On this episode of The Groove Life Podcast, we welcome back Greg Stoll — Cedar Rapids’ own Midnight Smoker. Greg first joined us two years ago, and since then his barbecue journey has grown from NewBo City Market to a beautiful brick-and-mortar spot in downtown Cedar Rapids.

Greg starts his days early, tending the smokers and feeding our city with incredible BBQ. He shares how music protects his mood, family fuels his inspiration, and why his biggest goal is filling people’s souls with food.

And, in true Midnight Smoker fashion, Greg showed up to the podcast with some delicious BBQ for us to share while we talked smoke, music, and the grind behind the business.

Welcome to The Groove Life, a bi-weekly podcast from one of the Corridor's hardest rockers Shane Lunsford, joined by his daughter Mikah, focused around good vibes and positivity - the things in life that make you groove.

New episodes every other Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Visit GrooveLifePod.com for the Groove Life Spotify playlist!

The Groove Life Podcast is produced by Upload Media Group as part of the Upload Media Incubator Series. This collection of podcasts and projects receives discounted production rates, educational benefits, and additional support from Upload Media to help bring their project to life. Learn more at UploadMediaGroup.com.

This week on The Groove Life Podcast, we sit down with local country musician Mike Flack. Mike opens up about his deep family roots in music and how those rich dynamics shaped not only his sound, but his life. From growing up surrounded by music to now sharing the stage with his own son, it’s a full-circle journey. His band Outlaw 4 brings that same raw, honest energy to every show — and you can feel it. The stage is where he also connects with people, feeding off their energy. Outside of music, Mike also works alongside his sister as a bondsman, proving that life off stage can be just as real and grounded as life on it.

This episode is about family, passion, legacy, and the kind of authenticity you can’t fake.

Welcome to The Groove Life, a bi-weekly podcast from one of the Corridor's hardest rockers Shane Lunsford, joined by his daughter Mikah, focused around good vibes and positivity - the things in life that make you groove.

New episodes every other Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Visit GrooveLifePod.com for the Groove Life Spotify playlist!

The Groove Life Podcast is produced by Upload Media Group as part of the Upload Media Incubator Series. This collection of podcasts and projects receives discounted production rates, educational benefits, and additional support from Upload Media to help bring their project to life. Learn more at UploadMediaGroup.com.

This week on The Groove Life Podcast, we sit down with Jeff and Megan Nelson. Jeff calls himself a freelance drummer—he goes where the groove is needed—and when he’s not behind the kit, he’s helping people reach their goals as a realtor. He’s also an accomplished pianist and enjoys coaching his daughter at the keys. Megan spent years bartending before making the move to working at a diner, where she became the owner’s right-hand and a key part of the operation. Megan also shares that her best friend is her daughter, who’s Facebook famous, and she loves spending every moment she can with her. Together, Jeff and Megan are proud parents, a strong couple, and a great example of supporting each other while building a life centered on family and purpose.

Welcome to The Groove Life, a bi-weekly podcast from one of the Corridor's hardest rockers Shane Lunsford, joined by his daughter Mikah, focused around good vibes and positivity - the things in life that make you groove.

New episodes every other Monday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you find your podcasts.

Visit GrooveLifePod.com for the Groove Life Spotify playlist!

The Groove Life Podcast is produced by Upload Media Group as part of the Upload Media Incubator Series. This collection of podcasts and projects receives discounted production rates, educational benefits, and additional support from Upload Media to help bring their project to life. Learn more at UploadMediaGroup.com.