What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos

Welcome to What’s New in the Lou with Alexis Zotos, your go-to guide for what’s fresh, fun, and happening around St. Louis. A weekly interview style show featuring the people and events that make St. Louis special.

What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos is a news podcast hosted by Alexis Zotos, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alexis Zotos hosts What’s New In The Lou with Alexis Zotos, a news show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode 53: Reimagining Public Art: Counterpublic with James McAnally

  Aug 17, 202630 min

  What happens when art leaves the gallery and becomes part of the city? In Episode 53, we sit down with James McAnally, Executive and Artistic Director of Counterpublic, to talk about the return of this ambitious St. Louis triennial public art exhibition. Now in its third edition, Coyote Time brings together 47 artists, duos, and collectives from around the world for one of the largest public art exhibitions in the United States. Running September 12 through December 12, 2026, Counterpublic will feature ambitious new commissions and historical reinterpretations throughout St. Louis, continuing its mission to reimagine art’s role in public life. View the full schedule here . https://counterpublic.org/

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  Episode 52: Brewing the Next Chapter: Urban Chestnut’s Investment in St. Louis

  Aug 10, 202637 min

  Urban Chestnut has become a beloved part of St. Louis’ craft beer scene, and there’s a lot brewing for what’s next. In Episode 52, we sit down with Brian Travers and Dave Wolfe of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company on What's New in the Lou to talk about the brewery’s investment in and what that means for the future. We dive into the many local partnerships and collaborations that continue to make Urban Chestnut such an important part of the community. Plus, we talk beer! From new styles and longtime favorites to the return of fall classics, and the planning for Oktoberfest. It’s a conversation about growth, collaboration, and keeping a St. Louis beer tradition moving forward. This episode is sponsored by Kaldi's Coffee.

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  Episode 51: MATI Festival: Celebrating Music, Art & Community in St. Louis

  Jul 13, 202629 min

  Music has a way of bringing people together, and that's exactly what the MATI Festival is all about. We sit down with Chris Hansen, Executive Director of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation , to talk about the sixth annual MATI Festival, returning July 17–19. What started as a celebration of music has grown into a multi-day festival featuring live performances, visual art, and community experiences that showcase the incredible creative talent found throughout St. Louis. Chris shares how MATI is helping fill a need for the local music community, why supporting artists is essential to a thriving city, and how the festival continues to evolve each year. We also talk about the role the arts play in shaping St. Louis' identity and why investing in creativity benefits everyone. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://matistl.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23762964955&gbraid=0AAAAADR49pwNVe8bCsSIWRk1IweoQRuoD&gclid=CjwKCAjw08fSBhA7EiwAfbQTsCY_ec6cL-xv-u_Ldmbpl3F4OHEdADHMf_kXWEAtGYbPJAqNNEnZhRoCuVQQAvD_BwE This episode is presented by Kaldi's Coffee.

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  Episode 50: Beyond the BBQ: Building Beast Craft with Dave Sandusky

  Jul 6, 202636 min

  Everyone knows Beast Craft BBQ for its award-winning barbecue, but there's a lot more to the story than smoked meats. In Episode 50, I sit down with owner Dave Sandusky to talk about the exciting opening of Beast Craft's newest location at City Foundry STL , the menu item he says every first-time visitor needs to order (and it might not be what you'd expect), and what it really takes to run a successful restaurant. Dave opens up about the realities of restaurant ownership—the long hours, constant challenges, and why even businesses that look wildly successful from the outside face obstacles behind the scenes. It's an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, and staying passionate through it all, with plenty of barbecue talk along the way. This episode is presented by Kaldi's Coffee.

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  EP 49: Ed's Delicatessen, a Food Destination in Edwardsville

  Jun 29, 202626 min

  What started as a passion for great sandwiches has grown into one of the Metro East’s most talked-about food destinations. In Episode 49, Alexis Zotos sits down with Ed Heath, owner of Ed's Delicatessen , to talk about bringing a neighborhood deli experience to Edwardsville. From the early days at Cleveland Heath to a return to Illinois to open a sandwich shop that's so much more, Ed shares his story. We also talk about battling burnout, creating community through food, and why great hospitality matters just as much as what’s on the menu. This episode is presented by Kaldi's Coffee.

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