Best CJ Boat Podcasts (2025)

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Pregnant at 13 in 1991, a St. Louis native sent to a maternity home now speaks out 41:45

5h ago41:45

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In 1991, St. Louis native Toni Popham was 13 and pregnant when her family sent her to Virginia, to the Liberty Godparent Home. The treatment of pregnant girls at the facility is the subject of "Liberty Lost," a new podcast that features Popham and other former residents describing isolation, coercion and religious manipulation. Popham and the podca…

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Syrian refugee family remains hopeful that they’ll one day call St. Louis home 26:33

1d ago26:33

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Syrian refugee Nashat Aljerwan, his wife and their children were set to arrive in the U.S. in February as part of a U.S. State Department resettlement program. But days before their travel date, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that suspended refugee resettlement. Since then, St. Louisan Anne Ross has not stopped fighting for the Al…

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What’s at risk for St. Louis with public media funding cuts 15:04

1d ago15:04

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Late last week, the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that includes the cancellation of nearly $1.1 billion dollars in federal funds for public media – funds that Congress had previously approved for this year and next. The bill now goes to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign the measure into law. STLPR’s…

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These new songs from St. Louis musicians belong on your playlist 24:26

4d ago24:26

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There’s no excuse to be out of the know when it comes to the music scene in St. Louis. St. Louis Magazine contributing writer and Free 4 All showcase co-founder Joe Hess joins “St. Louis on the Air” producer Miya Norfleet and host Elaine Cha as they discuss their favorite new releases from St. Louis-area artists. Check out our “St. Louis on the Air…

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‘Pajmon’ is Umami’s genre-blending tribute to creative collaboration 44:32

4d ago44:32

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In St. Louis, the lines between music genres are blurry. Collaboration shapes every scene — and few embody that spirit like EDM producer Umami, born Pajmon Porshahidy. While many artists resist labels, Umami has no problem pointing out how their sound is directly tied to subgenres of electronic music, hip-hop and R&B. Their latest album “Pajmon” bl…

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Noah Niznik brings the stanky leg and the Savannah Bananas to Busch Stadium 23:01

5d ago23:01

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St. Louis native Noah Niznik has found his home on the baseball field with the Savannah Bananas, which has gone viral across the country for turning America’s pastime into "Banana Ball”. Nizknik talks about his lifelong love of baseball, being discovered by the Savannah Bananas, and how the team helped him realize his dream of being a professional …

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Segregation runs so deep in St. Louis, it may even affect squirrel DNA 23:38

5d ago23:38

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New research suggests that the Delmar Divide, a socioeconomic and racial dividing line in St. Louis, not only separates people, it segregates wildlife. Washington University postdoctoral fellow Elizabeth Carlen’s study of one of St. Louis’ most common residents, eastern gray squirrels, demonstrates the phenomenon. She shares what she’s discovered a…

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Part 1 of 2 midget wrestling, gentlemans gold club, Conners never ending suv project 40:46

6d ago40:46

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Part 2 coming soon Experimental Comedy on the fly Guitarist Chris from Baltimore Chris from Matthews Dave band in studio for the 2nd time Music clips by Dan and Neil Graham Comments thoughts requests slanders... all welcome here. Anonymous's welcome lol Support the show Thank you for listening From Dan Nick And Cj Sincerely, -Dan (Baltimore Produce…

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Red Lantern City Night Market spotlights Asian cultures, and community, in St. Louis 16:04

6d ago16:04

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Red Lantern City Night Market began in St. Louis in 2021 as a response to community needs brought on by the pandemic. Red Lantern founder and chef Heidi Hamamura of Taberu STL, co-organizer Mike Ly of Cafe Saigon, and longtime co-organizer Dorrie Levy talk about the event’s origins, development and broad community appeal. Red Lantern City Night Mar…

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STL Baby teeth study from 1960s links radiation and cancers in adults to Coldwater Creek 34:20

6d ago34:20

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On Wednesday a new study by Harvard researchers unveiled new evidence that people who lived near Coldwater Creek as children have a higher than normal risk of developing cancer later in life. Researchers used donated baby teeth from 4,209 participants of the St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey (1958-1970) to assess exposure — and scientists, using the resu…

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Parker Haynes Chats The Open Preview, PGA Tour Pursuit, Bourbon, Europe Golf, Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka & More 1:10:40

7d ago1:10:40

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Parker Haynes Chats The Open Preview, PGA Tour Pursuit, Bourbon, Europe Golf, Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka & More Birdies & Bourbon welcomes Parker Haynes to the show. We chat through Parker's PGA Tour pursuit and global golf travels. We chat through the field at The Open this week and pick our lineup and One and Done. Will Scottie Scheffler pi…

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Josalynn Smith’s directorial debut ‘Ride or Die’ to play at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase 21:39

7d ago21:39

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Cinema St. Louis’ Filmmakers Showcase returns this weekend to celebrate St. Louis directors and films set in the St. Louis area. Josalynn Smith, director of the Jamie Foxx-backed thriller “Ride or Die,” joined “St. Louis on the Air” to discuss her directorial debut and how her personal experiences with relationships, favorite films and St. Louis' a…

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Why NPR’s Ari Shapiro won’t sing on the air — but will in St. Louis this weekend 28:00

7d ago28:00

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As a host of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” Ari Shapiro moves easily between breaking news and delightfully quirky stories. When he’s off the air, he performs cabaret. This Saturday, he brings his solo show to St. Louis City Winery. Shapiro talks about the performance, how he balances his artistic and journalistic sides — and why he was once banned…

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Point Sebago's Matt Lowell and Matt Hesser Chat Maine Golf, Lobster Rolls, Golf Trip Tips, Resort Details, Woodford Reserve, PGA Tour & More 1:12:09

8d ago1:12:09

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Point Sebago's Matt Lowell and Matt Hesser Chat Maine Golf, Lobster Rolls, Golf Trip Tips, Resort Details, Woodford Reserve, PGA Tour & More Birdies & Bourbon welcomes Matt Lowell and Matt Hesser of Point Sebago to the show. We chat through Cal's recent outing at Point Sebago, his favorite holes on the course, tips for planning a golf trip to the N…

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New book celebrates 125 years of wrestling and cheap beer at South Broadway Athletic Club 18:04

8d ago18:04

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South Broadway Athletic Club is a long standing home for boxing, wrestling and cheap beer. In 2024 they celebrated their 125 year legacy with a deep dive into the archives. Those archives were collected into a book released this summer.

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After Missouri’s RECA’s expansion, scams are moving faster than the government 32:33

8d ago32:33

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The expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act is a watershed moment for activists and an unusual example of political collaboration. Just Moms STL co-founders Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel discuss what the expansion of RECA means for those sickened by Manhattan Project-era radioactive waste dumped in the St. Louis region, and STLPR polit…

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Missouri Future Caucus wants to be proactive about disaster response and AI 24:02

11d ago24:02

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As President Donald Trump suggests cuts and restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — including bringing it “to the state level" — Missouri Rep. Colin Wellenkamp is focused on how the state can prepare for such a possibility. He chairs the Missouri House Future Caucus, a bipartisan group focused on how the state can prepare for lon…

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Missouri Republicans say it’s a ‘mistake’ to cut tax that funds Medicaid. Trump’s bill did just that 26:12

11d ago26:12

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President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” introduces some of the most significant changes to Medicaid in years. But advocates warn that new documentation requirements and restrictions on a key tax that helps fund the program could jeopardize health care access for Missourians. This episode unpacks how the sweeping budget package is fu…

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In its sixth year, WerQfest’s centering of Black queer expression is more critical than ever 21:59

12d ago21:59

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Tre’von Griffith and his husband founded WerQfest in 2020 as a passion project. Their dream was to create a festival that centers Black queer art, entertainment and community — a grand display of representation in a way they had not seen before. July 12 will be WerQfest’s sixth year, and the production team now fully realize how important their wor…

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The last generation to see fireflies? The future hinges on our choices 27:37

12d ago27:37

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People report that they’re seeing more lightning bugs now than in years past, but the long-term health of the species is at risk from light pollution, pesticides and habitat loss. We talk about the preservation of fireflies and other insects with entomologists Tad Yankoski of the Missouri Botanical Garden Butterfly House and Emily Althoff of MU Ext…

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As needs grow, St. Louis County animal shelter seeks help from community and county council 24:51

12d ago24:51

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After months of tumult at the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center, the shelter received its state-issued license to operate last week. County Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham talks about her vision for the shelter moving forward, and volunteers share why they are hopeful that there are brighter days ahead for the center and its inhabit…

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High fashion and French cars bring St. Louis Art Museum exhibit ‘Roaring’ to a close 24:47

13d ago24:47

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After World War I, artists in France treated cars as a new kind of canvas — transforming machines into works of high art and fashion. An original exhibition at the St. Louis Art Museum, “Roaring,” explores that influence through more than 160 items and 12 vintage cars. The museum says the exhibit is its most popular since 2018. It recently expanded…

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Raised in St. Louis, Lee Hendrix built a life steering boats on the Mississippi 48:57

14d ago48:57

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Back in 1972, Lee Hendrix started a job as a deckhand on a towboat on the Mississippi River. It was the start of a more than 50-year career traversing America’s waterways. Hendrix, a St. Louis native, would later pilot towboats and passenger ships — and work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hendrix discusses his 2024 memoir as well as new writ…

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Golf Professional & Coach Will Robbins Chats The Open Qualifying, Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, Ireland Golf, Scotland, Dundonald, PGA Tour & More 1:26:16

15d ago1:26:16

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Golf Professional and Coach Will Robbins Chats The Open, Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, Ireland Golf, Scotland, Dundonald, PGA Tour & More Birdies & Bourbon welcomes golf professional and coach Will Robbins to the show. Will shares his story of taking up the game at a very young age, playing through his school years and life as a golf professional. …

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Missouri’s parole system is due for a makeover. Meet the group working on it 49:07

15d ago49:07

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Missouri's parole system governs the lives of some 52,000 people, more than twice the number locked up in the state’s prisons. But its rules haven’t been updated since 2017, and those who work inside the system say the process is often confusing, complicated and broken. Under an executive order signed by Governor Mike Kehoe early this year, a speci…

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Fried chicken lovers dish on favorite spots in St. Louis 30:40

19d ago30:40

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Fried chicken is among the top five most popular foods in the U.S., according to recent YouGov data. With National Fried Chicken Day on the horizon, we discuss some regional favorite restaurants, preparations and flavors.

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A Netflix film went inside a Missouri prison — and sparked a wave of quilting donations 19:40

19d ago19:40

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The Missouri Department of Corrections recently asked people to stop donating quilting supplies. The rush of donations followed the hit Netflix documentary, "The Quilters," which follows a special program in a Missouri maximum security prison, two hours southwest of St. Louis, where the inmates create quilts for foster children waiting for adoption…

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