Backroads & Bonfires

Ped, Burk and special guest Havard Derek! The boys open the show discussing class reunions and aging. Has the world changed more from 1977-1997 or 2005-2025? Adam introduces a new segment called "Number Ones". The boys talk seafood. Adam is annoyed by MomTok. Our own near death farm stories and how lucky we were. In the meat, Mm!, the guys get NERDY, and rank quite possibly their favorit...

Ped, Burk and JARED IN PERSON kick off this episode with a taste of Wisconsin. We then recap an amazing 4th of July, discuss another psycho bride on her wedding day, and Burk thinks it'd be fun to be in witness protection. The boys catch up on some fishing before doing an EPIC and loaded all-time action movies draft. The fellas travel back to the 90s to discuss their favorite PE games in elementar...

Ped, Chad and Tim go live from a float during the Sar Spangled Spectacular parade in Storm Lake for this episode! The boys had an absolute blast entertaining and interacting with the crowd while discussing 4th of July memories growing up, a take on umbrellas, best things to receive as a parade spectator, and what you think of when you hear the word MURICA! Burk joins for the satellite segment and...

Ped, Burk and Glizzy P bring the noise on this one! Adam is fed up with men and plaid shorts, Burk comes at Ped & Gliz for their workour routines, a hostile discussion of how to cut sandwiches, a WILD discussion about how we sleep and bedwear attire, and we play Liz's "name that movie game"! With the 4th of July approaching we then talk about the moments in our lives when we felt...

On this episode of Backroads & Bonfires: The Sopranos is turning Burk into an Italian. Adam doesn't buy the Helen Keller hype, and the boys need to break this down. Ped then presents Burk with a game of "choose your seat on the airplane" with a wild cast of characters involved. The boys then close the show with thee definitive breakdown of Mount Rushmore of 90s sitcoms heart thro...

Ped & Burk open the show with a feature by Casey Kasem! Adam then explains plus size park hoppers to Ryan, unfriendly sounding service departments, divorce coaches are a thing now, the boys laughing over social media habits, and Burk gives this week's perfect song. Adam then introduces a new sponsor to the show before the boys ride down memory lane sharing their favorite tv memories from c...

The boys reminisce about those beautiful summer nights on the baseball diamond and the unmatched personality of a baseball dugout. Adam then brings some pizza chatter questions and the boys are annoyed by Adulting 101. Hut Hut Media producer extraordinaire, Josiah, then stops by the hot seat for a fun conversation sharing his journey to learning video editing and the hilarious videos he made as a...

Ped, Burk and Glizzy P kick off this episode in some goofy late-night moods! Adam immediately feels dumb for not understanding a simple joke. Adam has issues with society being less friendly, but is HE the problem? The gang reflects on Osama Bin Laden's death and Burk brings us this week's perfect song. In the meat, Mm!, we discuss birthday parties as a 90s kid! The activities, the food, h...

Ped, Burk and Mr. Reliable kick off this episode wondering what Adam's cows think of him. The boys then take it back to the 2000s with The Rejects! The Jonas Brothers bring unexpected division to the podcast. Sarah Jessica Parker lied right to our faces. More awkward adult behavior on social media. Is it weird to call your in-laws mom and dad? Adam is heavily bothered by some bad grammar. Bret...

Ped, Burk and Sconnie Jared kick off this episode discussing the new Pope...'s brother. Adam then introduces the boys to the ultimate adult summer camp, and they discuss what to bring back from their childhood as adults now. Another insane wedding story has entered the chat. Ryan would like to make an admission of his hypocrisy. Burk's mom answers questions about him for us, and the boys l...

Adam & Ryan kick off this jam-packed episode discussing the Mount Rushmore of Iowans. The boys then discuss another TICK tok trend for Adam's satisfaction. The boys completely disagree with a top 7 burgers list and are forced to give their own rankings, and the intro ends with the 100 men vs a gorilla debate. The boys then welcome on loyal listener Alex to discuss a career milestone, his recen...

The boys welcome Glizzy P back for appearance number 2 of what will surely be many! They kick off the show discussing Elizabeth's potential radio career as the next Delilah. The conversation gets intense as we open up some boys vs girls group chat etiquette, and Adam needs Liz's perspective on Bill & Jordan. They welcome Kennedy Burkhart on via the satellite to get a middle school girl...

Adam kicks off this episode sharing his disdain for promposals, and where did all the cool guys go? Are stop lights making America soft? We have FINALLY seen some tasteful gender reveals. Gorillas have disturbing eating habits. Ear bud battery life is a FRAUD. The boys then call up Brett to finish the intro with the Rotten Tomatoes Game! In the meat, Mm!, the fellas rank the top 5 conicerts they&#...

Ped, Burk and Jared in Wisconsin open the show with some quick catching up before throwing verbal haymakers in a contentious start! The boys then discuss the value of older people in society and how we should respect them more. Adam has a problem with singles in their 30's. Is Jared starting his own fishing guide business? Jared then leads us in a rendition of "you might be from Wisconsin...

Tommy Trumpets joins the boys in house for this one so you know it's going to be good! After a few laughs Ryan asks a question makes the discussion go DEEP. The boys then discuss robots taking over the world, Easter memories, more lunatics on social media, and calving season is in full swing. In the meat, Mm!, of the episode the fellas rank their top 7 funniest episodes from 90s sitcoms! A doo...

Ped & Burk welcome Brad Elder in person for this episode! The boys start off discussing the wild BRB podcast group chat. Adam is fed up with people ignoring emergency vehicles. The boys tell a few mischievous stories of impersonating an officer. A little high school dating conversation happens. Why Scott Peterson, why? Ryan hosts another rendition of the Rotten Tomatoes game! The boys then do...

Ped & Burk welcome Glizzy P to the show for her debut appearance! My favorite 4th cousin decided it was time to have a 90s girl on the podcast to get a female perspective on fashion, boys, toys, activities, trends, curfews, crazy rules and everything in between! An absolute NOSTALGIA BOMB you won't want to miss! Hut Hut! Love y'all. Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (...

Ped & Burk welcome on Tommy Trumpets for the intro of this show! The boys open up talking about firing squads, how juries are supposed to just forget information, a deep conversation about the top ten events that shaped millennials, and more! Ryan updates us on the March Madness food bracket, then Adam & Ran play the blind rank game with the topic being baseball movies! In the 90s quick hi...

Ped & Burk kick off this episode welcoming on Burk's oldest daughter Kennedy for her pod debut! The boys and Kennedy hash out all the deets of life as a teen nowadays. Then the show gets DOUBLE MM! MEATY. Chad from Vista Paints joins the show to break down our annual March Madness bracket. The topic this year is Home Cooked Meals. An incredible discussion, sometimes arguments, ensues as th...

Ped & Burk open the show lamenting Iowa's now normal March winter seasons. Then Adam tells Ryan about a unique flight option available to men back in the day. Adam is excited that TOC is back! The boys then call Jared in Wisconsin to get an update on the ice fishing season, then Jared hosts Jeopardy and "Pronounce That Town" - Wisconsin edition! Woof! Ped & Burk then draft th...

Ped & Burk kick off this episode by welcoming on his daughter Daphne via the satellite! The boys then discuss all the sicknesses happening in America. Adam is irritated by people asking for money on social media, but is fascinated with other cultures on tik tok. Ryan tells Adam about a crazy family's sock bin. The boys re-live karaoke night. Ryan hilariously breaks down his experience bein...

Ped, Burk and Tommy open this episode discussing the advantages of being tall. Then Adam gives the boys his takes on Killers Of The Flowermoon and the new OJ Simpson docuseries on Netflix. Both have Adam very riled up and lead to the boys laying down the law, literally. The fellas then discuss reality tv and social media etiquette, yet again, and also navigating school for teachers and students an...

Ped & Burk welcome back Chad from Vista Paints to kick off this episode! Burk has many questions about cow depreciation to start the show. Chad explains when he quit drinking pop. The boys then discuss the best thing they've eaten lately and also how well they think they'd each hold up in a torture for information setting. Shahid Khan's insane yacht. The Dum Dum corporation should...

ABT POD! Welcome to another straight bonfire convo episode with Ped, Burk and Tommy Trumpets. Adam needs to empty some of his thoughts folder from his brain. We kick off this episode discussing death. If you could re-do any of your teams' sports moments what would it be? Tom flew first class. Adam has beef with selfish surprise party people. The boys get deep on life's "what if"...

On this episode of Backroads and Bonfires Adam is mesmerized by tractor tires. Shoutout to the people in the South enjoying the snow. Adam is worried about Scheels stealing his bank account. A discussion about adult social media behavior and if we have haters. Burk has the boys thinking about if they are funny or not. The boys then welcome on broadcaster John via the satellite to talk about the wo...