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Season 5, #87 – 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

Emily and Michelle welcome Katie Moon to the podcast. Katie is the Exhibits Manager at the Missouri History Museum and the curator of the Beyond the Ballot exhibit at the museum. After Michelle and Emily visited the exhibit, they knew they had to have Katie on the podcast. In addition, Katie is the author of […]

Season 4, #79 – Your Erotic Blueprint

May 23, 2020
by Michelle

Michelle and Emily welcome Beth Ostrander, Authentic Pleasure Coach and Speaker based in Toronto, to the podcast. Michelle shared her tasting notes and panty recommendations for a Pinot Nero from Antonutti (an Italian wine). Emily was drinking a Gigondas from Bois de Menge. And, Beth shared a Pinot Grigio from Jackson Triggs Winery in Niagara […]

Season 4, #68 B-Side Conversation with Steve Smith

Emily and Michelle are joined by renowned architect and developer, Steve Smith of The Lawrence Group, the genius behind The Angad Arts Hotel and the City Foundry (set to open Spring of 2020 in St. Louis) for a fascinating discussion about putting dreams into action. Over a bottle of white Rioja called Monopole from 201, […]

Season 3 #61 – B-Side Conversation with Lon Bronson

Michelle and Emily have another B-Side Conversation with the inestimable, emmy-nominated Lon Bronson, trumpeter, conductor, arranger/composer, and producer for National TV, Headline performers, Production Shows, and large scale corporate events AND the musical director of The Rat Pack is Back show. They share a lovely pinot noir from MWC while discussing Lon’s varied and exciting […]

Season 3, #59 – Decade Reflections

Michelle and Emily sit down with friend and producer Denise Naughton to reflect on the ending of the decade: where they’ve come from, the changes in their lives, the opportunities, the challenges, the sad times and the fun times. They toast the ending of the old and the beginning of a new decade with a […]

Season 3, #58 – The B-Side with Bob Baker

Michelle and Emily welcome Bob Baker to a new segment of Cliterally Speaking the Podcast called The B-Side! These are specially curated conversations with some of their favorite men. They share a delightful Julienas from Laurent Perrachon while discussing Transiberian Orchestra (Emily played cello on their recent concerts in Kansas and Missouri) and Dublin (Michelle’s […]

Season 2, #45 – Just Clowning Around

Michelle and Emily share a delicious bottle of L’Conti Brut sparkling wine with Audrey Crabtree, an award-winning performer, writer, and director. They have a fun and interesting discussion about comedy and clowning. They ask Audrey a ton of questions about life as a professional clown. Somehow, the conversation takes a sharp turn and they begin […]

Season 2, #41 – Raise Your Voice

Michelle and Emily welcome their producer and friend, Denise Naughton, back to the podcast. (You can learn more about Denise on Season 1, Episode 21 “Good News Network”.) They share a wonderful, crisp bottle of Rosé from Squadra. They share their respective 4th of July experiences. Emily is thankfully recovering from the stress and anxiety […]

Season 1, Episode 7 “If it Plays in Hollywood”

Michelle & Emily welcome Missouri’s favorite export – comedienne & actress, Dana Powell. They talk tattoos, underwear, improv, Missouri roots, accents, making it in Hollywood, and much more!