In this episode, Braden sits down with Emanuel Harrold and Shareef Keyes, the dynamic duo behind Brooklyn Saint. Brooklyn Saint is a genre blending music group rooted in jazz, rap, and house.

Recorded just before their Festival of Nations performance, the conversation dives into their musical upbringings, growing up in families full of artists, and navigating the ever-evolving music industry. Together, they share the story of how Brooklyn and St. Louis came together to create a sound that’s as soulful as it is fresh.

Since the recording, Brooklyn Saint lit up the stage on 314 Day, a beloved celebration of St. Louis culture—further cementing their status as hometown heroes with a global vibe.

Tap in to hear the full story, and follow their journey on Instagram @brooklynsaintmusic

In this milestone 50th episode of Ope Cast host Braden collaborates with the team from the Mostly Superheroes podcast for their first-ever crossover episode. The Mostly Superheroes crew includes host Logan Janis, along with co-hosts Andy "The Giggler" and Scotty Scoop. They dive into the origins of their podcast, their shared enthusiasm for community, and their interests spanning movies, books, wrestling, and more.​ Mostly Superheroes is a talk show and video podcast that features fans reviewing movies and TV shows, celebrating music, and pursuing great stories. Don't miss this engaging conversation and be sure to check out Braden's guest appearance on Mostly Superheroes, where he shares an exclusive recap of his time at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami, discusses potential upcoming projects, and more. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OecidYuNqY4You can follow them at @mostlysuperheroes on all platforms or visit their website at www.mostlysuperheroes.com

On this episode, Braden sat down with Shayn Prapaisilp of United Provisions. Shayn shares his journey into the hospitality industry, working in the family business, favorite international snacks, and more. His family has been a longstanding force in St. Louis' food industry, owning multiple local businesses. They run United Provisions—a specialty grocery store in the Delmar Loop featuring international foods. They've also have other ventures like Global Foods Market in Kirkwood, Chao Baan, King and I (St. Louis' first Thai restaurant), Oishi Sushi in Creve Coeur, and Oishi Sushi and Steakhouse in Chesterfield. Suchin Prapaisilp heads the family’s enterprises as president and CEO of STJ Group Holdings LLC, the umbrella company for their various businesses.Make sure to visit United Provisions the next time you're near the Delmar Loop and follow them at @unitedprovisions