The History of 6 Flags Over Mid-America

The History of 6 Flags Over Mid-America

Did you know that our own 6 Flags in Eureka, MO opened BEFORE Disney World? Yep...by several months! Elizabeth Gotway, Communications Manager for 6 Flags has worked at the park for 44 years and knows all the current and past rides, along with their stories. She and Sue talk about everything from Tom's Twister to Batman: The Ride, and how the park has updated old rides and how and when it decides to bring in new ones. Remember when there were concerts at 6 Flags? You're not going to believe who performed at Old Glory Amphitheater before he hit it big...

The History of Webster Groves

Where did Webster Groves get its name? How did it come to be? Oh, and you'll not believe the reason it finally decided to incorporate! Webster Groves resident and author of the book "Webster Groves, A Walk Through History", Steve Schoenbeck joins Sue to talk about one of the oldest suburbs of St. Louis.

150th Anniversary of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Yes, it is the 150th anniversary of the publication of Mark Twain's book, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Amanda Clark, Public Historian at the Missouri Historical Society drops by to talk about that, the author's connections to St. Louis, and more. She and Sue discuss everything from the islands that used to be in the Mississippi to the Eads Bridge, to what granite has to do with the riverfront. You can still take a river cruise on the "Tom Sawyer" today, or take a canoe ride down the Mississippi River!

St. Louis Theater

St. Louis native Dennis Brown has some great stories. A former theater critic for The Riverfront Times, he has had a very interesting career himself, working on "Murder She Wrote" among other things! Brown has written a new book entitled, "Stage Page", and he joins Sue to talk about it, his intriguing career, and St. Louis theater. Oh, and Gregory Peck.

A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves

Did you know that Rawlings has been a St. Louis company since 1887? Oh, yes. It is in Maryland Heights today. Author Ed Wheatley is back, this time talking about his new book about Rawlings, the history of baseball gloves, and some iconic players who used them. The book is entitled, "The Finest in the Field" A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves" with a forward by Johnny Bench. What were the first gloves like, and how did they come to be what they are today? What was Ozzie Smith's first glove? What a great story. Listen and find out!