Lebanon Now Podcast

From Tiny Houses to KVC Academy: Ryan & Cheryl Share Their Incredible Journey

What happens when two New Yorkers trade apartment life for a tiny house, then a converted school bus, and eventually five acres in rural Missouri? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Ryan Marcus and Cheryl Marcus from KVC Academy to hear their incredible journey from New York City to Lebanon, Missouri. The couple shares how a documentary on minimalism changed their lives, leading them to build a tiny house, live off-grid, convert a school bus into their home, and spend years chasing a simpler life. Along the way, they talk about surviving harsh winters, living with cats in 100 square feet, the realities of off-grid life, and the lessons they learned about gratitude, relationships, and finding balance. They also discuss how that journey eventually brought them to Missouri, their work with KVC Academy, and the important role the organization plays in supporting students with special needs and behavioral challenges. This conversation is funny, heartfelt, and full of unexpected stories about adventure, marriage, minimalism, and discovering what truly matters. Topics include: • Minimalism and tiny house living • Converting a school bus into a home • Off-grid life in Missouri • Marriage and relationships under unusual circumstances • Returning to society after years of simple living • KVC Academy and special education • Why Lebanon, Missouri became home

Husband & Wife Podcast: Retroactive Jealousy, Exes, and How Much of the Past Matters

Can your partner’s past become a problem in your present? In this episode of Husband & Wife, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Kelly Rhoads to discuss retroactive jealousy and the tendency many people have to compare themselves to their spouse’s previous relationships. The conversation covers social media stalking, curiosity about exes, jealousy, body counts, healthy versus unhealthy communication, and the bigger question of how much of our past really belongs to our partner. Where is the line between honesty and privacy? What information is important to share, and what details are simply part of a life lived before the relationship began? As always, the discussion is honest, humorous, and filled with different perspectives around the table. Have a relationship question you’d like us to discuss on a future episode? Send us a message. Follow, rate, and share the podcast to help others join the conversation.

Millsap in the Morning: Dr. Jeffrey Mutchler

On this episode of Millsap in the Morning, David Millsap sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Mutchler, Ward 3 councilman for the City of Lebanon and orthopedic surgeon at Lake Regional. They talk local sports, youth injuries, the growth of softball, Lebanon Yellow Jacket football, the city’s rebranding discussion, downtown revitalization, housing, parks, trails, the golf course, traffic, and the future of Lebanon. A wide-ranging conversation about sports, medicine, city government, and the community we call home. Listen now on Spotify.

Daniel Pesina: The Martial Artist Behind Mortal Kombat’s Biggest Legends

What was it like helping create one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time? In this episode, Ryan Sherrer sits down with Master Daniel Pesina, martial arts champion, stunt performer, and one of the key creative forces behind the original Mortal Kombat. Daniel shares how he got started in martial arts, the unlikely beginnings of Mortal Kombat, the creation of Scorpion and Sub-Zero, stories from the early days of game development, and what it feels like to see those characters remain part of pop culture more than 30 years later. If you’re a fan of gaming, martial arts, movies, or creative storytelling, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen now and hear the stories behind the legends.

Husband & Wife Podcast with Kelly Rhoades

A pregnant woman discovers her husband doesn’t want to be in the delivery room and turns to the internet for advice. Ryan and Sarah Sherrer, along with Kelly Rhoades, discuss whether the issue is fear, immaturity, lack of support, or something else entirely. The conversation dives into childbirth, marriage, emotional support, fatherhood, and the moments that can shape a relationship for years to come.