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COOKIN' UP A STORY: Vision Quest - The Kimball Family Jun 30, 2025

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For the Kimball Family, training is just part of the journey toward championships. It's also an opportunity to overcome a variety of other struggles, from airports to cutting to helping others in the community. In part two of our discussion with them, we dive into what motivates them, what keeps them centered, and why they do it. Give it a listen. It's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: It's Not Time to Fight, Until It's Time to Fight - The Kimball Family Jun 26, 2025

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For Annika, Aryanna, Axil, and Xander Kimball, of TCB Boxing/MMA, not fighting was never a consideration. They were born into it. Honorary Kimball Darrin, he was adopted into it. It's not just about the fighting, though. It's also about the discipline, perseverance, and accomplishment of overcoming not just their opponents, but themselves. In this episode, we talk with five young fighters about the life, their accomplishments, and what it takes to win. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Bottom Card - Herb Hodde Jun 23, 2025

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In part two of our interview with Herb Hodde, we learn a few tricks of the trade, the pervasiveness of magic throughout history, where the word "abracadabra" originated, and get to listen to Martinez getting sawed in half. Does Herb put him back together? The only way to find out is to listen because it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Court Jester - Herb Hodde Jun 19, 2025

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When Herb Hodde was in elementary school, he decided he wanted to become a magician. And eventually he did, though there were more than a few twists and turns along the way. In this episode, hear Herb share how he learned the craft, how his career wound around a few rabbit holes, and what it was like to try grits for the first time. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: Climb That Ladder - Yanni Constantin Jun 16, 2025

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In the second installment of our latest with Yanni Constantin, we go down more than a few rabbit holes, often leaving one hole and instantly heading into another. From pillows and mattresses to AI and robots, we discuss myriad current events as well as diving into our opinions on the future of work, what it takes to make it, and why you should never give up. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Hot Beer - Yanni Constantin Jun 12, 2025

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When Yanni Constantin headed out from Romania for Greece, there wasn't much of a plan. There also wasn't much of a guide to get he and his friends across various borders along the way. Yet, as we heard during his first appearance, they did make it. In this episode, Yanni goes deeper into the journey and the whole crew takes a similarly circuitous route through his travels, the cost of brisket, heavy metal festivals, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Multidimensional People - Tim Kizer Jun 09, 2025

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Tim Kizer doesn't refer himself as a philosopher, but he is a bit of one. In part two of our interview with Tim, hear him discuss his fondness for Catholic theologian Thomas Merton, why he always looks for the multiple dimensions present in everyone, and how all of us on earth are connected. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: A Series of Unplanned Events - Tim Kizer Jun 05, 2025

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Tim Kizer isn't much for planning, but that hasn't stopped him from living a good life. From Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Kentucky to Fayetteville, things have tended to work out for him, so long as we're not talking duck clubs. Listen to Tim discuss his childhood, said lack of planning, tragedy, success, and why he doesn't want to be an angry old man in this episode. It's a good one. Link in comments.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Best Time to Plant a Tree Jun 02, 2025

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In part two of our latest, we get into questions y'all wanted answered. We dive into when and where we'd be if we could be anywhere, what excites us, our feelings on tater cakes, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Free the SPAM May 29, 2025

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You've all heard the tales about Joe's trip to Alaska and his plan to cook an entire moose. Now you can hear how it all went down, including a trip to a possible murder house, a dreadlocked woman, a salvaged rotisserie, and a mountain shaped like a vagina. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

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