Bay 11

Three Hillcrest ladies who were teens in the 1980s join Lily Eisold for a fun, far-ranging conversation about that crazy decade. We are talking big hair, MTV, land lines, AC/DC, Madonna, and going "over the hill." Tracy Hessee, Dennah Mallory and Ginger McCullough recall a special time in America, the decade they will never forget because they experienced it.

A discussion of the darkly fun Netflix series, "Wednesday," a rundown of the Ticketmaster mess, and oh yeah, Spotify Wrapped 2022 is pretty awesome. Emily and Abi are back at it.

Hillcrest drama students are in the Bay 11 spotlight this episode as Natalie Arbuthnot brings us behind-the-scenes sounds and reactions from "Radium Girls," as cast and crew pull together to put on a great show. Then we replay a favorite piece from Anna Daniel in 2019, when we first learned all about the Springfield Street Choir.

A contest prompt provided the theme of this podcast, as Lauren and Holten visit with two teens who recall very different, but very scary life events. Then Lily Eisold hosts a discussion about deciding on your future, with some help from two students plus HHS counselor Kara Davis.

Selena's tweet, and Taylor's record-setting new album are discussed, as is a fun college field trip, and the value of rewatching favorite movies. Stand by for another freewheeling session with Emily and Abi.

A call to 9-1-1 about a shooter on the Hillcrest campus turned out to be a hoax. This is an inside look at what students experienced when rumors spread like wildfire during moments of confusion. Reported by Abi Phillips and Emily Clotfelter. ALSO: Audrey Holmes talks to teens about legalizing recreational marijuana use in Missouri. It is on the November 8 ballot.

Host Lauren Jackson and three Hillcrest teens discuss growing up in the age of school shootings and intruder drills. Yet another deadly attack, this one in a St. Louis high school, reminded students, teachers, and administrators everywhere of the challenges involved in keeping students safe at school. (Some clips used courtesy of CBS News, NBC News, ABC News and Fox 2 St. Louis)

Abi and Emily are back with a celebrity take-down, followed some spooky-themed talk about favorite scary movies, and the lack of good Halloween songs. Then they go into the field to visit a store at the mall specializing in creepy and quirky items fit for the season.

Lily Eisold tells us about the Hillcrest teen who organized a 5K run to raise money for an inclusive playground for north side kids. There is a long way to go, but Emma Holdway seems up to the challenge. Then we revisit a fun segment from October of 2020 when reporter Becky Gardner asked folks to talk about the scary movie that gave them a big fright.

Holten Pyle talks baseball with two faculty members who have collected decades of memories playing and watching the game. Rich Dameron and Michael Niemoth reflect on the game of their youth, and the amazing feats accomplished by two sluggers in the 2022 season. They also give us their playoff predictions.