Well, What Do You Know?

David Bultena

Welcome back to Well, What Do You Know?. On this episode, I sit down with David Bultena for a conversation that covers nearly nine decades of life experiences and stories. David grew up in small-town South Dakota before moving to Anaheim, California, just as Disneyland was being built. He shares firsthand memories of watching Walt Disney’s dream come to life, along with stories from his time as a Berkeley water polo player, police officer, prosecutor, writer, and husband. This episode is full of humor, history, and perspective — including a few unforgettable law enforcement stories that had me laughing out loud. I’m really excited to share this one with you. Here’s my conversation with David Bultena.

Phil Skamser

Today we’re joined by Phil Skamser, a veteran educator and coach who’s wrapping up a thirty-year career. We’re diving into his 'full circle' journey—from his birth near the stadium where they filmed The Natural to his years coaching basketball greats like Ben McCollum. We’ll also talk about his quest to visit every MLB park and his wild travel stories from Norway to Albania. 🔗 Catch up on past episodes and suggest my next guest at: https://sites.google.com/view/wwdyk/home [https://sites.google.com/view/wwdyk/home]

Justin Flaws

Today’s episode is a really special one. I’m joined by Justin Flaws—head coach of the 3A State Champion Carlisle Wildcats. But this conversation goes way beyond basketball. We start at the beginning—growing up in Carlisle, the influence of family, and some unexpected twists along the way… including a journey through music that helped shape who he is today. Then in the second half, we dive into that championship season—what made this team special, the moments that defined the run, and what it takes to build something truly great. It’s a longer episode—but it’s one I think you’re really going to enjoy. So sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Justin Flaws. Listen to episodes and suggest a guest on our website! [https://sites.google.com/view/wwdyk]

Jack Albers & Beth Laws - Part 2

Welcome back to Well, What Do You Know? If you listened to the last episode, you heard Part 1 of my conversation with siblings Jack Albers and Beth Laws, where we talked about their childhood growing up in a large farm family in Iowa—including the remarkable story of their mother having three sets of twins. Today we’re continuing that conversation in Part 2. In this episode, Jack and Beth share even more stories from their lives—what it was like as they got older, how their family experiences shaped them, and some of the moments that stand out most when they look back on those years. As you might expect with a family this size, there are plenty of memorable—and sometimes hilarious—stories along the way. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, you might want to go back and start there. But if you’re ready to keep the story going, let’s jump right in. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Jack Albers and Beth Laws. Check out my new website and suggest a guest there! https://sites.google.com/view/wwdyk/home

Jack Albers & Beth Laws - Part 1

Welcome back to Well, What Do You Know? Today’s episode is a little different—and a lot of fun—because I’m joined by two guests at the same time. Siblings Jack Albers and Beth Laws sit down with me to talk about growing up in a big farm family in Iowa… and when I say big, I mean really big. Their family story includes multiple sets of twins, life on a farm near Belle Plaine, and the kind of childhood experiences that only come from growing up surrounded by brothers, sisters, and a lot of stories. In Part 1, we start at the beginning—what it was like growing up in a family with five kids, the unique dynamics of having so many twins in one family, and some great memories from their early years in Iowa before life eventually took them to Missouri. And trust me, this conversation gets even better. In Part 2, coming out Friday, April 3rd, we dig deeper into more stories from their lives, their family history, and some moments you definitely won’t want to miss. So settle in and enjoy Part 1 of my conversation with Jack Albers and Beth Laws. Check out my new website and suggest a guest there! https://sites.google.com/view/wwdyk/home