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In part one of our latest, we talk to Brad and Sandy Russell of Chestnuts In The Ozarks about growing up, getting into trees, and sustainability. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #chestnuts #marriage #stepkids #trees  Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

In part two of our discussion with Gary, we get more into his life as an officer and detective, his inability to actually retire, and the importance of friendship. We also learn about an alternative way to cool your house down. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #friendship #garage #crocs #police #detectives #twins

Born in Eureka Springs, AR, which we'll let him describe, Gary Crews went from hauling hay to the Marines to the police, watching areas change around him along the way. In this episode, Gary and the tribe go through those changes, as well as chasing a few rabbit holes. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #marines #police #eurekaspringsarkansas #greatpassionplay #christoftheozarks #toyota #corolla

In part two, which is technically part four, of our conversation with Catfish Ken Whittle, we get his spiritual side, which he enjoys giving and finds it important, and how making it on social media is the hardest job he's ever undertaken. Give it a listen, it's a good one.  #catfishken #mayor #spirituality #generosity #giving #fishing #datacenters

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

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

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  Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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 Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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  Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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