We got a guest host who is putting the founder of the "What Is Up" podcast in the hotseat today!

Paul Rundquist sits in the host chair and tries to get Bubba to share his life story. Everything from growing up in Louisiana and a lack of parental supervision to moving to Iowa, marrying his HS sweetheart and doing a 180 in life.

So if you grew up in a broken home and never really knew much about God, Jesus or the Bible...this episode will give you something to relate to and offer some real hope in life.

What a story of redemption!

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It's time to have some fun with Founder/Director of Pure Point Basketball, Casey Gardner!

In part 2 of his episode we put him through all the fun segments and he even turns the table on me, the host, and asks how I changed my opinion on legendary Indiana Pacer shooting guard (and bigmouth) Reggie Miller.

To wrap things up, we put Casey on the hotseat and ask his opinion about the impact travel ball leagues are having on families and their faith.

Great discussion in this episode!

If you interested in AAU basketball in NE Iowa, please check out Pure Point Basketball and reach out to Casey.

https://www.purepointbasketball.com/

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This episode is gonna be a "slam dunk" as we got the youngest, brightest AAU league director and coach, Casey Gardner.

Casey has always had a tremendous passion for the sport of basketball but it actually "crossed over" from playing to coaching.

As the creator of Pure Point Basketball, Casey is trying to push kids beyond the limits of their current skills and turn them into the players and young people they can be.

Combine that passion with a faith in God and you got one of the best coaches a kid could have.

Please follow him on social media for more information.

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We hope you enjoyed Paul's life story in part 1 of his episode.

To finish up our 70th episode, Paul is back to have some fun and discuss some serious stuff that has him asking "what is up?"

Paul absolutely crushed the "Gen Z Slang" segment!

In a move never done before...Paul really turns the tables on me and puts me on the spot for the final segment.

Please be sure to follow Paul on social media and his YouTube channel for some really good content.

https://www.youtube.com/@Paul-Rundquist

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Our first interview episode of 2026 features a compelling story from a young man who by 25 years old has already seen, gone through and learned a lot!

Paul Rundquist was an aspiring small town basketball star but quickly went down the road filled with drugs and self destructive behavior while dealing with his parent's divorce.

After travelling down the wrong road trying to fill his desires with anything and everything except the only thing that could truly help him...but God was already working behind the scenes.

Paul came to Jesus, cleaned things up and began to find purpose and value in his life, relationships and content creation!

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https://www.youtube.com/@paul.rundi11

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Instead of doing another Christmas episode, we wanted to do something different this year. If you really want a nice Holiday episode filled with memories, traditions and a Christmas Trivia gameshow...please go back to episodes 9, 38 & 39.

To finish 2025 and ring in 2026, we look back at all the monumental growth we experienced this past year and some of our favorite moments. We also look ahead to 2026 and what we can expect in the future.

Thank you all for your support as we bring another year to a close.

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If the executives in Contemporary Christian Music think Isaiah is just too real for their industry...then he will fit in real well around here!

In part 2 of his episode, we really have some fun getting to know the ins and outs of the personality of one of the most talented Worship Music leaders in the country!

After all the segments are over, we try to figure out "what is up" with the whole Forrest Frank - Jelly Roll beef about the Dove awards.

It was a pleasure to get to know Isaiah, do an episode with him and download some of his music. Please be sure to follow him on social media and listen to his music wherever stream music.

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We got one of the best independent christian folk music artists that might just be to authentic to go viral and hit it big!

Isaiah William has an amazing voice and some real musical ability...but it's his testimony and heart that comes through in his music. And that could be why the head honchos in the Contemporary Christian Music industry keep rejecting him.

Isaiah first caught my eye by posting reels of him reading the "rejection letters" that he received from major music labels. I thought this guy needs some exposure but hopefully he will settle for an appearance on my podcast!

Straight outta Indiana, this husband and Worship Music leader is the real deal and further proves my theory that everyone is interesting and has a story to tell.

Let me tell ya, Isaiah's story is filled with ups and down, hills and valleys, highs and lows. So stick around and hear his story...it might just encourage ya!

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Before I can move on past this epic season of Wapsie Valley Football, we gotta go back to where it all began.

In this episode, I re-cap the season... the highs and lows, the battles and the blowouts, and most importantly what it meant to me.

Some people get some shout-outs while others get called out! (all in good fun)

To put a bow on the season and end this episode, we go back to the night before the season opener vs. our biggest rival and I share the speech I gave to the team.

Congrats Warriors! No other program I'd rather be a part of in the entire state!

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After hearing all about how David grew up Amish, left the community, pursued bull riding and a life of his own in part 1...we can get to all the fun segments in part 2 of his episode.

I never knew you could have so much with an "Amish guy!"

But we get serious in the "What Is Up" segment when David highlights how so many things that are wrong or evil, are becoming common, accepted, even celebrated in our culture.

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