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COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Best Zinnia - Brad and Sandy Russell Nov 05, 2026

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In part one of our latest, we talk to Brad and Sandy Russell of Chestnuts In The Ozarks about growing up, getting into trees, and sustainability. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#chestnuts #marriage #stepkids #trees

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Be a Friend - Gary Crews Nov 02, 2026

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In part two of our discussion with Gary, we get more into his life as an officer and detective, his inability to actually retire, and the importance of friendship. We also learn about an alternative way to cool your house down. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#friendship #garage #crocs #police #detectives #twins

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Night Shift - Gary Crews Oct 29, 2026

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Born in Eureka Springs, AR, which we'll let him describe, Gary Crews went from hauling hay to the Marines to the police, watching areas change around him along the way. In this episode, Gary and the tribe go through those changes, as well as chasing a few rabbit holes. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#marines #police #eurekaspringsarkansas #greatpassionplay #christoftheozarks #toyota #corolla

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Mayor Season - Catfish Ken Whittle Oct 26, 2026

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In part two, which is technically part four, of our conversation with Catfish Ken Whittle, we get his spiritual side, which he enjoys giving and finds it important, and how making it on social media is the hardest job he's ever undertaken. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#catfishken #mayor #spirituality #generosity #giving #fishing #datacenters

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Lower Management - Catfish Ken Whittle Oct 22, 2026

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Catfishken is back in the studio for this one. We get into what motivates him, how social media is a blessing and a curse, and why 9-5s are a curse. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#catfishken #towtruck #plumbing #socialmediamarketing #SocialMediaGrowth

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Ascending Angels Oct 19, 2026

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On part two of our latest, we get into Hollywood Joe's trip into Wisconsin. It was a trip in which he chased wood ducks, woodcock, muskies, supper clubs, and exit strategies. There's also an old timer named Timmy. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#woodcock #woodducks #wisconsin #LambeauField #Packers #muskiefishing #supperclub #timmy

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Traction Control Oct 15, 2026

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On this episode, we get the recap of Joe and Joe's adventure with the Gambler. There are burnouts, wenches, technical prowess, and foul aromas. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#cadillac #gambler500 #outdoorchannel #fishing

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Redneck Trigonometry - Jonathan Rueppel Oct 12, 2026

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In part two of our conversation with Jonathan Rueppel, we talk intra-Marine rivalries, who's the best of the best, women in combat, and more. We also discuss suppressors, thought the part about filling out Form 4 for the ATF when getting one has become outdated in the days since recording. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#marines #GWOT #combat #womenincombat #suppressors #training

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Low IQ, High Violence - Jonathan Rueppel Oct 08, 2026

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For our second visit with Jonathan Rueppel, we get into recruiting, partial truths that can go along with being recruited, and the power of brotherhood. More important, we sat with a man who was much lighter than the last time he was in the studio, and that's the best part. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#marines #recruiting #ACV #veterans #gwot

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Felt and Fire - Rex Decker Oct 05, 2026

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For part two of our conversation with Rex Decker of Sugar Creek Hat Co., we get how he became a hat maker, his approach to design, and why he prefers to work one on one with his customers in order to guide them through the process and make them the exact hat they want. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#hat #HatMaking #beaver #felt #fire #AI