Lebanon Now Podcast

Millsap in the Morning. With guests Kenny Howe, Taylor Howe and Garett Bowles

Welcome to Ladies Night where we talk about nothing and everything!

Ryan sat down with Lucian Toma, one of the owners of Sunny Bloom Farms, for the first episode of a new “Interesting People” style series. Lucian shared how he went from growing up in Romania, including time in mountain villages where his family lived close to the land, to eventually coming to America. He talked about his grandmother’s homestead skills, including growing food, making plum brandy, w...

Episode4, with guest Mayor Jared Carr

Episode 3, with guest Angie Jackson

Episode 2, with guest Bob Garner

Kiarra Pearcy and Ryan Rogers break down what you need to know about colorectal cancer and why it’s becoming a bigger conversation right now. They talk about the rise in younger diagnoses, with patients in their 30s already being affected, and why waiting until traditional screening ages can be risky. Current guidelines recommend screenings starting at 45, but earlier testing may be needed if you...

Sarah sits down with Aleah Bench for one of the most powerful Girl Power conversations yet, opening up about mental health, childhood trauma, and the lasting impact of growing up around addiction. Aleah shares her story with honesty, from living in fear as a child to navigating complicated emotions after losing her father to suicide. This episode is a reminder that you never truly know what someon...

This week on Girl Power, Sarah flips the script and sits down with host Abbey Hoskins so the community can get to know the woman behind the interviews. Abbey opens up about growing up in Lebanon, being a wife, mom, realtor, and volunteer, and how her childhood shaped the strong, compassionate woman she is today. From learning hard work at a young age to breaking free from people-pleasing habits, A...

Ryan & Sarah sit down with Kelly Rhoades, certified marriage counselor and discuss marriage and relationship topics found on Reddit or submitted by our community.

Ryan Rogers and Kiarra Pearcy bring trusted, real-world healthcare conversations to the forefront in the revamped On Call on Lebanon Now. In this refreshed medical talk show, the two providers break down the health topics people are already hearing about, worrying about, and asking their doctors about—from GLP-1 medications, weight loss, insulin resistance, and metabolic health to colorectal cance...

Some topics feel a little awkward to talk about… until they happen to you at 2 AM. This week on Girl Power, we sat down with Crystal Lloyd, Family Nurse Practitioner, to talk openly about UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal health, and the everyday habits that can make a bigger difference than most women realize. From the classic “why does it burn when I pee?” panic to how dehydration, harsh soaps,...

On the very first episode of Millsap in the Morning , David Millsap kicks things off with Taylor Howe for a wide-ranging conversation on local politics, election coverage, and the history that proves today’s political climate isn’t as new as it feels.  The episode dives into Lebanon’s upcoming April 7 election, candidate interviews, what election night feels like behind the scenes, and why servant...

This episode of Girl Power is a deeply honest conversation about mental health, trauma, motherhood, and survival. Sarah sat down with Michaela to talk about her journey through childhood instability, abusive relationships, bipolar disorder, postpartum struggles, and the long road to healing. It is a raw and sincere conversation about what it looks like to keep going even when life gets heavy. If y...

Girl Power is back with another episode of Erased with Under Grace, and this one is all about consistency. Haley shares an incredible client transformation and how sticking to a routine, both in treatments and at home, can completely change your skin over time. From Botox and facials to simple daily skincare, the message is clear… consistency is key. They also break down how to keep it simple, why...

Ashley Mahan sat down with Kim Breeden and her team at Shelter Insurance for this Girl Power feature, and it quickly turned into a conversation about growth, grit, and what it really means to build something. Kim shared her journey from growing up in a Shelter Insurance family to building her own agency and eventually bringing that vision to Lebanon. Along the way, she’s built more than a business...

On this episode of Girl Power, Abbey sat down with Courtney and Krystal, the women behind The Book Burrow, for a conversation that was equal parts funny, honest, and inspiring. What started as a friendship built through hair school, coffee, books, and a shared love of Harry Potter eventually turned into a business partnership that has become something special in downtown Lebanon. The two talked ab...

The marriage podcast. Where we take your questions, your topics and we discuss them. Ryan & Sarah are the "husband & wife", here with pastor Kelly Rhoades. Kelly is a trained marriage counselor and gives us an educated answer to our conversations.

Here is part 1 of the pilot episode of Husband and Wife with Kelly Rhoades, We normally do a pilot or practice episde if you will to see if the concept works. Its a bit rough and we are winging in. Please drop your feed back! we are planning to do more!

Ryan Sherrer from Lebanon Now sat down with Carol Barsby of the Laclede County Literacy Council to talk about a growing need in our community: volunteers willing to help adults improve life skills through literacy. The Literacy Council is looking for people who can give just one hour a week to work one-on-one with an adult learner. Volunteers help with basic reading, math, GED or HiSET preparation...

From Poland to Lebanon, Magda Reagan’s journey is one of courage, hard work, and heart. In this Girl Power story, Magda shares how travel, family, and a willingness to try new things led her to build a life in Lebanon as a real estate agent and the founder of Magda’s Kitchen. What started with cooking meals for local athletes has grown into a business serving hundreds each week, all while staying...

In this episode of Girl Power, Abby Hoskins sits down with April True, and you can feel right away why so many people in our community know her name. April talks about growing up on a dairy farm, learning hard work early, and how she and her husband Danny have built a busy life together through family, faith, and a whole lot of commitment to Lebanon. April also opens up about a long, scary season...

On this episode of Girl Power, Abbey sits down with Jamie Johansen for a real conversation about building businesses, raising kids, and balancing life on the farm. Jamie shares what it was like starting out as a freelancer, learning hard lessons about self-employment, taxes, and uncertainty, and why being your own boss isn’t as easy as it looks. She opens up about infertility struggles, building a...

Sarah Hampton’s story is one of growth, grit, and courage. In this episode of Girl Power, Abby Hoskins sits down with Sarah, the producer behind the show at Lebanon Now, to talk about her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a confident wife, mom, entrepreneur, and storyteller in our community. Sarah shares openly about growing up between California and Missouri, navigating unhealthy e...

On this episode of Lebanon Vet Talk, host Adam Fries sits down with Becky Jewsbury, President of the Branson Veterans Task Force, to talk specifically about the mission and events of the organization. Becky shares how the Branson Veterans Task Force, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997, works year-round to promote patriotism and create meaningful opportunities for veterans to connect. The conver...