The St. Louis Podcast

In this episode of The Official St. Louis Podcast, Eric Brown sits down with returning guest Clayton Natoli, a familiar face from the show! The conversation mixes lighthearted banter with real talk about business, life in St. Louis, and the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Eric and Clayton trade stories about past episodes, running jokes, and local culture before diving into deeper discussions about growing a business, bala...

In this special episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric Brown welcomes West County Insulation CEO and owner Evan Archambault to expose one of the most overlooked money pits in your home—your attic. It turns out 90% of St. Louis homes are under insulated, and that could be silently draining your wallet every single month.

But this isn’t your typical home improvement chat…
Eric and Evan dive into the economics of comfort,...

In this episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric Brown returns after a short break and hits the ground running with a high-stakes breakdown of the chaos unfolding across America—from redistricting wars to job market meltdowns and AI-driven disruption.

Eric kicks things off with the explosive story out of Texas, where redistricting battles have Democrats fleeing the state and Republicans pushing maps that could reshape the po...

This week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast is a heavy one.

Eric takes a deep dive into the devastating Texas flash floods that struck on July 4th—specifically the heartbreaking tragedy at Camp Mystic, where 28 children and staff lost their lives. He breaks down what happened, what went wrong, and why this could’ve—and should’ve—been prevented.
From the lack of sirens and failed FEMA compliance to outdated infrastruct...

This week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast is a heavy one.

Eric takes a deep dive into the devastating Texas flash floods that struck on July 4th—specifically the heartbreaking tragedy at Camp Mystic, where 28 children and staff lost their lives. He breaks down what happened, what went wrong, and why this could’ve—and should’ve—been prevented.
From the lack of sirens and failed FEMA compliance to outdated infrastruct...

It’s the 4th of July… and some people are boycotting it. In this unfiltered solo episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric dives into the current wave of July 4th protests and asks the question—have we lost the plot on what Independence Day is really about?

From fireworks bans to DEI backlash, this episode doesn’t hold back on what’s happening in the country—and how it’s being twisted online by possibly bots (seriously, 60% o...

In this week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast, host Eric Brown sits down with Darryl Tyler — founder of Tailored Gents and the new owner of Savile Row, St. Louis’ premier custom menswear shop.

If you’ve ever worn a rental suit, you probably looked ridiculous — and Darryl’s here to explain why. From bad tailoring to fast fashion’s grip on the Midwest, this episode pulls no punches on how men have lost their way when it co...

In this week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast, host Eric Brown sits down with Jennifer Quinn Williams — the powerhouse founder behind St. Louis Closet Company. A Kirkwood native with zero business background, Jennifer launched her company at just 25 years old after being inspired by a friend's franchise… and never looked back.

From being denied by 18 different banks to maxing out credit cards just to get started, Je...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric takes the mic solo and covers Mother Nature’s latest rampage through the Midwest.

He kicks things off with a deep dive into the the raging weather and how it effected St. Louis. More than that he goes into the rescue efforts, the failings of the local government to provide care and safety, and even touches on the lack of safety precautions taken to warn residents. He ends the show t...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, we’re diving into the grit and grind of professional indoor soccer with none other than Corey Adamson - former pro player, first-ever goal scorer for the St. Louis Ambush, and now head coach of Ambush 2. From washing jerseys and riding the bench to leading a pro squad, Corey’s journey is anything but ordinary.

Eric and Corey get into what it really takes to survive in the arena soccer wo...

On this week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric returns solo for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the intersection between politics, money, and consumer culture. Kicking off with the latest headlines, Eric unpacks the growing debate around government spending and how taxpayer money continues to be stretched, shifted, and sometimes squandered. From bloated budgets to questionable financial priorities, it’s a raw look at where th...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric takes the mic solo and ventures deep into the unknown - both in space and online. Kicking things off, he dives into the latest updates from the Hubble Space Telescope, including some of the bizarre new phenomena scientists are scrambling to understand. From strange objects floating through the cosmos to the mysteries still hiding beyond our reach, it’s a look at the universe that’s as fascin...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Brandon Barnum - the “King of Referrals,” CEO of HOA.com, and author of the Raving Referrals book series. Brandon shares the journey of how he 10X’d his income as a single dad and went on to help over 250,000 real estate pros grow their businesses through relationship-driven strategies and referral mastery.

From building massive referral networks to devel...

In this week’s solo episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric Brown takes the mic for a no-holds-barred dive into what’s happening in the city and beyond. He kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the newly elected Mayor of St. Louis and what leadership shifts could mean for the city’s future.

From there, it’s a ride through the auto industry - Eric unpacks what’s happening with the current car market, where prices are g...

This week, Eric flies solo on The St. Louis Podcast and dives deep into the whirlwind of global politics, economic maneuvering, and the ever-evolving world of tech. Starting off with some hard-hitting updates from Capitol Hill, Eric dissects the latest tariff conversations making headlines and how these trade tensions could shape the markets, consumer pricing, and international relationships moving forward.

But it doesn’t ...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, we’re joined by the dynamic duo shaking up the local food and drink scene - Bailey Hager and Holly Hildebrand, co-founders of Dirty Pop, a women-owned dirty soda and loaded popcorn company that’s all about big flavors, nostalgic vibes, and unapologetic fun.

These two moms-turned-entrepreneurs bring over 20 years of combined experience in events to the table and are now pouring all that e...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric sat down with Brent Faron, the Used Car Manager at Bo Beuckman Ford. Brent’s journey in the automotive industry is nothing short of inspiring—starting as a porter washing cars in high school, he worked his way up through the ranks to become a key leader in the business.

In this episode, Brent shares the unique experience of marrying into the family business, the lessons he’s learned from work...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric takes a wild ride through a mixed bag of topics, covering everything from aviation mishaps to the messy world of car loans and debt, and of course, a little political spice to round things out.

Kicking things off, Eric dives into the latest aviation industry drama, breaking down a recent accident and what it means for air travel safety. Then, shifting gears (literally), he tackles t...

This week on The St. Louis Podcast, Eric sits down with marketing powerhouse Joshua Ramsey - a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, author, and speaker with over 80,000 successful campaigns under his belt. With two decades in the marketing industry, Joshua has helped businesses scale, cut costs, and develop powerful customer acquisition strategies.

In this episode, Joshua dives deep into the biggest mistakes businesses make...