Michael Nimmo's time as an active duty Marine was cut short, not by injury but behavior. Once he was back in Arkansas, lacking a mission, he continued down a dark path he'd begun in the service. In part two of our conversation with him, listen to Nimmo discuss his tumble to the bottom and his journey back up, one that's ongoing. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#marines #dicksonstreet #alcohol #drugs #redemption

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For the latest episode, former Marine Michael Nimmo joins us in the studio to discuss pickles. We also get into different types of pickles. There are also discussions of boot camp, the War on Terror, military service, and what motivates men to serve. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#marines #pickles #dillpickles #breadandbutterpickles #bootcamp #usa

For part two of our latest conversation with Gan Nunnally, we get into the Fireball Run, the Civil War, history across America, and a variety of other topics, including why now is the time for you to buy a new car. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#fireballrun #cannonballrun #civilwar #history #jamesberry #moonshine #maplesyrup #lawsfractured

Gan Nunnally is back in the studio for this one, sharing tales about his latest travels, space, aliens, and selling Corvettes, though not to space aliens. We also dive into the changes Northwest Arkansas has seen over the years, classic cars, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#corvette #Chevrolet #NASA #spaceshuttle #satellite #thetruthisoutthere

In part two of our conversation with Jim Totten about his book "Rescue Me," we find out how he got Spin home from Afghanistan, what life with him was like, and why animals are so crucial to human existence. We also get into Christmas presents, city life, and go down various other rabbit holes. Give it a listen, it's a good one.

#afghanistan #centralasianshepherd #dogs #horses #cities #pigeon

In the first episode of season 5, friend of the show Jim Totten joins us to discuss his new book "Rescue Me," a story about growing up, animals, and bringing home a dog from Afghanistan. In true Cookin' Up a Story style, though, the conversation went totally off the rails into a variety of other topics. Don't worry, though, we actually discuss the book in part two. Part one is a good one, too, though, give it a listen.

#afghanistan #dogs #centralasianshepherd #rabbitholes #footbread

In our final episode of 2025, we took a step back and let all the listeners who joined us for the white elephant party tell their stories. From portals to, well, portals and box stands to (unregulated) boxing matches, this one has a bit of everything. It's a good one, give it a listen.

#newyear #fighting #police #lsd #stories #valueforvalue

What happens when over 20 people gather in the studio for a white elephant exchange, one that occurs while recording an episode with no real theme? Lots of things, but mainly shenanigans, insults, and lots of theft along with our gift to those of you who weren't able to attend: rabbit hole after rabbit hole. Merry Christmas and give it a listen, it's a good one.

#christmas #dirtysanta #whiteelephant #cacti #gifts #holidays