Spare Time

I'd love to hear what you think.We go off the rails with the amazing founder of The Beverage Hunters YouTube Channel, Justin Octuck. Great stories and lots of laughs fill this slightly long episode. But I promise it's worth the listen. And for all Mike's fans, he really opens up in this one. So I hope you all enjoy it.

I'd love to hear what you think.We spent some hours with our good friend Clint Smith, co-owner of Roseburg Towing. As expected, we talk about times past. But we also hear some pretty cool stories about Clint's adventures and unexpected career path. It's a bit long, but man, we had fun. Plus, you'll get the opportunity to hear me fight with hiccups for over an hour, so enjoy that.

I'd love to hear what you think.We catch up with our old friend, James Moore. We talk comic books, Saturday morning cartoons, family dinners, and growing up. A collector of many things and an aspiring TikTok creator. We have a great conversation and laugh about old memories.

I'd love to hear what you think.We hang out with our biggest fan, my lovely niece Sophia Terwilliger. She explains what it's like to be cursed, her love for customer service, and the hoops she has been jumping through to serve our country. As always, we have a ton of laughs. All while spending way too much time talking about livestock.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I hang out with our new sponsor Jason Weber, owner of Smokeless Solutions and Vape Crusaders. His journey from drugs to creating a successful business and blessed life, is truly inspiring. He schools us and changes my opinion on vaping. He expresses his passion for helping people to stop smoking. We have some laughs and I talk way too much.

I'd love to hear what you think.George Heppner takes us back to when Alaska was like the wild west. Explains how a high school kid went from throwing a baseball and playing on his brother's tractor, to running a successful excavation business. And, how a good work ethic and a no fear attitude have given him the opportunity to play and enjoy his success with the people that matter most: Family.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I make a new friend and hear a pretty cool story of how a high school kid takes his hobby, and with a little help from from what have to be the most supportive parents in history, created a successful business that has thrived in our community. Join us as we get to know the funniest dealer in town, Eli Hanna.

I'd love to hear what you think.We squeeze WAY too many people into the office to record a hilarious episode with the amazing Jad & Ashley Thommen visiting from their home in Montana, and the spectacular Amber Evans, co-owner of the Winchester Pub, along with a couple other bonus background guests that you'll probably barely be able to hear. They cover everything from crazy vacation adventures to truly inspirational survival stories without giving Mike and me much time to run our mouths at all. We get some of the funniest stories we've heard in a long time and still didn't even get to everything we'd planned before it turned into the longest episode ever. It might take a couple of sittings to get through it. But I promise it's worth it.

I'd love to hear what you think.Kenny, the mechanic, blows our minds with his extensive knowledge about cars, pissin' off cops, and having a healthy amount of hobbies. Join us as I am once again surprised by how little I know about someone I've considered a friend for a very long time. As he says, "You don't have to like it; you just have to do it."

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I spent the afternoon discussing how far this crazy podcast project has come. Some of our favorite parts of the journey, things we'd like to see happen in the future, and the unexpected parts that surprised the hell out of us. And as you'd probably expect with it just being the two of us, we drink more than we should have resulting in a record amount of cussing: that and a whole lot of repeating ourselves and other nonsense. But it sure was fun and I hope you enjoy it.

I'd love to hear what you think.We hang out with our buddy, former international male model Chef Martin Condon. We learn about his amazing culinary journey. Get a little insite into the kidnapping & murder of his sister. Talk a bit about depression. I get one of my favorite show names wrong. Mike get a bit fired up. And we discover one of the best attitudes ever. As he puts it, "You don't learn if you always win."

I'd love to hear what you think.We spend some time talking deer hunting, the love of the mountains, and hear some fish stories, from our new friend Josh Dishman of Chasin Tails Outdoors. He's a life-long outdoorsman who has seen some real success in the deer woods and dedicates his time to giving back to veterans, first responders, and youth hunters. A great guy, and we had a blast getting to know him.

I'd love to hear what you think.I spend the afternoon with tattoo artist and co-owner of Power Tattoo, Cory Anglin. One of the nicest, most humble guys I've had the pleasure of hanging out with. He takes me on a journey from a rebellious kid with some guitar wire and ink. To a respectable family man and business owner whose passion for tattooing and all-in attitude have brought him success and happiness. His stories and love for the art have me ready for some new ink after this one.

I'd love to hear what you think.Local radio personality and all-around awesome guy Christian Gruber, "The Grubes," hangs out with us on the opposite side of the conversation from what he's used to. He explains how several defining moments in his life led him to Roseburg and the careers he has chosen. He shares some pretty great stories, life advice, and we even get serious for a bit. A fantastic conversation and some really good laughs you won't want to miss.

I'd love to hear what you think.We get the pleasure of spending the afternoon with one of the nicest, most humble guys—owner & Founder of Born And Raised Outdoors, Trent Fisher. He walks us through how a small group of friends who wanted to record some elk hunting built it into one of YouTube's most popular hunting channels and turned it into a successful business. We hear some great stories, talk a lot about hunting, and have some good laughs. He even offers us some advice on growing the podcast.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I hang out with local Realtor Aaron Daniel. He tells us how he ended up in the area, lets us in on some of his favorite things, and has a few laughs with us. Plus we all reveal some of our goals and resolutions for the year.

I'd love to hear what you think.Our buddy Andy Thornton spends some time explaining a different upbringing than some, close family bonds, and lots of hunting. We cover everything from making salsa to different rifle calibers and have some pretty good laughs along the way.

I'd love to hear what you think.We hang out with our friend, entrepreneur, Mike Fox. He schools us on family values and building businesses. He is one of the nicest guys I've gotten to know with some pretty funny stories, which makes him an easy person to like. So join us for a drink and some good conversation.

I'd love to hear what you think.We hang out with one of the funniest guys I know. My friend and brother-in-law, Larry Demarr. He talks us through his life from the military and corrections to molding the minds of our youth. And explains how it led to the creation of his popular Instagram (@Motivator1969) and TikTok (Motivator1069) pages. We drink a little too much, have a ton of laughs, and try to offend as many people as possible. I hope you enjoy it.

I'd love to hear what you think.We spend the afternoon with survivalist, YouTuber, and family man, Steve Smith. His positive, optimistic way of looking at life is awesome and keeps our conversation flowing for a bit but Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you'd like to check him out on YouTube, you can find him @outdoorgearskills223

I'd love to hear what you think.Our friend Kara tells us how she went from surfing, wrench turning, pageant queen, to an Army veteran dedicated to helping veterans enjoy the outdoors. We learn about her love for her family, sports, and laughter. And we even have a special guest show up.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I spend the afternoon with our most famous guest so far, Alek Skarlotos. He talks us through the stopping of a terrorist attack, making a movie with one of his idols, Dancing with the stars, building a career in politics, and several other crazy stories. He believes that everything happens for a reason, and after listening to his story, you can't help but understand why.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike & I hang out with my good buddy Lenny and his cousin Josh. He walks us through his journey from car stereos to embroidery and printing. We get real about life and business struggles. Talk about motivation, inspiration, video games, customer service, and have some good laughs.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I spend an afternoon laughing harder than we have in a long time as our guest Mrs Paula Bragan, tells us a few funny stories from a truly inspirational journey of a life she has lived.

I'd love to hear what you think.We have a blast with the amazing Brad Bell. He shares some cool stories from his 20+ year military & law enforcement career. Tells us what he thinks about the ocean. Talks family and even attempts to offer up some advice of his own. All while we have a few too many drinks. I apologize in advance for all the f-bombs and senseless rambling from the host.

I'd love to hear what you think.State Representative Virgil Osborne explains how he basically took his lifelong interest in Jeeps & off roading, and turned it into a business. Allowing him to give back and better the community he grew up in and loves. And how that passion for the community led him into politics. I learn some new things and get his take on the current election, while also building a friendship with a pretty amazing guy.

I'd love to hear what you think.Join me for what I think is probably my most important episode as I spend an awesome afternoon with my Dad. I hear some stories for the first time and we reminisce over some fond memories.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I spend the afternoon with a friend, firearms instructor, and overall great guy, Mark Dowdy. We get into the weeds of trapping and his military service. We learn some new things and enjoy a couple of crazy stories.

I'd love to hear what you think.Our friend Brett walks us through his crazy journey in life. From drugs & crime to being a business owner & building awareness in the community. And as you'd expect, we find a few funny distractions along the way.

I'd love to hear what you think.We get the scoop on the realty biz, fatherhood, married life, and hear some pretty cool tales from our buddy Brennon Claus.

I'd love to hear what you think.I spend an amazing afternoon with serial hobbiest, Joe Matysik. He serves me up some RC fuel & jerky, tells me how he lives a  lucky life and we get sentimental. 

I'd love to hear what you think.We enjoy an afternoon with the lovely Shannon Sabastian. She explains insurance, pageants, having a radio show, and gives us an update on her grandson Owen. We also venture down a few rabbit holes and explore Mike's obsession with candy corn.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike & I hang out with my oldest friend Vince. We talk about old times and have lots of reminders from the past. Courtroom drama and as always a little drunken advise.

I'd love to hear what you think.We spend the afternoon with Marine, and modern-day nomad, Elijah Garcia. He tells us a little about his travels, mental health struggles, and future goals. And, as usual, Mike and I offer up some advice while sharing quite a few laughs.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike, his son Gavin, and I spend the afternoon talkin smack on just about everything in a valiant effort to get cancelled. This episode is complete nonsense and probably highly offensive to some. Enjoy.

I'd love to hear what you think.My youngest daughter Mariah, her boyfriend AJ, and their buddy Lance squeeze into my office for a chat. They fill me in on how life is as a young adult, and some dreams for the future. I learn some more about AJ and we all have some laughs.

I'd love to hear what you think.I am joined by Jacob Zink & Trenton morrow of Seastack Designs. We get real loose discussing their lack of social media, networking, technology, short shorts, conspiracy theories, and derail into more than one rant. We had alot of laughs and alot of fun on this one. I hope you enjoy.

I'd love to hear what you think.I spend the afternoon with my daughter and son-in-law. We talk about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, fire academy, parenting, & light at the end of the tunnel as I pry into their business like a father is supposed to.

I'd love to hear what you think.Join me and my guest Bryant Perez, of Little Brother's Pub, as we talk about exploring Oregon. The importance of air conditioning, Relationships, Nerdy stuff, and spend entirely too much time discussing food.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I spend the afternoon with long time friend Amanda Hunter. We get the scoop on how she went from teen mom to nursing guru. Growing up in a law enforcement family, her sweet shooting skills, and have a ton of laughs along the way.

I'd love to hear what you think.I sit down with Frank Elias, owner of Moonlight Electric. We talk a little business and the unknowns of becoming a business owner. We talk guns, firearm safety, poker, and he explains his passion for fishing.

I'd love to hear what you think.I sit down with Mike and long time customer, and friend, Keith Young. He is a soldier, musician, shooter, world traveler, lover of many things, and very passionate about them all. 

I'd love to hear what you think.Join Mike and I as we spend some time with hilarious Sam Hango as he tells us about the future. The past, And a few funny situations he's found himself in.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I dig into Savannah Jones job experience, her love for water parks, stand-up comedy, and guilty pleasures. And, she attempts to question us like we're her guests. Unacceptable!

I'd love to hear what you think.My oldest daughter Justice, her coworkers Mackenzie, and Danielle talk with me about books, friendship, customer service and dreams for the future.

I'd love to hear what you think.Mike and I talk sales, guns, and other random topics with the great Skyler Pope. Apologies for the echo at the beginning, I'm still figuring this editing thing out.

I'd love to hear what you think.Kris "The Whisper King" Taylor drops some knowledge on me while we share a bottle of scotch.

I'd love to hear what you think.One of my best friends Mike and I try to figure this whole podcasting thing out.

I'd love to hear what you think.My good friends Ernie, Mike and I talk hunting, foreign countries, the old days, and other random nonsense.