The Rundown with Rene Knott

I Got Dan, LLC

The Rundown with Rene Knott is a weekly online news and culture show which aims to keep St. Louis informed, inspired, and connected. Hosted by trusted journalist Rene Knott, the show highlights the people, stories, and moments that define the city.

Episodes

  1. 20H AGO

    David Lemon

    Hey look! There's a house! You may know David Lemon from his popular videos highlighting some of St. Louis’ most interesting homes, or from his podcast Overarching. He'd love to help you buy or sell your home. In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with Lemon for a thoughtful conversation about storytelling, real estate, and why advocating for the City of St. Louis matters to him. Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC. Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO. The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

    22 min

  2. JAN 30

    Life as the Voice of a Sports City w/ Ben Hochman

    In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with longtime St. Louis sports columnist Ben Hochman for a wide-ranging conversation about sports, writing, nostalgia, and perspective. Hochman reflects on growing up in the 80s and 90s, becoming the voice of the fan, navigating changes in St. Louis sports, and the lessons he’d give his younger self about confidence, comparison, and running your own race. Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC. Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO. The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

    25 min

  3. JAN 23

    Seeing St. Louis Through a Positive Lens (w/ RemRod)

    Remrod has spent years promoting St. Louis' food, people, and culture through a positive lens. In this conversation, he breaks down the discipline behind the work, why he avoids negativity, and why collaborations are the missing piece for building something bigger in the city.  Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC. Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO. The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

    14 min

  4. JAN 16

    Why Brian Williams Is Running for St. Louis County Executive

    Rene Knott sits down with Brian Williams for an honest conversation about leadership, family, and the long work of empathy. Williams reflects on fatherhood, learning how to lead among people who disagree with him, and what it takes to let go of anger and resentment. It’s a thoughtful discussion about accountability, growth, and how life experience reshapes the way we see ourselves and others.

    25 min

  5. JAN 9

    Family, Loss, and Finding Empathy (w/ Dave Glover)

    In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, Rene sits down with longtime St. Louis broadcaster Dave Glover for a deeply personal conversation about family, loss, and empathy. Glover reflects on growing up in a complicated household, losing his brother, navigating faith and mental health, and how fatherhood reshaped his life. He also shares why storytelling still matters and why he believes in St. Louis, even when the city is tested. It’s an honest, thoughtful discussion about finishing better than you started.

    23 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    What Anthony Slaughter Learned After Leaving TV

    After years in front of the camera, Anthony Slaughter stepped away from television and into a new chapter of his life. In this episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, the longtime broadcaster opens up about identity, burnout, creativity, and the freedom that comes with leaving behind the job that once defined him.  Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC. Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO. The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

    27 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    After the Tornado: Leadership, Loss, and Rebuilding in St. Louis

    After a devastating tornado tore through St. Louis on May 16, 2025, the Urban League sprang into action. Led by Michael P. McMillan, the organization that has served our region for more than 100 years stepped up and did what they do best: served our neighbors in need. "Busy" doesn't even begin to describe it. Rene talks with McMillan about his life as the President and CEO of one of the most dynamic Urban League organizations in the country. Later in the episode, Rene sits down with Dallas Holland-Mims, the founder of the Beyond brands. Her new restaurant, Beyond Sweet, was directly hit by the tornado. She talks recovery, and what's next. Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC. Recorded at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO. The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

    31 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones

    In April of this year, former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones lost her re-election campaign and stepped away from public service for the first time in decades. On the first episode of The Rundown with Rene Knott, the former (and forever) mayor reflects on her time leading St. Louis, discusses the struggles and joys of being a single mother, and looks ahead at what's next. Sponsored by I Got Dan, LLC. Recorded at Carbon Member's Club in downtown Clayton, MO. The Rundown with Rene Knott is produced by Rene Knott, Dan Brown, Cali Hughes, Jared Boyd, and Conner Kerrigan. Video and audio recording and editing done by Vic Smith at Prime Glass Media.

    19 min

  9. 12/04/2025

    Introducing the Rundown with Rene Knott

    The Rundown with Rene Knott is a weekly online news and culture show which aims to keep St. Louis informed, inspired, and connected. Hosted by trusted journalist Rene Knott, the show highlights the people, stories, and moments that define the city.

    1 min
  • 9 Episodes

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About

The Rundown with Rene Knott is a weekly online news and culture show which aims to keep St. Louis informed, inspired, and connected. Hosted by trusted journalist Rene Knott, the show highlights the people, stories, and moments that define the city.

Information

  • Creator
    I Got Dan, LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Rundown with Rene Knott
  • Show Website
    The Rundown with Rene Knott

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