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Take On The LakeInfinite Copies Of Yourself, Google Schadenfreude, And Your Next AI Move | Ep 16 w/ Sandy WaggettGoogle is infamous for changing the rules of the Internet. For the past 20 years, it's been: play by Google's rules, or you won't get found. And if they change the rules, well, sorry, you'd better keep up.
But what happens when the guys who are constantly changing the rules get the rug yanked out from under them?
Well, one thing is that my guest Sandy Waggett and I can't help but smile.
So yes, there's some schadenfreude in this episode. But we also talk about how AI (when ChatGPT dropped onto the stage...2025-07-2554 min
Take On The LakeHe Wrote One Of The Most Iconic Love Songs Of The '90s | Episode 15 w/ Edwin McCainIf you lived through the '90s, you know Edwin McCain's massive love song, "I'll Be."
That song propelled Edwin around the world, and now having toured for 30 years, he still sings it everywhere he performs. Edwin will be opening for Train at Ozarks Amphitheather — at Lake of the Ozarks — on Aug. 1, so we convinced him to come on the podcast!
We talk about one of his major concert mistakes, how music is changing, his lesser-known role in his band, and what group he's always avoided... because he knows he would fanboy them to death if h...2025-07-2436 min
Take On The LakePlay-Dough Snakes, Skipping College, & The Glory Of Handmade Things | Ep. 14 w/ Woodcarver Mary MayMary May works wonders with a chisel.
A woodcarver for decades, her claim to fame is standing in the Shakespeare Globe Theatre. She helped carve the incredibly ornate capitals in the two giant "Pillars of Hercules" that hold the theater's main roof beam and stand on either side of the stage.
Now Mary lives at the Lake of the Ozarks and runs an online and in-person woodcarving school, called Mary May's School of Traditional Woodcarving. She even has a one-day woodcarving event for novices, coming up soon.
In this fascinating and free-ranging interview...2025-07-0946 min
Take On The LakeRescuing Stranded Boaters And Saving Lost Soldiers | Ep 13 w/ Chris Stockton & Steve BenefieldThere's a moment when you realize, "I need help."
For boaters, it's the moment when you've been coving out and you go to start the engine, and it just clicks. You're miles from home, and along comes Chris Stockton, a Marine and a licensed towboat captain. Chris's company Upstream Towing Co. is one of the main towing partners for XTow, LakeExpo's "worry-free boating" club.
But sometimes you're a Marine, and you look up and realize, "I'm not the man I need to be. I need help." That's where FOCUS Marines Foundation meets military members who...2025-06-2129 min
Take On The LakeLake Food Trucks, Grouper Fingers, And Memorable Lake Meals | Ep 12 – Hangry Roundtable EditionWhat happens when the LakeExpo team skips lunch and starts talking about food?
Chaos. Spicy chaos.
In this hangry roundtable episode, we dish on our favorite Lake of the Ozarks food trucks, most memorable meals, and which restaurants we think are underrated.
Plus, we debate the proper way to pronounce “birria” and “beignet,” and explain why grouper fingers deserve more respect.
It’s a rowdy, food-filled episode you don’t want to miss!
#TakeOnTheLake #LakeoftheOzarks #FoodTrucks #LakeEats #RoundtableTalk #Hangry2025-06-1331 min
Take On The LakeFormer Fredbird (!) On The Social Game & Business, With A Dash Of Tolkien | Ep. 11 w/ Jeff PfitzerSocial media is just a game.
Jeff Pfitzer — Lake of the Ozarks Lifestyle & Pftizer Media — is obsessed with figuring out the rules of the social media game and helping small business owners hack them, to turn-up the profits. And do it without getting hooked on social media.
I've known Jeff for a couple years now, and since he had me on in the early days of his TikTok channel, I decided it was time to bring him onto TOTL.
We also learn about his secret past identity as a very famous MLB mascot! Plus...2025-06-0746 min
Take On The LakeLocked Rooms, Flying Axes, and Dopamine | Ep 10 with Lake Escape Owners Drew & Evan BusenIn this episode we hear from Drew and Evan Busen (brothers!), the masterminds behind Lake Escape's escape rooms: one of my absolute favorite things to do at the Lake. They've got something new in store, and it involves axes...
We talk business, fun things to do at the Lake, and the incredible process of creating an escape room.2025-05-3131 min
Take On The LakeFrom Big Surf to SuperSplash & the Mission Behind It All | Take On The Lake Ep 9 with David BuschIt’s not his first Big Surf — but it might be his last! David Busch has opened 24 waterparks in his career, and now he’s leading the charge at SuperSplash USA, formerly Big Surf.
We talked about the mad scramble to get a waterpark open, the hilarious horror stories that come with it, and the new changes coming to SuperSplash this year. But most importantly, we dove into David’s bigger mission — running a business that’s intentionally Christian, from how they treat guests to how they raise up their team of ambassadors.
This episode is a ride —...2025-05-2343 min
Take On The LakeMinimum Wage, AI, Robot Girlfriends, and Frankenstein | Take On The Lake Ep 8 with Nadine KelsayIn this free-ranging episode, I joined Nadine Kelsay on her show on DAM Radio, and we went for it, on some spicy topics.
We talk about why the Minimum Wage might actually be evil, whether AI is just digital Frankenstein, and yes — we even go there, with robot girlfriends. A fun, fast-paced convo that’ll get your brain cooking, and is guaranteed controversial!2025-05-161h 05
Take On The LakeAn Iconic Billboard at the Lake, and a Couple Who Restored It | Take On The Lake Ep 7 with Cody WestFor this episode, we sat down in a barn full of treasures with Cody West, a collector, restorer, and storyteller of old things.
From antique signs to vintage tools, Cody has a gift for seeing value in what most people overlook. We talked about the Davis Baskets sign he and his wife Emily lovingly restored, why old things are worth saving, and what they teach us about life at Lake of the Ozarks — past and present.
There’s a little echo in the audio-quality from the on-site interview, but this one’ll echo in your heart...2025-05-0939 min
Take On The LakeSquare Dance Fame, Ozark Opry Tunes, and Lake Memories | Take On The Lake Ep 6 with John FlippoMarshall Flippo: the world-famous square dance caller carved out a truly Ozarkian niche at Kirkwood Lodge on Lake of the Ozarks.
In this episode, Marshall's son John Flippo shares stories of growing up at the Lake, life with a square-dancing dad, and we talk about how things have changed over the years.
We close out with a rare treat: an original song Marshall recorded in 1980 with the Lee Mace Ozark Opry band. This one’s full of old-school Lake nostalgia.2025-05-0324 min
Take On The LakeMagical Tiramisu, Kitchen Chaos, and Making Food Awesome | Take On The Lake Ep 5 with Chef John BuchananIn this episode, we dive into the awesome kitchen chaos of local legend Chef John Buchanan. From his culinary journey to how he and his wife Sheri opened three Lake-area restaurants in just three years, Chef John shares the secrets to making food truly unforgettable. We break into some of his famous tiramisu (yep — he reveals the secret ingredient), and we absolutely throw lasagna under the bus.
#TakeOnTheLake #ChefJohnBuchanan #LakeOfTheOzarks #Tiramisu #KitchenChaos #Foodies2025-04-2540 min
Take On The LakeOzark Law, Policing The Strip, & How The Lake Has Changed | Take On The Lake Ep 4 w/ Chief James BorenWhat’s it really like to police The Strip at Lake of the Ozarks?
We sat down with Lake Ozark Police Chief James Boren to talk about what’s changed at the Lake, summer wild times on the Strip, and hosting a camera crew for Ozark Law. We also dove into issues like police officer pay and body cameras — plus, we talked about his other job: worship leader at a local church!
Take On The Lake is produced by LakeExpo, the leading digital media company and news/events source for Lake of the Ozarks.
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Take On The LakeBuying An Airport, Blasting The Minimum Wage, And Lowering Taxes: An Interview With State Rep Jeff VernettiIt's hard to get things done in Jefferson City.
But in our interview with freshman State Rep. Jeff Vernetti (R-123), we talked about some surprisingly good progress on important legislative issues that affect all of Missouri as well as Lake of the Ozarks.
Trigger Warning: We put the minimum wage on blast pretty hard. Delicate ears will be offended.2025-04-1028 min
Take On The Lake'The Voice' Star Trevon Dawson: Gigs, Love Songs, And How He Calms His NervesTrevon Dawson, a 17-year-old from Cole Camp, Mo., busted onto the national stage with a killer performance of "Religiously" in his audition on this season of The Voice.
Every single judge wanted him, but only Adam Levine had a spot left on his team. The dude's just 17 but his voice has GRIT.
We got the chance to interview this budding star. We talked about the show (of course), his favorite country artists, where he's landing gigs (spoiler: he's coming to Lake of the Ozarks), writing love songs, his spiritual journey, and how he calmed his...2025-04-1028 min
Take On The LakeCold Dinner: An Introduction To Take On The LakeIt's Take on the Lake, a new podcast produced by LakeExpo.com and hosted by LakeExpo Editor Nathan Bechtold.
We'll be diving into fascinating stories, interviewing intriguing people, and facing controversial issues that are shaping Lake of the Ozarks. In this short intro episode, host Nathan Bechtold explains the "why," and shares his background.2025-04-1005 min
Voices of a KillerA CHAOTIC GETAWAY ATTEMPT | Ep 81 Part 3 | Derrell SpellmeyerIn this episode of Voices of a Killer, we explore the dark, chaotic story of Derrell Spellmeyer; a man whose descent from casual drug use spiraled into a chilling double homicide and a future spent behind bars. Derrell's story isn’t that of a hardened criminal or someone scarred by a violent past. Instead, it’s the story of a man whose life veered off course in ways he could never imagine.As we explore Derrell’s account, you’ll hear one of the most shocking confessions we’ve come across; an admission that blurs the lines between in...2024-11-1517 min
Voices of a KillerBRUTALLY MURERED FOR SOME PILLS | Ep 81 Part 2 | Derrell SpellmeyerIn this episode of Voices of a Killer, we explore the dark, chaotic story of Derrell Spellmeyer; a man whose descent from casual drug use spiraled into a chilling double homicide and a future spent behind bars. Derrell's story isn’t that of a hardened criminal or someone scarred by a violent past. Instead, it’s the story of a man whose life veered off course in ways he could never imagine.As we explore Derrell’s account, you’ll hear one of the most shocking confessions we’ve come across; an admission that blurs the lines between in...2024-11-1322 min
Voices of a KillerA HAPPY FAMILY WITH A BROKEN CHILD | Ep 81 Part 1 | Derrell SpellmeyerIn this episode of Voices of a Killer, we explore the dark, chaotic story of Derrell Spellmeyer; a man whose descent from casual drug use spiraled into a chilling double homicide and a future spent behind bars. Derrell's story isn’t that of a hardened criminal or someone scarred by a violent past. Instead, it’s the story of a man whose life veered off course in ways he could never imagine.As we explore Derrell’s account, you’ll hear one of the most shocking confessions we’ve come across; an admission that blurs the lines between in...2024-11-1118 min
The ProcessJuly 8, 2024 | Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation, and 2024Quick touch on Immunity case and encouraging folks to listen to the episodeReminder: Chevron case is, in all reality, a bigger deal: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/06/chevron-doctrine-supreme-court-rulingMissouri GOP Held A Fake Convention…https://missouriindependent.com/2024/07/02/missouri-presidential-delegates-rejected-by-republican-national-convention-committee/The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternates selected at its chaotic state convention because of “alarming irregularities” in the process, the Republican National Convention Committee on Contests ruled Friday. The list of rejected delegates includes two of the major GOP candidates for governor, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state Sen. Bill E...2024-07-081h 27The Process"I'm Kicking My A**!" | May 8, 2023The Heartland POD for May 8, 2024: The GOP Jenga Tower Major Georgia republican backs Biden for 2024Marj and Mike Make MAGA nice… maybe? Missouri GOP continues to fight… with itselfThe “Missouri is a national indicator” is back! Missouri GOP “going to war” over who can and cannot be a member https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article288249290.htmlBoone Co. GOP struggling to find a candidate: https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/boone-county-gop-worried-about-finding-candidate-for-senate-seat/41 hour filibuster followed by a 10 minute session in MO Senate: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/06/missouri-senate-stalls-out-quickly-on-return-after-41-hour-filibuster/Missouri GOP convention was just as unproductive, couldn’t even adopt a new platform: https://www.lakee...2024-05-0857 min
Voices of a KillerSentenced to Life at 14 | Ep 51| William Dyer Part 2In the conclusion to this tragic and horrific crime committed by William Dyer (better known as Billy) we discover exactly what happened on that day and why Billy did it. Billy is confronted with the real impact of his actions as we question him about the impact he had on the Swift family and his encounter with the mother of two of the victims Joyce Swift.More information about this case:Article about the Swift Family | Not on her life will this killer go free | Tampa Bay Times Article about the Impact of the Killings o...2024-04-1548 min
Voices of a Killer14-Year Old Killer | Ep 50 | William Dyer Part 1One rainy evening in 1977, Camden County police entered a lake cabin in the Ozarks, where they found what can only be described as a blood bath. Four young children lay slaughtered inside their family home, stabbed, shot, and beaten in various ways, and strewn across the house. But while police initially profiled the culprit as a young adult man, little did they know that the real killer, who lived a few doors down, was only a 14-year-old boy. Billy joins us to revisit the crime that rattled a quiet Ozark community and traumatized a young family. T...2024-04-0839 min
Prime Time KrimeCheryl KenneyCheryl Kenney was a 30 year old wife and mother of two working in Nevada Missouri in 1991. She was working at a convenience store and went to close up and leave for the night. She vanished and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Let’s talk about this story and all the twists and turns in Cheryl’s disappearance.Sources for episode: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Cheryl_Kenneyhttps://charleyproject.org/case/cheryl-ann-kenneyhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kenneth_McDuffhttps://www.lakeexpo.com/news/top_stories/missouri-missing-to-hold-tribute-to-cheryl-ann-kenney-on/article...2023-11-1335 min
Beyond the Rainbow PodcastS. 13 Ep. 1 The Mysterious Death of Steven Mark BrashearThis case was sent to me by A Nefarious Nightmare Podcast and their Minding the Beehive survivors of serial rapist Adrian Vildusea. In Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 66 year old Steven Mark Brashear was going through a divorce when his 21 year old friend Daylan Thornton asked Steven to take him to Tuscon, Arizona for the Christmas holidays. Once in Arizona, the two men went on a hike in a mountainous national forest. Only one man returned from the hike. True Crime Quickie could be an episode of Fear Thy Neighbor. 27 year old Danielle Smith lived in Missouri in a trailer park...2023-07-2624 min
Aliens, Cryptids, & Ghosts- OH MY!Ep. 07 | A Giant StoryOn this week’s episode of Aliens, Cryptids, & Ghosts—OH MY! we’re talking about giants. Giants are beings that have fascinated me for a long time, probably since reading about Jack and the Beanstalk as a kid. Many people claim that these beings couldn’t have been real, but if that’s so…why are Giants mentioned throughout history? From Ancient Greek and Roman texts, to the Bible, to fairytales, all the way up to more recent years, Giants are talked about. That’s a lot of talk for something that supposedly never existed. But who were the giants?
2023-05-0815 min
RoadsideE17 Lake of the OzarksIn this episode, Janica tells us the history behind how the Lake of the Ozarks was formed, the legends of the lake and a bit about the show Ozark.Website: roadsidepodcast.com/Email us: roadsidepod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcastAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/roadsidePodcast trailer in the show: https://thatssortaweird.com/Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_of_the_Ozarks...2023-03-141h 01
Motorcycle Madhouse Radio Podcast w James "Hollywood" MacecariEP 835 Mongols MC Galloping Goose Shooting Development#MONGOLSMC #MONGOLS #GALLOPINGGOOSE LakeExpo has spoken with a source familiar with the situation, who confirmed the charges had been dropped. It's unclear whether the charges could be refiled at a future date. Of the major development for a much-buzzed-about case at Lake of the Ozarks, prosecutors aren't saying a word. 00:00 Featured Motorcycle 02:55 Bikers Doing good stuff for Ronald Mcdonald House 05:39 This had me upset- This is not what Bikers Are About 08:42 Mongols MC & Galloping Goose Shooting Aftermat https://cablefreetv.org/motorcycle-club-donates-tabs-to-help-ronald-mcdonald-home-and-other-news/https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article265802876.htmlhttps://www.foxla.com/news/biker-arrested-for-alleged-possession-of-fentanyl-westminster-pdhttps://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/charges-dropped-against-biker-in-lake-ozark-gunfight-but-prosecutors-wont-talk...2022-09-201h 11
The Daily ShowThe Daily Show for Friday, October 10, 2021In hour one Bob Lynch, from MoDot, gave us an update on what's happening with area projects and we also discussed the future of the Kingdom City Interchange project. During hour two Dave Maupin, author of the blog "Among the Dogwoods" let us know what's been going on at the latest Camden County Commission meetings.
Make sure to listen for local news from Lakeexpo.com and sports from Chris Schneider from Lake TV.
Let us know some of the topics topics you'd like to have addressed and some of the folks you'd like us to i...2021-10-101h 59
Motorcycle Madhouse Radio Podcast w James "Hollywood" MacecariEp 567 Biker War Heats Up with 3 clubs Identified in Lake of Ozarks#GALLOPINGGOOSE #MIDWESTDRIFTERS #MONGOLSMC 00:00 Biker War Heats Up 00:57 Insane Throttle is not here to address your concerns with how motorcycle clubs operate 03:48 3 Motorcycle Clubs ID in Lake of the Ozarks Fight 07:50 House belonging to a member in fight between motorcycle clubs is destroyed by fire 10:03 The Strugis Motorcycle Rally is upsetting many people who don’t think it should be taking place 12:14 Motorcycle Club helping with the Homeless Problems https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/biker-feud-heats-up-suspicious-fire-destroys-home-of-man-who-killed-rival-gang-member/article_ca46b336-f7f2-11eb-a640-4bf42ebf6b86.htmlhttps://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/three-motorcycle-clubs-id-d-in-fatal-lake-ozark-gunfight-second-biker-charged/article_8b55187a-e8d4-11eb-b138-5363742c4...2021-08-1015 min
Uncle Weepy's Depression DungeonEpisode 147: Enchanted Cloud AnusThe Dungeoneers discuss camping, armadillo leprosy, and the penultimate episode of "Loki."
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The Minds of Madness - True Crime StoriesEpisode 60 - Brandi Mathews - Part 2PART #2 of 2 - Previously in Part One of Brandi Mathews story....You heard how she met and moved in with a man by the name of Kelly Semino. An abusive partner, who terrorized Brandi’s entire family in order to maintain complete control over her throughout the course of their relationship.
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...2019-09-3052 minThe Minds of Madness - True Crime StoriesEpisode 59 - Brandi Mathews - Part 1PART #1 of 2 - By early 2006, Brandi Mathews had realized it was time to take control of her future. The young Missouri mother had spent years trying to turn her life around. With the support of her family and even the police, Brandi knew it was time to stop being a victim for the sake of both herself and her young son Caleb.
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Kevin HilleyUnderwater gravesNathan Bechtold of LakeExpo.com talks about cemeteries and remains that are still under water at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out more at https://www.lakeexpo.com/boating/thelake/could-there-still-be-graves-beneath-lake-of-the-ozarks/articleee1fd412-5a25-11e9-9a26-5f81ef64c38d.html #LakeoftheOzarks #LOZ #LOTO #LakeExpo #graves #cemeteries #history #UnionElectric #Ameren #BagnellDam #LinnCreek #Missouri #MO #Missourihistory #OsageRiver #Ozarks2019-04-1114 min