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COOKIN' UP A STORY: Graduation - Jason McNelly Jun 25, 2026

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Jason McNelly is a wild man. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, he was around for the explosion in population and amenities, not that he always stayed put for them. From Metallica concerts to the Navy, Jason has lived an interesting life. In this episode, here him recount parts of his youth, at least the parts that haven't been redacted, that led him into military service. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#metallica #bentonville #arkansas #boaconstrictor #navy #communications

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Ordering Up a Story Jun 22, 2026

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What are the keys to helping homeowners who want to renovate achieve the best results while staying in budget? What's the difference between camping with kids versus without? Should you cook or should you order? What about if you're cooking for five hungry fireman? Hear Adam, Justin, Mark Holaway, and Rich answer these questions and more in the latest episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#construction #camping #campfire #cooking #firemen #restaurants #service

COOKIN' UP A STORY: A Weed is Any Plant in the Wrong Spot Jun 18, 2026

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In this one, Mark Holaway steps in to assist Adam, Justin, and Rich as they discuss bad customer service, AI lovers, relationships, and answer a few listener questions. Rich also discovers, though he doesn't say it out loud, that he uses the word "like" more than an '80s valley girl. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#AI #relationships #customerservice #jeep #duckroll #rickroll

COOKIN' UP A STORY: 7 x 21 - Simeon Hinsey Jun 15, 2026

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After college, Simeon Hinsey felt the pull to go back to school, landing at JBU as an employee and as a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas. Things didn't go exactly as planned, though, and Simeon became a Razorback in more ways than one. In part two, hear him discuss those moves and how they ultimately led to his forming the iYes foundation and combining his passions in life into one purpose. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#basketball #razorbacks #coaching #IYESFoundation #bahamas #CulturalExchange

COOKIN' UP A STORY: You're Not Coming Home - Simeon Hinsey Jun 11, 2026

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Simeon Hinsey was born in the Bahamas, but a basketball scholarship led him to Fayetteville, Arkansas when he was 14 years old. In this episode, we hear what life was like for a young Bahamian, how he adjusted once arriving in Arkansas, and how he turned his passion for sports into a lifetime of opportunities, not just for himself, but for others. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#basketball #arkansasrazorbacks #jbu #iyesfoundation #opportunity #bahamas

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Two Minds, One Soul - Dekevis Jordan Jun 08, 2026

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In part two of our interview with Dekevis Jordan, we get into the transition from Ecoline to Sprinter, going pro, growing up, becoming a fire fighter, and getting married. Dekevis also discusses how he found his way back to God and began a plan for life after bullfighting. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#dekevisjordan #bullfighting #sprintervan #vanlife #christianity #firefighter #ranching #cows

COOKIN' UP A STORY: 1,000,000 Miles - Dekevis Jordan Jun 04, 2026

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For the latest episode, bullfighter Dekevis Jordan joins us to discuss growing up country, getting into being a cowboy, and van life. From an interest to a way to pay bills while he waited to go to college to a career, Dekevis gets into the path that led him to literally taking bulls by the horns. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#dekevisjordan #bullfighting #bullfighter #rodeo #vanlife #econoline #airconditioning #bulls

COOKIN' UP A STORY: When Life Gives You Lemons Jun 01, 2026

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In this episode, we're talking cars. Best. Worst. In between. We also get into Barrett Jackson, lemon laws, and the longest root in the world. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#cars #trucks #lemons #lemonade #lemonlaws #carrepairs #airconditioning

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Goosebumps May 28, 2026

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In this episode, we get into Joe's new spectacles, fishing, goose killing, fish tails, the Zero Bomb Company, and go down a variety of rabbit holes, including the one time Joe ended up boycotting a local retailer, and then slowly getting his revenge against them. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#glasses #fishing #fish #friedspiders #exchange #revenge

COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Devil Never Lies at 100% - Simon Lisun May 25, 2026

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In part two of our conversation with Simon Lisun, we get into his early career goals, becoming a father, starting a business, and being a dirty Russian. Also, hear him praise the United States and outline why his story could only happen here. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#russia #ukraine #medical #medtech #epoxy #fatherhood #construction