“I probably caused a lot of people injuries, trying to do that flip!” Ozzie Smith said.Indeed, a generation of St. Louis kids attempted back flips in backyards, pretending it was the ball yard. Few humans touched St. Louis the way Ozzie Smith

Hosted Ravioli: Zip Rzeppa made St. Louis sports fun

Jun 6th, 2018 22m 15s

He made St. Louis sports fun. Notably on Channel 4 KMOV, Zip Rzeppa delivered the sports broadcasts with flair and flamboyance. And his famous “Zippo Awards” became something of local lore – Rzeppa would give out “awards” for "The best, the wor

Hosted Ravioli: The epitome of a St. Louis on-air personality is Guy Phillips

May 16th, 2018 32m 54s

The epitome of a St. Louis on-air personality is Guy Phillips, who has been on radio and TV since the late 1970s. While he made his mark on Y98, he made his mark with the host of “Hosted Ravioli” thanks to the 1980s kid's game show “DB's Deligh

The Boatmen's guy : Thom Sharp says he's not bald, he outgrew his hair

Apr 27th, 2018 32m 46s

In St. Louis in the 1990s, Thom Sharp was the funniest guy in St. Louis – even if no one knew Thom Sharp's name. The comedian and actor starred as “The Boatmen's Guy” in numerous clever commercials for Boatmen's Bank. His dry wit while appearin

Hosted Ravioli: Oh baby! Former Blues announcer behind the scenes

Mar 8th, 2018 31m 39s

“Oh baby!!” The signature call of Blues broadcaster Ken Wilson became part of St. Louis sports culture, beginning in the 1980s, all the way into the 2000s. Wilson would holler “Oh baby!” after a goal and it became a catch phrase around town – r

Hosted Ravioli: Catching up with St. Louis icon Becky, Queen of Carpet

Feb 8th, 2018 22m 39s

She arrived, alas, by car.Famous for flying under the Arch on a carpet, Becky Rothman starred in quirky commercials for decades in St. Louis. She was anointed “queen of carpets,” wore a gown and crown and became a local celebrity.And so, she

Coming Soon: Hosted Ravioli Podcast

Jan 31st, 2018 1m 31s

Hosted Ravioli is a St. Louis-themed podcast hosted by Benjamin Hochman, a columnist for The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hochman interviews fun and fascinating staples of St. Louis, from celebrities to local cult heroes, such as people from famous

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