Middle of the Map Podcast

Mr. Lloyd Henry is the owner of Big Daddy’s BBQ. His delicious food and wholesome hospitality has spread through the city of Columbia. Lloyd and his wife, Fontella, co-own the establishment and provide more than just fantastic barbecue to the community. They’re known for giving employment to those in need of a second or even third chance. In addition to being a restaurant owner, Lloyd has been a local State Farm Insurance Agent for over 30 years! Fletch and Lloyd go deep on different styles and origins of barbecue while I plan my next lunch attack at Big Daddy’s!    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-of-the-map-podcast/id1474029151   https://open.spotify.com/show/61343IkMhdrRW25CZ2LBIh?si=OtuhWWGkQqie_m84dpa6bg   https://www.bussenproductions.com/   https://www.mopodcast.com/ #bbq #brisket #sauce #columbia #barbeque #bigdaddy #podcast #middleofthemap

Nourish Café & Market has positively influenced our local community in so many ways. Many of their customers, including my family, have a story that goes deeper than just eating healthy food. Kalle Lemone, a pharmaceutical rep for nearly 9 years wanted to put her MBA and real life experience to work. It all started when Kalle met Chef Kimber Dean at a yoga session and tried one of her healthy chocolates. They met shortly after at a coffee shop and nourish was born! Their passion for healthy living and bettering the community shines through in their food and environment they’ve created. Their entire menu is free of gluten, soy, corn, refined sugar, preservatives and inflammatory oils. Please welcome the founders and owners of nourish Café and market, Mrs. Kalle Lemone and Mrs. Chef Kimber Dean! 

Mike Nolan is the general manager of the Blue Note. With live music coming to a hault, Mike’s silver lining is being able to spend more time with his beautiful new daughter Dell. Mike and staff are adapting to changes as they come and hoping for more live music in the near future. We were fortunate he joined in studio and hope you enjoy! Middle Of The Map is with Mr. Mike Nolan! 

Billy Giordano is a successful entrepreneur and owner-operator of Room 38 Restaurant and Lounge. His other company, “StaffedUp”, is a consulting agency and software built to help employers staff smarter. Billy has created an atmosphere at Room 38 that can’t be beat! Delicious food, great staff, bangin nightlife and the infamous “Cheers” sign everyone wants a photo with. He is a super positive guy and a joy to be around, please welcome Mr. Billy Giordano!    www.room-38.com www.staffedup.com    

Karl Bussen, a fantastic photographer and videographer, joined us in studio. He runs his own company, Bussen Productions, and lends his expertise at the ever popular True False Film Festival. You might see Karl shredding up Cosmo Park on his skateboard or in his sunset camper photobus at your next big event. Middle Of The Map is with Mr. Karl Bussen.    #karl #bussen #film #photo #production #video #local #columbia #missouri #friends   https://www.bussenproductions.com/   https://m.facebook.com/bussenproductions/

Live the life that makes you happy and never give up on your dreams.” That’s a bio that resonates with us all but is verifiable in Mr. Jody Rhew! Jody’s a natural entertainer with positivity flowing through his veins. We talk about shit that went down when Fletcher and Jody worked together at Lake Ozark and Jody fills us in on his recent work projects. And now please welcome, yo favorite Asian, Mr. Jody Rhew! 

We had the one and only Charles Bruce in the studio. Bruce likes to keep moving and is all over our local small business scene. From Como Magazine and Columbia Marketing Group to Managing at the Blue Note and running a paranormal communication society, Bruce Bruce stays busy! On this podcast we talk about all kinds of gangster stuff and gangster people in our community. Middle of the Map is with Mr Charles Bruce!!  Blue Note www.thebluenote.com/ Rose www.rosemusichall.com/ CMG www.columbiamarketinggroup.com CoMo Mag www.comomag.com/ Social Room www.thesocialroomcomo.com/ Waves www.wavescider.com Gangsters.com

Middle of the map is with Mr. Brandon Fick, Brandon has been blessed with the title of candy master at the ever popular Candy Factory. Brandon has his degree in horticulture and greenhouse management from Iowa State. After becoming bored with corn genetics postcollege Brandon took a dive into candy making. Before this podcast, Brandon took Fletch and I on a tour of the totally badass candy lab where it all goes down! Brandon is a long-time childhood friend of mine and we’ve recently reconnected and I’m so happy to have this dude back in my life! We hope you enjoy the podcast as much as we did and remind you to sweet’n your life every now and then!

We got to hang out with Jason Huddleson in the studio. Jason has worked and managed bars since 2006. He’s been the General Manager of The Deuce, The Thirsty Turtle, and The Hitching Post since 2012. Fletch and I have put together our volleyball team and we talk about the upcoming season at the deuce! When Jason isn’t preparing delicious meals at home he’s at the bar making you smile. We had plenty of good laughs on this episode and we hope you enjoy. Middle of the map is with Mr. Jason Huddleson

Middle of the Map is back and in a new location downtown Columbia, MO. Since moving, Fletch and I started a real estate group together and joined forces with eXp Realty. Our first guest in the new studio is Columbia Board of Realtors sitting president Mr. Chris Martin! I’ve grown up with Chris as a friend since middle school and cant say enough good things about this dude. Him, along with numerous others in our leadership, have been working diligently to keep agents and the public safe while navigating through business in these unprecedented times. He’s a true professional and we really enjoyed having him on. From being managed by Fletch at Campus Bar in college to becoming his president in real estate, we welcome Mr Chris Martin! 

Blake Stark joined us in studio, a truly hilarious individual with a smooth voice built for podcasting. Stark has been in the mortgage business for over 8 years and works at Magnolia Bank. Blake makes frequent appearances for the “Locked on Mizzou” podcast, hosted by his friend John Miller. We enjoyed a few Busch Lattes and got to cut up with a awesome friend. Hope you enjoy! 

The acclaimed “Man of Steel”, Emmett Russell came to hang out in the studio.  After moving to Columbia in 2009, Russell started a home improvement business obtaining work through Craigslist and any other way he could. Before that he tried college, dabbled in motorhome construction and welding jobs. Emmett has made a living working with his hands since he was 19. From the chair you sit in at your favorite coffee shop to the statuesque grandfather clock in Joe Rogans studio, you can bet it’s Russellbilt. 

Nickie Davis is the Executive Director at The District- Downtown Columbia, Missouri. She also works behind the scenes at True/False Film Festival each year. We chat about upcoming events in The District and she brings us our passports for restaurant week coming up Jan 20th.  Nickie was born and raised right here in Columbia, MO. She was the founder and owner of Muse Clothing and does so much to support our local venders. Her energy and positive aura filled the studio. We had a blast! Give it up for Ms. Nickie Davis.

Brian Asbury is a marketing consultant at Maximum Media. B-ray, as most call him, helps realtors like Fletch and I get their property listings seen through online and print media. After doing this podcast I know two things for sure:  1. B-ray loves him some Elvis Presley!   2. I need to go eat at Emmet’s Kitchen and Tap in Fayette Mo pronto!     This podcast was all kinds of fun so give it up for Mr. Brian Asbury! 

We’re (Tyler and his wife, not his gorgeous bearded co-host) having a baby boy! His far superior half joins us to discuss her struggle with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the dramatic changes she made to reboot her body.    Now 9 months pregnant, after conceiving naturally, her diet and lifestyle choices made through pregnancy are benefiting brain development and more. Enjoy what we have dubbed “The Baby Pod.”  

Andrew Thornhill is an American businessman working and living in Tbilisi, Georgia. He specializes in blockchain and digital currency conversion. Andrew is the founder of Spotcoin, a digital currency exchange  based out of Estonia.   We chat about some amazing wineries, restaurants and places to visit in The republic of Georgia. Andrew has lived in many places and recently resided in one of my favorite cities, Amsterdam! This podcast was a blast and fueled by bourbon

We are with Dr. Jerry Thornhill as he explains the principle behind hemodialysis, bringing a dialyzer into the studio. Dr. Thornhill has devoted his career to the study and practice of veterinary nephrology. He was the first to successfully complete hemodialysis on a companion animal in the mid western United States. Hundreds of thousands of similar life-saving dialysis treatments occur in the US every year.    He’s a Mizzou alumn, former professor at Purdue and the driving force behind the nephrology department at Veterinary Specialty Center near Chicago, IL. Jerry loves to read biographies of US presidents and has a collection of almost 500 volumes in his, at home, presidents library. Jerry also shares with us some life lessons and talks about his walks with ex president Harry Truman. Please welcome a modest man with a brilliant mind, Dr. Jerry Thornhill.     

Chris Cottle works for the Alzheimer’s Association as the Walk Manager for the Columbia, Macon and Kirksville walks. After his father was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, Chris quickly became involved volunteering for the organization “Walk To End Alzheimer’s”. The walk here in Columbia Mo is coming up October 20th at Cosmo Park. You can find more information at ALZ.org. Mr. Cottle reminds us of how many people are affected or know someone that is affected by this terrible disease. Middle Of The Map welcomes Mr. Chris Cottle.   

We had a very special guest on the podcast this evening, Mike Yoakum is a true leader here in our local community in a number of ways. Mike was the former youth leader at Missouri United Methodist Church and has raised over $50,000 with his charity golf tournament benefiting Rockbridge Boys Basketball. He’s a one-of-a-kind guy And we are lucky to have him as a friend, Middle of the Map brings you Mr. Mike Yoakum.  

Tyler's cousin Kayla Howard is a local salon owner doing hair by appointment only. You can find her at KaylaLenise.com. This podcast was fantastically entertaining and mildly inappropriate. In no time, we were sending glitter bombs shaped like dicks to friends. She’s gorgeous, talented and undeniably fun. Middle of the Map brings you....Kayla Howard.   

Middle of the map welcomes Mike Swift to the podcast. He and his beautiful better half, Clara, are dominating Lake Ozark Real Estate. You might also know him from the insane drone videos he’s produced or as the creator of the “Get Down Guide”. He’s a fantastic guy and a horrible speller, please welcome Mr. Michael J. Swift.

Middle of the map welcomes one of the funniest human beings on the planet! He is Tyler’s Uncle Buck! In this episode we talk about his shenanigans at the Big Bass Bash Tournament and he schools us on some Kansas City sports history. Stay tuned and enjoy! 

Gina Singleton is an Accounting Professor at Columbia College here in Columbia, Mo. She is a former senior auditor at KPMG and the stunning wife of our host Tyler Singleton. In this episode she has just returned home from Nepal after 3 weeks of volunteer work. She was placed by the organization Accounting For International Development, benefiting their partner organization, Sakcham Rural Nepal. It was a solo adventure, but she got to stay with an awesome host family and spent some time at a youth hostel in Kathmandu. 

On this episode, Middle of the Map welcomes Midnight Curfew to the podcast and they blow up the studio with 3 fantastic songs. All 3 songs are written by the lead singer Blake Ashley herself. We learn all about how Blake and her drummer Danny Jakle met here in Columbia and Blake talks about her past few years performing in Nashville. Stay tuned. 

Mark Buddemeyer is the owner of KC Greenfields, a cannabis consulting company based in Kansas City Missouri. With the deadline for medical marijuana applications approaching, we discuss everything from state requirements to extraction techniques. Mark also owns Abaca Hemp Oil and has Fletch dropping CBD while we go over top strain names. Stay tuned. 

Middle of the Map kicks back with Evan Mehuys and dives into the #VanLife community. Evan and his lovely girlfriend Jordan have completed a van conversion and became a #vanlifecouple. Stay tuned and remember, life is where you park it.