On this episode I give an update of how things are going out west and discuss some thoughts and a debate I have been having about the podcast and it's future. Let me know your thoughts! How would you handle this question?

On this episode I discuss the end of season 1. We also look back at some highlight moments on episodes since episode 89.

Jay Storm is the owner of Storm Insurance Services. He is also passionate about Hockey. He is the author of the book Chasing The NHL: From Pond Hockey To Pro The Trent Daavettila Story. 

Check out the book: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-NHL-Hockey-Trent-Daavettila/dp/0692952551

Jay's Insurance Website: https://shopmichiganinsurance.com/

Dr. Zackary Bowers is a college instructor teaching courses in neuroscience and psychology. He has a PhD in neuroscience from Central Michigan University. His bachelors is in psychology and biology from Saginaw Valley State University. He has extensive lab experience studying traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.

Troy Ryynanen is an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. The peak of his pursuits is archery mule deer hunting. He has had a ton of success archery hunting and it is a large part of his world.

Frank Honkala is a log truck owner operator in Upper Michigan. He is well known for having the cleanest trucks around. He has a long history in the world of trucking starting off with helping his dad during his trucking days when Frank was young. On top of log truck driving he has spent time in the western North Dakota oil fields trucking.

John Dee is a meteorologist that has had a longtime focus on on Upper Peninsula of Michigan weather, particularly snow. He was previously on the podcast on episode 39 where we got into his unbelievable story of how he became a meteorologist, overcoming childhood health concerns, and much more. On this episode we had a philosophical conversation for the first 35-40 minutes, then got into an array of topics including the father's day flood that happened in Houghton/Hancock in Michigan's UP.

Patrick Durkin is a hard working outdoor writer, editor, and columnist. He has a long history in the newspaper world, as editor of Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, and many other outdoor writing pursuits. Currently he writes a regular column, writes for Meateater, and is an active voice in the outdoor world. Along with hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits, he enjoys running and has run many Marathons, including times at the Boston Marathon after qualifying for it twice.

Jack Zwart is the host of the Heartland Revival podcast. Check out this link below. He also writes and shares content on Twitter under the handle @rustbeldkid1. He has a unique journey into the world of trucking and manufacturing and his podcast and twitter explore the magic behind the Midwest, industry, trucking, manufacturing, etc... and celebrates all that these worlds encompass.

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxXSE4bPJQ5HHjEwKMyZM

Dr. Jane Summersett had an unbelievably interesting life in the world of ice dancing. She competed at a super high level before going to school to become a dentist. Currently she runs her practice in northern Michigan. She also enjoys fishing and hunting.