Cookin' Up A Story

For part two of our discussion with Joe Wilson, we got into weight lifting, sleep, amino acids, and other healthy things. We also wonder when we all got so thirsty and try to figure out what a healthy seasoning blend would look like. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #weightlifting #protein #carbs #aminoacids #colon #surgery 

For the latest Cookin' Up a Story, we talk with former Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader Joe Wilson. Has Joe been hiding a secret no one would expect? Is this another version of Joe who traveled across the multiverse to sit down for an interview? Or is Joe Wilson simply not that uncommon of a name? Find out the answers to those questions, as well as learn about stealing dry cleaning and getting...

In part two of the latest episode of Cookin' Up a Story with Adam and Rich, we delve into how guest Brian Waters came to open a cigar shop. We also discuss the entire process of making a cigar, from growing the tobacco to rolling the cigars to proper aging. We also get into why that Cuban you so enjoyed was probably fake, a truth Rich took personally. Give it a listen, it's a good one. ...

In this episode of Cookin' Up a Story with Adam and Rich, we get into how the rest of the crew has trouble with calendars, law enforcement, potentially crooked cops, going undercover, and how to not graduate from college. And that's just the beginning of our conversation with Brian Waters of Open Door Cigars in Fayetteville, AR. To say he's a storyteller par excellence who saved us...

1922's "In a Grove," a short story by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, is a study into the nature of truth. It centers around the death of a samurai, with four different accounts of how he came to meet his demise being presented. Akira Kurosawa, without whom there would be no "Star Wars," adapted the short story into his 1950 film "Rashomon." This episode is neither of those...

Did you hear the one about the cornhole champion with no limbs who shot and killed his best friend? What about the time that Martinez caught a hammerhead? Also, what kind of sidearm should Producer Rich start carrying? Find out the answer to these and more in our latest episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #chucknorris #cornhole #baggo #sharks #hammerhead #rabbithole 

On part two of our latest, we get into guest Matt Blaty's time at the happiest place on earth, singing the national anthem, and life after Disney. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #disney #nationalanthem #liveshots #marketing #success #rabbithole

Matt Blaty has 11 brothers and sisters, once lived on Catalina Island off the coast of California, pitch-sung the National Anthem at a baseball game, and loves catfish. And those facts only scratch the surface. In this episode, hear him tell us about growing up in such a large family, what it's like living on a one-road island, and why he fell in love with track. It's got a few twist and...

In part two of our discussion with the Wells Brothers, listen to Mike and JD discuss the fact that Matt has more lives than a cat, what saved his life, and how his walks on the wild side affected the family. They also get into what it takes to run an institution, the importance of the staff, and why they like to keep the menu simple. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #catfish #catfishjohns...

Mike and J.D. Wells' father didn't grow up in the restaurant industry, he fell into it after eating some fried catfish and realizing Northwest Arkansas needed a place that served the same. Despite the enormous challenges that come with opening an eatery, he succeeded. In this episode, hear Mike and J.D. discuss how a simple meal ended up creating a regional institution. Give it a listen,...

In this all rabbit hole episode, we get into false Spring, Bradford pears, gardening as a service, geopolitics, property lines, Epstein, and more. What more, you ask? There is also a discussion on  farmers markets and whether or not they've been corrupted, representative government, and sherbet. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #sherbet #buffets #epsteinfiles #representative #gardenin...

On this episode, Joe, Adam, and Rich get into movie star Joe Wilson's trip to the Delmarva region of the country to learn about all things muskrat. From cooking methods to local history to colorful local characters, Joe spins yarns, while avoiding quicksand. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #muskrat #delmarva #marsh #cooking #chitterlings #quicksand 

On this episode, we dive into the intriguing and death defying life of Lang Tang. Lang tells his story about living in the jungles of Vietnam, becoming a monk, surviving the killing fields of Cambodia on multiple occasions, to eventually landing in NW Arkansas and running a donut shop. If you are as fascinated with Lang's story as we were, be sure to pick up his book "Hold Fast."  #...

Hollywood Superstar Joe Wilson has an idea, one that could revolutionize men's decor. That idea? Rebrand the mancave to the Man Museum. Instead of treating it as an assemblage of treasures picked up along the way, treat it as your future history, one that can be used to tell your story when you leave this mortal coil. A place that can also be used to store luggage, which we're all packin...

Water, sweet tea, and weight loss are on the menu for this week's episode. With Brent Wells in the studio, it's an all rabbit hole episode, one in which we discuss dehydration, Yankee mistakes when it comes to tea, and the scam that is bottled water. We also remember our brother John Connors and discuss the genius of Robert Duvall. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #tea #sweettea...

With Lucas Ingersoll and Layne Martinez in the studio, for this one we get into 2-stroke vs 4-stroke engines, racing, engine maintenance, meconium, diapers, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #diapers #diapergenie #meconium #engines #2stroke #4stroke #DCT #VCT #rabbitholes 

For this episode, we had a bona fide movie star in the studio -- Joe Wilson. Fresh from his trip to attempt to spear a sturgeon while enjoying tropical Lake Michigan conditions, this celebrity has a story to cook up. From travel to OSHA violations to the joys of ice fishing, movie star Joe Wilson spins a helluva yarn about his expedition, with a little help from special guests Lucas Ingersoll and...

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and that means it's time to buy some jewelry. There are many routes you could take, but buying a diamond, particularly one from a small merchant who offers a personal touch, is a route that won't take you down the wrong path. In this episode, hear Chad Comeau and Chris Keller discuss their path into the world of jewels, how to shop for your...

Chad Comeau and Chris Keller didn't set out to become Kansas City Chiefs superfans, but they definitely ended up becoming Chiefs superfans. In this episode, listen to them talk about their journey, the origins of the war wagon, going to the big game, and tailgating. Even if your team, like theirs, isn't playing Sunday, they'll get you ready to throw down. Give it a listen, it's...

In part two of our conversation with Katie Eaves, we get into everything you need to do to prepare for your death. From finding a spot to dig your own grave to sourcing lumber to build your coffin, Katie guides us through the process to make it easier on our loved ones when we do pass. Or instead she talks about the legal things we actually have to do so our family can just call the man for the ot...

While many of us think about what we want to do before we die, rarely do we think about planning for what happens with our assets, mementos, leftover whiskey, and dogs after we go. In this episode, we talk with attorney Katie Eaves who specializes in just such things. Do you need a will or a trust? Does it matter if you don't have much to leave? Can you torment people from beyond the grave? F...

For part two of our latest, Joe, well, Joe tells a story, one involving a dirt road, some Old Crow whiskey, a heifer, and a Rottweiler, among other characters. There's also a diner, a Suzuki Samurai, and while it no funny, it is funny. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #cows #heifers #dirtroads #rottweiler #Lariat #oldcrow #cbradio 

For this episode, Joe, Adam, and Rich went raw. No guest. No planned topics. Just talking. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #muskratlove #rabbitholes #contests #cooking #rawdog 

For part two of our latest conversation with Gan Nunnally, we get into the Fireball Run, the Civil War, history across America, and a variety of other topics, including why now is the time for you to buy a new car. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #fireballrun #cannonballrun #civilwar #history #jamesberry #moonshine #maplesyrup #lawsfractured

Gan Nunnally is back in the studio for this one, sharing tales about his latest travels, space, aliens, and selling Corvettes, though not to space aliens. We also dive into the changes Northwest Arkansas has seen over the years, classic cars, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #corvette #Chevrolet #NASA #spaceshuttle #satellite #thetruthisoutthere