More To Say, with Randi Naughton

The incomparable Tim Ezell has helped start your morning with a smile for more than 2 decades on FOX-2.  Now he’s stepping away to better care for his health and family as he battles Parkinson’s disease. I am joined by my longtime broadcast partner John Pertzborn for this lively, candid, funny & poignant discussion about our time together on the air and what’s next for Tim.

Comedian Greg Warren recently sat down for an episode of the More to Say podcast to talk comedy, life on the road, and his latest projects. Fresh off a killer stand-up set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Greg is also currently co-hosting the new primetime game show, The Greatest Average American, alongside Nate Bargatze. You can catch Greg’s unique brand of "average" wisdom every Wednesday night on ABC.

We talk w/legendary St. Louis Blues player Kelly Chase about his ongoing battle with cancer and how he's again gathering some of his famous friends (Brett Hull, Garth Brooks, Brendan Shanahan, Dierks Bentley)  for the 3rd annual 'Puck Cancer' game on Mar 27 at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights.  

Leland Vittert was nonverbal until the age of 3.  He was bullied in school and labeled ‘weird’. Leland discusses his moving new memoir, Born Lucky, an instant New York Times bestseller that redefines what it means to live with autism and his incredible bond with his father who helped him through it all. We chat about his stint as an intern in a St. Louis newsroom, his reporting from war-torn Middle East and now his position as a network news anchor on his show “On Balance: with Leland Vittert on News Nation.

Most people would do anything for the wellbeing of their pets.  Some are even forced to choose between housing and keeping their pets. Rising costs of pet ownership, including significant increases in veterinary care linked to private equity buyouts, are making pet ownership feel like a luxury. We talk with both Gateway Pet Guardians and The Animal Protective Assn. of Missouri about the rising costs of owning pets and what each organization offers to to help people adopt pets, but also keep them in their homes.  

He's been calling games for Decades!  Now sports broadcaster Joe Buck is headed to the MLB Hall of Fame! In this encore presentation, we chat about raising twin boys, his storied career, his favorite play calls and whether his Super Bowl prediction was on target.

Provident Behavioral Health has served the St. Louis community since 1860, specializing in accessible mental health services for individuals of all ages. We talk about what they offer, how you can get help and the 2026 Spirit of Provident Gala on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the iconic Chase Park Plaza!

It started with a smiley face.  Now emojis are an extension of our language. Why do they make us feel happy, confused or even annoyed? We talk it over w/ Dr. Scott Varda from Baylor’s Dep. of Communications—a scholar who digs deep into how rhetoric shapes public culture. What are the meanings behind our favorite & least favorites & why some hit differently.

Road Trip! Discover the hidden gems of the Show-Me State!  We chat with Caitlin Yager author of   Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State Plan your next Missouri road trip and see the state through the eyes of a lifelong resident dedicated to humanizing small-town America.

Sharon Fiehler, is the author of the impactful book and non-profit ABC to CEO! Hear the invaluable lessons that paved her path to success, and insights for aspiring leaders at every career stage. Get  lessons and key takeaways for anyone ready to redefine their career journey, and why CEO is in reach!  

Randi and John...UNFILTERED! John Pertzborn & Randi Naughton are now former news anchors from FOX-2 St Louis. Now, both retired from the news biz, Randi sits down with John to discuss life after work, how retirements is going for him so far and what's next! Will there be cussing?....Maybe

Maxine Clark is the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop®..  She also founded the Clark-Fox Family Foundation, which develops programs and opportunities for many in the St. Lous community. Find out what still drives this inspiring woman and keeps her going to serve the community!

One of my fave hashtags is #outdoorseveryday The Gateway Outdoor Expo has everything to get outdoors. Gear, kids activities, demos, etc! Brad Kovach has all the info! Happening this weekend Nov 15-16 in the St. Charles Convention Center. Go...Get out!! www.gatewayoutdoorexpo.com

The is nothing like live theatre! The Fabulous Fox in St. Louis has an amazing lineup for thier Broadway Series. "The Notebook" the Musical is on stage Nov 4-16. It features young actor Connor Richardson making his tour debut! We chat about acting, his 1st tour and what he knows about STL get tickets fabulousfox.com  

Christopher Smith Smith met a woman online. On their 1st date, they were ambushed by her jealous ex. The man shot both, killing her & leaving Smith critically injured. This case was turned into a 48 Hrs. episode. He talks about that night & his recovery & new book "My Fatal First Date"

They've been making music for 50-years.  (Jackie Blue, If you Wanna Get to heaven, Chicken Train) The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are on their final tour!  See them at www.thefactorystl on Sunday Oct. 19th. Hear my lively chat with one of the founding members Michael "Supe" Granda as he talks about their legacy, the music and what else he is doing in life!

Admit it, how many sick days did you spend as a kid watching Wheel of Fortune?  Now you can see it LIVE at The Factory in Chesterfield Oct 21st. I talk with Wheel host Mark L. Walberg about his life as a game show host and what fans can expect when they try to win big money on the WOF stage! www.thefactorystl.com https://www.wheeloffortunelive.com/    

The 12 weeks after birth is one of the most transformative & challenging times in a new mother’s life. There is no instruction book for new Moms, but there IS a class for that! New Mom School has a new location in St. Louis. https://newmomschool.com/stl-west-county-mo/ We chat with Ali Kochtanek about their classes for newborns, infants & 2nd time Moms.    

My podcast partner and St. Louis Producer, Logan Janis, joins the show and catches us up on events, contests and all thing Mostly Superheroes the Podcast and Team Jakey.  www.teamjakey.org  www.mostlysuperheroes.com www.carrieclarkdesign.com 

It has been 50-years since the fall of Saigon.  That day, April 30, 1975 marked the end of the Vietnam War. Tram Anh Nguyen was one of the babies airlifted out with her family. Now she is an award winning journalist and TV producer who settled in St. Louis to build families, lives, businesses and careers. This compelling conversation with Tram Anh features details about her newly produced documentary on what it was like for her and her family, meeting with the people she fled with, talking about their lives now and how they hold on to their Vietnamese heritage.

Sept 20th!! it's the 12th Annual Memorial Gentleman Jake Cornhole Tournament Family friendly event at Knights of Columbus Council 2951 in Florissant. Live DJ,  Food & Bev, Helicopter, bounce houses, Caricature Artist, Magician, Face Painting, Raffles, Silent Auction & Uno the mini horse! This event was created to honor the life of Jake Zeller who died by suicide.  What began as a tribute, it has now grown into a powerful movement to ending the stigma around mental illness and suicide.

Riizestrips.com is taking over social media and college campuses! You've seen them everywhere! Dr. Joe Moleski tells us how this new dissolvable, under the tongue strip can help you get more energy, more vitamins, more sleep, help w/hangovers & more in a FASTER, EASIER delivery system.    

The Giving Green Charity Pub crawl is the viral bar-golf trend...gamified fore 9-creat causes!  We talk with the organizer James Brunts about this inaugural event featuring 9-bars in the historic Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis! https://www.thegivinggreen.org/

Sept 20th!! it's the 12th Annual Memorial Gentleman Jake Cornhole Tournament Family friendly event at Knights of Columbus Council 2951 in Florissant. Live DJ,  Food & Bev, SWAT Team Presentation, Helicopter, bounce houses, Caricature Artist, Magician, Face Painting, Raffles, Silent Auction & Uno the mini horse! This event was created to honor the life of Jake Zeller who died by suicide.  What began as a tribute, it has now grown into a powerful movement to ending the stigma around mental illness and suicide.

Exclusive Presenting Sponsor Riize Strips www.riizestrips.com Joe Buck is one of the most recognizable and accomplished voices in sports broadcasting, having called some of the biggest moments in modern sports—from Super Bowls to World Series championships— We chat about his 4th season on Monday Night Football, raising twin 7 year old boys, his '25 Super Bowl prediction & what two rock & roll legends texted him during a World Series telecast & asked that he give them a secret shoutout on the air.

He wrote the book on the historic Lemp Mansion in St. Louis.  Stephen Walker is the author of 'Lemp; The Haunting History'.  It's everything you wanted to know about the storied history of the Lemp Family, their lore and why, even today, The Lemp Mansion is more popular than ever. Stephen also wrote and directed the one-man play frequently being staged at the Lemp mansion.  For all of the Lemp events, go to their website; lempmansion.com  

Lab Grown Diamonds.  Are they even real gemstones? What's the difference between lab grown and mined diamonds?  What about quality?  What about price? We talk with Michael Haddad from The Diamond Family in St. Louis about the myths surrounding lab grown diamonds. The Diamond Family has a long history as a luxury jeweler. So before you pop the question, or upgrade your jewelry collection, do your homework and have a listen!

Like it or not kids, it's back to class for you in a few weeks.  I'll run down when some of the Bi-State districts are starting,  as well as highlight some cool community back-to-school events. We'll also talk with Kameel Stanley, who talks about 'Trap Run STL' a community wide event in the city's northside in early September.

You might often hear me refer to my podcast partner Logan Janis. Who’s Logan?  I’ve had several people ask me.  Logan is one of the hosts of the ‘Mostly Superhero” podcast and my podcast partner. Hear how this unlikely partnership came to be and why I call Logan the ultimate St. Louis hype man! www.mostlysuperheroes.com

On average, women make up roughly 30% of professionals in the global wine industry, from production, to wine makers to executive positions. Winewomen.org  is an organization whose goal is to advance women’s professional careers in the wine industry.  Hear from President Ashley Burnett about how they're doing this.

As a cornerstone of the craft brewing industry in St. Louis, Four Hands Brewing Co. was founded in 2011 featuring year‑round staples & seasonal and limited-release brews. We talk with 4-hands Marketing manager Liz Swyers about their ST. Louis footprint, their many events, and a strong commitment to community, having donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local non-profits.

It's magic!  Magic Amanda Lindsey and her magic tricks caught the attention of the famous magical duo Penn & Teller, now she's wowing magic fans with a permanent place to entertain in the Delmar Loop!  Hear how she started, her time on the national stage & the advice from Penn & Teller and how you can catch her act!

The Lake of the Ozarks is a destination for millions of people from all over the country.  It gained even more popularity because of a viral photo during the pandemic. We talk with someone from LOZ Conv & visitors Bureau about new attractions, real estate, rentals, The shootout boat races & more!

Fresh off winning the Tony Award for Best Regional Theatre, the MUNY presents it’s 107th season this summer! I chat with the MUNY President and CEO Kwofe Coleman about the honor, the new lineup this season and how this iconic St. Louis institution fared during the recent tornado.

STREAMING NOW -"More to Say" Podcast! Logan Janis & I talk w/ Steve Ewing about this effort to help after the STL tornado. It's the "Build Back the Block" tornado relief concert June 17th @steveshotdogs & @FountainSTL on Delmar! @mostlysuperhero & @steveewing Of @TheUrgeRocks    

From Radio intern to social media sensation! Kelly Manno is a Tik Tok star and Gen X standup comedian who has amassed 4 & a half million followers! Now she is hitting the road for her standup tour “Gen X Takeover comedy tour” which takes her to her hometown of St. Louis! She started posting Tik Toks during the pandemic, and her 3 teenagers thought it was pretty cringe.  Not anymore! Hear this lively chat with one of the most popular Gen Xers out there who survived Jarts & was raised on hose water & neglect.

Susan Polgar is one of the most renowned women in the history of the game of chess! Sabotage and betrayal, intimidation, misogyny and even violent assault, and she overcame all of it to break the game’s long-standing gender barrier and claim her place at the pinnacle of professional chess. Susan has penned her story in REBEL QUEEN: The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster, available now!

Iconic St. Louisan actor-singer-author Jenifer Lewis has appeared in 100's of movies, TV shows and on Broadway! She is often referred to as "the Mother of Black Hollywood". Jenifer will receive an honorary degree from Washington University at their 164th commencement. Enjoy this lively conversation about her life, career and her will to survive after a devastating incident in Africa!

Austin Pendleton is a prolific actor, director and playwright whose career spans six decades. He is best known for his roles in ‘What’s up Doc’ (1972), The Muppet Movie’ (1979) and ‘My Cousin Vinny (1992) and countless other films and stage appearances. In one of my favorite conversations to date, Austin Pendleton looks at his long and storied career, which isn’t done yet, who his favorite on-screen partner was and and the standout role he says almost ruined his career!

I've had a number of inquiries about all that 'stuff' in the background on the shelves of my More to Say podcast. It's not just randomly gathered junk...there's a reason it's all included. Let's take a tour, shall we?

The Zeller Family lost their beloved Jake to suicide.  They decided to turn this tragedy into a movement to end the stigma of mental illness.  Now, years later, Team Jakey holds community events, raises money and has and open discussions about mental illness and suicide prevention. Hear from Jake’s twin brother Sam Zeller about how they’re moving forward and helping others who may be struggling. If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or are worried about a friend or loved one, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free and confidential support 24/7 by calling or texting 988, or chatting at https://988lifeline.org/.

Mike Keenan is one of the most revered and most reviled hockey coaches ever to stand behind an NHL bench. This Stanley Cup winner has coached some of the best players in the world (Messier, Gretzky, Chelios, Hull, Pronger). Many of those relationships were toxic. Now retired after 50 years in coaching, we chat w/Keenan about his past beefs with teams, players and fan bases as well as his new book; ‘Iron Mike- My life Behind the Bench’. 

  The Goo Goo Dolls have been making music for almost 40-years! This iconic Grammy nominated rock band has hits like “Name”, “Iris “and “Broadway” They’re currently on their “Summer Anthem Tour”, which will hit the stage in STL this summer. I spoke with band member Robby Takac (bass, vocals) about their tour, new album, their legacy and our connection dating back to the Buffalo, NY in the big hair 80’s.

How St. Louis based Lion’s Choice has been the king of roast beef for almost 6-decades. We chat with the CEO Fred Burmer about their longevity, how they compete with other quick service restaurants and what’s in the future to keep the brand going strong!

Imagine owning one of your favorite teams you followed growing up. It’s a reality for Sue McCollum- owner and CEO of Major Brands, as well as CEO of two Anheuser-Busch distributorships. She is now one of 10 limited-partner owners of the Buffalo Bills! A native Western New Yorker, Sue is a life-long member of #BillsMafia!  Now, she is part owner. How did it happen and what will her role be with this storied NFL franchise? We chat in-depth with Sue about this new venture into NFL ownership and why the Buffalo Bills and the City and people of Buffalo are still so near and dear to her heart.  

To preview our upcoming interview with the Lion's Choice CEO, we're giving away free eats!  Here's how you can enjoy an iconic STL brand for yourself!

Weight loss shots.  Here’s the skinny! Dr. Joseph Moleski, board certified family physician and owner of STL Medical Weight Loss https://www.stlmedweightloss.com/  talks about the weight loss treatment millions of people are trying. Who is a good candidate, what are the effects and results to expect?

Rising star Cameron Fuller is a multi-talented actor/producer/director.  Currently starring as Nathan on the 3rd season of Tyler Perry’s ‘Zatima’ on BET+ Hear about his STL connections, his football playing days & working with Hollywood legends like Tyler Perry and Denzel Washington as well as his newest directorial debut is for the film “Runaway”, which focuses on human trafficking.  

CATCHING UP WITH TONY LARUSSA   MLB Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa is known for his accomplishments on the field.  Tony led his teams to three World Series titles and is one of the winningest managers in major league history. In addition to his illustrious career playing and managing Major League baseball for decades, Tony also shares his love for animals and veterans. I reconnected with Tony to chat about his life in baseball, the STL Cardinals (https://www.mlb.com/cardinals) and his new collaboration with the Penfed Foundation, (https://penfedfoundation.org/) a national veteran’s organization, which raises service dogs for veterans.

Flying for the Holidays?  Know your rights!  NEW “More to Say” podcast, find out what you can do if your flight is cancelled or delayed. Flyersrights.org is all about helping airline passengers.  It’s what the airlines don’t want you to know!