On May 3, 2022, Cookin' Up a Story launched. Initially, it was just Aaron and Joe, though the guests soon started arriving. Two of those guests, Redwords, who was interviewed in July of that year, and Martinez, who came on to help interview Gar...

Wine is often associated with high culture whereas beer with low. Inmates in prisons only make one of the two, though, because the art of making beer is much more intense than that of wine. In part two of our discussion with Florian, we get int...

When Florian Aufdenblatten signed up to be a foreign exchange student, he didn't expect to land in Gravette, Arkansas, but he did. Listen to our conversation with him as we discuss stereotypes, coming from Switzerland to Arkansas, and chase mor...

On this episode, we get deep, discussing mortality, funeral arrangements, and being remembered. We also discuss some of the things we're currently watching on TV, though, so it's not all heavy. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

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. 

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 l...

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 manag...

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 s...

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...

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 int...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Christia...

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 s...

Logan Terry has a powerful story to tell, but first, we need to meet the man and find a little bit about his life, his education, evolution, and how he ended up selling insurance. In this one, Logan and the boys sit around the fire and get to k...

To an outside observer, it may sound like Chris Pendleton fell hard and landed flat on his ass. But what if, instead, he landed on his feet, ready to enjoy liberty? In this edition, Chris goes over the second half of his life, and how he went f...

Christopher Pendleton had it all, a wife, kids, a house, a cabin, and a high-flying corporate gig pulling in a nice annual salary. Now, he lives in his vehicle and pulls in $14/hour. Listen to him discuss how he rose up in life and then gave it...

Part 2 “WE” This segment delves into childbirth, friendship, and creating positive change, featuring Sammy Laney and her 501c organization, DEB PROJECT. The episode offers an in-depth look at foster programs and procedures. We are excited to pr...

Meet Sammy, the ultimate champion of foster children and families! On this episode, the crew is chatting about friendships that change lives, but don't worry, we won't get too mushy. We'll be hopping around and rabbit holing... and Part 2? That...

Boring security work, drunken escapades, and a failed attempt at picking up an officer: these are the experiences that Mitch Grantham's time the Marines offered him. In this installment, listen to him continue his story of being an MSG and how ...

In the sixth grade, Mitch Grantham knew he wanted to be a Marine. When he was 17, his parents signed off, allowing him to enlist and hit training just after his 18th birthday, but with one caveat. Whereas Mitch wanted to be a sniper, his dad wa...

After being filmed at the capitol on January 6, Nathan Hughes became the subject of online hunters, both official and unofficial. They combed the internet looking for clues about him, including where to find him. They succeeded, with the feds s...

Arkansas native Nathan Hughes never intended to gain notoriety, but on January 6, 2020, he did just that. Now a free man, listen to Nathan discuss his childhood, his love of liberty, and the positive side of being hit by a boat. From explosions...

In this one, the crew continues their conversation with Curt Osier and Doug Tapp. They traverse around getting older, freedom, helping Phil from "Duck Dynasty" defend his homestead, and more. With stories of stupidity, wisdom, restraint, and ex...

On today's episode, inveterate storytellers Curtis Osier and Doug Tapp join the crew in the studio to discuss growing up in Newport, Arkansas, life as young men, college, and mysterious ceremonies in the woods. Hear tales of a rogue Burt Reynol...