The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson

Send us Fan Mail It's Commencement! If you asked yourself what were your plans when you graduated from high school, college, etc. what would your answer have been? This week, on the Sunnyside of Life, we consider our plans...and what God has in store for each of us. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A 70 percent increase in military spending in the last 10 years. Sure, we have ding-dongs who've caused a recession and an inflationary debacle but we also are doing it wrong. The money we provide the government will never be enough so you can be sure their solution will be to print more money. Why not? They own the printers.  Here's a couple original ideas rooted in his...

Send us Fan Mail This week we celebrate Mothers! Troy is joined in conversation by Heidi and dear friend, Kari Wooldridge, mothers each in different circumstances and we discuss the ups and downs of being a mom, how our families work together and what our mother's have taught us. Plus, some of the best Mother's Day gifts and a whole lot of funny stories to which everyone can relate. We h...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside we just can't resist taking advantage of a change in recording plans to comment on our illustrious legislation about to pass into law SF496. The Koch-ists ban some books with explicit pictures and descriptions that join books banned previously by the Woke-ists who are hurt by words from Roald Dahl and Mark Twain. In the process, the Senate inadvertently...

Send us Fan Mail This week at Sunnyside, our 10th episode, we think about Earth Day - provide a bit of background, talk about prom, the errors Troy has made so far, and what to think about RFK, Jr.  It's where we catch up on our month so far - and look forward to a bright future. Check out the Sunnyside of Life! https://pabstblueribbon.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Sunnyside of Life, meet our friend Mark "Spook" Helgeson. He's a man with a special set of skills...that includes making your lawn look like a showcase golf course. Find out what kind of weed Donald Trump, AOC, Whoopi, and more are according to the Superintendent. Also, you may learn a few things about on-going conspiracies, fishing, and makin...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Troy visits with Mark Meckler, President of Convention of States Action -it's simple - there's NO WAY the federal government will relinquish any of its power, live within a budget, or limit themselves to reasonable terms. The Founders anticipated this, and thus, Article V of the US Constitution details how amendments may be made whether by Congress, OR by the...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy is joined by the head pastors of three area churches in a discussion about Holy Week and the Resurrection. Join Troy and Pastors Les Green, Rod Hopp, and Eric Weaver as they cover the meaning of this week, the Resurrection, some of the mysteries surrounding the amazing events and their meaning, most important of which is: HE IS RISEN! We ho...

Send us Fan Mail This week, join Troy and Dr. Kevin Mason, Professor of History, Waldorf University as the two discuss how to make history important to the masses and how to get involved in our communities and make a difference. Kevin has created a successful following with his Notes on Iowa website which has continued to teach and inspire people across the country. Learn what it takes to bring hi...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the fifth episode brings about a new feature - the BYE WEEK. Every 5th Episode will take a break from the interviews of our most interesting guests and their pursuits and instead discuss the happenings at Sunnyside. Recently, the Thompson Family took a Cruise to the Caribbean. Troy has some opinions about that - Airports, the TSA, the US Virgin Islands, cruise ship pass...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Iowa House Representative and Majority Whip, Henry Stone stops by the studio and visits about everything from football to education bills, culture, crazy ideas, and maybe spending time reducing legislation. Listen in and get to know him, where the Republican Party seems to be going and what that might mean for all of us on the Sunnyside of Life! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week join us on the Sunnyside of Life as we visit with Improv Artist, Nate Forsberg of Mike and Nate! Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even practice your improv skills! https://mikeandnatecomedy.com Also in this episode meet Woody - he’s in witness protection, hiding from his evil Uncle Don Escrutapei…. Moses and Aaron invent Trade Unions And everyone’s favorite comedy du...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jesse Howard joins the cast of Sunnyside to discuss his career in the National Guard, recruiting young men and women to serve and work in their home state, and make a difference.  Jesse is also the President of the Iowa Association of School Boards and a longtime school board director the New London School District. You can imagine there's plenty to discuss with Ed...

Send us Fan Mail In this inaugural episode of The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson, musician and homesteader Donovan Johnson breaks in the studio at Sunnyside. It's a biographical look at the life of a musician who has pioneered back to the farmstead of his youth and has determined to play a new melody that feels like life, in small town Iowa. Don't be surprised when our conversation...

Send us Fan Mail It's not all talk...each week we'll have original skits in every episode. Some may actually be funny.... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Most podcasts don't care what you think. We sort of do. Here's our phone number and email so you can let us know how great we are or, more likely, how much you really don't approve of our sense of humor, opinions, the color of the sky today....whatever. This is the perfect way to get your message through...and if it's interesting we may even include it on a fut...

Send us Fan Mail Our inaugural episode of The Sunnyside of Life is with lifelong friend, talented globetrotting musician, and now local homesteader...Donovan Johnson.  Here's a little peek at how that will sound.... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson will deliver its first full episode Monday, February 20th, 2023. There will be a great guest, topical conversation, some farmstead updates, drop-ins, skits, and stories in each episode every week. Subscribe now so you are sure to catch them all and share with your friends! In the meantime, enjoy this preview of what's to come... Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson will deliver its first full episode Monday, February 20th, 2023. There will be a great guest, topical conversation, some farmstead updates, drop-ins, skits, and stories in each episode every week. Subscribe now so you are sure to catch them all and share with your friends! In the meantime, enjoy this preview of what's to come... Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson will deliver its first full episode Monday, February 20th, 2023. There will be a great guest, topical conversation, some farmstead updates, drop-ins, skits, and stories in each episode every week. Subscribe now so you are sure to catch them all and share with your friends! In the meantime, enjoy this preview of what's to come... Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail The Sunnyside of Life with Troy Thompson will deliver its first full episode Monday, February 20th, 2023. There will be a great guest, topical conversation, some farmstead updates, drop-ins, skits, and stories in each episode every week. In the meantime, enjoy this trailer of what's to come.  Subscribe now so you are sure to catch them all and share with your friends! Support...