What happens when you lose your ability to drive? How do you get unstuck when you get stuck? Why did Wes Evans look like that in his driver's license photo? Get the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode. Give it a listen. It's a good one. 

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Wes Evans joins the crew to kick off Season 4, with a rousing discussion about the challenges faced by farmers, as well as how technology is changing the nature of farming. As the title suggests, Wes gets into a decision farmers often have to make -- fix a jury-rigged piece of equipment or keep farming. Give him a listen as he details what life is like for the small family farm. It's a good one. 

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Thanks for listening and we will see you soon. As always, though, if you've got some time, treasure, or talent, let us know and we will help you get it our way. Happy New Year! 

2024 was a big year for Cookin' Up a Story, one in which lots of tall tales, great stories, and inspiring examples of overcoming obstacles gracing the listeners' ears. In this one, the crew takes a look back at the highs, lows, and in-betweens from the years. Give it a listen. It's a good one. 

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David Dray and Adam Laney hang out in the studio with Joe, Joe, and Rich for this freewheeling episode. Waterbeds, BB guns, presents, and Santa Claus are just a few topics of conversation the crew bobs and weaves around. Give it a listen. It's a good one. 

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When Yanni Constantin first saw America, his eyes filled with tears. And was before he truly knew what freedom and liberty were. Later, he would move here and discover things like burgers, fries, Cokes, and guns. He became a citizen, he opened a business, and started a family. Listen to Yanni tell more wild stories about the ride that brought him here and why this is the best country on earth. It's a good one. 

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Yanni Constantin was born and raised in Romania when it was controlled by the U.S.S.R. Money was tight, opportunities were extremely limited, the only media was state controlled, and his future didn't look very bright. Then, a friend suggested a backpacking trip to Greece. Armed with only what they could carry and no travel visas, they set out for a "vacation," one from which they'd never return. Listen to Yanni detail life in a communist country and how he made his way out in this episode of Cookin' Up a Story. It's a good one. 

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When Adam Laney's boss called him and asked him if his calendar was open, Adam responded that he'd clear anything he needed to in order to make space for his boss's request. Little did he know that he wasn't being sent to a meeting, but to hunt wolves and big cats. Roughly a month later, Adam was on a private jet on his way to British Columbia to trek through the snow on a trip of a lifetime. In this episode, he recounts his 10 days in the ice and snow of Canada, turning predators into prey. Give it a listen, it's a good one. 

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Biltong, high fructose corn syrup, achieving observable goals on the job, fishing, zodiac signs -- all these come up in this episode, part one of our discussion with Adam Laney. Listen to us veer around a variety of topics, from deer whistles to the proper thickness for beef jerky, as we get to know Adam. And when you're done listening, give it a like, leave a comment, give us a review, and share it with your friends and family. It's a good one. 

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Part four of our conversation with Mike Taylor and Scotto is here. In this one, we discuss the perils of launching drinks at yachts, local politics, and water districts. It's a good one. Give it a listen, give it a like, give it a share, leave a review, leave a comment. We'd sure appreciate it. 

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