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The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the remarkable journey of Sam Taylor, affectionately known as the "Cosby flower girl," who embodies the spirit of community and entrepreneurship in rural Missouri through her establishment, Treasure Gardens.

In our engaging conversation, we delve into her innovative segment, "Tipsy Tuesday," which serves to blend gardening wisdom with a dash of whimsy, thereby fostering a local following that thrives on both knowledge and camaraderie. Sam shares her personal narrative, which reveals how her passion for horticulture blossomed from humble beginnings, ultimately leading her to create a flourishing business that resonates with the community. We explore the intricate challenges faced by small business owners, particularly in the realm of agriculture, emphasizing the dedication required to cultivate both plants and relationships within the community. This episode not only highlights the art of gardening but also underscores the importance of perseverance and creativity in building a vibrant local culture.

Takeaways:

• The podcast episode highlights the journey of a local entrepreneur who runs a gardening business, emphasizing the importance of community support.
• Listeners are introduced to the unique gardening segment called 'Tipsy Tuesdays', which combines gardening tips with an entertaining format.
• The episode discusses the challenges of running a small business, including the necessity of balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Listeners learn about the significance of soil health and the importance of proper watering techniques for plant care.
• The podcast emphasizes the emotional connection to gardening, describing it as therapeutic and creatively fulfilling for the gardener.
• The host and guest explore the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and event planning in the context of small business ownership.

Links referenced in this episode:

• treasuregardensinavenuecity.com
• ginas-cafe-and-catering.com
• greaterthanfinancial.com
• elcrawfordconstruction.com
• northcentralmissouricollege.edu
• scooterscoffeeandpancakes.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Treasure Gardens
• Greater than financial
• Woolman family's Deluxe Truck Stop
• Gina's Cafe and Catering
• E.L. Crawford Construction
• North Central Missouri College
• The Savannah Campus
• Scooter's Coffee and Pancakes
• Puffs and Suds
• Hy-Vee
• Coolcrest
• Orlando Lakes

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• North Central Missouri College ncmissouri.edu
• Scooter's Coffee Savannah & St. Joseph scooterscoffee.com
• Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop woolmanfamilytruckstop.com
• Gina's Cafe & Catering ginascafecatering.com
• E.L. Crawford Construction elcrawfordconstruction.com
• Greater Than Financial https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/

For generations, county fairs have brought communities together—and the Andrew County Fair Board is working hard to make sure that tradition continues.

In this special bonus episode of The 39/94, Jodie sits down with Bryce Howard and Lindy Holt of the 2026 Andrew County Fair Board to discuss the exciting events planned for this year's fair and the volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.

From the Roy & Lucille Leeson Memorial Rodeo and the Fair on the Square to livestock shows, the parade, community church service, car show, tractor pull, and more, Bryce and Lindy share how they're working to rebuild the fair into a celebration that offers something for every generation.

The conversation also highlights the importance of agriculture in Andrew County, youth involvement through FFA and 4-H programs, and the role local volunteers and sponsors play in keeping community traditions alive.

In this episode:

• The history and revival of the Andrew County Fair

• What to expect at this year's rodeo

• Livestock shows and opportunities for local youth

• The Fair on the Square, parade, car show, and tractor pull

• Why agriculture remains vital to Andrew County

• Farm safety and sharing the road with farm equipment

• The volunteers and sponsors making it all possible

• How community members can get involved

Whether you're a lifelong fair-goer or have never attended before, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Andrew County's biggest summer traditions.

Learn more about fair events, schedules, volunteer opportunities, and parade registration through the Andrew County Fair Board.

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• North Central Missouri College ncmissouri.edu
• Scooter's Coffee Savannah & St. Joseph scooterscoffee.com
• Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop woolmanfamilytruckstop.com
• Gina's Cafe & Catering ginascafecatering.com
• E.L. Crawford Construction elcrawfordconstruction.com
• Greater Than Financial https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/

What does it take for a kid from St. Joseph, Missouri to spend four decades capturing the sound of Hollywood's biggest stories — and then come home to tell one of his own?

This week on The 39/94, we sit down with Robert Maxfield — known in St. Joe as Bobby, known on set as Max, a production sound mixer and boom operator whose credits include Mission Impossible, Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, Twister, Hawkeye, and Four Christmases. He's a two-time contributing Emmy Award winner, a Mizzou grad, and a St. Joseph native who traded ski lifts in Colorado for a career behind the mic in Hollywood.

In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground: the adventurous spirit that took him from KKJO radio in St. Joe to promotional TV work in Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida before landing on the set of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking — his first film. We talk about what it was like to work alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman on Twister, to mix scenes with Christian Bale, Jack Nicholson, and Shirley MacLaine, and to witness Tom Cruise arrive on the Mission Impossible 3 set with the energy of a man who runs entirely on rocket fuel and the words "attack, attack, attack."

But what brings Max back to northwest Missouri — and to this podcast — is Joe Town, his debut novel. It's the story of an economist who returns to a fictionalized St. Joseph looking for answers and discovers that the data never had them. It's a book about open learning, systems thinking, curiosity, humility, and the kind of community identity that doesn't disappear — it waits.

We talk about Joseph Rubidoux and why St. Joe's geography was always its destiny. We talk about what the city has forgotten and what it already knows. And we talk about Max's bigger dream: a TV series that puts St. Joseph on the map the way The Walking Dead put Senoia, Georgia on the map.

This one is big. Pull up a chair.

In this episode:

• How a restless kid from St. Joe became one of Hollywood's go-to sound professionals
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Twister, Mission Impossible 3, and Stranger Things
• What Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Bill Paxton taught him about showing up
• The origin story of Joe Town — and why now is exactly the right time for it
• What "open learning" means and why Max believes it's the key to St. Joseph's future
• Why the history of St. Joe isn't just something to remember — it's a launching pad

Connect with Robert Maxfield: Find him on Facebook to learn whenJoetown: A Town Relearning What It Already Knew becomes available.

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• North Central Missouri College ncmissouri.edu
• Scooter's Coffee Savannah & St. Joseph scooterscoffee.com
• Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop woolmanfamilytruckstop.com
• Gina's Cafe & Catering ginascafecatering.com
• E.L. Crawford Construction elcrawfordconstruction.com
• Greater Than Financial https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/
• Hair By Morgan Hontz https://www.facebook.com/hairbymorganhontz/

Wakefield Hare is known throughout Northwest Missouri as a financial advisor, community leader, teacher, mentor, and pastor, but this conversation goes far beyond business and finance.

In this episode of The 39/94 Podcast, Wake reflects on losing his father in a plane crash at just 14 years old and how that experience shaped his faith, perspective, and understanding of what truly matters. We discuss raising children in a small town, the value of community in an increasingly disconnected world, and why grief, responsibility, and hardship often become some of life's greatest teachers.

Wake also shares insights from his work with Greater Than Financial, the Savannah Parks Board, Fillmore Christian Church, and the Andrew County Foundation, offering a thoughtful perspective on leadership, stewardship, and investing not only financially, but emotionally and spiritually in the people and places around us.

Along the way, we explore artificial intelligence, church attendance, purpose, legacy, and one of Wake's most powerful reminders: nobody sees your flaws the way you do. The things we obsess over are often invisible to everyone else. What people remember is the impact we make.

This is a conversation about faith, community, resilience, and the quiet ways ordinary people help shape the places they call home.

Topics include:

• Losing a parent at a young age

• Grief, faith, and resilience

• Raising children in a small town

• Leadership and community involvement

• The future of AI and human connection

• Financial stewardship and purpose

• The Savannah Parks Board and Andrew County Foundation

• Why perfectionism keeps people from pursuing their calling

• Building a meaningful life through service and relationships

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The3994Podcast

Learn more about supporting The 39/94 Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/The3994

Links referenced in this episode:

• greaterthanfinancial.com
• savannahparksboard.com
• fillmorechristianchurch.com

Our sponsors:

• North Central Missouri College ncmissouri.edu
• Scooter's Coffee Savannah & St. Joseph scooterscoffee.com
• Wollenman Family's Deluxe Truck Stop woolmanfamilytruckstop.com
• Gina's Cafe & Catering ginascafecatering.com
• E.L. Crawford Construction elcrawfordconstruction.com
• Greater Than Financial https://www.greaterthanfinancial.com/

What if one measly mile a day could change your life?

For Justin Alvarez, it started as a simple bet between friends in 2022. Today, nearly 900 people in Northwest Missouri are running at least one mile every single day — and St. Joseph has quietly become the run streak capital of the world, with more active run streaks than New York City.

Justin is one of the founders of the Measly Mile Mafia, an online running community headquartered at River Bluff Brewing in St. Joseph, MO. In this conversation, he shares how he went from 280 pounds and unable to finish a mile to over 1, 513 days into a run streak — and why the transformation he's most proud of has nothing to do with the number on the scale.

In this episode we talk about:

• The bet that started it all and how four guys turned into nearly 900 members
• Why 40 days passed before Justin finished his first mile — and what kept him going
• The three reasons people join the Mafia and actually stick with it
• How the community has changed lives — including some who have broken a cycle of addiction
• The two members who didn't miss a single day, even after giving birth
• Side quests, milestone shirts, and what 377 names on a wall really means
• Why St. Joe may officially be the run streak capital of the world
• What Justin envisions for the Measly Mile Mafia in the next five years

Whether you've never run a day in your life or you're deep into your own streak, this episode will make you want to lace up and show up.

Want to join the Measly Mile Mafia? 🔵 Facebook: Search Measly Mile Mafia (private group) 🟠 Strava: Search Measly Mile Mafia

Rules: Run at least one mile, finish under 20 minutes, post your proof daily.

The 39/94 Podcast is proudly supported by 🎙️

🛞 Wollenman's Family Deluxe Truck Stop

💼 Greater Than Financial

🍗 Gina’s Café

☕ Scooter's Coffee

🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds

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Kelly & Kathy Crawford, St. Joseph MO

Harold & Carole Johnson, Savannah MO

Karen Rudolph, Auburn CA

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What St. Joseph's Kelly Evans has built in the last five years is incredible.

Mama Mystery is an internationally ranked, Cosmo Top 40 true crime podcast, and @TrueCrimeKel on TikTok has racked up more than 35 million views in the last year alone.

A recognized voice in the true crime space who regularly appears at major events like CrimeCon, Kelly is the author of Wicked Women, host of the new show The Motherload, and founder of the Uncool Collective - and we get into all of it.

But in this episode, we get the Kelly behind the microphone.

Kelly opens up about growing up with a mother who struggled with addiction during her most formative years, and how becoming a mother herself, especially to a daughter now approaching those same ages, has brought many of those emotions rushing back.

She shares the story of discovering through a 23andMe test in 2021 that she has a different biological father, navigating a complicated but beautiful family mosaic, and why she refuses to let any of it make her bitter.

We talk about her journey from hairstylist to true crime storyteller, how a supportive husband and strong village made it all possible, and why consistency, even when you feel stagnant, is the answer.

Kelly also shares what she’s most fired up about right now: the Uncool Collective and her mission to encourage parents to be more intentional about kids and social media access. If your child has ever told you, “everyone else has a phone,” this conversation is for you.

Plus: CrimeCon, the documentary, the Brian Entin connection, and what it actually looks like to be a one-woman show raising four kids, advocating for mental health, and building businesses alongside her husband, Austin.

Bottom line: she’s not just making TikToks.

Northwest Missouri’s story starts here.

Links & Resources:

Mama Mystery

The Uncool Collective

Kris and Kate’s Ice Cream Treats

Lean Kitchen Co. St. Joseph

The Motherload Podcast

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🛞 Wollenman's Family Deluxe Truck Stop

💼 Greater Than Financial

🍗 Gina’s Café

☕ Scooter's Coffee

🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds

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How Jennifer Jarvis is Changing Her Community One $100 Check at a Time

On this episode of the 39/94 Podcast, Jodie sits down with Jennifer Jarvis — project delivery engineer at Missouri American Water, mom of a two and four year old, and founder of 10 Squared Women of Andrew County.

Jennifer shares how a few nudges from a friend turned into a giving circle that's already put thousands of dollars back into the local community with zero overhead. From preschool scholarships to school lunch debt relief, this is a conversation about what happens when a community decides to truly show up for one another.

In this episode:

• What 10 Squared is and how the model works
• How Jennifer got started with just 20 members and grew from there
• Which local causes have already benefited from the group
• How nominations work and who can apply
• Why zero overhead makes this giving model so powerful
• How to get involved or nominate a local nonprofit

Links & Resources:

• Facebook - 10 Squared of Andrew County

The 39/94 Podcast is Northwest Missouri's community podcast - sharing the stories of the people, businesses, and experiences shaping our area.

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💼 Greater Than Financial

🍗 Gina’s Café

📊 EL Crawford Construction

🎓 North Central Missouri College

☕ Scooter's Coffee

🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

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What do Coco Chanel, Michael Jordan, and a golf course in Savannah, Missouri have in common? Gerald McCullagh.

This week on the 39/94 Podcast, Jodie sits down with British PGA member and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teaching Professional Gerald McCullagh — a man who grew up 50 yards from a golf course in Northern Ireland, coached royalty in Vienna, developed LPGA and PGA Tour players, and now calls Savannah home.

Gerald shares the story of his grandfather, who helped build the Titanic with a small plumbing company in Belfast. He takes us inside the Austrian castle where he lived and worked for seven years teaching golf to European barons, princes, and aristocrats. And he talks about what he's most proud of — not the famous names, but the junior golfers he shaped from age nine into collegiate champions.

We also talk about what separates the players who make it from those who don't (hint: it's not raw talent), the explosion of golf among women and families, and how his wife Dee is doing exactly that work right here in Savannah at Duncan Hills Golf Course.

If you've ever thought about picking up a club — including Jodie, who definitely just talked herself into it — this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• Gerald's grandfather and the Titanic connection
• Growing up beside a golf course in Belfast
• Living in a castle in Vienna and teaching the aristocracy
• Coaching Betsy King, Tim Herron, and a walk with Michael Jordan
• Two University of Minnesota golfers who helped win the NCAA Championship
• What discipline and passion really look like in elite golf
• Why Dee McCullagh's junior programs at Duncan Hills matter
• Gerald's advice for adult beginners (small swings, build up)

Links & Resources:

• Duncan Hills Golf Course — call the pro shop and ask about Dee's programs

The 39/94 Podcast is Northwest Missouri's community podcast - sharing the stories of the people, businesses, and experiences shaping our area.

🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode and become a Patreon to support this adventure.

Give a gift on KoFi , support us on Venmo of simply follow, comment and share on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok

🎙️ Sponsors of This Podcast:

💼 Greater Than Financial

🍗 Gina’s Café

📊 EL Crawford Construction

🎓 North Central Missouri College

☕ Scooter's Coffee

🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds

💇‍♀️💇‍♂️✂️ Hair By Morgan

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She works full time, serves on the fire department, and right now she's driving to Kansas City to sit with a sick baby who isn't even hers on paper — but is absolutely hers in every way that matters.

This week, Jodie sits down with Atheah Erickson, a foster mom and foster parent ambassador from Andrew County. In a year and a half, Athia and her husband have welcomed somewhere between 12 and 16 kids into their home — ranging from three days old to 16 years old. She talks reunification, attachment, the local foster home shortage, respite care, and how Northwest Missouri families can help even if becoming a foster parent isn't the right fit.

As of April 1st, there are 12,357 kids in foster care in Missouri. 146 of them are right here in Andrew and Buchanan County. The need is local. The need is now.

Resources mentioned this episode are in the links below.

Amazon Gift List for the Erickson Family

Interested in becoming a foster parent?

Interested in helping local families through respite care?

Missouri Department of Social Services

The 39/94 Podcast is Northwest Missouri's community podcast - sharing the stories of the people, businesses, and experiences shaping our area.

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🎙️ Sponsors of This Podcast:

💼 Greater Than Financial

🍗 Gina’s Café

📊 EL Crawford Construction

🎓 North Central Missouri College

☕ Scooter's Coffee

🐶 Pankake's Pups & Suds

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Email us at [email protected]

Karen Rudolph grew up in Savannah, Missouri, earned one of the first women's athletic scholarships in University of Missouri history, and spent decades in sports media, education, and coaching. Now she's written the book women's college sports history has been waiting for.

In this episode, Karen takes us back to the turbulent decade after Title IX - the battle over who would actually control women's college athletics, the women's organization that resisted its own athletes, and the long road from $292 tuition scholarships to packed arenas. Her story starts right here in Northwest Missouri, and it's one you won't want to miss.

We talk about:

• How Karen and her twin sister Sharon petitioned the Savannah school board to start a girls basketball team - as high school juniors
• The North Missouri fast-pitch softball team that traveled the Midwest on a sponsor's grocery store income
• What a "scholarship" actually looked like in 1975 - and the job she got to earn it
• The women's athletic organization that fought against women's athletic scholarships
• Her first-ever newspaper byline — and who she was interviewing
• The Andrew County Aquatics Initiative and why Karen is cheering it on
• How to find Sidelined No Longer and connect with Karen on social media

Find the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, or Walmart — search Sidelined No Longer or Karen Rudolph.

Follow Karen on social: @sidelined_no_longer

The 39/94 Podcast — The Heartbeat of Northwest Missouri

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