Just in time for the holidays, we sit down with Lia Holter, the creative force behind Florissant's Made by Lia Bakery, to talk all things baking, tradition, and celebrating through food. With the release of her brand-new cookbook, Lia shares the inspiration behind the recipes, the family memories woven into each page, and how baking has become a wa…

We discuss what is upcoming in the next R.E.P.O update, talk about the Devour Winter Event, Discuss different winter events and some of the issues with them in Phasmophobia and The Other Side, and then give our thoughts on Escape the Backrooms, Cult of the Child Eater, and Pizza Deathlivery! A detailed but great discussion! Welcome to the Lil Zoth …

In this deliciously fun episode, we’re joined by Matt Sorrell, longtime bartender, food writer, and now author of the brand-new book Matt’s St. Louis Food Story. Matt takes us behind the scenes of the project, which highlights 80 iconic spots that together paint a rich, flavorful portrait of St. Louis’ food scene. From old-school institutions to mo…

In this honest and inspiring episode, we sit down with Danni Eickenhorst, the powerhouse behind HUSTL Hospitality and some of our favorite restaurants: Steve’s Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, The Fountain on Delmar, and Steve’s Meltdown. Danni’s path to hospitality wasn’t traditional, she began her career in the nonprofit world, driven by a passi…

In this delicious episode, we sit down with Julie Truong Shih, the force behind DD Mau, St. Louis’ beloved fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant — now celebrating the grand opening of its brand-new Webster Groves location! We caught up with Julie as she and her team were preparing to unlock the doors, and she shares the heartfelt story behind DD Mau: h…

We talk about the good and bad with the new Nell's Diner update in Phasmophobia and the new R.E.P.O Update which added new monsters and skills. We then discuss our thoughts on the Deathwatchers and Doll Imposter Halloween Events! Welcome to the Lil Zoth of Horror Podcast! This is a Horror Gaming Podcast where we talk about Horror Gaming News as wel…

In this powerful episode, we sit down with John O’Leary, St. Louis native, bestselling author, nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, and now the inspiration behind a major Hollywood film, Soul on Fire. John shares his extraordinary journey from surviving a devastating childhood burn accident to becoming a voice of hope for millions around the …

In this episode, we take center stage with Erin Prange, Executive Director of Saint Louis Dance Theatre, to explore how this dynamic company is shaping the city’s arts landscape. Ahead of their highly anticipated Fall Series kicking off November 14, Erin shares how the company brings world-class artistry, collaboration, and community engagement tog…

For more than three decades, Schlafly Beer has been synonymous with St. Louis craft brewing. In this episode, Alexis Zotos sits down with the brewery's CEO, David Schlafly to talk about how the city’s first new brewery since Prohibition continues to innovate while staying true to its roots. We dive into Schlafly’s much-anticipated Full Moon Festiva…

Halloween is upon us and so are Halloween Events in these Indie Horror Games! We review the various Halloween Events in Devour, Phasmophobia, and The Other Side, and talk about the upcoming Nell's Diner update in Phasmophobia, the R.E.P.O Update, and the new events in Deathwatchers and Doll Imposter. Welcome to the Lil Zoth of Horror Podcast! This …

The fourth trimester is something most women don’t hear about until they’re in the thick of it, exhausted, overwhelmed, healing, and wondering if any of it is “normal.” Ali Kochtanek is on a mission to change that. A certified postpartum doula and founder of Survive and Thrive, Ali just opened the New Mom School in West County St. Louis, the first …

What started as a pandemic passion project turned into one of St. Louis’ most beloved farmers’ market staples. John Cowan grew up on homemade hummus, the real kind, full of lemon, garlic, and good olive oil, and wanted to bring that same quality to his new home in St. Louis. During the pandemic, he went back to his roots and started blending his ow…

We First talk about a Horror Demo we played, Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers, which is based on a true story of 3 lightkeepers that vanished without a trace just outside of Scotland in 1900. One man was sent to find out what happened and we play as that chracter. Then we talk about some of our favorite horror games to pick up in the next Steam Sale th…

This week, we’re spotlighting innovation that’s making a real impact. Dr. Tish Singer is the founder of Shero Imaging, Missouri’s first concierge breast care practice, and the only place in St. Louis offering a truly pain-free mammogram. After opening in July 2025, Shero Imaging is already changing the way women experience breast health with same-d…

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From their beginnings as a college band to becoming one of St. Louis’s most beloved groups, The Mighty Pines have built a loyal following with their soulful, roots-inspired sound. Frontman Neil Salsich joins us to share the band’s journey. From late nights on campus stages to his own national spotlight moment on The Voice, we talk about the making …

2 New Indie Horror Games released recently along with 2 new Indie Horror Co-op Demos. We played them and we will discuss the good and bad of No I'm Not A Human, Eclipsium, Shift at Midnight, and Storebound. Are these games worth playing? Which ones should you get? We will talk about these horror games. Welcome to the Lil Zoth of Horror Podcast! Thi…

For decades, Lion’s Choice has been a beloved St. Louis staple, famous for its roast beef sandwiches, frozen custard, and that signature seasoning. But how does an iconic brand stay fresh while honoring tradition? In this episode, CEO Fred Burmer joins us to talk about what makes Lion’s Choice such a hometown favorite, how they’re introducing new m…

A lot of Horror Gaming News came out recently, including Shift at Midnight announcing the date of their multiplayer demo, which I am really looking forward to playing. Devour giving a release date and showing more information on their new Carnival Map which looks extremely creepy. Escape the Backrooms also announced the date of their next update wh…

For more than three decades, Chef Lou Rook III has been the creative force behind one of St. Louis’s most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn’s. Early on, Lou found himself choosing between two passions, football coaching and cooking, ultimately trading the field for the kitchen. But his love of coaching never went away. Today, he channels that same…

The world of Indie Horror Games is definitely bright and today we talk about some games that have a lot of potential. We start out talking about news from Phasmophobia announcing their 5 year anniversary event. A new Feature coming to REPO that should be a lot of fun for players who meet their demise early. We then talk about the new church/graveya…

Old Bakery Beer Company is more than a craft brewery, it’s a community hub. This year they are celebrating 10 years in Alton, Illinois. Co-owner Lauren Patten joins us on What's New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos to talk about the journey of creating one of the nation’s only certified organic breweries, the challenges and wins of sustainable brewing,…

The world of Indie Horror Games is definitely bright and today we talk about some games that have a lot of potential. We start out talking about Emotionless: The Last Ticket which is a horror game that takes place in an abandoned amusement park! Your father owns the park and has gone missing and you explore the park to uncover some dark secrets as …

What does it take to leave behind a career in law and build one of St. Louis’ best-known specialty shops? In this episode of What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, presented by Kaldi’s Coffee and recorded at Bucket List Podcast Studios, I sit down with Vijay Shroff, owner of The Wine & Cheese Place, Spirit Wine & Craft, and Olive Ovation. We talk…

Get ready for one of St. Louis’ tastiest fundraisers. In this episode of What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, we’re digging into UCP Heartland’s annual Wing Ding. An all-you-can-eat festival on September 9 where some of the city’s top chefs go head-to-head for the best wings in town. Jenna Rush from UCP Heartland and Peter Venezia, owner of Duk…

We start out talking about our thoughts on the Grafton Farmhouse Rework in Phasmophobia and then talking abou the new Phasmophobia Map releasing soon called Nell's Diner! We then give our first impressions on playing another ghost hunting game, The Other Side, as well as our first impressions playing the horror maze puzzle game Labyrinthine. Escape…

Opening a restaurant is no small feat, but for Travis Howard, it’s become an art. As co-owner of On Point Hospitality, he’s the numbers and logistics mind behind some of St. Louis’ hottest spots, including Lazy Tiger and Yellowbelly. This year alone, he’s helping launch two new concepts, Garden Variety Deli, which opened in June 2025, and Extra Wav…

Former comedian Nate Burrows traded punchlines for pours, becoming one-third of the team behind Stews, the popular Asian fusion spot making waves in Soulard. In this lively, and very funny, episode of What's New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, Nate shares how his career pivot led to the creation of a restaurant with a bold menu, vibrant atmosphere, a…

On this episode of What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, she sits down with Amy Guo, co-owner of Sando Shack, the Japanese-inspired sandwich shop that’s been winning hearts (and appetites) across St. Louis. After a successful opening at their new Maplewood location, Amy and her team were hit with a restaurant owner’s nightmare, a broken AC unit …

In this week’s episode of What’s New in the Lou, Alexis chats with Terry Bates, Director of Communications at the International Institute of St. Louis, to preview this year’s Festival of Nations — the region’s largest multicultural celebration, returning to Tower Grove Park on August 23 & 24. Terry shares the powerful history of the festival, which…

In this episode of What's New in the Lou podcast, Alexis sits down with Kwofe Coleman, President and CEO of The Muny, the nation’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, now celebrating its 107th season in St. Louis. From starting as an usher in 1998 to becoming the first Black president in The Muny’s storied history, Kwofe’s journey is one of…

In this episode, Alexis sits down with Latoya Elnora, the owner of Bougie Bites, a plant-based restaurant that’s grown from food truck pop-up to permanent — all without Latoya ever claiming the title of "chef." Driven by her love of travel and a desire to bring something fresh to St. Louis, Latoya saw a gap in the food scene and boldly stepped in t…

Today we talk about some really fun horror demos and short horror games that we played recently. A few that really stand out are Shift at Midnight, that we previously discussed but I finally played, and also Quarantine Zone The Last Check which I finally got around to playing! We also talk about PEAK which was taken over the Steam Charts lately and…

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment, and just go for it? In this episode of What's New in the Lou, Alexis sits down with Rachel Closson, founder of Sylvie Dee’s, the adorable ice cream shop that started as a dream and quickly became a Webster Groves’ favorite. Rachel shares how she turned her vision into reality, opened not ju…

Today we review 2 unique and fun Anomaly Horror Games made by only 1 person, Lokin! These games are Hospital 666 and School 666. We both love these games and want to spread more attention to them. They are one where you look at the level and if you don't see any changes you go forward, but if you do notice any, then you go back. The game also has v…

In the premiere episode of What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, we sit down with Chef Rick Lewis, the force behind St. Louis staple Grace Meat + Three. From fine dining to family, Rick shares his journey building a fried chicken empire in St. Louis. Turning what some might call humble food into one of the most beloved restaurants in town. We ta…

What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos is a weekly podcast. Think of it as your guide to what’s happening in St. Louis. From the newest restaurants and can’t-miss events to the people who are shaping the city’s future. Hosted by Alexis Zotos, each episode features conversations with chefs, creatives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are making …

Phasmophobia Released their Chronicle Update which changed a lot of the gameplay format for the game, including how you get perfect games with the introduction of the media tabs and sound recorder. R.E.P.O also released their new update taking out of beta including a brand new museum level, new items, new weapons, new moon phases, and price caps on…

We start out talking about one of the most Unique Spot the Difference Horror Games available that I have found! That would be Deathwatchers, what makes it so good, what are some of its flaws and should you get it? We will also talk about some Free Indie Horror Games and Demos that we played this week, with some that were really enjoyable! Most of t…

News on the NEW Resident Evil 9 That got announced, Resident Evil Requiem, does it look good? What are our thoughts on the Resident Evil Franchise? We also talk about a NEW Survival Horror Game coming out at some point titled ILL. What is this game about? We then talk about some New Horror Demos that we have played, primiarily Pestilence, Chained B…

Today we talk about the newest updates to Lethal Company, is it worth playing? Does it make Lethal company Exciting Again? We also talk about our love for R.E.P.O and what makes it such a great game. We also talk about the various beta updates that have happened and what we like and don't like about it. We will also talk about what horror games we …

Today we talk about what makes Horror Games so special and fun, especially Indie Horror Games! We also talk about new that Kinetic and Blumhouse released saying that a Phasmophobia Movie is in development! Will it be any good and what could it possibly be about? We also go over what we are looking forward to in the next Phasmophobia Update titled C…

No programa de hoje, Ligia Zotini e Solange Luz explicam tudo sobre as Voicers Xperiences, são experiências de “mão na máquina” que o Voicers proporciona no mercado para que as pessoas possam ter acesso a tecnologias de ponta como VR, AR, Inteligência Artificial, Leitores de Ondas Neurais, detalhamos cada uma das marcar que usamos, seus valores e f…

Nesse programa, Marco Lagoa nos fez navegar entre o mundo das Velas Náuticas e das inovações de Tecnologia, de flow a LGPD esse foi o tom do programa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicers/message

Nesse Programa Camila Andrade nos faz refletir sobre as novas formas de se olhar a maternidade e a paternidade, como adultos que buscam cada vez mais viver suas versões mais verdadeiras, poder educar as crianças com esse novo olhar, pode ser considerado como uma ferramenta de inovação para impacto social através da educação de uma geração será prep…

Nesse programa Bia Rafaelli, nos ajuda a entender o que é Design Biofílico. “Biofilia” é um termo em português que une as palavras gregas “bios”, vida, e “philia”, amor. A biofilia é então o amor pela vida e, por extensão, o amor pela natureza. Na arquitetura, o conceito é aplicado no sentido de reconectar o homem ao espaço natural. Se antes o ser …

Nesse Programa a Arquiteta Gabi Sartori, nos apresenta a Neuro Arquitetura, o que é, quando começou no Brasil e no Mundo e seus principais impactos e benefícios nos projetos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicers/message

Nesse programa Ligia Zotini traz um formato diferente onde ela conduz duvidas, explicações e reflexões sobre Tecnologias & Tendências. O tema do programa foi Soft Economy onde ela explica a origem do conceito e as diversas fases de migrações econômicas que começam na Economia Digital e termina na Economia da Confiança. --- Send in a voice message: …

No programa de hoje estamos com Nathalia Pontes, Coordenadora de Curadoria Off e P&D Educacional at PlayKids nos faz refletir como a tecnologia e as telas podem ser positivas para o desenvolvimento e crescimento dos pequenos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicers/message…

Mel Algaba nos ajuda a entender o viver de forma inteira as distintas fases de um mesmo dia. Como expert em Integridade, ela nos explica como harmoniza seu trabalho como consultora sobre Corrupção e Lavagem de Dinheiro com suas práticas de autoconhecimento. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicers/message…