Speak Up St. Louis

Speak Up St. Louis is a podcast that elevates the diverse voices in our community, broadcasting the shared stories, ideas, and creative contributions of our city’s cultural fabric.

Podcasting since 2020 • 83 episodes

Speak Up St. Louis

Latest Episodes

Episode 82: Ronald Young (Great Rivers Biennial Award Recipient)

Quinton sits with Ronald Young, artist, former educator, and recipient of the Great Rivers Biennial award (GRB). Ron celebrates the resiliency of disenfranchised communities, calling attention to these sites before all memory of their existence...

July 08, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 82 • 1:02:19

Episode 81: Heather Beal (St. Louis Visionary Awards Honoree)

Quinton sits with Heather Beal, honoree of the St. Louis Visionary Awards for Outstanding Working Artist. She is a certified Dunham Technique instructor, touring worldwide in service as a renowned dancer, choreographer, actress, director, curat...

June 24, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 81 • 1:29:59

Episode 80: Daniel Puma (Feast Magazine)

Quinton sits with Daniel Puma, former associate editor for Feast Magazine in St. Louis.Follow us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakupstlouis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakupstlouis/LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

June 09, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 80 • 1:10:25

Episode 79: Dr. Bill Russell (Artist, Architect, Musician, Physician)

Dr. Bill’s acute awareness of being “different” inspired him to explore and subvert constructs of gender, sexuality, culture, and individual identity.Early influences of folk and fiber art traditions were passed down from his grandmothe...

November 08, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 79 • 1:21:50

Episode 78: Tyler Small (SLAM! Agency)

Tyler Small is a St. Louis based event photographer, digital producer at SLAM! Agency, board member of The Village Path, and, greatest of all, a proud father of two beautiful daughters.

October 28, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 78 • 1:11:10

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