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
335 episodes
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Ordering Up a Story
What are the keys to helping homeowners who want to renovate achieve the best results while staying in budget? What's the difference between camping with kids versus without? Should you cook or should you order? What about if you're cooking for...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: A Weed is Any Plant in the Wrong Spot
In this one, Mark Holaway steps in to assist Adam, Justin, and Rich as they discuss bad customer service, AI lovers, relationships, and answer a few listener questions. Rich also discovers, though he doesn't say it out loud, that he uses the wo...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: 7 x 21 - Simeon Hinsey
After college, Simeon Hinsey felt the pull to go back to school, landing at JBU as an employee and as a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas. Things didn't go exactly as planned, though, and Simeon became a Razorback in more ways than...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: You're Not Coming Home - Simeon Hinsey
Simeon Hinsey was born in the Bahamas, but a basketball scholarship led him to Fayetteville, Arkansas when he was 14 years old. In this episode, we hear what life was like for a young Bahamian, how he adjusted once arriving in Arkansas, and how...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Two Minds, One Soul - Dekevis Jordan
In part two of our interview with Dekevis Jordan, we get into the transition from Ecoline to Sprinter, going pro, growing up, becoming a fire fighter, and getting married. Dekevis also discusses how he found his way back to God and began a plan...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: 1,000,000 Miles - Dekevis Jordan
For the latest episode, bullfighter Dekevis Jordan joins us to discuss growing up country, getting into being a cowboy, and van life. From an interest to a way to pay bills while he waited to go to college to a career, Dekevis gets into the pat...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: When Life Gives You Lemons
In this episode, we're talking cars. Best. Worst. In between. We also get into Barrett Jackson, lemon laws, and the longest root in the world. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #cars #trucks #lemons #lemonade #lemonlaws #carrepairs...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Goosebumps
In this episode, we get into Joe's new spectacles, fishing, goose killing, fish tails, the Zero Bomb Company, and go down a variety of rabbit holes, including the one time Joe ended up boycotting a local retailer, and then slowly getting his re...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Devil Never Lies at 100% - Simon Lisun
In part two of our conversation with Simon Lisun, we get into his early career goals, becoming a father, starting a business, and being a dirty Russian. Also, hear him praise the United States and outline why his story could only happen here. G...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: No One Goes to Nebraska - Simon Lisun
When Simon Lisun was four-years-old, his family moved from Ukraine to the United States. Simon and his siblings didn't speak English, they didn't know many people in the US, and they'd never been before moving. In this episode, Simon discusses ...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Arkansawyers - Rusty Guenard
In part two of our discussion with Rusty Guenard, we get into the Civil War, different schools of reenactment, and why the reasons brothers fought against brothers wasn't as simple as it's often presented. Give it a listen, it's a good one.&nbs...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: The Forgotten War - Rusty Guenard
Rusty Guenard knows his history. And on this episode, he shares it with us. From facts about the Civil War to a discussion of the other forgotten war to cannon balls, this conversation has it all, so much so, that there's no reason to hype it f...
COOKIN' UP A STORY: Left Turns
On part two of the Joe, Justin, and Rich episode, we get into dinner, NASCAR, dogs, sleeping arrangements for dogs, and more. It's all rabbit holes and left turns and it's a good one, give it a listen. #dogs #dinner #supper #nascar ...
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...
