Pants Optional

On this episode of Pants Optional, the dads head to Newton's favorite fireworks tent to sit down with Brian Shores, owner of Store for Homes Furniture, to hear how the Central Iowa Fireworks tent got its start. As always, the conversation quickly goes off the rails as the guys talk cars, steak dinners, lawn mowing, questionable fireworks stories, and life in general. Be sure to listen closely for...

On Episode 73, the guys get an exclusive inside look at one of the most anticipated new venues in Newton, Whiskey Drink. Owner Jason Ray joins the show to share the story behind the dream, the challenges of bringing it to life, and all the exciting plans he has in store for the space. From concept to grand opening, Jason gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn an idea int...

This week’s episode dives into questionable food choices, rare bird sightings around the farm that may or may not just be somebody’s escaped chicken, summer plans that probably won’t happen, and that elite Midwest feeling when Memorial Day Weekend officially unlocks “leave the garage door open” season. Grab a cold drink, fire up the mower you’ve been meaning to fix, and join the conversation, pant...

After a 7-month break, Pants Optional is finally back behind the mics for Episode 71, and absolutely nothing has changed. We dive into sports, family life, lawn tractors for some reason, and all the nostalgic stuff from childhood that somehow unlocked core memories for everybody. It’s part catch-up, part therapy session, and part complete train wreck. Lots of laughs, random stories, and the kind o...

This week the guys dive headfirst into the chaos of high school playoff football, bold predictions are made, and the Cardinals have made everyone proud! But it wouldn’t be Pants Optional without a hard-hitting journalistic deep-dive into… proper butt-wiping procedure. Yes, technique is debated. Yes, strong opinions are shared. Yes, you will learn things you cannot unlearn. Plus: unsolicited life h...

Your favorite foursome returns for another gas-powered episode of Pants Optional! Whether it was a bad bean night or just uncontrollable laughter, things get delightfully out of hand. Grab your headphones (and maybe some air freshener) it’s going to be a blast!

The boys are back again for another episode, two within 2 weeks, they are really getting after it. Mikes was busy with appointments but they still find plenty to cover in episode 68. 

The boys had to get one episode in before the summer was over. Plenty of summer adventures to cover and long time friend of the program, Pat Riley stops by, while Jsump is home cleaning closets. 

The guys jumped into an impromptu podcast. Too late for Mike and his busy schedule of appointments. A lot of great conversation with just the 3 crew members. Be sure to shoot us some topics on the social media pages if you have things for us to discuss and as always, pants are optional. 

Back once again from hiatus, the guys enjoy a much needed session behind the mics. Some great conversations and laughs. We sure wish they could do this more often. 

The guys welcome in their first ever female guest, Hailey Sumpter. Hailey highlights her time as an athlete at NHS.  It was great to get her perspective on being a student athlete and what her future plans are. As serious as this episode might seem, it doesn't lack the normal shenanigans, considering this was the first recording in 7 months. Thanks for listening. 

Surprise surprise they're back again, 2 new episodes in 2 weeks! The guys run down Christmas shopping, Offseason gardening strategies, coaching. youth sports and so much more. This one gets a little long, but you'll definitely want to stay until the end. 

Your eyes are not deceiving you, this is a new episode. It's been a little over a year since the boys were in the studio. It was great to see them back together again, they had a lot to talk about and things got off the rails as usually. There was definitely a fair share of screwing around! Episode 62 hot off the press! 

In a miraculous turn of events, the guys are back for yet another episode, two weeks in row! Sometimes the conversations have to get serious, and they did in episode 61. We missed Sumps again but hopefully he'll be back once quarters end is over. 

Episode 60! It only took them 4 years to get there! Sumps is missed in his absents, but the guys have fun talking about recent adventures, new stores, and mix in a little bit of football. 

The guys are FINALLY back for a new episode. It's been 4 months since the last one so they were trying to shake the rust off. Highlights from summer and the last 4 months of life, Urias can't remember any of it! Welcome back! 

A special guest shows up for episode 58. Michael's ex roommate or better known as Ronald Senior is in the house. We talk everything from Ron's time in Vietnam to his favorite infomercial purchase. You won't want to miss the laughs in this one. 

It's a Friday night and we have the full crew back for episode 57. It doesn't take long for this to go off the rails. The guys check in with Sumps and his recent adventures, Mikes golf game, a live on air question from a loyal listener and Honeymoon talk. If you want a real serious discussion stay tuned till the end, it gets real deep quick. 

Guys, we're back. The hiatus is over, the studio is open and we are putting words back into your ear holes. Just a quick recap of what the crew has been up to, new jobs, broken beds, and sore feet. It's all there, take a listen! 

The guys talk gifts, halloween activities, the worker shortage, Cib's distain for photo filters, and much more on the double nickel episode of Pants Optional. 

The guys are back with a fresh episode and an all new segment. They put their picks in for this weeks college football and NFL action. Remember they're amateurs so bet at your own risk. Cib's having issues keeping his cow contained, Mike's pissed off at something and Carl still has the mullet! 

It's been a little over a month since last hearing from the guys. They had a lot to catch up on. Cib's dabbling in the fermented foods, Mike's setting records at the Iowa State Fair and football is back baby!! Good conversations and a great time in this episode of Pants Optional! 

The guys are finally back together for a summer episode. Sump is primed and ready after his round of golf. The guys talk about vacations, Cib's birthday that no one cares about and a whole lot of nothing. 

The guys are finally back and they've "hired" their summer intern, AKA Connor Gholson.  They talk dog shows, predators on the farm, Newtonfest kicks off with Damon Dotson, and much more on the first official episode of Summer 2021. 

The full crew is back for episode 50, although there was a late arrival. The guys discuss weed control, coaching little league, and Sumps close call with a heifer. Michael also has some serious beef with Carl's buying habits.