For this one, listener Brad Basham joined us in the studio for one in which the rabbit holes go down other rabbit holes before heading down another rabbit hole. We also discuss his life, education, and how he tricked his wife into going out on their first date, plus a story that disappointed Wilson because Brad is too dedicated to staying alive. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#alaska #rabbitholes #toyotacamry #alaska

Troy Currens didn't get his life together until his 40s, but he did get it back together. He cleaned up, welcomed a new baby, and found his passion for helping people by helping get them into the car they want. Hear him talk construction, sales, and respect in this episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#sales #carsalesman #cars #addiction #rehab #prison #ReadTheTape

When Troy Currens was a a young man, he was a little bastard, constantly getting in trouble with every authority in his life. But as he grew up, he remained a little bastard, constantly getting in trouble with every authority in his life. In part one of our conversation with him, hear Troy tell how he ended up on the wrong side of the law over and over again and how ultimately shaped him into the man he is today. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#jail #police #prison #DUI #repeatoffender #redemption

After college, Matt Rhodes was unemployed for 11 days. Through work ethic and working his network, he landed a coaching job where he earned an astonishing amount of money. From college roles to high school, he's focused his career on teaching kids the value of discipline and dedication. In this episode, hear Matt discuss how he landed in the weight room, pushing kids to makes themselves bigger, and not just in terms of muscle mass. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#GravetteAR #gravettefootball #strengthtraining #youthsports #coaching

When you think of growing up on 55 acres with horses, a dog, and a .22, you don't think of Massachusetts, but that's exactly the upbringing that Matt Rhodes experienced. In part one of our discussion with him, we hear how his parents instilled discipline, let him suffer, and demanded he have at least one activity. Those three things helped turn Matt into the man he is today, which is one who is helping coach, literally, the next generation. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#gravette #universityofarizona #lacrosse #football #basketball #horses #shooting

Gary Vernon and Victor Gurel may love mountain biking, but they're not dirty hippies. Instead, they're focused on fun, health, and the ways the sport can lift up local economies. In part 2 of our conversation with them, hear them lay out why mountain biking has ripple effects, how you can get started, and why dirt is better than pavement. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#oztrailsnwa #trailblazers #bentonville #rogers #fayetteville #lowell #springdale #mountainbiking #starwars

If there's one thing we're known for at Cookin' Up a Story, it's our deep and abiding passion for cycling. After part one of our conversation with Gary Vernon and Victor Gurel, our attitudes may have shifted a little bit, pun intended. In this one, we get into the economic and conservational benefits of mountain biking, how Northwest Arkansas became a cycling destination, and why we should root for mountain bikers to continue doing they're thing in the region. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#biking #mountainbiking #oztrailsnwa #trailblazers #NWA #nwarkansas #onyourleft

When Lindell Roth discovered his passion for hunting, he didn't keep it to himself. Instead, he found a way to share it with others. Regardless of circumstances, if there's someone who wants to go out into the woods, Heart and Soul Outdoors will help them get there. From local hunts to trips abroad, he gets people off the couch and into the stand. In this episode, hear him share why he does it and why it's important. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#heartandsouloutdoors #hunting #fishing #thechildrenarethefuture #owls #camels