KMOX From The Archives

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A curated collection of historic broadcasts, unforgettable moments, and legacy audio celebrating 100 years of KMOX.

  1. 10h ago

    1985: Bob Costas Defends the Rhythm of Baseball

    Step back in time to a golden era of sports radio with this classic archival snippet from KMOX, the legendary "Voice of St. Louis." In this memorable promo and broadcast clip from Sports Open Line.

  2. 10h ago

    1986: Reagan’s War on the Mafia, the Galleria Fire, & Mid-80s Diet Culture • At Your Service with Anne Keefe

    Step back into January 1986 with this fascinating time capsule from KMOX, The Voice of St. Louis. The nation is buzzing with President Ronald Reagan’s newly declared "war to the end" on organized crime, a crackdown sparked by the shocking, brazen assassination of mob boss Paul Castellano outside a New York steakhouse just weeks prior. Peppered with vintage local commercials—from Frank Bommarito Mazda and Wellington Windows to ads for St. Louis Cardinals 1985 highlight VHS tapes—this broadcast is an incredible auditory journey through a defining week in the mid-80s.

  3. 10h ago

    2008: Kirkwood City Hall Shooting

    On the evening of February 7, 2008, what began as a routine government meeting in a quiet St. Louis suburb was suddenly shattered by violence. This episode features raw, breaking news audio from KMOX (The Voice of St. Louis), transporting listeners back to the frantic initial moments of the Kirkwood City Council shooting.

  4. 4d ago

    2001: Jack Buck's Comfort in the Wake of 9/11

    Welcome back to the archives. In this emotional episode, we step into the broadcast booth to examine one of the most poignant moments in modern American radio and sports history. On September 17, 2001, the United States was still reeling from the devastating September 11 terrorist attacks. Major League Baseball had suspended play for six days, leaving a country devoid of its national pastime and searching for normalcy in a climate of ambiguity. When the games finally resumed at Busch Stadium, it was the legendary KMOX broadcaster, Jack Buck, who stepped up to a microphone to help heal a wounded nation.

  5. 5d ago

    2014: Cloudy with a Chance of Shade (Andy Cohen on KMOX)

    Welcome back to the archives! In this episode, we journey to the mid-2010s to revisit a hilariously unscripted moment on the legendary St. Louis airwaves. Long before he was solely running the Bravo clubhouse, hometown hero and pop-culture titan Andy Cohen dropped by KMOX—the iconic "Voice of St. Louis"—to step into a highly unusual role: weekend meteorologist. Tune in as we break down this delightful slice of broadcast history. We analyze Cohen’s signature delivery (a high of 58? "Sounds gorge!"), his behind-the-scenes banter about network anchor dynamics, and his candid reflections on mending fences with former The Morning Show colleague Harry Smith. We also unpack the historical and cultural context of this broadcast, including: The Hometown Connection: Cohen’s St. Louis roots and his deep, nostalgic appreciation for KMOX's legendary broadcasting history. The Book Tour Era: How this guest appearance perfectly captures the promotional whirlwind surrounding the release of his second book. The Live Radio Irony: The wildly awkward—and completely live—sponsor read where an openly gay media mogul's weather segment is inadvertently brought to you by Chick-fil-A, prompting a very real reaction from the booth. Live radio remains the ultimate frontier for spontaneous gold, and this clip proves exactly why. Grab your umbrella and get ready for a laugh-out-loud look at what happens when reality TV royalty meets local weather forecasting!

  6. Sep 3

    1964: From the Mississippi to the Liberty Bell – 'America the Beautiful' - Part II

    Episode Overview Step back into the theater of the mind with the second half of KMOX Radio's grand Independence Day special, originally broadcast on July 4, 1964. Hosted by the legendary Rex Davis and produced by Stephanie Reeves, this archival treasure from the "Voice of St. Louis" completes its sweeping audio tour of the United States. Picking up on the muddy banks of the mighty Mississippi, the journey heads west to the rugged frontier, all the way to the sun-drenched Pacific, before circling back to the very room in Philadelphia where the American experiment began. Historical Context & Significance By 1964, the American landscape was undergoing massive cultural and technological shifts, making this broadcast a poignant, nostalgic love letter to the nation's roots. At a time when television had largely usurped radio's role as the primary storytelling medium, KMOX leaned into lush soundscapes, traditional folk tunes, and rich narrative prose to paint pictures in the listener's imagination. It stands as a prime example of mid-century patriotic broadcasting, expertly blending geography, history, and the indomitable pioneer spirit.

  7. Aug 27

    1964: Soundscapes of Freedom – KMOX’s 'America the Beautiful' - Part I

    Episode Overview Step back to July 4, 1964, as KMOX Radio—the legendary "Voice of St. Louis"—presents a grand, majestic Independence Day broadcast titled America the Beautiful. Guided by the authoritative yet warm baritone of veteran newsman Rex Davis, this archival gem takes listeners on an evocative musical travelogue across the American landscape. Blending vivid theatrical storytelling, orchestral scoring, folk melodies, and poetic prose, the program captures a quintessential mid-century celebration of national heritage. Historical Context & Significance Broadcast during an era of significant social shift in mid-1960s America, this special serves as a masterclass in classic narrative radio. At a time when radio was adapting to the television age, KMOX maintained its reputation for top-tier production by leaning into "theater of the mind." Rex Davis, one of the most trusted voices in Midwestern broadcasting history, weaves geography, folklore, and patriotic idealism to connect listeners to the founding spirit of the nation—from its Atlantic harbors to the rolling plains of the frontier.

  8. Aug 20

    1951: Saturday at the Chase – Spike Jones & The City Slickers Live on KMOX

    Step through the velvet-roped doors of the legendary Chase Hotel and into the golden age of live radio! In this special archival episode, we travel back to Easter weekend of 1951 to experience a pristine broadcast of Saturday at the Chase via KMOX, The Voice of St. Louis. Renowned for his chaotic, satirical, and fiercely energetic "Musical Depreciation Revue," bandleader Spike Jones brings the house down alongside his iconic City Slickers. This episode captures the high-spirited pulse of post-war American entertainment, blending slapstick audio comedy with spectacular, unconventional musicianship. Listeners will be treated to Easter-themed hilarity, a riotous rendition of "Here Comes Peter Cottontail," and legendary skits featuring the breathless vocal antics of Doodles Weaver and St. Louis theater star Harry Fender. Whether you're a long-time fan of Old Time Radio or discovering the wild, washboard-smashing genius of Spike Jones for the very first time, this episode offers a remarkable window into a bygone era of live, local entertainment when 50,000-watt stations brought the nightclub directly into America's living rooms.

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A curated collection of historic broadcasts, unforgettable moments, and legacy audio celebrating 100 years of KMOX.

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    2026
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