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COOKIN' UP A STORY: Turkeys and Ticks Apr 17, 2025

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In this freeball episode, the crew goes without a guest to discuss turkeys, ticks, conductors, camp etiquette, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Leave It Better Than You Found It - Brad Cordell and Duane Wright Apr 14, 2025

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In part two of our conversation with Brad and Duane, learn more about habitat improvement, turkey hunting, and a weird aspect of turkey hunting that Rich was unaware of. There are also hunting stories, rabbit holes, and dire wolves. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: It All Starts with Fire - Brad Cordell and Duane Wright Apr 10, 2025

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When it comes to effective land management, there's nothing quite like the cleansing power of fire. On this episode, Brad Cordell of Lost 40 Habitat Improvement and Duane Wright with Collier & Associates join us to discuss how to best manage land, whether for hunting or for bringing in other types of flora and fauna. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Rebuild - Jim and Kayla Totten Apr 07, 2025

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Jim and Kayla Totten lost their house, but they found the value of community in the rubble. They also have opinions about travel, hygiene, and body odor, as do the fellas. In this one, we cover fire, pheromones, and various other topics as we sit around the campfire. Give it a listen. It's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: From the Ashes - Jim and Kayla Totten Apr 03, 2025

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Every 88 seconds, a house catches on fire, but it's not something that many of us regularly think about. For Jim and Kayla Totten, it's at presently at the center of their attention. In February, their house caught fire. While the family inside was able to escape, not all of their pets made it out. And now they're left with the rubble, trying to maintain family life while fighting regulations, insurance, and figuring out how to rebuild. Listen to them discuss what their ordeal was like and what it taught them in this episode. It's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: Life is a Monkey Wrench - Pard Lowe Mar 31, 2025

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Pard Lowe has executed many trades over the course of his life, though monkey wrenches hold a special place in his heart. In this episode, listen to Pard give some pointers on how to score a deal as well as on how to negotiate. He also gets into how he ended up working with his son, the time said son took off to Silver Dollar City with his business cash, and his secret weapon against snakes. Give it a listen. It's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: What is Money? - Pard Lowe Mar 27, 2025

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Pard Lowe was born in 1937, but the only way you'd know it by listening to him is the expansive history his stories cover. In this episode, listen to him and the crew discuss Pard's upbringing, his love of trading, and how he recently ended up getting into a fistfight. With lots of tales and wisdom, Pard reminds us why it's important to listen to our elders. So y'all give this one a listen. It's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: Becoming a Man - Christian Colon Mar 24, 2025

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After retiring from baseball, Christian Colon experienced something new -- liberty. From the time he was a young boy, his life had been mapped out for him. Once he got to the pinnacle and was drafted into the MLB, he was on the road, doing his job. Afterward, though he had his wife and kids, he had to find something to occupy his time. More important, he had to figure out who he was. Listen to him discuss his successes and failures along the way to truly becoming a man, as well as why he personally finds importance in having a tribe in this episode. Give it a listen. It's a good one.

COOKIN' UP A STORY: More to Come - Christian Colon Mar 20, 2025

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From the time he was a young man, Christian Colon's father was preparing him for his future career. He was going to play professional baseball. That dream ended up coming true, but it didn't happen without costs. In this one, listen to Christian discuss his upbringing in Puerto Rico, baseball, family, how he ended up in the major leagues, and how life unfolded as a result. Give it a listen. It's a good one.

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COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Sweet Smell of God - Logan Terry Mar 17, 2025

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After multiple universities and some time in the lab, Logan Terry realized that the life of science was not what he wanted. Improbably, he ended up selling insurance, working to grow his business to help provide for his family. Just as things started to take off, though, he began to experience some mysterious health problems and a rapidly declining ability to function in the world. While the cause of his ailments initially vexed his doctors, they soon realized he had lung cancer. With his wife pregnant and a little one at home, Logan was forced to work not just for his business, but for himself as he fought his way toward healing. Listen to him tell his miraculous story in this episode. It's a good one, you don't want to miss it. Link in comments.

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