Cookin' Up A Story

On this episode, we get the recap of Joe and Joe's adventure with the Gambler. There are burnouts, wenches, technical prowess, and foul aromas. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #cadillac #gambler500 #outdoorchannel #fishing 

In part two of our conversation with Jonathan Rueppel, we talk intra-Marine rivalries, who's the best of the best, women in combat, and more. We also discuss suppressors, thought the part about filling out Form 4 for the ATF when getting one has become outdated in the days since recording. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #marines #GWOT #combat #womenincombat #suppressors #training

For our second visit with Jonathan Rueppel, we get into recruiting, partial truths that can go along with being recruited, and the power of brotherhood. More important, we sat with a man who was much lighter than the last time he was in the studio, and that's the best part. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #marines #recruiting #ACV #veterans #gwot 

For part two of our conversation with Rex Decker of Sugar Creek Hat Co. , we get how he became a hat maker, his approach to design, and why he prefers to work one on one with his customers in order to guide them through the process and make them the exact hat they want. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #hat #HatMaking #beaver #felt #fire #AI 

Rex Decker is a man of many hats. One is as a tech recruiter, a job he's been involved with for 30 years. In this one, hear how Rex got his start and how he thinks AI is changing the nature of work, resumes, and interviews, as well as what effects he predicts it will have on the economy. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #recruitment #recruiting #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #hats #inter...

Bucky Ray Sitsler went from musician to meth cook to minister. In part two of our conversation, Bucky gets into the dangerous freedom that came with the birth of his second child, living as an addict, becoming a preacher, and then leaving the church. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  Also, make sure you check out the Back Row Revival Podcast . #addiction #meth #prison #police #arrested #rel...

Bucky Ray Sitsler is a man of many talents, and a few vices. In part one of our discussion with him, and don't worry he'll be back, we get into his early life, music, endeavors both legal and highly illegal, and how religion shaped him. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #music #drums #pentecostal #meth #speed #divorce 

In this episode, Rusty Guenard joins us to discuss his book "Longings for Immortality," a work of historical fiction. He offers his usual insights into the history of the United States, the Civil War, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #Arkansas  #history #arkansawtraveler #longingsforimmortality #immortality #bookrecommendations 

For this one, we recap the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off, a magical day of squirrel, catfish, chili, insurance, and passed out third party vendors. From blazing hot hottest squirrels to Clifton Jackson's grand entrance, it was a great day, but this episode is pretty fun, too. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #squirrel #squirrelcookoff #friedsquirrel #dudewipes #busch #gumbo #chili...

For part two of our conversation with Rick "Redrik" Grey, we get into life after music, RVs, water usage, data centers, and the importance of conversation. Rick also discusses his engagement to a famous comedian and what he loves about comedy in general. And, as a little bonus, there's some green room banter included after the outro. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #valuefo...

Rick Redrik Grey was born and raised in the small town of Festus, Missouri, but small town life didn't have everything he was looking for and he ended up in Fayetteville, AR. Along the way, he started smoking weed, ended up in a rehab program called Teen Challenge, joined a gang, and then joined a rock band. Both the gang and the band required traveling, taking him to even bigger cities. In t...

Manufacturing, black helicopters, cash for clunkers, and Cadillacs steer the conversation in this one. Also, though, make sure to hang around for Martinez's quest for a new mattress. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #gambler500 #cadillac #honda #hyundai #kia #china #EVs #blackhelicopter #mattresses

In this guest-less episode, we get into testosterone, mice, dove hunting, armadillos, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #mice #doves #armadillo #trt #hrt #englishtoffee #toffee #mobilehome #waterheater 

For part two of our discussion with Armwrestler Dustin Tomlinson and Stephen Fiery Redd Curgan, we get into their strategies for success, their plans and goals, and why the physical aspect of their competitions isn't necessarily the biggest challenge on the road to victory. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #armwrestling #chilipeppers #chiles #mindovermatter #leagueoffire 

For this episode, Armwrestler Dustin Tomlinson and Stephen Fiery Redd Curgan join us to discuss arm wrestling and competitive chile pepper eating. Learn how theses men from rural roots ended up getting involved in feats often involving mind over matter, imitating things you see on YouTube, and how their lives shaped them for these activities. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #armwrestling...

On part two of our discussion with Catfishken Whittle, we get into bankruptcy, traveling, Mahindras, chumming, and the funniest definition of liberty we've ever heard. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #mahindra #chum #travel #bankruptcy #saved #jesus 

In the latest episode, we talk to Ken "Catfishken" Whittle about having a house as a young man, the different trades he pursued, milfs, the difference between skilled and unskilled labor, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #skilledtrades  #plumbing #scrapmetal #catfishken #milfs #concrete 

For part two of our conversation with Dr. Kevin Haney and Alex Beaumont of The Edge at Pinnacle Point, we get into why Dr. Haney got into men's wellness, how Alex came to work for him, the challenges of opening a new clinic during covid, and the importance of maintaining healthy hormone levels. Also, when recording, sometimes we don't get everything out that we want to and that happened...

Testosterone replacement therapy is big, and for good reason. It's not just about sex, but mental clarity, healthy sleep, and also sex. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Haney and Alex Beaumont with The Edge at Pinnacle Point in Rogers, AR sit down with us to discuss how their lives and careers and how those things led them to focusing on men's health. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #t...

In part two of our latest, we get into Troy Currens' new venture, being addicted to stress, and problems versus opportunities. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #problems #opportunity #opportunities #stress #gokart #k1 #inspiration

On this episode, Troy Currens joins us around the campfire as we get into flock cameras, VPNs, and digital privacy in an age of constant surveillance. We also get into  importance of having purpose in your life, though, don't worry not purpose in the sense of that self-help book. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #flock #surveillance #vpns #privacy #telescreen #Orwell #purpose 

In part two of the latest episode, Shawn Buffalo gets into fighting, fatherhood, electric cars, and more than a few rabbit holes. There's also a discussion of how strippers are like special operations soldiers alongside some other stripper-related topics. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #marinecorps #gwot #strippers #tesla #elonmusk #EVS #fatherhood #singledadlife #squirrels

For the latest episode, Shawn Buffalo headed into the studio to discuss being a Marine, a mechanic, the importance of customer service, the art of fighting, his marriage, and much, much, much more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #buffalohouse #marinecorps #banana #fighter #mechanic #sears #scubadiving #conchbabies #florida #keywest

In part two of our discussion with Caleb Baker, we get into overlanding into Arizona and New Mexico in the quest to find alien life. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #overlanding #roswell #arizona #newmexico #traviswalton #aliens #ufo #TheTruthIsOutThere 

Caleb Baker with Baker Overland sat down with the crew for this one to discuss growing up on acreage as one of nine kids, migrating to the big city, coming home, and getting into overlanding. From developing an interest to learning how to soup up a rig to starting his own family, Caleb has a story to tell. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #bakeroverland #calebbaker #toyota #toyotaoffroad #...