Jews in the Lou is a community-driven podcast that highlights the diverse voices, stories, and experiences of Jewish life in St. Louis. Hosted by Ben Poremba and Alex Rich, each episode features candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and changemakers who are shaping the cultural and communal fabric of the city. From heartfelt reflections on identity and heritage to bold discussions about business, creativity, and purpose, Jews in the Lou celebrates the people who make the St. Louis Jewish community vibrant, resilient, and inspiring.
Rabbi Brad Horwitz on Sababa, Simcha & Jewish Joy in St. Louis | Jews in the Lou
Rabbi Brad Horwitz, Chief Jewish Engagement Officer at the J, joins Alex for a preview of Sababa. This year’s festival is the biggest yet: it’s in downtown Clayton with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, and it marks the Federation’s 125th anniversary. Brad explains why he chose community work over the pulpit, what “sababa” and “simcha” mean, and how leaning into Jewish pride answers antisemitism. They also cover Maccabi gold, overrated Jewish foods, kosher beer, and how his wife’s family i...
15 Sept 2026
Jews in the Lou: Jason, Jonathan & Katie Kootman on Family Business & Sibling Partnership
Host Alex Rich sits down with siblings Jason, Jonathan, and Katie Kootman, the fourth generation behind Trimarc, for a wide-ranging conversation on family business, sibling dynamics, and Jewish identity in St. Louis. The three trace Trimarc's path from a single leaky trailer office — where their dad refused to invest a dime until they proved they were serious — to a full-scale operation serving steel fabricators, machine shops, and aerospace manufacturers across the region, with a business na...
1 Sept 2026
Jews in the Lou: Andrew Cohen on Entrepreneurship, Family Legacy, and Jewish Identity in 2026
Host Alex Rich sits down with Andrew Cohen, CEO of Moose Media and co-founder of the Dad Pad, for a wide-ranging conversation on family business, entrepreneurship, and Jewish identity. Andrew traces Moosylvania's path from a napkin deal with Bacardi to a national creative agency built by his father, and shares how he found his own lane inside it — from an early sports blog to landing Cedric the Entertainer as a client. He then dives into the origin story of the Dad Pad: a hospital-couch mattr...
15 Aug 2026
Jews in the Lou: Ben & Eddie Cherry (Manor Real Estate) on Family, Faith & Rebuilding Downtown St. Louis
On this episode of Jews in the Lou, Alex and Rich sit down with brothers Ben and Eddie Cherry of Manor Real Estate, a 50-year-old family commercial real estate firm founded by their father, Don Cherry. Ben and Eddie share what it was like growing up tagging along on their dad's property visits, the different paths they each took before joining the business together in 2021, and the mentors — including Michael Steinberg — who shaped their careers along the way. The conversation goes beyond the...
1 Aug 2026
Jews in the Lou: Jordan Kadosh (ADL Heartland) on Fighting Antisemitism
Host Alex Rich sits down with Jordan Kadosh, Regional Director of the ADL Heartland region (Missouri, Southern Illinois, Eastern Kansas), for a candid look at what the ADL actually does: protect, educate, and advocate for Jewish communities. Jordan breaks down how incident reporting works, the ADL's partnership with schools through the No Place for Hate program, and the sharp rise in antisemitic incidents since October 7th, including 2025's violent toll and the outsized role of social media a...
15 Jul 2026
Jews in the Lou: Ron Zetcher & Emilie Brockman on Basketball and Family
Host Alex Rich sit down with Emilie Brockman (Maccabi director at the J) and her father, Hall of Fame referee Ron Zetcher, for a wide-ranging conversation on Jewish identity, sports, and family. Ron shares stories of being adopted and raised Jewish in 1950s University City, playing sandlot ball alongside future big leaguers Art Shamsky and Kenny Holtzman, and his rise from a Baptist church rec league to officiating the Big Eight and Missouri Valley Conference. He recounts run-ins and friendsh...
1 Jul 2026
Jews in the Lou: David Siteman Garland on Entrepreneurship, Community & Growing Your Judaism
In this episode of Jews in the Lou, we sit down with St. Louis entrepreneur, content creator, and community builder David Siteman for an engaging conversation about building something from nothing, Jewish identity, and what it means to give back to the community you love. From his early days promoting inline hockey leagues and hosting a radio show before podcasting was a thing, to creating one of the internet's most successful online course platforms, David shares how an exploratory mindset ...
15 Jun 2026
Jews in the Lou: Bruce Pearl on Faith, Leadership & Standing Proudly Jewish
In this episode of Jews in the Lou, we sit down with legendary Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a candid conversation about faith, identity, leadership, and the values that have shaped his life both on and off the court. From his Jewish upbringing and experiences with antisemitism to coaching on college basketball’s biggest stages, Bruce shares how his faith has influenced his approach to leadership, community, and personal responsibility. He reflects on the importance of Jewish pride,...
1 Jun 2026
Chaim Bloom on Jews in the Lou
In this episode of Jews in the Lou, we sit down with Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, identity, and what it takes to build a winning organization in Major League Baseball. From growing up in a Jewish household in Philadelphia to leading one of baseball’s most iconic franchises, Chaim shares his journey through the game and the philosophy behind building long-term, sustainable success at the hi...
18 May 2026
Andy & Danny Babitz on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
Andy & Danny Babitz on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
4 May 2026
Stacy Tasman Stahl on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
Stacy Tasman Stahl joins Alex Rich on this week's episode of Jews in the Lou.
15 Apr 2026
Luigi Toscano & Dee Dee Simon on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
Luigi Toscano & Dee Dee Simon on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
1 Apr 2026
Nancy & Mark Spewak on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
Nancy & Mark Spewak on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
18 Mar 2026
Ben Root on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
Ben Root joins Alex Rich on this week's episode of Jews in the Lou.
27 Feb 2026
Adam Stark on Jews in the Lou (Full Episode)
Adam Stark joins Alex Rich on this week's episode of Jews in the Lou.
6 Jul 2025
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