Better On The Run

In this episode, we sit down with Andrei, Adelle, Chloe, and Kendall to explore the pivotal moments that define us. From childhood experiences to turning points in adulthood, we discuss the specific experiences that have shaped our identities and perspectives today.

In this Season 2 reboot, Jacob is joined by a new co-host, Christo Perez. Christo and Jacob recap some goals as 2026 kicks off and introduce the intentions behind the new era of Better On The Run. Help these good people during a tough time if you can - https://gofund.me/6c40e9de7

In this episode, we bring back the Better on the Run podcast with a conversation about the world of stand-up comedy featuring Gennie and Ray. Gennie shares her perspective on the comedy scene in Nashville, while Ray opens up about his journey and what it’s like living around Minneapolis as a comedian.

To cap off the trip I sat down with my good friend Sam to recap my trip and share a little about my plans going forward now that I'm home.

Before I left KC I got to sit down with my friend Harry and his roommate Aaron to hear about how they ended up as roommates living in Kansas City. Buy me a beer: ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music - ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

I took a break from the brewery review life to sit down with a few of my friends and talk about our experience at Gates BBQ in Kansas City Missouri. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

For this brewery review I got to talk to bartender Natalie and chat about Casual Animal Brewing. I drank the Local Motive, a Tropical Pale Ale. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

I got to sit down and ask my friend Brett and his girlfriend Paige about their lives and get some suggestions about what to do with my time in Kansas City. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

In this episode I fill in the blanks between Nashville and Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. I touch on my time at Mammoth Cave National Park and share a fun story about how I joined a random tour group in the Land Between The Lakes. I also had the pleasure of hearing from Bill, the guide for the Planetarium show I attended with the group of Kentucky master naturalists. Buy me a bee...

When I was in Nashville I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with two musicians. Bobby is a drummer and the host of the Nashville for Nobodies Podcast and Lynea is a great singer who is just getting her start preforming for the tourists on Broadway. If you want to hear more from Bobby and other Nashville musicians check out the Nashville for Nobodies Podcast Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.ven...

In this episode we get to hear from TJ King, a sound engineer responsible for setting up sound for multiple stages on Broadway in downtown Nashville. TJ talks about Nashville music history and the history of the music circuit he works with. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredr...

For this update I get to talk with my brother-in-law Travis. we give an update on the trip so far. Travis shares his story and asks a me a few questions about my trip. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

In this brewery review we get to sit down with a brewery regular, Skyler, to discuss Five Wits, review their Sunblaze IPA, and dive off topic into the things that really matter like Bigfoot and Aliens. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPj...

This brewery review features a conversation with Warren from Chattanooga Brewing Company. We discuss the history of the company and talk about their Incline IPA. Buy me a beer: ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music - ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

This quick update shares where I am currently at on this journey and marks somewhat of a checkpoint in my journey. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

I had a lot of fun bumming around Atlanta with my friends Preston and Amber. Didn't get Amber on the mic, but it was a lot of fun sitting down with Preston to dig up some memories about the Tetons and talk about our weekend. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.co...

I had some time to kill in Atlanta and was recommended this sweet downtown brewery. I had to record this one solo, but it was still a great experience meeting some really cool people and trying some more good beer. Buy me a beer: ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's - ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music - ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.b...

In this bonus episode we get to hear more from Erin and Madison about their lives as physical therapist. We touch on their dynamic as roommates, get to hear some fun stories and get some great advice on travel and relationships. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.co...

For brewery review #10 I'm joined by my local host's Erin and Madison, two Pinehurst locals that help me walk through reviewing this awesome brewery. Per the bartenders recommendation, I had the Pivoted hazy IPA. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠h...

In this episode we get to hear from a village council member with a wealth of knowledge about the history and future of Pinehurst North Carolina. Tune in to learn about how Pinehurst became the home of American golf and why this community is so unique. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://...

This episode features a sit down with park ranger Dave from New River Gorge National Park to talk about the operations and history of the park. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

Beer review #9 features a conversation with Adam from Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville, WV. I got to sit down and review the Oktoberfest lager. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

Brewery Review #8 is with Aaron from Short Story Brewing. Aaron was kind enough to open the doors early for me to sit down and enjoy their Still In The Picture IPA. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

Brewery review #7 features a conversation with the guys from Fife Street Brewing in Charleston West Virginia. They served me a delicious beer, Chuck's P-51 Porter. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iFknOiAF⁠

In this episode we get to hear from author and psychotherapist, Allison Ewing to discuss her book Find Love Again and talk about tapping techniques used to transform your mindset. Buy me a beer:  ⁠https://account.venmo.com/u/JacobBuettner⁠ Sponsors:  Stumbeano's -  ⁠⁠⁠www.stumbeanos.com⁠ Blue Red Roses Music  -  ⁠https://www.blueredrosesmusic.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KPjHHwjpB2Y?si=RYGYx6g9iF...