In part two of our discussion with Lex Wetzel, he continues to discuss whoopings and why getting in trouble is sometimes worth it. Also, though, he gets into the biggest demon he had to face in his life, how he overcame it, and how he's helping others defeat that challenge in their life.

Lex Wetzel didn't much care for school, though he did manage to graduate 24th out of his class of 25. Afterward, he continued doing what he'd already been doing with most of his time — working and getting into a little mischief. Listen to Lex discuss his fondness for dentures, tall tales, and whoopings in this episode. It's one you don't want to miss.

In part two of our discussion with Don Gardner of Service Dogs of Distinction, we chew on what it takes to train a dog and how service dogs help veterans while visiting a few rabbit holes, such as how dolphins are used to detonate anti-submarine mines. Give it a listen and give it a share.

Don Gardner first started learning to train dogs not with canines, but when his grandfather imparted some wisdom about horses to him. When he got his first pup, he started putting theory into practice, eventually becoming a breeder and trainer after 17 years of pipeline work. Now the co-founder of Service Dogs of Distinction, a non-profit that trains service dogs for veterans, Don knows a thing or two about dogs. Listen to him impart his wisdom about breeds, positive reinforcement, and why dogs do what they do in this episode.

When Aaron Mankin joined the Marines during the Great War on Terror, he knew his missions would be dangerous. There he was, serving as a war correspondent, when the vehicle he was on was hit with an IED, changing his life forever.

Listen to Aaron discuss how that day helped lead him to a new mission in life and how he continues to serve his country with positivity.

Aaron Mankin dreamed of transferring his love of photography into service for his country. After 9/11, he did that, joining the Marines with the hopes of becoming a war correspondent. That led him to Fallujah, where he experienced success in telling the Marine's story, but only for a few months. Listen to him discuss his childhood, boot camp, and deployment with the crew plus help from Doc Jaynes and Murphy.

Brian McKenzie faced a lot of tough situations during his time with Arkansas Game and Fish, but he always kept his cool. His strategy was to approach people with his hands out rather than his fists. Being tough and fair like this did not prevent him from getting into some dicey situations, though. Listen to part two of our interview with him and learn more about his storied career.

Brian McKenzie spent years traipsing around the wiles of Arkansas as a Captain with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Along the way, he saw bears, cougars, and night hunters, which armed him with more than a few stories to tell. Listen to Brian discuss his family, his career, and some of the wilder experiences he had on this episode of Cookin' Up a Story.