In this episode, I dust off four more old newspaper columns from the early days of me pretending I knew what I was doing.

They may not be my finest work, and a couple of them feel like they were written by a man running entirely on coffee, deadline panic, and blind confidence, but they still carry the heart of where it all started. 

This round wanders through memories, small-town life, and the kind of ordinary moments that somehow felt important enough to make the paper. Some hold up better than others. Some probably should have stayed in the archives. 

Either way, it's a look back at the writing voice I was trying to find before I ever knew anyone might be listening to years later. 

Years ago, I wrote these columns in the middle of real life-raising kids, working in law enforcement, watching small-town Georgia unfold, and trying to make sense of the funny, hard, and holy parts of it all. 

Now I'm reading them again for the first time in years. In each episode, I revisit an old column or two, read it out loud, then reflect on what was happening then, what still holds up now, and what time has taught me since. 

Part storytelling, part commentary, and part conversation with my younger self, this podcast is about memory, meaning, and the strange experience of meeting your old words again, .

Roy J. Yekel returns to the podcast to talk about his recent, first trip to New Orleans. The conversation turns to Jesus and jiu-jitsu, and I think we wrap up by giving medical advice that neither one of us has any business giving. 

In this episode, I talk about how we became (aspiring) goat farmers, the failures we have had and hopefully some future successes. 

Roy Yekel returns to the ol homestead to talk politics, podcasts, Savannah Bananas vs Clemson, New Orleans and whatever else popped in our head over the course of 40-ish minutes. 

Ain't is a Word original, Roy Yekel, returned to the ol homestead after a three year hiatus to record an episode. It took us that long to come to terms with a podcast contract agreement. 

Christian Spinks came down to the ol' homestead to talk about his life before, during and after years of public service. 

I hit the road for this podcast to chat with Casey and Alison Tarpley, owners of Lee Goodrum Pharmacy, Lee Goodrum Health, and soon to be owners of Lee Goodrum "Ain't is a Word" Podcast once we come up with a price that's fair to everyone (but mostly me)

Courtney Moore's episode from two years ago is currently the most listened to episode. She's back to see if she can top that one. Neither of us remembered what we talked about last time, so this may be little more than a repeat of that one. 

Chris Teare, of On Patrol Live fame, stopped by the ol homestead last weekend to talk about being famous and whatever else we talked about. 

Shea said my last podcast was slightly boring, so she came down to help me out with this one. Hopefully the first of many. 

On this episode, I try to remember the long list of jobs I've had over the years, and the dumb reasons I quit them. 

Back in March, I went to New Orleans with some buddies from work. Then I came home, waited a few months and talked about it into a microphone.  

The ever fascinating Courtney Moore was kind enough to come chat, bringing with her all her knowledge of reptiles and people she'd like to bring back to life and talk to. 

On this episode, Toby talks about the trials and tribulations associated with going through a fairly mild case of COVID, while Jobu the puppy chases his tail in the background. 

Though both Toby and Phov have lost their fathers, that didn't stop them from recording an episode on Father's Day. Topics include the most recent trip to Panama City, saying goodbye to ol Rascal and possibly hello to a new puppy, and gardening. 

On this episode, Roy J and Toby start out talking about Roy's mohawk, then manage to get on the topic of subdivisions and the trucking industry. It all seems like a pretty natural conversational progression to us. Listen in to see how we pulled this one off. 

Roy J returns to the podcast, this time to discuss the ins and outs of being a band manager. The conversation then turns to modern music and concerts, where he and Toby disagree about everything. 

On this episode, we recap the gender reveal party from last weekend and talk, in depth, about a man they call Tickles. 

On this episode, Toby tries to defend Amazon purchases he's made to enhance the family life, much to the chagrin of wife, Phov's more frugal ways. I think he wins this round and I'm not just saying that because I'm Toby and I'm typing this description. 

On this episode, Toby and Phov talk about the weekend's upcoming gender reveal party they're going to. They also reminice about their own two kids' grand entrance into this world. 

On this episode, Toby cracks the secret to the wife's great beef. Men 1, women 0

On this episode, Toby and Farmer Dan talk about grass fed beef and all the benefits. 

On this episode, the day before Valentine's Day, a married couple argues for 30+ minutes. Good times. 

Roy J ignores a phone call from his boss so he can tell a story about setting a biscuit on fire. You can't make this stuff up I tell ya. 

Roy J Yekel returns to the kitchen table, even though there is no contract signed for him to be a regular on the show. Today, we talk about the stock market, TV series we watch, and probably something else. 

On this episode, Phov joins in all hopped up on caffeine to talk about live music. Toby learns to cut out barking dogs from the background, kind of. 

Toby Nix talks with his (much) better half about her garden, a visit to an old house and throwing grapes on top of a southern tradition. 

Lindsey Shea discusses some of the things she misses most during this lockdown. Social media in 2020 and college football also come up during our conversation. 

Lindsey Shea made the best of being locked down and took a road trip across the country. She discusses her travels on this episode. 

Toby and Roy J talk about the UFC, birthday parties and bonfires that may or may not happen. 

Toby and Roy are back, after several weeks off due to the Corona quarantine, talking about... the quarantine. 

On this episode, Roy J and Toby talk about the stock market and tell you how to get rich quickly. 

On this episode, Roy J talks about the time he endangered the lives of many innocent children... and local restaurants. 

On this episode, Roy J and Toby A welcome the Mean One to the kitchen table to talk about gardening. 

On this episode, the fellas sit around the kitchen sink and talk about the important things in life... life TV shows. 

On this episode, we talk about the worst cars we've ever had and bad diets

On this episode, Roy J and Toby talk tattoos, barber shops and new furniture. 

On this episode, Roy J shows off his new introduction skills. 

The second part of Uncle John's first visit to the kitchen table.

On this episode, Toby and Roy break their first rule of the podcast and talk politics... sort of. aintpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, Roy J brings Uncle John to the kitchen table to talk about fantasy football, getting lost at Disney World and other life changing topics. 

The most convoluted title we could think of. It's Roy's fault. 

On this episode, Roy and Toby catch up on the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020.

Roy J and Toby solving problems no one ever knew existed. 

I understand by naming this "The Untitled episode" that is, technically, giving it a title. But neither Toby nor Roy remember what we talked about the day we recorded this, so I suppose we can all listen to this together and find out. 

On this episode, Roy talks about his recent trip to Florida and we both wonder how he didn't make it on the front page of a newspaper as the inspiration of our next Florida Man episode.  

Bonus, short episode

On this episode, Roy and Toby talk about some of life's hardest decisions... chick-fil-a or Popeyes. 

Bonus short episode to get the weekend kicked off

On this episode, Roy and Toby get the Holiday Season started right with this Thanksgiving episode. 

The second installment with all three Yekels gathered around the kitchen table for a early morning conversation. 

Bonus short episode to get your weekend going

On this episode, Hannah (Yekel) Schrepfer pays a visit to prove to the world that not all Yekels are evil... or aren't they?

On this bonus episode, Dan Jenkins sits down at the kitchen table with Roy and Toby and talks about being a cowboy, a farmer, a truck driver and a lawman. Click follow so you will get alerts to our weekly episode, every Wednesday at 6:00 am. 

Bonus episode, just a short midweek reminder as to why we all can't wait to retire and move to Florida. 

On this episode, Ricky T Yekel drops by to prove to us he really does exist. If you've never been in a room with both Roy and Ricky, you're one of the lucky ones. 

Bonus episode of Ain't is a Word, Florida Man Friday is from the brain of Roy J Yekel and is meant to serve as a midweek short episode to amuse either our listeners, or us. Probably just us. And that's ok. 

On this episode, Roy drops by to talk about cooking... and probably some other things neither one of us will remember until we listen to this episode. 

Episode number 10!!! On this episode, Roy J talks about his latest bout with kidney stones. I can't think of anything else I need to provide in this space, other than Roy J having kidney stones, to make this episode something you'd want to listen to. 

On this episode, Ol Roy J Yekel stops by to talk about his sister's wedding. And how the guy who played guitar as they all walked down the aisle was the greatest guitar player he ever heard. At least, that's what I think this episode is about, it's been a few weeks since we recorded it. 

On this episode, Toby and Roy talk about southern slang, and make a few corrections brought to their attention by their four confirmed listeners. 

On this episode, Roy Yekel tells us all about why Nashville is one of his favorites cities to visit. I think I see a podcast recording from Nashville in our future.  

On this episode, Toby and Roy try to recreate episode one and see how their deserted islands stack up against Lindsey's... and if Toby is able to answer any question the same, or if his memory is so bad it's as if he is hearing the options for the first time. 

On this episode of Ain’t is the Word, Roy Yekel - still the only person willing to sit at the kitchen table and chat - comes down to the ol’ Homestead and talks about superstitions and OCD. We probably make at least one or two college football or pro wrasslin’ references as well, seeing as how we live in the South and no conversation is ever complete without a college football or pro wrasslin’ reference. 

On this episode, Roy Yekel is still at the kitchen table, I can't get the guy to leave. This time we're chatting about bald people paying for haircuts, with a side of college football, topped off with a sprinkle of "See Rock City" barns that decorated our childhood roadtrips. 

On this episode, Roy Yekel (one half of the world famous "danged ol Yekels" duo) stops by the kitchen table to discuss a little bit about fantasy football, baseball, basketball and hockey before talking a whole lot about college football. We are fairly confident we have settled the age old "Who do you root for?" question that pits family against family every year in the south. 

On this episode, Roy Yekel (one half of the world famous "danged ol Yekels" duo) stops by the kitchen table to talk about country music, favorite eating spots and whatever else popped into our brains as we chatted this day. 

Though in the first few seconds of this episode you will hear it's episode number two, this will be the one which serves as the first episode of what we hope will be many more. "Ain’t Is a Word" podcast is our attempt at recording what southerners do best, sitting around with friends and talking. If we happen to solve all the world's problems in the process, so be it.  

In this episode, Toby and Lindsey discuss all the items they would need to survive on a deserted island. After that, they probably talk about other things.