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.
Episodes
340 episodes
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 ...
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.&...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 wo...
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...
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...
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...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: 1,000,000 Miles - Dekevis Jordan
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 pat...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: When Life Gives You Lemons
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...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Goosebumps
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 re...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Devil Never Lies at 100% - Simon Lisun
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. G...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: No One Goes to Nebraska - Simon Lisun
When Simon Lisun was four-years-old, his family moved from Ukraine to the United States. Simon and his siblings didn't speak English, they didn't know many people in the US, and they'd never been before moving. In this episode, Simon discusses ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Arkansawyers - Rusty Guenard
In part two of our discussion with Rusty Guenard, we get into the Civil War, different schools of reenactment, and why the reasons brothers fought against brothers wasn't as simple as it's often presented. Give it a listen, it's a good one.&nbs...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Forgotten War - Rusty Guenard
Rusty Guenard knows his history. And on this episode, he shares it with us. From facts about the Civil War to a discussion of the other forgotten war to cannon balls, this conversation has it all, so much so, that there's no reason to hype it f...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Left Turns
On part two of the Joe, Justin, and Rich episode, we get into dinner, NASCAR, dogs, sleeping arrangements for dogs, and more. It's all rabbit holes and left turns and it's a good one, give it a listen. #dogs #dinner #supper #nascar ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: El Tres Friends
On the latest episode, Joe, Justin, and Rich flew solo. No Joe, no Adam, no guest. Instead, it's all rabbit holes. In it, we discussed camping, history, and more. Give it a listen, its a good one. #rabbithole #camping #rusharkansas ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: We've Had Some Fires - Shane Linn
On the latest episode, Shane Linn joins us to discuss Melbourne, Arkansas, country living, orbs, and wild men. A longtime friend of the show, Shane is one of storyteller's storyteller, even if he didn't necessarily know he was going to be today...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Not Just Comfort, But Comfortable - Kesha Wilson
Kesha Wilson, owner of Patrick's Burgers in Springdale, grew up in the restaurant she now runs. First opened by her grandparents, then by her parents, Kesha is a third-generation slinger of the finest burgers in Northwest Arkansas. In this epis...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Take a Helicopters - Noah Kirby, Shane Kirby, and Rob Daugherty
In part two of our discussion with Noah and Shane Kirby and Rob Daugherty, we get into preservation of the Cherokee language, a language spoken by only 1500-2000 of the roughly 466,000 Cherokee people alive today. We also discuss the skill'li -...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Go Cut Wood - Shane and Noah Kirby and Rob Daugherty
Shane and Noah Kirby and Rob Daugherty are on a mission to preserve Cherokee heritage. In part one of our latest, hear them discuss language, culture, and the future of tribal peoples. From the Trail of Tears to the State of Neosho, the trio of...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Black Friday Garage Sale - Tommy Rollins
On part two of our conversation with Tommy Rollins, we get into estate sales, the art of the deal, and what his goals are when he's hosting one. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #estatesale #auctioneer #marijuana #BellaVistaArkans...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Genuine OEM Parts - Tommy Rollins
Possible Colonel Tommy Rollins has many passions in life, most revolving around service to others. Whether helping families hold a successful estate sale, keeping a customer from getting overcharged on car repairs, or advocating for readily-ava...
