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He has an oddly specific fear of injuring his collarbone and made, by his own count, roughly 120,000 funnel cakes in two seasons out of the eight he worked at Silver Dollar City; Ryan Lear is a man of numbers, a man of beers and a man I work with at 4 By 4 Brewing Company. In the first of this series, he sits down with me to give his story of how he got into the world of beer-making and to begin our journey into all things beer, from how it's made to what drives his passion for creation.

His was THE most downloaded podcast episode of 2018, so it makes sense that I would invite Jeff Butler to weigh in on today's divisive political climate. As a former Navy SeAL, CIA Field Officer and with an undergraduate degree in International Politics and Master's degree in History, this well-rounded Springfield Firefighter brings a perspective that is informed, funny and moves beyond the bumper-sticker rhetoric of these times. It was fun to share a pint, a laugh and some traditional chops-busting

What is free will? In this first podcast of 2019, two of my best friends, Mary Michal and Scott Deckard sit down with me at 4 By 4 Brewing Co. to talk about how we approach life.......is it free will, is it determinism or is there a spiritual element that guides us? In this mellow exchange we get to peer into the minds of two VERY insightful people who face life from some different perspectives. Sit down, grab a cup and enjoy this easy, enlightening conversation between three friends.

He has been one of my very best friends for 25 years and STILL won't let me have lunch with his wife, he's that suspicious of EVERYONE. The Dirtbag is the navigator of my moral compass, and he's often let down by my antics, yet he still tolerates me day in and year out. I was stoked to attempt my first remote podcast and very last podcast of 2018 with one of the most original, unhinged and honest people I know. Enjoy over a PBR or two.....I sure did!

He booked The Ozark Mountain Daredevils to play for $500 for two shows in 1972 while still in high school and later in life answered a calling to go into the ministry; Jim Oman's life has been centered there ever since. I met him at 4 By 4 Brewing Company, where he's affectionately known as "The Rev", and thought a podcast between a cynical agnostic and a Methodist Pastor might make for a good show. It's not about answers, it's about a good conversation. Cheers, and enjoy!

In a world of chaos and fast-paced everything, Nikki Love-Adkins, along with her business partner/best friend Stephanie offer solace for an hour and twenty minutes at a time in their Sumits Hot Yoga studio. She's a devoted mom, business owner and blissful wife, and somehow makes time to make everyone she encounters feel like they're the most important person in the world. I've gained a LOT from hot yoga, and just as much from this hour spent with a beautiful soul. Enjoy!

Ian Carleton and Tim Robson are the founders of Saint Fox Cider, based out of a tiny little ciderhouse affectionately known "Guillotine Hall" in rural Ash Grove, Missouri. In this 150 square foot organic laboratory, they are crafting some of the most delicious, natural ciders to hit the market with conscientious production and wild fermentation guiding their way. They aren't afraid to take risks when it comes to their output, and with a 350% rate of growth in their second year, you can see why!

After 30+ years in the restaurant business, Mary Guccione knows a thing or two about fine dining and good wine. She and her husband are the owners of Cellar + Plate, a communal wine house that also offers homemade tapas and an incredible energy. She's a one-woman powerhouse of vision, change and savvy, and an absolutely wonderful person. She says "I wanna save the world one drag queen at a time", and after listening to this episode, you'll absolutely believe that she will. Cheers!

In the longest podcast I've been on to date, Katie Mooneyham, Dane Brown and Tiffany Barnett sat down with me at 4 By 4 Brewing Co. to record an episode for Dane's podcast "It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time". From discussing yoga being of the Devil, my idea to create a "Sinterest" site to yelling at one another about dating choices, the four of us all left the room better friends than when we ended. It's loud, filled with adult language & topics and one helluva way to spend a few hours. Enjoy!

Graham Smitham is a former college swimmer, current CrossFit athlete and manager of Eat Fit Go, a pre-prepared clean eating food service, offering people on the go a healthy alternative to fast food. Our relationship with food is undergoing a pretty amazing metamorphosis, and Eat Fit Go, along with Graham are working hard to change our outlook on what we consume. I sat down for an hour with this highly informed man to get some insights as to why we eat what we do, and how we can change our habits. Cheers!