The STL Bucket List Show

On this week's episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Nick Sansone of Sansone Group. 

Nick is a St. Louis real estate leader with deep family roots in the region, and a huge passion for supporting local businesses, restaurants, and the community. In this conversation, Nick shares what it’s like building a family business where the company name is also the family name, and why relationships, trust, and showing up in real life still matter more than ever.

We cover:

• Nick’s St. Louis roots, Italian heritage, and early memories that still shape the family today
• The Sansone family approach to business, culture, and carrying a legacy forward
• Why relationship building is still the real “secret weapon” in real estate
• The old-school habits that stand out now, handwritten notes, follow-ups, and in-person meetings
• Nick’s favorite St. Louis staples, from The Hill to Carl’s Drive-In
• Advice for the next generation trying to break into real estate and stand out in an AI-heavy world

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From North County and Jennings to film, music, and cinematic short-form storytelling, Eric “Remrod” Mayes has been using creativity to spotlight St. Louis for years.

In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Remrod shares how his early passion for music, photography, and film led to building a platform rooted in positivity, consistency, and community impact. We talk about what it really takes to stay creative long-term, why giving back to local businesses matters, and how he approaches short-form video in a way that feels both cinematic and authentic.

You’ll hear:

• How growing up in STL shaped his creative path
• Why spotlighting local businesses is bigger than content
• His process for shooting, scripting, and editing short-form videos
• The balance between creativity, family, and consistency
• A first look at Half Order, his upcoming documentary exploring Chinese cuisine and Black culture in St. Louis

Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone who loves discovering the stories behind STL’s hidden gems, Remrod’s perspective offers a thoughtful look at how culture, community, and creativity intersect.

🔗 Connect with Remrod: www.remrod.com | @remrod

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From Dallas to downtown St. Louis, from corporate banking to coaching and community building, Britteney Ofodile has been quietly shaping spaces that help women lead with confidence and grow with purpose.

In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Britteney shares how moving to a city where she knew no one became the catalyst for building Her Move, a digital community for mompreneurs and ambitious women, and how she ended up consulting for one of downtown’s buzziest spots, The Moniker. We also get into the difference between customer service and true hospitality, what it takes to build social capital in St. Louis, and why moms deserve more than a “thank you” text.

You’ll hear:

• How a stay at home season pushed her to reinvent herself
• The story behind Her Move and creating community for mompreneurs
• What she’s learned helping build The Moniker into a downtown staple
• The real difference between customer service and hospitality
• How to show up for the moms in your life in small but powerful ways
• Why collaboration and “bringing something to the table” matters in STL

Whether you are a mom, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to find your lane in St. Louis, Britteney’s story is a reminder that you can start over, build something new, and still honor your values and your family.

🔗 Connect with Britteney:
http://britteneythecoach.com/

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St. Louis is a city of neighborhoods, and for Maryann Vitale Alles, home is where everything starts.

In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Maryann, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties, to talk about growing up on The Hill, building a 500 agent company, and why values and culture matter just as much as sales volume.

From first time buyers and luxury homes to tornado recovery and hyper local neighborhood expertise, Maryann shares how her team helps families make one of the biggest decisions of their lives and why St. Louis is still one of the most affordable and underrated markets in the country.

We talk about:

• Growing up on The Hill and what home means to Maryann
• How she went from agent to CEO and co-founding Select Properties
• Building teams, mentoring agents, and creating micro leaders
• Why affordability, schools, and walkable neighborhoods set STL apart
• How agents support neighborhoods like Benton Park, Cottleville, Edwardsville, Kirkwood, Webster, and more
• Practical advice for first time homebuyers in today’s market
• The new Neighborhood Series partnership with STL Bucket List

If you love St. Louis, are thinking about buying or selling, or just want to understand our market a little better, this conversation will give you a new appreciation for the place we call home.

🌐 Learn More: bhhsselectstl.com

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Saving lives with one small case.

This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Dani Wilder and Matt Bitner-Glindzicz, the founders of nCase Technologies — a St. Louis startup on a mission to make carrying naloxone (Narcan) as simple as carrying your keys.

What began as a tragic loss in college led to an idea that could change public health nationwide. Their patented naloxone keychain case is waterproof, discreet, temperature-resistant, and designed to increase the likelihood that people carry lifesaving medication with them.

In this episode, we cover:

• The opioid epidemic in America — and why young adults are the most impacted
• How a medical student and an engineer teamed up to rethink harm reduction
• The design process behind the nCase keychain and their early product testing
• Winning Arch Grants and scaling a mission-first startup
• The realities of building a company as partners (and fiancés)
• Why education, stigma reduction, and accessibility matter more than ever
• How St. Louis can support harm-reduction work right now

🔗 Learn more: ncasetechnologies.com
🔗 Order a case: ncasetechnologies.com/shop

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Belonging, big stages, and brave voices with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs

This week on The STL Bucket List Show, Luke sits down with Ben Nordstrom (Executive Director) and Dr. Alyson Moore (Artistic Director) of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, an iconic program that has been shaping young singers and leaders for 48 seasons.

They talk about how SLCC blends musical excellence with character growth, why belonging is at the heart of every rehearsal, and what happens when 400 kids from across the region step on stage at places like Powell Hall and Carnegie Hall.

We cover:
🎵 How singing in a choir builds confidence, discipline, and communit
🧠 Why music education boosts language, curiosity, and overall learning
🎤 The audition process, tuition assistance, and making sure cost is never a barrier
🎄 A look inside Illuminate, their December 7 holiday concert at Powell Hall
🏙️ Why children’s voices are one of the brightest stories in St. Louis

Learn more, donate, or grab concert tickets at slccsing.org.

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Michelle Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, joins The STL Bucket List Show to talk leadership, community impact, and how collective giving and volunteer power support more than a million neighbors each year.

We cover:

• Her path from corporate leadership to the nonprofit sector, and what carries over
• How the region’s community campaign works, and why it matters
• 211, what to call it for, and connecting to 28,000+ resources
• United for Families, a two-generation approach that lifts entire households
• Volunteer power and how to plug in at stlvolunteer.org
• Leadership lessons, mentors, and choosing harmony over balance
• STL favorites, from Forest Park lunches and Balloon Glow to Leono and Turn

🖥️ Learn more or support: helpingpeople.org • stlvolunteer.org

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St. Louis comedian Greg Warren joins host Luke Farrell ahead of a huge month — performing seven hometown shows at the St. Louis Funny Bone (Nov. 6–9, including a Sunday family matinee) and appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Dec. 15.

Greg shares stories from his early days at Mizzou and The Funny Bone, his decade-long career at Procter & Gamble before taking the leap into comedy full-time, and what it takes to stay sharp in an ever-changing industry.

We cover:

• Getting the call to perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
• Transitioning from corporate life to stand-up
• How consistency, writing, and “morning pages” shape great comedy
• Social media’s role in modern success — from Facebook Reels to YouTube specials
• Growing up in Kirkwood and representing STL on the national stage
• Barbecue favorites, Mizzou wrestling memories, and life on the road

🎟️ Tickets: stlouisfunnybone.com
📲 Follow Greg: @grockwarren | gregwarrencomedy.com

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Roughly 79 million people worldwide stutter. In St. Louis, the National Stuttering Association (NSA) is building connection, confidence, and community — so no one has to navigate it alone.

On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Chad Mannisi (Chair of the NSA Board of Directors) and Christine Rose (Regional Chapter Coordinator & speech-language pathologist at SLU) to talk about creating safe spaces, advocacy, and resources for people who stutter and their families.

We cover:

• Why “you are not alone” matters: chapters, conferences, and everyday community
• The shift from “fixing” stuttering to acceptance + effective communication
• Self-advocacy for kids/teens (and how parents & teachers can help)
• Local resources: monthly STL chapters, rotating family/teens meetups, and SLU’s free speech clinic
• Practical tools: back-to-school guides, mock interviews, employer resources
• A new Missouri driver’s license note (“Speech Impair”) to help in first-responder interactions (rolling out)

🖥️ Get connected & resources: westutter.org
SLU clinic info: Search “SLU Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic”

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The Old Orchard Fall Festival is back—and bigger. 

This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Madeleine Wiering, of Papillon Press, and Lexie Toomey, of First House, to share how Webster Groves’ Old Orchard District is turning Big Bend into a two-day neighborhood celebration.

Festival at a glance:

• 🗓️ Oct 25–26 • 10 AM–6 PM both days
• 📍 Old Orchard, Webster Groves (Big Bend Blvd between East Dale & Summit)
• 🎟️ Free to attend — RSVP encouraged

What to expect:

• Live music all day both days
• 30+ local makers and vendors
• Food trucks + neighborhood restaurants
• Kids’ make-and-take pumpkin crafts
• Petting zoo (12–3 PM behind Civil Alchemy)
• Saturday Night Market (4–9 PM) with drinks, a DJ, and late-night shopping

We cover:

• How a pre-pandemic neighborhood event is returning as a true community festival
• What families can expect (parking, layout, kids’ area, petting zoo times)
• The vendor experience (overnight tent security, easy load-in)
• How local sponsorships make it possible

🔗 More Details: Old Orchard Fall Festival
🖤 Presented by the Merchant & Business Association of Old Orchard with support from the City of Webster Groves.
 

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