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"Don't be an asshole". This seems like a pretty basic rule of life and a sweetly cynical twist on the Golden Rule, but it's amazing how easily it gets overlooked in our day-to-day. My guest Sandy Frye has incorporated this philosophy as a founder and operator of The U School here in Springfield, a micro-school that focuses on growing confident, self-directed learners in an authentic experience.. Join us for a pint and great conversation as two friends toss some thoughts back and forth. Cheers!

Ian Carleton is on a one-man mission to introduce a sustainable dining and hospitality experience to everyone he comes across. After 11 years in the restaurant business, he has opened up Saint Fox Cider with a business partner. He also holds another distinction: he has been a part of Hurts Donut since Day 1 and is the lead baker, trainer and an integral part of a local company that started five years ago with one tiny shop and now includes 19 locations and over 600+ employees.

Dallas Jones is a local icon on the 417 music scene, having written something around 350 songs & currently working on studio album #8. He's a farmer, a family man & has the knack for writing songs that pull on the heart stringsHe was gracious enough to let me play four songs with him & delve into all things music. I really enjoyed his take on what makes his creative soul soar, and the story behind his first date with his wife? Will make your own melt.

**WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE. I MEAN, REALLY STRONG**

She suffers no fools, and is crafty as hell. Cheri Allen is one of my most unfiltered friends, and she's the Queen of Halloween, but this year just isn't feeling it. We sit down over some gin & tonics and wax idiotic for a while about a whole MESS of things, from the perils of online dating to what in the hell "cuffing season" means to what constitutes a good slutty Pope costume for the season. It's a boozy adventure into a wonderful friendship. Enjoy!

A man riding the wave of sobriety while being a wine sales rep, Dave Fender knows a thing or two about seeking some inner peace. He's intense and competitive, but has turned that energy towards his own journey away from the pain bodies we all endure. He strives towards peaceful acceptance, even when that doesn't mean liking what we need to accept; for him, that even means accepting that he and Donald Trump come from the same one place. Let go of expectation for a bit and enjoy Dave's story!

He's worked as a dance instructor, hiked Machu Picchu and arranged for a Harris's Hawk to deliver the ring on his wedding day; from his international travels to opening London Calling Pasty Company in Springfield, there's not a whole lot of adventures that Neil Gomme hasn't embarked upon. With an infectious energy and a zest for life that inspires even the most reserved among us. Did you know that ping pong is considered among the fighting sports in the Olympics? Well, you WILL after listening to this!

"Cease to resist, begin to accept" - Deckard. 

We talk about death through many filters, but often it's characterized by fear of the unknown. In light of last weeks' show, where we heard the tragic consequences of a life taken too soon, this week I asked two friends to weigh in on the only thing that really is inevitable....we're all gonna die at some point. It's different, but original, and a conversation worth having. Please enjoy a long-form conversation with three friends.

It's both taboo to talk about & stigmatized to the point of shaming those left behind. How do you cope with the suicide of someone close? If you're Kellie Frye, you get to work organizing a memorial ride for her late husband Josh & push through each awful moment. In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, this tough conversation was one I felt privileged to share with her. If you're ever at that point, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255, 24/7. I promise you, you're not alone.

As one of the owners of 4 By 4 Brewing Company, Derek Shimeall is a part of a new scene in the Springfield Missouri area, as the number of local breweries & taphouses begin to multiply in number. In this conversation Derek explains the company philosophies, how it all came to pass and how he was willing to allow me a venue for this very podcast based on similar outlooks on what we're trying to offer. If craft beer and local business is your jam, you're gonna wanna hear about how it all came to pass. Cheers!

Katie Mooneyham brings a perspective to our social media landscape that is oftentimes lacking as we delve into the mud-slinging personal attacks and staunch political stances. She's well informed, a voracious consumer of information and news and offers up critical thinking skills that guide her thought processes. Today we cover a wide range of topics, from murder podcasts to conservation to dating philosophies. I really enjoyed our time, and I think you'll enjoy this hour!