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LOCAL636LOCAL636Beyond the Surface with Miranda MaloneToday we dive into the world of aesthetic laser treatments with Miranda Malone. Miranda has a great story and truly loves people, and she's dedicated to helping people reclaim their confidence. From removing scars and tattoos to treating pigmentation issues, she explains how laser technology is transforming lives.2024-10-2140 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Creating a Legacy at The Academy of the Sacred Heart with Alexandra Sanchez LittleAlexandra's father would drive by The Academy of the Sacred Heart while he was atttending Lindenwood on a soccer scholarship and dream of his children attending there one day. Not only did they all attend there, Alexandra would go on to get married there, and end up working there!2024-10-1916 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Movin' On Up with Lindendwood University Head Football Coach Jed StugartLindenwood University head football coach Jed Stugart joins me this week to talk all things LU Football. Since arriving from South Dakota, Coach Stugart has helped the Lions transition from NCAA Division II to Division I and ushered in a new era of Lions football. We cover everything from recruiting, to NIL, and what it's like having Kansas on the schedule this year.2024-08-2838 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Grant Erfert - More than meets the eyeGrant Erfert moved to St. Charles 10 years ago to start Rapid Dry, a water mitigation company. Our conversation highlights his story and what ultimately led him here. Grant is full of surprises and great stories and I really think you'll enjoy this episode. Rapid Dry is a locally-owned water removal and restoration company with decades of combined construction and water damage removal expertise. They can handle everything from emergency water cleanup, to basement flooding, appliance leakage, and everything in between. https://rapiddrystl.com/https://www.instagram.com/rapid.dry.s... Facebook - Rapid Dry2024-04-3058 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Mellowing Out with Tammi HiltonTammi is the owner of the Mellow Mushroom in Cottleville, and has also devoloped the NoMoGasTax app. Tammi and I hit on everything from pop punk to growing up listening to the agricultural report, and everything in between. Tammi is one of my favorite people to hang out with and as you can see we have fun together. Mellow Mushroom:   / mellowmushroomcottlevillemo    / mellowmushroomcottleville   Local 636   / local.636    / 636local   2024-04-051h 14LOCAL636LOCAL636Put a ring on it - with SLU Lady Bill's star Mia Nicastro Saint Charles West alum Mia Nicastro is now starring for the SLU Lady Billikens! Mia talks about growing up in an athletic family and the transition to college. Mia was part of the Bills dramatic run through the A-10 tournament and receiving the first ever NCAA tournament bid.Follow Local 636 on:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/local.636/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/636LocalThe web - Local636.com 2023-12-2851 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Continuing Education - with The Academy of the Sacred Heart Head of School Tim HornerTim Horner is the Head of School at The Academy of the Sacred Heart. What does that mean? You'll have to listen to find out! Tim and I cover a broad range of topics including regional dialects, St. Charles history, and his vision for The Academy. Pay attention to this one, you may even learn a new word! The Academy of the Sacred Heart - https://www.ash1818.org/main/ Follow Local 636 on: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/636Local The web - Local636.com 2023-12-1537 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Awkward Coffee - with Artist Zack SmitheyZack Smithey is an interdisciplinary artist who continues to evolve, explore new concepts, designs and creative processes. Smithey has been working as a professional artist for the last 20 years and taught high school art for 7 years. In addition to showing in galleries, he paints murals, works with designers, agencies, and clients to source art from his inventory or create custom commissions. He has hundreds of pieces in his current inventory and over 3,000 original pieces in public, private and corporate collections.  In addition to art, Zack designed, consulted and oversaw the construction for the first 2 shipping container homes in the St...2023-11-031h 13LOCAL636LOCAL636Dang! With Danger PartyDanger Party is a pop punk/emo/alternative cover band that plays all your favorite hits from the early 2000's to now. Ryan Coyle and Dylan Lahey join me to talk about thier next show: Make A Scene @Rec Hall powered by ALT STL. Danger Party played the first ever 636 Day and have been busy ever since. We catch up on what's been happening and share a ton of laughs. 2023-10-131h 02LOCAL636LOCAL636You Don't Need Fun To Have Alcohol - with Chris Honstain of Rec Hall Rec Hall St. Charles is like your best friends backyard...but better! Enjoy a full bar along with tons of backyard games like cornhole, giant beer pong, air bowling, giant battleship, giant jenga, and so much more! Founder Chris Honstain joins me to tell me about his entreprenurial journey, opening a business 4 months before a national pandemic, and his vision for the future. Be sure to check out our Make A Scene @ Rec Hall Powered by ALT STL on Friday October 13th https://www.facebook.com/events/844207807104549 Follow Local 636 on Facebook and Instagram @Local636 2023-10-051h 23LOCAL636LOCAL636My Fitness JourneyI recently completed a 6 week transformation class at Mov on Main. The class consisted of 18 semi private workouts, a nutrition plan complete with consultations, and progress checks. I sit down with Nate and Allison and we discuss the philosophy of working out and weight loss and what makes Mov on Main different! Be sure to follow Local 636 everywhere! Instagram: @Local.636 Facebook: @636Local2023-08-2949 minLOCAL636LOCAL636From Studying Politics To Being The GM Of A Baseball Team David Schmoll is the general manager for the O'Fallon Hoots baseball team. We talk about career trajectory, and the fun of being in charge! Check out all the awesome evens the hoots have planned this summer, including a home run derby and a banana ball game! https://ofallonhoots.com/ 636 Day is coming! www.636day.com for more info - Live music from Steve Ewing, Russo & Co, Inimical Drive and more! Follow Local 636 - instagram.com/Local.636 facebook.com/636Local 2023-05-2355 minRock Paper PodcastRock Paper PodcastEpisode 1037 - Ed Akers of Local636 (Podcast Host)The other day I sat down with Ed Akers of Local636. We recently recorded an episode of his show Local636 Podcast where I was the guest talking all about Rock Paper Podcast & Debbstock. Go listen if you haven't, now available on YouTube and all the podcast apps! It was time to flip the script and put Ed in the hot seat. We get into his story of getting involved with Local636, the podcast, his love of St.Charles and the festival celebrating all things St.Charles county with 636 Day!  Listen to Local636 on your favorite p...2023-05-181h 13LOCAL636LOCAL636A Mother's LoveShane Presley of The Rock Paper Podcast joins me to talk about the St Louis music scene, the creation of his podcast, his best and worst interviews, how his mom shaped his love for music, and how her untimely death in 2019 led to the creation of Debbstock. Debbstock is a benefit show/concert Shane puts on to honor his late mother Debbie Mannahan and raise money for cancer awareness. This year the lineup includes comedian Meredith Hopping, Emily Wallace, Ryan Cheney, and Russo & Co Get tickets to Debbstock here2023-05-1238 minLOCAL636LOCAL636HVAC Tips and Tricks with Katie Malloy of Elite Heating and Cooling Elite Heating and Cooling has been operating in Wentzville since 2003, and they serve all of St. Charles and St. Louis counties, as well as parts of surrounding counties. I sat down with Katie Malloy to talk a little bit about her background, the HVAC industry in general, tips and tricks for system maintenance, and of course St. Charles! Get your free tickets to 636 Day - 636day.com Follow Elite on Facebook for some great content: https://www.facebook.com/eliteindoorcomfortexperts Local 636: https://www.facebook.com/636Localhttps://www.facebook.com/636Local 2023-05-0253 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Missouri Wild Alchemy Missouri Wild Alchemy is a family owned cannabis dispensary in Lake Saint Louis, MO. They have a unique approach to thier products and how they interact with thier patients. I sat down with Jason Crady, one of the owner/operators of Wild Alchemy to talk about a range of topics. Everythig from the application process, the funds/requirements needed, and why he wanted to get into the cannbis business to begin with.Stay tuned at the end for a how to on joint rolling, and then a contest between the budtenders. 2023-04-1931 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Brandon McNamee on Location at PJ'S Coffee of O'Fallon Brandon McNamee, founder of "The End Is Near, So Let's Drink Beer" Facebook group to talk about the formation and growth of the group. Later, Jen and John Whitehead of PJ's Coffee sit down to talk about how business has been going for them. Follow Local 636 https://www.instagram.com/local.636https://www.facebook.com/groups/334209248578123 TEINSLDB https://www.facebook.com/groups/teinsldb PJ's Coffee https://www.instagram.com/pjs_coffee_ofallon/https://www.facebook.com/PJsCoffeeOfallonMO 2023-03-3039 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Hope Is Vital with Brryan JacksonBrryan Jackson has an incredible story - he was intentionally injected with HIV tainted blood by his own father as a child in an effort to kill him off and avoid paying child support. Brryan not only survived, but has thrived and now brings his message of hope to the world.    Follow Local 636: https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/334209248578123 Hope is Vital: https://www.hopeisvital.co/2023-03-1748 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Stayin' Alive with Kyle Gaines of SCCADKyle Gaines joins me to talk about how the St Charles County Ambulance District operates, and provides some helpful tips!   Follow Local 636: https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3342092485781232023-03-0353 minLOCAL636LOCAL636St. Charles Mayor Dan BorgmeyerThe Mayor of St. Charles City, Dan Borgmeyer, sits down with me to talk about how he got started in business, his vision, and the current state of St. Charles. Follow Local 636: https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3342092485781232023-02-1742 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Heavy, Not Scary - With Joel Colby of Inimical DriveJoel Colby from the hard rock band Inimical Drive joins me to talk about thier upcoming EP From Solitude, and the release party happening at Diamond Music Hall on 1/13/23 Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inimical-drive-from-solitude-record-release-party-tickets-476465289507?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse Follow Local 636: https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/334209248578123 Follow Inimical Drive: https://www.facebook.com/InimicalDrive https://www.instagram.com/inimical_drive/2023-01-1150 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Kyle Dent of ShamrocksKyle Dent joins me to tell the Shamrocks origin story. Like most businesses, they had to make a transition of how they thought they would do business after thier first year. We talk about how Shamrocks has evolved and how they made it through Covid. Kyle and I then get into some of our most hated bands, and bucket list concerts.  Shamrocks - https://www.shamrocks-pubandgrill.com/ Stock up on your Local 636 Gear - https://local636.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 90's Nite Presented by Local 636, The Foundry Art Centre, and Cozy Shop - w...2022-12-0959 minLOCAL636LOCAL636PJ's Coffee Coming Soon!PJ's Coffee is coming soon to 2426 State HWY K O'Fallon, MO 63368. In this episode I got to sit down with John and Jen Whitehead to learn about what makes PJ's unique (and delicious) and what other offerings they have. The coffee is delicious and tastes better than it smells! Grab your Local 636 Gear and represent Saint Charles County - https://local636.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Follow Us! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/636Local/ Join the...2022-11-2337 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Light Up Cottleville! With Breanna KleeschulteGrab your family and friends on December 2nd from 5-10 and head to Downtown Cottleville this winter to experience our First Inaugural Christmas Event! Enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, holiday displays, boutique shopping, vendors hot cocoa, a chance to WIN the golden ticket and light the tree AND plenty of festive photo opportunities! Tickets Here! Grab your Jolly Old Fart or Naughty List Local 636 x Light Up Cottleville shirt here! The Local 636 Podcast is presented by Let's Groove Entertainment! Contact them for everything from studio time to production services, or dj'ing your party!2022-11-1140 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Getting In The Little Black Book - with Angel MagasanoGrab your Local 636 gear here - https://local636.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Follow Us!   https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/334209248578123 Local636.com Angel Magasano, Founder of Little Black Book: Women in Business works with female professionals to connect them to the personal and professional opportunities they seek.  Angel is passionate about inspiring, empowering, and supporting women in business through offering numerous networking events, self development workshops , and promotional opportunities for female professionals. In 2022 she introduced BECOME: Women’s Day of Inspiration to conti...2022-10-1454 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Paint it Pink with Jessica KnaackJessica Knaack is a breast cancer survivor who has turned her experience into a passion project that not only raises awareness, but money for cancer patients. Paint New Town Pink goes all month long in October and has several different events that accomplish her mission.    Shop Local 636! https://local636.itemorder.com/shop/home/   Follow Local 636! https://www.instagram.com/local.636/ https://www.facebook.com/636Local/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/334209248578123   Paint New Town Pink: https://www.facebook.com/paintNTpink  Witches and Warlocks: https://www.facebook.com/events/524563762773792?acontext=%7B%22event_action_histo...2022-09-2327 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Getting Cozy In Our New Studio - with Lydia CrespoLydia Crespo creates everything from apparel to bedding to bridal by hand in the Argaman&Defiance studio located in St. Charles, MO. We use a variety of surface designed techniques such as dying, printmaking, and fabric painting to create the Argaman&Defiance collection.  Lydia Crespo attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) graduating in 2010. She received the James Nelson Raymond Fellowship from SAIC upon graduation. Crespo used the funds from the fellowship to start her business, Argaman&Defiance.  In 2018, the Argaman&Defiance studio moved to the Foundry Art Centre  located in St. Char...2022-09-0244 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Danger Party & 636 Day PreviewDanger Party is playing the first ever 636 Day presented by Local 636 and The City of St. Charles!  Dylan and Ryan from the band sit down and talk about thier live shows and what you can expect to see on 636 day. We nerd out on a couple music things including a French easycore band....yes that's a real thing and it's awesome.  Then they turn the tables on me and you can hear a little of what to expect on 636 Day! 2022-05-251h 20LOCAL636LOCAL636Call Hobby Lobby! With Anthony RussoEntertainer extraordinaire Anthony Russo joins me this week to tell his story.  Anthony grew up in the entertainment industry, and was encouraged and supported to follow his dreams.  Anthony has an incredible talent and along with his hard work has made a name for himself.  If you've ever seen one of his shows, you get it.2022-05-161h 26LOCAL636LOCAL636Mark Hollander of La Belle VieMark Hollander is best known for owning and operating La Belle Vie - The Cafe at Frenchtown with his wife Melissa, but Mark has been an active member of St. Charles County for the last 35+ years. Born and raised in the STC, hear his story about how he came to be where he is. Our newest co branded shirts are out and they're at La Belle Vie!  You can only purchase them there, so go grab a latte and a t shirt before they sell out! Follow us on instagram - local.636 On F...2022-04-281h 07LOCAL636LOCAL636What a Riot!Brian Agovino is the head pastor at Summit Community Church by day, and trivia guru/entertainer by night.  Hear a bit of the history of trivia nights and how they've evolved over the years, and what Brian does differently to make sure the party stays live. TriviaRiot.com Local 636 Hazy Ipa by Good News Brewing available soon!  Join us on 4/23 at Good News Brewing Defiance for the release of our brand new beer. We'll be there to celebrate and we'll have a ton of swag, plus some giveaways.  GoodNewsBrewing.com Local636.com...2022-04-121h 09LOCAL636LOCAL636Jeff Lage - A Transplant Love StoryJeff Lage started investing in real estate in St Charles City in the early 2010's. After purchasing Main Street Gym (now Mov on Main) and spending more time here, he and his wife fell in love with the city and decided to move here.  2022-03-2443 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Local 636 Origin StoryEd breaks down how Local 636 was started and what this is all about.2022-02-2135 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Mike ElamMike Elam grew up in Northwest Arkansas, the son of a Baptist minister and elementary school teacher. He is a graduate of Lindenwood University and served as Hospital Corpsman in the Naval Reserve. Since moving to St. Charles County in 1991, Mike has become an active member of the community, serving in many leadership roles and community boards. He is the Past President of the St. Charles Noonday Rotary Club, an Assistant Governor of five Rotary clubs in St. Charles County, and the Rotary District 6060 Public Image Chair. Mike has worked in the communications industry since 1983...2022-02-101h 07LOCAL636LOCAL636Connor VanBuskirk of Upshot CoffeeEd interviews founder and owner of Upshot Coffee Connor VanBuskirk.2022-01-1341 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Dave Chancellor of Climb So illClimbing walls happened out of necessity in the old days.  Someone needed to get from their village to a neighboring village but they had a mountain between them.  So, they climbed.  Now, we climb for exercise and sport.  We climb for the exhilaration, we climb for fun. Our friend, David Chancellor, sits in the hot seat this week to discuss climbing and Climb So iLL, his gyms.  You don't want to miss this one. YOU also don't want to miss the Emery concert this Thursday night at La Bella Vie.  Get your ticket...2021-12-0836 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Devin Shelton from EmeryIn this one, Ed Akers sits down with Devin Shelton for a conversation about what folks can expect at the upcoming concert in Frenchtown.  They also cover band history, how Emery has been able to sustain AND even innovate during covid and much more.  Take a listen, we hope you enjoy it. Want to come to the show?  Grab your tickets for the 12/9 performance at La Bella Vie today at the link below. https://shop.emerymusic.com/collections/songs-and-stories-live/products/songs-and-stories-st-louis?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=stl-songs-and-stories&utm_content=local6362021-11-2319 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Beer is Always Good NewsThis week Ed sits down with Dan Tripp, co-owner and co-founder of Good News Brewing.  GNB has been blowing up in the 636 with multiple brewery locations and some of the best pizza in town.  We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to know more about GNB check them out at https://www.goodnewsbrewing.com. Don't forget to grab your tickets for Emery "Songs & Stories" at La Belle Vie on 12/9. Click Here to Get Tickets2021-11-1729 minLOCAL636LOCAL636A Totally RAD ExperienceIn this episode Ed sits down with Johnny Hedgecorth, owner of Rad Barber in Frenchtown.  They discuss all things barbering from old school fades to the history of the barber shop.  Have you ever wondered why the seats in barbershops are facing away from the mirrors?  You should listen to find out!  Check out what Johnny and the crew are doing on their website (https://radbarbershop.com), instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rad_barber_shop/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/radbarbershopstc/). Don't forget to grab your Emery Songs & Stories sponsored by LOCAL636 here: https://bit.ly/3ER9R...2021-11-091h 06LOCAL636LOCAL636Taking a Punch for CharityDustin Hoog had a lot going well in his life and then he decided to get into the ring with a professional boxer.  Find out what made him take his life in his own hands in this week's episode of the pod. Find out more about Dustin and his journey at https://journeytothefight.com. Hosted by Ed Akers.2021-11-0131 minLOCAL636LOCAL636Getting Inked in FrenchtownIn this episode our host, Ed Akers, interviews Derek Heidorn owner and operator at Frenchtown Tattoo Company. Derek has been tattooing since 2017, when he decided to make a career change, leaving construction in order to pursue something he loved. He's found his niche in traditional style tattoos, although he also enjoys creating neo-traditional, illustrative, bold blackwork, and black and grey tattoos. Derek has centered his life around his other two greatest passions: family and travel. He's a devoted scuba diver and hopes to see the world through the lens of a scuba mask. ...2021-10-2545 minLOCAL636LOCAL636BONUS: Comedian Kelsey McClure Discusses How She Got Into ComedyIn this Episode Dustin Bryson chats with Kelsey McClure about how she got started in comedy and what you can expect at the She Is Power event coming up October 22nd at Third Wheel Brewing. This show features Precious J, Meredith Hopping, Kelsey McClure and Reena Calm.  Hosted by The Boujee Beer Moms with 50% of shirt profits going to help women in tough situations through She Is Power. Get your tickets at LOCAL636.com/she-is2021-10-1806 minLOCAL636LOCAL636A Dad and His DaughterIn this episode our host, Ed Akers, sits down with his most important guest to date, his daughter Cadence.   We are excited to launch this new, super local podcast and we are thankful you are along for the ride. Check out more stories about interesting people, places and things in the 636 area code at LOCAL636.com.2021-10-1816 minLOCAL636LOCAL636The LOCAL636 Podcast TrailerSometimes we want to listen to celebrities dish the behind the scenes gossip that only they have access to.  Sometimes we want to listen to that scary murder mystery and sometimes we want to hear from locals who have interesting stories, careers, hobbies and friendships. This new podcast is going to be entertaining AC (as crud) and you won't want to miss a single episode.  Hosted by our very own LOCAL636 celeb, Ed Akers!2021-10-1200 min