Cookin' Up A Story
Here on Cookin' Up a Story, the crew discusses a wide variety of topics showcased through laughter and real world experiences. The hosts discuss current events along with treasured memories and unforgettable stories.
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Lower Management - Catfish Ken Whittle
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
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
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
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 We also discuss suppressors, thought the part about filling out Form 4 for the ATF when getting one has become outdated in the days since recording.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
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
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
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Recruiter - Rex Decker
Rex Decker is a man of many hats. One is as a tech recruiter, a job he's been involved with for 30 years. In this one, hear how Rex got his start and how he thinks AI is changing the nature of work, resumes, and interviews, as well as what effects he predicts it will have on the economy. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#recruitment #recruiting #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #hats #interview #resumes
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Cell 5, B Pod - Bucky Ray Sitsler
Bucky Ray Sitsler went from musician to meth cook to minister. In part two of our conversation, Bucky gets into the dangerous freedom that came with the birth of his second child, living as an addict, becoming a preacher, and then leaving the church. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
Also, make sure you check out the Back Row Revival Podcast.
#addiction #meth #prison #police #arrested #religion #preach #pentecostal
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Seven Days - Bucky Ray Sitsler
Bucky Ray Sitsler is a man of many talents, and a few vices. In part one of our discussion with him, and don't worry he'll be back, we get into his early life, music, endeavors both legal and highly illegal, and how religion shaped him. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#music #drums #pentecostal #meth #speed #divorce
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Longings for Immortality - Rusty Guenard
In this episode, Rusty Guenard joins us to discuss his book "Longings for Immortality," a work of historical fiction. He offers his usual insights into the history of the United States, the Civil War, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#Arkansas #history #arkansawtraveler #longingsforimmortality #immortality #bookrecommendations
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Fried Squirrel Will Save the World
For this one, we recap the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off, a magical day of squirrel, catfish, chili, insurance, and passed out third party vendors. From blazing hot hottest squirrels to Clifton Jackson's grand entrance, it was a great day, but this episode is pretty fun, too. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#squirrel #squirrelcookoff #friedsquirrel #dudewipes #busch #gumbo #chili #poopercooper
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Water Where You Live - Rick "Redrik" Grey
For part two of our conversation with Rick "Redrik" Grey, we get into life after music, RVs, water usage, data centers, and the importance of conversation. Rick also discusses his engagement to a famous comedian and what he loves about comedy in general. And, as a little bonus, there's some green room banter included after the outro. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#valueforvalue #datacenters #AI #water #drought #conversation #bodylanguage #comedy
COOKIN' UP A STORY: 31 Flavors - Rick Redrik Grey
Rick Redrik Grey was born and raised in the small town of Festus, Missouri, but small town life didn't have everything he was looking for and he ended up in Fayetteville, AR. Along the way, he started smoking weed, ended up in a rehab program called Teen Challenge, joined a gang, and then joined a rock band. Both the gang and the band required traveling, taking him to even bigger cities. In this one, Rick talks about his adventures in life as well as the challenges. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#Festus #gang #rehab #g...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac
Manufacturing, black helicopters, cash for clunkers, and Cadillacs steer the conversation in this one. Also, though, make sure to hang around for Martinez's quest for a new mattress. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#gambler500 #cadillac #honda #hyundai #kia #china #EVs #blackhelicopter #mattresses
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Long Enough
In this guest-less episode, we get into testosterone, mice, dove hunting, armadillos, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#mice #doves #armadillo #trt #hrt #englishtoffee #toffee #mobilehome #waterheater
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Mind Over Matter - Dustin Tomlinson and Stephen Curgan
For part two of our discussion with Armwrestler Dustin Tomlinson and Stephen Fiery Redd Curgan, we get into their strategies for success, their plans and goals, and why the physical aspect of their competitions isn't necessarily the biggest challenge on the road to victory. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#armwrestling #chilipeppers #chiles #mindovermatter #leagueoffire
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Old Man Strength - Dustin Tomlinson and Stephen Curgan
For this episode, Armwrestler Dustin Tomlinson and Stephen Fiery Redd Curgan join us to discuss arm wrestling and competitive chile pepper eating. Learn how theses men from rural roots ended up getting involved in feats often involving mind over matter, imitating things you see on YouTube, and how their lives shaped them for these activities. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#armwrestling #leagueoffire #competition #YouTuber #socialmedia #hotsauce #OverTheTop
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Chummin' is Expensive - Catfish Ken Whittle
On part two of our discussion with Catfishken Whittle, we get into bankruptcy, traveling, Mahindras, chumming, and the funniest definition of liberty we've ever heard. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#mahindra #chum #travel #bankruptcy #saved #jesus
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Big Job - Catfish Ken Whittle
In the latest episode, we talk to Ken "Catfishken" Whittle about having a house as a young man, the different trades he pursued, milfs, the difference between skilled and unskilled labor, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#skilledtrades #plumbing #scrapmetal #catfishken #milfs #concrete
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Circadian Rhythm - Dr. Kevin Haney and Alex Beaumont
For part two of our conversation with Dr. Kevin Haney and Alex Beaumont of The Edge at Pinnacle Point, we get into why Dr. Haney got into men's wellness, how Alex came to work for him, the challenges of opening a new clinic during covid, and the importance of maintaining healthy hormone levels. Also, when recording, sometimes we don't get everything out that we want to and that happened this time, so we'd like to give a shout-out to Dani, the medical scribe on Alex's team. And as always, give it a listen, it's a good one.
#T...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: T - Dr. Kevin Haney and Alex Beaumont
Testosterone replacement therapy is big, and for good reason. It's not just about sex, but mental clarity, healthy sleep, and also sex. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Haney and Alex Beaumont with The Edge at Pinnacle Point in Rogers, AR sit down with us to discuss how their lives and careers and how those things led them to focusing on men's health. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#theedgenwa #trt #testosterone #sex #health #sleep #wellness
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Nobody Gets Out Unscathed
In part two of our latest, we get into Troy Currens' new venture, being addicted to stress, and problems versus opportunities. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#problems #opportunity #opportunities #stress #gokart #k1 #inspiration
COOKIN' UP A STORY: For Your Eyes Only
On this episode, Troy Currens joins us around the campfire as we get into flock cameras, VPNs, and digital privacy in an age of constant surveillance. We also get into importance of having purpose in your life, though, don't worry not purpose in the sense of that self-help book. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#flock #surveillance #vpns #privacy #telescreen #Orwell #purpose
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Air, Spark, Fuel, Fire - Shawn Buffalo
In part two of the latest episode, Shawn Buffalo gets into fighting, fatherhood, electric cars, and more than a few rabbit holes. There's also a discussion of how strippers are like special operations soldiers alongside some other stripper-related topics. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#marinecorps #gwot #strippers #tesla #elonmusk #EVS #fatherhood #singledadlife #squirrels
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Bananas in the Buffalo House - Shawn Buffalo
For the latest episode, Shawn Buffalo headed into the studio to discuss being a Marine, a mechanic, the importance of customer service, the art of fighting, his marriage, and much, much, much more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#buffalohouse #marinecorps #banana #fighter #mechanic #sears #scubadiving #conchbabies #florida #keywest
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Alien Tequila - Caleb Baker
In part two of our discussion with Caleb Baker, we get into overlanding into Arizona and New Mexico in the quest to find alien life. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#overlanding #roswell #arizona #newmexico #traviswalton #aliens #ufo #TheTruthIsOutThere
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Hunters and Hippies - Caleb Baker
Caleb Baker with Baker Overland sat down with the crew for this one to discuss growing up on acreage as one of nine kids, migrating to the big city, coming home, and getting into overlanding. From developing an interest to learning how to soup up a rig to starting his own family, Caleb has a story to tell. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#bakeroverland #calebbaker #toyota #toyotaoffroad #overland #overlanding #chicago #arkansas
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Next Right Thing - Tommy Cooksey
In part two of our conversation with Tommy Cooksey, we need to head back to prison a few more times, then into a relationship based around addiction. But Tommy and his wife weren't destined to lose their battles and, when rock bottom came calling, they made the choice to live life differently. Tommy breaks down their differing rock bottoms, their choice to move to Arkansas, what recovery looks like, and why having a tribe is key. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#addiction #recovery #tribe #prison #unitedstatesofamerica #allfiftystates #ocean
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Dope Sells Itself
Tommy Cooksey led a hard life. By 14, he had his first felony. From there, he went into a world of drugs, theft, and fighting, one that would continue for decades. In part one of our conversation with him, Tommy goes over his early life, his early crimes, and his first trip to prison. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#prison #felony #crime #theft #redemption
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Off the Beaten Path - Todd McCowin
In part two of our discussion with Todd McCowin, we go off on an adventure. From drinking with a cattle rustler in Alpine, Texas to the top of mountains to a raucous discussion about the merits of sweet breakfast foods, this one covers almost as much territory as Todd has on his motorcycle. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#motorcycle #alpine #texas #mtmckinley #colorado #ohio #philosophy #poptart #alaska #denalinationalpark
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Youngstown Tune-Up - Todd McCowin
Todd McCowin has never shied away from adventure. From motorcycles to the Navy, he's lived with caution, if not fear. In this episode, Todd discusses motorcycle racing in the Isle of Man, hiding on an aircraft carrier, and the magic of growing up in Ohio. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#isleofman #IsleOfManTT #navy #ussjfk #ohio #youngtown #barberchair #windshield
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Battle Continues - Rusty Guenard and Gan Nunnally
On part two of our latest, Rusty Guenard and Gan Nunnally continue their lesson on America's founding, as well as getting into other important moments that led us to becoming the shining country we are today. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#july2 #America250 #revolution #revolutionarywar #georgewashington #benjaminfranklin #timemachine #food
COOKIN' UP A STORY: 250 Years - Rusty Guenard and Gan Nunnally
250 years ago the battle for a nation begun. Though it took years, many men, and much treasure, we won and the United States achieved independence. In this episode, Rusty Guenard and Gan Nunnally break down the story of our founding along with providing tips on how to see some of the history for yourself today. Give it a listen, it's a good one. And enjoy your Independence Day!
#america #unitedstates #revolutionarywar #history #America250 #georgewashington
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Our Buddy Lucky
In this episode, we get into the vault to reshare episode 25 with Our Buddy Lucky. Give it a listen, it's a good one.
#radio #lawenforcement #tinbenders #relationships #friendship #lucky
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Graduation - Jason McNelly
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
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
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
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
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
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