Big Shots with Jeremy Baumann and Friends

Things you might hear on the podcast: -“Knock me out and throw me under the plane.”  -"I think you should try painting one time and then compare it to the Sistine Chapel and then you’ll have an appreciation for the skills." Michelle talks about her scary movie club , Jeremy shares his utter failure in appreciating art from the likes of Michelangelo, and Ryan is no longer with us….on this pod….well...

Things you might hear on the pod: -"They don't think you're food. They think you're a weird sea creature they haven't seen before." -"My wife prefers Only Wanna Be With You over the farting noises." -"Oh sorry for the misunderstanding. We'll give you your arm back." Hootie & the Blowfish drummer Jim Sonefeld joins us as our first ever repeat guest! Soni (SO-NEE), as his friends call him and of cou...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -Blink if you don't feel safe on this podcast. -I wore the ‘please be patient I’m a trainee' badge for about 2 years. -I have Hootie & the Blowfish, you have Fareway and Yosh has Japan. Ryan fangirls over Fareway, Michelle shares her Christmas card strategy, Jeremy has trouble with words and Reynolds cracks us up. None of those things are surprising. And be su...

Is it possible for Jeremy to make it through the intro without laughing? Clearly not. But hopefully you listen anyway. Join us for a meaningful and enlightening conversation with Minnesota Vikings star running back Zavier Scott as we navigate topics such as football (duh), mentoring, slowing down in life, faith and more. What an amazing guy! Things you might hear on the podcast: -If I remember rig...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -This is Lady Deathstrike. She’s here to strike fear into your hearts. -Aquaman, Superman and Baumann. That’s what Norwalk is famous for. -She sounds like everyone I’ve been fired by. I’m so glad you decided to join us for Big Shots 2.0! We hope you enjoy listening to our new episode and co-host and that you laugh as much as we did. Be warned - there’s lots of...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -Our brains are more than half stupid. -What a true public servant, but boy was that a category 5 mistake. -I have not lived in a hairball. I have orbited hairballs. Last time Jeremy had some audio challenges and this time was Ryan’s turn. So bear with us please. Pete drops some major truth & thought bombs and Jeremy & Ryan both share some important life updat...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -Either I look like a weirdo or I'm right and hopefully the latter. -Isn't Haliburton a TikTok sound? -Oprah was on the fence but she's been overplayed. Also, Emma & Kaylee join us for an inspiring conversation about life, death, faith and what the Haliburton! Plus we laugh. A LOT. But seriously, these young ladies who Jeremy met randomly on an airplane will e...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -My dream job is to be a mascot. -The costume smelled like urine and sweat. -It's Jeremy's dad. He's in the lobby.  Also, Ryan shares some sweet stories about his nieces, Jeremy talks about his experience fasting, and Alyssa shares some important news. Be sure to pay attention near the end. I SAID PAY ATTENTION! For more info on Jeremy, Ryan and Alyssa check o...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -I'm pretty sure I faked-joined the Knights of Columbus like seven times.  -Do you think there were bats on the arc? -I don't like the size of your eyes right now. Also, Alyssa shares some SUPER awesome news, Ryan leads us through a deep theological conversation and sermon, and Batman....I mean, Jeremy experiences an awful surprise.  You can learn more about F...

Things you might hear on the podcast: "Potlucks are always sketchy." "When people say stop i don’t know if I should collaborate and listen." "The soggier the better." "It can be lemon ice cream, it can be lemon cupcake, it can be lemon anything." Alyssa does her best Simon Estes imitation, Ryan shares his heart (awww Ryan) and we ALMOST managed to get through an episode without Jeremy talking abou...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -You’ll be going to yoga whenever you want, eating lemon desserts. -You can’t eat the house if you’ve hot-glued it together. -Lots of feet and ice cream put together. Also, Jeremy airs his grievances too early for Festivus (if you’re not a Seinfeld fan just keep moving), Ryan talks about how his mom wraps his Christmas presents for him while he eats her food,...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -What turkey is as moist as ham? If there is, there's something wrong with it.  -Don’t hold out for that cha cha slide part 2. I’ve been waiting 20 years+ for that. -Which jock jams song are we doing for Christmas Eve at Hope? Ryan talks yoga sweat, Alyssa dreams of cloning and Jeremy shares his extreme disgust about feet. And more. Thank God. Also be sure to...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -My dad doesn't make kids pee their pants. He's dead. -It's like if you saw Home Sweet Cone but you say Home Sweat Cone. It's not the same thing. Two totally different business models.  -Then Darius Rucker hands Jeremy a donut.  The train went off the tracks way too early on this one, as we spent a stupid amount of time talking about how to pronounce words. We...

Things you might hear on the podcast: -Speaking of Jesus, I recently saw Hootie & the Blowfish. -This podcast is ridiculous. -Nowadays they make chicken out of not chicken.  If you know us then that surprises none of you.  Alyssa shares her love for the Olympics, Ryan shares his disdain for the Olympics and Jeremy talks about his recent trip to see Hootie & the Blowfish (shocker).  Also be sure to...

Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard joins us for an emotional, inspiring and fun conversation. He shares some awesome updates around CyTown, discusses  his near fatal heart attack, his musical interests, the role that faith plays in his life, the importance of joining his men’s group and more.  Other things you might (ok, actually WILL) hear on the podcast... "Sounds like I’m doggin’ on Bra...

Today Show cohost Craig Melvin joins us for a conversation around being dad, hosting the Today Show, his brand new book "I'm Proud of You," and of course.....Hootie....and more! Oh, and sadly Ryan couldn't make this one. He was definitely missed! Just don't tell him that - he'll get a big head about it. Other things you might (ok, actually WILL) hear on the podcast... "You’ve left your mark; one m...

Things you might (ok, actually WILL) hear on the podcast... "For a number of years I thought lemon desserts were for old people. Turns out I'm a big, big fan." "We'll give you $45 an hour in hugs." "I went to the bathroom and everything changed." Ryan talks about going to the bathroom (right?), Alyssa shares about her newly found love (here's a hint: it involves lemons) and Jeremy talks about Mill...

Things you might (ok, actually WILL) hear on the podcast.... "I would like for Frosted Mini Wheats to not get soggy after 10 seconds. I wish that they made them differently so they could not taste like crap after 6 bites." "Here’s what I wish. Bottom golf. Where you’re at the bottom of a big quarry and you have to be able to hit it out of the quarry." "I'm gonna be the first council person to have...

Things you might (ok, actually WILL) hear on the podcast.... “God is everywhere - you don’t have to pull him out of a pouch.” “Where there are 2 or more celebrities he (God) is there.” “I don’t talk to my dad. Cause he’s dead. Super dead.” She's alive!! Alyssa made it back from Serialkillerville, Iowa unscathed! Or at least an AI version of her did. We're not totally sure which. Our segment Pierce...

Things you might (ok, actually WILL) hear on the podcast.... -If we release this and you get murdered we’re gonna look really dumb.  -Your poop cycles are synced.  -I wish there was a really not weird way to be friends with Caitlin Clark.  If you know us then that surprises none of you.  Alyssa talks about her girls trip to middle of nowhere Iowa (what could possibly happen?), Ryan talks about pou...

In what seems like deja vu, Alyssa gives an update on potty training with child #2 (no pun intended), Ryan talks about what it's like to be married for 2 years to Anna (we're praying for you, Anna!!) and Jeremy.....well he was going to talk about stuff too but ran out of time (lucky you).  And Jenn is....incredible. A true gem to have on the pod. She shares some amazing relationship advice, talks...

We apologize in advance that this episode is a bit longer than normal, but hey it's just as (if not more!) awesome as the others. Ironically at around  1 hour 15 minutes it's the same length of a service at our church, Lutheran Church of Hope, of which our guest is the pastor. We promise this wasn't planned. As far as you know anyway.  Ryan takes the plunge and shares, or rather Pastor Mike shares...

Ryan gives Alyssa and Jeremy some lessons in veganism and we all probably spend too much time talking about vegan stuff, Alyssa talks mac n cheese and baptisms and Jeremy shares a bit about his word and goals for the year. So yeah - that all goes together, right? And while we love our guest McKenna Haase, it started off on a sour note for Jeremy when he asked her what her favorite Hootie & the Blo...

Alyssa talks more potty training and during the hiatus seemingly picked up Jeremy's (terrible) dad joke habits, Ryan gives some awesome news on his wife's Anna's health, and Jeremy seeks parenting advice for his kid who can't stop laughing. The gang also talks about the best spiritual advice they've received and evidence that God has a sense of humor and so much more. Of course Jeremy teeters on t...

Alyssa shares about her dancing abilities as she prepares for her first mother-son dance with her 3 year old, Ryan talks about his puppy's vasectomy (no that's not a typo) and how that's the "cool" thing to do now, and Jeremy shares his unabashed feelings on going to the moon.  More importantly Jon talks about his experiences in music, the Atlanta airport, creating an amazing video for his hit son...