The Morse Code Podcast

"St. Louis is Always Home": Islamic Center Vice-Chair Maysa Albarcha

A very nuanced and in-depth look at the Muslim experience in America: from growing up between St. Louis and Syria to getting married at 18 to a unique perspective on US politics. This is an eye-opening interview with Islamic Center of Greater St. Louis Vice-Chair Maysa Albarcha.

No Bad Days with Ice Cream: Clementine's Founder Tamara Keefe

Join Tamara Keefe, founder of AMERICA'S BEST ICE CREAM (several times over), Clementine's Ice Creamery as she talks about quitting her corporate job to chase her passion, building a business in St. Louis's small but supportive environment, and how she views her mission to make sure everyone gets good ice cream.

"Obligated by the Brokenness": Rabbi Daniel Bogard's Mission of Repair

Get ready to go real deep real fast with Rabbi Daniel Bogard. He is Rabbi of the Central Reform Congregation, co-founder of Camp Indigo Point, a summer camp for gender queer youth, and one of Missouri's fiercest and most tireless advocates for trans rights, fighting for justice and acceptance for his own son as well as a community of other families.

Will Smith: The Man Behind City Foundry

The ST. LOUIS Will Smith is President of New + Found, the development firm that brought us City Foundry, Angad Arts Hotel, and a wide range of current and future defining pieces of St. Louis community and culture. He is also a former D-I football player, a motorcycle racer, and a hell of a good guy. Enjoy this episode.

Bryan Walsh: Paint Louis, Screwed Arts Collective, St. Louis Artist

Michael Walk: STL Orchestra's 1st Trumpet and Trans Rights Activist

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra trumpeter Michael Walk joins to talk about a life in music and his experiences as a fierce protector and advocate for his trans daughter. It's a don't-miss episode!

Politics, Journalism, & Spinning Kittens; feat. STL Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum

St. Louis Public Radio's Political Correspondent Jason Rosenbaum joins the pod today to talk about a career covering Missouri and St. Louis's fast-changing political landscape. And social media and kids and all those other things.

Trish Gunby (Dammit!)

Former State Rep and Congressional candidate Trish Gunby joins the pod to talk about her life and childhood in St. Louis County, the work she has done to help St. Louis families and her hopes for the future.

Courage > Confidence; feat. USMNT coach Travis Thomas

Today the author, improviser, and USMNT World Cup Leadership Coach who has worked alongside greats like Russell Wilson and Trevor Moawad talk about how journey, how improv can imPROVE (see what I did there?) your life, and his latest book, Confidence is Overrated. 

Building a Global Music Career in St. Louis; feat. Jeff Jarrett

Jeff Jarrett is a big ol' piston in the engine that drives St. Louis's cultural and music scene. As a partner at Contemporary Productions, Jeff is largely responsible for the Evolution Fest, and he has had a hand in putting on just about every great live music event to happen in St. Louis for the past two decades. Loved hanging with this icon!