Backroads & Bonfires

This one has been a long time coming! Adam, Joel, Derek, Thomas and Brett are together, recounting stories of why being Adam's friend growing up was harrowing and dangerous. Remember, these were bonding moments NOT friendship ruining moments. I think you're going to love listening to these stories and also yet again wonder why we are all still friends, enjoy!  Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc...

Join Adam & Ryan as they break down their favorite days of school growing up, including more conversation about just how awesome we/I was with teen dating life. Tid bits from the episode include... We grew up in the great flavor explosion of sunflower seeds.  Big League Chew, candy cigarettes and beef jerky chew. Were you just joshin' around or was it a brew ha ha. I always had these dreams that I...

Join Adam, Brett & Steve for a raucous episode. Adam has a therapy session about his childhood ear infections, Brett has his boat wave dreams crushed and Steve has a solution to finally make it rain. PLUS, an absolutely EPIC "Would You Rather" discussion you don't want to miss on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires.  Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (h...

Join Adam & Ryan, just a couple middle aged dudes recoverin' from a baseball game, for a delightful conversation of our dream week of school lunches, 90's quick hitters, and MTV Music Trivia on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Tid bits include... Sometimes a dude's just gotta ride the bull. Ketchup is a vegetable. Hide and seek in the dark horror. I thought we weren't going to sing on...

Join Adam, Ryan and Tom for a moment of vulnerability, as they air their nerdy embarrassing facts about themselves. Some 90's quick hitters as always, plus some high school sports stories arise, all while waiting on those delicious Philly sandwiches in the oven.  Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode)...

Join Adam & Brett, just a couple chickpeas in a pod, for an episode full of savory food talk. They discuss taking out a second mortgage to buy beef jerky, a life affirming food experience, giant thanksgiving burritos and the one truck stop snack you can have for the rest of your life. Plus, a Pedersen Luck story that yet again makes you question how we are all still friends on this episode of Back...

Adam, Ryan & Tom bring you this great episode. We open by ranking the best breakfast breads, Tom shares his gift giving skills, Burk speaks Danish and someone might become a Clampett. We then transition to a different tone. A vulnerable, raw, deep discussion about community. What does your community mean to you and what are you doing to help? How growing up in and still living in a small town...

Join Adam along with Brett for a nostalgia packed episode. Adam thinks it's time for mopeds' great return. We discuss the glorious early days of Facebook form the perspective of we, the First Genners. How awesome was Walmart in the 90's? Plus, a Pedersen Luck survival story.  Hop on the train with us and enjoy the ride! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License...

Adam & Ryan deliver this nostalgia filled episode to you. Remember how smooth and awesome you were as a teeny bopper? Us too. Some tid bits of what you can expect... "That's Boogey Man 101, man" "I was convinced Jason Voorhees was real and lived in my town" "You're the first person that would die in a scary movie" "How do janitors know what all those keys go to?" "You fell for an internet hoax...

Join host Adam Pedersen along with Steve Hamer as they fondly remember the famous West Links 2 Person Best Ball golf league, some tid bits... Fireworks Blow Darts Club Throws Gator Carts Pond Swimming Raw Meat Sandwiches Ric Flair Slaps Adam also admits something to all of you for the first time in Pedersen Luck. Sure hope you can enjoy the ride on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires  In...

Adam, Tom and Ryan are together again. Some quotes and tidbits of what you can expect...  Adam's 90's Teen Hearththrob ranking. Sitcom reminiscing is inevitable.  Top 5 cereals excitement. "They're an inferior cereal varnish!" "I drink hot chocolate in the winter." "Is that groundbreaking?" An absolute shunning of Charlie Conway Lance Harbor vs Johnathan Moxon HEAT A Randall "Pink" Floyd...

Adam, Brett & Steve bring you a jam-packed episode full of laughs and wisdom. Some tidbits to look forward to... ENJOY! Happy 26th Anniversary "Twister" "Why can't I say the word better in a sentence anymore?!" Pedersen Feat of Amazingness! Adam struggles with the heat. We crown the King of the grocery store parking lot.  Brett celebrates an anniversary. Food talk lends to why we're THICC...

Adam, Tom and Ryan are together again! Some quotes and tidbits of what you can expect... I think you're going to seriously enjoy this! "Did he just say he was FLIRTING to that song?" "Ped models his drumming after two people: John Bonham of Led Zeppelin & Zach Hanson of Hanson." "Hey man! It's me, Craig from O'Town! "I didn't have "Who let the Dogs Out" on my discman." "Ped's Prom Mix '04" "Huffy...

Join host Adam Pedersen along with Tom Hinkeldey & Ryan Burkhart for the first of many times all together! This is a fun ride of impressions, an all time Saturday Night Live roster draft, our favorite concerts, random tangents and so much more! Get ready to laugh on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creative...

Join host Adam Pedersen along with Steve Hamer for an enlightening intro of golf talk, twitter and student loans before they draft their all time baseball movies. Then find out why Adam had to live with the "neatest" person on campus at UNI on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by...

Join host Adam Pedersen along with Steve Hamer for some catching up followed by a news story that leads to Adam listing his top 5 boys and girls baby names, then they remember the days of the famous Farmers Bowling League and much more on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3...

Adam is going solo for this episode. He discusses some "pandemics", takes you on a detailed adventure of his recent food life, and shares an epic Pedersen Luck story on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. 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 w...

Join Hosts Adam, Brett & Steve as they open with a raucous intro, discuss the glory days of 2000's MTV Reality TV, and a Pedersen Luck story that made Adam the worst son on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. 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 chang...

Join Hosts Adam, Brett & Steve, with special guest Ryan Burkhardt, for THEE ultimate discussion of thee ultimate snack bracket. Also, let's hash out some pet peeves on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. 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 we...

Join Host Adam Pedersen as he continues his conversation with Wyatt. We get into his world travels and discuss his favorite cities & food while traveling. In the middle, Guy Fieri sends us on a deep dive but we recover, and so much more on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/...

Join Host Adam Pedersen as he catches up with lifelong friend, Wyatt Svendsen. Wyatt is a small town Midwest fella through and through, who now resides in The Big Apple. A great conversation about growing up in a small town, taking a chance on yourself, pursuing dreams, marriage and more on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) Licen...

Join Hosts Adam & Steve, fresh off of an Iowa game winning three and on an emotional high, as they remember favorite March Madness moments and give you their expert opinions on who to pick in your brackets (episode recorded when brackets not yet released) on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes were made) License Link (https://creativecommons....

Join Hosts Adam, Brett & Steve as they draft their all time Boston movies, learn ya some grammar and remember the iconic Saved by the Bell on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. 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 (htt...

Join Hosts Adam, Brett & Steve as we find out that Adam + Google = Trivia Master, Brett has become a champion, and Steve took last week off to prepare for his solo What's Cookin' segment on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. 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"...

Join Hosts Adam & Brett as they discuss terrapins, heist movies, and Braveheart spoilers while Steve is out on this episode of Backroads & Bonfires. 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.or...