• Wonder Less, Wandermore with Seth Varner
    Jul 20 2022

    Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Seth Varner. Seth and his buddy Austin spent months traveling across Nebraska and Iowa to visit every incorporated community in each state.

    https://wandermorepublishing.com

    https://www.facebook.com/Visit531Nebraska

    https://www.facebook.com/Visit939Iowa

    https://www.facebook.com/Visit310SouthDakota

    Seth and I chat about the their 34,000 mile journey, the reasons behind it, and some of the unique things about their experience.

    If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!


    Twitter @RuralIsCool

    E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com

    Website by monkeythis

    Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

    Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

    Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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    44 mins
  • A Life of Service with Al Davis
    Jun 22 2022

    Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Al Davis. Al is a Nebraska native that has made a huge impact in this state. From being a founding member if the Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska, to the Arts Council, school boards, and now, he is on the ballot for Lt. Governor with Sen. Carrol Blood.

    https://www.electcarolblood.com/lt-gov

    If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

    Twitter @RuralIsCool

    E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com

    Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

    Website by Monkeythis

    Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

    Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

    #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #NELEG #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #bloomwhereyouareplanted

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    40 mins
  • Fitness in a Small Town with Shelby Snodgrass
    Jun 1 2022

    Welcome to Rural Is Cool! This week I chat with Shelby Snodgrass. Shelby is a rural transplant, a mom, and a Main Street business owner.

    https://www.facebook.com/719fitnesscenter/

    We chat about how she ended up in Nebraska as well as the fitness center she and her husband own and operate in a small town.

    If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

    Twitter @RuralIsCool

    E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com

    Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

    Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris




    #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #719fitness #ruralfitness #fitinrural #podcast #bloomwhereyouareplanted

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    37 mins
  • Nebraska Legislature with Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek
    May 24 2022
    Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek. Cindy is a mom, an active member of Nebraska’s Second House, and a candidate for Nebraska Legislature in the 4th District. https://www.cindyfornebraska.com Cindy and I chat about how to get involved and understand Nebraska’s Legislature and so much more. This is a little longer episode than some others, but it is packed full of great information. https://nebraskalegislature.gov https://www.nebraska.gov/billtracker/ https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #midwestliving #midwestmom #cindyfornebraksa #NELEG #nebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Turning the Rural Is Cool Table - Mike Tabbert & Emily Heithoff
    Apr 27 2022

    Welcome to Season Two of Rural Is Cool. This week we turn the table and Emily interview's Mike.

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    This is Emily Heitoff (@EmHeithoff)! This week I interview to Mike. I thought it would be fun if he was on the other side of the microphone. We chat about all kinds of great things like, what he missies about the city, why family is important, small towns, photography and so much more…

    If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

    Twitter @RuralIsCool

    E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com

    Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

    Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

    Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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    45 mins
  • Winter Hiatus
    Jan 14 2022
    Hey there! I just wanted to pop into your feed and let you know that we are busy working on Season 2 of Rural Is Cool. We will be back in a couple weeks with more episodes. Feel free to shoot us an email at ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com and let us know what you thought of season one: things you learned things you didn’t love, and if there’s anything you’d like to hear in season two!! As always thanks for listening and if you enjoy our conversations feel free to give a Rural Is Cool a five star rating in the podcast or wherever you listen. It else others like you find this podcast. Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #farmsafty #necasag bloomwhereyouareplanted
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    1 min
  • Faith, Community, and Coffee with Rachael & Heather
    Dec 30 2021
    Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with my friends, Rachael Barlow and Heather Veik the owners of River Mill Coffee Company. They take time out of their busy day to sit down in their shop with me and chat over an amazing cup of coffee. We chat about their path from teachers, to friends, to opening a small business. If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast! Twitter @RuralIsCool E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris . . . #ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife #local #ruralnews #midwestliving #rivermillcoffeeco #coffeeshop #entrepreneurlife #nebraskacoffee #nebraskacoffeeshop #coffee #cutecoffeeshop #followyourdreams #coffeeshots #getcoffeebehappy #antelopecounty #nebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted
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    53 mins
  • A Rural Connector
    Dec 22 2021

    Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Gina Gesing.

    Gina is a true rural champion. She grew up in a small town, lived in the city, and chose to move back. She currently works with the Iowa Intermediary Network as the connector between high school students and possible careers, many of which can be done in a rural setting.

    If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

    Twitter @RuralIsCool

    E-mail ruraliscoolpod@gmail.com

    Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

    Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

    Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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    45 mins