Episodes

We go deep on Starbucks as a “coffee bank”—gift cards, breakage, and why rewards make your balance feel free when it’s not. We hit the siren logo (myth vs marketing), CEO pay vs baristas, and the difference between lobbying and splashy donation narratives. Local in the Lou covers the Gateway Arch highway rethink and Missouri’s lawsuit against China, plus CITY SC’s new coach. We round it out with online fraud basics, EV safety tradeoffs, gun-violence stats, and the inflation/currency/Bitcoin argu...

We built a holiday survival kit for your wallet. Think Black Friday without getting played, Cyber Week records with thinner discounts, and why card APRs near 22 percent can turn “deals” into IOUs. We hit St. Louis sports pain, pet bills that feel like rent, paycheck reality versus inflation, and how BNPL sneaks up in January. Local in the Lou brings a serious look at police misconduct and digital privacy, then The Wheel spins into entertainment: Stranger Things 5, Fallout 2 hype, Alien Earth, an...

This week we tackle the headlines everyone is arguing about and the mysteries nobody can shake. We unpack the latest Epstein files drama, what’s fact, what’s claim, and why conspiracies keep filling the gaps. Then we go Local in the Lou with the Nancy Brannon cold case, including new details and how tech changes the hunt for answers. The Wheel spins through soccer’s U.S. surge, AI as a health sidekick, and a quick tour of pop culture and upcoming releases. There is Dominican beer talk, podcast g...

This week we take a look at the housing mess. The headline: a proposed 50-year mortgage, which we do not love. We break down why longer terms make payments feel smaller while total interest explodes, what actually drives affordability, and how VA loans still shine. From there it’s real life—youth sports costs, healthcare and insurance sticker shock, and parenting decisions that hit the wallet. Local in the Lou brings Nikki Glaser’s SNL moment and what it means for St. Louis bragging rights. The ...

What crashed harder this week, the mystery near Area 51 or that St. Louis house party? Grab a plate, we’ve got UFO rumors, gas price pain, and first-car chaos. Tonight the Posse goes from late-night food cravings to late-breaking mysteries. We kick off with travel horror stories and the snacks that got us through, then dig into the recent Area 51 crash, what’s confirmed, what’s guesswork, and why the secrecy matters. Back home in the Lou, a chaotic house party makes the news and sparks some all...

Ghosts, tunnels, and tacos at midnight. We tour Eastern State and the Lemp Mansion. Plus, we decide if old houses make noises, or if something’s knocking back.

Ghosts, tunnels, and tacos at midnight. We tour Eastern State and the Lemp Mansion. Plus, we decide if old houses make noises, or if something’s knocking back.

In this episode, the hosts introduce a new format focusing on deep dives into specific topics, starting with the notorious serial killer Ed Gein. They explore his troubled childhood, his gruesome acts, and the impact he had on pop culture, inspiring numerous horror films and characters. The conversation also touches on Gein's arrest, trial, and life in a mental institution. Additionally, the hosts discuss the recent closure of the Armory in St. Louis, its transformation into a potential data cen...

Summary In the inaugural episode of the Notorious Friday Night Podcast (NFNP), hosts Bright, Duds, and Teach discuss a variety of topics ranging from a recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, political violence, and the controversy surrounding Virginia's J. Jones. They also delve into the Palisades fire arrest and the implications of AI technology in our lives. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about Taylor Swift's new album and its cultural impact.