Best Ishe Gathers Podcasts (2025)

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Victims trapped inside a collapsed St. Louis church say 911 calls went to nonemergency line 31:30

11h ago31:30

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The May 16 EF-3 tornado destroyed Centennial Christian Church in the Fountain Park neighborhood in north St. Louis. One person died and two others were trapped beneath the rubble before they were rescued. In this episode, STLPR afternoon newscaster Marissanne Lewis-Thompson talks about their story. She also details how the people trapped below were…

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For the duo behind Passport Bar and Pour Decisions STL, alcohol is an art 17:40

12h ago17:40

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Cultures around alcohol consumption run a range as broad as beverages on a drink menu. For some, drinking culture means afternoons at a vineyard, and for others it’s a night on the town full of raucous fun. In some cases, drinking habits can lead to an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Thankfully, there are bar proprietors who focus on the “art …

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As a tornado relief hub closes in north St. Louis, volunteers brace for an aid gap 25:21

4d ago25:21

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The community response to St. Louis' May 16 tornado has involved hundreds of volunteers putting in thousands of hours over the last three weeks. But some volunteer efforts are now entering a different phase. On June 6, the People’s Response Hub closed its location in O’Fallon Park. We explore the current status of this ongoing, unofficial relief ef…

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Mother-daughter librettist team visits St. Louis ahead of ‘This House’ world premiere 24:30

4d ago24:30

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and her daughter, poet and writer Ruby Aiyo Gerber, talk about co-writing the opera, “This House.” in this encore episode. Taking place in a majestic Harlem brownstone, the opera explores themes of gentrification and losing Black histories. It also delves into what connects – and binds – people to history…

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SAG Podcast 569: Living in Pac-Sin 2:09:28

4d ago2:09:28

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Show Notes On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris board the SAG Cartoon Express to check in with a classic episode of Pac-Man. How will he handle the disappearance of his power pellet forest? What does the villain have to do with Manos: The Hands of Fate? Will we finally learn Ms. Pac-Man’s real name??? The answers to these burning questions and more…

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA sync perfectly on Grand National Tour stop in St. Louis 17:51

4d ago17:51

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s style, stage presence and sonic expression complement each other perfectly on their double-headlined Grand National Tour. The two have collaborated for much of their careers and their working relationship was evident at the sold-out appearance at the Dome at America’s Center. Host Elaine Cha and producer Miya Norfleet recou…

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How chess empowered Dorsa Derakhshani to become an advocate for freedom of expression 41:28

5d ago41:28

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When Dorsa Derakhshani was banned from playing for Iran's national chess team because she didn't wear a hijab at an international tournament, she left the country to attend St. Louis University. Now a Mizzou medical student, St. Louis Chess Club instructor and U.S. citizen, Derakhshani is passionate about being an advocate for freedom of speech and…

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What safety assessment stickers mean for homeowners and renters affected by the tornado 35:12

6d ago35:12

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More than 10,000 buildings were damaged from the May 16 tornado that tore through St. Louis. Soon after, affected city residents began seeing stickers affixed to their front doors — each signifying the amount of damage to the structure. Red stickers cautioned: “Danger: Entry Prohibited: Violators subject to prosecution.” City building division lead…

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A monster stalks the Big Top in Circus Flora’s new show ‘Urban Legend’ 15:15

6d ago15:15

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Circus Flora is back for its 39th season with a brand-new production starting this week under the Big Top in Grand Center. The new show, “Urban Legend”, is a monster story that features a new collection of talented performers, from acrobats to jugglers and even dogs. Circus Flora artistic and executive director Jack Marsh and St. Louis-native juggl…

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Limited Resources 806 - Final Fantasy Set Review: Commons and Uncommons 5:07:38

6d ago5:07:38

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis cover every single common and uncommon in Final Fantasy! The guys try to pronounce the names of the cards while also discussing their relative strengths and weaknesses as well as giving them each a grade! Dive into this exciting new set with the signature LR Set Review! You can support Limited Resour…

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Pacia Elaine Anderson wants to do more for St. Louis as poet laureate 22:42

7d ago22:42

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A city’s poet laureate does more than write and recite original stanzas. Pacia Elaine Anderson, St. Louis’ new Poet Laureate, shares how she looks forward to adding her voice and arts-forward sensibilities to decision-making tables at City Hall and being an advocate for the arts.

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What’s changed in St. Louis restaurants: tornado recovery, openings and closures 27:19

7d ago27:19

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The biggest restaurant news each month usually centers on openings and closings. But the May 16 tornado that tore through St. Louis shifted the focus. We look at how restaurants in the Delmar Maker District were affected, then turn to the latest openings and closures in the St. Louis dining scene. Our guests are STLPR digital editor Jessica Rogen a…

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Missouri coalition helps tornado victims get state-issued IDs to claim disaster aid 18:54

7d ago18:54

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Many St. Louisans impacted by the May 16 tornado have lost their official government issued documents to the storm, and they need those documents to claim aid. Sheree Hickman, director of the Missouri State ID Access Coalition; and Andre Cole, executive director of the nonprofit Urban City Services share how coalition member organizations are helpi…

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Help for St. Louis renters hit by tornado temporarily on hold 7:28

8d ago7:28

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Missouri lawmakers have kicked off a special session focused in part on providing relief for those affected by the May 16 tornado. The region is also waiting to see whether President Trump will approve a major disaster declaration — a move that could unlock additional federal resources. In the meantime, the City of St. Louis is weighing its own res…

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As Missouri abortion ban returns, Planned Parenthood responds to the legal whiplash 24:31

8d ago24:31

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A Missouri Supreme Court ruling last week has, for now, reinstated the state's ban on abortion. It’s a familiar development for doctors and patients here in Missouri — and, for Planned Parenthood, part of a yearslong fight that has only grown more entrenched. The recently appointed chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, Dr. Marga…

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Bell calls for Trump to quickly approve federal tornado aid for St. Louis area 30:01

11d ago30:01

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U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell, D-St. Louis County, discusses his call for President Donald Trump to sign off on Gov. Mike Kehoe’s request for a major disaster declaration, which would provide individual assistance to victims of the May 16 tornado.

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Storm relief, stadium and project funding on docket for Missouri special legislative session 20:24

11d ago20:24

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Missouri lawmakers will return to Jefferson City on Monday to take part in a high-stakes special session. Gov. Mike Kehoe wants legislators to pass state relief for tornado victims, some unfinished capital improvement projects, and an incentive package to keep the Chiefs and the Royals in Missouri. Missouri State Sen. Brian Williams, D-University C…

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Limited Resources 805 - Q&A Episode for Tarkir Dragonstorm Cycle 1:32:40

11d ago1:32:40

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This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis answer questions directly from you! With one more week to wait until Final Fantasy comes out, the guys take a show to answer questions ranging from Magic-related topics all the way up to how to make the best grilled cheese sandwich! It's all here, wisdom, tomfoolery, and everything in between. Enjoy!…

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SAG Podcast 568: Filled With Goo 2:42:27

11d ago2:42:27

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Show Notes On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris bring you a very weird 10 20 30 40. There’s a metric ton of mediocrity, the launch of the Sega Saturn, and a month of literally no new video game releases? That can’t be right, can it?Then, in Week Old News, someone made Minecraft in Mario 64, Playtonic gets hit with layoffs, a set of new Ditto plush …

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The legal questions still swirling after St. Louis’ tornado 50:00

12d ago50:00

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Effects of the deadly tornado that hit St. Louis earlier this month are raising legal questions for people impacted by the disaster, from negotiating with insurance companies and landlords to obtaining federal aid. There are also legal implications in the city’s failure to sound its tornado siren as the storm gathered strength on May 16. Those topi…

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Rural Missouri mom taken by ICE at immigration check-in faces deportation to Hong Kong 23:25

12d ago23:25

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In late April, Carol Mayorga -- a resident of Kennett, Missouri, a rural town in the state's Bootheel area -- went to St. Louis to renew her employment authorization documents at a routine check-in with immigration officials. She was detained, and shackled, and is now held at the Greene County jail in Springfield, Missouri. She faces deportation to…

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As St. Louis rebuilds, a warning spreads: ‘Don’t let them come and take your bricks’ 27:08

13d ago27:08

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In the aftermath of the May 16 tornado in St. Louis, social media feeds have been filled with photos of the devastation, lists of ways people can help, and pleas for folks to protect any bricks that may have fallen off their homes and businesses: “Don’t let them come and take your bricks.” And for good reason — a pallet of bricks sells for about $2…

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This north St. Louis educator is proud of his neighbors in the wake of the tornado 18:46

13d ago18:46

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On May 15, 2025, Tenelle Winmore had one of the best days of his life — he had just graduated with his Masters of Art in Teaching from St. Louis University. The next day, he watched a peach tree get pulled out of his backyard from an EF3 tornado. The storm tore through areas of St. Louis County, St. Louis and the Metro East — including the Fountain…

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The return of ‘Hotel Influenza,’ where guests get paid to get sick 31:50

14d ago31:50

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Researchers at Saint Louis University are seeking volunteers for 10-day stays at “Hotel Influenza,” the nickname for an unusual testing facility run by Saint Louis University. The facility is designed to give researchers a rare, controlled look at how viruses affect the human body. Participants will be getting paid close to $3,500 to be infected wi…

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Ish Ensemble brings St. Louis musicians together to play from the heart 24:56

16d ago24:56

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Brit Lockhart started jazz fusion band Ish Ensemble in 2016. Its creation came from love for St. Louis’ local music scene and putting its musicians first. He shares his method of creating music, collaborating with fellow artists and choosing just the right venue for a performance. According to Lockhart, it boils down to doing what feels right. Ish …

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St. Louis rapper Big Boss Vette turns hardship into certified gold 24:01

17d ago24:01

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Female rappers are dominating the charts, including St. Louis’ very own Diamond Smith — better known by her stage name Big Boss Vette. The writer and rapper behind hits like “Snatched” and “Pretty Girls Walk” reflects on her St. Louis roots, her fast-growing career and the lessons she’s learned along the way.…

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SAG Episode 567: You Are the Fingers 3:14:46

18d ago3:14:46

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Show Notes On this week’s podcast, Dan and Kris get caught up in the Switch 2 update-mania and discuss every single Nintendo-published Switch game to see what they think will happen to them on Switch 2. Will Pokken Tournament get a performance boost? Will Sushi Striker make a shocking comeback? Will Pikmin 4 finally get DLC? Let’s find out! Then, i…

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‘Don't ever try to outrun a tornado’ — and other storm myths busted 25:46

19d ago25:46

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As a tornado swept through St. Louis on Friday, traffic stood still on Interstate 170 near Berkeley after a handful of drivers parked underneath an overpass. Experts have long warned motorists not to do so during storms, but the idea that it’s a safe practice persists. National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Deitsch and AAA spokesperson Nick C…

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