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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 We also discuss suppressors, thought the part about filling out Form 4 for the ATF when getting one has become outdated in the days since recording.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 #guitar #RockMusic

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

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

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

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

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