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Back in 2014, a pretty intense showdown hit the news cycle when a cattle ranching family faced off against the US Government in the arid deserts of Nevada. If you think you know about the famous Bundy Standoff, odds are pretty good that you don’t know the half of it. Our guest this week just recently returned from his documentarian journey to the Bundy ranch, and is right on the precipice of releasing a video to illuminate the story. This week, Oki’s Weird Stories returns to The Create Unknown to tell us all about it.

We start off by asking how this entire trip came together in the first place. Oki tells us about his new method of in-person interviews for his videos, landing one such interview for an already skeptical Bundy family, and the surprising reception he was met with.

Oki also gives us a comprehensive overview of the story itself, and there are quite a few more moving parts than you’d think. How do desert tortoises, cattle grazing, and the Homesteading Act all lead to an intense, western-style standoff and the occupation of a wildlife refuge? Listen in to find out.

Then we try to get into the minds of all the key players. Do the Bundys regret what they’ve done? Did the government handle the situation properly? Why did it come to any of this in the first place? Oki sheds some light on those motivations, and Matt gives us some crucial historical context to understanding it all.

After that, Oki catches us up to the current day. He tells us what happened to the Bundys after the situation blew over, where they are now, and what things might look like in the future. He also gives us a sneak peek into the timeline on his documentary of it all, which is sure to be nothing like any of us have seen before. 

We wrap things up on a different note, shifting to another great discussion about HEALTH. Much like TheGamerFromMars, Oki has also been on a fitness journey of his own recently. He updates us on that, his methods for getting in shape, and how it has improved day to day life overall.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us live this week, and a special thank you to our patrons who make this show happen. We’ll see you all next week for another Matt & Kevin SOLO EPISODE!

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