DTF St. Louis: The Unofficial Aftershow

It’s the penultimate episode of DTF St. Louis: The Unofficial Aftershow—your DTF St. Louis Episode 6 recap—as HBO’s DTF St. Louis goes from awkward to ominous fast: Floyd hits a low so raw he says he feels invisible, Carol’s reconnect attempt crashes and burns, and Clark’s well-intentioned help spirals into an ill-fated Denny’s Plan: complete with Tiger Tiger, Modern Love, and a mystery eavesdropper who suddenly wants in. Who’s really pulling the strings, and what does that final knock on the door mean for the finale? Plus, two can’t-miss guests: De Linda Brite (Deaf Inc.) breaks down what the show gets right (and wildly wrong) about American Sign Language and interpreters. Plus, real-life St. Louis TV weatherman Steve Templeton (Chief Meteorologist, First Alert 4) weighs in on the cyclone chaos, that on-air arrest, and the truth behind a meteorologist’s on-air persona.

We’re back for a lively breakdown of DTF St. Louis Episode 3, as investigative reporter Lauren Trager and film critic Elliott Collins dig into the show’s latest twists—Carol’s motives, a mysterious key, awkward-funny intimacy, and the emotional fallout of Floyd’s death. Plus, we’re discussing St. Louis authenticity (and what’s not so-spot-on), then welcome guests from Purina and the APA of Missouri to embrace the show in a different way, and lastly, the head of the St. Louis Film Office explains why productions skip over St. Louis and how they’re working to change that.

We dive into episode two, “Snag it,” unpacking Floyd’s irresistible charm, Carol’s murky motives, and Clark’s unraveling public-turned-private life. Hosts Lauren Trager and critic Elliott Collins dissect everything from dance-floor joy and marriage fractures to St. Louis’ very real underground sex scene. With a candid sex and relationships expert weighing in, we're using this episode of the twisty murder mystery for a sharp, funny, and educational look at desire, deception, and what happens when couples don’t talk.

How does Cornhole lead to murder? On this episode, we not only  break down all the interesting components of the first episode of the highly-anticipated series, but we are talking with show's creator, writer, producer and director Steven Conrad. Steven walks us through his creative vision for deliberately setting the show in the St. Louis-area to subvert audience expectations, revealing the complex darkness and desperation lurking beneath seemingly quiet suburban life. We dig into the character dynamics, the tensions that drive conflict (and comedy!), and what inspired this twisting tale—plus Steven shares personal anecdotes about what sparked his fascination with TV weathermen. Want to weigh in on the conversation? Email us at DTFSTL@firstalert4.com

A love triangle. A mysterious death. A shot or two of the St. Louis Arch? Welcome to DTF St. Louis, the Unofficial Aftershow. Lauren Trager of First Alert 4 and Elliott Collins of the Movie Files introduce you to this show, a companion-style podcast that will dig into much deeper topics. Check out the sneak peek of our interview with the HBO show’s creator, writer, producer and director Steven Conrad!