BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 370) — Twentieth Century-Fox's "Titanic" starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb claims to draw facts from 1912 congressional inquiries, so how well does it do when we compare it to history? Where to watch Titanic (1953) ⁠Get Mark's book Mark B. Perry is the author of the novel "And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A N…

The season finale has finally arrived for Wifey Wednesdays season 21. Having spent two seasons overviewing the Old Testament, Emily wraps up the season by looking at the remnant’s return to the Promised Land. Having survived captivity, God’s people are brought back in waves to rebuild the temple, the walls, and ultimately, their knowledge of God an…

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays focuses on the time of the prophets in our Old Testament history. While there was an entire episode dedicated to Elijah, this episode is intended to overview the work of all of the prophets and ultimately showcase how they were pointing to Jesus. Giving bits and pieces of detail about some of the prophets, Emily dir…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 369) — This Friday marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. Arguably the most popular movie depicting the fighting on the beaches of Normandy is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Where to watch Saving Private RyanIn this remastered edition of Based on a True Story, we'll compare the movie with what really happene…

This week’s episode of That Podcast in Hutch takes a dive into something most of us have had to deal with at one time or another - Homeowner’s Insurance - with my friend Dave Inskeep, owner of Joe McGuire Insurance. In recent months, I’ve had a number of conversations with lenders, bankers, community advocates, and others about the critical need fo…

This week’s episode of That Podcast in Hutch features Haley Kottler, the anti-hunger campaign director for Kansas Appleseed. Haley has worked extensively on food and hunger policy in Kansas, and she shares some of her insights and experiences working to defend programs like SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP provides vulne…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 368) — Go behind the true stories shown in Holocaust movies through the experiences of Robert Wolf's family. Since we'll be talking about the Holocaust, listener discretion is advised. Get Robert's book Where to watch today's movies The Sound of Music (1965) Life is Beautiful (1997) Schindler's List (1993) Walking w…

It's one of my favorite times of the year - the opening of Farmer's Market Season! For this episode of That Podcast in Hutch, we visit with my friend Kelli Snider-Short. She serves on the board of the Reno County Farmer's Market and is the market's media manager. Saturday, May 3 is opening day of the market, so it was a perfect time to visit about …

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses 1 Kings 17-19, as the great prophet Elijah comes onto the scene. From there, listeners are encouraged to examine their own lives and realize how deeply God cares for us and is with us in good times and bad. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Emily Hatfield

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 367) — Is John McClane a realistic cop or just an action hero with a badge? Yippee-ki-yay, history lovers, let's see if McClane would survive a real Internal Affairs review. Where to watch "Die Hard" now Helping us conduct a review of McClane from the entire Die Hard franchise is retired U.S. police sergeant Patrick…

This week’s episode of That Podcast in Hutch features my friends Emily and Will Ptacek. Emily suffered a traumatic brain injury during a traffic accident in Reno County. It left her with lasting injuries that will affect her cognition the rest of her life. In this episode, Emily and Will talk about what their lives looked like before the accident, …

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses some of the kings of the northern tribes of Israel that get very little in terms of verses, but receive very much in terms of punishment. There are many lessons to be learned from these unfaithful kings, and seeking to apply them to our lives will, hopefully, lead us closer to the heart of God an…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 366) — Homer’s "The Iliad" tells the story of the Trojan War, a tale brought to the big screen in the 2004 film "Troy." But with an ancient epic as its foundation—and Hollywood’s creative liberties—how much of the story is real? Where to watch "Troy" now In this episode, Neil Laird peels back the layers of myth and …

Looking into the life of Judah’s faithful King Asa, we can be encouraged that our own faithfulness is not dependent upon that of our parents. While his grandfather, Rehoboam, and his father, Abijam, were unfaithful kings, Asa broke away from their negative example. He even went so far as to remove his own grandmother from a position of power so tha…

For this episode of That Podcast in Hutch, I bring in my friend Lindsey Hatfield - though anyone who grew up with her would recognize her by the name Lindsey Payne. I have been lucky to become friends with Lindsey over the past several years - and the more I visit with her the more I become interested in her life, and her story. She grew up in Hutc…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 365) — Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Black Hawk Down, as historian Josh Donohue shares insights on the chaotic 1993 mission in Mogadishu. Learn what truly happened versus what Hollywood depicted. Subscribe to Josh's YouTube channel Josh has been on the podcast before to cover the historical accuracy of Thi…

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays continues through the Old Testament as we seek to apply the truths of God’s word to our lives today. In 1 Kings 14, King Rehoboam is facing a familiar enemy. This episode explores why this enemy has been allowed back into the lives of the tribe of Judah and how we might be able to keep ourselves from our enemy’s adv…

In this week’s episode of That Podcast in Hutch, I visit with Lacey Stone-Tillman, whose family has owned the Medicine Shoppe for nearly 30 years. If you have ever used a local pharmacy for your prescription drugs, you’ll want to listen to this episode. If you are a proud supporter of free markets, you’ll want to listen to this episode. If you beli…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 364) — Acclaimed historian Jon Parshall separates fact from fiction in the classic film "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and the brutal realities of the Thai-Burma Railway during World War II, also known as the Death Railway. We'll contrast the film's fictional Colonel Nicholson with his real-life counterpart Lieutena…

Artist Brady Scott didn’t hesitate when I asked if he’d join me in the somewhat crazy idea of recording an episode of That Podcast in Hutch in front of a live audience. He was all about it. We gathered at the Hutchinson Public Library on one of the coldest days of this winter in front of the brave souls who came out to listen. We had a great time r…

This episode of Wifey Wednesdays continues in the life of King Jeroboam, the first king of the northern tribe of Israel after the great divide. Unfortunately, Jeroboam continues down the path of following his own desires instead of following God, and this episode explores the message he is given from God’s prophet Ahijah. This news is going to be a…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 363) — In today’s Behind the True Story episode, we take a closer look at the career of award-winning director and producer Robyn Flanery. Robyn's latest project, the documentary series "Profit Over People," explores the failure of the U.S. healthcare system. She previously directed the critically acclaimed document…

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks at the moment the kingdom of Israel divides. Both Rehoboam and Jeroboam take counsel from others that ends up having devastating consequences. Upon examination of the hearts and attitudes of these kings, there are many applications to be made for Christians today about egotism, fearfulness, and echo …

Christopher and I first met McKenna while recording downtown during the Dog Days of Summer Third Thursday event last year. We wanted to record audio snippets of people talking about their dogs, when we noticed this teenager walking around with a parrot on her shoulder. When the thien 16-year-old McKenna sat down to visit with us, we quickly realize…

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily looks into the Old Testament time period when God takes the kingdom away from Solomon’s son. From this account of the prophecy given to Jeroboam, we can see so much about the goodness and character of God — things that will change our lives and our homes if we imitate Him. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 362) — Author Rob Hilliard joins us to bring "The Pinkertons" miniseries to a close by covering episodes 15 through 22 of the TV show. From John Scobell and Kate Warne to Allan and Will Pinkerton, Rob's book takes what we know from history and fills in many of the blanks with a thrilling narrative. Grab your copy of…

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily examines David’s son, King Solomon, and shows how we can learn from the wisdom, humility, and foolishness of this famous king. Often touted for being the wisest, and lamented as being exceedingly worldly, there are many lessons to be gleaned from this ancient ruler. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 361) — We're continuing a look at "The Pinkertons" by covering episodes eight to 14 of the TV show. Find part one linked here. Coming back for today's episode is "In Freedom's Shadow" author Rob Hilliard. Rob's book is a historical novel based on the incredibly true story of Pinkertons operative John Scobell. Mentio…

In this episode of That Podcast in Hutch, we try to shed a little light on an issue that touches a lot of people in Hutchinson and the surrounding area - the impasse between the Hutchinson Clinic and Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance. I sat down with Julie Schott, medical reimbursement specialist for the Hutchinson Clinic. She walked me through …

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily discusses how a man who was an adulterer and a murderer could also be considered a man after God’s own heart, and blessed to be in the lineage of Christ. Follow along this season for an overview of the Old Testament. To start “in the beginning,” be sure to listen to season 20. ★ Support this podcast on Pat…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 360) — We're beginning of a three-part miniseries covering all 22 episodes of "The Pinkertons." Today, we examine the first seven episodes of the television series. Joining us for the miniseries is author Rob Hilliard, whose book "In Freedom's Shadow" is a historical novel based on the true story of Pinkerton operat…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 359) — Today is the 80th anniversary (January 25, 1945) of the official end of the Battle of the Bulge campaign during World War II. On our episode today, we'll learn about the classic film from 60 years ago (1965) that has often been criticized for many of its historical inaccuracies as it depicts the battle. Where…

I don't want to say that this week's episode gets a little heated, but I don't know what else you'd expect when we bring in the Hutchinson Fire Department and the Hutchinson Police Department to square off to win the trophy and bragging rights in the annual Battle of the Badges competition. It's all in the spirit of community service - and in raisi…

On this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, Emily dives back into the Old Testament narrative, this time focusing on the king that God gives to Israel after Saul — a king they did not deserve, but that they needed. Through God’s selection and preparation of a young shepherd, we are able to see a glimpse into the future King of kings, and find peace and ho…

On the season opener of Wifey Wednesdays season 21, Emily picks up where she left off in season 20 in the overview of the Bible series. This episode begins with the introduction of Israel's first earthly king, and what happens when you get exactly what you want - but it isn't what God had intended for you. Israel's rejection of God as their king pr…

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 358) — In 2000's Thirteen Days, we see a lot of the behind-the-scenes discussions and decisions that took place during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962. To help us separate fact from fiction, we'll get to hear from Joshua Donohue, who is the Adjunct Professor of History at Suffolk County Community College…

I hope everyone had the chance to enjoy friends and family over the holiday season. I know I enjoyed the chance to slow down a bit and share time with my family. It's the most important part of Thanksgiving and Christmas for me. As we turn to the New Year and the start of 2025, our first episode of this season will begin by looking backwards to the…