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Rueff Around The EdgesBarry Thompson Episode 19Send us a textWelcome back to RUEFF Around the Edges, the podcast where we sit down with people who’ve lived remarkable lives and share the stories that shaped them.Today’s guest is Barry Thompson, a Vietnam War Veteran who served in U.S. Army Aviation during one of the most intense periods in American military history. Barry spent his time in Vietnam aboard the CH-47 Chinook helicopter, taking on multiple roles including door gunner, crew chief, and flight engineer, each with its own risks, responsibilities, and unforgettable moments.Barry’s passio...
2025-12-1351 min
Rueff Around The EdgesTom Drake Episode 18-Conspiracy TheoriesSend us a textPlease enjoy Episode 18 with our guest Tom Drake. Tom is no stranger to the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast as he returns for more discussion. In this episode, we journey deep into the realm of conspiracy, science, and mystery. The conversation kicks off with theories about artificial intelligence and its hidden potential, before unraveling Bob Lazar’s controversial claims about alien technology and the mysterious Element 115. From there, we expand into humanity’s own achievements, marveling at how rovers designed for short missions have outlived all expectations, still sending back images and information from f...
2025-09-251h 47
Rueff Around The EdgesMike Spilman Episode 17Send us a textEpisode 17 of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast-On this episode, we are talking with our guest Mike Spilman. Mike is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army who served as a 13 FOXTROT Forward Observer (Fire Support Specialist). His service took him all over, including a year in Korea. Mike and Josh reminisce and share some stories from the their time served in the United States Military. Please join us with Mike Spilman.
2025-07-291h 40
Rueff Around The EdgesGabe Cesaretti Episode 16Send us a textToday's guest is Gabe Cesaretti. Gabe retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections after over 30 years of wrangling inmates at both the state and county levels. Gabe is also a successful high school coach, a longtime volunteer firefighter, and oddly enough, public enemy number one...to birds everywhere. What did he do to ruffle so many feathers? Tune in to Episode 16 of the Rueff Around The Edges and find out why the birds hate Gabe Cesaretti and we all like him. Please enjoy episode 16.
2025-07-151h 12
Rueff Around The EdgesHarold Hubner Episode 15Send us a textWe welcome our guest Harold Hubner on Episode 15 of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast. Harold grew up on a dairy farm North of Dollville, Illinois. He was born in 1944 at home without any electricity. After working for 31 years and retiring from the Firestone Factory in Decatur, Illinois he decided to go to college. Harold graduated with an Associate Degree in Blueprint Engineering with a certification in Pipeline Welding. The Last 9 years Harold has devoted his time to custom knife making. Please enjoy Episode 15 with Harold Hubner. Thanks for listening!
2025-06-0858 min
Rueff Around The EdgesDenny Stiner Episode 14Send us a textDenny Stiner is a world-class bowhunter that has spent a lifetime in pursuit of big game. Denny has hunted both North and South America, New Zealand, and 6 different Nations on the African Continent. Starting with a recurve bow and moving into the modern compound bow, Denny has been part of the archery evolution from it's beginning. Denny has been featured in many hunting magazine articles and shares his knowledge of many different animal species and the art of hunting. Join the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast featuring Denny Stiner and please enjoy!To...
2025-04-012h 22
Rueff Around The EdgesPhil Britton Episode 13Send us a textOur guest on the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast Episode 13 is Phil Britton. Phil is a former professional baseball player. Phil was a junior college All-American and led the nation in RBI's. Phil was drafted by the Atlanta Braves and played in both the Braves and Baltimore Orioles Organizations. Phil currently runs Britton's Bullpen in Olney Illinois and is the head of the Southern Smoke travel baseball team. You can find more details by visiting https://brittonsbullpen.com and https://www.facebook.com/brittonsbullpen. Southern Smoke Baseball information found at htt...
2025-03-031h 22
Rueff Around The EdgesWhere Are You? Out of Compliance... Episode 12Send us a textIn this short episode # 12, the Rueff Around The Edges team discusses why the show has been on hiatus. Josh Rueff and Carter Bland converse on the origins of the show and why the show has been out of compliance lately, so to speak. We are soon to be back with new episodes with some people with interesting stories to tell and we hope you continue to tune in. Thank you for your support!
2025-02-1014 min
Rueff Around The EdgesMichael Cerutti Episode 11Send us a textPlease enjoy Episode 11 with guest Michael Cerutti as we discuss Michael's life from a college baseball player to a retired Illinois Department of Corrections as an Officer and Sergeant from 1990 to his retirement date 28 years later. This includes securing maximum to minimum security prisons during some interesting periods of time. We also dive into his passion for hunting and his stories of being a lifelong waterfowl hunter and enthusiast. Thank you for listening and for your support of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast.
2024-10-231h 04
Rueff Around The EdgesRon Slifer and Gary Easley Episode 10Send us a textEpisode 10 Ron Slifer and Gary Easley 9/24/24We are joined by our guests Ron Slifer and Gary Easley on Episode 10. Together Ron and Gary run Slifer’s Bloodhound Service helping hunters recover deer utilizing their highly trained dogs and many years of experience in the wild. Ron and Gary are lifelong hunters and outdoorsmen and on this episode they tell their story of one of the most amazing 36 hours you will ever hear about. Please enjoy Episode 10 with Ron Slifer and Gary Easley. For contact information or to inquire about hirin...
2024-10-041h 14
Rueff Around The EdgesWayne Prose Episode 9Send us a textWayne Prose is the guest on Episode 9 of Rueff Around The Edges. Wayne is a Veteran of the United States Army and a retired Lieutenant from the Illinois Department of Corrections with over 27 years of service. Wayne is also a multiple time World Champion power lifter and still holds numerous world and state records. On this episode, Wayne discusses some of his life experiences while he was a working man as well as what his life is like after retirement. Please enjoy Episode 9 with Wayne Prose.
2024-09-051h 18
Rueff Around The EdgesGreg Borah Episode 8Send us a textLt. Colonel Greg Borah is a veteran of 3 deployments to the Middle East including a combat tour as a platoon leader in Iraq. Greg is retired from the Army Reserves after 27 years of service. Greg is also retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections with 25 years of service. Greg joined the Army Reserves as an enlisted man and was given a direct commission to Lt. Greg's experience has given him unique insight into his leadership role.
2024-07-101h 35
Rueff Around The EdgesDustin Rhodes Episode 7Send us a textDustin Rhodes is a renowned blacksmith and custom knife maker. Dustin has been a guest on the History Channel's "Forged in Fire" TV show as well as a finalist on the Discovery Channel's "Master of Arms" TV show. Dustin's custom knife work has been in numerous popular publications and he currently owns and operates Axe on Main/Forge a Memory located in St. Elmo Illinois. Listen to Dustin tell his stories of his rise to fame on episode 7 of the Rueff Around The Edges Podcast. Check out Dustin Rhodes on Forged in Fire Seas...
2024-04-241h 22
Rueff Around The EdgesTy Nottingham Episode 6Send us a textTy Nottingham is a Veteran of the United States Army. Ty retired in 2016 as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. Ty started his career as an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division before transferring to the Illinois National Guard and eventually becoming a Blackhawk pilot. Ty is a twenty year Veteran of the City of Decatur Police Department and is an EMT and volunteer Firefighter.
2024-03-262h 23
Rueff Around The EdgesTom Drake Episode 5Send us a textTom Drake is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served as a machine gunner. He served in several theaters of Operation to include the Persian Gulf, the Philippines and Somalia. He retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections as a Sergeant where he served as a member of the Menard Correctional Center’s Tactical Unit as well as a hostage negotiator.
2024-02-052h 13
Rueff Around The EdgesZach Sarver Episode 2 Part 1Send us a text Episode 2 Part 1 Zach Sarver 10/26/23Zach Sarver is a veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a 1st Sergeant and served as both an infantryman and calvary scout. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan where he received two bronze stars and a Meritorious Service Medal. He is a graduate of the US Army’s Airborne, Air Assault, Ranger, Pathfinder and Mountain Warfare schools. Zach is also the statewide Commander of Illinois Department of Corrections S.O.R.T. (Special Operations Response Team) as well as being a sworn police...
2024-01-191h 49
Rueff Around The EdgesZach Sarver Episode 3 Part 2Send us a textEpisode 3 Part 2 Zach Sarver 10/26/23 Zach Sarver is a veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a 1st Sergeant and served as both an infantryman and calvary scout. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan where he received two bronze stars. He is a graduate of the US Army’s Airborne, Air Assault, Ranger Pathfinder and Mountain Warfare schools. Zach is also the statewide Commander of Illinois Department of Corrections S.O.R.T. (Special Operations Response Team) as well as being a sworn police officer.In Part 2...
2024-01-192h 42
Rueff Around The EdgesRoss Jenkins Episode 4Send us a textEpisode 4 Ross Jenkins 11/22/2023Ross Jenkins is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is a graduate of the US Air Force S.E.R.E (Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape) school as well as water survival and the Enlisted Air Crew Undergraduate Course. He served numerous deployments to the Middle-East as well as South America. He was awarded 12 Air Medals and was deployed as a private contractor to Africa 15 times.In this episode, Ross discussed his time in the Air Force and his deployments overseas.
2024-01-191h 56
Rueff Around The EdgesHarold Rueff Episode 1Send us a textEpisode 1 Harold Rueff 10/3/2023Harold Rueff is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. He was an infantryman who served as a tunnel rat for the 2nd battalion 14th Infantry of the 25th Infantry Division. He later served in a reconnaissance unit known as C.R.I.P. (Combined Reconnaissance Intelligence Platoon). Harold was awarded the C.I.B. (Combat Infantry Badge), the Air Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and the Bronze Star to name a few.In this episode, Harold discusses his jou...
2024-01-181h 41
ClarityPodcast: Seeking innovation in educating the next generation of lawyersIn our latest podcast, available on the Thomson Reuters Institute Market Insights channel, we speak to Richmond Law Prof. Josh Kubicki who shares how the Richmond Legal Business Design Hub got its start, the challenges its creators faced, and the valuable lessons learned from the inaugural "Legal Design Challenge" this past spring semester. Also joining us is David Rueff, Chief Client Solutions Group Officer at Baker Donelson.
2021-09-0542 minClarityPodcast: Seeking innovation in educating the next generation of lawyersIn our latest podcast, available on the Thomson Reuters Institute Market Insights channel, we speak to Richmond Law Prof. Josh Kubicki who shares how the Richmond Legal Business Design Hub got its start, the challenges its creators faced, and the valuable lessons learned from the inaugural "Legal Design Challenge" this past spring semester. Also joining us is David Rueff, Chief Client Solutions Group Officer at Baker Donelson.
2021-09-0542 min