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Stepping aboard our safari bus this week is retired Game Warden, Ken Smith! Ken talks about his responsibilities and some of the day to day adventures of his career--and then gets into talking about some amazingly interesting facts about the animals many of us see every day...and not the big ones (ex: frogs, salamanders, birds). Really, really cool guest--who WILL be back!

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The bus gets a little holier this week, as we welcome Methodist Pastor, Chris Thompson on board! Chris talks candidly about the path toward becoming a pastor, the responsibilities of the position, and the career arc for those who are "called" (which he also explains). An enlightening episode, and one that you will be glad you heard!

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Joining us on the campaign bus today is County Commissioner, Kathie McClanahan! Kathie does an amazing job talking about how important local politics are to your town and your immediate well-being. She also details the inside story of campaigning, surviving the election, and taking office for the first time. Find out what these folks ACTUALLY do--and get involved!

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Joining us today is Community Theater Director, Rick Welchans! Rick has a ton of experience with community theater for the past several decades--but more importantly, directed ME in The Headless Horseman of sleepy Hollow! Be sure to stream live on Saturday night, October 29, 2022 (6pm, CDT). It will be found on WQMV.com. For now, learn about the process of acquiring a script, managing auditions, and perfecting the performance!

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Stepping aboard the tour bus for another dazzling Music Monday is Indie Recording artist, Kurt Wagner. Kurt's band, Lambchop, has been around for thirty years and has done extremely well in Europe. Listen as Kurt talks about their rise to European fame, how he has survived as a part of the Indie scene, and how proud he is of his new album, "The Bible." A fun, funny, and supremely talented guest!

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Making his second appearance on the show, Candle maker, Pete Evick, climbs aboard the bus to bring a little elegance and a better overall smell to the joint! He talks about starting and running his successful company--but even more interesting is his knowledge of the candle making process. It's not as simple as you would believe! An episode that will have you in disbelief--and more impressed when you smell a candle scent wafting throughout your house...

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He's knocked on the door of fame and success--but could never quite grab the brass ring. Rock Star, Rik Fox, joins us today to talk about his amazing career--and how he was SO close SO many times! With all he has done, he has a wealth of stories from the Sunset Strip era and the CBGB's era--and I am a sucker for these tales! Sit back and listen to how cruel of a mistress the music industry can be,,,

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Are you ready if disaster strikes? Be it man-made or natural, bad things happen once in awhile. Suzanne Sherman joins the show this week to talk about preparedness training--the things you need to know when you have to take care of yourself. You can't always rely on others, and that's where simple survival techniques can be the difference between stressing out and feeling covered. A great show!

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One of the strangest jobs we've ever had on the show steps aboard the bus! Marj Welchans, who spent two decades selling forklifts (of all sizes and custom shapes) joins the show to talk about the rock 'em sock 'em world of forklift sales! There are some interesting twists... and an intro that has me almost crying because I'm laughing so hard. This is an epic episode!

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FINALLY! I have been looking for a professional puppeteer for several years--and now we have one boarding the bus! Ed May joins the show to talk about the skills it takes to be a puppeteer, the path he walked to actually do it for a living, and stories from his time working with the Jim Henson company and The Muppets. A fun, funny, and furiously fast interview--you're going to love it!