Podcast

Assorted Crackers

Hobbies, Kids & Family, Leisure, Parenting

Life gets better when we make room for the things that keep our flame lit. We’re 3 guys in the second half of life, exploring the passions, pursuits, and everyday escapes that recharge our batteries and restore our spirits, talking to listeners of any age who want to live with more intention and enjoyment. Bourbon, college football, hunting, fishing, 80s culture, other random escapes.

Interviews from the show have been cited by national media outlets and featured in major news aggregators. Follow us on Instagram @3assortedcrackers, YouTube, 3assortedcrackers and email the show at 3assortedcrackers@gmail.com.

Episodes
100
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

100 episodes, newest first

  1. Stump Lee: the top-shelf bourbon draft

    Episode 103

    Show notes

    20 Premium bottles. 5 picks. No going back. We put Lee through the ultimate bourbon dilemma: bottles revealed one at a time and once he fills 5 spots anything left is gone for good. Does he hold out for something better or grab the good stuff while he can?

    Along the way the bourbon draft sparks a few stories including a memorable night in Lafayette involving Lee, boiled crawfish and two crooked front teeth.

    34 min
  2. Episode 100 - Lost Interview, found Bourbon

    Episode 102

    Show notes

    Sometimes things don't go to plan. At the Oxbeau event in August, we sat down with Morningside Brands CEO McCauley Williams to talk about Duck Club Bourbon's new partnership with Ducks Unlimited and their new special release. The crowd was great but the audio? Not so much. For our 100th Episode we decided to try again.

    We crack a bottle of Duck Club's new Wetlands Edition, created to celebrate its partnership with DU and released during the DU Expo. We give this unique blend a taste and toast the power of collaboration and good friends.

    11 min
  3. Meet Kyle Rodgers: From K Street to Obnoxious Little Artist

    Episode 101

    Show notes

    He spent much of his career as a Washington Lobbyist, then a heart attack changed his perspective and his direction. Today he's an artist with an unforgettable alter ego and a very different definition of a life well lived. Kyle joins to talk about leaving Washington behind, creativity, second acts and why sometimes it takes a wake-up call to start pursuing the things you love.

    45 min
  4. Leaving more ducks in the sky

    Episode 100

    Show notes

    In part 2 of our conversation with Dr Mike Brasher, chief waterfowl scientist for Ducks Unlimited, we move beyond the data and into the stories. Mike shares the experiences that sparked a lifelong passion for ducks and wetlands, reflects on what keeps him inspired after decades in the field and offers 3 practical ways hunters, landowners and conservation-minded folks can grow North America's duck population for future generations.

    38 min
  5. Duck forecast: what kind of season are we flying into?

    Episode 99

    Show notes

    Duck season is around the corner. Dr Mike Brasher, Chief Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited, joins to break down bird numbers, habitat conditions and why the Prairie Pothole Region matters to anyone who wants to see more ducks in the skies

    44 min
  6. Cocktail Quickie live from Oxbeau: Spice in the Blind

    Episode 98

    Show notes

    The guys raise a glass to the Ducks Unlimited Expo with this unique, southern sourced concoction, and take listeners on a tour of Oxbeau's legendary two-story mantique showroom packed with surprises around every corner.

    12 min
  7. 1984: The greatest year in pop culture! (?)

    Episode 97

    Show notes

    What do Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Miami Vice, and some of the biggest moments in sports have in common? They all helped make 1984 an unforgettable year. Join us as we build the case for why 1984 may be the most influential year in modern pop culture.

    35 min
  8. The Duck Camp Way

    Episode 96

    Show notes

    Nate Wilson of Duck Camp Apparel joined during the recent Oxbeau event to talk hunting, fishing and life in the field. Tune in to hear stories (including Nate's record setting fish) gear talk, and why the outdoors keeps calling us back.

    39 min
  9. Walker Jones pt. 2 - looking back, looking ahead for Ole Miss

    Episode 95

    Show notes

    Walker Jones returns to relive Ole Miss's historic playoff run, share some favorite memories from last season, and look ahead to what could be in store for the Rebels as Ole Miss prepares to kick it off this weekend.

    31 min
  10. Guns, gear and great stories with Retay USA's Hunter Flanders

    Episode 94

    Show notes

    Live from Oxbeau, we caught up with Retay USA's Hunters Flanders during his recent visit for Ducks Unlimited Expo and the launch of Retay's new special edition shotgun collaborative with Duck Camp clothing. Hunter shares stories from the field and his fascinating career in outdoor marketing.

    35 min
  11. Holding the Line: Walker Jones inside the battle for Ole Miss' playoff proven roster Part 1

    Episode 93

    Show notes

    Editor's Note: Comments from Grove Collective Executive Director Walker Jones during this interview regarding Ole Miss bringing in the FBI to sweep football facilities for listening devices were subsequently cited in national media coverage, including the Daily Mail and other outlets.

    Grove Collective Executive Director Walker Jones returns with a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of how Ole Miss (mostly) held its roster together through the Lane Kiffin saga. He also explains the latest NIL developments, court rulings, legislative actions and what lies ahead for college sports.

    44 min
  12. Give Rye a Try: A blind date with five pours

    Episode 91

    Show notes

    What happens when you hand five rye whiskeys to a group of opinionated podcasters and hide the labels? Chaos, confidence and some surprisingly good tasting notes. In this listener-inspired episode, the guy's sip through a blind lineup of five rye expressions while sharing a bit of rye whiskey history and trying to figure out exactly what is in their glasses.

    20 min
  13. Stump Eric: 80's TV ad jingles

    Episode 90

    Show notes

    Before streaming ads followed us everywhere, TV commercials burned themselves into our brains with catchy jingles and slogans. Eric gives Wilson the day off and takes the hot seat as the guys put his memory to the test with classic products from the 70's and 80's.

    37 min
  14. Lee's Double Dip: Stump Wilson 80s Rock Lyrics

    Episode 89

    Show notes

    Our Last Double Dip of the summer is courtesy of Lee, who revisits our favorite Stump Wilson episode where he shows off his 80s rock lyrics chops.

    33 min
  15. Wilson’s Double Dip: Our Dessert Island special

    Episode 88

    Show notes

    The Double Dips keep coming! For our 2‑year anniversary replay, Wilson serves up the Dessert Island Special. Stranded with only their favorite movies, music, books, and bourbon—what made the cut? Tune in and escape with us.

    27 min
  16. Eric’s Double Dip: Meet Greybeard

    Episode 87

    Show notes

    As we approach our second anniversary the guys are rewinding favorites from the past year. Eric chose the interview with Greybeard; the 90 year-old inspiration who is on his way to completing a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail.

    34 min
  17. Cocktail Quickie: The Curveball crosses the plate

    Episode 86

    Show notes

    This Coke syrup and bourbon concoction takes the guys back to their college days as they share stories about some of life's curveballs they somehow adjusted to.

    21 min
  18. Meet Chef Kelly English (part 2)

    Episode 85

    Show notes

    The food talk continues but things get a little looser. Bourbon flows, Ole Miss sports stories and predictions enter the chat, and a midtown racoon becomes the episode's most tragic figure.

    31 min
  19. Meet Kelly English (Part 1)

    Episode 84

    Show notes

    Chef Kelly joins the show to share his journey from aspiring cook to one of Memphis' most recognizable chefs. Along the way he dishes on the local food scene and serves up some unforgettable stories from behind the kitchen curtain.

    33 min
  20. Hot Wings, Hot Seats

    Episode 83

    Show notes

    Things get spicy-fast. The guys take on the Hot Wings Challenge, where each increasingly fiery wing unlocks an increasingly revealing question from Producer Bill. Secrets spill, mouths burn, and dignity evaporates.

    41 min