In this episode, we’re sitting down with Joshua E. Garland, chef, owner, and CEO of Best Cafe & Bar and Don’s Southern Social. Joshua’s passion for cooking started at a young age. He followed his heart to culinary school and has now built a notable name for himself in the culinary world. Join us as we dive into his journey, his love for cuisine, an…

In episode 28, we pull up a chair with Selena Ulasewich, a leadership and executive coach and CEO of Impact Life Coaching . Originally from Florida and a proud fan of the Florida Gators, Selena’s journey has taken her from the excitement of performing in the national championship as part of the Gators' marching band to finding her home in Conway, A…

Tune in to my chat with Adena White, founder of Blackbelt Media. In Episode 27, Adena’s passion for community and connection is clear as she shares her journey and her vision of fostering a stronger and more united community through authenticity, belonging and connection. Don’t miss this fun and inspirational conversation!…

On Episode 26, I sat down with Branson Van Landingham, a successful entrepreneur, visionary, and community builder. As the CEO and co-founder of Natty State Sports, a cutting-edge digital media platform, Branson is reshaping the landscape of sports media and digital media in general. Branson's mantra, "We lived it," speaks volumes about his dedicat…

Don't miss Episode 25 featuring the incredible Aaron Davis—a keynote speaker, author, cancer survivor, and former national champion football player! We dive deep into the power of motivation, maintaining a positive attitude, consistency, and overcoming obstacles. Tune into this one for his invaluable insights and inspiring journey!…

It's hard not to be motivated by Rebecca @ladyanglerlentz's incredible journey. As an army veteran, two-time cancer survivor, and relentless go-getter, she shares invaluable wisdom on overcoming trauma, fueling personal growth, and not being afraid to try new things. Check out episode 24 today!Af Leo Cummings III

Pull Up a Chair with Conway Fitness Kickboxing Jake Denton. In this episode, we got into his fighting career, his love for training others, and how his habits of practicing gratitude shape all of those things.Af Leo Cummings III

Kuma Roberts, Executive Coach, and Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce President pulls up a chair in this episode. The Tulsa native talks about growing up in Tulsa, the world of DEI, and the idea that a lot more connects us than separates us. Kuma was a joy to talk to and I think you’ll enjoy our conversation. Check it out!…

Todd Cate, co-creator and co-host of the now-retired Black Dude White Dude, a long-time friend and weight-loss expert pulls a chair, and just like that, the band was together again. Todd and I recounted the good ole days of BDWD and quickly launched into a variety of topics. The old-school BDWD banter was in full effect as we talked about the benef…

Mural artist Jessica Jones pulls up a chair for the first episode of 2024. We dive into the journey that led her to Conway, the logistics of painting a 30-foot mural, and the devastating, life-changing event that pushed her to be a full-time artist. Her story of creativity and perseverance is one you don’t want to miss!…

Jake Briley, Army veteran and airport director, pulls up a chair for the last episode of the year! From growing up in a military family to being appointed director of the Conway Municipal Airport, Jake offers a unique perspective on life after military service and the importance of aviation to community building.…

Clint Schaff, a seasoned marketing executive, educator, and accomplished entrepreneur pulls up a chair. In this episode, Clint reflects on the path that has shaped his journey, offering a glimpse into the serendipitous moments that have contributed to his success. Since beginning his career in education, Clint has marketed international brands incl…

In this episode, speaker and social entrepreneur Lorenzo Lewis pulls up a chair and shares his inspiring journey of transforming pain into purpose. After literally being born in prison, Lorenzo overcame major obstacles and emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Lorenzo founded The Confess Project, empowering barbers to become mental health ad…

Jamie Ward pulls up a chair and shares her inspiring journey of resilience, grief, and triumph. Through suffering personal tragedy, starting her own company, and completing the 29029 Everesting Challenge, Jamie shares her unique perspective on how to make big changes to your own life and the world around you.…

Introducing a new segment of Pull up a Chair - Bourbon Brainstorming! Zach Carter and Corey Parks, two of my very best friends, pull up a chair as we talk through the black experience from our three perspectives.Af Leo Cummings III

Ray Walker, CEO and Artistic Director of Saint Cloud Bourbon, pulls up a chair and tells his story of leaving corporate America behind to pursue his passion for wine. He then went on to use that same passion to create Saint Cloud Bourbon, where he combines his love of art with an interest in creating great bourbon.…

In this episode, Justin Patton pulls up a chair and shares his journey of pushing through personal tragedy and how he has used his own experience to help and encourage others to lead lives of purpose and authenticity. Justin is an executive coach, leadership presence expert, and award-winning author.…

Part 2 of Marybeth Hill's inspirational story of recovery. From using and selling drugs to surviving domestic violence, she recounts her life story and how she has used that experience to help and impact others that are suffering from addiction.Af Leo Cummings III

Marybeth Hill pulls up a chair and tells her inspirational story of recovery. From using and selling drugs to surviving domestic violence, she recounts her life story and how she has used that experience to help and impact others that are suffering from addiction. This episode is one you won’t want to miss!…

Chuck Reece, editor of Salvation South, pulled up a “virtual” chair and talked with me about the magazine, why he left the Bitter Southerner, and why he’s hopeful for the future of the South. Salvation South is an online magazine inspired by hope, healing and — most importantly — the desire to create a place on the web and a community of people whe…

The extremely talented @rahoward pulls up a chair. Howard and I conversed about his filmmaking, his old hip hop career and he shares why he’s a Griot (and shares his definition of the word). R.A. shares about his book, Beautiful People, and the inspiration behind it. Lastly the pair traversed into why community work and leaving a legacy can hit har…

If you ever wondered if you could be a professional hula hooper, your wondering can now cease. Professional hula hoop performer and artist, Katie Wilson aka Katie Sunshine, pulls up a chair for some conversation with Leo. The two chat about how she was introduced to hooping, how she stepped up her hula hoop game, and the moment when her skills gain…

Artist (and Composer) Faye Hedera pulls up a chair and talks about the inspiration and desire to do the 100 Faces of Conway Project. Faye and Leo get into why she got into art in the first place, how a life changing event impacted her story, and what else is on the horizon for her career. Per usual, every conversation ends with the hot seat questio…

Whispering Willow Farm CEO, owner and garden grower Jill Ragan pulls up a chair with Leo. They get into how she got her start in growing, and more importantly why it's so important to her. She dives into the inspiration for her book "Tiny But Mighty Farm", and explains how what she is doing is far more than teaching others to grow. Jill is such a p…

John and Zeke take a long overdue couple of minutes together to review Taconic Distillery's Bottled-in-Bond release! Cheers! Want some DDB merch? Head over to www.dadsdrinkingbourbonstore.com Make sure to get your tickets for this year's Bourbon and Beyond by going to www.bourbonandbeyond.comAf Dads Drinking Bourbon

Blue Run has quickly made itself a force within the whiskey community. John sits down with Mike Montgomery, otherwise known as @ellasdadmike on Instagram, to talk about the origins of Blue Run, where they are now, and where they're going in the future. Cheers y'all! Want some DDB merch? Head over to www.dadsdrinkingbourbonstore.com Make sure to get…

Our new friend John Byers was kind enough donate to Folds of Honor at Drams and Jams to get a tasting and record a podcast with us! It just turns out that he has a podcast of his own and he fit in perfectly to help us review Jack Daniel's latest release: Barrel Proof Rye You can always get 15% off at ORCA Coolers by going to www.orcacoolers.com/bou…

Our new friend John Byers was kind enough donate to Folds of Honor at Drams and Jams to get a tasting and record a podcast with us! It just turns out that he has a podcast of his own and he fit in perfectly to help us review Jefferson's latest release, Marian McLain. You can always get 15% off at ORCA Coolers by going to www.orcacoolers.com/bourbon…

In this episode, we will chat with Jacob Kiper of Coming Whiskey; the Instagram phenomenon that has grown into a thriving website. We will discuss his history, his future, the whiskey world, and most importantly we will share some brown water.

Jackie Zykan and Nate Winegar join us to talk all about Hidden Barn Whiskey and the pick we have coming out with them for Father's Day you can get at seelbachs.com You can always get 15% off at ORCA Coolers by going to www.orcacoolers.com/bourbon Old Limestone Mixing Water is the same limestone spring water that's used to make your favorite Kentuck…

Nationally known and respected, Police Officer Tommy Norman, pulls up a chair in this episode and it made for a great convo. The always humble Norman gets into what first led him to the police force and why his method of community policing is so effective and why it's led to him being on national television several times. Leo and Officer Norman als…

We try some Fortuna Bourbon and tell you what we think! You can always get 15% off at ORCA Coolers by going to www.orcacoolers.com/bourbon Old Limestone Mixing Water is the same limestone spring water that's used to make your favorite Kentucky Bourbon. It's bottled in Central Kentucky in the heart of bourbon country. It's the perfect companion to a…

I'm a dad and I am angry. On this episode, I talk about the Allen Outlet shooting from a Dad's point of view.

Is the secondary whiskey market dead?

We catch up on some samples we've had from Heaven Hill for Larceny Barrel Proof A123 and B523. Cheers y'all! You can always get 15% off at ORCA Coolers by going to www.orcacoolers.com/bourbon Old Limestone Mixing Water is the same limestone spring water that's used to make your favorite Kentucky Bourbon. It's bottled in Central Kentucky in the hear…

It only seemed fitting that for our 450th episode we had some good friends join us. So, John decided to go to the Cumberland Bar at the JW Marriott to sit down and talk about the Tennessee Whiskey Trail Experience and Tennessee Whiskey Week with Andy Nelson from Nelon's Green Brier Distillery, Charity Toombs the Executive Director of the Tennessee …

Our friend Mike was nice enough to send us a sample of Old Forester's King Ranch. Available only in Texas, this expression is an homage to the values held by both Old Forester and King Ranch: hard work, ingenuity, and a lasting legacy. Old Forester King Ranch Edition is presented at 105 proof. It's also filtered through King Ranch mesquite charcoal…

Sotol is a spirit from the Chihuahuan desert with comes from the Desert Spoon plant or otherwise known as Sotol plant in Spanish. Luigi Ambrosi is the owner of Cardenxe Sotol, a brand dedicated to elevate two very unique Mexican traditions that risk disappearing – that of Sotol and of Canto Cardenche. The brand brings forth a movement inspired by t…

The good folks down at Jack Daniel's just released a 10 year whiskey as well as a 12 year whiskey. We tried both of them and gave our honest openion as we always do. We thank Jack for sending us this whiskey to try! You can always get 15% off at ORCA Coolers by going to www.orcacoolers.com/bourbon Old Limestone Mixing Water is the same limestone sp…