Hill Of Beans with Ezra and Casey

Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill & Casey Lucas "No Prep, All Punch" Ezra Gets a Colon Check Ezra thought it was just another doctor’s visit… until the gloves snapped. In this episode, we follow Ezra—a regular guy who finally gave in and scheduled that long-overdue colonoscopy. From world events and political shakeups to why you really should schedule that colonoscopy, we keep it real, relevant, and ridiculously honest. Some episodes get heavy, some get hilarious—but we always get to the bottom of things. It’s funny, it’s real, and it might just save your life. Because if Ezra can do it, so can you. Get checked. Stay alive. Laugh about it later. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

Casey Returns to the Mic! After some time away, we’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar voice to the show—Casey, our longtime co-host and fan favorite. Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill & Casey Lucas Known for her quick wit, heartfelt insight, and unmistakable laugh, Betty helped shape the heart and rhythm of the program for years. Whether it was her deep dives into real-life stories or the way she could spark a spirited debate, her presence lit up the airwaves. Now, she's back—and the studio feels like home again. Tune in as she reunites with the team, reconnects with listeners, and brings that signature spark we’ve all been missing. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Voices from a Haunted Tour: A Guest Reflects on Annabelle, Dan Rivera, and the Paranormal Road" Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill and Casey Lucas   In this chilling and deeply personal episode of Hill of Beans Podcast, hosts Ezra Hill and Casey Lucas sit down with Frank Smith, a fellow paranormal investigator and discuss the late Dan Rivera and life behind the glass case—literally. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

A Life Coach & Therapist’s Guide to Real Growth in the Messy Middle Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill,     47 & Figuring It Out "PART 3" You’d think by 47, we’d have it all figured out. Spoiler: we don’t — and that’s okay. Welcome to 47 & Figuring It Out, the podcast where licensed therapist and certified life coach Lelyn Jaynen Eden  brings wisdom from the office, the couch, and real life — all wrapped in honesty, humor, and heart. In this episode, we talk about the real stuff: Mental health, emotional resilience, and self-awareness  Coaching tools that actually work in everyday life Relationships, identity shifts, parenting, and healing  Faith, forgiveness, and growing spiritually through uncertainty  Client stories, late-night realizations, and the lessons life keeps teaching us (yes, even at 47) Whether you’re navigating midlife, rebuilding after burnout, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all together — this space is for you. Because growth doesn’t end at 30, or 40, or even 47. We’re still becoming. We’re just doing it with more grace, grit, and maybe better shoes. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

A Life Coach & Therapist’s Guide to Real Growth in the Messy Middle Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill,     47 & Figuring It Out "PART 2" You’d think by 47, we’d have it all figured out. Spoiler: we don’t — and that’s okay. Welcome to 47 & Figuring It Out, the podcast where licensed therapist and certified life coach Lelyn Jaynen Eden  brings wisdom from the office, the couch, and real life — all wrapped in honesty, humor, and heart. In this episode, we talk about the real stuff: Mental health, emotional resilience, and self-awareness  Coaching tools that actually work in everyday life Relationships, identity shifts, parenting, and healing  Faith, forgiveness, and growing spiritually through uncertainty  Client stories, late-night realizations, and the lessons life keeps teaching us (yes, even at 47) Whether you’re navigating midlife, rebuilding after burnout, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all together — this space is for you. Because growth doesn’t end at 30, or 40, or even 47. We’re still becoming. We’re just doing it with more grace, grit, and maybe better shoes. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

A Life Coach & Therapist’s Guide to Real Growth in the Messy Middle Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill,    This week’s episode: 47 & Figuring It Out You’d think by 47, we’d have it all figured out. Spoiler: we don’t — and that’s okay. Welcome to 47 & Figuring It Out, the podcast where licensed therapist and certified life coach Lelyn Jaynen Eden brings wisdom from the office, the couch, and real life — all wrapped in honesty, humor, and heart. In this episode, we talk about the real stuff: Mental health, emotional resilience, and self-awareness  Coaching tools that actually work in everyday life Relationships, identity shifts, parenting, and healing  Faith, forgiveness, and growing spiritually through uncertainty  Client stories, late-night realizations, and the lessons life keeps teaching us (yes, even at 47) Whether you’re navigating midlife, rebuilding after burnout, or just tired of pretending you’ve got it all together — this space is for you. Because growth doesn’t end at 30, or 40, or even 47. We’re still becoming. We’re just doing it with more grace, grit, and maybe better shoes. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

Welcome to "Midwives, Doulas & Mayhem" — the wildly honest, occasionally unhinged, and always heartwarming podcast that dives deep into the beautiful chaos of bringing babies into the world… and surviving what comes after. Hosted by Ezra Hill, each episode features real stories from first-time moms, seasoned midwives, hilarious doulas, and adoptive parents navigating bottles, blowouts, and breakdowns — with equal parts wisdom and wit. Whether it’s a doula’s first-ever delivery, the emotional ride of adoption day, or just trying to figure out why the baby won’t nap (again), nothing is off limits. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry (probably from sleep deprivation), and we’ll talk about it all — birth plans, postpartum panic, toddler tantrums, and the joy tucked somewhere between the messes. This week’s episode: A doula recounts her first birth as a support partner (and what she forgot to pack).  A first-time mom shares how labor went nothing like the books said.  An adoptive parent opens up about bonding, waiting, and the moment everything changed. Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither is this show. If you're into raw stories, real community, and the occasional well-timed poop joke, you're in the right place. Subscribe, laugh through the madness, and pass the burp cloth. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

Back Then, and Now Part 2 Life, Love & Everything That Changed Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill, with special guest, Ami Robmke Time passes. People change. But some conversations are worth picking back up. Welcome to Back Then, and Now,  where two original co-hosts reunite to revisit where it all began — and everything that’s unfolded since. From marriages and moves to heartbreaks, parenting, and rediscovering purpose, we’re opening up about the moments that shaped us. In this episode, we sit down to talk about: What we thought we knew back then — and what life taught us instead The evolution of love, marriage, and relationships over time How distance, choices, and real life tested the bond we built And what it means to reconnect with your past while living in the now It’s a journey full of laughter, healing, unexpected wisdom — and a few “remember when?” moments you won’t want to miss. We started this together. Life took us everywhere. Now we’re back — to talk about all of it. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

Back Then, and Now Part 1 Life, Love & Everything That Changed Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill, with special guest, Ami Robmke Time passes. People change. But some conversations are worth picking back up. Welcome to Back Then, and Now,  where two original co-hosts reunite to revisit where it all began — and everything that’s unfolded since. From marriages and moves to heartbreaks, parenting, and rediscovering purpose, we’re opening up about the moments that shaped us. In this episode, we sit down to talk about: What we thought we knew back then — and what life taught us instead The evolution of love, marriage, and relationships over time How distance, choices, and real life tested the bond we built And what it means to reconnect with your past while living in the now It’s a journey full of laughter, healing, unexpected wisdom — and a few “remember when?” moments you won’t want to miss. We started this together. Life took us everywhere. Now we’re back — to talk about all of it. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Espresso, Expeditions & Alligators" Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill & Casey Lucas with special guest, Sara Janisse Brown What happens when you move to Florida, fall in love with strong coffee, and realize your neighbors have scales and teeth? Welcome tothe podcast where hosts Ezra Hill & Casey Lucas share what it’s really like to trade snow boots for flip-flops, caffeine jitters for gator scares, and the ordinary for the totally unpredictable. This show blends: Espresso – from Cuban cortaditos in Miami to dark roast rituals around the world Expeditions – travel tales from swamps to cities, featuring weird encounters and wild detours Alligators – and other Florida wildlife that now roam your backyard (literally) Each week, you’ll hear funny, fearless, sometimes ridiculous stories about moving to Florida, exploring the world, and staying caffeinated through it all. Whether you're into coffee, creature encounters, or just need a break from the ordinary — this show’s for you. It’s Florida life, with extra bite. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Because Nobody Told Us" Parenting Lessons We Learned Way Too Late Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill & Casey Lucas with special guest, Sara Janisse Brown Ever found yourself halfway through a parenting meltdown wondering, “Why didn’t anyone warn me about this?” Yeah… same here. Welcome to Because Nobody Told Us, the HILL OF BEANS unfiltered podcast for moms, dads, and totally exhausted caregivers trying to raise kids without losing their minds — or their identity. Hosted by Ezra Hill, this show is all about the parenting lessons that hit you after the fact, and the honest, hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking reality of figuring it out way too late. The chaos of raising kids (and what we wish we knew before we started)  The stress, the guilt, the sleep-deprived mistakes — all of it  The surprising clarity that comes years later  Real conversations with parents, and fellow “late learners” Whether you're covered in Goldfish crumbs or hiding in the laundry room with a cold cup of coffee, this is your place to laugh, vent, and realize you’re not alone. Because they say it takes a village — but nobody told us where the heck it was. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Still Me" Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill & Casey Lucas with special guest, Kristin Nelson  What happens when the world keeps moving — but your body can’t? "Still Me" is a podcast about losing mobility, but never losing yourself. Each episode features raw, moving conversations with individuals navigating life after physical limitation. Whether from accident, illness, or gradual decline, this show gives voice to those re-learning how to live, love, work, and move through a world not always built for them. What it means to adjust, adapt, and still show up, this podcast is about more than disability — it's about dignity, humor, identity, and rediscovery. Expect real stories. Hard truths. Quiet victories. And proof that even when you stop moving the way you used to — you’re still you. Because motion may stop. But meaning doesn’t. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Father, Daughter, Foundation" Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill & Guest Alivia Hill What happens when a proud father and his ambitious daughter team up to talk about life, purpose, and giving back? You get "Father, Daughter, Foundation" — a heartfelt, real-talk podcast that bridges generations through stories of growth, community impact, and the journey of building something bigger than yourself. Alivia Hill shares unfiltered conversations about her experiences navigating college life, being involved with a nonprofit, and balancing ambition with heart — all with her dad cheering her on, asking tough questions, and sometimes learning a thing or two himself. Penny's Flight at Indiana University Bloomington  https://pennysflight.org/    🎓 College stress, 💡 Big dreams, 🤝 Community service, ❤️ And the bond that keeps it all grounded. From family values to fundraising challenges, from dorm life to making a difference — this podcast is about more than just growing up. It's about growing together. Listen in. Be inspired. Do some good. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Split Decisions"  Part III Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill, with special guest, LeLyne Joyner Edens MA,LMFT,MHS, get ready for a three part deep dive podcast series. LeLyneJoyner@yahoo.com   www.lelyne.com  Love, leases, and late-night fights over who left the dishes. Welcome to the Hill of Beans 3 part special release podcast where we untangle the big questions behind modern relationships — especially the messy, unfiltered ones like: Should we move in together? Should we stay together? Or should we get out before we split a Netflix account? Hosted by EZRA HILL ,this special release 3 episode series dives into raw, funny, and revealing conversations about: 💔 Divorce and what it teaches you 🏠 Living together: test drive or train wreck? 🧠 Emotional baggage vs. shared closets ❤️ The real deal on cohabitation, commitment, and calling it quits  "Split Decisions" brings humor, heartbreak, and hard truth to every side of love. Relationships are hard. Moving in makes them harder. Let's talk about it. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Split Decisions" II Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill, with special guest, LeLyne Joyner Edens MA,LMFT,MHS, get ready for a three part deep dive podcast series. leylynejoyner@yahoo.com  www.lelyne.com  Love, leases, and late-night fights over who left the dishes. Welcome to the Hill of Beans 3 part special release podcast where we untangle the big questions behind modern relationships — especially the messy, unfiltered ones like: Should we move in together? Should we stay together? Or should we get out before we split a Netflix account? Hosted by EZRA HILL ,this special release 3 episode series dives into raw, funny, and revealing conversations about: 💔 Divorce and what it teaches you 🏠 Living together: test drive or train wreck? 🧠 Emotional baggage vs. shared closets ❤️ The real deal on cohabitation, commitment, and calling it quits  "Split Decisions" brings humor, heartbreak, and hard truth to every side of love. Relationships are hard. Moving in makes them harder. Let's talk about it. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

"Split Decisions" Welcome to the HILL OF BEANS PODCAST Hosted by Ezra Hill, with special guest, LeLyne Joyner Edens MA,LMFT,MHS, get ready for a three part deep dive podcast series. LeLyneJoyner@yahoo.com   www.lelyne.com  Love, leases, and late-night fights over who left the dishes. Welcome to the Hill of Beans 3 part special release podcast where we untangle the big questions behind modern relationships — especially the messy, unfiltered ones like: Should we move in together? Should we stay together? Or should we get out before we split a Netflix account? Hosted by EZRA HILL ,this special release 3 episode series dives into raw, funny, and revealing conversations about: 💔 Divorce and what it teaches you 🏠 Living together: test drive or train wreck? 🧠 Emotional baggage vs. shared closets ❤️ The real deal on cohabitation, commitment, and calling it quits  "Split Decisions" brings humor, heartbreak, and hard truth to every side of love. Relationships are hard. Moving in makes them harder. Let's talk about it. Produced and Recorded Live at JoeAkeStudios®

Welcome to The HILL OF BEANS Podcast Hosted by Ezra Hill and Co Host Lauren Ashby “Pizza Mix-Ups, Vintage Hustles, and Why Nashville Feels Like the New Hollywood” What do two soggy pizzas, a DoorDash fail, and a vintage Carhartt jacket have in common? In this episode, we unpack chaotic late-night food orders, the booming secondhand clothing business, and how Nashville is turning into the new Hollywood—for musicians and fashionistas alike. We get real about Gen Z style trends, fast fashion waste, why quality American-made clothes are making a comeback, and what it really takes to run a vintage side hustle. Add in a little bourbon talk, some awkward bachelorette party shirts, and a story about a stomach band scandal—and you’ve got one wild (but insightful) ride. Produced and recorded at JoeAkeStudios_copyright©2025_EZERA_HILL

Welcome to The HILL OF BEANS Podcast Hosted by Ezra Hill and Co Host Lauren Ashby Cake Before Dinner and Other Bad Decisions It’s Monday, we’re tired, and yes—someone ate their dessert before dinner at the Lincoln Day banquet. From awkward handshakes with politicians to speaking with high schoolers about trade careers (and dodging prom drama), this episode dives into small-town chaos, real talk about work vs. college, and confessions that may shock our friends—especially the one about not actually graduating from Purdue. Catch up with us as we reflect, overshare, and laugh our way through another unpredictable week. Produced and recorded at JoeAkeStudios©2025

Folktale Event Center in Greenwood, Indiana "Brick by Brick: A Restaurant Owner’s Journey Through Greenwood" Welcome to The HILL OF BEANS Podcast Hosted by Ezra Hill From the Fryer to the Front Office: A Restaurant Owner’s Journey Meet Chef Mark Henrichs of The Revery Part 2 Revery owner and chef Mark Henrichs honed his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants and innovative eateries in New Orleans, Sonoma, Chicago, New York and Indy before creating the immensely popular Revery in 2014 in downtown Greenwood and now Folktale Event Center One of our proudest transformations was the Folktale Event Center. The building itself is nearly a century old, and when we first stepped inside, you could feel the history clinging to the air. It had that quiet, stubborn resilience that only time can create. We named it Folktale because every brick, every beam seemed to hold a piece of someone’s story. Weddings, reunions, community gatherings—it’s a space designed not just for events, but for new memories to take root, layered on top of the old. But with those stories come surprises—some romantic, some expensive. Plumbing from the 1920s. Electrical that hasn’t met code since Eisenhower was president. We’ve found newspapers sealed in the walls, and once, an old safe no one could crack. These buildings require care, creativity, and a good contractor on speed dial. But when you bring one back to life, the community notices. Locals stop in not just for a meal, but to share their memories: “I had my first haircut in this building,” or “My grandma used to bring me here when it was a bakery.” Then came COVID. Everything stopped. Empty dining rooms. Silent kitchens. But those old buildings—they’d seen tough times before, and we weren’t going to be the ones to let them go dark. We pivoted hard: curbside service, family-style meals to-go, pop-up events in the parking lot. I delivered food myself, often in the middle of the night, just to keep moving. It wasn’t pretty, but it kept us going. And somehow, through the fear and the hustle, our little restaurants—and the Folktale Center—held strong. Maybe it’s something about their bones—built to last. Coming out of that storm, we didn’t just rebuild—we expanded. We took what we learned and opened new locations, still in buildings with history, still in places where stories are waiting to be revived. That’s what makes it all worth it. We’re not just cooking—we’re caretakers of Greenwood’s past, shaping its future one plate, one event, one gathering at a time. This life? It’s not easy. But it’s real. It’s rooted. And if you listen closely to the walls, you’ll realize you’re not in this alone. Produced and recorded at JoeAkeStudios©2025

Welcome to The HILL OF BEANS Podcast Hosted by Ezra Hill From the Fryer to the Front Office: A Restaurant Owner’s Journey Meet Chef Mark Henrichs of The Revery Revery owner and chef Mark Henrichs honed his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants and innovative eateries in New Orleans, Sonoma, Chicago, New York and Indy before creating the immensely popular Revery in 2014 in downtown Greenwood. Running a restaurant isn't just about serving great food—it's about surviving the grind. As a longtime restaurant owner, I've worn every hat imaginable: head chef, dishwasher, bookkeeper, marketing manager, HR department, and therapist-in-chief. In this business, you don’t clock out—you adapt, solve, hustle, and lead, all while chasing a vision that no one else can see as clearly as you do. The daily grind starts before dawn and ends long after the last customer has gone. Inventory orders, employee scheduling, vendor negotiations, health inspections, online reviews—it’s a never-ending dance that demands grit and grace. One moment you're fixing a leaking sink, the next you're calming a stressed-out server or charming a regular who's been coming in for years. You learn to live on adrenaline, coffee, and instinct. Then came COVID. Nothing could’ve prepared us for the shock. Overnight, dining rooms went dark. Staff were scared. Customers vanished. Revenue dropped to zero, but the bills didn’t stop. I had to pivot fast—switch to takeout, build an online presence, offer delivery, and somehow keep morale alive. I remember personally driving meals to customers just to stay afloat. Some nights I questioned if we’d make it. But the community rallied, my team showed up, and we clawed our way back, one order at a time. That struggle taught me more about business than any good year ever could. It forced us to streamline, innovate, and tighten our culture. When the dust settled, we emerged leaner, stronger, and surprisingly—more connected. Today, we’ve not only survived but expanded. We’ve opened new locations, hired new leaders, and brought our brand of service and flavor to more tables than ever. But I’ll never forget the hard days. They taught me resilience. They reminded me that success in this industry isn’t just about food—it’s about people, persistence, and heart. This life isn’t for the faint of heart. But for those willing to sweat, serve, and stay the course—it’s the most rewarding ride there is. Produced and recorded at JoeAkeStudios©2025