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Here on Cookin' Up a Story, the crew discusses a wide variety of topics showcased through laughter and real world experiences. The hosts discuss current events along with treasured memories and unforgettable stories.
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Jonathan Rueppel was born to be a warrior and after boot camp, deployed to the Middle East. Once there, he experienced situations that challenged the toughness inherent to being a Marine, ones that stuck with him after retiring. In this one, hear about his experiences in battles as well as the battles he's still facing as a civilian. This is another episode that's going to help someone else out there fighting similar battles. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #marines #mentalhealth #middleea...
For this episode, retired Marine Jonathan Rueppel joined us to discuss growing up on military bases, his passion for education, and the recently announced changes to the military. We also learned why he chose to join and what boot camp was like, with a few trips down rabbit holes along the way. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #marines #iraq #DepartmentofWar #teargas #bootcamp
In part two of our conversation with Brad Bassham, which arrived late because Rich dropped the ball (dammit, Rich!), hear more rabbit holes upon rabbit holes, as well as Brad's story about an encounter with the FBI. It's another meandering conversation around the campfire and it's a good one. Give it a listen. #fbi #neworleans #pawnshops #jcrew
For this one, listener Brad Basham joined us in the studio for one in which the rabbit holes go down other rabbit holes before heading down another rabbit hole. We also discuss his life, education, and how he tricked his wife into going out on their first date, plus a story that disappointed Wilson because Brad is too dedicated to staying alive. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #alaska #rabbitholes #toyotacamry #alaska
Troy Currens didn't get his life together until his 40s, but he did get it back together. He cleaned up, welcomed a new baby, and found his passion for helping people by helping get them into the car they want. Hear him talk construction, sales, and respect in this episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #sales #carsalesman #cars #addiction #rehab #prison #ReadTheTape
When Troy Currens was a a young man, he was a little bastard, constantly getting in trouble with every authority in his life. But as he grew up, he remained a little bastard, constantly getting in trouble with every authority in his life. In part one of our conversation with him, hear Troy tell how he ended up on the wrong side of the law over and over again and how ultimately shaped him into the man he is today. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #jail #police #prison #DUI #repeatoffen...
After college, Matt Rhodes was unemployed for 11 days. Through work ethic and working his network, he landed a coaching job where he earned an astonishing amount of money. From college roles to high school, he's focused his career on teaching kids the value of discipline and dedication. In this episode, hear Matt discuss how he landed in the weight room, pushing kids to makes themselves bigger, and not just in terms of muscle mass. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #GravetteAR #gravett...
When you think of growing up on 55 acres with horses, a dog, and a .22, you don't think of Massachusetts, but that's exactly the upbringing that Matt Rhodes experienced. In part one of our discussion with him, we hear how his parents instilled discipline, let him suffer, and demanded he have at least one activity. Those three things helped turn Matt into the man he is today, which is one who is helping coach, literally, the next generation. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #gravette #...
Gary Vernon and Victor Gurel may love mountain biking, but they're not dirty hippies. Instead, they're focused on fun, health, and the ways the sport can lift up local economies. In part 2 of our conversation with them, hear them lay out why mountain biking has ripple effects, how you can get started, and why dirt is better than pavement. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #oztrailsnwa #trailblazers #bentonville #rogers #fayetteville #lowell #springdale #mountainbiking #starwars
If there's one thing we're known for at Cookin' Up a Story, it's our deep and abiding passion for cycling. After part one of our conversation with Gary Vernon and Victor Gurel, our attitudes may have shifted a little bit, pun intended. In this one, we get into the economic and conservational benefits of mountain biking, how Northwest Arkansas became a cycling destination, and why we should root for mountain bikers to continue doing they're thing in the region. Give it a listen, it's a good on...
When Lindell Roth discovered his passion for hunting, he didn't keep it to himself. Instead, he found a way to share it with others. Regardless of circumstances, if there's someone who wants to go out into the woods, Heart and Soul Outdoors will help them get there. From local hunts to trips abroad, he gets people off the couch and into the stand. In this episode, hear him share why he does it and why it's important. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #heartandsouloutdoors #hunting #fis...
Born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas, Lindell Roth has held a variety of careers over his life, but it was a lifelong mild interest that truly became his passion when he hit 40. In this episode, listen to him discuss growing up in Northwest Arkansas, his Atari 2600, and a variety of other topics as we work our way toward the value he's bringing to the community and his tribe. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #bailbonds #atari2600 #chicken #eggs #dobermanpinscher #heartandsouloutdoo...
In part two of our interview with Denis Dean, we get into reasonable doubt, jury duty, and why he wants to be the prosecuting attorney while also going down a few rabbit holes, as is our modi operandi. From state fairs to sandwiches to gut-wrenching cases, part two offers a plethora of topics. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #denisdean #prosecutor #washingtoncounty #madisoncounty #turkeylegs #gravitron #hashtag
Denis Dean had a circuitous route from Miami, Florida to Fayetteville, Arkansas, one involving a family of attorneys, crooked cops, cocaine dealers, and death threats. Now Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Washington and Madison Counties, Dean is looking to shed the "deputy" portion of his title and become the prosecutor. In this episode, he discusses his family history, growing up in Florida in the wildness of the 1980s, and what motivates him when it comes to making sure bad guys face the justice...
For part two of our discussion with Charles Kochel, we almost totally skipped over the discussion of faith mentioned at the end of part one. Instead, we went down a variety of rabbit holes, from tariffs to Case Knives to success to patriotism. In other words, it was a true campfire conversation. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #tariffs #globalization #pocketknife #dirt #dharma #faith
When Charles Kochel last visited us, he was preparing to begin treatments for cancer. Since that time, he's undergone a plethora of surgery, gotten blood transfusions, and been told there's now something wrong with his heart. That hasn't stopped him from spending time with his family and friends, getting out on his tractor, or l-i-v-i-n in general. In this episode, catch up with Charles as he discusses everything that's happened since his last visit and find out how he thinks about the future...
Elery Bush went from owning the largest club in the state of Louisiana, with stacks of cash in a drawer in his apartment, to finding himself broken down and broke on the side of the road, with an inoperable Toyota Camry and only 73 cents to his name. From there, he went on to become a hood tax expert before launching a t-shirt and printing company. Then he started his career as a journeyman carpenter, despite having no experience with carpentry. In this episode, we continue our discussion wit...
Elery Bush has lived enough life for several people. From growing up in a house where an exorcism was performed to outlandish church outfits to renegade trick or treating to running the largest nightclub in Louisiana, he's got stories to spare of them. Fortunately for us, and for you, he stopped by the studio and shared more than a few. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #girbaudjeans #nightclub #louisiana #plumbing #hashtag
We're back with more listener questions and, boy, did y'all elicit some conversations. How does Joe keep his beard so lustrous? How do you get to Sesame Street? How does a flatulent water buffalo help when you're stopped by the police? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in our latest episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #beards #sesamestreet #beans #waterbuffalo #camels #hunting #hogs
What do heavy machines, haints, secrets, possums, and canned biscuits have to do with one another? Not much, but that's the winding path guest questioner Jamey Cooley took us down in this episode, one in which he turned the tables on the hosts and put us in the hot seat. From rabbit hole to rabbit hole, this one travels a winding road. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #georgejones #possums #opossums #biscuits #haints #ghosts #firstcar #rabbitholes
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I've been listening to this podcast for about 2 months now. This particular episode reminds me so much of how I came up with the friends I have/had. I know this podcast is gonna be a success so I lament the day it becomes suitable for most folks. I'll probably keep listening but I hope it never changes. Good Job and Good Luck Guys!