https://www.spreaker.com/show/a-cigar-on-the-deckenSociety & CultureCopyright Randy Wyleshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c65ffed8123a793ae55001aeab84c98c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/a-cigar-on-the-deckTue, 12 May 2020 22:25:43 +0000Randy WylesRandy Wylesfeeds@spreaker.comNews anchor, producer, author, and private investigator Randy Wyles shares thoughts and opinions on stories he's covered, people he's met, maybe a book or two that he's enjoyed - or even some he's written. He'll also bring on the occasional guest as...cleanepisodicRandy Wylesfeeds@spreaker.comNews anchor, producer, author, and private investigator Randy Wyles shares thoughts and opinions on stories he's covered, people he's met, maybe a book or two that he's enjoyed - or even some he's written. He'll also bring on the occasional guest as he relaxes during the best part of the day - enjoying a cigar on the deck.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep054-v-e-day-me-too-joeBuzzsprout-3722246Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000Randy WylesJoin Randy Wyles as he tells the remembrance of the 75th anniversary of V-E Day that you probably missed because COVID-19 seams to be dominating the news. Yet not entirely. Joe Biden, Democratic nominee for the United States Presidency, has made it...805japan,randy,wwii,joe biden,world war ii,coronavirus,atom bomb,a-bomb,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,covid-19,v-e daycleanfullRandy WylesJoin Randy Wyles as he tells the remembrance of the 75th anniversary of V-E Day that you probably missed because COVID-19 seams to be dominating the news. Yet not entirely. Joe Biden, Democratic nominee for the United States Presidency, has made it into the news cycle... ...at least, a few inches above the fold. Randy talks about the timing of some serious accusations and whether or not their credibility should be taken with a grain of salt.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep053-sam-wasnt-done-yetBuzzsprout-3442441Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:00:00 +0000Randy WylesA character that could only be described today as one of America’s very first action hero’s. Randy isn’t talking about the usual cast of characters we all know and love like Washington, Franklin, or Jefferson. This is someone that could actually give...710randy,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,samuel whittemorecleanfullRandy WylesA character that could only be described today as one of America’s very first action hero’s. Randy isn’t talking about the usual cast of characters we all know and love like Washington, Franklin, or Jefferson. This is someone that could actually give today’s Jack Ryan or Jason Bourne a run for their money.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep052-failure-is-not-an-optionBuzzsprout-3337414Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000Randy WylesAn unforeseen disaster rallies the nation to quickly close ranks and stand together as the country’s brightest mind, steeped in the "Can Do" spirit for which America is well know, work around the clock to overcome insurmountable odds.  Randy isn't...616cleanfullRandy WylesAn unforeseen disaster rallies the nation to quickly close ranks and stand together as the country’s brightest mind, steeped in the "Can Do" spirit for which America is well know, work around the clock to overcome insurmountable odds.  Randy isn't...Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/quinine-and-a-good-bookBuzzsprout-3219679Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000Randy WylesSince we’re all “hunkered down” as they say down south, Randy shares his thoughts about how to get through the “shelter at home” era with some interesting ideas and suggestions. Alcohol may be involved662randy,paul harvey,quinine,coronavirus,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,karen abbott,covid-19,the ghosts of eden park,george remuscleanfullRandy WylesSince we’re all “hunkered down” as they say down south, Randy shares his thoughts about how to get through the “shelter at home” era with some interesting ideas and suggestions. Alcohol may be involvedNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep050-the-gamblerBuzzsprout-3090814Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000Randy Wyles"The Gambler, he broke even." Randy shares his thoughts about the passing of music legend Kenny Rogers.641randy,kenny rogers,the gambler,don't take your love to town,coronavirus,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,covid-19,skiteam realtors,s. & s. sound productions,reuben jamescleanfullRandy Wyles"The Gambler, he broke even." Randy shares his thoughts about the passing of music legend Kenny Rogers.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/coronavirusBuzzsprout-3004087Sat, 14 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy returns from a winter hiatus to land right in the middle of a left wing induced panic. But all you need to do is wash your hands, relax, take a deep breath (no mask required) and stop paying attention to "fake news" and the things that don't matter.560randy,hurricane katrina,coronavirus,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,covid-19,hurricane ritacleanfullRandy WylesRandy returns from a winter hiatus to land right in the middle of a left wing induced panic. But all you need to do is wash your hands, relax, take a deep breath (no mask required) and stop paying attention to "fake news" and the things that don't matter.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep048-impeachmentBuzzsprout-2616964Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000Randy WylesDoes the impeachment process protect us from ourselves or is it just another barrel full of monkeys in the biggest three-ring circus since Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey? Randy takes a look at the real reason for the impeachment of President...622circus,senate,congress,bill clinton,donald trump,impeachment,mainstream media,re-election,andrew johnson,wasted time,2020 election,randy wylescleanfullRandy WylesDoes the impeachment process protect us from ourselves or is it just another barrel full of monkeys in the biggest three-ring circus since Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey? Randy takes a look at the real reason for the impeachment of President Trump and to what end the outcome will lead.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep047-the-python-is-backBuzzsprout-2496004Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000Randy WylesHow many times have you thought, "I can't believe they stopped making that... it was legendary, a one of a kind."Well, on rare occasion, even the "Powers That Be" realize they've messed up when they shut something down and decide to bring it back. Who...519coca-cola,randy,legend,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,colt pythoncleanfullRandy WylesHow many times have you thought, "I can't believe they stopped making that... it was legendary, a one of a kind."Well, on rare occasion, even the "Powers That Be" realize they've messed up when they shut something down and decide to bring it back. Who can forget when Coca-Cola stopped making the original Coke... only to later bend to public demand and bring it back? Well, Randy Wyles has just found out about another legend's return that thinks is right on target.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep046-polls-pollsters-punditsBuzzsprout-2431364Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000Randy WylesIt's 2020 and we're coming up on another presidential election, which raises the question: just how much stock should be put in the political predictions of pollsters?537guns,trump,conservative,liberal,election,randy,hillary clinton,cigars,second amendment,donald trump,2020,trump 2020,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,liberal agendacleanfullRandy WylesIt's 2020 and we're coming up on another presidential election, which raises the question: just how much stock should be put in the political predictions of pollsters?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep045-the-candy-cane-angelBuzzsprout-2352833Wed, 25 Dec 2019 23:00:00 +0000Randy WylesDo you have a Christmas memory that lives on to this day? Randy reminisces about a special Christmas gift that helped continue family tradition year after year.833guns,conservative,randy,memories,cigars,christmas,tradition,second amendment,christmas eve,a christmas story,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesDo you have a Christmas memory that lives on to this day? Randy reminisces about a special Christmas gift that helped continue family tradition year after year.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep044-the-truth-about-pearl-harborBuzzsprout-2300696Tue, 17 Dec 2019 14:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy talks with authors Robbyn Swan and Anthony Summers, who conduct a deeper investigation into what really occurred leading up to the attack in their book, A Matter of Honor.616guns,history,conservative,attack,randy,cigars,christmas,second amendment,pearl harbor,infamous,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,historical events,a matter of honor,robbyn swan,anthony summerscleanfullRandy WylesRandy talks with authors Robbyn Swan and Anthony Summers, who conduct a deeper investigation into what really occurred leading up to the attack in their book, A Matter of Honor.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep043-gratefulBuzzsprout-2215814Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:00:00 +0000Randy WylesAs some are concerned with the attempted impeachment of President Donald Trump, Randy has a few thoughts about what's actually important.448america,guns,conservative,president,liberal,randy,cigars,second amendment,donald trump,impeachment,nancy pelosi,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,liberal snowflakescleanfullRandy WylesAs some are concerned with the attempted impeachment of President Donald Trump, Randy has a few thoughts about what's actually important.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep042-mr-lee-and-the-little-girlBuzzsprout-2155451Sun, 24 Nov 2019 18:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy interviews Pat Hall, whose grandmother owned the boarding house where Lee Harvey Oswald was staying at the time of the Kennedy assassination.1968producer,guns,history,author,politics,conservative,murder,randy,cigars,jfk,second amendment,assassination,kennedy,private investigator,lee harvey oswald,murderer,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesRandy interviews Pat Hall, whose grandmother owned the boarding house where Lee Harvey Oswald was staying at the time of the Kennedy assassination.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep041-the-christian-roadBuzzsprout-2032656Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy gets personal in this week’s episode, sharing how he came to his conviction and how his eyes have been opened over the years.675religion,producer,guns,christian,christianity,faith,author,politics,republican,conservative,randy,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesRandy gets personal in this week’s episode, sharing how he came to his conviction and how his eyes have been opened over the years.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep040-colt-pythonBuzzsprout-1985980Sun, 03 Nov 2019 21:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy reminisces about his first firearm after stumbling upon the exact model in the vintage showcase at Dawsonville Gun.633producer,guns,history,author,politics,conservative,randy,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,firearms,lee harvey oswald,colt,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesRandy reminisces about his first firearm after stumbling upon the exact model in the vintage showcase at Dawsonville Gun.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep039-georgia-hauntsBuzzsprout-1953600Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy interviews some Dawsonville locals about its paranormal activity... and if you're craving more thrills, here are some of the other famous historical haunts found around Atlanta.730producer,guns,author,politics,paranormal,horror,conservative,ghosts,haunted,randy,scary,halloween,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,dawsonvillecleanfullRandy WylesRandy interviews some Dawsonville locals about its paranormal activity... and if you're craving more thrills, here are some of the other famous historical haunts found around Atlanta.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep037-out-of-syriaBuzzsprout-1856860Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:00:00 +0000Randy WylesThe U.S. military has been pulled out of Syria and the Turks have invaded, which has sparked a political debate. Why are we involved? And should we care?588producer,guns,author,politics,trump,conservative,randy,syria,cigars,donald,second amendment,donald trump,private investigator,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesThe U.S. military has been pulled out of Syria and the Turks have invaded, which has sparked a political debate. Why are we involved? And should we care?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep036-corporate-heartBuzzsprout-1811863Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000Randy WylesTaking care of your team is one of the most important basics of running a successful business, but has it been forgotten in today's corporate world? Randy has experienced both ends of the spectrum and has some wise words for big businesses.601producer,google,apple,guns,author,politics,conservative,randy,amazon,cigars,second amendment,corporate,private investigator,big business,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,wise wordscleanfullRandy WylesTaking care of your team is one of the most important basics of running a successful business, but has it been forgotten in today's corporate world? Randy has experienced both ends of the spectrum and has some wise words for big businesses.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep035-flat-taxBuzzsprout-1766779Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000Randy WylesIs a flat tax a crazy idea... or just what this country needs?495producer,guns,author,government,politics,conservative,congress,randy,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,news anchor,flat tax,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesIs a flat tax a crazy idea... or just what this country needs?Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep034-walmartBuzzsprout-1685248Tue, 10 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy experiences first-hand the downside of America currently having the lowest unemployment rate since the late 60's.664producer,guns,author,economy,politics,trump,conservative,unemployment,walmart,randy,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,liberal snowflakescleanfullRandy WylesRandy experiences first-hand the downside of America currently having the lowest unemployment rate since the late 60's.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep033-labor-dayBuzzsprout-1651117Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy explains the history of Labor Day, as well as some more interesting information regarding the history of wages among our American heroes and politicians.690america,producer,guns,author,holiday,politics,trump,conservative,president,liberal,randy,labor day,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,neil armstrong,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesRandy explains the history of Labor Day, as well as some more interesting information regarding the history of wages among our American heroes and politicians.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep032-trade-warBuzzsprout-1611853Tue, 27 Aug 2019 21:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy discusses why he believes the trade war with China is truly being blown out of proportion.613producer,guns,author,politics,trump,conservative,liberal,china,randy,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,news anchor,trade war,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesRandy discusses why he believes the trade war with China is truly being blown out of proportion.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep031-hotter-en-two-hellsBuzzsprout-1569406Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +0000Randy WylesThis summer has been the hottest since records started being kept in 1880, but can we really attribute it to global warming? Randy brings up a few key points that seem to be ignored by liberals.612producer,guns,author,politics,trump,conservative,randy,cigars,global warming,second amendment,donald trump,private investigator,al gore,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deck,liberal logic,liberal snowflakescleanfullRandy WylesThis summer has been the hottest since records started being kept in 1880, but can we really attribute it to global warming? Randy brings up a few key points that seem to be ignored by liberals.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep030-mexican-extraditionBuzzsprout-1533496Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000Randy WylesFollowing the despicable act of domestic terrorism by a 21-year-old white supremacist in a Wal-Mart in El Paso, Randy has a few thoughts on the controversial response to the tragedy by the Mexican government.494mexico,producer,guns,author,politics,trump,conservative,mexican,randy,shooting,terrorism,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,el paso,news anchor,white supremacists,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesFollowing the despicable act of domestic terrorism by a 21-year-old white supremacist in a Wal-Mart in El Paso, Randy has a few thoughts on the controversial response to the tragedy by the Mexican government.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep029-healthcareBuzzsprout-1502032Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000Randy WylesAfter being admitted to the hospital for the first time since early childhood, Randy experiences firsthand what the "Un-Affordable" Care Act has done to improve the healthcare industry.... or not.624producer,guns,author,politics,trump,healthcare,conservative,randy,cigars,second amendment,obamacare,private investigator,affordable care act,news anchor,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesAfter being admitted to the hospital for the first time since early childhood, Randy experiences firsthand what the "Un-Affordable" Care Act has done to improve the healthcare industry.... or not.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10942201/ep028-man-on-the-moonBuzzsprout-1431460Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000Randy WylesRandy discusses some interesting facts about the 1969 moon landing, as well as some thoughts and inside information shared with him personally by a few of the famous moon walkers he's had the pleasure of meeting.567producer,guns,author,politics,conservative,randy,cigars,second amendment,private investigator,neil armstrong,apollo 11,man on the moon,news anchor,moon landing,apollo 13,buzz aldrin,gene cernan,wyles,randy wyles,a cigar on the deckcleanfullRandy WylesRandy discusses some interesting facts about the 1969 moon landing, as well as some thoughts and inside information shared with him personally by a few of the famous moon walkers he's had the pleasure of meeting.No