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TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #77: Brittney MeadorIn this episode, I finally got ole Brittnum on the podcast! We talk over some family beefs and go on some pretty deep detours as we dive into some of Brittney’s side of the story.2024-05-232h 15
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #69: Christopher Johnson from "The Passion Pod"In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Chris Johnson of “The Passion Pod”. Chris is a podcaster, entrepreneur, local personality, and so much more from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He’s focused currently on making a name for himself in his community and learning how to ride the technological wave to get the most out of his show and time! He’s got a lot of great ideas and he was an amazing guest! Enjoy!2024-01-181h 54
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #68: Blaine Fuentes AKA Rico Rax!In this episode, I sit down with my boy Mr. Blaine Fuentes! This is one hell of an interesting guy with his own way of looking at the world. Blaine is a rapper going by the name Rico Rax and after a brief stint of incarceration he’s back on the scene and ready to make some moves!2024-01-112h 22
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 22: Holiday Special!Granny’s Gayrage HOLIDAY SPECIAL is here! After setting up the ACTUAL Gayrage back at Gma’s house under a full moon, Rachel and I sit down with special guests Dexter Bartender Barton, Lady Kristen, Erdem, and Madre for an absolutely ridiculous show!2024-01-032h 10
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #67: Chase Cooper and Amanda Meador!In this episode, I visit Chase Cooper and Amanda Meador out in Decatur for a chill night. We sip some well-crafted cocktails by Miss Amanda while we discuss Chase's big move to the country, jiu-jitsu, both Amanda and Chase's therapeutic journey, and more!2023-12-212h 11
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage #21: The 21st Birthday Special!Granny's Gayrage turns 21! SHAY rejoins Rachel and me as we celebrate in true 21st style with Jager Bombs, Bud Light, and a wholesome game of WATERFALL!
It's a straight-up party on this one! Enjoy!2023-12-143h 00
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #66: Solo Dolo Pt. 3!I'm Solo Dolo today boys and girls. Good luck!2023-12-0730 min
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #65: BS with the Baynes!In this episode, I sit down with Olivia and Traven Bayne for some super laid-back conversation during my Thanksgiving trip to Arkansas. We tell some stories and talk a lot of shit. It's a chill holiday episode you're really gonna dig!
SPECIAL BONUS: My nephews, Wyatt and Vayden, join the podcast for the final 15 minutes to talk about poop and what not!2023-11-281h 29
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny’s Gayrage #20: Spooky Stories with Denim Dan and Captain America!Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel (Denim Dan) and I (Captain America) get all caught up on life before we read the 13 scariest true stories from the news! It’s spooky season, y’all! Enjoy!2023-11-022h 11
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #64: Spacebass pt. 2SpaceBass is back for round two on “Life of Detours”! We catch up with our favorite Dj friend about what’s been up over the last year since we saw him on “Detours of Business”. Harrison has been taking life and his Dj career very seriously over the last year with school, work, and working with new artists to create some amazing works. His new single “Surrender to the Sound” is out on Spotify! Go check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4R0GlkhjT0HRCpd2kBleW7?si=yl28kh9jTIimDfjrcjpe3g2023-10-261h 47
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #63: Friday the 13th with Zack SandovalIt’s the Friday the 13TH episode! It’s also been a whole year since we’ve seen Mr. Zack Sandoval and boy has a lot happened for him! He’s got a new direction and a new outlook on life. He invited his friends Mitch and Sammy to hop on the pod to give us a full view of his future endeavors with them!2023-10-191h 22
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #62: Comfy Time with Lady KristenIn this episode, Lady Kristen and I sit down for our Tuesday night talks. We talk about our plans for the future and go on a host of dope Detours! Lady Kristen always shows us a good time. Enjoy!2023-10-101h 32
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 19: No Cussing, Trauma Dumping, and CrackheadsWelcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I watch your dirty mouths as much as we can, Rachel talks through some trauma she’s experienced, and tells us tales of the crackhead across the way! Let’s keep it clean, guys! Enjoy!2023-10-052h 19
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #61: Tristan SheltonIn this episode, Mr. Tristan Shelton and I get comfy in the toy hauler and crack a couple of brews with ole Spence. We go over Tmain's welding career and the many Detours involved and go on to talk about his family life and plans for the future. This dude has traveled the country working on some very important projects. He even did a brief stint working at NASA! My man has been around and done it all. Y'all are gonna love it! Enjoy!2023-09-211h 20
TBOO: "Life of Detours"LIVE of Detours #60: The Awareness Project!Live Podcast with Ryan and Stanley of The Awareness Project at their thrift shop/cafe/community center, Dapper Inc., in Hurst, Texas! We had a blast interacting with some of the live guests as we discussed all things T.A.P. and got a little goofy with it, as well! It was a great time and we will be back! Join us soon for the next LIVE SHOW!2023-09-142h 09
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 18: Erdem and Bella!Welcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Erdem and Bella join the pod! We go way deep on some goofy subjects and get a little saucy. It’s a damn good time! Enjoy!2023-09-072h 07
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #59: Matt Capo pt. 2In this episode, I sit down with Mr. Matt Capo for the second time! Matt Capo is a photographer/videographer and a brand new dad! We talk a little about what’s been happening with his business since we last saw him before the celebrity softball game in Arlington. We also talk about the dad life and how it had changed and shaped who and how he is now.2023-08-241h 41
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #58: Osten Solo Dolo pt. 2Eyyy, what’s up everybody?? Osten’s back with a new solo pod for ya! In this episode, I talk about the dad life and how I’m holding things together around my #1 job of being a dad. I go on a couple tangents I’ve been meaning to discuss like cigarettes and vapes and work place “etiquette”.2023-08-1539 min
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 17: Back on our Bullshit!Welcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I get back on our bullshit with a classic Granny’s Gayrage episode. We just talk some stuff out while we get a little litty and have a good time. It’s a damn good time! Enjoy!2023-08-091h 56
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #57: Zach Chambers pt. 2In this episode, we get back down to business with Mr. Zach Chambers. We uncover some more of Zach’s life as we go on a full mess around episode. We talk about Zach’s idea for his wrestling podcast he has in the works. I just set out to have a great time and learn a little more about this new friend of mine, and it went even better than expected. Enjoy!2023-08-012h 19
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #56: Zachary ChambersIn this episode, I sit down a new friend, Mr. Zachary Chambers. Zach’s life has been a whirlwind of relationships and situations that made for one hell of an interesting character. Join us on a wild ride that will be continued at a later date! Enjoy!2023-07-251h 38
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #55: Marriage Talk with Mrs. Lady MeadorIn this episode, my now FIANCÉ Lady Kristen and I talk over a few details of what marriage is and how we’re going to go about doing the thing. There’s some wedding planning, some classic relationship stuff, and plenty of DETOURS! Enjoy!2023-07-181h 24
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #54: Stand-Up with Jeff GrothIn this episode, My buddy Jeff Groth and I sit and go over our plans for an open mic we will be attending the following night. We talk some bits, but we mostly just talk some ish. Enjoy!2023-07-111h 23
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 16: Poppin in Padre! Pt. 2Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage!… again! In this episode, we give you part 2 of the story of our South Padre vacation. We go over all the sunburns, the partying, the story of how Kristen and I got engaged, and so much more! Enjoy!2023-07-012h 35
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 16: Poppin' in Padre! Pt. 1Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! We are poppin’ in it padre, y’all! In this episode, Rachel, Kristen, and I give you a run down of our wild adventure of traveling to and the intense first day experience of our South Padre trip. We check in with ole Erdem as she makes her way to Boston on her own vacation, as well. This episode is part of a two parter to be continued in the next episode where we give a recap of the rest of the trip. It was a wild one! You’re gonna love it! Enjoy!2023-06-271h 36
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 15: Osten's Birthday Special!Eyyyy… it’s the BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage where we bring in my 27th in style. We talk about my plans to try stand-up for the first time and our upcoming trip to South Padre island. It’s a damn good time! Enjoy!2023-06-131h 11
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #20: Quiet Man/Good BoyIn this episode, I sit down with a fellow bartender Mr. Edwin Vargas just hours before his big move from Texas to Colorado. Edwin is a corporate trainer for Lazy Dog restaurants and is being relocated to Colorado for work. Edwin is an expert in his craft, but has a separate passion for art. His abstract style makes for some very interesting pieces and his out of the box methods and placement make them that much better. Check the video and follow him @quietman_goodboy to check out his work and show some love.2023-06-132h 30
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #53: Chase CooperIn this episode, I sit down with Mr. Chase Cooper. Chase is a new friend with one of the craziest life stories I've ever heard. His life and the things he has been through made one hell of an interesting guy. You guys are going to dig it.
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TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #52: Osten Solo DoloIn this episode, I sit down and just talk for a bit. It's the first solo pod in a hot minute, so it really ends up just being a rant of bs. What did you expect, really? I still had fun, so enjoy friends!2023-05-2332 min
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 14: Mommy's Day with ErdemWelcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I talk some smack with our big sister Autumn. We talk about her kids, some crazy therapy she tried out, and our upcoming vacations. We rehash the good old days at Gma's house sneaking around to smoke and some of the bangers we used to throw out there. It's a damn good time! Enjoy!2023-05-161h 25
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #51: K9 Gains Behind the MusicIn this episode, I sit down once again with Mr. K9 Gains! K9 tells us all about the music he’s been creating lately and gives us an idea of what to expect in his next album. You can find his music on all platforms by using this quick link! https://unitedmasters.com/m/64132a401e4cf02fb5516361. You can also get a FREE copy of his latest book “God Body” on his website by going to https://k9gainsinc-5935.myshopify.com/products/god-body-omniversal-connection-of-gains2023-05-091h 25
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #50: Serena DeckerIn this episode, I sit down with one of the coolest and most grounded chicks out there, Ms. Serena Decker! Fresh off of a soul finding journey, Serena has come back to her home base in Arkansas with a newfound perspective. Her newest business venture, Sacred Blooms Apothecary, is truly an inspiration and a direct result of her renewed and amplified connection with the natural world.2023-05-021h 51
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #49: Chandler StevensIn this episode, I sit down with my friend and former coworker, Mr. Chandler Stevens. Chandler is one hell of a vocalist with his hands in multiple projects. He is a DFW native who was raised in a home with a ton of structure. Mom was a choir teacher and dad was a police officer, if that tells you anything. Chandler went through some real struggles when his parents split before his teenage years. After that time, he found his path through school in choir and made a real name for himself there. Chandler got a pretty raw deal when...2023-04-251h 54
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 13: 420 Special!Welcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel, Lady Kristen, and I do an early celebration of 4/20 to get the episode ready for you good people to enjoy during your own 4/20 festivities. We talk about our first time smoking, some of our more aggressive smoking stories, our favorite weed movies for you to check out, and our views on weed now that we're grownups. Mr. Cable Danielle of Wayside Motel joins the podcast for a bit and tells us some very exciting developments with the band and his personal life.
It's the 420 special!
So...2023-04-192h 05
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #48: Kristen YarbroughIn this episode, I sit down with Ms. Kristen Amberly Yarbrough. It was awesome to sit down and get to know the city girl who went to the country to learn about that hood rat shit. We just so happened to catch Kristen at a transition point in her life as she takes on her new role within the company we work for. After grinding all through college and the years after, she’s found (or should I say been found by) a big girl job that fits her personality perfectly. I’m excited to see how she takes on this...2023-04-122h 09
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #47: Lady Kristen and The Cosmo QuizIn this episode, the sweet lady Kristen and I sit down and talk a little bit about what’s going on in life and work before we take a goofy Cosmo quiz that takes us down all sorts of roads. Always a good time when Lady Kristen hops on! Enjoy!2023-04-051h 34
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #46: The Brothers ForemanIn this episode, I sit down with the wild and crazy Foreman Brothers, Caleb and Brendon. These two have been a part of my life for a long time and have been on one hell of a ride. They’ve travelled the country, done all the “things”, and are now a few months into sobriety as they chase their dreams of music in Deep Ellum, TX. The path that led them to where they are today has some bumps in it, but it sounds like a damn good time! I know I always have a great time when I’m with the...2023-03-291h 38
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 12: Raquel's Birthday Bash!Welcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, we celebrate Raquel's 25th bday and her new pod equipment the sisters and I got for her! We also celebrate 31 days sober for me while I sip on various non-alcoholic beers. We swap some of our earliest memories and wild stories and review the new GG art my boy Mr. Zack Sandoval is working on for us! It's a damn good time! Enjoy!2023-03-231h 47
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #45: Tateum Casey The Independent WifeyIn this episode, I sit down with Ms. Tateum Casey! Tateum is one of the most energetic and powerful women I've encountered. Tateum had an interesting upbringing in a military household. Even so, she's not your typical military brat. She was taught from a young age that you need to take what you want and how to treat and handle most things as a business. Makes for a damn intelligent and passionate person, and she showed how far that way of behaving can take a person and what making the best of that looks like. Tateum brings the energy on...2023-03-141h 35
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #44: Chris BoydIn this episode, I sit down with Mr. Chris Boyd. We talk about his choice of drink before he takes us on a ride through his twenties and deep into being a single dad late thirties. Chris is one of the most consistently cool dudes I’ve met across a bar-top and it was a pleasure to sit down and get to know his story a little better! You guys are gonna love it! Enjoy!2023-03-083h 03
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage pt. 11: Sober PartyWelcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I talk over my idea and later decision to quit drinking. After trying to get our buddy Caleb on the pod, we end up hooking up with Mr. Hunter Stafford who takes us on one hell of a ride. This episodes takes a couple turns. Better be ready for it! Enjoy!2023-03-011h 17
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #43: Wayside Motel BandIn this episode, I sit down Cable Danielle and a few of the members of the badass band “Wayside Motel”. Their southern grunge sound has changed the game as far as the genre goes. Driven by Cable’s prolific songwriting ability, his brother Brenden’s soulful harmonica, and the heart every member pours into their performance, this band has a power to it. I’m so honored to have had the chance to sit down with and to have known these boys for these many years and am very proud of what they’re accomplishing and will accomplish. Enjoy y’all!2023-02-222h 27
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #42: Valentine's Special with Lady Kristen Year 2!Welcome to the second annual Valentine’s Special with the beautiful Lady Kristen! After an evening of wining and dining, we pop a bottle and tell you guys what’s really been good over the last year. We catch up with lady Kristen after one hell of a crazy year with a new baby and a badass new job. Plus dealing with my goofy ass all the time… but I think she likes me, so it’s all good!2023-02-141h 30
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #41: Kelce Bowl and NFL Conspiracy with Joel MccarrollIn this episode, my good buddy Mr. Joel Mccarroll and I discuss the upcoming Super Bowl or as it’s commonly referred to now, The Kelce Bowl! We compare some player stats and discuss the brothers going into the game before we really go down the rabbit hole… We attempt to do a deep dive into the idea of the NFL being scripted. As you can imagine, information is scarce on the topic and the sources we did find gave us conflicting information. Almost as if they don’t want us to find anything… I’m becoming more and more convinced...2023-02-081h 52
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage 10: Shay's Back Baby!Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, we welcome back the one and only Shay! She catches us up on life since her last pod and gives us a ton of fun stories and comments. We talk about everything from work to sexy toys to animals we’ve loved and lost. We missed you buddy! So glad to have ya back!2023-02-011h 41
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #40: Football Talk with Joel MccarrollIn this episode, I sit down with my good friend Mr. Joel Mccarroll and we go on a full ride of Detours after the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Starting out by talking about some fully random things such as the new HBO series which led us (although we are not doctors, clearly) to talk about the science of mushrooms and the zombie apocalypse over some tasty brews. We move on to some real NFL talk in which we analyze every teams regular season record before going over the playoff situation game by game. It was a damn good...2023-01-252h 28
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #39: Lauren MleczkoIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with the awesome, Lauren Mleczko, who I got to know a little over my time at boomers from across the bar. After a bit of banter and some goofy stories of her travels, we dive into her life growing up in Kennedale, Tx, losing her father at a pivotal age, going to college thinking she’d be a nurse and not digging it, joining the service industry and all the things that come with that, and eventually (after a few other jobs and such) becoming a leasing agent in La...2023-01-193h 15
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #38: K9 Gains presents God BodyIn this episode, I get to sit down with Mr. K9 Gains again! We get started talking about a couple of book K9 has recently completed. His first, “Lean Gains” E-book, leads us into talks about dieting and exercise while his other two, “The Quamanel Code” and “The God Body”, lead us into more conceptual ideas of how your spirituality and physicality intertwine and work together. We went way down the rabbit hole on this one! Enjoy!2023-01-102h 37
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny’s Gayrage Pt.9: New Years Celebration!Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I sit down and celebrate doing the first pod and first Granny’s Gayrage of 2023!! We take shots to some of our favorite people and have a damn good time! You’re gonna love it! Enjoy!2023-01-051h 50
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #37: One Year Anniversary and Holiday Special!In this episode, I celebrate one year of running the "Life of Detours"! I celebrate by having a little sit-down and telling you guys a little bit about what's been going on in my world over the last month or so. I tell the story of my holiday travels and thank all of you sexy mofos for keeping up with the pod all year! It has been an honor and a privilege and one of the most fun things I've ever done enjoying this ride and I have you all to thank for making it what it is. Thank you...2022-12-301h 03
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #36: James and Co.In this episode, what was planned to be a continuation of Mr. James Martones story, turned into a full blown kick back. His girlfriend Tateum and friend Freddie joined on and we all just chopped it up over some Irish classics. We had a damn good time and so will you! Enjoy!2022-12-212h 55TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #35: Krissy ScottIn this episode, I sit down with my badass friend and coworker, Ms. Kristin Scott! Krissy and I have grown pretty close over the course of this NSO for the company we work for, and I'm so glad I got the chance to sit down and learn more about her. Krissy was adopted as a baby through the Edna Gladney center, and didn’t meet her birth family until she was 28 years old. Krissy’s adopted parents took great care of her and set her on the right track and she took that and ran with it becoming the awesome pers...2022-12-142h 31
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny’s Gayrage Pt. 8Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I swap some stories about our jobs and parenting “advice”, there’s a crack head outside her apartment at one point, We decide on the Granny’s Gayrage logo, and so much more! As always, we had a freaking blast catching up, and so will you! Enjoy!2022-12-071h 41
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #34: MadreIn this episode, I sit down with my cool-ass Mom who is staying with us this week. Taking a step back and just chillin with mom made for a damn good time! We talk about politics, religion, Rachel’s friend's sugar daddy, and more. Enjoy!
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TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #33: Joel MccarrollIn this episode, I sit down with this badass dude, Mr. Joel Mccarroll. Joel has a twitch stream under the name Enjoi_redemption1331 and we hopped on and streamed out the pod with a couple of his followers.
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TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny’s Gayrage Pt. 7Welcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I do a little bit of catching up after a long Halloween weekend. We talk about our Halloween experience, Rachel’s new job, wacky neighbors, and everything in between! As usual, it’s a full on goof session, but it’s always a good time! Enjoy!2022-11-011h 08
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours of Business #32: The Dyno Climbing CompanyIn this episode, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with this badass, Mr. Jarron Knoll, owner of The Dyno Climbing Company. Jarron and The Dyno Company started making “pre-workout” after many years of watching people put these other products into their bodies and getting excited when the product “worked” by getting them all jittery and making their faces itchy and such. Jarron set out to make the supplement that would have all the benefits of pre-workout (focus, energy, recovery help) without the negatives (itchy face and chaotic energy), and he did just that with the creation of “BETA”, The Dyno Com...2022-10-261h 55
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #31: Zack Sandoval at The LorenzoIn this episode, my good friend Mr. Zack Sandoval and I spend the night and go on a trippy adventure through the Andy Warholesque art installation that is The Lorenzo Hotel in Dallas. When we get on the mic, we talk about how Zack came to be known as “Rave Grandpa” and more recently as “The Don”. He talks about his life as a father to a teenage son who takes very much after him and some of the recent huge life events he’s gone through. It was an honor and a damn good time sitting down with this wild and f...2022-10-192h 07
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #30: Seiya MaikoIn this episode, I sit down with Ms. Seiya Maiko. Seiya is another of my awesome coworkers whom I have worked with for a long time, but never really gotten to get to know all that well. This episode is extra wild! We ended up drinking a good bit and going on more detours than on any other. Even with almost no structure, this episode turned out to be a hell of a lot of fun! Enjoy guys!2022-10-122h 31
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Osten and Lolo Show Pt. 3Welcome back to The Osten and Lolo Show! In this episode, Lolo and I catch up on the last couple of weeks of traveling and such. We talk a little about our fantasy football situation, too, of course! We end the show with a short conversation/explanation about the future of "The Osten and Lolo Show"! Enjoy guys!
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TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny’s Gayrage Pt. 6: T-Bag’s TableWelcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, a whole group of the fam bam sits down for a whole bunch of ridiculous conversation. Rachel, Mom, Traven (T-Bag), the lady Kristen, and I drink some “Main Squeeze” and talk about everything from DMT to OnlyFans to parenting. I even lose a bet to that turkey Rachel (on a technicality)… it’s a total shit show, but it’s a damn good time. Enjoy!2022-10-051h 50
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours of Business #29: The OuachitasIn this episode, I sit down with Mr. Derek Campbell of The Ouachitas in Mena, Arkansas. The Ouachitas started out with Derek’s idea for a little coffee shop, but is now the hub of entertainment in Mena. When the town of Mena and the State of Arkansas began changing the long standing dry county regulations, The Ouachitas started up the first dry county microbrewery in the state. As more opportunities presented themselves, Derek and The Ouchaitas grew to fit them.2022-09-282h 14
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #28: Tonya OjedaIn this episode, I sit down with my awesome and goofy coworker, Ms. Tonya Ojeda. We start out talking a little about work and into psychedelic experiences before we break into her actual life story. Tonya’s life and family situation started out “unconventional” and continued in that fashion her whole life. After learning about her adoption and losing the one she knew as Mom, she had to find herself. Finding out that she is a goofball and a little awkward, but also learning how to own it makes her one of the coolest people I know. I like who she fo...2022-09-212h 35
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Osten and Lolo Show Pt. 2Welcome back to The Osten and Lolo Show! In this episode, Lolo and I start out talking about the Chargers and Chiefs matchup before diving into our own fantasy lineups for the week as we go head to head. Lolo is going down, just so ya know. We end up going way off topic as is pretty typical for us, and take you on a wild ride. So enjoy!2022-09-171h 30
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #27: Jayson HendersonIn this episode, I sit down with a total badass, Mr. Jayson Henderson! We meander through his life story as detours are in full effect. Jayson is a born Californian, but identifies with his upbringing in Phoenix, Arizona. He’s a cool ass dude who loves tattoos, hockey, and people. I had such a good time conversing with him, and really hope to do it again! This is a long one, and (while we kept it on the rails somehow) the last hour or so is a drunken rampage of stories. So… take all that with a grain of salt and...2022-09-143h 11
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Osten and Lolo Show: Fantasy Draft DayWelcome to the Osten and Lolo Show!
In this first-ever episode, it's draft day for our fantasy football league, and our good buddy, Mr. Caverin, joins us to talk over our picks. We talk about Caverin's love of the SheHawks and Pete Carroll before we dive in position by position into our fantasy rosters. Check the episode to see how three absolute goobers set a fantasy roster!2022-09-101h 27
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage Pt. 5Welcome back to Granny's Gayrage!!
In this episode, Rachel comes out swinging with some neighbor problems she's been dealing with for a while. From kids kicking the walls at all hours to drunk old ladies talking shit with their boobies out, it's getting weird over in the Fort. We talk a little bit about how my podcast is going and the giveaway I attempted before we get a little too drunk and descend into madness for the remainder of the time. It was good to just chill with Rachel and get a good old-fashioned Gayrage session in...2022-09-071h 37
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours of Business #26: SpacebassIn this episode, I sit down with one of my personal favorite DJs and one hell of a cool guy, Mr. Harrison Jones AKA SpaceBass! We talk about his recent trip to Dallas before diving into his music. As he states, his sound is almost impossible to put into a single genre, and I definitely agree. He has a very specific sound meant to take a person on a unique and personal journey. He goes on to tell the story of how a guy sitting in the crowd at Wakaan pointing at the stage saying “I wanna do that” actually went...2022-08-312h 11
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #25: Haley BridgesIn this episode, I sit down with my good friend and crazy coworker, Ms. Haley Bridges. I open the bar with her twice a week and we always end up gossiping and talking some shit. This podcast is basically a little step into that life. We talk a lot about her new bartending spot and all the ridiculous things that come with that before diving into the very interesting story that is her past. She's a hell of a character, to say the least. We had a damn good time telling a little of her story and goofing off and...2022-08-242h 08
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #24: Spencer KeyIn this episode, I sit down with one of the hardest workers and oddest/most interesting people I've ever encountered. Spencer is one hell of a hustler and he has a ton of interesting ideas swimming around in his head. From flipping estate sales and storage units to pest control to his recent service industry, this dudes done quite a lot. He tossed a little curve ball when I found out he believes the earth is flat right before we had to end the podcast, but we could talk about that all day!2022-08-171h 44
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage Pt. 4: Meador Family Get-togetherWelcome back to Granny's Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel and I sit down with a couple of our many siblings while they're visiting our Nana in Missouri to drop off my brother Ayden. We all get a chance to talk a little about what's going on in life and business, and we go on one hell of a bitch sesh about some lady in the E.R. This is the closest we've gotten to actually chilling in Granny's actual Gayrage and it was a hell of a time. Enjoy!2022-08-102h 22
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #23: Osten’s Updates Episode 2 with Jeff!In this episode, my buddy Jeff Groth and I discuss his new role within the podcast. We envision jeff being like Jamie from “The Joe Rogan Experience”. He’s a guy with a ton of energy and know how, and he wants to come along for some detours! Let’s do it then Jefe!2022-08-031h 54
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Detours of Business #22: 4th Road TradingIn this episode, I sit down with Mr. Tanner Thibodeaux and Mr. Mat Smiley of 4th Road Trading. These two guys are lifelong friends who now work together at Tanner's company. 4th Road Trading is a wholesale company that started in 2020 and was mainly focused on bringing in masks, gloves, and other medical supplies from wholesale to redistribute. Now, their main focus is working with MREs or "meals ready to eat". I actually tried one after the podcast, and they're pretty damn good. 4th road is unique because Tanner also runs his own logistics company to incorporate distribution solutions to...2022-07-273h 43
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage Pt. 3 with The Polk County VikingWelcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, Mom and Christian join us in the Gayrage. Christian (AKA The Polk County Viking) is a damn cool dude. He’s what you could call an axe bender. Different from someone who just throws axes, in my opinion. There’s an art to what he does and he’s crazy passionate about it. If you wanna see what I mean follow all his socials here: @the_polk_county_viking2022-07-201h 47
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #21: Sound Check with Jeff, Jordan, and Mom!In this episode, we test out some new podcast equipment I have recently acquired! We mess with new buttons and the physical set up of a multiple microphone podcast. We’re just goofing off on this one (more than the rest even, if you can believe that), so just enjoy!2022-07-1655 min
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Detours of Business #19: K9 GainsIn this episode, I sit down with Mr. K9 Gains. He leads us through the life of a young bodybuilding champion turned social media influencer, personal trainer, volunteer fireman, and someday doctor. The energy that K9 brings to the table is incredible and the introspective way that he lives his life goes a long way in the creation of his successful empire. At just 21, he’s more put together than pretty much all the “adults” I know.
Find him on all socials @K9Gains for awesome content and all your personal training needs! Also, might be a good guy to call i...2022-07-052h 28
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage Pt. 2 with Rachel and MadreWelcome back to Granny’s Gayrage! After three attempts at doing the birthday special, we decided to just scrap that idea and go back to the basics. Mom, Rachel, and I just hopped on a pod and talked about what's really going on with us all. We drank and talked and had a damn good time. I threw what good audio I had from the birthday special on the end as a bonus, so don't be alarmed about 1 hour and 40 minutes in when it seems like the podcast starts over.2022-06-291h 53
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #18: Matt CapoIn this episode, I sit down with one of the coolest dudes I've ever met, Mr. Matt Capo! I first met Capo through our mutual friend Nick when Nick enlisted his help with The Book of Osten documentary. I had heard a lot about him from nick, but, until I met him, I had no idea just how awesome he actually is. I had a great time hearing about the upbringing and the mindset that makes Capo the man he is today. It sounds like one hell of a ride. You can check out his work at MyPhotoShenaningans.com and...2022-06-202h 08
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Detours of Business #17: Central Arts Non-ProfitIn this episode, I sit down with Josh Santillan from the Central Arts non-profit. Central Arts is all about transforming a community with the arts at the heart and giving people of all ages a place to both create and showcase their art. They host multiple events and art shows throughout the month and have weekly arcade nights to give the people a safe place to have a good time. Keep em off the street, ya know.
Josh is the epitome of detours in conversation and even more so in business. This guy has done just about everything: engineering, contracting...2022-05-312h 03
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #16: Mike WilsonIn this episode, I sit down with my boy Mike Wilson whom I met in our employ at TGI Friday's in Conway. He's a long-time friend and is now co-host of The Fans Edge podcast. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Mike grew up and learned just how rough the world could be and what people were capable of. His move to Arkansas, where I met him, was a much-needed change of pace in his life. He kept the teachings of his youth and was able to progress with an objective scientific mindset. Keep up with Mike on Spotify with "The Fans...2022-05-242h 15
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Granny's Gayrage Pt.1 with Rachel & ShayWelcome to Granny’s Gayrage! In this episode, Rachel, Shay, and I sit down just like we used to back at GMA’s house and just decompress. We talk about funny stories, deep cuts from the past, the stresses of life, and podcasting.2022-05-201h 14
TBOO: "Life of Detours"The Detours of Business #15: The Awareness ProjectThe Awareness Project is an amazing nonprofit that does its best to bring awareness to some of the issues that affect (and will do so more in the future) us and our planet while also just supporting the community and the people.
They have such a beautiful message and they have put in a huge amount of hard work and time to make sure they and their company live by the message they are trying to send.
I have a ton of respect for these guys and their company and hope you guys enjoy hearing their story and positive message...2022-05-022h 02
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #14: Eric SpenceIn this episode, I sit down with my buddy Eric Spence. Eric grew up a military kid bouncing around the south as his parent's stations changed and they eventually split up. Eric attended private schools for the majority of his education. When Eric graduated high school he was living with his dad who was stationed in England. Being on a student visa, he only had two options: go to school or take the military route. He chose the military route and wound up on the intelligence side of the Air Force. When his time in the service ended, Eric was...2022-04-262h 29
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #13: Nathan BrownIn this episode, I sit down with an old friend, Mr. Nathan Brown. He starts out with some information on his professional life before we bring it back to his childhood growing up and going to the Bethel Christian school in the middle of the woods of Acorn, Arkansas. Nathan joined us at Mena High School in our 11th-grade year and it was as if he'd been there all along. He went on to college at UAFS. He worked his ass off for Walmart during college and got some crazy stories out of the experience before graduating and getting his...2022-04-122h 08
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #12: Osten's Updates 1In this episode, I sit down and give you guys a rundown of everything going on. I talk for a bit about my own personal life before giving a full run-through of podcast information by checking all the analytics available to me. Later, I talk about the book and the direction I'm taking with that. I then go through my website and where to find things there. I do give out contact information and ask for your participation in this episode, so, if you feel like doing so, shoot me an email at Brannon.Meador@gmail.com or hit me...2022-04-0529 min
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #11: Brass Tax with Benji SagerIn this episode, my good friend Benji Sager and I dive into some issues on the back end of our original "Life of Detours" podcast. We bust out a few different issues in this wild drunken convo. We cover Texas weed laws, Benji's B and B to be, chicken foot, and technology before going down one hell of a rabbit hole with the whole Lia Thomas controversy. From technology to sexuality, this episode has it all.2022-04-0159 min
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #10: Benji SagerIn this episode, I sit down with my very good friend Mr. Benji Sager. He's a hell of an interesting guy with such a diverse background it's hard to put a label on him, but that's how he likes it. Benji is currently a bartender in Deep Ellum in Dallas but has a background in multiple facets of artistic expression. After hearing his story in this podcast I have even more respect for Benji and am looking forward to hearing more.2022-03-282h 50
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #9: Trippy Times with Nick and DylIn this episode, my good friends Nick Rose and Dylan Deramus make the trip to DFW to spend the day with me. We went on a psychedelic adventure along the trails of Arlington before sitting down to talk to you all. This episode is the epitome of the "Life of Detours". We covered an array of topics from mental health to education. Dylan gives us a rundown of his time in college working hard to get his degree in engineering, and Nick quickly chronicles his time in the U.S. Marines. We later dive into the stories of the shows...2022-03-212h 12
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #8: BS with Nick and DylIn this episode, I call my badass friend Mr. Nick Rose and we go on a full-blown BS session. We talk about high school fights, puppy dogs, legal drugs, and good times. Later on in the podcast, my boy Mr. Dylan Deramus hops in to bullshit with us. All this fun is just a little preview of what next week's full podcast with Nick and Dyl will be!2022-03-151h 34
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #7: Jeff GrothIn this episode, I sit down with a very good friend and ex/recurring boss of mine, Mr. Jeff Groth. Jeff has been in the service industry for over 25 years and has more than enough stories to tell about that. Jeff was born in Cleveland (which led to him being a Browns fan) and moved around a good bit as his father worked on various theme parks around the country before they landed in California. Jeff spent the bulk of his life in California, but through a series of events made his way to Seattle and eventually to Texas where...2022-03-082h 01
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #6: Doing Time with Jack RileyIn this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and total badass, Mr. Jackson Riley. We got ourselves a nice little bottle of Proper Twelve and took it down in style while we shot the shit. Among many other things, Jack chronicles his four years in prison and how it impacted his life. As the "Life of Detours" suggests, we go through a number of other topics from our time in soccer, to politics, UFC, the Russia and Ukraine conflict, and even have a whole discussion about our boy Joe Rogan.2022-02-282h 59
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #5: James Martone and the Dirty ThirtyIn this episode, I sit down with my good friend Mr. James Martone. James and I have worked together for a good while now, but he is constantly surprising me with his stories. We talk about his upbringing and his transition into a hoodrat kid trying to do hoodrat things with his hoodrat friends. With the help of a thirty pack of stones, I peel back some of the layers of James and get a ton of good stories. There will absolutely be a part 2 for James. We barely scratched the surface, honestly.2022-02-222h 33
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #4: Valentines Special with Lady Kristen!In this episode, my gorgeous girlfriend Lady Kristen and I try to tell a bit of the story of how we came to be the cute couple we are now. We attempt to tell the story of how we had been around each other through my best friend and her cousin Logan and had some very... we'll call them interesting interactions before we finally figured out that there was a special connection between us. I say we attempted because, as always, there are some detours thrown in there. But, that's all part of the fun! Lady Kristen is super cute...2022-02-151h 18
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #3: Traven BayneIn this episode, I sit down with my brother in law Mr. Traven Bayne. He's a badass bearded brewer from Polk County in Arkansas. He tells some of his story leading through school, his time as an EMT, and into his time in Africa with the military. He's currently working on the new brewery attached to The Ouachita's brand. The brewery is still in the beginning stages, but he's got the drive and will soon have all the regulations and equipment needed to get a full operation underway!2022-02-082h 36
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #2: "Decomp" with Rachel and ShayIn this episode, I hit a few things about my life at present and explain parts of my book and website. I later add my sister Rachel and her friend Shay in to talk about their podcast which drops TOMORROW called "Decomp". It's a true-crime podcast to start and will eventually work into all things spooky, so keep an eye out for "Decomp" on Spotify very soon!2022-02-011h 36TBOO: "Life of Detours"Getting to Know Osten (Part 4) and Finale.In this episode, I go back over my time after moving to Dallas. I chronicle how going from job to job and finding my lady love set me up for surviving quarantine and taking on the amazing adventure that is The Book of Osten.
With this being where I currently live, everyone is now caught up to the present day. You now know as much about me as I could tell you in this medium. I leave off with some "words of wisdom" and a heartfelt message for my beautiful followers and friends. I hope you all...2022-01-241h 14
TBOO: "Life of Detours"Detours #1: Nick Carroll of Nash Entertainment, LLCIn this episode, I sit down with my buddy Nick Carroll (owner and operator of Nash Entertainment, LLC). We talk about his life leading to his venture to Texas and what lead him to pursue a career in videography. Nick is working on the "'Primrose Path' The Book of Osten: HEIST PASSAGE" docuseries based on a story from The Book of Osten series. We sit down and have a few beers and talk about what led us to work together and collaborate on what is turning out to be one hell of a huge project.2022-01-211h 23TBOO: "Life of Detours"Getting to Know Osten (Part 3).In this episode, I tell the story of dealing with the fallout of "The Heist" situation and moving off to college. While in Conway, I meet my best friend Mr. Logan, go through a few different jobs, a crazy ass ex-girlfriend, and cycle through living situations before making my big move to Dallas with Logan.2022-01-1855 minTBOO: "Life of Detours"Getting to Know Osten (Part 2).In this episode, I pick up from last week where I left off with the loss of my dad in high school. I go on to tell the story of “The Heist” and some of the repercussions of it that left a black mark on the end of my high school career.2022-01-1031 minTBOO: "Life of Detours"Getting to Know Osten (Part 1).In this episode, I give you the very beginning of my story. Where I come from and leading into how I ended up sitting here in this chair in this particular time and place. I quickly go through some of my childhood and partway into my life in high school. Poetically enough, I had to end this episode with the story of losing my father when I was in high school.
All of these events that I outline here have somehow shaped and changed who I am today. That's what makes them important. Nothing else, really. Just...2022-01-0428 min