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In the News - Big changes: Iconic U.S. ammo brands sold, federal hunting access funding threatened, and colleges embrace social media influencer courses. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News!   Season 5, Episode 221 Key Developments Impacting Iconic Brands, Public Hunting, and Education    Iconic American Ammo Brands Sold to Czech Company The iconic American ammunition brands Federal, Remington, Hevi Shot, Speer, and CCI have new ownership. Sold in November 2024, these legendary names in ammo were sold to the Prague-based Czechoslovak Group (CSG) for $2.225 billion. This acquisition marks the end of a 2.5-year process involving scrutiny and approval by U.S. regulatory bodies. Under its new parent company, The Kinetic Group, led by CEO Jason Vanderbrink, these brands are set to thrive with long-term investments that aim to boost innovation and production. Vanderbrink states that moving away from the pressures of short-term returns will allow the brands to focus on delivering better and more reliable ammunition for consumers. Why the Sale Happened The ammo brands were previously owned by Vista Outdoor, a company managing a mix of outdoor and ammunition businesses. A strategic decision was made to split the two sectors due to differing business models and investor demands. Ammunition, a volatile commodity market, didn't align well with the stable growth expectations of lifestyle brands like Bushnell and Primos. National Security Concerns Addressed The sale raised national security concerns, prompting an investigation by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Despite opposition from some politicians, including then Senator JD Vance (now current Vice-president), the sale was cleared in June 2024. CSG emphasized its commitment to supporting U.S. military, law enforcement, hunters, and allied nations, along with its nearly 4,000 American employees. The Future of American Ammo With additional resources from CSG, which also owns a majority stake in Fiocchi, The Kinetic Group is poised to grow and innovate. Manufacturing plants like Federal's in Minnesota and Remington's in Arkansas will continue to play a key role in supplying high-quality ammunition for American and allied markets. References: https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/kinetic-group-sold-to-czechoslovak-group/ https://smokinggun.org/vista-outdoor-closes-2b-sale-of-ammunition-brands-to-czech-firm/ https://czechoslovakgroup.com/en/news/csg-acquisition-kinetic-group Funding Gap Threatens Federal Walk-In Hunting Access Program The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP), which funds walk-in hunting access on private lands, will not receive federal funding in 2025, creating challenges for hunters and conservationists. Without these funds, states cannot expand or create new access programs, leaving hunters with fewer opportunities. Historically funded by the farm bill, the program received $50 million in 2018 but saw reduced funding with recent extensions. The 2025 farm bill extension omitted funding entirely, marking the second consecutive year without adequate support. States participating rely on these grants to incentivize private landowners to allow public hunting and improve habitats. Existing programs will likely remain stable for now, thanks to state-level funding, but the gap limits expansion and new initiatives. Conservation leaders are advocating for Congress to include $150 million for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program in the next farm bill. Bipartisan proposals to triple the program's funding offer hope, though Congress has struggled to reach agreements. The program's benefits extend beyond hunting, generating millions in economic activity and supporting jobs. Advocates urge sportsmen to contact lawmakers to push for a farm bill that secures funding for VPA-HIP and boosts public land access. Reference: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/vpa-hip-voluntary-public-access-and-habitat-incentive-program https://www.fishwildlife.org/application/files/8016/8573/6520/EconomicBenefit_VPA_HIP_2021_Report_Final.pdf Colleges Teaching Social Media Influencer Classes The NY Post says an increasing number of colleges and universities are offering classes in how to become a social media influencer. The trend sees schools now taking content creation seriously as a viable career choice. The influencer marketing industry is valued at over $21 billion and is a favorite field among young people. Arkansas Tech University is even offering a "Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Media Influencing." Other universities following the trend include the University of Alabama, USC, Cornell, Duke, Chapman, and Columbia. Listen to the full episode for our thoughts on this new trend in Social Media Influencing, and for tips to build your brand better. OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/   WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend.

The Association of Collegiate Anglers is set to host the second event of its historic 20th season this upcoming weekend.  The AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open will take place on October 12-13 at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR.  On EP. 217 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by Mat Higby from Arkansas Tech University.  In 2022, Mat and his fellow teammate won this particular event.  Tune in to hear him talk about the current conditions at Lake Dardanelle, and what he thinks it will take to win the tournament!

Mark Downey - Head Men's Coach at Arkansas Tech University

Mark Downey - Head Men's Coach at Arkansas Tech University

Mark Downey - Head Men's Coach at Arkansas Tech University

Mark Downey - Head Men's Coach at Arkansas Tech University

Mark Downey - Head Men's Coach at Arkansas Tech University

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Mark Downey recently completed the fourth season of his second stint as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech University and his ninth season overall at Tech in 2023-24 which saw the Wonder Boys go 25-7 in 23-24 and lose to eventual national champion Minnesota State in the DII NCAA Tournament. Downey's first stint at Arkansas S was from 2006-2010.In 2010 Downey returned home to his alma mater to become the head coach at the University of Charleston. He remained at Charleston for three seasons before moving on to become the head coach at the University of West Alabama for the 2013-14 season. After his one-year stint at West Alabama Downey became an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level, serving as an assistant at Bowling Green State University (2014-15) and at Purdue University-Fort Wayne (2015-16 to 2017-18).After those four seasons as an assistant coach at the DI level, Downey returned to NCAA Division II as head coach at Northeastern State University in 2017 before returning to Arkansas Tech in 2020.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comMake sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have a notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Mark Downey, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech University.Website - https://arkansastechsports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - mdowney@atu.eduTwitter/X - @mdowneyATUVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are bringing back their big BOGO offer to help fuel your team's off-season training efforts! Now until 4/30, Buy 1 Dr. Dish All-Star+ shooting machine, Get 1 All-Star+ for $1000! Take advantage of this offer while supplies last.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com

On this episode, Coach Schnabel joins the show! Coach Schnabel is the offensive line coach at Arkansas Tech University. We discuss his coaching path from small college to Division II. What to look for when recruiting players. Playing multiple sports. And more! Twitter: CoachSchnabel Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Coach Schnabel joins the show! Coach Schnabel is the offensive line coach at Arkansas Tech University. We discuss his coaching path from small college to Division II. What to look for when recruiting players. Playing multiple sports. And more! Twitter: CoachSchnabel Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football and beer tend to go together without much thought. But in places like Pope County, Arkansas, alcohol is noticeably absent from tailgate coolers, plastic Solo cups, and concession stands. That's because the area, which is home to Arkansas Tech University, is also one of the state's 29 dry counties, where access to alcohol is restricted thanks to political influence, conservative mindsets, and tradition left from the time of Prohibition.  In his first piece for Good Beer Hunting titled “No Blitz — How Arkansas Tech University Fans Tailgate in a Dry County,” freelance writer Brian Sorenson portrays a small, but proud slice of the American South, where sports like football dominate much of the culture. That culture, he says, lags behind the more liberal coastal areas of the United States, but that doesn't mean it's less worthy of attention. In our conversation, he describes his hope for readers and listeners to set aside their notions of what they think Arkansas is like, and to instead experience it through fresh eyes and open minds.  You'll hear about his background in beer, football, writing, and the state of Arkansas, where he grew up used to rowdy sports fans fueled by alcohol. For this story, he was fascinated by the idea of separating the two, and shares some of the surprises he came across while writing the piece. It's an insider's look at seemingly contradictory ideologies, and it's likely you'll walk away with a new framework from which to view a different, but beautiful, way of life.  

This episode focuses on the intersection of work in student affairs and that of assessment and accreditation.  Our guests are Sarah Gordon, Bill Heinrich, and Pam Shefman.  Sarah is Associate Professor and Interim Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Arkansas Tech University.  Bill is Director of Mindset at Symplicity, an educational technology firm.  Pam is Executive Director of Planning and Assessment at the University of Houston Clear Lake.Link to article discussed in this episode ("The role of student affairs in regional accreditation: Why and how to be included"):https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/jsaiii/article/view/27916This season of Leading Improvements in Higher Education is sponsored by the Center for Assessment and Research Studies at James Madison University; learn more at jmu.edu/assessment. Episode recorded: November 2023.  Host:  Stephen Hundley.  Producers:  Chad Beckner and Angela Bergman.  Original music:  Caleb Keith.  This award-winning podcast is a service of the Assessment Institute in Indianapolis; learn more at assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu.

Dirk Merle was born in Columbus, Ohio, to a military family. He lived much of his life abroad and throughout the USA. Following in his father's footsteps, he served in the US ARMY in both the 82nd Airborne Division and the 18th Airborne Corps. He has a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Arkansas Tech University and a Masters in Business Administration from the Jack Welch Management Institute, holding a Welch honors distinction. He studied Financial Management from Cornell University and Product Management from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University. Merle's worked in the food industry in various capacities over the last 25 years. He is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Value-Added Products Cooperative and currently serves as Director of Product Development, Sales, & Category Management for Olympia Foods in Chicago where he travels bi-weekly to work from his office there. Dirk has served Searcy County as a past member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and won a 2020 Spirit of Searcy County Award from the Chamber.  He also earned the 2019 Arkansas Trails Volunteer of the Year award. Dirk resides in Tilly with his wife, Chris.  He and his wife are avid cyclists, helping to organize the annual Pedestal Rock & Lick Fork Rides for the Witts Springs Community Voices Non-Profit. As a cycling adventurer, he's one of fewer than 100 cyclists who've ever finished the prestigious Arkansas High Country Race (which travels through Searcy County), a 1000+ mile un-supported race through the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. He's also one of a handful of cyclists to complete the Ozark Grinder Trail, a route that travels through Searcy County and portions of Newton, Stone, Pope, and Van Buren Counties. Dirk Merle is passionate about his Searcy County life and loves exploring Searcy County and sharing his experiences on social media. 

Dive into a captivating chat with Carrie Phillips, the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at UA Little Rock. Back in 2008, starting as the Assistant Director of New Media at Arkansas Tech University, Carrie faced a media coverage challenge. When TV stations wouldn't visit their remote campus, she ingeniously produced and scripted her own footage, sending it directly to them. The result? Widespread local media attention and a surprise feature on the Today Show. This resourceful approach didn't just amplify their campus stories but also profoundly shaped Carrie's career: strengthening her strong on- and off-campus partnerships, leading her to speak at national conferences, and underscoring her creative and imaginative thinking even 15 years later during her CMO interview. This Episode is Sponsored by PathifyMeet Pathify —  an innovative higher ed engagement hub that puts students at the center of their college journey. Pathify sits at the center of your school's digital ecosystem, becoming the single, user experience interface tying together all systems, content, and communications.Their engagement hub elevates the information that matters most and pushes systems like the SIS behind the scenes where they belong, making it simpler for students to discover and engage with the opportunities your institution provides at every step of their higher ed journey, from prospect to alumni. What's even better, Pathify has a mobile experience that provides 100% parity with the responsive web app, so your campus app is always in sync. Pathify is a platform that EVERY stakeholder on campus  — from marketing, to admissions, to student affairs, to IT, etc., — can get equally excited about. Learn more about how Pathify is uniting strategic units across campus and bettering the entire student experience by visiting Pathify.com About the Enrollify Podcast Network: Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network.  If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!  Our podcast network is growing by the month and we've got a plethora of marketing, admissions, and higher ed technology shows that are jam packed with stories, ideas, and frameworks all designed to empower you to be a better higher ed professional. Our shows feature a selection of the industry's best as your hosts. Learn from Jeremy Tiers, Zach Busekrus, Jaime Hunt, Allison Turcio, Jamie Gleason and many more. Learn more about The Enrollify Podcast Network at podcasts.enrollify.org. Our shows help higher ed marketers and admissions professionals find their next big idea — come and find yours! - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dayana Kibildshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dayanakibilds/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Mission Admissions and Higher Ed Pulse.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — many of your favorite Enrollify creators will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

We are delighted to interview Dr. Jay Walker, Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Old Dominion University, where his fields of interest are Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, and the Economics of Education. Dr. Walker received his B.S. in Economics and Finance from Arkansas Tech University and a MBA from the University of Mississippi. He worked professionally as an analyst in the insurance and retail industries. Following his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Memphis, he taught at Niagara University in western New York state prior to joining Old Dominion University. In his interview, Dr. Walker shares his travel experiences "with a purpose," the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award, e-Portfolios, and living in Chile, Mexico, Japan, and China! We are grateful to Alexis Osipovs for such an engrossing interview. 

The special guest for this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast is Mat Higby from Arkansas Tech University.  Mat, and his fishing partner John Foster Case, won the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open on Lake Dardanelle last year.  Mat joins host Kyle Curry to talk about how the lake is setting up and what the field of more than 460 elite anglers can expect this weekend.  Tune in to hear about the current fishing conditions, implications for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, and more as we preview the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open.

This week, we head down south to Arkansas! First, Kenzie shares haunted stories from Arkansas Tech University. This school has more than just students roaming around campus. Afterward, Lauren tells of the strange disappearance of Maud Crawford, a pillar of her community, who vanishes one night in 1957 and is never seen again. You'll never believe what happened this one time at band camp while meeting the Robinsons (It will make sense once you listen to the episode).--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkbhgrpfkd1Gfofa5j5jF288ingC22hvB0DdYDnZlIA/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

S03E11 – the Role of HBCUs in Rural Education, an Interview with President Logan Hampton of Lane College. In this episode of the Rural Voice, we interviewed Dr. Logan Hampton President of Lane College in Jackson Tennessee. We open the discussion discussing the role of Jackson Tennessee as both a small urban and rural location. We discuss how perception of what constitutes rural versus urban can vary depending on students experience and perception. The episode shifts to discussing Lane College which is a traditional black college in Tennessee. Dr Hampton discusses the demographics of the types of students who attend, offering accessibility to students who might not consider higher education. Lane is housed on a former plantation and is now an institution of higher education. This story demonstrates how spaces with a strained history can be repurposed to serve students in need. We discussed how HBCUs serve an important role in rural education. Lane has a religious affiliation, and we discuss how religion can also provide a framework for values and ethics. Dr Hampton discusses why higher education spaces can be capitalized on finding common ground for difficult conversations. He proposes that higher education should be used for hosting and facilitating difficult conversations to find common ground. In other words, let's stop focusing on the differences and find love of our fellow people. We end the episode discussing enrollment numbers nationally and locally at Lane regarding people of color and gender. Bio Logan Hampton was named 10th President of Lane College by the Lane College Board of Trustees on June 12, 2014. Dr. Hampton earned a doctorate in higher education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a master's degree in student personnel services from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and a bachelor's degree in biology from Arkansas Tech University. Prior to coming to Lane College, Dr. Hampton served in numerous student services capacities at UALR including Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Before UALR, Hampton held positions at Texas A & M University, Texas Christian University, and the University of Central Arkansas. In addition to working as a higher education administrator, Dr. Hampton is an ordained elder in full connection of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME). He served twenty-four years as a pastor in the Arkansas Region of the First Episcopal District of the CME Church. He and his wife, Susan, are the parents of three adult children: Elise, Crystal and Logan III.

Today's episode features Cass Capen-Housley, an Instructor and Event Coordinator for the Arkansas Tech Department of Agriculture and Tourism. She shares the importance of community building and service through events as well as agritourism's role in providing an additional income stream while educating others.  To find out more about agritourism in Arkansas, check out the agritourism page at Arkansas.com. You can learn more about Arkansas Tech University and it's degrees and programs at their website, ATU.edu. The website for Farm Bureau Financial Services has a helpful article titled Is Starting an Agritourism Business Right for Your Farm? That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

In today's episode Archie visits with Susan West, an Associate Professor of Agriculture and Tourism for Arkansas Tech University. Agritourism is a growing sector and allows farmers, ranchers, and other producers to diversify their income streams. From orchards and fields where people can pick their own produce to providing a farm experience to families or students, Agritourism includes many options.If you have questions about the hospitality industry, agritourism, or the academic programs she mentions in today's episode, you can contact Susan at swest7@atu.edu. On April 8, 2024 the Great North American Eclipse will occur. With up to four minutes of total darkness, many people will travel to rural areas to experience this phenomenon. Susan shares how farms in the path of the eclipse can host people.For more information on agritourism in Arkansas, visit the Agritourism page at Arkansas.com.   More information about the upcoming eclipse can be found at these websites:NASA's 2024 Solar Eclipse SiteGreat American EclipseArkansas.com Eclipse Information SiteAmerican Astronomical SocietyCentral Akansas Astronomical Society  That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

Episode 139 - Lakewood Brewing   Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist⁠   Brewery Featured: Lakewood Brewing – Garland, Texas   Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray.  We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years.  Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die!   ⁠www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/⁠ ⁠www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist⁠ _____________________________________________   Lakewood Brewing – Garland, Texas https://lakewoodbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodBrewing https://www.instagram.com/lakewoodbrewing/ https://twitter.com/lakewoodbrewing   Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle⁠   ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. ⁠https://parksnpints.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/⁠   Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 138   Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist   Brewery Featured: Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma   Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray.  We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!"   Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years.  Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die!   www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________   Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://prairieales.com/ https://www.instagram.com/prairieales/ https://www.facebook.com/prairieartisanales/ https://twitter.com/prairieales   Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle   ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. https://parksnpints.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/   Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 137 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Brewery Featured: The Nook Brewing Company – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Also on this episode, Big Ray and Mike welcome Debra Wimpee, the Mayor of Broken Arrow and founder of the Shamrock the Rose District festival. Shamrock the Rose District is an event hosted in downtown Broken Arrow to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day and raise money for the local veterans charity, Soldier's Wish. Get your tickets here or Check out the Shamrock the Rose District Facebook Page - Over 15 breweries will be featured in the beer garden. Take a look at Soldier's Wish and what they do to support local veterans in Broken Arrow, OK! Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ The Nook Brewing Co – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma https://nookbrewco.com/ https://facebook.com/nookbrewco https://instagram.com/nookbrewco Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. https://parksnpints.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/ Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Brent Cooper of Cooper Cattle near Fort Smith, Arkansas, grew up in an Ag family that raised cattle and turkeys. After school at Arkansas Tech University, he began working with cattle and specializing in AI and cattle genetics. Brent had the opportunity in 2012 to join his son in Russia to train their cattle ranchers in AI and herd-building protocols. Through his company, Cooper Cattle, Brent teaches AI classes in Arkansas regularly. To find out more information on these classes or his company, you can check out their website or email him at CooperCattle@gmail.com. Brent can also be reached by calling (479)252-0570. That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net. Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

Episode 136 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Brewery Featured: Skydance Brewing – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Skydance Brewing Co – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://www.skydancebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SkydanceBrewing https://www.instagram.com/skydancebrewing/ Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle ParksNPints Supporting our public lands one pint at a time. https://parksnpints.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parksnpints https://www.instagram.com/parksnpints/ Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 135 Recording Date: 12/19/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beers Reviewed: Turning Point – Cookie of Brutality Prairie Ales – Christmas Bomb! Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://prairieales.com/ https://www.facebook.com/prairieartisanales/ https://www.instagram.com/prairieales/ Turning Point Beer – Bedford, Texas https://www.turningpointbeer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tpbeers https://www.instagram.com/turningpointbeer/ Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 134 Recording Date: 12/12/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Special Guest: StevenOnTheMove www.stevenonthemove.com Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter: @stevenonthemove Beer Reviewed: Kros Strain Brewing – Little Full, Lotta Sap DIPA 8% Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Kros Strain Brewing – La Vista, Nebraska https://krosstrainbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KrosStrainBeer/ https://www.facebook.com/KrosStrainBeer/ https://twitter.com/krosstrainbeer Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

In 1934, tens of thousands of Communist guerillas fled Jiangxi, in an extended retreat through hazardous terrain to Shaanxi in the north, while under fire from their Nationalist enemies. The Long March, as it became to be known, helped build the legend of the Chinese Communist Party, and of its leader Mao. While on the Long March, Mao had a daughter, who was left behind to live with a local family due to the trek's dangers That event inspired Michael X. Wang's debut novel Lost in the Long March (Overlook Press, 2022), about one couple who faced a similar decision–whether to leave their child behind–and that decision's repercussions decades later. In this interview, Michael and I talk about the Long March, what makes it a great setting for a novel, and how its story aligns with many other family stories from modern China. Michael X. Wang was born in Fenyang, a small coal-mining city in China's mountainous Shanxi province. His short story collection, Further News of Defeat (Autumn House Press: 2020), won the 2021 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection and was a finalist for the 2021 CLMP Firecracker Award for Fiction. Michael's work has appeared in the New England Review, Greensboro Review, Day One, and Juked, among others. He is currently an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Arkansas Tech University and lives in Russellville, Arkansas. He can be followed on Twitter at @MichaelXWang3. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Lost in the Long March. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1934, tens of thousands of Communist guerillas fled Jiangxi, in an extended retreat through hazardous terrain to Shaanxi in the north, while under fire from their Nationalist enemies. The Long March, as it became to be known, helped build the legend of the Chinese Communist Party, and of its leader Mao. While on the Long March, Mao had a daughter, who was left behind to live with a local family due to the trek's dangers That event inspired Michael X. Wang's debut novel Lost in the Long March (Overlook Press, 2022), about one couple who faced a similar decision–whether to leave their child behind–and that decision's repercussions decades later. In this interview, Michael and I talk about the Long March, what makes it a great setting for a novel, and how its story aligns with many other family stories from modern China. Michael X. Wang was born in Fenyang, a small coal-mining city in China's mountainous Shanxi province. His short story collection, Further News of Defeat (Autumn House Press: 2020), won the 2021 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection and was a finalist for the 2021 CLMP Firecracker Award for Fiction. Michael's work has appeared in the New England Review, Greensboro Review, Day One, and Juked, among others. He is currently an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Arkansas Tech University and lives in Russellville, Arkansas. He can be followed on Twitter at @MichaelXWang3. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Lost in the Long March. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

In 1934, tens of thousands of Communist guerillas fled Jiangxi, in an extended retreat through hazardous terrain to Shaanxi in the north, while under fire from their Nationalist enemies. The Long March, as it became to be known, helped build the legend of the Chinese Communist Party, and of its leader Mao. While on the Long March, Mao had a daughter, who was left behind to live with a local family due to the trek's dangers That event inspired Michael X. Wang's debut novel Lost in the Long March (Overlook Press, 2022), about one couple who faced a similar decision–whether to leave their child behind–and that decision's repercussions decades later. In this interview, Michael and I talk about the Long March, what makes it a great setting for a novel, and how its story aligns with many other family stories from modern China. Michael X. Wang was born in Fenyang, a small coal-mining city in China's mountainous Shanxi province. His short story collection, Further News of Defeat (Autumn House Press: 2020), won the 2021 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection and was a finalist for the 2021 CLMP Firecracker Award for Fiction. Michael's work has appeared in the New England Review, Greensboro Review, Day One, and Juked, among others. He is currently an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Arkansas Tech University and lives in Russellville, Arkansas. He can be followed on Twitter at @MichaelXWang3. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Lost in the Long March. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

In 1934, tens of thousands of Communist guerillas fled Jiangxi, in an extended retreat through hazardous terrain to Shaanxi in the north, while under fire from their Nationalist enemies. The Long March, as it became to be known, helped build the legend of the Chinese Communist Party, and of its leader Mao. While on the Long March, Mao had a daughter, who was left behind to live with a local family due to the trek's dangers That event inspired Michael X. Wang's debut novel Lost in the Long March (Overlook Press, 2022), about one couple who faced a similar decision–whether to leave their child behind–and that decision's repercussions decades later. In this interview, Michael and I talk about the Long March, what makes it a great setting for a novel, and how its story aligns with many other family stories from modern China. Michael X. Wang was born in Fenyang, a small coal-mining city in China's mountainous Shanxi province. His short story collection, Further News of Defeat (Autumn House Press: 2020), won the 2021 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection and was a finalist for the 2021 CLMP Firecracker Award for Fiction. Michael's work has appeared in the New England Review, Greensboro Review, Day One, and Juked, among others. He is currently an assistant professor of English and creative writing at Arkansas Tech University and lives in Russellville, Arkansas. He can be followed on Twitter at @MichaelXWang3. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Lost in the Long March. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an associate editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Episode 133 - Recording Date: 12/5/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Special Guest: Tex – Instagram: @TexLovesBeer Beers Reviewed Martin House Brewing – Columbiana BBL Stout 903 Brewers – Cookie Monster Stonecloud Brewing – Tortoise Head Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Martin House Brewing – Ft Worth, Texas https://martinhousebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/martinhousebrewing https://www.instagram.com/martinhousebrewing https://twitter.com/MartinHouseBrew Stonecloud Brewing – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://stonecloudbrewing.com https://www.facebook.com/StonecloudBrewingCo/ https://www.instagram.com/stonecloudbrewingco/ 903 Brewers – Sherman, Texas https://903brewers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/903Brewers https://www.instagram.com/903_brewers Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 132 Recording Date: 11/21/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Martin House – Sharks With Frickin Laser Beams Attached to their Heads Pt 2 Norfork – Bury Your Nut Rogue – Rolling Thunder 2022 Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Martin House Brewing - Fort Worth, Texas https://martinhousebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/martinhousebrewing https://www.instagram.com/martinhousebrewing https://twitter.com/MartinHouseBrew Norfork Brewing - Norfork, Arkansas https://nfbrew.com/ http://www.facebook.com/naturesbeer http://www.instagram.com/norforkbrewingcompany Rogue Ales - Newport, Oregon https://www.rogue.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RogueAlesSpirits/ https://www.instagram.com/RogueAles/ https://twitter.com/rogueales Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 131 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Oyster City – Tates Helles False Idol - Ragnarok Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Oyster City Brewing – Apalachicola, Florida https://oystercity.beer/ https://www.facebook.com/OysterCityBrewingCompany https://www.instagram.com/oystercitybrewingcompany False Idol Brewing – North Richland Hills, Texas https://www.falseidolbrew.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thefalseidolbrewing https://www.instagram.com/falseidolbrewing Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 130 Recording Date: 11/7/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Elysian Brewing Pumpkin Pack Night Owl – Pumpkin Ale Dunkaccino – Coffee Pumpkin Ale The Great Pumpkin – Imperial Pumpkin Ale Dark O The Moon – Pumpkin Stout Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ www.youtube.com/@craftbeerbucketlist _____________________________________________ Elysian Brewing – Seattle, Washington https://www.elysianbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/elysianbrewing https://www.instagram.com/elysianbrewing https://www.twitter.com/ElysianBrewing https://www.vimeo.com/elysianbrewing https://www.youtube.com/user/elysianbrewingco https://www.untappd.com/ElysianBrewing Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 129 Recording Date: 11/1/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Salt Flats Brewing – Lowrider RoHa Brewing – Nights Out Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ RoHa Brewing Project – Salt Lake City, Utah https://rohabrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RoHaBrewingProject/ https://www.instagram.com/rohabrewing/ Salt Flats Brewing – Salt Lake City, Utah https://saltflatsbeer.com https://www.facebook.com/saltflatsbrewery/ http://instagram.com/saltflatsbrewing Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 128 Recording Date: 10/24/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Wasatch Brewery – Black O Lantern Prairie Artisan Ales – Pumpkin Pie Treat Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Prairie Artisan Ales – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma https://prairieales.com/ https://www.facebook.com/prairieartisanales/ https://www.instagram.com/prairieales/ Wasatch Brewery – Salt Lake City, Utah https://wasatchbeers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WasatchBeers https://www.instagram.com/wasatchbeers/ Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 126 Recording Date: 10/3/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Ozark Beer – Bear State Golden Lager Special Guests Kip Kruger & James Brandenburg – Board Members, Arkansas Chapter - Backcountry Hunters & Anglers https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arkansas https://www.instagram.com/arkansasbha/ Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Ozark Beer Company – Rogers, Arkansas https://www.ozarkbeercompany.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OzarkBeerCompany/ https://www.instagram.com/ozarkbeer/ https://twitter.com/ozarkbeer Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Matthew Miller is the President and COO of United Home Insurance. A 2003 graduate of Greene County Tech, Matthew attended Arkansas Tech University on a baseball scholarship. That's where he earned a degree in Finance and Economics before heading off to Miami to complete an international MBA. Matt moved back to Paragould in 2009 and has helped to spearhead United Home's incredible growth. 

Episode 125 Recording Date: 9/26/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Marshall Brewing – Black Dolphin Pint Nine – Irish Stout Hemauer Brewing – Oats N Hoes Special Guest Glen Smith, Founder Ultimate Craft Beer Experience https://ultimatecraftbeerexperience.com https://www.instagram.com/ultimatecraftbeerexperience Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Pint Nine Brewing – Papillion, Nebraska https://pintninebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Pint9Brewery/ https://twitter.com/PintNine Hemauer Brewing Company – Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania https://www.hemauerbrewingco.com/ https://www.hemauerbrewingco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hemauerbrewingco/ https://twitter.com/hemauerbrewing Marshall Brewing – Tulsa, Oklahoma https://www.marshallbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MarshallBrewing https://www.instagram.com/marshallbrewing/ Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Dr. Marshall Swafford is the head of the Department of Agriculture and Tourism at Arkansas Tech University. He was an amazing guest to have on, and has been one of my favorite guests so far!

Episode 124 Recording Date: 9/19/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Social Project Brewing – Take My Heart Alpine Beer Company – Cake & Bake Episode Sticker Sponsor Crystal Ridge Distillery – Hot Springs, Arkansas https://crystalridgedistillery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CrystalRidgeDistillery/ https://www.instagram.com/crystalridgedistillery/ 455 BROADWAY ST. HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901 PHONE: (501) 627-0722 Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Social Project Brewery – Bentonville, Arkansas https://www.drinksocialbeer.com https://www.facebook.com/socialprojectbrewingco https://www.instagram.com/socialprojectbrewingco Alpine Beer Company – Alpine, California https://alpinebeerco.com/ https://www.facebook.com/alpinebeercompany/ https://www.instagram.com/alpinebeerco/ Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Just over one week ago, the Association of Collegiate Anglers contested its final event for the fall of 2022.  The AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open was a two-day tournament held at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR.  With over $20,000 in prizes & contingencies on the line, as well as double points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, 218 of the top college teams were on hand.  Mat Higby & John Foster Case from Arkansas Tech University won the event with a two-day total weight of 27.09 pounds.  Tune in to this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast to hear the duo talk about their major victory!  

Episode 127 – Oktoberfest Special Recording Date: 10/10/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Bitter Sisters Brewing – Hissy Fit Lost 40 Brewing – The Hunter Wiseacre Brewing – Oktoberfest Marzen Lager Caboose Brewing – Oktoberfest Marzen Episode Sticker Sponsor Brutal Beer Works Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Bitter Sisters Brewing – Addison, Texas https://www.bittersistersbrewery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bittersisters http://twitter.com/BitterSisters Lost Forty Brewing – Little Rock, Arkansas https://www.lost40brewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lost40beer https://www.instagram.com/lost40beer/ https://twitter.com/lost40beer Wiseacre Brewing – Memphis, Tennessee https://wiseacrebrew.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WiseacreBrewingCompany/ https://www.instagram.com/wiseacrebrewingcompany/ https://twitter.com/wiseacrebrew Caboose Brewing – Vienna, Virginia https://caboosebrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/caboosetavern https://www.instagram.com/caboosetavern/ https://twitter.com/CabooseBrewing Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 123 Recording Date: 9/5/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Brutal Beerworks – The Hive Episode Sticker Sponsor Brutal Beer Works Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Brutal Beerworks – North Richland Hills, Texas https://www.brutalbeerworks.com/ http://facebook.com/brutalbeerworks https://www.instagram.com/brutalbeerworks Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 122 Recording Date: 8/30/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Dead Armadillo – Amber Dead Armadillo – IPA Episode Sticker Sponsor Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ _____________________________________________ Dead Armadillo Brewing – Tulsa, Oklahoma https://www.dabrewery.com/ http://www.facebook.com/deadarmadillobrewery https://instagram.com/dabrewery http://www.twitter.com/dabrewery Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 121 Recording Date: 8/22/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Roadhouse – The Walrus Weldwerks – DDH Juicy Bits Marsh Island – Pulp Truck Episode Sticker Sponsor Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ WeldWerks Brewery – Greeley, Colorado https://www.weldwerks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/weldwerksbrewing https://www.instagram.com/weldwerksbrewing/ https://twitter.com/WeldWerksBrewCo Roadhouse Brewery – Jackson Hole, Wyoming https://roadhousebrewery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RoadhouseBeer/ https://www.instagram.com/roadhousebeer/ https://twitter.com/roadhousebeer Marsh Island Brewing – Orono, Maine https://www.marshislandbrewing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MarshIslandBrewing https://www.instagram.com/marsh_island_brewing/ Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 120 Recording Date: 8/18/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beer Reviewed Wild Acre – Billy Jenkins Bock Big Storm Brewing – Wavemaker Episode Sticker Sponsor Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail https://craftbeerok.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CraftBrewersOK https://www.instagram.com/craftbrewersOK/ https://twitter.com/craftbrewersOK Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Wild Acre Brewing – Fort Worth, Texas https://www.wildacrebrewing.com/ https://facebook.com/WildAcreBrewing https://www.instagram.com/wildacrebrewing/ https://twitter.com/WildAcreBrewing Big Storm Brewing – Clearwater, Florida https://www.bigstormbrewery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BigStormBrewing https://www.instagram.com/bigstormbrewing/ https://twitter.com/BigStormBrewing Episode Sponsors DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support

Episode 119 Recording Date: 8/18/2022 Craft Beer Bucket List Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/craftbeerbucketlist Beers Reviewed Texas Leaguer Brewing – Knuckle Bock Southbound Brewing – Mountain Jam Episode Sticker Sponsor Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail https://craftbeerok.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CraftBrewersOK https://www.instagram.com/craftbrewersOK/ https://twitter.com/craftbrewersOK Craft Beer Bucket List with Mike and Big Ray. We review "Beers you have to try, before you die!" Be sure to follow us on social media for behind the scenes action and photos of the Craft Beer You Have to Try Before You Die! https://www.facebook.com/thecraftbeerbucketlist/ https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerbucketlist/ Mike and Big Ray have been best friends for over 20 years. Mike, who is a professor at Arkansas Tech University, a previous brewery owner, and does research and consultant work in the brewing industry. Big Ray who is a PMP certified Project Manager and part time You Tuber residing in Broken Arrow, OK travels frequently for work and enjoys craft beers across the United States. _____________________________________________ Texas Leaguer Brewing – Missouri City, Texas https://txleaguer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/txleaguer https://www.instagram.com/txleaguerbrew/ https://twitter.com/txleaguerbrew Southbound Brewing – Savannah, Georgia https://southboundbrewingco.com/ https://www.facebook.com/southboundbrewingco https://www.instagram.com/southboundbrews/ https://twitter.com/SouthboundBrews Episode Sponsor DroneOcle Licensed and insured aerial video and photography services based in the Tulsa Metro Area. We offer hourly rates and packages based on your individual needs. We use the latest consumer technology available to process all work in house. https://www.facebook.com/DroneOcle Please remember to always drink responsibly! - #DrinkLocal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craftbeerbucketlist/support