Sparks of Interest

It's time to talk some survival skills as Dave and Dennis talk hunting and fishing! Who is the better fisher between them? Did Dennis get a deer? And what of the Hunter Safety Course? Tune in!

In this redo episode (new equipment and recording program, please bear with us), Jeff brings the heat with a variety of hotsauces and peppers. Not to be outdone, the rest of the SoI team wrote jokes for Jeff to share with you all. Saucythesauce.com Elijahsxtreme.com Laketahoesauce.com Heatonist.com bohicapepperhut.com

Dennis and Dave discuss the various improvements made around the area, including exciting upcoming projects! The Silver Quill: https://www.silverquillbk.com/ Jazzy Jays: https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Big news involving Kirby Wyoming! Plus, we discuss various events around the Reno/Sparks area

David and Dennis discuss ROTC for a new generation of cadets as well as other aspects of highschool that have changed since they were in.

In this episode, we talk work ethic. Through our own experiences, we discovered the value of a strong work ethic and decided to talk with our listeners about the benefits of work ethic in the world at large.

It's time for a movie review and we are covering the classic film, The Wizard! This fantastic movie from the 80's is significant not just because of our love of classic games, but because part of the movie takes place in Reno. We share our thoughts as we walk through the various scenes and point out a few inconsistencies when the characters get to Reno. Plus, we have a bried chat about Ready Playe...

David and Dennis have gotten some much needed vacation this summer and they've got tales to tell!

Back from vacation and talking education, we've got Washoe County School District Board President Beth Smith! We cover it all; from victories in the legislature, to changes in the upcoming school year, to how certain things are funded, and even a brief chat about fish and chips.

It's time to talk about the environment in this episode as we discuss the lithium mine starting up in Nevada. What impact will it have? What can you do to help save this piece of wilderness that is home to many amzing plants and animals? Find out within. https://peopleofredmountain.co...

Let's get back to nature and talk growing our own food! David and D discuss gardening and cooking in this epiosde. It's a little bit of work but worth it, and you can can grow amazing food too!

It's a celebration for the many people in our lives as we talk May birthdays! What sort of things have our hosts enjoyed during their birthdays? How have things changed over the years? We also have the writer's strike going on as of this episode and we do a dive into the pros and cons of the strike.

Pastor Louie returns! We had planned talking sports and spirituality but we branched out even further! You get Lord of the Rings talk, pop culture, and the importance of friendship! https://youtube.com/ @hillside4 https://hillside4.org https://www.facebook.com/Hills...

We had originally planned on just talking about David's trip to Lego Land, but we had a surprise guest show up: Viktor Smith! We talk about his new book, golf, and food. To cap things off, we've got zombie talk and a fun story from when D worked reservations.

Big news this episode regarding the future of the show and opportunities that have opened up!

New Starwars content means another Starwars centered episode! This time we bring the boys back to talk the new shows, movies, and some of their favorite Starwars things. Minor spoilers are ahead

The board of WESP (Washoe Education Support Professionals) adresses the trusteeship placed upon them by the NSEA. Interested in the new assosciation? Check out the WASP Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Trustee Adam Mayberry has returned! Adam shares with the crew some of the exciting programs available to high school students across Washoe County, as well as some of the triumphs and trials facing the district. Want to help Reed High or Reno High get to DC? Here’s how: https://www.paypal.com/donate?... Contact the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement at 702-909-1059. Or donate online here: https://...

Dennis recaps an interview with Callen Evans of the WEA regarding education and funding. https://www.nevadaesser.org/pu... ?

It's our season premiere and we've got a few things to talk about! We start with a quick rapid fire of subjects that occured whilst we were on vacation. In the second half of the show, we talk all things music; types we enjoy, various fun stories involving playing instruments, and even neat youtube channels Dave listens to.

It's our season finale and in a first for the show, we have a guest joining us. Dr. Enfield of the Washoe County School District is on to answer some tough questions, as well as share some of the positive changes within the district.

Peggy is back to talk holiday pet safety and we share a few fun pet stories. It's that time of year and we all want our furry friends to be safe. If you have any questions you'd like to direct towards Peggy, be sure to check out the link below. M Peggy A Rew | All Things Pets with a Wordsmith Twist! (rewcrew.com)

While Dennis is sick, David continues the show with an interview of local candy maker Richard Butt! Hear about the amazing candies and treats he made, and of the tragic end to his shop up in Virginia City. Big thank you to Victor Smith from Ohio for putting us in contact with this amazing guest! Richard's Treats: French Artisan Raspberry Tart Perfectly Ornate Orange Parakeet Glazed Almond Sangria...

We decided to not cover the mid terms this episode as we were still waiting for results when we recorded. Dave shares his daughter’s experience with getting her driver’s license. Second half of the show, we dedicate to holiday related topics and share a few favorite charities. https://www.va.gov/southern-nevada-health-care/ https://www.stjude.org/ https://fbnn.org/ https://www.veteransguesthouse.o...

It’s spicy episode as we cover crime and the upcoming midterms! But as with the timing of this episode, we have an article from the Atlantic to cover, as well as a HUGE story involving social media and the DHS. Links to the stories below! (Editor's Note: We got flagged for a stray curse word in this episode. Apologies in advance) https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/covid-response-for...