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COOKIN' UP A STORY: A Country Boy in Arkansas - Gage Obert Dec 22, 2025

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For part two of our conversation with Gage Obert, we got into his journey into trap shooting, shotguns, and getting kids into the sport. Ralph Bartley also stopped by to discuss hunting dogs, field trials, and what it takes to make a champion. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#shotguns #clayshooting #trapshooting #dogs #fieldtrials

COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Temple of the Sack - Gage Obert Dec 18, 2025

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What do you do when a friend's son misbehaves? What is OCD? How many times should you say the same prayer a night? Does plastic break wood? And, lastly, how do frozen Airheads compare to shotguns? Find out the answers to those questions, and more, in the latest episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#trapshooting #shotguns #samurai #sword #balls #airheads

COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Medicine Man Wasn't Cool Because He Was a Failure - Dr. Sarah and Heather Knife Chief Dec 15, 2025

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In part two of our conversation with Dr. Sarah and Heather Knife Chief, we discuss informed consent, alternative approaches to health, natural remedies, and ancient wisdom. We also get into fasting, toxins, and why simpler is sometimes better when it comes to treatments. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#wolfband #pawnee #NativeAmerican #nativemedicine ##medicineman #hallucinogen

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Go Back to Your Roots - Dr. Sarah and Heather Knife Chief Dec 11, 2025

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Audience favorite Dr. Sarah Knife Chief returned for the latest episode, bringing her sister Heather with her. In a wide ranging conversation, we discussed the Outsiders, native healing, the need to be close to our food, speaking to our water, and why mosquitos might serve a purpose. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#nativeamerican #nativehealing #pawnee #wolfband #NaturalHealing

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Convert to Hispanicism - Fredy Romero Dec 08, 2025

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After years spent grinding, Fredy Romero left behind the 9-5 life and started his own business. Working alongside his wife, he developed an event venue that can hosts concerts, quinceaneras, weddings, and more. In part two of our discussion with him, we find out how he went from NTI and Campbells to owning the Metroplex, how he celebrated his 50th birthday, and his fondness for classic cars. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#quinceanera #2livecrew #birthdays #dj #family

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Romeros Always Produce - Fredy Romero Dec 04, 2025

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Fredy Romero came to the United States when he was five years old and almost immediately went to work with his father. Together, alongside his mother and a growing team, they ran Romero's Produce, a grocery store on wheels that served communities without adequate access to fresh goods. Fredy never stopped working and, over time, built himself up into an entrepreneur running his own business. Along the way, though, there was a lot of other output for others. In this one, hear Fredy tell the crew why Romeros always produce. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#migration #mexico #produce #farming #crabfishing #entrepreneur #dj #club

COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Arrest That Changed My Life - John Collins Dec 01, 2025

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John Collins got his start as a security guard. After that, he became a police officer, a career in which he was known for making DUI arrests. There was one incident, though, that changed his outlook on the approach to DUIs and another which dampened his desire to confront bad guys in the wild. Those experiences led him to pursue a career as an attorney, first as a prosecutor and then as a defender. In this episode, hear his wild stories, the reasons for his career moves, and why he decided to become a scum-sucking criminal defense attorney. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

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#attorney #johncollins #dui #dwi #jcpenney #defense #criminaldefense #getsome

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Thankful Nov 27, 2025

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While the year isn't over, we at Cookin' Up a Story are thankful. We're blessed with great families, great friends, great guests, and great stories. In this one, we debate Thanksgiving foods, discuss alternative recipes, and reflect on the episodes we've put out this year. Happy Thanksgiving and give it a listen, it's a good one.

#thanksgiving #turkey #ham #dressing #pie #eggs #friedturkey

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Meth Rooster - Brad and Keith Steele Nov 24, 2025

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Brad Steele doesn't think of himself as a tweaker even though he is an addict. He works, he won't steal your copper, and he doesn't like associating with people who do. He's also a fan of venomous snakes, taxidermy, and other pursuits that sleeping much less than most affords him the time to do. In part two of our discussion with Brad and his son Keith, we get deeper into the strange life of this modern day outlaw. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#meth #copper #snakes #taxidermy #studying #adderall

COOKIN' UP A STORY: Six Felonies in Six Days - Brad and Keith Steele Nov 20, 2025

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In another time, Brad Steele would've been a bit of an outlaw. He's also a bit of one in the present day. In this episode, listen to him and his son Keith touch on various points of Brad's life, and their life together. From stealing booze to getting into drugs to starting accidental fires to raising his kids by himself, Brad has done a bit of everything and Keith has been around to document much of it. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#drugs #fire #meth #plumbing #plumbers #marriage #divorce #carnivals