Cookin' Up A Story

Todd McCowin has never shied away from adventure. From motorcycles to the Navy, he's lived with caution, if not fear. In this episode, Todd discusses motorcycle racing in the Isle of Man, hiding on an aircraft carrier, and the magic of growing up in Ohio. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #isleofman #IsleOfManTT #navy #ussjfk #ohio #youngtown #barberchair #windshield

On part two of our latest, Rusty Guenard and Gan Nunnally continue their lesson on America's founding, as well as getting into other important moments that led us to becoming the shining country we are today. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #july2 #America250 #revolution #revolutionarywar #georgewashington #benjaminfranklin #timemachine #food

250 years ago the battle for a nation begun. Though it took years, many men, and much treasure, we won and the United States achieved independence. In this episode, Rusty Guenard and Gan Nunnally break down the story of our founding along with providing tips on how to see some of the history for yourself today. Give it a listen, it's a good one. And enjoy your Independence Day! #america #unit...

In this episode, we get into the vault to reshare episode 25 with Our Buddy Lucky. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #radio #lawenforcement #tinbenders #relationships #friendship #lucky

Jason McNelly is a wild man. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, he was around for the explosion in population and amenities, not that he always stayed put for them. From Metallica concerts to the Navy, Jason has lived an interesting life. In this episode, here him recount parts of his youth, at least the parts that haven't been redacted, that led him into military service. Give it a li...

What are the keys to helping homeowners who want to renovate achieve the best results while staying in budget? What's the difference between camping with kids versus without? Should you cook or should you order? What about if you're cooking for five hungry fireman? Hear Adam, Justin, Mark Holaway, and Rich answer these questions and more in the latest episode. Give it a listen, it's...

In this one, Mark Holaway steps in to assist Adam, Justin, and Rich as they discuss bad customer service, AI lovers, relationships, and answer a few listener questions. Rich also discovers, though he doesn't say it out loud, that he uses the word "like" more than an '80s valley girl. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #AI #relationships #customerservice #jeep #duckroll #r...

After college, Simeon Hinsey felt the pull to go back to school, landing at JBU as an employee and as a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas. Things didn't go exactly as planned, though, and Simeon became a Razorback in more ways than one. In part two, hear him discuss those moves and how they ultimately led to his forming the iYes foundation and combining his passions in life into...

Simeon Hinsey was born in the Bahamas, but a basketball scholarship led him to Fayetteville, Arkansas when he was 14 years old. In this episode, we hear what life was like for a young Bahamian, how he adjusted once arriving in Arkansas, and how he turned his passion for sports into a lifetime of opportunities, not just for himself, but for others. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #basketba...

In part two of our interview with Dekevis Jordan, we get into the transition from Ecoline to Sprinter, going pro, growing up, becoming a fire fighter, and getting married. Dekevis also discusses how he found his way back to God and began a plan for life after bullfighting. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #dekevisjordan #bullfighting #sprintervan #vanlife #christianity #firefighter #ranchi...

For the latest episode, bullfighter Dekevis Jordan joins us to discuss growing up country, getting into being a cowboy, and van life. From an interest to a way to pay bills while he waited to go to college to a career, Dekevis gets into the path that led him to literally taking bulls by the horns. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #dekevisjordan #bullfighting #bullfighter #rodeo #vanlife #e...

In this episode, we're talking cars. Best. Worst. In between. We also get into Barrett Jackson, lemon laws, and the longest root in the world. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #cars #trucks #lemons #lemonade #lemonlaws #carrepairs #airconditioning 

In this episode, we get into Joe's new spectacles, fishing, goose killing, fish tails, the Zero Bomb Company, and go down a variety of rabbit holes, including the one time Joe ended up boycotting a local retailer, and then slowly getting his revenge against them. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #glasses #fishing #fish #friedspiders #exchange #revenge

In part two of our conversation with Simon Lisun, we get into his early career goals, becoming a father, starting a business, and being a dirty Russian. Also, hear him praise the United States and outline why his story could only happen here. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #russia #ukraine #medical #medtech #epoxy #fatherhood #construction

When Simon Lisun was four-years-old, his family moved from Ukraine to the United States. Simon and his siblings didn't speak English, they didn't know many people in the US, and they'd never been before moving. In this episode, Simon discusses growing up, falling in love with the country, and his fondness for a cabbage dish that takes six hours to make. Give it a listen, it's a...

In part two of our discussion with Rusty Guenard, we get into the Civil War, different schools of reenactment, and why the reasons brothers fought against brothers wasn't as simple as it's often presented. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #civilwar #reenactment #civilwarreenactment #slavery #arkansas #arkansawyer 

Rusty Guenard knows his history. And on this episode, he shares it with us. From facts about the Civil War to a discussion of the other forgotten war to cannon balls, this conversation has it all, so much so, that there's no reason to hype it further, though there if hang around for the whole thing, you might hear some rare greenroom banter at the end. Give it a listen, it's a good one. ...

On part two of the Joe, Justin, and Rich episode, we get into dinner, NASCAR, dogs, sleeping arrangements for dogs, and more. It's all rabbit holes and left turns and it's a good one, give it a listen.  #dogs #dinner #supper #nascar #dogsonfurniture #amigos #friends #hashtag 

On the latest episode, Joe, Justin, and Rich flew solo. No Joe, no Adam, no guest. Instead, it's all rabbit holes. In it, we discussed camping, history, and more. Give it a listen, its a good one.  #rabbithole #camping #rusharkansas #ghosttown 

On the latest episode, Shane Linn joins us to discuss Melbourne, Arkansas, country living, orbs, and wild men. A longtime friend of the show, Shane is one of storyteller's storyteller, even if he didn't necessarily know he was going to be today's guest. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #Melbournearkansas  #bigfoot #wildmen #spices #seasonings #orbs #fires #countryliving 

Kesha Wilson, owner of Patrick's Burgers in Springdale, grew up in the restaurant she now runs. First opened by her grandparents, then by her parents, Kesha is a third-generation slinger of the finest burgers in Northwest Arkansas. In this episode, hear her discuss her upbringing, the restaurant, and why she loves doing what does. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #burgers #patricksbur...

In part two of our discussion with Noah and Shane Kirby and Rob Daugherty, we get into preservation of the Cherokee language, a language spoken by only 1500-2000 of the roughly 466,000 Cherokee people alive today. We also discuss the skill'li -- who may or may not pilot helicopters -- food, casinos, healthcare, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #cherokee #Cherokeelanguage #sk...

Shane and Noah Kirby and Rob Daugherty are on a mission to preserve Cherokee heritage. In part one of our latest, hear them discuss language, culture, and the future of tribal peoples. From the Trail of Tears to the State of Neosho, the trio offer a glimpse into what it's like being a Native American in 2026. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #Cherokee #language #Oklahoma #TrailOfTears...

On part two of our conversation with Tommy Rollins, we get into estate sales, the art of the deal, and what his goals are when he's hosting one. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #estatesale #auctioneer #marijuana #BellaVistaArkansas 

Possible Colonel Tommy Rollins has many passions in life, most revolving around service to others. Whether helping families hold a successful estate sale, keeping a customer from getting overcharged on car repairs, or advocating for readily-available marijuana, his focus has always remained on bettering the lives of those around him. In part one of our latest, we hear Tommy break down his past, ho...