In this episode of Backroads & Bonfires, Adam & Ryan host another night of trivia at The Cobblestone Ballroom in Storm Lake, IA. You'll be able to listen along and play with us (minus a few picture/video categories)! The theme was Home Alone this year. We asked 40 Home Alone related questions and 40 miscellaneous Christmas questions as well of other categories! I think you will have a hoot listening along and testing your Christmas knowledge! Hut Hut. Love y'all.
Sconnie Jared joins the boys! But first, Adam had to navigate the Mission Impossible laser field to get to tonight’s recording. The boys reminisce on 2000s comedies and some comedy movie hypotheticals. Adam doesn’t understand people’s fear of geese, or why the heck people are driving farther than necessary! Jared updates the boys on how duck season went and how early ice fishing season has been. Burk tells us about his trip to dsm for a Home Alone screening with McCauley Culkin. In the Merry Meat, Mm!, of the show, the boys continue celebrating Christmas by listing their top 5 Christmas TV Episodes ever, before discussing the top gifts of our (my?) birth year. What a fun trip down memory lane! Hut Hut! Love y’all.
Ped, Burk and guest Grace open the show discussing a horrid Black Friday experience and people dumbly slipping on ice. Another fantastic Tik Tok video series has reached Adam’s algorithm, much to the chagrin of Ryan. Burk brings us his perfect song of the week and back by popular demand, THE ROTTEN TOMATOES GAME!! In the Meat, Mm!, we celebrate the Christmas season by reading real and fake Hallmark movie plots and seeing if Grace can guess correctly. We end with fondly remembering some 90’s Christmas gifts. Hut Hut! Love y’all.
Adam welcomes back Glizzy and her cousin, first time guest, Lisa! We dive right in with Adam & Lisa talking about being the youngest sibling and also teacher’s kids. We get into Lisa’s love of NKOTB and a boy band discussion. In the meat, Mm!, it’s all about being a 90’s girl! From all the teen magazines and trends, to heart throbs to our Mt Rushmore of celeb crushes growing up. We end the show with a kick-off to Christmas! Remembering the Christmas meals growing up, dressing up and making movies with cousins and what present we wanted the most! Love y’all. Hut Hut
Ped & Burk kick off the episode with a discussion of what they think the best month is. The boys ponder their 40th birthdays. Where has the time gone? Parking at a gas station will reveal a person's entire character. Don't sleep on Dairy Queen burgers. We list our perfect Thanksgiving plates, and then, in some foreshadowing, it's Burk's perfect song. For the MEAT, Mm!, it's a massive topic we've been holding onto: Our all-time top ten movies! A nearly impossible task! We get country to end the show. Hut Hut! Love y'all.
Ped, Burk and Tommy get a little serious in the cold open before Burk drops the perfect song on us out the gates. Tom and Adam then talk about their love for muk bang in a real brotherly love moment. We feel seen. Burk shares quite possibly the greatest catfishing story of all-time. A discussion about actors and cheaters. Tom’s new tariff policy after being re-elected. And more intro thoughts! In the MEAT, Mm!, the boys reminisce on their early days in social media, being the first generation to have MSN Messenger, Facebook, how glorious it was, and how it enhanced the 2000s high school and college experience. Then Twitter came along and things got wild. Do you remember your first slow dance? Hut Hut! Love y’all.
Burk & Gliz open the how in a full-on ATTACK on Adam's food character and he will not stand for it! A little Elton John chatter happens before we do a DOUBLE Mt Rushmore! In the first Rushmore we discuss funny Iowa town names, and there are plenty. Then we move onto a Mt Rushmore before for the beginning of fall, CASSEROLES! We end the show discussing Fall Traditions as kids. This episode made me hungry. Hut Hut! Love y'all.
Ped, Burk and Glizzy are basking in fall ambiance for this episode, via AI, which in turn leads to a winding convo about artificial intelligence. Adam brings us another insane couple getting married who can't read the room. China's new law on social media influencers. Elizabeth lost her son at a pumpkin patch and he was in big trouble! She also shared about a weird encounter she had after a night of watching scary movies and Ryan gives us goosebumps with a true story! The gang discusses napping, sleep culture and sleep pods! We end PART ONE with Burk's perfect song. Love y'all. Hut Hut!
In this episode of the Backroads and Bonfires podcast, Adam Pedersen shares his thoughts on various topics, including the challenges of harvest season, a breakdown of his combine, and his love for sports, particularly the Iowa Hawkeyes. He discusses the New York Times' controversial top 100 podcasts list, expressing his disbelief at the omissions of major podcasts like Joe Rogan's. Adam also reflects on Bill Belichick's recent coaching decisions and the impact of ego on his legacy. Additionally, he presents his Mount Rushmore of white running backs and concludes with a nostalgic look at the best Halloween episodes in TV history, particularly from Home Improvement. Hut Hut! Love y'all.
On thid episode of Backroads and Bonfires Adam is shocked by the amount of employees that work on a late night show. The boys then talk about shows we weren't allowed to watch as a kid. We dive into the disturbing Ed Gein show on Netflix. Adam has Jared breakdown how duck season has been going in Wisconsin and share some duck recipes. Burk asks us to name our MTV MT Rushmore tv shows then the boys get into SPOOKTOBER! We remember costume parties and the games we played at them, a Halloween "would you rather", and hypothetical Halloween tag team partners! Hut Hut. Love y'all.
In this solo episode of the Backroads and Bonfires podcast, Adam Pedersen shares insights from the busy harvest season, updates on sports, and personal reflections on body image and powerlifting. He discusses the impact of alcohol on personal growth, highlights basketball legend Jason Williams, and addresses the recent incident involving Mark Sanchez. Adam also shares his goals for HUT HUT Media, emphasizing faith, community support, showcasing rural America, and his dreams of notable collaborations. The episode concludes with a fun discussion on favorite paranormal movies for Spooktober. Hut Hut. Love y'all!
Ped, Burk and Glizzy kick off this episode reviewing the fruits Elizabeth brought us to try! Adam showed the gang his new tattoo then they discuss people getting carried away with buzzwords and "intelligent lingo" nowadays. Adam shares his experience with FINALLY using mouth tape while sleeping, and we determine he needs to do a sleep study. We play Glizzy's movie trivia game before discussing the movies we watched the most growing up as children and kids. Adam ends with a 90s girl quick hitter for Elizabeth. Hut Hut. Love y'all.
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On this episode the boys open the show recapping their time hosting 90s Trivia at the Cobblestone Ballroom, then Adam shares a WILD story about a Canadian man and tooth in eye surgery. Adam shares how AI is revolutionizing the ASMR and satisfaction videos game, much to Ryan's dismay. This leads to a conversation about internet consumption and the negative effects. In the meat, Mm!, top 5 fruits has been a topic of conversation in Adam's life so the boys list theirs and then in honor of Robert Redford they list their Mt Rushmore of Redford movies. RIP Roy & Sundance. Hut Hut.
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Adam opens this episode going solo. He discusses the last two online purchases he made and how he'd use them in battle. Another installment of the "Number Ones" segment. He then lists his Mt Rushmore of dogs before having a 2 minute geek out over a burger. Then, we bring back a recording from July, where Ped, Burk and Glizzy P talked about summer jobs growing up. From baling hay, walking beans and shelling corn to babysitting, lifeguarding and mowing. We were model employees. Love you all and Hut Hut!
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Glizzy P joins the boys! We catch up on her school year so far then dive into an awesome discussion about childhood sleepovers; full of plenty of stories! The boys say goodnight to each other. Adam needs to do a sleep study. Elizabeth brings her movie trivia game for the boys, then the three of us reminisce on homecoming week! What was HOCO like for us millennials in the early 2000s. Spoiler: IT WAS AWESOME! Love you all. Hut Hut!
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Sconnie Jared joins the boys for this episode! They open up talking about how fun it would be to be a Picker. Burk drops something TOTALLY 90s on us. Old movies are coming back to theatres and Jared's school year is off to a hot start. Adam has a take on the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift engagement. Shoutout delivery drivers, the USCG has recovered the mother load of drugs, and does your sweat have a scent? We discuss when the hay day of video games was. In the meat, Mm!, the boys do, quite possibly, the best topic there is to draft, and boy does it deliver. Love you all. Hut Hut!
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Ped & Burk open this show talking about Burk's epic family trip to Montana...VIA TRAIN! From major storm delays, Amish people and huckleberries to crystal blue water, mountain coasters and pristine views. What a way to see America. Adam's toenails grow at different paces. The boys get into some unexpected jai alai talk, which leads to us breaking down our best recess sports performances. Adam's new Tik Tok fascination is glass making, and it's crazy, yo. Is it a ranking or a rating? Why do we make people eat like jokesters in food ads? In the meat (Mm!) of the episode, we discuss lazy habits people have that annoy us. We all have some! And who are we kidding, we're probably guilt at times also. Love you all. Hut Hut!
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
On this episode of Backroads & Bonfires, Adam goes solo podding and kicks us off with a poem to welcome back college football. He discusses how he is adjusting well to heat as he ages, recaps his trip to the great Iowa State Fair, more auction gigs and lists all of the things he is most looking forward to about the fast-approaching fall season. In the meat, Mm!, Adam gives his full thoughts and breakdown on the upcoming Iowa Hawkeye football season. From offense, defense, special teams and his prediction on what the Hawks' record will be. Football season is back! Hut Hut! Love y'all.
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Adam & Elizabeth open the show talking favorite outdoor games as a kid, remembering Claire's and how our childhood lifestyle is fading, discussing Adam's 20-year class reunion, and a fresh "number ones" segment. Ped & Glizzy then discuss and break down her amazing trip with our youth group to the Boundary Waters. It is a trip that will allow you to see just how strong and capable you are, how to overcome obstacles, work together as a team, and experience God's creation in unique ways. I know you are going to love these stories! Hut Hut! Love y'all.
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)
Ped, Burk and Brad Elder bring you a raucous intro of breaking down Brad's Gordon Bombay moment and adult hockey league, the National Senior Games, good times at the bowling alley and why men are choosing not to wear belts and expose themselves. Are sleep aids a fad or actually helpful? Adam mourns Claire's (and their beautiful magnetic earrings) filing for bankruptcy. Adam and Ryan then do a draft, full of brain farts, to build their all-time music festival lineups! In the 90s quick hitter the boys can't believe they missed this movie growing up. Love y'all.
Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode) Outro Music "Quittin' Time" by Patrick Lee (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/legalcode)