Cookin' Up A Story

In part two of our conversation with Brad and Duane, learn more about habitat improvement, turkey hunting, and a weird aspect of turkey hunting that Rich was unaware of. There are also hunting stories, rabbit holes, and dire wolves. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

When it comes to effective land management, there's nothing quite like the cleansing power of fire. On this episode, Brad Cordell of Lost 40 Habitat Improvement and Duane Wright with Collier & Associates join us to discuss how to best manage land, whether for hunting or for bringing in other types of flora and fauna. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

Jim and Kayla Totten lost their house, but they found the value of community in the rubble. They also have opinions about travel, hygiene, and body odor, as do the fellas. In this one, we cover fire, pheromones, and various other topics as we sit around the campfire. Give it a listen. It's a good one.  GoFundMe for the Tottens

Every 88 seconds, a house catches on fire, but it's not something that many of us regularly think about. For Jim and Kayla Totten, it's at presently at the center of their attention. In February, their house caught fire. While the family inside was able to escape, not all of their pets made it out. And now they're left with the rubble, trying to maintain family life while fighting r...

Pard Lowe has executed many trades over the course of his life, though monkey wrenches hold a special place in his heart. In this episode, listen to Pard give some pointers on how to score a deal as well as on how to negotiate. He also gets into how he ended up working with his son, the time said son took off to Silver Dollar City with his business cash, and his secret weapon against snakes. Give...

Pard Lowe was born in 1937, but the only way you'd know it by listening to him is the expansive history his stories cover. In this episode, listen to him and the crew discuss Pard's upbringing, his love of trading, and how he recently ended up getting into a fistfight. With lots of tales and wisdom, Pard reminds us why it's important to listen to our elders. So y'all give this...

After retiring from baseball, Christian Colon experienced something new -- liberty. From the time he was a young boy, his life had been mapped out for him. Once he got to the pinnacle and was drafted into the MLB, he was on the road, doing his job. Afterward, though he had his wife and kids, he had to find something to occupy his time. More important, he had to figure out who he was. Listen to him...

From the time he was a young man, Christian Colon's father was preparing him for his future career. He was going to play professional baseball. That dream ended up coming true, but it didn't happen without costs. In this one, listen to Christian discuss his upbringing in Puerto Rico, baseball, family, how he ended up in the major leagues, and how life unfolded as a result. Give it a list...

After multiple universities and some time in the lab, Logan Terry realized that the life of science was not what he wanted. Improbably, he ended up selling insurance, working to grow his business to help provide for his family. Just as things started to take off, though, he began to experience some mysterious health problems and a rapidly declining ability to function in the world. While the cause...

Logan Terry has a powerful story to tell, but first, we need to meet the man and find a little bit about his life, his education, evolution, and how he ended up selling insurance. In this one, Logan and the boys sit around the fire and get to know one another, meandering from rabbit hole to rabbit hole on the way to part two, when things get powerful. Give it a listen. It's a good one.  Amazo...

To an outside observer, it may sound like Chris Pendleton fell hard and landed flat on his ass. But what if, instead, he landed on his feet, ready to enjoy liberty? In this edition, Chris goes over the second half of his life, and how he went from making big bucks to making $14 an hour and facing a terminal illness. Is he happy, though? You may be surprised to hear what he has to say. Give it a li...

Christopher Pendleton had it all, a wife, kids, a house, a cabin, and a high-flying corporate gig pulling in a nice annual salary. Now, he lives in his vehicle and pulls in $14/hour. Listen to him discuss how he rose up in life and then gave it all away for a chance at happiness with the fellows in this episode. Give it a listen. It's a good one.  Chris's Instagram Amazon Wishlist

Part 2 “WE” This segment delves into childbirth, friendship, and creating positive change, featuring Sammy Laney and her 501c organization, DEB PROJECT. The episode offers an in-depth look at foster programs and procedures. We are excited to present this inspiring story.

Meet Sammy, the ultimate champion of foster children and families! On this episode, the crew is chatting about friendships that change lives, but don't worry, we won't get too mushy. We'll be hopping around and rabbit holing... and Part 2? That's a whole different ball game.

Boring security work, drunken escapades, and a failed attempt at picking up an officer: these are the experiences that Mitch Grantham's time the Marines offered him. In this installment, listen to him continue his story of being an MSG and how he enjoyed it, but also how it left him with a small sense of yearning for what could have been when he was an enlisted man. Give it a listen. It'...

In the sixth grade, Mitch Grantham knew he wanted to be a Marine. When he was 17, his parents signed off, allowing him to enlist and hit training just after his 18th birthday, but with one caveat. Whereas Mitch wanted to be a sniper, his dad wanted him to be an engineer. His dad won, though Mitch's military career would take quite a few twists and turns along the way. In this episode, he deta...

After being filmed at the capitol on January 6, Nathan Hughes became the subject of online hunters, both official and unofficial. They combed the internet looking for clues about him, including where to find him. They succeeded, with the feds showing up at his business and taking him into custody. In this installment, he details what life was like during his trial, what Trump said to him when they...

Arkansas native Nathan Hughes never intended to gain notoriety, but on January 6, 2020, he did just that. Now a free man, listen to Nathan discuss his childhood, his love of liberty, and the positive side of being hit by a boat. From explosions to fast cars to fishing, Nathan has lived a storied life and in this episode, he gets into just a fraction of it with the tribe. Give it a listen. It'...

In this one, the crew continues their conversation with Curt Osier and Doug Tapp. They traverse around getting older, freedom, helping Phil from "Duck Dynasty" defend his homestead, and more. With stories of stupidity, wisdom, restraint, and explosions, this one visits rabbit holes inside of rabbit holes. Give it a listen. You don't want to miss it. 

On today's episode, inveterate storytellers Curtis Osier and Doug Tapp join the crew in the studio to discuss growing up in Newport, Arkansas, life as young men, college, and mysterious ceremonies in the woods. Hear tales of a rogue Burt Reynolds clone, the squirrelly grail, and sausage parties, the good kind, as Joe, Joe, and Rich, with an assist from Adam Laney, get Curt and Doug reminiscin...

In this one, we continue our exploration of offerings available on Amazon, from the unique to the bizarre, from the useful to the useless. We discuss shower strategies and shower head preferences. We ask what it means to be an American. And we also get into the world of dicing vegetables. In other words, it's a conversation that perambulates around the fire pit. Give it a listen. It's a...

The boys have set up an Amazon Wishlist to make giving a little value for value that much easier. Listen to Joe, Joe, and Rich go through the selections, from useful to bizarre, in a rollicking discussion about wet donuts, torsos, fur coats, and more. Give it a listen. It's a good one. 

What is a bucket of baby arms? How do you get education? Why are the trades a path forward? Get the answers to these questions, and more, in this episode. Give it a listen. It's a good one.  Amazon link:  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2G8MOHO8I6LP1?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2

For this episode, Adam Laney, Marshall Dill, and Dan Judd join Joe, Joe, Bill, and Rich in the studio to discuss a wide variety of unrelated topics. Listen to them delve into why the postal service sucks, what the shape of the earth is, ketchup flavored seasoning, and Martinez's' recent trip to Costa Rica, as well as meandering around numerous other rabbit holes. With Dr. Dray also in at...

Rustin Chrisco had many adventures as a paramedic, including his time serving a prince in Saudi Arabia. He reached a point in which he no longer wanted to dedicate himself to such arduous labor and embarked on a new path. When he did so, he was in the right place at the right time, becoming a real estate developer in a town that was on the cusp of exploding. Listen to him recount the latter part o...