Listen to Our Playlist : MISSOURI

Today Rick K. Jones travels to the "Show-Me" State: Missouri. Discover the rich history, cultural landmarks, and iconic foods of Missouri in this mouth watering episode. From the Native American roots and French exploration to the vibrant food scene and notable figures, you’ll get a comprehensive tour of the Show Me State. 

Main Topics:
The historical significance of Missouri from Native Americans to early European explorers
The role of Missouri in westward expansion and the Civil War
Unique Missouri cuisine including toasted ravioli, Kansas City barbecue, and St. Louis custards
Notable Missouri figures like Harry Truman, Jimmy Doolittle, and Chuck Berry
The cultural contributions in music, sports, and American history

Key Insights:
Missouri's strategic location along major rivers influenced its development and settlement patterns.
The state’s complex history with slavery, the Civil War, and post-war growth shaped its identity.
Famous dishes like toasted ravioli were reportedly born out of accidental culinary mishaps, now celebrated as local staples.
Kansas City’s BBQ and St. Louis’s distinct pizza and frozen custard are gastronomic highlights.
Missouri has produced influential figures in military, politics, and music, leaving a lasting legacy.
Book about Missouri’s history
Charlie Gito’s restaurant
Anheuser-Busch
Gooey Butter Cake recipe
Ted Drew’s ice cream

 

Listen to Our Playlist : <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39DEoE754pSFOL8ke1Uxzb?si=vnEhh3XNR3qsVRnRBqi7Dg">MISSOURI</a>
Today Rick K. Jones travels to the "Show-Me" State: Missouri. Discover the rich history, cultural landmarks, and iconic foods of Missouri in this mouth watering episode. From the Native American roots and French exploration to the vibrant food scene and notable figures, you&rsquo;ll get a comprehensive tour of the Show Me State.&nbsp;
Main Topics:
<ul>
<li>The historical significance of Missouri from Native Americans to early European explorers</li>
<li>The role of Missouri in westward expansion and the Civil War</li>
<li>Unique Missouri cuisine including toasted ravioli, Kansas City barbecue, and St. Louis custards</li>
<li>Notable Missouri figures like Harry Truman, Jimmy Doolittle, and Chuck Berry</li>
<li>The cultural contributions in music, sports, and American history</li>
</ul>
Key Insights:
<ul>
<li>Missouri's strategic location along major rivers influenced its development and settlement patterns.</li>
<li>The state&rsquo;s complex history with slavery, the Civil War, and post-war growth shaped its identity.</li>
<li>Famous dishes like toasted ravioli were reportedly born out of accidental culinary mishaps, now celebrated as local staples.</li>
<li>Kansas City&rsquo;s BBQ and St. Louis&rsquo;s distinct pizza and frozen custard are gastronomic highlights.</li>
<li>Missouri has produced influential figures in military, politics, and music, leaving a lasting legacy.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Missouri+history&amp;tag=example">Book about Missouri&rsquo;s history</a></li>
<li><a href="http://charliegitos.com/">Charlie Gito&rsquo;s restaurant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.anheuser-busch.com/">Anheuser-Busch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.example.com/gooey-butter-cake">Gooey Butter Cake recipe</a></li>
<li><a href="https://teddrews.com/">Ted Drew&rsquo;s ice cream</a></li>
</ul>
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UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA

Welcome to iHeart’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart’s comprehensive celebration of America’s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .

For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.

These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.

These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.

iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.

For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.

We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.

These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart’s You Tube page.

Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.

It’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA
Welcome to iHeart&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart&rsquo;s comprehensive celebration of America&rsquo;s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .
For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.
These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.
These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.
iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.
For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.
We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.
These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart&rsquo;s You Tube page.
Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.
It&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

United Tastes of America

Episode 24: Missouri

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