B-Side STL Podcast https://BSideSTL.podbean.com B-Sides STL is the podcast that digs into the overlooked, unpolished, and unexpected sides of city life — the B-tracks that tell you more than the glossy singles ever could.

Hosted by JB Anderson (Gaslight Studios) and Anthony Bartlett (Acclimate), it’s where civic hospitality meets the creative economy, and where candor, humor, and curiosity take center stage.

What It Is

  • A civic storytelling show that treats St. Louis like a mixtape: not the headlines, but the margins.

  • Part cultural anthropology, part neighborhood diary, part kitchen-table debate.

  • A lens on how cities really work — through food, music, migration, culture, and contradictions.

What It’s Not

  • Not boosterism.

  • Not a Chamber of Commerce pitch.

  • Not just another “what’s happening in town” calendar.

Why It Matters

  • For locals: It validates what they’ve always known — that the real city lives between the headlines.

  • For newcomers: It decodes the quirks, contradictions, and hidden gems of St. Louis.

  • For civic leaders: It reveals the stories that actually shape retention, belonging, and reputation.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:41 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Society & Culture:Places & Travel 1440 serial B-Sides STL is the podcast that digs into the overlooked, unpolished, and unexpected sides of city life — the B-tracks that tell you more than the glossy singles ever could. Hosted by JB Anderson (Gaslight Studios) and Anthony Bartlett (Acclimate), it’s where civic hospitality meets the creative economy, and where candor, humor, and curiosity take center stage. What It Is A civic storytelling show that treats St. Louis like a mixtape: not the headlines, but the margins. Part cultural anthropology, part neighborhood diary, part kitchen-table debate. A lens on how cities really work — through food, music, migration, culture, and contradictions. What It’s Not Not boosterism. Not a Chamber of Commerce pitch. Not just another “what’s happening in town” calendar. Gaslight Studio STL Gaslight Studio STL No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21379136/B-Side-FINAL-LOGO.png B-Side STL Podcast https://BSideSTL.podbean.com 144 144 B-Side STL | Olivia & Jairo - Mind Flowers B-Side STL | Olivia & Jairo - Mind Flowers https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-olivia-jairo-mind-flowers/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-olivia-jairo-mind-flowers/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:11:50 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/85c2e6e3-7529-34ab-92fa-4fcd705b6273 Olivia and Jairo from Mind Flowers... a south city creative girl, and a Miami-born brand junkie, met up in Chicago, took their idea to LA, and ultimately landed in STL to focus on making their custom shop grow and thrive. Leaning into our incredible "Maker Space," the couple has been able to navigate, test products, test strategies, and help improve and scale their boutique acrylic line of jewelry, housewares, and more! Give them a follow at: Our Mind Flowers on Instagram

Check out Acclimate City for more incredible insights for transplants and replants

Be sure to share this episode with a friend and help keep the stories coming!

#stlouis #branding #artist #directtoconsumer #southcity #disco

]]> Olivia and Jairo from Mind Flowers... a south city creative girl, and a Miami-born brand junkie, met up in Chicago, took their idea to LA, and ultimately landed in STL to focus on making their custom shop grow and thrive. Leaning into our incredible "Maker Space," the couple has been able to navigate, test products, test strategies, and help improve and scale their boutique acrylic line of jewelry, housewares, and more!

Give them a follow at: Our Mind Flowers on Instagram

Check out Acclimate City for more incredible insights for transplants and replants

Be sure to share this episode with a friend and help keep the stories coming!

#stlouis #branding #artist #directtoconsumer #southcity #disco

]]> Olivia and Jairo from Mind Flowers... a south city creative girl, and a Miami-born brand junkie, met up in Chicago, took their idea to LA, and ultimately landed in STL to focus on making their custom shop grow and thrive. Leaning into our incredible ”Maker Space,” the couple has been able to navigate, test products, test strategies, and help improve and scale their boutique acrylic line of jewelry, housewares, and more! Give them a follow at: Our Mind Flowers on Instagram Check out Acclimate City for more incredible insights for transplants and replants Be sure to share this episode with a friend and help keep the stories coming! #stlouis #branding #artist #directtoconsumer #southcity #disco Gaslight Studio STL true No 4818 full B-Side STL | The HonkyTonk STL B-Side STL | The HonkyTonk STL https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-the-honkytonk-stl/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-the-honkytonk-stl/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:13:47 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/12c9bfb8-ef9d-30b6-a5df-a8bcb61f6019 St. Louis is a music mecca... Fact. The genre that does WAY more heavy lifting than anyone gives it credit for... Country... Fact. 

JB and Ryan Binkly are the brothers from near "The Lake," who grew up loving grunge, went to Mizzou, took a spin in Nashville for some years, then came back and said... "Let's open a HonkyTonk." As proprieters of the go-to country bar in the Lou, the brothers break down the why, the how, the ups and downs, and more!

Check out The HonkyTonk STL here on Facebook!

Looking to transplant, or replant, or just see what's up??? - Acclimate.City

#stlouis #countrymusic #downtown #honkytonk #brothers #boots #beers 

]]> St. Louis is a music mecca... Fact. The genre that does WAY more heavy lifting than anyone gives it credit for... Country... Fact. 

JB and Ryan Binkly are the brothers from near "The Lake," who grew up loving grunge, went to Mizzou, took a spin in Nashville for some years, then came back and said... "Let's open a HonkyTonk." As proprieters of the go-to country bar in the Lou, the brothers break down the why, the how, the ups and downs, and more!

Check out The HonkyTonk STL here on Facebook!

Looking to transplant, or replant, or just see what's up??? - Acclimate.City

#stlouis #countrymusic #downtown #honkytonk #brothers #boots #beers 

]]> St. Louis is a music mecca... Fact. The genre that does WAY more heavy lifting than anyone gives it credit for... Country... Fact.  JB and Ryan Binkly are the brothers from near ”The Lake,” who grew up loving grunge, went to Mizzou, took a spin in Nashville for some years, then came back and said... ”Let’s open a HonkyTonk.” As proprieters of the go-to country bar in the Lou, the brothers break down the why, the how, the ups and downs, and more! Check out The HonkyTonk STL here on Facebook! Looking to transplant, or replant, or just see what’s up??? - Acclimate.City #stlouis #countrymusic #downtown #honkytonk #brothers #boots #beers Gaslight Studio STL true No 5205 full B-Side STL | Asquith "Sean" Armstrong B-Side STL | Asquith "Sean" Armstrong https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-asquith-sean-armstrong/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-asquith-sean-armstrong/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:51:42 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/c984cbd1-664c-327b-9c4d-f8b721c02346 Sean Armstrong: Washington University Dean of Continuing & Professional Studies

Also Sean Armstrong: Cigar Lover, Father, and Soccer Fan.

This New Yorker made a figure eight from his home to Orlando and landed in the STL. This lifelong learner & educator breaks down his pathway and experiences to date here in the Midwest. While in love with the incredible institution that is Washington University, Sean breaks down why St. Louis get's a C- on his first 4 years in the area driven by a lack of usually abundant "midwest hospitality." Fire up a stoggie... and enjoy!

Recorded at Parker's Table

Featuring Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate.City & JB Anderson from GaslightSTL.com

#stlouis #washingtonuniversity #education #transplant #cigars #family #highereducation 

]]> Sean Armstrong: Washington University Dean of Continuing & Professional Studies

Also Sean Armstrong: Cigar Lover, Father, and Soccer Fan.

This New Yorker made a figure eight from his home to Orlando and landed in the STL. This lifelong learner & educator breaks down his pathway and experiences to date here in the Midwest. While in love with the incredible institution that is Washington University, Sean breaks down why St. Louis get's a C- on his first 4 years in the area driven by a lack of usually abundant "midwest hospitality." Fire up a stoggie... and enjoy!

Recorded at Parker's Table

Featuring Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate.City & JB Anderson from GaslightSTL.com

#stlouis #washingtonuniversity #education #transplant #cigars #family #highereducation 

]]> Sean Armstrong: Washington University Dean of Continuing & Professional Studies Also Sean Armstrong: Cigar Lover, Father, and Soccer Fan. This New Yorker made a figure eight from his home to Orlando and landed in the STL. This lifelong learner & educator breaks down his pathway and experiences to date here in the Midwest. While in love with the incredible institution that is Washington University, Sean breaks down why St. Louis get’s a C- on his first 4 years in the area driven by a lack of usually abundant ”midwest hospitality.” Fire up a stoggie... and enjoy! Recorded at Parker’s Table Featuring Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate.City & JB Anderson from GaslightSTL.com #stlouis #washingtonuniversity #education #transplant #cigars #family #highereducation Gaslight Studio STL true No 4628 full B-Side STL | Rachel Sinha B-Side STL | Rachel Sinha https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-rachel-sinha/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/b-side-stl-rachel-sinha/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:49:59 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/595496c6-b461-3d69-aa28-e900fde9215d From the East Midlands to Manchester to Sydney to London to New York to San Francisco to St. Louis — this one spans the atlas.

Co-founder of The Finance Innovation Lab and The Systems Studio, Rachel Sinha has helped rewrite the global playbook on systems change and social finance — and somehow did half of it while crossing oceans with two kids under two.

These Liverpool cats and Chelsea dogs talk good teeth, bad recessions, German coaching, Russian oligarching, green cards, post-doc fellowships, and what it really takes to build a life — and a movement — across worlds.

Who threads capitalism, climate, and childcare into one sentence — and still makes it funny? Oh wait…

#BSidesPodcast #StLouis #SystemsChange #SocialInnovation #FinanceInnovationLab #TheSystemsStudio #CivicImagination

]]> From the East Midlands to Manchester to Sydney to London to New York to San Francisco to St. Louis — this one spans the atlas.

Co-founder of The Finance Innovation Lab and The Systems Studio, Rachel Sinha has helped rewrite the global playbook on systems change and social finance — and somehow did half of it while crossing oceans with two kids under two.

These Liverpool cats and Chelsea dogs talk good teeth, bad recessions, German coaching, Russian oligarching, green cards, post-doc fellowships, and what it really takes to build a life — and a movement — across worlds.

Who threads capitalism, climate, and childcare into one sentence — and still makes it funny? Oh wait…

#BSidesPodcast #StLouis #SystemsChange #SocialInnovation #FinanceInnovationLab #TheSystemsStudio #CivicImagination

]]> From the East Midlands to Manchester to Sydney to London to New York to San Francisco to St. Louis — this one spans the atlas. Co-founder of The Finance Innovation Lab and The Systems Studio, Rachel Sinha has helped rewrite the global playbook on systems change and social finance — and somehow did half of it while crossing oceans with two kids under two. These Liverpool cats and Chelsea dogs talk good teeth, bad recessions, German coaching, Russian oligarching, green cards, post-doc fellowships, and what it really takes to build a life — and a movement — across worlds. Who threads capitalism, climate, and childcare into one sentence — and still makes it funny? Oh wait… #BSidesPodcast #StLouis #SystemsChange #SocialInnovation #FinanceInnovationLab #TheSystemsStudio #CivicImagination Gaslight Studio STL true No 4854 full Martin Goebel | Goebel & Co. Furniture Martin Goebel | Goebel & Co. Furniture https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/martin-goebel-goebel-co-furniture/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/martin-goebel-goebel-co-furniture/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:51 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/708a6ec0-4e6c-36f2-9308-4b5923848e51 "Martin Goebel is an industry thought leader in digital design, automated manufacturing and integration into the furniture industry. His bespoke works are represented in public and private collections around the globe." - Goebel & Co. Furniture

Now... the dirt! Martin is a shoot-it-straight, no bullshit, small business owner, who ties together what works, what doesn't, what's "bullshit," and what could be in regards to the 314. A direct conversation from someone who is in the business of... well... business. You'll see, this is a wicked ride!

#customfurniture #furniture #designer #stlouis #martingoebel #acclimatecity #anthonybartlett #jbanderson 

]]> "Martin Goebel is an industry thought leader in digital design, automated manufacturing and integration into the furniture industry. His bespoke works are represented in public and private collections around the globe." - Goebel & Co. Furniture

Now... the dirt! Martin is a shoot-it-straight, no bullshit, small business owner, who ties together what works, what doesn't, what's "bullshit," and what could be in regards to the 314. A direct conversation from someone who is in the business of... well... business.

You'll see, this is a wicked ride!

#customfurniture #furniture #designer #stlouis #martingoebel #acclimatecity #anthonybartlett #jbanderson 

]]> ”Martin Goebel is an industry thought leader in digital design, automated manufacturing and integration into the furniture industry. His bespoke works are represented in public and private collections around the globe.” - Goebel & Co. Furniture Now... the dirt! Martin is a shoot-it-straight, no bullshit, small business owner, who ties together what works, what doesn’t, what’s ”bullshit,” and what could be in regards to the 314. A direct conversation from someone who is in the business of... well... business. You’ll see, this is a wicked ride! #customfurniture #furniture #designer #stlouis #martingoebel #acclimatecity #anthonybartlett #jbanderson Gaslight Studio STL true No 4679 full Will Eskay | Soccer & Renaissance Will Eskay | Soccer & Renaissance https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/will-eskay-soccer-renaissance/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/will-eskay-soccer-renaissance/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:48:11 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/6acd52ca-ba40-35c1-b90e-0d529adaa0e8 Anthony and I were joined by Will Eskay on this episode of B-Side STL. Will hails from the mid-Atlantic coast world and happened across a St. Joe alum, that landed him in the 314. Now... he plays the game we all love and adore here in the Lou, that is... Soccer! As an ex D1 player, who now captains our St. Louis Ambush, in addition to his Director roll at St. Louis Stars Youth Soccer Club, Will and his wife, and his 1 year old, live in the CWE and have high hopes for the region. Brilliant chat with plenty to learn and more! 

 

#cwe #stlouis #affordable #rootsvswings #soccer #opportunity #family

]]> Anthony and I were joined by Will Eskay on this episode of B-Side STL. Will hails from the mid-Atlantic coast world and happened across a St. Joe alum, that landed him in the 314. Now... he plays the game we all love and adore here in the Lou, that is... Soccer! As an ex D1 player, who now captains our St. Louis Ambush, in addition to his Director roll at St. Louis Stars Youth Soccer Club, Will and his wife, and his 1 year old, live in the CWE and have high hopes for the region. Brilliant chat with plenty to learn and more! 

 

#cwe #stlouis #affordable #rootsvswings #soccer #opportunity #family

]]> Anthony and I were joined by Will Eskay on this episode of B-Side STL. Will hails from the mid-Atlantic coast world and happened across a St. Joe alum, that landed him in the 314. Now... he plays the game we all love and adore here in the Lou, that is... Soccer! As an ex D1 player, who now captains our St. Louis Ambush, in addition to his Director roll at St. Louis Stars Youth Soccer Club, Will and his wife, and his 1 year old, live in the CWE and have high hopes for the region. Brilliant chat with plenty to learn and more! #cwe #stlouis #affordable #rootsvswings #soccer #opportunity #family Gaslight Studio STL true No 4398 full Alex Natsios | USAID to STL... Alex Natsios | USAID to STL... https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/alex-natsios-usaid-to-stl/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/alex-natsios-usaid-to-stl/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:51:39 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/91e7c743-1552-32ac-96d4-13da4bd70893 Alex Natsios is an East Coast transplant, fellow Hoya with Anthony, who has spent his life/career working with USAID. After a south county lass had him consider STL home, he has never looked back. Having travelled the globe helping millions dig out, recover, eat, and live, Alex has used his "free time" here in St. Louis discovering a multitude of gems ranging from churches, to restaurants to music venues, butchers, and more.

Recorded live at the Stellar Hog, Leona/Bates, Alex, Anthony, and I chop up USAid under the current administration, and then discuss/debate/disclose some of the best secret eats/drinks in "The Lou."  Let's go...

https://www.acclimate.city/

https://thestellarhog.com/ 

#stlouis #bbq #usaid #foodie #travel #midwest #georgetown

]]> Alex Natsios is an East Coast transplant, fellow Hoya with Anthony, who has spent his life/career working with USAID. After a south county lass had him consider STL home, he has never looked back. Having travelled the globe helping millions dig out, recover, eat, and live, Alex has used his "free time" here in St. Louis discovering a multitude of gems ranging from churches, to restaurants to music venues, butchers, and more.

Recorded live at the Stellar Hog, Leona/Bates, Alex, Anthony, and I chop up USAid under the current administration, and then discuss/debate/disclose some of the best secret eats/drinks in "The Lou."  Let's go...

https://www.acclimate.city/

https://thestellarhog.com/ 

#stlouis #bbq #usaid #foodie #travel #midwest #georgetown

]]> Alex Natsios is an East Coast transplant, fellow Hoya with Anthony, who has spent his life/career working with USAID. After a south county lass had him consider STL home, he has never looked back. Having travelled the globe helping millions dig out, recover, eat, and live, Alex has used his ”free time” here in St. Louis discovering a multitude of gems ranging from churches, to restaurants to music venues, butchers, and more. Recorded live at the Stellar Hog, Leona/Bates, Alex, Anthony, and I chop up USAid under the current administration, and then discuss/debate/disclose some of the best secret eats/drinks in ”The Lou.”  Let’s go... https://www.acclimate.city/ https://thestellarhog.com/  #stlouis #bbq #usaid #foodie #travel #midwest #georgetown Gaslight Studio STL true No 6145 full Lindsey Wehking | Prairie Witch Lindsey Wehking | Prairie Witch https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/lindsey-wehking-prairie-witch/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/lindsey-wehking-prairie-witch/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:56:40 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/eaf41474-8b77-321a-8f44-2d371bf6abd5 The "Prairie Witch" from Edwardsville... Lindsey Wehking. This Mizzou J-School grad flew the coop and headed to NYC to take on a bigger challenge, with bigger expectations, and walked away with a bigger appreciation for her roots. This Journalism/Anthropologist superstar talks with Anthony and JB about her path, culture, the wins, the losses, and the "IRL" factor.

Incredible insight was dropped from her lived experiences, especially stemming from her work at Non-Fiction Research out of NYC.  FYI... it's not about the "huSTL" Really. Looking to lock in that out of state talent needed to take your biz to the next level?

https://www.acclimate.city/

Interested in learning more about Non-Fiction Research?

https://www.nonfiction.co/

#rustbelt #rustpeople #roots #home #nyc #stl #stlouis

]]> The "Prairie Witch" from Edwardsville... Lindsey Wehking. This Mizzou J-School grad flew the coop and headed to NYC to take on a bigger challenge, with bigger expectations, and walked away with a bigger appreciation for her roots. This Journalism/Anthropologist superstar talks with Anthony and JB about her path, culture, the wins, the losses, and the "IRL" factor.

Incredible insight was dropped from her lived experiences, especially stemming from her work at Non-Fiction Research out of NYC.  FYI... it's not about the "huSTL" Really. Looking to lock in that out of state talent needed to take your biz to the next level?

https://www.acclimate.city/

Interested in learning more about Non-Fiction Research?

https://www.nonfiction.co/

#rustbelt #rustpeople #roots #home #nyc #stl #stlouis

]]> The ”Prairie Witch” from Edwardsville... Lindsey Wehking. This Mizzou J-School grad flew the coop and headed to NYC to take on a bigger challenge, with bigger expectations, and walked away with a bigger appreciation for her roots. This Journalism/Anthropologist superstar talks with Anthony and JB about her path, culture, the wins, the losses, and the ”IRL” factor. Incredible insight was dropped from her lived experiences, especially stemming from her work at Non-Fiction Research out of NYC.  FYI... it’s not about the ”huSTL” Really. Looking to lock in that out of state talent needed to take your biz to the next level? https://www.acclimate.city/ Interested in learning more about Non-Fiction Research? https://www.nonfiction.co/ #rustbelt #rustpeople #roots #home #nyc #stl #stlouis Gaslight Studio STL true No 6349 full Nate Burrell | Future History Nate Burrell | Future History https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/nate-burrell-future-history/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/nate-burrell-future-history/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:58:29 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/df8dfe3d-7307-32e2-bba2-d71629e51d7d Nate Burrell. Total Ace. This Northeastern Ohio native sat down with Anthony & JB at Whiskey Ring on Cherokee and chopped up "future history," rock and roll photography, Covid Snow Day Project, why STL, and what's next.

A brilliant conversation that exposes some of the hidden realities and benefits that are plentiful in STL, but often ignored. 

Featured musicians: Nick Gusman - "Songbird" Beth Bombara - "I Only Cry When I'm Alone"  Dana Michael Anderson - "Dreaming It Away"

Presented by Gaslight Studio STL & Acclimate City

#photography #stlouis #stlmade #friends

]]> Nate Burrell. Total Ace. This Northeastern Ohio native sat down with Anthony & JB at Whiskey Ring on Cherokee and chopped up "future history," rock and roll photography, Covid Snow Day Project, why STL, and what's next.

A brilliant conversation that exposes some of the hidden realities and benefits that are plentiful in STL, but often ignored. 

Featured musicians: Nick Gusman - "Songbird" Beth Bombara - "I Only Cry When I'm Alone"  Dana Michael Anderson - "Dreaming It Away"

Presented by Gaslight Studio STL & Acclimate City

#photography #stlouis #stlmade #friends

]]> Nate Burrell. Total Ace. This Northeastern Ohio native sat down with Anthony & JB at Whiskey Ring on Cherokee and chopped up ”future history,” rock and roll photography, Covid Snow Day Project, why STL, and what’s next. A brilliant conversation that exposes some of the hidden realities and benefits that are plentiful in STL, but often ignored.  Featured musicians: Nick Gusman - ”Songbird” Beth Bombara - ”I Only Cry When I’m Alone”  Dana Michael Anderson - ”Dreaming It Away” Presented by Gaslight Studio STL & Acclimate City #photography #stlouis #stlmade #friends Gaslight Studio STL true No 4674 full Nathaniel Hudson | SEA - China - Euro - STL... Nathaniel Hudson | SEA - China - Euro - STL... https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/nathaniel-hudson-sea-china-euro-stl/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/nathaniel-hudson-sea-china-euro-stl/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:01:07 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/f5bd266d-bf99-3376-bf91-b3d2fcb81853 Nathaniel Hudson, a Seattle native who had had enough "Patagonia Clutching," decided to go make changes. This international teacher turned HR/Recruiting Consultant traded the dreary/wet Pacific Northwest for the "dry-heat" of Arizona, and then decided it was time to bounce... to Communist China... really.

His work/travel took him from the far east to Africa to the Middle East, with a Euro vacay that seemed to have landed his partner (Villa grad no less), and ultimately landed in the STL to raise his family. 

Hosted by JB Anderson from @gaslightstudio & Anthony Bartlett of Acclimate City!

Recorded live at Amsterdam Tavern in South St. Louis, THE Greatest Soccer Pub in America!!!

#travel #teacher #easy #stlouis #transplant #seattle #shanghai #cairo #midwest

]]> Nathaniel Hudson, a Seattle native who had had enough "Patagonia Clutching," decided to go make changes. This international teacher turned HR/Recruiting Consultant traded the dreary/wet Pacific Northwest for the "dry-heat" of Arizona, and then decided it was time to bounce... to Communist China... really.

His work/travel took him from the far east to Africa to the Middle East, with a Euro vacay that seemed to have landed his partner (Villa grad no less), and ultimately landed in the STL to raise his family. 

Hosted by JB Anderson from @gaslightstudio & Anthony Bartlett of Acclimate City!

Recorded live at Amsterdam Tavern in South St. Louis, THE Greatest Soccer Pub in America!!!

#travel #teacher #easy #stlouis #transplant #seattle #shanghai #cairo #midwest

]]> Nathaniel Hudson, a Seattle native who had had enough ”Patagonia Clutching,” decided to go make changes. This international teacher turned HR/Recruiting Consultant traded the dreary/wet Pacific Northwest for the ”dry-heat” of Arizona, and then decided it was time to bounce... to Communist China... really. His work/travel took him from the far east to Africa to the Middle East, with a Euro vacay that seemed to have landed his partner (Villa grad no less), and ultimately landed in the STL to raise his family.  Hosted by JB Anderson from @gaslightstudio & Anthony Bartlett of Acclimate City! Recorded live at Amsterdam Tavern in South St. Louis, THE Greatest Soccer Pub in America!!! #travel #teacher #easy #stlouis #transplant #seattle #shanghai #cairo #midwest Gaslight Studio STL true No 4795 full Amy De La Hunt | Food & Words Amy De La Hunt | Food & Words https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/amy-de-la-hunt-food-words/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/amy-de-la-hunt-food-words/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:02:42 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/7a469eef-2afa-3259-97d6-b32aeb028ed5 Amy De La Hunt... the Mass-Com grad from North Dakota, landed in STL via Minnesota, Germany, and more! A passionate writer who has covered the chaos of STL County politics, education, and more, she really found a "sweet" spot in writing and featuring some of St. Louis' finest culinary options with Sauce Magazine, Feast, and STL Mag! 

Check out Acclimate City to learn more about transplant-replant services and specialties! Amy In Words - Can be found on LinkTree Old Souls Revival - "Nobody Cares" Mattie Schell - "Coast to Coast"

#travel #foodwriting #stlouis #parentsasteachers #mom #soulard #amydelahunt #acclimatecity #stlouis #stlmade

]]> Amy De La Hunt... the Mass-Com grad from North Dakota, landed in STL via Minnesota, Germany, and more! A passionate writer who has covered the chaos of STL County politics, education, and more, she really found a "sweet" spot in writing and featuring some of St. Louis' finest culinary options with Sauce Magazine, Feast, and STL Mag! 

Check out Acclimate City to learn more about transplant-replant services and specialties! Amy In Words - Can be found on LinkTree Old Souls Revival - "Nobody Cares" Mattie Schell - "Coast to Coast"

#travel #foodwriting #stlouis #parentsasteachers #mom #soulard #amydelahunt #acclimatecity #stlouis #stlmade

]]> Amy De La Hunt... the Mass-Com grad from North Dakota, landed in STL via Minnesota, Germany, and more! A passionate writer who has covered the chaos of STL County politics, education, and more, she really found a ”sweet” spot in writing and featuring some of St. Louis’ finest culinary options with Sauce Magazine, Feast, and STL Mag!  Check out Acclimate City to learn more about transplant-replant services and specialties! Amy In Words - Can be found on LinkTree Old Souls Revival - ”Nobody Cares” Mattie Schell - ”Coast to Coast” #travel #foodwriting #stlouis #parentsasteachers #mom #soulard #amydelahunt #acclimatecity #stlouis #stlmade Gaslight Studio STL true No 4779 full Zamir Gotta | Russia, Tony, Vodka, & Book Zamir Gotta | Russia, Tony, Vodka, & Book https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/zamir-gotta-russia-tony-vodka-book/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/zamir-gotta-russia-tony-vodka-book/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:49:33 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/732b0abd-a192-39b6-b0aa-18cd8e244e77 Zamir Gotta is an enigma. Made popular to most Americans as  @AnthonyBourdainPartsUnknown  "Russian Sidekick," Zamir is actually a very simple man. We broke bread, drank his new Vodka, told stories, listened to many, and discovered why he keeps coming back to #stlouis #zamirgotta #bourdain #vodka #book #family #friends

]]> Zamir Gotta is an enigma. Made popular to most Americans as  @AnthonyBourdainPartsUnknown  "Russian Sidekick," Zamir is actually a very simple man. We broke bread, drank his new Vodka, told stories, listened to many, and discovered why he keeps coming back to #stlouis #zamirgotta #bourdain #vodka #book #family #friends

]]> Zamir Gotta is an enigma. Made popular to most Americans as @AnthonyBourdainPartsUnknown ”Russian Sidekick,” Zamir is actually a very simple man. We broke bread, drank his new Vodka, told stories, listened to many, and discovered why he keeps coming back to #stlouis #zamirgotta #bourdain #vodka #book #family #friends Gaslight Studio STL true No 4355 full Jim Goebel | Evansville to STL to Charlotte & Back Jim Goebel | Evansville to STL to Charlotte & Back https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/jim-goebel-evansville-to-stl-to-charlotte-back/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/jim-goebel-evansville-to-stl-to-charlotte-back/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:07:05 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/712e1a90-b683-361f-ad1c-f959b0b53e0c Jim Goebel believes STL's boom is on the horizon, that it is inevitable, and simply a matter of time. Quite a narrative at a time where the region's self-loathing is at a level 9.5 on a 10 scale... so why? As a native Hoosier from Evansville IN, Jim's path in the 90's and 00's routed him here twice... with the 2nd time round permanent. Growing his business during the last chapter of the "Baby Bells" and an early participant in the Cloud game. Jim breaks down his journey and the role St. Louis played in his career, and the ensuing success he achieved. We spend a lot of time on what he views as the best "Next," and hint... it is based on the "Data" provided by the region's natural resources, infrastructure, and vacancies. Take a listen, review, share, and support to help us keep these stories coming!

Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City  #stlouis #opportunity #datacenters #family #leadership #nextchapter

]]> Jim Goebel believes STL's boom is on the horizon, that it is inevitable, and simply a matter of time. Quite a narrative at a time where the region's self-loathing is at a level 9.5 on a 10 scale... so why? As a native Hoosier from Evansville IN, Jim's path in the 90's and 00's routed him here twice... with the 2nd time round permanent. Growing his business during the last chapter of the "Baby Bells" and an early participant in the Cloud game. Jim breaks down his journey and the role St. Louis played in his career, and the ensuing success he achieved. We spend a lot of time on what he views as the best "Next," and hint... it is based on the "Data" provided by the region's natural resources, infrastructure, and vacancies. Take a listen, review, share, and support to help us keep these stories coming!

Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City 
#stlouis #opportunity #datacenters #family #leadership #nextchapter

]]> Jim Goebel believes STL’s boom is on the horizon, that it is inevitable, and simply a matter of time. Quite a narrative at a time where the region’s self-loathing is at a level 9.5 on a 10 scale... so why? As a native Hoosier from Evansville IN, Jim’s path in the 90’s and 00’s routed him here twice... with the 2nd time round permanent. Growing his business during the last chapter of the ”Baby Bells” and an early participant in the Cloud game. Jim breaks down his journey and the role St. Louis played in his career, and the ensuing success he achieved. We spend a lot of time on what he views as the best ”Next,” and hint... it is based on the ”Data” provided by the region’s natural resources, infrastructure, and vacancies. Take a listen, review, share, and support to help us keep these stories coming! Anthony Bartlett from acclimate.city #stlouis #opportunity #datacenters #family #leadership #nextchapter Gaslight Studio STL true No 6000 full Mike Grennier | From Detroit to the Lou Mike Grennier | From Detroit to the Lou https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/mike-grennier-from-detroit-to-the-lou/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/mike-grennier-from-detroit-to-the-lou/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:01:12 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/fabf021a-900b-34ba-b1c6-ee7887a9ba4d Mike Grennier is a Detroit native who has landed and fallen in love with The Lou. A career in talent acquisition that includes spells at Walmart, Deloitte, & Mallinckrodt has brought him to St. Louis via Perficient to continue his trade. Incredible chat that exposes some "inside baseball" when it comes to acknowledging and witnessing first hand his OG hometown of Detroit struggle, then turn it around, and then apply it to his new hometown that is struggling and connect some dots as to what might work moving forward... hint: it's Downtown. 

#stlouis #detroit #mikegrennier #perficient #anthonybartlett #acclimatecity #jbanderson #stlmade

]]> Mike Grennier is a Detroit native who has landed and fallen in love with The Lou. A career in talent acquisition that includes spells at Walmart, Deloitte, & Mallinckrodt has brought him to St. Louis via Perficient to continue his trade. Incredible chat that exposes some "inside baseball" when it comes to acknowledging and witnessing first hand his OG hometown of Detroit struggle, then turn it around, and then apply it to his new hometown that is struggling and connect some dots as to what might work moving forward... hint: it's Downtown. 

#stlouis #detroit #mikegrennier #perficient #anthonybartlett #acclimatecity #jbanderson #stlmade

]]> Mike Grennier is a Detroit native who has landed and fallen in love with The Lou. A career in talent acquisition that includes spells at Walmart, Deloitte, & Mallinckrodt has brought him to St. Louis via Perficient to continue his trade. Incredible chat that exposes some ”inside baseball” when it comes to acknowledging and witnessing first hand his OG hometown of Detroit struggle, then turn it around, and then apply it to his new hometown that is struggling and connect some dots as to what might work moving forward... hint: it’s Downtown.  #stlouis #detroit #mikegrennier #perficient #anthonybartlett #acclimatecity #jbanderson #stlmade Gaslight Studio STL true No 5285 full Heather Carreiro | A Global Rubric Brought Her to STL Heather Carreiro | A Global Rubric Brought Her to STL https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/heather-carreiro-a-global-rubric-let-to-stl/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/heather-carreiro-a-global-rubric-let-to-stl/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:55:08 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/b482bcad-a6c4-3b2f-8012-5d3a261d457e Heather Carreiro was incredibly intentional in seeking out her next adventure, both professionally and personally. Having put together a custom Rubric to help her find the perfect fit, to her surprise... all roads led to St. Louis. Not quite a year in, Heather talks about the perfect combination of ACCESSIBLE Urbanism, as well as AFFORDABLE Urbanism. 

PS... apparently the dating scene skews way in the lady's favor. Just sayin'

Hosted by JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL & Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City #stlouis #transplants #opportunity #jobmarket #affordable #culture 

]]> Heather Carreiro was incredibly intentional in seeking out her next adventure, both professionally and personally. Having put together a custom Rubric to help her find the perfect fit, to her surprise... all roads led to St. Louis. Not quite a year in, Heather talks about the perfect combination of ACCESSIBLE Urbanism, as well as AFFORDABLE Urbanism. 

PS... apparently the dating scene skews way in the lady's favor. Just sayin'

Hosted by JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL
& Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City

#stlouis #transplants #opportunity #jobmarket #affordable #culture 

]]> Heather Carreiro was incredibly intentional in seeking out her next adventure, both professionally and personally. Having put together a custom Rubric to help her find the perfect fit, to her surprise... all roads led to St. Louis. Not quite a year in, Heather talks about the perfect combination of ACCESSIBLE Urbanism, as well as AFFORDABLE Urbanism.  PS... apparently the dating scene skews way in the lady’s favor. Just sayin’ Hosted by JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL & Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City #stlouis #transplants #opportunity #jobmarket #affordable #culture Gaslight Studio STL true No 4786 full Laura Sawyier | Fashion, Brand, Art, and More... Laura Sawyier | Fashion, Brand, Art, and More... https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/laura-sawyier-fashion-brand-art-and-more/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/laura-sawyier-fashion-brand-art-and-more/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:53:43 -0600 BSideSTL.podbean.com/75318fc0-a4de-3a46-9a80-278c5994c7c0 Laura Sawyier (from her site):

Laura K. Sawyier works with Fortune 500 companies, SMBs, non-profits, and individuals, using evidence-based research within the Applied Psychology of Fashion.

She consults with individuals on their chosen style of dress (closet edits, shopping, special events, travel styling, and look books, among other fashion and styling-related concierge services), consults with for-profit and non-profit organizations and institutions on confidence, presence, branding, and leads seminars, workshops and keynotes on the science behind what we wear every day and how it impacts performance, moods, behaviors, and relationships.

AND... SHE LOVES ST. LOUIS!

Great conversation with this New York native who has found not only a home in STL, but a loyalty as well.

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett: acclimate.city & JB Anderson: gaslightstl.com 

#art #fashion #branding #aesthetic #stlouis #midwest 

]]> Laura Sawyier (from her site):

Laura K. Sawyier works with Fortune 500 companies, SMBs, non-profits, and individuals, using evidence-based research within the Applied Psychology of Fashion.

She consults with individuals on their chosen style of dress (closet edits, shopping, special events, travel styling, and look books, among other fashion and styling-related concierge services), consults with for-profit and non-profit organizations and institutions on confidence, presence, branding, and leads seminars, workshops and keynotes on the science behind what we wear every day and how it impacts performance, moods, behaviors, and relationships.

AND... SHE LOVES ST. LOUIS!

Great conversation with this New York native who has found not only a home in STL, but a loyalty as well.

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett: acclimate.city
& JB Anderson: gaslightstl.com 

#art #fashion #branding #aesthetic #stlouis #midwest 

]]> Laura Sawyier (from her site): Laura K. Sawyier works with Fortune 500 companies, SMBs, non-profits, and individuals, using evidence-based research within the Applied Psychology of Fashion. She consults with individuals on their chosen style of dress (closet edits, shopping, special events, travel styling, and look books, among other fashion and styling-related concierge services), consults with for-profit and non-profit organizations and institutions on confidence, presence, branding, and leads seminars, workshops and keynotes on the science behind what we wear every day and how it impacts performance, moods, behaviors, and relationships. AND... SHE LOVES ST. LOUIS! Great conversation with this New York native that has found not only a home in STL, but a loyalty as well. Hosted by Anthony Bartlett: acclimate.city & JB Anderson: gaslightstl.com  #art #fashion #branding #aesthetic #stlouis #midwest Gaslight Studio STL true No 5100 full Cameron Mathews | Cheeseburgers After Midnight Cameron Mathews | Cheeseburgers After Midnight https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/cameron-mathews-cheeseburgers-after-midnight/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/cameron-mathews-cheeseburgers-after-midnight/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:16:26 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/b347c726-3d14-3ee2-a27b-4136ea6de908 Cameron Mathews, from Cheeseburgers After Midnight, an e-commerce specialty service, joined to talk about his Wash-MO to NYC & back experience. 

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City & JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL

#stlouis #replant #transplant #bagels #towergrove #marketing #Bside

]]> Cameron Mathews, from Cheeseburgers After Midnight, an e-commerce specialty service, joined to talk about his Wash-MO to NYC & back experience. 

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City
& JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL

#stlouis #replant #transplant #bagels #towergrove #marketing #Bside

]]> Cameron Mathews, from Cheeseburgers After Midnight, an e-commerce specialty service, joined to talk about his Wash-MO to NYC & back experience.  Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City & JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL #stlouis #replant #transplant #bagels #towergrove #marketing #Bside Gaslight Studio STL true No 5653 full Brittany Dwyer | Time to Disco... Brittany Dwyer | Time to Disco... https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/brittany-dwyer-time-to-disco/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/brittany-dwyer-time-to-disco/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:33:08 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/56b36650-e238-3f29-a948-3a754c3a3ee6 Brittany Dwyer is a powerhouse when it comes to understanding events, experiences, and opportunities in the STL. From rural Illinois, she's spent a career working in the crossroads of marketing, branding, and activating people, places, and businesses in St. Louis!

Check out Brittany Dwyer & Disco for more info!

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate.City

& JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL

]]> Brittany Dwyer is a powerhouse when it comes to understanding events, experiences, and opportunities in the STL. From rural Illinois, she's spent a career working in the crossroads of marketing, branding, and activating people, places, and businesses in St. Louis!

Check out Brittany Dwyer & Disco for more info!

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate.City

& JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL

]]> Brittany Dwyer is a powerhouse when it comes to understanding events, experiences, and opportunities in the STL. From rural Illinois, she’s spent a career working in the crossroads of marketing, branding, and activating people, places, and businesses in St. Louis! Check out Brittany Dwyer & Disco for more info! Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate.City & JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL Gaslight Studio STL true No 6961 full Vinh Tran | Vietnam to STL Vinh Tran | Vietnam to STL https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/vinh-tran-vietnam-to-stl/ https://BSideSTL.podbean.com/e/vinh-tran-vietnam-to-stl/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:41 -0500 BSideSTL.podbean.com/5e7a403b-493f-3c0f-9ba3-3e7022889a9a Vinh came to St. Louis in the 70's after he and his family left Vietnam after the war. 4 decades later, Vinh has become one of the area's preeminent real estate agents who specializes in divorcees & reverse mortgages. Really. But our conversation takes a journey from his early days in STL, his community, his favorite eats, and more.

Fairway Mortgage - Vinh Tran

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City And JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL

#realestate #reversemortgage #vinhtran #stlouis #midwest #aginginplace

]]> Vinh came to St. Louis in the 70's after he and his family left Vietnam after the war. 4 decades later, Vinh has become one of the area's preeminent real estate agents who specializes in divorcees & reverse mortgages. Really. But our conversation takes a journey from his early days in STL, his community, his favorite eats, and more.

Fairway Mortgage - Vinh Tran

Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City
And JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL

#realestate #reversemortgage #vinhtran #stlouis #midwest #aginginplace

]]> Vinh came to St. Louis in the 70’s after he and his family left Vietnam after the war. 4 decades later, Vinh has become one of the area’s preeminent real estate agents who specializes in divorcees & reverse mortgages. Really. But our conversation takes a journey from his early days in STL, his community, his favorite eats, and more. Fairway Mortgage - Vinh Tran Hosted by Anthony Bartlett from Acclimate City And JB Anderson from Gaslight Studio STL #realestate #reversemortgage #vinhtran #stlouis #midwest #aginginplace Gaslight Studio STL true No 4377 full