Episodes

  • The 100th Anniversary of Route 66

    The 100th Anniversary of Route 66
    Apr 25 2026
    The Mother Road turns 100 this year, and the Missouri History Museum is putting on an impressive celebration. Join Public Historian Andrew Wanko as he talks to Sue about the history of Rt. 66, and what you can see locally and in Missouri if you decide to drive it yourself. Wanko co-directed an Emmy-winning documentary entitled, "Show Me 66: Main Street through Missouri" for Route 66's 90th anniversary, and it will be shown during this year's celebration. For more information and a schedule of events, go to mohistory.org/museum.
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    38 mins
  • St. Louis Sports Memories

    St. Louis Sports Memories
    Apr 18 2026
    This week, City SC broadcaster and first-time author Joey Zanaboni joins Sue to talk about his book, "St. Louis Sports for Kids...Forever Lore in the 314". It's really a book for adults, too, covering 20 different sports and their histories in St. Louis. Relive some of the greatest sporting events tied to St. Louis, and some of the amazing athletes who were involved. To whom did Joey sell his first book? It's a great story...listen and find out!
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    37 mins
  • The History of Stark Publishing and Scott Joplin

    The History of Stark Publishing and Scott Joplin
    Apr 11 2026
    When Scott Joplin lived in Sedalia before moving to St. Louis, he met Will and then John Stark, with whom he worked out a deal to publish his music. John Hancock, of Hancock and Kelly on KMOX is also a Scott Joplin expert (and pianist) who recently met Kyle Stark, a descendant of John Stark and they came in to tell the history of the collaboration. Amazing! Both Stark Publishing and Scott Joplin ended up in St. Louis, and Stark published 72 pieces by Mr. Joplin. What a story.
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    36 mins
  • The History of Normandy

    The History of Normandy
    Apr 4 2026
    For the history of Normandy in St. Louis County, a listener led Sue to Terry Gannon... a long-time Normandy resident and historian. Gannon explains not only the history (think 1800's and the Louisiana Purchase) of the city, but explains where names like Lucas and Hunt came from, and the origins of its FIVE golf courses. She also talks about the beautiful homes in Normandy and when UMSL came along.
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    38 mins
  • The History of Dogtown

    The History of Dogtown
    Mar 16 2026
    Did you know that Dogtown isn't an official St. Louis City neighborhood? It is actually a combination of 4 separate ones, and dates back to the 1700s! Learn about the neighborhood's interesting history and how it got its name. In honor of upcoming St. Patrick's Day, Sue and Dogtown Historical Society President and life-long resident John Corbett also talk about the area's famous parade that is coming up soon!
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    37 mins
  • History of the Federal Reserve in St. Louis

    History of the Federal Reserve in St. Louis
    Mar 9 2026
    The Federal Reserve in St. Louis is one of only 12 across the U.S...find out about its history, the building that it still occupies downtown, and much more. Did you know there used to be a 10-thousand-dollar bill? Or that our local fed shreds millions of dollars in used bills? Join Sue and three people from the Federal Reserve for this informative episode! Side note: they even have a MUSEUM at the St. Louis Federal Reserve!
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    37 mins
  • The History of Maplewood, MO

    The History of Maplewood, MO
    Mar 2 2026
    One of the suburbs of St. Louis that shares a border with the City of St. Louis, Maplewood has an interesting history. Doug Houser, long-time Maplewood resident and author of "The First 100 Years of Maplewood" and "Maplewood History" joins Sue to talk about it everything from its beginning as farmland in the 1800's to the story of the "Upstairser" bowling alley in Saratoga Lanes to Maplewood today.
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    36 mins
  • History of the St. Louis Zoo/Amazing Missouri Animals

    History of the St. Louis Zoo/Amazing Missouri Animals
    Feb 16 2026
    Carolyn Mueller Kelly has worked at the St. Louis Zoo for many years, and has just written a book called, "Amazing Missouri Animals". She and Sue talk about BOTH in this episode. Did you know that the birds with one of the best senses of smell in the world live in Missouri? Also, learn some of the history of the St. Louis Zoo, and about Destination Discovery (new Children's Zoo), and the new WildCare Park, the safari-style park in North County that is expected to open in 2027.
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    37 mins