Backroads & Bonfires

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...

The boys chime in with some listener submitted fire stories to start the show. After that, your usual intriguing, head-scratching intro ensues. For the MEAT (Mm!) of the episode the boys procure their Mt Rushmore of high school vehicles and then Adam reviews the Iowa State Fair. Tid bits include... Can the pod do a back flip? TV's have gone too far. Is there something that when you do it, it i...

EMBRACE DEBATE. Ped & Burk bring you a feisty episode. The boys touch on many topics in the intro before getting into the Meat, Mm! of the episode. That includes a Cake Draft, Mt. Rushmore of Pop and some Would You Rathers. The heat is on in those discussions! Tid bits include... Awkward convos with friend's parents. 4-H vs. FFA brawls. Glamour shots. Make bathrooms great again. Stop with...

Ped & Burk are bringing you a lively discussion as always. With so many thoughts on their minds they decided to make this one another installment of a strictly discussion pod. From crazy Rocky training montages and Free Willy to a heated discussion about punch and the perfect chocolate chip cookie. Or how terrifying it would be to wrestle The Undertaker. Sweet corn season is upon us as well, t...

Adam sits down for an awesome conversation with Iowa Hawkeye all-time great Jordan Bohannon. Whether you are a Hawkeye, Cyclone or fan of any other team, this is a candid and fun conversation you'll want to listen to! Topics include... Worst opposing fan base Favorite arena to play in COVID ends 2020 season Mt Rushmore of JBo moments Is Brad Davison actually a nice guy? D1 Brothers talking tra...

Grab a pop and pull up a chair to our bonfireside chat. Adam has many thoughts he needs to get out and discuss with Burk. After all of that is assessed, Adam lays down his top 5 most freeing feelings and then the boys finish with a 90s quick hitter that sends them on a back-to-school deep dive. Enjoy! Tid Bits Include... If you won the lottery. The movie Castaway lied to us. What's the point o...

Ped & Burk open the episode with some thoughts they've had lately. Included topics are breast milk curing pink eye, shrinking ear canals, crazy dreams and call-in voting for American Idol. The boys then list the all-time greatest sports moments from their lifetimes. Are yours the same? Enjoy! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes  were  made)  License Link    (htt...

Ped & Tom sit down just the two of them for what seems like the first time in years. The boys discuss their 4th of Julys and reminisce about the July 4th bonfires/wars at Pedersen Farms back in the day. They then discuss best water sports on the lake, which includes an EPICLY hilarious story involving Adam & Tom's grandpa, before chatting about best and worst things about hotel stays....

We're back, back again! Ped, Burk and Tom are together again and sharing all their thoughts with you, including rugby, golf culture, a Would You Rather, swinging (on a swing set), cold plunges and so much more! Adam then breaks down the amazing food he ate on his trip down south and gives his official burger ranking! The boys then close it out with a 90s quick hitter. Enjoy! Intro Music "...

Ped & Burk are back and sharing so many of their inner thoughts with you. The meat, Mm!, of the episode is a discussion of fictional bands and their movies, and then comparing them to real life bands, before closing with a 90s quick hitter I'm sure many of you will remember! Tid Bits Include... Proper use of "lol" and "haha" Ms. Frizzle Using speaker phone in public Lim...

Brad Elder is here to join Ped & Burk for another fun episode! The boys discuss Burk & Brad's blossoming college friendship before discussing home renovation shows, stealing people's thunder and Brad's wild career! Then the boys break down the all-time best acoustic songs before ending with a 90s quick hitter. Enjoy! Intro Music "Upbeat" by Jon Luc Hefferman (No changes  were  made)  License Link...