-776-1407. Baumann's Fine Meats: 8829 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-968-3080. Mi Hungry: 8660 St. Charles Rock Road, Breckenridge Hills, 314-427-3368. Adam's Smokehouse: 2819 Watson, Clifton Heights, 314-875-9890. Sugarfire Smokehouse: 11 metro area locations Smoke ‘n' Bones BBQ: 6417 Hampton, 314-932-1555. O'B Que's: 158 Long, Chesterfield, 636-778-9675. Salt + Smoke: 5 metro area locations Shay's Creole Smokehouse: 912 S. Main, St. Charles, 314-852-2803. Fourth City Barbecue: 2635 Cherokee (inside Fortune Teller Bar), Gravois Park, 314-669-6505. Heavy Smoke BBQ: 4200 N. Service, St. Peters, 636-244-5874 Mann Meats: 300 St. Ferdinand, Florissant, 314-942-7000. Gobble Stop Smokehouse: 1227 Castillon Arcade, Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586. The Fattened Caf: coming late summer to 3405 S. Jefferson, Benton Park West, 636-498-4240. Big Woody's BBQ: 1821 Zumbehl, St. Charles, 636-724-4227. Five Ace's Smokstaq Lightning: 724 N. First, Laclede's Landing, 314-349-1198. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: The best BBQ in St. Louis Ask George: What is St. Louis-style barbecue?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 05-31-24 Financial planner Paul Curtman talks about yesterday's conclusion to the Trump "hush money" trial in New York City and also on the situation in Gaza. (https://www.paulcurtman.com) (@paulcurtman) Paul's financial website: https://www.prcurtman.com More discussion on the Trump trial in New York City. Dr. Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University for 17 years and a contributing columnist for The Washington Times, talks about whether parents should be using therapists to help their children adjust to life's challenges. He explains why the current trend of hiring therapists to help children with everyday challenges is unhealthy. Story here: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/10/everett-piper-is-asked-whether-parents-should-be-s/ Order his book "Not a Day Care: The Devastating Consequences of Abandoning Truth" here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Day-Care-Devastating-Consequences/dp/1621576051/ref=sr_1_1? (https://dreverettpiper.com/) (@dreverettpiper) MORNING NEWS DUMP:Guilty on all 34 counts in the Trump "hush money" trial in New York City.Another judge in Missouri rules that cannabis customers can be double-taxed, at least when it comes to sales tax. Watch out for armadillos!! The critters have been slowly migrating up to this part of the country.Battlehawks face San Antonio on Saturday afternoon at 3pm at The Dome. TV coverage on FOX2. You can meet some of the players this afternoon at the McDonald's on Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur a little bit past 5pm.Cardinals open up a 3-game weekend series with the Phillies in Philadelphia. First pitch tonight at 5:40pm. They're now in 2nd place in the Central Division following the Cubs loss to the Brewers, and they're 5 games behind the Brewers. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 05-31-24 Gabe says Not Today, Satan! MORNING NEWS DUMP:Guilty on all 34 counts in the Trump "hush money" trial in New York City.Another judge in Missouri rules that cannabis customers can be double-taxed, at least when it comes to sales tax. Watch out for armadillos!! The critters have been slowly migrating up to this part of the country.Battlehawks face San Antonio on Saturday afternoon at 3pm at The Dome. TV coverage on FOX2. You can meet some of the players this afternoon at the McDonald's on Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur a little bit past 5pm.Cardinals open up a 3-game weekend series with the Phillies in Philadelphia. First pitch tonight at 5:40pm. They're now in 2nd place in the Central Division following the Cubs loss to the Brewers, and they're 5 games behind the Brewers. Battlehawks' tight end Jake Sutherland talks about the importance of Saturday's game vs. San Antonio Brahmas at The Dome at 3pm. TV coverage on FOX2. They need to win on Saturday in order to maintain home field advantage through the playoffs.  We discuss the invasion of armadillos...and cicadas...in the metro area. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've talked about some of the interesting characters around Covenant Seminary in 1990. But as we enter the final phase of this series, we'll explore the most interesting, and potentially most important, characters yet.In this episode, Detective Worth will start to lay out his own theory of the case, which differs pretty dramatically from everything the Creve Coeur police had believed before him and, as far as we know, what they still believe today.In December 1989 a married man approached Elizabeth about having an affair. Although she never revealed the man's identity, several people knew the story. Their accounts of who it might've been raise further questions about an alternative motive for Elizabeth's murder.As the saying goes… the plot thickens.Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each episode or to get in touch with us.

We've spent this series mostly focusing on Michael, Elizabeth Mackintosh's supervisor on the Covenant Seminary house cleaning staff. In the eyes of the police, Michael was the prime suspect in Elizabeth's death, literally from Day One. But he wasn't the only person they looked at.In any large group of people, even at a seminary, there are going to be some people with checkered backgrounds. But as the police started looking into possible suspects, and Covenant began its own internal investigation, some startling things came to light. Not only about people's pasts, but things that were happening on campus around the time of the murder. We also hear from another retired Creve Coeur detective who begins to talk about his own theories of the case.Visit www.truebelieverpodcast.com to see additional materials related to each episode or to get in touch with us.

This week Michelle and Meera discuss the brand new Umami Seasons Hot Pot in the Delmar Loop that serves Taiwanese hot pot, which is an interactive style of Asian dining where food is cooked at the table in different types of broth. They also discuss the emerging hot pot trend in general at the recently opened Urban Kitchen in Chesterfield Valley and at Tai Ke Shabu Shabu in Olivette. Another trend in the conversation: fusion. From Indian-fusion restaurants like Taco Twist in the Central West End to Tikka Tangy and Amrut Fusion in Chesterfield to the soon-to-open Ramsay's Kitchen at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to Oats & Honey Cafe in Creve Coeur; restaurants are blending cuisines more than ever. Finally, from the April issue, they talk about all the reasons Sauce loves Trattoria Marcella in Lindenwood Park. Umami Seasons Hot Pot 6602 Delmar Blvd, University City, 314-319-1146 First Look: Umami Seasons Hotpot in the Delmar Loop Umami Seasons Hotpot on Instagram @SauceMag Chesterfield's Urban Kitchen builds on sister restaurant Share Sweet's menu with Chinese American classics Urban Kitchen by ShareSweet 17409C Chesterfield Airport Rd., Chesterfield, 636-778-0178 Tai Ke Shabu Shabu 9626 Olive Blvd., Olivette, 314-801-8411 2021 Best New Restaurants // No. 2 Tai Ke Shabu Shabu Kain Taiyo 2700 Locust St., St. Louis, 314-396-2110 2023 Best New Restaurants // No. 8 Kain Tayo Manileño 3611 Juniata St., St. Louis, 314-296-3131 First Look: Manileño in the South Grand business district in St. Louis Pizza Via 4501 Maryland Ave., #1E, Central West End, 314-587-8000 First Look: Pizza Via in the Central West End Pizza Champ 2557 Lyle Ave., Maplewood Eat this marinara pizza at Pizza Champ​ in Maplewood Taco Twist 15 N Euclid Ave., Suite A, St. Louis, 314-635-0033 3 new Indian fusion spots to try in the St. Louis area Amrut Fusion 17392 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, 636.778.9380 Tikka Tangy 13441 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, 314.682.6066 Ramsay's Kitchen will soft open at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis on April 17 Trattoria Marcella 3600 Watson Rd, St. Louis, 314-532-7706 13 reasons why we love Trattoria Marcella in Lindenwood Park

Mark (an eagle scout) and Stephanie Hampton along with their daughter Julia a scout with Pack 809 in Creve Coeur join Tom and Megan in studio discussing what the scouts are doing to prepare for eclipse viewing on Monday. 

Spring marks the unofficial start of brunch season, with warmer weather and Mother's Day on the horizon. Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr share their favorite brunch spots and menu items, from recently opened restaurants to longstanding favorites. Get recommendations for the best buffet, hidden gems, must-visit stops on your next road trip, alfresco options, and more. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Explore St. Louis.  Discover the vibrant culinary scene of our city in “The Flavor of St. Louis,” a 30-minute film produced by Explore St. Louis. Visit explorestl.com to watch the film and taste the flavors of St. Louis today. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: Olivette Diner: 9638 Olive, Olivette, 314-995-9945. Peel Wood Fired Pizza: 208 S. Meramec, Clayton, 314-696-2515 + two other locations Grand Pied: 3137 Morganford, Tower Grove South, 314-974-8113. Asador Del Sur: 7322 Manchester, Maplewood. 314-802-8587. Panorama: 1 Fine Arts, Forest Park, 314-655-5490. The Bellwether: 1419 Carroll, Lafayette, 314-380-3086. Songbird: 4476 Chouteau, The Grove, 314-781-4344. Yolklore: 8958 Watson, Crestwood, 314-270-8538. Telva at the Ridge: 60 N. Gore, Webster Groves, 314-395-2760. Little Fox: 2800 Shenandoah, Fox Park, 314-553-9456. Russell's on Macklind: 5400 Murdoch, Southhampton, 314-553-9994. Timothy's: 12710 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-786-5301. The Crow's Nest: 7336 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-781-0989. YaYa's Euro Bistro: 15601 Olive, Chesterfield, 636-537-9991. Bristol: Creve Coeur and O'Fallon, Mo. Casa Don Alfonso: 100 Carondelet Plz., Clayton, 314-719-1496. Chandler Hill Vineyards: 596 Defiance, Defiance, Mo., 636-798-2675. Old Barn Inn at Inns at St. Albans: 3519 St. Albans, St. Albans, Mo., 636-458-0131. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: Best breakfast spots in St. Louis 5 early-morning dining spots for parents in St. Louis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it's March Madness or the beginning of baseball season, St. Louis offers countless venues for sports enthusiasts to catch the game. Hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr explore some of the top bars and restaurants in St. Louis for watching the action. They highlight the atmosphere, food and drink offerings, and notable features such as private TV setups, free shuttles, and more. (Listen to hear one restaurateur's March Madness etiquette tips, including how to get control of the TV remote.) For those who'd rather watch the game at home, George and Cheryl present ideas for entertaining at home, including takeout options, go-to homemade recipes, and more. Plus, hear a microrant about restaurants that don't list prices on their online menus. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Explore St. Louis.  Discover the vibrant culinary scene of our city in “The Flavor of St. Louis,” a 30-minute film produced by Explore St. Louis. Visit explorestl.com to watch the film and taste the flavors of St. Louis today. Thank you to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for supporting this episode. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-932-1088. Root Food & Wine: 5525 Walnut, Augusta, 636-544-1009. Sarah's on Central: 127 S. Central, Eureka, 636-938-4800. Village Bar: 12247 Manchester, Des Peres, 314-821-4532. The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern: 2 S. 20th, Union Station, 314-803-3400. Westport Social: 910 Westport Plz, Maryland Heights, 314-548-2876. Bangers Only (bar consultants) The Corner Pub & Grill: Valley Park, Ellisville, O'Fallon, Mo Three Kings Pub: Des Peres, South County, Airport- T2, Delmar Loop (coming in spring 2024) JP's Hideout: 3915 Mid Rivers, Cottleville, 636-244-5508. The Armory: 3600 Market, Midtown, 314-282-2770. Ballpark Village: 601 Clark, Downtown, 314-797-7530. Sports & Social: 651 Clark, Downtown, 314-492-5064. Duke's Sports Bar: 2001 Menard, Soulard, 314-833-6686. Lester's: 9906 Clayton, Ladue, 314-994-0055. Sportsman's Park: 9901 Clayton, Ladue, 314-991-3381. OB Clark's: 1921 S. Brentwood, Brentwood, 314-961-8900. The Post Sports Bar & Grill: Maplewood, Creve Coeur, Fenton, Lake St. Louis TopGolf - Midtown:  3201 Chouteau, Downtown, 314-333-0188. Fieldhouse: 510 N. Theresa, Grand Center, 314-289-0311. Mulligan's Grill: 11 Clarkson, Ellisville, 636-391-6880. Baumann's Fine Meats: 8829 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-968-3080. Annie Gunn's/Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314. Mom's Deli: 4412 Jamieson, Lindenwood Park, 314-644-1198. Nicky's Slices Katie's Pizza & Pasta: Rock Hill, Town & Country, Ballpark Village (coming to Crestwood in 2024) Salt + Smoke: Six metro area locations Taco Buddha: University City and Kirkwood The Stellar Hog: Holly Hills and Chesterfield BEAST Craft BBQ: 20 S. Belt West, Belleville, 618-257-9000. Sum Tea House: 8501 Olive, University City, 314-222-1540. LeGrand's Market & Catering: 4414 Donovan, St. Louis Hills, 314-353-6128. Pretzel Boys: Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Southhampton The Annex: 8122 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-731-6329. Starrs: 1135 S. Big Bend, 314-781-2345. Straub's: Clayton, Webster Groves, Town & Country, CWE Rouge Bistro: 3037 Olive, Midtown, 314-659-8397. Colleen's: 7337 Forsyth, University City, 314-727-8427.  You may also enjoy these SLM articles: Where to watch March Madness in St. Louis The best bars in St. Louis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Meera and Michelle discuss a visit to Fourth City Barbecue, which is located inside Fortune Teller Bar on Cherokee Street. The brisket is wonderful, likely due to the 24-hour process it takes to execute but it's not all serious business; specials like their take on a McRib offers a break in the usual barbecue suspects. They also talk about a recent trip to check out the Fattened Caf inside Earthbound Beer across the street where the chicken tocino ube sliders were extraordinary with tropical pineapple flavor, a little spice and sharpness from pickled, shredded papaya. Finally in the conversation, a First Look at Bacaro, the new aperitivo bar in St. Peters and also a lineup of where to find great fat-washed cocktails in St. Louis. Fourth City Barbecue inside Fortune Teller Bar 2635 Cherokee St, St. Louis, 314-669-6505 Damn Fine Hand Pies Fattened Caf inside Earthbound Beer 2724 Cherokee St., St. Louis, 314-769-9576 Bacaro 5105 Westwood Drive, St. Peters First Look: First Look: Bacaro at Noto Italian Restaurant in St. Peters Spritz and Chips: 5 tips for making the perfect spritz 3 fat-washed cocktails from St. Louis bars to try right now Pie Guy 4189 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.899.0444 Rockwell Beer Company in the Grove 1320 S. Vandeventer Ave., St. Louis, 314.256.1657 None of the Above 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, 314.656.6682 Layali Halab in Creve Coeur offers a taste of Mediterranean and Syrian cuisines

George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss St. Louis' Irish dining options, expressing a desire for more authentic Irish cuisine beyond the Shepherd's Pie and corned beef and cabbage. They highlight several Irish bars, discussing their atmospheres and signature dishes. Additionally, they share insights into the best places to enjoy corned beef, from classic delis to newer spots, while also exploring unique Irish treats like frozen Irish coffee and shamrock potato chips. The episode concludes with a microrant about the use of vacuum cleaners in restaurants. Listen, follow, and review Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum. On view through May 12 at the Saint Louis Art Museum, "Matisse and the Sea" is the first exhibition to examine the significance of the sea across Modernist artist Henri Matisse's career. Get tickets at slam.org/exhibitions. Thank you to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for supporting this episode. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: Smitty's Food & Drink: 14876 Clayton, Chesterfield, 636-391-1522. Duck Inn Market: 324 St. Louis, Valley Park, 646-529-8388. The Pat Connolly Tavern: 6400 Oakland, Dogtown, 314-647-7287. Seamus McDaniel's: 1208 Tamm, Dogtown, 314-645-6337. O'Connell's Pub: 4652 Shaw, Shaw, 314-773-6600. Helen Fitzgerald's: 3650 S. Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, 314-984-0026. Clancy's Pub at the Barn: 930 Kehrs Mill, Ballwin, 636-394-2199. The Original Clancy's Irish Pub: 40 Old State, Ellisville, 636-391-6154. Maggie O'Brien's: Downtown West and Sunset Hills. Riley's Pub: 3458 Arsenal, Tower Grove East, 314-664-7474. Fallon's Bar & Grill: Olivette and Ellisville. Foley's Bar: 3522 Greenwood, Maplewood, 314-645-6424. McGurk's: 1200 Russell, St. Louis, 314-776-8309. Protzel's Deli: 7608 Wydown, ​Clayton, 314-721-4445. Carl's Deli: 6401 Clayton, Clayton, 314-721-2393. Kohn's Kosher Deli: 10405 Old Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-569-0727. Posh Nosh: 8115 Maryland, Clayton, 314-862-1890. Lester's: 9906 Clayton, Ladue, 314-994-0055. Stellar Hog: Holly Hills and Chesterfield. Heavy Riff: 6413 Clayton, Dogtown, no phone. Deli Divine: 5501 Delmar, Delmar Divine, 314-987-3354. Lefty's Bagels: 13359 Olive, Chesterfield, 314-275-0959. Baileys' Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8100. Momo: 9500 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-942-2172. The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern: 2 S. 20th, Downtown West, 314-802-3400. St. Louis Kolache: Eight metro area locations.   Hank's Cheesecakes: 1063 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-0300. Starr's: 1135 S. Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-2345. You may also enjoy these SLM articles: The best bars in St. Louis 11 Irish pubs in St. Louis to celebrate St. Patrick's Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Arch Eats, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss the latest trends across the local dining and drink scene. The hosts predict a surge in meat alternatives, the concept of "sea-cuterie," and the rising influence of cannabis cuisine. They also discuss the ongoing popularity of bagel spots (Cheryl wonders, "Have we reached peak bagel?"), nonalcoholic drink options, and ghost kitchens. Potential new arrivals to St. Louis include high-tech meal-vending machines, an increase in fast-casual/full-service hybrid restaurants, and more. Cheryl highlights a local restaurant with "the best salad dressing ever to be invented," describing it as the "nectar of the gods" and deeming it transcendent. Plus, George and Cheryl reveal their "trend to die in 2024" and reveal their favorite Taco Bell items. The episode wraps up with a microrant about restaurants' climate-control issues in the winter and a simple, inexpensive solution. Listen, follow, and review Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. In the heart of the ocean, a tale of revenge unfolds—"Moby Dick"—live on stage at The Rep from February 6–25. Don't miss the drama, the danger, and the hunt. Get tickets now at repstl.org. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to 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: Southern: 3108 Olive, Midtown, closed Grace Meat + Three: 4270 Manchester, The Grove, 314-533-2700. Pappy's Smokehouse: Two locations (Midtown and St. Peters) Chuck's Hot Chicken: Three area locations (Maryland Heights, Rock Hill, O'Fallon, Mo) Heaterz Hot Chicken: Two locations (Kirkwood and Alton) Sunday Best: 4101 Laclede, CWE, 314-329-7696. Frank & Helen's Pizzeria: 8111 Olive, U City 314-997-0666. Vegan Deli & Butcher: 5003 Gravois, Bevo Mill Looking Meadow Café: 2500 Sutton, 314-550-2583. Harvest Shreds Ivy Café: 14 N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-776-9377. Parker's Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050. Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-931-1088 Annie Gunn's / Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314. Sado: 5201 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883. indo: 1641-D Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-9333 Vicia: CWE, 4260 Forest Park, 314-533-9239. Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Tarrytown, NY Napoli III: 1450 Beale, St. Charles, 636-757-2418. Napoli Sea: 1450 Beale, St. Charles, 636-800-2241. Standard Meat Club Rooted Buds Chartreuse Dinner Club Proper Cannabis: Multiple locations Balkan Treat Box: 8103 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-733-5700. None of the Above: 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, 314-656-6682. Tim's Chrome Bar: 4736 Gravois, Bevo Mill, 314-353-8138. New Society: 3194 S. Grand, Tower Grove South, no phone Good Company: 4317 Manchester, The Grove, not yet open Good Ice STL avenue: 12 N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-727-4141. Mi Ranchito: 887 Kingsland, U City, 314-883-1880. Taquerita Morita: 4239 Duncan, CWE, 314-553-9239. Malinche: 15939 Manchester, Ellisville, 636-220-8514. El Molino del Sureste: 5507 S. Kingshighway, Southhampton, 314-925-8431 Mr. Souvlaki: coming in Feb. 2024 to 3301 Meramec, Dutchtown, 314-706-4040. Wheelhouse Fish Co: coming in Feb. 2024 to 3301 Meramec, Dutchtown, no phone Urban Eats:  3301 Meramec, Dutchtown, 314-665-2464. Black Salt: 1709 Clarkson, Chesterfield, 636-204-6441. The Hill Food Co. (ghost kitchen): 2360 Hampton, Clifton Heights, 314-708-7670. Alibi Cookies: Multiple locations. Pizzaforno Momo: 9500 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-942-2172. Shake Shack: Multiple locations Bagel places: Bagel Union: 8705 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-320-7556. Lefty's Bagels: 13359 Olive, Creve Coeur, 314-275-0959. Baked & Boiled Bagels: 1801 S. 9th, Soulard, 314-571-9017.  C&B Boiled Bagels: 62 E. Ferguson, Wood River, Il, 618-216-2269. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Meera and Michelle discuss a recent dinner at Indo in Botanical Heights, the first solo venture from chef and restaurateur Nick Bognar. They also talk about a take-out lunch experience from Vegan Deli and Butcher in Bevo, where chef Chris Bertke's menu is filled with deli classics like a Reuben, a French dip and the hot salami sandwich which came with a house made and aged vegan salami served on a toasted, buttered bun. From the website they discuss two new spots in St. Louis: Blue Jay Brewing Co. and The Headless Bat as well as a feature on winter soups to try that includes a gumbo from Who Dat Southern Food Bar & Grill and Doenjang Jjigae Joo Joo Restaurant & Karaoke in Creve Coeur. Indo 1641 D Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, St. Louis, 314-899-9333 Vegan Deli and Butcher 5003 Gravois Ave., St. Louis Europa Market 5005 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314-481-9880 Marconi Deli 1913 Marconi Ave., St. Louis, 314-773-8728 First Look: Blue Jay Brewing Co. in Midtown St. Louis Blue Jay Brewing Co. 2710 Locust St, St. Louis First Look: The Headless Bat in Tower Grove South The Headless Bat 3128 Morgan Ford Rd., St. Louis 5 soups from around the world to try in St. Louis this winter Gumbo at Who Dat Southern Food Bar & Grill 4247 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, 314.202.8068 Doenjang Jjigae at Joo Joo Restaurant & Karaoke 12937 Olive Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, 314.469.1999

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway expounds on her decision to not run for another term this year. The Chesterfield Democrat represents the council's 2nd District, which includes municipalities like St. Ann, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, Bridgeton and Hazelwood. She was first elected to her post in a 2019 special election and won a full four-year term in 2020.

I am starting a new series on the podcast that is going to be co hosted by some of the fit-flavors team. My vision for this series is to provide you with relatable insights from the personal journeys of our team members. The goal is for you to glean valuable lessons from their experiences that you can incorporate into your own life.   Carrie, is the store manager at our Creve Coeur location. She leads with passion and inspires her team to achieve their best, embodying the spirit of resilience and success. Today she shares her inspiring story as a source of inspiration, motivation, proving that with determination and hard work, one can achieve transformative results.   What you'll hear in this episode:  [8:14] What moment made Carrie realize she needed to change her nutrition? [10:28] Do you still struggle or find yourself with different battles today? [14:54] How do you find the balance between sacrifices you've lost and things you're doing now? [20:42] How has your faith helped you along your journey? [25:26] What is one of your biggest accomplishments through this process? [27:32] How do you just focus on today?   *Submit your question to be answered on the podcast: https://www.jilliantedesco.co/podcast   *Connect with me on IG @jilliantedesco   *Order your copy of my book, Owning the Wait, now! jilliantedesco.co

Coming December 19th...Early on the morning of March 26, 1990, Elizabeth Mackintosh was murdered on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary in Creve Coeur, Missouri. To date it's the only unsolved murder in the city's history. True Believer examines the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth's murder and speaks to the people affected by it as they, and the men suspected in her death, search for answers.Visit truebelieverpodcast.com to learn more.Send us an an email to contact@truebelieverpodcast.com

First Responder Spotlight - Creve Coeur Police Dept. - Chief Jeffrey Hartman and details how you can support First Responder Rescue here 

In the inaugural episode of Arch Eats, dining editor George Mahe and restaurant critic Cheryl Baehr engage in a lively conversation that delves into the nuances of dried and fresh pasta. They also share insights on the Italian restaurant scene, on The Hill and far beyond. (Could St. Charles become The Hill 2.0? Liliana's is flourishing in Cottleville, Napoli Sea opened at Streets of St. Charles, and there's O'Fallon's forthcoming Osteria Forto.) Learn where to grab the under-the-radar masterpiece described as "one giant pillow of... I don't even know what you'd call it" and "the best mashed potatoes of your life crossed with lasagna." And amid their gastronomic revelations, Mahe and Baehr share thoughts about tipping on a tablet while being watched. Thank you to Westport Plaza for sponsoring this episode of Arch Eats. Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Other mentions: Sasha's Wine Bar: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-863-7274. Angad Rainbow Terrace Bar (ART Bar): 3550 Samuel Shepard, Grand Center, 314-561-0033. Frisco Barroom: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090. Maryland House: 44 Maryland Plz., CWE, 314-497-4449. Silky's Frozen Custard – 3 area locations Cape Napoli: Three area locations, plus Napoli Sea Osteria Forto: 2509 Highway K, O'Fallon, Mo. 636-294-1435. Noto Italian Restaurant: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, Mo. 636-317-1143. Liliana's Italian Kitchen: 3891 Mid Rivers Mall, Cottleville, Mo., 636-477-5550. Vicini Pastaria: 1916 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-827-6150. Pastaria: 7734 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-862-6603. Paul Manno's Café: 75 Forum Shop Ctr., Creve Coeur, 314-878-1274. Louie: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Tracy McCreery is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where the St. Louis County Democrat spoke with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about her first year in office. McCreery represents Missouri's 24th District, which includes cities such as Kirkwood, Sunset Hills, Valley Park and Creve Coeur. Before getting elected to her post in 2022, McCreery served two stints in the Missouri House: The first was for roughly a year in 2012. The second was from 2015 to 2023.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with Joe Posnanski, author of "Why We Love Baseball" ahead of his speaking and signing event on Thursday, September 7, at the JCC's Staenberg Family Campus in Creve Coeur.

In the 1990s Dave Davis worked as the groundskeeper at a small neighborhood park in a suburb of St. Louis called Creve Coeur. It was an unpaid position, but it came with a strange perk: as part of the job, he got to live in a house on the grounds. On the outside, it looks like an ordinary ranch-style house, but once you got inside, something seemed a little off: it looked like someone had completed it in a hurry. It turns out that this house wasn't supposed to be the home for the groundskeeper, and the park was never supposed to be a park.  It was private property that belonged to a prominent Black doctor back in the 1950s. But the land was taken from him before he could even finish building his home.Broken Heart Park