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What Is Up⬆️
by Bubba Seemann
Have you looked around anytime in recent years and thought to yourself..."What is up with (insert anything crazy here)?" Then this will be the podcast for you! Everyone has an experience or story or opinion story to share. On this podcast we will talk everything with everyone, nothing is off the table. Discussing real life with real people. The good and the bad, the highs and the lows and everything funny in between. The most interesting yet entertaining podcast with real people talking about "What is up."
Episodes
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Ep. 81 | "Wolves in sheep's clothing'
At the peak of the High School Football Season, the Wapsie Valley Warriors are on the warpath and I've been covering them every step of the way! But I wanted to sneak this episode in before election day since the political ads today leave everyone wondering what and who to beleive. I share how to...
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Ep. 80 w/ Gunner Meyer (pt.2)
In part 2 of episode 80 with HS state champ and Central College Track Star Gunner Meyer, we get into all kinds of stuff including: -the benefits of getting off our phones and into the outdoors -the dangers AI -respecting our elders -is Raising Canes over-rated??? -LGBTQ and how Christians should...
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Ep. 80 w/ Gunner Meyer (pt.1)
Episode 80 brings Wapsie Valley legend Gunner Meyer into the basement! This young man was an Iowa High School State Champion in Basketball and in the High Jump! That led to a full ride offer from Upper Iowa University but things didn't work out like you might think. Gunner landed in Pella at...
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Ep. 79 w/ Hallie Dye (pt.2)
Part 2 with Hallie Dye is sure to SURPRISE YOU!!! Everything from... -speaking French -a love for Waffle House -and being able to moonwalk To... -trying to out serve her spouse -creating a nostalgic childhood -and the homeschool shift in America Don't miss this one!!! Check out Hallie and The...
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Ep. 79 w/ Hallie Dye (pt.1)
For episode 79 we got another female guest who also is an accomplished author, speaker and podcaster. Hallie Dye of Monroe, LA is the founder of The Saltworks Ministries, author of "You're Still a Good Mom" and can speak pretty fluent French for a second language! Growing up with a dad in the oil...
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Ep. 78 | Phyllis Robertson-Thomas, author of "I Never Knew"
To wrap up "Women's Month" here at the podcast, we got future NY Times Best-Selling Author Phyllis Robertson-Thomas as she promotes her new book "I Never Knew." You may remember Phyllis from episode 52, the daughter of legendary duck hunter and man of God, Phil Robertson. If you missed that...
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Ep. 77 w/ Chynna Cochran of Natan Gives (pt.2)
Welcome back for part 2 with Chynna Cochran, the founder of the nation's best pro-life jewelry company "Natan." https://natan.gives/ We have all kinds of laughs during the "Gen-Z Slang" segment...she does about as good as you think she would. Then we talk about her desire to understand what it…
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Ep. 77 w/ Chynna Cochran of Natan Gives (pt.1)
It's the start of "Women's Month" here at What Is Up! Our first guest is Chynna Cochran of the amazing pro-life Jewelry Company Natan Gives. Chynna has quite the story and shares almost all of it on part 1 of her episode. Starting out as an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy followed by a very…
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Ep. 76 | Hope, Joy & Truth In Today's World
Everywhere we look, its confusion and chaos. No one knows what to believe anymore. It seems like most people don't know what or who to trust. We gotta look UP! In my first time back preaching again after a two year break, I cover all those issues and more! If you are going through a storm in life...
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Ep. 75 w/ Ben Schmidt of FCA (pt.2)
For part 2 with Ben Schmidt, we get into all kinds of discussion: -what it's like being a team chaplain when an athlete dies -the thrill of 18,000 fans screaming inside the UNI-Dome -how he would prep for the apocalypse -old school super nintendo video games To wrap up the episode with the "what…
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Ep. 75 w/ Ben Schmidt of FCA (pt.1)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is really catching on around here so we got the Northeast Iowa Director of FCA, Ben Schmidt on for episode 75! Ben grew up in good home with supportive parents who always encouraged him in everything he did. So when they got divorced while Ben was in JH, it...
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Ep. 74 w/ Braden Knight (pt.2)
In part 2 of Braden's episode we find out he ain't just hungry for whatever the Lord has to offer...he is also literally hungry! This dude aims for 200g of protein daily and works out 2x per day. But also makes sure to read the Bible daily and fast once per week! That is one heck of physical and...
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Ep. 74 w/ Braden Knight (pt.1)
Episode 74 features Braden Knight! A hard working up and comer in the HVAC industry who loves fitness, pickleball, snowboarding and the outdoors. But something was missing in his life... Thanks to Kai Alpha college campus ministry, Sent Church in Cedar Falls and some good family &…
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Ep. 73 w/ Mason Schares of Wapsie River Rat Fishing (pt.2)
On part 2 of episode 73 with founder of Wapsie River Rat Fishing, Mason Schares, we get into some tough topics like gun violence, mass/school shootings and abortion! Lots of difficult conversations that need to be had! We also put Mason's movie knowledge to the test with "Guess that movie"…
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Ep. 73 w/ Mason Schares of Wapsie River Rat Fishing (pt.1)
For episode 73 we got the founder of Wapsie River Rat Fishing and co-founder of Wapsie River Rat Adventures & Podcast. Mason Schares has a passion for fishing, hunting, conservation and pretty much anything outdoors. He has made it his goal to abide by Phil Robertson's favorite Biblical…
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Ep. 72 | Bubba's Story (pt.2)
Now that my life story was put out there in part 1 of this episode, it's time to go deeper. In part 2 we talk about the following: -a moment in life I regret and would like to do-over -my most hated Christmas song -hot donuts and bowling being the good ol days -getting hit by a truck while riding…
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Ep. 72 | Bubba's Story (pt.1)
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...
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Ep. 71 w/ Casey Gardner (pt.2)
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...
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Ep. 71 w/ Casey Gardner (pt.1)
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...
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Ep. 70 w/ Paul Rundquist (pt.2)
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…
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Ep. 70 w/ Paul Rundquist (pt.1)
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...
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Ep. 69 - 2025 year end recap
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...
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Ep. 68 w/ Isaiah William (pt.2)
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…
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Ep. 68 w/ Isaiah William (pt.1)
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…
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Ep. 67 - A Season To Remember
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...
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Ep. 66 w/ David Raber (pt.2)
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…
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Ep. 66 w/ David Raber (pt.1)
Everyone is intrigued by the lifestyle and beliefs of those inside the Amish community so we got a guest who grew up Amish but chose to leave the community in adulthood. David Raber's story is pretty darn interesting! Everything from growing up Amish and being a major player in the hog industry…
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Ep. 65 | Why we believe what we believe
Why do we believe what we believe??? It all comes down to our worldview. On this episode we look at all things that can shape a person's worldview and what is the best foundation for an optimal life. You know where I'm going...UP...but I'm also going to look at where the opposing worldviews came...
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Ep. 64 - Light vs. Darkness
It's time to discuss how the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how it impacted me. I found myself really shook up since Charlie and I share many of the same values and both want to show people a Biblical worldview through conversation. Then the simultaneous displays of mourning, revival and…
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Ep. 63 w/ Mike Cook (pt.2)
Here comes some fun with all kinds of sports and movie trivia! Mike is like a human encyclopedia when it comes to baseball stats and movie quotes. Watch or listen to see if I can stump him! To put a bow on his episode, we go deep into why he traded his love for Major League Baseball for a...
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Ep. 63 w/ Mike Cook (pt.1)
From Las Vegas Bartender to mid-west metal shop worker, Mike Cook shares all on episode 63. This guy loves Jesus, fitness and Banana Ball. He used to be a fanatic about Major League Baseball but when they went "woke," Mike said goodbye. Enjoy this interesting life story on the best up and coming...
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Ep. 62 - A 9/11 Tribute w/ "Jersey Joe" Congemi
We got a special patriotic episode in store for you this week! We all remember 9/11 and how it changed our country forever that day...but do we remember it as well as we should??? Former Fire Chief from New Jersey, "Jersey Joe" Congemi shares his first hand experience of what is was like that...
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Ep. 61 - Podcast Open House / Guest Reunion
Our first ever Podcast open house/guest reunion was a success...and of course we filmed it! Paul Rundquist with Peoples Media brought out equipment and even used a drone to capture some amazing footage. It was fun to look back on the first two years of the podcast and reminisce with all the…
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Ep. 60-Football, Male Cheerleaders & Trump
We got a brand new opening montage with spectacular aerial footage courtesy of Peoples Media, Paul Rundquist and his awesome drone! On this solo episode, we tackle a few current events like the male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings, President Trump wanting to get into Heaven and the Bible...
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Ep. 59 w/ Pastor Corey Brooks (pt.2)
The "Rooftop Pastor" is back to wrap up his episode in this part 2. Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church and Project H.O.O.D. in Chicago gets real personal and lets us all behind the curtain of who he really is. As we get into his segments, Pastor Brooks shares his pet peeves and what he...
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Ep. 59 w/ Pastor Corey Brooks (pt.1)
For episode 59 we are going into the hood on the south side of Chicago and talking with the Pastor of New Beginnings Church, Corey Brooks. Pastor Brooks is doing something truly remarkable in his community. Being a Pastor is one thing, but having a vision to change lives for generations to come…
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Ep. 58 w/ Lily Grace
We got one of pop-country music's rising stars, straight from Nashville, Tennessee by way of Australia! This young up and comer in the industry has a passion for singing, song-writing and performing. A great start to her career in Australia led her to relocate to Nashville and start touring the...
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Ep. 57 - Going down to the River!
I love history and looking at old photos from the 50's and earlier. It's fun to think about what life was like 100 years ago and how people did things so differently than we do today. What would you think if you saw a crowd of people lining the river bank while two people waded into the water? A...
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Ep. 56 w/ Brandon Dahms (pt.2)
As we wrap up episode 56 with Trophy Bucks of Iowa's Brandon Dahms, we have a lot of fun with his segments. One of which reveals the inner, arsonist in our guest. When it comes to discuss "what is up," Brandon chose a few current issues that most guests shy away from...and let me tell ya...it…
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Ep. 56 w/ Brandon Dahms (pt.1)
We got one of the best representatives for hunting, fishing and conservation in the state of Iowa for this 2 part episode! Brandon Dahms with "Trophy Bucks of Iowa" is a pretty good dude to get to know. His passion isn't just for his family and the outdoors, Brandon is a go getter when it comes…
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Ep. 55-Father's Day Episode
Our shortest episode to date was recorded on Father's Day this year! So for those who think Bubba talks too much, you will appreciate the speed at which he covers a few topics in a short amount of time. LOL There is no guaranteed formula for Dads to follow to be the perfect parent! We have...
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Ep. 54 "Redemption" - A Tribute to Phil Robertson
As we wrap up our time producing episodes with those in and close to the Robertson family, I wanted to share what has been on my heart since Phil Robertson went home to be with the Lord. Phil made sure to tell everyone he came in contact with about Jesus and their need to have a relationship with...
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Ep. 53 w/ "Jersey Joe" Congemi (pt.2)
Now that you know everything about how "Jersey Joe" came to be and how Louisiana legend Phil Robertson mentored him, it's time to have some fun and some serious discussion! We keep it light and test his knowledge on how youngsters talk these days. Then we get serious and talk all things tariffs,...
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Ep. 53 w/ "Jersey Joe" Congemi (pt.1)
In honor of Phil Robertson...we went after his right hand man for episode 53. Joe Congemi is a New Jersey Native who moved to West Monroe in 2020 to get things straightened out in midst of all the chaos. After Phil took Joe under his wing, things really began to change and Joe shares every...
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Ep. 52 w/ Tony & Phyllis Thomas (pt.2)
They say laughter is the best medicine...well we got enough in this episode to cure all your ailments! As wrap up episode 52 with Tony & Phyllis, we get into their segments and have a ton of fun! But in true "what is up" fashion, we get real serious at the end as we discuss technology, social...
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Ep. 52 w/ Tony & Phyllis Thomas (pt.1)
We finally landed a couple members of the Robertson Family!!! On this episode we got the long lost daughter of Louisiana legend Phil Robertson, Phyllis Robertson-Thomas and her husband Tony. These guys were an absolute pleasure to get to know! Both of them are former full time overseas...
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Ep. 51 w/ Troy Belmer (pt.2)
Crossing the finish line of ep. 51 w/ "Alive & Running Iowa" co-founder Troy Belmer. Lot's of fun in this episode include the story of how Troy got fired from the strawberry farm for starting a "strawberry fight." Not to mention his pet peeve of people talking on speakerphone in public! The...
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Ep. 51 w/ Troy Belmer (pt.1)
Spring has sprung and time to get outside and get "running!" We got Co-founder of Alive & Running Iowa, Troy Belmer on this episode of the best up and coming podcast on the market! Troy's passion is improving mental health and preventing suicide but do you know where that passion came from? Some…
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Ep. 50 w/ Mark Woodley (pt.2)
Want to get to know one of the best sports anchors in the business??? You are in the right place if you do! To wrap up episode 50 with KWWL Sports Anchor and "Friday Night Heroes" legend Mark Woodley, we get into his segments and have a ton of fun! We get his opinion on everything from dark...
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Ep. 50 w/ Mark Woodley (pt.1)
For our 50th episode we are spiking the football with KWWL Sports Anchor and "Friday Night Heroes" legend, Mark Woodley! Mark is just one of the guys when it comes to sports but in this episode you will get to go behind the camera and find out what he is really like. (spoiler alert-humble and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you looked around anytime in recent years and thought to yourself..."What is up with (insert anything crazy here)?" Then this will be the podcast for you! Everyone has an experience or story or opinion story to share. On this podcast we will talk everything with everyone, nothing is off the table. Discussing real life with real people. The good and the bad, the highs and the lows and everything funny in between. The most interesting yet entertaining podcast with real people talking about "What is up."
HOSTED BY
Bubba Seemann
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