Today’s guest is Gene Buis — and let me just say this: if you enjoy stories that start with, “Well, I probably shouldn’t tell this…” then you’re in the right place.

Gene grew up when a good job paid about a dollar an hour, a push mower built character, and if something broke… you just figured it out. He’s the kind of guy who doesn’t complain much, doesn’t exaggerate much — and somehow still ends up with stories that sound almost unbelievable.

In this episode, we talk about growing up in small-town Missouri, getting drafted into the Army, lifelong friendships, raising a family, and a few moments that may or may not have involved questionable decision-making — all told with the calm confidence of someone who’s seen just about everything.

He’s steady. He’s funny in a way that sneaks up on you. And he proves that some of the best storytellers don’t even realize how good they are.

So buckle up — and enjoy my conversation with Gene Buis.

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