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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

Tim 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

Danger 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.

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

I 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!

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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

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

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.

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

Kyle Gaines joins me to talk about how the St Charles County Ambulance District operates, and provides some helpful tips!  

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The 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.

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Joel 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

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Kyle 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. 

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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!

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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 continue to offer female professionals the opportunity to be in the right room with the right women, and become the best versions of themselves.  She has grown the Little Black Book organization to 40 members spanning 9 chapters in the greater St. Louis region. In 2021, LIttle Black Book: Women in Business boasts a $85,075 financial impact through community service and philanthropy.  Angel  holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Management from Missouri State University.  She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Vision St Charles Leadership, and was recently installed as a Board Member for BackStoppers St. Charles in the spring of 2022.  Angel has received numerous awards throughout her career including 2020 Small Business Monthly’s “Top 100 St Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business,” 2019 Western St Charles Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year,  2016 Certificate of Recognition issued by the City of Wentzville under Mayor Nick Guccione for services to the City, 2014 The Beyond the Best Top 50 Community Leaders awarded by Streetscape Magazine, Honorable Sponsor of Toys for Tots program given by the US Marine Corps, and the Inspire Award for services to community by the Western St Charles Chamber of Commerce.  She enjoys experiencing art, culture, and food through travel  in her spare time. Connect with Angel on Facebook or LinkedIN or or via email at angel@womenoflbb.com.  Learn more about Little Black Book: Women in Business at www.womenoflbb.com.

Jessica 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.   

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Danger 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!

Mark 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!

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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.

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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. 

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Jeff 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.  

Ed breaks down how Local 636 was started and what this is all about.

Mike 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, for radio and television companies, as an on-air personality, creative services director, and Sales Manager. Currently, he is the Vice President of Community Affairs and Market Development for i3 Broadband, a Fiber to the Home (FTTH) company based in Peoria, Illinois.

Mike has twice been named as the Best Male Voice in St. Louis by the St. Louis Marconi Radio Awards and has a thriving voiceover business. He is the emcee for more than 20 events each year for a variety of organizations and charities throughout St. Charles County, all of which has earned him the nickname “The Voice of St. Charles.”

In April 2013, Mike was appointed by the County Executive to serve District 3 on the St. Charles County Council. He was then elected to the County Council in 2014 and has served two terms as the Council Chair.

A resident of Dardenne Prairie, Mike has been married to his wife Jennifer since 1991, and they have three adult children—Jon, Josh and Megan and daughter-in-law Natalie.

Ed interviews founder and owner of Upshot Coffee Connor VanBuskirk.

Climbing 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 tickets at 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=local636 

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Dustin 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.

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Sometimes 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!