Life Unraveled Podcast

Hannah is back on the show to discuss a recent local controversy involving an elected official, an open sexual assault investigation into said official and a local publications refusal to report facts surrounding the case.  She was ultimately let go from her job at that publication after speaking out against the current editor refusing to run the story. Listen here for the all the details.

"Downtown" TJ Brown is on the show to talk about how he got into fighting, when he first turned pro and what it has been like for him fighting in the UFC. TJ shares some of his personal sacrifices he's made over the years, his long-term plans for martial arts and his recovery from recent and career injuries. We also talk quite a bit about his recent war with Danny Chavez at UFC 252: UFC 252: Mioci...

Brian Wright is the owner and head coach of Killer B Sports Academy in Oakhurst, New Jersey is on the show to talk about his academy, coaching strategies, his pro fight team, pro practices, sparring culture in his gym and how he balances having people fighting at the highest levels with family time and running his business.  https://killerbcombatsports.academy/brian-wright/ Brian Wright is the own...

Jonny Rubin AKA Dr. Funk is on the show to talk his passion for playing the bass guitar.  Jonny is 28 years old as of October of 2020 and based in the UK.  On this episode he shares how he got into playing the bass, his influences, the types of gear he uses for busking, his band, solo performances and rise to viral fame on social media.  Jonny also goes into some of his signature techniques and ho...

Historian and author Dr. Kelly Jones is on the podcast to talk about her upcoming book A Weary Land: Slavery on the Ground in Arkansas. Dr. Jones is an assistant professor of history at Arkansas Tech University. In addition to discussing her research surrounding her book, we also talk about how she first got into history, what led her to researching about slavery in Arkansas, as well as addresses...

Sean Mills of the band "Machine Funk" is on the show to talk about his music, Widespread Panic.  Sean talks about seeing Panic live at the height of the Houser.  Sean talks candidly about his approach to covering their music, his gear selection and singing and playing lead for the band in their live performances.   This podcast is full of a ton of great stories about the band, as well as the origi...

Known by many who follow him as "Chewy," Nick Albin has one of the most popular jiu jitsu youtube channels on the internet.  Right out the gate we start talking about reading, personal development, note taking, then transition to a short discussion about his videos, where he gets inspiration for his content, training for success in sport jiu jitsu, and injury recovery.  Chewy is a super smart dude...

Ryan Harmon is BACK on the show for a conversation and a performance!  Catch up on what Ryan has been up to in recent months, hear about his new album, his podcast and plans for the future. Listen to Ryan perform live in the studio here: https://youtu.be/zLjM8rW8Vk8

Ryan Harmon is in the new studio performing his hit single "I Knew this Would Happen" as well as "Country Fried" from his recent album. Listen to our podcast right before this episode here: https://youtu.be/wrgtCrdpszs

Arkansas's very FIRST black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is back on the podcast to talk about his history training in the art.  Check out links below to recent appearances by Mr. Dring.  He is a lifelong martial artist with an incredible background in numerous arts. Past episodes: Superfoot - https://youtu.be/Xl1_B2kEMrY JLFS - https://youtu.be/PSkqU3dW0fg TKD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNp...

Brian and Dr. Chris Housenick sit down for a conversation with Greg Renoff, about his writing, methods for writing music history and his other publications. Renoff was born in the Bronx​ ​and grew up in New Jersey. Renoff earned his Ph. D. in American history from Brandeis University and is the author o​f 'Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal,' which wi...

Wesleigh is the organizer of a recent BLM rally in Clarksville, AR. He is on the show to talk about his experiences leading up to the event and what plans he has to be a difference in his local community in the future.

Former guest Marie Totten is back with two other University of Arkansas historians to discuss the history of the Arkansas State Flag, the symbolism and the movement behind updating the flag or redesigning it entirely. Thank you for listening!

Ladies and Gentlemen, please enjoy our very first tiny desk style performance by the professors of rock, Black Sabbatical! A major thank you to Neal, Nate, Dave and Greg for coming on the show, performing an entire set and talking about the formation of the band and their plans for the future. Enjoy!

Richard Aviles made the trip over from Springfield to see the new studio and talk about his life, work and business as an interpreter, as well as being a standup comedian. Also on the show, Eric McElroy, comedian and author.

Alan Shebaro is of only four Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts in the US Army and the first BJJ Black Belt in the Special Forces.  Alan is also the co-founder of the We Defy Foundation. The We Defy Foudnation provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training.   On this episode Alan talk...

Quinn Foster of the Ozarks Hate Watch is on the show to talk about his activism throughout the Ozarks region.  Quinn has been providing commentary on protests throughout the region and is on the show to talk about his activism throughout state and region.  This is a great conversation about diversity, racism and activism and relevant to what we are seeing in our country presently. Follow his page...

Will Walker is a professional MMA fighter and martial artist from Arkansas. Will is on the show to talk about Arkansas MMA, his time spent training martial arts, as well as his current training with UFC, Bellator and PFL Veteran, Brian Foster. From MMA, to his career as a radiology technician, this episode has zero shortage of great conversation! Thank you to Will for taking the time to come on th...

Will just became our official pharmacist of the Podcast.  He is on the show to talk about his background, pharmacy school, running a pharmacy, vaccines, covid, flu shots, a recent break in at his store that resulted in a K9 unit being deployed and TRT.  Great conversation here with one of the easiest going guys to talk with.

Following an education in electrical engineering, Mike spent ten years as a software developer.  Mike has led teams through major corporate changes, created cutting edge commercial softwares and served as the Senior VP of Technology for MySpace. Mike shares some of his creative processes and talks about his endeavors with Tiny Hat Experiences and the Daily Chugger Show he and Art O'leary have rece...

I have been looking forward to having Meredith on the show for some time We sit down for a talk about her role with the River Valley Adult Learning Alliance, The McElroy House, community involvement, learning, back to school and her very interesting background and study of folklore.

Brock Boozer is on the show to share his experiences and involvement with a cult of which he was formally a member of known as the RCG.  Brock talks about how his search for answers to some of life's biggest questions led him to become involved with the RCG and eventually move to Ohio.  We talk about settling into his new life and what was different about his lifestyle while living there.  Brock o...

Brian, Thurman and Julie are back for part II of "Rebels, Reconstruction and Revisionism: The Confederate Lost Cause and the American Civil War Through Cinema."    This week we explore the 1993 film Gettysburg and the 2003 prequel God's and Generals.   Check out our last episode here: https://youtu.be/iEsgSBMcJQw

2018 Illinois gubernatorial Candidate, Libertarian, Navy Veteran and Activist, Kash Jackson is on the show for a talk about father's rights, our family court system and judicial system in the United States, as well as make his own digital court appearance via zoom on the podcast. Twitter: Kash Jackson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KashJackson2018

Author, writer, poet, publisher, singer, banjo player, brain surgery survivor...These are just a few ways you could describe Randy. Another way would be that he is one of the nicest guys you are ever going to meet. Randy is on the show to talk about his journey in writing, his books, his processes and his incredible story of surviving a major brain surgery and the creativity that followed it.