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Uli Who
by Uli Gulje
Uli Who is a series of authentic and genuine conversations that 417-area Fire Captain and local raconteur has with a wide ranging array of guests covering topics across the spectrum. In an era when we're constantly connected on social media, we've never felt more DISconnected from one another, and that sense of isolation doesn't have to have rent space in your head. So tune in for an hour of good conversations about just about anything, and leave with food for thought and a smiling soul!
Episodes
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Sunday Matinee - Top Gun (1986)
Welcome on in to the very first chapter of what we're calling "Theatre Of The Mindless". In each episode my brother Dax and I will be going through the movies of our childhood, those that held and still hold meaning and current fare as well. Dax is a cinephile's cinephile with a fun take, no…
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Crazy Like A Fox! A Conversation With Stacie Bilyeu
Stacie Bileyu is the kind of person you always, always want in your corner; from an early age she has felt the calling to stand up for the underdog and to speak truth to power. This indomitable spirit carries through in this long form conversation where we talk about her career as a lawyer, her...
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The Man Who Makes You Go....WTF? A Conversation With Brad Calbert
Online discussions can often feel like a never ending episode of Jerry Springer complete with a lack of dental hygiene and a deep-seated desire to defend your decision to marry your cousin. Enter Brad Calbert, who runs the wildly popular WTF Springfield page on Facebook. I wanted a peek into the...
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Greasing Up The Wheels Of Democracy With Butler.....We're BACK!!
WE'RE BACK, BAYBEEEE! After a hiatus since last September, I've moved/refreshed the podcast studio and who ELSE would I have on as the first guest of 2026? None other than the one and only Jeff Butler who weighs in on current geo-political events with his nuanced style. We're also visited by a…
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Nebraska's Schadenfreude w/ Jeff Butler
Here we go! Jeff Butler, former Navy SEAL, CIA Field Officer & current Battalion Chief of the SFD hops back on the show to give his thoughts on Travis & Taylor, his desire to be a motivational speaker and call me a slut. A little later we delve into intelligence breaches, South Park hot takes…
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"Burn This F**king S**t To The Ground"....Super Single Sunday
Welp....she's back! 6' Katie The Shady Lady sits down for another round of Super Single Sunday and we go deep over our latest relationship flameouts on muggy afternoon, where we really end up landing on that old adage: K.I.S.S. or "Keep It SINGLE, Stupid". Turns out....sometimes we're the stupid...
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Super Single Sunday - "Rumble In The Bumble"
NSFW!! ADULT CONTENT This one gets straight nasty, friends! I once again talk to Six Foot Katie The Shady Lady where we talk about navigating the dating world, public fiascos and, why not, junk pictures that get sent. Please enjoy this unabashed peek into the warped minds of two wandering souls!
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Super Single Sunday - "Where Are My Flowers, Short King?"
This month's edition of Super Single Sunday is a slightly more muted affair, but hits a wide range of topics from situationships to "is that creepy or sweet" to just how much communication does it TAKE for you? As always, 6' Katie The Shady Lady rides shotgun and offers up a much better take than…
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Cardin's Cognizance
They don't get more original than Kelly Cardin and I'm stoked he's come back on the show to cover a wide range of what's on his mind. The first half of the show is all about the fire service, getting older and how that feels. In the second half we tackle the hot topic of our times: politics. It's...
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Super Single Sunday With Six Foot Katie The Shady Lady.....VD Edition!
Valentines Day has come and gone and on this episode of the show, Katie and I sit down and discuss romance, kinky Valentines, dating fiascos and a real winner of a tech glitch at the end. It's a hot mess, just like us I suppose. Enjoy!
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Daron Evans - From The Seminary To The Captain's Seat
Daron Evans is a friend, former co-worker and current Captain on the City of Springfield Fire Dept. As these current times are as politically charged more than we've known in our lifetimes, Daron offers up a nuanced view of how the Evangelical right has overtaken the notion of the Christian faith...
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Summon The Butler: Revenge of The Jeff
It's been too long, but he's back as is the podcast; Jeff Butler, fresh off a trip to the White House offers up his well-nuanced perspective on all things currently on our collective minds. Fear not the next four years....Butler is here. Enjoy! *find the show on Spotify, iTunes, wherever you get...
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Welcome (Back) To The S-Show
Welp.....we're back! Tony, Jeff & I get into all things political, a little of the fire service and just three dudes having a talk. So good to be back!
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A Conservative In The Age Of The Bully....A Conversation With Justin Hollis
What's a rational conservative to do in the Trump Era, where bullying is the norm and facts are massaged to fit your narrative? Well, that's what Justin Hollis and I began to explore as two friends landing on different sides of the line who actually have more in common than not. In this first...
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Possums & Pole Dancing....A Conversation With Dani Tea
Born in Veracruz, Mexico and having traveled quite a bit in her early years, Dani Tea brings a creative flavor to the 417 in a pioneering way. She's the owner/operator of Springfield Aerial Fitness, having brought "the circus arts" to the area in 2016. She's a passionate performer, a tireless...
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Grocery Store Romance & Other Things; Butler's Hot Takes
Your favorite guest and one of mine, Jeff Butler, is back with a year-end wrap up for 2023 wherein we cover it all; from politics national and international to the fans of Taylor Swift to his novella "The Ahavah Decision" no stone is left unturned. Along the way we get silly on white wine and...
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"I Smell Nothing"....A Conversation With The Worm
Brady Wormington, aka "The Worm", is a former coworker, musician and one of the more interesting cats I've met. If anything, his stories about international travel will be enough to get your passport renewed! Enjoy a longer episode of the show, thanks for tuning in!
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Outta This World With Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes (aka Mike The Intern) is an absolute treasure trove of so much knowledge.....from Japanese album covers to KC Chiefs minutiae, from conspiracy theories about Ohio's "trash" reputation to the anti-Semitism of Roger Waters, if it's a subject of interest, he's well-versed. We hit it all…
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What's Your Ick, Six Foot Katie?
On a fun and sloshy romp, Six Foot Katie The Shady Lady and I talk about all things innocuous, from removing a bondage kit from your bedroom before your folks come over to what are the things that make you go "ick" about people. She is NOT a fan of jorts, dating profile pics taken from "below"…
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"Allies Are Temporary, Interests Are Forever"....Butler Breaks It Down
With all of the chaos going on in Israel and Gaza, I invited Jeff Butler back for the 657th time to try and break down some of the backstory as to what is going on; of course, there are no "easy" answers, but he does a fantastic job of explaining some of the baseline issues. We also discuss a...
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The Rocket Sled To Hell: A Talk With Lane Walden
Lane Walden is a retired firefighter from the Springfield Fire Dept. who has a unique perspective on just about everything. In this episode we discuss his early years, the Academy at "The Turdatorium", working out of old firehouses and the importance of some traditions while flying the middle...
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A Hair Appointment On The Moon: talking With Tony Kelley
Tony Kelley is a former Battalion Chief for the Springfield Fire Dept., a former coworker, and despite his best efforts, a current friend. In this conversation recorded a while back we talk about leaving the fire service, the current political scene and Tony's unabashed love for convenience store...
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For The Love Of Red Flags....A Convo With 6' Katie The Shady Lady
WARNING: SUPER GRAPHIC AND SEXUALLY EXPLICIT SHOW SO, today I sat down with one of my very best friends, the one & only 6' Katie The Shady Lady and we get so very deep into the relationship weeds. We talk about dating apps, upside down pineapples, bizarre sexual behaviors, what I mean by the term...
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The Regal Legal Beagle Eagle.....A Conversation With Doug Carter
He makes a mean biscuits & gravy meal, has a fear of crossing bridges at night and is one of the kindest people you could ever hope to meet. Doug Carter is an attorney, an aficionado of Yacht Rock and a dear friend of mine. Today on the show we talk about stuff you should know, legally.....ie…
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A Degenerate's Delight....A Conversation With Shawn Washburn
He's the owner of local hot spot breakfast pub "Early Bird", teller of tall tales and a man who once got tipped a boat by a loyal customer. Tune into this hour and a half of life in the restaurant industry complete with cocktails. Cheers! If you like the show you can support it here:...
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Hup, Erik, Hup!
It's time for a reunion of friends on the podcast! Today I get a chance to talk to one of my closest friends of 35yrs., Mr. Erik Van Wingerden; we met as freshmen at Cate School, a college prep boarding school in Carpinteria, Ca., and have remain bonded since then, even when we don't see each…
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Lassoed Joy....A Conversation w/ Jeff & Kelly
Oh boy.....the phenomenon of Ted Lasso has left the building and if you're a fan you're likely as bummed as us that it's happened. Today I sit down with my friends Kelly Cardin and Jeff Butler to dissect one of the best shows ever to hit the airwaves. Along the way, we talk about Cormac…
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Vaya Con Dios, Dylan! A Final Conversation With The Food Scientist
My good friend Dylan Page is headed home, back to North Carolina. He's gonna be closer to family, friends, and his roots and for that I cannot blame him. Sure gonna miss that guy, though. So here's a final podcast with my guy, complete with some Yellowcard (I do not own the rights to the song)…
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Toxicity, Trauma & Gen X: A Conversation W/ Michael H.
WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SUBJECT MATTER REFERENCING SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER SENSITIVE TOPICS This is a tough one today...my good friend Michael came by the studio to talk about a very precarious subject: toxic relationships. We were both slightly nervous about broaching the material since…
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Low-Level Conspiracy Theories With Jeff Butler
Butler's back! Tune in to episode #201 to get my good man's take on Ukraine, Grant Wistrom, the best cheeses in life, staged moon landings and Ron DeSantis' special flavor of populism. Along with some humblebrags, we have a lot of fun along the way. It's always fun to have Jeff on the show, I…
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A What's Next Kinda Guy....Grant Wistrom on the 5yr. Anniversary
WELCOME TO #200 AND THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! What better way to celebrate 5years of The Uli Who Podcast and show #200 than to bring back my first guest Grant Wistrom! As an owner of Revival 98, a cannabis dispensary here in Springfield, he helped to kick off my retirement by enjoying some jazz...
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Part 2...Documenting The Documentarians w/ Jeff & Eli
Here we go with part 2 of Eli & Jeff's epic trip to Ukraine to document humanitarian efforts in the war-torn country! Today we learn about KFC's in Ukraine, the score to the movie and terrible realities of life in a war zone. It's a long episode, but I was spellbound the entire time! Here is a…
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Documenting the Documentarians (Part 1)....an interview with Jeff & Eli
In this rare and incredible telling of a tale Jeff Weeks and Eli Davidson, two coworkers sit down in the studio to talk about their efforts to document humanitarian efforts in war-torn Ukraine. It's an incredible story, and this is only Part 1: how they got there. Please consider supporting these...
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Sweet, Salty & Single....A Valentine's Day Convo With Clouse
It's the VALENTINE'S DAY episode with the one and only 6' Katie The Shady Lady! Get ready for a round of VomCom as we tackle everything from Beef Wellington to deal breakers in dating. It's a fun hour with a musical interlude by Charlie Crockett (I do NOT own the rights to this song, but DID...
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What's Your Algorithm? A Conversation With Brittney Lumos
My good friend Brittney Lumos dropped by the studio while in town and we decided to jump down the mental health rabbit hole and covered approximately 1598 subjects over an hour and a half. From conspiracies to the lame setup of a sitcom model to how we treated people during COVID vs. now, there...
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"Handy As A Stomach Pump": A Conversation With Chad Sullivan
This show's a long time coming; many of my coworkers never could imagine Chad "I'm The Entire Package" Sullivan and I getting together for a podcast. But that's the thing, right? We can be polar opposites and still find friendship and common ground. He arrived to the house with a dead raccoon in...
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The World Is His Playground: A Conversation With Jefe Martinson
From Massachusetts to Louisiana to Georgia, California, Missouri and Mississippi, there aren't too many corners Jefe Martinson hasn't explored or lived. He's a playground equipment designer, homebrewer and owner of the best moustache in the 417. But chiefly, Jefe is one of the kindest most...
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Mr. Howell, I Presume? A Conversation With David
He's been a German translator, a magician, a brewer and done stand up comedy; he's also a Stage 4 colon cancer survivor. Meet my friend David Howell. In this long form interview, we get to peek behind the curtain and learn about this resilient, charming and unabashedly vulnerable person who has a...
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Hoping To Have Hope Again; A Monologue
2022 is finally about done, and it happen soon enough for me. It's been a struggle this year in many, many ways for many OF us and I thought I should give you a glimpse as to why the podcast has slowed down a bit. It's a monologue, it's a ramble, but it feels good to get off my chest. Thank you…
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"How I Became TikTok (In)famous": A Conversation With Mike Underlin
He's got more layers than a complex onion, a creative juggernaut and one helluva good guy: meet Mike Underlin. He's been making viral videos from way back in the early YouTube days, and has most recently uploaded a video to TikTok that has more than 3 million views and was featured on The Late…
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Gettin' Frisky With Miller: A Conversation With Big Jay
He's been my mentor in cooking, a man of great integrity, a proud father & husband and an all around badass: please meet my friend Jay Miller. He'll demure with "I just sell door knobs", but the depth of this man is revealed within moments of him letting you in the metaphorical door. We share a...
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Cardin's Gap Year
Kelly Cardin is a friend, former co-worker and intellectually curious individual who seems a perfect guest to talk about burnout, retirement and how we face this relentless march of time. Please enjoy the show, and some songs by both Ryan Bingham and Charlie Crockett (I do not own the rights to...
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Mono-Log Jammin'
Hey friends. I apologize for the 27 days its taken to get a new show out; sometimes we just burn out on life, on work, on our very own selves, and we need to take a moment. Here's a short explanation....I'll see you soon!
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"Bureaucratically Cunning"....A Conversation With Jeff "Sauce" Butler
In what can only be described as his millionth time on this show, Jeff Butler and I decide to tackle the big issues; issues such as what's shaking with the Royals (the British kind, not KC), reviewing movies such as "Maverick", what it's like to be around a nuclear reactor in a submarine and East...
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Behind The Beer With Lear, Sept. '22.....A Conversation With Ryan Lear
We're back with another Behind The Beer With Lear! Today Ryan and I sample two new(er) beers brewed at Mother's Brewing here in Springfield, something from Rockwell Beer Co. out of St. Louis and a very odd collaboration at the end. Along the way we talk about mental health, dreams of…
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"Everybody's Walking A Tight Rope".....A Conversation With Mike Abbey
WARNING: VERY STRONG LANGUAGE AND GRAPHIC DISCUSSION OF DEATH, INCLUDING SUICIDE IN THIS EPISODE. If you wanna get told how it is, you need to talk to this man: please welcome back Mr. Mike Abbey, former firefighter, Army vet and all-around cantankerous cur to the show. Turns out Mike also has an...
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"Wipe Grandpa Off Your Pants".....A Conversation With Shadow
She's a program director for local rock station Q102 with strong opinions on cremation and living in the snow-country; welcome back my friend Shadow, proof positive that dynamite comes in small packages. Enjoy an hour of two old friends talking about a life in radio, interviewing stars and her...
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"I've Always Been An Underdog Guy"....A Conversation With Mark Phillips
The original title of this show was supposed to be "Tasty & Simple", but I don't think that does justice to this man who's life and experiences have been anything but; meet Mark Phillips. He's a friend, co-worker, all around raconteur and one of the better storytellers I know. Tune in for a wild...
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Legacy: What Do You Want It To Be?.....A Conversation With Deckard
He's back again for another round behind the mic: my best friend and former coworker Scott Deckard gives us his take on aging, death, suicide and legacy. Although morbid sounding in description, he gives a thoughtful perspective to what it means to head towards our own mortality. Please enjoy! If...
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"It's All Chaos, Be Kind"....A Conversation With Erin Washburn
Erin Washburn has a wealth of experience in dealing with those who might need our help the most.....homeless teens. From The Rare Breed to Great Circle to Taney County Children's Division to Foster Adopt Connect, she has been involved in a myriad of aspects when it comes to dealing with one of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Uli Who is a series of authentic and genuine conversations that 417-area Fire Captain and local raconteur has with a wide ranging array of guests covering topics across the spectrum. In an era when we're constantly connected on social media, we've never felt more DISconnected from one another, and that sense of isolation doesn't have to have rent space in your head. So tune in for an hour of good conversations about just about anything, and leave with food for thought and a smiling soul!
HOSTED BY
Uli Gulje
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