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Going to Church Again, Nancy Guthrie Case, Pauly Shore Encounter...

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I'm looking through a spiritual window....Storm chase from my YouTube channel:Live Storm Chase in Cape Girardeau 3/15/26!"Looking Through a S...

Reading of 'Open' by Andre Agassi

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here is an excerpt of me reading one of the better books I've read in recent times. Written by prominent tennis star of the 1990s, Andre Agassi, &...

Updates on the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case...

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, I'm back! It's been so hard trying to record lately but I am back with some updates on the Nancy Guthrie case--part of my continuing ...

Sample Reading of 'Turning Pro' by Steven Pressfield

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're checking out 'Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work' by Steven Pressfield. All part of my deep...

Storm Coverage of the 2026 "Snowmageddon"

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I've been stuck mostly digging snow when I'm not at work and it's all due to the recent "Snowmageddon" that shocked it's way...

Excerpts from 'Eat That Frog!' by Brian Tracy

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I read excerpts from 'Eat That Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time' by Brian Tracy. It&...

The Taste Police: You're Not Allowed to Like Anything

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like the list of things you're not supposed to like, or admit that you like in public, keeps growing and growing in recent years. Jake Pa...

Reading of '#Max Out Your Life' by Ed Mylett

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To help you stay on the path of your goals for 2026, I'm reading almost the entirety of '#Max Out Your Life: Strategies for Becoming an Elite ...

Was 2025 a Year of Failure for Me?

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The day before New Year's Eve I decide to sit down and have an honest discussion with myself about how I did with money, relationships, physical f...

Christmas 2025 Live on the Porch

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like always, the Bart DZ podcast NEVER shuts down on Christmas!Late Harvest Party playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3awPe5HOswM4xnqMfnPgyU?si...

Brown University Shooting, Bondi Beach Massacre, Rob Reiner....

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reacting to the Brown University shooting in Rhode Island where the killer (or killers) are still at large, the Bondi Beach Massacre in Australia, the...

Can Chat GPT Tell the Future? (For Dorks Only)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine a world where teams of AI robots do their own coding--on themselves? Or creating their own simulated societies full of nothing but gen...

Talkin' True Crime on the Way to Chester

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the recent attack on two national guardsmen in D.C., to the unsolved murder of Anna Kepner on a cruise ship--I discuss it all on my way to buy ch...

CTA Train Attack and the Dissolving Safety of American Cities

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

26-year-old woman set on fire on a Chicago CTA train, UK woman pays a Florida man to kill her for a violent sexual fetish, two men get caught planning...

Sample Reading of 'Winning' by Tim S. Grover

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the going gets tough I turn to 'Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness' by Tim Grover for inspiration. Tim Grover is known for working ...

Reflecting on the mayhem in our state parks this year

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it just me or does it seem like all kinds of insanity took place in our nation's state parks this year? From the Devil's Den murders, my ow...

Sample Reading of 'The War of Art'

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a sample reading from a book I just picked up--'The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles' by Steve...

You've Got the Wrong Bear!

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping recent news and hanging out by an awesome woodfire during a rainstorm...

Palisades fire suspect, black bear attacks, civil unrest....

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cataloguing recent violent events in the news and reacting to them--Uber driver arrested as suspect in the Palisades fire, black bear attacks, and the...

Walking around Cape on a busy Thursday night

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a recording session at a nearby park, I decide to take a stroll through Cape Girardeau's historic district on a busy Thursday night.Latest p...

Reading of 'Coyote America' by Dan Flores

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of my feature presentations for 2025--a reading of Dan Flores' book 'Coyote America'! Enjoy!Link to my latest playlist 'Country Cu...

A Playground for Violent Acts

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I try to reflect on and unpack the recent surge in violence in America.Summer Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HHDVzeGLgTfK...

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' Sample Reading

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I think it's time to finally pull this famous novel off of my bookshelf and give it a chance.....Summer Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/...

w/ Steven Puri--The Evolution of Remote Work

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Puri is a former CEO of 20th Century Fox, best known for his work on the films 'Independence Day' and 'The Wolverine', and in t...

A few thoughts about the Kohberger case...

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A casual reflection on emerging details from the Kohberger case. What are your thoughts? Leave a comment!

Grand Tower Hangout--Devil's Den Killer, Kensington Reels, etc...

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for the true crime fans! Have you noticed how many freaking murders there are on a daily basis in our country lately? And not only that...

Sample Reading of 'The Courage to Be Disliked'

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little bonus content for you here! In this episode I do a sample reading from the book 'The Courage to Be Disliked' by Ichiro Kishimi and Fu...

Best and Worst of My Restaurant/Brewery Stops Out West

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a trip out west? Or back east? Well, here's a few stops you may want to make (or avoid) on the way. I try to recall every last place I stop...

Coyote Encounter at Kanopolis!

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On my return trip from out west I stayed at a campsite near Mushroom Rock State Park and found myself being visited by a small pack of aggressive coyo...

Headed West! Knob Noster, Estes Park, Durango Lake....

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some excerpts from my wild and crazy trip out west to Colorful Colorado!

Reading of Stephen A. Smith's 'Straight Shooter'

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm fixing to do some reading!

What Lurks in the Night: Bobcats, Storm Cells, and Agro-terrorists

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's another porch hangout talking about the approaching storm, as well as some of the recent news stories about agro-terrorism popping up in the ...

Marissa Woods Exploration and Cape Rock part 2

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's another multi-part travel episode! Check out the playlist below for the ultimate summer, hang-out-in-the-garden music! (My custom playlist fo...

Stalled Trains and Fast Barges at Cape Rock

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I stop by some parks on a day trip to Cape Girardeau to help myself decompress from a busy work schedule.

Peabody River King Exploration

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I explore the Peabody River King Wildlife Area on one of my days off.

100th Episode Roadtrip Hangout!

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to 100 episodes! Woo-hoo!....or at least I'm pretty sure it's been a hundred episodes.... From the surreal sights of Baldwin State ...

We Live in a Political World....

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By request.....I go over the evolution of my political outlook in this late night, rambly hang out. Fair warning--I recorded this after a long work sh...

Tornado Outbreak in the Midwest!

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an impromptu episode I recorded during the tornado outbreak we had across the Midwest last week. Enjoy!

The Land Time Forgot--Silver Creek Nature Preserve

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Walking around Silver Creek Nature Preserve in Mascoutah, IL, listening to the many, many frogs and birds chirping, while also stopping to read more e...

Excerpts from 'Choose Your Enemies Wisely' by PBD

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The business deep-dive continues with this reading from author Patrick Bet-David's 'Choose Your Enemies Wisely'!

Extra Readings from 'Main St. Millionaire' by Codie Sanchez...

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More excerpts from the book 'Main Street Millionaire' by Codie Sanchez, in which the author talks about being a small business owner, includin...

Continuing Coverage of the 2025 Winter Storm Season

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The third storm of the season rolls in as I scrape snow off my car and try to make sense of it all...

Excerpts from 'Prepared' by Mike Glover and 'Main St. Millionaire' by Codie Sanchez

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reading excerpts from 'Prepared' by Mike Glover and 'Main Street Millionaire' by Codie Sanchez'

Memories of the Hangar 9 w/ Jon E. Rector

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally time for more sit down podcasts! On this episode Jon E. returns to reminisce about the Hangar 9, a storied local music venue and bar ...

The 2nd Winter Storm of 2025--8" of Snow

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I didn't even a moment to recuperate from the last storm before mother nature sent another winter storm my way! Here's my coverage of it, foll...

The Ice Storm in Illinois as it Happened (Nights 1 and 2)

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We got hit hard in Southern IL during the recent ice storm, causing major power outages and shutting down travel all over the region. Here is my cover...

Accepting 2024 for what it was... (mini hangout)

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey y'all, I'm busy editing up new episodes but just thought I'd upload this mini, pre-New Year's hangout in the meantime!

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...(mini-hangout)

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Come hang out with me for a bit while I sneak in a mini-podcast...

Pre-Xmas Trip to the Metro East (Travelogue)

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dodging planes flying 30 ft. above my car, skeleton in a party suit, huge black cat. What a whacky trip this was...

Responding to the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Controversy

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's late at night and I've been working all day, but I'm still taking a moment to comment on the recent Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar controversy, along w...

Thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and my recent obsession with staining wood

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After watching the Jale Paul vs. Mike Tyson for a second time I felt the need to share my thoughts. And I also ramble for a while about staining wood,...

Travelogue and My Delayed Reaction to Tenacious D and Jane's Addiction Breaking Up

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm extra grouchy on this episode so fair warning. Driving back from Edwardsville, complaining about tailgaters (as usual), and sharing my thoughts on...

Recapping the summer slowdown of 2024

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a summer of almost nonstop work, but also new beginnings, and I'm just glad I made it back here to bring you new episodes of the Bart DZ podcas...

w/ Eren Corvin--The Realities of Practicing Jiu-Jitsu

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eren Corvin joins us again, as well as her partner Aaron, to discuss the realities of practicing Jui-Jitsu on the street, and in the gym.

Running with the Foxes at Smithton Park

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm running with the foxes and raising eyebrows at Smithton Park in Smithton, IL. Game of Gaga Ball anyone? (Yikes! I've been away for a whil...

Park Life and excerpts from 'Art of the Steal'

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Frank Holton State Park to the Caseyville city park, I'm bouncing all around the Metro East, and trying not to get road burn. Readings from &...

Rocking out in Rock Springs Park

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You ever been to Rock Springs Park near Lebanon, IL? Let's get off the road for a second and check it out...

Keefy Kannafest Recap

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm driving the backroads again, recapping the Keefy Kannafest that took place a couple weeks ago in New Haven, IL.

Riding the Lightning South of Mascoutah....

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Know where I can find a barber around here?

Early Morning Thunderstorm on the Porch

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gathering my thoughts before another hectic day while a super-charged thunderstorm rolls in.

5/4 Event Debrief and Lessons Learned

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I look back on the 5/4 event and talk about how things went, as well as the lessons I can take away.

Organizing an Event (behind the scenes)

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A behind the scenes look of what it's been like organizing the upcoming hangout at Gro Up in C'dale on 5/4

Recap of the 3rd Annual Growcast Cultivator's Cup

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for this casual hangout on my porch, as I watch a thunderstorm roll in and recap my trip to the 3rd annual Growcast Cultivator's Cup in Ro...

Reading of 'Morel: A Lifetime Pursuit' by V.V. Thompson

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm reading 'Morel: A Lifetime Pursuit' by V.V. Thompson in its entirety! Stick around until the end for some bad ass morel recipes!

w/ Rhizo Rich--The Life of a Cannabis Breeder

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rhizo Rich from Growcast Seed Co. joins us to talk about everything from current laws in Illinois to the influence of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...

Upcoming Event!--Post-Morel Season Hangout 5/4 @ Gro Up Carbondale, IL

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! I'll be hosting my first event for the podcast Saturday 5/4 at Gro Up Gardening in Carbondale, IL. This is free and open to the publ...

Reading of 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin (Part 3)

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The final installment of me reading from Rick Rubin's 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being'.

w/ Tim Ting--Staying in the Habit of Creating Art

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Ting joins us to talk about everything from old school vs. new school Weezer, to what it's like trying to maintain a habit of creating art as ...

Reading from 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin (Part 2)

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Excerpts from 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being' by Rick Rubin

w/ guest Bobo--Reflecting Back on 4 Years of Medical Cannabis in Illinois

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Bobo joins me to reflect on how Illinois has been doing with medical cannabis since it went legal in 2020. Instagram: @bobosbotanicals

Poppin' okra pods and talkin' about mental toughness

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm using the winter to prep for the upcoming spring planting season, while also debriefing on my last round of the 75 Hard mental toughness progr...

Reading and Discussion of Rick Rubin's Book 'The Creative Act' (Part 1)

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, here is me reading some excerpts/chapters from Rick Rubin's new book 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being'

Entering into a 5-year creativity contract with myself....

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've decided to give myself 5 years to do something with the creative skills I've developed to this point--and if I can't produce enough i...

Friday night hangout and Facebook live

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 has been off to a rough start for me but I'm back with a new episode--hanging out on a Friday night while I jam on the guitar a bit and talk ...

Reviewing some of the best electric guitars I've played on

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Gretsch to Charvel, and just about everything in between, in this episode I look back on some of the more impressive electric guitars I've pl...

w/ Tavis Lovell and Jared Naas of The Disgracefuls

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tavis and Jared from old school Murphysboro punk band The Disgracefuls join us to tell their story and talk about what the scene was like back when th...

w/ special guest Rosie--What it's Like Living in Oregon

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Rosie stops by the studio to tell us about the current state of affairs in Oregon as the end of 2023 approaches!

It's a Bart DZ Christmas 2023!

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab some chestnuts roasted on an open fire, and your favorite protein shake, and come chill out with me on this late-night Christmas hangout!

Early Morning Hangout

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life's been moving fast but I managed to sneak in a little recording time on this morning...

Too Many Beans (Part 2)

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm on the porch again harvesting bean seeds....

Too Many Beans, Too Little Time...

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! I've been busy as heck with work, but here's an episode I recorded while harvesting some bean seeds from the 2023 growing season...

w/ Jon E. Rector--Tales from the Cross

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween everybody! Jon E. Rector comes back to tell us some stories from his time living at the Lost Cross house in Carbondale, which is a fam...

Trying to Hold Back Tomorrow

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm outside under the stars again, trying to hold back tomorrow so I don't have to go back to work, while also letting my arm heal.

Summer Gives Way to Fall

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is giving way to fall and I'm hanging out at home again...

Hanging Out Under the Full Moon

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of September and I'm hanging out under the full moon.

Doing Everything That You Have to Do

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Walking around outside in the middle of the night, reflecting on how my life has become too boring.

Driving Back From Sparta, IL

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hang out with me as I drive back home after making a detour down to Smoked N' Smashed in Sparta, IL to pick up some ribs.

I'm Back from Break!--Overcoming the Summer Slowdown

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My short, summer break from the podcast is over and now it's time to get back into it!

w/ Zach--Internet Memes #5, my controversial stance on sourdough, and attempting 75 Hard

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

*Enjoy the rest of your summer break and I'll see you in a few weeks!* Installment #5 of exploring weird memes on the internet.

w/ Banjo Joe and Danielle--Bluegrass, Renovating an Old School Bus, and the 'Van Life'

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Banjo Joe McCamish and Danielle Hartline join us to discuss the current state of bluegrass music, as well as their project of renovating an old school...

Frank Holten State Park

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hanging out at Frank Holten State Park as a summer thunderstorm blows in.

w/ Mike Martin--Looking Back on Moloko Plus aka Last Laugh and the "Careless Years"

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Martin joins us to discuss how it all went down with Moloko Plus/Last Laugh, one of the best Carbondale punk bands of all time--as well as where ...

Driving Back From Belleville

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to me rant as I drive back from a long day of delivery driving.

Cranking it Up w/ Scott from Crank

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott from the C'dale 90's rock band Crank joins us to discuss the bands' history as well as how he plans to prepare for Crank's upcom...

w/ Jon E. Rector--Part 2 "The Reckless Years" and Beyond

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jon E. details how the Waxdolls were cast out of the Christian punk rock scene, and eventually went on to record "The Reckless Ye...

Driving Back From O'Fallon

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hang out with me as I take the backroads home from O'Fallon, IL!

w/ Jon Ruddick--From Ridin' in the Rodeo to Owning and Operating a Cannabis Smoke Lounge in Harrisburg, IL

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bart DZ podcast is on the road in Harrisburg, IL to speak with Jon Ruddick of Three Mile Hideaway Smoke Lounge! In this episode we recap the 2nd G...

w/ Jon E. Rector--Christian Punk's Influence on C'dale Bands of the 1990s, and Genesis of the Waxdolls

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time punk scene veteran Jon E. Rector joins us to pay tribute to Carbondale music legend Robbie Stokes who passed away recently. We also discuss ...

2023 Morel Season Recap and Annoying Internet Memes #3 w/ Zach

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about the 2023 morel season, future of the podcast, and annoying internet memes...

Oklahoma Adventure Recap

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I take a detour up to Trail of Tears State Park in Jackson, MO to recap my trip to Oklahoma City, where I attended the Growcast podcas...

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