What's Up St. Charles Podcast
Society & Culture
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The What's Up St. Charles Podcast takes you face to face with the people, organizations and businesses that make St. Charles one of the best places to live. Explore St. Charles Stories, updates from our hosts Nick and Nate and so much more!
Episodes
- Nate and Nate May/June 2026 Update
Nick and Nate are shifting gears to focus on talking about the walkability and bikeability of St. Charles, while also talking about some May/June St. Charles events you won't want to miss out on. Stay up to date with Nick and Nate!
- St. Charles Stories - The Birdie Collective
This episode is the one FORE you! We invited Derek Cooper, the owner of The Birdie Collective, to talk about his indoor golf simulator lounge and how the simulators can take your golf game to the next level. Make sure to listen as Derek al…
- St. Charles Stories - The Southern Café
Ready for a dose of Southern charm here in St. Charles? Come check out The Southern Café as we interview the owner Darpan Patel about the restaurant, some of the favorites and underrated items on the menu and discuss how they are adding ne…
- St. Charles Stories - Swabys on Fifth
"April showers bring May flowers." Well Swabys flowers that is! Swabys on Fifth owner, Megan Wetzel, joined us on the podcast to talk about the store's over 95 year history in St. Charles, Swabys' impressive selection of gifts and products…
- St. Charles Stories - Club Pilates
Lights, camera, pilates! On this week’s episode, we interviewed Colleen Schramm, the Club Pilates St. Charles General Manager, about what Club Pilate’s classes are like, the studio’s upcoming deals and events and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - Fox Social
Get ready for an episode that raises the bar - it's time to learn about Fox Social! Brynn Greenhagel and Katie Royer joined us on the podcast to talk about Fox Social's phenomenal drink and food menu and their favorite items on the menus,…
- St. Charles Stories - The Twisted Gypsy
We've got a gem of an episode for you! The Twisted Gypsy owner, Bridgette Foster, joined us on the podcast to talk about everything you can find at The Twisted Gypsy from plants, crystal gardens, and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - Heinz Brother Greenhouse Garden Center
Spring has started and the growing season is coming soon! Christa Bormann, Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center manager, joined us on the podcast to talk about Heinz Brother's history here in St. Charles, the vast array of products and…
- Nick and Nate 2026 Spring Update
We're almost to spring! To help everyone prepare to have a phenomenal spring in St. Charles, Nick and Nate talked about upcoming spring events to have on your calendar, fun activities to make the most of the spring season in St. Charles an…
- St. Charles Stories - McNally's Heating & Cooling and Western Irish Setter Club
The 2026 St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade is almost here so we thought it would be fun to bring in some cool guests that raise the woof. In our first segment, we talked with Brian McNally, the owner of McNally's Heating & Cooling, as we ta…
- St. Charles Stories - Becky's Bouquets
We're getting ready for spring in St. Charles and what better way to talk about flowers with Becky's Bouquets! Becky's Bouquets owner Becky Perry joined us on the podcast to talk floral arrangements, what flower trends are in and much more.
- St. Charles Stories - Gait + Main
Time to get comfy and cozy as we talk about Gait + Main, St. Charles' newest athleisure store! Gait + Main owner Abby Komes joined us on the podcast to talk about her amazing store, the plethora of items beyond athleisure that she carries…
- St. Charles Stories - Playa
We have our own slice of paradise here as Playa has joined the St. Charles community! The owner Playa, Carlos Arechiga, joined us to share how Playa can become your favorite getaway with their signature drinks, food, music, events and more!
- St. Charles Stories - Spa Bleü
We've got plenty of style on this episode as Spa Bleü Founder, Tammy Coakley, joined us on the podcast to talk about Spa Bleü's amazing array of services, the signature Aveda products they have and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - Chef Abdul Mediterranean
It's St. Charles Restaurant Week and we are shining the spotlight on Chef Abdul Mediterranean! We sat down with Chef Abdul and his daughter, Layla, to learn more about their amazing restaurant, talk about their participation in the 2026 St…
- Nick and Nate Winter Update
Despite the cold, St. Charles is heating up with events as we start 2026! Nick and Nate talk Restaurant Week, Valentine's Day and more on this Nick and Nate Winter Update.
- St. Charles Stories - Brother Chimp Brewing
There's a lot of monkeying around on this episode as we talked with Brother Chimp Brewing's owner and founder, Steve Newman, about Brother Chimp's new location in St. Charles, their upcoming brews and being a new destination on the St. Cha…
- St. Charles Stories - The Basement Gym
We're back for our first episode in 2026! Let's talk New Years resolutions and fitness goals with The Basement Gym co-owners Daniela Shales and John Daum, and how you can not only reach, but surpass your fitness goals with The Basement Gym.
- St. Charles Stories - Rec Haus
This episode is all fun & games as Erik Gilly, the owner of Rec Haus, joined us to talk about the joys of pinball, all the games and entertainment you can find at Rec Haus and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - Mr. Marco's Jewelers
We got a re-Marco-ble podcast for you as we sat down with the owners of Mr. Marco's Jewelers, Mark Anthony & Payal DeToni to talk about Mr. Marco's history here in downtown St. Charles, what you can find in their store and much more!
- Nick & Nate Update - A Visit From Santa and St. Charles Holiday events!
We have a very special guest who made his way from the North Pole to come on our podcast... the man himself, Santa Claus! We talk about the Holidays in St. Charles before Nick and Nate give their St. Charles Holiday Update.
- St. Charles Stories - Chris Witaske & the Electric Christmas Parade
For the 25th anniversary of the nighttime Electric Christmas Parade, we invited actor Chris Witaske to be our Grand Marshal for this year's Electric Christmas Parade. Chris joined us on the podcast to talk about his excitement returning to…
- St. Charles Stories - Q Center
It's time to shine the spotlight on Q Center, the Midwest's largest full-service conference center! We invited some of Q center's expert sales team, Roderick Jao, Brian Mulhall and Ben Beallis, to talk about the thousands of visitors Q Cen…
- St. Charles Stories - Chipko Market
Get ready to turn your reusable containers into treasures as we brought in Vandana Singh-Planis, the owner of the Chipko Market, on our podcast to talk about her new business and their amazing concept - being able to purchase incredible sp…
- St. Charles Stories - Campbell Creations
This is one episode you won't be BOARD of - we welcome back Shawn Campbell, co-owner of Campbell Creations, to the What's Up St. Charles Podcast to talk about their amazing, custom-made charcuterie boards, how each one has a story and even…
- St. Charles Stories - Smallcakes
Time for a sweet treat as we dive into a world of cupcakes with Candy & Tiffany from the Smallcakes St. Charles location. We also talk about their delicious drinks, fall flavors to enjoy and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - Gallery of Ghoulish Homes
Get ready for one of the most spook-tacular events around with the Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour! St. Charles Park District Recreation Supervisor Abby Fleming joined us on the podcast to talk about the tour and how to best enjoy it, test…
- St. Charles Stories - Coroco Coffee
We're checking in to see what's brewing at Coroco Coffee! Coroco Coffee owner, Karen Weckerly, joined Nick and Nate to talk about their new specialty drink during Scarecrow Weekend, Coroco's delicious fall drinks and much more.
- Nick and Nate Fall 2025 Update
Get ready for Fall 2025 in St. Charles with Nick and Nate! On this episode, they talk upcoming fall events, shopping opportunities, signature St. Charles fall activities and much more.
- St. Charles Stories - Fox Haven Square
We're checking in to see what's developing at Fox Haven Square! GSI Family Office Property Manager AJ Jaffe joined us on the podcast to share the news about the exciting businesses going in the development, our excitement over pickleball a…
- St. Charles Stories - Steel Beam Theatre
On this episode, we're putting Steel Beam Theatre Board Member, Peter Dytrych, center stage as we talk about Steel Beam's upcoming performances, how to support the theatre and more!
- St. Charles Stories - Moonlight Theatre
It's almost time for the 2025 Jazz Weekend! Get ready to see some amazing performances around town at venues such as Moonlight Theatre. Moonlight Theatre Co-Owners, Nancy Fioramonti and Joe Mennella, joined us on the podcast to talk about…
- St. Charles Stories - Vatan Indian Kitchen
Time to spice it up with Vatan Indian Kitchen! Vatan Co-Owner Maulik Kholakiya joined us on the podcast to talk about his amazing, new Indian restaurant, do a show and tell of some of his delicious food and cocktails and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - Thank You Ainsley!
Join Nick and Nate in saying see you soon to our 2025 summer intern, Ainsley Strachan! We reminisce on another summer that flew by and all the things Ainsley learned during her internship, her experiences with STC Live! and her dreams and…
- St. Charles Stories - Clint Hull
Today we invite St. Charles Mayor, Clint Hull, to join us on the podcast to learn more about Clint and his journey to becoming Mayor, how things are going in his first term as Mayor and much more!
- St. Charles Stories - St. Charles Arts Council
Break out your paint brushes, it's almost time for the St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air event, which is coming on August 18th. St. Charles Art's Council President of the Board, Sue McDowell, and events coordinator, Karen Porter, took u…
- St. Charles Stories - Sage Healing Collective
Let's get ready to kick back, relax and unwind with Sage Healing Collective! Sage Healing Collective owner Dr. Emily Loveland joined us on the podcast to talk about all the amazing Sage services, her extensive history in the medical and we…
- St. Charles Stories - Dick Pond Athletics
Did you know Dick Pond is 56 years old and the oldest running shoe store in America? We talked with the St. Charles location's new manager, Jason Noel, about some Dick Pond history, how they help you find the perfect shoe and swap running…
- Nick and Nate Update - Summer 2025 Update
Don't let your summer be a bummer - check out Nick and Nate as their update focuses on all the upcoming summer events and activities in the last stretch of summer!
- St. Charles Stories - Charlie Fox's
Order up! Hot out the pizza oven, we got some stories for you about Charlie Fox's here in St. Charles! Charlie Fox's owner, Dani Morelli, and marketing coordinator Liz Wahl joined us on the podcast to talk all things pizza and their new Ni…
- St. Charles Stories - Fox Valley Aero Club
Careful - this episode flies by as we had so much fun learning about the Fox Valley Aero Club. We had Dale Gathman, Dave Murray and Todd Culbertson on to talk about their passions for planes, how fast these model airplanes can go and on th…
- St. Charles Stories - St. Charles Farmers Market
Come learn about the St. Charles Farmers Market as we interview the Rob Murphy - the St. Charles Farmer's Market Manager - and discuss fish and cheeses, the market's new location and much more.
- St. Charles Stories - St. Charles Writers Group
Break out your pen and paper - it's time to talk about the St. Charles Writer's Group! St. Charles Writer's Group Facilitator, Lisa Macaione, joined us on the podcast to talk about their plans to celebrate their 30th anniversary, how to jo…
- Nick and Nate Almost Summer 2025 Update
Summer is right around the corner! Nick and Nate talk through all the upcoming events to kick-off your summer in style, activities to explore and so much more.
- St. Charles Stories - Support Over Stigma
The 2025 STC Six Collaboration recipient is Support Over Stigma - a non-profit that provides essential services for military personnel, veterans and first responders. We talk with the Zoeie Kreiner, Support's Over Stigma's President & CEO,…
- St. Charles Stories - Corey Bechler & the St. Charles Fine Art Show
The St. Charles Fine Art show is this weekend on May 24 & 25! Get a preview of the show with ceramics artist Corey Bechler, who has been one of the familiar faces at the art show. We talk pottery, the difference between happy birds and ang…
- St. Charles Stories - Rud Dogs
We got an episode full of (Chicago) style! Ryan, Tyler and Brian Rudowicz joined us on our podcast to talk hot dogs and interesting hot dog toppings, late night snacks and why Rud Dogs is open until 2 a.m. on the weekends.
- St. Charles Stories - Dear Donuts
You do-NUT want to miss this episode as we talk with Sue Park and Sophie Kim, sisters and creative geniuses at Dear Donuts! We talk how to make brioche donuts, their story and how they are closing in on their second anniversary and how Nat…
- St. Charles Stories - Taco Urbano
Let's taco-bout Taco Urbano as Mario Spina, Owner of Taco Urbano & the Pride Stores, came on our podcast to share some of Taco Urbano's tasty dishes, their plans for Cinco De Mayo and how to make gas stations into culinary experiences.
- Nick and Nate May 2025 Update
It's gonna be May and we have a full calendar of events coming to St. Charles! We have holidays such as Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Mother's Day, the St. Charles Fine Arts Show, Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Show, and so much more!