Paul Julian and Friends

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Join me as I talk to interesting people who are doing interesting things and hear them tell their interesting story.

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October 25, 20261 hr 24 min

Rip Cunningham - A Maestro of Wine and Music

In this episode of the podcast I talk with Rip Cunningham, the owner and vintner at Green Goat Winery in Edom TX. We talk about his love of music, how he came to the wine business and how he learned to navigate the world and play to his strengths while dealing with limited vision. He has an eye for detail that I admire as well as an amazing crew cut always looks like he just left the barber. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did recording it. It was too long in the making. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

September 5, 20261 hr 56 min

Clyde Hays and His Merry Mead

On this episode of the podcast I sit down with Clyde Hays of Vinland Meads in the big city of Murchison TX. We talk about the inspiration and evolution of the family business he and his wife have built. Clyde is a prolific storyteller, so buckle up and enjoy the episode. Visit the online store at VinlandMeads.com or stop by if you're in the area. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

July 23, 20251 hr 27 min

Wesley Pruitt - Gypsy Soul

Myself and episode #1 guest, Roger Littleton sat down with musician Wesley Pruitt from Canton TX. We spoke about his musical influences, song writing and lifes lessons along the way. Be sure to check out his website, https://www.wesleypruittbandmusic.com/ for the bands schedule and other happenings. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

February 16, 202551 min

Banking With Life... And James Neathery!

I met James Neathery by chance after listening to an interview he did in or around 2011-12. I had already decided that the IRA/401K/457/government blessed retirement savings world was not set up with the individual's best interest in mind. Working with James and the Banking With Life team, I believe we have given my wife and I, our kids and grandkids a good chance of getting into the banking business for our own benefit rather than for the benefit of the various wealth creation gate keepers. You should definitely take advantage of the massive amount of free content from James and his team. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy! https://bankingwithlife.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JamesNeathery

January 3, 20252 hr 47 min

(Uncut) The Guitar Man - Craig Wallace (PJF #0024)

Edited or unedited? That is the question. Some people like the "uncut" version of things. I generally like the LP version of songs rather than the FM radio version. I want to see the scenes of a movie that were cut at the last minute. If you're that kind of person too, I hope you enjoy the uncut version of my sit down with Craig Wallace, The Guitar Man. I started recording as I was setting up. I apologize for the three takes of "Melissa"! Let me know which version you prefer at dallasfire@gmail.com.

December 31, 20241 hr 0 min

The Guitar Man - Craig Wallace (PJF #0023)

Please like, subscibe, share or comment on this episode.. I met Craig Wallace several years ago at "The Forge" in Ben Wheeler TX. He was hosting an open mic every Wednesday and I decided if was ever going to be able to sing in public, I was going to have to learn a little guitar. Much to my surprise, I ended up sitting next to and playing with one of the best around. Anywhere! I enjoyed hitchhiking through Craig's universe and I hope you will enjoy it as well! I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

May 31, 202430 min

The Bread Gal (and much more!) - Skyler Carter (PJF #0022)

Please like, subscibe, share or comment on this episode.. I met Skyler Carter at our local farmers market earlier this year. She shared a quick story of having her gas oven super charged and customized in order to make sourdough bread that met her strict approval and in mass. She was nice enough to come on the podcast and talk about what she's doing and where she's headed. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

February 3, 20241 hr 16 min

Dancing With A Star - Red Willingham (PJF #0021)

Please like, subscibe, share or comment on this episode.. Red Willingham is a local East Texas hero of sorts. When he walks into just about any venue, guys and gals alike wait in line to give him a hug or shake is hand and say hello! In this episode we talk about history, family, legacy and business. I hope you enjoy hearing Red as much as I enjoyed getting to spend some time with him. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

September 26, 20231 hr 28 min

Hope Springs Eternal with Hope Springs Water and Ted Mettetal

Water... is water! Except at Hope Springs Water in Athens TX. In this episode we explore the life and times of C. Ted Mettetal. He was an accidental family practice physician and is the founder of Hope Springs Water. Ted is an inspiration to those around him and anyone who sees a need and makes the decision to take action and work to fill it. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Vistit https://www.hopespringswater.org to find out more. Please like, subscibe, share or comment on this episode in your favorite podcast platform. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy!

June 7, 202337 min

The Brains Behind This Operation - Hannah Minton

Please like, subscibe, share or comment on this episode in your favorite podcast platform. I would love to hear what you think of this or any other episode as well as who might be good as a future guest. Send an email with your suggestion to DallasFire@gmail.com . Thanks for listening and Stay Groovy! There wouldn't be a Paul Julian and Friends podcast if I hadn't been introduced to Hannah Minton by her father Rob, who was the guest on episode 13. We finally "met" through the magic of technology via Zoom. The biggest thing keeping me from getting started on the podcast was all the stuff that needed to be done after recording. Hannah takes the sometimes rough recordings that I provide and turns them into the finished product that can then be called a podcast. In this episode we hear about what she has going on, why she spends much of her time in England and what she hopes to be doing in the future. Thanks for listening.