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Retired NFL legend Grant Wistrom was my very first guest on this podcast two years ago, so I thought it would be fitting for him to return as the guest on the 100th Episode! Always good to catch up with my friend and today he fills us in on the latest chapter of his life: medical marijuana in the State of Missouri. It's an intriguing look into some of the hurdles it's taken his team to jump to work towards licensure. Enjoy another quarantined edition of the show!

So, in this time of quarantine and social distancing I reached out to a former co-worker and one of my best friends, Michael Dean, to get his take on life in isolation down in Arkansas. We go over firehouse life, and tales from his insane family down in Florida. Tune in for a few laughs!

In a quarantined episode of the show, the one and only Dane Escobar emerged from the basement in what was SUPPOSED to be a "tell me something good" kind of episode, but rapidly goes off the rails with his conspiracies. Tune in for a groggy, first of the morning laugh in a time when we could use a little levity. 

Never in my lifetime have we a seen a time like now; with the worldwide spread of a virus and lockdown of communities around the world, it seems more important now than ever to be able to bond with our fellow people while socially isolating. Today I bring you a conversation with Dane Escobar, from "It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time" podcast and my roommate, where we offer some levity in dark times with our take on the current situation. 

In this month's episode of "Behind The Beer With Lear", Ryan talks about some pretty delicious choices from our good friend David Hernandez, who's exploits take him all over the world. We dive into a delicious hazy New England IPA, the 8% Heady Topper from The Alchemist, followed up by the 10.2% Trappist Westvleteren 12 (XII), often described as "the best beer in the world" and "liquid bread" which sets ME in a good mood! Lastly we enjoy a massive 12.3% imperial stout, the Kentucky Breakfast Stout from Founders Brewery Co. All in all, it's a fun selection of some high horsepower beers and a chance to visit with the friend who's forgotten more about beer than I'll ever know. Cheers!

When it comes to brewing beer, there are few more enthusiastic about the craft than Tie & Timber owner and head brewer Jen Leonard. Together with her partner Curtis Marshall, they have established a Rountree Neighborhood staple that offers a wide and rotating selection of delicious beers. In this boozy romp (on my part), Jen goes into detail about her roots as a brewer and the journey towards establishing a fantastic brewery. Cheers!

In an era where newspapers are going under and the print media might seem like a anachronism, there are people like Claudette Riley and Katie Krull of the Springfield News-Leader here in Missouri who recognize the value and worth of quality local journalism. In that vein, they worked together to help form a union in the newsroom that would strive to ensure fair treatment, a livable wage and decent working conditions. The vote was unanimous in the newsroom, and today they tell their story. Please enjoy this conversation with two very respectable and unified members of our community. 

Cheers!

Super Single Sunday is a thing, and it's real, never more so than on Valentines Day. Today I talk to Ms. Katie, The Six Foot Shady Lady and grab her take on all things romantical on this manufactured holiday. Take heart dear listener, you are not alone....Katie and me got you, even on this most saccharine of holidays. Tune in for a sarcastic voyage into the most romantic of ways. 

Jeremy Lux is the founder of Illumine Collect, a lifestyle clothing company started in 2017 as an outlet of his global adventures. With each purchase of their products, they give 20% of gross profits to non-profit partners that "better our world and communities" across the globe. They have an inspired blog and a slew of cool stuff happening. He sat down with me to tell me about his vision as well as how you can ship a BMX bike to Australia in a golf bag. Enjoy the show!

As the impeachment hearings of President Trump move to trial in the U.S. Senate, Lt. Jeff Butler, former Navy SEAL and CIA Field Officer and current officer in the Fire Department weighs in with his perspective on all of it, from Iran to our President's behavior. The second half of the show centers on his time with the SEALS and "The Company" and how it has influenced his opinion and take on the modern political scene. Enjoy an informed hour with one hell of a guest.