Backroads & Bonfires

Ped, Burk and Tom bring you another delightful episode. The boys open the show with a humorous view of Ryan's battle vs the CDL Test, wondering what Richard Ruccolo is up to, discussing the kid who always wore pajama pants to school, appreciating teachers more and fast-food rewards programs. The boys then list their top 10 Americans in honor of Toby Kieth and draft their all-time action movies...

ABT POD! The podcast trinity is back together and discussing our fattest moments in life. But first, we discuss a Hinkeldey house divided, Adam's irritation with dating profile picture standards, the stupid "ick" craze, men today vs men from the 1800s and so much more! The boys close out the show with a painful 90s quick hitter. HUT!

Ped & Burk are back and discussing one of America's most beloved things, dogs! But first, the boys discuss what makes string cheese so stringy, candies you're afraid might rip a filling out, Mt Rushmore of chocolate and Adam officially congratulates Joe Mauer on making the Hall of Fame. The boys then do a draft of the all-time fictional dogs, and boy what a list of pooches it is! Join...

It's another episode from the Vista Paints studio! In the intro the boys touch on Adam's elite head math, society's improper grammar usage that has Adam on edge, us listing our Mt Rushmore of funny friends, favorite class in high school, and the OG Caitlin Clark? Then the boys list the best toaster foods and rank their top sports video games of all-time. Ahhh the good ole days.

Ped & Burk narrowly escaped Snowpocalypse 2024 to get this episode recorded and it's a serious nostalgia bomb! In the intro the boys discuss bringing back email, Burk's disbelief with how Adam treats the environment, Adam's ASMR love yet again and a new advertising opportunity. Then it's all about the early 2000s and what would happen if Marty McFly ended up in the year 1994? W...

Ped, Burk, and Tommy Trumpets are united again! The boys open the show discussing driving etiquette, a sub ranking, Adam's great fortune and more! Then the guys get vulnerable, and list all of their embarrassing sports moments from childhood before ending with a 90s quick hitter. Enjoy! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes  were  made)  License Link    (https://creat...

Ped, Burk, and OG producer Brett are together for this episode! In the intro Adam and Ryan share a special brain moment and the boys discuss 90s furniture. The boys then relive some of the most downloaded episodes of 2023 and also some of the funniest pod moments of 2023 before discussing pop culture and the world in 2023. The boys end the episode by sharing their best personal moments form 2023....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The boys are back and open the show by discussing epic sledding days they had as kids and a Christmas Would You Rather, kids educational shows and more! Then, for the final time in 2023, is it as real or fake Hallmark movie, before discussing the best TV Show Christmas episodes. A trip down the aisle of Aerica's greatest toy store closes out the show in the 90s quick hitter....

Ped & Burk are back in the VP Studio and the Chiefs are on a down slide and Adam says Tyler Swift is to blame. The boys then share some opening thoughts and discuss Adam's hooligan days of rock throwing, and a food review! Then they read one fake and one real Hallmark movie summary and have to guess the real one, before closing the show with a draft of their all-time favorite Christmas mov...

Ped & Burk had a lot of catching up to do, but first Burk picks a bone with Adam. The boys touch on everything from Christmas treats and duct tape fashion to attention seeking and 1700s hygiene. Are Adam and Ryan going on a Christmas Cruise? Another installment of "Jared in Wisconsin". Then Adam lists his top 5 holiday season beverages before we fondly look back on a 1990 Christmas....

Adam is joined by The Iowa Galivant himself for this exciting episode! JayJay is as passionate about Iowa, its food scene, and its history as anyone I think I've ever talked to. It is evident in this episode as he and Adam discuss his travels throughout Iowa and the special people and experiences along the way. Since it is soup season, of course they had to list their Mt Rushmore of soup, get...

Ped, Burk and Timmy G bring you a fun episode of drafting our all-time fictional coaches, before closing out the episode with yet another hyped nostalgia bomb in the 90s quick hitter segment. BUT, before all of that, we deliver you one of the most raucous intros yet on the Backroads & Bonfires podcast. Enjoy, you lovely hooligans! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes...

Ped & Burk bring you the first ever episode in the Vista Paints studio.! The boys astutely assess the new studio decor before breaking down manly smells, another Would You Rather, and college only Facebook glory days. The meat, Mm!, of the episode is an all-time heated Little Debbie's snack discussion and ranking before re-living the greatest neighborhood games growing up. Ped nearly gets...

Ped & Burk are back, and immediately choosing violence by listing the worst towns in Iowa and trying, once again, to fix social media. The boys then answer a "Would You Rather" question before listing their all-time favorite broadcaster calls and closing it with a tear-jerking 90s quick hitter. Enjoy! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes  were  made)  Licen...

PB & T bring you another strong episode full of laughter and a nice little serious conversation as well. Ped starts a revolution and Tom & Burk get their wives included in the podcast this week and it's awesome. The boys then list the 4 beverages they'd have if that's all that is allowed and completely lose their minds with excitement over bringing back the Main Street hang, be...

Ped, Burk and Tom are back at it for the final Spooktober episode. I don't know how to describe this episode other than pure chaos. After some intro thoughts and discussion, the boys finally get to their spooky season finale and talk about their favorite childhood Halloween memories and the things that scare them! A nostalgia bomb of a 90s quick hitter closes out the show. Buckle up! Intro Mus...

Ped & Burk special today. Ped is here to air some horror movie grievances and drop a conspiracy theory bombshell on you. The boys then celebrate football season by listing the best tailgate foods before celebrating SPOOKTOBER with a Mt Rushmore of slasher movie villains. Plus, in the 90s quick hitter segment, did you feel the same way? Embrace the spook, embrace the pod. Love you. Intro Music...

Ped, Burk and Tim Galvin are back! Ped says joint bachelor/bachelorette parties are a terrible idea and then the boys talk about their own bachelor parties. Then they draft the all-time best fictional quarterbacks and follow that up with a list of their all-time favorite 90s teen horror movies. Spooktober is rolling along. Celebrate accordingly!

Get ready for a GREAT episode, as Adam is joined by royalty! 2023 Miss Rodeo Iowa Micah Barnes sits down for a fun and informative conversation about Rodeo, her crazy travel schedule, promoting a sport that she loves and is in her blood, faith, and Bull poker. Then, Adam and Micah dive into some spooky season topics to celebrate the fall season. Cowboy up and enjoy!

The Thicc Boy Three (Ped, Burk and Tom) are back for a jam packed episode in which 92% is sure to entertain your socks off! To start things off the boys discuss the current millennial glow up, the immaturity of gangs and most memorable moments of their lives all while eating Tom's delicious home cookin'. For the Meat, Mm!, of the episode, the boys discuss SMALL THINGS THAT MAKE THEM MAD an...

Ped, Burk and first time guest Tim Galvin bring you a jam packed episode! In light of Vince McMahon's reign at the helm of the WWE officially ending, the boys break down the Golden Era of wrestling like no one has before. A draft of Attitude Era wrestlers, Mt Rushmore of walk out songs, and our favorite matches from the 90s. LET ME TELL YA SOMETHING BROTHER, IT'S A STONE COLD EPISODE! Intr...

Settle in for a blast of nostalgia that will transport you to a simpler time in life. Ped & Burk share some of their escapades as boys growing up in the 90s and how truly on top of the world they were. The adventures never ended, until they did.... How did pointless fads spread like wildfire in the 90s? Do first kisses get brought up? You'll have to listen to find out! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon...

Ped & Burk open up the episode with some catching up of the Twins & Braves. Fast forward 12 minutes if you don't care. The fellas then discuss the times when they feel grossest before doing a pet draft then road trippin' to the 90's. Tid bits include... A useless talent you wish you had Adam's truck dies mid highway haulin Our regulations for social media Sunscreen has made...

The fellas are back to sit around a fire and discuss all the hot topics. Including people writing like menace's, Burk's bone to pick with Adam, micro impressions, hiking in bear country without a gun, sporting event etiquette and high school refereeing. Then the boys list the rules they'd implement if they were King of the world, before closing it out with a trip to the 90's! Intro...

Ped, Burk and Tommy Trumpets are back! The boys get a little unhinged when all three of us are together but we reign it in. Overdone facebook filters, snapchat is out of control, Adam got in a high-speed chase, and great Iowans open the show. The boys then draft their all-time greatest movie series' before Adam lists his Mt. Rushmore of iconic first kisses. The 90s then takes us home. Intro Mu...