Rural Is Cool

By Mike Tabbert

My name is Mike Tabbert. After growing up in a very small town, I swore I would never move back home. Fast forward 20 years, a handful of big cities, and a road trip through the rural Midwest, I live ... more

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How many episodes does Rural Is Cool have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

Rural Is Cool episodes:

July 20, 2022 Wonder Less, Wandermore with Seth Varner
Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Seth Varner. Seth and his buddy Austin spent months traveling across Nebraska and Iowa to visit every incorporated community in each state.
https://wandermorepublishing.com
https://www.facebook.com/Visit531Nebraska
https://www.facebook.com/Visit939Iowa
https://www.facebook.com/Visit310SouthDakota
Seth and I chat about the their 34,000 mile journey, the reasons behind it, and some of the unique things about their experience.
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Website by monkeythis
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #wandermore #nebraskatourism #iowatourism #southdokatatourism #lifeisgoodhere #travelnebraska #travel #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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44min
June 22, 2022 A Life of Service with Al Davis
Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Al Davis. Al is a Nebraska native that has made a huge impact in this state. From being a founding member if the Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska, to the Arts Council, school boards, and now, he is on the ballot for Lt. Governor with Sen. Carrol Blood.
https://www.electcarolblood.com/lt-gov
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Website by Monkeythis
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #NELEG #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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40min
June 01, 2022 Fitness in a Small Town with Shelby Snodgrass
Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Shelby Snodgrass. Shelby is a rural transplant, a mom, and a Main Street business owner.
https://www.facebook.com/719fitnesscenter/
We chat about how she ended up in Nebraska as well as the fitness center she and her husband own and operate in a small town.
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #719fitness #ruralfitness #fitinrural #podcast #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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37min
May 24, 2022 Nebraska Legislature with Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek.
Cindy is a mom, an active member of Nebraska’s Second House, and a candidate for Nebraska Legislature in the 4th District.
https://www.cindyfornebraska.com
Cindy and I chat about how to get involved and understand Nebraska’s Legislature and so much more. This is a little longer episode than some others, but it is packed full of great information.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov
https://www.nebraska.gov/billtracker/
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode.
Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #midwestliving #midwestmom #cindyfornebraksa #NELEG #nebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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1h 18min
April 27, 2022 Turning the Rural Is Cool Table - Mike Tabbert & Emily Heithoff
Welcome to Season Two of Rural Is Cool. This week we turn the table and Emily interview's Mike.
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This is Emily Heitoff (@EmHeithoff)! This week I interview to Mike. I thought it would be fun if he was on the other side of the microphone. We chat about all kinds of great things like, what he missies about the city, why family is important, small towns, photography and so much more…
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
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46min
January 14, 2022 Winter Hiatus
Hey there! I just wanted to pop into your feed and let you know that we are busy working on Season 2 of Rural Is Cool. We will be back in a couple weeks with more episodes.
Feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected] and let us know what you thought of season one: things you learned things you didn’t love, and if there’s anything you’d like to hear in season two!!
As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy our conversations feel free to give a Rural Is Cool a five star rating in the podcast or wherever you listen. It else others like you find this podcast.
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #farmsafty #necasag bloomwhereyouareplanted
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1min
December 30, 2021 Faith, Community, and Coffee with Rachael & Heather
Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with my friends, Rachael Barlow and Heather Veik the owners of River Mill Coffee Company. They take time out of their busy day to sit down in their shop with me and chat over an amazing cup of coffee. We chat about their path from teachers, to friends, to opening a small business.
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
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#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #midwestliving
#rivermillcoffeeco #coffeeshop #entrepreneurlife #nebraskacoffee #nebraskacoffeeshop #coffee #cutecoffeeshop #followyourdreams #coffeeshots #getcoffeebehappy #antelopecounty #nebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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54min
December 22, 2021 A Rural Connector
Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Gina Gesing.
Gina is a true rural champion. She grew up in a small town, lived in the city, and chose to move back. She currently works with the Iowa Intermediary Network as the connector between high school students and possible careers, many of which can be done in a rural setting.
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
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#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #iowaintermediarynetwork #iin #careerpath #highschoolstudents #careerday #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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45min
December 15, 2021 A Rural Law Enforcement Calling with Shelby Keetle
Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week, I chat with Shelby Keetle. Shelby is a life long resident of Antelope county. She decided at a young age that she wanted to go into law enforcement. Along the way she has worked as a jailer, a dispatcher, a Sherrif’s Deputy and most recently she was promoted to Sargent.
Shelby shares with us her path to becoming Sargent as well as the training and day to day details of her position.
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode.
Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
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#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #local #sherrifsoffice #Antelopecounty #worklifebalance #bloomwhereyouareplanted #lawenforcement #policewoman #police
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31min
December 08, 2021 The Rural Safety Chat with Dan Neenan
Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Dan Neenan. Dan is a firefighter, a paramedic, and has served as the the Director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety for nearly two decades.
www.necasag.org
We chat about the history of the center, the work they are doing, and his passion for agricultural safety.
If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!
Twitter @RuralIsCool
E-mail [email protected]
Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art
Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram
Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris
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#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #farmsafty #necasag #bloomwhereyouareplanted #safety #agriculture #fire #fireandrescue #rescue #fireman #paramedic #education
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37min

FAQs about Rural Is Cool:

How many episodes does Rural Is Cool have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.