Tell Me You’re Joking
Tell Me You’re Joking leans into the taboo, popular, annoying, and entertaining subjects that rile us all up. This podcast will make those that say ”politics and religion are private” want to open up and engage. Based out of Flyover Country, St. Louis Missouri, host JB Anderson brings on guests that have a say, give a damn, and are not afraid to shoot it straight.
Episodes
Gina Mitten is the other Democrat running for the State Senate Dist. 4 seat. We talk about her background, her pathway, and this race, which is easily one of the most diverse districts in the state... ranging from the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood on the North Side to Clayton, and south through the city. We take a deeper dive into crime/law/order, education, and the City-County divide. Gina's campaign site: https://www.ginam...
Josh Smead is on the final stretch. Our chat covers what he's seeing in the massive district, the conversations expressing massive fears when it comes to rural healthcare, the Trump Tariff effect on this massive agricultural district, and the simple economic reality (pain that is) that is sweeping the district under this administration in a state that is also Supermajority Republican.
Campaign Page: https://votesmead.com/
#missouri...
Steve Butz joined to talk about his campaign for the Missouri State Senate Dist. 4 race. The life long STL native and I chatted about Democrats' national identity, Missouri's long-lost "bellwether" status, Amendments on the ballot, his race, City/County, local/state control of the STL police department, and more.
Check out Steve's campaign here!
#stlouis #missouri #politics #democrat #statesenate #magafail #amendments
Jeff is from Jeffco... IYKYK. Having grown up in the district, witnessing all its trials, tribulations, and its trajectory, he decided it was time to give back. To run. To compete. Jeff is looking to provide the 22nd District in Missouri with leadership that represents what the district actually needs from his own lived experiences and to provide more than performative lip service to the constituents who are overconsumed with natio...
A lesbian, a marine vet, and a soccer dad walk into a bar... The punchline can be found in this episode. Check out my conversation with two dear, long-time friends from my hometown. We talk about so much of the chaos that is today's political, social, and neighborhood environment.
#granitecity #stlouis #family #maga #character #cult #chaos
B-Mac. The long-time concert buyer, turned Red-Bull events guru, is now tackling (with friends) an in person live activation involving vinyl and a rotation of ace musicians. Check out Mr. Meyer's Live & Vinyl Lounge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmeyerslounge/
#stlouis #vinyl #lounge #jazz #experience #clayton
Casey Scott... healthcare professional, mother of 2, and classic rock lover. Next up for this renaissance mom, with her dad's '66 Impala in tow... running for State Rep. Check out our conversation, her reason for running, what she sees on the ground, and why her district deserves better.
Aaron is a true renaissance man... no, really. Entrepreneur, husband, father, musician, songwriter, mustache grower, and author. He joined me to talk about his new book:
We talk about the unfortunate inspiration for the piece (Charlie Kirk's murder), and the dots he connected lookin...
Substack read, so you don't have to. ST. LOUIS: THE CITY THAT JUST LETS YOU LIVE
Anecdotal realities that matter when you're trying to exist. #stlouis #midwest #opportunity #affordable #boringinagoodway #genZSubstack Read: The Forecast Nobody's Reading 4 Seasons in St. Louis are a metaphor of our Civic-Corporate-Cultural-Community Chaos. Enjoy!
#stlouis #legacy #opportunity #weather #family #growth
Rachel Johnson has spent her whole career in healthcare. At Medi-Weight Loss her and her team are on the front lines of both new science via GLP-1's, old issues such as perimenopause, and connecting the dots between miracle drugs, the work needed to make it work, and the mindset necessary to do it all for the right reasons. Check out more here: https://mediweightloss.com/weight-loss-clinic/chesterfieldmo/
#weightloss #health...
Got to catch up with Peter Merideth after a brief hiatus (life, soccer, more life, and more). We talk about his potential run, why he opted not to, the district, Ann Wagner, and a load more.
#politics #missouri #democrat #republican #commonsense #fight #iranwar
Intro Music by Beth Bombara
On January 1st of 2026, Marc St Pierre was ready to start the New Year. A knock on the door early in the day from a neighbor would change everything... permanently.
What he soon discovered was that the lifeless body of his best friend, his husband, was sitting just feet away in his patrol car, with a self-inflicted wound that brought about his own "End of Watch."
Having lost my own brother Dana to suicide, Marc and I ha...
Jim Goebel and Matthew Porter are two leading voices in the Data Center value prop argument here in the STL Region. Given their experience in the field, as well as telecom, and their entrepreneurial visions, we discuss how and why St. Louis could benefit greatly from the new wave. They lay out the argument for leaning into the taboo, explaining why it shouldn't be scary, why we can integrate the new technology into our existing foo...
I was joined by two state Reps from different sides of the aisle, but with respect and hands outstretched... a rarity in the "show-me-state." We discuss the upcoming proposal, strategy, reality, and hopes of the potential elimination of the State Income Tax. Will an increase of Sales and Service Tax's be enough to pay our bills, and more importantly... who will. actually benefit???
#moleg #incometax #politics #missouri #bryan...
Don Looney is stepping back into the ring. After two failed School Board races, this Wentzville resident is running for House Rep seat. This UAW leader talks about his pathway, his race, activism, and more.
Check out Don's campaign and consider supporting here: https://www.facebook.com/Looney4Missouri
#politics #missouri #moleg #democrat #union
Matt James is an enigma. Let's add it all up... Grew up in a steel town. Military Vet. Worked in an oil refinery. Union. Retired. Kinda a Nudi$t. Grows peppers. Raises farm animals. HAS OVER 50K FOLLOWERS ON TIK TOK (CLICK HERE)... and has a deep hatred towards hate, MAGA, and the like. That would barely scratch the surface.
A dear friend who has been around through all the good, the bad, the ugly, the death, the trauma, and ...
Democratic candidate for MO-2, Joan VonDras. A lifelong educator has been motivated to enter the race in an attempt to unseat the 13+ year incumbent, R-Ann Wagner. In a district that regularly is avoided by the current representative, Joan looks to approach this race with a message and strategy that not only addresses the actual issues constituents are facing, but promises to be accessible as an actual voice for the people.
Josh Smead is a family man, an architect, a pragmatist, and a Democrat in the largest land district in Missouri with 33 counties. Many of the counties are rural, loaded with farmers. 3 of those counties are more dense and carry with them much different issues. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, Josh is coming up with a message, a strategy, and a priority to help them all. Brilliant conversation illustrating the candidates str...
Time to travel... but!!! Where do you go? Why? What do you do? How long should you go? Plane, Train, Auto? Laundry a must? Who get's to sleep in? Who doesn't? Dream location? How long? How do you pay for it? AND....
What do you do about Santa if you choose experiences over stuff?
What a blast to be joined by my parnter in crime, Kimm, and two of our fav's, also family, Lynsey and Tommy Tedesco.
We talk about our recent family trips...
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