Cookin' Up A Story
Here on Cookin' Up a Story, the crew discusses a wide variety of topics showcased through laughter and real world experiences. The hosts discuss current events along with treasured memories and unforgettable stories.
Episodes
322 episodes
COOKIN' UP A STORY: El Tres Friends
On the latest episode, Joe, Justin, and Rich flew solo. No Joe, no Adam, no guest. Instead, it's all rabbit holes. In it, we discussed camping, history, and more. Give it a listen, its a good one. #rabbithole #camping #rusharkansas ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: We've Had Some Fires - Shane Linn
On the latest episode, Shane Linn joins us to discuss Melbourne, Arkansas, country living, orbs, and wild men. A longtime friend of the show, Shane is one of storyteller's storyteller, even if he didn't necessarily know he was going to be today...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Not Just Comfort, But Comfortable - Kesha Wilson
Kesha Wilson, owner of Patrick's Burgers in Springdale, grew up in the restaurant she now runs. First opened by her grandparents, then by her parents, Kesha is a third-generation slinger of the finest burgers in Northwest Arkansas. In this epis...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Take a Helicopters - Noah Kirby, Shane Kirby, and Rob Daugherty
In part two of our discussion with Noah and Shane Kirby and Rob Daugherty, we get into preservation of the Cherokee language, a language spoken by only 1500-2000 of the roughly 466,000 Cherokee people alive today. We also discuss the skill'li -...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Go Cut Wood - Shane and Noah Kirby and Rob Daugherty
Shane and Noah Kirby and Rob Daugherty are on a mission to preserve Cherokee heritage. In part one of our latest, hear them discuss language, culture, and the future of tribal peoples. From the Trail of Tears to the State of Neosho, the trio of...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Black Friday Garage Sale - Tommy Rollins
On part two of our conversation with Tommy Rollins, we get into estate sales, the art of the deal, and what his goals are when he's hosting one. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #estatesale #auctioneer #marijuana #BellaVistaArkans...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Genuine OEM Parts - Tommy Rollins
Possible Colonel Tommy Rollins has many passions in life, most revolving around service to others. Whether helping families hold a successful estate sale, keeping a customer from getting overcharged on car repairs, or advocating for readily-ava...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Wolverine - Joe Wilson
For part two of our discussion with Joe Wilson, we got into weight lifting, sleep, amino acids, and other healthy things. We also wonder when we all got so thirsty and try to figure out what a healthy seasoning blend would look like. Give it a ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Good News - Joe Wilson
For the latest Cookin' Up a Story, we talk with former Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader Joe Wilson. Has Joe been hiding a secret no one would expect? Is this another version of Joe who traveled across the multiverse to sit down for an interview?...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Portable Campfire - Brian Waters
In part two of the latest episode of Cookin' Up a Story with Adam and Rich, we delve into how guest Brian Waters came to open a cigar shop. We also discuss the entire process of making a cigar, from growing the tobacco to rolling the cigars to ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Calvin Matthews - Brian Waters
In this episode of Cookin' Up a Story with Adam and Rich, we get into how the rest of the crew has trouble with calendars, law enforcement, potentially crooked cops, going undercover, and how to not graduate from college. And that's just the be...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: You Better Know What to Ask Me
1922's "In a Grove," a short story by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, is a study into the nature of truth. It centers around the death of a samurai, with four different accounts of how he came to meet his demise being presented. Akira Kurosawa, without wh...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: You Don't Fish When the Sharks Come
Did you hear the one about the cornhole champion with no limbs who shot and killed his best friend? What about the time that Martinez caught a hammerhead? Also, what kind of sidearm should Producer Rich start carrying? Find out the answer to th...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Sweeping Girls Off Their Feet - Matt Blaty
On part two of our latest, we get into guest Matt Blaty's time at the happiest place on earth, singing the national anthem, and life after Disney. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #disney #nationalanthem #liveshots #marketing #suc...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Only Play to Win - Matt Blaty
Matt Blaty has 11 brothers and sisters, once lived on Catalina Island off the coast of California, pitch-sung the National Anthem at a baseball game, and loves catfish. And those facts only scratch the surface. In this episode, hear him tell us...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Man vs. Machine - The Wells Brothers
In part two of our discussion with the Wells Brothers, listen to Mike and JD discuss the fact that Matt has more lives than a cat, what saved his life, and how his walks on the wild side affected the family. They also get into what it takes to ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Five Tons of Beans - The Wells Brothers
Mike and J.D. Wells' father didn't grow up in the restaurant industry, he fell into it after eating some fried catfish and realizing Northwest Arkansas needed a place that served the same. Despite the enormous challenges that come with opening ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Diaper Genie Buffet
In this all rabbit hole episode, we get into false Spring, Bradford pears, gardening as a service, geopolitics, property lines, Epstein, and more. What more, you ask? There is also a discussion on farmers markets and whether or not they'v...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Everything's Good Sometimes
On this episode, Joe, Adam, and Rich get into movie star Joe Wilson's trip to the Delmarva region of the country to learn about all things muskrat. From cooking methods to local history to colorful local characters, Joe spins yarns, while avoid...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: From the Killing Fields to the Ozarks - Lang Tang
On this episode, we dive into the intriguing and death defying life of Lang Tang. Lang tells his story about living in the jungles of Vietnam, becoming a monk, surviving the killing fields of Cambodia on multiple occasions, to eventually landin...
COOKIN' UP A STORY - Man Museums
Hollywood Superstar Joe Wilson has an idea, one that could revolutionize men's decor. That idea? Rebrand the mancave to the Man Museum. Instead of treating it as an assemblage of treasures picked up along the way, treat it as your future histor...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Sweet Tea
Water, sweet tea, and weight loss are on the menu for this week's episode. With Brent Wells in the studio, it's an all rabbit hole episode, one in which we discuss dehydration, Yankee mistakes when it comes to tea, and the scam that is bottled ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Two-Stroke Number Three
With Lucas Ingersoll and Layne Martinez in the studio, for this one we get into 2-stroke vs 4-stroke engines, racing, engine maintenance, meconium, diapers, and more. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #diapers #diapergenie #meconiu...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Shots from the Sturgeon
For this episode, we had a bona fide movie star in the studio -- Joe Wilson. Fresh from his trip to attempt to spear a sturgeon while enjoying tropical Lake Michigan conditions, this celebrity has a story to cook up. From travel to OSHA violati...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Shine Bright Like a Diamond - Chad Comeau and Chris Keller
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and that means it's time to buy some jewelry. There are many routes you could take, but buying a diamond, particularly one from a small merchant who offers a personal touch, is a route that won't take ...
