Sparks of Interest

It's time to dig into the nitty gritty of vaccine mandates! We cover the current plan as well as our thoughts on if the mandates are needed.

In Simpsons fashion, we are airing a Halloween episode in November! Dennis and David have taken a break and Jeff is back with special guests Joey Lanzoni and Viktor Smith. Enjoy stories from all three hosts ranging from candy stories, to scary camping trips, and even costumes!

Jeff returns to Sparks of Interest for at least one episode! Listen in on all that he's been up to including; voice over work, podcast work, and various auditions. Jeff even shares a few tips about conducting interviews on a podcast with guests.

It's our second Sparks Bits and we've got one of the founders of Sparks of Interest, Peggy Rew! Today we discuss elderly pet care, and that it is ok to let your pets pass on if they are at the end. We've also got general tips for older pets that aren't quite at the end. And we top it all off with talk about vets and future episodes. Want to contact Peggy for any pet related questions? Check out he...

It's all about how to podcast in this episode as David and Dennis share how to start your very own show! Get some helpful tips on how to get started, various options for software, and even how to distribute. Are you inspired to start a show? Write us and tell us all about it! Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/ Libsyn: https://libsyn.com/ Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com Anchor: https://anch...

David carries the show in this episode as he interviews the legendary, Joey Lanzoni! Hear all about his time as a lounge singer, his encounter with Sinatra, and his legendary hunt in Africa! We may also have a tease of his future collaboration with a previous guest. Note, there were some minor technical problems while recording but we fixed it

In this episode, we talk about the 20 year conflict in Afghanistan and the Middle East. David shares his experience in Saudi Arabia as well as a few stories about being in the Air Force. The second half of the show is dedicated to the recent withdrawal and the consequences of how it was handled. Be warned, there is legitimate criticism of the withdrawal and we don't hold back our feelings on the m...

The enigmatic Viktor Smith joins a low energy Dennis for an interview on this episode. Hear about Viktor's amazing books, his adventures, how he got the life story of Couch James from Rulebooks Anonymous, and his collection of salt shakers.

Why does the phrase, "Calm down", infuriate more than calm? Dennis discusses the things going on in the world today that are driving people mad, and in the process, may infuriate you listeners even more. It's not all bad though, he gives hope in the form of a few nuggets of wisdom you can take or leave. But above all, we should all calm down.

Special guest Nate Jones of the Lifetips Podcast joins to talk podcasting, sports, faith, and more! Want to follow Nate on social media? Here’s where you can find him: Auth_Gen_Person: Twitter Lifetips Podcast: Twitter The Wise Orator: Facebook Instagram: nate_the_speaker _oratornate

It's a short and sweet episode this round as Dennis shares a few tips on wildfire prevention. Always remain vigilant to potential hazards and practice safety when out camping.

We are back and it is time to talk vacations and summer fun! Dennis has a brief update on his trip to Boise, Dave shares some future plans for a few trips, and they offer suggestions for summer activities for your enjoyment!

It's time for another Sparks After Dark as we delve into the history of prostitution in Nevada. Did you know it's not legal in the entire state? Where are these brothels able to function? What pushback has the industry received? We've got those answers and more! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_Nevada

We have finally started our Nevada history series with a board covering of Nevada facts and stories! Join us as we cover how Nevada became a state and the various features of our state!

We start our show with another of D's Rants, this time on misplaced anger at a recent tragedy. After that, it's time to talk Smart Cities! What is a Smart City? What kind of undertaking is going on in Nevada to make that a reality? What are the consequences of building one? We've got answers and questions for you in this episode!

A new bill has made it to the state senate here in Nevada and it is all about the death penalty. We discuss the history of the death penalty in Nevada along with what it takes to receive it. What sort of consequences should exist for committing crimes and why do they exist? we discuss that along with another brief rant about Twitter.

It's a chaotic episode as the sons of David and Dennis take over the show! What gets discussed? What tales and interests do the boys have? Tune in!

Welcome everyone to the first installment of Sparks Bits! Sparks Bits will be episodes of interviews primarily but not necessarily tied to our usual schedule (you will see them from time to time in our usual time slot if a preplanned episode has issues). In this first Sparks Bits, we have an amazing guest, CPA Terrell Turner! Terrell is one of the hosts of The Finance and Accounting Show giving ou...

We all remember our first car, whether it's fondly or with disdain. Join David and Dennis as they discuss vehicle ownership, with a few handy tips everyone can benefit from. Talk of Teslas and Smart cars leads into a brief chat about some green energy. And Dennis shares his recent accident and the aftermath of dealing with the loss of his truck and recovering from injury.

We have returned after a much needed break and it's time to hit the ground running! Dennis and Dave cover some of the craziness 2021 has to offer from only one month in. Get caught up on the Gamestop Rebellion, vaccines, and even Bernie Sanders memes! Curious what the future holds for the game? We've got that covered!

It's our season finale folks, and its's time for reflection. Dennis and Dave take a look back at the various changes over 202 in terms of the show and society. They also delve a little further into the past and share fun stories to warm the depths of your heart. So pull up a chair, enjoy a hot beverage, and end your year with Sparks of Interest

It’s that time of year! With how much people are struggling right now, Dennis and Dave cover a plethora of charities both local and national that the listeners can donate to. There’s veteran charity, child charity, family charity, even animals too! It isn’t all business this episode though, there holiday movie suggestions for you and your family to enjoy! Veteran’s Guesthouse https://www.veteransg...

In this important episode, Dennis and Dave go over tech censorship. Learn about Section 230 and what it does. Hear about instances of censorship across multiple platforms. And discover new tech platforms to try out if you want to escape the big dogs. It's not all doom and gloom though, our hero David rectifies an injustice from over 20 years ago ON AIR!

In this episode, we see the return of Jeff and a special guest, Lisa, join David and Dennis for stories about ROTC. Learn some of the things that can be learned in ROTC as well as the fun activities and teams each one of our hosts was on.

Dennis and David discuss the difficulties of stress in everyday life as well as ways to combat it. Our hosts give their own personal destressers and share some of their own stressful jobs (with an entertaining twist of course).