Backroads & Bonfires

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 al...

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...

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,...

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...

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 fruit...

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, wal...

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 W...

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 hav...

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 performance...

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 an...

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...

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 d...

Ped, Burk and Timmy welcome on Burk's classmate, Grace, to open the show, to discuss their recent 20-year reunion, or lack thereof. Grace also answers the hard hitting 90s girl questions before she leaves us. The boys then discuss drive thru etiquette, Adam wanting to grow his beard out just so he can have the full barbershop experience, Adam has found the holy grail of pizza, and Burk's p...

Ped, Burk and Glizzy P are back! The convo goes from mens shorts length to how often we cry to how to act appropriately during certain events. Liz does NOT want to become a meme. With state baseball happening Burk breaks down what the experience is like and all of the emotions that come with it. Let's fix RAGBRAI. We then play the Rotten Tomatoes game! Adam takes us down memory lane to a 90s b...

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...