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Episode 17 of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast-

On this episode, we are talking with our guest Mike Spilman.  Mike is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army who served as a 13 FOXTROT Forward Observer (Fire Support Specialist).  His service took him all over, including a year in Korea.  Mike and Josh reminisce and share some stories from the their time served in the United States Military.  Please join us with Mike Spilman.

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Today's guest is Gabe Cesaretti.  Gabe retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections after over 30 years of wrangling inmates at both the state and county levels.  Gabe is also a successful high school coach, a longtime volunteer firefighter, and oddly enough, public enemy number one...to birds everywhere.  What did he do to ruffle so many feathers?  Tune in to Episode 16 of the Rueff Around The Edges and find out why the birds hate Gabe Cesaretti and we all like him.  Please enjoy episode 16.

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We welcome our guest Harold Hubner on Episode 15 of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast.  Harold grew up on a dairy farm North of Dollville, Illinois.  He was born in 1944 at home without any electricity.  After working for 31 years and retiring from the Firestone Factory in Decatur, Illinois he decided to go to college.  Harold graduated with an Associate Degree in Blueprint Engineering with a certification in Pipeline Welding.  The Last 9 years Harold has devoted his time to custom knife making.  Please enjoy Episode 15 with Harold Hubner.  Thanks for listening!

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Denny Stiner is a world-class bowhunter that has spent a lifetime in pursuit of big game.  Denny has hunted both North and South America, New Zealand, and 6 different Nations on the African Continent.  Starting with a recurve bow and moving into the modern compound bow, Denny has been part of the archery evolution from it's beginning.  Denny has been featured in many hunting magazine articles and shares his knowledge of many different animal species and the art of hunting.  Join the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast featuring Denny Stiner and please enjoy!

To see some of Denny Stiner's photos and videos click the following links below:

http://www.dennystiner.com/

https://www.facebook.com/denny.stiner.3

https://www.youtube.com/@dennystiner8241

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Our guest on the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast Episode 13 is Phil Britton.  Phil is a former professional baseball player.  Phil was a junior college All-American and led the nation in RBI's.  Phil was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and played in both the Braves and Baltimore Orioles Organizations.  Phil currently runs Britton's Bullpen in Olney Illinois and is the head of the Southern Smoke travel baseball team.  

You can find more details by visiting https://brittonsbullpen.com and https://www.facebook.com/brittonsbullpen.  

Southern Smoke Baseball information found at https://www.facebook.com/SouthernSmokeBaseball.

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In this short episode # 12, the Rueff Around The Edges team discusses why the show has been on hiatus.  Josh Rueff and Carter Bland converse on the origins of the show and why the show has been out of compliance lately, so to speak.  We are soon to be back with new episodes with some people with interesting stories to tell and we hope you continue to tune in.  Thank you for your support!

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Please enjoy Episode 11 with guest Michael Cerutti as we discuss Michael's life from a college baseball player to a retired Illinois Department of Corrections as an Officer and Sergeant from 1990 to his retirement date 28 years later.  This includes securing maximum to minimum security prisons during some interesting periods of time.  We also dive into his passion for hunting and his stories of being a lifelong waterfowl hunter and enthusiast.  Thank you for listening and for your support of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast. 

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Episode 10 Ron Slifer and Gary Easley 9/24/24

We are joined by our guests Ron Slifer and Gary Easley on Episode 10.  Together Ron and Gary run Slifer’s Bloodhound Service helping hunters recover deer utilizing their highly trained dogs and many years of experience in the wild.  Ron and Gary are lifelong hunters and outdoorsmen and on this episode they tell their story of one of the most amazing 36 hours you will ever hear about. Please enjoy Episode 10 with Ron Slifer and Gary Easley.  For contact information or to inquire about hiring them for their deer tracking services, please check out their facebook page Slifer’s Bloodhound Service or click the link here https://www.facebook.com/sliferhounds.

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Wayne Prose is the guest on Episode 9 of Rueff Around The Edges.  Wayne is a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired Lieutenant from the Illinois Department of Corrections with over 27 years of service.  Wayne is also a multiple time World Champion power lifter and still holds numerous world and state records.  On this episode, Wayne discusses some of his life experiences while he was a working man as well as what his life is like after retirement.  Please enjoy Episode 9 with Wayne Prose.

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Lt. Colonel Greg Borah is a veteran of 3 deployments to the Middle East including a combat tour as a platoon leader in Iraq.  Greg is retired from the Army Reserves after 27 years of service.  Greg is also retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections with 25 years of service.  Greg joined the Army Reserves as an enlisted man and was given a direct commission to Lt.  Greg's experience has given him unique insight into his leadership role.