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Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody

This podcast is about real life and real people. The wins, the struggles, the lessons, and the stories that shape who we are. I sit down with all kinds of guests, business owners, ranchers, friends, entrepreneurs, and everyday people, to talk about life, work, faith, challenges, and everything in between. No scripts, no filters. Just honest conversations that remind us we’re all figuring life out together.

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01:43:29

Braxton Smith — Taking Risks, Building a Career &...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/10/05

This week on Everyone Has a Story, Kam and Cody sit down with Weston, Idaho local Braxton Smith for a conversation that goes just about everywhere — and that’s what made it so good.Braxton talks about growing up in a small town, being broke, taking chances, getting into sales, and eventually finding a career at PTI Stockyard that helped change the direction of his life. We get into the reality that good things don’t always just fall into your lap — sometimes you have to take the risk, put yourself

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01:24:00

Built in a Small Town: Matt Haslam’s Story

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/09/28

Everybody sees the business. Not everybody knows the story behind it. 🎙️This week on Everyone Has a Story, Cody and I sat down with local business owner Matt Haslam, owner of Preston Electric.Matt grew up right here in Franklin County, and we got into a little bit of everything — what childhood around Preston was like, how he ended up acquiring Preston Electric, the people who helped him get there, the support system behind him, and what it’s REALLY like carrying the responsibility of owning and

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01:07:55

Before It’s Too Late — Bullying, Suicide & the...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/09/21

Some episodes are entertaining. Some make you laugh. Some tell an incredible story.This episode is different.Tonight, Cody and I sat down with Ben and Corey Lundgren for a conversation that we believe needs to be heard.We talk about bullying. We talk about our kids. We talk about suicide. We talk about the things happening behind closed doors, in school hallways, on phones, and inside the minds of people who may look completely fine from the outside.These aren't easy subjects. They're uncomfortable

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02:07:54

What are you willing to risk, change, and sacrifice...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/09/14

This week on Everyone Has a Story, Kam and Cody sit down with entrepreneur Travis Levitt, owner of Levitt Automotive and Cutting Edge Auto Care, and founder of his newest venture, Freedom Builders.But this conversation is about a lot more than business.Travis takes us through what it really looked like to build from the ground up—the risks, difficult decisions, setbacks, goals, and opportunities that helped shape the man and business owner he is today.We talk about losing his dad to cancer and the

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01:45:33

No Guest. No Agenda. Just Real Talk.

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/09/06

This episode is a little different… and honestly, that’s what made it so fun.Me, Cody, Jackson, and Shawn all got back in the same room for a good old-fashioned catch-up. No specific guest. No set story. No real agenda. Just four guys sitting around talking about life.We covered everything from the economy and sports to jobs, family, what life looks like right now, and probably a few things we had no business talking about 😂It was pretty cool getting everybody back together from the early days of

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01:13:56

From Hating Cows to Serving His Country | Kirk Waldron

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/08/31

🎙️ He Accidentally Joined the Navy… Then Stayed 26 Years | Kirk WaldronKirk Waldron grew up on a dairy farm in Weston, Idaho, with seven siblings—and, according to Kirk, he absolutely HATED cows. 😂 Somehow, life took him from that small dairy farm to a place he never expected: the United States Navy.What started almost by accident turned into a 26-year career serving aboard some of the most iconic nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the world, including the USS Nimitz, USS Enterprise, and USS

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02:07:44

Serving Families Through Their Hardest Days | Britten...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/08/24

This episode truly has a little bit of everything.Britten Atkinson grew up in Franklin, Idaho, where sports were a huge part of his life. He played basketball and spent three years as the high school quarterback. After serving nearly two years on a mission, Britton came home and made a career choice most 20-somethings probably wouldn't expect…He became a mortician.Britten takes us behind the scenes of a profession most of us know very little about. He talks about what life as a mortician is actually

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01:32:17

From the Blue Turf to the Badge | Brennyn Dunn’s Story

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/08/17

From small-town Franklin, Idaho, to playing college football at Boise State, continuing his football career in the NAL, and eventually stepping into a career in law enforcement, Brennyn Dunn’s story has taken him places he never expected.In this episode of Everyone Has a Story, Cody and Kam sit down with Brennyn to talk about growing up with a love for sports—especially football—and what it took to chase the opportunity to play at the next level.But this episode is about a lot more than

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01:20:35

Life Doesn't Come With a Warning Label | Juston Kowalski

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/08/10

There are some conversations you never forget... and this is one of them.This week on Everyone Has a Story, Cody and I sit down with Juston Kowalski of Preston, Idaho. Raised in Richmond, Utah, Juston's life has been anything but easy.As a young boy, he lost his father to kidney failure, a loss that forever changed the course of his life. He opens up about the pain of losing a parent, the uncertainty that followed, and how his aunt and uncle stepped in to adopt him while his grandpa became one of

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00:59:52

Episode 23 (Part 2): The Men Behind Small Town Ruckus...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/08/03

In Part 2 of our conversation with the Small Town Ruckus crew, we take a step beyond the microphones and get to know the men behind the podcast.Casey Batterton, Cade Panek, and Tracy Davis each share the experiences that have shaped who they are today. From Casey balancing life as a county coroner and nurse, to Cade's journey as a rancher and social media influencer, to Tracy building a successful diesel repair business while becoming one of the voices many know from behind the microphone, every

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01:19:22

Three Stories. One Table. The Journey Behind Small...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/07/27

If you've been following Everyone Has a Story, then you know we love sitting down with people who are building something bigger than themselves. This week was no exception.For the first time, Cody and I hit the road and joined the crew behind the Small Town Ruckus Podcast in Soda Springs, Idaho. We sat down with Tracy Davis, Kaid Panek, and Casey Batterton for what turned into such an incredible conversation that we had no choice but to split it into two episodes.This wasn't just a conversation

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01:25:10

Answering the Call | Brandon Smith on Service,...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/07/20

What does it really mean to answer the call?In Episode 22 of Everyone Has a Story, Kam and Cody sit down with Brandon Smith, a lifelong Preston, Idaho local whose life has been dedicated to serving others. While many people know Brandon as a firefighter, EMT, Search & Rescue volunteer, CPR instructor, Fair Board member, Bull Bonanza volunteer, and community leader, few truly understand the sacrifices that come with that calling.This conversation goes far beyond lights and sirens.Brandon shares what

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01:31:39

More Than the Hunt | Benton & Lindsey Christensen on...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/07/13

For some people, archery and hunting are hobbies. For Benton and Lindsey Christensen, they're a way of life.In this episode of Everyone Has a Story, Kam and Cody sit down with father and daughter Benton and Lindsey Christensen to talk about a passion that has shaped generations of their family. Benton didn't grow up hunting or shooting competitively, but after discovering archery at a young age, it quickly became something that changed the direction of his life. That passion eventually became

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01:26:50

Choosing the Positive | Tracy Davis on Business,...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/07/06

There are some people who walk through incredibly difficult seasons in life, but instead of letting those moments define them, they choose to let them shape them. Tracy Davis is one of those people.From Soda Springs, Idaho, Tracy wears a lot of hats. He's the owner of Davis Repair, a well-known live event announcer for RMSHA and countless other events across the West, and one of the voices behind The Small Town Ruckus podcast. He's built a business, a reputation, and a life centered around serving

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01:23:37

Still Standing: Stephen Page's Story of Service and...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/06/29

Some battles happen on foreign soil. Others happen quietly in our own minds.In this powerful episode of Everyone Has a Story, we sit down with Stephen Page, a Dayton, Idaho native whose life journey has taken him from a small-town upbringing to military deployments overseas, national athletic championships, private security work, and ultimately a personal battle that many veterans know all too well.After graduating from Westside High School, Stephen joined the military and served as a Human

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01:46:37

More Than a Survivor: Javier's Battle for Life

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/06/22

Some stories leave a mark on your heart forever, and this is one of them.In this episode of Everyone Has a Story, we sit down with Javier and his wife, Sherry, to hear a journey that can only be described as extraordinary. What started as a devastating work accident resulted in Javier losing his leg, but that was only the beginning of a battle neither of them could have imagined.As Javier fought to recover, he was hit with life-threatening pulmonary embolisms that nearly took his life multiple

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01:41:10

From Coffee to Community: How Jamie Buttars Is...

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/06/15

What if a cup of coffee could do more than wake you up?In Episode 17 of Everyone Has A Story, we sit down with Jamie Buttars, founder of Cache Coffee, to talk about much more than coffee beans, roasting, and business. Jamie shares the story behind how Cache Coffee got started, the challenges of building something from the ground up, and the vision that continues to drive him every day.But this conversation goes far beyond business.Jamie opens up about the importance of community, connection, and

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01:40:40

I Challenge You To Fail | The Braydon Christensen Story

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/06/08

Some people walk into a room and instantly raise the energy level. Braydon Christensen—better known to many as "Ol' Son"—is one of those people.In this episode of Everyone Has A Story, Kam and Cody sit down with a lifelong friend whose outlook on life is nothing short of contagious. Braydon is the kind of guy who has every reason to be bitter about some of the challenges he's faced, yet somehow chooses gratitude, optimism, and hard work every single day.Throughout this conversation, Braydon opens up

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01:37:24

The Power of Perspective| Jake Christensen

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/06/01

Episode 15 of Everyone Has A Story is one that truly puts life into perspective.This week, we sit down with local Preston, Idaho rancher Jake Christensen. On the outside, Jake is one of the happiest, most positive people you could ever meet. But behind that smile is a life filled with challenges, heartbreak, resilience, and unbelievable strength.Jake opens up about losing his dad at a very young age and what that loss did to him growing up. He talks about living life with a hearing disability and

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01:38:52

Everyone Has a Story: The Reason Behind the Mic

Everyone Has A Story - Hosted by Kam and Cody ·

2026/05/25

For the first time, Kam Spackman and Cody Traveller sit down and open up about the real reason behind starting the “Everyone Has a Story” podcast. Before all the guests, before all the conversations, before the cameras and microphones, there were two people who simply wanted to create something real for their community.This episode is raw, personal, emotional, and honest.Kam and Cody talk about the experiences that shaped them into who they are today, including adoption, losing children, grief,

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