On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes the person he has called The Most Interesting Man in the World, Walt Merrell — District Attorney of Covington County, Alabama, and author of the Shepherding Outdoors series.

Tune in to hear Walt share a few unforgettable stories that prove hope can show up in the wildest places (sometimes thanks to a pack of feral cats), plus laughs about courtroom pantyhose rules, horseback DUIs, and the scabies incident you’ll wish you could unhear. Listen as he and Andy discuss why restoring families is the real key to fighting crime, how laughter and storytelling help him handle the darkest parts of his job, and how Shepherding Outdoors keeps him grounded when life gets downright messy — socks or no socks.

Connect with Walt Online:

• Website: ShepherdingBook.com
• Email: shepherdingoutdoors@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shepherdingoutdoors
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherding_outdoors/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShepherdingOutdoors

On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Dr. Amanda Vanderheyden — school psychologist, education policy advisor, thought leader, and founder of Spring Math.

Tune in to hear Amanda share why better instruction — not just more money — is the real key to improving education outcomes, and why all kids can learn math when given the right tools. Listen as she and Andy talk about her journey from early mental health work to influencing federal law, the story behind Spring Math’s success in classrooms across the U.S. and around the world, and what she’s learned about leadership, culture, and putting resources to work wisely.

Connect with Amanda Online

• Website: https://www.springmath.org/
• Twitter: https://x.com/amandavande1

On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Rick Burgess — radio host, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of The Man Church.

Tune in to hear Rick share stories and lessons from his father’s coaching legacy, his own journey of faith, and the personal challenges of writing Men Don’t Run in the Rain. Hear him reflect on how his father’s coaching shaped his values, the bond between fathers and sons, and how sports, faith, and family build character—as well as the hardest parts of writing, the wisdom that continues to shape his life, and why old-school values still matter.

Buy the book: https://amzn.to/44ikuKE

Connect with Rick Online

• https://www.rickburgessshow.com/
• https://www.themanchurch.com/
• https://www.burgessministries.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therickburgessshow/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickburgessshow
• Twitter: https://x.com/bigvox?lang=en
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickbigvoxburgess/?hl=en